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@saltntights.bsky.social
Chronically ill, plantaholic, ex-evangelical, poet, adoptee, raging queer.
guest on treaty 6 territory. Free Palestine!! 🍉
guest on treaty 6 territory. Free Palestine!! 🍉
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Using tear gas on unarmed civilians is a war crime.
February 1, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Using tear gas on unarmed civilians is a war crime.
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It was terrible. They were firing the gas into the crowd as we were retreating. This was as normal a crowd as you’ll ever see in Portland. Families, older folks, college kids.
The cruelty of the feds is on another level.
The cruelty of the feds is on another level.
February 1, 2026 at 2:13 AM
It was terrible. They were firing the gas into the crowd as we were retreating. This was as normal a crowd as you’ll ever see in Portland. Families, older folks, college kids.
The cruelty of the feds is on another level.
The cruelty of the feds is on another level.
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I saw you there, we were just a little ways behind you, my family with my kids, their friends ans their parents and our teachers. All getting attacked with flash bangs and tear gas. #FuckICE
February 1, 2026 at 1:59 AM
I saw you there, we were just a little ways behind you, my family with my kids, their friends ans their parents and our teachers. All getting attacked with flash bangs and tear gas. #FuckICE
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I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
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The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
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If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
The cruelty is immense
UPDATE: The Trump regime did NOT let Wael’s father attend his funeral.
Monstrous.
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Monstrous.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:19 AM
The cruelty is immense
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Sharing because I haven't seen this elsewhere.
Maryland man visiting Mexico for a wedding found dead under mysterious circumstances
YouTube video by WJZ
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January 29, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Sharing because I haven't seen this elsewhere.
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What difference does "equity" make to a library?
It means access for people with disabilities who can't follow strict rules about noises.
...or who've just had their ID taken in a homeless camp sweep.
...or who don't have a safe place to store extra bag.
...or who want to see themselves in books.
It means access for people with disabilities who can't follow strict rules about noises.
...or who've just had their ID taken in a homeless camp sweep.
...or who don't have a safe place to store extra bag.
...or who want to see themselves in books.
"The Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries board removed references to equity from the district’s strategic plan at a contentious meeting Monday night."
This is Washington state. A board member quit in disapproval.
www.opb.org/article/2026...
This is Washington state. A board member quit in disapproval.
www.opb.org/article/2026...
Vancouver library board removes ‘equitable access’ from strategic plan
One library board trustee resigned in protest at the end of Monday night’s meeting.
www.opb.org
January 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
What difference does "equity" make to a library?
It means access for people with disabilities who can't follow strict rules about noises.
...or who've just had their ID taken in a homeless camp sweep.
...or who don't have a safe place to store extra bag.
...or who want to see themselves in books.
It means access for people with disabilities who can't follow strict rules about noises.
...or who've just had their ID taken in a homeless camp sweep.
...or who don't have a safe place to store extra bag.
...or who want to see themselves in books.
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Airports across Asia have increased screening after a Nipah virus outbreak in India.
5 cases were reported in West Bengal, prompting surveillance in Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan. About 100 people are quarantined.
WHO warns Nipah can be fatal, with a 40–75% case fatality rate.
archive.md/5fHWq
5 cases were reported in West Bengal, prompting surveillance in Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan. About 100 people are quarantined.
WHO warns Nipah can be fatal, with a 40–75% case fatality rate.
archive.md/5fHWq
January 27, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Airports across Asia have increased screening after a Nipah virus outbreak in India.
5 cases were reported in West Bengal, prompting surveillance in Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan. About 100 people are quarantined.
WHO warns Nipah can be fatal, with a 40–75% case fatality rate.
archive.md/5fHWq
5 cases were reported in West Bengal, prompting surveillance in Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan. About 100 people are quarantined.
WHO warns Nipah can be fatal, with a 40–75% case fatality rate.
archive.md/5fHWq
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Wael Tarabishi, the last person I wrote about for the Star-Telegram, died on Friday.
Wael’s health declined rapidly after his father and primary caretaker, Maher, was detained by ICE last fall.
The Tarabishi family believes that if Maher had not been arrested, Wael would still be alive. I do too.
Wael’s health declined rapidly after his father and primary caretaker, Maher, was detained by ICE last fall.
The Tarabishi family believes that if Maher had not been arrested, Wael would still be alive. I do too.
new: I wrote about Wael Tarabishi, a 30-year-old man with a rare genetic disorder, his father, Maher, who has spent the last 25 years keeping him alive, and the routine immigration appointment that led to ICE detaining his dad indefinitely.
Also, I wrote about Dragon Ball Z. Stay with me. (🎁 link)
Also, I wrote about Dragon Ball Z. Stay with me. (🎁 link)
Father cared for disabled son for years, until ICE took him away | Opinion
Maher Tarabishi is in custody while his family tries to care for son Wael, who lives in Arlington and has a rare genetic disease.| Opinion
www.star-telegram.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Wael Tarabishi, the last person I wrote about for the Star-Telegram, died on Friday.
Wael’s health declined rapidly after his father and primary caretaker, Maher, was detained by ICE last fall.
The Tarabishi family believes that if Maher had not been arrested, Wael would still be alive. I do too.
Wael’s health declined rapidly after his father and primary caretaker, Maher, was detained by ICE last fall.
The Tarabishi family believes that if Maher had not been arrested, Wael would still be alive. I do too.
Basically the rules are whatever we decide they are at any given time - the fascist playbook
Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."
January 27, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Basically the rules are whatever we decide they are at any given time - the fascist playbook
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tomorrow, StandWithMinnesota.com will hit a million site visits and over 650,000 unique visitors.
i made it 10 days ago with $600 from you guys for hosting and cloudflare.
thank you. thank you.
i made it 10 days ago with $600 from you guys for hosting and cloudflare.
thank you. thank you.
