B E Smith
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B E Smith
@bethbug74.bsky.social
· Dec 16
Ran to the ancestral plane
But they all showed up drunk and insane
When I asked what I could offer them
They said, "Gin and tonic or lithium"
l asked, "Which way should I go?"
And through cigarette smoke, they said
"Child, how would we know?"
But they all showed up drunk and insane
When I asked what I could offer them
They said, "Gin and tonic or lithium"
l asked, "Which way should I go?"
And through cigarette smoke, they said
"Child, how would we know?"
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Next commenter remarks on the kidnapping of an 11 year old in Little Village and how no parent can rely on the police to protect their children.
Crowd is uproarious. Chanting, "who do you serve? Who do you protect?"
Two CPD officers are watching from behind the bar in the back.
Crowd is uproarious. Chanting, "who do you serve? Who do you protect?"
Two CPD officers are watching from behind the bar in the back.
January 9, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Next commenter remarks on the kidnapping of an 11 year old in Little Village and how no parent can rely on the police to protect their children.
Crowd is uproarious. Chanting, "who do you serve? Who do you protect?"
Two CPD officers are watching from behind the bar in the back.
Crowd is uproarious. Chanting, "who do you serve? Who do you protect?"
Two CPD officers are watching from behind the bar in the back.
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Thousands of protesters marching through NYC right now in reaction to the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good (1/8/26)
January 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Thousands of protesters marching through NYC right now in reaction to the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good (1/8/26)
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The city centre of Shahin Shahar near Isfahan is now under protester control.
January 8, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The city centre of Shahin Shahar near Isfahan is now under protester control.
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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola: “The world is once again witnessing the brave people of Iran stand up.
“Europe stands by their side.”
“Europe stands by their side.”
January 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola: “The world is once again witnessing the brave people of Iran stand up.
“Europe stands by their side.”
“Europe stands by their side.”
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Another Tehran photo, from before the blackout.
January 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Another Tehran photo, from before the blackout.
I sure wish this WASN’T the surprising bit.
The New York Times states it plainly in display type:
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I sure wish this WASN’T the surprising bit.
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It’s easy to think that schools in Minneapolis are closed because the Feds murdered someone in the street but no, the actual reason is that while that was happening, the Feds were busy doing other heinous shit across the city like tear-gassing a school
“The move came after officials at Roosevelt High School said armed U.S. Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders.” — www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt
Minneapolis schools closed for the week citing safety concerns after an encounter involving armed Border Patrol agents near Roosevelt High School.
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
It’s easy to think that schools in Minneapolis are closed because the Feds murdered someone in the street but no, the actual reason is that while that was happening, the Feds were busy doing other heinous shit across the city like tear-gassing a school
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The derisive tone when the right says “poet” in relation to Renee Good is pretty telling of the world of ugliness they wish to live in.
January 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The derisive tone when the right says “poet” in relation to Renee Good is pretty telling of the world of ugliness they wish to live in.
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NEW: At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
DHS Is Lying To You About ICE Shooting a Woman
At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
www.404media.co
January 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM
NEW: At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
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In America, where irony is dead, a hotel chain uses a policy denying shelter to local people, for fear of accidentally housing homeless persons…
To deny a reservation to the author of a much-lauded book on how American economic unfairness forces working people into homelessness.
To deny a reservation to the author of a much-lauded book on how American economic unfairness forces working people into homelessness.
A Hampton Inn in Asheville just canceled my family's reservation because our address (incorrectly) showed Asheville—and the hotel bars locals within 50 miles.
When I asked why, they said, "because of our homeless population," adding that most hotels here have similar policies.
This is outrageous.
When I asked why, they said, "because of our homeless population," adding that most hotels here have similar policies.
This is outrageous.
December 29, 2025 at 2:46 AM
In America, where irony is dead, a hotel chain uses a policy denying shelter to local people, for fear of accidentally housing homeless persons…
To deny a reservation to the author of a much-lauded book on how American economic unfairness forces working people into homelessness.
To deny a reservation to the author of a much-lauded book on how American economic unfairness forces working people into homelessness.
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I can’t say that all of this isn't connected to the feminization of the public health workforce
what else is there to say
December 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I can’t say that all of this isn't connected to the feminization of the public health workforce
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Got this fantastically clever Christmas gift. It's a dedicated algorithm free music player that you can carry around without the distractions of your phone, and it can hold thousands of songs without needing an internet connection. The UI is so simple anyone can manage it. Fantastic
December 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Got this fantastically clever Christmas gift. It's a dedicated algorithm free music player that you can carry around without the distractions of your phone, and it can hold thousands of songs without needing an internet connection. The UI is so simple anyone can manage it. Fantastic
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this contrarianism so often comes from white people who are personally insulated from the consequences of politics & too self-centered to fight for anything beyond the status quo that protected *them*. no room for “the groups” in that tent
“Mild criticism of Democrats”
“Don’t criticize them now before the election, we need unity”
Democrats lose because of the thing you criticized them that needed fixing
“Democrats lost because you criticized them and didn’t vote hard enough”
“Can I criticize now? Election is over”
“No!! Too soon”
“Don’t criticize them now before the election, we need unity”
Democrats lose because of the thing you criticized them that needed fixing
“Democrats lost because you criticized them and didn’t vote hard enough”
“Can I criticize now? Election is over”
“No!! Too soon”
December 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
this contrarianism so often comes from white people who are personally insulated from the consequences of politics & too self-centered to fight for anything beyond the status quo that protected *them*. no room for “the groups” in that tent
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Please help out a Pakistani trans woman if you're able <3
Hey everyone, my friend @bubbleskhanum.bsky.social is a transgender artist from Karachi Pakistan and she's trying to raise money for transition related care and surgeries. She's been a friend for years and it would mean the world to me if you could help support her
gofund.me/29b41d763
gofund.me/29b41d763
Donate to Transition Care for Karachi Based Artist, organized by Saira Kanwal
Hello, my name is Bubbles, I am a visual artist and a trans rights activist situ… Saira Kanwal needs your support for Transition Care for Karachi Based Artist
gofund.me
December 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Please help out a Pakistani trans woman if you're able <3
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“bsky is boring!”
1) good
2) social media should not be a cornerstone of your everyday entertainment
3) I find new artists to follow every day and look at pretty art endlessly on here when I feel like it
4) get a tactile hobby where you create something with your hands
5) read book
6) walk outside
1) good
2) social media should not be a cornerstone of your everyday entertainment
3) I find new artists to follow every day and look at pretty art endlessly on here when I feel like it
4) get a tactile hobby where you create something with your hands
5) read book
6) walk outside
December 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
“bsky is boring!”
1) good
2) social media should not be a cornerstone of your everyday entertainment
3) I find new artists to follow every day and look at pretty art endlessly on here when I feel like it
4) get a tactile hobby where you create something with your hands
5) read book
6) walk outside
1) good
2) social media should not be a cornerstone of your everyday entertainment
3) I find new artists to follow every day and look at pretty art endlessly on here when I feel like it
4) get a tactile hobby where you create something with your hands
5) read book
6) walk outside
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December 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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I remember the "touch grass is ableist since some of us don't have access to grass" debacle and I feel like that broke something within me.
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I remember the "touch grass is ableist since some of us don't have access to grass" debacle and I feel like that broke something within me.
A Conversation with John Harwood
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 5:08 AM
