I went to Minneapolis to see what it means when ICE occupies a city. And I left with one unmistakable realization: ICE is not broken. It is working exactly as President Donald Trump wants it to. It cannot be reformed or retrained. It must be abolished.

the president of the united states should not be allowed to personally loot the treasury to the sum of ten billion dollars and that this is not resulting in immediate, unanimous impeachment is a dramatic indictment of what has become of our political system

Not that I think anyone in Tennessee who follows me would vote for this guy but if you ever have someone around you talk about him positively, might want to bring this up.

Team Meatbag continues their quest to repair their ship after catastrophic failure! #podcast #actualplay #scifi #swn

This week you get to hear me talk glorious shit on The Running Man 2025!

History matters. Philosophy matters. Languages, literature, & music studies matter. The arts, humanities, and social sciences shape our understanding of culture, identity, and the human experience. They are vital to fostering empathy, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to the world. 💪

the moment the second person comes into the frame to stand with his neighbor is so incredibly beautiful

fifth that we know of because it was never ever ever about anything besides white supremacy

In case anyone was wondering how it’s going over on American Girl doll Instagram

For those who can, here are links to donate directly to local efforts on the ground resisting ICE's terrorizing of Minneapolis. Let me know what you donated to where, and I'll match it until I get a panicked call from my bank! linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid

You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.

ICE murdered a nurse today

Its probably been said since this was posted, but on Thursday, Democrats had the numbers. The bill passed 220-207 with 7 Democrats voting yea. If they all vote nay, DHS funding fails 213-214.

ICE just shot another one of my neighbors. They had the person on the ground, being beaten by several agents, and then fired multiple shots. In front of the donut shop where we like to get donuts for our kids.

"Thousands of protesters shut down parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul on Friday as hundreds of businesses closed their doors to protest ICE" www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...

You don’t know your role yet maybe, but we are all finding out just what we have to offer. In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.

When your GM posts the day after a session and you're like "Wait, there was more stuff?"

As usual, @margaret.bsky.social brings both reliable on-the-ground reporting and a huge reminder that humans mostly just want to help each other. If you need some optimism, read on:

They like cops so much that all we’re getting is cops. No roads, no bridges, no school funding, no culture money, just a bouquet of different types of cops

An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune

ARE YOU A NON-MINNESOTAN WHO WANTS IDEAS OF STUFF TO DO TO HELP MINNESOTA RESIST FASCIST TYRANNY? Have I got a blog post for you! With additional advice for how to get ready in case tyranny shows up at YOUR doorstep next! naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...

Standwithminnesota.org already do that but good job.

this is our school, and families there are really hurting. i know there are so many worthy destinations for aid right now, but it would mean a lot to me if you'd support this one. And if you donate $50 or more, i will make you a beaded FUCK ICE bracelet.

This is CRITICAL. I know you’re all putting your back into mutual aid & a thousand other great things, but if there’s anything left here, so many folks depend on these front-line lawyers right now.

TWIN CITIES FOLKS WHO WANT TO HELP AND DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START: I put together a big list of resources. Do you want to deliver groceries? do people's laundry? work in community defense? I want to help you get connected! naomikritzer.com/2026/01/19/h...

The thing that keeps me even a tiny bit grounded right now is how much folks in Minneapolis are helping neighbors with life necessities. It's not just facing off against ICE agents -vital work, don't get me wrong- it's also food and laundry and household needs so folks can stay in relative safety.

"On 20 January, the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration, grassroots organizers are calling on people across the United States to walk out of their offices, schools and businesses to protest the administration and call for 'a free America'." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

What a photo!

“They’re starting to resist more. We’re gonna end up shooting some of them.” — leaked ICE footage

Saving for later

Republicans control all 3 branches of government. Even when they don't, both parties pump out constant rhetoric about "real Americans" living in rural areas. The entire premise of this article is a conservative-fluffing myth. Cities have more political power because that's where most people live!

Holy shit. Renee Good was alive when the bystander physician asked to check her pulse. She was alive when ICE refused to let him help. She was alive when they told him “I don’t care.” www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...

I've been learning how to make cables in crochet and it's going pretty well! Shout out to pattern writer Noelle Stiles for this motif from her Celtic Garden blanket. This will be part of a tunic/dress length sweater vest but her diagram is so easy to follow that it's been a joy to learn from!

Mutual aid opportunity!!!

Elected officials have to stop posting like bystanders who have no power.

So....how many more Olympics will happen before civilized countries start refusing to show up if Americans get to compete? I'd say place your bets but it's less funny when there are actual people making actual money placing actual bets on our decent into explicit fascism.

We all need a bright spot in these trying times

Been thinking about Jamie Lannister lately. You know the guy. Remember that time he told Sean Bean about the thing that king kept saying before Jamie did the "bad" thing? I dunno, weird Game of Thrones reference for my brain to toss up right now as we gaze upon the fresh trash fire that is 2026.

To keep track of it all, we thought we’d thread all the House reps that have committed to impeaching Kristi Noem. The first was @robinkelly.house.gov

Whelp, we made you wait a whole holiday season to find out if our crew survives so I guess it's time to get down to it. Spoilers: We've got a bumpy ride ahead! #podcast #swn #scifi #actualplay

"Our lives are more important than your campaign." Fucking yes.

It's illegal for the president to relieve student loan debt. It's completely fine for the president to unilaterally decide to have the head of a foreign nation black bagged on foreign soil.

It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month. It’s about oil and regime change. And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.

BREAKING: Donald Trump, on his Truth Social account, claims that the US has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as part of an operation that involved "large scale strikes" on Caracas

This is pretty much it right here. Jesus, how did so many people put him back in control?

Way back in school I had the incredible good fortune to have both a wonderful art teacher and several intro classes to different mediums. Ceramics was neat to try but didn't quite resonate with my teenage brain. I'm finally giving it another go and absolutely loving it! #ceramics #handmade

You know that thing where you're just kinda goofin' around, vibin thru the cosmos, and then suddenly Stardaddy makes you roll dice? Anyways, you definitely do NOT want to miss this episode #swn #scifi #podcast #actualplay

Oh man, I had so much fun with this one. I am now the *official* televised murder games correspondent for the @hightechlowlife.bsky.social and that means I get to explain how the 1987 Schwarzenegger vehicle The Running Man is the Ur text for The Hunger Games in the best way

Here are the 28 Dem Senators who voted to advance the first federal ban on trans athletes & a federal definition of sex that would make trans & intersex people non-existent: Angela Alsobrooks (MD), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Richard Blumenthal (CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Chris Coons (DE), ->