Beth
@bethlynette.bsky.social
Writer (as Bess Linnet) of one book and a lot of poems
I've read Sophie Scholl and The White Rose by Annette Dumbach-- have you?
I've read Sophie Scholl and The White Rose by Annette Dumbach-- have you?
Pinned
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Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
A St. Paul resident says federal officers knocked on her door and asked her to identify Hmong and Asian households in her North End neighborhood last week.
January 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
The Resistance Libs Were Right www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/o...
Opinion | The Resistance Libs Were Right
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:06 AM
The Resistance Libs Were Right www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/o...
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Reform told you reducing council tax was easy. They just had to slash Woke policies, and a billion or two would be saved. They wouldn't even need to close care services.
They promise you that.
And then every single Reform-led council cut care services and increased council tax.
They promise you that.
And then every single Reform-led council cut care services and increased council tax.
January 12, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Reform told you reducing council tax was easy. They just had to slash Woke policies, and a billion or two would be saved. They wouldn't even need to close care services.
They promise you that.
And then every single Reform-led council cut care services and increased council tax.
They promise you that.
And then every single Reform-led council cut care services and increased council tax.
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looks like there may be some #democracytuba action
January 11, 2026 at 6:53 PM
looks like there may be some #democracytuba action
As a new #librarian in the UK who grew up in the US, this short documentary made me so thankful that I so far am not facing barriers like this here #library #books #readbooks
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Storyville - The Librarians
A Storyville documentary that explores how librarians across the US are risking their safety to defend free speech as book bans and censorship threaten democracy from within.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM
As a new #librarian in the UK who grew up in the US, this short documentary made me so thankful that I so far am not facing barriers like this here #library #books #readbooks
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Mayor Jacob Frey's message to musicians, comedians, and other performers who are looking to come to Minneapolis:
"Do not let Donald Trump screw the city over that he wants to see fail. Come here and perform, and then speak out during that performance about what's going on."
"Do not let Donald Trump screw the city over that he wants to see fail. Come here and perform, and then speak out during that performance about what's going on."
January 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Scotland pays GPs £210/patient/year
NHS Scotland agreed to increase funding by £45/patient/year
England pays GPs £169 this is £40 less than 2015 in real terms
GPs are asking for £40-£50/patient/year to fund patient care, this will only reverse the loss of funding
NHS Scotland agreed to increase funding by £45/patient/year
England pays GPs £169 this is £40 less than 2015 in real terms
GPs are asking for £40-£50/patient/year to fund patient care, this will only reverse the loss of funding
January 10, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
7 Podcasts for Bookworms www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/a...
7 Podcasts for Bookworms
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:48 AM
7 Podcasts for Bookworms www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/a...
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Whatever happens now, we absolutely cannot allow Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization for what appears to be a large scale military attack on another country vanish from the media discussion, which already appears to be happening.
January 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Whatever happens now, we absolutely cannot allow Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization for what appears to be a large scale military attack on another country vanish from the media discussion, which already appears to be happening.
this is so lovely. i don't knit, but my 79-year old mom does and has forever.
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/26/o...
Opinion | Knitting Helps Us Embrace Life’s Messy Imperfections (Published 2023)
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
this is so lovely. i don't knit, but my 79-year old mom does and has forever.
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/26/o...
My 2025 year in books, all written by women except for Khosrow and Shirin
December 30, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My 2025 year in books, all written by women except for Khosrow and Shirin
hope y’all have been enjoying 🎄✨💚
December 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
hope y’all have been enjoying 🎄✨💚
I Shouldn’t Have to Feel Bad About My Neck www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/o... agree
Opinion | I Shouldn’t Have to Feel Bad About My Neck
www.nytimes.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I Shouldn’t Have to Feel Bad About My Neck www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/o... agree
A friend’s daughter just took up her first nursing job, and my friend has relayed stories. Nurses are heroes. We need them. Keep them and pay them.
Death rates rise when NHS England cuts back on nursing.
Higher deaths where hospitals replace nurses lower-paid staff.
NHS budget depleted by PFI, energy bills.
Hospitals lost 1936 nurses & 4240 support staff in this financial year.
Govt enacting barriers to foreign recruitment.
archive.ph/WnG4M
Higher deaths where hospitals replace nurses lower-paid staff.
NHS budget depleted by PFI, energy bills.
Hospitals lost 1936 nurses & 4240 support staff in this financial year.
