Heartsib
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Queer stuff, science, Star Trek, politics, comics, and the Beaubier twins. Hi!
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Speaking out is essential. Especially when so many institutional leaders are failing us. www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
Exclusive: ‘Pink coat lady’ who recorded fatal encounter between federal officers and Alex Pretti speaks to Anderson Cooper | CNN
Anderson speaks with Stella Carlson, the witness who captured crucial video showing exactly what happened when Alex Pretti was shot and killed by DHS officers.
www.cnn.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Speaking out is essential. Especially when so many institutional leaders are failing us. www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
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The anime AI closed captioning situation is crazy: aftermath.site/anime-ai-subti...
January 27, 2026 at 6:50 PM
The anime AI closed captioning situation is crazy: aftermath.site/anime-ai-subti...
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LONG, COLD NIGHT COMING.
Warm yours up a little by checking in on the new Trekker campaign. We're just one day in, and over 400 Trekker Backers have us fully funded! Now the Stretch Gaol fun begins!
See what the fuss is all about at TrekkerKickstarter.com
Warm yours up a little by checking in on the new Trekker campaign. We're just one day in, and over 400 Trekker Backers have us fully funded! Now the Stretch Gaol fun begins!
See what the fuss is all about at TrekkerKickstarter.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:58 AM
LONG, COLD NIGHT COMING.
Warm yours up a little by checking in on the new Trekker campaign. We're just one day in, and over 400 Trekker Backers have us fully funded! Now the Stretch Gaol fun begins!
See what the fuss is all about at TrekkerKickstarter.com
Warm yours up a little by checking in on the new Trekker campaign. We're just one day in, and over 400 Trekker Backers have us fully funded! Now the Stretch Gaol fun begins!
See what the fuss is all about at TrekkerKickstarter.com
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I support nonviolence, with like one or two small asterisks
I understand all the reasons why it would have made her life a million times more complicated if that fist had made contact, but also like ........ she deserved to get to do it
for all the racist, islamophobic, hateful shit she has to take, she should get like one free punch a month
for all the racist, islamophobic, hateful shit she has to take, she should get like one free punch a month
January 28, 2026 at 6:20 AM
I support nonviolence, with like one or two small asterisks
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If you didn't think that Prosecutor and Sheriff elections were important before, you must believe they are now in this era of Trump's ICE.
It's time we all learned about these crucial criminal justice elections in 2026.
boltsmag.org/criminal-jus...
It's time we all learned about these crucial criminal justice elections in 2026.
boltsmag.org/criminal-jus...
In Criminal Justice Elections This Year, ICE Contracts Are on the Hot Seat - Bolts
With roughly 2,400 elections for prosecutor and sheriff this year, Bolts reviews the map and early hotspots that will shape criminal punishment and law enforcement practices.
boltsmag.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:46 AM
If you didn't think that Prosecutor and Sheriff elections were important before, you must believe they are now in this era of Trump's ICE.
It's time we all learned about these crucial criminal justice elections in 2026.
boltsmag.org/criminal-jus...
It's time we all learned about these crucial criminal justice elections in 2026.
boltsmag.org/criminal-jus...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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TikTok is already being turned into a propaganda machine.
A lack of ability to see criticism can persuade users to think that means there’s (unanimous) support.
That, AND it’s collecting your data for whatever purpose it wants, & I bet at least a few of them you’d be horrified by.
Just delete it.
A lack of ability to see criticism can persuade users to think that means there’s (unanimous) support.
That, AND it’s collecting your data for whatever purpose it wants, & I bet at least a few of them you’d be horrified by.
Just delete it.
January 28, 2026 at 4:26 AM
TikTok is already being turned into a propaganda machine.
A lack of ability to see criticism can persuade users to think that means there’s (unanimous) support.
That, AND it’s collecting your data for whatever purpose it wants, & I bet at least a few of them you’d be horrified by.
Just delete it.
A lack of ability to see criticism can persuade users to think that means there’s (unanimous) support.
That, AND it’s collecting your data for whatever purpose it wants, & I bet at least a few of them you’d be horrified by.
Just delete it.
