Chris Holland, MA/MAT
@hobbitjedi.bsky.social
Communication Professor, anti-fascist/racist, cat mom, board game geek, Star Wars/Trek fan, asexual. TikTok refugee. Slava Ukraini! 🇵🇸🍉 🇨🇦 ☦️ & ✡️
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New on my Substack about how the election that just happened in the Netherlands may soon result in the Dutch attaining first place in the race for Universal Basic Income. What happened and why did it happen? Give it a read!
The Netherlands May Become the First Country With a Universal Basic Income
D66's Dutch election win was fueled by a universal basic income plan, backed by trials showing removing work rules boosts well-being without hurting employment
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
New on my Substack about how the election that just happened in the Netherlands may soon result in the Dutch attaining first place in the race for Universal Basic Income. What happened and why did it happen? Give it a read!
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The silence after the JE files isn’t accidental.
It was the tell.
Here’s what that silence explains.
It was the tell.
Here’s what that silence explains.
February 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Finally- A gumball machine for cats!
February 2, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Finally- A gumball machine for cats!
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South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace used to make her staffers go on late-night booze runs, clean her house, and boost her on forums discussing the “hottest women in Congress”—and that was all before things got really bad. trib.al/rGY8CcS
February 2, 2026 at 8:09 PM
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace used to make her staffers go on late-night booze runs, clean her house, and boost her on forums discussing the “hottest women in Congress”—and that was all before things got really bad. trib.al/rGY8CcS
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Trump's secret police are roaming our streets, killing and maiming with impunity. But I read an article in the Atlantic about kids at an elite university complaining about their dining hall. I have never felt more politically homeless.
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Trump's secret police are roaming our streets, killing and maiming with impunity. But I read an article in the Atlantic about kids at an elite university complaining about their dining hall. I have never felt more politically homeless.
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I have so much respect for Aaron. Unfortunately, we can't pick our families.
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I have so much respect for Aaron. Unfortunately, we can't pick our families.
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Bobby’s birthday is this week. 🎂 He’s still in ICU. But he could be out in time to celebrate. 🤸♂️🤸♂️🤸♂️
He’s fighting and we hope sleeping. Our job? Send love, positivity & prayers his way.
Contribute if we can - skip 2 coffees and that’s $10 that’s needed; repost so others can help
❤️ to Bobby
He’s fighting and we hope sleeping. Our job? Send love, positivity & prayers his way.
Contribute if we can - skip 2 coffees and that’s $10 that’s needed; repost so others can help
❤️ to Bobby
I've heard from Bobby!
He's still in ICU where they are still treating infections that need special attention.
He should be in a regular room and desperately wants to be home for his birthday on 2/5.
He needs us to help cover his co-payments by chipping in $25, $50, $100, or more below:
He's still in ICU where they are still treating infections that need special attention.
He should be in a regular room and desperately wants to be home for his birthday on 2/5.
He needs us to help cover his co-payments by chipping in $25, $50, $100, or more below:
February 2, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Bobby’s birthday is this week. 🎂 He’s still in ICU. But he could be out in time to celebrate. 🤸♂️🤸♂️🤸♂️
He’s fighting and we hope sleeping. Our job? Send love, positivity & prayers his way.
Contribute if we can - skip 2 coffees and that’s $10 that’s needed; repost so others can help
❤️ to Bobby
He’s fighting and we hope sleeping. Our job? Send love, positivity & prayers his way.
Contribute if we can - skip 2 coffees and that’s $10 that’s needed; repost so others can help
❤️ to Bobby
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He thinks we are all morons
$500 million from the UAE 4 days before his inauguration — then they got previously restricted AI chips
But “no involvement” lol ok buddy
$500 million from the UAE 4 days before his inauguration — then they got previously restricted AI chips
But “no involvement” lol ok buddy
February 2, 2026 at 5:03 AM
He thinks we are all morons
$500 million from the UAE 4 days before his inauguration — then they got previously restricted AI chips
But “no involvement” lol ok buddy
$500 million from the UAE 4 days before his inauguration — then they got previously restricted AI chips
But “no involvement” lol ok buddy
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Australians study what Turning Point has done to America. Australians must unite and ensure its influence doesn't take hold in Australia.
#auspol
#auspol
From cute dogs to Turning Point: the journey of an influencer aiming to breathe rightwing Christian values into Australian politics
From cute dogs to Turning Point: the journey of an influencer aiming to breathe rightwing Christian values into Australian politics
Emboldened by major successes in the US and UK, the conservative Christian organisation Turning Point has its sights set on Australia’s political ecosystem
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When George Mamalis started an Instagram account a decade ago, it was filled with beaches, sunsets, cute dogs and aesthetically pleasing food shots.
Now, the page is dedicated almost entirely to culture war material and Mamalis is a cog in Australia’s rightwing ecosystem. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Australians study what Turning Point has done to America. Australians must unite and ensure its influence doesn't take hold in Australia.
#auspol
#auspol
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Thank you for your interview with Nate on The Breakdown AB!
Smith, Rath & the Separatists must be stopped!
AB Election now!
Remove Smith & Corrupt UCP tomorrow!
It is TREASON & IS HURTING 🇨🇦
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH❗
This is STILL 🇨🇦 & we have our own LAW'S against TRAITOROUS ACTIONS, where are the
🖕RCMP⁉️
Smith, Rath & the Separatists must be stopped!
AB Election now!
Remove Smith & Corrupt UCP tomorrow!
It is TREASON & IS HURTING 🇨🇦
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH❗
This is STILL 🇨🇦 & we have our own LAW'S against TRAITOROUS ACTIONS, where are the
🖕RCMP⁉️
February 2, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Thank you for your interview with Nate on The Breakdown AB!
Smith, Rath & the Separatists must be stopped!
AB Election now!
Remove Smith & Corrupt UCP tomorrow!
It is TREASON & IS HURTING 🇨🇦
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH❗
This is STILL 🇨🇦 & we have our own LAW'S against TRAITOROUS ACTIONS, where are the
🖕RCMP⁉️
Smith, Rath & the Separatists must be stopped!
AB Election now!
Remove Smith & Corrupt UCP tomorrow!
It is TREASON & IS HURTING 🇨🇦
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH❗
This is STILL 🇨🇦 & we have our own LAW'S against TRAITOROUS ACTIONS, where are the
🖕RCMP⁉️
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February is a time to honor the generations of Black Americans who fought, and continue to fight, against injustice to achieve equal rights.
May we reflect on our nation’s past as we continue working to build a society that lives up to its democratic ideals.
May we reflect on our nation’s past as we continue working to build a society that lives up to its democratic ideals.
February 2, 2026 at 3:18 AM
February is a time to honor the generations of Black Americans who fought, and continue to fight, against injustice to achieve equal rights.
May we reflect on our nation’s past as we continue working to build a society that lives up to its democratic ideals.
May we reflect on our nation’s past as we continue working to build a society that lives up to its democratic ideals.
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"A 2-year-old boy was breastfeeding in detention. One 6-year-old boy had leukemia. An 8-year-old girl began wetting the bed. A 14-year-old girl engaged in self-harm...None of these children or their parents had a criminal history anywhere in the world."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
Opinion | Liam Ramos Was Just One of Hundreds of Children at This Detention Center. Release Them All.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:45 AM
"A 2-year-old boy was breastfeeding in detention. One 6-year-old boy had leukemia. An 8-year-old girl began wetting the bed. A 14-year-old girl engaged in self-harm...None of these children or their parents had a criminal history anywhere in the world."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
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"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
apnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
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Very important thread by the always smart John Pfaff.
Not ICE, but CBP.
ICE is terrible, but CBP is orders of magnitude worse. In many ways, abolishing or radically overhauling CBP is of greater urgency than ICE, but likely tougher to do.
One can argue that ~all of ICE's duties can be reallocated. Harder to say that with CBP.
ICE is terrible, but CBP is orders of magnitude worse. In many ways, abolishing or radically overhauling CBP is of greater urgency than ICE, but likely tougher to do.
One can argue that ~all of ICE's duties can be reallocated. Harder to say that with CBP.
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
February 2, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Very important thread by the always smart John Pfaff.
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The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte, the third of @kristinbaver.bsky.social’s High Republic-era art books, is nothing short of extraordinary, overflowing with incredible concepts and stories from the series’ production. Pick up your copy this Tuesday, February 3, everywhere fine books are sold!
February 2, 2026 at 4:04 AM
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte, the third of @kristinbaver.bsky.social’s High Republic-era art books, is nothing short of extraordinary, overflowing with incredible concepts and stories from the series’ production. Pick up your copy this Tuesday, February 3, everywhere fine books are sold!
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In case you are not aware, Senator Warnock’s church (also affiliated with MLK Jr and John Lewis) is in #Fulton County, GA, where Trump & Co. just raided the voting systems for 2020 election.
January 29, 2026 at 5:27 AM
In case you are not aware, Senator Warnock’s church (also affiliated with MLK Jr and John Lewis) is in #Fulton County, GA, where Trump & Co. just raided the voting systems for 2020 election.
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Today in history
February 1, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signed the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery.
February 1, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signed the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery.
February 2, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Today in history
February 1, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signed the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery.
February 1, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signed the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery.
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Liam made people look. Now don’t look away.
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
February 1, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Liam made people look. Now don’t look away.
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
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#ResistanceRoots
“We live in a beautiful country. But people who have no respect for human life, freedom or justice have taken it over. It is now up to all of us to take it back.”
— Howard Zinn
“We live in a beautiful country. But people who have no respect for human life, freedom or justice have taken it over. It is now up to all of us to take it back.”
— Howard Zinn
February 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
#ResistanceRoots
“We live in a beautiful country. But people who have no respect for human life, freedom or justice have taken it over. It is now up to all of us to take it back.”
— Howard Zinn
“We live in a beautiful country. But people who have no respect for human life, freedom or justice have taken it over. It is now up to all of us to take it back.”
— Howard Zinn
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February 2, 2026 at 3:10 AM
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Bienvenido a casa, Liam. 🐰💙
For more information on how to protect our communities, please check out the link here: comixaction.com/comics4liam/
#Comics4Liam
For more information on how to protect our communities, please check out the link here: comixaction.com/comics4liam/
#Comics4Liam
February 2, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Bienvenido a casa, Liam. 🐰💙
For more information on how to protect our communities, please check out the link here: comixaction.com/comics4liam/
#Comics4Liam
For more information on how to protect our communities, please check out the link here: comixaction.com/comics4liam/
#Comics4Liam
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I think important to state for the record that Liam Ramos is a kiddo who is both a person and representative of every other kiddo who is at risk/detained no matter how old they are or how cute or small or "innocent" bc like some kids get into trouble. I got into trouble. we stand up for them all
February 2, 2026 at 2:55 AM
I think important to state for the record that Liam Ramos is a kiddo who is both a person and representative of every other kiddo who is at risk/detained no matter how old they are or how cute or small or "innocent" bc like some kids get into trouble. I got into trouble. we stand up for them all
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This is ridiculous. A man with no class or taste thinks he can improve the Kennedy Center? Sue the bastard!
February 2, 2026 at 2:26 AM
This is ridiculous. A man with no class or taste thinks he can improve the Kennedy Center? Sue the bastard!