Kevin
@kforce1.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Corgi pal. Husker. Learning and development pro. Former sports writer. #SAchat expat. Trans rights = human rights. Black Lives Matter.
Did not expect to be locked in on UConn/Georgetown today but here we are
January 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Did not expect to be locked in on UConn/Georgetown today but here we are
Omg the memories this unlocked
January 17, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Omg the memories this unlocked
Nebraska first P4 school to announce plans to add women's varsity flag football
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Nebraska’s governor will award multi-million dollar no-bid to a buddy and then tell the state we have to fix our budget crisis by squeezing HHS and Education for every cent they have BUT WAIT LET’S SET ASIDE MONEY FOR SCHOOL VOUCHERS.
So freaking unserious.
www.1011now.com/2026/01/16/h...
So freaking unserious.
www.1011now.com/2026/01/16/h...
January 17, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Nebraska’s governor will award multi-million dollar no-bid to a buddy and then tell the state we have to fix our budget crisis by squeezing HHS and Education for every cent they have BUT WAIT LET’S SET ASIDE MONEY FOR SCHOOL VOUCHERS.
So freaking unserious.
www.1011now.com/2026/01/16/h...
So freaking unserious.
www.1011now.com/2026/01/16/h...
I kind of respect Jim Foley’s willingness to have absolutely no friends in the state government he audits.
www.ketv.com/article/nebr...
www.ketv.com/article/nebr...
State auditor puts the governor in the hot seat after findings of 'favoritism' in a no-bid contract
State auditor finds a no-bid contract went outside of Nebraska law and can be traced back to Gov. Jim Pillen.
www.ketv.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:29 AM
I kind of respect Jim Foley’s willingness to have absolutely no friends in the state government he audits.
www.ketv.com/article/nebr...
www.ketv.com/article/nebr...
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Is this where I point out UNL already had the Reagent scholarship for ACT scores above 32
Gov. Jim Pillen says Nebraska will give free tuition to students who score 33 or above on the ACT.
A moment later, he says he'll end pronouns, DEI, and critical race theory.
"To those misguided families and students who want that for their money, other places work," Pillen says.
A moment later, he says he'll end pronouns, DEI, and critical race theory.
"To those misguided families and students who want that for their money, other places work," Pillen says.
January 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Is this where I point out UNL already had the Reagent scholarship for ACT scores above 32
Walz: “The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her”
minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/w...
minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/w...
Report: Walz, Frey to receive subpoenas in criminal matter related to ICE • Minnesota Reformer
Jacob Frey: "I will not be intimidated."
minnesotareformer.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Walz: “The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her”
minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/w...
minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/w...
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NEW — ICE violence has spread well beyond Minneapolis, with agents landing in small cities like St. Cloud. I spoke with Alice Valentine, a local queer trans woman, who protested ICE on Monday and was pepper sprayed, beaten and jailed as a result, along with her girlfriend.
This is Alice's story:
This is Alice's story:
Queer trans ICE protester in small Minn. city recounts agents' violence and humiliation
Alice Valentine of St. Cloud was pepper sprayed and jailed by ICE for trying to protect immigrant neighbors.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
NEW — ICE violence has spread well beyond Minneapolis, with agents landing in small cities like St. Cloud. I spoke with Alice Valentine, a local queer trans woman, who protested ICE on Monday and was pepper sprayed, beaten and jailed as a result, along with her girlfriend.
This is Alice's story:
This is Alice's story:
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The government is taking people who’ve done everything the right way, and who go to every appointment and fill out every piece of paperwork and abducting and hauling them to Texas and making them start the whole process over again
A statement from New American Pathways on the treatment of refugees in Minnesota
January 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM
The government is taking people who’ve done everything the right way, and who go to every appointment and fill out every piece of paperwork and abducting and hauling them to Texas and making them start the whole process over again
January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
If people in power could stop doing terrible shit for just one hour we could all enjoy The Pitt.
Please
Please
January 16, 2026 at 3:55 AM
If people in power could stop doing terrible shit for just one hour we could all enjoy The Pitt.
Please
Please
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the question to ask about this is, okay, he wants to cancel the midterms. how does he get the VA state board of elections to cancel the midterms? how does he get the georgia board of elections to do it? how does he convince republican house members to quit their jobs and give up their paychecks?