Govt enacting barriers to foreign recruitment.
archive.ph/WnG4M
Death rates rise when NHS cuts back on nursing
Using lower-paid workers to plug the gaps left by a failure to hire registered nurses damages safety, new research has shown
www.thetimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A friend’s daughter just took up her first nursing job, and my friend has relayed stories. Nurses are heroes. We need them. Keep them and pay them.
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For months, I've been talking to providers and researchers across the country to understand how the Trump administration's immigration policies are impacting reproductive health. The story is out today in @rewirenewsgroup.com. I hope you'll give it a read:
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/12/17/i...
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/12/17/i...
Pregnant Immigrants and Their Babies May Suffer Complications from Chronic Stress of ICE Raids, Experts Warn
At least two doctors say they're already seeing warning signs in patients, including high blood pressure and deteriorating mental health.
rewirenewsgroup.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
For months, I've been talking to providers and researchers across the country to understand how the Trump administration's immigration policies are impacting reproductive health. The story is out today in @rewirenewsgroup.com. I hope you'll give it a read:
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/12/17/i...
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/12/17/i...
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The Swedish Navy has reported the presence of armed personnel in military uniforms on board tankers transporting Russian oil and subject to sanctions. According to Swedish authorities, the Russian fleet is increasingly conducting surveillance and escort operations for such vessels in the Baltic Sea
Marinen: Ryssland skyddar skuggflottan med militär operation
Ryssland bedriver sedan en tid tillbaka en militär operation i Östersjön som tros handla om att skydda landets skuggflotta. Den ryska insatsen visar sig enligt marinen genom örlogsfartyg som bevakar s...
www.svt.se
December 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Swedish Navy has reported the presence of armed personnel in military uniforms on board tankers transporting Russian oil and subject to sanctions. According to Swedish authorities, the Russian fleet is increasingly conducting surveillance and escort operations for such vessels in the Baltic Sea
Richmond upon Thames
December 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Richmond upon Thames
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Refugees are human beings. They have mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters. They laugh and cry just like you. They have hopes and dreams and a desire not to live in fear. They have not collapsed your NHS, built no homes or filled your rivers with sewage. You are being conned.
December 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Refugees are human beings. They have mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters. They laugh and cry just like you. They have hopes and dreams and a desire not to live in fear. They have not collapsed your NHS, built no homes or filled your rivers with sewage. You are being conned.
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
So stupid
This is the full list of info the US is proposing to require from applicants for an ESTA (electronic travel authorisation) to secure visa-free travel to America. This would apply to every UK holidaymaker, conference attendee or businessperson. public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22461.pdf
December 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
So stupid
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Requiring temporary visitors to surrender five years of social media to the U.S. sends the message that the American commitment to free speech is pretense. This simply is not the behavior of a country confident in its freedoms.
It's a threat to free speech around the world and must be opposed.
It's a threat to free speech around the world and must be opposed.
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Requiring temporary visitors to surrender five years of social media to the U.S. sends the message that the American commitment to free speech is pretense. This simply is not the behavior of a country confident in its freedoms.
It's a threat to free speech around the world and must be opposed.
It's a threat to free speech around the world and must be opposed.
Listening to the latest #TRIPUS podcast about how Donald hates Europe. One reason springs to mind-- we're too well-read. He hates us because we've got brains and can use them. He is such a bully, down to his very, very core, where he's actually terrified and insecure. What a world. Bring on 2028. 🙏
December 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Listening to the latest #TRIPUS podcast about how Donald hates Europe. One reason springs to mind-- we're too well-read. He hates us because we've got brains and can use them. He is such a bully, down to his very, very core, where he's actually terrified and insecure. What a world. Bring on 2028. 🙏
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At this time of year male Blackbirds might visit, but likely not stay overnight in their permanent breeding home
Did you also know that if you put out raisins AT ANY TIME OF YEAR your resident Bert will appear as if propelled by star dust
Did you also know that if you put out raisins AT ANY TIME OF YEAR your resident Bert will appear as if propelled by star dust
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
At this time of year male Blackbirds might visit, but likely not stay overnight in their permanent breeding home
Did you also know that if you put out raisins AT ANY TIME OF YEAR your resident Bert will appear as if propelled by star dust
Did you also know that if you put out raisins AT ANY TIME OF YEAR your resident Bert will appear as if propelled by star dust