Surfing the Chaos
@lostkoan.bsky.social
From daughter of the confederacy to peace and justice activist to RC theologian to tour boat captain and solò sailor to engaged Buddhist nomad, the journey has been long and winding. Family and friends remain the constant. Journeying on.
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ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
October 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
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45 yrs of US history, in 25 words:
The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
October 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
45 yrs of US history, in 25 words:
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After signing up for self-deportation, Emily and Deybis sold their car and moved to an unfinished basement. But DHS never sent them the promised plane tickets.
Now they worry about surviving winter. Weeks ago, they sold their daughter’s bed to pay rent.
➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/4ohnDm6
Now they worry about surviving winter. Weeks ago, they sold their daughter’s bed to pay rent.
➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/4ohnDm6
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
After signing up for self-deportation, Emily and Deybis sold their car and moved to an unfinished basement. But DHS never sent them the promised plane tickets.
Now they worry about surviving winter. Weeks ago, they sold their daughter’s bed to pay rent.
➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/4ohnDm6
Now they worry about surviving winter. Weeks ago, they sold their daughter’s bed to pay rent.
➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/4ohnDm6
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Two dozen masked ICE Federal Secret Police, who are kitted out like they are going to war, kidnap a local and brutalize the community.
Toward the end of the video, they throw a gas cannister that almost hits a baby. 😟
Toward the end of the video, they throw a gas cannister that almost hits a baby. 😟
October 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Two dozen masked ICE Federal Secret Police, who are kitted out like they are going to war, kidnap a local and brutalize the community.
Toward the end of the video, they throw a gas cannister that almost hits a baby. 😟
Toward the end of the video, they throw a gas cannister that almost hits a baby. 😟
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When you drag a woman by the hair, beat her and force her to kiss your flag, that’s how you tell the world you are the Good Guys
October 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
When you drag a woman by the hair, beat her and force her to kiss your flag, that’s how you tell the world you are the Good Guys
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Weaponized gratitude is a key tool in the abuser's toolkit. The goal is to convince the victim that they owe the abuser so much, they should feel guilty for wanting to complain.
October 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Weaponized gratitude is a key tool in the abuser's toolkit. The goal is to convince the victim that they owe the abuser so much, they should feel guilty for wanting to complain.
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Fascistic and absolutely unacceptable rhetoric from the unmoored little man who is basically running the federal government right now.
Stephen Miller again lashes out at the judiciary, suggesting federal judges are aiding and abetting domestic terrorism:
October 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Fascistic and absolutely unacceptable rhetoric from the unmoored little man who is basically running the federal government right now.
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October 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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🚨🚨 My dear friend and fellow academic, the Palestinian American sociologist @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social has been taken by the Cook County Sheriff near Chicago. They have not mirandized her. Please signal boost. All eyes on Broadview for Eman and the community she was defending 🚨🚨
October 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚨🚨 My dear friend and fellow academic, the Palestinian American sociologist @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social has been taken by the Cook County Sheriff near Chicago. They have not mirandized her. Please signal boost. All eyes on Broadview for Eman and the community she was defending 🚨🚨
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Surging federal troops into Chicago would be a dangerous mistake, but it is not too late for cooler heads to prevail. Explore the reasons why in my new New York Times piece: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...
Opinion | Chicago Could Be a Powder Keg
www.nytimes.com
September 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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An exercise of military force like the one President Trump is threatening in Chicago, "regardless of the legitimacy of its aims, inevitably intrudes on the political rights and economic livelihoods of ordinary people," writes Robert Pape, a political science professor at the University of Chicago.
Opinion | Chicago Could Be a Powder Keg
Many residents are willing to endorse or participate in violent resistance.
nyti.ms
September 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
An exercise of military force like the one President Trump is threatening in Chicago, "regardless of the legitimacy of its aims, inevitably intrudes on the political rights and economic livelihoods of ordinary people," writes Robert Pape, a political science professor at the University of Chicago.
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Guess which network is ignoring the survivors?
Fox isn’t news.
Fox isn’t news.
September 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Guess which network is ignoring the survivors?
Fox isn’t news.
Fox isn’t news.
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Thank God someone is stopping the dangerous... uh... violinists in Utah.
Entered the US with proper papers at 10, later graduated with a fine arts degree from the University of Utah and stayed. Invasion!
There's evidence he's been part of the vicious gang known as The Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra.
Entered the US with proper papers at 10, later graduated with a fine arts degree from the University of Utah and stayed. Invasion!
There's evidence he's been part of the vicious gang known as The Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra.
"Honey, I don't have much time. I've been arrested by ICE and they are sending me to a detainment center. I love you and the kids, I will be OK, please call our attorney"
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
Loved ones shocked, worried after beloved Utah violinist detained by ICE
Friends and family are reacting after Utah violinist John Shin was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday.
www.fox13now.com
August 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Thank God someone is stopping the dangerous... uh... violinists in Utah.
Entered the US with proper papers at 10, later graduated with a fine arts degree from the University of Utah and stayed. Invasion!
There's evidence he's been part of the vicious gang known as The Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra.
Entered the US with proper papers at 10, later graduated with a fine arts degree from the University of Utah and stayed. Invasion!
There's evidence he's been part of the vicious gang known as The Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra.
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Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
July 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.
See you soon, NYC.
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#Israel claims it executed 13-year-old Ammar Mu’taz Hamayel on Monday because he would have thrown rocks towards illegal #Israeli colonialists' vehicles on occupied #Palestine 's West Bank.
english.palinfo.com/news/2025/06...
#BoycottIsrael #IsraelNews #News #PalestineNews #WorldNews
english.palinfo.com/news/2025/06...
#BoycottIsrael #IsraelNews #News #PalestineNews #WorldNews
13-year-old Palestinian boy shot dead by IOF near Ramallah
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) shot and killed a Palestinian child on Monday evening in the village of Kafr Malik, northeast of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank.
english.palinfo.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
#Israel claims it executed 13-year-old Ammar Mu’taz Hamayel on Monday because he would have thrown rocks towards illegal #Israeli colonialists' vehicles on occupied #Palestine 's West Bank.
english.palinfo.com/news/2025/06...
#BoycottIsrael #IsraelNews #News #PalestineNews #WorldNews
english.palinfo.com/news/2025/06...
#BoycottIsrael #IsraelNews #News #PalestineNews #WorldNews
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Israel’s ‘Militarized’ Gaza Aid Plan Constitutes a ‘War Crime’ – UN OHCHR www.palestinechronicle.com/israels-mili...
June 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Israel’s ‘Militarized’ Gaza Aid Plan Constitutes a ‘War Crime’ – UN OHCHR www.palestinechronicle.com/israels-mili...
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Shot:
“We’re going after and deporting gang members, drug dealers and criminals.”
Chaser:
“We’re going after and deporting gang members, drug dealers and criminals.”
Chaser:
June 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Shot:
“We’re going after and deporting gang members, drug dealers and criminals.”
Chaser:
“We’re going after and deporting gang members, drug dealers and criminals.”
Chaser:
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🔥 @danpfeiffer.bsky.social : “We’re all going ‘how can we get young people to stick with Democrats?’— then there’s a candidate they get excited about ( @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ) and the Dem establishment & billionaires get together to torpedo his candidacy- to do it for Cuomo is unforgivable.”
June 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🔥 @danpfeiffer.bsky.social : “We’re all going ‘how can we get young people to stick with Democrats?’— then there’s a candidate they get excited about ( @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ) and the Dem establishment & billionaires get together to torpedo his candidacy- to do it for Cuomo is unforgivable.”