Tinman contre la caste
@bcmfietser.bsky.social
PhD, poorly socialized sociologist, spouse to @melrup.bsky.social Saint Paul bikescum, Planning Commissioner, Board of Zoning Appeals, Met Council TAB (Bike, Walk, and Roll rep).
Vélo Vivant, transportation equity, sustainable living. he/him
Vélo Vivant, transportation equity, sustainable living. he/him
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
Back when I had a job.
“Oh for fuck sake.” Often Soto voce, but sometimes a vois haute. Usually to myself.
Back when I had a job.
“Oh for fuck sake.” Often Soto voce, but sometimes a vois haute. Usually to myself.
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“It depends...”
“It depends...”
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“Thanks!”
“Thanks!”
February 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
Back when I had a job.
“Oh for fuck sake.” Often Soto voce, but sometimes a vois haute. Usually to myself.
Back when I had a job.
“Oh for fuck sake.” Often Soto voce, but sometimes a vois haute. Usually to myself.
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The Democrats!
Senate Dems Who Pushed Meatier ICE Reform Shy Away From Criticizing Schumer’s Softer Package
Senate Democrats like Elizabeth Warren who pushed meatier ICE reforms shied away from criticizing Chuck Schumer’s softer package.
interc.pt
February 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The Democrats!
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Lucas single-handedly destroying Youngkin’s legacy projects (sports teams in NoVa, suburban GOP that can win) was remarkable to watch
February 7, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Lucas single-handedly destroying Youngkin’s legacy projects (sports teams in NoVa, suburban GOP that can win) was remarkable to watch
Not nearly the most pressing reason why we should have an Office of Inspector General for MnDOT, but it’s on the list somewhere.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
a reminder that, as in every year, the true contest winners will be revealed when the data practices act request to get the pre-censorship list gets published.
a reminder that, as in every year, the true contest winners will be revealed when the data practices act request to get the pre-censorship list gets published.
Minnesota keeps 'ice' off its list of finalists in snowplow contest as ICE remains a flashpoint
MnDOT keeps “ice” off list of snowplow names in annual contest as ICE presence remains a Minnesota flashpoint.
www.mprnews.org
February 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Not nearly the most pressing reason why we should have an Office of Inspector General for MnDOT, but it’s on the list somewhere.
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Peggy Flanagan at today’s DFL Elected Officials Convocation: fighting back against ICE isn’t a marathon, it isn’t a sprint, it’s a relay.
February 7, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Peggy Flanagan at today’s DFL Elected Officials Convocation: fighting back against ICE isn’t a marathon, it isn’t a sprint, it’s a relay.
StuporBowl is Saturday and nobody told me. Well, @andy-singer.bsky.social mentioned it. It’s ok, I think I might be a little too old for that at this point.
February 7, 2026 at 4:38 AM
StuporBowl is Saturday and nobody told me. Well, @andy-singer.bsky.social mentioned it. It’s ok, I think I might be a little too old for that at this point.
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Chinga la migra
Raleigh, NC
2/6/25
Raleigh, NC
2/6/25
February 7, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Chinga la migra
Raleigh, NC
2/6/25
Raleigh, NC
2/6/25
Ermahgerd
getting nuked because minneapolis won a peace prize would be the most st paul thing ever
February 7, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Ermahgerd
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They didn’t nominate “the city,” they nominated THE PEOPLE OF the city. The distinction matters, not least because “the city” seems to have forgotten that the whole damn metro area is resisting the occupation, which is something THE PEOPLE of Minneapolis are constantly reminding out-of-towners
The bravery, resilience and sacrifice of many in our city to protect and support vulnerable communities show the world Minneapolis’ values. We’re honored the city was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize – and it’s because of your courageous solidarity to promote democracy, human rights and peace.
February 6, 2026 at 9:12 PM
They didn’t nominate “the city,” they nominated THE PEOPLE OF the city. The distinction matters, not least because “the city” seems to have forgotten that the whole damn metro area is resisting the occupation, which is something THE PEOPLE of Minneapolis are constantly reminding out-of-towners
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Trust in CDC near pandemic-era low after vaccine schedule changes
The new poll also finds most Americans disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s performance as Health and Human Services Secretary.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
The new poll also finds most Americans disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s performance as Health and Human Services Secretary.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
February 6, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Trust in CDC near pandemic-era low after vaccine schedule changes
The new poll also finds most Americans disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s performance as Health and Human Services Secretary.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
The new poll also finds most Americans disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s performance as Health and Human Services Secretary.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
It remains concerning that Jared Kushner, who as far as I know has *no* Congressionally approved cabinet position, and possibly no security clearances, is somehow involved in diplomatic talks between Iran and the US regime.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Iran says ‘good start’ made in talks with US over nuclear programme
Indirect talks end with agreement to maintain diplomatic path and possible continuation in coming days, officials say
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
It remains concerning that Jared Kushner, who as far as I know has *no* Congressionally approved cabinet position, and possibly no security clearances, is somehow involved in diplomatic talks between Iran and the US regime.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
As we move into the weekend, if you have bandwidth, I hope you'll consider this.
bsky.app/profile/bcmf...
bsky.app/profile/bcmf...
Share your comments on the application process for granting transportation funds across the region. Learn more and comment before February 17:
https://metrocouncil.org/News-Events/Transportation/Events/Public-comment-periods-open-for-draft-application.aspx
https://metrocouncil.org/News-Events/Transportation/Events/Public-comment-periods-open-for-draft-application.aspx
February 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
As we move into the weekend, if you have bandwidth, I hope you'll consider this.
bsky.app/profile/bcmf...
bsky.app/profile/bcmf...
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has anybody gotten confirmation yet from Mike Johnson that he hasn't seen the post?
February 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
has anybody gotten confirmation yet from Mike Johnson that he hasn't seen the post?
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This article is the one to share. It includes contextualizing references to Trump’s long history of racism towards the Obamas, and others.
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump shared a video on social media depicting Democratic former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes, invoking racist imagery long used to dehumanize people of African descent.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump shares racist video depicting Obamas as apes
U.S. President Donald Trump shared a video on social media depicting Democratic former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes, invoking racist imagery long used to dehumanize peo...
www.reuters.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This article is the one to share. It includes contextualizing references to Trump’s long history of racism towards the Obamas, and others.
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Have never forgotten going to the monthly meeting of a Section 8 housing tower literally next to I-94, which @mndot.mn.gov hopes to expand (they don't call it that, but adding a lane to big sections to have an EZ Pass lane is def expansion!)
30 residents present; I asked who has a car; 2 raise hand
30 residents present; I asked who has a car; 2 raise hand
This related article states: "The researchers estimate that nearly 104 million U.S. residents can't reliably use a personal automobile to get around"
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/02/r...
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/02/r...
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Have never forgotten going to the monthly meeting of a Section 8 housing tower literally next to I-94, which @mndot.mn.gov hopes to expand (they don't call it that, but adding a lane to big sections to have an EZ Pass lane is def expansion!)
30 residents present; I asked who has a car; 2 raise hand
30 residents present; I asked who has a car; 2 raise hand
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Quick but essential question for non-Minnesotans:
Have there been ANY federal officials who have put meaningful (i.e., non-symbolic and effective) pressure on Trump's dictatorship this week?
Any impeachment doings? Any denials of unanimous consent?
Any of THIS?
www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
Have there been ANY federal officials who have put meaningful (i.e., non-symbolic and effective) pressure on Trump's dictatorship this week?
Any impeachment doings? Any denials of unanimous consent?
Any of THIS?
www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
Powers of the Minority — Alex Rikleen | Democrat for Senate
www.alexrikleen.us
February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Quick but essential question for non-Minnesotans:
Have there been ANY federal officials who have put meaningful (i.e., non-symbolic and effective) pressure on Trump's dictatorship this week?
Any impeachment doings? Any denials of unanimous consent?
Any of THIS?
www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
Have there been ANY federal officials who have put meaningful (i.e., non-symbolic and effective) pressure on Trump's dictatorship this week?
Any impeachment doings? Any denials of unanimous consent?
Any of THIS?
www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
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If the only asks are compliance with current law, noncompliance has to trigger automatic defunding
With a few exceptions, the items in this list are already the law. Republicans are saying it’s unrealistic for Trump’s goons to follow the law.
Here's what Republicans think is "unrealistic"
1) Need a judicial warrant to enter private property
2) Require verification that someone is not a US citizen before sending them to immigration detention
3) No masks
4) No secret police: Officers must have ID
5) Keep enforcement away from
1) Need a judicial warrant to enter private property
2) Require verification that someone is not a US citizen before sending them to immigration detention
3) No masks
4) No secret police: Officers must have ID
5) Keep enforcement away from
February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
If the only asks are compliance with current law, noncompliance has to trigger automatic defunding
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Thanks again everyone who joined! We did manage to get well over an hour of livestream before my phone's battery finally gave out 😅 You can replay the stream on YT. Live chat usually takes a while for them to process. Once done, it'll be helpful to keep on to follow the discussion. Until next one! 🤗
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Thanks again everyone who joined! We did manage to get well over an hour of livestream before my phone's battery finally gave out 😅 You can replay the stream on YT. Live chat usually takes a while for them to process. Once done, it'll be helpful to keep on to follow the discussion. Until next one! 🤗
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He is so mad about being outed as an illiterate pedophile who ****s himself.
Last night, Trump posted a video to his social media platform that contained a racist clip showing Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys. It's still up:
February 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
He is so mad about being outed as an illiterate pedophile who ****s himself.
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There is a person on her team trying to sabotage her. I feel bad for her that she hasn't figured out who it is yet. Future voter outreach is a fantastic idea though. She should have asked Stacey Abrams how to go about it.
Kamala Harris rebranding her socials into a youth outreach program called Headquarters_67 feels like a joke but nope. It’s just real huh
February 6, 2026 at 1:28 PM
There is a person on her team trying to sabotage her. I feel bad for her that she hasn't figured out who it is yet. Future voter outreach is a fantastic idea though. She should have asked Stacey Abrams how to go about it.
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US news media's rules on when to use a Black man's photo:
* When a Black man commits a crime? Use his mugshot.
* When a Black man is the victim of a crime? Still use his mugshot.
🤡
* When a Black man has nothing to do with a cop kicking a dog and breaking its rib? Use the Black man's mugshot.
🤡🤡🤡
* When a Black man commits a crime? Use his mugshot.
* When a Black man is the victim of a crime? Still use his mugshot.
🤡
* When a Black man has nothing to do with a cop kicking a dog and breaking its rib? Use the Black man's mugshot.
🤡🤡🤡
It’s in local media www.fox13memphis.com/news/federal...
Federal officer seen on video kicking, injuring dog
A Memphis woman is asking for answers after her dog was injured by a U.S. Marshal. She said it happened during the arrest of her boyfriend outside of a Whitehaven apartment complex Wednesday.
www.fox13memphis.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:43 PM
US news media's rules on when to use a Black man's photo:
* When a Black man commits a crime? Use his mugshot.
* When a Black man is the victim of a crime? Still use his mugshot.
🤡
* When a Black man has nothing to do with a cop kicking a dog and breaking its rib? Use the Black man's mugshot.
🤡🤡🤡
* When a Black man commits a crime? Use his mugshot.
* When a Black man is the victim of a crime? Still use his mugshot.
🤡
* When a Black man has nothing to do with a cop kicking a dog and breaking its rib? Use the Black man's mugshot.
🤡🤡🤡
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Two mazers work the ren faire circuit and secretly pine for each other.
Meaded Rivalry
Meaded Rivalry
Two blue-ribbon winning crop artists from Minneapolis and Saint Paul secretly pine for one another.
Seeded Rivalry
Seeded Rivalry
Two jewelry artists who run different Etsy shops secretly pine for each other.
Beaded Rivalry
Beaded Rivalry
February 6, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Two mazers work the ren faire circuit and secretly pine for each other.
Meaded Rivalry
Meaded Rivalry
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Wrote about the 141-acre UMN golf course in Falcon Heights, on the border with St. Paul and Launderrdale. It's a huge opportunity to build sustainable housing and a net zero community, and luckily there are folks working on just that. www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
Plotting a greener future for the Les Bolstad Golf Course property
In Falcon Heights zoning discussion, attention turns to housing density and sustainability on the valuable 141-acre Bolstad golf course.
www.minnpost.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Wrote about the 141-acre UMN golf course in Falcon Heights, on the border with St. Paul and Launderrdale. It's a huge opportunity to build sustainable housing and a net zero community, and luckily there are folks working on just that. www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
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Everything you’re hearing from the Trump administration is a lie. Today was one of the most active days in Northeast since the entire Operation Metro Surge began.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
February 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Everything you’re hearing from the Trump administration is a lie. Today was one of the most active days in Northeast since the entire Operation Metro Surge began.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
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Hey, we've had a few random folks send checks from around the country. So we have a running tab. If you're out there doing mutual aid or patrolling, tell the bartender* and they'll buy you a drink. You deserve it.
Stay Safe. Fuck Ice.
*Almost all the bartenders know about this.
Stay Safe. Fuck Ice.
*Almost all the bartenders know about this.
February 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Hey, we've had a few random folks send checks from around the country. So we have a running tab. If you're out there doing mutual aid or patrolling, tell the bartender* and they'll buy you a drink. You deserve it.
Stay Safe. Fuck Ice.
*Almost all the bartenders know about this.
Stay Safe. Fuck Ice.
*Almost all the bartenders know about this.