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
StandWithMinnesota.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
tomorrow, StandWithMinnesota.com will hit a million site visits and over 650,000 unique visitors.
i made it 10 days ago with $600 from you guys for hosting and cloudflare.
thank you. thank you.
i made it 10 days ago with $600 from you guys for hosting and cloudflare.
thank you. thank you.
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The Atlantic Magazine just dropped a tremendous story on the Minnesota Resistance. The author is a war correspondent & sees the echoes of leaderless community empowerment around the globe: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202... (supposed to be a gift link, might not work, it’s in Apple News, too.)
Welcome to the American Winter
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 AM
The Atlantic Magazine just dropped a tremendous story on the Minnesota Resistance. The author is a war correspondent & sees the echoes of leaderless community empowerment around the globe: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202... (supposed to be a gift link, might not work, it’s in Apple News, too.)
Just words
Walz: "I don't care if you are conservative are flying a Donald Trump flag, a libertarian 'Don't Treat on Me,' a Democratic Socialist -- this an inflection point. If we cannot all agree that the smearing of a citizen and besmirching everything they stood for -- someone has to be accountable."
January 26, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Just words
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Seen in Los Angeles
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
January 25, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Seen in Los Angeles
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
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Being a journalist is sick: I just contacted a pre-eminent jaguar conservationist in Argentine with a question that has been weighing on me for ages and he wrote back right away with an informed answer.
January 25, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Being a journalist is sick: I just contacted a pre-eminent jaguar conservationist in Argentine with a question that has been weighing on me for ages and he wrote back right away with an informed answer.
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I would treat any statement from a US government source at this point as about as trustworthy as the Russian government or any other modern authoritarian regime.
January 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I would treat any statement from a US government source at this point as about as trustworthy as the Russian government or any other modern authoritarian regime.
Jfc do we really need think pieces about Trump's hand bruising? I've had worse bruising from a bad IV like yes he is going to die but you can't tell when from that
January 22, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Jfc do we really need think pieces about Trump's hand bruising? I've had worse bruising from a bad IV like yes he is going to die but you can't tell when from that
Got the GP office involved who sent a more urgent referral(first one was marked urgent anyway) plus another req for the other half of the ultrasound. Both offices had different stories, so we just left it. Don't have a good feeling about this gyne. Fuck, it's the system that's the problem every time
Damn, being sick is exhausting. My wife got an ultrasound appt for today but they only wanted to do half of it. We'll have to come back if this half doesn't find the problem. Gyne office told us the doc said she could wait 4-6 wks for an appt which is clearly not right
#disability #healthcare
#disability #healthcare
January 22, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Got the GP office involved who sent a more urgent referral(first one was marked urgent anyway) plus another req for the other half of the ultrasound. Both offices had different stories, so we just left it. Don't have a good feeling about this gyne. Fuck, it's the system that's the problem every time
Damn, being sick is exhausting. My wife got an ultrasound appt for today but they only wanted to do half of it. We'll have to come back if this half doesn't find the problem. Gyne office told us the doc said she could wait 4-6 wks for an appt which is clearly not right
#disability #healthcare
#disability #healthcare
January 22, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Damn, being sick is exhausting. My wife got an ultrasound appt for today but they only wanted to do half of it. We'll have to come back if this half doesn't find the problem. Gyne office told us the doc said she could wait 4-6 wks for an appt which is clearly not right
#disability #healthcare
#disability #healthcare
"Well, that was fucking crackers" - my wife after we watched Harlan Coben's "Run Away"
January 21, 2026 at 5:35 AM
"Well, that was fucking crackers" - my wife after we watched Harlan Coben's "Run Away"
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“One notable MIT study found that 95 percent of companies that integrated AI saw zero meaningful growth in revenue. For coding tasks, one of AI’s most widely hyped applications, another study showed that programmers who used AI coding tools actually became slower at their jobs.”
AI Completely Failing to Boost Productivity, Says Top Analyst
AI may or may not excel at a lot of things, but from an economic standpoint, it's definitely not making us more productive.
futurism.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:52 AM
“One notable MIT study found that 95 percent of companies that integrated AI saw zero meaningful growth in revenue. For coding tasks, one of AI’s most widely hyped applications, another study showed that programmers who used AI coding tools actually became slower at their jobs.”
Finally I said "are we going to have to ask you each time to wear a mask" to which she replied "I thought because I was only in here a few moments it's fine" & I replied "it only takes that long and you know it".
#covid #chronicillness #flu #disability
#covid #chronicillness #flu #disability
In the Camrose ER with my wife. Had to ask both the doc and the nurse to wear a mask. They both pushed back. Doc said "why" & "I don't have anything (communicable)" and the nurse kept over and over coming in without one.
#abhealth #ruralhealth
#abhealth #ruralhealth
January 18, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Finally I said "are we going to have to ask you each time to wear a mask" to which she replied "I thought because I was only in here a few moments it's fine" & I replied "it only takes that long and you know it".
#covid #chronicillness #flu #disability
#covid #chronicillness #flu #disability
In the Camrose ER with my wife. Had to ask both the doc and the nurse to wear a mask. They both pushed back. Doc said "why" & "I don't have anything (communicable)" and the nurse kept over and over coming in without one.
#abhealth #ruralhealth
#abhealth #ruralhealth
January 18, 2026 at 10:10 PM
In the Camrose ER with my wife. Had to ask both the doc and the nurse to wear a mask. They both pushed back. Doc said "why" & "I don't have anything (communicable)" and the nurse kept over and over coming in without one.
#abhealth #ruralhealth
#abhealth #ruralhealth