Cara Zelaya
@carazelaya.bsky.social
Digital comms for @AFLCIO.org + @deptofworkers.bsky.social. Passionate advocate for labor, equality, and terrible Christmas films. Proud @newsguild.org member. Opinions my own.
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Like 75% of the US Olympic curlers are from Minnesota. A lot of them curl out of two clubs in Saint Paul, one club is in Frogtown, a neighborhood that has been very heavily targeted by ICE. These curlers are good neighbors.
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Like 75% of the US Olympic curlers are from Minnesota. A lot of them curl out of two clubs in Saint Paul, one club is in Frogtown, a neighborhood that has been very heavily targeted by ICE. These curlers are good neighbors.
What I loved about Bad Bunny Bowl is that he reminded us that at his core his music is ✨filthy✨ and I love that about him. Not cleaning up your roots is also an act of resistance and shaking ass is universal.
February 9, 2026 at 1:57 AM
What I loved about Bad Bunny Bowl is that he reminded us that at his core his music is ✨filthy✨ and I love that about him. Not cleaning up your roots is also an act of resistance and shaking ass is universal.
In every life may I be Latina ✨🙏
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 AM
In every life may I be Latina ✨🙏
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With the #SuperBowl just days away, we’re excited to see our NFLPA union brothers play the big game! Whether on the gridiron or the factory floor, America’s unions have you covered 🏈
February 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
With the #SuperBowl just days away, we’re excited to see our NFLPA union brothers play the big game! Whether on the gridiron or the factory floor, America’s unions have you covered 🏈
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me when someone asks where the olympics are
February 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
me when someone asks where the olympics are
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February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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AI should deliver progress for workers, not just profits for big tech CEOs. AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social joined @californialabor.bsky.social and labor leaders from across the country to address how we need guardrails to protect our rights, jobs and freedoms so workers can benefit from AI
February 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM
AI should deliver progress for workers, not just profits for big tech CEOs. AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social joined @californialabor.bsky.social and labor leaders from across the country to address how we need guardrails to protect our rights, jobs and freedoms so workers can benefit from AI
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People get hung up (reasonably) on the "walkable" cities frame because many people cannot walk or have problems walking
I propose: human scale cities
as in: a city where the spaces I am in are built for human bodies, and not two ton high speed murder machines
I propose: human scale cities
as in: a city where the spaces I am in are built for human bodies, and not two ton high speed murder machines
February 4, 2026 at 6:28 PM
People get hung up (reasonably) on the "walkable" cities frame because many people cannot walk or have problems walking
I propose: human scale cities
as in: a city where the spaces I am in are built for human bodies, and not two ton high speed murder machines
I propose: human scale cities
as in: a city where the spaces I am in are built for human bodies, and not two ton high speed murder machines
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I am obsessed with the story of the first times people wanted to build gas stations in cities
"yeah so I want to put this extremely flammable toxic liquid in the middle of the city and also I want non-specialists to handle it all day long"
city planners at the time were like "...excuse me?"
"yeah so I want to put this extremely flammable toxic liquid in the middle of the city and also I want non-specialists to handle it all day long"
city planners at the time were like "...excuse me?"
February 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
I am obsessed with the story of the first times people wanted to build gas stations in cities
"yeah so I want to put this extremely flammable toxic liquid in the middle of the city and also I want non-specialists to handle it all day long"
city planners at the time were like "...excuse me?"
"yeah so I want to put this extremely flammable toxic liquid in the middle of the city and also I want non-specialists to handle it all day long"
city planners at the time were like "...excuse me?"
