Laura Nightingale (she/her)
@lauranightingale.bsky.social
Art therapist, SCAD heart attack survivor, Trekkie (also general nerd & gamer), UNC Tar Heel, married, servant to two spoiled cats. Dabble in tie dye. Black lives matter. TERFS suck. Vaccines save lives.
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you know things are bad if cops are complaining about other cops
“A Portland Police Bureau assistant chief said in court recently that federal police were “instigating” some of the clashes between officers and protesters outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland.”
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/0...
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/0...
Federal cops ‘instigating’ confrontations with protesters outside ICE building, Portland police official says in court
Assistant Chief Craig Dobson said federal officers were “causing some of the ruckus” at the ongoing protests.
www.oregonlive.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
you know things are bad if cops are complaining about other cops
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one of the stranger phenomena in American life is that hate is supposed to flow in one direction (rural people get to hate urban people, Republicans get to hate Democrats) and if the hate goes the other way people pretend as if this is very upsetting.
The media made a HUGE deal out of "basket of deplorables" and "cling to their guns or religion."
But, of course, it will totally ignore Trump saying he hates Democrats: "I hate them. I believe they hate their country."
But, of course, it will totally ignore Trump saying he hates Democrats: "I hate them. I believe they hate their country."
in addition to his "shylocks" comment, i can't imagine the media backlash if Biden said anything like from this screenshot - that he "hates Republicans" - and i'm also tired of having this "IMAGINE IF BIDEN!" thought experiment but it's just a constant reminder of the double standards
July 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
one of the stranger phenomena in American life is that hate is supposed to flow in one direction (rural people get to hate urban people, Republicans get to hate Democrats) and if the hate goes the other way people pretend as if this is very upsetting.
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leftists: that thing you teach us in school to be terrified of is happening
historians: that thing is definitely happening
star wars: here is a beat-for-beat breakdown of how the thing happens, but with pew pew lasers. we know you watched it
news outlets: these protesters are out of control
historians: that thing is definitely happening
star wars: here is a beat-for-beat breakdown of how the thing happens, but with pew pew lasers. we know you watched it
news outlets: these protesters are out of control
June 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
leftists: that thing you teach us in school to be terrified of is happening
historians: that thing is definitely happening
star wars: here is a beat-for-beat breakdown of how the thing happens, but with pew pew lasers. we know you watched it
news outlets: these protesters are out of control
historians: that thing is definitely happening
star wars: here is a beat-for-beat breakdown of how the thing happens, but with pew pew lasers. we know you watched it
news outlets: these protesters are out of control
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I don't care if these monstrous ICE raids are a "federal operation". This is authoritarian violence, plain and simple.
Just because Stephen Miller has kidnapping quotas for brown people he doesn't want to see on the street doesn't mean we have to think it's okay.
Just because Stephen Miller has kidnapping quotas for brown people he doesn't want to see on the street doesn't mean we have to think it's okay.
June 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I don't care if these monstrous ICE raids are a "federal operation". This is authoritarian violence, plain and simple.
Just because Stephen Miller has kidnapping quotas for brown people he doesn't want to see on the street doesn't mean we have to think it's okay.
Just because Stephen Miller has kidnapping quotas for brown people he doesn't want to see on the street doesn't mean we have to think it's okay.
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WOW. Breaking news from ABC that has the potential to cast serious doubts on today’s indictment of Mr. Abrego Garcia.
June 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
WOW. Breaking news from ABC that has the potential to cast serious doubts on today’s indictment of Mr. Abrego Garcia.
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"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
May 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Seattle WorldCon be like youtu.be/aRq1Ksh-32g?...
The Simpsons - Sideshow Bob Stepping On Rakes Compilation
YouTube video by Cartoon Vids
youtu.be
May 2, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Seattle WorldCon be like youtu.be/aRq1Ksh-32g?...
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We've reached the point in our descent into fascism where the Jewish governor's house getting firebombed on Passover by a guy trying to bash his head in with a sledgehammer is overshadowed by the story of the President saying he wants to build foreign gulags for US citizens.
April 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
We've reached the point in our descent into fascism where the Jewish governor's house getting firebombed on Passover by a guy trying to bash his head in with a sledgehammer is overshadowed by the story of the President saying he wants to build foreign gulags for US citizens.
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They’re in such a cult bubble that they can’t understand why so many free-thinking people voluntarily give of their time to oppose him.
April 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
They’re in such a cult bubble that they can’t understand why so many free-thinking people voluntarily give of their time to oppose him.
In memory of Val Kilmer, a double feature tonight: Willow, and Real Genius. Maybe Tombstone tomorrow.
April 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
In memory of Val Kilmer, a double feature tonight: Willow, and Real Genius. Maybe Tombstone tomorrow.
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Great. Now I need to inject bleach into my eyes.
April 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Great. Now I need to inject bleach into my eyes.
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Fuck You Make Me is basically this administration’s E Plurubus Unum.
Ambassador Spock modeling the proper “fuck you, make me” response to intimidation tactics. Our current-day institutions could learn a lot from him.
April 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Fuck You Make Me is basically this administration’s E Plurubus Unum.
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Increasing prevalence of autism is due, in part, to changing diagnoses www.psu.edu/news/researc... - many cases of what used to be called 'intellectual disability' are now being diagnosed as 'autism'
Increasing prevalence of autism is due, in part, to changing diagnoses | Penn State University
The greater than three-fold increase in autism diagnoses among students in special education programs in the United States between 2000 and 2010 may be due in large part to the reclassification of ind...
www.psu.edu
April 11, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Increasing prevalence of autism is due, in part, to changing diagnoses www.psu.edu/news/researc... - many cases of what used to be called 'intellectual disability' are now being diagnosed as 'autism'
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Did you know today is #NationalUnicornDay?
This majestic image comes from 'Vaticinium Severi, et Leonis Imperatorum', a book of prophecies from the 9th century. Our copy was printed in 1596.
📖 : K 44/10
This majestic image comes from 'Vaticinium Severi, et Leonis Imperatorum', a book of prophecies from the 9th century. Our copy was printed in 1596.
📖 : K 44/10
April 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Did you know today is #NationalUnicornDay?
This majestic image comes from 'Vaticinium Severi, et Leonis Imperatorum', a book of prophecies from the 9th century. Our copy was printed in 1596.
📖 : K 44/10
This majestic image comes from 'Vaticinium Severi, et Leonis Imperatorum', a book of prophecies from the 9th century. Our copy was printed in 1596.
📖 : K 44/10
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I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
April 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
16 years ago I was in the ER with what turned out to be a heart attack caused by a spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Today I'm at the coast, grateful to still be here. ❤️🫀❤️
March 31, 2025 at 2:41 AM
16 years ago I was in the ER with what turned out to be a heart attack caused by a spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Today I'm at the coast, grateful to still be here. ❤️🫀❤️
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This is the best use of 2 minutes and 15 seconds of your time today! Please watch it yourself and then share it. 💗
This video is for all US citizens who are currently overwhelmed by Trump's more than 200 executive orders.
THIS should be retweeted to the MAX.
I never saw a more helpful video.
(It's about two minutes long. It's worth a lot.)
THIS should be retweeted to the MAX.
I never saw a more helpful video.
(It's about two minutes long. It's worth a lot.)
March 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
This is the best use of 2 minutes and 15 seconds of your time today! Please watch it yourself and then share it. 💗
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From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
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Since Trump has claimed Elon doesn’t run DOGE, we wanted to make sure you know who is running our government. This list has been updated with 15 names.
February 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Since Trump has claimed Elon doesn’t run DOGE, we wanted to make sure you know who is running our government. This list has been updated with 15 names.
It's SCAD Heart Attack Awareness week in what remains of the US. The tl;dr is that spontaneous coronary artery dissection is THE #1 cause of heart attacks in women under age 50. scadresearch.org/wp-content/u...
scadresearch.org
February 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It's SCAD Heart Attack Awareness week in what remains of the US. The tl;dr is that spontaneous coronary artery dissection is THE #1 cause of heart attacks in women under age 50. scadresearch.org/wp-content/u...