prim ❄️
@primordial.bsky.social
she/they. 34. queer leftist. neurospicy multidisciplinary artist. the banner photo is my cats and they are married. MPLS.
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I love you, Minneapolis. We are gonna win.
My chronic pain started in my lower back and moved outwards to approximately everywhere else. My lower back almost became numb.
I've been making good progress on said pain lately! ... but unlocking some of those trigger points and holding patterns has meant unlocking that back pain again.
So. Ow
I've been making good progress on said pain lately! ... but unlocking some of those trigger points and holding patterns has meant unlocking that back pain again.
So. Ow
February 5, 2026 at 5:31 AM
My chronic pain started in my lower back and moved outwards to approximately everywhere else. My lower back almost became numb.
I've been making good progress on said pain lately! ... but unlocking some of those trigger points and holding patterns has meant unlocking that back pain again.
So. Ow
I've been making good progress on said pain lately! ... but unlocking some of those trigger points and holding patterns has meant unlocking that back pain again.
So. Ow
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Drink your water!
February 5, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Drink your water!
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67% of the homicides in Minneapolis and 50% of the homicides in all of Minnesota this year have been committed by federal agents.
Read that again.
Read that again.
February 5, 2026 at 3:01 AM
67% of the homicides in Minneapolis and 50% of the homicides in all of Minnesota this year have been committed by federal agents.
Read that again.
Read that again.
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So, my takeaway: fear works best when it scales cleanly and quietly. Minneapolis shows what happens when it doesn’t. When people show up for each other, document, organize, and refuse isolation, intimidation loses power. That kind of resistance is hard to suppress, and we need it to travel. (9/9)
February 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
So, my takeaway: fear works best when it scales cleanly and quietly. Minneapolis shows what happens when it doesn’t. When people show up for each other, document, organize, and refuse isolation, intimidation loses power. That kind of resistance is hard to suppress, and we need it to travel. (9/9)
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And I think that should be a source of hope here. Not optimism, not denial, but evidence. Authoritarian tactics rely on compliance and exhaustion. Minneapolis shows that when people refuse both, the strategy starts to break down. (7/9)
February 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
And I think that should be a source of hope here. Not optimism, not denial, but evidence. Authoritarian tactics rely on compliance and exhaustion. Minneapolis shows that when people refuse both, the strategy starts to break down. (7/9)
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Minneapolis demonstrates the opposite dynamic. Once people see others willing to show up publicly, suppression stops looking inevitable and starts looking brittle. Every additional observer, protester, medic, lawyer, or neighbor lowers the return on intimidation. (4/9)
February 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Minneapolis demonstrates the opposite dynamic. Once people see others willing to show up publicly, suppression stops looking inevitable and starts looking brittle. Every additional observer, protester, medic, lawyer, or neighbor lowers the return on intimidation. (4/9)
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🧵 Kate is right about how Bannon’s rhetoric is meant to intimidate and depress participation. But I’ll add a fourth level/pillar to her thread: visible, real-world community response. Minneapolis shows how observers, neighbors, and organized pushback blunt fear by refusing silence. (1/9)
ICE at the polls! Bannon is basically yelling “fire” in a crowded theater here. His objective is to cause chaos (and suppress votes on the left). And it’s already working.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
Steve Bannon says the federal government is planning to send ICE officers to patrol polling stations during the midterms.
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
February 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
🧵 Kate is right about how Bannon’s rhetoric is meant to intimidate and depress participation. But I’ll add a fourth level/pillar to her thread: visible, real-world community response. Minneapolis shows how observers, neighbors, and organized pushback blunt fear by refusing silence. (1/9)
![I have screenshotted Norm's skeet and used markup to shoddily edit the text to say: "One of my greatest traits is that I [am] super judgemental when rich or famous people. you completely failed and should be embarrassed by all of this."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lyhnliz2ikmyj55fokydtjyo/bafkreiar54v7jztoocqzxpn4zexnfydmxmcrdu4m6mf6d5trtviuy33n2e@jpeg)
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long-term, i think the mass mobilization and mutual aid ppl are building here should terrify republicans and establishment dems alike. creating a dual-power mechanism like this in a time of mass instability can preclude something much bigger than a midterm vote, especially when you're not doing shit
February 5, 2026 at 2:33 AM
long-term, i think the mass mobilization and mutual aid ppl are building here should terrify republicans and establishment dems alike. creating a dual-power mechanism like this in a time of mass instability can preclude something much bigger than a midterm vote, especially when you're not doing shit
Oscar. My cat-son. Your happiness is so important to me. It's just. Are you sure licking my foot is going to bring you happiness? Can we brainstorm other ideas maybe?
February 5, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Oscar. My cat-son. Your happiness is so important to me. It's just. Are you sure licking my foot is going to bring you happiness? Can we brainstorm other ideas maybe?
Luckily, those of us living in states where we know our local and state governments are too chicken-shit to protect us this way will still have those Signal chats in November.
We keep us safe. 💜
We keep us safe. 💜
First, local and state govts need to do everything in their power to ensure that people can vote safely, without fear of intimidation. Simultaneously (to the extent that it's true) they need to proactively communicate to voters that they will be safe & protected while exercising their right to vote.
February 4, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Luckily, those of us living in states where we know our local and state governments are too chicken-shit to protect us this way will still have those Signal chats in November.
We keep us safe. 💜
We keep us safe. 💜
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Third, journalists, non-profits, social media influencers, and everyday people need to be VERY discerning and careful about not amplifying unsubstantiated rumors about ICE or other law enforcement at or near the polls, because false rumors (even if well-meaning) WILL suppress the vote.
February 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Third, journalists, non-profits, social media influencers, and everyday people need to be VERY discerning and careful about not amplifying unsubstantiated rumors about ICE or other law enforcement at or near the polls, because false rumors (even if well-meaning) WILL suppress the vote.
