miscalex 🧭
@miscalex.bsky.social
🎶🎶🎶 manatee (IYKYK)
Hiraeth & fernweh connoisseur
Wimsey-infatuated 🧐
Pancakes AND waffles AND even French toast...
En rafraîchir mes compétences en français🇫🇷
Tá cúpla focal agam🇮🇪
YNWA ⚽️
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To be wise, one might have stayed at home at Summer Street!
Hiraeth & fernweh connoisseur
Wimsey-infatuated 🧐
Pancakes AND waffles AND even French toast...
En rafraîchir mes compétences en français🇫🇷
Tá cúpla focal agam🇮🇪
YNWA ⚽️
🌻
To be wise, one might have stayed at home at Summer Street!
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@miscalex.bsky.social
· Oct 11
no idea how it took me so long to remember this evergreen banger
youtu.be/ac4E_UsmB1g?...
youtu.be/ac4E_UsmB1g?...
MUSE - WE ARE FUCKING FUCKED (Official Performance Video)
YouTube video by Muse
youtu.be
Just going to alternate between pinning this one and Niyazov wiki until the grid shuts down, I guess
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@twincitiesgooners.bsky.social are running donor-match fundraising effort for community orgs. We are matching donation totals up to $490.49 through Jan 31, then distributing to those offering protection, advocacy, and support to those at risk.
tinyurl.com/TwinCitiesGo...
Every contribution helps!
tinyurl.com/TwinCitiesGo...
Every contribution helps!
January 16, 2026 at 10:12 PM
@twincitiesgooners.bsky.social are running donor-match fundraising effort for community orgs. We are matching donation totals up to $490.49 through Jan 31, then distributing to those offering protection, advocacy, and support to those at risk.
tinyurl.com/TwinCitiesGo...
Every contribution helps!
tinyurl.com/TwinCitiesGo...
Every contribution helps!
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ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
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NEW — ICE violence has spread well beyond Minneapolis, with agents landing in small cities like St. Cloud. I spoke with Alice Valentine, a local queer trans woman, who protested ICE on Monday and was pepper sprayed, beaten and jailed as a result, along with her girlfriend.
This is Alice's story:
This is Alice's story:
Queer trans ICE protester in small Minn. city recounts agents' violence and humiliation
Alice Valentine of St. Cloud was pepper sprayed and jailed by ICE for trying to protect immigrant neighbors.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
NEW — ICE violence has spread well beyond Minneapolis, with agents landing in small cities like St. Cloud. I spoke with Alice Valentine, a local queer trans woman, who protested ICE on Monday and was pepper sprayed, beaten and jailed as a result, along with her girlfriend.
This is Alice's story:
This is Alice's story:
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this is unquestionably the right phrase
What the ‘Federal Invasion’ of Minneapolis Looks Like on the Ground: Photos talkingpointsmemo.com/gallery/what...
What the ‘Federal Invasion’ of Minneapolis Looks Like on the Ground: Photos talkingpointsmemo.com/gallery/what...
What the ‘Federal Invasion’ of Minneapolis Looks Like on the Ground: Photos
Minneapolis is in the midst of what local leaders are calling a...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:26 PM
this is unquestionably the right phrase
What the ‘Federal Invasion’ of Minneapolis Looks Like on the Ground: Photos talkingpointsmemo.com/gallery/what...
What the ‘Federal Invasion’ of Minneapolis Looks Like on the Ground: Photos talkingpointsmemo.com/gallery/what...
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Once upon a time, a President of the United States saying "fuck you" and raising his middle finger to an American factory worker would be front page news around the world. Now it's a "colour lede" on a business analysis. www.ft.com/content/36ab...
January 16, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Once upon a time, a President of the United States saying "fuck you" and raising his middle finger to an American factory worker would be front page news around the world. Now it's a "colour lede" on a business analysis. www.ft.com/content/36ab...
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This is what everyone on the ground id trying to prevent, which is why they’re so active in the suburbs and exurbs, where because density is lower, rapid response networks are not as well established. People outside Minnesota need to realize that these kidnappings are happening across the state.
For every ICE arrest that draws a crowd with cameras and whistles, there are an untold number happening quietly when no one is watching.
These are the arrests you’re not seeing • Minnesota Reformer
A man shelters alone under the heaters of a south Minneapolis bus stop on a cold January morning, the hood of a grey sweatshirt pulled over his thick dark hair. He unzips his black outer coat and look...
minnesotareformer.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM
This is what everyone on the ground id trying to prevent, which is why they’re so active in the suburbs and exurbs, where because density is lower, rapid response networks are not as well established. People outside Minnesota need to realize that these kidnappings are happening across the state.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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Conservationists in the Seychelles have achieved the first successful artificial incubation of Aldabra giant tortoises, hatching 52 young on Silhouette Island. The breakthrough offers new tools to boost wild populations of one of Earth’s oldest species. buff.ly/hK9ps7r #ShareGoodNewsToo
Baby giant tortoises thrive in Seychelles after first successful artificial incubation
Exclusive: Trial that has produced 13 hatchlings could help other threatened species avoid extinction
buff.ly
January 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Conservationists in the Seychelles have achieved the first successful artificial incubation of Aldabra giant tortoises, hatching 52 young on Silhouette Island. The breakthrough offers new tools to boost wild populations of one of Earth’s oldest species. buff.ly/hK9ps7r #ShareGoodNewsToo
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This is Kevin. He's a reactive dog getting some training to be more comfortable. His trainer brought him to a pet store for some socialization where they learned he is no longer reactive when given a giant stuffed dinosaur. 14/10 (TT: katieandtatesfostermates)
January 16, 2026 at 12:35 AM
This is Kevin. He's a reactive dog getting some training to be more comfortable. His trainer brought him to a pet store for some socialization where they learned he is no longer reactive when given a giant stuffed dinosaur. 14/10 (TT: katieandtatesfostermates)
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"Perhaps someday you can have one city as easy to see as Illusions and as hard to forget as Reality," Milo remarked.
"That will happen only when you bring back Rhyme and Reason," said Alec, smiling, for he had seen right through Milo's plans.
"That will happen only when you bring back Rhyme and Reason," said Alec, smiling, for he had seen right through Milo's plans.
January 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
"Perhaps someday you can have one city as easy to see as Illusions and as hard to forget as Reality," Milo remarked.
"That will happen only when you bring back Rhyme and Reason," said Alec, smiling, for he had seen right through Milo's plans.
"That will happen only when you bring back Rhyme and Reason," said Alec, smiling, for he had seen right through Milo's plans.
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Sure. AI companies have ALWAYS been training their models on Wikipedia content, which under the free and open access model is available to anyone — including AI companies. Agreements like these require AI companies to limit and offset the strain they place on Wikimedia infrastructure.
Hoping that @molly.wiki can help explain.
Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity and others
January 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Sure. AI companies have ALWAYS been training their models on Wikipedia content, which under the free and open access model is available to anyone — including AI companies. Agreements like these require AI companies to limit and offset the strain they place on Wikimedia infrastructure.
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Bro, they are closing schools because teachers need time to make virtual options for non-white students because lawless federal paramilitaries are terrorizing them.
Annnnnddddd St Paul schools are closing next week for 2 days to prepare for virtual learning options.
January 15, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Bro, they are closing schools because teachers need time to make virtual options for non-white students because lawless federal paramilitaries are terrorizing them.
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if anyone in the Lewiston area needs whistles, hit us up. 💓
(this goes for anyone anywhere, tbh. email at the top of our linktree linktr.ee/3Dwhistles)
(this goes for anyone anywhere, tbh. email at the top of our linktree linktr.ee/3Dwhistles)
January 15, 2026 at 2:49 AM
if anyone in the Lewiston area needs whistles, hit us up. 💓
(this goes for anyone anywhere, tbh. email at the top of our linktree linktr.ee/3Dwhistles)
(this goes for anyone anywhere, tbh. email at the top of our linktree linktr.ee/3Dwhistles)
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I want to talk about a dystopian world we are entering - where every moment, event, and crisis just become commodities.
Life stops being something we live, but something we sell and trade. It will breed both corruption & emptiness.
1/ A 🧵on why our politics can't ignore this.
Life stops being something we live, but something we sell and trade. It will breed both corruption & emptiness.
1/ A 🧵on why our politics can't ignore this.
January 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
I want to talk about a dystopian world we are entering - where every moment, event, and crisis just become commodities.
Life stops being something we live, but something we sell and trade. It will breed both corruption & emptiness.
1/ A 🧵on why our politics can't ignore this.
Life stops being something we live, but something we sell and trade. It will breed both corruption & emptiness.
1/ A 🧵on why our politics can't ignore this.
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17K people canceled their World Cup tickets amid safety concerns, political protests, and human rights concerns. I guess the FIFA’s peace prize was more expensive than they anticipated.
Also, fuck tRump.
#BoycottWorldCup #FIFAPeacePrize #FucktRump
www.reddit.com/r/soccer/s/h...
Also, fuck tRump.
#BoycottWorldCup #FIFAPeacePrize #FucktRump
www.reddit.com/r/soccer/s/h...
From the soccer community on Reddit: Nearly 17K Fans Cancel 2026 World Cup Tickets Amid Boycotts Over U.S. Political Climate
Explore this post and more from the soccer community
www.reddit.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM
17K people canceled their World Cup tickets amid safety concerns, political protests, and human rights concerns. I guess the FIFA’s peace prize was more expensive than they anticipated.
Also, fuck tRump.
#BoycottWorldCup #FIFAPeacePrize #FucktRump
www.reddit.com/r/soccer/s/h...
Also, fuck tRump.
#BoycottWorldCup #FIFAPeacePrize #FucktRump
www.reddit.com/r/soccer/s/h...
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For folks keeping score at home, in Trump's America you can have
two (2) dolls
five (5) pencils
one (1) "piece" of chicken
one (1) "piece" of broccoli
one (1) corn tortilla
one (1) other thing (?)
I mean, are we great again OR WHAT 🤡
two (2) dolls
five (5) pencils
one (1) "piece" of chicken
one (1) "piece" of broccoli
one (1) corn tortilla
one (1) other thing (?)
I mean, are we great again OR WHAT 🤡
January 15, 2026 at 12:32 AM
For folks keeping score at home, in Trump's America you can have
two (2) dolls
five (5) pencils
one (1) "piece" of chicken
one (1) "piece" of broccoli
one (1) corn tortilla
one (1) other thing (?)
I mean, are we great again OR WHAT 🤡
two (2) dolls
five (5) pencils
one (1) "piece" of chicken
one (1) "piece" of broccoli
one (1) corn tortilla
one (1) other thing (?)
I mean, are we great again OR WHAT 🤡
I'm not much of a foodie, I hate cooking, don't have a big appetite and have always had to be frugal with the groceries, and even I am shuddering at "piece of broccoli", imagining one lone undressed floret.
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
I'm not much of a foodie, I hate cooking, don't have a big appetite and have always had to be frugal with the groceries, and even I am shuddering at "piece of broccoli", imagining one lone undressed floret.
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I really wish people hadn't demonized calories because the one thing that calorie count is really, really good for is being able to say "Wow those are starvation rations."
Brooke Rollins: "We've run over 1,000 simulations. It can cost around $3 a meal for a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, corn tortilla, and one other thing. So there is a way to do this that actually will save the average American consumer money."
January 14, 2026 at 11:56 PM
I really wish people hadn't demonized calories because the one thing that calorie count is really, really good for is being able to say "Wow those are starvation rations."
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Swedish troops just arrived too. Would be amazing (and by that I mean awful!) if after 80 years Sweden joins NATO just in time to have to defend Greenland from the United States.
Germany sends troops to Greenland
www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/usa-...
www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/usa-...
USA-News: Deutschland sendet gutes Dutzend Soldaten nach Grönland.
Vor dem Hintergrund der US-Ansprüche auf Grönland entsenden auch die Nato-Staaten Schweden und Norwegen Militär auf die Insel. Bei den Gesprächen mit den USA zeichnet sich keine Lösung des Konflikts ...
www.sueddeutsche.de
January 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Swedish troops just arrived too. Would be amazing (and by that I mean awful!) if after 80 years Sweden joins NATO just in time to have to defend Greenland from the United States.
After the requisite Prince track, currently hitting the treadmill with some Far East Movement and Chemical Brothers, trying to channel the vibes of the drinking & dancing days of yore so I remember things weren't always Full Hellscape
January 14, 2026 at 10:08 PM
After the requisite Prince track, currently hitting the treadmill with some Far East Movement and Chemical Brothers, trying to channel the vibes of the drinking & dancing days of yore so I remember things weren't always Full Hellscape
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BREAKING: Senate Republicans just blocked the clean ACA tax credit extension that the House passed to save millions of people thousands of dollars each.
If you’re paying double or even triple for health insurance, blame Trump and the Senate GOP.
If you’re paying double or even triple for health insurance, blame Trump and the Senate GOP.
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
BREAKING: Senate Republicans just blocked the clean ACA tax credit extension that the House passed to save millions of people thousands of dollars each.
If you’re paying double or even triple for health insurance, blame Trump and the Senate GOP.
If you’re paying double or even triple for health insurance, blame Trump and the Senate GOP.
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BREAKING — Mark Dion, Mayor of Portland, Maine just released this media statement re: ICE coming to the Portland and Lewiston. He says "While we respect the law, we challenge the need for a paramilitary approach to the enforcement of federal statutes."
Full statement shared with me:
Full statement shared with me:
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 PM
BREAKING — Mark Dion, Mayor of Portland, Maine just released this media statement re: ICE coming to the Portland and Lewiston. He says "While we respect the law, we challenge the need for a paramilitary approach to the enforcement of federal statutes."
Full statement shared with me:
Full statement shared with me:
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Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
A St. Paul resident says federal officers knocked on her door and asked her to identify Hmong and Asian households in her North End neighborhood last week.
January 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
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Good scoop by @liamjscott.bsky.social:
People seeking jobs at Stars and Stripes, which Congress guaranteed editorial independence, are being asked how they would advance administration priorities.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
People seeking jobs at Stars and Stripes, which Congress guaranteed editorial independence, are being asked how they would advance administration priorities.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Stars and Stripes job applicants are asked if they back Trump policies
People seeking jobs at Stars and Stripes, which Congress guaranteed editorial independence, are being asked how they would advance administration priorities.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Good scoop by @liamjscott.bsky.social:
People seeking jobs at Stars and Stripes, which Congress guaranteed editorial independence, are being asked how they would advance administration priorities.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
People seeking jobs at Stars and Stripes, which Congress guaranteed editorial independence, are being asked how they would advance administration priorities.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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There are a lot of good lists out there. This is from someone who I trust to know who is who on the ground and how to best get resources where they need to go.
For ease of navigation and sharing, I have turned my little list into a website: standwithminnesota.org
January 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM
There are a lot of good lists out there. This is from someone who I trust to know who is who on the ground and how to best get resources where they need to go.