Sami Schalk
@drsamischalk.bsky.social
Academic. Pleasure activist. Author of Bodyminds Reimagined & Black Disability Politics. Both open access from Duke University Press. She/her.
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The current regime took a week to abolish USAID, which is three times as old and was not in the news every day for brutalizing children
“We cannot just abolish ICE!”
Bestie, you are older than ICE.
Bestie, you are older than ICE.
February 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
The current regime took a week to abolish USAID, which is three times as old and was not in the news every day for brutalizing children
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Aliya Rahman was on her way to a doctor's appointment when she was violently detained by ICE. She’s a U.S. citizen with a disability.
Listen to her powerful testimony.
Listen to her powerful testimony.
February 4, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Aliya Rahman was on her way to a doctor's appointment when she was violently detained by ICE. She’s a U.S. citizen with a disability.
Listen to her powerful testimony.
Listen to her powerful testimony.
Just texted my bestie a link to Babyface’s “When Can I See You” because it’s been almost two weeks since she’s come over
February 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Just texted my bestie a link to Babyface’s “When Can I See You” because it’s been almost two weeks since she’s come over
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Planning to re-read Sherlock Holmes, Black Disability Politics and a few fictional books.
I want to read 24 books a year starting this year. ☺️💖
I want to read 24 books a year starting this year. ☺️💖
what are we reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaading?
January 28, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Planning to re-read Sherlock Holmes, Black Disability Politics and a few fictional books.
I want to read 24 books a year starting this year. ☺️💖
I want to read 24 books a year starting this year. ☺️💖
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Lucille Clifton’s “won’t you celebrate with me” is the poem I reach for the most as I move through the world finding joy and breaking generational curses.
I remind myself that “i made it up” when I stumble building a life I’ve never seen.
28 poems for Black History Month day 1
I remind myself that “i made it up” when I stumble building a life I’ve never seen.
28 poems for Black History Month day 1
February 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Lucille Clifton’s “won’t you celebrate with me” is the poem I reach for the most as I move through the world finding joy and breaking generational curses.
I remind myself that “i made it up” when I stumble building a life I’ve never seen.
28 poems for Black History Month day 1
I remind myself that “i made it up” when I stumble building a life I’ve never seen.
28 poems for Black History Month day 1
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This is what happens when law enforcement indiscriminately shoots tear gas into crowds- and generally, in my experience, without just cause. It should be banned.
February 1, 2026 at 2:43 PM
This is what happens when law enforcement indiscriminately shoots tear gas into crowds- and generally, in my experience, without just cause. It should be banned.
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Oh thank God, this poor kid and this poor family www.ksat.com/news/local/2...
Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, and father released from Dilley immigration detention center
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who was detained by immigration officers in Minnesota last week, and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were released from a detention center in Dilley.
www.ksat.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Oh thank God, this poor kid and this poor family www.ksat.com/news/local/2...
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This isn’t about convicting Don Lemon. It’s unlikely that will happen. It’s about intimidating journalists & making them censure themselves out of fear of consequences. It’s about eroding the free press because the administration can’t afford the criticism.
This just in: "Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards," Lemon's attorney Abbe Lowell says.
January 30, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This isn’t about convicting Don Lemon. It’s unlikely that will happen. It’s about intimidating journalists & making them censure themselves out of fear of consequences. It’s about eroding the free press because the administration can’t afford the criticism.
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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The measure of winning will not be in how we spot their harm but how we take care of each other.
The government and ICE have years of being ahead of the game and everyone who thought this was theorhetical is about to find out exactly how real it is
The government and ICE have years of being ahead of the game and everyone who thought this was theorhetical is about to find out exactly how real it is
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:23 PM
The measure of winning will not be in how we spot their harm but how we take care of each other.
The government and ICE have years of being ahead of the game and everyone who thought this was theorhetical is about to find out exactly how real it is
The government and ICE have years of being ahead of the game and everyone who thought this was theorhetical is about to find out exactly how real it is
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BREAKING: Judge dismisses murder, weapons charges against alleged UnitedHealth CEO killer Mangione reut.rs/45Fin56
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
BREAKING: Judge dismisses murder, weapons charges against alleged UnitedHealth CEO killer Mangione reut.rs/45Fin56
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Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
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A Black reporter being targeted for arrest again in an industry that doesn’t even acknowledge that it pushed Black reporters out.
January 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
A Black reporter being targeted for arrest again in an industry that doesn’t even acknowledge that it pushed Black reporters out.
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The difference between the president and I is that I was raised to be a decent human being, and my faith teaches me to have compassion.
He lacks both of those things.
He lacks both of those things.
