Ellie Saurus
@elliesaur.bsky.social
She/Her
Adorable little trans girl
Cargo bike dyke
AuDHD
Long-COVID'd and grumpy about it
I dunno I just want to live in a nice society where people are taken care of.
35yo in body, permatoddler at heart.
18+ Zone
Adorable little trans girl
Cargo bike dyke
AuDHD
Long-COVID'd and grumpy about it
I dunno I just want to live in a nice society where people are taken care of.
35yo in body, permatoddler at heart.
18+ Zone
Pinned
Ellie Saurus
@elliesaur.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Hi new followers, I post a lot about:
- Bikes
- Urbanism
- Social Justice
- Disability and Neurodivergence
- Littlespace
- Trans Issues
- Kink and Queer Sexuality
- Sex Work
I do post lewds/NSFW, but tag them so people who don't want to see that can filter it.
- Bikes
- Urbanism
- Social Justice
- Disability and Neurodivergence
- Littlespace
- Trans Issues
- Kink and Queer Sexuality
- Sex Work
I do post lewds/NSFW, but tag them so people who don't want to see that can filter it.
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Did you know some state prisons punish consensual sex between incarcerated people at the highest severity level alongside offenses like homicide and inciting a riot?
It's time for the U.S. to break up with the carceral system.
It's time for the U.S. to break up with the carceral system.
Bad Behavior: How prison disciplinary policies manufacture misconduct
A 50-state analysis of state prison discipline policies shows these unfair and unaccountable systems are counterproductive, traumatizing, and lengthen prison stays.
www.prisonpolicy.org
February 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Did you know some state prisons punish consensual sex between incarcerated people at the highest severity level alongside offenses like homicide and inciting a riot?
It's time for the U.S. to break up with the carceral system.
It's time for the U.S. to break up with the carceral system.
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Pay attention to the Prairieland case.
By saddling the defendants with indiscriminate charges, holding them without bail, and isolating them from lawyers and the public, prosecutors are attempting to terrorize them into signing guilty pleas in order to set a precedent criminalizing dissent itself.
By saddling the defendants with indiscriminate charges, holding them without bail, and isolating them from lawyers and the public, prosecutors are attempting to terrorize them into signing guilty pleas in order to set a precedent criminalizing dissent itself.
The Road to Prairieland
The crackdown on anti-ICE activists in Texas reflects a pattern of intensifying repression all around the country.
crimethinc.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Pay attention to the Prairieland case.
By saddling the defendants with indiscriminate charges, holding them without bail, and isolating them from lawyers and the public, prosecutors are attempting to terrorize them into signing guilty pleas in order to set a precedent criminalizing dissent itself.
By saddling the defendants with indiscriminate charges, holding them without bail, and isolating them from lawyers and the public, prosecutors are attempting to terrorize them into signing guilty pleas in order to set a precedent criminalizing dissent itself.
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You know who doesn’t get mistaken for being an ICE agent?
People wearing overalls.
People wearing overalls.
February 14, 2026 at 6:54 PM
You know who doesn’t get mistaken for being an ICE agent?
People wearing overalls.
People wearing overalls.
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Hot take: there should be no parking at bars. If you can’t walk or roll there then find a more local bar.
February 14, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Hot take: there should be no parking at bars. If you can’t walk or roll there then find a more local bar.
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Trump’s immigration surges in Minneapolis and across the country are a localized economic heart attack not unlike the one that hit the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. He and the rest of the Republicans are job-killers who will ruin the economy for the sake of deportations.
ICE Is Strangling the Minneapolis Economy - The American Prospect
Trump’s masked kidnappers are recreating the effects of the COVID pandemic in miniature.
buff.ly
February 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Trump’s immigration surges in Minneapolis and across the country are a localized economic heart attack not unlike the one that hit the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. He and the rest of the Republicans are job-killers who will ruin the economy for the sake of deportations.
