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Samuel T. Weston

@awsamweston.com
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Fantasy filmmaker. Autistic Minnesotan. Proud Farmer-Laborite Socialist trying to do some good. Founder of @battlemage.social. awsamweston.com/bio

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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 01/10/2026
It's perpetually bonkers to me the backflips Republicans will do to couch real class struggle in conspiracy theories. Bill Gates is buying up farmland to Own The Means Of Production And Exploit Farmers. It's not that hard to understand!
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 01/10/2026
It's fucked up that Minnesota filmmakers' only funding options are "scramble over the same two 5-figure grants" or "make your friends do it for free lol" when we have literal Fortune 500 companies based here who have chosen NOT to go Full Medici with just a fraction of their wealth.
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-𝚖𝚘𝚡 @moxiest.art · 21/09/2026
remember when Biden replied to some right-wing bait question about how many genders there are with, "at least three. don't play games with me, kid." and then got elected president? that was their last winning strategy. dems: "you're a dipshit. fuck off" was your last winning strategy.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 15/09/2026
@dfl.org Take note.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 15/09/2026
Super cool new MacOS 27 feature that will be VERY useful for all organizing meetings: LIVE CAPTIONS OF SPOKEN AUDIO! Now any convention with a Mac running the slideshow can be more accessible to attendees. The setting is under Settings > Accessibility > Hearing > Live Captions
A photo of a MacBook screen demonstrating the Live Captions feature in Mac OS 27. Caption: "This is a test of live captions, testing, testing, live captions."
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Daniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 12/09/2026
there are maybe six types of stories that never miss and "Let's put on a show" is one of them? the Muppets have been Let's Put On A Showing for half a century? if the Walt Disney Corporation can't figure out what to do here, that's incredibly embarrassing for them
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 10/09/2026
You make it! A variety! Show! No overcomplicated relational dynamics, no season-spanning arcs — just self-contained episodes where the performers' goal is to entertain the audience with comedy and music. It's "SNL" with puppets. Doesn't need to be any more complicated than that.
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Eleanor Martinez @northstar1939.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Perfectly states what I've been saying for some time, now.
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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
people love to use they/them when referring to trans women who use she/her pronouns 🙃
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 01/09/2026
You know you've found the correct writing group when you disagree with someone else's feedback and everyone tells you both to get in the circle and starts chanting "Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!"
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 31/08/2026
Compare and Contrast: AOC (reverent) versus JKR (derogatory) These 3-letter initials are not the same.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 30/08/2026
Billionaires should not exist. I’m not saying billionaires should DIE (they deserve to Sit With What They’ve Done) but they SHOULD be stripped of their wealth and see it be redistributed to the people they’ve harmed by hoarding it. Yes, even Taylor Swift.
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Faith K. Falkner @faithfalkner.com · 29/08/2026
May I remind you that the vastly superior flag adopted in 2024 was a fully bipartisan effort. And now they're whinging. What epic loser shit. This is what I mean when I say Republicans aren't conservatives, they're regressives.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 27/08/2026
Guess who's going back to FilmQuest? My series pilot screenplay for "Arthryn and the Errant Worlds" was picked up as a semi-finalist, so I'm headed back to Provo to talk it up with fellow genre film nerds in October! Get ready for SPACE LUTHERANS!
Title card for "Arthryn and the Errant Worlds," a live-action epic serial created by Samuel T. Weston, featuring a Semi-Finalist festival laurel for FilmQuest 2026.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 26/08/2026
To resolve the current US-Canadian Trade War, I’d like to propose a hostage exchange: Canada gets Minnesota. The US gets Alberta. It’s a win-win for everyone.
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Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 25/08/2026
I think this decision further undermines our party unity, allows people to act with impunity and retain high level positions within the party, and demonstrates the weakness of Richard Carlbom's leadership. I will not be voting to keep him as chair in February.
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Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 25/08/2026
Tonight, the State Central Committee held a closed door hearing on the matter of dismissing Latonya Reeves for cause for running against the incumbent, endorsed DFL candidate, Ilhan Omar. In a 46-53 vote, the SCC voted NOT to dismiss her.
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Sabrina Shulfer 🏳️‍⚧️ @sabrisket.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“Scheduling conflicts” is a strange way of saying “saw the backlash and left to cover his own ass.”
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 21/08/2026
My writers' group hijacked a meeting to watch Gleahan and the Knaves of Industry (gleahan.com) and look. There's a lot I would do differently about this movie. And rewatching this thing has only strengthened my resolve that I Need To Do Another Movie ASAP. It is foretold.
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Gleahan and the Knaves of Industry — Battlemage Films
An opportunistic jerk joins the quest of a delusional man who thinks he lives in a fantasy world. A fantasy-themed adventure comedy by Battlemage Films.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 17/08/2026
One thing I forgot to mention in my newsletter this week (awsamweston.com/newsletter) is that my car hit 200,000 miles last week! This is farther than my last Cube got! Hoping it can go even further.
A Nissan Cube dashboard with the odometer reading “200000”
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winston @winston.cc · 17/08/2026
2 things. 1. This article is EXCELLENTLY framed. Makes it clear up front this is a fake culture war based on no actual harm or issues. 2. This statement from Klobuchar is fucking terrible, can't even fucking say the word "trans"? Winning this culture war requires us to celebrate trans people.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 17/08/2026
It's weird that her spokespeople feel the need to contort themselves into a pretzel while doing simultaneous backflips just to avoid saying "trans rights" when her entire base WANTS her to say "trans rights."
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 17/08/2026
As he should have been all along! "Curse of the Black Pearl" was supposed to be Elizabeth and Will's story but the Jack Sparrow side-character had so much rizz that they bent the franchise to revolve around him. We're overdue for this much-needed correction.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 16/08/2026
PSA: “No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism” is supposed to be a reminder that no company is “perfect,” and it’s impossible to be perfect while we live in a capitalist economy. It means we need to pick our battles, and that you shouldn’t beat yourself up for participating in capitalism to survive.
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Fossilized Tree Sap @amberrl.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
November’s ballot is not a question of whether or not you support Klob. It’s a question of whether or not you want to lose whatever insulation has existed between Minnesota and Trump. Grow the fuck up. Vote for Klob.
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Fossilized Tree Sap @amberrl.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Demuth will do whatever she can to repeal protections for trans people and abortion access. She will let ICE run rampant and snatch up our friends and neighbors. She will empower others to join her as they actively harm our state, our people, our land, and our ways of life.
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Fossilized Tree Sap @amberrl.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
So you don’t like that Klob is an Israel-apologist, has voted to take away trans healthcare, and is way too buddy-buddy with Republicans? Guess what: none of that has anything to do with being governor. She can’t help Israel from St. Paul, she won’t be on committees, and she’ll answer to DFLers.
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Fossilized Tree Sap @amberrl.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
If Klob wins, she will sign Dem bills and we can negotiate her out of centrism. With another trifecta we can finish what Melissa Hortman started. Voting for someone does not mean you support them. It doesn’t mean you can no longer hold them accountable. It doesn’t mean you agree with them.
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Fossilized Tree Sap @amberrl.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I am once again begging people to realize that elections have consequences. If Klob loses, she will keep her senate seat and go on with her life. Meanwhile, Demuth will make life in Minnesota a living hell for all of us. She will undo all of the progress we’ve made.
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Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Worth reiterating every time that this is not some cancel-culture purity test: JK Rowling has pledged more than a billion dollars of her Harry Potter money towards bankrolling anti-trans lawsuits. This finances that.
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Nicholas Hoult In 'Harry Potter' Season 2 As Gilderoy Lockhart - Excl.
Nicholas Hoult has joined Season 2 of HBO Max's 'Harry Potter. He will play Gilderoy Lockhart, portrayed in the second movie by Kenneth Branagh.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 11/08/2026
The cool thing about moving to Precinct 19 is I now get to vote at the Duluth Public Library!
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Ms. K tweets @whatmsksaid.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
wild watching a video of a DFL-endorsed MN senate candidate knocking doors for Angie & trash-talking DSA on the doors. in a red district no less! do these dems not think DSA members & Peggy voters live in their SDs? pretty dumb alienating DFL voters in a district when u need every single DFL vote.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 10/08/2026
Minnesota has a primary election tomorrow — please vote if you haven't already! This page I made for @sd8dfl.org lists all the candidates I recommend for Duluth, but if you drop a reply I'm also happy to point you in good directions for other areas besides Duluth! www.sd8dfl.org/vote
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Vote! — Senate District 8 DFL
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Mike Rugnetta @mikerugnetta.com · 08/08/2026
engaging with culturally relevant 90s/00s nostalgia my own way: organizing my mp3 library
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edjenko🗡️ @edjenko.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
HOTD is about gender and dragons, the two most interesting topics on earth, so if you’re not enjoying it that’s on you
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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I have, with my own eyes, watched my tax dollars in the form of missiles as they hit buildings inhabited by civilians. I'd much prefer subsidizing a grocery story I don't use.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 24/07/2026
Good news, friends! My movie, Gleahan and the Knaves of Industry, is now available at Target. Get your Blu-ray copy today! www.target.com/p/leomark-st...
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Leomark Studios - Gleahan And The Knaves Of Industry
Read reviews and buy Leomark Studios - Gleahan And The Knaves Of Industry at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 21/07/2026
Who do I know who can build a standalone static webpage? HTML and CSS. I have a mockup and can provide the necessary text and assets, I just need help actually Building The Thing. DM me if you're interested or for more details 🙂
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 17/07/2026
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S THE ODYSSEY IS THE BEST ODYSSEY AND YOU ALL REALLY GOTTA GO SEE IT ASAP
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 15/07/2026
Hey friends! I'm going to this event to support our @sd8dfl.org candidates in Duluth. Come join me on Tuesday, July 28! Get your tickets here: secure.actblue.com/donate/sd8df...
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Donate to 8th Senate District DFL (MN)
Show your support with a contribution.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 13/07/2026
Billionaires are absolute babies and the Ellisons are the worst. Put on your big kid pants and succumb to the regulation. It's for everyone else's benefit.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 12/07/2026
Please do better, @amyklobuchar.com. Your constituents need you to stand up for trans rights.
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 12/07/2026
Amy Klobuchar’s eulogy for Lindsey Graham was 390 words long. This was 390 more words than she has said in support of trans people
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Shan Wolf @shanwolf.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
This is why You can't fuckin buy or watch harry potter anymore. THIS IS THE FUCK WHY. People need to wake the fuck up.
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SAG-AFTRA @sagaftra.org · 10/07/2026
Meta now lets anyone use your Instagram photos in AI images without your consent. SAG-AFTRA recommends that #SagAftraMembers (and all Instagram users) opt-OUT of Meta’s new AI image generation tool, Muse Image. Take action to protect your likeness.
If you want to avoid AI generations of your Instagram posts without switching your account to private, you’ll have to dig into the app’s settings. Open the Instagram app, tap your profile, and then tap the three lines in the top-right corner of the screen. Then, scroll down to the Sharing and reuse tab. Here is where you should see a section labeled Allow people to use your content on Instagram and with AI features on Meta, with a toggle for Posts and one for Reels.
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Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 01/07/2026
The committee has voted to dismiss Latonya Reeves for cause due to her blatant malfeasance of primarying an endorsed candidate. A letter will be sent to Latonya Reeves informing her and offering her the chance to resign or have a hearing.
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 30/06/2026
Hey @amyklobuchar.com, today especially would be a great day to show your support for Minnesota's status as a trans refuge state by denouncing the SCOTUS decision and signing the Pledge for Trans Liberation. www.thepledgefortransliberation.org
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The Pledge for Trans Liberation
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 29/06/2026
The DFL can't keep shedding important trans leaders like Luna, which is why I just called Amy Klobuchar's office (612-727-5220) urging her to get in line with Minnesotans, finally stand up for our trans siblings, and sign the Pledge for Trans Liberation. www.thepledgefortransliberation.org
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The Pledge for Trans Liberation
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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Starting off my election-season blogging with an endorsement for Peggy Flanagan for US Senate: naomikritzer.com/2026/06/27/p...
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Primary Election 2026: US Senate
The tl;dr here is that I am going to vote for Peggy Flanagan and would encourage others to do the same. I actually felt strongly enough about this one that I went to my caucus and got elected as a …
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Samuel T. Weston @awsamweston.com · 22/06/2026
Hey neighbors! Come join me this Wednesday for Kris Eilers's ONE FUNDRAISER before the DFL primary. I'm really excited to support her, and it's gonna be a fun time!
Kris Eilers for County Commissioner. Summer Fundraise — June 24, 2026. Lafayette Community Center • 5–6pm.
"Conversation. Crafts. Community."
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