Lydy
@lydy.bsky.social
Sff, knitting, cats, sleep tech, e-bike devotee,
permanently confused about time and space. No one let go of anyone's hand. No gods, no masters, no bed time! she/her
permanently confused about time and space. No one let go of anyone's hand. No gods, no masters, no bed time! she/her
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“What we’re witnessing is the express repetition of a project on the scale of the larger concentration camp systems in history—the Soviet Gulag, the Nazi concentration camps, and Chinese labor camps in the People’s Republic of China.”
When I got the contract to write a history of concentration camps in 2014, I hoped to keep the US from ending up here. That didn't work out! But now it's critical to understand how much is already in process and the enormity of what's coming. The sooner we act to stop it, the more people we'll save.
Building the camps
The warehouseification of detention and initial thoughts on stopping it.
degenerateart.beehiiv.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:36 AM
“What we’re witnessing is the express repetition of a project on the scale of the larger concentration camp systems in history—the Soviet Gulag, the Nazi concentration camps, and Chinese labor camps in the People’s Republic of China.”
Presumably to power our state of the art steam-powered navy. Obviously wind-powered ships are dangerous.
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says reut.rs/46vkQiO
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to direct the Pentagon to use government funding and Pentagon contracts to sustain U.S. coal-fired power plants, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a White House official.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Presumably to power our state of the art steam-powered navy. Obviously wind-powered ships are dangerous.
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Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says reut.rs/46vkQiO
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to direct the Pentagon to use government funding and Pentagon contracts to sustain U.S. coal-fired power plants, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a White House official.
reut.rs
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says reut.rs/46vkQiO
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If you thought MPD overspending their 2025 overtime budget by 50% was bad, get a load of 2026: "We have spent all of our overtime budgeted for police and fire this year in the first 3 weeks of January."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Lg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Lg...
Minneapolis City Council to debate $5M fund shift to support local businesses
A Minneapolis City Council member is proposing to allocate $5 million to support local businesses, but some argue the city lacks the funds. STORY:…
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February 11, 2026 at 2:56 AM
If you thought MPD overspending their 2025 overtime budget by 50% was bad, get a load of 2026: "We have spent all of our overtime budgeted for police and fire this year in the first 3 weeks of January."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Lg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Lg...
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very much of a piece with the logic of family separation as a deterrent to immigration
But they’re also routinely holding people way more than 30 days after a final order and not providing adequate medical treatment.
Part of the strategy to use detention to get people to abandon claims for relief is upping the risk of death.
Part of the strategy to use detention to get people to abandon claims for relief is upping the risk of death.
February 10, 2026 at 11:50 PM
very much of a piece with the logic of family separation as a deterrent to immigration
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Police in Bloomington, MN just announced that one of the guys they arrested in an underage sex trafficking sting was a **background checker for ICE agents.**
He had a high security clearance in the Trump administration... and he was caught trying to abuse children. Sickening.
He had a high security clearance in the Trump administration... and he was caught trying to abuse children. Sickening.
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Jason is one of our illustrious city council members—many hands can make this happen.
WE NEED YOUR HELP❗️It’s February 10, 2026, & rent is past due. I’m working with 7 different families who have been impacted by ICE & are now struggling to pay rent. I’m hoping to raise $6,082 to help pay the month of February rent for all of them.
Cash app: $jasonchavezcruz
Venmo: @ LiamDavisTemple
Cash app: $jasonchavezcruz
Venmo: @ LiamDavisTemple
February 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Jason is one of our illustrious city council members—many hands can make this happen.
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Right now Rikers Island, the physically largest jail in the entire United States, is holding under 7,000 people.
ICE's warehouse plans include detention camps which will hold between 8,500-10,000 people in buildings not designed for human habitation.
ICE's warehouse plans include detention camps which will hold between 8,500-10,000 people in buildings not designed for human habitation.
February 9, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Right now Rikers Island, the physically largest jail in the entire United States, is holding under 7,000 people.
ICE's warehouse plans include detention camps which will hold between 8,500-10,000 people in buildings not designed for human habitation.
ICE's warehouse plans include detention camps which will hold between 8,500-10,000 people in buildings not designed for human habitation.
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We now have confirmation that the Social Circle warehouse cost ICE $130 million, bringing the total spent on warehouses to $714 million. ICE is also reportedly planning on buying a second warehouse in Oakwood, GA and is finalizing the sale now.
Billions more will be spent on retrofitting/staffing.
Billions more will be spent on retrofitting/staffing.
February 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
We now have confirmation that the Social Circle warehouse cost ICE $130 million, bringing the total spent on warehouses to $714 million. ICE is also reportedly planning on buying a second warehouse in Oakwood, GA and is finalizing the sale now.
Billions more will be spent on retrofitting/staffing.
Billions more will be spent on retrofitting/staffing.
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this is the series I keep sending people
What is it like for Minnesotans in this moment? If you have some time, check out the essays in @literaryhub.bsky.social's Letter From Minnesota series: lithub.com/tag/letter-f...
February 10, 2026 at 10:51 PM
this is the series I keep sending people
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We now have confirmation that the Social Circle warehouse cost ICE $130 million, bringing the total spent on warehouses to $714 million. ICE is also reportedly planning on buying a second warehouse in Oakwood, GA and is finalizing the sale now.
Billions more will be spent on retrofitting/staffing.
Billions more will be spent on retrofitting/staffing.
February 10, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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The emergence of two siblings at the very, very beginning of their rivalry:
February 10, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The emergence of two siblings at the very, very beginning of their rivalry:
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Reminder that they have lied about this in the past. They said the selfies and ID pictures for the EU and UK were not saved, then there was a data breach and shocker, they were saved and all got leaked. Do not trust this company for shit. The second a reliable, usable alternative appears I'm gone.
February 10, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Reminder that they have lied about this in the past. They said the selfies and ID pictures for the EU and UK were not saved, then there was a data breach and shocker, they were saved and all got leaked. Do not trust this company for shit. The second a reliable, usable alternative appears I'm gone.
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delete everything here except the first seven words and you’re getting somewhere
I won’t support additional funding for ICE unless we put guardrails in place to make sure ICE is better trained and actually focused on making our communities safer.
February 10, 2026 at 6:49 AM
delete everything here except the first seven words and you’re getting somewhere
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Can I interest you in a little faerie gold? Guaranteed not to turn into leaves in the morning:
oishiny.etsy.com/listing/4454...
#Handmade #ShopSmall #TreatYourself
oishiny.etsy.com/listing/4454...
#Handmade #ShopSmall #TreatYourself
February 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Can I interest you in a little faerie gold? Guaranteed not to turn into leaves in the morning:
oishiny.etsy.com/listing/4454...
#Handmade #ShopSmall #TreatYourself
oishiny.etsy.com/listing/4454...
#Handmade #ShopSmall #TreatYourself
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Good morning Monday! Looking for a little magic? I listed 8 new pendants over the weekend, 1 already found a home, the rest are still up for grabs:
oishiny.etsy.com
Free international shipping included (and tariffs taken care of).
#Handmade #ShopIndie #DisabledArtist
oishiny.etsy.com
Free international shipping included (and tariffs taken care of).
#Handmade #ShopIndie #DisabledArtist
February 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Good morning Monday! Looking for a little magic? I listed 8 new pendants over the weekend, 1 already found a home, the rest are still up for grabs:
oishiny.etsy.com
Free international shipping included (and tariffs taken care of).
#Handmade #ShopIndie #DisabledArtist
oishiny.etsy.com
Free international shipping included (and tariffs taken care of).
#Handmade #ShopIndie #DisabledArtist
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I have heard from staff and their unions that workers at the City of Minneapolis have been abducted by ICE while on the job or while coming to and from work. This lays out clearly why the City must be vigilant in the enforcement of the separation ordinance.
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I have heard from staff and their unions that workers at the City of Minneapolis have been abducted by ICE while on the job or while coming to and from work. This lays out clearly why the City must be vigilant in the enforcement of the separation ordinance.
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My schedule's opening up a bit in a few weeks. If anyone has some music they're making to benefit Minneapolis and/or people negatively impacted by the fascist nightmare we're facing, I'd be happy to do some pro-bono mixing and/or mastering. Hit me up with your project and let's talk details.
February 10, 2026 at 1:06 AM
My schedule's opening up a bit in a few weeks. If anyone has some music they're making to benefit Minneapolis and/or people negatively impacted by the fascist nightmare we're facing, I'd be happy to do some pro-bono mixing and/or mastering. Hit me up with your project and let's talk details.
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impeach impeach impeach
This is part of a pattern that is impeachable: Trump cuts previously appropriated Congressional funds, but only to states led by Democrats (California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota).
The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four states led by Democrats because it finds the grants “inconsistent with agency priorities,” according to documents reviewed by the NYT
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
February 10, 2026 at 1:19 AM
impeach impeach impeach
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My friend Debbie wrote this great thread about the context of Surya Bonaly’s famous backflip and the history of backflips in the sport as well as Surya’s prestigious career.
A large account on here decided to only read every other word and dunk post and that’s why we can’t have nice things
A large account on here decided to only read every other word and dunk post and that’s why we can’t have nice things
Surya Bonaly is a multi Olympian, world medalist, euros champion, and French national champion, and did it all during a time when #figureskating wasn’t exactly the friendliest to its skaters of color.
But sure, let’s reduce her to fake news about her doing a (really awesome) one footed backflip.
But sure, let’s reduce her to fake news about her doing a (really awesome) one footed backflip.
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
My friend Debbie wrote this great thread about the context of Surya Bonaly’s famous backflip and the history of backflips in the sport as well as Surya’s prestigious career.
A large account on here decided to only read every other word and dunk post and that’s why we can’t have nice things
A large account on here decided to only read every other word and dunk post and that’s why we can’t have nice things
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Chat bots give the wrong medical advice more than half the time. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/w...
Health Advice From A.I. Chatbots Is Frequently Wrong, Study Shows
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Chat bots give the wrong medical advice more than half the time. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/w...
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Notable that basically everyone is NIMBY about these, even jerks like Fetterman, who opposes the one planned for Tremont, Pennsylvania. ICE concentration camps pay no taxes while also making huge demands on local infrastructure, everything from water to sewage to power to hospitals.
ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
ICE to begin detaining immigrants inside Social Circle warehouse in April
Homeland Security plans to build warehouse detention facilities in other cities being met with opposition.
www.ajc.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Notable that basically everyone is NIMBY about these, even jerks like Fetterman, who opposes the one planned for Tremont, Pennsylvania. ICE concentration camps pay no taxes while also making huge demands on local infrastructure, everything from water to sewage to power to hospitals.
I'm going to lay this marker down: it is not possible to convert a warehouse into humane housing for humans, even by the very bad standards of modern prisons. It would be cheaper to raze and rebuilt. The reason to buy warehouses is that they have no plans to house people humanely.
February 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
I'm going to lay this marker down: it is not possible to convert a warehouse into humane housing for humans, even by the very bad standards of modern prisons. It would be cheaper to raze and rebuilt. The reason to buy warehouses is that they have no plans to house people humanely.
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4 new labradorite pendants, just listed and ready to travel!
oishiny.etsy.com
Free international shipping included.
#Handmade #ShopIndie #DisabledArtist
oishiny.etsy.com
Free international shipping included.
#Handmade #ShopIndie #DisabledArtist
February 7, 2026 at 9:52 PM
4 new labradorite pendants, just listed and ready to travel!
oishiny.etsy.com
Free international shipping included.
#Handmade #ShopIndie #DisabledArtist
oishiny.etsy.com
Free international shipping included.
#Handmade #ShopIndie #DisabledArtist
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i keep thinking about this
Years ago, a friend asked me why billionaires want MORE money when they could never spend the tiniest fraction of what they have.
My answer is that they want immunity. The immunity to do literally any horrific they want without consequence.
Nothing I've seen since has changed my mind.
My answer is that they want immunity. The immunity to do literally any horrific they want without consequence.
Nothing I've seen since has changed my mind.
February 9, 2026 at 7:10 AM
i keep thinking about this