Dread Meadow
@deadlyflowers.bsky.social
Creature-coded geek girl and resident Silco enthusiast.
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Don't follow me unless you want to see a lot of politics, because politics is the raison d'être for this account.
If I follow you, it's because I'm interested in what you have to say.
#freedc
Don't follow me unless you want to see a lot of politics, because politics is the raison d'être for this account.
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And here it is! Exactly the sort of rushed, half-assed smear-job that we expected.
These eugenics-obsessed freaks didn't even have the conviction to put their names on it, so HHS published this 400-page stack of lies anonymously.
Fuckers.
opa.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
These eugenics-obsessed freaks didn't even have the conviction to put their names on it, so HHS published this 400-page stack of lies anonymously.
Fuckers.
opa.hhs.gov/sites/defaul...
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People are asking a lot “how is this happening?” It’s happening the way abolitionists have warned you for decades it’s happening — you can’t dehumanize whole groups of people, pay for their brutalization & not expect for more bounty hunters to come.
January 30, 2026 at 1:15 AM
People are asking a lot “how is this happening?” It’s happening the way abolitionists have warned you for decades it’s happening — you can’t dehumanize whole groups of people, pay for their brutalization & not expect for more bounty hunters to come.
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"The children’s mother called the school early Thursday to tell them she’d been detained and asked school leaders to bring the kids to her at the Whipple Federal Building ... because there were no family members ... to care for them.
“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” Kuhlman said.
“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” Kuhlman said.
“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” principal Jason Kuhlman said about the second grader and fifth grader.
‘I don’t have words’: 2 more kids from Liam Ramos’ Columbia Heights school taken into ICE custody
The children were taken into ICE custody after their mother was detained at a court appointment. School leaders say the mother asked them to bring the kids to the detention center because there were n...
www.mprnews.org
January 30, 2026 at 2:45 AM
"The children’s mother called the school early Thursday to tell them she’d been detained and asked school leaders to bring the kids to her at the Whipple Federal Building ... because there were no family members ... to care for them.
“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” Kuhlman said.
“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” Kuhlman said.
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My friend Jake’s dad got shot in the face with a flashbang by ICE and has to have reconstructive jaw surgery.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:12 AM
My friend Jake’s dad got shot in the face with a flashbang by ICE and has to have reconstructive jaw surgery.
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ITS WILD THAT THEY ARE JUST DOING THIS CASUALLY MULTIPLE TIMES EVERY DAY
Thank you so much for bringing this up because there has been almost no media coverage or necessary emphasis added to the fact that ice is now just releasing people into the cold like you said to die of exposure.
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 AM
ITS WILD THAT THEY ARE JUST DOING THIS CASUALLY MULTIPLE TIMES EVERY DAY
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the median American voter:
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January 30, 2026 at 3:24 AM
the median American voter:
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Fox News poll: The Democratic Party is favored by voters on transgender issues by 22 points
Fox News Poll: An early look at the 2026 midterms
Fox News poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 46% in generic congressional ballot for midterm elections, highest Democratic support recorded.
www.foxnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Fox News poll: The Democratic Party is favored by voters on transgender issues by 22 points
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MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
January 30, 2026 at 2:43 AM
MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
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This is my exact quote btw:
“Kat is a journalist by training. She believes deeply in rigorous reporting.
That is precisely why she believes editorial boards like this one often undermine the credibility of the institutions they sit within by laundering ideology as objectivity.”
“Kat is a journalist by training. She believes deeply in rigorous reporting.
That is precisely why she believes editorial boards like this one often undermine the credibility of the institutions they sit within by laundering ideology as objectivity.”
January 30, 2026 at 12:04 AM
This is my exact quote btw:
“Kat is a journalist by training. She believes deeply in rigorous reporting.
That is precisely why she believes editorial boards like this one often undermine the credibility of the institutions they sit within by laundering ideology as objectivity.”
“Kat is a journalist by training. She believes deeply in rigorous reporting.
That is precisely why she believes editorial boards like this one often undermine the credibility of the institutions they sit within by laundering ideology as objectivity.”
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yet another data point for "the standard case for pragmatic electoral moderation would be more compelling if people stopped insisting that transgender issues are an electoral problem for Democrats"
Fox News Poll: The Republican Party is seen as better able to handle border security, national security, and immigration. The Democratic Party is favored on transgender issues, healthcare, vaccines, helping the middle class, and affordability.
www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...
www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...
January 30, 2026 at 12:05 AM
yet another data point for "the standard case for pragmatic electoral moderation would be more compelling if people stopped insisting that transgender issues are an electoral problem for Democrats"
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Important update: a federal judge has ruled that Russ Vought & OMB were breaking the law & must tell the public exactly how they are spending (or not spending) funds appropriated by Congress.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reveal how it apportions taxpayer money, including information it apparently tried to hide through spend plans in footnotes.
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
Court once again shuts down OMB attempts to keep spending secret - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
A federal judge ordered the Trump admin to reveal legally binding plans to spend congressionally appropriated funds today in a lawsuit brought by CREW against OMB and OMB's Director Russell Vought.
www.citizensforethics.org
January 30, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Important update: a federal judge has ruled that Russ Vought & OMB were breaking the law & must tell the public exactly how they are spending (or not spending) funds appropriated by Congress.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
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Mayor Gergely Karácsony of Budapest could teach a few American institutions how to deal with fascism.
Rather than roll over to a Pride ban, he led a march of hundreds of thousands in Budapest.
Now, he's being charged under their anti-Pride law.
But he won't be deterred.
Our latest story.
Rather than roll over to a Pride ban, he led a march of hundreds of thousands in Budapest.
Now, he's being charged under their anti-Pride law.
But he won't be deterred.
Our latest story.
Criminal Charges Pressed Against Budapest Mayor After Hundreds of Thousands Defy Pride Ban
“Despite threats or punishment, I will continue to fight. Freedom and love cannot be banned.”
www.erininthemorning.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Mayor Gergely Karácsony of Budapest could teach a few American institutions how to deal with fascism.
Rather than roll over to a Pride ban, he led a march of hundreds of thousands in Budapest.
Now, he's being charged under their anti-Pride law.
But he won't be deterred.
Our latest story.
Rather than roll over to a Pride ban, he led a march of hundreds of thousands in Budapest.
Now, he's being charged under their anti-Pride law.
But he won't be deterred.
Our latest story.
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Ashland, Virginia:
"Despite widespread hazardous road conditions and icy weather from the recent winter storm, more than a thousand residents from across Greater Richmond made their opposition clear..."
www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...
"Despite widespread hazardous road conditions and icy weather from the recent winter storm, more than a thousand residents from across Greater Richmond made their opposition clear..."
www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...
Hanover County supervisors oppose proposed ICE facility
The locality’s ability to deter the purchase is extremely limited, though.
www.vpm.org
January 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Ashland, Virginia:
"Despite widespread hazardous road conditions and icy weather from the recent winter storm, more than a thousand residents from across Greater Richmond made their opposition clear..."
www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...
"Despite widespread hazardous road conditions and icy weather from the recent winter storm, more than a thousand residents from across Greater Richmond made their opposition clear..."
www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...
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Sports are about so much more than a game. They’re about confidence, belonging + finding your place. 💛
As SCOTUS considers two cases on whether trans youth can play school sports, remember what this is really about: kids being able to learn life lessons + follow their passions—on and off the field.
As SCOTUS considers two cases on whether trans youth can play school sports, remember what this is really about: kids being able to learn life lessons + follow their passions—on and off the field.
January 29, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Sports are about so much more than a game. They’re about confidence, belonging + finding your place. 💛
As SCOTUS considers two cases on whether trans youth can play school sports, remember what this is really about: kids being able to learn life lessons + follow their passions—on and off the field.
As SCOTUS considers two cases on whether trans youth can play school sports, remember what this is really about: kids being able to learn life lessons + follow their passions—on and off the field.
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Bills like Kansas’ SB 244 are exactly why everyday Americans are fed up with lawmakers who prioritize targeting innocent people instead of solving actual problems, and then have the gall to try to hide their actions. (1/4)
January 29, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Bills like Kansas’ SB 244 are exactly why everyday Americans are fed up with lawmakers who prioritize targeting innocent people instead of solving actual problems, and then have the gall to try to hide their actions. (1/4)
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Gotta say that it's always a little frustrating when I write something that's critical of Dems or Dem voters (as is the case in this piece about how some people simply refuse to believe a real video isn't AI). Because here's what happens (short 🧵)
Today's newsletter: there's a new video from 11 days before Alex Pretti was shot to death. Some people refuse to believe it's real. I wrote about why that's going to be a problem moving forward: www.readtpa.com/p/thats-ai-i...
January 29, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Gotta say that it's always a little frustrating when I write something that's critical of Dems or Dem voters (as is the case in this piece about how some people simply refuse to believe a real video isn't AI). Because here's what happens (short 🧵)
Speech & Debate needs to go.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville: "It all goes back to the 2020 election. They cheated the heck out of President Trump. They cheated some senators. There's people that are up here in the Senate and House right now that got in because the ballot boxes were stuffed."
January 29, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Speech & Debate needs to go.
Oh boy, The Atlantic picking up *another* heterodox genius to pen educated pieces about how necessary it is to eradicate trans people from society, starting with the kids?
We’re excited to announce that David Brooks is joining The Atlantic as a staff writer. The Atlantic will be the home for all of his writing, and he will also host a new weekly video podcast that will launch later this spring. www.theatlantic.com/press-releas...
The Atlantic hires David Brooks as a staff writer
New home for his writing, and to launch a video podcast
www.theatlantic.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Oh boy, The Atlantic picking up *another* heterodox genius to pen educated pieces about how necessary it is to eradicate trans people from society, starting with the kids?
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our country's political window shifting as far right as it has is due entirely to a repeated process of Republicans doing things they aren't allowed to do and Democrats responding not with sanctions but a repeated demand that Republicans knock it off, already.
it's how Roe v Wade got overturned!
it's how Roe v Wade got overturned!
Jeffries: "We believe there should be a prohibition on ICE deporting or detaining American citizens. We believe that ICE should conduct itself like every other law enforcement agency in the country. We believe ICE shouldn't run around with masks ... "
January 29, 2026 at 9:53 PM
our country's political window shifting as far right as it has is due entirely to a repeated process of Republicans doing things they aren't allowed to do and Democrats responding not with sanctions but a repeated demand that Republicans knock it off, already.
it's how Roe v Wade got overturned!
it's how Roe v Wade got overturned!
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🧵This is terrible & unsurprising & I really need you to know that actual-facts, on-duty, sworn cops sexually assault women and girls all the time.
ACLU: "One study found that, over a 10yr period, a police officer was caught committing sexual abuse or sexualized misconduct at least every five days."
ACLU: "One study found that, over a 10yr period, a police officer was caught committing sexual abuse or sexualized misconduct at least every five days."
Multiple Men Have Impersonated ICE Agents To Kidnap And Assault Women
In a letter shared with HuffPost, the Democratic Women’s Caucus urged DHS to mandate ICE agents to “visibly and clearly identify themselves" when making arrests.
ca.news.yahoo.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:18 PM
🧵This is terrible & unsurprising & I really need you to know that actual-facts, on-duty, sworn cops sexually assault women and girls all the time.
ACLU: "One study found that, over a 10yr period, a police officer was caught committing sexual abuse or sexualized misconduct at least every five days."
