I continue to marvel and be enraged by the audacity of this administration. Trump created the legislative standoff that left TSA agents without pay. And now he wants credit for solving it? abc7.com/post/what-kn... www.yahoo.com/news/article... www.npr.org/2026/03/26/g... www.cnn.com/2026/03/27/p...

Ben Shapiro downplays American ground troops in Iran: There will be “squads of, you know, at most, a few hundred who are performing special operations”

Every protest has a fun, expected interaction with someone else. At this protest, it was meeting an adorable therapy dog escorted by the man carrying this sign. #nokings

As Tammy Duckworth said “they're hiding their incompetence behind the valor of our troops”. A commander-in-chief who sends troops into ill-considered wars doesn’t value our troops. #nokings

There are international and national issues to follow, but there are always local ones too. The legislative fight over mining in the Boundary Waters is a big deal. It feels like salt in the wound to threaten the crown jewel of MN’s outdoor resources while also messing everything else up. #nokings

I thought you couldn’t sum up #nokings in one sign but this one is pretty close.

Love these vibes. It is hard to fit on a sign every reason to attend #nokings.

I’ve often thought of the contrast between what 45 wants (to be a king) and how 45 acts (like a joker) myself. #nokings

Just cool art. #nokings

Worth remembering 45’s modus operandi is to distract. In the chaos he creates, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. The Epstein files aren’t just about 45’s connections. They illustrate a powerful, corrupt network of ppl who took what they wanted without caring how many were hurt in the process. #nokings

Happy accident in how this one turned out when I blurred the background – like signs flying through the air. Sort of how the protest feels sometimes to me. In a good way. #nokings

Caught this sign while someone was resting it on the ground. Still kept the shot because . . . how could I not share this? #nokings

It’s easy to forget just how many crimes have been committed by people in or adjacent to this administration. Corruption isn’t just profiting from being in power; it’s about using power to avoid accountability. #nokings

Yesterday I was inspired by the age range at #nokings. Grandparents out to make the world better for the next generation. Kids learning them how to stand up for what they believe in. And every age in between. (Forgive the pixelation here, took this picture from a distance)

Wish I could share the full photo with you but I don’t share identifiable faces from protests. I asked if I could take a photo, she held up her sign with a determined, slightly sad smile. Sums up the event. Joyful, yes. But also a recognition that there is hard work left to do. #nokings

My favorite protest signs aren’t just complaints. They reference notable events. Did you know that Trump wants to put his face on a gold coin? #nokings

If you're local to the Twin Cities, here's the info on marches for this weekend. If you're not local, you can find info at www.nokings.org. #nokings

If you're local to the Twin Cities, here's the info on marches for next weekend. If you're not local, you can find info at www.nokings.org.

Maybe it was a bad idea to let people bet on life and death events. wapo.st/47iHr2C (Found this article just after I published the newsletter. buttondown.com/megancarney/... - Did you know that some called in a threat at the U.S. Open to void the game because he was going to lose his bet?)

My Spectrum Noir markers have been great, except for the part where they stopped making refills. So now I have to mix my own colors to match. Luckily, Axman has a bunch of random bottles with droppers. ICYMI, Spectrum Noir AG1 can be made with equal parts Blick 044 and Copic YG03. #AlcoholMarkerArt

Anyone else's head always this busy? I didn't even try to fit all my thoughts into this month's writing newsletter. buttondown.com/megancarney/... #booksky

@bsky.app I thought sledding season was over until the storm yesterday. I went snowshoeing and marveled at how fast the wind can fill in your tracks. Years ago I was snowshoeing with someone; we got lost because our trail disappeared. We were losing light, so we hiked out to the road.

@bsky.app This is so icky. Corruption on top of corruption on top of corruption. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/u...

45's ill-considered war in Iran is causing problems for everyone. All of this was entirely predictable if they listened to their own experts. But they didn't. And now everyone will pay for it. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/u... www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/b...

Most other rich nations have stronger social safety nets than we do here in the US. Yes, individual effort matters, but none of us do anything alone. We all need a little support sometimes. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

So. Much. Corruption. projects.propublica.org/trump-team-f...

This headline shows me how unprepared we are to execute this war well. War is always risky but mistakes like this are unacceptable. wapo.st/4regjJj

Rolling stone article outlining how the pain in MN hasn't really stopped - they've just moved enforcement further out of the Twin Cities archive.is/BBvVQ

Beware social media accounts from people you haven't met - bots and sock puppet accounts can make it seem like unpopular leaders are more popular than they are. www.wired.com/.../a-white-...

“They’re punishing us so much because we have the audacity to just exist”: Kansas media expose the dystopian reality of anti-trans law

The Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia's Southwest Papua province are a marine biodiversity hotspot and a divers' paradise. n.pr/4u9C6EC

I'm sharing this article bc I want everyone to understand how carefully you need to parse official statements from the DoJ under 45. Especially as midterm elections approach. 45 is weaponizing the DoJ to protect himself and punish his enemies. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

While 45 continues to escalate a conflict he started without a plan, here's another thing he probably doesn't want you to remember - how much money he and his family have made off the presidency. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

I'm extending my promise to donate all my book royalties and adding a charity. I'm overestimating my 2025 royalties to be $75. I do not have the spare cycles to figure out the accounting for physical book sales. Ebook royalties came out to 56.75. buttondown.com/megancarney/... #booksky

It's not any less of a lie just because you put it on a trophy. (also Daybreak is a seriously cool game) www.reutersconnect.com/item/us-pres... www.daybreakgame.org/card/1444

In this administration, the real message isn't what the administration says. The real message is what the administration wants you to think. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u... #iceout

I went on a walk this morning to Pretti's memorial. Ended up making a photo essay. Each photo represents some small way communities are finding to resist that I've seen over the past few weeks. One post per image. Join me on my walk. (1/30) #iceout

Current status, tbh

While ICE activity continues . . . some reading. Even internally, DHS/ICE are fracturing over the shootings in Mpls. DHS is in such a hurry to recruit people, they're not doing thorough screening. www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-unloads www.thedailybeast.com/ice-border-p... slate.com/news-and-pol...

(For the doubters) Yes, It’s Fascism: now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny. (For the pppl asking why) Believe Your Eyes: compare the documented reality with the Trump administration’s blatant propaganda. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0... www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

For #dayoftruthandfreedom a story from constitutional observer training. White woman in her 70s: Good to see all of these white people helping, right? Black middle-aged security guard: I love white people. My wife is a white woman. We got married in Vegas. W: One of my marriages started in Vegas.

My winter sowing lettuce seedlings sprouted too early (my fault) so I've planted them at the base of the indoor avocado tree. Felt bad to throw all the seedlings into the compost. #gardenthoughts

@bsky.app While ICE terrorizes our city, all I've seen between neighbors is kindness. A man just bought a meal for a stranger. A group here is knitting hats for donation. If you're outside MN, call your congress ppl. Another US city will be next. Unless Congress stops this madness. #iceoutforgood

Wrote a chapter for the first time in a while. Work on the next book is slow, but I'm glad I took the time. Whatever you do that fulfills you, I hope everyone reading this is finding a little time for joy in between the chaos. #amwriting #booksky buttondown.com/megancarney/...

Chill morning vibes from Minneapolis. #iceoutforgood

From Bjornerud's Reading The Rocks: Over geologic time ... the essential rules of the dance remain the same: interaction, restraint, reincarnation ... unchecked consumption and unchallenged political power are violations of ancient earth-law. The only uncertainty is what the penalties are.

Did you know if you leave the pumpkin guts in the fridge until they get a little squishy you can just rinse all the guts off instead of picking out seeds one-by-one? Happy this experiment worked out. (Was actually intentional, btw. 🙂)

Show me your favorite #polarvortex outfits. Here's mine.

Do you think the ducks know they're helping to keep the pond from freezing?

Last week I ended up at a cute watch repair place and finally tried Ed's Lebanese Deli (it's inside a Super USA gas station). I know, I know. Just trust me. He gave us samples of the beef, the chicken and garlic, and the falafel. All of it was wonderful. 2424 Larpenteur Ave W Lauderdale, MN 55113