Cynthia Matthias
@cmatthias.bsky.social
Researcher errant. Mostly lurking. Opinions are my own.
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One of my uncles was kidnapped by ICE yesterday. He was always there for my family and even helped my family afford my graduation party when I graduated college. 💔
Anything helps. ICE has no humanity. Hard workers literally being torn from their families.
gofund.me/d84e22b46
Anything helps. ICE has no humanity. Hard workers literally being torn from their families.
gofund.me/d84e22b46
Donate to Help Bring Jesus Martinez Home, Ayuden nos a traer a mi papa, organized by Marisol Sandoval
Hi, my name is Luis Mendoza Martinez. On Monday, January 5th,… Marisol Sandoval needs your support for Help Bring Jesus Martinez Home, Ayuden nos a traer a mi papa
gofund.me
January 7, 2026 at 12:47 AM
One of my uncles was kidnapped by ICE yesterday. He was always there for my family and even helped my family afford my graduation party when I graduated college. 💔
Anything helps. ICE has no humanity. Hard workers literally being torn from their families.
gofund.me/d84e22b46
Anything helps. ICE has no humanity. Hard workers literally being torn from their families.
gofund.me/d84e22b46
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You can commission me ✌️
This is the kind of thing I do.
You can share that post to help me, if you want 🙏
This is the kind of thing I do.
You can share that post to help me, if you want 🙏
January 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM
You can commission me ✌️
This is the kind of thing I do.
You can share that post to help me, if you want 🙏
This is the kind of thing I do.
You can share that post to help me, if you want 🙏
I was pleased to welcome Claude into my home last year. He befriended a totem made by @lioninthetrees.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
I was pleased to welcome Claude into my home last year. He befriended a totem made by @lioninthetrees.bsky.social
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NEW: How many books did you read this year? If it was more than 2, congrats: you read more than the median American.
Read on for way more @today.yougov.com polling from me on America's book-reading habits in 2025. 1/
Read on for way more @today.yougov.com polling from me on America's book-reading habits in 2025. 1/
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NEW: How many books did you read this year? If it was more than 2, congrats: you read more than the median American.
Read on for way more @today.yougov.com polling from me on America's book-reading habits in 2025. 1/
Read on for way more @today.yougov.com polling from me on America's book-reading habits in 2025. 1/
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Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
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Mpls Parents are raising funds for families at South HS impacted by ICE raids. Money will go towards food, necessary supplies, and rental assistance. We appreciate your love and solidarity during these difficult times. ❤️ Please share widely with friends and family! gofund.me/e32d501a3
Donate to Support South High School Families, organized by Rachael Staab
South High School parents are holding a special fundraiser specifically to s… Rachael Staab needs your support for Support South High School Families
gofund.me
December 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Mpls Parents are raising funds for families at South HS impacted by ICE raids. Money will go towards food, necessary supplies, and rental assistance. We appreciate your love and solidarity during these difficult times. ❤️ Please share widely with friends and family! gofund.me/e32d501a3
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Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
Thank you for being awesome.
December 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Thank you for being awesome.
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hey white locals, taqueria la hacienda was COMPLETELY FUCKING EMPTY at 5:30 on a friday night when it's usually PACKED. I bet Habañero is empty too :( Go get some tacos. They're both pickup only right now to protect drivers from ice.
December 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
hey white locals, taqueria la hacienda was COMPLETELY FUCKING EMPTY at 5:30 on a friday night when it's usually PACKED. I bet Habañero is empty too :( Go get some tacos. They're both pickup only right now to protect drivers from ice.
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Hey guess what, you can help!
We're collecting funds to support our neighborhood elementary school families with basic needs (food, winter gear, etc.).
Donate, repost, share the link with friends/neighbors, etc. Thank you! ❤️
paypal.me/lyndalepto
We're collecting funds to support our neighborhood elementary school families with basic needs (food, winter gear, etc.).
Donate, repost, share the link with friends/neighbors, etc. Thank you! ❤️
paypal.me/lyndalepto
December 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Hey guess what, you can help!
We're collecting funds to support our neighborhood elementary school families with basic needs (food, winter gear, etc.).
Donate, repost, share the link with friends/neighbors, etc. Thank you! ❤️
paypal.me/lyndalepto
We're collecting funds to support our neighborhood elementary school families with basic needs (food, winter gear, etc.).
Donate, repost, share the link with friends/neighbors, etc. Thank you! ❤️
paypal.me/lyndalepto
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FYI: If you have news tips regarding ICE activity in the Twin Cities, especially if you have friends or relatives who have been detained, please contact me securely on Signal.
December 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
FYI: If you have news tips regarding ICE activity in the Twin Cities, especially if you have friends or relatives who have been detained, please contact me securely on Signal.
We always saw our manual transmission as an anti-car theft device since nobody drives them anymore so not sure how I feel about this lol
November 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We always saw our manual transmission as an anti-car theft device since nobody drives them anymore so not sure how I feel about this lol
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Our HOME Line VISTAs need your support! With the federal shutdown, our VISTA members are serving without pay, and we are seeking community support to help our VISTAs cover their essentials. Check out this link to learn more about the program & learn how you can support the cohort: linktr.ee/HLVISTA
October 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Our HOME Line VISTAs need your support! With the federal shutdown, our VISTA members are serving without pay, and we are seeking community support to help our VISTAs cover their essentials. Check out this link to learn more about the program & learn how you can support the cohort: linktr.ee/HLVISTA
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Barnraisers Project Fall 2025 Class:
How to actually build a community - A Free two hour online class
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
How to actually build a community - A Free two hour online class
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Barnraisers Project Fall Class: How to actually build a community
Barnraisers Project Fall 2025 Class: How to actually build a community What is it? A two hour online class focused on the following topics: How to think about community building like an organizer ...
docs.google.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Barnraisers Project Fall 2025 Class:
How to actually build a community - A Free two hour online class
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
How to actually build a community - A Free two hour online class
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Can y’all please be on the lookout for my bike? Last seen in Elliot Park. It is a black Biria bike with red pedals and stickers of local news orgs on the bottom tube. It also has a Brooks saddle and adapters for Wolf Tooth pogies on the handlebars.
October 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Can y’all please be on the lookout for my bike? Last seen in Elliot Park. It is a black Biria bike with red pedals and stickers of local news orgs on the bottom tube. It also has a Brooks saddle and adapters for Wolf Tooth pogies on the handlebars.
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NEWS: Boneshaker Books is moving! And we need your help to pull it off! We are looking to raise $15,000 to get us there and set up. $6,000 of that needs to be raised by 10/17. Please share! Radical bookstores forever! @boneshakerbooks.bsky.social
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Help Boneshaker Move to Our New Home!
After fourteen years in our current space, we have made the decision that it’s time for Boneshaker Books to move. While we treasure the time we've spent in Seward, and will miss existing as a communit...
www.zeffy.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
NEWS: Boneshaker Books is moving! And we need your help to pull it off! We are looking to raise $15,000 to get us there and set up. $6,000 of that needs to be raised by 10/17. Please share! Radical bookstores forever! @boneshakerbooks.bsky.social
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
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The Chinese immigrants who built the Transcontinental Railroad quietly endured racism and violence, fostering a complicated legacy for Chinese-Americans.
What eating bitterness has to do with Chinese food - High Country News
The Chinese immigrants who built the Transcontinental Railroad quietly endured racism and violence, fostering a complicated legacy for Chinese-Americans.
buff.ly
September 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The Chinese immigrants who built the Transcontinental Railroad quietly endured racism and violence, fostering a complicated legacy for Chinese-Americans.
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"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?"
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
August 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?"
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
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if you have the means, please consider donating to the minnesota indian women's resource center, they have been doing a significant and heavy lift for helping the unhoused, and they are facing severe funding challenges now under trump -
www.miwrc.org
www.miwrc.org
August 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
if you have the means, please consider donating to the minnesota indian women's resource center, they have been doing a significant and heavy lift for helping the unhoused, and they are facing severe funding challenges now under trump -
www.miwrc.org
www.miwrc.org
Hey I have that shirt too!
August 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Hey I have that shirt too!
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So I think this month is the Midtown Greenway’s 25th birthday. I feel like it has to be one of the top city defining things built in in the last quarter decade? Can’t imagine the city without it…
Would love to see your favorite greenway photos 📷
Would love to see your favorite greenway photos 📷
August 8, 2025 at 12:12 AM
So I think this month is the Midtown Greenway’s 25th birthday. I feel like it has to be one of the top city defining things built in in the last quarter decade? Can’t imagine the city without it…
Would love to see your favorite greenway photos 📷
Would love to see your favorite greenway photos 📷
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Twin Cities bike friends: Can you volunteer to help MPS maintain and repair their fleets of bikes for kids this summer?
Sign up below:
Sign up below:
2025 Summer Bike Maintenance Sign-Up
Help us get MPS bike fleets ready for next school year! Please indicate your availability below and I will be in touch with more directions. Thank you!
Where? Near Glenwood Ave & Colfax Ave N, Minn...
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July 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Twin Cities bike friends: Can you volunteer to help MPS maintain and repair their fleets of bikes for kids this summer?
Sign up below:
Sign up below:
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New blog post: "What Is the Mayor's Job?"
Before I start my upcoming series on Mayor Frey's record, I clear up what the mayor is actually responsible for and why some people don't want us to know.
mplsmusings.com/2025/07/16/w...
Before I start my upcoming series on Mayor Frey's record, I clear up what the mayor is actually responsible for and why some people don't want us to know.
mplsmusings.com/2025/07/16/w...
What Is the Mayor’s Job?
Why should you know this? Because a lot of people don’t want you to.
mplsmusings.com
July 17, 2025 at 2:54 AM
New blog post: "What Is the Mayor's Job?"
Before I start my upcoming series on Mayor Frey's record, I clear up what the mayor is actually responsible for and why some people don't want us to know.
mplsmusings.com/2025/07/16/w...
Before I start my upcoming series on Mayor Frey's record, I clear up what the mayor is actually responsible for and why some people don't want us to know.
mplsmusings.com/2025/07/16/w...
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also minneapolis animal care and control will have 11 kittens available for adoption at mueller park tomorrow at the @wedge.live cat tour!
i would also like to note there is a 3 legged cat named jeanette up for adoption right now 24petconnect.com/MACCAdoptabl...
i would also like to note there is a 3 legged cat named jeanette up for adoption right now 24petconnect.com/MACCAdoptabl...
June 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
also minneapolis animal care and control will have 11 kittens available for adoption at mueller park tomorrow at the @wedge.live cat tour!
i would also like to note there is a 3 legged cat named jeanette up for adoption right now 24petconnect.com/MACCAdoptabl...
i would also like to note there is a 3 legged cat named jeanette up for adoption right now 24petconnect.com/MACCAdoptabl...