Mel🏳️🌈 she/they universal healthcare now
@knownforms.bsky.social
She/her, they/them. Writer, Researcher. Work in Strange Horizons, Tin House, Electric Lit, and more. I used to do research for Roxane Gay.
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The Price: A Queer Daughter of a Queer Mother - Electric Literature
I am doomed to die an ugly death or at least to be separated from my partner, probably violently. So is my queer mother and my partner and my cousin and many of my friends. We are all doomed, it seems...
electricliterature.com
I wrote this and it's still true but also, I've since gone no contact because she's toxic and have been writing a response ever since electricliterature.com/the-price-a-...
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More than twenty people kidnapped today in Inglewood. Too many to bear.
January 14, 2026 at 3:06 AM
More than twenty people kidnapped today in Inglewood. Too many to bear.
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Thank you @ballsandstrikes.org for covering @transequality.bsky.social’s amicus brief on behalf of legal scholars and historians on the history of anti trans discrimination in the law
y'all may remember that Justice Amy Coney Barrett claimed to have no knowledge about how the government treats trans people, & said trans people had been subject to "relatively little" discrimination
y'all may not know that her skepticism had legal significance..
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/trans...
y'all may not know that her skepticism had legal significance..
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/trans...
This Is the History of Anti-Trans Bigotry Amy Coney Barrett Doesn’t Want to Talk About
Barrett thinks transgender people have been subjected to “relatively little” discrimination. This amicus brief aims to set the record straight.
ballsandstrikes.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Thank you @ballsandstrikes.org for covering @transequality.bsky.social’s amicus brief on behalf of legal scholars and historians on the history of anti trans discrimination in the law
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Quiet, piggy
Fox News' Will Cain: “There's a weird kind of smugness... in the way that some of these liberal white women interact with authority”
January 14, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Quiet, piggy
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btw one thing they really want high priority are the ice cleats, so if you're looking to send something...
SPEAKING OF THE COLD!!!
Activists have given @lefttheprairie.bsky.social another list of things they desperately need to stay warm & safe in the streets in the coming days!
All of this is going to the twin cities! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you hate the 'zon our GFM does direct help.
Activists have given @lefttheprairie.bsky.social another list of things they desperately need to stay warm & safe in the streets in the coming days!
All of this is going to the twin cities! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you hate the 'zon our GFM does direct help.
Donate to Support Whistle Distribution in Chicago and Beyond!, organized by Emily Hilleren
Since late September, I’ve been organizing whistle kit assembly par… Emily Hilleren needs your support for Support Whistle Distribution in Chicago and Beyond!
www.gofundme.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:42 AM
btw one thing they really want high priority are the ice cleats, so if you're looking to send something...
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So, if I'm reading this right:
4 prosecutors at the Dept of Justice Civil Rights division quit because the Trump-appointed leadership won't investigate Good's killer,
and
6 from the Minnesota US Attorney's office quit when they were told instead to investigate her widow.
(HT @benjaminkabak.com)
4 prosecutors at the Dept of Justice Civil Rights division quit because the Trump-appointed leadership won't investigate Good's killer,
and
6 from the Minnesota US Attorney's office quit when they were told instead to investigate her widow.
(HT @benjaminkabak.com)
Federal prosecutors quit in protest over lack of investigation into ICE shooting
Six lawyers from US attorney’s office in Minnesota quit along with four leaders of DoJ’s civil rights division
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:35 PM
So, if I'm reading this right:
4 prosecutors at the Dept of Justice Civil Rights division quit because the Trump-appointed leadership won't investigate Good's killer,
and
6 from the Minnesota US Attorney's office quit when they were told instead to investigate her widow.
(HT @benjaminkabak.com)
4 prosecutors at the Dept of Justice Civil Rights division quit because the Trump-appointed leadership won't investigate Good's killer,
and
6 from the Minnesota US Attorney's office quit when they were told instead to investigate her widow.
(HT @benjaminkabak.com)
These whiny losers can't ever take responsibility for their own actions. They're always the victim/hero. Weiss turned CBS News into a PR outlet for a pedophile POTUS and a fascist regime. She owns all of it. DARVO
Sources: Bari Weiss has privately been deeply frustrated by the negative reaction to her CBS tenure and has blamed subordinates for not stanching the criticism (New York Times)
Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink
Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink
January 14, 2026 at 2:41 AM
These whiny losers can't ever take responsibility for their own actions. They're always the victim/hero. Weiss turned CBS News into a PR outlet for a pedophile POTUS and a fascist regime. She owns all of it. DARVO
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oh, so it's working! let's get Worse
Sources: Bari Weiss has privately been deeply frustrated by the negative reaction to her CBS tenure and has blamed subordinates for not stanching the criticism (New York Times)
Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink
Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink
January 14, 2026 at 2:35 AM
oh, so it's working! let's get Worse
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There’s a big story everyone is missing—but this article hits on it.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.
arstechnica.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
There’s a big story everyone is missing—but this article hits on it.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
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And, full report is up: www.lawdork.com/p/scotus-lik...
SCOTUS likely to allow state trans sports bans, but a changed tone could signal a narrow ruling
Although a majority appeared unlikely to strike down West Virginia and Idaho's bans, there also seemed to be interest in avoiding a final decision on constitutional questions for now.
www.lawdork.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:29 AM
And, full report is up: www.lawdork.com/p/scotus-lik...
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“Jackson Synagogue Burning Suspect [Stephen Spencer Pittman] Indicted on State Charges With Hate Crimes Enhancement *** After being arraigned on federal charges…while declaring ‘Jesus Christ is Lord’ to a federal judge, he is expected to face preliminary court hearings next Tuesday…” 1/13/26 … 1/
Jackson Synagogue Burning Suspect Indicted on State Charges With Hate Crimes Enhancement
State prosecutors charged Stephen Spencer Pittman with first-degree arson of a place of worship for the alleged arson of Beth Israel Congregation.
www.mississippifreepress.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:21 AM
“Jackson Synagogue Burning Suspect [Stephen Spencer Pittman] Indicted on State Charges With Hate Crimes Enhancement *** After being arraigned on federal charges…while declaring ‘Jesus Christ is Lord’ to a federal judge, he is expected to face preliminary court hearings next Tuesday…” 1/13/26 … 1/
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I really think people are *really* underestimating the depths of misogyny in US society
January 10, 2026 at 12:55 AM
I really think people are *really* underestimating the depths of misogyny in US society
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I recall telling a male friend awhile back - there are way too many men who don't regard women as human beings. They don't like women.
I really think people are *really* underestimating the depths of misogyny in US society
January 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM
I recall telling a male friend awhile back - there are way too many men who don't regard women as human beings. They don't like women.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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This should be a national shutdown
Unions and community orgs are calling for a Minnesota-wide shutdown in 10 days to protest the ferocious assault by federal immigration agents. They're saying on Jan 23, no work, no school, no shopping. SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, & others are supporting, w/ more to join. By me, Amie Stager
“We Are Facing a Tsunami of Hate”: Amid ICE Crackdown, Unions and Community Groups Call for Minnesota Shutdown in 10 Days
Following the ICE murder of Renee Good and an assault on the state by federal immigration forces, a labor-community coalition is calling for residents to refuse to work, shop or go to school on Januar...
inthesetimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
This should be a national shutdown
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If you haven't been in this spot before, think about how weird it would be to rely on someone else to get you such basics, to help with sensitive things like laundry. It's AWKARD to ask for.
So break the awkwardness a bit by opening up the door with specific suggestions to show what you can do.
So break the awkwardness a bit by opening up the door with specific suggestions to show what you can do.
Mpls: If you are working to support neighbors right now I *highly* suggest avoiding the generic "let me know what you need" and instead asking/offering directly:
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
"I'm going to the store. Send me a list."
"Do you need shampoo? Fruit? Toilet paper?"
"Can I help with your laundry?"
January 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
If you haven't been in this spot before, think about how weird it would be to rely on someone else to get you such basics, to help with sensitive things like laundry. It's AWKARD to ask for.
