@lesterryan.bsky.social
Raised on Star Wars, Star Trek, Mr. Rogers, Sesame Street, Reading Rainbow, and video games.
Oh and I attempt to teach teenagers science.
Oh and I attempt to teach teenagers science.
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The arrests of journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi are a dangerous escalation of attacks on the press by the Trump administration. Our democracy depends on a free press reporting the facts.
January 30, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The arrests of journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi are a dangerous escalation of attacks on the press by the Trump administration. Our democracy depends on a free press reporting the facts.
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new: Minnesota Timberwolves chaplain and activist Matt Moberg FaceTimed me from an ICE blanketed parking lot about his empathy for Anthony Edwards, Wemby's provocative statement about the Spurs, and the value (if any) of athletes speaking out.
we ended early because ICE tried to arrest his mom.
we ended early because ICE tried to arrest his mom.
Q&A: The Minnesota Timberwolves chaplain who wants NBA stars to melt ICE without slipping
Matt Moberg's righteous fury with Donald Trump's immigration crackdown went viral. But he preaches empathy for the NBA stars figuring out how to stand for others without losing themselves.
eyeblack.beehiiv.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
new: Minnesota Timberwolves chaplain and activist Matt Moberg FaceTimed me from an ICE blanketed parking lot about his empathy for Anthony Edwards, Wemby's provocative statement about the Spurs, and the value (if any) of athletes speaking out.
we ended early because ICE tried to arrest his mom.
we ended early because ICE tried to arrest his mom.
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Let’s try this one in foreign correspondent voice:
State Security Forces Arrest Journalist Who Covered Protests Against Regime Official
State Security Forces Arrest Journalist Who Covered Protests Against Regime Official
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Let’s try this one in foreign correspondent voice:
State Security Forces Arrest Journalist Who Covered Protests Against Regime Official
State Security Forces Arrest Journalist Who Covered Protests Against Regime Official
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Democrats Condemn ICE For Murdering Without Proper Warrants https://theonion.com/democrats-condemn-ice-for-murdering-without-proper-warrants/
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Democrats Condemn ICE For Murdering Without Proper Warrants https://theonion.com/democrats-condemn-ice-for-murdering-without-proper-warrants/
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A friend is raising funds to cover the rent for 15 households in Minneapolis who are sheltering in place to keep their families safe. 🌻 gofund.me/ffedd1c60
Donate to Help 15 Minneapolis Families Make Rent This Month, organized by Minneapolis Parents
Emergency funding for families in need of rent who reside in the… Minneapolis Parents needs your support for Help 15 Minneapolis Families Make Rent This Month
gofund.me
January 29, 2026 at 2:51 AM
A friend is raising funds to cover the rent for 15 households in Minneapolis who are sheltering in place to keep their families safe. 🌻 gofund.me/ffedd1c60
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Shit is worse in Minneapolis post-Bovino. More harassment of observers than before. More following to homes. But the mutual aid/labor resistance hasn’t gone anywhere. We gotta do our part. All of us have to, as Mpls teacher Dan Troccoli said, “Not just appreciate but emulate.”
January 29, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Shit is worse in Minneapolis post-Bovino. More harassment of observers than before. More following to homes. But the mutual aid/labor resistance hasn’t gone anywhere. We gotta do our part. All of us have to, as Mpls teacher Dan Troccoli said, “Not just appreciate but emulate.”
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I've lost subscribers and viewers because they feel I'm too harsh on the Democratic Party and need to temper my critiques of them and of ICE.
I believe you are wrong, and I am right.
I feel so strongly about this that I will continue banging this drum LOUDLY even if it hurts me.
ABOLISH ICE!
I believe you are wrong, and I am right.
I feel so strongly about this that I will continue banging this drum LOUDLY even if it hurts me.
ABOLISH ICE!
January 29, 2026 at 2:06 AM
I've lost subscribers and viewers because they feel I'm too harsh on the Democratic Party and need to temper my critiques of them and of ICE.
I believe you are wrong, and I am right.
I feel so strongly about this that I will continue banging this drum LOUDLY even if it hurts me.
ABOLISH ICE!
I believe you are wrong, and I am right.
I feel so strongly about this that I will continue banging this drum LOUDLY even if it hurts me.
ABOLISH ICE!
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I remember viewing Watchmen & thinking
wow
this is so UNREALISTIC
wow
this is so UNREALISTIC
January 29, 2026 at 12:33 AM
I remember viewing Watchmen & thinking
wow
this is so UNREALISTIC
wow
this is so UNREALISTIC
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Right now, Democrats have the power to defund and abolish ICE. We should do it. This is about right and wrong—and the murder we are seeing on the streets is just plain wrong. Anyone who supports funding DHS and ICE is supporting the murder of Americans. We can stop this.
January 28, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Right now, Democrats have the power to defund and abolish ICE. We should do it. This is about right and wrong—and the murder we are seeing on the streets is just plain wrong. Anyone who supports funding DHS and ICE is supporting the murder of Americans. We can stop this.
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Look, whether I find an agent or not, I have at least a dozen professional and friendly connections who know Bill Nye that I'm about to pester
And I'm going to try like hell to make my dream of Dr. Jey the Science They a reality
We need engaging, fun, education science media more than ever
And I'm going to try like hell to make my dream of Dr. Jey the Science They a reality
We need engaging, fun, education science media more than ever
🚨 Requesting help:
I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists
I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️⚧️🧬
Please signal boost?
I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists
I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️⚧️🧬
Please signal boost?
January 29, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Look, whether I find an agent or not, I have at least a dozen professional and friendly connections who know Bill Nye that I'm about to pester
And I'm going to try like hell to make my dream of Dr. Jey the Science They a reality
We need engaging, fun, education science media more than ever
And I'm going to try like hell to make my dream of Dr. Jey the Science They a reality
We need engaging, fun, education science media more than ever
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It's the end of the month. Lots of folks haven't been able to work all month because of ICE. They will be evicted in a few days. @governorwalz.mn.gov could stop this right now.
i just want to cry. i have literally just spent the last 6 hours responding to email after email of people begging for rent money or for me to point them in the direction of help, which does not exist.
please @governorwalz.mn.gov. we need an eviction moratorium. there is no other solution.
please @governorwalz.mn.gov. we need an eviction moratorium. there is no other solution.
January 28, 2026 at 9:25 PM
It's the end of the month. Lots of folks haven't been able to work all month because of ICE. They will be evicted in a few days. @governorwalz.mn.gov could stop this right now.
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🚨 Requesting help:
I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists
I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️⚧️🧬
Please signal boost?
I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists
I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️⚧️🧬
Please signal boost?
January 28, 2026 at 9:03 PM
🚨 Requesting help:
I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists
I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️⚧️🧬
Please signal boost?
I am looking for an agent who can facilitate more speaking gigs, podcast appearances, and interviews with journalists
I want to more widely share my story and expertise as a trans geneticist who understands the reality and complexity of "biological sex" 🏳️⚧️🧬
Please signal boost?
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., rolls out his demand for supporting a DHS appropriations bill: fire Stephen Miller
January 28, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., rolls out his demand for supporting a DHS appropriations bill: fire Stephen Miller
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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Professor of U.S. Jewish history here: not offended by comparisons. I understand the Shoah as a unique event. And I understand how useful it can be to use this historical frame, among others, to understand the horror of what we are witnessing today. @governorwalz.mn.gov is ok by me!
I wonder how @usatoday.com believes this story is informed. If it's balanced?
January 28, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Professor of U.S. Jewish history here: not offended by comparisons. I understand the Shoah as a unique event. And I understand how useful it can be to use this historical frame, among others, to understand the horror of what we are witnessing today. @governorwalz.mn.gov is ok by me!
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Good lord Putin doesnt even rig it this big
January 28, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Good lord Putin doesnt even rig it this big
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The American Dream adage of "you can be rich if you work hard" serves only to convince the rich that they have worked hard.
January 27, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The American Dream adage of "you can be rich if you work hard" serves only to convince the rich that they have worked hard.
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He wan't protesting. He was directing traffic around a brute squad assaulting a member of his community, while recording the crimes they were committing. This is worth saying.
It's not quite the most pressing issue at the moment, but the American people absolutely have a right to know the names of the federal officials who shot and killed a man peacefully protesting, who was on his knees, prone in the street when they shot him in the back.
January 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
He wan't protesting. He was directing traffic around a brute squad assaulting a member of his community, while recording the crimes they were committing. This is worth saying.
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After the Boston Massacre, the soldiers responsible were arrested and received fair trials. King George recalled the regiment to England, and then American leaders were like “good, that was enough, we’ll remain your loyal subjects forever…” wait, that’s not right…
January 27, 2026 at 2:22 PM
After the Boston Massacre, the soldiers responsible were arrested and received fair trials. King George recalled the regiment to England, and then American leaders were like “good, that was enough, we’ll remain your loyal subjects forever…” wait, that’s not right…
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These days it’s: ’What are we gonna do about mass Gestapo shooting American citizens?,’ Norton said.
”What they're doing in Minnesota with the strike needs to expand.”
”We should be talking about a national general economic strike until this is over.”
#GenStrike #GovtOut #LockThemUp
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”What they're doing in Minnesota with the strike needs to expand.”
”We should be talking about a national general economic strike until this is over.”
#GenStrike #GovtOut #LockThemUp
Thread 1/7🧵
January 27, 2026 at 11:11 AM
These days it’s: ’What are we gonna do about mass Gestapo shooting American citizens?,’ Norton said.
”What they're doing in Minnesota with the strike needs to expand.”
”We should be talking about a national general economic strike until this is over.”
#GenStrike #GovtOut #LockThemUp
Thread 1/7🧵
”What they're doing in Minnesota with the strike needs to expand.”
”We should be talking about a national general economic strike until this is over.”
#GenStrike #GovtOut #LockThemUp
Thread 1/7🧵
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And I'll be outside the event protesting. Watch this space.
President Trump's rally in Iowa on Tuesday brings his message to a state disproportionately affected by his economic policies and whose voters could help determine control of Congress. n.pr/3M4DhE2
Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices
President Trump's rally in Iowa on Tuesday brings his message to a state disproportionately affected by his economic policies and whose voters could help determine control of Congress.
n.pr
January 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
And I'll be outside the event protesting. Watch this space.
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The people of Minnesota did that. Not Schumer and Jeffries, not Walz and Frey, not the standard-bearers of decorum. The People.
January 27, 2026 at 12:42 AM
The people of Minnesota did that. Not Schumer and Jeffries, not Walz and Frey, not the standard-bearers of decorum. The People.
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Dear neighbor, It is not the time to let your guard down, nor is it the time to stop organizing.
While Bovino will be leaving Minneapolis along with some U.S. Border Patrol agents, there is still no specific plan that has been communicated to the public. 1/
While Bovino will be leaving Minneapolis along with some U.S. Border Patrol agents, there is still no specific plan that has been communicated to the public. 1/
January 27, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Dear neighbor, It is not the time to let your guard down, nor is it the time to stop organizing.
While Bovino will be leaving Minneapolis along with some U.S. Border Patrol agents, there is still no specific plan that has been communicated to the public. 1/
While Bovino will be leaving Minneapolis along with some U.S. Border Patrol agents, there is still no specific plan that has been communicated to the public. 1/