GripNoir
@gripnoir.bsky.social
Grip, a talking raven, lived at the Dickens' home and inspired a secondary character in "Barnaby Rudge" as an exuberant force for discernment. Me? Happy amateur pianist, healthcare advocate, and retired accountant.
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GripNoir
@gripnoir.bsky.social
· Feb 2
We must be calm, courageous, and persistent. Only a carefully considered plan will circumvent this administration.
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They THINK they're punishing the blue state, when in fact, if that blue state that grows a big chunk of your food, and has the busiest shipping ports in the nation, suddenly can't ship that stuff out to, say, red states?
OOPSIE.
OOPSIE.
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
They THINK they're punishing the blue state, when in fact, if that blue state that grows a big chunk of your food, and has the busiest shipping ports in the nation, suddenly can't ship that stuff out to, say, red states?
OOPSIE.
OOPSIE.
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A targeted ICE operation near Hoover Elementary in Oakland caused a school lockdown, a car crash and widespread fear:
eltecolote.org/content/en/o...
eltecolote.org/content/en/o...
Oakland ICE operation causes school lockdown, car crash
A targeted ICE operation near Hoover Elementary in Oakland caused a school lockdown, a car crash and widespread fear.
eltecolote.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
A targeted ICE operation near Hoover Elementary in Oakland caused a school lockdown, a car crash and widespread fear:
eltecolote.org/content/en/o...
eltecolote.org/content/en/o...
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"When the agents entered the apartment, they dragged Jennifer by her hair and pointed an assault rifle at her 13-year-old daughter.
“Put your fucking hands up, stupid,” one agent can be heard yelling, in a brief video Jennifer captured before her phone was knocked from her hand."
[Me: it was ICE.]
“Put your fucking hands up, stupid,” one agent can be heard yelling, in a brief video Jennifer captured before her phone was knocked from her hand."
[Me: it was ICE.]
November 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"When the agents entered the apartment, they dragged Jennifer by her hair and pointed an assault rifle at her 13-year-old daughter.
“Put your fucking hands up, stupid,” one agent can be heard yelling, in a brief video Jennifer captured before her phone was knocked from her hand."
[Me: it was ICE.]
“Put your fucking hands up, stupid,” one agent can be heard yelling, in a brief video Jennifer captured before her phone was knocked from her hand."
[Me: it was ICE.]
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Oof. Video Data Bank. Small, but with wide-ranging impact. They are the distributors for most of the contemporary video art (going back to the 1970s) that you may know. It's going to be tough for them to keep going with 3 of 5 folks gone.
Citing financial strain attributed to changes in enrollment, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago laid off 20 workers last week, including three of the five positions in the Video Data Bank.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Lays Off 20 Workers
The cuts include three of five workers employed at the institution’s Video Data Bank, a major resource for early and contemporary media and video art.
hyperallergic.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Oof. Video Data Bank. Small, but with wide-ranging impact. They are the distributors for most of the contemporary video art (going back to the 1970s) that you may know. It's going to be tough for them to keep going with 3 of 5 folks gone.
Can the Library of Congress provide some advice or other support? Failing that, perhaps the New York City Library?
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Can the Library of Congress provide some advice or other support? Failing that, perhaps the New York City Library?
Now that #CDC is gutted, we'll have to rely on
ecdc.europa.eu (European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control) www.ecdc.europa.eu/en
ecdc.europa.eu (European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control) www.ecdc.europa.eu/en
November 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Now that #CDC is gutted, we'll have to rely on
ecdc.europa.eu (European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control) www.ecdc.europa.eu/en
ecdc.europa.eu (European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control) www.ecdc.europa.eu/en
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1/3 🔴 It’s Red Shawl Day
👉 4 out of 5 Native women experience violence in their lifetime
👉 Homicide is in the TOP 5 leading causes of death for Native girls and women (age 10-34).
🚨 This is a crisis 🚨
#RedShawlDay
#MMIWG2S
(Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit)
👉 4 out of 5 Native women experience violence in their lifetime
👉 Homicide is in the TOP 5 leading causes of death for Native girls and women (age 10-34).
🚨 This is a crisis 🚨
#RedShawlDay
#MMIWG2S
(Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit)
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆!
We honor and remember the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit relatives (MMIWG2S). Wearing red helps raise awareness, spark conversations, and stand in support of affected families and communities. #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSisters
We honor and remember the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit relatives (MMIWG2S). Wearing red helps raise awareness, spark conversations, and stand in support of affected families and communities. #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSisters
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
1/3 🔴 It’s Red Shawl Day
👉 4 out of 5 Native women experience violence in their lifetime
👉 Homicide is in the TOP 5 leading causes of death for Native girls and women (age 10-34).
🚨 This is a crisis 🚨
#RedShawlDay
#MMIWG2S
(Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit)
👉 4 out of 5 Native women experience violence in their lifetime
👉 Homicide is in the TOP 5 leading causes of death for Native girls and women (age 10-34).
🚨 This is a crisis 🚨
#RedShawlDay
#MMIWG2S
(Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit)
Changing current political conditions is a matter of if, not when.
November 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Changing current political conditions is a matter of if, not when.
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💖 Rare pink grasshopper discovered during annual Mackenzie Basin survey www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Rare pink grasshopper discovered during annual Mackenzie Basin survey
The unusual colouring makes the species particularly stand out to predators.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 AM
💖 Rare pink grasshopper discovered during annual Mackenzie Basin survey www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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The use of terror is not a byproduct of Trumpian politics: it is central to how he governs.
(Politico) - An Indiana Senate Republican who President Donald Trump called out in a Truth Social post Sunday for not backing the White House’s plan to draw new congressional maps was later targeted by a swatting, according to local authorities.
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The use of terror is not a byproduct of Trumpian politics: it is central to how he governs.
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With 🧊 in Charlotte, we will be posting as many resources as we can find to help anyone in Charlotte as well as what we need to know across the state.
Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline that you can call especially if you are in Charlotte. They will verify that it is 🧊 and will notify.
Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline that you can call especially if you are in Charlotte. They will verify that it is 🧊 and will notify.
November 16, 2025 at 4:44 AM
With 🧊 in Charlotte, we will be posting as many resources as we can find to help anyone in Charlotte as well as what we need to know across the state.
Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline that you can call especially if you are in Charlotte. They will verify that it is 🧊 and will notify.
Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline that you can call especially if you are in Charlotte. They will verify that it is 🧊 and will notify.
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Updating with Mutual aid: See 🧊 in Charlotte?
1- report to mutual aid groups. Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline: 704-740-7737 and Siembra NC: hotline at 336-543-0353
2- Video everything, including license plates
3- report to national databases:
www.stopice.net/platetracker...
icelist.is
1- report to mutual aid groups. Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline: 704-740-7737 and Siembra NC: hotline at 336-543-0353
2- Video everything, including license plates
3- report to national databases:
www.stopice.net/platetracker...
icelist.is
www.stopice.net
November 16, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Updating with Mutual aid: See 🧊 in Charlotte?
1- report to mutual aid groups. Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline: 704-740-7737 and Siembra NC: hotline at 336-543-0353
2- Video everything, including license plates
3- report to national databases:
www.stopice.net/platetracker...
icelist.is
1- report to mutual aid groups. Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline: 704-740-7737 and Siembra NC: hotline at 336-543-0353
2- Video everything, including license plates
3- report to national databases:
www.stopice.net/platetracker...
icelist.is
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Leaving Chicago tomorrow and following Bovino to Charlotte on Thursday. If you’re in the area and have any leads on finding CBP/ICE/DHS, dm me for my number.
November 16, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Leaving Chicago tomorrow and following Bovino to Charlotte on Thursday. If you’re in the area and have any leads on finding CBP/ICE/DHS, dm me for my number.
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Not for nothing, all my Chicago group chats are asking how to help Charlotte.
Another video from Charlotte, NC. Property owners scare off federal agents after they question a man putting up Christmas lights.
November 16, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Not for nothing, all my Chicago group chats are asking how to help Charlotte.
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How a lone submission by a Georgetown Law Professor Might Defeat the Administration in Trump v. Illinois
The Little Amicus Brief That Could
How a lone submission by a Georgetown Law Professor Might Defeat the Administration in Trump v. Illinois
harrylitman.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
How a lone submission by a Georgetown Law Professor Might Defeat the Administration in Trump v. Illinois
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"Let's stand together against the lies of climate deniers who manipulate facts for their own gain. It's time to prioritize our planet's health over personal interests. Like, comment, and repost to spread awareness! #ClimateChange #SaveOurPlanet"
November 15, 2025 at 6:03 AM
"Let's stand together against the lies of climate deniers who manipulate facts for their own gain. It's time to prioritize our planet's health over personal interests. Like, comment, and repost to spread awareness! #ClimateChange #SaveOurPlanet"
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New: Google has chosen a side in Trump's mass deportation campaign. Google is hosting a CBP facial recognition app to hunt immigrants; no indication Google will remove. At same time Google takes down apps for reporting ICE sightings
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable gr...
www.404media.co
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New: Google has chosen a side in Trump's mass deportation campaign. Google is hosting a CBP facial recognition app to hunt immigrants; no indication Google will remove. At same time Google takes down apps for reporting ICE sightings
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
“Big tech has made their choice”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
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🌟 Transgender Awareness Week: Nov 13–19 🌟
We honor the strength and visibility of San Francisco’s transgender and gender-diverse community.
💙 Through Gender Health SF, @sfpublichealth.bsky.social connects adults with affirming care, surgery access, and community support.
We honor the strength and visibility of San Francisco’s transgender and gender-diverse community.
💙 Through Gender Health SF, @sfpublichealth.bsky.social connects adults with affirming care, surgery access, and community support.
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🌟 Transgender Awareness Week: Nov 13–19 🌟
We honor the strength and visibility of San Francisco’s transgender and gender-diverse community.
💙 Through Gender Health SF, @sfpublichealth.bsky.social connects adults with affirming care, surgery access, and community support.
We honor the strength and visibility of San Francisco’s transgender and gender-diverse community.
💙 Through Gender Health SF, @sfpublichealth.bsky.social connects adults with affirming care, surgery access, and community support.
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...compared to the alternative, it sure looks like Justice Jackson's intervention on Friday accomplished as much as it possibly could have given the limitations she faced. Lots of folks were surprised she didn't just force the majority's hand Friday night; I think her moves make even more sense now.
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
...compared to the alternative, it sure looks like Justice Jackson's intervention on Friday accomplished as much as it possibly could have given the limitations she faced. Lots of folks were surprised she didn't just force the majority's hand Friday night; I think her moves make even more sense now.
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Indeed, the text of the order doesn’t include the usual “and by her referred to the Court.” So Jackson clearly got overruled here.
November 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Indeed, the text of the order doesn’t include the usual “and by her referred to the Court.” So Jackson clearly got overruled here.
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To be clear about this, Bovino is "Commander at Large."
The other dude, whom I've included for fun, is a spoof of Bovino.
The other dude, whom I've included for fun, is a spoof of Bovino.
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
To be clear about this, Bovino is "Commander at Large."
The other dude, whom I've included for fun, is a spoof of Bovino.
The other dude, whom I've included for fun, is a spoof of Bovino.
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Excited about the election wins last week? Mad about Republicans kicking people off their health care? Ready to take action with less than a year until the midterms?
Join us for a rally in San Antonio. Friday at 6:30. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio.
Sign up: PoweredXPeople.org
Join us for a rally in San Antonio. Friday at 6:30. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio.
Sign up: PoweredXPeople.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Excited about the election wins last week? Mad about Republicans kicking people off their health care? Ready to take action with less than a year until the midterms?
Join us for a rally in San Antonio. Friday at 6:30. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio.
Sign up: PoweredXPeople.org
Join us for a rally in San Antonio. Friday at 6:30. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio.
Sign up: PoweredXPeople.org
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When families say they don’t know how they will afford life if Republicans jack up their health care costs, THIS is what they mean.
These are the prices that many families in Wisconsin will be forced to pay to get health care. This is what Republicans are OK with.
These are the prices that many families in Wisconsin will be forced to pay to get health care. This is what Republicans are OK with.
November 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
When families say they don’t know how they will afford life if Republicans jack up their health care costs, THIS is what they mean.
These are the prices that many families in Wisconsin will be forced to pay to get health care. This is what Republicans are OK with.
These are the prices that many families in Wisconsin will be forced to pay to get health care. This is what Republicans are OK with.
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Anti-ICE protesters held an 80’s-themed yoga class outside the Portland ICE facility.
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Anti-ICE protesters held an 80’s-themed yoga class outside the Portland ICE facility.
Aileen Cannon ordered by appellate court to promptly rule in Trump Classified Documents Case #mandamus
Appeals Court Finds Undue Delay, Orders Prompt Ruling in Trump Classified Documents Case
knightcolumbia.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Aileen Cannon ordered by appellate court to promptly rule in Trump Classified Documents Case #mandamus