mpais
@mpais.bsky.social
progressive mom of 2 grown sons, Black Liberation, Union Gang,retired healthcare NM/OH, Terry Pratchett fan, drawing
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This is surreal. 4 Oglala Lakota men kidnapped by ICE in Minneapolis have finally been located. One of them was released but the other 3 are being held at Fort Snelling, a former concentration camp used to imprison Native people incl. the Dakota 38 during Dakota Wars.
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Four Oglala detainees located, three still in ICE custody - ICT
The four Lakota detainees were reportedly sent to a former concentration camp used during the Dakota Wars
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January 14, 2026 at 10:31 PM
This is surreal. 4 Oglala Lakota men kidnapped by ICE in Minneapolis have finally been located. One of them was released but the other 3 are being held at Fort Snelling, a former concentration camp used to imprison Native people incl. the Dakota 38 during Dakota Wars.
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Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
January 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
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Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
January 8, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
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I think we’re about a week away from the administration actively labeling ICE Watch groups as domestic terrorist organizations.
But remember: it is perfectly legal to record law enforcement.
But remember: it is perfectly legal to record law enforcement.
Over on X, rumors are circulating that the Department of Justice is focusing its anti-ICE investigations on @indivisible.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:38 AM
I think we’re about a week away from the administration actively labeling ICE Watch groups as domestic terrorist organizations.
But remember: it is perfectly legal to record law enforcement.
But remember: it is perfectly legal to record law enforcement.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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This is exactly what I told someone yesterday.
Even if I spot you the first shot (I shouldn’t, but let’s go with that), shots 2 and 3 were inexcusable and this officer will lose his case if it ever goes to court.
Even if I spot you the first shot (I shouldn’t, but let’s go with that), shots 2 and 3 were inexcusable and this officer will lose his case if it ever goes to court.
January 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
This is exactly what I told someone yesterday.
Even if I spot you the first shot (I shouldn’t, but let’s go with that), shots 2 and 3 were inexcusable and this officer will lose his case if it ever goes to court.
Even if I spot you the first shot (I shouldn’t, but let’s go with that), shots 2 and 3 were inexcusable and this officer will lose his case if it ever goes to court.
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Birkbeck is hiring a Lecturer in Medieval Studies (c.1300-1500), full-time and open-ended.
They will be formally based in English but expected to be able to contribute about 0.5FTE to History, including teaching and supervision.
Closing date Feb 23rd: cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...
They will be formally based in English but expected to be able to contribute about 0.5FTE to History, including teaching and supervision.
Closing date Feb 23rd: cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...
January 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Birkbeck is hiring a Lecturer in Medieval Studies (c.1300-1500), full-time and open-ended.
They will be formally based in English but expected to be able to contribute about 0.5FTE to History, including teaching and supervision.
Closing date Feb 23rd: cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...
They will be formally based in English but expected to be able to contribute about 0.5FTE to History, including teaching and supervision.
Closing date Feb 23rd: cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...
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here's today's post: "here’s what it looks like when a mob boss takes over your country" — ‘fuck you, pay me.’
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here’s what it looks like when a mob boss takes over your country
‘fuck you, pay me.’
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January 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
here's today's post: "here’s what it looks like when a mob boss takes over your country" — ‘fuck you, pay me.’
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I think one way to do this is to insist that Tom Cotton, who DID get advance notice (I'm not even sure Thune did) is personally responsible for Americans who've been wounded and anything that goes haywire.
Whatever happens now, we absolutely cannot allow Trump's refusal to seek Congressional authorization for what appears to be a large scale military attack on another country vanish from the media discussion, which already appears to be happening.
January 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I think one way to do this is to insist that Tom Cotton, who DID get advance notice (I'm not even sure Thune did) is personally responsible for Americans who've been wounded and anything that goes haywire.
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The same day Katie did this, Trump said they need Greenland for security reasons. The latter is more problematic but given that both Katie & Trump are largely parrots of what they hear, both are likely telling us what Stephen Miller is saying.
This post by Stephen Miller’s wife helps normalize the idea that borders are provisional and power decides outcomes. Coming from someone adjacent to the people shaping that worldview is not incidental. It reinforces the direction of travel without requiring formal endorsement. #holdfast
January 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The same day Katie did this, Trump said they need Greenland for security reasons. The latter is more problematic but given that both Katie & Trump are largely parrots of what they hear, both are likely telling us what Stephen Miller is saying.
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Yes, confront GOP House and Senate members endlessly. But don't ASK them questions about TRUMP--that always fails.
ASK them about themselves: About what they are DOING to impeach Trump for having given such pardons. Don't give them a choice to outsource this to Trump.
ASK them about themselves: About what they are DOING to impeach Trump for having given such pardons. Don't give them a choice to outsource this to Trump.
Now confront GOP house and senate members endlessly with these facts and ask them why someone who pardons a criminal like that should be president?
January 2, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Yes, confront GOP House and Senate members endlessly. But don't ASK them questions about TRUMP--that always fails.
ASK them about themselves: About what they are DOING to impeach Trump for having given such pardons. Don't give them a choice to outsource this to Trump.
ASK them about themselves: About what they are DOING to impeach Trump for having given such pardons. Don't give them a choice to outsource this to Trump.
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#FairyTaleTuesday #Celtic: `On the Isle of Man there is a weather saying with reference to this time of the year, that "if the frost will bear a goose before Christmas, it will not bear a duck after Christmas." Ny nee yn rio gymmyrkey guiy roish yn Ollick cha nynimyrkey e thimnnag lurg yn
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December 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#FairyTaleTuesday #Celtic: `On the Isle of Man there is a weather saying with reference to this time of the year, that "if the frost will bear a goose before Christmas, it will not bear a duck after Christmas." Ny nee yn rio gymmyrkey guiy roish yn Ollick cha nynimyrkey e thimnnag lurg yn
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Valkyries carry drinking horns across Systraströmmen to fallen public transit users in central Kalmar 🇸🇪
#wyrdwednesday
#wyrdwednesday
December 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Valkyries carry drinking horns across Systraströmmen to fallen public transit users in central Kalmar 🇸🇪
#wyrdwednesday
#wyrdwednesday
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The news about Harlequin translators getting fired en masse?
You should care about that. They're doing it there because they think nobody gives a shit about romance and so it's fine to experiment with it first.
You should care about that. They're doing it there because they think nobody gives a shit about romance and so it's fine to experiment with it first.
December 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The news about Harlequin translators getting fired en masse?
You should care about that. They're doing it there because they think nobody gives a shit about romance and so it's fine to experiment with it first.
You should care about that. They're doing it there because they think nobody gives a shit about romance and so it's fine to experiment with it first.
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It is about this: because so many people do not give a shit about romance, shit gets tried in romance first.
You should pay attention to romance publishing news and care about it, because they will try that shit here first.
You should pay attention to romance publishing news and care about it, because they will try that shit here first.
December 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
It is about this: because so many people do not give a shit about romance, shit gets tried in romance first.
You should pay attention to romance publishing news and care about it, because they will try that shit here first.
You should pay attention to romance publishing news and care about it, because they will try that shit here first.
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Hello, please repost for visibility.
Are you in or near Bury St. Edmunds this week?
Are you willing and able to do a favour for an internet person?
I'd really appreciate photos of the TK Maxx car park, whether during the day, or after dark (4pm lmao) to contest a parking invoice.
Are you in or near Bury St. Edmunds this week?
Are you willing and able to do a favour for an internet person?
I'd really appreciate photos of the TK Maxx car park, whether during the day, or after dark (4pm lmao) to contest a parking invoice.
December 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Hello, please repost for visibility.
Are you in or near Bury St. Edmunds this week?
Are you willing and able to do a favour for an internet person?
I'd really appreciate photos of the TK Maxx car park, whether during the day, or after dark (4pm lmao) to contest a parking invoice.
Are you in or near Bury St. Edmunds this week?
Are you willing and able to do a favour for an internet person?
I'd really appreciate photos of the TK Maxx car park, whether during the day, or after dark (4pm lmao) to contest a parking invoice.
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Pancreatic cancer is still one of the deadliest cancers. However, there are promising strategies currently under investigation that have been delayed or harmed because of the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE.
CDMRP cuts left no money for many forms of cancer research including pancreatic.
CDMRP cuts left no money for many forms of cancer research including pancreatic.
Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse on Tuesday said he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. https://to.pbs.org/49cDtIV
Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse says he has stage-four pancreatic cancer
Sasse expressed determination to fight the disease, highlighting advancements in immunotherapy and other treatments as part of his hope.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Pancreatic cancer is still one of the deadliest cancers. However, there are promising strategies currently under investigation that have been delayed or harmed because of the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE.
CDMRP cuts left no money for many forms of cancer research including pancreatic.
CDMRP cuts left no money for many forms of cancer research including pancreatic.
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This is quite the opening on justiciability: Judge Ali says the Trump admin's "position is premised on ignoring binding precedent that says [courts may review a decision to revoke security clearance], including simply omitting relevant caselaw from the motion to dismiss."
December 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
This is quite the opening on justiciability: Judge Ali says the Trump admin's "position is premised on ignoring binding precedent that says [courts may review a decision to revoke security clearance], including simply omitting relevant caselaw from the motion to dismiss."
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Friends, we're just one week away from launching the field op for the most robust NYS Tax the Rich campaign in decades.
Use the @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social link in the quoted post to sign up for a specific canvass this weekend.
Use this general link to stay in the loop: act.ourtime.nyc/sign-up
Use the @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social link in the quoted post to sign up for a specific canvass this weekend.
Use this general link to stay in the loop: act.ourtime.nyc/sign-up
Friends: the locations for @socialists.nyc's Tax the Rich field launch on the weekend of Dec 13–14 are now up.
Use this map by @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social to sign up for a neighborhood near you: 👉 ourtime.nyc/act/events
Our message is very simple: Tax the rich for childcare.
Use this map by @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social to sign up for a neighborhood near you: 👉 ourtime.nyc/act/events
Our message is very simple: Tax the rich for childcare.
December 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Friends, we're just one week away from launching the field op for the most robust NYS Tax the Rich campaign in decades.
Use the @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social link in the quoted post to sign up for a specific canvass this weekend.
Use this general link to stay in the loop: act.ourtime.nyc/sign-up
Use the @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social link in the quoted post to sign up for a specific canvass this weekend.
Use this general link to stay in the loop: act.ourtime.nyc/sign-up
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And use this link to plug into NYC-DSA's Budget Working Group—especially if you want to help with work other than field (e.g., comms, policy, fundraising):
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Tax the Rich Sign Up
Get Involved with the campaign!
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December 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
And use this link to plug into NYC-DSA's Budget Working Group—especially if you want to help with work other than field (e.g., comms, policy, fundraising):
actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-u...
actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-u...
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JUST IN: A federal judge has thrown out DOJ’s lawsuit to compel NY to aid in immigration arrests at state courthouses.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge has thrown out DOJ’s lawsuit to compel NY to aid in immigration arrests at state courthouses.
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And the Netherlands is among the most interesting bc the SVR docs that Kash and Tulsi have been releasing on a weekly basis were theirs.
bizarrely this article does not simply directly answer the question raised in the headline (spooling it over several subsections that start many paragraphs in) but the answer is: Colombia, the UK, and the Netherlands
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Which Countries Have Stopped Sharing Intelligence With U.S.?
Some countries have now suspended—or curtailed—their intelligence sharing with the U.S. Here's what to know.
time.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
And the Netherlands is among the most interesting bc the SVR docs that Kash and Tulsi have been releasing on a weekly basis were theirs.
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Sure. But not reason not to use this to pressure Todd Blanche.
Surely @robertgarcia.bsky.social and @raskin.house.gov can at least ask Blanche when he'll be charging Ghislaine and moving her back to digs more appropriate for a convicted sex trafficer.
Surely @robertgarcia.bsky.social and @raskin.house.gov can at least ask Blanche when he'll be charging Ghislaine and moving her back to digs more appropriate for a convicted sex trafficer.
Ghislaine Maxwell lied about Trump never going to Epstein's house (directly contradicted by her email correspondence with Epstein), and she was rewarded for that lie with a transfer to a cushier prison. The coverup is happening in plain sight.
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Sure. But not reason not to use this to pressure Todd Blanche.
Surely @robertgarcia.bsky.social and @raskin.house.gov can at least ask Blanche when he'll be charging Ghislaine and moving her back to digs more appropriate for a convicted sex trafficer.
Surely @robertgarcia.bsky.social and @raskin.house.gov can at least ask Blanche when he'll be charging Ghislaine and moving her back to digs more appropriate for a convicted sex trafficer.