Heshan de Silva-Weeramuni
@heshan.bsky.social
Once almost an entire Olympic team. Hit all 146 MBTA T stops on 7.2.24. Visited both salt cathedrals. Runs up stairs, dances, skates. Free software organizer, comms, design, edu. GenX New Romantic QPR fan.📍10th Middlesex; Massachusett/Pequossette land. 🇱🇰🇬🇧🇺🇸
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Hey there! I’ve missed you. Good to have you back, but here.
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#FF
#HighlyRecommended
Ditch your Ring Surveillance and get instead a system that stores all data and video in your home in a dedicated server or external hard drive.
Two services that immediately come to mind are:
- Eufy
- Reokink
#HighlyRecommended
Ditch your Ring Surveillance and get instead a system that stores all data and video in your home in a dedicated server or external hard drive.
Two services that immediately come to mind are:
- Eufy
- Reokink
February 11, 2026 at 3:14 AM
#FF
#HighlyRecommended
Ditch your Ring Surveillance and get instead a system that stores all data and video in your home in a dedicated server or external hard drive.
Two services that immediately come to mind are:
- Eufy
- Reokink
#HighlyRecommended
Ditch your Ring Surveillance and get instead a system that stores all data and video in your home in a dedicated server or external hard drive.
Two services that immediately come to mind are:
- Eufy
- Reokink
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"A girl living in central Minnesota alleges that immigration authorities separated her from her family and detained her overnight in a hotel, where she was forced to share a room with federal agents" www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
After arrest, teen refugee held overnight in hotel room by ICE agents
A girl who entered the United States as a refugee alleges that immigration authorities separated her from her family and detained her overnight in a hotel, where she was forced to share a room with fe...
www.mprnews.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:45 AM
"A girl living in central Minnesota alleges that immigration authorities separated her from her family and detained her overnight in a hotel, where she was forced to share a room with federal agents" www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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And if they did something to her they undoubtedly threatened her and her family so she wouldn't tell.
"A girl living in central Minnesota alleges that immigration authorities separated her from her family and detained her overnight in a hotel, where she was forced to share a room with federal agents" www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
After arrest, teen refugee held overnight in hotel room by ICE agents
A girl who entered the United States as a refugee alleges that immigration authorities separated her from her family and detained her overnight in a hotel, where she was forced to share a room with fe...
www.mprnews.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:55 AM
And if they did something to her they undoubtedly threatened her and her family so she wouldn't tell.
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I know a lot of people are upset about the public violence of ICE, murdering civilians and whatnot
But don't forget that that's just the tip of the iceberg.
But don't forget that that's just the tip of the iceberg.
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison said detainees at the Whipple Federal Building outside Minneapolis are sleeping on the concrete floor with tinfoil-like blankets.
Morrison was able to tour the immigration detention facility to observe conditions after a previous attempt was denied.
Video by Alex Kormann
Morrison was able to tour the immigration detention facility to observe conditions after a previous attempt was denied.
Video by Alex Kormann
February 7, 2026 at 12:43 AM
I know a lot of people are upset about the public violence of ICE, murdering civilians and whatnot
But don't forget that that's just the tip of the iceberg.
But don't forget that that's just the tip of the iceberg.
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Looks like someone in the FBI/DOJ was real interested in Savannah’s interviews with Virginia Guiffre 👀👀👀
February 10, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Looks like someone in the FBI/DOJ was real interested in Savannah’s interviews with Virginia Guiffre 👀👀👀
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“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
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Breaking MS NOW:
In a major defeat for Mike Johnson, 3 House Republicans bucked their leaders to block legislation that would have restricted Congress' ability to strike down Trump’s tariffs.
The final tally was 214-217, with 3 Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
In a major defeat for Mike Johnson, 3 House Republicans bucked their leaders to block legislation that would have restricted Congress' ability to strike down Trump’s tariffs.
The final tally was 214-217, with 3 Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
House Republicans revolt over GOP’s attempt to hand Trump Congress’ tariff authority
In a rare defeat, three House Republicans bucked their leaders to block legislation that would have restricted Congress’ ability to strike down Trump’s tariffs.
www.ms.now
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Breaking MS NOW:
In a major defeat for Mike Johnson, 3 House Republicans bucked their leaders to block legislation that would have restricted Congress' ability to strike down Trump’s tariffs.
The final tally was 214-217, with 3 Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
In a major defeat for Mike Johnson, 3 House Republicans bucked their leaders to block legislation that would have restricted Congress' ability to strike down Trump’s tariffs.
The final tally was 214-217, with 3 Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
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Don't give anything an Emmy until it's as good as this.
February 11, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Don't give anything an Emmy until it's as good as this.
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"Yeah, everyone just go ahead and delete TikTok now if you haven't already."
TikTok Refuses to Confirm or Deny That It's Providing User Data to ICE
TikTok refuses to confirm or deny that ICE is obtaining detailed information about its users via private data brokers.
trib.al
February 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
"Yeah, everyone just go ahead and delete TikTok now if you haven't already."
