Melissa Whitler
@mwhitler.bsky.social
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public school parent, hobby potter, part-time education reporter,
#UglyDogs
, Minneapolis
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Have a scoop about k-12 schools? Want to get in touch with me about it? You can find me on Signal. Not sure how to use Signal?
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Signal, the secure messaging app: A guide for beginners
Also available in Spanish.
https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/signal-beginners/
about 1 year ago
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Jack Jenkins
about 11 hours ago
Interestingly, DC *itself* has seen a massive surge in MMR vaccination over the past 5 years, leaping from a dismal 78.9% vaccination rate among kindergartners in 2020-21 to roughly 93% by 2024-2025. It was one of the highest vaccination surges in the country.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/...
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Chief White House Chuck Taylor Correspondent 🐝⚜️
about 12 hours ago
That’s my Auntie Senator and imma stick beside her!
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Hannah Carpenter
about 14 hours ago
I just posted a write-up about our first couple days up north at the Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race last weekend! It's more or less a day in the life of what handling for
@quincemountain.bsky.social
's dog team during a race weekend entails! Check it out:
www.theurbanmushers.com/p/hiawatha-d...
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Hiawatha Dog Sled Race, Part 1
Behind the scenes of Hannah and Riley handling for Quince Mountain during a recent sled dog race in the UP
https://www.theurbanmushers.com/p/hiawatha-dog-sled-race-part-1
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Otter Run
about 14 hours ago
Tamar pulled double duty and was also Leda’s leader
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Otter Run
about 14 hours ago
finally a weekend off from racing and warm enough for kids mushing day at ORK. Teddy took his golden girls Joan and Tamar and chased daddy who had Flossy and 4 eight month old puppies
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◥◤Kriston Capps
about 14 hours ago
🚨 Will Lewis is out at the Post, per a company email from an employee
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It’s always a great day to support your local Mexican restaurant. Today we had lunch from Pineda Tacos.
about 17 hours ago
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Chris
1 day ago
just dying at her little hind legs in that pink suit
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Chris
about 17 hours ago
it’s raincoat weather
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jamelle
about 23 hours ago
this is so funny, god bless louise lucas, Hero of the Commonwealth
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Steve Vladeck
1 day ago
“Late Friday night, the Fifth Circuit adopted the extreme minority view—that the government can indefinitely detain without bond millions of non-citizens who have been here for generations; who have never committed a crime; and who pose neither a risk of flight nor any threat to public safety.”
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208. The Fifth Circuit Jumps the Immigration Detention Shark
Late Friday, two of the nation's most right-wing circuit judges adopted an odious legal claim that district court judges from across the country (and ideological spectrum) have overwhelmingly rejected
https://www.stevevladeck.com/p/208-the-fifth-circuit-jumps-the-immigration
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The Kyiv Independent
1 day ago
⚡️Zelensky says Russia presented $12 trillion economic plan to US, called 'Dmitriev package.' President Volodymyr Zelensky described it as a proposed framework for large-scale U.S.-Russia economic cooperation.
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Zelensky warns of 'risk' US, Russia could strike bilateral deals on Ukraine without Kyiv
"We clearly state that Ukraine will not support even potential agreements about us without us," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-warns-of-risk-us-russia-could-strike-bilateral-deals-on-ukraine-without-kyiv
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Taniel
1 day ago
“Gregory Bovino was reportedly asked to leave a Las Vegas bar out of safety concerns for the venue’s customers”
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Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino tossed from Las Vegas bar
Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino was reportedly asked to leave a Las Vegas bar out of safety concerns for the venue’s customers.
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/feb/05/border-patrol-boss-gregory-bovino-tossed-from-las/
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Andy Fenelon
2 days ago
I mean, summer is nice, but winter is top-notch as well
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Solomon
1 day ago
THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM!!!!!
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health
1 day ago
The US recorded 160 new measles cases in the past week, 44 fewer cases than recorded the week prior, but still more than any week in 2025. The US has recorded 902 total cases in 2026, after 2,128 cases recorded in 2025. Updates on measles and more in the Tracking Report:
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Kyle Cheney
5 days ago
NEW: A federal judge said uses of force against peaceful protesters and journalists appeared to be escalating in Portland. He ordered sharp restrictions to DHS agents' use of force and chemical munitions. w/
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@natsfert.bsky.social
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Tressie McMillan Cottom
2 days ago
Three thoughts. 1. It’s always been about the white nationalism 2. He is returning to the old favorites because his support is waning 3. He dabbled with this trope before but would always leave a hair of deniability. Going straight there also seems like a sign of weakness
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Matt Ford
2 days ago
Every time I re-read Trump v. United States, it feels like getting hit in the head with a mallet.
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The Guardian
2 days ago
Christian camp leader who drugged and sexually abused boys is jailed for 23 years and 10 months
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Christian camp leader who drugged and sexually abused boys is jailed for 23 years and 10 months
Prosecutor says Jon Ruben, 76, who laced sweets with tranquillising drugs at a summer camp, used his ‘cloak of Christianity’ to abuse children A Christian camp leader who sexually abused young boys after lacing sweets with tranquillisers has been jailed for 23 years and 10 months. Jon Ruben, 76, a retired vet and church youth volunteer, used the “cloak of Christianity” to carry out sexual assaults on vulnerable children, Leicester crown court heard. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/06/christian-camp-leader-who-drugged-and-sexually-abused-boys-is-jailed-for-23-years-and-10-months?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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Rose Schmits
2 days ago
Make bad art! But make art!! Art good!! Making art good!!
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emptywheel
2 days ago
Now seeing lawyers take over MN Criminal cases w/no record in PACER (so perhaps the JAGs we've heard about).
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Benjamin Wittes
2 days ago
I could not be more proud of and committed to the work we are doing here and will personally match the next $5,000 in contributions we receive through this link to support it. Thanks to everyone who supports the work we do.
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Lawfare's Nonpartisan Journalism and Expert Analysis
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Benjamin Wittes
2 days ago
The Washington Post—for which I wrote editorials for nearly a decade—has closed its Kyiv bureau.
@lawfaremedia.org
has not—and we will not. We now employ more people in Kyiv than the Washington Post. Let me tell you about what we have done in Ukraine over the past year and why we are not leaving
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2 days ago
When your ball is life but it’s also your regularly scheduled 8hr nap time…
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Jesse Eisinger
2 days ago
So what I don’t understand and haven’t seen: What is the impact of the bitcoin crash on Trump and his family’s businesses? Were they leveraged? Obviously his wealth is dropping as the values drop but I’m curious if there’s more.
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Vandy, C.A.
2 days ago
Ruemmler was "Uncle Jeffrey"-ing him knowing he was a convicted sex offender and didn't stop until he was re-arrested
#$GS
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Axios
2 days ago
NEW: For the first time, GOP strategists are telling Axios that losing the Senate — where Republicans have a 53-47 majority — is a distinct possibility. The House is already expected to be lost, based on history.
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GOP's new fear: Losing the Senate in November
A Democratic takeover of the Senate would be a political earthquake — and neuter Trump's last two years in office.
https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/gop-senate-midterms-2026
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Julia Cross
3 days ago
Hi friends! Sharing a screenshot of my post from over on FB. It’s once again race weekend for my crew! Heading out to the Gunflint Mail Run! Will try to update as I can!
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TashasEv
2 days ago
Would you all like a Zuri blep in the variety of crispy bacon tongue
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3 days ago
Times article has an incredible illustration
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Carol Rosenberg
2 days ago
Breaking News: A Pentagon official has rejected a proposal to settle the USS Cole bombing case with a plea agreement and a sentence of up to life in prison, setting the stage for the first death penalty trial at Guantánamo Bay to start this summer.
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Pentagon Official Rejects Plea Deal in U.S.S. Cole Bombing Case
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/us/politics/cole-bombing-plea-deal-rejected.html
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Jon Collins
3 days ago
One reason Minneapolis remains in the world's eye is we have one of the most robust & independent media ecosystems remaining in the country. You all need this...and more!
@mprnews.org
@startribune.com
@sahanjournal.bsky.social
@minnesotareformer.com
@minnpost.bsky.social
@racketmn.com
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John Moe
3 days ago
I live in Minnesota and I care about mental health. Here's what's happening now because of ICE: - Lots of people who never struggled with depression and anxiety disorders are now. - People already dealing with severe mental illness are at much higher risk of suicide or disappearing from care.
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Karen K. Ho
3 days ago
the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
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Toni Reitter
3 days ago
Iditarod just announced the honorary musher for
#Iditarod54
is Mary Shields. Shields was the first woman to finish the Iditarod in 1974. Mary died last year.
#MusherSky
#Iditarod2026
#DogSports
#Mushing
#SledDogs
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Jon Seidel
3 days ago
JUST IN: Federal prosecutors in Chicago move to dismiss charges against another defendant tied to Operation Midway Blitz. Erik Meier faced trial 3/9 for resisting a federal officer. Once the motion is granted, he will be the 16th of 32 known defendants cleared. No known convictions.
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emptywheel
3 days ago
@jonseidel.bsky.social
has a count for Chicago. Last he said, 15 of 31 cases had collapsed. I think
@brittnymejia.bsky.social
has a count in LA. Thus far many of the 16 charged MN cases were charged as Misdemeanors. (Tho there are ~8 others.)
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emptywheel
3 days ago
Another Chicago ICE case falls apart.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Andrea
3 days ago
Rhyme a word, ruin a classic… Otterhouse Five …except that sounds awesome
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emptywheel
3 days ago
This NYT piece never mentions the most important detail of the hearing. THESE PEOPLE ARE UNLAWFULLY being held--and many are unlawfully being snatched in the first place. The reason there's such a caseload is bc ICE is kidnapping people illegally.
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Dan Kaszeta FRHistS
4 days ago
Y’all didn’t realize they were using “Democracy dies in darkness” as a mission statement, not a salutary motto
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Ryan Goodman
3 days ago
Worth revisiting this Timeline on Brad Karp and Paul Weiss settlement with Trump White House.⬇️ See thread by
@gtconway.bsky.social
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Nicholas Grossman
3 days ago
Does anyone know who created Evelyn Normielib? Because it's the best succinct piece of political commentary of the past year, giving name to a phenomenon we're seeing throughout the country.
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Jon Collins
4 days ago
“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.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/04/pursued-by-federal-agents-suburban-ice-observers-remain-resolved
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Just Security
3 days ago
Minnesota ICE Enforcement: Tracking Alleged Constitutional Violations in Court A searchable bank of plaintiffs’ sworn statements of what happened to them.
www.justsecurity.org/130745/minne...
#RacialProfiling
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Minnesota ICE Enforcement: Alleged Constitutional Violations
The ACLU and partners sued over alleged racial profiling and unlawful arrests in Minnesota. Read sworn declarations and case details.
https://www.justsecurity.org/130745/minnesota-ice-racial-profiling/
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Brad Heath
3 days ago
Before President Trump took office, the criminal section of DOJ's Civil Rights Division had about 40 prosecutors. People familiar with the section's current status told Reuters it's since fallen to no more than 13.
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Brad Heath
3 days ago
NEW: The Justice Department unit responsible for pursuing potential wrongdoing by law enforcement, including during the crackdown in Minneapolis, has lost two-thirds of its prosecutors and is under orders to scale back its investigations of excessive force.
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David at FOIAball
3 days ago
the foia boys are indoctrinating the youth of america
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Baltimore Beat
3 days ago
Internationally renowned artists like Bisa Butler, Sanford Biggers, and Joyce J. Scott have gathered in Baltimore in recent years for rigorous intellectual conversations surrounding fiber art aesthetics in the Black expressive traditions.
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