So break the awkwardness a bit by opening up the door with specific suggestions to show what you can do.
So break the awkwardness a bit by opening up the door with specific suggestions to show what you can do.
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Update: Since Jan 9, there have been 12 ICE Air flights out of Minneapolis, MN—a jump from the typical 3 flights/week to Minneapolis. This surge is taking place as people with valid refugee status are being taken from their homes in MN & transferred to detention centers in TX.
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Update: Since Jan 9, there have been 12 ICE Air flights out of Minneapolis, MN—a jump from the typical 3 flights/week to Minneapolis. This surge is taking place as people with valid refugee status are being taken from their homes in MN & transferred to detention centers in TX.
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Please contribute if you can to get this Senegalese student snatched by ICE home ASAP www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Donate to Mor Ba
19-year-old Detroit student currently in ICE custody.Mo Ba is a student at Western International High School on Detroit’s west side. He arrived in the U.S. from Senegal in January 2024 as a minor and ...
www.zeffy.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Please contribute if you can to get this Senegalese student snatched by ICE home ASAP www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
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New story from @jcollins.bsky.social on ICE attempts to intimidate ICE Watch observers in Minneapolis, including ICE letting them know they know where they live—by leading them to their homes www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
January 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
New story from @jcollins.bsky.social on ICE attempts to intimidate ICE Watch observers in Minneapolis, including ICE letting them know they know where they live—by leading them to their homes www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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These people have wreaked absolute HAVOC on people's lives. I expect that they are already planning to reconstitute in a different form.
NEW: Far-right Zionist group Betar US will disband following an investigation by NY State Attorney General Letitia James into the group's "violence against and harassment of Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, and Jewish activists" and failure to register as a charity in NY despite soliciting donations.
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
These people have wreaked absolute HAVOC on people's lives. I expect that they are already planning to reconstitute in a different form.
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“I don’t feel as though fate looks upon you often, and when it does, you better be ready to seize the opportunity,” said TJ Sabula, the UAW worker who heckled President Trump and who Trump flipped off and cursed at. “And today I think I did that.”
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Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler
A cellphone video captured Trump twice mouthing “f--- you” and raising his middle finger toward a line worker shouting at him inside the Ford factory.
wapo.st
January 14, 2026 at 1:40 AM
“I don’t feel as though fate looks upon you often, and when it does, you better be ready to seize the opportunity,” said TJ Sabula, the UAW worker who heckled President Trump and who Trump flipped off and cursed at. “And today I think I did that.”
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hey, elected officials? nobody who says anything like revamp or reform or rehabilitate or retrain ICE has my vote. i don't want ICE 2.0. i don't want "hurt and terrorize and murder and abduct my neighbors but in a more socially acceptable way." get them fucking gone and maybe we'll talk
January 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
hey, elected officials? nobody who says anything like revamp or reform or rehabilitate or retrain ICE has my vote. i don't want ICE 2.0. i don't want "hurt and terrorize and murder and abduct my neighbors but in a more socially acceptable way." get them fucking gone and maybe we'll talk
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Bless the Ford worker who called Donald Trump a pedophile protector to his face today, which made President Pedo Protector throw up his tiny middle finger.
January 14, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Bless the Ford worker who called Donald Trump a pedophile protector to his face today, which made President Pedo Protector throw up his tiny middle finger.
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How the Supreme Court’s Corruption Is Locking Down Reform Public Policy in Its Tracks talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/how-t... 👇🏻💯The answer to Roberts Court corruption cannot be, OK they win, we have to live with it. It’s to exercise governing power to make them irrelevant.
How the Supreme Court’s Corruption Is Locking Down Reform Public Policy in Its Tracks
I’ve written again and again that reforming the Supreme Court — neutralizing...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:33 AM
How the Supreme Court’s Corruption Is Locking Down Reform Public Policy in Its Tracks talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/how-t... 👇🏻💯The answer to Roberts Court corruption cannot be, OK they win, we have to live with it. It’s to exercise governing power to make them irrelevant.