Due North
@tsinger14.bsky.social
Lifelong resident of the Twin Cities. I believe that trans rights are human rights, Black lives matter, immigrants are welcome here, and all the other things that shouldn't be controversial but here we goddamn are.
The teacher who molested me when I was 12 was a nice, well-respected guy too.
There comes a time in everyones life when they have to reckon with the knowledge that the monsters in our midst look and act like regular people. You're lucky to have come to that moment much later than I did.
There comes a time in everyones life when they have to reckon with the knowledge that the monsters in our midst look and act like regular people. You're lucky to have come to that moment much later than I did.
I've known @nachristakis.bsky.social, a scientist and humanist, virtually my entire professional career in the context of being a strong educator, devoted spouse and parent. He’s always struck me as a kind, thoughtful, curious, and humane person. (2/8)
February 1, 2026 at 1:52 AM
The teacher who molested me when I was 12 was a nice, well-respected guy too.
There comes a time in everyones life when they have to reckon with the knowledge that the monsters in our midst look and act like regular people. You're lucky to have come to that moment much later than I did.
There comes a time in everyones life when they have to reckon with the knowledge that the monsters in our midst look and act like regular people. You're lucky to have come to that moment much later than I did.
*stares at Chief O'Hara*
"MPR News has learned that the police chief in the small southern Minnesota city of St. Peter intervened Thursday afternoon to prevent federal immigration agents from arresting a local resident" who had been observing federal agents. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
St. Peter police chief intervenes, prevents federal agents from arresting resident
The police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into custody. It is believed to the first time local police in...
www.mprnews.org
January 31, 2026 at 11:58 PM
*stares at Chief O'Hara*
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without and despite the elite institutions that were supposed to serve as guardrails, this country is standing up and saying fuck no to the fascists
and there are so, so many more of us than there are of them
and there are so, so many more of us than there are of them
More than 34,000 Minnesotans signed up to be trained as ICED observers with various activist groups in recent weeks, many of them since Jan. 7, when a federal agent shot and killed Renée Good.
Thousands of new ICE watchers hit the streets after two killings
Minnesotans outraged by the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti have signed up in large numbers to monitor and protest ICE with other activists.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:41 PM
without and despite the elite institutions that were supposed to serve as guardrails, this country is standing up and saying fuck no to the fascists
and there are so, so many more of us than there are of them
and there are so, so many more of us than there are of them
Oh thank god and all the heavenly saints.
(The order itself is only three pages and every one of them is packed with Judge Biery's rage.)
(The order itself is only three pages and every one of them is packed with Judge Biery's rage.)
Federal judge has ordered the release of Liam Ramos (the bunny hat boy) and his father. A brief and rather remarkable order. Clearly written to be shared widely, so please do. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 31, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Oh thank god and all the heavenly saints.
(The order itself is only three pages and every one of them is packed with Judge Biery's rage.)
(The order itself is only three pages and every one of them is packed with Judge Biery's rage.)
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I am once again angered that all evil people are not smart Hannibal Lectors but are much more malevolent Beavises
January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I am once again angered that all evil people are not smart Hannibal Lectors but are much more malevolent Beavises
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it's like SUPER cold for North Carolina today but I went to the farmer's market and on the way back I saw people 10+ years my senior, which is saying something, holding up NO ICE protest signs and I said hey fantastic job it's cold and they said "not as cold as in Minneapolis" blessed people
January 31, 2026 at 4:10 PM
it's like SUPER cold for North Carolina today but I went to the farmer's market and on the way back I saw people 10+ years my senior, which is saying something, holding up NO ICE protest signs and I said hey fantastic job it's cold and they said "not as cold as in Minneapolis" blessed people
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I have been laughing at this for a solid five minutes.
January 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I have been laughing at this for a solid five minutes.
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"We have reports of ICE staging in parking lots or near food shelves, potentially following people who are making deliveries, and so the fear and anxiety is real," she said.
www.kare11.com/article/news...
www.kare11.com/article/news...
'This cannot continue': 100 hunger relief groups call for end to ICE surge in Minnesota
"It's really hard when the helpers are the ones who are getting targeted as well."
www.kare11.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:20 AM
"We have reports of ICE staging in parking lots or near food shelves, potentially following people who are making deliveries, and so the fear and anxiety is real," she said.
www.kare11.com/article/news...
www.kare11.com/article/news...
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🚨BREAKING🚨
Zohran Mamdani will FORCE all New Yorkers to play through A Realm Reborn in FFXIV WITHOUT skipping.
What are your thoughts on this?
Zohran Mamdani will FORCE all New Yorkers to play through A Realm Reborn in FFXIV WITHOUT skipping.
What are your thoughts on this?
January 24, 2026 at 11:31 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨
Zohran Mamdani will FORCE all New Yorkers to play through A Realm Reborn in FFXIV WITHOUT skipping.
