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@noveldame.bsky.social
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Millennial. Knitter. Swiftie.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 12/02/2026
Someone was abducted at 10 AM by ICE on Central Ave. Their coworker says they’ve lived here for over 20 years, are documented, and have 3 kids who were born here. Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
There’s still a taboo in the media about describing Trump’s cognitive state. It’s rooted in the idea that the US President being insane sounds so preposterous that it must be an inaccurate slur. But it’s the hard truth. All of this is a result of Trump being an unstable narcissistic megalomaniac.
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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
school being canceled because the president sent armed thugs to harass and imprison the populace for voting against him should be the biggest domestic scandal in american history
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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
“ICE isn’t the Gestapo. The Gestapo was…” (proceeds to describe qualities that apply to what ICE is currently doing)
From Senator Chris McDaniel: “Lately, some folks have taken to calling ICE “the Gestapo.”  It sounds fierce.  It feels righteous.  But it isn’t true, and it isn’t harmless.

The Gestapo was a secret police force.  No warrants.  No courts.  No lawyers.  And no appeals.  People vanished in the night, not because they broke the law, but because the law no longer meant anything.  The knock on the door was the sentence.

ICE isn’t that.  Not even close.

ICE is a public agency enforcing laws passed by elected officials.  Its agents file reports.  They seek warrants.  They lose cases.  Judges stop them.  Lawyers challenge them.  Some detainees go home.  That’s not tyranny.  That’s bureaucracy, for better and worse.

You can hate immigration policy.  You can argue enforcement is too harsh, too sloppy, or too broad.  You can work to have the law changed if you wish.  That’s a republic doing what it’s supposed to do.  

But when you call ordinary law enforcement “the Gestapo,” you cheapen real evil.  You turn history into a slogan and suffering into a metaphor.  And once every badge is tyranny, no tyranny is left to recognize.

In Mississippi, I was raised to believe words should earn their weight.  This one hasn't yet.  It throws around the language of dictatorship while living under a system where courts still rule, lawyers still argue, and the government still loses.

That difference matters.

Because the day enforcement becomes secret, unchecked, and answerable to no one, we won’t need to borrow names from history.  We’ll know exactly what we’re dealing with.

