Roll For Writing
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Bluesky Account for Roll For Writing, a casual blog that serves as my portfolio. New stuff every two weeks, most of the time.
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BREAKING: 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 Raymundo Gutierrez.
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...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: 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 Raymundo Gutierrez.
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If you, like Lemon, Fort, and so many other brave and principled journalists and media makers, are working without traditional institutional backing, consider joining @nwu.org.
We are safer and stronger together. ✊
We are safer and stronger together. ✊
Join Now | NWU
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January 30, 2026 at 7:06 PM
If you, like Lemon, Fort, and so many other brave and principled journalists and media makers, are working without traditional institutional backing, consider joining @nwu.org.
We are safer and stronger together. ✊
We are safer and stronger together. ✊
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TSA plans illegal ID and fee shakedown starting Sunday Feb 1: 2026:
What will happen if you try to fly without ID or w/out REAL-ID, and w/out paying $45 fee or answering more questions? Will TSA stop you from flying? How can you challenge denial of right to travel?
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What will happen if you try to fly without ID or w/out REAL-ID, and w/out paying $45 fee or answering more questions? Will TSA stop you from flying? How can you challenge denial of right to travel?
papersplease.org/wp/2026/01/2...
January 29, 2026 at 11:33 PM
TSA plans illegal ID and fee shakedown starting Sunday Feb 1: 2026:
What will happen if you try to fly without ID or w/out REAL-ID, and w/out paying $45 fee or answering more questions? Will TSA stop you from flying? How can you challenge denial of right to travel?
papersplease.org/wp/2026/01/2...
What will happen if you try to fly without ID or w/out REAL-ID, and w/out paying $45 fee or answering more questions? Will TSA stop you from flying? How can you challenge denial of right to travel?
papersplease.org/wp/2026/01/2...
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As a labor union representing independent media workers, we feel it's important to name that both Lemon and Fort are independent journalists, and that the targeting of independent journalists should be treated with the same gravity as the targeting of those with institutional backing.
Don Lemon was not the only journalist arrested -- Georgia Fort was as well. Don Lemon has the resources to come out of this just fine. Georgia Fort may not. Let's make sure the focus is on both of them.
"As a member of the press, I filmed the church protest a few weeks ago and now I'm being arrested for that," Indipendent journalist Georgia Fort said. "It's hard to understand how we have a Constitution, Constitutional rights, when we can just be arrested for being a member of the press."
January 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM
As a labor union representing independent media workers, we feel it's important to name that both Lemon and Fort are independent journalists, and that the targeting of independent journalists should be treated with the same gravity as the targeting of those with institutional backing.
Tomorrow night! If you are in the PDX area, and are feeling overwhelmed by... Everything going on, we'd love to see you. You're not alone, and we have information about groups and causes that need help, and maybe one or two that might be able to help you.
January 29, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Tomorrow night! If you are in the PDX area, and are feeling overwhelmed by... Everything going on, we'd love to see you. You're not alone, and we have information about groups and causes that need help, and maybe one or two that might be able to help you.
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please remember that no matter how many “ICE is losing in MN” articles you read today, there is still a very real, urgent, ongoing crisis in Minnesota.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
January 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM
please remember that no matter how many “ICE is losing in MN” articles you read today, there is still a very real, urgent, ongoing crisis in Minnesota.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
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A reminder that ICE hasn’t slowed down in Minneapolis at all.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
January 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM
A reminder that ICE hasn’t slowed down in Minneapolis at all.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
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This shooting comes just three days after Border Patrol fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and a couple of weeks after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Renee Good.
More at: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
More at: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
One person in critical condition after being shot in incident involving Border Patrol in Arizona
The individual is in custody and receiving care, according to law enforcement.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This shooting comes just three days after Border Patrol fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and a couple of weeks after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Renee Good.
More at: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
More at: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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This Saturday at Beaverton City Library downtown, several horror authors are gathering to tell chilling tales and sell scary books. That's right, it's the COLD Themed Horror Reading brought to you by the HWA Oregon Chapter:
beavertonlibrary.org/Calendar.asp...
beavertonlibrary.org/Calendar.asp...
