same with calling ICE violence against Minnesotans "clashes"

Cephalopod Saturday

The tasselled wobbegong is a species of carpet shark in the family Orectolobidae&the only member of its genus. It inhabits shallow coral reefs off northern Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands. Reaching 1.8 m in length, this species has a broad and flattened body and head

A pair of African pygmy falcons who really like each other. #BirdOfTheDay #TwoOfAKind 📷🌿🪶

Really stoked as we gear up for the most exciting sporting event of the year: everyone reposting Prince’s iconic halftime performance at Super Bowl XLI

Three years today. The cops are already killing protesters—it's not a line we haven't crossed, it's a thing already happening—but lots of people never heard about or paid attention to this one. So it goes

#StreetArt by #Falko @falko1graffiti

as it is particularly cold in Minneapolis and we hear scary rumors, I want to highlight a few groups. MIWRC is operating a warming facility to make sure unhoused people are not on the street, especially during the hours traditional shelters are closed. www.miwrc.org/donate

Ngl -even with the delays and half broken shit, taking the train instead of driving to pdx fuckin rules.

I guess I'll do a proper media thread this year #media2026

A South Side group is offering free trees to Chatham residents in an effort to curb flooding. blockclubchi.co/45YY6aD

"He’s been stolen from us." Jsané Tyler's cousin Keith Porter, Jr. was shot and killed outside of his apartment complex in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve by an off-duty ICE agent who also lived in the building. More: https://www.democracynow.org/2026/1/13/keith_porter_jr_ice_shooting

This is why you shouldn’t ignore a jury summons. Because you can be like ‘lol’ and acquit someone in a half hour

crazy that the website that I randomly decided to put together at 10AM yesterday has had over 25k unique visitors in 24 hours. please keep sharing with your networks.

Too bad some still need to see homelessness as personal flaws of people they look down on instead of as systemic. The thing about that is there are no answers if homelessness is just people making bad choices. Luckily there are answers.

“Faith leaders, union representatives and community members are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, Jan. 23 — urging all Minnesotans not to go to work, school or go shopping in response to Operation Metro Surge.”

1. A year ago this administration's initial assault on birthright citizenship began with saying tribal citizens should lose US citizenship because of what they referred to as "divided loyalties" Eventually their goal is to force us to choose between US citizenship & citizenship in Tribal Nations.

I hope my loved ones know that from now until eternity all the gifts they get from me will be cool rocks in cool containers i found in craft fairs and thrift stores.

Last four available from this stock (will be reupping). Act fast

As a biochemist I cannot say it more. STOP W THE MILK. You need to wash with soapy water to get tear gas and pepper balls/spray off of you. It is NOT MILK-Soluble . Also remove clothing & leave outside by cutting the clothing off. Leave SHOES outside & even under clothing for gas. 👀.

Alt text, because one would think folks would want news about a general strike to go as far as it can.

If you are a faith leader, we need you to come to Minneapolis! Amazing people are organizing this opportunity. You can find out more at MarchMinnesota.org

NEW — Today, after years of raising awareness about the Clean Slate Act, dozens of Clean Slate Illinois Coalition members packed XS Tennis and Education Foundation’s headquarters in Washington Park to witness Gov. JB Pritzker sign the Clean Slate Act into law. thetriibe.com/2026/01/gov-...

So let me remind you: shut the fuck up! don't talk to police. don't try to be helpful. don't try to prove your or anyone's innocence. just shut the fuck up. "I do not have to speak w/ you w/o an attorney and I do not have an attorney so I will not speak w/ you. am I free to go?" with love: STFU 🫶

I have been thinking about this a lot in the context of Autistic people at protests & risks involved with being arrested Autistic people &/or people w/ Autistic traits are SO often misunderstood, taken out of context & masking to people please that it leaves us at serious risk in an interrogation

"ICE is out of control and beyond reform. We must fundamentally change the way we approach immigration: it’s time to abolish ICE." See, Dems? You can actually say it, and even draft legislation about it! It's possible to do!

Alt text for image: An infograph with this text at the top: “Ring Theory. Supporting people in times of crisis, loss, and grief.” A url at the bottom points to mentalhealthathome.org. 1/3

I kissed the stanley cup once so now they’re in the process of engraving my name on it. I worked hard for this.

It's cold, everything is a nightmare, and still you're doing your best. Do I have a hat for you. Limited supply, $30. shop.dansinker.com/products/try...

Coastal #hiking in spring. Pack ice at Grates Cove, #Newfoundland, Canada.

At this point i’m as skeptical of politicians as i am of cops. I’m sure some folks go into it for good reasons, but a lot of power is given to those who continually choose private interest over public good. Whether it’s a flawed system spoiling the best intentions or attracting bad actors, idk.

The absolute minimum you can ask from an elected official right now is to express good rhetoric and vanishingly few can manage even that lol

I would like to underscore this part: "People are in the streets in greater numbers than the first Trump term." Elite pundits and opinion are extremely resistant to this fact and it has trickled down to regular people. But it is demonstrably TRUE. Ask why they are so resistant? Who does it serve?

I'm working with these folks and it is incredible to watch the speed, enthusiasm, and comradery happening behind the scenes in what's a completely ad-hoc group of printer rogues.

It’s hard work waking up at 4:30 in the morning every day to tell everybody that your preferred type of food is not readily available even though there are two other types at paw, but someone has to do it.

Anyone got good comics about food and/or nutrition? Needs to be physically published and available to libraries. #GraphicMedicine

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - George Orwell. Please see a film I produced, "Orwell: 2+2=5," directed by Raoul Peck.

Films from our Jerzy "George" Skwarek Collection, digitized last year thanks to the support of @allarvickfund.bsky.social , will be part of this Feb 1 program at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social! Hope we see you there.

Note: Minnesota is full of great writers who need work. Stop putting your dudes on planes and start hiring local writers. I've now connected two folks. I can find you more. *I do not want this work I have a syllabus to finish this ain't about me.

Friendly reminder for no particular reason that this is still for sale.

ICE has abducted Native American tribal elders and they are being DEEPLY traumatized as a result. I am sharing an article and I hope you agree that every decent human being in the US must not sit back and allow this to happen without action. Article first, phone script to follow. #nativeamericans

This administration are going ‘all in’ on ICE immigration enforcement, because they have nothing else. No healthcare, no cost of living relief, no education plan nothing.

Unspeakable things keep coming out of my sinuses… how does it all fit up there?

Cancel your Spotify subscription.

pulling this reflection on white silence/fear over here, too:

The Black Panthers in Philadelphia have initiated armed community defense initiatives to counter ICE kidnapping raids within the city. (January 15, 2026) ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏾

As Google’s water demands grow, The Dalles aims to pull more from Mount Hood forest - OPB share.google/XesHqxTMCIHq...

I really want it to snow mainly so i can see if my cat enjoys it