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we are going to need to prosecute all the people who paid bribes to Trump.
Amazon’s MGM studios spent tens of millions, but the documentary is projected to make just $1M in its first week.
This comes as a new report from Rolling Stone details serious labor issues and two-thirds of the film’s staff requesting not to be credited at the end of the film. trib.al/Clr03cD
This comes as a new report from Rolling Stone details serious labor issues and two-thirds of the film’s staff requesting not to be credited at the end of the film. trib.al/Clr03cD
Melania Documentary Flops as Crew Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Chaos
The first lady’s documentary was a mess in production—and now it’s struggling at the box office.
trib.al
January 28, 2026 at 4:28 AM
we are going to need to prosecute all the people who paid bribes to Trump.
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ICE in minneapolis are causing international incidents because agents don’t understand what a consulate is and tried entering ecuador’s
the country has put out a statement in spanish
the country has put out a statement in spanish
January 27, 2026 at 11:40 PM
ICE in minneapolis are causing international incidents because agents don’t understand what a consulate is and tried entering ecuador’s
the country has put out a statement in spanish
the country has put out a statement in spanish
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After being held in two of them as a boy, I fought for decades urging America to never again build concentration camps and put human beings in them. It breaks my heart to watch this happen twice now in my own lifetime.
January 27, 2026 at 9:30 PM
After being held in two of them as a boy, I fought for decades urging America to never again build concentration camps and put human beings in them. It breaks my heart to watch this happen twice now in my own lifetime.
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the thing about politics is a lot of it is performance. building political coalitions involves public appeals to shared values. public appeals are performances.
nonpartisan celebrities speaking out is a big deal; it reaches people who aren't usually paying attention to politics. 1
nonpartisan celebrities speaking out is a big deal; it reaches people who aren't usually paying attention to politics. 1
Good. I don't give a shit if people think it's performative or late to the game or whatever. Every damn celebrity in the country should be using their platform to push back against fascism.
“I can’t stay silent, and neither should you,” Ringwald said. “It’s not becoming a fascist government; it is a fascist government.” parade.com/news/molly-r...
January 28, 2026 at 5:10 AM
the thing about politics is a lot of it is performance. building political coalitions involves public appeals to shared values. public appeals are performances.
nonpartisan celebrities speaking out is a big deal; it reaches people who aren't usually paying attention to politics. 1
nonpartisan celebrities speaking out is a big deal; it reaches people who aren't usually paying attention to politics. 1
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if you want a mass mobilization against fascism, what that looks like in practice is antifascist statements from Molly Ringwald and your dog park group.
January 28, 2026 at 5:11 AM
if you want a mass mobilization against fascism, what that looks like in practice is antifascist statements from Molly Ringwald and your dog park group.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Unanimous vote on the alameda county resolutions that included establishing ICE free zones, fuck yeah. 💕
January 28, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Unanimous vote on the alameda county resolutions that included establishing ICE free zones, fuck yeah. 💕
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This is unconscionable. Evil.
But it happened in May 2023, when Biden was president.
So no, we don’t “reform immigration detention,” we destroy ICE, CBP, and DHS. We can’t reform this soul sickness.
But it happened in May 2023, when Biden was president.
So no, we don’t “reform immigration detention,” we destroy ICE, CBP, and DHS. We can’t reform this soul sickness.
Anadith Danay Reyes Álvarez died in government custody.
She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care.
We need to reform immigration detention.
She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care.
We need to reform immigration detention.
January 28, 2026 at 5:18 AM
This is unconscionable. Evil.
But it happened in May 2023, when Biden was president.
So no, we don’t “reform immigration detention,” we destroy ICE, CBP, and DHS. We can’t reform this soul sickness.
But it happened in May 2023, when Biden was president.
So no, we don’t “reform immigration detention,” we destroy ICE, CBP, and DHS. We can’t reform this soul sickness.
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Territory, 2023
Oldie but goldie I still like a lot!
Oldie but goldie I still like a lot!
January 27, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Territory, 2023
Oldie but goldie I still like a lot!
Oldie but goldie I still like a lot!
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Just started doing new data analysis and I know I keep saying this, but: I really, really don't think people appreciate how much this moral panic was a deliberate and extremely expensive invention.
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Just started doing new data analysis and I know I keep saying this, but: I really, really don't think people appreciate how much this moral panic was a deliberate and extremely expensive invention.
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casual reminder that Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated seven months ago, and Senator Hoffman and his wife were seriously injured that day as well, and both of those things were outcomes that the current administration wants to happen again
someone just tried attacking rep ilhan omar at her town hall in north minneapolis, reportedly trying to spray her with something, but was tackled before he could get to her. she returned to speaking
January 28, 2026 at 1:07 AM
casual reminder that Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated seven months ago, and Senator Hoffman and his wife were seriously injured that day as well, and both of those things were outcomes that the current administration wants to happen again
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Thank you to everyone who helped out on this. The video game industry is a global one.
January 27, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who helped out on this. The video game industry is a global one.
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Her name is Génesis Ester Gutiérrez Castellano
ICE deported a 5-year-old US citizen to Honduras, where she had never been, after holding her & her mother in a hotel room 80 miles from home for several days and not allowing them access to a lawyer www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Five-year-old deported to Honduras despite being US citizen is latest child victim of Trump crackdown
Mother whose visa application was pending says she will send girl back to US soon accompanied by another relative
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Her name is Génesis Ester Gutiérrez Castellano
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Agreed. I think it's even worse: many politicians don't WANT people to do more than give money and vote. They don't want people calling them about issues, questioning their decisions. I strongly prefer politicians who come out of activism, actually care about things, and want to involve community.
100%. I honestly believe political leaders ask too little of people. The thinking is you need an extraordinarily low bar - so ask people for money or to sign something. People want to be part of something and they're eager to do real meaningful work in defense of their community and their rights.
I have begun to think that Minnesota pushback to ICE was unique and a model because it gave people something to do. It wasn’t about just going out in streets for rallying purposes. People had a mission: videos, whistles, information and communication flow to communities. They had something to do.
January 28, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Agreed. I think it's even worse: many politicians don't WANT people to do more than give money and vote. They don't want people calling them about issues, questioning their decisions. I strongly prefer politicians who come out of activism, actually care about things, and want to involve community.
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From @status.news in their review and comment on Bari Weiss after her meeting with all hands today:
"installed by Ellison not primarily to strengthen their journalism... but to steer CBS News into waters more favorable to Donald Trump and the MAGA movement."
That's pretty much how I view it.
"installed by Ellison not primarily to strengthen their journalism... but to steer CBS News into waters more favorable to Donald Trump and the MAGA movement."
That's pretty much how I view it.
January 28, 2026 at 3:42 AM
From @status.news in their review and comment on Bari Weiss after her meeting with all hands today:
"installed by Ellison not primarily to strengthen their journalism... but to steer CBS News into waters more favorable to Donald Trump and the MAGA movement."
That's pretty much how I view it.
"installed by Ellison not primarily to strengthen their journalism... but to steer CBS News into waters more favorable to Donald Trump and the MAGA movement."
That's pretty much how I view it.
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I am legitimately bummed that this is being advertised aggressively on NYC's shifting screens rather than more vandalizable static formats.
January 27, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I am legitimately bummed that this is being advertised aggressively on NYC's shifting screens rather than more vandalizable static formats.
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Noem doesn’t want to fall on her sword.
Wait, I don’t like that idiom for her. Lemme rephrase.
Noem doesn’t want to be her dog getting shot in a ditch
Wait, I don’t like that idiom for her. Lemme rephrase.
Noem doesn’t want to be her dog getting shot in a ditch
"Noem has complained to others that she feels she's being hung out to dry over the episode and has made sure to emphasize she took direction from Miller and the president"
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents
The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser
www.axios.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Noem doesn’t want to fall on her sword.
Wait, I don’t like that idiom for her. Lemme rephrase.
Noem doesn’t want to be her dog getting shot in a ditch
Wait, I don’t like that idiom for her. Lemme rephrase.
Noem doesn’t want to be her dog getting shot in a ditch