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Amy G. Nelson
@amygrevenelson.bsky.social
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Proofreader. Editor. Favorite destinations: public libraries and animal rescues. Living along the Missouri River.
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You mustn't let the dystopian nightmare bullshit dim your fucking sparkle.
September 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Late summer in South Dakota.
Painted lady butterfly rests on pink zinnia.
September 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Minnehaha County Democratic Party: “we’re good, thanks” in response to a DJT post of his image superimposed on Mount Rushmore.
September 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Mary Oliver Of The Empire We will be known as a culture that feared death and adored power, that tried to vanquish insecurity for the few and cared little for the penury of the many. We will be known as a culture that taught and rewarded the amassing of things, that spoke little if at all about the quality of life for people (other people), for dogs, for rivers. All the world, in our eyes, they will say, was a commodity. And they will say that this structure was held together politically, which it was, and they will say also that our politics was no more than an apparatus to accommodate the feelings of the heart, and that the heart, in those days, was small, and hard, and full of meanness.
August 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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H/t Intersectional Memes and Feminist Dreams on Facebook.
Girls will be like "I needed this." And it's literally just a road trip to Florida to burn down a concentration camp.
July 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Loved the latest from @robwhart.bsky.social. It’s a thrill to find a book that draws you in and lets you fall in love with the characters. But, using “Come On Eileen” (Dexys Midnight Runners) as a means of torture? Come on! That one is my “Kids, we’re not leaving the car until it's over” song. 💙📚
Cover of The Medusa Protocol by Rob Hart. Cover has a neon green background with a “Wish You Were Here” postcard postmarked Brazil. There is a knife stuck through the middle of the postcard, and a butterfly resting on the end of the knife’s handle.
July 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Found some bird's nest fungi in one of my flower beds.

I haven't been very eloquent or loud in expressing my outrage lately, so I wanted to offer a palate cleanser to those who are doing a much better job. Thank you.
Bird's nest fungi
July 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Via A.J. Investigates on Facebook:
"Now here’s a picture MN can celebrate. State Senator John Hoffman discharged from ICU today after being shot numerous times during assassination attempt. His family tells me he’s moving to a rehab facility and still has a long road ahead."
Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman giving a thumbs up as he is discharged from the ICU and moving on to a rehab facility. Hoffman was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt.
July 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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H/t Dan Satterfield on Facebook
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green posted: “I am introducing a bill that prohibits the injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere for the express purpose of altering weather, temperature, climate, or sunlight intensity. It will be a felony offense….” Jared Moskowitz responds: "I’m introducing a bill that prohibits the injection, release or dispersion of stupidity into Congress."
July 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Restaurant scene: Waiters are serving the "war" table while Health care, education, sciences, and arts tables are ignore. Text: This comic is over 80 years old and yet you don't have to change a thing about it. It's every bit as relevant today as the day it was drawn.
July 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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On this Independence Day, my heart breaks for what America has become. Yet I cling to the knowledge that there are so many of us not ready to give up and to fight against this regime. Yesterday was one of the toughest days so far. Yet, it is all of you that continue to give me hope.
Upside down American flag signaling the country is under distress.
July 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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@carolinekwan We fight for the rights of immigrants not because they are "hard working" (which places their value in the labor they provide) but because they are human beings who deserve to be treated with dignity.
June 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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More than 400 people showed up for the No Kings rally in Yankton, SD (population of just under 16,000).
Protesters walking down a flag-lined sidewalk. Protester holding sign that says "Love Thy Neighbor. For most of us are strangers here, too. Immigrants make America great!" Three older women sitting at protest. One sign says "Americans: Stand Up. Be Kind." Protester with sign that says "It's my birthday, too, and you don't see me throwing myself a parade."
June 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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“The only prerequisite for Saturday is a heart that breaks on behalf of its neighbor and its nation, and a courage that moves your feet to stand alongside other similarly heartbroken but courageous human beings.” - John Pavlovitz, Substack - A Letter to Americans Still on the Sidelines, on the Eve of ‘No Kings Day'
June 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Some are posting on social media. Some are protesting in the streets. Some are donating silently. Some are educating themselves. Some are having tough conversations with friends and family. A revolution has many layers. Be kind to yourself and to others who are traveling in the same direction. Just keep your foot on the gas.
June 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Image of Musk and Trump. Text: The summer blockbuster we didn't know we needed: Alien vs. Predator
June 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Another South Dakota protest to add to June 14.
NO King In U.S. Government USA is a Constitutional Federal Republic and follows the USA Constitution. People in the USA have rights: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press, The Right To Due Process. “Rights for thee, is rights for me.” Saturday, June 14 - 10:30 a.m. Memorial Park, Yankton, SD All are welcome, Democrats, Independents, Republican. Everyone and anyone is welcome to a peaceful demonstration. Specific rules or any questions, please contact Paul Harens at harensforhouse@gmail.com
June 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Trump: My daughter, Ivanka, just arrived in South Korea. We cannot have a better, or smarter, person representing our country. Alexandra Erin: Why not? Would it make her feel bad?
May 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Early in Noem’s political career she looked more like a banker. Guess she had her sights set on this moment in time even then.
May 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Thanks to Minnesota Department of Propaganda on Facebook for helping to reveal just how emasculating straw usage can be. 🤣
Rep. Tim Burchett told Fox News that he doesn’t “drink out of a straw” because “that’s what the women in my house do."
May 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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h/t Our Revolution South Dakota on Facebook
"Habeas corpus was the best margarita flavor down at the Sioux Falls Chi-Chi's before the liberals had them shut down because of so-called 'hepatitis.'" - Kristi Noem, Margarita Aficionado
May 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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No Honor For Noem Rally When: Saturday, May 10th, 9 AM-1PM Where: Washington Ave. in Madison, SD, between 2nd and 9th St. What: As Kristi Noem prepares to give her commencement speech at DSU, we will gather to show our disdain and disgust for her inhumane treatment of people as the Secretary of Homeland Security, along with showing our support for DSU’s graduates, regardless of their nationality. There will be no formal program or speakers, but rather we will let our signs and our presence be our statement.
May 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Maybe it’s just me, but telling kids that they should be content with having fewer toys for Christmas because of your disastrous tariff policy while you are planning to spend $45+ million on a military parade to celebrate your birthday, is exactly why millions of Americans show up for free to protest your abomination of an existence.
May 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Image of state police vehicle pulling over semi truck. “…and who was the author of Jane Eyre?” “Emily Bronte?” “Turn the engine off and step out of the truck for me, sir.” First Squawk: White House: Trump will sign order on English literary tests for truckers in U.S.
May 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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It is important that you understand that judges are not telling Trump what to do. The judges are telling Trump to obey the laws passed by Congress. Image is of a pie chart with the three branches of government: legislative, judicial, executive.
May 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM