M̵͉̿ȁ̶̢͊r̷̰͚̀c̸̡̄́h̶̫͝e̸̢̥̓n̵̲͔̂l̶͔̈́a̴̭͐n̴̺̍̒d̶̞͆
@marchenland.bsky.social
Social justice Ranger. Technical writer. Goth. Synner. Spider mom. Sith but mostly for the fashion. Still masking (P100) on Goshute, Shoshone, Paiute, and Ute land. ey/she. Primary issues: pandemics, health justice, climate justice. Still learning.
Pinned
YES: Friends. Black Rock Rangers. Nerds. Goths. People writing about / doing work in social justice, infectious diseases, pandemics, science, nature, photography.
NO: Accounts exclusively selling a good / service, whether that’s art, sex, 0F, or anything else.
Enough enshittification!
NO: Accounts exclusively selling a good / service, whether that’s art, sex, 0F, or anything else.
Enough enshittification!
Self portrait as Peacock v3 - Procreate digital painting based on a Photoshop manipulation, which was itself based on a photo. #art #artsky #selfportrait #photomanipulation
February 8, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Self portrait as Peacock v3 - Procreate digital painting based on a Photoshop manipulation, which was itself based on a photo. #art #artsky #selfportrait #photomanipulation
City in Clouds. #SLC shot from the 6th floor of the U of U hospital.
I want to come back and shoot this with my film cameras. #photography #blackandwhite #cityscape #photosky
I want to come back and shoot this with my film cameras. #photography #blackandwhite #cityscape #photosky
February 6, 2026 at 7:23 PM
City in Clouds. #SLC shot from the 6th floor of the U of U hospital.
I want to come back and shoot this with my film cameras. #photography #blackandwhite #cityscape #photosky
I want to come back and shoot this with my film cameras. #photography #blackandwhite #cityscape #photosky
The Walk. #SLC and the #Oquirrh mountains shot from the 6th floor of the U of U hospital.
I want to come back and shoot this with my film cameras. #photography #blackandwhite #cityscape #photosky
I want to come back and shoot this with my film cameras. #photography #blackandwhite #cityscape #photosky
February 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The Walk. #SLC and the #Oquirrh mountains shot from the 6th floor of the U of U hospital.
I want to come back and shoot this with my film cameras. #photography #blackandwhite #cityscape #photosky
I want to come back and shoot this with my film cameras. #photography #blackandwhite #cityscape #photosky
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I think often of the women in the Louis CK story—how they all left comedy and never went back, but he’s still going. It’s everywhere and it’s such a loss for them and for us—for things they’ll never make that we’ll never see.
the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
February 6, 2026 at 1:13 AM
I think often of the women in the Louis CK story—how they all left comedy and never went back, but he’s still going. It’s everywhere and it’s such a loss for them and for us—for things they’ll never make that we’ll never see.
We have to be nearing a corner. The local (SLC, UT) Fox station posted an article about POSOTUS wanting an airport named after him, and there are no comments openly supporting him. The most supportive ones claim that he’s trolling or joking.
This is seriously unprecedented.
This is seriously unprecedented.
February 6, 2026 at 5:52 AM
We have to be nearing a corner. The local (SLC, UT) Fox station posted an article about POSOTUS wanting an airport named after him, and there are no comments openly supporting him. The most supportive ones claim that he’s trolling or joking.
This is seriously unprecedented.
This is seriously unprecedented.
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I’m reading the side effects list on my new drugs and wondering if just going gently into that good night of menopause might not just be preferable.
February 3, 2026 at 5:31 AM
I’m reading the side effects list on my new drugs and wondering if just going gently into that good night of menopause might not just be preferable.
Received a Census “American Community Survey” form, marked YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Barely 6 questions in, it’s asking for biological sex without even an option for intersex. The questions are transparently discriminatory and inappropriate.
This isn’t a survey. It’s a political tool.
Barely 6 questions in, it’s asking for biological sex without even an option for intersex. The questions are transparently discriminatory and inappropriate.
This isn’t a survey. It’s a political tool.
February 2, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Received a Census “American Community Survey” form, marked YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Barely 6 questions in, it’s asking for biological sex without even an option for intersex. The questions are transparently discriminatory and inappropriate.
This isn’t a survey. It’s a political tool.
Barely 6 questions in, it’s asking for biological sex without even an option for intersex. The questions are transparently discriminatory and inappropriate.
This isn’t a survey. It’s a political tool.
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The WSJ is reporting that there is a whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard that is so sensitive that is it locked in a safe and the administration can’t figure out how to inform Congress.
February 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The WSJ is reporting that there is a whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard that is so sensitive that is it locked in a safe and the administration can’t figure out how to inform Congress.
Important knowledge and truth bomb about my Cajun cultural heritage.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Important knowledge and truth bomb about my Cajun cultural heritage.
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My poem from 2024. It just keeps getting sadder.
![A poem that reads:
Yoink / Yeet by Martin NiemLOLler
First they came for the Mexicans, and I did not speak out—because I was watching cute cat videos.
Then they came for the trans folks, and I did not speak out—because I was listening to the new album by my favorite 80s band.
Then they came for the protesters, and I did not speak out—because I was bingeing the latest Amazon Prime show.
Then they came for me—and no one was paying attention to me, either.
I guess I should have TikToked it [laughing / crying emoji].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zul2sf46jmbzycupokrgwnub/bafkreifmwmu2elahwqeyoy7t5imzobbin3koc67auzm5baaheb47ox5wtu@jpeg)
January 31, 2026 at 1:26 PM
My poem from 2024. It just keeps getting sadder.
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ICE is upset that ICE isn't welcome in restaurants after ICE ordered food at a restaurant, ate it, then arrested restaurant employees, and ICE believes this is someone else's fault, do I have that right?
January 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM
ICE is upset that ICE isn't welcome in restaurants after ICE ordered food at a restaurant, ate it, then arrested restaurant employees, and ICE believes this is someone else's fault, do I have that right?
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Stella Carlson - known as "Pink Jacket Lady" - is a hero! 🙌🏻
She gave a courageous 19 min interview telling her story of witnessing Alex Pretti's murder & why she feels it's important to speak out even when it puts her in danger.
I pulled out the 4 best clips. 👇🏼🧵
Part 1: Why was she there?
She gave a courageous 19 min interview telling her story of witnessing Alex Pretti's murder & why she feels it's important to speak out even when it puts her in danger.
I pulled out the 4 best clips. 👇🏼🧵
Part 1: Why was she there?
January 28, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Stella Carlson - known as "Pink Jacket Lady" - is a hero! 🙌🏻
She gave a courageous 19 min interview telling her story of witnessing Alex Pretti's murder & why she feels it's important to speak out even when it puts her in danger.
I pulled out the 4 best clips. 👇🏼🧵
Part 1: Why was she there?
She gave a courageous 19 min interview telling her story of witnessing Alex Pretti's murder & why she feels it's important to speak out even when it puts her in danger.
I pulled out the 4 best clips. 👇🏼🧵
Part 1: Why was she there?
Currently reading: We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad
#currentlyreading #booksky #weloveyoubunny #monaawad #bunny
#currentlyreading #booksky #weloveyoubunny #monaawad #bunny
January 25, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Currently reading: We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad
#currentlyreading #booksky #weloveyoubunny #monaawad #bunny
#currentlyreading #booksky #weloveyoubunny #monaawad #bunny
Currently reading: Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake
#currentlyreading #booksky #fungi #merlinsheldrake #entangledlife
#currentlyreading #booksky #fungi #merlinsheldrake #entangledlife
January 25, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Currently reading: Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake
#currentlyreading #booksky #fungi #merlinsheldrake #entangledlife
#currentlyreading #booksky #fungi #merlinsheldrake #entangledlife
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I’ve just shot someone else in Minneapolis.. he was wrestled to the ground by six Nazis and then shot while he was on the ground!!!