And we’ll wish we’d kept our words honest.”
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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
If anyone has any information on the identity of the "advocacy group tyring to overturn election results in certain states” and who were secretly in contact with DOGE, my Signal is DavidGilbert.01 www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
politico.com
Trump administration concedes DOGE team may have misused Social Security data
Some DOGE personnel had more access to data than previously acknowledged, according to a court filing.
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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 20/01/2026
A year ago today, victims of Jan. 6 rioters began receiving automatic notifications that the people who assaulted them were being freed from prison.
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Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
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Dia VanGunten / Writer @pinkzombierose.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
I'm an American living in America. And no matter what party you're in, or who you voted for, it would be better for all of us, as a general matter, if we do not have a sexual predator as president.
Josh Johnson
Comedian and writer
Source: The Daily Show, "Epstein Emails implicating Trumo Surfa
Cets VIP Treatment in Prison The Daily Show"
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Dr. Alexandria Brangwin 🇦🇺 @alexbrangwin.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
It told me, that america is so dependent on easily manipulated media, that they ignore reality itself in favour of fantasy delivered by a foreigner because they like how it sounds. 2024 election really was the end.
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Spencer Ackerman @attackerman.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
forever-wars.com
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 04/12/2025
rfk jr wants to kill your kids, it’s really that simple.
nytimes.com
Kennedy’s Methodical 2-Decade Quest to Dismantle Vaccine Policy
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Sarah Andersen @sarahseeandersen.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The image is of a comic.
Panel one depicts Santa Claus. He says, "Have you been naughty or nice?"
Panel two depicts a happy dog. He says, "I am ALWAYS a good boy."
Santa responds "Very nice!"
Panel three depicts Santa again. He says "...And you?"
Panel four depicts an orange cat climbing a Christmas tree, turning his head to look back at Santa.
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snortistic @jigglybitch.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
When I first came out as trans multiple people told me no one would ever love me. Hello?! Have you heard of autistic men? I hate most stereotypes but this one is usually true lol. I wonder if the cis women who date trans people are usually autistic too. Are we so delectable to the autistic palate?
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Sam @noveldame.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
TIL that "Harem" is pronounced ha-reem in the UK. I'm so disappointed.
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Rory Blank @roryblank.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
I’m driving through rural Texas, prime insane right wing billboard territory and I just saw a billboard that said “no healthcare for the peasants but a ballroom for the king” pretty big sentiment shift for the area
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patty @enchanted1956.bsky.social 🦋 @enchanted1956.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
we should just quote this for everything. I am quitting every corporation I possibly can for this very reason. fuck the man that made my phone and gave to that ballroom.
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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 29/11/2025
This is the most corrupt, lawless administration in the history of the United States and there’s no close second.
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Andromeda 🏴 @mar-veloz.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
hot take: cis women can have tgirl rizz if they're autistic enough
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Sam @noveldame.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
New chronically online identifier just dropped. My ttrpg group (and primary source of human interaction) makes me a beegirl.
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The Pentagon has decided that Swastikas and nooses are cool now, and no longer considered symbols of hate. So if you're Jewish or black, and bunking with Nazis, well you'll just have to be OK with that because Nazis aren't bad anymore and bigotry is acceptable. www.rawstory.com/trump-swasti...
rawstory.com
Military service will reportedly no longer classify 'divisive' swastika as 'hate' symbol
Trump administration insiders are furious over reporting that the U.S. Coast Guard, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, will no longer classify the swastika as a symbol of "hate."Acc...
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❤️‍🔥 Amanda ❤️‍🔥 @fangirlnochill.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
It’s the guns. It’s the guns. It’s the guns. It’s the guns. It’s the guns. It’s the guns. It’s the guns. It’s the guns. Can we finally ban them? Can we rid ourselves of the “good guy with a gun” myth? It’s always the fucking guns.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 10/09/2025
Enough.
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Kuna @wryote.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
“Sorry I’m late, a chickadee was collecting my dog’s hair on the porch and I’d be a monster to interrupt.”
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Sam @noveldame.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
I was told "you have to play Slay The Princess", so here we are. 98% downloaded... [A Thread] 🧵
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Rachael Sirianni, PhD @docsirianni.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
This is horrible to post, but I may as well post it. We are essentially shutting down research operations in my group, which is focused on treatments for pediatric brain cancer. I’m a well funded investigator, and there’s no choice. Science can’t function without the stability of NIH
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
ICE stripped a German green card holder naked, drove him from Boston to Vermont to Rhode Island, put him in a cold shower, deprived him of medication, sleep and food until he collapsed. No one knows why he was detained.
nhpr.org
Green card holder from New Hampshire 'interrogated' at Logan Airport, detained
Fabian Schmidt’s family said they are unsure of why he is being held. They said he has a recently renewed green card, and no active issues in court.
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Girl.with.a.quote @girlwithaquote.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Pssst… Just a friendly reminder to check in on your coworkers today! It might mean the world to them! Keep scrolling!
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Sen Chris Murphy (D-CT) just now: “You could literally walk down the street and the first 100 people you’d find would be less dangerous as the head of HHS than Robert F Kennedy Jr. He will get people killed”
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Laura (Taylor’s Version) @themaddestwoman.swifties.social · 24/01/2025
Good night bloomfies, I think you already know the drill✨🌙 Remember: - Unlock your jaw 🙎🏼‍♀️ - Relax your shoulders 🤷🏼‍♀️ - Take a big breath 😮‍💨 - Take breaks when you need them ⏰ - Drink some water 💦 - Eat at least one meal (snacks don’t count) 🥘 - You are so loved and I’m proud of you 💕✨ See you tomorrow!
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Sam @noveldame.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I AM NOT OKAY. 😭 I AM BAWLING while trying to clean my living room. NONE OF YOU WARNED ME. #booktok #fourthwing
A screenshot of an audiobook player. The book is Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. The listener is near the end of chapter 36.
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Ami K. @batty4books.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Yall I'm sweating. I will be posting any spoilers but this dedication is so sweet 🥰🥰🥰📚💙 #booksky #onyxstorm #fourthwing
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Sam @noveldame.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
So I started Fourth Wing this morning and I'm already on chapter 22. Guess this is my life now. "Regretting is a problem for future Violet." #FourthWing #smut #iykyk
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Tania (she/her) @taniapendy.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
This resonates more than ever now 🧶 Here’s to finding solace and self care in our #knitting . #knitsky
A white piece of card stock sits atop a knitted shawl. The paper has the following written on it in pointed pen calligraphy: Knit on, with confidence and hope, through all crises. - Elizabeth Zimmerman. The shawl is a lovely mint green with thin stripes in a light pink that contain bobbles of the same colour. It’s squishy and soft and oh so warm.
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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
All these women who turned in January 6 terrorists are in danger tonight
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Sashé on Bluesky 🗽 @thatgirlsshe.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
It's time to watch videos. Angela Davis, Malcom X, Fred Hampton, James Baldwin, Huey P Newton, Rev Dr MLK JR videos... I ain't gone tell you to read -- cause we ain't got that typa time. But we missing tools and we gotta catch up.
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brian david gilbert @briamgilbert.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
waaaaay too many people in the middle imo
a venn diagram. the left circle is “people who understand that climate change is an existential threat” and the right circle is “people who use Al, but, like, not for real work! lol! i just needed a silly pic of a dog on a scooter and it's surprisingly hard to find good reference images”
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Eggrolltime @eggrolltime.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Never be embarrassed that you hoped justice would prevail.
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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
AOC on TikTok explaining how all of the major social media platforms (stipulates that Bluesky is still pretty small) have been taken over by the right-wing 🙌
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Akilla Cooper @akelacooper.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Do not comply in advance.
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nico @nicoxrette.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Y’all, I was right- the vibes on TikTok are rotten. ‘Free Luigi’ comments used to be everywhere, but now? Boom, instant removal. Luigi’s not free, and neither are we. TikTok is the bad place. #tiktok #censorship #thebadplace
TikTok screenshot depicting a community guidelines violation for commenting free Luigi
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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 21/01/2025
Trump pardoned the former leader of the Proud Boys who was serving the longest sentence of anyone convicted for his role in planning the insurrection.
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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 21/01/2025
I started using an indoor bike trainer & Zwift to work off some anxiety on election night. Here I was again tonight, coping with all of the horrific Inauguration Day updates, trying to stay calm by riding a bike. Find your people. Find your way(s) to help. Take care of each other along the way. ❤️
Screenshot of a tv with a Zwift update showing 

12 WEEK STREAK!
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CALORIES BURNED
CURRENT LEVEL
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STREAK TOTALS
454 мI
23,485 Fr
DISTANCE COVERED
CLIMBED
I TRAINING STREAK: + 500 x₽
CONTINUE
NEXT LEVEL
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1956 XP UNTIL NEXT LEVEL
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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
It’s been inspiring to see everyone come together for LA,,, but there’s one community I need to highlight. Not enough is being done for the black families after the LA fires. Ive partnered up with GoFundMe and the BMAC to create ONE main GoFundMe campaign to immediately help those in need. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
gofundme.com
Donate to Providing Relief for Black Families Impacted by LA Wildfires, organized by Flavor Flav
The wildfires in Los Angeles have had a heartbreaking impact,… Flavor Flav needs your support for Providing Relief for Black Families Impacted by LA Wildfires
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Kyle Shevlin (he/him) @kyleshevl.in · 20/01/2025
Richest man in the world did a certain salute twice today. Yes, that salute. I genuinely don’t know what you’re supposed to do, as an average person with a conscience, in this timeline.
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dell cameron @dell.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
ADL is a deeply compromised organization
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