Tara
@needlesandbits.bsky.social
Reader. Stitcher (Needlepoint & Cross Stitch). Tatting. Equestrian. Adopter of Cats & Dogs. Curious about Everything. Always Learning. (she/her)
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Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
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To those blaming Walz for not mobilizing the Guard, he did that six days ago. I have to say it's disturbing to see people angry at Walz instead of the government agents that just executed a man. As though we should all be experts about what to do when a secret police force invades an American city.
January 24, 2026 at 6:14 PM
To those blaming Walz for not mobilizing the Guard, he did that six days ago. I have to say it's disturbing to see people angry at Walz instead of the government agents that just executed a man. As though we should all be experts about what to do when a secret police force invades an American city.
They're not going to. Libertarians & conservatives will never join in with liberals or anyone not white. They will just say that victims should have "complied"
Mild shock if "one of the good ones" is swept up. But that will only be a twinge. Then off to church to absolve mind & soul, praising Jesus
Mild shock if "one of the good ones" is swept up. But that will only be a twinge. Then off to church to absolve mind & soul, praising Jesus
January 24, 2026 at 9:27 PM
They're not going to. Libertarians & conservatives will never join in with liberals or anyone not white. They will just say that victims should have "complied"
Mild shock if "one of the good ones" is swept up. But that will only be a twinge. Then off to church to absolve mind & soul, praising Jesus
Mild shock if "one of the good ones" is swept up. But that will only be a twinge. Then off to church to absolve mind & soul, praising Jesus
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NEW VIDEO: this appears to be the footage from the woman in the pink coat.
January 24, 2026 at 6:46 PM
NEW VIDEO: this appears to be the footage from the woman in the pink coat.
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🚨HOLY CRAP. An ICE whistleblower just revealed a secret memo authorizing ICE officers to break into homes without a judicial warrant, which DHS's own legal training materials say is unconstitutional!
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
🚨HOLY CRAP. An ICE whistleblower just revealed a secret memo authorizing ICE officers to break into homes without a judicial warrant, which DHS's own legal training materials say is unconstitutional!
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
This week Historians At The Movies talks about the history of and behind the world’s most stylish secret agent. Join us on Netflix this Sunday, January 25 at 8pm eastern for CASINO ROYALE.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Come and join Historians at the Movies #HATM tonight as we watch Sinners (Prime Video) at 8 PM and chat about the film.
I've only seen this movie once and it is so good. It's worth watching multiple times to see the nuances in acting, cinematography and dialog.
I've only seen this movie once and it is so good. It's worth watching multiple times to see the nuances in acting, cinematography and dialog.
Alright we've been waiting to do this one. Welcome to Historians At The Movies! Tonight we are watching SINNERS on Prime Video at 8pm eastern! #HATM 1/
This week, Historians At The Movies gets to talk about the South, Jim Crow, the Klan, music, and motherlovin’ VAMPIRES. Join us on Prime Video this Sunday, January 18th at 8pm eastern for SINNERS.
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Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
January 19, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Come and join Historians at the Movies #HATM tonight as we watch Sinners (Prime Video) at 8 PM and chat about the film.
I've only seen this movie once and it is so good. It's worth watching multiple times to see the nuances in acting, cinematography and dialog.
I've only seen this movie once and it is so good. It's worth watching multiple times to see the nuances in acting, cinematography and dialog.
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Last week a strong bipartisan majority in the House passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for 3 years. But we need your help in the Senate:
January 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Last week a strong bipartisan majority in the House passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for 3 years. But we need your help in the Senate:
Ooohhhhh! I was planning on re-watching this movie. Looks like I will be doing it Sunday night.
#HATM
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This week, Historians At The Movies gets to talk about the South, Jim Crow, the Klan, music, and motherlovin’ VAMPIRES. Join us on Prime Video this Sunday, January 18th at 8pm eastern for SINNERS.
Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
January 16, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Ooohhhhh! I was planning on re-watching this movie. Looks like I will be doing it Sunday night.
#HATM
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That means it’s even more important now for those of us who review books (like me) to seek out those voices and highlight them
Depressing news reported at @lgbtqnation.com:
Publishers are “stepping back” from LGBTQ+ books amid bans & the current GOP president
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/publ...
#kidlit #queerkidlit #lgbtq #booksky
Publishers are “stepping back” from LGBTQ+ books amid bans & the current GOP president
www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/publ...
#kidlit #queerkidlit #lgbtq #booksky
Publishers are “stepping back” from LGBTQ+ books amid bans & the current GOP president - LGBTQ Nation
"In the face of so many book bans and so much concern about decreasing school library sales of queer content" publishers are "passing" on LGBTQ+ books.
www.lgbtqnation.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
That means it’s even more important now for those of us who review books (like me) to seek out those voices and highlight them
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NEW
An initially-secret report for Customs and Border Patrol in 2013 found:
In many vehicle shooting cases, the “driver was attempting to flee from the agents who intentionally put themselves into the exit path of the vehicle, thereby … creating justification for the use of deadly force.”
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An initially-secret report for Customs and Border Patrol in 2013 found:
In many vehicle shooting cases, the “driver was attempting to flee from the agents who intentionally put themselves into the exit path of the vehicle, thereby … creating justification for the use of deadly force.”
🧵
January 11, 2026 at 7:17 PM
NEW
An initially-secret report for Customs and Border Patrol in 2013 found:
In many vehicle shooting cases, the “driver was attempting to flee from the agents who intentionally put themselves into the exit path of the vehicle, thereby … creating justification for the use of deadly force.”
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An initially-secret report for Customs and Border Patrol in 2013 found:
In many vehicle shooting cases, the “driver was attempting to flee from the agents who intentionally put themselves into the exit path of the vehicle, thereby … creating justification for the use of deadly force.”
🧵
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Hi, I’m John Marks, I’m a public historian and writer. I’ve been helping history museums prepare for the nation’s 250th anniversary for 9 years now. Despite everything else happening in history, I’m still excited about this anniversary—and you should be too. Here’s why. 🧵 /1
January 11, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Hi, I’m John Marks, I’m a public historian and writer. I’ve been helping history museums prepare for the nation’s 250th anniversary for 9 years now. Despite everything else happening in history, I’m still excited about this anniversary—and you should be too. Here’s why. 🧵 /1
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Heads-up for tomorrow: The CBS Sunday Morning segment I recorded in Nov is slated to air tomorrow at 9. We talked for a long time & I don’t know what they used, but I discussed the ways that health insurance coverage barriers deepen inequities & administrative burden. www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/thi...
January 11, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Heads-up for tomorrow: The CBS Sunday Morning segment I recorded in Nov is slated to air tomorrow at 9. We talked for a long time & I don’t know what they used, but I discussed the ways that health insurance coverage barriers deepen inequities & administrative burden. www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/thi...
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Hey folks of Minneapolis!! If you need a tow truck, don’t use Cedar Towing & Auction !!!! One of their tow truck drivers attempted to drive his truck through the protest of people today while proudly wearing his MAGA hat
January 10, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Hey folks of Minneapolis!! If you need a tow truck, don’t use Cedar Towing & Auction !!!! One of their tow truck drivers attempted to drive his truck through the protest of people today while proudly wearing his MAGA hat
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Hi folks, I'm seeing a lot of "Eyes on Minneapolis" & "We support Minnesota" sentiment. Here's a tangible way you can help:
Trump just suspended federal funding for SNAP benefits to Minnesota. Second Harvest Heartland is an MN-based hunger-relief org.
Please donate what you can.
www.2harvest.org
Trump just suspended federal funding for SNAP benefits to Minnesota. Second Harvest Heartland is an MN-based hunger-relief org.
Please donate what you can.
www.2harvest.org
Second Harvest Heartland | Local Minnesota, Wisconsin food bank | 2harvest.org
There is more than enough food for everyone. As one of the nation’s largest hunger relief agencies, it’s our job to make sure healthy, nutritious food gets to the households who need it. Every day, we...
www.2harvest.org
January 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Hi folks, I'm seeing a lot of "Eyes on Minneapolis" & "We support Minnesota" sentiment. Here's a tangible way you can help:
Trump just suspended federal funding for SNAP benefits to Minnesota. Second Harvest Heartland is an MN-based hunger-relief org.
Please donate what you can.
www.2harvest.org
Trump just suspended federal funding for SNAP benefits to Minnesota. Second Harvest Heartland is an MN-based hunger-relief org.
Please donate what you can.
www.2harvest.org
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Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
January 8, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
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I’m glad to see Bill say this. But when after a century of just the type of abuse we saw today - relentless and cruel, ensnaring our children and intimidating our communities - young Black people said in frustration, anger, and demand for change “defund the police” - so many of you denounced them.
January 8, 2026 at 2:58 AM
I’m glad to see Bill say this. But when after a century of just the type of abuse we saw today - relentless and cruel, ensnaring our children and intimidating our communities - young Black people said in frustration, anger, and demand for change “defund the police” - so many of you denounced them.
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The great @johncusack.bsky.social on why news organizations shouldn't paywall FOIA-based reporting: "Paywalls don’t just limit readership, they create kind of a tiered citizenry, where one group can afford to know what the government is doing in their name and the other can’t."
John Cusack wants to talk about paywalls.
The movie star says that by selling their public-records-based reporting, news outlets are compromising one of journalism’s essential civic roles.
www.cjr.org
January 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The great @johncusack.bsky.social on why news organizations shouldn't paywall FOIA-based reporting: "Paywalls don’t just limit readership, they create kind of a tiered citizenry, where one group can afford to know what the government is doing in their name and the other can’t."
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Historically, we've focused a lot on the brutal actions of authoritarian regimes, and today is no different.
Using imagery online of the shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, we’ve created an animated sequence which highlights the approximate positioning of officers and vehicles at the scene. The red dot represents the agent who fired the shots. Yellow dots are other agents who arrived at the scene.
January 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Historically, we've focused a lot on the brutal actions of authoritarian regimes, and today is no different.
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Important context for claims that the Nicole Renee Good was obstructing/assaulting officers before she was shot & killed:
The last time immigration agents shot a woman (Marimar Martinez, Chicago) they made similar claims. Prosecutors have already dropped the charges www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
The last time immigration agents shot a woman (Marimar Martinez, Chicago) they made similar claims. Prosecutors have already dropped the charges www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting echoes Franklin Park, Marimar Martinez shootings during Operation Midway Blitz
The deadly Minneapolis shooting by an ICE agent that killed a woman Wednesday morning recalls shootings by federal immigration agents in Chicago during the height of Operation Midway Blitz in the fall...
www.cbsnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Important context for claims that the Nicole Renee Good was obstructing/assaulting officers before she was shot & killed:
The last time immigration agents shot a woman (Marimar Martinez, Chicago) they made similar claims. Prosecutors have already dropped the charges www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
The last time immigration agents shot a woman (Marimar Martinez, Chicago) they made similar claims. Prosecutors have already dropped the charges www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
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The reality of a police state is that most protesters will flee before police violence gets extreme. That's what Renee Good, very sensibly, was trying to do. The killer prevented her from doing so, stepped in the way to hold her there so he could kill. That's a murder state.
January 7, 2026 at 11:43 PM
The reality of a police state is that most protesters will flee before police violence gets extreme. That's what Renee Good, very sensibly, was trying to do. The killer prevented her from doing so, stepped in the way to hold her there so he could kill. That's a murder state.
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Movie night! Join Historians at the Movies, starting at 8 pm est to watch and chat about ONLY THE BRAVE
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And welcome back to Historians At The Movies! Tonight we'll be talking about wildland firefighting with ONLY THE BRAVE at 8pm eastern, available on Netflix. #HATM 1/1
This week Historians At The Movies talks about the Yarnell Hill Fire of 2013. Join us on Netflix this Sunday January 4 at 8pm eastern for ONLY THE BRAVE.
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Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
January 5, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Movie night! Join Historians at the Movies, starting at 8 pm est to watch and chat about ONLY THE BRAVE
#HATM
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it's time to play America's favorite new game, 'what the fuck am I waking up to now'
January 3, 2026 at 10:22 AM
it's time to play America's favorite new game, 'what the fuck am I waking up to now'