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leah palmer
@happynoodle.bsky.social
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feisty bookworm with a passion for public safety policy
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vanhollen.senate.gov
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
Photo of Senator Chris Van Hollen with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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mcmillen.dev
Proud of my alma mater (University of Minnesota) for not preemptively capitulating to the Trump regime.

Statement from University president Rebecca Cunningham: president.umn.edu/updates-prop...
Updates on proposed federal policy changes February 3, 2025 Dear students, faculty and staff, As the federal government continues to propose new policy changes on issues ranging from diversity, equity and inclusion to immigration, I fully recognize that these developments have exacerbated uncertainty, concern and fear among some members of our University of Minnesota community. That is understandable given the rapid and regularly evolving changes emanating from Washington, D.C. As President, I am writing to address any confusion and reaffirm my-and the University's-longstanding commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that best supports the needs of each and every individual across our five campuses, regardless of their citizenship status. Public research universities like ours play an essential role in supporting and advancing a society that is humane and just. Here at the University of Minnesota, diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and it advances and elevates our mission. I want to assure all students, faculty and staff that my leadership team and I truly value the activities that support diversity of thought and inclusion, which enhance our teaching and strengthen our research. To further clarify, we have not rolled back diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Minnesota, and we are not making any preemptive changes to our existing programs. I want to reinforce that campus departments of public safety, including UMPD on the Twin Cities campus, do not have a role in enforcing federal civil immigration laws. Accordingly, our officers do not view it as their role to inquire about an individual's immigration status. Their focus remains on public safety, fostering trust and maintaining strong relationships across the University community.
February 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
happynoodle.bsky.social
Real photo from me trying to go for a run this morning 🤦🏻‍♀️😂
January 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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haveagayday.bsky.social
January 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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charliejane.bsky.social
Hot damn! @msmagazine.com named my upcoming novel Lessons in Magic and Disaster one of the most anticipated feminist books of 2025. (And yeah, it is pretty dang feminist, come to think of it.) Thanks so much to @karlajstrand.com!

Read the list here: msmagazine.com/2025/01/21/a...
A screenshot of the website of Ms Magazine featuring a banner that says Ms Magazine followed by a collage that says Women & Democracy. At the bottom is a row of books with the label Ms. Feminist Know-It-All. In the middle, it says "Reads for the Rest of Us: The Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2025 PUBLISHED 1/21/2025 by Karla J. Strand" Under the Ms. Magazine banner, it reads "Lessons in Magic and Disaster By Charlie Jane Anders. Tor Books. Out Aug. 19. Jamie’s a secret witch with a mother who’s stuck. Will teaching her mother witchcraft be the answer to their problems? Or destroy both of their lives? I can’t wait to find out."
January 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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steveklabnik.com
as an urbanist, of course I'm against filling the roads with private taxis for your burritos

we should be transporting burritos via light rail!
January 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
happynoodle.bsky.social
7° is too cold for ears out. #arcticblast
January 22, 2025 at 2:46 AM
happynoodle.bsky.social
Bath day 🧼🐶
January 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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annaleen.bsky.social
There are so many huge things to fear and discuss that I've found myself taking refuge in minor complaints, like "I can't find the precise kind of herbal tea that I want," or "These tomatoes are slightly too fibrous." There's something so satisfying about a minor gripe.
January 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
happynoodle.bsky.social
Checking pee-mail, p.m. edition
July 7, 2023 at 1:07 AM
happynoodle.bsky.social
💯
July 6, 2023 at 7:48 PM