Ro Laren RED57 🥄💩🦨🍈🍊🤡
@ginnyred57.bsky.social
fan of fantasy & science fiction, cat mom of Miss Catty Lavelle, world’s oldest 9-year-old tomboy.
Proud WBEZ & Radio Kansas supporter. #StrokeSurvivor #childfree
Proud WBEZ & Radio Kansas supporter. #StrokeSurvivor #childfree
More details about Alex Pretti: childhood friends, teachers, and the wrenches at his local bike shop remember him and mourn. He sang bass in his high school choir.
The more I learn, the more I feel like I’ve lost a friend I never met.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
The more I learn, the more I feel like I’ve lost a friend I never met.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Alex Pretti 'had a way of lighting up every room he walked into'
Friends, family remember Pretti after federal agents shot and killed him.
By Alyssa Chen �for� The Minnesota Reformer
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an ICU nurse at the ...
www.dailykos.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:20 PM
More details about Alex Pretti: childhood friends, teachers, and the wrenches at his local bike shop remember him and mourn. He sang bass in his high school choir.
The more I learn, the more I feel like I’ve lost a friend I never met.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
The more I learn, the more I feel like I’ve lost a friend I never met.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Now listening: The Bill Show, the progressive expat podcast beaming in from Australia. Guests are @driftglass.bsky.social and his lovely spouse @bluegal.bsky.social
Bonus!! A #StarTrek Quiz!
overcast.fm/+AADAvtbOK_Q
Bonus!! A #StarTrek Quiz!
overcast.fm/+AADAvtbOK_Q
Bill Show #354: What Then Must We Do? w/ Driftglass and Bluegal — The Bill Show: Politics This Week — Overcast
Fascism has come to America. What then must we do? Citizens are being murdered in the streets by Trump’s Goon Squads, NATO is cracking and Trump has virtually destroyed relationships with all of America’s allies. What then must we do? Driftglass and Bluegal of “The Professional Left Podcast” (subscribe at proleftpod.com) are with us to go over the State of the Union. There is also a Star Trek quiz to cheer us up. This is a good one. Subscribe to “The Professional Left” at proleftpod.com.
overcast.fm
January 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Now listening: The Bill Show, the progressive expat podcast beaming in from Australia. Guests are @driftglass.bsky.social and his lovely spouse @bluegal.bsky.social
Bonus!! A #StarTrek Quiz!
overcast.fm/+AADAvtbOK_Q
Bonus!! A #StarTrek Quiz!
overcast.fm/+AADAvtbOK_Q
Geopolitical clickbait. That’s it. That phrase crystallizes Trump’s compulsion to be the center of attention.
In many ways, the USA suffers from attention overload, mostly due to Trump’s zone-flooding shit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In many ways, the USA suffers from attention overload, mostly due to Trump’s zone-flooding shit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump wants our attention. Let’s stop falling for his geopolitical clickbait | Catherine De Vries | The Guardian
Whether he’s targeting Greenland, tariffs or Iran, Trump’s agenda is to distract – because a Europe that is always reacting is never planning, says political scientist Catherine De Vries
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Geopolitical clickbait. That’s it. That phrase crystallizes Trump’s compulsion to be the center of attention.
In many ways, the USA suffers from attention overload, mostly due to Trump’s zone-flooding shit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In many ways, the USA suffers from attention overload, mostly due to Trump’s zone-flooding shit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Time to try to unwind - now listening to “Nightcrossings” on Radio Kansas. It’s 3 hours most nights. If you like Echoes (Fridays at 9pm) or Hearts of Space (3 hours on Sunday at 9pm, then this show is kind of a “best of” the genre.
Sleep headphones are the best!
radiokansas.com/nightcrossin...
Sleep headphones are the best!
radiokansas.com/nightcrossin...
Nightcrossings - Radio Kansas
Nightcrossings is Only on Radio Kansas When listeners hear our deep music library and talented announcers, many assume Nightcrossings must be syndicated from some big station. The truth is that it is lovingly created every weeknight right here in Kansas! Christina Cook hosts a program featuring original compositions by classically trained musicians. Enya, Yanni, William Ackerman and Mannheim … Continue reading Nightcrossings →
radiokansas.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Time to try to unwind - now listening to “Nightcrossings” on Radio Kansas. It’s 3 hours most nights. If you like Echoes (Fridays at 9pm) or Hearts of Space (3 hours on Sunday at 9pm, then this show is kind of a “best of” the genre.
Sleep headphones are the best!
radiokansas.com/nightcrossin...
