Becca Cotton Barnes
@itsgamayzing.bsky.social
She/They 🔹️ Portland-born artist, wine enthusiast, writer, singer, dancer, runner 🔹️
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Defenceless under the night
Our world in stupor lies;
Yet, dotted everywhere,
Ironic points of light
Flash out wherever the Just
Exchange their messages:
May I, composed like them
Of Eros and of dust,
Beleaguered by the same
Negation and despair,
Show an affirming flame.
— W.H. Auden, Sept. 1, 1939
Our world in stupor lies;
Yet, dotted everywhere,
Ironic points of light
Flash out wherever the Just
Exchange their messages:
May I, composed like them
Of Eros and of dust,
Beleaguered by the same
Negation and despair,
Show an affirming flame.
— W.H. Auden, Sept. 1, 1939
January 25, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Defenceless under the night
Our world in stupor lies;
Yet, dotted everywhere,
Ironic points of light
Flash out wherever the Just
Exchange their messages:
May I, composed like them
Of Eros and of dust,
Beleaguered by the same
Negation and despair,
Show an affirming flame.
— W.H. Auden, Sept. 1, 1939
Our world in stupor lies;
Yet, dotted everywhere,
Ironic points of light
Flash out wherever the Just
Exchange their messages:
May I, composed like them
Of Eros and of dust,
Beleaguered by the same
Negation and despair,
Show an affirming flame.
— W.H. Auden, Sept. 1, 1939
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There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
January 25, 2026 at 12:34 AM
There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
It's darkly surreal. Another man was just gunned down by ICE. We're living through a dark chapter in history and I'm not sure how we'll make it to the other side, if it ever comes again.
January 24, 2026 at 6:07 PM
It's darkly surreal. Another man was just gunned down by ICE. We're living through a dark chapter in history and I'm not sure how we'll make it to the other side, if it ever comes again.
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Another Gestapo murder in Minnesota. Six agents wrestle someone to the ground and then shoot him in the back
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Federal agents shoot person in Minnesota, governor says
Minneapolis officials said they are investigating.
www.nbcnews.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Another Gestapo murder in Minnesota. Six agents wrestle someone to the ground and then shoot him in the back
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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If you've never picked up your cat and pretended they're a shotgun, do you even have a cat?
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
If you've never picked up your cat and pretended they're a shotgun, do you even have a cat?
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WARNING St. Paul:
We are still receiving reports of door-to-door operations in the area. Tonight is a night to look out for your neighbors and check in on one another.
We are still receiving reports of door-to-door operations in the area. Tonight is a night to look out for your neighbors and check in on one another.
January 12, 2026 at 2:02 AM
WARNING St. Paul:
We are still receiving reports of door-to-door operations in the area. Tonight is a night to look out for your neighbors and check in on one another.
We are still receiving reports of door-to-door operations in the area. Tonight is a night to look out for your neighbors and check in on one another.
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DHS and MAGA are spreading propaganda claiming the Minneapolis driver tried to run over ICE. That claim is completely false. Multiple videos from different angles (recorded by people on the scene) clearly show that this did not happen. ICE killed a US citizen. Justice is required for this killing.
January 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
DHS and MAGA are spreading propaganda claiming the Minneapolis driver tried to run over ICE. That claim is completely false. Multiple videos from different angles (recorded by people on the scene) clearly show that this did not happen. ICE killed a US citizen. Justice is required for this killing.
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This.
January 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM
This.
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"Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” her mother said. “She was extremely compassionate. She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being.” www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
‘She was an amazing human being:’ Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner.
www.startribune.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:57 PM
"Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” her mother said. “She was extremely compassionate. She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being.” www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
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Google the video & see for yourself.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
January 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Google the video & see for yourself.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
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Here's the moment slowed down.
Watch the men in front of the car.
Watch the men in front of the car.
January 7, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Here's the moment slowed down.
Watch the men in front of the car.
Watch the men in front of the car.
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The constitutional remedy for a president who commits acts of war without the authorization of Congress is impeachment, removal, and disqualification followed by a a criminal trial.
This is true regardless of what the idiot John Roberts thinks.
This is true regardless of what the idiot John Roberts thinks.
January 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The constitutional remedy for a president who commits acts of war without the authorization of Congress is impeachment, removal, and disqualification followed by a a criminal trial.
This is true regardless of what the idiot John Roberts thinks.
This is true regardless of what the idiot John Roberts thinks.
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They’re just doing it right in front of the whole world.
It would be laughable if it wasn’t such a horribly serious subject.
It would be laughable if it wasn’t such a horribly serious subject.
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
bit.ly
December 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
They’re just doing it right in front of the whole world.
It would be laughable if it wasn’t such a horribly serious subject.
It would be laughable if it wasn’t such a horribly serious subject.
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And may every day be another wonderful secret.
December 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
And may every day be another wonderful secret.
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RFK Jr. is praising private insurers for removing prior authorization while he is ramping up a pilot program requiring AI-led prior authorization for Medicare patients in 6 states, including WA state, which will delay and deny care for seniors.
No AI prior authorization. No way.
No AI prior authorization. No way.
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
www.kuow.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
RFK Jr. is praising private insurers for removing prior authorization while he is ramping up a pilot program requiring AI-led prior authorization for Medicare patients in 6 states, including WA state, which will delay and deny care for seniors.
No AI prior authorization. No way.
No AI prior authorization. No way.
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Donald Trump is inciting violence against Democratic lawmakers in an attempt to distract the American people from the legislation compelling his administration to release the Epstein files he is named in.
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Donald Trump is inciting violence against Democratic lawmakers in an attempt to distract the American people from the legislation compelling his administration to release the Epstein files he is named in.
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The DOE just cut multiple fields from the “professional degree” list, shrinking loan access for future workers. Nursing, PAs, PT, OT, audiology, public health, social work, & education master’s all got dropped.
And yes, they’re fields dominated by women.
#ProudBlue
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
And yes, they’re fields dominated by women.
#ProudBlue
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
Nursing is no longer counted as a 'professional degree' by Trump admin
The Department of Education has excluded nursing as a "professional degree" program as it implements various changes to student loans.
www.newsweek.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The DOE just cut multiple fields from the “professional degree” list, shrinking loan access for future workers. Nursing, PAs, PT, OT, audiology, public health, social work, & education master’s all got dropped.
And yes, they’re fields dominated by women.
#ProudBlue
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
And yes, they’re fields dominated by women.
#ProudBlue
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
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Trump just posted these. His cult is not happy with him.
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Trump just posted these. His cult is not happy with him.
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This young man has it exactly right.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This young man has it exactly right.
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The fact that Megyn Kelly minimized raping 15 year olds and wasn't immediately canceled from every platform, including @siriusxmprog.bsky.social and YouTube, tells you EVERYTHING that is wrong with right wing media and this country in general.
November 16, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The fact that Megyn Kelly minimized raping 15 year olds and wasn't immediately canceled from every platform, including @siriusxmprog.bsky.social and YouTube, tells you EVERYTHING that is wrong with right wing media and this country in general.
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Megyn Kelly Can Go Fuck Herself
The Media Grifter Who Thinks Child Rape Has Fine Print
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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There is so much happening in Little Village this morning. Another vid Alderman Sigcho Lopez posted from 26th and Sawyer a short while ago. Large presence of federal agents and CPD. His video caption says that ICE tried to kidnap an 11-year old.
November 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
There is so much happening in Little Village this morning. Another vid Alderman Sigcho Lopez posted from 26th and Sawyer a short while ago. Large presence of federal agents and CPD. His video caption says that ICE tried to kidnap an 11-year old.