Joe M
@firstweet.bsky.social
he/him. Librarian, learning from you all. Healthcare is a human right. Protect trans kids, immigrants, and those displace by war around the world.
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And I fucking hate the caveats especially "NO CRIMINAL RECORD."
People who have criminal records ALSO deserve dignity. OK.
People who have criminal records ALSO deserve dignity. OK.
January 19, 2026 at 5:50 AM
And I fucking hate the caveats especially "NO CRIMINAL RECORD."
People who have criminal records ALSO deserve dignity. OK.
People who have criminal records ALSO deserve dignity. OK.
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"The wealth and power of oligarchs far exceed their *Gilded Age* peak."
Gabriel Zucman on the shocking concentration of extreme wealth in the United States….
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January 19, 2026 at 5:31 PM
"The wealth and power of oligarchs far exceed their *Gilded Age* peak."
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Evergreen
A fresh pot of coffee for the fresh daily hell that is the current political moment.
snow white from snow white and the seven dwarfs is drinking coffee from a coffee pot .
Alt: snow white from snow white and the seven dwarfs is drinking coffee from a coffee pot that is being poured straight into her mouth
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January 19, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Evergreen
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Absolutely starting the meeting by saying happy MLK Day.
January 19, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Absolutely starting the meeting by saying happy MLK Day.
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"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!
See, Dems? You can actually say it, and even draft legislation about it! It's possible to do!
Michigan U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar Introduces Bill to Abolish ICE
Detroit area Congressman Shri Thanedar has introduced legislation in Congress that would abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The proposal, called the ‘Abolish ICE Act’, would dismantle t...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
"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!
See, Dems? You can actually say it, and even draft legislation about it! It's possible to do!
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I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
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YOU ABSOLUTELY DO NOT HAVE TO HAND IT TO A "DEMOCRATIC" CANDIDATE WHO GLEEFULLY DESTROYS UNHOUSED PEOPLE'S BELONGINGS ON CAMERA, THROWS TRANS PEOPLE UNDER THE BUS, AND GOES ON THE GODDAMNED DAILY WIRE TO AGREE WITH GODDAMNED BEN SHAPIRO THAT ICE ARE NOT TERRORISTS.
January 16, 2026 at 5:12 AM
YOU ABSOLUTELY DO NOT HAVE TO HAND IT TO A "DEMOCRATIC" CANDIDATE WHO GLEEFULLY DESTROYS UNHOUSED PEOPLE'S BELONGINGS ON CAMERA, THROWS TRANS PEOPLE UNDER THE BUS, AND GOES ON THE GODDAMNED DAILY WIRE TO AGREE WITH GODDAMNED BEN SHAPIRO THAT ICE ARE NOT TERRORISTS.
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Too many ppl would vote for him a 3rd time, even after all this, even after every fake ass “poll”, even with their own lifelines aflame, all for any reassurance that anyone different or othered will burn all while smiling or feigning true outrage b/c it won’t affect them too directly & deeep down—
January 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Too many ppl would vote for him a 3rd time, even after all this, even after every fake ass “poll”, even with their own lifelines aflame, all for any reassurance that anyone different or othered will burn all while smiling or feigning true outrage b/c it won’t affect them too directly & deeep down—
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Facts on facts. I had the same thought re: Slave Catchers.
But a lot of people won't make that connection certain people don't want to teach/learn about slavery and what really was going on in that time because they can't blame some other country.
Source:
www.instagram.com/reel/DTb2VBJ...
But a lot of people won't make that connection certain people don't want to teach/learn about slavery and what really was going on in that time because they can't blame some other country.
Source:
www.instagram.com/reel/DTb2VBJ...
January 13, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Facts on facts. I had the same thought re: Slave Catchers.
But a lot of people won't make that connection certain people don't want to teach/learn about slavery and what really was going on in that time because they can't blame some other country.
Source:
www.instagram.com/reel/DTb2VBJ...
But a lot of people won't make that connection certain people don't want to teach/learn about slavery and what really was going on in that time because they can't blame some other country.
Source:
www.instagram.com/reel/DTb2VBJ...
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the people who got everyone here including the tv lawyers, pathetic pundits & consultants, and feckless elected officials are the sources of "don't take the bait." So maybe don't listen to them about anything.
January 16, 2026 at 11:51 AM
the people who got everyone here including the tv lawyers, pathetic pundits & consultants, and feckless elected officials are the sources of "don't take the bait." So maybe don't listen to them about anything.
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that poor child. they gassed a baby. a fucking actual infant. ICE threw a flashbang into a car and gassed a black family, nearly killing a six month old.
January 15, 2026 at 8:38 PM
that poor child. they gassed a baby. a fucking actual infant. ICE threw a flashbang into a car and gassed a black family, nearly killing a six month old.
Uncritically reposting a press release from a billionaire’s company that says “we’re no longer doing this terrible thing that we were caught doing” is not reporting the news.
January 15, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Uncritically reposting a press release from a billionaire’s company that says “we’re no longer doing this terrible thing that we were caught doing” is not reporting the news.
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ICE flashbanged and tear gassed a van full of children, including a 6 month old. The children were all hospitalized.
When will enough be enough?
When will enough be enough?
January 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
ICE flashbanged and tear gassed a van full of children, including a 6 month old. The children were all hospitalized.
When will enough be enough?
When will enough be enough?
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‘Get Grok Gone’: Advocacy groups demand Apple and Google block X from app stores
Advocacy groups demand Apple and Google block X from app stores
‘Get Grok Gone’
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January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
‘Get Grok Gone’: Advocacy groups demand Apple and Google block X from app stores
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There’s just no subtlety or smarts to transphobic thought and its a mistake to assign it any. Its a very base and banal thing. Just the manifestation of belief in the base structures of patriarchal heterosexual society and that people should know their place in it
January 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM
There’s just no subtlety or smarts to transphobic thought and its a mistake to assign it any. Its a very base and banal thing. Just the manifestation of belief in the base structures of patriarchal heterosexual society and that people should know their place in it
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Hey white folks, listen up.
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Hey white folks, listen up.
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Anything less than abolishing ICE is unacceptable. I don't want to hear people talk about training these motherfuckers or throwing more money at them. The entire institution needs to be permanently disbanded. Do not let politicians sell you on anything less.
January 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Anything less than abolishing ICE is unacceptable. I don't want to hear people talk about training these motherfuckers or throwing more money at them. The entire institution needs to be permanently disbanded. Do not let politicians sell you on anything less.
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so sick of seeing libs say that there is a “right and legal way” to violently deport people, like you people are so worthless that you can only follow arbitrary “rules”, you’re incapable of seeing other people as HUMANS who inherently have value and are deserving of dignity and life
January 14, 2026 at 6:44 PM
so sick of seeing libs say that there is a “right and legal way” to violently deport people, like you people are so worthless that you can only follow arbitrary “rules”, you’re incapable of seeing other people as HUMANS who inherently have value and are deserving of dignity and life
This is goddam disgusting. Democrats who voted for this are worse than appeasers or collaborators. They’re fine with Republican fascism. They are willing participants.
The House voted 341 to 79 to fund Trump's war-mongering foreign policy agenda.
Only 57 Democrats voted NO.
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Only 57 Democrats voted NO.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2026/rol...
January 15, 2026 at 12:07 AM
This is goddam disgusting. Democrats who voted for this are worse than appeasers or collaborators. They’re fine with Republican fascism. They are willing participants.
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"abolish ice" is a compromise position and the good position would get me banned from bluesky
January 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
"abolish ice" is a compromise position and the good position would get me banned from bluesky
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BREAKING — Mayor of Lewiston, Maine posts on FB that ICE is coming to the city imminently. This confirms my reporting the agency is planning a surge in the city and state generally.
Lewiston is home to a large Somali-American population, which made up 4.6% of the population as of the 2020 census.
Lewiston is home to a large Somali-American population, which made up 4.6% of the population as of the 2020 census.
January 14, 2026 at 9:17 PM
BREAKING — Mayor of Lewiston, Maine posts on FB that ICE is coming to the city imminently. This confirms my reporting the agency is planning a surge in the city and state generally.
Lewiston is home to a large Somali-American population, which made up 4.6% of the population as of the 2020 census.
Lewiston is home to a large Somali-American population, which made up 4.6% of the population as of the 2020 census.
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Happening Now: Students have walked out of school and are protesting against ICE in Saint Paul, Minnesota
January 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Happening Now: Students have walked out of school and are protesting against ICE in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Unfortunately, this is the part where I remind people that Black 10th graders get beat up by cops every day.
This is the part where I remind people about modern civil asset forfeiture, where US police steal more value from people (mostly Black) than every form of theft other than wage theft.
This is the part where I remind people about modern civil asset forfeiture, where US police steal more value from people (mostly Black) than every form of theft other than wage theft.
It is in no way “law enforcement” to beat up an American 10th grader and steal and sell his possessions.
This is 10th-grader Arnoldo Bazan.
A citizen.
Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold.
"We're from the United States bro!' he screamed.
Agents took and sold his phone
And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.
A citizen.
Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold.
"We're from the United States bro!' he screamed.
Agents took and sold his phone
And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.
January 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Unfortunately, this is the part where I remind people that Black 10th graders get beat up by cops every day.
This is the part where I remind people about modern civil asset forfeiture, where US police steal more value from people (mostly Black) than every form of theft other than wage theft.
This is the part where I remind people about modern civil asset forfeiture, where US police steal more value from people (mostly Black) than every form of theft other than wage theft.
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I know we don't need any more proof that this administration doesn't understand or even care about one single real problem being faced by its people, but I'm still furious. This is inhumane. This is cruel. This country doesn't have anything approaching enough mental health support already.
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. n.pr/4qn9Iwz
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
n.pr
January 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM
I know we don't need any more proof that this administration doesn't understand or even care about one single real problem being faced by its people, but I'm still furious. This is inhumane. This is cruel. This country doesn't have anything approaching enough mental health support already.