Sleep headphones are the best!
radiokansas.com/nightcrossin...
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Whispers
We can’t forget the Holocaust
We must never ever forget
It’s one of our most sacred duties
We can’t forget the Holocaust
We must never ever forget
It’s one of our most sacred duties
January 27, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Whispers
We can’t forget the Holocaust
We must never ever forget
It’s one of our most sacred duties
We can’t forget the Holocaust
We must never ever forget
It’s one of our most sacred duties
Music to the ears: Bovino demoted, sent back to El Centro, and “expected to retire soon.”
So tragic! Where will he wear his fancy Gestapo greatcoat now?
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
So tragic! Where will he wear his fancy Gestapo greatcoat now?
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Greg Bovino Loses His Job - The Atlantic
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Music to the ears: Bovino demoted, sent back to El Centro, and “expected to retire soon.”
So tragic! Where will he wear his fancy Gestapo greatcoat now?
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
So tragic! Where will he wear his fancy Gestapo greatcoat now?
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
People are showing up in the most surprising places.
Well done, Park City.
www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01...
Well done, Park City.
www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01...
Sundance ICE protest draws hundreds in Park City: 'Shoot movies, not people'
With filmmakers and other famous names gathered in Park City for Sundance, hundreds of protesters took to Main Street, chanting “shoot movies, not people” during an “ICE OUT” protest meant to “stand in solidarity with Minnesota.”
www.sltrib.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:09 AM
People are showing up in the most surprising places.
Well done, Park City.
www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01...
Well done, Park City.
www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01...
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We're back, and DOJ is up.
Menendez is asking Brantley Mayers for DOJ whether the purpose of the surge is to get the state and cities to change their policies and follow federal polices.
Mayers tries to say that the goal is to enforce federal law, but Menendez is pointing to admin statements.
Menendez is asking Brantley Mayers for DOJ whether the purpose of the surge is to get the state and cities to change their policies and follow federal polices.
Mayers tries to say that the goal is to enforce federal law, but Menendez is pointing to admin statements.
January 26, 2026 at 4:52 PM
We're back, and DOJ is up.
Menendez is asking Brantley Mayers for DOJ whether the purpose of the surge is to get the state and cities to change their policies and follow federal polices.
Mayers tries to say that the goal is to enforce federal law, but Menendez is pointing to admin statements.
Menendez is asking Brantley Mayers for DOJ whether the purpose of the surge is to get the state and cities to change their policies and follow federal polices.
Mayers tries to say that the goal is to enforce federal law, but Menendez is pointing to admin statements.
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The Minnesota v. Noem hearing is beginning before Judge Katherine Menendez.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are seeking a TRO today to stop Operation Metro Surge.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are seeking a TRO today to stop Operation Metro Surge.
January 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The Minnesota v. Noem hearing is beginning before Judge Katherine Menendez.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are seeking a TRO today to stop Operation Metro Surge.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are seeking a TRO today to stop Operation Metro Surge.
Today @theguardian.com reports on the independent photographer who tossed his Leica and phone to another journalist before being detained by ICE/CBP because the images “deserve to be seen.”
The images are starkly, disturbingly beautiful. He speaks on the video.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/vide...
The images are starkly, disturbingly beautiful. He speaks on the video.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/vide...
'It's about freedom of the press': photographer tackled by ICE throws camera to save it – video | Minneapolis | The Guardian
Last week, the independent photographer John Abernathy was tackled to the ground by ICE agents during a protest in Minneapolis
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Today @theguardian.com reports on the independent photographer who tossed his Leica and phone to another journalist before being detained by ICE/CBP because the images “deserve to be seen.”
The images are starkly, disturbingly beautiful. He speaks on the video.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/vide...
The images are starkly, disturbingly beautiful. He speaks on the video.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/vide...
Now listening: “Talking Feds” with Harry Litman. Guests are Susan Glassner, Emily Bazelon, and Ruth Marcus.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
While listening, realized that the Trump regime ought to be profiled as a serial killer.
Wondering if FBI profilers are troubled by similar thoughts.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
While listening, realized that the Trump regime ought to be profiled as a serial killer.
Wondering if FBI profilers are troubled by similar thoughts.
"Are You F***ing Kidding Me?" - Talking Feds - Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode · Talking Feds · 01/26/2026 · 1h 18m
podcasts.apple.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Now listening: “Talking Feds” with Harry Litman. Guests are Susan Glassner, Emily Bazelon, and Ruth Marcus.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
While listening, realized that the Trump regime ought to be profiled as a serial killer.
