Joanne
@joannelowry.bsky.social
Hoping to retire sooner. Amateur animal and landscape photographer - Beauty is the Earth's nature. Human rights advocate, "mind your own damn business", Pagan, Loves real books. Hetero. Listen to your heart. Maga/Republicans stay away. I ignore Chats.
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Swear to god, ICE could just announce they're leaving a city but not leave and the media will just stop covering that city completely even though ICE never left.
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
February 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Swear to god, ICE could just announce they're leaving a city but not leave and the media will just stop covering that city completely even though ICE never left.
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
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The People of Minneapolis Will Simply Not Let the ICE Thugs Prevail newrepublic.com/article/2060... via @newrepublic.com
The People of Minneapolis Will Simply Not Let the ICE Thugs Prevail
A native son explains why attempts to permanently undo the last half-century of societal change are destined to fail because the people who live here just won’t allow it.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The People of Minneapolis Will Simply Not Let the ICE Thugs Prevail newrepublic.com/article/2060... via @newrepublic.com
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TikTok could be forced to change app’s ‘addictive design’ by European Commission www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
TikTok could be forced to change app’s ‘addictive design’ by European Commission
Preliminary EU ruling says app shifts brains of users into ‘autopilot mode’, with concerns for children and vulnerable adults
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM
TikTok could be forced to change app’s ‘addictive design’ by European Commission www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
A White Rose
The red rose whispers of passion,
And the white rose breathes of love;
O, the red rose is a falcon,
And the white rose is a dove.
But I send you a cream-white rosebud
With a flush on its petal tips;
For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips
John O'Reilly
The red rose whispers of passion,
And the white rose breathes of love;
O, the red rose is a falcon,
And the white rose is a dove.
But I send you a cream-white rosebud
With a flush on its petal tips;
For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips
John O'Reilly
February 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM
A White Rose
The red rose whispers of passion,
And the white rose breathes of love;
O, the red rose is a falcon,
And the white rose is a dove.
But I send you a cream-white rosebud
With a flush on its petal tips;
For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips
John O'Reilly
The red rose whispers of passion,
And the white rose breathes of love;
O, the red rose is a falcon,
And the white rose is a dove.
But I send you a cream-white rosebud
With a flush on its petal tips;
For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips
John O'Reilly
The White Rose
They are remembered, not only for their courage, but for the silence of all those who should have risen to their defense.
They are remembered, not only for their courage, but for the silence of all those who should have risen to their defense.
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The White Rose
They are remembered, not only for their courage, but for the silence of all those who should have risen to their defense.
They are remembered, not only for their courage, but for the silence of all those who should have risen to their defense.
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LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologizes to Epstein victims for giving Peter Mandelson the U.S. ambassador job.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:40 AM
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologizes to Epstein victims for giving Peter Mandelson the U.S. ambassador job.
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My brave little state.
Fears of ICE Surge Galvanize Vermonters to Respond www.sevendaysvt.com/news/immigra...
Fears of ICE Surge Galvanize Vermonters to Respond www.sevendaysvt.com/news/immigra...
Fears of ICE Surge Galvanize Vermonters to Respond | Seven Days
The threat of a large-scale immigration enforcement surge in Vermont has galvanized elected leaders and community organizers to prepare with a greater sense of urgency.
www.sevendaysvt.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
My brave little state.
Fears of ICE Surge Galvanize Vermonters to Respond www.sevendaysvt.com/news/immigra...
Fears of ICE Surge Galvanize Vermonters to Respond www.sevendaysvt.com/news/immigra...
I don't like this spectacle sport but, "fuck ICE"
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
February 5, 2026 at 11:40 AM
I don't like this spectacle sport but, "fuck ICE"
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The European Commission must decide by 2 March whether it intends to give legal follow-up to a European Citizens’ Initiative that gathered more than one million signatures in 2025. It would allow EU states to voluntarily fund women's abortion care when they need to travel from another EU state.
Pressure mounts on Commission as 170 groups back EU abortion initiative | Euractiv
Commission faces 2 March deadline on ‘My Voice, My Choice’ initiative
www.euractiv.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:55 AM
The European Commission must decide by 2 March whether it intends to give legal follow-up to a European Citizens’ Initiative that gathered more than one million signatures in 2025. It would allow EU states to voluntarily fund women's abortion care when they need to travel from another EU state.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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This is great. It was on BBC Alba the other night. If you didn't see it, here's another chance. I hope you like it. #Donegal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFp1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFp1...
"Gleanntáin Ghlas Ghaoth Dobhair" sung by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh
YouTube video by bridgetoofar2
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February 4, 2026 at 9:44 PM
This is great. It was on BBC Alba the other night. If you didn't see it, here's another chance. I hope you like it. #Donegal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFp1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFp1...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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Imagine seeing photos and videos of ugly old men raping underage girls and thinking, "I need to protect those horrible men at all costs."?
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
February 4, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Imagine seeing photos and videos of ugly old men raping underage girls and thinking, "I need to protect those horrible men at all costs."?
