Elaine Burnes 🏳️🌈
@elaineburnes.bsky.social
I (she/her) write stories about women who are bold, flawed, and love other women. SF: Endurance and Tenacity (books 1 & 2), Wishbone, and A Perfect Life and Other Stories. More at https://elaineburnes.com/
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I joined Bluesky for the writing community. Don’t mean to get into politics so much, but times clearly call for everyone to step up and make their position clear. So here I am, for now blathering on about why saving our democracy matters. Just FYI. I am #writing a novel, third in a series. FWIW
Nothing has changed in Minneapolis. What can we do? "Call your congressional reps...especially if there is any chance the administration will listen to them."
A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
February 8, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Nothing has changed in Minneapolis. What can we do? "Call your congressional reps...especially if there is any chance the administration will listen to them."
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Friendly reminder:
NO ONE needs AI slop and more AI data centres
EVERYBODY needs clean water, affordable energy, and a habitable planet
NO ONE needs AI slop and more AI data centres
EVERYBODY needs clean water, affordable energy, and a habitable planet
February 8, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Friendly reminder:
NO ONE needs AI slop and more AI data centres
EVERYBODY needs clean water, affordable energy, and a habitable planet
NO ONE needs AI slop and more AI data centres
EVERYBODY needs clean water, affordable energy, and a habitable planet
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another year of us not running a super bowl ad
February 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
another year of us not running a super bowl ad
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Massachusetts is not defenseless. Know your rights. Memorize them. Share them.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
February 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Massachusetts is not defenseless. Know your rights. Memorize them. Share them.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
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Billionaire newspaper owners aren't obliged to run their papers at a loss. The problem is that Bezos himself is responsible for running The Washington Post into the ground. He built it into something that was profitable and growing, then tore it apart. The losses are on him.
February 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Billionaire newspaper owners aren't obliged to run their papers at a loss. The problem is that Bezos himself is responsible for running The Washington Post into the ground. He built it into something that was profitable and growing, then tore it apart. The losses are on him.
I thought of that, too!
MacKenzie Scott has the chance to do the funniest thing right now.
February 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I thought of that, too!
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But Bezos had $75 million to spend on Melania’s vanity project.
February 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
But Bezos had $75 million to spend on Melania’s vanity project.
"We know it's in our system the states have been in charge..."
No, Speaker, it's in our Constitution that states are in charge.
No, Speaker, it's in our Constitution that states are in charge.
“Can I prove that? No.”
Spineless Speaker Johnson obediently helps Trump attack our democracy by peddling The Big Lie. A profile in cowardice and treachery.
He knows damn well mail-in ballots counted late is completely above board.
(H/T @atrupar.com )
Spineless Speaker Johnson obediently helps Trump attack our democracy by peddling The Big Lie. A profile in cowardice and treachery.
He knows damn well mail-in ballots counted late is completely above board.
(H/T @atrupar.com )
February 4, 2026 at 2:08 PM
"We know it's in our system the states have been in charge..."
No, Speaker, it's in our Constitution that states are in charge.
No, Speaker, it's in our Constitution that states are in charge.
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94 Years Ago Today: Feb. 4, 1932 Front Page
February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
94 Years Ago Today: Feb. 4, 1932 Front Page
I'm no lawyer, but can't Kristi Noem be held in contempt and jailed until her dept. complies with court orders? www.fox9.com/news/federal...
ICE Attorney: 'This job sucks'
A federal judge in Minnesota demanded to know why ICE is not complying with court orders and failing to immediately release immigrants who are being wrongfully detained as part of Operation Metro Surg...
www.fox9.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I'm no lawyer, but can't Kristi Noem be held in contempt and jailed until her dept. complies with court orders? www.fox9.com/news/federal...
At the dentist... waiting...
February 2, 2026 at 6:58 PM
At the dentist... waiting...
Blue jays are hanging out on the ledge over my window, making a racket, pecking, and shuffling. They’ve never done that before. I feel like Tippi Hedren. (More likely Mrs. Bundy.)
February 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Blue jays are hanging out on the ledge over my window, making a racket, pecking, and shuffling. They’ve never done that before. I feel like Tippi Hedren. (More likely Mrs. Bundy.)
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A reminder that the Kennedy Center is the literal and legal and congressional designated presidential memorial to JFK. This would be like Trump tearing down the Lincoln Memorial to build something “better.”
February 2, 2026 at 1:28 AM
A reminder that the Kennedy Center is the literal and legal and congressional designated presidential memorial to JFK. This would be like Trump tearing down the Lincoln Memorial to build something “better.”
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Ocean Beach this morning… just wow!!
February 1, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Ocean Beach this morning… just wow!!
Is there anything more soothing than watching a bald eagle sleep? (Depending on when you watch, of course.)
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Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1
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February 1, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Is there anything more soothing than watching a bald eagle sleep? (Depending on when you watch, of course.)
youtu.be/B4-L2nfGcuE
youtu.be/B4-L2nfGcuE
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Minnesotans on Bde Maka Ska, a lake in Minneapolis. Photo credit WCCO-TV
January 31, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Minnesotans on Bde Maka Ska, a lake in Minneapolis. Photo credit WCCO-TV
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Catherine O’Hara, who died yesterday at age 71, played a host of flamboyant, theatrically extreme characters. But the comedian’s true brilliance “came from her ability to unearth the oddball in anybody,” writes Shirley Li: theatln.tc/B8I6GB1m
January 31, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Catherine O’Hara, who died yesterday at age 71, played a host of flamboyant, theatrically extreme characters. But the comedian’s true brilliance “came from her ability to unearth the oddball in anybody,” writes Shirley Li: theatln.tc/B8I6GB1m
This one hurts deep. Only consolation is we'll always have Moira Rose and so many other amazing characters.
Catherine O’Hara of Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek has died at age 71. RIP to one of the all-time greatest women in comedy. people.com/catherine-oh...
Catherine O'Hara, 'Schitt’s Creek' Star and Comedy Legend, Dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71. O'Hara was known for her appearances in movies including 'Beetlejuice' and 'Home Alone', as well as her Emmy-winning role as Moira Rose on the TV sitcom 'Sc...
people.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:54 PM
This one hurts deep. Only consolation is we'll always have Moira Rose and so many other amazing characters.
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This is Georgia Fort as she’s being arrested by federal agents. Apparently, they had a grand jury indictment in hand. She was arrested for being an independent journalist who filmed the Cities Church protest.
January 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This is Georgia Fort as she’s being arrested by federal agents. Apparently, they had a grand jury indictment in hand. She was arrested for being an independent journalist who filmed the Cities Church protest.
“The winners write the history, but those who suffer write the songs,” Irish singer Frank Harte (as quoted by Karan Casey on My Music with Rhiannon Giddons--a great series!)
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens | Karan Casey | Season 3 | Episode 6
Rhiannon joins Karan Casey and Niall Vallely at the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork City.
www.pbs.org
January 30, 2026 at 12:43 AM
“The winners write the history, but those who suffer write the songs,” Irish singer Frank Harte (as quoted by Karan Casey on My Music with Rhiannon Giddons--a great series!)
Is your Rep. a cosponsor?
RESOLUTION
Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
RESOLUTION
Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
www.congress.gov
January 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Is your Rep. a cosponsor?
RESOLUTION
Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
RESOLUTION
Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
This is important (gift link). www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/o...
Opinion | State Terror Has Arrived
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:53 AM
This is important (gift link). www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/o...