Miki 🦇
@borderczarmiki.bsky.social
29. she/her. Leftist. Lesbian. I live in Appalachia and you should too. Here to rant about fictional characters and immigration law. Skeets are not legal advice. Currently at capacity for pro bono, but I’ll put in my bio when that changes!
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Miki 🦇
@borderczarmiki.bsky.social
· Oct 13
Today is Indigenous Peoples Day! I live on the ancestral land of the Monacan Nation, which is currently headquartered on Bear Mountain in Amherst County :) Here's the website for their museum which has the donation link for their cultural foundation!
www.monacannation.gov/museum.html
www.monacannation.gov/museum.html
As somebody who lived in Nashville until I was 18 I have been swearing at the tv for the entirety of Wilsons performance lmao
November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
As somebody who lived in Nashville until I was 18 I have been swearing at the tv for the entirety of Wilsons performance lmao
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Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
Donate - Native Organizers Alliance
Supporting organizing and advocacy initiatives for Indigenous justice.
nativeorganizing.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
I love the energy but I do wonder how this will actually disrupt Home Depot as a corporate entity instead of just creating a lot of hassle for the individual employees
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I love the energy but I do wonder how this will actually disrupt Home Depot as a corporate entity instead of just creating a lot of hassle for the individual employees
I'll say it: turkey is delicious and its actually kind of odd that Americans don't eat it more often, esp considering it was and remains a vital part of many indigenous cuisines
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I'll say it: turkey is delicious and its actually kind of odd that Americans don't eat it more often, esp considering it was and remains a vital part of many indigenous cuisines
A reminder to all my Trans friends that I love you and I support you ❤️❤️❤️
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A reminder to all my Trans friends that I love you and I support you ❤️❤️❤️
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As @people.com reported yesterday, more than 30,000 children in just one North Carolina district alone skipped class on Monday due to immigration raids: people.com/more-than-30...
November 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
As @people.com reported yesterday, more than 30,000 children in just one North Carolina district alone skipped class on Monday due to immigration raids: people.com/more-than-30...
"Nvidia had better earnings than expected, the bubble is sturdy!!"
The bubble:
The bubble:
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
"Nvidia had better earnings than expected, the bubble is sturdy!!"
The bubble:
The bubble:
They never told me as a law student how often lawyering means "making a bullet point list synthesized from a different bullet point list"
November 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
They never told me as a law student how often lawyering means "making a bullet point list synthesized from a different bullet point list"
For a plan that covers our regular medical needs, we'll be paying 930 a month, which is just totally insane
KEEP SHARING YOUR STORIES about increased ACA premiums due to the disappearance of subsidies. The stories clearly are having an impact, they help people feel less helpless, and they create solidarity that leads to action.
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
For a plan that covers our regular medical needs, we'll be paying 930 a month, which is just totally insane
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Here's what I wish people understood: Trump supporters in poorer areas are generally the wealthy people in those areas -- the people who have kept their neighbors poor.
The tribune of the poor, the downtrodden? Studies clearly indicate that Trump’s most ardent supporters, especially in poorer areas, are, by local standards, quite wealthy / financially stable. Economic anxieties are mostly downstream from anxieties over racial and cultural status.
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Here's what I wish people understood: Trump supporters in poorer areas are generally the wealthy people in those areas -- the people who have kept their neighbors poor.
Oh my gosh I learned about Ramadan from an episode of the Proud Family and I remember I was so interested I spent the rest of the night on our family's computer reading about Islam, and I'm convinced this is genuinely a reason why even baby me thought Islamophobes were stupid
Reminds me of the time I went to a friend’s aunt’s house to celebrate Passover with her family, and when they asked if I knew the story of Passover, I recounted it for them. They asked how I knew so much about it, and I was honest. “Nickelodeon ran a Rugrats Passover episode every year.”
November 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Oh my gosh I learned about Ramadan from an episode of the Proud Family and I remember I was so interested I spent the rest of the night on our family's computer reading about Islam, and I'm convinced this is genuinely a reason why even baby me thought Islamophobes were stupid
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Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Day to all who celebrate. Be sure to let all your screams out and then disappear.
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Day to all who celebrate. Be sure to let all your screams out and then disappear.
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Don’t cross the line buds! Solidarity with the workers!
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Don’t cross the line buds! Solidarity with the workers!
I have never felt better about my life than watching an episode of All's Fair because like, these are the most miserable broken ridiculous clown people I've ever seen
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I have never felt better about my life than watching an episode of All's Fair because like, these are the most miserable broken ridiculous clown people I've ever seen
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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Hey folks, as news of Watson's demise spreads, please don't set aside his weighty legacy of misogyny and racism. He was truly among the worst of us. www.vox.com/2019/1/15/18...
DNA scientist James Watson has a remarkably long history of sexist, racist public comments
“People say it would be terrible if we made all girls pretty,” he said in 2003. “I think it would be great.”
www.vox.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Hey folks, as news of Watson's demise spreads, please don't set aside his weighty legacy of misogyny and racism. He was truly among the worst of us. www.vox.com/2019/1/15/18...
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To my trans and nonbinary friends, I am so sorry that you have to deal with this hate. And I hope to see us reach the other side of it soon. And, we will reach the other side. This is horrifying, but it is ultimately the latest iteration of a time-worn tale. And their time always comes to an end.
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
To my trans and nonbinary friends, I am so sorry that you have to deal with this hate. And I hope to see us reach the other side of it soon. And, we will reach the other side. This is horrifying, but it is ultimately the latest iteration of a time-worn tale. And their time always comes to an end.
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The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
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Wow Virginia u did it, I live in a blue state now hell yeah
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Wow Virginia u did it, I live in a blue state now hell yeah
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the first muslim woman being elected to statewide office (in any state!) the day dick cheney died is beautiful
BREAKING:
NBC News projects: Ghazala Hashmi (D) wins Virginia Lieutenant Governor. Democrat Gain.
NBC News projects: Ghazala Hashmi (D) wins Virginia Lieutenant Governor. Democrat Gain.
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
the first muslim woman being elected to statewide office (in any state!) the day dick cheney died is beautiful
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Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
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"[Chicago mom] Andrea Soria... overheard her 6-year-old whisper to her dolls: 'We have to be good or ICE will get us.'"
apnews.com/article/chic...
apnews.com/article/chic...
Chicago's children are getting caught in the chaos of immigration crackdowns
In Chicago, children and families have been traumatized by an immigration enforcement action involving tear gas.
apnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"[Chicago mom] Andrea Soria... overheard her 6-year-old whisper to her dolls: 'We have to be good or ICE will get us.'"
apnews.com/article/chic...
apnews.com/article/chic...
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I got notice about this in the mail and for years diabetics have literally been begging folks to be mindful when discussing their use of GLP-1s and begging journalists to be mindful of how they report on these medications because of what is happening now.
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
How California's cuts to weight loss drug coverage will cost us | Opinion
The drugs could save Californians about $3,000 per patient who lost weight, while improving such chronic conditions as diabetes and high blood pressure.
calmatters.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I got notice about this in the mail and for years diabetics have literally been begging folks to be mindful when discussing their use of GLP-1s and begging journalists to be mindful of how they report on these medications because of what is happening now.
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.