@mimmothteaparty.bsky.social
Still a fragile coolhouse flower.
& Library card collector.
Usually EN, sometimes FR, sometimes JP.
#UglyDogs #pwME #ME/cfs
& Library card collector.
Usually EN, sometimes FR, sometimes JP.
#UglyDogs #pwME #ME/cfs
Pinned
ICE delenda est
fuckit, Prednisone.
January 14, 2026 at 6:11 AM
fuckit, Prednisone.
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Yesterday I watched a Red-tailed Hawk dismantle a squirrel carcass in Central Park while someone played Vivaldi across the lake. So here’s, uh, that, just in case you too need to dissociate for a couple minutes 🪶
(I added the track, since the original sound didn’t really come through on the video)
(I added the track, since the original sound didn’t really come through on the video)
January 14, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Yesterday I watched a Red-tailed Hawk dismantle a squirrel carcass in Central Park while someone played Vivaldi across the lake. So here’s, uh, that, just in case you too need to dissociate for a couple minutes 🪶
(I added the track, since the original sound didn’t really come through on the video)
(I added the track, since the original sound didn’t really come through on the video)
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SPEAKING OF THE COLD!!!
Activists have given @lefttheprairie.bsky.social another list of things they desperately need to stay warm & safe in the streets in the coming days!
All of this is going to the twin cities! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you hate the 'zon our GFM does direct help.
Activists have given @lefttheprairie.bsky.social another list of things they desperately need to stay warm & safe in the streets in the coming days!
All of this is going to the twin cities! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you hate the 'zon our GFM does direct help.
Donate to Support Whistle Distribution in Chicago and Beyond!, organized by Emily Hilleren
Since late September, I’ve been organizing whistle kit assembly par… Emily Hilleren needs your support for Support Whistle Distribution in Chicago and Beyond!
www.gofundme.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:04 AM
SPEAKING OF THE COLD!!!
Activists have given @lefttheprairie.bsky.social another list of things they desperately need to stay warm & safe in the streets in the coming days!
All of this is going to the twin cities! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you hate the 'zon our GFM does direct help.
Activists have given @lefttheprairie.bsky.social another list of things they desperately need to stay warm & safe in the streets in the coming days!
All of this is going to the twin cities! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you hate the 'zon our GFM does direct help.
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incredible book and i will also recommend elaine parson's work as well. uncpress.org/978146965213...
January 14, 2026 at 2:27 AM
incredible book and i will also recommend elaine parson's work as well. uncpress.org/978146965213...
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I'm sure Bouie has read this, but for those interested in the kinds of details this testimony revealed, I strongly recommend:
Kidada E. Williams, I Saw Death Coming: A History of Terror and Survival in the War Against Reconstruction (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023).
Kidada E. Williams, I Saw Death Coming: A History of Terror and Survival in the War Against Reconstruction (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023).
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM
I'm sure Bouie has read this, but for those interested in the kinds of details this testimony revealed, I strongly recommend:
Kidada E. Williams, I Saw Death Coming: A History of Terror and Survival in the War Against Reconstruction (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023).
Kidada E. Williams, I Saw Death Coming: A History of Terror and Survival in the War Against Reconstruction (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023).
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over the course of 1871, congress held seven months of hearings on ku klux klan and other white vigilante violence in the south, they took detailed testimony from hundreds of black men and women attesting to klan terror. (1/?)
January 14, 2026 at 2:06 AM
over the course of 1871, congress held seven months of hearings on ku klux klan and other white vigilante violence in the south, they took detailed testimony from hundreds of black men and women attesting to klan terror. (1/?)
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Pelican-you-not?! #birdart #birdsketch
January 14, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Pelican-you-not?! #birdart #birdsketch
DON'T use language that can be read as polite nothings.
DON'T ask a generic open-ended question that requires someone to have already pre-brainstormed a list just in case someone might ask/offer to help.
DON'T flake out halfway through.
Ideally, DO be prepared to touch base AND ask repeatedly.
DON'T ask a generic open-ended question that requires someone to have already pre-brainstormed a list just in case someone might ask/offer to help.
DON'T flake out halfway through.
Ideally, DO be prepared to touch base AND ask repeatedly.
Mpls: If you are working to support neighbors right now I *highly* suggest avoiding the generic "let me know what you need" and instead asking/offering directly:
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
January 14, 2026 at 2:54 AM
DON'T use language that can be read as polite nothings.
DON'T ask a generic open-ended question that requires someone to have already pre-brainstormed a list just in case someone might ask/offer to help.
DON'T flake out halfway through.
Ideally, DO be prepared to touch base AND ask repeatedly.
DON'T ask a generic open-ended question that requires someone to have already pre-brainstormed a list just in case someone might ask/offer to help.
DON'T flake out halfway through.
Ideally, DO be prepared to touch base AND ask repeatedly.
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"How can I help" is vague and makes the person feel awkward at best. telling them you will do a thing and giving them a set of options overcomes that and gives agency.
Seriously. Even "Hey, I got $X in points at the grocery store, what are you low on?" Definition makes it less awkward for everyone.
Seriously. Even "Hey, I got $X in points at the grocery store, what are you low on?" Definition makes it less awkward for everyone.
If you haven't been in this spot before, think about how weird it would be to rely on someone else to get you such basics, to help with sensitive things like laundry. It's AWKARD to ask for.
So break the awkwardness a bit by opening up the door with specific suggestions to show what you can do.
So break the awkwardness a bit by opening up the door with specific suggestions to show what you can do.
Mpls: If you are working to support neighbors right now I *highly* suggest avoiding the generic "let me know what you need" and instead asking/offering directly:
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
January 14, 2026 at 2:11 AM
"How can I help" is vague and makes the person feel awkward at best. telling them you will do a thing and giving them a set of options overcomes that and gives agency.
Seriously. Even "Hey, I got $X in points at the grocery store, what are you low on?" Definition makes it less awkward for everyone.
Seriously. Even "Hey, I got $X in points at the grocery store, what are you low on?" Definition makes it less awkward for everyone.
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"I'm stopping for coffee. DM me your order"
"I'm passing multiple stores before I pass your place. I'll grab whatever you want."
"I'm passing multiple stores before I pass your place. I'll grab whatever you want."
Mpls: If you are working to support neighbors right now I *highly* suggest avoiding the generic "let me know what you need" and instead asking/offering directly:
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
January 14, 2026 at 1:51 AM
"I'm stopping for coffee. DM me your order"
"I'm passing multiple stores before I pass your place. I'll grab whatever you want."
"I'm passing multiple stores before I pass your place. I'll grab whatever you want."
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This is great advice in general. Don't put more labor on people who are struggling!
Offer something specific. If they need something else, you having offered something still usefully gives them an opening to ask for that other thing.
Offer something specific. If they need something else, you having offered something still usefully gives them an opening to ask for that other thing.
Mpls: If you are working to support neighbors right now I *highly* suggest avoiding the generic "let me know what you need" and instead asking/offering directly:
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
January 14, 2026 at 2:10 AM
This is great advice in general. Don't put more labor on people who are struggling!
Offer something specific. If they need something else, you having offered something still usefully gives them an opening to ask for that other thing.
Offer something specific. If they need something else, you having offered something still usefully gives them an opening to ask for that other thing.
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💯 Also true when you are a neighbor or friend helping a new parent, person going through cancer treatment or grief. Specifics help people say yes to help.
Mpls: If you are working to support neighbors right now I *highly* suggest avoiding the generic "let me know what you need" and instead asking/offering directly:
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
January 14, 2026 at 1:38 AM
💯 Also true when you are a neighbor or friend helping a new parent, person going through cancer treatment or grief. Specifics help people say yes to help.
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If you haven't been in this spot before, think about how weird it would be to rely on someone else to get you such basics, to help with sensitive things like laundry. It's AWKARD to ask for.
So break the awkwardness a bit by opening up the door with specific suggestions to show what you can do.
So break the awkwardness a bit by opening up the door with specific suggestions to show what you can do.
Mpls: If you are working to support neighbors right now I *highly* suggest avoiding the generic "let me know what you need" and instead asking/offering directly:
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
January 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
If you haven't been in this spot before, think about how weird it would be to rely on someone else to get you such basics, to help with sensitive things like laundry. It's AWKARD to ask for.
So break the awkwardness a bit by opening up the door with specific suggestions to show what you can do.
So break the awkwardness a bit by opening up the door with specific suggestions to show what you can do.
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It shouldn’t be complicated to open your car door during a vehicle fire or other emergency. But some cars with electronic handles make the manual release hard to find. Join us in telling automakers to fix this problem. Sign our petition today:
Make sure I can open my car door in an emergency!
Join Consumer Reports in calling on automakers to make electronic door handles safer!
action.consumerreports.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It shouldn’t be complicated to open your car door during a vehicle fire or other emergency. But some cars with electronic handles make the manual release hard to find. Join us in telling automakers to fix this problem. Sign our petition today:
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Wow — New YouGov / Economist poll:
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
January 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Wow — New YouGov / Economist poll:
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
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👀 statewide mn strike Jan 23. 👇🏻
Unions and community orgs are calling for a Minnesota-wide shutdown in 10 days to protest the ferocious assault by federal immigration agents. They're saying on Jan 23, no work, no school, no shopping. SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, & others are supporting, w/ more to join. By me, Amie Stager
“We Are Facing a Tsunami of Hate”: Amid ICE Crackdown, Unions and Community Groups Call for Minnesota Shutdown in 10 Days
Following the ICE murder of Renee Good and an assault on the state by federal immigration forces, a labor-community coalition is calling for residents to refuse to work, shop or go to school on Januar...
inthesetimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
👀 statewide mn strike Jan 23. 👇🏻
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A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
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So, if I'm reading this right:
4 prosecutors at the Dept of Justice Civil Rights division quit because the Trump-appointed leadership won't investigate Good's killer,
and
6 from the Minnesota US Attorney's office quit when they were told instead to investigate her widow.
(HT @benjaminkabak.com)
4 prosecutors at the Dept of Justice Civil Rights division quit because the Trump-appointed leadership won't investigate Good's killer,
and
6 from the Minnesota US Attorney's office quit when they were told instead to investigate her widow.
(HT @benjaminkabak.com)
Federal prosecutors quit in protest over lack of investigation into ICE shooting
Six lawyers from US attorney’s office in Minnesota quit along with four leaders of DoJ’s civil rights division
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:35 PM
So, if I'm reading this right:
4 prosecutors at the Dept of Justice Civil Rights division quit because the Trump-appointed leadership won't investigate Good's killer,
and
6 from the Minnesota US Attorney's office quit when they were told instead to investigate her widow.
(HT @benjaminkabak.com)
4 prosecutors at the Dept of Justice Civil Rights division quit because the Trump-appointed leadership won't investigate Good's killer,
and
6 from the Minnesota US Attorney's office quit when they were told instead to investigate her widow.
(HT @benjaminkabak.com)
I need for the good air to come back.
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 PM
I need for the good air to come back.
Wait. I vaguely I remember asking this at the time and the answer was people were real mad and feeling real motivated.
Are the piñatas a Minneapolis protest tradition? Or were people feeling particularly motivated?
January 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Wait. I vaguely I remember asking this at the time and the answer was people were real mad and feeling real motivated.
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Join a strong union and you too can call the President a pedophile to his face at your place of work with no repercussions
January 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Join a strong union and you too can call the President a pedophile to his face at your place of work with no repercussions
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Looking for a home for a couple of House Hippos.
7 years old
House broken
Kennel trained
Good with kids and cats.
Some obedience training
Surrendered because of lack of finances.
They are bonded siblings, their two favorite things are Kongs with pnut butter and snuggles on the couch. 1/2
7 years old
House broken
Kennel trained
Good with kids and cats.
Some obedience training
Surrendered because of lack of finances.
They are bonded siblings, their two favorite things are Kongs with pnut butter and snuggles on the couch. 1/2
January 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Looking for a home for a couple of House Hippos.
7 years old
House broken
Kennel trained
Good with kids and cats.
Some obedience training
Surrendered because of lack of finances.
They are bonded siblings, their two favorite things are Kongs with pnut butter and snuggles on the couch. 1/2
7 years old
House broken
Kennel trained
Good with kids and cats.
Some obedience training
Surrendered because of lack of finances.
They are bonded siblings, their two favorite things are Kongs with pnut butter and snuggles on the couch. 1/2
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January 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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This is Minneapolis:
Walk into my neighborhood ACE last night & see the signage on their door notifying fed agents that it’s private property and cannot be used for immigration enforcement. These signs are all over the city.
Walk in & the nearest shelf has goggles & whistles.
Walk into my neighborhood ACE last night & see the signage on their door notifying fed agents that it’s private property and cannot be used for immigration enforcement. These signs are all over the city.
Walk in & the nearest shelf has goggles & whistles.
January 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
This is Minneapolis:
Walk into my neighborhood ACE last night & see the signage on their door notifying fed agents that it’s private property and cannot be used for immigration enforcement. These signs are all over the city.
Walk in & the nearest shelf has goggles & whistles.
Walk into my neighborhood ACE last night & see the signage on their door notifying fed agents that it’s private property and cannot be used for immigration enforcement. These signs are all over the city.
Walk in & the nearest shelf has goggles & whistles.