Evalyn Lee
@evalynlee.bsky.social
Poet, Alumna of @CBSNews @60Minutes @BBCWorld @FaberAcademy. Love @britishlibrary & @VanguardRead #amwriting #poetry #visual #journal #travellingwithdevices 🧶 #crochet #StitchingTogether for the #CommonGood
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Evalyn Lee
@evalynlee.bsky.social
· Dec 14
#Gratitude to @wildroofjournal.bsky.social for publishing & discussing my #poem ‘I Read A Lot’ in #Issue15. A #poetry highlight for me. What a brilliant team of #editors. Highly recommend them to the #BlueSky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #writing #amwriting
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I am not exaggerating when I say ICE functions as a terrorist organization in the Twin Cities. The goal seems to be to harass and frighten people (the ones who are lucky enough to not be abducted, at least) and it's deeply unsettling when you learn they're in your neighborhood.
January 20, 2026 at 5:07 AM
I am not exaggerating when I say ICE functions as a terrorist organization in the Twin Cities. The goal seems to be to harass and frighten people (the ones who are lucky enough to not be abducted, at least) and it's deeply unsettling when you learn they're in your neighborhood.
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Treasuries joined a selloff in global bonds on Tuesday as escalating trade tensions spurred by proposed US tariffs relating to Greenland undermined demand for American assets.
Treasuries Join Global Bond Selloff as Tariff Fears Grip Markets
Treasuries joined a selloff in global bonds amid concerns about fiscal spending, a fresh geopolitical tariff threat and questions over the impact that might have on demand for American assets.
bloom.bg
January 20, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Treasuries joined a selloff in global bonds on Tuesday as escalating trade tensions spurred by proposed US tariffs relating to Greenland undermined demand for American assets.
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A #Solseed Joint
“A prompt, a pulse
—a purposeful
soul to water a seed.
#PeaceWalk #Medium
#ARW-RAW
medium.com/@Ms.AWashing...
“A prompt, a pulse
—a purposeful
soul to water a seed.
#PeaceWalk #Medium
#ARW-RAW
medium.com/@Ms.AWashing...
Walking for Peace: A Christian’s Journey with Buddhist Monks in China Grove
Peace Walk
medium.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:46 AM
A #Solseed Joint
“A prompt, a pulse
—a purposeful
soul to water a seed.
#PeaceWalk #Medium
#ARW-RAW
medium.com/@Ms.AWashing...
“A prompt, a pulse
—a purposeful
soul to water a seed.
#PeaceWalk #Medium
#ARW-RAW
medium.com/@Ms.AWashing...
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Check out the mutual aid People’s Laundry folks stepping up to care for those vulnerable and frightened
If you live in the Cities, an easy way to help immigrant families in hiding is: laundry! Laundromats are ICE magnets, so people without washers need help.
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
January 20, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Check out the mutual aid People’s Laundry folks stepping up to care for those vulnerable and frightened
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“But what deeply troubles me now is that for all the steps we've taken toward integration, I've come to believe that we are integrating into a burning house."
Dr. King said this famous quote on March 27th, 1968, mere days before his murder. But the context around the quote is interesting...
Dr. King said this famous quote on March 27th, 1968, mere days before his murder. But the context around the quote is interesting...
January 20, 2026 at 3:40 AM
“But what deeply troubles me now is that for all the steps we've taken toward integration, I've come to believe that we are integrating into a burning house."
Dr. King said this famous quote on March 27th, 1968, mere days before his murder. But the context around the quote is interesting...
Dr. King said this famous quote on March 27th, 1968, mere days before his murder. But the context around the quote is interesting...
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Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away
thezebra.org
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
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I came to Congress to do the job: to work for people and protect them.
Now I’m facing 17 years in prison for standing up to this administration and to ICE. But if they think I’ll back down, they are wrong.
Read more:
Now I’m facing 17 years in prison for standing up to this administration and to ICE. But if they think I’ll back down, they are wrong.
Read more:
The Congresswoman Criminalized for Visiting ICE Detainees
LaMonica McIver went to tour an immigration jail in her district. Now she faces seventeen years in prison.
www.newyorker.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I came to Congress to do the job: to work for people and protect them.
Now I’m facing 17 years in prison for standing up to this administration and to ICE. But if they think I’ll back down, they are wrong.
Read more:
Now I’m facing 17 years in prison for standing up to this administration and to ICE. But if they think I’ll back down, they are wrong.
Read more:
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We must stress: The only violence is coming from CBP/ICE. They are rioting in the face of sustained nonviolent protests by thousands of Americans across the country.
