Patrick
@sobafett.bsky.social
Storyteller, Jewish educator, Lego and BootLego enthusiast he/him
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LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK
"For Cohn, the fare gate debate is a chance to change how public transit works. “Whenever I see lots of money being put into combatting fare evasion, it always just ends up reinforcing to me why fare-free public transit is a good goal.”"
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/n...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/n...
The new fare gates at South Station are annoying. They’re also part of the answer to a bigger problem. - The Boston Globe
For some, the gates are a practical solution to fare evasion, which drains MBTA resources. For others, they’re a symbol of why the transit agency needs radical reform.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK
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Every single time a story like this is reported, we must assume that there are many many more that do not.
CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
7-Year-Old Migrant Girl Dies Of Dehydration And Shock In U.S. Border Patrol Custody
The girl's death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.
shorturl.at
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Every single time a story like this is reported, we must assume that there are many many more that do not.
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This is the bottom line you must demand from all your electeds— especially if they would like your support and vote this November or ever.
I will not support any funding deal that puts money in the hands of Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and this violent agency. Defund and abolish ICE now.
February 12, 2026 at 4:07 AM
This is the bottom line you must demand from all your electeds— especially if they would like your support and vote this November or ever.
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NO.
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the party agreed on three main goals:
° Require warrants in some cases and ICE coordination with state and local law enforcement
° Create a code of conduct and enforce it
° Require agents to wear body cams and not masks
° Require warrants in some cases and ICE coordination with state and local law enforcement
° Create a code of conduct and enforce it
° Require agents to wear body cams and not masks
Democrats demand new ICE restrictions as government shutdown looms
After federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they’ll block a massive government funding package without policy changes.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:22 AM
NO.
This was one of my favorite books as a kid! The utter chaos of the downhill ride, amplified by the shape of the pages, was captivating.
The Slant Book (1910) by Peter Newell — shaped like a rhomboid it tells the story of a runaway baby carriage's chaotic downhill ride: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-slant-book
January 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM
This was one of my favorite books as a kid! The utter chaos of the downhill ride, amplified by the shape of the pages, was captivating.
What do you do when you need to scream into the void, but the void blocked your number?
January 29, 2026 at 4:43 AM
What do you do when you need to scream into the void, but the void blocked your number?
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This is the real thing, from what’s visible from here.
He seems to get that he can never fix the harm he’s caused, but also that he has an obligation to spend the rest of his life fighting to mend that hole in the universe the best that he can—fully aware that that’s also how he heals himself. ❤️🩹
He seems to get that he can never fix the harm he’s caused, but also that he has an obligation to spend the rest of his life fighting to mend that hole in the universe the best that he can—fully aware that that’s also how he heals himself. ❤️🩹
January 28, 2026 at 2:16 PM
This is the real thing, from what’s visible from here.
He seems to get that he can never fix the harm he’s caused, but also that he has an obligation to spend the rest of his life fighting to mend that hole in the universe the best that he can—fully aware that that’s also how he heals himself. ❤️🩹
He seems to get that he can never fix the harm he’s caused, but also that he has an obligation to spend the rest of his life fighting to mend that hole in the universe the best that he can—fully aware that that’s also how he heals himself. ❤️🩹
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I AM VINDICATED AND JOYFUL
(also this gives fuel to @rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social and my longstanding conversation about whether or not dinosaurs would have been kosher for shabbos dinner but)
(tweet TWEEET)
(also this gives fuel to @rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social and my longstanding conversation about whether or not dinosaurs would have been kosher for shabbos dinner but)
(tweet TWEEET)
January 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
I AM VINDICATED AND JOYFUL
(also this gives fuel to @rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social and my longstanding conversation about whether or not dinosaurs would have been kosher for shabbos dinner but)
(tweet TWEEET)
(also this gives fuel to @rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social and my longstanding conversation about whether or not dinosaurs would have been kosher for shabbos dinner but)
(tweet TWEEET)
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There is no reason you can’t honor Holocaust Remembrance Day while also celebrating large boulder the size of a small boulder day…life is full of simultaneous joy and mourning.
January 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM
There is no reason you can’t honor Holocaust Remembrance Day while also celebrating large boulder the size of a small boulder day…life is full of simultaneous joy and mourning.
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Abolish ICE is not enough.
Stern words for Greg Bovino or Kristi Noem is not enough.
We need prosecutions and trials.
Anything short of this position fails to address the gravity of this moment.
Stern words for Greg Bovino or Kristi Noem is not enough.
We need prosecutions and trials.
Anything short of this position fails to address the gravity of this moment.
January 26, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Abolish ICE is not enough.
Stern words for Greg Bovino or Kristi Noem is not enough.
We need prosecutions and trials.
Anything short of this position fails to address the gravity of this moment.
Stern words for Greg Bovino or Kristi Noem is not enough.
We need prosecutions and trials.
Anything short of this position fails to address the gravity of this moment.
