Darcy Conaty
@dconaty.bsky.social
Old queer nerd, recently retired. Books, games, currently LOTS of politics
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There's been some confusion, and this is important, so let me say there's no paywall, there's no patreon account required, anyone you send this to just has to click the link to open the page and read the post
You're going to hear a lot of lies about what the law allows after the Trump Regime's murder of Renee Good.
States can prosecute federal officers, they've been doing it since the 1800s. Trump cannot stop it and cannot pardon it.
Here's the legal analysis
www.patreon.com/posts/147687...
States can prosecute federal officers, they've been doing it since the 1800s. Trump cannot stop it and cannot pardon it.
Here's the legal analysis
www.patreon.com/posts/147687...
Minnesota Can & Must Prosecute the Unnamed ICE Agent Who Murdered Renee Good | Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland
Get more from Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland on Patreon
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January 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM
There's been some confusion, and this is important, so let me say there's no paywall, there's no patreon account required, anyone you send this to just has to click the link to open the page and read the post
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1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
www.erininthemorning.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
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New York! Governor Hochul vetoed your right to read legislation!
1. Contact Hochul & let her know why this was a terrible decision.
2. Contact your state reps asking them to overturn the veto or reintroduce the bill.
3. We ain't done with this!
1. Contact Hochul & let her know why this was a terrible decision.
2. Contact your state reps asking them to overturn the veto or reintroduce the bill.
3. We ain't done with this!
Gov. Hochul Vetoes Freedom to Read Act - NYCLU
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January 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM
New York! Governor Hochul vetoed your right to read legislation!
1. Contact Hochul & let her know why this was a terrible decision.
2. Contact your state reps asking them to overturn the veto or reintroduce the bill.
3. We ain't done with this!
1. Contact Hochul & let her know why this was a terrible decision.
2. Contact your state reps asking them to overturn the veto or reintroduce the bill.
3. We ain't done with this!
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It's that time of year again [the time when Chief Justice John Roberts publishes an annual report about the federal judiciary and then I publish an article about all the stuff he deliberately left out of the report, and what he hoped to achieve in doing so]
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/john-...
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/john-...
John Roberts Thinks 2025 Was a Banner Year For the Constitution
The chief justice’s year-end report is all about preserving a status quo that makes him one of this country’s most powerful politicians.
ballsandstrikes.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
It's that time of year again [the time when Chief Justice John Roberts publishes an annual report about the federal judiciary and then I publish an article about all the stuff he deliberately left out of the report, and what he hoped to achieve in doing so]
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/john-...
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/john-...
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Just a reminder that George Conway is not fundraising right now to run against a MAGA republican.
He is fundraising to run against progressive Democrats.
He is fundraising to run against progressive Democrats.
January 7, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Just a reminder that George Conway is not fundraising right now to run against a MAGA republican.
He is fundraising to run against progressive Democrats.
He is fundraising to run against progressive Democrats.
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🚨 MINNEAPOLIS:
ICE at Powderhorn/Central area, Lake St. east of 35W, grabbing people from bus stops, gas stations.
Confirmed by MIRAC.
ICE at Powderhorn/Central area, Lake St. east of 35W, grabbing people from bus stops, gas stations.
Confirmed by MIRAC.
January 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
🚨 MINNEAPOLIS:
ICE at Powderhorn/Central area, Lake St. east of 35W, grabbing people from bus stops, gas stations.
Confirmed by MIRAC.
ICE at Powderhorn/Central area, Lake St. east of 35W, grabbing people from bus stops, gas stations.
Confirmed by MIRAC.
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NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
n.pr
January 6, 2026 at 11:56 AM
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
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"...according to Roberts, there is nothing for the public to worry about...Roberts’s continued assurances are belied by the actual conduct of his Court."
Outstanding piece by @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social.
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/john-...
Outstanding piece by @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social.
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/john-...
John Roberts Thinks 2025 Was a Banner Year For the Constitution
The chief justice’s year-end report is all about preserving a status quo that makes him one of this country’s most powerful politicians.
ballsandstrikes.org
January 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM
"...according to Roberts, there is nothing for the public to worry about...Roberts’s continued assurances are belied by the actual conduct of his Court."
Outstanding piece by @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social.
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/john-...
Outstanding piece by @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social.
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/john-...
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DO NOT TOUCH WILDLIFE. DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE AND HABITUATE IT TO HANGING OUT AROUND HUMANS. DO NOT HANDLE WOUNDED WILDLIFE, CALL A PROFESSIONAL.
EXTREMELY DO NOT BREASTFEED BATS.
EXTREMELY DO NOT BREASTFEED BATS.
For those that don't know: Rabies can be treated, but not after you show symptoms. Once you show signs of infection you are dead man walking.
January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
DO NOT TOUCH WILDLIFE. DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE AND HABITUATE IT TO HANGING OUT AROUND HUMANS. DO NOT HANDLE WOUNDED WILDLIFE, CALL A PROFESSIONAL.
EXTREMELY DO NOT BREASTFEED BATS.
EXTREMELY DO NOT BREASTFEED BATS.
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They're doing this so they can call any government program that isn't ICE or the military "rife with fraud" and thus illegitimate. They are trying to manufacture consent to say any entitlement — from Medicare to social security — must be canceled because of extreme edge cases. Don't fall for it.
The Trump administration sent out letters tonight to 5 blue states, freezing about $10 billion in funding for child care and social services programs pending a "thorough review," citing concerns over "systemic fraud."
5 Democratic-run states are told that their child care funds have been frozen
The suspension of the funds could hurt low-income families in those states, depending on how long it lasts, advocates say.
www.axios.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:34 AM
They're doing this so they can call any government program that isn't ICE or the military "rife with fraud" and thus illegitimate. They are trying to manufacture consent to say any entitlement — from Medicare to social security — must be canceled because of extreme edge cases. Don't fall for it.
I feel like the Daughters of the American Revolution should book all the canceled Kennedy Center performances at Constitution Hall - sort of the reverse of what happened to Marian Anderson.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/a... excellent! Others to follow I hope
Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:20 AM
I feel like the Daughters of the American Revolution should book all the canceled Kennedy Center performances at Constitution Hall - sort of the reverse of what happened to Marian Anderson.
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#HHS unveiled a new childhood vaccination schedule today. The pared-down schedule was developed in secret, not using the normal public science-based process. With the change, the US recommends fewer vaccines than Germany, Israel, Spain, China, & many other countries. www.statnews.com/2026/01/05/c...
Federal health officials slash recommended childhood vaccinations under Trump’s directive
The number of recommended childhood shots drops from 17 to 11.
www.statnews.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:23 AM
#HHS unveiled a new childhood vaccination schedule today. The pared-down schedule was developed in secret, not using the normal public science-based process. With the change, the US recommends fewer vaccines than Germany, Israel, Spain, China, & many other countries. www.statnews.com/2026/01/05/c...
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It’s official: RFK Jr has officially reduced recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11, removing universal vaccine recommendations for RSV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis.
This reckless contravention of science is going to kill people.
This reckless contravention of science is going to kill people.
January 5, 2026 at 7:36 PM
It’s official: RFK Jr has officially reduced recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11, removing universal vaccine recommendations for RSV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis.
This reckless contravention of science is going to kill people.
This reckless contravention of science is going to kill people.
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After reviewing nearly 200 applications from prospective grad students and postdocs over the past few months for a couple different 🧪⚒️ postings, here are some tips, at least as they apply to North American positions. I hope they help future applicants. Share with your networks. 🧵
January 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
After reviewing nearly 200 applications from prospective grad students and postdocs over the past few months for a couple different 🧪⚒️ postings, here are some tips, at least as they apply to North American positions. I hope they help future applicants. Share with your networks. 🧵
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In celebration of Dragon Dowsers launching this summer, you can download our award-nominated solo journaling RPG for FREE!
"Rescue and rear dragons in this sci-fantasy card game inspired by Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind."
Here's the @itch.io link: itch.io/s/178178/dow...
"Rescue and rear dragons in this sci-fantasy card game inspired by Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind."
Here's the @itch.io link: itch.io/s/178178/dow...
Dragon Dowser | Dowser Deal by Hatchlings Games
A sale by Hatchlings Games, 100% off Dragon Dowser
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January 4, 2026 at 11:48 AM
In celebration of Dragon Dowsers launching this summer, you can download our award-nominated solo journaling RPG for FREE!
"Rescue and rear dragons in this sci-fantasy card game inspired by Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind."
Here's the @itch.io link: itch.io/s/178178/dow...
"Rescue and rear dragons in this sci-fantasy card game inspired by Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind."
Here's the @itch.io link: itch.io/s/178178/dow...
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Josh Marshall on the mistaken assumption that there is “a” reason why we attacked Venezuela. I have an odd perspective on this, since I spent ages fixating on the analogous question about Iraq.
It started when I noticed that none of the books about how we went to war in Iraq mentioned a DECISION.
It started when I noticed that none of the books about how we went to war in Iraq mentioned a DECISION.
Brief Point
Let me reiterate a general point I’ve made in other posts. I...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Josh Marshall on the mistaken assumption that there is “a” reason why we attacked Venezuela. I have an odd perspective on this, since I spent ages fixating on the analogous question about Iraq.
It started when I noticed that none of the books about how we went to war in Iraq mentioned a DECISION.
It started when I noticed that none of the books about how we went to war in Iraq mentioned a DECISION.
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I've posted to @ssrn.bsky.social a revised version of "The Supreme Court's (Self-Defeating Supremacy"—my holistic assessment of #SCOTUS's behavior on Trump-related emergency applications during the October 2024 Term, which is forthcoming in the Supreme Court Review:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
The Supreme Court's (Self-Defeating) Supremacy
This essay, prepared for the 2025 volume of <i>The Supreme Court Review</i>, seeks to provide a holistic account of the Supreme Court’s behavior on emergency ap
papers.ssrn.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
I've posted to @ssrn.bsky.social a revised version of "The Supreme Court's (Self-Defeating Supremacy"—my holistic assessment of #SCOTUS's behavior on Trump-related emergency applications during the October 2024 Term, which is forthcoming in the Supreme Court Review:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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This video, viewed millions of times on TikTok, Facebook and X, claims to show Venezuelans taking to the street to thank the US for detaining Maduro.
But the video is a combination of four AI-generated clips and was first posted on TikTok by a user who frequently shares AI videos. It's not real.
But the video is a combination of four AI-generated clips and was first posted on TikTok by a user who frequently shares AI videos. It's not real.
January 4, 2026 at 7:39 PM
This video, viewed millions of times on TikTok, Facebook and X, claims to show Venezuelans taking to the street to thank the US for detaining Maduro.
But the video is a combination of four AI-generated clips and was first posted on TikTok by a user who frequently shares AI videos. It's not real.
But the video is a combination of four AI-generated clips and was first posted on TikTok by a user who frequently shares AI videos. It's not real.
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No. No. No.
Punitive processes make narrowly targeted programs *less* efficient and *more* costly. Because more scrutiny requires more bureaucracy.
Punitive processes also make it *less* likely that people will get aid for which they qualify. Because of the roadblocks and stigma scrutiny creates.
Punitive processes make narrowly targeted programs *less* efficient and *more* costly. Because more scrutiny requires more bureaucracy.
Punitive processes also make it *less* likely that people will get aid for which they qualify. Because of the roadblocks and stigma scrutiny creates.
January 4, 2026 at 8:48 PM
No. No. No.
Punitive processes make narrowly targeted programs *less* efficient and *more* costly. Because more scrutiny requires more bureaucracy.
Punitive processes also make it *less* likely that people will get aid for which they qualify. Because of the roadblocks and stigma scrutiny creates.
Punitive processes make narrowly targeted programs *less* efficient and *more* costly. Because more scrutiny requires more bureaucracy.
Punitive processes also make it *less* likely that people will get aid for which they qualify. Because of the roadblocks and stigma scrutiny creates.
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This is right, and I’d add:
It’s because Republicans in Congress AND Republicans on the Supreme Court have put partisan interests first.
1/
It’s because Republicans in Congress AND Republicans on the Supreme Court have put partisan interests first.
1/
Right.
