Sunny Moraine
@dynamicsymmetry.bsky.social
Writer of the horrific and weird, recovering sociology PhD w/focus on war and genocide. Christian Druid. Creator of the GONE podcast. Author of YOUR SHADOW HALF REMAINS, out now from Tor Nightfire. They/them.
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Bunch of new followers recently, so here’s a quick rundown of stuff I work on:
I WROTE A BOOK. It’s about isolation and madness and our desperate need for human connection. You can buy it. I also read the audiobook and venture to say I do it very well torpublishinggroup.com/your-shadow-...
I WROTE A BOOK. It’s about isolation and madness and our desperate need for human connection. You can buy it. I also read the audiobook and venture to say I do it very well torpublishinggroup.com/your-shadow-...
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I am one of those people and my specific reason was, people were calling for a general strike *without the backing or buy-in of labor unions.*
Iirc there were several labor union locals who got on board with this in MN at the earliest stages.
Iirc there were several labor union locals who got on board with this in MN at the earliest stages.
The prevailing consensus over the last year was that anyone calling for a general strike was ridiculous and ignorant and it would never work here, and maybe that’s true nationally, I dunno, but I bet those people wouldn’t have seen tomorrow in MN coming either
National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
January 23, 2026 at 3:54 AM
I am one of those people and my specific reason was, people were calling for a general strike *without the backing or buy-in of labor unions.*
Iirc there were several labor union locals who got on board with this in MN at the earliest stages.
Iirc there were several labor union locals who got on board with this in MN at the earliest stages.
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Skeletor is a thembo btw
January 22, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Skeletor is a thembo btw
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Via Euronews: Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett among 800 artists calling AI training 'theft'
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"Stealing isn't innovation": 800 artists sign letter against AI firms
There are around 60 ongoing lawsuits in the US where creators and rightsholders are suing AI companies.
www.euronews.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Via Euronews: Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett among 800 artists calling AI training 'theft'
www.euronews.com/next/2026/01...
www.euronews.com/next/2026/01...
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bluesky: the premier social network for getting yelled at because you explained how a complex process you have no control over works
January 23, 2026 at 2:06 AM
bluesky: the premier social network for getting yelled at because you explained how a complex process you have no control over works
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Kinda sick of people acting like MN has some unique juice that makes it possible for people to organize in ways no one else can.
It's the bs "talent" myth all over again. MN is organizing because Minnesotans decided they needed to no matter what. Y'all could do that to if you wanted to.
It's the bs "talent" myth all over again. MN is organizing because Minnesotans decided they needed to no matter what. Y'all could do that to if you wanted to.
January 23, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Kinda sick of people acting like MN has some unique juice that makes it possible for people to organize in ways no one else can.
It's the bs "talent" myth all over again. MN is organizing because Minnesotans decided they needed to no matter what. Y'all could do that to if you wanted to.
It's the bs "talent" myth all over again. MN is organizing because Minnesotans decided they needed to no matter what. Y'all could do that to if you wanted to.
This 2019 piece from The New Yorker is an absolute must-read archive.today/Rp79Z
January 23, 2026 at 3:43 AM
This 2019 piece from The New Yorker is an absolute must-read archive.today/Rp79Z
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An abusive cult running what is basically a money laundering operation does seem like a pretty good fit for the Trump Kennedy Center tbh
January 23, 2026 at 3:29 AM
An abusive cult running what is basically a money laundering operation does seem like a pretty good fit for the Trump Kennedy Center tbh
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We *only* watch old school Sesame Street in our house, for this exact reason.
They deliberately cast it to have white cast members in the minority.
The Mr. Hooper actor did time on the McCarthy blacklist.
The racial integration was so in your face, Mississippi stations initially refused to air it
They deliberately cast it to have white cast members in the minority.
The Mr. Hooper actor did time on the McCarthy blacklist.
The racial integration was so in your face, Mississippi stations initially refused to air it
Most of the moral messaging in children's television programming when I was a kid was utterly uncontroversial at the time, and would be attacked as woke indoctrination today.
This is quite literally one of the stupidest human beings alive
January 23, 2026 at 2:05 AM
We *only* watch old school Sesame Street in our house, for this exact reason.
They deliberately cast it to have white cast members in the minority.
The Mr. Hooper actor did time on the McCarthy blacklist.
The racial integration was so in your face, Mississippi stations initially refused to air it
They deliberately cast it to have white cast members in the minority.
The Mr. Hooper actor did time on the McCarthy blacklist.
The racial integration was so in your face, Mississippi stations initially refused to air it
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So I’m trapped in a chair with a cat on me, which seems like a decent time to talk a bit about the book I’ve got coming out in autumn of this year
Attention, horny weirdos! We are publishing @dynamicsymmetry.bsky.social's WITNESS MARKS next year and we are very, very excited to finally have a reason to talk about exorcism bondage. All webstore pre-orders come w/ a signed bookplate from the author. Get it here: ghoulish.rip/product/witn...
January 22, 2026 at 7:42 PM
So I’m trapped in a chair with a cat on me, which seems like a decent time to talk a bit about the book I’ve got coming out in autumn of this year
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"I just want to let you KNOW that you're NOT invited to the party, which will be the BEST party because my MOM bought DORITOS."
Sir, you can’t break up with someone who already blocked your number
January 23, 2026 at 3:12 AM
"I just want to let you KNOW that you're NOT invited to the party, which will be the BEST party because my MOM bought DORITOS."
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i do know of people who are traveling to mn to stand in solidarity.
it's because clergy have been asking their colleagues to bear witness.
it's because clergy have been asking their colleagues to bear witness.
Emmer: "The people you're seeing in these videos, the vast majority of them I do not believe are from Minnesota. These are organized chaos agents, paid agitators. The vast majority of Minnesotans that are talking to me appreciate that law enforcement has arrived, and they are happy they're there."
January 23, 2026 at 3:11 AM
i do know of people who are traveling to mn to stand in solidarity.
it's because clergy have been asking their colleagues to bear witness.
it's because clergy have been asking their colleagues to bear witness.
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One day, if we are lucky, the erasure of American history will itself be remembered as a shameful chapter in American history
January 23, 2026 at 1:30 AM
One day, if we are lucky, the erasure of American history will itself be remembered as a shameful chapter in American history
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President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered content at national parks that “inappropriately disparage” the U.S. to be reviewed and potentially removed.
The slavery exhibits at the President’s House have been removed following Trump administration push
www.inquirer.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:26 PM
President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered content at national parks that “inappropriately disparage” the U.S. to be reviewed and potentially removed.
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Many miles away
Something crawls to the surface youtu.be/GXOtnBX7qfA?...
Something crawls to the surface youtu.be/GXOtnBX7qfA?...
Synchronicity II
YouTube video by The Police - Topic
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January 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Many miles away
Something crawls to the surface youtu.be/GXOtnBX7qfA?...
Something crawls to the surface youtu.be/GXOtnBX7qfA?...
There are a few things about America as a nation-state that do in fact puff up my chest with patriotic pride, and the USPS has always been one of them, now more than ever
I stand with the US Postal Service
January 22, 2026 at 10:36 PM
There are a few things about America as a nation-state that do in fact puff up my chest with patriotic pride, and the USPS has always been one of them, now more than ever
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Totally correct to point out that 206 Democrats voted against it, the party remains good on the whole, absolutely no aid or comfort for "both parties are the same" bullshit
But Hakeem Jeffries in particular does actually suck
But Hakeem Jeffries in particular does actually suck
January 22, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Totally correct to point out that 206 Democrats voted against it, the party remains good on the whole, absolutely no aid or comfort for "both parties are the same" bullshit
But Hakeem Jeffries in particular does actually suck
But Hakeem Jeffries in particular does actually suck
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This is, in fact, unforgiveable. A grievous betrayal of the people of Minneapolis, and all those who are in danger from ICE, and for literally no reason but cowardice. The supposed political downside of voting against this is a phantom
Everyone should be furious at these Democrats for voting to fund ICE, but the real culprit is Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
He refused to pressure his members to vote against ICE. He quite literally chose not to lead. Pathetic.
He refused to pressure his members to vote against ICE. He quite literally chose not to lead. Pathetic.
Jeffries Won’t Whip Vote Against ICE Funding - The American Prospect
While the House Democratic leader announced personal opposition to a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, he won’t pressure his colleagues to do the same.
prospect.org
January 22, 2026 at 10:13 PM
This is, in fact, unforgiveable. A grievous betrayal of the people of Minneapolis, and all those who are in danger from ICE, and for literally no reason but cowardice. The supposed political downside of voting against this is a phantom
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I know JDA is just trying to troll-bait people into engagement but if I were writing a satire and I came up with "giving He-man pronouns" I'd be extremely satisfied with myself. That's legitimately funny.
January 22, 2026 at 10:03 PM
I know JDA is just trying to troll-bait people into engagement but if I were writing a satire and I came up with "giving He-man pronouns" I'd be extremely satisfied with myself. That's legitimately funny.
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He is simply the best FBI director we’ve ever had. Can you imagine what this country would look like right now if Trump had put someone who had an ounce of work ethic in that position?
Kash Patel going to a big meeting of the intelligence chiefs in England and asking if they can go jet skiing instead of having a normal meeting is really doing a number on my ability to focus
January 22, 2026 at 10:25 PM
He is simply the best FBI director we’ve ever had. Can you imagine what this country would look like right now if Trump had put someone who had an ounce of work ethic in that position?
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that right there? that's a man with a union
January 22, 2026 at 9:18 PM
that right there? that's a man with a union
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For people asking “why isn’t there a general strike?” earnestly, and not just to be a judgmental prick
Congress passed the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947 (over Truman's veto) to make general strikes so incredibly difficult to organize that there hasn't been one since.
That there is a general strike happening in a major US city on such short notice is nothing short of a miracle.
That there is a general strike happening in a major US city on such short notice is nothing short of a miracle.
National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
January 22, 2026 at 10:23 PM
For people asking “why isn’t there a general strike?” earnestly, and not just to be a judgmental prick
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7 democrats made this bill pass.
If they all voted “no” it would’ve failed 213-214.
If they all voted “no” it would’ve failed 213-214.
NEW: DHS appropriations bill funding ICE passes 220-207
7 Democrats voted YES on the bill:
- Jared Golden
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
- Henry Cuellar
- Tom Suozzi
- Laura Gillen
- Don Davis
- Vicente Gonzalez
One Republican voted NO: Thomas Massie
7 Democrats voted YES on the bill:
- Jared Golden
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
- Henry Cuellar
- Tom Suozzi
- Laura Gillen
- Don Davis
- Vicente Gonzalez
One Republican voted NO: Thomas Massie
January 22, 2026 at 10:10 PM
7 democrats made this bill pass.
If they all voted “no” it would’ve failed 213-214.
If they all voted “no” it would’ve failed 213-214.
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Seriously, a statewide general strike with backing from the AFL-CIO is unprecedented in modern times
It's extremely telling that this isn't getting media coverage ahead of time
It's extremely telling that this isn't getting media coverage ahead of time
National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
January 22, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Seriously, a statewide general strike with backing from the AFL-CIO is unprecedented in modern times
It's extremely telling that this isn't getting media coverage ahead of time
It's extremely telling that this isn't getting media coverage ahead of time
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So you agree? You know it’s useless?
January 22, 2026 at 1:52 AM
So you agree? You know it’s useless?