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Marta Jewson @martajewson.bsky.social · 20h

Do it 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 I was at Gannett - in digital recorder days.

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Beth Hawkins @bethhawkins.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Incredibly important 🧵🧵🧵

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Things Gavin Newsom has vetoed this week: -A ban on secretly recording people with smart glasses -A ban on ICE agents working for the state government -A ban on websites selling your data -A bill giving native tribes more say over water rights -A bill protecting transgender healthcare providers

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Marta Jewson @martajewson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The findings in this incredible piece of reporting from @bethhawkins.bsky.social and team range from infuriating to gut-wrenching. ABA became the standard of care, driven by parents doing their best, and behind the scenes, private equity took advantage (or rather, did exactly what it does).

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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Why are the Amtrak Airos a net good for passenger rail in the U.S.? 1) Amtrak desperately needs more trains. These are more trains. 2) Time savings on engine swaps @ WAS, PHL & NHV 3) Cab cars for push-pull corridors save terminal recovery time, non-revenue movements & crew time 🚆

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Alethea Kontis 알리티아 @aletheakontis.com · 01/10/2026

Happy October! 🖤🍁💀🎃

The sweet transvestite from Transylvania tosses off her cloak at the stroke of midnight on October 1

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Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My mother also said that it was a sin that in the richest country in the world we have people without housing or food. Mom said the solution was simple: Take from the people who have so much and give it to the poor. My mom was the best person I’ve ever known and I miss her every day.

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Dr. Amy, PsyD 🎃 @dramypsyd.rmh-therapy.com · 30/09/2026

I’m not crying you’re crying 😭

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Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, we remember the Native children taken from their families and communities and sent to boarding schools. We honor their memory by protecting Native children today — including defending the Indian Child Welfare Act and tribal sovereignty. As AG, I have and will keep fighting to uphold both.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 29/09/2026

This article was written by EITM journalist S. Baum at @transvestigations.bsky.social

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 29/09/2026

Riley Gaines, famous for turning her 5th place tie with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas into a far-right career agianst transgender people, has officially had her lawsuit against the NCAA thrown out by a judge today. The judge found no evidence for her claims. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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Riley Gaines' Title IX Lawsuit Against The NCAA Struck Down After Judge Finds "No Evidence" Of Funding Claims

Gaines’ attorneys argued her civil rights were violated because she competed against a transgender athlete.

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John Moe @johnmoe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I hope this works. I love having a candy factory in town. It’s a better city when there’s a candy factory in it. There are valid arguments about whether or not Pearson’s candy is any good but still a candy factory is a civic asset.

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Pam Herd @pamherd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

America.gov launched today--a DOGE initiative to use AI to deliver public services. Child lying facedown on a frozen lake as the image accompanying the question: "How can I invest in my child's future" is just incredible. Way to go AI

Image of a child lying facedown on a froze lake. above is the portal where you ask AI questions about government services. the question matching this image is: "How can I invest in my child's future?"

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Doug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Salted Nut Rolls are delicious but also have an interesting story to tell, and same goes for lots of other Minnesota snacks. A pleasure to contribute some thoughts and history to this excellent piece by @stribrooks.bsky.social Gift link! 🍫 🍬

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Unwrapping Minnesota’s greatest contributions to the candy aisle

As the Pearson’s plant in St. Paul produces its last Salted Nut Roll, a look back at some sweet Minnesota history.

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Nick Benson @ottergoose.net · 28/09/2026

I’m not sure what was going on Thursday, but we had more conversations during this session than we had in the previous 7-8 combined - people are amped up. Might be elections taking place, might be no kids, who knows, but engagement is good. We’ll be back on Oct 18, 22, and 25 (Sun, Thu, Sun).

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Jessica Shortall @jessicashortall.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

In Vietnam, country so fair Tickled ivory sounds fill the air This prog rocking man Found some grizzly new fans He’s playing piano for bears

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Beth Hawkins @bethhawkins.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Can we talk about how clear-as-mud this potentially incendiary story is? "Only modest savings would come from consolidating schools, estimated to be between $720,000 and $2.3 million in fiscal year 2028, under three restructuring options...." 1/

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Minneapolis schools expect little savings from closing buildings

District leaders didn’t answer whether staff layoffs would be needed after reshuffling students and closing some schools.

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Aliyya Swaby @aliyyaswaby.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Across the country, states have shuttered their youth prisons in recent years as research shows they aren’t effective at helping kids stay out of trouble after release. Tennessee is building more. My latest with @paigepfleger.bsky.social www.propublica.org/article/juve...

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Across the Country, Youth Prisons Are Closing. This State Is Building More.

Tennessee officials say they need more high-security facilities for kids who commit crimes. Experts say this approach flies in the face of crime data and research that shows youth prisons are not reha...

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Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Again no link between Tylenol intake during pregnancy. “Current epidemiological evidence does not support a robust causal relationship, and paracetamol remains an appropriate first-line treatment during pregnancy…” Can we stop beating the dead horse now? 🧪 www.cidrap.umn.edu/anti-science...

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Tylenol during pregnancy not linked to autism, ADHD, major review finds

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🌬Breeze @cool-summer-breeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is the Stolen Neighbors Quilt. Each of the 11,000 squares represents a person taken by ICE in Minnesota.

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Beth Hawkins @bethhawkins.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tout le Twin Cities, tonight I saw Scott Seekins ambling past the Richfield Wendy’s all in white. I am not okay.

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Cute Bunny

ALT: Cute Bunny

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Reuters @reuters.com · 24/09/2026

A federal judge ordered President Trump to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional reut.rs/4iGBhjl

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Judge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White ‌House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely ⁠unc...

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 23/09/2026

The autistic self-advocacy movement would not exist without the work of the self-advocacy movement started by people with intellectual disabilities. We take pride in that history, and we see our work as a continuing part of that movement. autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/w...

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What We Believe - Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Our Motto: What is “Nothing About Us Without Us”?“Nothing About Us Without Us” means that autistic people need to be involved whenever autism is discussed. When non-autistic people make decisions…

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Robert Downen @robertdownen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

‼️ Weeks before midterms, Texas election officials have discovered that an unknown number of voter registration applications havent been processed due to an error by the DPS. The Texas Association of County Elected Officials say number could be "tens of thousands" - much of them in urban areas.

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Error means unknown number of Texas voter registrations haven’t been processed yet

It’s unknown how many prospective voters have been affected.

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A friend of mine once said that the most important word in “Congressional Black Caucus” was “Congressional.” Same with the Equality Caucus it appears.

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Laura Meckler @laurameckler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

To justify its ban on Politico, the White House cited a story quoting an anonymous senior administration official as an example of misinformation. That quote came from a WH briefing where reporters were required to ID the official this way. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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The White House banned Politico, citing anonymous sources. It provided the quotes.

In a letter defending its ban of Politico, the White House critiqued a report based on a press call it conducted, where reporters were told not to name the speaker.

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Orion Rummler @oriion.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Transgender voters in Kansas! I want to talk about your plan to vote this November — are you not voting, out of ID/safety concerns? Voting by mail? Getting registered to vote? Doing in-person advance voting? Text me on Signal @orionr.80 or DM me! I'm a trans reporter working at The 19th News.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A recent survey found that 92% of U.S. adults have delayed or avoided medical care due to high costs. Meanwhile, a new study from Yale estimates that Medicare for All would save over 114,000 lives and $1 trillion a year. If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have universal healthcare.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico. ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News refused pool duty in solidarity. Trump's helipad ribbon-cutting went out with no usable audio. Courts have sided with the press in fights like this before and will likely do so again. But how much damage will he do along the way?

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And the Ban Played On

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Nick Benson @ottergoose.net · 23/09/2026

Our team observed 18 loaded, and one unloaded, on today’s flight at MSP.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 22/09/2026

Things have gone from bad to worse on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), as Sylvia Fogel was ousted as chair in favor of John Gaitanis, a hardcore leucovorin stan & ally of RFK the Lesser. By @ejwillingham.bsky.social, in the latest TPGA newsletter. buttondown.com/TPGA/archive...

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Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee: From Bad to Worse

The current administration continues to be an ongoing disaster-in-the-making for autistic people.

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 22/09/2026

The USDA stopped paying for student meals, though 3 in 4 of our students relied on it.

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 22/09/2026

We are training our teachers and staff on how to protect our community from federal agents engaging in illegal activity

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 22/09/2026

We weren't interfering in lawful activity. We worked to assure that our students were not subject to illegal treatment when coming to and leaving school. US DHS targeted our staff. We set up transportation for all staff who needed it, including late shift end for custodial staff.

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 22/09/2026

One day, six ICE vehicles with at least 2 agents in each vehicle pulled over one of our teachers, a white teacher, for no reason and threatened her. Two-thirds of our students weren't in attendance the next day. We set up online instruction and had huge enrollment.

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 22/09/2026

Stacey Pelika, one of the main conference organizers, in dialogue with Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brenda Lewis. None of what DHS did on our school property involved proper warrants and coordination. It wasn't enforcement activity. It aimed to create terror among our families.

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Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is a thread about an all-day academic conference of early research findings about the effects of Operation Metro Surge. Kind of harrowing to seeing the damage of the federal government’s combination ethnic cleansing/ideological terror campaign laid out like this.

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Alysia @akb5.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This was a great panel tonight! Thank you @jessdiaryofamom.bsky.social, @lollardfish.bsky.social, @autisticenough.bsky.social , @thinkingautism.com and Tiffany for your time and for sharing your experiences.

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Supernova Momma @supernovaparenting.org · 22/09/2026

At the Neurodivergent Summit at Stanford University @thinkingautism.com is hosting a panel titled, Respectful Parenting of Neurodiverse Children With Complex Support Needs. Carol talked about her son singing before speaking and using song melodies they know to make song narrating or communicating

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