January 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The difference between the president and I is that I was raised to be a decent human being, and my faith teaches me to have compassion.
He lacks both of those things.
He lacks both of those things.
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🎙️Our guests, Martha Siravo and @drsamischalk.bsky.social tell @alimuldrow.bsky.social how they maintain joy through adaptive aerial ballet and bedazzling gifts, even as we’re bombarded with tremendous tragedy around the country.
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/finding-joy-...
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/finding-joy-...
Finding Joy Even When the World Demands Outrage - WORT-FM 89.9
Host Ali Muldrow is joined by two disability activists, Dr. Sami Schalk and Martha Siravo, who discuss how they balance art with activism
www.wortfm.org
January 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM
🎙️Our guests, Martha Siravo and @drsamischalk.bsky.social tell @alimuldrow.bsky.social how they maintain joy through adaptive aerial ballet and bedazzling gifts, even as we’re bombarded with tremendous tragedy around the country.
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/finding-joy-...
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/finding-joy-...
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This is skin crawling to me because it’s being valorized as bravery
But what it really is an admittance that she is so accustomed to the attacks she gets being minimized and their being no defense that there is no point in acting like any care for her would be respected
But what it really is an admittance that she is so accustomed to the attacks she gets being minimized and their being no defense that there is no point in acting like any care for her would be respected
Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 28, 2026 at 3:33 AM
This is skin crawling to me because it’s being valorized as bravery
But what it really is an admittance that she is so accustomed to the attacks she gets being minimized and their being no defense that there is no point in acting like any care for her would be respected
But what it really is an admittance that she is so accustomed to the attacks she gets being minimized and their being no defense that there is no point in acting like any care for her would be respected
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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Trusted friends in Minneapolis tell me that this fund is supporting many people but does not have enough money. If you can give, please do: chuffed.org/project/1671...
EMERGENCY RENT FUND: Support Workers in Minnesota
Rent is due FEBRUARY 1st. Support our Emergency Rent Fund for Minnesotan workers and families facing eviction due to ICE Raids. We are calling for a rent moratorium, but regardless of if that happens ...
chuffed.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Trusted friends in Minneapolis tell me that this fund is supporting many people but does not have enough money. If you can give, please do: chuffed.org/project/1671...
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The National Guard is still patrolling DC, carrying handguns & long rifles, patrolling vibrant community spaces in packs to intimidate residents, especially Black residents, of the city.
Keep that in mind as you see the videos of them handing out pizza & coffee in MN.
Keep that in mind as you see the videos of them handing out pizza & coffee in MN.
January 25, 2026 at 10:32 PM
The National Guard is still patrolling DC, carrying handguns & long rifles, patrolling vibrant community spaces in packs to intimidate residents, especially Black residents, of the city.
Keep that in mind as you see the videos of them handing out pizza & coffee in MN.
Keep that in mind as you see the videos of them handing out pizza & coffee in MN.
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She’ll fit right in with Columbia’s approach to handling people protesting genocide
www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/u...
www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/u...
UW-Madison chancellor chosen to lead Columbia University
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin is leaving UW-Madison to serve as Columbia University’s next president, WMTV confirmed with Universities of Wisconsin.
www.wmtv15news.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:52 AM
She’ll fit right in with Columbia’s approach to handling people protesting genocide
www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/u...
www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/26/u...
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The 5-year-old arrested by ICE In Minnesota is detained at Dilley. We reported on conditions there in the below article.
Parents said the food was contaminated with mold and worms & that children were so under so much stress that they were hitting their own faces & wetting themselves.
Parents said the food was contaminated with mold and worms & that children were so under so much stress that they were hitting their own faces & wetting themselves.
Analysis by The Marshall Project of ICE data obtained by the Deportation Data Project found that the Trump administration’s revival of family detention has swept thousands of children into ICE custody. At least 3,800 children under 18, including 20 infants, have been booked since Trump took office.
ICE Threw Thousands of Kids in Detention, Many For Longer Than Court-Prescribed Limit
Former immigration staffers argue ICE is choosing to detain families for prolonged periods to speed deportations and compel them to leave.
www.themarshallproject.org
January 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The 5-year-old arrested by ICE In Minnesota is detained at Dilley. We reported on conditions there in the below article.
Parents said the food was contaminated with mold and worms & that children were so under so much stress that they were hitting their own faces & wetting themselves.
Parents said the food was contaminated with mold and worms & that children were so under so much stress that they were hitting their own faces & wetting themselves.
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This is some 💩 that only ghouls would do
Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."
January 22, 2026 at 2:03 AM
This is some 💩 that only ghouls would do