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Republicans have been holding this vote open for 40 minutes or so, but the holdouts- Massie, Kiley, Bacon, reportedly left the Capitol. The absent Republican is Greg Murphy (R-NC), who has missed a lot of time since a mid December surgery.
Not clear why Johnson is still holding this vote open
Not clear why Johnson is still holding this vote open
February 11, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Republicans have been holding this vote open for 40 minutes or so, but the holdouts- Massie, Kiley, Bacon, reportedly left the Capitol. The absent Republican is Greg Murphy (R-NC), who has missed a lot of time since a mid December surgery.
Not clear why Johnson is still holding this vote open
Not clear why Johnson is still holding this vote open
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Does it feel like some members of Congress have been in office ... well, forever? Dani Sterbinsky wants to change that. She has pledged support for term limits, banning dark money and overturning Citizens United.
Elect Dani Sterbinsky
Arizona's 9th Congressional District
Elect Dani Sterbinsky
Arizona's 9th Congressional District
February 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Does it feel like some members of Congress have been in office ... well, forever? Dani Sterbinsky wants to change that. She has pledged support for term limits, banning dark money and overturning Citizens United.
Elect Dani Sterbinsky
Arizona's 9th Congressional District
Elect Dani Sterbinsky
Arizona's 9th Congressional District
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NEW via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: Cardinal Blase Cupich, who runs the Archdiocese of Chicago, says that DHS has stopped priests under his purview and demanded proof of citizenship “because of their color.” religionnews.com/2026/02/10/c...
Cardinal Cupich says feds stopped priests, demanded citizenship proof
(RNS) — ‘I’ve had some priests who are of a different color being targeted and arrested — stopped — because of their color and asking them to prove that they’re citizens. That’s not America,’ the Chic...
religionnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:53 PM
NEW via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: Cardinal Blase Cupich, who runs the Archdiocese of Chicago, says that DHS has stopped priests under his purview and demanded proof of citizenship “because of their color.” religionnews.com/2026/02/10/c...
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BONUS RULING: Judge Thomas Johnston, a George W. Bush appoiintee in West Virginia, used a recent ruling to warn of the dangers of defying due process for immigrants because of what it could also mean for Americans. It's worth a read.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 10, 2026 at 11:48 AM
BONUS RULING: Judge Thomas Johnston, a George W. Bush appoiintee in West Virginia, used a recent ruling to warn of the dangers of defying due process for immigrants because of what it could also mean for Americans. It's worth a read.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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ICE is running concentration camps in the desert, far from civilization and the lawyers and media civilization attracts. Stopping the construction of camps and shutting down the existing camps needs to be a top priority. I don't see democrats talking about this? www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
February 10, 2026 at 7:11 PM
ICE is running concentration camps in the desert, far from civilization and the lawyers and media civilization attracts. Stopping the construction of camps and shutting down the existing camps needs to be a top priority. I don't see democrats talking about this? www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
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Police in Bloomington, MN just announced that one of the guys they arrested in an underage sex trafficking sting was a **background checker for ICE agents.**
He had a high security clearance in the Trump administration... and he was caught trying to abuse children. Sickening.
He had a high security clearance in the Trump administration... and he was caught trying to abuse children. Sickening.
February 10, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Police in Bloomington, MN just announced that one of the guys they arrested in an underage sex trafficking sting was a **background checker for ICE agents.**
He had a high security clearance in the Trump administration... and he was caught trying to abuse children. Sickening.
He had a high security clearance in the Trump administration... and he was caught trying to abuse children. Sickening.
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The Economist/YouGov poll now has Trump at a -13% (40% approve, 53% disapprove) on immigration, the worst rating for him on this poll since the start of his term.
They also polled on Minneapolis (40% say all ICE should leave, 14% say number should be reduced) and Abolish ICE (47% yes, 42% no).
They also polled on Minneapolis (40% say all ICE should leave, 14% say number should be reduced) and Abolish ICE (47% yes, 42% no).
NEW Economist/YouGov Feb 6-9
% who approve | disapprove of Trump's job handling
U.S. adult citizens 37% | 56% (-19)
Last week 40% | 54% (-14)
Start of term 49% | 43%
Dem 4% | 94%
Ind 27% | 61%
Rep 82% | 14%
18-29: 25% | 67%
65+: 43% | 55%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
% who approve | disapprove of Trump's job handling
U.S. adult citizens 37% | 56% (-19)
Last week 40% | 54% (-14)
Start of term 49% | 43%
Dem 4% | 94%
Ind 27% | 61%
Rep 82% | 14%
18-29: 25% | 67%
65+: 43% | 55%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
February 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The Economist/YouGov poll now has Trump at a -13% (40% approve, 53% disapprove) on immigration, the worst rating for him on this poll since the start of his term.
They also polled on Minneapolis (40% say all ICE should leave, 14% say number should be reduced) and Abolish ICE (47% yes, 42% no).