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Second, the legal election observers (that already part of the process) need to be trained to also document illegal intimidation near the polls, & there needs to be a mechanism for individuals and communities who are disenfranchised by any of these activities to RAPIDLY connect to legal assistance.
February 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Second, the legal election observers (that already part of the process) need to be trained to also document illegal intimidation near the polls, & there needs to be a mechanism for individuals and communities who are disenfranchised by any of these activities to RAPIDLY connect to legal assistance.
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First, local and state govts need to do everything in their power to ensure that people can vote safely, without fear of intimidation. Simultaneously (to the extent that it's true) they need to proactively communicate to voters that they will be safe & protected while exercising their right to vote.
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
First, local and state govts need to do everything in their power to ensure that people can vote safely, without fear of intimidation. Simultaneously (to the extent that it's true) they need to proactively communicate to voters that they will be safe & protected while exercising their right to vote.
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Bannon knows that deploying ICE to the polls constitutes illegal voter intimidation. So why is he encouraging Trump to break the law? Because he also knows this threat will work to suppress votes even if federal agents never get anywhere near the polls. The fear of ICE is enough to keep people home.
February 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Bannon knows that deploying ICE to the polls constitutes illegal voter intimidation. So why is he encouraging Trump to break the law? Because he also knows this threat will work to suppress votes even if federal agents never get anywhere near the polls. The fear of ICE is enough to keep people home.
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ICE at the polls! Bannon is basically yelling “fire” in a crowded theater here. His objective is to cause chaos (and suppress votes on the left). And it’s already working.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
Steve Bannon says the federal government is planning to send ICE officers to patrol polling stations during the midterms.
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
ICE at the polls! Bannon is basically yelling “fire” in a crowded theater here. His objective is to cause chaos (and suppress votes on the left). And it’s already working.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
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If this is them actually stating their plan, why give us 9 months to prepare?
Either:
a) because it isn't the plan; fear is the plan. or
b) because they're dumb, and we can use that.
Either:
a) because it isn't the plan; fear is the plan. or
b) because they're dumb, and we can use that.
February 4, 2026 at 9:59 PM
If this is them actually stating their plan, why give us 9 months to prepare?
Either:
a) because it isn't the plan; fear is the plan. or
b) because they're dumb, and we can use that.
Either:
a) because it isn't the plan; fear is the plan. or
b) because they're dumb, and we can use that.
This is likely a farce meant to scare folks away from voting. Or it's meant to test the waters--see how the RW base reacts to this kind of proposal.
Either way: We have mail-in voting here in Minnesota. We can help each other use it. And we can stand guard.
Either way: We have mail-in voting here in Minnesota. We can help each other use it. And we can stand guard.
🚨BREAKING: Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the federal government is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling stations during this year’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM
This is likely a farce meant to scare folks away from voting. Or it's meant to test the waters--see how the RW base reacts to this kind of proposal.
Either way: We have mail-in voting here in Minnesota. We can help each other use it. And we can stand guard.
Either way: We have mail-in voting here in Minnesota. We can help each other use it. And we can stand guard.
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ME, EXHAUSTED BY THE FASCIST STORMTROOPERS TERRORIZING MY STATE TO THE POINT WHERE THINGS THAT NORMALLY BUG THE SHIT OUT OF ME BARELY REGISTER: I don't think I have the energy to separate these M&Ms by color before I eat them
MY AUTISM: Um excuse me
MY AUTISM: Um excuse me
February 4, 2026 at 9:36 PM
ME, EXHAUSTED BY THE FASCIST STORMTROOPERS TERRORIZING MY STATE TO THE POINT WHERE THINGS THAT NORMALLY BUG THE SHIT OUT OF ME BARELY REGISTER: I don't think I have the energy to separate these M&Ms by color before I eat them
MY AUTISM: Um excuse me
MY AUTISM: Um excuse me
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Sometimes I wish I was as blissfully unaware of the world as he is
February 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Sometimes I wish I was as blissfully unaware of the world as he is
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I have $290 left. Closing this at 5:00 central.
Today, I am matching donations to any org in this list, up to $1000. Reply here or DM me with receipt. www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
I have $290 left. Closing this at 5:00 central.
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We have a perfect Rectangular February coming up, first time we’ve had one since 2015
Maybe this is what finally closes the loop and fixes the world
Maybe this is what finally closes the loop and fixes the world
January 31, 2026 at 11:28 PM
We have a perfect Rectangular February coming up, first time we’ve had one since 2015
Maybe this is what finally closes the loop and fixes the world
Maybe this is what finally closes the loop and fixes the world
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My go-to has been "How are you holding up?" because it acknowledges the shitty situation, invites someone to be honest but also lets someone off the hook of they'd prefer not to talk about it
February 4, 2026 at 5:49 PM
My go-to has been "How are you holding up?" because it acknowledges the shitty situation, invites someone to be honest but also lets someone off the hook of they'd prefer not to talk about it
Hit & run. "Officers located the motorist and the sedan he was driving near the crash scene, Muehlhausen said.
The driver, 49, is in custody and being held on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide."
(If it didn't say "sedan" I'd be thinking it was ICE with their horrible driving)
The driver, 49, is in custody and being held on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide."
(If it didn't say "sedan" I'd be thinking it was ICE with their horrible driving)
February 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Hit & run. "Officers located the motorist and the sedan he was driving near the crash scene, Muehlhausen said.
The driver, 49, is in custody and being held on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide."
(If it didn't say "sedan" I'd be thinking it was ICE with their horrible driving)
The driver, 49, is in custody and being held on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide."
(If it didn't say "sedan" I'd be thinking it was ICE with their horrible driving)