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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Sixty years ago today, the starship Enterprise launched and with it, a vision of the future where humanity had moved beyond its divisions. I was there at the beginning, and I can tell you...
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Ian Johnson @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Happy birthday Freddie Mercury. He would have turned 80 today.
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Everywhere it's been the same (feeling) Like I'm outside in the rain (wheeling) Free, to try and find a game (dealing) Cards for sorrow, cards for pain 'Cause I've seen, oh, blue skies Through the tears in my eyes And I realise I'm going home
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
On the day I went away, goodbye Was all I had to say, now I I want to come again and stay, oh my my Smile, and that will mean that I may 'Cause I've, oh, seen blue skies, through the tears In my eyes And I realise, I'm going home
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show - I'm Going Home
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver @cleaver.house.gov · 13/07/2026
We should have learned that you can’t manage a public health crisis by ignoring it. Politicizing science and weakening disease surveillance doesn’t make threats disappear, it only makes us less prepared to respond.
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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 07/07/2026
The family of Nolan Xavier Wells has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump for representation a day after the 18-year-old’s lifeless body was discovered in the water on Horn Island, south of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. www.mississippifreepress.org/nolan-wells-...
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Nolan Wells’ Family Retains Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump After Death on Horn Island
Nolan Wells’ family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump for representation after the 18-year-old’s lifeless body was found on Horn Island.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
PASTOR LORAN LIVINGSTON (@CentralChurchNC): “There has never been a Christian nation, and never will be. You don’t live in one now. A Christian nation wouldn’t have killed and displaced 20 million Native Americans, or thought owning slaves was pleasing to God.”
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
My founding fathers
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
❤️
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/06/2026
Obama shouts out "those ordinary people in the Twin Cities who braved frigid temperatures, risked their own safety, standing shoulder to shoulder to look our for their neighbors and sometimes for strangers because they knew that was the right thing to do"
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
“Shield laws create “legal protections for patients, health care providers, and people assisting in the provision of certain health care in states where that care is legal from the reach of states with civil, criminal, and professional consequences related to that care,””
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
“Last month, the Northern District of Texas—an infamously conservative federal court—ordered Rhode Island Hospital, which is almost 2,000 miles away, to hand over patient records from its transgender youth care program. That legal battle is ongoing.”
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
“Hawai’i has especially rich ties to its pre-colonial culture—including non-binary concepts of gender. “In Kanaka Maoli culture, māhū describes someone who embodies kāne and wahine [the masculine and feminine] energies,””
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Hawai'i Governor Signs Powerful Trans Shield Law Bill Just In Time For Pride
“Parents and caregivers who affirm, support, and seek medically appropriate care for their keiki [child] are exercising their fundamental right.”
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 04/06/2026
1. A new Gallup poll shows collapsing support for gay marriage and LGB relationships. It appears to be driven entirely by the Republican Party... Moderates and Democrats have seen no such collapse. It shows that Republicans will not stop with trans people. Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Latest Gallup Poll Shows Republicans Will Not Stop With Transgender People
Support for LGB people is dropping as well as trans people, and it seems entirely driven by Republican respondents.
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Why did she fire 60 Minutes Executive Producer Tanya Simon? ‘I’m not answering that question.‘ Why fire correspondent Cecilia Vega? ‘I’m not answering that question.’ Why fire correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi? ‘I’m not answering that question.‘
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
“I asked Weiss a number of questions about why she fired the entire senior staff of 60 Minutes a few days before and without cause. ‘I’m not answering that question,’ she said. I asked why she did not come to 60 Minutes’ offices to explain her actions. ‘I’m not answering that question.‘
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Scott Pelley Says Bari Weiss Lied, There Was No Effort to 'Find a Way Back' in Pre-Firing Meeting
CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss defended her decision to fire Scott Pelley in a conference call with staffers, saying he broke a foundation of trust.
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
“…60 Minutes lost its DNA when our entire senior leadership and two of our best on-air correspondents were cruelly fired without cause.”
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Jay Willis @jaywillis.net · 08/04/2026
After three days, the most striking takeaway from talking with people here is how *angry* everyone is. Heartbroken, weary, yes, those things too. But above all else, they are furious, and not shy about it. When Minnesotans are volunteering their feelings to a stranger, you know it’s bad.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
For over 50 years, @pflag.org has brought together LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies to fight for equality. As someone who’s been involved with PFLAG for decades, I can tell you that with attacks on our community escalating across the country, that work has never felt more urgent.
George Takei speaks at the PFLAG National’s “Love Takes Pride” event. Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for PFLAG.
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
I think he meant never.
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
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SecDef Hegseth Announces Trans Scouts In Scouting America Will Be Outed, Segregated
The policy is the latest in a trend of organizations capitulating to Trump over transgender people.
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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 19/02/2026
On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed E.O. 9066, authorizing the forced relocation & incarceration of more than 125,000 Japanese Americans, solely because of their heritage.
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Ranger Matt @tamranger.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The GOP is once again showing its disdain for the Constitution. fox9.com/news/residen...
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‘Residential protesting’ could be a crime in Minnesota under new GOP proposal
A bill that’s backed by a coalition of GOP lawmakers set to be proposed at the start of the upcoming session would make “residential protesting" punishable under Minnesota law.
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Rep. Jerry Nadler @nadler.house.gov · 12/02/2026
Yesterday I was proud to vote no on Republicans' voter suppression legislation that would make it harder for women, students, troops, and Native Americans to vote in federal elections. This bill is a disgusting attempt at nationalizing voting and disenfranchising Americans.
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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Ending this operation is not enough. We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12/02/2026
Ellison: "I've never been prouder to be a Minnesotan. I'm so proud of the people who helped their neighbors, who stood up for their First Amendment rights. I hope it's over and now it's a time to heal and put things back together again."
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/02/2026
Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
If the goal were truly public safety, the numbers would look very different. Minneapolis won’t be silent while enforcement actions target innocent families. www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
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Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/02/2026
scenes from my hometown of Forest Lake, Minnesota: "ICE present at the Ice Fishing Classic, out of vehicles, interacting with attendees."
111 Forest Lake Public Boat Ramp, Forest Lake, MN 55025, USA
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ICE present at the Ice Fishing Classic, out of vehicles, interacting with attendees.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
This regime's cruelty knows no bounds. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/05/li…
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DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Good Q @SarahKSilvermam
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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I have very serious concerns about the Department of Homeland Security’s plans to build an ICE detention center in Washington County.
Headline from Daily Voice: “Gov. Wes Moore Pushes Back On Proposed ICE Detention Facility In Western Maryland”
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Dwander @dwander.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Can we just call these what they are? Concentration Camps!!! www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
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ICE plans to build mega warehouses for immigration detention spark growing concern
Sources at two government contractors told NBC News they were worried that new warehouses — and the large numbers of immigrants who would be housed in them — would present safety problems.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump. This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 05/02/2026
As President Trump’s immigration crackdown continues in Minnesota, many immigrants who are detained in the Twin Cities are ending up in a desolate detention camp in the desert of West Texas, only to be released later in El Paso with no money and no obvious way to get home. trib.al/jyi6Rca
Federal agents in camouflage and vests surround a vehicle. A headline reads: "Trump's Migrant Detention Pipeline Extends From Minnesota to El Paso" Photo by David Guttenfelder/The New York Times
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
MEMPHIS: “Memphis Safe Task Force” (U.S. marshal) caught KICKING A PUPPY 😳 as they arrested a guy for on a drug warrant “He was harmless. There’s no reason he should’ve done that.” @GovBillLee this is what we’re paying $1 Million a day for?🤔 Full: wreg.com/news/video-u...
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 06/02/2026
I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 06/02/2026
Operation Metro Surge is hurting small business and doing long-term damage to Minnesota’s economy. It’s time for this campaign of retribution to end. www.kare11.com/article/news...
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New data shows Minneapolis economy reeling since ICE's Operation Metro Surge began
The director of community planning and economic development estimates the city is losing $10 to $20 million every week.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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After ICE release St. Paul woman, she says agents keep returning to her home
Thi Dua Vang legally came to the U.S. two years ago. So when ICE showed up, she thought it must have been a mistake.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 06/02/2026
Following ICE’s deadliest year in two decades, we do not need another massive ICE detention facility. ICE has caused enough harm to our communities. 
They have proven they cannot be trusted to operate detention facilities safely or transparently. Head to crockett.house.gov/media.
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Great news, January 6 hero Officer Harry Dunn is running for Congress in Maryland. We need many more great human beings like him in govt.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/02/2026
Jacob Frey: "The continued presence of 2,000 federal agents in a city that only has 600 police officers is still not deescalation"
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The Verge @theverge.com · 04/02/2026
One local who was arrested while protesting at the site of Alex Pretti’s killing talked to The Verge about his harrowing experience in custody at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building and how the community is fighting back. Read more from @gabydvj.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/policy/87365...
Verge headline: I was detained by federal agents in Minneapolis

Photo depicts a person wearing a hood entering an area via a gate on a chain link fence
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 04/02/2026
NEW: My friend is running for Steny Hoyer’s seat. LFG!!
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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Not enough. Every single ICE and CBP agent should be out of Minnesota. The terror campaign must stop. ICE must be abolished.
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bjhnsn.bsky.social @bjhnsn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
“This is not the decision we wanted to make,” the statement said. “This is the decision we had to make to protect our hospital and our providers.” www.startribune.com/childrens-su...
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Children’s Minnesota suspends gender-affirming care amid Trump funding threats
Trump administration move would cut Medicaid, Medicare funding to health care systems that continue to provide surgeries, medications that support gender transitions.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 04/02/2026
Operation Metro Surge is not making Minnesota safer. Today's announcement is a step in the right direction, but we need a faster and larger drawdown of forces, state-led investigations into the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and an end to this campaign of retribution.
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Rachel Hatzipanagos @rachelbianca.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
My position at The Post was eliminated, along with many other journalists of color hired after the 2020 racial reckoning.
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