They also polled on Minneapolis (40% say all ICE should leave, 14% say number should be reduced) and Abolish ICE (47% yes, 42% no).
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///BREAKING/// Body cams, texts, emails and other evidence have been released in the Oct. 4 shooting of Marimar Martinez by Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum, including this email to Exum by Cmdr. Greg Bovino on the day of the shooting
Background:
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/06/p...
Background:
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/06/p...
February 10, 2026 at 11:13 PM
///BREAKING/// Body cams, texts, emails and other evidence have been released in the Oct. 4 shooting of Marimar Martinez by Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum, including this email to Exum by Cmdr. Greg Bovino on the day of the shooting
Background:
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/06/p...
Background:
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/06/p...
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As Minnesota's senior senator runs to replace Tim Walz as governor, her votes and positions on Trump, ICE, and labor should be disqualifying to progressive voters.
Amy Klobuchar’s Record on Trump Is Shameful - Racket
As Minnesota's senior senator runs to replace Tim Walz as governor, her votes and positions on Trump, ICE, and labor should be disqualifying to progressive voters.
racketmn.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
As Minnesota's senior senator runs to replace Tim Walz as governor, her votes and positions on Trump, ICE, and labor should be disqualifying to progressive voters.
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"Images obtained by CBS News appear to show the zip ties and bruised wrists of Anabel Romero's 14-year-old daughter SueHey, a U.S. citizen who was tending to her 6- and 8-year-old siblings when the agents descended on the crowd in military-style gear and herded them into a confined area."
Feds zip-tied a 14-year-old girl during Idaho raid, sparking fresh questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
www.cbsnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:22 PM
"Images obtained by CBS News appear to show the zip ties and bruised wrists of Anabel Romero's 14-year-old daughter SueHey, a U.S. citizen who was tending to her 6- and 8-year-old siblings when the agents descended on the crowd in military-style gear and herded them into a confined area."
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The pedophile president's Gestapo is zip-tieing teen girls.
"Images obtained by CBS News appear to show the zip ties and bruised wrists of Anabel Romero's 14-year-old daughter SueHey, a U.S. citizen who was tending to her 6- and 8-year-old siblings when the agents descended on the crowd in military-style gear and herded them into a confined area."
Feds zip-tied a 14-year-old girl during Idaho raid, sparking fresh questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
www.cbsnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:43 PM
The pedophile president's Gestapo is zip-tieing teen girls.
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Strip away the futurist gloss from Oz’s answer, and the message to 60 million rural Americans becomes stark: Your suffering is rooted in disconnection from other human beings, and the federal response is you should talk to a robot. trib.al/V4rjLOn
Rural America’s Mental Health Crisis Can’t Be Solved by Robots
At an event for the Trump administration’s new “Action for Progress” initiative last week, Dr. Mehmet Oz insisted that “the best way to help some of these communities is going to be AI-based avatars.”
trib.al
February 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Strip away the futurist gloss from Oz’s answer, and the message to 60 million rural Americans becomes stark: Your suffering is rooted in disconnection from other human beings, and the federal response is you should talk to a robot. trib.al/V4rjLOn
Thank you for running!
📢 We’re officially doing this!! 📢
I’ll be out in the community and I’m inviting you to help. We’ll be canvassing for signatures at events, pop-ups & neighborhood stops, with plenty of chances to get involved.
Come through, sign, and jump in to help collect signatures.
Let’s build this together 💪🏽
I’ll be out in the community and I’m inviting you to help. We’ll be canvassing for signatures at events, pop-ups & neighborhood stops, with plenty of chances to get involved.
Come through, sign, and jump in to help collect signatures.
Let’s build this together 💪🏽
February 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Thank you for running!
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Unless Beacon Hill takes action, Trump's regressive corporate tax cuts will get automatically written into MA law, and we will lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, threatening essential services. #mapoli
actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...
actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...
Tell Beacon Hill: Just say NO to Trump's Regressive Corporate Tax Cuts
Trump’s corporate tax cuts are going to cost Massachusetts nearly
half a billion dollars this year alone — on top of billions of dollars
in cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other federal programs we rely...
actionnetwork.org
February 10, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Unless Beacon Hill takes action, Trump's regressive corporate tax cuts will get automatically written into MA law, and we will lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, threatening essential services. #mapoli
actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...
actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...
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Members of the Buddhist Walk for Peace, leaving the National United Methodist Church, beginning their walk to the National Cathedral this afternoon.
DC Metro police—with name tags, badges, masks only as needed for the cold—accompanied the procession on a fleet of bicycles.
DC Metro police—with name tags, badges, masks only as needed for the cold—accompanied the procession on a fleet of bicycles.
February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Members of the Buddhist Walk for Peace, leaving the National United Methodist Church, beginning their walk to the National Cathedral this afternoon.
DC Metro police—with name tags, badges, masks only as needed for the cold—accompanied the procession on a fleet of bicycles.
DC Metro police—with name tags, badges, masks only as needed for the cold—accompanied the procession on a fleet of bicycles.
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad