microveldt
@microveldt.bsky.social
Firmly believe that the irreducible part of any problem is that people are its solution. Also, that nesting bowls are chaotic evil masquerading as lawful good. Walking my dog, hanging with my cats, and trying to play jazz guitar albeit very badly.
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microveldt
@microveldt.bsky.social
· Dec 23
The claim that Democrats must temper their message to attract Republicans is flawed. 1) Republicans proved willing surrender former core beliefs on foreign policy, personal liberty, and free trade to pursue power with Trump. 2) Either they believe representative democracy is essential or they don’t
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NEW: House Republicans unveiled a new version of their voter suppression bill that would erect unprecedented barriers for those hoping to register while imposing a nationwide photo ID requirement for voters.
The changes would gravely undermine the right to vote in the U.S. before the 2026 midterms.
The changes would gravely undermine the right to vote in the U.S. before the 2026 midterms.
New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requirements
The bill would undermine the right to vote in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 midterms.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:14 PM
NEW: House Republicans unveiled a new version of their voter suppression bill that would erect unprecedented barriers for those hoping to register while imposing a nationwide photo ID requirement for voters.
The changes would gravely undermine the right to vote in the U.S. before the 2026 midterms.
The changes would gravely undermine the right to vote in the U.S. before the 2026 midterms.
Another “when they show you who they are” cautionary tale.
NEW: Insurrectionist pardoned by Trump has been arrested for child sex crimes. www.texastribune.org/2025/02/06/a...
Houston man pardoned by Trump arrested on child sex charge - The Texas Tribune
Andrew Taake received a six-year sentence for assaulting officers on Jan. 6. He was arrested Thursday on an outstanding charge of soliciting a minor.
www.texastribune.org
February 7, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Another “when they show you who they are” cautionary tale.
And they’re reopening the Bengazi investigation. I blame the self-proclaimed “moderate, sensible” republicans for holding us all hostage to a demented narcissist’s annihilating ego. We are now a parody of a country occupied by an authoritarian regime,
February 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
And they’re reopening the Bengazi investigation. I blame the self-proclaimed “moderate, sensible” republicans for holding us all hostage to a demented narcissist’s annihilating ego. We are now a parody of a country occupied by an authoritarian regime,
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Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”
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I feel this in my soul. The heartbreak is real. The panic is real. The sleepless nights and nightmares are real. 💔
Looking at what we’ve become is truly soul-crushing. Trump and vile MAGA Republicans must be stopped.
Looking at what we’ve become is truly soul-crushing. Trump and vile MAGA Republicans must be stopped.
February 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
I feel this in my soul. The heartbreak is real. The panic is real. The sleepless nights and nightmares are real. 💔
Looking at what we’ve become is truly soul-crushing. Trump and vile MAGA Republicans must be stopped.
Looking at what we’ve become is truly soul-crushing. Trump and vile MAGA Republicans must be stopped.
Read it.
Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
February 4, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Read it.
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ICE's budget could fund the ACA (healthcare) extension and expand Medicaid to millions. Instead, it funds home invasions, family separation, and killing protesters. Republicans made this choice for you. Remember in November... #FundHealthcareOverICE
February 3, 2026 at 9:52 PM
ICE's budget could fund the ACA (healthcare) extension and expand Medicaid to millions. Instead, it funds home invasions, family separation, and killing protesters. Republicans made this choice for you. Remember in November... #FundHealthcareOverICE
The word for today is, “mid.”
February 3, 2026 at 9:45 PM
The word for today is, “mid.”
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David French: This is not a drill www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
February 2, 2026 at 3:47 AM
David French: This is not a drill www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
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NEW: This isn't about "training." The two agents who murdered Alex Pretti - Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez - have been with Border Patrol for 8 and 12 years respectively. You can't reform CBP. Abolish ICE/CBP. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:26 PM
NEW: This isn't about "training." The two agents who murdered Alex Pretti - Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez - have been with Border Patrol for 8 and 12 years respectively. You can't reform CBP. Abolish ICE/CBP. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
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Good morning, Bluesky! Happy #Sunday!
Sunrise at Tahoma.
The sun lighting up a lenticular cloud just as it peeks above the summit of Mt Rainier, Washington on New Year's Day, 2025.
📸Morgan Stephen
Sunrise at Tahoma.
The sun lighting up a lenticular cloud just as it peeks above the summit of Mt Rainier, Washington on New Year's Day, 2025.
📸Morgan Stephen
February 1, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Good morning, Bluesky! Happy #Sunday!
Sunrise at Tahoma.
The sun lighting up a lenticular cloud just as it peeks above the summit of Mt Rainier, Washington on New Year's Day, 2025.
📸Morgan Stephen
Sunrise at Tahoma.
The sun lighting up a lenticular cloud just as it peeks above the summit of Mt Rainier, Washington on New Year's Day, 2025.
📸Morgan Stephen
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Statement from Portland, OR, Mayor Keith Wilson following today's unprovoked attack by ICE on peaceful protesters.
The image is an excerpt. The full letter is available at www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...
The image is an excerpt. The full letter is available at www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...
February 1, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Statement from Portland, OR, Mayor Keith Wilson following today's unprovoked attack by ICE on peaceful protesters.
The image is an excerpt. The full letter is available at www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...
The image is an excerpt. The full letter is available at www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...
So well-observed.
God took the wrong person from "Home Alone 2." It's really that simple.
January 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM
So well-observed.
Today’s news cycle shows us a weaponized DOJ engaged in coverups of the killing of Alex Pretti, and the Epstein Files. In addition, they are engaging in an unconstitutional effort to chill the press. So there’s no real change of approach.
The regime isn’t backing down; neither can we!
#DOJCoverUps
The regime isn’t backing down; neither can we!
#DOJCoverUps
January 30, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Today’s news cycle shows us a weaponized DOJ engaged in coverups of the killing of Alex Pretti, and the Epstein Files. In addition, they are engaging in an unconstitutional effort to chill the press. So there’s no real change of approach.
The regime isn’t backing down; neither can we!
#DOJCoverUps
The regime isn’t backing down; neither can we!
#DOJCoverUps
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News cycles are being manipulated to make people think a problem has been solved when it hasn’t. Bovino removed didn’t change anything but people have been tricked into thinking it did, so they move on. Same as it was.
Know this. The situation in MN is as bad as it’s always been. Don’t forget them.
Know this. The situation in MN is as bad as it’s always been. Don’t forget them.
January 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM
News cycles are being manipulated to make people think a problem has been solved when it hasn’t. Bovino removed didn’t change anything but people have been tricked into thinking it did, so they move on. Same as it was.
Know this. The situation in MN is as bad as it’s always been. Don’t forget them.
Know this. The situation in MN is as bad as it’s always been. Don’t forget them.
Or, maybe we just keep pushing on the Epstein files until he strokes out.
January 30, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Or, maybe we just keep pushing on the Epstein files until he strokes out.
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The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday to ban law enforcement from covering their faces in response to growing concerns over masked federal immigration agents. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/28/w...
WA Senate passes ban on police face coverings • Washington State Standard
The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday to ban law enforcement from covering their faces amid concerns over masked immigration agents.
washingtonstatestandard.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday to ban law enforcement from covering their faces in response to growing concerns over masked federal immigration agents. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/28/w...
I’m waiting for the MST3K rifftrax!
Has anyone seen the Melania film? Is it accidentally funny? Hard to see how it couldn't be both tie curling and risible.
Obviously part with no money
Obviously part with no money
a man in a suit and tie is standing next to a woman in a hat
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing next to a woman in a hat
media.tenor.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:22 AM
I’m waiting for the MST3K rifftrax!
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“Melania” is truly the worst experience I’ve had in a theater”
-Abraham Lincoln
-Abraham Lincoln
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 AM
“Melania” is truly the worst experience I’ve had in a theater”
-Abraham Lincoln
-Abraham Lincoln
Simply put, it is now time for the US Senate to live up to the example set by the people of Minnesota.
#AbolishICE #DefundDHS
#AbolishICE #DefundDHS
January 29, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Simply put, it is now time for the US Senate to live up to the example set by the people of Minnesota.
#AbolishICE #DefundDHS
#AbolishICE #DefundDHS
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Important. There has not been a deescalation.
January 28, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Important. There has not been a deescalation.
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ICE has violated judicial orders 96 times in Minnesota alone: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Judge in Minnesota Says ICE Has Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:49 PM
ICE has violated judicial orders 96 times in Minnesota alone: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
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Outside Swedish Medical center in Seattle. Mural done by Topsy Paints.
January 28, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Outside Swedish Medical center in Seattle. Mural done by Topsy Paints.
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Democratic leadership need to be waking up every morning with the singular goal of matching the energy of the heroes on the ground in Minnesota.
January 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Democratic leadership need to be waking up every morning with the singular goal of matching the energy of the heroes on the ground in Minnesota.