Connie Winch
@conniewinch.bsky.social
Mission: Loving from the inside out
Both single & an #UnweddedWidow
Mostly-agnostic humanist/Adult child of IFBs
Columbus, OH resident/Minneapolis (area) native
Passionate about social justice
Living w/ severe chronic fatigue, cPTSD
She/her
conniewinch.com
Both single & an #UnweddedWidow
Mostly-agnostic humanist/Adult child of IFBs
Columbus, OH resident/Minneapolis (area) native
Passionate about social justice
Living w/ severe chronic fatigue, cPTSD
She/her
conniewinch.com
Pinned
![Screenshot of a Facebook post by me. It says, "For about a week I've been working on this playlist. Full description: "Songs about/mentioning MSP or MN, songs about resisting/abolishing ICE, songs memorializing lives already lost, songs about being/caring for immigrants/neighbors, songs about social justice, songs about kindness, songs about our common humanity." It has a wide variety of musical styles; the unifying thread is lyrical content. If you're interested...enjoy: [link]."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:b3kapcsf63pcugmeov3xleo4/bafkreicgcgawoxvgfw5gcgvvkmuaf3jgjq6ggxg5bl623anr4f7gm3bsva@jpeg)
If you need a playlist for this moment, feel free to use mine. 😊 open.spotify.com/playlist/67U...
Indeed.
February 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Indeed.
Reposted by Connie Winch
This government is OURS.
It is funded by US.
That is OUR White House.
WE pay for EVERYTHING.
ALL OF IT.
WE THE PEOPLE are the rightful owners of this nation.
Don’t EVER forget it.
FIGHT LIKE HELL FOR IT.
NEVER give up.
It is funded by US.
That is OUR White House.
WE pay for EVERYTHING.
ALL OF IT.
WE THE PEOPLE are the rightful owners of this nation.
Don’t EVER forget it.
FIGHT LIKE HELL FOR IT.
NEVER give up.
February 8, 2026 at 3:16 AM
This government is OURS.
It is funded by US.
That is OUR White House.
WE pay for EVERYTHING.
ALL OF IT.
WE THE PEOPLE are the rightful owners of this nation.
Don’t EVER forget it.
FIGHT LIKE HELL FOR IT.
NEVER give up.
It is funded by US.
That is OUR White House.
WE pay for EVERYTHING.
ALL OF IT.
WE THE PEOPLE are the rightful owners of this nation.
Don’t EVER forget it.
FIGHT LIKE HELL FOR IT.
NEVER give up.
If you need a playlist for this moment, feel free to use mine. 😊 open.spotify.com/playlist/67U...
February 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM
If you need a playlist for this moment, feel free to use mine. 😊 open.spotify.com/playlist/67U...
This is what George Soros should really pay for. Or Mark Cuban. Or Melinda French Gates. Or MacKenzie Scott. Or Lorene Powell Jobs. I'm sure the list goes on, of ones who supposedly value this and...could.
High-quality journalism is not a viable market product. If you want consistent high-quality journalism, you need some kind of subsidy.
ANY billionaire could set up the WaPo as a high-quality journalism outlet, accept that it's not going to make money, & simply subsidize it. Nothing stopping them.
ANY billionaire could set up the WaPo as a high-quality journalism outlet, accept that it's not going to make money, & simply subsidize it. Nothing stopping them.
February 7, 2026 at 8:56 PM
This is what George Soros should really pay for. Or Mark Cuban. Or Melinda French Gates. Or MacKenzie Scott. Or Lorene Powell Jobs. I'm sure the list goes on, of ones who supposedly value this and...could.
"Her oldest daughter just learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at school.
“'She just goes, "Mom, that's something Martin Luther King wanted. He wanted everyone to just love one another, and he would definitely be there if he was here now,"' Michele said."
Started 😭 @ the 2nd paragraph above
“'She just goes, "Mom, that's something Martin Luther King wanted. He wanted everyone to just love one another, and he would definitely be there if he was here now,"' Michele said."