Winter Horror Reads
The Horror Writers Association of Oregon invites you to listen as local horror authors share stories that all share the theme of dealing with the chilly temperatures we experience during the winter. C...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:51 PM
This Saturday at Beaverton City Library downtown, several horror authors are gathering to tell chilling tales and sell scary books. That's right, it's the COLD Themed Horror Reading brought to you by the HWA Oregon Chapter:
beavertonlibrary.org/Calendar.asp...
beavertonlibrary.org/Calendar.asp...
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Hey everyone,
Me and another local writer are doing our next community event on 1/30, and we'd love to see and meet you. I'll try my best to answer any questions or concerns here, but in light of recent events and the last year in general, I just want people to know that they aren't alone.
Me and another local writer are doing our next community event on 1/30, and we'd love to see and meet you. I'll try my best to answer any questions or concerns here, but in light of recent events and the last year in general, I just want people to know that they aren't alone.
January 8, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Hey everyone,
Me and another local writer are doing our next community event on 1/30, and we'd love to see and meet you. I'll try my best to answer any questions or concerns here, but in light of recent events and the last year in general, I just want people to know that they aren't alone.
Me and another local writer are doing our next community event on 1/30, and we'd love to see and meet you. I'll try my best to answer any questions or concerns here, but in light of recent events and the last year in general, I just want people to know that they aren't alone.
Do you know what makes a joke better? Less context.
Here's the best of last year, from @scpod.bsky.social
May god have mercy on our tiny souls.
youtu.be/JK1WUZhjFlo?...
Here's the best of last year, from @scpod.bsky.social
May god have mercy on our tiny souls.
youtu.be/JK1WUZhjFlo?...
SCPod BEST OF 2025
YouTube video by SCPod
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January 24, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Do you know what makes a joke better? Less context.
Here's the best of last year, from @scpod.bsky.social
May god have mercy on our tiny souls.
youtu.be/JK1WUZhjFlo?...
Here's the best of last year, from @scpod.bsky.social
May god have mercy on our tiny souls.
youtu.be/JK1WUZhjFlo?...
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I've been here 24 hours, but already with what I've seen, well, I genuinely believe we're going to win. People here are well aware that what happens here impacts the entire country, that it sets the tone for resistance. ICE is angry, ICE is terrified, of how deeply unpopular it is.
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 AM
I've been here 24 hours, but already with what I've seen, well, I genuinely believe we're going to win. People here are well aware that what happens here impacts the entire country, that it sets the tone for resistance. ICE is angry, ICE is terrified, of how deeply unpopular it is.
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I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 AM
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
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If you are in the Portland area, we are doing a cool event for THE MUDDY GOOSE GUIDE tomorrow night at ANNIE BLOOM’S BOOKS 7PM!
Also! I may be live on local tv talking about it in the morning 👀 📺 ❗️Get the rabbit ears out of your closet and stay tuned! 🪿
annieblooms.com/event/2026-0...
Also! I may be live on local tv talking about it in the morning 👀 📺 ❗️Get the rabbit ears out of your closet and stay tuned! 🪿
annieblooms.com/event/2026-0...
Reading: The Muddy Goose Guide to the Weird Northwest
Annie Bloom's Books welcomes editor Erik Grove, Demagogue Press founder Frances Lu Pai Ippolito, cover artist Gigi Little, and contributors Daniel Dagris, Remy Nakamura, and Wendy N. Wagner for readings from the new book The Muddy Goose Guide to the Weird Northwest: A Playable Adventure.
annieblooms.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:07 PM
If you are in the Portland area, we are doing a cool event for THE MUDDY GOOSE GUIDE tomorrow night at ANNIE BLOOM’S BOOKS 7PM!
Also! I may be live on local tv talking about it in the morning 👀 📺 ❗️Get the rabbit ears out of your closet and stay tuned! 🪿
annieblooms.com/event/2026-0...
Also! I may be live on local tv talking about it in the morning 👀 📺 ❗️Get the rabbit ears out of your closet and stay tuned! 🪿
annieblooms.com/event/2026-0...
For the first time in nearly 3 or 4 years, I submitted a story to a publication!
It's weird to be shopping a piece around again.
