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Brooke Jaie

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 26/09/2026
"The central lesson of this cycle is not that Charlie Brown should stop trusting Lucy. It is that Charlie Brown must do a better job explaining why trusting Lucy remains the responsible choice." buff.ly/X2RjqP5
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“Charlie Brown Must Stay the Course”: A Football Kick Autopsy Report by the Democratic Party
“While Charlie Brown did once again accelerate toward the ball, miss the ball entirely as Lucy pulled it away, flip backward through the air, and land violen...
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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and I’m asking our community to help spread the word: the earlier prostate cancer is found, the better your chances are of beating it. Visit cancer.org/getscreened to learn more from the americancancersoc.bsky.social and find a screening location.
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Brooke Jaie @brookejaie.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Is there ONE SINGLE REPORTER at these pressers that will say to his face, with cameras still running, that he is INCORRECT and THAT IS NOT HOW TRADE WORKS?!! Unbelievable. You are not reporting, you are transcribing a crazy person.
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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 01/09/2026
It’s Nice To Be Disliked By One Of Those
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Faine Greenwood @faineg.com · 28/08/2026
Microsoft purged the data of over 170,000 nonprofits with little to no warning. Yet another entry in the ledger of “big tech should not be surprised that people hate them now.”
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The Quiet Decision Microsoft Made That Devastated Thousands of Nonprofits
When the tech giant retired a popular software grant, years of nonprofit data vanished with it.
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Brooke Jaie @brookejaie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Promises, promises
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Michael Clemens @mclem.org · 12/08/2026
Incredible. When E—n M—k & his crew obliterated USAID in a weekend, they deleted a vast trove of publicly-funded knowledge: the Development Experience Clearinghouse. A Canadian high school student (!) happened to have downloaded the entire thing for a project. AidData has now posted it for all.
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Before reimagining development data, remember what we’ve learned
Why we’re publishing a free, searchable, and ungated archive featuring a quarter-century of USAID evaluation reports.
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Paulette Feeney ❌️👑 @pauletteparis1.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A favorite story— Petitioner: Would you like to sign a petition to require voter ID? Person: Do I have to show ID to sign? Petitioner: No. Person: Then how do you verify? Petitioner: We do address and signature matching. Person: Do you hear yourself?
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Brooke Jaie @brookejaie.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
🇪🇸 Olé! Olé! 🇪🇸 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
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Steven Ray Morris @stevenraymorris.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
One of the quiet bright moments of lockdown was Sam Neill serenading us on the ukulele. This type of tenderness feels rare nowadays, how lucky we were. Thank you for everything. ❤️❤️❤️
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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The clear & obvious text of the Constitution wins by the slimmest possible margin at the 'court' that claims to be its most solemn guardian. This means the fascist movement currently in control of the US federal government is just one (1) vote shy of what it needs to fully suspend the Constitution.
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 16/06/2026
"Ben owns a farm. He employs 100 workers. His total payroll is $10 million/year. One day, he buys a mule, which provides the worker who uses it with a modest 10% productivity gain. Ben fires 99 of his workers and purchases 99 mules, expecting a 1,000% productivity gain..."
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AI Economics for Dummies
“Xavier owns an apartment that he rents out at a loss of $1 billion/month. Seeing this success, he decides to make financial commitments to construct $850 bi...
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Effin' Birds @effinbirds.com · 04/05/2026
A painting of a bird beside the text "this constant stream of bullshit is exhausting"
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 04/05/2026
"For this focus group, conducted shortly before a sustained green glow began emanating from the station’s superlaser array, we spoke with residents who said they had backed Emperor Palpatine but now felt conflicted."
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“They Would Never Use the Death Star on Us”: Alderaan Residents Reflect on Their Support for the Empire as a Large Imperial Installation Enters the System
“For this focus group, conducted shortly before a sustained green glow began emanating from the station’s superlaser array, we spoke with residents who said ...
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Brooke Jaie @brookejaie.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Yeah that's about right
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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · 16/03/2026
I was asked to give my thoughts on generative AI usage in games - here they are!
From the article: 
"I think that until the bubble bursts, AI will be used by quite a few game companies, and perhaps even beyond the bubble," says Brandon Sheffield of Necrosoft Games, which released the RPG Demonschool last year. "Look, I am not a fool – I understand that AI has some uses. Primary among those being the devaluing of work, the cheapening of labour, the laying off of creatives, and the generation of busywork for humans to fix whatever AI generates."

"It's also useful for burning through water, raising the prices of RAM and chipsets globally, and poisoning anyone near the data centres that run them. So there are a lot of use cases for AI. From spurring on the death of the creative endeavour to dissolving our economy, AI is absolutely gangbusters at what it does. We don't use it in our studio though."
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Elle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Thoughts & prayers to the EPA :(
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
This is the interview Donald Trump didn’t want you to see. His FCC refused to air my interview with Stephen Colbert. Trump is worried we’re about to flip Texas.
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💜Purple Jedi💜 @thepurplejedi.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
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metal dot txt @metaltxt.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Sweden curling set up a sting operation to catch Canada cheating i’m fucking losing it
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That angle was pre-prepared by the Swedes. It's not a usual angle. The Canadians didn't know this angle existed. It's usually from the front where it's impossible to see a touch.
The Swedes stated in the post-match interview that they made it into a big deal because the Canadians have done this before in other games.
The refs never act and they wanted to force them to more actively rule the games.
The Swedes can be heard during the game saying that "it's fine, Magnus is recording", refering to a guy from Swedish television operating the camera from that angle.
This was pre-planned and expected.
It's the reason why Oskar is so confident that it's on camera.
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MdDoogie3 @mddoogie3.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it. I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.” 1/
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Jon Collins @jcollins.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
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Spencer Ackerman @attackerman.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
This is tremendous. Take the time to watch it.
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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 31/01/2026
This is Minneapolis: Message from our superintendent
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MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Minneapolis Public Schools
MPS Community,
As a social studies teacher, I remember teaching my students about some of the darkest moments in history to try and understand how they could have happened in order to prevent them from repeating. We studied the constitution, civil rights movements, government checks and balances, and the rule of law. I never imagined we would experience what is happening now in our own community, a moment that will itself be taught in future social studies classes.
While I know history will ultimately remember that our community united and was resilient, the trauma, pain, and loss that our students are enduring will have a dire and lasting impact. As educators and leaders, it is our responsibility to protect our students. We are called to act and speak the truth on their behalf.
The truth is that it is unsafe for our students and staff to live their lives as normal right now.
Students are being detained, families separated, and lives are being taken and disrupted in our city. Our students are witnessing all of this and they are afraid. Each day, I hear about heartbreaking and infuriating first-hand experiences from students and staff that nobody should ever have to live through.For our children, this must stop now. Our students need and deserve safety, stability, and calm for their well-being and to ensure they can learn. I call on federal officials to immediately restore the policy that designates schools as sensitive locations where immigration enforcement does not take place.
Our teachers and staff have once again shown why public education is the foundation of our community as we have supported our students in incredible ways. In a short time, we have created online learning opportunities, developed food supports with community partners, provided alternative transportation options, and connected families with other needed resources and supports. I am so grateful for our staff and honored to be your Superintendent. I am also sorry you're being asked to do more while also navigating this personally.
Our community's response has been incredible and humbling. I've seen the many ways in which neighbors have wrapped our schools in support from safety patrols to food support to advocacy. Thank you for everything you are doing and for showing the world that Minneapolis is a place that will stop at nothing to support our students.
Our students continue to inspire me with the care they show to their friends and community and by the leadership they are demonstrating.
It's a collective failure of adults when students must stand up for justice like this. They are rightfully demanding that leaders take action to keep them and their communities safe.Our students continue to inspire me with the care they show to their friends and community and by the leadership they are demonstrating.
It's a collective failure of adults when students must stand up for justice like this. They are rightfully demanding that leaders take action to keep them and their communities safe.
No matter what, MPS will always be here for our students and community. If you need support, please contact your school or visit this website to learn more about our response to increased immigration enforcement.
History will remember how we respond in these moments. I am proud of how MPS and Minneapolis have shown up. I encourage everyone to consider how you want to be remembered for this moment, because now is the time.
Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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Zoë “Baddie Proctor” Quinn @unburntwitch.com · 27/01/2026
finally a good dating app
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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 27/01/2026
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice." ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights. Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Star Wars meme with the words: I'VE JUST MADE A DEAL THAT WILL KEEP THE EMPIRE OUT OF HERE FOREVER.
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Jonathan C Slaght @jonathanslaght.com · 26/01/2026
"ICE OUT" on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, as seen from my flight leaving MSP airport
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 26/01/2026
Wow! This read-along of the NYT moment-by-moment leading to the murder of Alex Pretti should shake everyone awake. He was a Good Samaritan. Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a “massacre.”
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stpauldeb.bsky.social @stpauldeb.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Gift link www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Welcome to the American Winter
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.
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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
This morning, I recorded a video on TikTok about why DHS’s arguments for the power to enter homes without judicial warrants in immigration cases are bunk. Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared. Well, here’s a link: georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
Screenshot of a TikTok video with error message at top saying “your video is under review and can’t be shared right now.”
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talia jane @taliajane.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Before speaking with two armed men at the Pretti vigil last night, a man approached & asked if I was going to tell the truth. I said yes. He told me how frustrated he was at the media & the harm it’s causing to his community. I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
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Brooke Jaie @brookejaie.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Midwest strong. Love you, Chicago!
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Margaret Killjoy @margaret.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
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Brooke Jaie @brookejaie.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
You can't "reform" or "retrain" this
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Brooke Jaie @brookejaie.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
I feel seen! "For a safe look, she recommends wearing a crossbody bag, looking tired from doomscrolling, and refusing to cover gray hair." After Renee Good’s Murder, Wine-Mom Gangs Are Now the New Antifa newrepublic.com/article/2054... via @newrepublic.com
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After Renee Good’s Murder, Wine-Mom Gangs Are Now the New Antifa
Middle-class white women, once seen as politically complacent, are enraged. And MAGA seems terrified.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports. And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.” Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 14/01/2026
ICE just confronted us in our car saying it’s our first & final warning. There’s nothing illegal about driving your car safely on Stinson, Lowry, or any street in our community. They are purposefully surging at school get out times terrorizing our families. Ice needs to stay away from our kids.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/01/2026
Senate Democrats absolutely have to shut the govt down to stop this ICE insanity in the Twin Cities. This is not sustainable & cannot be normalized. Any Democratic vote to provide money to the thugs who are brutalizing this community is a grave betrayal to the people here. Accountability can't wait.
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Eric Holthaus @ericholthaus.com · 08/01/2026
I just watched two women get kidnapped right in front of me in Northeast Minneapolis. ICE is still terrorizing our city.
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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
New: we've obtained material explaining how an ICE surveillance system, called Webloc, works. Draw shape on a map, see all phones available there, follow them home. All without warrant “This is a very dangerous tool in the hands of an out-of-control agency.” www.404media.co/inside-ices-...
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Inside ICE’s Tool to Monitor Phones in Entire Neighborhoods
404 Media has obtained material that explains how Tangles and Webloc, two surveillance systems ICE recently purchased, work. Webloc can track phones without a warrant and follow their owners home or t...
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leon @leyawn.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)
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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 23/12/2025
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 05/12/2025
Putin's war in Ukraine shows where authoritarianism can lead: ~1.4 million casualties. An entire generation sacrificed for one man's imperialist delusions. We must not let any president drag us into war without congressional approval.
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Doug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Minnesota, here's a sign to show your support for Somali neighbors. Share it, print it, pass it on. PDF here >> www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s89ru...
Screenshot of an 8.5" by 11" sign. At the top are the flags of Minnesota and Somalia. Under the flags are three lines of text:
SOLIDARITY
MIDNIMO
SUPPORT SOMALI NEIGHBORS
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ACLU @aclu.org · 03/12/2025
Policymakers need to regulate AI to ensure it isn't undermining our rights and safety.
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The AI Trapdoor Lying in Wait for Workers | ACLU
“The pilots were well aware of which lever to pull. It was ‘human error’ that caused the mistake. But laying the blame on the pilots wasn’t ever going to solve the problem.”
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Ruha Benjamin @ruha9.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
I need everyone, esp anyone working in education or tech (but really everyone) to WATCH THIS CLIP of @drtanksley.bsky.social discussing the technologies infiltrating our schools & psyches and how she is addressing it with our young people. youtu.be/5mtcSL4S3HQ
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Howard University AI Panel
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depths of wikipedia @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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