If you want a good explanation of why the American system of government worked well enough for 200 years and then suddenly stopped, it's because Republicans in Congress suddenly started letting their partisan interests COMPLETELY override their institutional interests
If you want a good explanation of why the American system of government worked well enough for 200 years and then suddenly stopped, it's because Republicans in Congress suddenly started letting their partisan interests COMPLETELY override their institutional interests
a lot of problems wouldn't exist if we had a congress with even an ounce of self interest
January 5, 2026 at 1:34 AM
This is right, and I’d add:
It’s because Republicans in Congress AND Republicans on the Supreme Court have put partisan interests first.
1/
It’s because Republicans in Congress AND Republicans on the Supreme Court have put partisan interests first.
1/
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Oh hey, Indigo has Mercutio among its "most anticipated books of 2026", so it is 30% off until Jan. 11. ($18.89 CAD for the paperback, which comes out in August). I'd love this novel to find its readers, and pre-orders help, so Canadians, please check it out if you can www.indigo.ca/en-ca/mercut...
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Oh hey, Indigo has Mercutio among its "most anticipated books of 2026", so it is 30% off until Jan. 11. ($18.89 CAD for the paperback, which comes out in August). I'd love this novel to find its readers, and pre-orders help, so Canadians, please check it out if you can www.indigo.ca/en-ca/mercut...
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A reminder to any canadian (or any) #watercolor artists. Beam Paints is an Indigenous owned company with beautiful plastic-free hues. Their sparkly metallics are to die for
www.beampaints.com
www.beampaints.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A reminder to any canadian (or any) #watercolor artists. Beam Paints is an Indigenous owned company with beautiful plastic-free hues. Their sparkly metallics are to die for
www.beampaints.com
www.beampaints.com
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This week's Sunday snippet comes from A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence, which is available in ebook & paperback now: books2read.com/honeymoonGrave
If you haven't yet read the 1st cozy-spooky romantasy novella in this series, you can grab that, too: books2read.com/undeadInconvenience
#romancelandia
If you haven't yet read the 1st cozy-spooky romantasy novella in this series, you can grab that, too: books2read.com/undeadInconvenience
#romancelandia
January 4, 2026 at 1:17 PM
This week's Sunday snippet comes from A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence, which is available in ebook & paperback now: books2read.com/honeymoonGrave
If you haven't yet read the 1st cozy-spooky romantasy novella in this series, you can grab that, too: books2read.com/undeadInconvenience
#romancelandia
If you haven't yet read the 1st cozy-spooky romantasy novella in this series, you can grab that, too: books2read.com/undeadInconvenience
#romancelandia
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if you leak to me i certainly won’t pull this shit
🟡 NEW: The New York Times and Washington Post learned of a secret US raid on Venezuela soon before it was scheduled to begin Friday night — but held off publishing what they knew to avoid endangering US troops.
www.semafor.com/article/01/0...
www.semafor.com/article/01/0...
News organizations held off on reporting Venezuela raid
The American news organizations held their stories over concerns about endangering US troops.
www.semafor.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:24 AM
if you leak to me i certainly won’t pull this shit
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This is such an important distinction. Being involved and making a scene does NOT mean you (vous) will win, and you need to be clear-eyed about that
... And learn to let the spite of "well at least I told them to their face they're an asshole" sustain you until the day you can win.
... And learn to let the spite of "well at least I told them to their face they're an asshole" sustain you until the day you can win.
My attitude on this is that I'm not calling them because I think I can change their minds.
I'm calling them because it is unthinkable to let them do this without hearing how evil and awful they are.
My spite powers me. If I can get just 500 people a day to join me, we could fuck up their day.
I'm calling them because it is unthinkable to let them do this without hearing how evil and awful they are.
My spite powers me. If I can get just 500 people a day to join me, we could fuck up their day.
I call Tommy Tuberville every fucking week, multiple times a week, because he can be evil but I don't have to let him do it without pushback.
So I don't need to hear excuses. I call the dumbest senator in the country. 😂
So I don't need to hear excuses. I call the dumbest senator in the country. 😂
January 4, 2026 at 1:18 PM
This is such an important distinction. Being involved and making a scene does NOT mean you (vous) will win, and you need to be clear-eyed about that
... And learn to let the spite of "well at least I told them to their face they're an asshole" sustain you until the day you can win.
... And learn to let the spite of "well at least I told them to their face they're an asshole" sustain you until the day you can win.