January 24, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I’ve just shot someone else in Minneapolis.. he was wrestled to the ground by six Nazis and then shot while he was on the ground!!!
Easy Skill for Life Under Fascism:
I made this iOS shortcut years ago. If I press the icon or say “hey siri, I’m being arrested,” it immediately texts my spouse and starts a back camera video. (I wanted it to lock my phone, too, but I ended up just turning off biometrics.)
Haven’t needed it. Yet.
I made this iOS shortcut years ago. If I press the icon or say “hey siri, I’m being arrested,” it immediately texts my spouse and starts a back camera video. (I wanted it to lock my phone, too, but I ended up just turning off biometrics.)
Haven’t needed it. Yet.
![A screen capture from an Apple phone, illustrating the scripts for a shortcut.
1. Text: “I am being arrested.”
2. Send text to [redacted contact name]
3. Take video with Back camera](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zul2sf46jmbzycupokrgwnub/bafkreihvcgj4l2x65hnuz56bl4tq6pxua2khssjlfbxv3m3rxmz6vs34uq@jpeg)
January 24, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Easy Skill for Life Under Fascism:
I made this iOS shortcut years ago. If I press the icon or say “hey siri, I’m being arrested,” it immediately texts my spouse and starts a back camera video. (I wanted it to lock my phone, too, but I ended up just turning off biometrics.)
Haven’t needed it. Yet.
I made this iOS shortcut years ago. If I press the icon or say “hey siri, I’m being arrested,” it immediately texts my spouse and starts a back camera video. (I wanted it to lock my phone, too, but I ended up just turning off biometrics.)
Haven’t needed it. Yet.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The Fall of Empire
January 24, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The Fall of Empire
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For anyone who can't figure out why so many infection control docs are still desperately trying to manufacture a narrative that COVID isn't airborne, N95s don't work, and nothing could have been done differently in 2020...
...imagine having to face the guilt for this in the mirror every day.
...imagine having to face the guilt for this in the mirror every day.
January 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM
For anyone who can't figure out why so many infection control docs are still desperately trying to manufacture a narrative that COVID isn't airborne, N95s don't work, and nothing could have been done differently in 2020...
...imagine having to face the guilt for this in the mirror every day.
...imagine having to face the guilt for this in the mirror every day.
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MINNESOTA VERSION OF COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS
January 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
MINNESOTA VERSION OF COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS
2 people have told me recently that they’re burned out and “over” COVID, that it’s mild now, no different than other respiratory illnesses. (Who wants flu/cold/RSV???)
I strongly believe this is all wrong. Of course, when I said as much, they wanted me to do the labor for them.
I’m so tired.
I strongly believe this is all wrong. Of course, when I said as much, they wanted me to do the labor for them.
I’m so tired.
January 24, 2026 at 4:56 AM
2 people have told me recently that they’re burned out and “over” COVID, that it’s mild now, no different than other respiratory illnesses. (Who wants flu/cold/RSV???)
I strongly believe this is all wrong. Of course, when I said as much, they wanted me to do the labor for them.
I’m so tired.
I strongly believe this is all wrong. Of course, when I said as much, they wanted me to do the labor for them.
I’m so tired.
Yes, this!
Reporters, if you wrote about learning loss due to covid school closures, you can write about learning loss due to state terror.
I am not being snarky. I need my colleagues who wrote on covid school lockdowns to engage with this. To be as loud as they have been about prior "learning loss." Hell, you can cite Tom & Mark's AERJ paper so you feel better that there's some econ somewhere in your argument.
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Yes, this!
A new classic blunder: never invade Minnesota in the winter.
January 23, 2026 at 11:53 PM
A new classic blunder: never invade Minnesota in the winter.