K
@precatlady.bsky.social
(they/she) Average social science doer, DIYer, cat lady, and occasional poster of frustrated local politics comments. Some know me as a digital public archaeologist. Personal account. Very tired, as portrayed by Muffin the foster cat.
I can tell I am frazzled from all the sounds/lights/irritation because I am making jumpy choices myself. Time to turn off the Internet for the day!
January 25, 2026 at 8:05 PM
I can tell I am frazzled from all the sounds/lights/irritation because I am making jumpy choices myself. Time to turn off the Internet for the day!
It got extremely spicy here in (a specific small area of) Portland last night including a wide array of irritants & launching styles. While I enjoy cataloguing in general I do not enjoy people getting fucked up by pepper balls, saf smoke, CS, skat shells, and HC.
January 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM
It got extremely spicy here in (a specific small area of) Portland last night including a wide array of irritants & launching styles. While I enjoy cataloguing in general I do not enjoy people getting fucked up by pepper balls, saf smoke, CS, skat shells, and HC.
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This is a very small portion of the residue left behind from their chemical warfare. People were washing away as much as they could but a lot still remained.
January 25, 2026 at 5:46 PM
This is a very small portion of the residue left behind from their chemical warfare. People were washing away as much as they could but a lot still remained.
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‼️MAJOR UPDATE ‼️
Last night, DHS used TWO canisters of Defense Technology "Large Style Maximum Smoke HC" at the ICE protest in #PortlandOR.
This is the first confirmed usage of HC in almost five years.
Last night, DHS used TWO canisters of Defense Technology "Large Style Maximum Smoke HC" at the ICE protest in #PortlandOR.
This is the first confirmed usage of HC in almost five years.
January 25, 2026 at 5:08 PM
‼️MAJOR UPDATE ‼️
Last night, DHS used TWO canisters of Defense Technology "Large Style Maximum Smoke HC" at the ICE protest in #PortlandOR.
This is the first confirmed usage of HC in almost five years.
Last night, DHS used TWO canisters of Defense Technology "Large Style Maximum Smoke HC" at the ICE protest in #PortlandOR.
This is the first confirmed usage of HC in almost five years.
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I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
January 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
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Dang, if I'd know this would be a hit I would have made a better post.
You Are Reviewer 2
A solo d6-based "game" to discover why you're so bad at giving academic feedback and why none of your colleagues like you.
midnitelibrary.itch.io/you-are-revi...
You Are Reviewer 2
A solo d6-based "game" to discover why you're so bad at giving academic feedback and why none of your colleagues like you.
midnitelibrary.itch.io/you-are-revi...
January 23, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Dang, if I'd know this would be a hit I would have made a better post.
You Are Reviewer 2
A solo d6-based "game" to discover why you're so bad at giving academic feedback and why none of your colleagues like you.
midnitelibrary.itch.io/you-are-revi...
You Are Reviewer 2
A solo d6-based "game" to discover why you're so bad at giving academic feedback and why none of your colleagues like you.
midnitelibrary.itch.io/you-are-revi...
Don't be too surprised when you see Marie G P on that list (spoiler)
If every Democrat voted NO on funding ICE, it would not have passed the House. But, 7 House Democrats voted to fund Trump's lawless, masked goons, so it passed.
Hakeem Jeffries refused to whip his members to vote against ICE funding. Genuinely unforgivable.
Hakeem Jeffries refused to whip his members to vote against ICE funding. Genuinely unforgivable.
NEW: DHS appropriations bill funding ICE passes 220-207
7 Democrats voted YES on the bill:
- Jared Golden
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
- Henry Cuellar
- Tom Suozzi
- Laura Gillen
- Don Davis
- Vicente Gonzalez
One Republican voted NO: Thomas Massie
7 Democrats voted YES on the bill:
- Jared Golden
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
- Henry Cuellar
- Tom Suozzi
- Laura Gillen
- Don Davis
- Vicente Gonzalez
One Republican voted NO: Thomas Massie
January 23, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Don't be too surprised when you see Marie G P on that list (spoiler)
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We're at the "hide people in the attic" stage.
January 21, 2026 at 9:46 PM
We're at the "hide people in the attic" stage.
The historical misinformation and imaginary facts that spew from the mouths of the most powerful woof
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The historical misinformation and imaginary facts that spew from the mouths of the most powerful woof
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J6er and far-right Christian Nationalist, David Medina, is running for OR governor. He's got a new girlfriend, Julia Green. Here she is with the right-wing propagandist Benny Johnson.
January 20, 2026 at 7:37 AM
J6er and far-right Christian Nationalist, David Medina, is running for OR governor. He's got a new girlfriend, Julia Green. Here she is with the right-wing propagandist Benny Johnson.
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“The truth always lies somewhere in the middle” has to be one of my least favorite phrases. Sometimes, one side is actually truthful and one side is actually malicious and lying!
January 19, 2026 at 8:34 PM
“The truth always lies somewhere in the middle” has to be one of my least favorite phrases. Sometimes, one side is actually truthful and one side is actually malicious and lying!
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Cow Tools!
We have lived alongside cows for nearly 10,000 years.
We breed them and exploit them
It is now, only now, that we have discovered THEY CAN USE TOOLS
Here I describe our study
(paper) www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... in @currentbiology.bsky.social
with @auersperga.bsky.social
We have lived alongside cows for nearly 10,000 years.
We breed them and exploit them
It is now, only now, that we have discovered THEY CAN USE TOOLS
Here I describe our study
(paper) www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... in @currentbiology.bsky.social
with @auersperga.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Cow Tools!
We have lived alongside cows for nearly 10,000 years.
We breed them and exploit them
It is now, only now, that we have discovered THEY CAN USE TOOLS
Here I describe our study
(paper) www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... in @currentbiology.bsky.social
with @auersperga.bsky.social
We have lived alongside cows for nearly 10,000 years.
We breed them and exploit them
It is now, only now, that we have discovered THEY CAN USE TOOLS
Here I describe our study
(paper) www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... in @currentbiology.bsky.social
with @auersperga.bsky.social
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People in Minnesota are now using their key fobs to trigger their car alarms from the safety of their homes when they see ICE walking around.
January 17, 2026 at 9:08 PM
People in Minnesota are now using their key fobs to trigger their car alarms from the safety of their homes when they see ICE walking around.
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While I'm at it, is only the left supposed to care and be chastised for care that is not large enough, or is anyone else supervised by the Bureau of Caring Enough? Also, as ever, what exactly does "the left" mean, because usually it's a grab-bag term for radically different positions and people.
January 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM
While I'm at it, is only the left supposed to care and be chastised for care that is not large enough, or is anyone else supervised by the Bureau of Caring Enough? Also, as ever, what exactly does "the left" mean, because usually it's a grab-bag term for radically different positions and people.
The executive of this nation has, dare I say, way too much power to do stupid bullshit & implement it before the checks or balances come in... We are just rubber duckies on the chaotic bathtub sea of his emotions
Trump says he’s adding a 10% tariff to all the countries that sent troops to defend Greenland against an American invasion, increasing to 25% in June if he’s not allowed to buy Greenland.
“This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet.”
“This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet.”
January 17, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The executive of this nation has, dare I say, way too much power to do stupid bullshit & implement it before the checks or balances come in... We are just rubber duckies on the chaotic bathtub sea of his emotions
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if i could give one broad direction to people: stop being afraid of doing something. take some initiative. find a group near you. pick up the boxes that need hauling. bring food. take out the trash.
see a need that is unmet? get some friends together and do the thing.
organize your niche.
see a need that is unmet? get some friends together and do the thing.
organize your niche.
January 17, 2026 at 4:25 PM
if i could give one broad direction to people: stop being afraid of doing something. take some initiative. find a group near you. pick up the boxes that need hauling. bring food. take out the trash.
see a need that is unmet? get some friends together and do the thing.
organize your niche.
see a need that is unmet? get some friends together and do the thing.
organize your niche.
What if John Tesh has been sucking the life out of James and is the actual cancer? That would be unfortunate.
Has anyone ever seen James Van der beek and John tesh in the same room?
January 16, 2026 at 5:36 AM
What if John Tesh has been sucking the life out of James and is the actual cancer? That would be unfortunate.
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⚠️ Help needed ⚠️
Researchers are trying to collect & inform on hostile media/agitators that can be referenced during ICE escalations.
Tag with #hostilemedia & location identifiers. Ex:
#hostimediaMN #hostilemediaME #hostilemediaCBUS #hostilemediaMNPLS
We've started an example thread here (1/🧵)
Researchers are trying to collect & inform on hostile media/agitators that can be referenced during ICE escalations.
Tag with #hostilemedia & location identifiers. Ex:
#hostimediaMN #hostilemediaME #hostilemediaCBUS #hostilemediaMNPLS
We've started an example thread here (1/🧵)
January 15, 2026 at 9:41 PM
⚠️ Help needed ⚠️
Researchers are trying to collect & inform on hostile media/agitators that can be referenced during ICE escalations.
Tag with #hostilemedia & location identifiers. Ex:
#hostimediaMN #hostilemediaME #hostilemediaCBUS #hostilemediaMNPLS
We've started an example thread here (1/🧵)
Researchers are trying to collect & inform on hostile media/agitators that can be referenced during ICE escalations.
Tag with #hostilemedia & location identifiers. Ex:
#hostimediaMN #hostilemediaME #hostilemediaCBUS #hostilemediaMNPLS
We've started an example thread here (1/🧵)
I think I'm gonna have to go further private to cut off any remaining personal life surveillance. Posting this to make it easier to find friends when I make a different name.
January 14, 2026 at 4:55 AM
I think I'm gonna have to go further private to cut off any remaining personal life surveillance. Posting this to make it easier to find friends when I make a different name.
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If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this:
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this:
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
They're losing, y'all
🚨Leaked docs about the ICE-led deployment to Minneapolis: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/immigratio...
Immigration Agents Terrified by ICE Backlash
Leaked documents show Border Patrol needs volunteers for Minneapolis surge
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
They're losing, y'all
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This is a fun read but it doesn’t really reckon with the fact that these theories are inherently racist, rooted in the idea that ancient non-western civilizations *couldn’t* make these structures. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/o...
Erich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:48 PM
This is a fun read but it doesn’t really reckon with the fact that these theories are inherently racist, rooted in the idea that ancient non-western civilizations *couldn’t* make these structures. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/o...
anarcho-wine-momism?
(I know the iron front is anti fascism symbolism but this sounded funnier)
(I know the iron front is anti fascism symbolism but this sounded funnier)
January 12, 2026 at 9:33 AM
anarcho-wine-momism?
(I know the iron front is anti fascism symbolism but this sounded funnier)
(I know the iron front is anti fascism symbolism but this sounded funnier)
This may be wishful thinking but sometimes I see a person who does bad stuff as a job say something incredibly unwise and I recall that lady singing "you about to lose your job... you about to lose your job..."
January 11, 2026 at 11:13 PM
This may be wishful thinking but sometimes I see a person who does bad stuff as a job say something incredibly unwise and I recall that lady singing "you about to lose your job... you about to lose your job..."
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Two Portland Police officers are facing scrutiny after one was caught on camera repeatedly punching a protester while another was reassigned after he was filmed defending the deadly shooting of Renee Good by ICE agents in Minnesota.
"Sometimes Criminals Get Shot": Portland Police Officer Defends Minnesota Shooting of Renee Good
While Portland’s police chief has encouraged residents to exercise their First Amendment rights in response to recent shootings by federal agents, videos show his own officers exhibiting violence agai...
www.portlandmercury.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Two Portland Police officers are facing scrutiny after one was caught on camera repeatedly punching a protester while another was reassigned after he was filmed defending the deadly shooting of Renee Good by ICE agents in Minnesota.