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H. D. | Brigadierworks
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Technical editor and movement writer. Plain‑language, source‑verified. Accessibility always. Resistance art. Follow for clean facts, ready‑to‑use scripts, and kinder replies.
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H. D. | Brigadierworks @brigadierworks.bsky.social · Oct 7
I’m here to make organizing easier: clear words, credible sources, and accessible visuals. Expect KYR tools, moderation tips, and art drops. Follow for grounded, reuse‑friendly resources.

#NewHere #IntroPost #DisinfoDefense
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Today is Human Rights Day.

I can't imagine sitting in the aftermath of WWII and writing a document as full of hope and power as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Human Rights Day 2025 | Theme Our Everyday Essentials | UDHR Explained | Powerful Speech
YouTube video by Fact Navigate
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December 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Oh, c'mon...

I got hit by a car. No, seriously. I wear this stupidly bright reflective jacket so I don't get hit by cars. And i got hit by a car. 🤦‍♂️
High Visibility Reflective Winter Safety Jacket, day-glo yellow.
December 9, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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“As soon as I cut my first stencil I could feel the power there. I like the **political edge**. All graffiti is **low‑level dissent**, but stencils have an extra history. They’ve been used to start revolutions and to stop wars.”

#DissidentArtists #Banksy
Street art on a beige brick wall shows the black silhouette of a child swinging a large hammer. The figure is framed within a worn, rectangular patch of wall with peeling paint. Above the artwork are red and white signs, including a fire alarm. Below it, stickers and posters cluster near the ground. The scene blends rebellion and urban grit, suggesting themes of resistance or transformation.
November 30, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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We've been in #NYC this week. Visited #EllisIsland. Been thinking a lot about #Immigration.

Have happy safe and secure Thanksgiving
A wide view of the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The neoclassical statue stands tall with its right arm raised, holding a torch, and its left arm cradling a tablet inscribed with July 4, 1776. The statue is framed by trees at its base, with water in the foreground and a cloudy sky overhead, evoking a sense of grandeur and historical significance.
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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ART DROP: Welcome back, Kristi Noem

The #DissentGnomes welcome #KristiNoem back to #Minneapolis

#TPS #solidarity
A cartoon gnome with a white beard and a blue star-patterned hat stands on blue grass, holding two blue flags with white stars. The gnome wears a blue outfit with a brown belt and has a determined expression. The background features a clear sky with a few clouds. The blue color scheme and white star motifs are visually representative of the Somali national flag, evoking cultural pride and identity
November 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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ART DROP: I ❤️ immigrants

#DissentGnomes #DearKristiNoem #FromMinnesotaWithLove
A whimsical garden gnome stands on a stone path in a forested area. The gnome has a large white beard, a red pointed hat, and wears a blue shirt with brown suspenders and a utility belt. It holds two signs: one reads “I HEART IMMIGRANTS” and the other features a smiley face. The background is lush with green foliage and tall trees, creating a peaceful, natural setting.
November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Fact Check: Somali-American Youth and Violence in Minnesota: Understanding the Real Picture

#SomaliAmerican #Minnesota #YouthViolence #CrimeNarratives #MediaBias #ImmigrantCommunities

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Fact Check: Somali-American Youth and Violence in Minnesota: Understanding the Real Picture | Notion
Somali-American Youth and Violence in Minnesota: Understanding the Real Picture
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November 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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“First they came for the Communists, and I did not speak out.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I said nothing.
Then they came for the Jews.
When they came for me, no one was left to speak for me.”

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Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota
President Donald Trump says he’s “immediately” ending temporary legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Quick and dirty Know Your Digital Rights cards. Prints on front and back. No attribution needed.

#KYR #DigitalPrivacy #KnowYourRights

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November 22, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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Stop ICE is a month-long guerrilla installation dispersed across Minneapolis transit spaces

#FallofFreedom #DissidentArt #StopICE

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Stop ICE (2025) | Notion
Guerrilla Installation | October 21 – November 22, 2025
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November 22, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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Border Patrol is using driving patterns and local police partnerships to flag and detain people nationwide, including citizens.

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Border Patrol Is Watching Your Commute: Why Immigration Surveillance Now Touches Everyone | Notion
Think Immigration Has Nothing To Do With You? Read This Before Your Next Drive.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Don't give up the ship.

#solidarity
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Plain‑language breakdown of ICE’s new skip‑tracing contract, how it hands power to private vendors, and why it risks wrong‑door enforcement.

Call to action: urge your elected officials to demand accountability. This can't become precedent.

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ICE’s Skip‑Tracing Solicitation, Explained | Notion
Preamble
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November 18, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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'Operation Charlotte's Web'? Really? Did we have to associate an #ICE dragnet with a beloved children's story?

#KristiNoem that's pathetic.
November 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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ICE has issued a vague, fast-moving skip-tracing contract that lets a private vendor define its own data standards—creating serious risks of wrong-door enforcement, mistaken detentions, and renewed fear in immigrant communities.
#SkipTracing, #DataPrivacy,
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Skip-Tracing Explainer + Action Guide for Advocacy Groups | Notion
ICE’s New Skip-Tracing Contract: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Communities Can Do
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November 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Art Drop: The #DissentGnomes are tired of this. Y'all better fix this #GovernmentShutdown sh*t in January or we're taking over the vote.

You're supposed to be working for us--might we remind you that we were the one's working while you couldn't figure out how to do your own damn job.
A large, angry gnome in a blue outfit and hat crouches over a miniature White House in a snowy, forested setting.
November 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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One-page checklist to help immigrant residents and others protect their digital identity and limit tracking by apps, advertisers, and data brokers.

#DigitalIdentity #Privacy #DataBrokers #ImmigrantSafety

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Digital Identity Checklist — One Page | Notion
Quick Checklist: Protect Your Digital Identity and Limit Tracking
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November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Been hearing about these private bounty hunter contracts for ICE. Did some quick(!) fact checking. It's worse than it sounds. See comments.

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Fact Check – ICE $180M Bounty Hunter Article (404 Media) | Notion
Fact Check: “ICE Plans to Spend $180 Million on Bounty Hunters to Stalk Immigrants” (404 Media)
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November 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Nobody won. What a waste. The #DissentGnomes are angered.
A gnome-like figure with a long white beard and bald head, looking troubled with a hand on his head, stands in front of the White House with an American flag flying above it.
November 13, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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It's painful how little either party gained from the shutdown.

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The 2025 Government Shutdown: What Happened and Who Got What | Notion
After 43 days—the longest shutdown in U.S. history—Congress reached a deal to reopen the government. Here's what each party gained, what they gave up, and what it means for working families.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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"Vintage-style tribute image with faded American flag background, bold text reading 'THANK YOU VETERANS,' and decorative oak leaves in the corners."
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT
With historic healthcare cuts and cost increases looming, Republicans chose to force a Trump Shutdown rather than address the healthcare crisis and limit Trump’s lawless manipulation of federal funds....
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November 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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FACT CHECK: DHS called injunction “an extreme act by an activist judge,” claiming “rioters & terrorists” attacked agents.

But the court found no verified evidence — and a Border Patrol official admitted lying about being hit by a rock.

Ellis: agents’ force “shocks the conscience.”

Sources in comm
November 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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#DissentGnomes #KristiNoem
A gnome with a white beard and blue hat stands on a block of ice, holding a large hammer in a striking pose amid a wintry landscape
November 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Overheard on my commute home...

Man: "Ah snap!"
Woman: "Don't you go talkin' about SNAP! Ain't no one here got no SNAP right now!"

It was sadly, awkwardly, hilarious.
November 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM