Sylvan Apostate
@sylvanapostate.bsky.social
Absurdist || Restoration Ecologist || Writer
Musician aka Animal Laughter
https://animalaughter.bandcamp.com/
IG: @animallaughtermusic
Chicago-based
Musician aka Animal Laughter
https://animalaughter.bandcamp.com/
IG: @animallaughtermusic
Chicago-based
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The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of muppets
February 11, 2026 at 7:59 AM
The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of muppets
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JUST IN: Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol agent, expected to file lawsuit and release evidence Wednesday
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol agent, expected to file lawsuit, release evidence
Body-cam video, text messages and other evidence tied to shooting during Operation Midway Blitz is set for a Wednesday release.
chicago.suntimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
JUST IN: Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol agent, expected to file lawsuit and release evidence Wednesday
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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Attention Chicagoans: this thread details local politicians who have received funds from the landlords who approved that horrific early morning ICE raid on a South Shore apartment complex
IL Sunshine shows that they have transferred funds to James ($500), Paul Kendrick ($500, reportedly returned it), Sam Nugent, RayLo’s Democratic Party committee, and Nick Sposato since the DHS raid on 9/30 illinoissunshine.org/committees/3...
Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance PAC
Committee purpose: To support political candidates who promote the interests of building owners
illinoissunshine.org
February 10, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Attention Chicagoans: this thread details local politicians who have received funds from the landlords who approved that horrific early morning ICE raid on a South Shore apartment complex
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This morning, I wrote about struggling under the weight of this moment and offered a few reflections on why it's important to still seek out joy and rest in the midst of our feverish struggle. Don't let the burnout getcha, folks, we have a world to win.
On taking your rest and finding joy
Reflections on cultivating radical joy in this current moment.
www.wordsaboutwork.news
February 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
This morning, I wrote about struggling under the weight of this moment and offered a few reflections on why it's important to still seek out joy and rest in the midst of our feverish struggle. Don't let the burnout getcha, folks, we have a world to win.
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At #Worcester District Court for the trial of @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social. Huge crowd here.
The Northwestern DA's Office is prosecuting a former #Worcester city councilor and another community member for allegedly assaulting Worcester cops who were aiding ICE while they used the children of a mother with a valid asylum claim as bait to lure her out and kidnap her.
#Massachusetts #mapoli
#Massachusetts #mapoli
Northwestern DA to prosecute Worcester ICE protesters
After pledging to prosecute illegal ICE activity in his district, David Sullivan is moving forward with assault charges brought by Worcester police against two civilian rapid responders.
theshoestring.org
February 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM
At #Worcester District Court for the trial of @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social. Huge crowd here.
Why weren't they part of the dancing!!!! This show was incredible and who am I to comment, but all of them were right there!!!! Let the grass dance!
February 9, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Why weren't they part of the dancing!!!! This show was incredible and who am I to comment, but all of them were right there!!!! Let the grass dance!
the "creator" they spliced into the ending was so damn creepy, you could tell both he and the dog were like "I dont know you," regarding each other
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 AM
the "creator" they spliced into the ending was so damn creepy, you could tell both he and the dog were like "I dont know you," regarding each other
this footage is extraordinary lol
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
this footage is extraordinary lol
I saw one sway just prior to the start and was then waiting for them to break into dance the entire damn time
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I saw one sway just prior to the start and was then waiting for them to break into dance the entire damn time
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It was transforming the biggest NFL stage in the world into a sugar cane plantation that did it for me.
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
February 9, 2026 at 1:54 AM
It was transforming the biggest NFL stage in the world into a sugar cane plantation that did it for me.
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
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Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance https://theonion.com/terrified-conservatives-lose-ability-to-speak-english-after-exposure-to-bad-bunny-performance-dios-mio-cry-millions-of-panicking-republicans/
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Terrified Conservatives Lose Ability To Speak English After Exposure To Bad Bunny Performance https://theonion.com/terrified-conservatives-lose-ability-to-speak-english-after-exposure-to-bad-bunny-performance-dios-mio-cry-millions-of-panicking-republicans/
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Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous
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THE POWER LINES. WHAT A STATEMENT.
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
THE POWER LINES. WHAT A STATEMENT.
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Remarkable to see sugarcane plantation work depicted in the Superbowl halftime show.
February 9, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Remarkable to see sugarcane plantation work depicted in the Superbowl halftime show.
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Dave has been *relentless* in his federal courthouse coverage of the fallout of DHS cases against Chicagoans. Much of his reporting is done at great personal cost. Please support him today:
If readers appreciate my work as an indie jouro, I'd appreciate, in turn, any support you may want to offer.
Your support helps me keep reporting for you, in and out of the courtroom.
Your support helps me keep reporting for you, in and out of the courtroom.
Venmo | DJ B
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venmo.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Dave has been *relentless* in his federal courthouse coverage of the fallout of DHS cases against Chicagoans. Much of his reporting is done at great personal cost. Please support him today:
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I see the bad takes machine is operating at full capacity.
February 3, 2026 at 4:11 AM
I see the bad takes machine is operating at full capacity.
and get away from these parasitic and expropriative company models like bandcamp
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
and get away from these parasitic and expropriative company models like bandcamp
bandcamp friday is back baby
as always, my music is free to download but as an indie folk artist, appreciate any donations
Animal Laughter
animalaughter.bandcamp.com/album/raw-de...
for the fellow musicians out there, check out what @subvert.fm is up to - we can all embrace collective ownership
as always, my music is free to download but as an indie folk artist, appreciate any donations
Animal Laughter
animalaughter.bandcamp.com/album/raw-de...
for the fellow musicians out there, check out what @subvert.fm is up to - we can all embrace collective ownership
raw demos, by Animal Laughter
17 track album
animalaughter.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
bandcamp friday is back baby
as always, my music is free to download but as an indie folk artist, appreciate any donations
Animal Laughter
animalaughter.bandcamp.com/album/raw-de...
for the fellow musicians out there, check out what @subvert.fm is up to - we can all embrace collective ownership
as always, my music is free to download but as an indie folk artist, appreciate any donations
Animal Laughter
animalaughter.bandcamp.com/album/raw-de...
for the fellow musicians out there, check out what @subvert.fm is up to - we can all embrace collective ownership
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Good morning from Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse.
A hearing before District Judge Georgia Alexakis has just begun on whether Chicagoan Marimar Martinez, who Border Patrol agent Charles Exum shot in October, can publicize certain materials from the DOJ's dropped criminal case against her.
A hearing before District Judge Georgia Alexakis has just begun on whether Chicagoan Marimar Martinez, who Border Patrol agent Charles Exum shot in October, can publicize certain materials from the DOJ's dropped criminal case against her.
February 6, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Good morning from Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse.
A hearing before District Judge Georgia Alexakis has just begun on whether Chicagoan Marimar Martinez, who Border Patrol agent Charles Exum shot in October, can publicize certain materials from the DOJ's dropped criminal case against her.
A hearing before District Judge Georgia Alexakis has just begun on whether Chicagoan Marimar Martinez, who Border Patrol agent Charles Exum shot in October, can publicize certain materials from the DOJ's dropped criminal case against her.
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U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis just took the bench for today's hearing in the case of Marimar Martinez, the woman shot 5 times by Border Patrol in Chicago.
Good morning. Marimar Martinez, the woman shot 5 times by Border Patrol in Chicago, has taken her seat in a federal courtroom.
Judge Georgia Alexakis is expected to rule on Martinez's request to release evidence from her prosecution.
Background: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Judge Georgia Alexakis is expected to rule on Martinez's request to release evidence from her prosecution.
Background: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Marimar Martinez, shot 5 times by Border Patrol in Chicago, plans to attend Trump’s State of the Union
Her attorney disclosed her plans in a fiery court filing, in which he also accused Chicago's U.S. Attorney's office of being "active enablers of an out-of-control client."
chicago.suntimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis just took the bench for today's hearing in the case of Marimar Martinez, the woman shot 5 times by Border Patrol in Chicago.
Dashboard Confrontational
February 6, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Dashboard Confrontational
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This Ain’t A Scene It’s An Arms Race
Was this very mid-2000s emo person press-ganged into ICE servitude?
February 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM
This Ain’t A Scene It’s An Arms Race
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An interview with Donna Mae, a longtime resident of Minneapolis and registered nurse speaking about the community resistance to ICE / CBP in their city, the legacy of the George Floyd Uprising and mutual aid
thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2026/02...
thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2026/02...
February 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM
An interview with Donna Mae, a longtime resident of Minneapolis and registered nurse speaking about the community resistance to ICE / CBP in their city, the legacy of the George Floyd Uprising and mutual aid
thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2026/02...
thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2026/02...
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Updates from a member of Tekoşîna Anarşîst and a heval in Qamişlo about the seige of Kobanê, SDF conflicts with the Syrian transitional government and defending the #Rojava Revolution
thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2026/02...
thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2026/02...
February 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Updates from a member of Tekoşîna Anarşîst and a heval in Qamişlo about the seige of Kobanê, SDF conflicts with the Syrian transitional government and defending the #Rojava Revolution
thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2026/02...
thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2026/02...
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NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
Identified: the El Paso BORTAC crew rampaging through the Midwest
One violent duo in particular, U.S. Border Patrol agents Michael Sveum (EZ-2) and Edgar Vazquez (EZ-17), have been frequently seen alongside former commander-at-large Greg Bovino terrorizing crowds wi...
unraveledpress.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more: