Leah Rose Kessler
@leahrosekessler.bsky.social
Picture book author, voting rights advocate, biologist, former teacher & science educator, repped by Natascha Morris. She/her
www.leahrosekessler.com
https://www.schulerbooks.com/book/9781576879849
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www.leahrosekessler.com
https://www.schulerbooks.com/book/9781576879849
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Following the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota, "Commander at Large" Gregory Bovino was reassigned away from his leadership role in the operation.
Journalist Amanda Moore notes the violent culture and widespread fear he helped create won't be so easily removed.
Journalist Amanda Moore notes the violent culture and widespread fear he helped create won't be so easily removed.
February 6, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Following the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota, "Commander at Large" Gregory Bovino was reassigned away from his leadership role in the operation.
Journalist Amanda Moore notes the violent culture and widespread fear he helped create won't be so easily removed.
Journalist Amanda Moore notes the violent culture and widespread fear he helped create won't be so easily removed.
Help pay an ICE impacted family’s rent!
We’ve got a matching contribution offer to help us over the finish line here!
ill match the next 250 idk the best way to Convey That Information
February 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Help pay an ICE impacted family’s rent!
I hadn’t even considered this. But why follow any laws, I guess
There are so very many things that are fucked up about how things are in Minnesota right now and it is hard to tell what the outside world knows about.
The street blockades may seem odd . . . if you haven't seen the way ICE & CBP drive.
The street blockades may seem odd . . . if you haven't seen the way ICE & CBP drive.
February 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
I hadn’t even considered this. But why follow any laws, I guess
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THIS. They’re in the South Metro now, hitting Carver County & Minneapolis suburbs HARD.
NOTHING HAS CHANGED.
They’re detaining observers because ICE & CBP believe the real problem is people filming them, not that ICE & CBP is committing domestic terror.
Less footage = less national news coverage.
NOTHING HAS CHANGED.
They’re detaining observers because ICE & CBP believe the real problem is people filming them, not that ICE & CBP is committing domestic terror.
Less footage = less national news coverage.
By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
February 7, 2026 at 5:43 AM
THIS. They’re in the South Metro now, hitting Carver County & Minneapolis suburbs HARD.
NOTHING HAS CHANGED.
They’re detaining observers because ICE & CBP believe the real problem is people filming them, not that ICE & CBP is committing domestic terror.
Less footage = less national news coverage.
NOTHING HAS CHANGED.
They’re detaining observers because ICE & CBP believe the real problem is people filming them, not that ICE & CBP is committing domestic terror.
Less footage = less national news coverage.
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Sharing makes a big difference on these barnraisers even if you can’t chip in yourself.
Alright folks, I’m back on my barnraising bullshit with @ziibiing.com and Stand With Minnesota. 🌻
There are 2 rent needs im barnraising for this weekend: one for $800 and one for $2600.
V: colocha_rachel
$: ColochaRachel
Please chip in or share as you can.
There are 2 rent needs im barnraising for this weekend: one for $800 and one for $2600.
V: colocha_rachel
$: ColochaRachel
Please chip in or share as you can.
a large red barn is being built in a grassy field with a cloud gif in the corner
Alt: a large red barn is being built by many people in a grassy field with a cloud gif in the corner
media.tenor.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Sharing makes a big difference on these barnraisers even if you can’t chip in yourself.
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I’m not arguing with no account defending AI. My grandmother lives in an area being environmentally compromised currently by an ai data center. I remember the color of the lake before they built it and the sludge I see in it when I go to see her. Shut the fuck up about “the benefits of AI” forever.
February 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I’m not arguing with no account defending AI. My grandmother lives in an area being environmentally compromised currently by an ai data center. I remember the color of the lake before they built it and the sludge I see in it when I go to see her. Shut the fuck up about “the benefits of AI” forever.
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Hot take, but no one should be using ChatGPT and any AI products in general.
OpenAI president Greg Brockman and his wife donated $25 million to MAGA Inc in 2025.
There's a push to boycott ChatGPT, that tool is now added to StopICEToday.com
There's a push to boycott ChatGPT, that tool is now added to StopICEToday.com
I gathered a few resources you can use & take action with to protect your communities from ICE:
stopicetoday.com
stopicetoday.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Hot take, but no one should be using ChatGPT and any AI products in general.
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If Starbucks won’t respect workers at the bargaining table, they don’t deserve our clicks or orders.
Our call to action is simple:
📱 Delete the Starbucks app. #DeleteTheApp
bit.ly/deletetheapp
Our call to action is simple:
📱 Delete the Starbucks app. #DeleteTheApp
bit.ly/deletetheapp
February 3, 2026 at 2:10 AM
If Starbucks won’t respect workers at the bargaining table, they don’t deserve our clicks or orders.