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A deliveryman transports comedian Jack Benny to London's Dorchester Hotel
#BicycleBirthday Jack Benny
February 14 (1894-1974)
#BicycleBirthday Jack Benny
February 14 (1894-1974)
February 14, 2026 at 3:56 PM
A deliveryman transports comedian Jack Benny to London's Dorchester Hotel
#BicycleBirthday Jack Benny
February 14 (1894-1974)
#BicycleBirthday Jack Benny
February 14 (1894-1974)
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Thanks for the bday wishes I got gifted a Calvin signed Park Tool cone spanner 🔧
February 14, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Thanks for the bday wishes I got gifted a Calvin signed Park Tool cone spanner 🔧
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This is still Minneapolis:
February 14, 2026 at 3:58 PM
This is still Minneapolis:
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He's a lawful US resident. ICE arrested him anyway then took him to a cemetery, where he says they beat him.
Now a judge wants to know why ICE never returned his wallet and keys.
Now a judge wants to know why ICE never returned his wallet and keys.
An ICE arrest, a scuffle, a cemetery, and a missing wallet play central roles in unusual court hearing - The Boston Globe
In an unusual hearing that unfolded in federal court, a magistrate judge probed agents for answers: What happened at the cemetery?
www.bostonglobe.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
He's a lawful US resident. ICE arrested him anyway then took him to a cemetery, where he says they beat him.
Now a judge wants to know why ICE never returned his wallet and keys.
Now a judge wants to know why ICE never returned his wallet and keys.
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"Please help."
"[A]t least the fourth such disappearance of the day — the third in a span of less than 30 minutes."
"I hear more and more about abductions of observers."
#Minnesota #USA #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"[A]t least the fourth such disappearance of the day — the third in a span of less than 30 minutes."
"I hear more and more about abductions of observers."
#Minnesota #USA #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"Uptick in Abductions": ICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal Observers
In one 30-minute stretch, three legal observers were arrested — as Trump's border czar Tom Homan calls on locals to "end the resistance."
theintercept.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
"Please help."
"[A]t least the fourth such disappearance of the day — the third in a span of less than 30 minutes."
"I hear more and more about abductions of observers."
#Minnesota #USA #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"[A]t least the fourth such disappearance of the day — the third in a span of less than 30 minutes."
"I hear more and more about abductions of observers."
#Minnesota #USA #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
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A hill I'm prepared to die on as someone born six weeks premature who almost didn't make it and developed cerebral palsy as a result: if you cannot accept the possibility or reality of having a child and them being born disabled, you do not deserve and should not have children.
February 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
A hill I'm prepared to die on as someone born six weeks premature who almost didn't make it and developed cerebral palsy as a result: if you cannot accept the possibility or reality of having a child and them being born disabled, you do not deserve and should not have children.
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Using AI makes science communication worse. Period.
AI use necessarily reduces accuracy, transparency and authenticity.
But sci comm *needs* to be accurate, transparent, and authentic. Otherwise you’re just goofing around, which will destroy your audience‘s trust in you and in other sci comm.
AI use necessarily reduces accuracy, transparency and authenticity.
But sci comm *needs* to be accurate, transparent, and authentic. Otherwise you’re just goofing around, which will destroy your audience‘s trust in you and in other sci comm.
🧪🏺 Update - authors have new paper showing how useless gen- #AI is for archaeological illustration.
All 400 images were multiply inaccurate (physically, socially, technologically, environmentally), even with improved prompts.
JUST USE HUMAN EXPERTS & ARTISTS
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
All 400 images were multiply inaccurate (physically, socially, technologically, environmentally), even with improved prompts.
JUST USE HUMAN EXPERTS & ARTISTS
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
February 14, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Using AI makes science communication worse. Period.
AI use necessarily reduces accuracy, transparency and authenticity.
But sci comm *needs* to be accurate, transparent, and authentic. Otherwise you’re just goofing around, which will destroy your audience‘s trust in you and in other sci comm.
AI use necessarily reduces accuracy, transparency and authenticity.
