Pickled Sarah
@awkwardteapot.bsky.social
Japanese/English translator and interpreter in Seattle. Amateur Bluesky user.
Just a lurker doing her best.
If you figure out who my employer is, views are my own, not my employer’s.
Just a lurker doing her best.
If you figure out who my employer is, views are my own, not my employer’s.
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Heads up, Seattle: Aki Kurose Middle School in Hillman City and Cleveland STEM High School in Beacon Hill are sheltering in place after ICE activity was reported in the area.
Two Seattle schools shelter in place due to reported ICE activity
Seattle Public Schools that ICE agents might be trying to draw out families who intended to bring their children home from school after news of ICE activity.
www.seattletimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Heads up, Seattle: Aki Kurose Middle School in Hillman City and Cleveland STEM High School in Beacon Hill are sheltering in place after ICE activity was reported in the area.
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block immediately everyone
✅ @icegov.bsky.social has been verified by @bsky.app.
January 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
block immediately everyone
I don’t know if this is the influence of AI or what, but lately I feel like I keep seeing people use the preposition “on” in places where I think it’s more natural to use “about”. Like “a presentation on X” except it’s actually an unnatural usage
January 16, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I don’t know if this is the influence of AI or what, but lately I feel like I keep seeing people use the preposition “on” in places where I think it’s more natural to use “about”. Like “a presentation on X” except it’s actually an unnatural usage
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The amount of restraint the people of Minneapolis have shown is INCREDIBLE. Fucking INCREDIBLE. We don't need our leaders lecturing us like children.
ICE is kidnapping and beating and MURDERING us and we're out here with fucking whistles and phones and an occasional snowball.
ICE is kidnapping and beating and MURDERING us and we're out here with fucking whistles and phones and an occasional snowball.
wooof having watched that presser just now, "don't take the bait" is a real shit thing to tell people who are, by all knowledge and information and evidence, acting in defense of themselves and their neighbors and their communities
January 15, 2026 at 6:17 AM
The amount of restraint the people of Minneapolis have shown is INCREDIBLE. Fucking INCREDIBLE. We don't need our leaders lecturing us like children.
ICE is kidnapping and beating and MURDERING us and we're out here with fucking whistles and phones and an occasional snowball.
ICE is kidnapping and beating and MURDERING us and we're out here with fucking whistles and phones and an occasional snowball.
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Washington State residents: they’re trying to pull online age verification bullshittery here too. This bill would require people to upload their ID/credit card to view online adult content. You can complain to your reps here: app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2112
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app.leg.wa.gov
January 11, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Washington State residents: they’re trying to pull online age verification bullshittery here too. This bill would require people to upload their ID/credit card to view online adult content. You can complain to your reps here: app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2112
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[NOW HIRING] J-Novel Club is seeking a talented "Assistant Managing Translator" to join our growing team to work with our translators and assist on exciting projects such as our original light novels. If you are interested, check out the hiring requirements at bit.ly/49AX8T8
January 12, 2026 at 11:35 PM
[NOW HIRING] J-Novel Club is seeking a talented "Assistant Managing Translator" to join our growing team to work with our translators and assist on exciting projects such as our original light novels. If you are interested, check out the hiring requirements at bit.ly/49AX8T8
Seen just now on the I-90 bridge (labeled as”Training”)
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Seen just now on the I-90 bridge (labeled as”Training”)
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Even if Congress doesn't act there is still value in telling your federal elected officials that you object to illegal, unconstitutional acts of war against the people of Venezuela.
But there's a chance that your call could help save lives. Here's how to call ⤵️
www.patreon.com/posts/147352...
But there's a chance that your call could help save lives. Here's how to call ⤵️
www.patreon.com/posts/147352...
CTA: 🇻🇪 Call Your Members of Congress Tonight | Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland
Get more from Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland on Patreon
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January 5, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Even if Congress doesn't act there is still value in telling your federal elected officials that you object to illegal, unconstitutional acts of war against the people of Venezuela.
But there's a chance that your call could help save lives. Here's how to call ⤵️
www.patreon.com/posts/147352...
But there's a chance that your call could help save lives. Here's how to call ⤵️
www.patreon.com/posts/147352...
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Plain and simple my politics is that nobody should be wealthy enough to make their insecurities my problem.
January 5, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Plain and simple my politics is that nobody should be wealthy enough to make their insecurities my problem.
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Today, Trump also threatened Mexico. And Cuba. And Columbia.
This CTA is freely shareable, it doesn't require a Patreon account to access; consider sending it to your normie friends who don't know how to call their electeds before we fully tip over into the unthinkable
This CTA is freely shareable, it doesn't require a Patreon account to access; consider sending it to your normie friends who don't know how to call their electeds before we fully tip over into the unthinkable
CTA: 🇻🇪 Call Your Members of Congress Tonight | Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland
Get more from Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland on Patreon
www.patreon.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Today, Trump also threatened Mexico. And Cuba. And Columbia.
This CTA is freely shareable, it doesn't require a Patreon account to access; consider sending it to your normie friends who don't know how to call their electeds before we fully tip over into the unthinkable
This CTA is freely shareable, it doesn't require a Patreon account to access; consider sending it to your normie friends who don't know how to call their electeds before we fully tip over into the unthinkable
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I care ten thousand times more about the fact that my government just invaded another country and kidnapped their president than I do about whether they followed proper “national security” protocol while doing it.
I find this “Trump is bad at imperialism” discourse so tiring and unhelpful
I find this “Trump is bad at imperialism” discourse so tiring and unhelpful
This is definitely not a SCIF and, among many other things, this alone is a major national security breach. Random third rate intelligence agencies would have known about this attack before Congressional leaders did.
Trump is posting a bunch of photos without captions, presumably of him watching the Maduro kidnapping.
Is this the inside of a SCIF at Mar-a-Lago or did they just toss up some pipe and drape?
Is this the inside of a SCIF at Mar-a-Lago or did they just toss up some pipe and drape?
January 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM
I care ten thousand times more about the fact that my government just invaded another country and kidnapped their president than I do about whether they followed proper “national security” protocol while doing it.
I find this “Trump is bad at imperialism” discourse so tiring and unhelpful
I find this “Trump is bad at imperialism” discourse so tiring and unhelpful
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The phone number for the U.S. Capitol Switchboard is (202) 224-3121. Here's my FAQ on finding their district phone numbers, email addresses, and what to say to them:
www.patreon.com/posts/124314...
www.patreon.com/posts/124314...
FAQ: How To Call Your Federal Elected Representatives | Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland
Get more from Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland on Patreon
www.patreon.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:52 AM
The phone number for the U.S. Capitol Switchboard is (202) 224-3121. Here's my FAQ on finding their district phone numbers, email addresses, and what to say to them:
www.patreon.com/posts/124314...
www.patreon.com/posts/124314...
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So many people over decades have been called conspiracy theorists for suggesting that U.S. intervention is driven by capitalist interests, and the interests of the oil industry in particular. Now the president just says it outright in press conferences and interviews.
Q: China, Russia, and Iran have interests in Venezuela. How does this operation affect your relationships with them?
TRUMP: In terms of other countries that want oil, we're in the oil business. We're gonna sell it to them. We'll be selling oil.
TRUMP: In terms of other countries that want oil, we're in the oil business. We're gonna sell it to them. We'll be selling oil.
January 3, 2026 at 5:34 PM
So many people over decades have been called conspiracy theorists for suggesting that U.S. intervention is driven by capitalist interests, and the interests of the oil industry in particular. Now the president just says it outright in press conferences and interviews.
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another morning when it’s an existentially shameful thing to be an american huh
January 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
another morning when it’s an existentially shameful thing to be an american huh
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The right is determined to bring us into their world: a world governed by pure vibes and illusions, where reality matters less and less and the purpose of politics is to produce content. And what is war if not politics by other means? (5/5)
Thank you to @boxelderdust.bsky.social for the idea
Thank you to @boxelderdust.bsky.social for the idea
December 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The right is determined to bring us into their world: a world governed by pure vibes and illusions, where reality matters less and less and the purpose of politics is to produce content. And what is war if not politics by other means? (5/5)
Thank you to @boxelderdust.bsky.social for the idea
Thank you to @boxelderdust.bsky.social for the idea
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hey remember when a bunch of middle-aged drunk korean lawmakers climbed the locked gates to the national assembly to hold an emergency session after the president gave illegal orders to the military, all of which ended with said president being sentenced to prison
January 3, 2026 at 7:02 AM
hey remember when a bunch of middle-aged drunk korean lawmakers climbed the locked gates to the national assembly to hold an emergency session after the president gave illegal orders to the military, all of which ended with said president being sentenced to prison
I finished cleaning out my childhood bedroom at my parents’ just to come home to my own house that needs to be cleaned lol
December 31, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I finished cleaning out my childhood bedroom at my parents’ just to come home to my own house that needs to be cleaned lol
Is it just me or is it always Boomers and Gen Xers that ask why you’re wearing a mask?
December 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Is it just me or is it always Boomers and Gen Xers that ask why you’re wearing a mask?
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Also, never ask someone why they're wearing a mask! Just don't! You're not entitled to people's health info!
December 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Also, never ask someone why they're wearing a mask! Just don't! You're not entitled to people's health info!
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When people admit to using primarily an algo feed on social media it just sounds like they're admitting to microdosing on rat poison to me
December 28, 2025 at 7:29 AM
When people admit to using primarily an algo feed on social media it just sounds like they're admitting to microdosing on rat poison to me
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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Funny animal videos no longer being trustworthy just fucking sucks all around. I love the wonder of animal behavior and what it says about the experience of being alive. It's because it happened in reality that it's so fun. It's not fun if it was just made up. There's no wonder there.
December 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Funny animal videos no longer being trustworthy just fucking sucks all around. I love the wonder of animal behavior and what it says about the experience of being alive. It's because it happened in reality that it's so fun. It's not fun if it was just made up. There's no wonder there.
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It’s really embarrassing how much certain Democrats are trying to assist the right in enacting Project 2025’s plans to censor the internet and banish abortion access info, sex ed, LGBTQ people, and much more under the guise of “protecting the kids,” who will of course be further harmed by this
December 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM
It’s really embarrassing how much certain Democrats are trying to assist the right in enacting Project 2025’s plans to censor the internet and banish abortion access info, sex ed, LGBTQ people, and much more under the guise of “protecting the kids,” who will of course be further harmed by this
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