Started 😭 @ the 2nd paragraph above
"It's more soccer moms than hardcore activists, they said. But the challenging conditions have brought them closer together. After knowing each other for just weeks, they feel like they’d give their lives to protect one another if necessary..."
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 7, 2026 at 8:34 PM
"Her oldest daughter just learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at school.
“'She just goes, "Mom, that's something Martin Luther King wanted. He wanted everyone to just love one another, and he would definitely be there if he was here now,"' Michele said."
Started 😭 @ the 2nd paragraph above
“'She just goes, "Mom, that's something Martin Luther King wanted. He wanted everyone to just love one another, and he would definitely be there if he was here now,"' Michele said."
Started 😭 @ the 2nd paragraph above
Reposted by Connie Winch
I proudly worked for
@barackobama.bsky.social
for 5 years. We made some policy mistakes. But never once did he embarrass me or my country with some horrible tweet or comment. Not once.
@barackobama.bsky.social
for 5 years. We made some policy mistakes. But never once did he embarrass me or my country with some horrible tweet or comment. Not once.
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM
I proudly worked for
@barackobama.bsky.social
for 5 years. We made some policy mistakes. But never once did he embarrass me or my country with some horrible tweet or comment. Not once.
@barackobama.bsky.social
for 5 years. We made some policy mistakes. But never once did he embarrass me or my country with some horrible tweet or comment. Not once.
Also: "I am not obligated to smile ever. I am allowed to have whatever expressions happen on my face, and they may or may not reflect what I'm actually feeling. And whether they do or don't is my business, not yours."
And: "Policing women's facial expessions is misogynist. Don't do that."
And: "Policing women's facial expessions is misogynist. Don't do that."
February 6, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Also: "I am not obligated to smile ever. I am allowed to have whatever expressions happen on my face, and they may or may not reflect what I'm actually feeling. And whether they do or don't is my business, not yours."
And: "Policing women's facial expessions is misogynist. Don't do that."
And: "Policing women's facial expessions is misogynist. Don't do that."
Just in case you need a timeline cleanse. Ya know, apropos of nothing. /s Here's my #Obama Love board: pin.it/7MpyBZjhj. You're welcome.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Just in case you need a timeline cleanse. Ya know, apropos of nothing. /s Here's my #Obama Love board: pin.it/7MpyBZjhj. You're welcome.
Reposted by Connie Winch
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
"Above the doors of the sandstone Tudor the engraving 'Carnegie Free Public Library' announced the rich man's legacy. For maybe two years, this bothered me. It bothered me that someone could buy their way into the pantheon of famous American names. What did Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton think?
February 6, 2026 at 6:06 AM
"Above the doors of the sandstone Tudor the engraving 'Carnegie Free Public Library' announced the rich man's legacy. For maybe two years, this bothered me. It bothered me that someone could buy their way into the pantheon of famous American names. What did Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton think?
I'll be impressed by conservative college walkouts when it's
Cedarville University, my alma mater (but: read my bio)
Bob Jones University
Pensacola Christian College
Hyles-Andesrson College
Wheaton College
University of Northwestern [not to be confused w/Northwestern University]
Bethel University
Cedarville University, my alma mater (but: read my bio)
Bob Jones University
Pensacola Christian College
Hyles-Andesrson College
Wheaton College
University of Northwestern [not to be confused w/Northwestern University]
Bethel University
Brigham Young University guys.
That’s why MAGAs dreams of being the Galactic Empire can only go so far.
There are simply not enough true believers even in reliably red states to make it work.
That’s why MAGAs dreams of being the Galactic Empire can only go so far.
There are simply not enough true believers even in reliably red states to make it work.
About 500 BYU students, alumni and others protested Thursday against Border Patrol’s presence at a job fair on the Provo campus, chanting “BYU get ICE out” and “Border Patrol has got to go.”
(Video by The Tribune’s Francisco Kjolseth)
Read more here: www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
(Video by The Tribune’s Francisco Kjolseth)
Read more here: www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
February 6, 2026 at 12:57 AM
I'll be impressed by conservative college walkouts when it's
Cedarville University, my alma mater (but: read my bio)
Bob Jones University
Pensacola Christian College
Hyles-Andesrson College
Wheaton College
University of Northwestern [not to be confused w/Northwestern University]
Bethel University
Cedarville University, my alma mater (but: read my bio)
Bob Jones University
Pensacola Christian College
Hyles-Andesrson College
Wheaton College
University of Northwestern [not to be confused w/Northwestern University]
Bethel University
"I hated them for what they had: in-laws they loathed, forgetful spouses, addicted stepkids. Stuffing recipes. Family. Places to be, people to be with [on Thanksgiving]. If i opened my eyes, I would see their faces as I admitted I had nowhere to go." -Christie Tate, Group: How One Therapist and
February 5, 2026 at 5:57 AM
"I hated them for what they had: in-laws they loathed, forgetful spouses, addicted stepkids. Stuffing recipes. Family. Places to be, people to be with [on Thanksgiving]. If i opened my eyes, I would see their faces as I admitted I had nowhere to go." -Christie Tate, Group: How One Therapist and
Reposted by Connie Winch
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
Reposted by Connie Winch
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
You guys, the richest guy in the world has the sads.
February 5, 2026 at 2:31 AM
You guys, the richest guy in the world has the sads.
OK we love her. 🎌
February 4, 2026 at 8:47 PM
OK we love her. 🎌
I'm "playing around" in Photoshop—and getting paid for it! I LOVE it when that happens. Also...how good I just got this SharePoint site to look? OMG, it makes me sooo happy. #GraphicDesignNerd
February 4, 2026 at 8:44 PM
I'm "playing around" in Photoshop—and getting paid for it! I LOVE it when that happens. Also...how good I just got this SharePoint site to look? OMG, it makes me sooo happy. #GraphicDesignNerd
Having one of those 'tired but can't fall asleep' nights, and I hate it.
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Having one of those 'tired but can't fall asleep' nights, and I hate it.
Yo @democrats.org 👇
If my caucus was any sort of indication, national Dems really need to wake the fuck up about what voters want them to do about ICE.
February 4, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Yo @democrats.org 👇
Love this! 💜
February 3, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Love this! 💜
Tell that to Phoebe Robinson (@ dopequeenpheebs on Instagram): www.instagram.com/p/CUvF48Kp0p...
February 3, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Tell that to Phoebe Robinson (@ dopequeenpheebs on Instagram): www.instagram.com/p/CUvF48Kp0p...
Have you ever seen a harder side eye?!? 😆
This is Bowie. He overheard you talking about his rubber ducky jacket. Jealousy is a disease. Hopes you get well soon. 12/10 (IG: bowiethegoldenbear)
February 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Have you ever seen a harder side eye?!? 😆
GOOD NEWS!!! Temporary Protected Status for the Haitian Immigrant community of #SpringfieldOhio has been extended!!! 🎉🎉🎉
apnews.com/article/hait...
apnews.com/article/hait...
February 3, 2026 at 1:16 AM
GOOD NEWS!!! Temporary Protected Status for the Haitian Immigrant community of #SpringfieldOhio has been extended!!! 🎉🎉🎉
apnews.com/article/hait...
apnews.com/article/hait...
This song (and in a way, this guy singing it, in a way) remind me of #RichMullins. And in case you don't already know: that is HIGH praise.
youtu.be/4jyVJZI8d10?...
youtu.be/4jyVJZI8d10?...
Who Would Jesus Bomb? - David Rovics (Palestine in Music)
YouTube video by Kevin Pardo
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February 2, 2026 at 9:43 PM
This song (and in a way, this guy singing it, in a way) remind me of #RichMullins. And in case you don't already know: that is HIGH praise.
youtu.be/4jyVJZI8d10?...
youtu.be/4jyVJZI8d10?...