What are your thoughts on this?
Zohran Mamdani will FORCE all New Yorkers to play through A Realm Reborn in FFXIV WITHOUT skipping.
What are your thoughts on this?
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Just a big congrats to everyone participating in the “babies make angry YouTube videos about baby things” art project today, this is a quality bit of comedy
January 28, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Just a big congrats to everyone participating in the “babies make angry YouTube videos about baby things” art project today, this is a quality bit of comedy
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it is beautiful how we are having another moment of Bluesky unity. everybody basking in the glow of how Ilhan Omar was very visibly gonna punch that dude in the mouth
January 28, 2026 at 2:28 AM
it is beautiful how we are having another moment of Bluesky unity. everybody basking in the glow of how Ilhan Omar was very visibly gonna punch that dude in the mouth
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Wait, they’re “Disney villain rich” and they’re protesting?
for non-locals: Edina is the suburb home the rich asshole villain team from Mighty Ducks
January 25, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Wait, they’re “Disney villain rich” and they’re protesting?
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January 25, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Please support Aaron.
He is in the middle of this and still giving us the best coverage.
He is in the middle of this and still giving us the best coverage.
The hellish Minneapolis Autonomous Zone, where we pay homage at the statue of one of our great Communist leaders, Mary Tyler Moore.
January 25, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The hellish Minneapolis Autonomous Zone, where we pay homage at the statue of one of our great Communist leaders, Mary Tyler Moore.
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Alex Pretti’s last words were “are you ok?” said the woman next to him who ICE also pepper sprayed in the face.
January 24, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Alex Pretti’s last words were “are you ok?” said the woman next to him who ICE also pepper sprayed in the face.
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The unc who went viral a few weeks ago protesting in MN is back: "5 shots they put into that man's body. How do you look me in the eye and tell me you can justify this? I'm a veteran. I swore an oath back in 1969 to protect this country against all enemies foreign and domestic. This is unbelievable"
January 24, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The unc who went viral a few weeks ago protesting in MN is back: "5 shots they put into that man's body. How do you look me in the eye and tell me you can justify this? I'm a veteran. I swore an oath back in 1969 to protect this country against all enemies foreign and domestic. This is unbelievable"
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All of this is fucking senseless. Minnesota did not have an immigration problem. Trump sent his Nazi thugs here because he's racist against Somali people and to own libs like Tim Walz. Now two Minnesotans are dead and Minneapolis is on the verge of going up in flames. None. Of. This. Was. Necessary.
January 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM
All of this is fucking senseless. Minnesota did not have an immigration problem. Trump sent his Nazi thugs here because he's racist against Somali people and to own libs like Tim Walz. Now two Minnesotans are dead and Minneapolis is on the verge of going up in flames. None. Of. This. Was. Necessary.
Jesus fucking wept.
January 24, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Jesus fucking wept.
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I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 AM
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
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For those outside the Twin Cities, the person posting this GoFundMe is a member of Minneapolis city council (and among the many locals doing absolutely heroic resistance to ICE), so it's legit.
Please help us bring Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos (he’s only 5 years of age and is currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and his father were kidnapped by ICE. This will help the family with legal services to help reunite Liam and his dad with their family.
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
Donate to Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home, organized by sarai Orquiz
Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos is just 5 years old and currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and h… sarai Orquiz needs your support for Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home
gofund.me
January 22, 2026 at 2:56 AM
For those outside the Twin Cities, the person posting this GoFundMe is a member of Minneapolis city council (and among the many locals doing absolutely heroic resistance to ICE), so it's legit.
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There's one foolproof way to gauge whether someone is a millennial or a zoomer: Ask them how they learned the difference between Iceland and Greenland.
If the answer is from D2: The Mighty Ducks, you're talking to a millennial. Otherwise, zoomer.
If the answer is from D2: The Mighty Ducks, you're talking to a millennial. Otherwise, zoomer.
January 21, 2026 at 8:37 PM
There's one foolproof way to gauge whether someone is a millennial or a zoomer: Ask them how they learned the difference between Iceland and Greenland.
If the answer is from D2: The Mighty Ducks, you're talking to a millennial. Otherwise, zoomer.
If the answer is from D2: The Mighty Ducks, you're talking to a millennial. Otherwise, zoomer.
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we're getting all the downsides of cyberpunk (social alienation, ruthless hyper capitalism, digital mass surveillance state) but none of the promised upsides (cheap street food, cool jackets, super drugs that make you really fast and strong before they kill you)
January 20, 2026 at 9:25 PM
we're getting all the downsides of cyberpunk (social alienation, ruthless hyper capitalism, digital mass surveillance state) but none of the promised upsides (cheap street food, cool jackets, super drugs that make you really fast and strong before they kill you)