ACLU: "One study found that, over a 10yr period, a police officer was caught committing sexual abuse or sexualized misconduct at least every five days."
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Once again, Republicans get to talk about blue states/urban areas like this, & Democrats get asked about why they don't respect Real Folkz in rural 🇺🇸/red states.
It's a disgusting double standard, & it should've stopped decades ago. The 2nd best time is now.
bsky.app/profile/mcop...
It's a disgusting double standard, & it should've stopped decades ago. The 2nd best time is now.
bsky.app/profile/mcop...
This is the CDC map for homicide rates by state for the most recent year on their website.
Gov. Landry, who leads one of the states in the nation with the highest murder rate, is on television chiding Minnesota, one of the states with the lowest murder rates.
Gov. Landry, who leads one of the states in the nation with the highest murder rate, is on television chiding Minnesota, one of the states with the lowest murder rates.
January 29, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Once again, Republicans get to talk about blue states/urban areas like this, & Democrats get asked about why they don't respect Real Folkz in rural 🇺🇸/red states.
It's a disgusting double standard, & it should've stopped decades ago. The 2nd best time is now.
bsky.app/profile/mcop...
It's a disgusting double standard, & it should've stopped decades ago. The 2nd best time is now.
bsky.app/profile/mcop...
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Gonna go ahead and say this was a) inevitable and b) widely predicted, but the subhuman shitstains involved in all this c) don't care.
Multiple Men Have Impersonated ICE Agents To Kidnap And Assault Women
In a letter shared with HuffPost, the Democratic Women’s Caucus urged DHS to mandate ICE agents to “visibly and clearly identify themselves" when making arrests.
ca.news.yahoo.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Gonna go ahead and say this was a) inevitable and b) widely predicted, but the subhuman shitstains involved in all this c) don't care.
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NEW: Exclusive interview with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Minnesota secretary of state, other Dems preparing for Trump to interfere in the midterms
Simon also spoke about the recent killings of Minnesota residents Renée Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents.
www.democracydocket.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:24 PM
NEW: Exclusive interview with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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This is a very powerful video from comedian Josh Johnson. Not just because what he says that's meaningful. But because it shows an emerging trend that high profile people have finally started speaking up, despite concerns it might alienate their followers.
It is time to choose sides.
It is time to choose sides.
January 29, 2026 at 5:16 PM
This is a very powerful video from comedian Josh Johnson. Not just because what he says that's meaningful. But because it shows an emerging trend that high profile people have finally started speaking up, despite concerns it might alienate their followers.
It is time to choose sides.
It is time to choose sides.
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USA Hockey has implemented a trans sports ban that applies to recreational "beer leagues." This isn't about fairness, it's about pushing trans people out of society.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Bypass here.
archive.ph/JWufg
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Bypass here.
archive.ph/JWufg
New USA Hockey policy restricts transgender player access to certain programs
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:29 PM
USA Hockey has implemented a trans sports ban that applies to recreational "beer leagues." This isn't about fairness, it's about pushing trans people out of society.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Bypass here.
archive.ph/JWufg
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Bypass here.
archive.ph/JWufg
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The lynching of Francis McIntosh is widely considered the first public lynching in the United States modern history. Part of McIntosh's history as a victim is that they left his charred corpse, tied to the same tree at the same street corner he was burned in downtown STL, for years as an attraction.
ICE's decision to just leave cars abandoned in the roads is one of those dystopian things that makes you recoil in shock when you encounter it.
A legal asylum-seeker who works at Chipotle and plays music at a church in Maine went missing. His pastor searched and searched, eventually finding his abandoned car with the keys on the floor.
ICE grabbed him. No criminal record. No explanation.
ICE grabbed him. No criminal record. No explanation.
January 29, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The lynching of Francis McIntosh is widely considered the first public lynching in the United States modern history. Part of McIntosh's history as a victim is that they left his charred corpse, tied to the same tree at the same street corner he was burned in downtown STL, for years as an attraction.