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Guinevere Higgins
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What passes for putting your bowl in the dishwasher when you’re 11 (and consequences aren’t real)
A mostly full dirty dishwasher with one bowl incredibly half-assedly teetering in a way that would end very badly if the dishwater were to be run
December 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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jessicacalarco.com
And actually--Comet Pizza was a page out of a playbook that started with daycare decades before.

In 1983, a California mom accused her son's childcare provider of subjecting children to Satanic rituals--like flushing them down toilets into secret basements where they were then filmed for porn. 1/🧵
bencollins.bsky.social Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 3d
Trump guys are about to Comet Pizza every third daycare center because they think they are all fronts for Somali money laundering. They're only doing this near cities with progressive mayors. This is straight up Government by LibsOfTikTok.
A map of the Boston area showing daycare centers: Almost 4,000 Daycares in a 20-mile radius around Boston, with 1/4 of that being water.
December 31, 2025 at 1:19 AM
guineverehh.bsky.social
Grateful that our final home-cooked meal of 2025 includes this final salad from the 2025 garden 🙏🏻
Fresh red and green lettuce in a salad spinner
December 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM
guineverehh.bsky.social
I’m trying to see the bright spots and opportunities in the year ahead and Perriello’s run for Congress is a big one.
December 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
READ THIS ARTICLE FOR #NEWYEARS:

25 simple but POWERFUL resolutions you can make to improve your life AND YOUR CITY!

Revisit my most read @fastcompany.com article—the resolutions feel even MORE relevant now! Which ones resonate with you? What would you add? #HappyNewYear #Resolutions #NewYearsEve
25 simple resolutions you can make to improve your city in 2019
What if we picked New Year's resolutions that improved our individual and family lives, while also improving our cities and communities?
www.fastcompany.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
guineverehh.bsky.social
Damn, this podcast is incredible and is about so much more than just Fela Kuti. Fave ep so far is called “Vengeance of the Vagina Head” and it outlines the lineage and righteous advocacy of Kuti’s mother podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
Society & Culture Podcast · Series · In a world that’s on fire, what is the role of art? What can music actually…do? Can a song save a life? Change a law? Topple a president? Get you killed? In Fela K...
podcasts.apple.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
BREAKING: Judge James Boasberg rules for those deported under the Alien Enemies Act on March 15 — certifying a class, finding the U.S. maintained constructive custody over them at CECOT, finding they were not given due process, and ordering return or that such process be given by Jan. 5, 2026.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA J.G.G., et al., Plaintiffs, LIYANARA SÁNCHEZ, as next friend on behalf of FRENGEL REYES MOTA, et al., Petitioners-Plaintiffs, V. DONALD J. TRUMP, et al., Respondents-Defendants. Civil Action No. 25-766 (JEB) MEMORANDUM OPINION Nine months ago, six Venezuelan men were hustled out of a detention center in Texas, loaded onto planes, and shipped to an infamous mega-prison in El Salvador with no explanation and no opportunity to challenge the reason for their hasty removal. On behalf of themselves and a putative class of similarly situated detainees, they have turned to the courts to vindicate their constitutional right to due process. These efforts have precipitated multiple trips up and down the assorted tiers of the federal judiciary, complicated by their subsequent transfer to and release in their native Venezuela. After the D.C. Circuit vacated this Court's prior preliminary injunction, Plaintiffs have again moved for an order enjoining the Government to facilitate their return to the United States to pursue their individual habeas claims. The parties then agreed to consolidate this Motion into Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment. The Court ultimately finds that the United States maintained constructive custody over Plaintiffs while they were imprisoned in El Salvador, thus affording the Court habeas jurisdiction 1 Case 1:25-cv-00766-JEB Document 215 Filed 12/22/25 Page 2 of 43 over this action. In addition, it will certify a class of Plaintiffs who were removed on March 15 and seek to enforce their right to a hearing. On the merits, the Court concludes that this class was denied their due-process rights and will thus require the Government to facilitate their ability to obtain such hearing. Our law requires no less. ORDER For the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Court ORDERS that: 1. Plaintiffs' [177] Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED; 2. Plaintiffs' [178] Motion for Class Certification is GRANTED; 3. Defendants' [182] Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED; and 4. The Government shall submit its proposal either to facilitate the return of Plaintiffs to the United States or to otherwise provide them with hearings that satisfy the requirements of due process by January 5, 2026. 1 Case 1:25-cv-00766-JEB Document 214 Filed 12/22/25 Page 2 of 2 /s/ James E. Boasberg JAMES E. BOASBERG United States District Judge
December 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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tjsleakyroof.bsky.social
it’s very clear that beneath all the lies, the real rationale for sending a bunch of perfectly nice and normal dudes to CECOT was to deter immigration by saying “you will end up in hell if you come here”. personally I think we have to deter THAT malignancy with trials and harsh, speedy punishment.
chrisdeleon.bsky.social Chris DeLeon Ⓥ DevPods.gg gamedev community @chrisdeleon.bsky.social · 11d
here's the 60 minutes cecot video part 1 of 5 - recorded/uploaded by and all credit to @jasonparis.bsky.social

I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
December 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
guineverehh.bsky.social
No sooner do we send out a fundraising email noting a precipitous drop in funds than two new bond requests come in totaling $15,000. Can we bring some detained folks home for the holidays? 🙏🏻
Thanks, y’all. secure.actblue.com/donate/ccfre...
I just supported my immigrant neighbors and you can too!
What will you remember doing during this time in history? Together with local immigrant advocates, Congregate Charlottesville is raising life-saving funds to pay for immigration bond and legal repre...
secure.actblue.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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zysaidso.bsky.social
Hi! TOMORROW is the last day to donate. Please help us spread the word. Thank you for your support!! ❤️
zysaidso.bsky.social Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 24d
Holiday Mutual Aid:
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!

With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.

We take care of us.

To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
December 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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zoinks.bsky.social
Congratulations to all the organizers, protesters, public commenters, email senders and general busybodies who turned out to boot Flock Safety out of C’ville

I’ll share some thoughts in this thread but first ….
December 17, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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bradheath.bsky.social
To give you a sense of how big a departure this year, the government doesn't do this for wanted criminals.
haleaziz.bsky.social Hamed Aleaziz @haleaziz.bsky.social · 21d
SCOOP: The Trump administration is providing the names of all travelers passing through U.S. airports to immigration officials in search of people with deportation orders, a substantial expansion of government efforts to draw on data to hunt down immigrants.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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adamserwer.bsky.social
I would like the phrase and concept of "common decency" to make a comeback
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
guineverehh.bsky.social
We've got to do better when it comes to planning and paying for protected bike lanes and traffic calming. We hear the City say one thing, and then do another when it comes to actually putting money and political will into real improvements.
yyahn.bsky.social YY Ahn @yyahn.bsky.social · 24d
@cvillecityhall.bsky.social is on track to miss its own comprehensive plan & climate goals while budgeting so little for bike infra due to failure to identify projects.

I wrote a letter urging Council to fund a connected, protected network—not another decade of failure

yyahn.com/wiki/article...
A letter to city council: Inability to execute is not a justification for inaction - YY Ahn
yyahn.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
guineverehh.bsky.social
This bridge is a total game-changer!
nathanalderman.com Nathan Alderman @nathanalderman.com · 26d
Walked the new pedestrian bridge over 29 today to do some convenient holiday shopping. I love that thing.

Very considerate of the city et al to up the protestor capacity on that stretch of road for future No Kings rallies!
December 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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fievel42.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
guineverehh.bsky.social
Was going to post about this today, but the awesome folks at @indivisiblecville.bsky.social already did! And their case-making is 💯
Please give if you can 🙏🏻
indivisiblecville.bsky.social Indivisible Charlottesville @indivisiblecville.bsky.social · Dec 2
Looking for a #GivingTuesday option that will keep giving? Maybe something that will help folks being terrorized by the current regime? Give to the Central Virginia Community Support Fund, a grassroots, all-volunteer effort that pays immigration bond for Virginians detained by ICE.
I just supported my immigrant neighbors and you can too!
What will you remember doing during this time in history? Together with local immigrant advocates, Congregate Charlottesville is raising life-saving funds to pay for immigration bond and legal repre...
secure.actblue.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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livablecville.bsky.social
We are putting together our first “Holiday Gift Guide” and need your help!

Please reply with items you use to walk/bike/roll through your community that you think others will enjoy.

It can be clothing, gear, books, etc.

And of course all we really want for the holidays is better infrastructure!
December 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
guineverehh.bsky.social
It’s super easy to share your feedback on this really suboptimal design for the 5th St bridge over 64. VDOT just unveiled stunning multimodal infrastructure over 29; why are 2-wheeled road users dismissed on this project?
livablecville.bsky.social Livable Cville @livablecville.bsky.social · Nov 20
VDOT wants input on the future of the intersection of I-64 and 5th Street.

If you’re wondering how to respond, see the screenshot below from our friend Peter Krebs at PEC.

The survey closes Friday the 21st (tomorrow!), so please take a few minutes to fill out now.

publicinput.com/cu-25-03alts...
VDOT has posted a brief survey asking people about the no-bike-lane option. I urge you to take the survey but not worry too much about rating or ranking the parts or alternatives. Instead, use the open-response to make the following points: • Proper infrastructure for cyclists to get across I-64 is non-negotiable. • Explain why this is important in your own words, whether that be because bikes are important or because diverging diamonds are not appropriate for cycling. • The alternative projects are appealing and should be built. They provide additional connectivity in addition to getting people across I- 64. • It would be unacceptable to exclude proper bicycle infrastructure from the bridge or to leave them for an unknown future project.
November 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
guineverehh.bsky.social
Tickets are nearly sold out but are still available. Hope to see you tonight!
guineverehh.bsky.social Guinevere Higgins @guineverehh.bsky.social · Nov 6
Interested in learning more about how immigration policy affects local folks? Want to better understand why immigrants in our community have chosen to make a home here? Care to support bond payments for VAians held in ICE detention? You can do all three on Nov. 19! www.tixtree.com/e/freedom-fr...
Poster for a film screening of "Sometime, Somewhere," directed by Ricardo Preve. Showing Nov. 19 at Vinegar Hill Theater at 6:30pm and presented by the Central VA Community Support Fund. Tickets may be purchased at tinyurl.com/sometimesomewhere and proceeds fund bond for Virginians held in ICE detention.
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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sgillikin.bsky.social
Took our K students to the central library today and their excitement over books and the beauty of the space was so lovely! Free field trips rock but if you’d like to sponsor a future trip for our babies… let me know ❤️
November 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
guineverehh.bsky.social
6 7 is forever (inscribed in the concrete floor of our new garden shed)
A semi-dry concrete floor embedded with hand and paw prints, and also inscribed with “6 7, 4 1”
November 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
guineverehh.bsky.social
Good morning from the brand new multimodal bridge over 29 🙌🏻
Albemarle supervisor Diantha McKeel addressing a crowd at a ribbon cutting at the new multimodal bridge over rt 29
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
guineverehh.bsky.social
This has been a banner week for bond—5 new requests have come in since Monday totaling over $20K. Our funds are dwindling. You can help! Attend next week’s film screening (see below) or make a direct contribution: secure.actblue.com/donate/ccfre...
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
guineverehh.bsky.social
Just called the DC office and got through right away. Was kinda shocked and disappointed. Warner was VM only
ohletthesun.bsky.social Liz @ohletthesun.bsky.social · Nov 10
Today is a good day day to call Sen. Tim Kaine.

RICHMOND
PHONE: (804) 771-2221

ROANOKE
PHONE: (540) 682-5693

VIRGINIA BEACH
PHONE: (757) 518-1674

MANASSAS
PHONE: (703) 361-3192

ABINGDON
PHONE: (276) 525-4790

FREDERICKSBURG
PHONE: (540) 369-7667

WASHINGTON, DC
PHONE: (202) 224-4024
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM