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Rachel
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Yooper for life even when dislocated. Elkhound bestie and black cat mom. Honest to the point of recklessness. Deadly Relative. Bog Witch.
You will be visited by three spirits.
December 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
So perfectly cold.
Current* conditions near Duluth, MN:
December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This is disastrous and incredibly stupid. Costs more, hurts more people, the cruelty seems to be the entire point.
Advocates prepare for homelessness crisis as feds make funding shift

Michigan homeless service providers warn of more people entering into homelessness amid changes to how the government funds housing programs.
Advocates prepare for homelessness crisis as feds make funding shift
Michigan homeless service providers warn of more people entering into homelessness amid changes to how the government funds housing programs.
www.bridgedetroit.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
If I’m not mistaken on my Hitchhiker’s Guide lore… “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy defines the marketing devision of the Sirius Cybernetic Corporation as "a bunch of mindless jerks who'll be the first against the wall when the revolution comes.
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I’ve seen a lot of people talking about the Edmund Fitzgerald due to the 50th anniversary. We still don’t play Gord’s song lightly in the Yoop because it will make grown ass folks cry in their beers. We all personally know someone who was impacted and we’ve all had our own near misses on the Lakes.
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Now playing. Must be at least 20 years since I last listened to this album.

music.youtube.com/watch?v=HEOR...
Ballad Of A Well-Known Gun
YouTube video by Elton John - Topic
music.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I was in Chicago two weeks ago. I didn’t see a single red hat. It was goddamn refreshing.
Trump: "The people of Chicago are walking around with MAGA hats. You have women, beautiful Black women, walking around with MAGA hats. 'Please let the president in and we don't care how he does it ... bring in the Marines.'"
October 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hi. There’s a GoFundMe set up to help my Auntie in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who urgently needs a new wall furnace, as her current one has quit and winter is coming fast, it was only 28 degrees last night. My husband and I are trying to come up with enough to do it but any little help is welcome 🙏🏻
October 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Lodging for the night is set. Off to see the B-52s and Devo withe my bestie Niibinkwe.
September 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This absolute menace bit me last night and scored a decently deep puncture wound on my ankle. Decided to get a tetanus booster because it’s been some years and decided I should get all the shots because ‘merica. No covid shots available though.
August 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Reposted by Rachel
Check out this article from The Detroit News:

Opinion: Community Action Agencies are a resource we cannot lose

www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
Opinion: Community Action Agencies are a resource we cannot lose
We urge federal leaders to reaffirm their commitment to Community Action by supporting HR 3131.
www.detroitnews.com
August 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Slightly diminish a band
The Roguish Boys
slightly diminish a band…

smushing pumpkins
Slightly diminish a band:

The Teetering Stones
August 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The Great Lakes Nations would like to establish trade relations with California.
What do I think?

I think when California thrives because we keep our taxes and aren't subsidizing failed confederate states, when we are an agricultural powerhouse and Arkansas can't afford grapes, don't come crying to us.

Enjoy your freeze dried ramen, Tammy.
July 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Gibbet attacked me this morning out of the blue. I was just having my coffee. Viciously. Left two deep puncture wounds. Meanwhile I just looked at him now and my first thought was “I’m so happy with my little black cat.” Probably toxoplasmosis right?
July 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I’ve listened to Suzuki for as long as I can remember and this is gutting me.
July 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I can’t remember who said it but the observation (paraphrasing) “If you’re wondering if something is about racism then flip a coin. If that mf lands? There’s your answer.” lives in my head rent free.
In Feb. on Velshi I said Trump won due to racial anxiety not economic anxiety, as evidence by his policies. The bill Republicans passed is the proof. Months of stoking racial fears through anti-DEI mandates, ICE raids, to push through a bill that takes food and healthcare from struggling Americans.
July 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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The "big ugly bill" is a concentration camp bill similar to the enabling acts. It is making ICE the highest funded law enforcement agency in the country with more money for detention than the federal bureau of prisons.

They just built a concentration camp in Florida in a few days. More will come.
July 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Reposted by Rachel
I wrote about the day the president attended the opening of an American concentration camp:
The Grand Opening of an American Concentration Camp
The Republicans are proudly calling it “Alligator Alcatraz.” Let’s call it what it is.
newrepublic.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Ben makes a solid point here.

If there is no universal injunction power, blue states should start testing the limits.

Pass a law that requires federal Medicaid funds to go to anyone wanting gender affirming care.

Pass a law that says anyone with feet on the ground in America is a US citizen.
If so, it is time to start crafting some cool-ass laws. What a time to be a state legislator or an AG in a blue state. The Supreme Court just said you no longer have a boss. It's the last day of school, Democratic state majorities and AGs! Time to abuse some power.
June 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
What if one parent was undocumented? Asking for a friend.
Someone will try to get a class certified nationwide on this, but it is very unlikely to happen in the next thirty days. Meaning if you were born here, but your parents were undocumented, on TPS, or on pending asylum at the time, you're SOL.

No passports. No federal docs.

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Note: Section 2 of the executive order will not take effect until 30 days after today, per Barrett's opinion.
June 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Reposted by Rachel
BLACK SKIES OVER PROJECT (Apartment) 2025

PUBLIC ENEMY drop surprise new album,!!

We hear you and we here to still Fight the Power with ya as The Hits Keep On Comin

You can’t stream it but you can pay what you want for the next 72 hours at bandcamp.

publicenemy.bandcamp.com/album/black-...
June 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Got a bunch of leftover tile? Got a thick ass cement slab that may have Hoffa under it in the back yard? Tile it with Italian tiles and make a pond/fountain. Follow me for more DIY tips.
June 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
When I first saw Bob Dylan in concert back in 1999 I don’t think I would have believed it if someone had told me I would be seeing him again in 2025, much less headlining with Willie Nelson. That’s a beautiful thing.
June 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Just bought these B-52S with Devo tickets because if I gotta live through these interesting times then fuck it 🤷🏼‍♀️ Treat yourself.
June 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM