Blanca V
@blancav.bsky.social
Abuela, amiga, cat lady, theology, books, Tex Mex, coffee and roadtrip lover
The time is NOW!
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If every American did 3 of these 5 things, ICE would be stopped in its tracks.
We move TOGETHER and we move NOW. (Updated 1/24/26 at 7p PT.)
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:27 AM
The time is NOW!
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DHS has shot 12 people during immigration enforcement operations since September:
January 25, 2026 at 4:27 PM
DHS has shot 12 people during immigration enforcement operations since September:
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Good afternoon from downtown Chicago, where despite heavy snowfall, thousands have gathered for an anti-ICE/CBP demonstration in solidarity with the Twin Cities. More are still streaming in.
Lt. Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton just addressed the crowd, and called for ICE to be abolished.
Lt. Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton just addressed the crowd, and called for ICE to be abolished.
January 25, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Good afternoon from downtown Chicago, where despite heavy snowfall, thousands have gathered for an anti-ICE/CBP demonstration in solidarity with the Twin Cities. More are still streaming in.
Lt. Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton just addressed the crowd, and called for ICE to be abolished.
Lt. Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton just addressed the crowd, and called for ICE to be abolished.
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A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
We can’t be silent about the atrocities in Minnesota and all over our country.
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM
We can’t be silent about the atrocities in Minnesota and all over our country.
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NEW from me: In MN, George Floyd-era faith networks have reignited after Renee Good's killing by ICE.
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
In Minneapolis, George Floyd-era faith networks reignite after Renee Good's killing by ICE
MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — The faith-based networks, which developed organizing infrastructure and relationships during the Floyd era, are joined by newcomers as resistance efforts have intensified following...
religionnews.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
NEW from me: In MN, George Floyd-era faith networks have reignited after Renee Good's killing by ICE.
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
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A new survey of centenarians finds a growing number of people living to 100 have prioritized healthy habits. Here's how exercise, social connection and positivity play a role in aging well. n.pr/4pFS0n4
From ChatGPT to strength training: Here's how 100-year-olds are thriving
A new survey of centenarians finds a growing number of people living to 100 have prioritized healthy habits. Here's how exercise, social connection and positivity play a role in aging well.
n.pr
December 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A new survey of centenarians finds a growing number of people living to 100 have prioritized healthy habits. Here's how exercise, social connection and positivity play a role in aging well. n.pr/4pFS0n4
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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
Remembering spring flowers
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Remembering spring flowers
Good latte and a gorgeous Portland leather bag. 🩵
November 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Good latte and a gorgeous Portland leather bag. 🩵
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Planning a trip to Italy? My newest guidebook, "Rick Steves Rome, Florence & Venice," hits the shelves today: store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/rome-...
I've spent a lifetime exploring these cities, and this book includes all my favorite tips and discoveries. Happy travels!
I've spent a lifetime exploring these cities, and this book includes all my favorite tips and discoveries. Happy travels!
October 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Planning a trip to Italy? My newest guidebook, "Rick Steves Rome, Florence & Venice," hits the shelves today: store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/rome-...
I've spent a lifetime exploring these cities, and this book includes all my favorite tips and discoveries. Happy travels!
I've spent a lifetime exploring these cities, and this book includes all my favorite tips and discoveries. Happy travels!
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The additional $80,000 that Noem received from the dark money group in 2023 represented a significant boost to her roughly $130,000 salary as South Dakota governor.
By @justinelliott.bsky.social @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@amierjeski.bsky.social
By @justinelliott.bsky.social @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@amierjeski.bsky.social
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
A dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company when she was governor of South Dakota. She did not include this income on her federal disclosure forms, a likely violation of ethics…
www.propublica.org
July 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The additional $80,000 that Noem received from the dark money group in 2023 represented a significant boost to her roughly $130,000 salary as South Dakota governor.
By @justinelliott.bsky.social @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@amierjeski.bsky.social
By @justinelliott.bsky.social @josh-kaplan.bsky.social
@amierjeski.bsky.social
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Yellow of Texas shows up in California.
April 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Yellow of Texas shows up in California.
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Yet again, it’s time to bring up a very important episode of @ricksteves.bsky.social . It’s very much worth your time to check it out and pay attention to how eerily similar it is to our current state of affairs.
youtube.com/watch?v=JU1I...
youtube.com/watch?v=JU1I...
Rick Steves' The Story of Fascism in Europe
YouTube video by Rick Steves' Europe
youtube.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Yet again, it’s time to bring up a very important episode of @ricksteves.bsky.social . It’s very much worth your time to check it out and pay attention to how eerily similar it is to our current state of affairs.
youtube.com/watch?v=JU1I...
youtube.com/watch?v=JU1I...
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An open letter from an American-owned tour company to our Canadian travel buddies 🍁
March 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
An open letter from an American-owned tour company to our Canadian travel buddies 🍁
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"It is who it is and it doesn't apologize": Hidden under a tangle of Houston highways, Bubba's Texas Burger shack still wows after all these years:
www.chron.com/food/article...
www.chron.com/food/article...
Hole-in-the-freeway burger joint is one of Houston's hidden gems
The hole-in-the-freeway institution is decades removed from when its trailer was a key shop along Westheimer Road.
www.chron.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"It is who it is and it doesn't apologize": Hidden under a tangle of Houston highways, Bubba's Texas Burger shack still wows after all these years:
www.chron.com/food/article...
www.chron.com/food/article...
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can't believe it's 2025 and i'm stressed about tariffs and measles, like am i a character in an american girl book
March 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
can't believe it's 2025 and i'm stressed about tariffs and measles, like am i a character in an american girl book
It's a beautiful winter in Oakland.
February 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It's a beautiful winter in Oakland.
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