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@dumplingmenace.bsky.social
philly menace no longer in mpls. still here for the internet’s butts. they/them, very gay, too online. #Rstats
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And they aren't all crowing about it on social media, so let's not assume that all the people in hats and buttons passing out whistles are doing nothing else. People - "wine moms," "knitters," who else do you think has ready access to breast milk? - are working behind the scenes for good.
A detail I don't want to get lost in this: So far, Bri and her network have helped more than 500 families with grocery deliveries and more than 300 with diapers and wipes. In just two months.
In Minneapolis, for every story detailing the fallout of the federal crackdown, there are as many stories of people like Bri, a mom donating breastmilk for babies whose mothers are detained by ICE.
Bri's story:
19thnews.org/2026/02/minn...
Bri's story:
19thnews.org/2026/02/minn...
February 8, 2026 at 10:33 PM
And they aren't all crowing about it on social media, so let's not assume that all the people in hats and buttons passing out whistles are doing nothing else. People - "wine moms," "knitters," who else do you think has ready access to breast milk? - are working behind the scenes for good.
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it drives you insane how much erosion of freedom is justified by concern for kids when the people who actually hurt them will never face consequences
February 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
it drives you insane how much erosion of freedom is justified by concern for kids when the people who actually hurt them will never face consequences
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Stories like this are why we can’t let clubs capitulate on Pride nights because bigots might be angry in their mentions.
There has to be a better world than this…
There has to be a better world than this…
Everyone celebrating or encouraging athletes in men’s sports for coming out post-Heated Rivalry need to understand the context the show exists in. This soccer ref went viral for proposing to his fiancé on the pitch & then they were assaulted in their home after receiving threats.
Bi Soccer Referee Pascal Kaiser Attacked Following Viral Public Proposal
Kaiser said that he had received threats containing his address.
www.them.us
February 9, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Stories like this are why we can’t let clubs capitulate on Pride nights because bigots might be angry in their mentions.
There has to be a better world than this…
There has to be a better world than this…
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[Hannibal Lecter voice] Tell me, Will. Do you think the bunny is bad? Or does the bunny remind you of all the parts of yourself that yearn badness?
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
[Hannibal Lecter voice] Tell me, Will. Do you think the bunny is bad? Or does the bunny remind you of all the parts of yourself that yearn badness?
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What this ad doesn’t show: Ring also rolled out facial recognition for humans. I wrote to them months ago about this. Their answer? They won’t ask for your consent.
This definitely isn’t about dogs—it’s about mass surveillance.
x.com/Phil_Lewis_/...
This definitely isn’t about dogs—it’s about mass surveillance.
x.com/Phil_Lewis_/...
x.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:42 PM
What this ad doesn’t show: Ring also rolled out facial recognition for humans. I wrote to them months ago about this. Their answer? They won’t ask for your consent.
This definitely isn’t about dogs—it’s about mass surveillance.
x.com/Phil_Lewis_/...
This definitely isn’t about dogs—it’s about mass surveillance.
x.com/Phil_Lewis_/...
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flinging a stone into the dark here, but does anybody have experience with community management software for actual communities (Wild Apricot etc.) and uses a platform you don't hate?
February 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
flinging a stone into the dark here, but does anybody have experience with community management software for actual communities (Wild Apricot etc.) and uses a platform you don't hate?
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I know every sport is some kind of weirdo hyperniche masochism, that’s what we all like about sports, but man, luge
February 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
I know every sport is some kind of weirdo hyperniche masochism, that’s what we all like about sports, but man, luge
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Trump take house
Twin Cities home builders are falling behind schedule as the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota has fueled a shortage of roofing, drywall and other construction workers, according to developers and real estate agents.
Twin Cities immigration crackdown delays home construction, slows real estate market
As immigrant workers move or stay home, a shortage of workers in the trades also is affecting the existing home market and rental owners.
www.startribune.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Trump take house
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The Whipple Building needs to be shut down. No human should ever be treated with this much inhumanity. 3/
February 10, 2026 at 12:38 AM
The Whipple Building needs to be shut down. No human should ever be treated with this much inhumanity. 3/
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Watching luge and I feel like they've made the sound too good for this sport now. Do I need to hear all that metal screeching...I don't think so
February 10, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Watching luge and I feel like they've made the sound too good for this sport now. Do I need to hear all that metal screeching...I don't think so
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me when bluesky is up: it’s fine, I’m fine, I don’t post too much
me when bluesky is down:
me when bluesky is down:
February 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
me when bluesky is up: it’s fine, I’m fine, I don’t post too much
me when bluesky is down:
me when bluesky is down:
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me, forgot luge existed for the last four years: britcher, get your head in the game!!
February 10, 2026 at 12:34 AM
me, forgot luge existed for the last four years: britcher, get your head in the game!!
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Amongst other things, this again highlights the core point about due process. It’s bad enough to be in a “show me your papers” situation, but your precious citizen/non-citizen, “legal”/“illegal” distinctions are meaningless when you can’t prove anything to authorities because they don’t give a shit.
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Amongst other things, this again highlights the core point about due process. It’s bad enough to be in a “show me your papers” situation, but your precious citizen/non-citizen, “legal”/“illegal” distinctions are meaningless when you can’t prove anything to authorities because they don’t give a shit.
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i fucking love this place i’ll never leave
February 10, 2026 at 12:16 AM
i fucking love this place i’ll never leave
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NEW: An immigration court has terminated removal proceedings against Tufts doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk, finding that DHS did not meet its burden of establishing that she was removable, her lawyers tell the Second Circuit. live-awp-vermont.pantheonsite.io/app/uploads/...
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
NEW: An immigration court has terminated removal proceedings against Tufts doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk, finding that DHS did not meet its burden of establishing that she was removable, her lawyers tell the Second Circuit. live-awp-vermont.pantheonsite.io/app/uploads/...
will arnett can’t be in the sopranos that’s crazy
February 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
will arnett can’t be in the sopranos that’s crazy
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I agree with this, this is why Julia is one of the best COVID journalists and why I have actively avoided anyone or groups who are sensationalist and/or spread medical misinfo.
I’ve also found a decent amount of “grifters” within the CC community who take advantage by being sensationalist.
I’ve also found a decent amount of “grifters” within the CC community who take advantage by being sensationalist.
The point of this entire thread is I want people to take Covid more seriously and I think there are some messaging failures in some people's attempts to do so /fin
February 10, 2026 at 12:22 AM
I agree with this, this is why Julia is one of the best COVID journalists and why I have actively avoided anyone or groups who are sensationalist and/or spread medical misinfo.
I’ve also found a decent amount of “grifters” within the CC community who take advantage by being sensationalist.
I’ve also found a decent amount of “grifters” within the CC community who take advantage by being sensationalist.
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We’ve been following Leqaa Kordia’s case for some time, and the updates has been growing worse. Lawmakers were not allowed to visit her last month.
Now her lawyers cannot find her.
Now her lawyers cannot find her.
When Texas lawmakers tried to visit 33-year-old “political prisoner” Leqaa Kordia at an ICE facility, she’d already lost 50 pounds and was running a high fever.
By Friday, she was hospitalized. But her family still has not been able to locate her.
thebarbedwire.com/2026/02/09/l...
By Friday, she was hospitalized. But her family still has not been able to locate her.
thebarbedwire.com/2026/02/09/l...
‘Political Prisoner’ Leqaa Kordia Has Been Hospitalized, DHS Says. After Calling 16 Hospitals, Her Lawyers Say They Can't Find Her.
The Columbia University protester had a fever when lawmakers tried to visit her last month — and her health is declining fast.
thebarbedwire.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
We’ve been following Leqaa Kordia’s case for some time, and the updates has been growing worse. Lawmakers were not allowed to visit her last month.
Now her lawyers cannot find her.
Now her lawyers cannot find her.
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Prosecutors have dropped charges against nearly two dozen people arrested during a clergy-led protest outside the Broadview ICE facility last fall.
Cook County prosecutors drop charges against 19 arrested during clergy-led protest at Broadview ICE facility
chicago.suntimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Prosecutors have dropped charges against nearly two dozen people arrested during a clergy-led protest outside the Broadview ICE facility last fall.
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it’ll take more than an experienced politician to fix la when “experience” means knowing how to bribe the lapd with more funding. angelenos cannot afford business as usual when that business is unlimited support to cops, landlords, and real estate developers. @raeforla.bsky.social is the candidate!
Happy Monday. I wasn’t really planning on getting involved in the local elections this year but since Nithya just announced her campaign…. There’s about to be a bunch of misinformation spread about this mayoral race. I think I have to start pushing more for @raeforla.bsky.social. Let’s go, Rae!
Unlike Zohran, though, Rae actually supports defunding the police
February 9, 2026 at 10:27 PM
it’ll take more than an experienced politician to fix la when “experience” means knowing how to bribe the lapd with more funding. angelenos cannot afford business as usual when that business is unlimited support to cops, landlords, and real estate developers. @raeforla.bsky.social is the candidate!
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My LYS confirming that yeah, we've been buying ALL the red yarn
February 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
My LYS confirming that yeah, we've been buying ALL the red yarn
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If you have been waiting a super easy way to support the printing folks without giving 'zon your money, @protopasta.bsky.social stepped up with a solution! Every $20 you give them at this link helps produce 500 whistles.
proto-pasta.com/products/the...
proto-pasta.com/products/the...
"We Keep Us Safe" by The Whistle Crew
The Protopasta Fil-anthropy Fund is proud to partner with the Whistle Crew, "a loose federation united by our love for 3D printing and community safety." Across the nation, our communities' lives are ...
proto-pasta.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:17 PM
If you have been waiting a super easy way to support the printing folks without giving 'zon your money, @protopasta.bsky.social stepped up with a solution! Every $20 you give them at this link helps produce 500 whistles.
proto-pasta.com/products/the...
proto-pasta.com/products/the...
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Of course he should resign.
And of course the Olympics should not be coming here.
And of course the Olympics should not be coming here.
The Epstein files are roiling Los Angeles: Newly released emails with Ghislaine Maxwell are fueling calls for LA28 chair Casey Wasserman to resign ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
How Casey Wasserman entered Epstein’s orbit and why it might affect his role with the LA28 Olympics
Newly-released risque emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime confidant of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, threatens Casey Wasserman's role overseeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games.
www.latimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Of course he should resign.
And of course the Olympics should not be coming here.
And of course the Olympics should not be coming here.
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now that Bowen is gone who will be a bad bunny grass performer on SNL
February 9, 2026 at 11:52 PM
now that Bowen is gone who will be a bad bunny grass performer on SNL