Our call to action is simple:
📱 Delete the Starbucks app. #DeleteTheApp
bit.ly/deletetheapp
Our call to action is simple:
📱 Delete the Starbucks app. #DeleteTheApp
bit.ly/deletetheapp
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Sewer districts are some of the most underrated public utilities that people barely even think about.
February 7, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Sewer districts are some of the most underrated public utilities that people barely even think about.
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*taps the sign meaningfully*
*the meaning is 'in case you need fwuffy cat feet'*
*the meaning is 'in case you need fwuffy cat feet'*
February 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
*taps the sign meaningfully*
*the meaning is 'in case you need fwuffy cat feet'*
*the meaning is 'in case you need fwuffy cat feet'*
Look at all these delightful little sketches!
Posted this on FB, now posting it here: I want to see fun art. Can everyone do me a favor? Draw something in 2 minutes and comment what you come up with. Good, bad, silly, whatever. I just want to see humans make art and not the pervasive AI slop. Your art will create 1000 times more joy.
February 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Look at all these delightful little sketches!
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The first time I saw a yard sign I assumed it was a clever joke about how nobody follows the laws anymore, but no— I got to actually vote for Calvinball.
I put all four acorns in the gold dish and yanked the red pull-rope before hollering “VOTE” in the voting zone. Easy peasy.
I put all four acorns in the gold dish and yanked the red pull-rope before hollering “VOTE” in the voting zone. Easy peasy.
February 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The first time I saw a yard sign I assumed it was a clever joke about how nobody follows the laws anymore, but no— I got to actually vote for Calvinball.
I put all four acorns in the gold dish and yanked the red pull-rope before hollering “VOTE” in the voting zone. Easy peasy.
I put all four acorns in the gold dish and yanked the red pull-rope before hollering “VOTE” in the voting zone. Easy peasy.
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I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Redirecting...
bit.ly
February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
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The ICE occupation hasn’t slowed down in Minnesota.
We’re still doing everything we were doing two weeks ago to protect our neighbors.
We’re still doing everything we were doing two weeks ago to protect our neighbors.
Stand With Minnesota
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The ICE occupation hasn’t slowed down in Minnesota.
We’re still doing everything we were doing two weeks ago to protect our neighbors.
We’re still doing everything we were doing two weeks ago to protect our neighbors.
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I LOVE MY NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT!!!!
millions will stream sunday’s super bowl without seeing this ad.
February 7, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I LOVE MY NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT!!!!
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By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
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From @acyn.bsky.social (posted on X)
"Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake."
"Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake."
February 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
From @acyn.bsky.social (posted on X)
"Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake."
"Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?
Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…
Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.
Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake."
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I read the “SAVE Act” (the GOP’s new voter suppression bill) so you don’t have to. This is my one page summary. Jesus it’s bad. 1/
February 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I read the “SAVE Act” (the GOP’s new voter suppression bill) so you don’t have to. This is my one page summary. Jesus it’s bad. 1/
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Lots of folks reminding everyone that you can unsubscribe from WaPo the last couple days, but you can also divest from Amazon to whatever degree you feel capable. Some options:
—cancel Prime
—choose to buy certain items from other retailers when you can
—stop shopping at Whole Foods.
—cancel Prime
—choose to buy certain items from other retailers when you can
—stop shopping at Whole Foods.
February 6, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Lots of folks reminding everyone that you can unsubscribe from WaPo the last couple days, but you can also divest from Amazon to whatever degree you feel capable. Some options:
—cancel Prime
—choose to buy certain items from other retailers when you can
—stop shopping at Whole Foods.
—cancel Prime
—choose to buy certain items from other retailers when you can
—stop shopping at Whole Foods.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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A good thing you can do about this instead of dooming is Google “how to become a poll observer in [your town]”
Breaking:
The White House press secretary just said she "can't guarantee" that ICE won't be around polling locations in November.
The White House press secretary just said she "can't guarantee" that ICE won't be around polling locations in November.
February 5, 2026 at 9:39 PM
A good thing you can do about this instead of dooming is Google “how to become a poll observer in [your town]”
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Retweeting this again, because I cannot overemphasize HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
February 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Retweeting this again, because I cannot overemphasize HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
We really really shouldn’t have billionaires
New analysis shows that Jeff Bezos could absorb the Washington Post's annual losses for 5 years with the amount he makes in a single week.
His net worth has increased by $224 billion since buying the paper.
His net worth has increased by $224 billion since buying the paper.
February 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
We really really shouldn’t have billionaires
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Mackenzie Scott will not save the Washington Post. It's done. A billionaire murdered it and billionaires will not save us.
Support local and independent news, friends. Here are some starter packs.
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go.bsky.app/FzSc9z
February 4, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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If you are a person who cares about books, you’re different from Jeff Bezos. Now would be a good day to stop shopping from Amazon, permanently.
February 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
If you are a person who cares about books, you’re different from Jeff Bezos. Now would be a good day to stop shopping from Amazon, permanently.