But sci comm *needs* to be accurate, transparent, and authentic. Otherwise you’re just goofing around, which will destroy your audience‘s trust in you and in other sci comm.
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You should be asking yourself why dhs and ice are so focused on building a vast unaccountable concentration camp network and exactly what that means.
This is not a purely political threat anymore this is existential and we are blundering into territory that is extremely dangerous
This is not a purely political threat anymore this is existential and we are blundering into territory that is extremely dangerous
Breaking news: ICE expects to spend $38.3 billion on its plan to acquire warehouses across the U.S. and retrofit them into immigrant detention centers that can hold tens of thousands of people, according to agency documents.
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion converting warehouses into detention centers, according to planning documents, more than the annual budgets of 22 states.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:28 AM
You should be asking yourself why dhs and ice are so focused on building a vast unaccountable concentration camp network and exactly what that means.
This is not a purely political threat anymore this is existential and we are blundering into territory that is extremely dangerous
This is not a purely political threat anymore this is existential and we are blundering into territory that is extremely dangerous
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girl who calls her neovagina the transbay tube
February 14, 2026 at 8:12 AM
girl who calls her neovagina the transbay tube
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🔥 “To me, when we're talking about what justice looks like, it's ultimately getting to a place where every single fascist agent and the leaders that directed them to do what they did are held accountable to the highest degree of the law. And that means prosecution.”
"The day of accountability will come": Rep. Delia Ramirez on abolishing and prosecuting DHS
The Handbasket spoke with the congresswoman who called out ICE long before it was popular.
www.thehandbasket.co
February 14, 2026 at 2:19 AM
🔥 “To me, when we're talking about what justice looks like, it's ultimately getting to a place where every single fascist agent and the leaders that directed them to do what they did are held accountable to the highest degree of the law. And that means prosecution.”
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🌟 Sex workers at Sheri’s Ranch, a legal brothel in Pahrump, Nevada, are unionizing with the Communications Workers of America @cwaunion.bsky.social
Last week, management fired several pro-union workers—including the union’s primary organizer, Jupiter Jetson
thenevadaindependent.com/article/sex-...
Last week, management fired several pro-union workers—including the union’s primary organizer, Jupiter Jetson
thenevadaindependent.com/article/sex-...
Sex workers at Pahrump brothel are unionizing, alleging unfair contracts and conditions - The Nevada Independent
In the last week, the brothel has fired three workers who challenged a new contract that they say is unfair. Lawyers have filed an injunction with the federal labor board.
thenevadaindependent.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:33 AM
🌟 Sex workers at Sheri’s Ranch, a legal brothel in Pahrump, Nevada, are unionizing with the Communications Workers of America @cwaunion.bsky.social
Last week, management fired several pro-union workers—including the union’s primary organizer, Jupiter Jetson
thenevadaindependent.com/article/sex-...
Last week, management fired several pro-union workers—including the union’s primary organizer, Jupiter Jetson
thenevadaindependent.com/article/sex-...
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ICE kidnapped a neighbor in Phillips today along with others in MN. They are still the same rogue, abhorrent, & illegitimate organization meant to terrorize & separate families.
As I said yesterday, I am still asking the community to remain cautious & vigilant. We still need help.
Jason Chavez 1/
As I said yesterday, I am still asking the community to remain cautious & vigilant. We still need help.
Jason Chavez 1/
February 14, 2026 at 1:05 AM
ICE kidnapped a neighbor in Phillips today along with others in MN. They are still the same rogue, abhorrent, & illegitimate organization meant to terrorize & separate families.
As I said yesterday, I am still asking the community to remain cautious & vigilant. We still need help.
Jason Chavez 1/
As I said yesterday, I am still asking the community to remain cautious & vigilant. We still need help.
Jason Chavez 1/
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These are concentration camps and its our duty as citizens to ensure these things don't get built.
Breaking news: ICE expects to spend $38.3 billion on its plan to acquire warehouses across the U.S. and retrofit them into immigrant detention centers that can hold tens of thousands of people, according to agency documents.
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion converting warehouses into detention centers, according to planning documents, more than the annual budgets of 22 states.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:28 AM
These are concentration camps and its our duty as citizens to ensure these things don't get built.
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"Oh, you hate ICE. So you just think we just shouldn't bother with borders at all? You think we should just let in anyone who wants to come in?"
February 13, 2026 at 11:42 PM
"Oh, you hate ICE. So you just think we just shouldn't bother with borders at all? You think we should just let in anyone who wants to come in?"
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By a 41-7 vote, the Washington Senate just directed the state's building code council to adopt updated regulations for elevators in buildings with up to six stories or 24 units, "minimally sized to meet federal accessibility requirements."
The final version:
lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
The final version:
lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
February 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
By a 41-7 vote, the Washington Senate just directed the state's building code council to adopt updated regulations for elevators in buildings with up to six stories or 24 units, "minimally sized to meet federal accessibility requirements."
The final version:
lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
The final version:
lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
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BTW IMO, an underrated element of transgender venom against Gavin Newsom is his cruelty to the homeless. I think general online Dem populations may see homelessness as an abstract issue whereas trans people are very likely to see it as a potential future or current reality for ourselves/our friends
February 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM
BTW IMO, an underrated element of transgender venom against Gavin Newsom is his cruelty to the homeless. I think general online Dem populations may see homelessness as an abstract issue whereas trans people are very likely to see it as a potential future or current reality for ourselves/our friends
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Want a free tree? Read on!
The Mystic River Watershed Association Tree Planting program offers Somerville residents free trees to be planted on private property. MyRWA provides the tree and works with local partners to help coordinate planting and offer guidance on getting it off to a strong start.
The Mystic River Watershed Association Tree Planting program offers Somerville residents free trees to be planted on private property. MyRWA provides the tree and works with local partners to help coordinate planting and offer guidance on getting it off to a strong start.
MyRWA Tree Request Initial Interest Form
Are you interested in having a tree on your property? Do you live in either Somerville, Everett, or Chelsea? If YES, please fill out this initial inquiry form to request a tree and a member of our tea...
docs.google.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Want a free tree? Read on!
The Mystic River Watershed Association Tree Planting program offers Somerville residents free trees to be planted on private property. MyRWA provides the tree and works with local partners to help coordinate planting and offer guidance on getting it off to a strong start.
The Mystic River Watershed Association Tree Planting program offers Somerville residents free trees to be planted on private property. MyRWA provides the tree and works with local partners to help coordinate planting and offer guidance on getting it off to a strong start.
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you know, it still seems like it should be an even bigger issue that the president has been sending armed forces to kidnap and assault people in an ethnic cleansing campaign, with a specific geographic focus on regions that didn't vote for him in the last election
February 13, 2026 at 8:38 PM
you know, it still seems like it should be an even bigger issue that the president has been sending armed forces to kidnap and assault people in an ethnic cleansing campaign, with a specific geographic focus on regions that didn't vote for him in the last election
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interesting that these people — and fellow travelers like bari weiss — insist on large, expensive security details. they are status markers, i suppose.
“.. using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought ..”
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
February 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
interesting that these people — and fellow travelers like bari weiss — insist on large, expensive security details. they are status markers, i suppose.
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Man, I just want to give the biggest mom hug to the night shift Sunrise folks.
Just a crucial part of torturing ice while here.
Every part of the resistance has been amazing.
Heroes. I’m so proud of you!
Just a crucial part of torturing ice while here.
Every part of the resistance has been amazing.
Heroes. I’m so proud of you!
February 13, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Man, I just want to give the biggest mom hug to the night shift Sunrise folks.
Just a crucial part of torturing ice while here.
Every part of the resistance has been amazing.
Heroes. I’m so proud of you!
Just a crucial part of torturing ice while here.
Every part of the resistance has been amazing.
Heroes. I’m so proud of you!