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you don't know your neighbors because of cars
your city doesn't make enough in taxes because of cars
busses are slow because of cars
they won't build light rail because of cars
your city's air is awful because of cars
one of the leading causes of death and injury from accident: cars
your city doesn't make enough in taxes because of cars
busses are slow because of cars
they won't build light rail because of cars
your city's air is awful because of cars
one of the leading causes of death and injury from accident: cars
February 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
you don't know your neighbors because of cars
your city doesn't make enough in taxes because of cars
busses are slow because of cars
they won't build light rail because of cars
your city's air is awful because of cars
one of the leading causes of death and injury from accident: cars
your city doesn't make enough in taxes because of cars
busses are slow because of cars
they won't build light rail because of cars
your city's air is awful because of cars
one of the leading causes of death and injury from accident: cars
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ambulances are so loud because of cars
you can't walk to get a coffee because of cars
you have to drive everywhere because everything is built far apart because of cars
you have to wear reflective gear to jog in your neighborhood because of cars
you fear for your dog's life because of cars
you can't walk to get a coffee because of cars
you have to drive everywhere because everything is built far apart because of cars
you have to wear reflective gear to jog in your neighborhood because of cars
you fear for your dog's life because of cars
February 4, 2026 at 4:25 PM
ambulances are so loud because of cars
you can't walk to get a coffee because of cars
you have to drive everywhere because everything is built far apart because of cars
you have to wear reflective gear to jog in your neighborhood because of cars
you fear for your dog's life because of cars
you can't walk to get a coffee because of cars
you have to drive everywhere because everything is built far apart because of cars
you have to wear reflective gear to jog in your neighborhood because of cars
you fear for your dog's life because of cars
this is so central to who I am
I don't post enough about the other central pillar of my politics, aside from anti fascism: being anti car
cars are bad in almost every way, especially in cities
if you go to even large, bustling cities that are actually dense, they are quieter than US cities because you can get away from cars
cars are bad in almost every way, especially in cities
if you go to even large, bustling cities that are actually dense, they are quieter than US cities because you can get away from cars
February 5, 2026 at 12:37 AM
this is so central to who I am
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ICE is deploying AI surveillance against protesters. This isn’t new or isolated — it’s the same surveillance tools already being used to monitor workers.
Unchecked AI puts civil liberties at risk at work, in public, and in our democracy.
Unchecked AI puts civil liberties at risk at work, in public, and in our democracy.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:36 AM
ICE is deploying AI surveillance against protesters. This isn’t new or isolated — it’s the same surveillance tools already being used to monitor workers.
Unchecked AI puts civil liberties at risk at work, in public, and in our democracy.
Unchecked AI puts civil liberties at risk at work, in public, and in our democracy.
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We stand in solidarity with @mnaflcio.org and all workers in Minnesota peacefully opposing the federal government’s militarized immigration enforcement. We honor the courage of those speaking up for human dignity and demand that ICE leave Minnesota.
January 23, 2026 at 9:16 PM
We stand in solidarity with @mnaflcio.org and all workers in Minnesota peacefully opposing the federal government’s militarized immigration enforcement. We honor the courage of those speaking up for human dignity and demand that ICE leave Minnesota.
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Minnesota Labor Takes On ICE: Inside the Unprecedented Union Response
Minnesota @AFLCIO (@MNAFLCIO) President Bernie Burnham discusses ICE immigration enforcement raids, & the labor movement’s unprecedented response following the killing of Rene Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota @AFLCIO (@MNAFLCIO) President Bernie Burnham discusses ICE immigration enforcement raids, & the labor movement’s unprecedented response following the killing of Rene Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Minnesota Labor Takes On ICE: Inside the Unprecedented Union Response
Minnesota @AFLCIO (@MNAFLCIO) President Bernie Burnham discusses ICE immigration enforcement raids, & the labor movement’s unprecedented response following the killing of Rene Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota @AFLCIO (@MNAFLCIO) President Bernie Burnham discusses ICE immigration enforcement raids, & the labor movement’s unprecedented response following the killing of Rene Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
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America’s unions stand in solidarity with our @mnaflcio.org union family as they stand up to the federal government’s militarized immigration enforcement, fight for truth and freedom, and demand ICE peacefully leave Minnesota.
Our solidarity is our strength. When we fight, we win.
Our solidarity is our strength. When we fight, we win.
January 23, 2026 at 6:37 PM
America’s unions stand in solidarity with our @mnaflcio.org union family as they stand up to the federal government’s militarized immigration enforcement, fight for truth and freedom, and demand ICE peacefully leave Minnesota.
Our solidarity is our strength. When we fight, we win.
Our solidarity is our strength. When we fight, we win.
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Minneapolis workers are the best among us. Facing freezing temps to peacefully stand for truth, freedom, and calling for ICE to leave Minnesota is true solidarity in action.
Live: Scores of Minnesota businesses close in protest of ICE enforcement
Restaurants, museums, schools and nonprofits closed their doors as part of an “ICE Out” demonstration. Despite the frigid weather, a crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis.
www.startribune.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Minneapolis workers are the best among us. Facing freezing temps to peacefully stand for truth, freedom, and calling for ICE to leave Minnesota is true solidarity in action.
Until the year of our lord 2025 I don’t think I had ever thought about the Packers. But I married into the Bears and now I have watched three games. The cheeseheads are my sworn enemy. I have a makeshift altar with a cheese grater. I wish them nothing but the worst.
January 11, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Until the year of our lord 2025 I don’t think I had ever thought about the Packers. But I married into the Bears and now I have watched three games. The cheeseheads are my sworn enemy. I have a makeshift altar with a cheese grater. I wish them nothing but the worst.
This is a BAR
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
This is a BAR
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The Christmas season is coming to an end and so is our sixth season! We’re ending the season talking about cursed children’s books, Barry Keoghan’s sex appeal, and the tale of Sir Gawain. To all a Green Knight! ✨
89. And to all a Green Knight
Podcast Episode · 12 Days Pod · 12/25/2025 · 32m
podcasts.apple.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Christmas season is coming to an end and so is our sixth season! We’re ending the season talking about cursed children’s books, Barry Keoghan’s sex appeal, and the tale of Sir Gawain. To all a Green Knight! ✨
Here to report that the Jonas Brothers' Christmas movie is... good? Actually?
88. A Very Merry Jonas Family Christmas Movie Musical Concert!!!
Podcast Episode · 12 Days Pod · 12/19/2025 · 39m
podcasts.apple.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Here to report that the Jonas Brothers' Christmas movie is... good? Actually?
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Our SMART brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia is finally free and back with his family. After months of unions and allies pushing for justice, due process prevailed. This is what solidarity looks like and why we never stop fighting for our members and their families.
On December 11, 2025, a federal judge ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention. Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's statement in response: www.smart-union.org/federal-judg...
Federal judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention — General President Coleman responds - SMART Union
General President Coleman responded to a federal judge ordering Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from immigration detention.
www.smart-union.org
December 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our SMART brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia is finally free and back with his family. After months of unions and allies pushing for justice, due process prevailed. This is what solidarity looks like and why we never stop fighting for our members and their families.
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Yesterday, the House voted to undo the largest act of union-busting in American history. Federal workers were told to stay silent. But the labor movement organized, pushed back, and won bipartisan support to reverse it. That’s union power!
House votes to repeal Trump order ending union rights at federal agencies
Twenty Republicans joined with Democrats to overturn the order, but it faces steep odds in the Senate.
wapo.st
December 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Yesterday, the House voted to undo the largest act of union-busting in American history. Federal workers were told to stay silent. But the labor movement organized, pushed back, and won bipartisan support to reverse it. That’s union power!
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Happy Holidays! This week, co-host of 12 Days Pod @12dayspod.bsky.social and Christmas enthusiast Cara Zelaya @carazelaya.bsky.social is back on the pod to talk about Sarah Smith’s 2011 film, “Arthur Christmas.” Episode available wherever you listen to podcasts!
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November 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Happy Holidays! This week, co-host of 12 Days Pod @12dayspod.bsky.social and Christmas enthusiast Cara Zelaya @carazelaya.bsky.social is back on the pod to talk about Sarah Smith’s 2011 film, “Arthur Christmas.” Episode available wherever you listen to podcasts!
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