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I'm not into putting private DMs online but WOW tempted by the person whose whole platform is telling you how to ditch unethical companies/where to go instead telling me
"I’m on Substack because it’s the largest platform for what it does/ Appreciate your concern though, I’m trying my best ❤️"
😐
"I’m on Substack because it’s the largest platform for what it does/ Appreciate your concern though, I’m trying my best ❤️"
😐
January 27, 2026 at 12:07 AM
I'm not into putting private DMs online but WOW tempted by the person whose whole platform is telling you how to ditch unethical companies/where to go instead telling me
"I’m on Substack because it’s the largest platform for what it does/ Appreciate your concern though, I’m trying my best ❤️"
😐
"I’m on Substack because it’s the largest platform for what it does/ Appreciate your concern though, I’m trying my best ❤️"
😐
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“I invite you to meet me at the Kent State Memorial and explain what young lives are worth in Ohio for the many who wants to be its chief prosecutor.”
Here is my open response to Keith Faber
His social team has it now but anyone in Ohio feel free to hand him an engraved invite.
His social team has it now but anyone in Ohio feel free to hand him an engraved invite.
January 26, 2026 at 7:59 PM
“I invite you to meet me at the Kent State Memorial and explain what young lives are worth in Ohio for the many who wants to be its chief prosecutor.”
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I’ve been extremely online for over a quarter of a century, I *shouldn’t* be surprised that there’s a subreddit for people whose kink is (literally) fucking fascists, and yet
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January 26, 2026 at 3:48 AM
I’ve been extremely online for over a quarter of a century, I *shouldn’t* be surprised that there’s a subreddit for people whose kink is (literally) fucking fascists, and yet
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This statement is worth 5000 prayers and sermons combined.
Thank you, Chaplain Moberg. ❤️🔥
Thank you, Chaplain Moberg. ❤️🔥
January 26, 2026 at 1:07 AM
This statement is worth 5000 prayers and sermons combined.
Thank you, Chaplain Moberg. ❤️🔥
Thank you, Chaplain Moberg. ❤️🔥
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The sentence missing is “thus as Governor of Massachusetts, I will…”
Just stop. Enough is enough. President Trump and Kristi Noem need to call ICE agents back.
We stand with the people of Minnesota. President Trump needs to listen to Governor Walz and end this operation now.
We stand with the people of Minnesota. President Trump needs to listen to Governor Walz and end this operation now.
January 24, 2026 at 11:33 PM
The sentence missing is “thus as Governor of Massachusetts, I will…”
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ABOLISH
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
January 24, 2026 at 4:24 PM
ABOLISH
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In honor of the strike in Minnesota and hopefully nationwide, let's learn about the impact of general strikes and why we need more of them now, shall we?
Here's a little history of notable general strikes: 1/x 🧵
Why is May 1 Workers' Day?
On 1 May 1886, nationwide general strike for 8-hour day, w/hundreds of thousands of workers throughout the US. In Chicago, protests against police escalated into the Haymarket riot, w/hanging of 8 organizers.
Why is May 1 Workers' Day?
On 1 May 1886, nationwide general strike for 8-hour day, w/hundreds of thousands of workers throughout the US. In Chicago, protests against police escalated into the Haymarket riot, w/hanging of 8 organizers.
January 23, 2026 at 7:55 PM
In honor of the strike in Minnesota and hopefully nationwide, let's learn about the impact of general strikes and why we need more of them now, shall we?
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This is frying me so bad. I aspire to be this unhinged and carefree.
January 23, 2026 at 3:00 AM
This is frying me so bad. I aspire to be this unhinged and carefree.
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My sister lives in Minneapolis, and yesterday a group of neighbors peacefully prevailed upon 5 SUV-loads of ICE officers to turn back from an elementary school. Kinda like this passage Labzik in 1935. Translation to appear in November with @rcolesworthy.bsky.social and SUNY Press.
January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
My sister lives in Minneapolis, and yesterday a group of neighbors peacefully prevailed upon 5 SUV-loads of ICE officers to turn back from an elementary school. Kinda like this passage Labzik in 1935. Translation to appear in November with @rcolesworthy.bsky.social and SUNY Press.
Rocking my @maimonidesnutz.bsky.social Tongs shirt while telling a story about Rabbie Akiva at work.
January 18, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Rocking my @maimonidesnutz.bsky.social Tongs shirt while telling a story about Rabbie Akiva at work.
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the adult fans of lego will make january 6 look like a bar mitzvah party
nothings real until you see an executive order but Trump is threatening 10% tariffs on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, & Finland unless they let him annex Greenland
January 17, 2026 at 4:57 PM
the adult fans of lego will make january 6 look like a bar mitzvah party
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The Heated Rivalry to Shoresy pipeline is real and beautiful
When I say Shoresy is the best show on television this is what the fuck I'm talking about man.
January 16, 2026 at 2:29 PM
The Heated Rivalry to Shoresy pipeline is real and beautiful
@gwenda.bsky.social which of your characters have quietly retired here???
www.zillow.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM
@gwenda.bsky.social which of your characters have quietly retired here???
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I know there's a lot going on but I need you to know that at the moment, the various restocks over the week have resulted in PSB having 69 copies of Heated Rivalry on order
January 3, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I know there's a lot going on but I need you to know that at the moment, the various restocks over the week have resulted in PSB having 69 copies of Heated Rivalry on order