Wondering if FBI profilers are troubled by similar thoughts.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
While listening, realized that the Trump regime ought to be profiled as a serial killer.
Wondering if FBI profilers are troubled by similar thoughts.
Preznit DonOld Jowls Dump can barely handle a spicy taco bowl.
Cannot handle an ICE-y TACO Superl Bowl, though.
crooksandliars.com/2026/01/taco...
Cannot handle an ICE-y TACO Superl Bowl, though.
crooksandliars.com/2026/01/taco...
TACO Trump Has Chickened Out Of Going To The Super Bowl | Crooks and Liars
Trump came up with the lamest excuse.
crooksandliars.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Preznit DonOld Jowls Dump can barely handle a spicy taco bowl.
Cannot handle an ICE-y TACO Superl Bowl, though.
crooksandliars.com/2026/01/taco...
Cannot handle an ICE-y TACO Superl Bowl, though.
crooksandliars.com/2026/01/taco...
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Welcome to America, where a judge needs to order the president and his henchmen to not destroy evidence showing a federal death squad murdering another American.
BREAKING:
A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked the Trump admin from "destroying or altering evidence" related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked the Trump admin from "destroying or altering evidence" related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
January 25, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Welcome to America, where a judge needs to order the president and his henchmen to not destroy evidence showing a federal death squad murdering another American.
This cannot stand.
@miafarrow.bsky.social on Bluesky
Veterans ICU - colleagues pay tribute to a good man murdered by ICE thugs yesterday.
Thank you Alex Pretti for bringing invaluable caring,healing moments to our Veterans. God bless you 💔
bsky.app
January 25, 2026 at 2:49 PM
This cannot stand.
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Thank you for the important work you do @vjaybomb.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Thank you for the important work you do @vjaybomb.bsky.social
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Bovino: "We respect Second Amendment rights, but those rights don't count when you riot and assault, delay, obstruct, and impede law enforcement officers"
January 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Bovino: "We respect Second Amendment rights, but those rights don't count when you riot and assault, delay, obstruct, and impede law enforcement officers"
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“YOUR rights don’t count”
Bovino: "We respect Second Amendment rights, but those rights don't count when you riot and assault, delay, obstruct, and impede law enforcement officers"
January 25, 2026 at 2:26 PM
“YOUR rights don’t count”
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This is a theme among American Conservatives: that people on the left (or really with different views) are incapable of sincerely held beliefs and values.
Similar to the "you can't be moral if you're an atheist" line among that set. They think only the threat of Hell can ensure righteous conduct
Similar to the "you can't be moral if you're an atheist" line among that set. They think only the threat of Hell can ensure righteous conduct
January 25, 2026 at 5:36 AM
This is a theme among American Conservatives: that people on the left (or really with different views) are incapable of sincerely held beliefs and values.
Similar to the "you can't be moral if you're an atheist" line among that set. They think only the threat of Hell can ensure righteous conduct
Similar to the "you can't be moral if you're an atheist" line among that set. They think only the threat of Hell can ensure righteous conduct
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What's the plan, Chuck? I run a fake news website. You're the Senate Minority Leader. What's the plan?
ICE out of Minnesota NOW.
Breaking News: Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a person in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, state and local officials said. Follow live updates.
January 24, 2026 at 7:11 PM
What's the plan, Chuck? I run a fake news website. You're the Senate Minority Leader. What's the plan?
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ICE just gunned down ANOTHER person, beating a man half to death before shooting him at point blank range. What the fuck are we doing?
ARREST ICE NOW. PROSECUTE ICE NOW.
I will not rest until every single one of these murderers is held accountable to the communities they terrorize.
ARREST ICE NOW. PROSECUTE ICE NOW.
I will not rest until every single one of these murderers is held accountable to the communities they terrorize.
January 24, 2026 at 4:28 PM
ICE just gunned down ANOTHER person, beating a man half to death before shooting him at point blank range. What the fuck are we doing?
ARREST ICE NOW. PROSECUTE ICE NOW.
I will not rest until every single one of these murderers is held accountable to the communities they terrorize.
ARREST ICE NOW. PROSECUTE ICE NOW.
I will not rest until every single one of these murderers is held accountable to the communities they terrorize.
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This one as well.
January 24, 2026 at 9:41 PM
This one as well.
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What is this patch?
January 24, 2026 at 9:39 PM
What is this patch?
Do NOT piss off nurses.
@lebassett.bsky.social on Bluesky
The nurses are pissed
bsky.app
January 25, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Do NOT piss off nurses.