Elizabeth
@elizabethblu.bsky.social
Dogs and horses. Reading, writing, more reading. Civil discourse. Civ-mil. Arts. Library-land. History. Introvert. Humanist. Lagavulin and tea. No such thing as too many books.
Philip K. Dick comes to mind…
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 6:24 PM
Philip K. Dick comes to mind…
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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.
January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Yes! If only to know others remember
1. The Day After ‘83 www.imdb.com/title/tt0085...
1. The Day After ‘83 www.imdb.com/title/tt0085...
January 17, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Yes! If only to know others remember
1. The Day After ‘83 www.imdb.com/title/tt0085...
1. The Day After ‘83 www.imdb.com/title/tt0085...
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Fascism is here.
The Department of Justice isn't.
This is all just brown-shirting now.
The Department of Justice isn't.
This is all just brown-shirting now.
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
January 17, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Fascism is here.
The Department of Justice isn't.
This is all just brown-shirting now.
The Department of Justice isn't.
This is all just brown-shirting now.
Anybody ever feel that social media is “soma” and we are all meandering through some iteration of Brave New World?
January 17, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Anybody ever feel that social media is “soma” and we are all meandering through some iteration of Brave New World?
So, fellow #history nerds and those who traverse #library land -
What is your favorite published letter or collection of letters?
This is an honest query. And for a project.
Mine is then Capt. Ian Fishback to Sen. John McCain.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opin...
What is your favorite published letter or collection of letters?
This is an honest query. And for a project.
Mine is then Capt. Ian Fishback to Sen. John McCain.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opin...
Opinion | A Matter of Honor
www.washingtonpost.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:44 AM
So, fellow #history nerds and those who traverse #library land -
What is your favorite published letter or collection of letters?
This is an honest query. And for a project.
Mine is then Capt. Ian Fishback to Sen. John McCain.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opin...
What is your favorite published letter or collection of letters?
This is an honest query. And for a project.
Mine is then Capt. Ian Fishback to Sen. John McCain.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opin...
Sometimes telling someone what they need to hear and not what they want to hear is not only the most honest action, it’s the most loving. And the most radical.
January 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Sometimes telling someone what they need to hear and not what they want to hear is not only the most honest action, it’s the most loving. And the most radical.
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#OnObedience and reminder that compliance is not obedience, nor is it a virtue. To be a virtue, obedience has to be critical, intentional and rooted in judgment and discretion. #Profession
The members who did the "don't follow illegal orders" video absolutely need to immediately do a "hey these were the illegal orders we were talking about and participating in them can expect to face consequences to the fullest extent of the law" video
Uniformed military are involved in this shambolic behavior and they all need to be held to account
A primary goal of the discussion now on dragging dem pols to do the right thing has to be on widespread accountability and where appropriate prosecutions of significant numbers of servicemembers
A primary goal of the discussion now on dragging dem pols to do the right thing has to be on widespread accountability and where appropriate prosecutions of significant numbers of servicemembers
January 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
#OnObedience and reminder that compliance is not obedience, nor is it a virtue. To be a virtue, obedience has to be critical, intentional and rooted in judgment and discretion. #Profession
This is so FUBAR. It would be humorous if it weren’t so appalling.
Another example of why we shall always need the human element to verify information.
Another example of why we shall always need the human element to verify information.
January 2, 2026 at 10:58 PM
This is so FUBAR. It would be humorous if it weren’t so appalling.
Another example of why we shall always need the human element to verify information.
Another example of why we shall always need the human element to verify information.
Take On Me by A-ha. 💕
January 1, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Take On Me by A-ha. 💕
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You don’t need a New Year’s resolution. You need a day’s. Do the right thing today. And then do it again tomorrow. That’s it. All it takes is your life. Day after day. That’s how life is lived. And how it’s wasted. Your choice.
We all matter or none of us do. And all means all
We all matter or none of us do. And all means all
January 1, 2026 at 12:32 AM
You don’t need a New Year’s resolution. You need a day’s. Do the right thing today. And then do it again tomorrow. That’s it. All it takes is your life. Day after day. That’s how life is lived. And how it’s wasted. Your choice.
We all matter or none of us do. And all means all
We all matter or none of us do. And all means all
Grateful for my chosen fam and wonderful in-laws.
For many years, today was hellscape. No one owns or is owed, your peace.
🫶🏻
#Thanksgiving
#Family
#FamilyIsNotAFreePassForCruelty
For many years, today was hellscape. No one owns or is owed, your peace.
🫶🏻
#Thanksgiving
#Family
#FamilyIsNotAFreePassForCruelty
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Grateful for my chosen fam and wonderful in-laws.
For many years, today was hellscape. No one owns or is owed, your peace.
🫶🏻
#Thanksgiving
#Family
#FamilyIsNotAFreePassForCruelty
For many years, today was hellscape. No one owns or is owed, your peace.
🫶🏻
#Thanksgiving
#Family
#FamilyIsNotAFreePassForCruelty
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Learn about the MWG's new Vice President, Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin!
milwritersguild.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
milwritersguild.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
Welcome to the new MWG Vice President!
Pauline Shanks Kaurin
milwritersguild.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Learn about the MWG's new Vice President, Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin!
milwritersguild.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
milwritersguild.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
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I've just signed this petition to save modern languages at the University of Nottingham: c.org/WjsgXNLstG
We Can Make an Impact.
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
c.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I've just signed this petition to save modern languages at the University of Nottingham: c.org/WjsgXNLstG
TYFYS but crickets about food insecurity.
thehill.com/policy/defen...
thehill.com/policy/defen...
thehill.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
TYFYS but crickets about food insecurity.
thehill.com/policy/defen...
thehill.com/policy/defen...
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Did you know that the GOP Congress has worked less than 20 days since July?
Yet we’re still paying their full salary.
Yet we’re still paying their full salary.
November 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Did you know that the GOP Congress has worked less than 20 days since July?
Yet we’re still paying their full salary.
Yet we’re still paying their full salary.
On 10/28, my colleague said goodbye to her gran.
The family are raising funds for the burial. Catherine’s husband was in the Reserves and vet assistance is being looked at but services are soon.
Please donate, share, repost.
Every bit helps.
🫶🏻🙏🏻
#funeral
#gofundme
#burial
#veterans
#reserves
The family are raising funds for the burial. Catherine’s husband was in the Reserves and vet assistance is being looked at but services are soon.
Please donate, share, repost.
Every bit helps.
🫶🏻🙏🏻
#funeral
#gofundme
#burial
#veterans
#reserves
October 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A year ago I lost my best girl. It’s never going to not hurt.
#dogs
#HeartandSoulDog
#malinois
#belgianmalinois
#dogs
#HeartandSoulDog
#malinois
#belgianmalinois
October 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A year ago I lost my best girl. It’s never going to not hurt.
#dogs
#HeartandSoulDog
#malinois
#belgianmalinois
#dogs
#HeartandSoulDog
#malinois
#belgianmalinois
I expect better of a marine.
1. Graham Platner is an oyster farmer and Marine Corps veteran who’s running for the United States Senate in Maine. He’s trying to knock off Susan Collins. He’s presented himself as a common-man candidate who stands against oligarchy, genocide and the oppression of the little guy.
October 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I expect better of a marine.
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With millions at risk of losing SNAP in the coming days, a reminder: hunger doesn't happen in isolation. When food assistance disappears, families use rent money to eat. Then come evictions and homelessness.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
October 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
With millions at risk of losing SNAP in the coming days, a reminder: hunger doesn't happen in isolation. When food assistance disappears, families use rent money to eat. Then come evictions and homelessness.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM