Rick Hellman
@rickhellman.bsky.social
Husband, father, brother, son. Publicity at KU News Service, rick_hellman@ku.edu. Founder KC Rock History Project (kcrockhistory.com). Content's all mine & doesn't reflect KU's views.
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Trump's neo-Nazi Thanksgiving dinner companion on Minnesotans. "Please kill them, Mr. President."
www.mediamatters.org/nick-fuentes...
www.mediamatters.org/nick-fuentes...
Nick Fuentes: “Please pull the trigger. Please kill them, Mr. President. … I'm not actually wishing for violence, but please send in the military and restore order.”
www.mediamatters.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Trump's neo-Nazi Thanksgiving dinner companion on Minnesotans. "Please kill them, Mr. President."
www.mediamatters.org/nick-fuentes...
www.mediamatters.org/nick-fuentes...
Such a fun show/vibe!
The Band That Fell to Earth marks each anniversary of the performer’s death — and the band’s own founding — with two weekends of shows. The concert series at recordBar has become an annual tradition for fans of the glam rock pop star.
Kansas City's annual David Bowie tribute marks 10 years since his death
The Band That Fell to Earth marks each anniversary of the performer’s death — and the band’s own founding — with two weekends of shows. The concert series at recordBar has become an annual tradition for fans of the glam rock pop star.
www.kcur.org
January 16, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Such a fun show/vibe!
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I find it necessary these days to affirm the obvious because the descent into fascism is mostly a continuous, not discrete, process so here it goes:
these are internal checkpoints by secret police for what is routine freedom of movement.
these are internal checkpoints by secret police for what is routine freedom of movement.
It’s been reported locally, but I’m not sure how much national notice this has gotten. As part of this invasion by shithead goons, they are putting ICE agents in jetbridges and other parts of the airport at Minneapolis-Saint Paul. If you are flying Delta via MSP, you are putting yourself at risk.
ICE agents to begin checking documents at MSP airport, patrol jet bridges - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will begin checking documents of travelers and workers at MSP airport, with patrols inside jet bridges.
www.bizjournals.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
I find it necessary these days to affirm the obvious because the descent into fascism is mostly a continuous, not discrete, process so here it goes:
these are internal checkpoints by secret police for what is routine freedom of movement.
these are internal checkpoints by secret police for what is routine freedom of movement.
Thx @naureenkhan.bsky.social and Rachel Grumman Bender for including @universityofkansas.bsky.social prof Jeff Hall's advice: "I got over myself and started seeking out small-stakes interactions."
you shan't see my byline often but if you do, it's because we asked Benedict Cumberbatch, June Squibb, Gretchen Rubin, David Chang and dozens of others about how they're getting through their days www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ar...
52 fascinating people reveal the tiny habits that changed their lives
To kick off 2026, we asked a mix of experts, writers, artists, internet personalities, celebrities and public figures about the one small habit that’s made a meaningful difference in their lives. Rese...
www.yahoo.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Thx @naureenkhan.bsky.social and Rachel Grumman Bender for including @universityofkansas.bsky.social prof Jeff Hall's advice: "I got over myself and started seeking out small-stakes interactions."
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Fellas, is it normal for heads of "news" organizations to kiss the president (especially at a time when he's doing things like attacking American cities)
NEW from me:
Towards the end of Trump's interview with 60 Minutes in November, Bari Weiss rushed into the room to introduce herself and the pair exchanged kisses on the cheek, leaving 60 Minutes staff stunned at the "overly chummy" embrace.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Towards the end of Trump's interview with 60 Minutes in November, Bari Weiss rushed into the room to introduce herself and the pair exchanged kisses on the cheek, leaving 60 Minutes staff stunned at the "overly chummy" embrace.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss and Trump exchanged kisses on the cheek following ‘60 Minutes’ interview
EXCLUSIVE: In a moment that sources said led to stunned reactions and dropped jaws, Bari Weiss excitedly introduced herself to the president and leaned in for a kiss on the cheek following his ‘60 Min...
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Fellas, is it normal for heads of "news" organizations to kiss the president (especially at a time when he's doing things like attacking American cities)
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The Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy is feuding with neo-Nazis online as to whether Jews are responsible for letting “barbarian rapist hordes” (her words) into Europe.
January 15, 2026 at 11:05 PM
The Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy is feuding with neo-Nazis online as to whether Jews are responsible for letting “barbarian rapist hordes” (her words) into Europe.
Ah shit.
Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity and others
Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity and others | TechCrunch
The AI partnerships allow companies to access the org's content, like Wikipedia, at scale.
techcrunch.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Ah shit.
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25 years in, Wikipedia remains a rare thing on the internet: a global public good. 🌐 No paywalls, no ads chasing attention—just knowledge shared because it matters.
In an era of disappearing pages & vanishing context, Wikipedia endures by documenting, citing, and revisiting what we know. 🕰️🔗
(4/5)
In an era of disappearing pages & vanishing context, Wikipedia endures by documenting, citing, and revisiting what we know. 🕰️🔗
(4/5)
January 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
25 years in, Wikipedia remains a rare thing on the internet: a global public good. 🌐 No paywalls, no ads chasing attention—just knowledge shared because it matters.
In an era of disappearing pages & vanishing context, Wikipedia endures by documenting, citing, and revisiting what we know. 🕰️🔗
(4/5)
In an era of disappearing pages & vanishing context, Wikipedia endures by documenting, citing, and revisiting what we know. 🕰️🔗
(4/5)
It's kind of mind blowing. 282 works, and the @universityofkansas.bsky.social prof says: Every melody feels fresh. Every melody feels different. HMU to interview him for MLK Day or otherwise. news.ku.edu/news/article...
New ‘Complete Works: Francis Johnson’ expands known music of pioneering figure
Free Black antebellum bandleader, composer rubbed elbows with presidents, generals
news.ku.edu
January 15, 2026 at 10:56 PM
It's kind of mind blowing. 282 works, and the @universityofkansas.bsky.social prof says: Every melody feels fresh. Every melody feels different. HMU to interview him for MLK Day or otherwise. news.ku.edu/news/article...
Facts that didn't fit: Johnson also pioneered the "promenade concert" i.e., dancing, moving, not always seated, & his setting of abolitionist poem "Grave of the Slave." Perfect for MLK Day coverage! HMU, journos, to interview @universityofkansas.bsky.social musicologist. news.ku.edu/news/article...
New ‘Complete Works: Francis Johnson’ expands known music of pioneering figure
Free Black antebellum bandleader, composer rubbed elbows with presidents, generals
news.ku.edu
January 15, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Facts that didn't fit: Johnson also pioneered the "promenade concert" i.e., dancing, moving, not always seated, & his setting of abolitionist poem "Grave of the Slave." Perfect for MLK Day coverage! HMU, journos, to interview @universityofkansas.bsky.social musicologist. news.ku.edu/news/article...
“I learned from them very early that what one does with Nazis is kill them."
Holy hell, what an obituary
Renfrew Christie Dies at 76; Sabotaged Racist Regime’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:38 PM
“I learned from them very early that what one does with Nazis is kill them."
“I learned from them very early that what one does with Nazis is kill them. I am not a pacifist."
Kevin is right -- holy hell! -- but among many other things, this obit demonstrates the possible price of resistance.
Holy hell, what an obituary
January 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM
“I learned from them very early that what one does with Nazis is kill them. I am not a pacifist."
Torquemada didn't have AI at his disposal, tho ... news.ku.edu/news/article...
Scholar stresses ultimate failure of Spanish Inquisition censorship regime
Attempts to enforce religious orthodoxy extended to every sphere, including literature
news.ku.edu
January 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Torquemada didn't have AI at his disposal, tho ... news.ku.edu/news/article...
Emblematic, no?
See the process of bringing down the “liberty tree” infected with a fungus.
See how a 250-year-old tree was dismantled in Kansas City neighborhood
See the process of bringing down the “liberty tree” infected with a fungus.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Emblematic, no?
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I can't move past the fact that the murder of Ms. Good happened almost completely because the doofus got caught up trying to shoot TikTok content.
Yeah, I think a lot about the choice the Trump admin has made to send film crews after everybody to show they're Doing Something.
Biden's DOJ (and Ellison's AG office) were rolling up fraudsters with convictions. But they didn't send influencers to advertise it. Cut to Rs saying Trump finally ACTED
Biden's DOJ (and Ellison's AG office) were rolling up fraudsters with convictions. But they didn't send influencers to advertise it. Cut to Rs saying Trump finally ACTED
The funny thing is they were. The 60 Minutes piece last fall with Homan ended with them on raids with ICE doing exactly what they are doing now but targeted. Biden just kept it quiet.
January 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I can't move past the fact that the murder of Ms. Good happened almost completely because the doofus got caught up trying to shoot TikTok content.
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It’s funny how Wikipedia used to seem relatively unreliable, because it was written by regular people instead of encyclopedia experts, and now it seems relatively reliable, because it’s written by regular people instead of glib CliffsNotes robots
wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
January 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM
It’s funny how Wikipedia used to seem relatively unreliable, because it was written by regular people instead of encyclopedia experts, and now it seems relatively reliable, because it’s written by regular people instead of glib CliffsNotes robots
This would make an excellent story for MLK Day Monday. #JustSaying HMU to interview @universityofkansas.bsky.social researcher/author/musician. He might even play the keyed bugle for you. news.ku.edu/news/article...
New ‘Complete Works: Francis Johnson’ expands known music of pioneering figure
Free Black antebellum bandleader, composer rubbed elbows with presidents, generals
news.ku.edu
January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
This would make an excellent story for MLK Day Monday. #JustSaying HMU to interview @universityofkansas.bsky.social researcher/author/musician. He might even play the keyed bugle for you. news.ku.edu/news/article...
Here's a fun story about a @universityofkansas.bsky.social musicologist. HMU to interview author/researcher/musician. news.ku.edu/news/article...
New ‘Complete Works: Francis Johnson’ expands known music of pioneering figure
Free Black antebellum bandleader, composer rubbed elbows with presidents, generals
news.ku.edu
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Here's a fun story about a @universityofkansas.bsky.social musicologist. HMU to interview author/researcher/musician. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Look I’m as right wing as they come but I have sincere questions about Christian kids in high school sports. God’s always helping them and that isn’t fair. That’s why I support common sense legislation to keep them locked in tiny cages under the school where other students can poke them with sticks.
January 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Look I’m as right wing as they come but I have sincere questions about Christian kids in high school sports. God’s always helping them and that isn’t fair. That’s why I support common sense legislation to keep them locked in tiny cages under the school where other students can poke them with sticks.
I had a copy of #1, but it disappeared somewhere along the line. I am resisting checking the price of a copy today.
The world’s greatest escape artist made his debut on this day 55 years ago in 1971! Happy anniversary to Mister Miracle, who debuted in MISTER MIRACLE #1, written by Marv Wolfman and Jack Kirby, with pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Vince Colletta.
January 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
I had a copy of #1, but it disappeared somewhere along the line. I am resisting checking the price of a copy today.
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It goes without saying that in the US you’re not supposed to have a masked secret police that snatches people off the streets without knowing if they’ve committed a crime. That’s about as basic a requirement for a democracy as exists.
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.”"
January 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM
It goes without saying that in the US you’re not supposed to have a masked secret police that snatches people off the streets without knowing if they’ve committed a crime. That’s about as basic a requirement for a democracy as exists.
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Israel's right-wing nationalist government certainly drives negative feelings towards Israel - but generalized anti-Jewish sentiment is also on the rise, and has no legitimate basis.
Young Americans Are Turning Antisemitic
A recent survey shows a clear shift toward anti-Jewish sentiment—and it’s worst on the far right.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Israel's right-wing nationalist government certainly drives negative feelings towards Israel - but generalized anti-Jewish sentiment is also on the rise, and has no legitimate basis.
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one of scott adams best posts
January 13, 2026 at 5:41 PM
one of scott adams best posts
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Bill Watterson is still alive and by all accounts remains rad
January 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Bill Watterson is still alive and by all accounts remains rad
Live look at the Pasquatch:
January 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Live look at the Pasquatch: