Skarjune
@skarjune.bsky.social
Skarjune writes, edits, blogs, designs, and publishes content in the Twin Cities of Minnesota; and manages the popular Longfellow Villa Little Free Library promoting community, literacy, literature, science, and education.
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Trump is mentioned in the Epstein files more than Jesus is mentioned in the Bible!
February 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Trump is mentioned in the Epstein files more than Jesus is mentioned in the Bible!
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Minnesota needs to know the number of children in federal detention, who they are, and where they’re being held.
February 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Minnesota needs to know the number of children in federal detention, who they are, and where they’re being held.
U.S. #Congress funded 2 more weeks of Hell in #Minnesota for #fascist #TRUMP, so I can turn off the news, don’t need no more, just gotta wear my whistle, carry my signs, protect my #Neighbors, and hope y’all enjoy watching #BadBunny during Super Bowl. So, stand with us #ICEout or sit your ass out.
February 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
U.S. #Congress funded 2 more weeks of Hell in #Minnesota for #fascist #TRUMP, so I can turn off the news, don’t need no more, just gotta wear my whistle, carry my signs, protect my #Neighbors, and hope y’all enjoy watching #BadBunny during Super Bowl. So, stand with us #ICEout or sit your ass out.
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Abolish DHS. Impeach Trump, Noem, and Bondi.
February 2, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Abolish DHS. Impeach Trump, Noem, and Bondi.
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"In my few days in Minnesota, I’ve been witness to countless scenes that remind me of moments I’ve seen during previous trips covering conflicts around the world," photojournalist @cengizyar.com writes. "The wars we’ve carried out as a nation abroad have come home."
More: https://propub.li/4acxEeY
More: https://propub.li/4acxEeY
February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"In my few days in Minnesota, I’ve been witness to countless scenes that remind me of moments I’ve seen during previous trips covering conflicts around the world," photojournalist @cengizyar.com writes. "The wars we’ve carried out as a nation abroad have come home."
More: https://propub.li/4acxEeY
More: https://propub.li/4acxEeY
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Tear gas is banned in international warfare, yet classified as a “riot control agent” that law enforcement can use for crowd control.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
Tear Gas Is Way More Dangerous Than Police Let On
In the middle of a respiratory pandemic, law enforcement agencies have used tear gas in especially dangerous ways. The chemical agent also seeps into homes, contaminates food, furniture, skin and surf...
www.propublica.org
February 3, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Tear gas is banned in international warfare, yet classified as a “riot control agent” that law enforcement can use for crowd control.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
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Hey, not that anyone asked us, but we folks here on the ground in Minnesota don't give a rip that the agents terrorizing us will now wear body cams. We have enough footage of ourselves being brutalized and we'd really just like them to get out of here. It was a stupid ask and accomplishes nothing.
February 2, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Hey, not that anyone asked us, but we folks here on the ground in Minnesota don't give a rip that the agents terrorizing us will now wear body cams. We have enough footage of ourselves being brutalized and we'd really just like them to get out of here. It was a stupid ask and accomplishes nothing.
Take over the voting in states he doesn't like because he lost? That's a dictatorship. #ImpeachTrump
Quote from Trump just minutes ago:
"The Republicans should say, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places.... The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting."
In modern history, there's never been a bigger threat to our Constitution and our way of life than and his enablers.
"The Republicans should say, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places.... The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting."
In modern history, there's never been a bigger threat to our Constitution and our way of life than and his enablers.
February 2, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Take over the voting in states he doesn't like because he lost? That's a dictatorship. #ImpeachTrump
My #LittleFreeLibrary in #Minneapolis in January saw least turnover of books in years. Barely 1 every other day, typically 2 a day. #Neighbors really read & donate, but #Community so focused on #ICEout, everyday life has changed.
See my books at Longfellow.LIfe
See my books at Longfellow.LIfe
February 2, 2026 at 10:17 PM
My #LittleFreeLibrary in #Minneapolis in January saw least turnover of books in years. Barely 1 every other day, typically 2 a day. #Neighbors really read & donate, but #Community so focused on #ICEout, everyday life has changed.
See my books at Longfellow.LIfe
See my books at Longfellow.LIfe
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That Bad Bunny speech really got me. Amen.
February 2, 2026 at 2:27 AM
That Bad Bunny speech really got me. Amen.
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A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days
February 2, 2026 at 2:22 AM
A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days
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February 2, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Thousands of Minnesotans are marching to the Alex Pretti Vigil site.
#ICEout
youtube.com/live/Hj6cdiN...
#ICEout
youtube.com/live/Hj6cdiN...
LIVE: Anti-ICE Protesters March in Minneapolis
YouTube video by BG On The Scene
youtube.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Thousands of Minnesotans are marching to the Alex Pretti Vigil site.
#ICEout
youtube.com/live/Hj6cdiN...
#ICEout
youtube.com/live/Hj6cdiN...
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They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
January 31, 2026 at 1:08 AM
They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
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Border Patrol employee found ‘covered in vomit’ in St. Paul, charged with drunk driving
Border Patrol employee found ‘covered in vomit’ in St. Paul, charged with drunk driving
Border Patrol employee Alfredo Mancillas Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas, was charged with drunk driving in St. Paul.
sahanjournal.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Border Patrol employee found ‘covered in vomit’ in St. Paul, charged with drunk driving
#Minneapolis Star Tribune Sports January 30th reports #ICEout story: (Hockey) Ice was a #sanctuary until ICE agents came to town.
Vast majority of #Minnesota people do not feel safe. For real good reasons until #Trump is totally restrained.
Vast majority of #Minnesota people do not feel safe. For real good reasons until #Trump is totally restrained.
January 31, 2026 at 2:25 AM
#Minneapolis Star Tribune Sports January 30th reports #ICEout story: (Hockey) Ice was a #sanctuary until ICE agents came to town.
Vast majority of #Minnesota people do not feel safe. For real good reasons until #Trump is totally restrained.
Vast majority of #Minnesota people do not feel safe. For real good reasons until #Trump is totally restrained.
“I have friends everywhere,” says Cassian Andor, the code phrase for rebels opposing Imperial Authoritarianism in Star Wars: Andor.
“It’s a neighborly day in this beautywood … Please, won’t you be my neighbor?” sang Mister ... https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/01/30/i-have-friends-everywhere-says.html
“It’s a neighborly day in this beautywood … Please, won’t you be my neighbor?” sang Mister ... https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/01/30/i-have-friends-everywhere-says.html
January 30, 2026 at 10:07 PM
“I have friends everywhere,” says Cassian Andor, the code phrase for rebels opposing Imperial Authoritarianism in Star Wars: Andor.
“It’s a neighborly day in this beautywood … Please, won’t you be my neighbor?” sang Mister ... https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/01/30/i-have-friends-everywhere-says.html
“It’s a neighborly day in this beautywood … Please, won’t you be my neighbor?” sang Mister ... https://blog.skarjune.ink/2026/01/30/i-have-friends-everywhere-says.html
January 30, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Trump’s right hand cannot be responsible for investigating his left hand. We need an independent, impartial investigation now.
www.cbsnews.com/news/alex-pr...
www.cbsnews.com/news/alex-pr...
FBI now leading investigation into fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations branch had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
www.cbsnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Trump’s right hand cannot be responsible for investigating his left hand. We need an independent, impartial investigation now.
www.cbsnews.com/news/alex-pr...
www.cbsnews.com/news/alex-pr...
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The winds of public opinion are at our back. We will press this Administration until we see impartial investigations, the departure of federal forces, and an end to this campaign of retribution.
January 30, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The winds of public opinion are at our back. We will press this Administration until we see impartial investigations, the departure of federal forces, and an end to this campaign of retribution.
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Note that Homan's language consistently referred to military operations for which Minneapolis was a target. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Trump’s border chief vows ‘improvements’ for ICE operations but doesn’t mention fatal shootings of US citizens – live
Border czar Tom Homan in Minneapolis says ‘no agency is perfect’ and acknowledges improvements that need to be made to federal immigration enforcement
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Note that Homan's language consistently referred to military operations for which Minneapolis was a target. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Not enough. Homan’s baby steps to calm Minneapolis are no substitute for legislative action to restrain & reform an out of control agency inflicting violence & violations of rights. And astonishingly, no mention of immediate investigation of deaths with state & local law enforcement.
January 29, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Not enough. Homan’s baby steps to calm Minneapolis are no substitute for legislative action to restrain & reform an out of control agency inflicting violence & violations of rights. And astonishingly, no mention of immediate investigation of deaths with state & local law enforcement.
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Important. There has not been a deescalation.
January 28, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Important. There has not been a deescalation.
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Noem doesn’t want to fall on her sword.
Wait, I don’t like that idiom for her. Lemme rephrase.
Noem doesn’t want to be her dog getting shot in a ditch
Wait, I don’t like that idiom for her. Lemme rephrase.
Noem doesn’t want to be her dog getting shot in a ditch
"Noem has complained to others that she feels she's being hung out to dry over the episode and has made sure to emphasize she took direction from Miller and the president"
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents
The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser
www.axios.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Noem doesn’t want to fall on her sword.
Wait, I don’t like that idiom for her. Lemme rephrase.
Noem doesn’t want to be her dog getting shot in a ditch
Wait, I don’t like that idiom for her. Lemme rephrase.
Noem doesn’t want to be her dog getting shot in a ditch
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.