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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I’m sharing Aliya’s entire opening statement. We owe it to her, and those who no longer have a voice, to watch. youtu.be/zrcW8SZtYpI?...
WATCH: Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman describes being detained by ICE
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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February 4, 2026 at 3:44 AM
I’m sharing Aliya’s entire opening statement. We owe it to her, and those who no longer have a voice, to watch. youtu.be/zrcW8SZtYpI?...
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Wed 2/4 COTD is the sneaky, scheming, 7 of swords. There could be a fox near the hen house, a porch pirate in the neighborhood, or a clickbait scam in your email. Keep an eye on your wallet too. The cheaters will be out to cheat. The takers will be out to take. So don't take chances today.
February 4, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Wed 2/4 COTD is the sneaky, scheming, 7 of swords. There could be a fox near the hen house, a porch pirate in the neighborhood, or a clickbait scam in your email. Keep an eye on your wallet too. The cheaters will be out to cheat. The takers will be out to take. So don't take chances today.
Yellow
His love for nature will live on in the garden at school,
where his memorial stone sits amongst yellow flowers like a jewel.
When I see yellow, I smile, as it brightens my day;
yellow does not let anything get in its way.
© Carol Labuzzetta, 2021, All Rights Reserved.
His love for nature will live on in the garden at school,
where his memorial stone sits amongst yellow flowers like a jewel.
When I see yellow, I smile, as it brightens my day;
yellow does not let anything get in its way.
© Carol Labuzzetta, 2021, All Rights Reserved.
February 3, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Yellow
His love for nature will live on in the garden at school,
where his memorial stone sits amongst yellow flowers like a jewel.
When I see yellow, I smile, as it brightens my day;
yellow does not let anything get in its way.
© Carol Labuzzetta, 2021, All Rights Reserved.
His love for nature will live on in the garden at school,
where his memorial stone sits amongst yellow flowers like a jewel.
When I see yellow, I smile, as it brightens my day;
yellow does not let anything get in its way.
© Carol Labuzzetta, 2021, All Rights Reserved.
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Happy Monday! It's a new week! A combination of diffused clouds and a high tide amplified by the full moon led to a very dynamic sunrise with a lot of texture in the sky, water and sand. Tap for full size. I hope you have a great day!
February 2, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Happy Monday! It's a new week! A combination of diffused clouds and a high tide amplified by the full moon led to a very dynamic sunrise with a lot of texture in the sky, water and sand. Tap for full size. I hope you have a great day!
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"Canada cannot claim to defend human rights while exporting armoured vehicles that will be used to terrorize communities”: @greenpeaceca.bsky.social calls on MPs to halt export of armoured vehicles to U.S. immigration agency ICE
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
Greenpeace calls on MPs to halt export of armoured vehicles to U.S. immigration agency ICE - Greenpeace Canada
Toronto – Greenpeace activists unveiled a banner saying “No Canadian Arms for ICE” at the Brampton headquarters of the Canadian company that is building armoured vehicles for the U.S. Immigratio...
www.greenpeace.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM
"Canada cannot claim to defend human rights while exporting armoured vehicles that will be used to terrorize communities”: @greenpeaceca.bsky.social calls on MPs to halt export of armoured vehicles to U.S. immigration agency ICE
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
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(AP) — The Paris prosecutors’ office said a search was underway Tuesday at the French offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X as part of a preliminary investigation into a range of alleged offences, including spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
(AP) — The Paris prosecutors’ office said a search was underway Tuesday at the French offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X as part of a preliminary investigation into a range of alleged offences, including spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
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apnews.com/article/fran...
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In the Justice Department's release of millions of pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, there are several instances of unredacted names of Epstein's accusers, raising concerns about privacy. n.pr/4tgh06T
Powerful people, random redactions: 4 things to know about the latest Epstein files
In the Justice Department's release of millions of pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, there are several instances of unredacted names of Epstein's accusers, raising concerns about privacy.
n.pr
February 3, 2026 at 11:19 AM
In the Justice Department's release of millions of pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, there are several instances of unredacted names of Epstein's accusers, raising concerns about privacy. n.pr/4tgh06T
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#BlackHistoryMonth 3/28
𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒎 (1924-2005) became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and represented New York's 12th congressional district for 7 terms. She helped to create the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒎 (1924-2005) became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and represented New York's 12th congressional district for 7 terms. She helped to create the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
February 3, 2026 at 11:20 AM
#BlackHistoryMonth 3/28
𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒎 (1924-2005) became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and represented New York's 12th congressional district for 7 terms. She helped to create the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒎 (1924-2005) became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and represented New York's 12th congressional district for 7 terms. She helped to create the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
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TikTok had blamed messaging glitches and broken view counters on the outage, after some users accused the platform of censoring criticism of the Trump administration.
TikTok Says Its Weeklong Data Center Outage Is Resolved After Glitches Triggered Censorship Allegations
TikTok had blamed messaging glitches and broken view counters on the outage, after some users accused the platform of censoring criticism of the Trump administration.
www.forbes.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
TikTok had blamed messaging glitches and broken view counters on the outage, after some users accused the platform of censoring criticism of the Trump administration.