They are today’s Alabama State Troopers at the Selma bridge. They are Bull Connor’s police with firehoses in Birmingham.
They are today’s Alabama State Troopers at the Selma bridge. They are Bull Connor’s police with firehoses in Birmingham.
Protester blinded, skull fractured by DHS agent during Santa Ana demonstration, family says
Protester blinded, skull fractured by DHS agent during Santa Ana demonstration, family says
A young protester narrowly avoided being killed but was left permanently blind after a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range during a Santa Ana protest last week, according to family of the victim.
www.latimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM
We must stress: The only violence is coming from CBP/ICE. They are rioting in the face of sustained nonviolent protests by thousands of Americans across the country.
They are today’s Alabama State Troopers at the Selma bridge. They are Bull Connor’s police with firehoses in Birmingham.
They are today’s Alabama State Troopers at the Selma bridge. They are Bull Connor’s police with firehoses in Birmingham.
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This is the statement from his family..
January 20, 2026 at 12:39 AM
This is the statement from his family..
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New — I wrote about ChongLy Scott Thao, the elderly Hmong American wrongly arrested and forced out of his home by ICE in his underwear during the punishing Minnesota winter, what witnesses saw, and DHS's racist claim that he fit the description of another Asian man they were looking for.
My story:
My story:
Behind the disturbing image of ICE snatching a half-naked, elderly Hmong American from his home
DHS has claimed without evidence that they were looking for someone else when they took ChongLy Scott Thao.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 20, 2026 at 12:29 AM
New — I wrote about ChongLy Scott Thao, the elderly Hmong American wrongly arrested and forced out of his home by ICE in his underwear during the punishing Minnesota winter, what witnesses saw, and DHS's racist claim that he fit the description of another Asian man they were looking for.
My story:
My story:
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This is a huge opportunity for aspiring children's authors!
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social and @arvonfoundation.bsky.social are inviting unpublished writers to submit their work for the chance to win a publishing contract with DFB, plus access to an Arvon writing course. Info: davidficklingbooks.com
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social and @arvonfoundation.bsky.social are inviting unpublished writers to submit their work for the chance to win a publishing contract with DFB, plus access to an Arvon writing course. Info: davidficklingbooks.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:38 PM
This is a huge opportunity for aspiring children's authors!
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social and @arvonfoundation.bsky.social are inviting unpublished writers to submit their work for the chance to win a publishing contract with DFB, plus access to an Arvon writing course. Info: davidficklingbooks.com
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social and @arvonfoundation.bsky.social are inviting unpublished writers to submit their work for the chance to win a publishing contract with DFB, plus access to an Arvon writing course. Info: davidficklingbooks.com
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Congratulations everyone, Big Brother wasn’t imposed on you, you bought Big Brother on Prime Day and installed him yourselves.
January 19, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Congratulations everyone, Big Brother wasn’t imposed on you, you bought Big Brother on Prime Day and installed him yourselves.
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It's King Day!
Don't Allow Them to Memory Hole What It Means
open.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Another thoughtful piece from John Harris
Latest from me, on an eternally overlooked, sniffed-at issue that is politically huge www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK’s high streets have reached a tipping point – and Reform will reap the benefits | John Harris
When even Poundland and charity shops are closing, we’re near a point of no return. But there is hope, says Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Another thoughtful piece from John Harris
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“Do not accept brutality and cruelty as normal even if it is sanctioned. Protect the vulnerable and encourage the afraid. If you are brave, stand up for others. If you cannot be brave — and it is often hard to be brave — be kind.”
@sarahkendzior.bsky.social
thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...
@sarahkendzior.bsky.social
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We’re heading into dark times. This is how to be your own light in the Age of Trump
Having studied authoritarian states for over a decade, I would never exaggerate the severity of the threat we now face. But an American kleptocracy is exactly where president-elect Trump and his backe...
https://thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-heading-into-dark-times-this-is-how-to-be-your-own-light-in-the-age-of-trump/1611114266432-e23ea1a6
December 3, 2024 at 7:11 PM
“Do not accept brutality and cruelty as normal even if it is sanctioned. Protect the vulnerable and encourage the afraid. If you are brave, stand up for others. If you cannot be brave — and it is often hard to be brave — be kind.”
@sarahkendzior.bsky.social
thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...
@sarahkendzior.bsky.social
thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...
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ICE illegally detain Minnesota city worker—a snow plow driver.
"He had every federal authorization," said boss. "We do a criminal background check of all federal documents."
He's still locked up—and has serious medical condition that requires strict medication and special diet.
"He had every federal authorization," said boss. "We do a criminal background check of all federal documents."
He's still locked up—and has serious medical condition that requires strict medication and special diet.
January 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM
ICE illegally detain Minnesota city worker—a snow plow driver.
"He had every federal authorization," said boss. "We do a criminal background check of all federal documents."
He's still locked up—and has serious medical condition that requires strict medication and special diet.
"He had every federal authorization," said boss. "We do a criminal background check of all federal documents."
He's still locked up—and has serious medical condition that requires strict medication and special diet.
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Local news Fox9 reports:
ICE detains Minnesota city worker, a snow plow driver, and transfers him to detention facility in Texas. Where he remains.
"He had every federal authorization to be here," public works director in interview.
hat tip: @longtimehistory.bsky.social
ICE detains Minnesota city worker, a snow plow driver, and transfers him to detention facility in Texas. Where he remains.
"He had every federal authorization to be here," public works director in interview.
hat tip: @longtimehistory.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Local news Fox9 reports:
ICE detains Minnesota city worker, a snow plow driver, and transfers him to detention facility in Texas. Where he remains.
"He had every federal authorization to be here," public works director in interview.
hat tip: @longtimehistory.bsky.social
ICE detains Minnesota city worker, a snow plow driver, and transfers him to detention facility in Texas. Where he remains.
"He had every federal authorization to be here," public works director in interview.
hat tip: @longtimehistory.bsky.social
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It's cool that these guys just use pepper spray casually now, against people who are wholly within their rights, without a moment's hesitation. Several shots of them using it as they climb into their cars and drive away, not even a pretense of urgency or need. Just a parting "fuck you" to them.
This is what happened in our neighborhood yesterday. ICE snatched a human being off of our streets, roughed them up badly, and then pepper sprayed legal observers as they documented it all. This is a daily occurrence happening all throughout Minnesota right now.
January 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
It's cool that these guys just use pepper spray casually now, against people who are wholly within their rights, without a moment's hesitation. Several shots of them using it as they climb into their cars and drive away, not even a pretense of urgency or need. Just a parting "fuck you" to them.
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If protesters were getting paid, there's be a massive chain of solicitations, emails that would easily prove the case. There is none
Any TV interviewer needs to demand proof when this claim is made and end the interview when it's not provided
Any TV interviewer needs to demand proof when this claim is made and end the interview when it's not provided
Rep. Byron Donalds: "These agitators -- who by the way are paid, folks. America, they are paid to do this kind of mess."
January 19, 2026 at 3:41 PM
If protesters were getting paid, there's be a massive chain of solicitations, emails that would easily prove the case. There is none
Any TV interviewer needs to demand proof when this claim is made and end the interview when it's not provided
Any TV interviewer needs to demand proof when this claim is made and end the interview when it's not provided
In #Minneapolis, a Pattern of Misconduct Toward Protesters www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u... #GiftArticle
In Minneapolis, a Pattern of Misconduct Toward Protesters
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:47 AM
In #Minneapolis, a Pattern of Misconduct Toward Protesters www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u... #GiftArticle
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It’s ironic that they’re like “if we do ethnic cleansing we’ll have a high trust neighborly society” and then Minneapolis is literally doing high trust neighborly society and they’re like nooooo
Many Americans are terrible neighbors to each other, and that is why MN is striking everyone as extraordinary activism... when they are telling us that it is not. They're good neighbors!
It's no wonder that "being a shitty neighbor" is the hallmark of our domestic politics and our foreign policy.
It's no wonder that "being a shitty neighbor" is the hallmark of our domestic politics and our foreign policy.
January 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM
It’s ironic that they’re like “if we do ethnic cleansing we’ll have a high trust neighborly society” and then Minneapolis is literally doing high trust neighborly society and they’re like nooooo
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Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
January 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
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If you're following the unbuilding of CBS News, there's a development.
@brianstelter.bsky.social says the Inside CECOT report is to air tonight, "according to sources at CBS."
view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/176...
This part interested me most: "The promised interview did not materialize."
@brianstelter.bsky.social says the Inside CECOT report is to air tonight, "according to sources at CBS."
view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/176...
This part interested me most: "The promised interview did not materialize."
January 18, 2026 at 7:02 PM
If you're following the unbuilding of CBS News, there's a development.
@brianstelter.bsky.social says the Inside CECOT report is to air tonight, "according to sources at CBS."
view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/176...
This part interested me most: "The promised interview did not materialize."
@brianstelter.bsky.social says the Inside CECOT report is to air tonight, "according to sources at CBS."
view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/176...
This part interested me most: "The promised interview did not materialize."
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