Trump says a lot of deranged shit, but, per this Reuters article — and the threats of invoking the Insurrection Act in Minnesota this morning — he is very clearly exploring how to cancel the midterms.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
the question to ask about this is, okay, he wants to cancel the midterms. how does he get the VA state board of elections to cancel the midterms? how does he get the georgia board of elections to do it? how does he convince republican house members to quit their jobs and give up their paychecks?
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Bluesky going to work over on Twitter
January 15, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Bluesky going to work over on Twitter
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Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
January 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
The thing about lying all the time and pushing faux tough guy authoritarian is that when you’re confronted by truth in any capacity you fold like a house of cards.
One reporter, one answer with the spice rating of ketchup and Leavitt just melts down
One reporter, one answer with the spice rating of ketchup and Leavitt just melts down
LEAVITT: Why was Renee Good unfortunately and tragically killed?
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
January 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The thing about lying all the time and pushing faux tough guy authoritarian is that when you’re confronted by truth in any capacity you fold like a house of cards.
One reporter, one answer with the spice rating of ketchup and Leavitt just melts down
One reporter, one answer with the spice rating of ketchup and Leavitt just melts down
I love that when the world is at its worst The Format decides to come out with a new album
January 15, 2026 at 7:12 PM
I love that when the world is at its worst The Format decides to come out with a new album
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friendly reminder
The things you believed were right yesterday are still right. They'll be right if they put you in jail. They'll be right if they shoot you. They'll still be right when these people are dead and dusted and gone.
which they will be
The things you believed were right yesterday are still right. They'll be right if they put you in jail. They'll be right if they shoot you. They'll still be right when these people are dead and dusted and gone.
which they will be
January 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
friendly reminder
The things you believed were right yesterday are still right. They'll be right if they put you in jail. They'll be right if they shoot you. They'll still be right when these people are dead and dusted and gone.
which they will be
The things you believed were right yesterday are still right. They'll be right if they put you in jail. They'll be right if they shoot you. They'll still be right when these people are dead and dusted and gone.
which they will be
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Kristi Noem has been a complete and total failure at her job. She has violated her oath and has allowed ICE agents to terrorize our communities.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Kristi Noem has been a complete and total failure at her job. She has violated her oath and has allowed ICE agents to terrorize our communities.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
Former project director for a SAMHSA grant here, this will harm and ki** people across the country…especially folks in rural areas
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide
The Trump administration has made abrupt and sweeping cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs across the country in a move that advocates said will jeopardize the lives of some of the count...
www.yahoo.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Former project director for a SAMHSA grant here, this will harm and ki** people across the country…especially folks in rural areas
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Becky Sauerbrunn on Instagram, “I’m choosing to release this video today, January 13th, because right now the US Supreme Court is deliberating a case that could change the future of women’s sport.”
An important video:
An important video:
January 13, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Becky Sauerbrunn on Instagram, “I’m choosing to release this video today, January 13th, because right now the US Supreme Court is deliberating a case that could change the future of women’s sport.”
An important video:
An important video:
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Thanks to Sen DeBoer for bringing ✅ LB1032 to the #neleg this session! The bill recognizes tribal customary adoptions, ensuring Native children can maintain ties with their families, tribes, communities, and culture, while still finding permanency.
January 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Thanks to Sen DeBoer for bringing ✅ LB1032 to the #neleg this session! The bill recognizes tribal customary adoptions, ensuring Native children can maintain ties with their families, tribes, communities, and culture, while still finding permanency.
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Damn, Nebraska's Braden Frager put someone on a poster
January 14, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Damn, Nebraska's Braden Frager put someone on a poster
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hospitalized after too many chest bumps
January 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
hospitalized after too many chest bumps
One thing that jumped out at me after Nebrasketball’s dominance over Oregon last night:
Sammy had 6 steals, the entire team had 6 turnovers for the game, and they forced Oregon into 16 turnovers.
Furious defense and taking care of the ball, it’s simple but the team doesn’t do well.
Sammy had 6 steals, the entire team had 6 turnovers for the game, and they forced Oregon into 16 turnovers.
Furious defense and taking care of the ball, it’s simple but the team doesn’t do well.
January 14, 2026 at 2:48 PM
One thing that jumped out at me after Nebrasketball’s dominance over Oregon last night:
Sammy had 6 steals, the entire team had 6 turnovers for the game, and they forced Oregon into 16 turnovers.
Furious defense and taking care of the ball, it’s simple but the team doesn’t do well.
Sammy had 6 steals, the entire team had 6 turnovers for the game, and they forced Oregon into 16 turnovers.
Furious defense and taking care of the ball, it’s simple but the team doesn’t do well.