It's weird to be shopping a piece around again.
January 19, 2026 at 3:28 AM
For the first time in nearly 3 or 4 years, I submitted a story to a publication!
It's weird to be shopping a piece around again.
It's weird to be shopping a piece around again.
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Know Your Rights as a U.S. Citizen:
"Do I have to show ID as a pedestrian, passenger in a car, at my home, or at the airport for a domestic flight?"
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Please boost and share w/ friends in #MSP #TwinCitieis #Minnesota
"Do I have to show ID as a pedestrian, passenger in a car, at my home, or at the airport for a domestic flight?"
papersplease.org/wp/know-your...
1-page PDF:
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Please boost and share w/ friends in #MSP #TwinCitieis #Minnesota
Know Your Rights as a U.S. Citizen – Papers, Please!
3Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966).
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January 17, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Know Your Rights as a U.S. Citizen:
"Do I have to show ID as a pedestrian, passenger in a car, at my home, or at the airport for a domestic flight?"
papersplease.org/wp/know-your...
1-page PDF:
papersplease.org/wp/wp-conten...
Please boost and share w/ friends in #MSP #TwinCitieis #Minnesota
"Do I have to show ID as a pedestrian, passenger in a car, at my home, or at the airport for a domestic flight?"
papersplease.org/wp/know-your...
1-page PDF:
papersplease.org/wp/wp-conten...
Please boost and share w/ friends in #MSP #TwinCitieis #Minnesota
... Aaand we are back!
New entry on Naxian... Relations! Our final stretch of content that'll wrap up the worldbuilding series
This week, we look at the stalwart traditional allies of the Naxians, the Leoi.
makeawritingcheck.blogspot.com/2026/01/fict...
New entry on Naxian... Relations! Our final stretch of content that'll wrap up the worldbuilding series
This week, we look at the stalwart traditional allies of the Naxians, the Leoi.
makeawritingcheck.blogspot.com/2026/01/fict...
[FICTION] Naxian Relations: Leoi
A casual blog that serves as my portfolio for assorted works! Mostly short fiction, along with occasional opinion pieces.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
... Aaand we are back!
New entry on Naxian... Relations! Our final stretch of content that'll wrap up the worldbuilding series
This week, we look at the stalwart traditional allies of the Naxians, the Leoi.
makeawritingcheck.blogspot.com/2026/01/fict...
New entry on Naxian... Relations! Our final stretch of content that'll wrap up the worldbuilding series
This week, we look at the stalwart traditional allies of the Naxians, the Leoi.
makeawritingcheck.blogspot.com/2026/01/fict...
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What we're calling for:
📢 Reintroduction and passage of the PRESS Act
📢 Reformation of the Espionage Act so journalists and whistleblowers aren’t treated like spies
📢 A resolution to affirm that recording the activities of law enforcement is a protected activity under the First Amendment
📢 Reintroduction and passage of the PRESS Act
📢 Reformation of the Espionage Act so journalists and whistleblowers aren’t treated like spies
📢 A resolution to affirm that recording the activities of law enforcement is a protected activity under the First Amendment
We @freepress.bsky.social condemn the invasion of reporter Hannah Natanson's home by FBI agents. We joined together with 30 other press freedom & civil liberties groups with this statement, calling for congressional oversight & reintroduction of the PRESS Act: www.freepress.net/news/31-pres...
31 Press-Freedom and Civil-Liberties Groups Condemn Government Invasion of Washington Post Reporter’s Home
31 press-freedom and civil-liberties groups published a join statement condemning the government invasion of the home of Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson.
www.freepress.net
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
What we're calling for:
📢 Reintroduction and passage of the PRESS Act
📢 Reformation of the Espionage Act so journalists and whistleblowers aren’t treated like spies
📢 A resolution to affirm that recording the activities of law enforcement is a protected activity under the First Amendment
📢 Reintroduction and passage of the PRESS Act
📢 Reformation of the Espionage Act so journalists and whistleblowers aren’t treated like spies
📢 A resolution to affirm that recording the activities of law enforcement is a protected activity under the First Amendment
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Non-protesting dad just trying to hustle his kids, as young as 6mo, out of the neighborhood. ICE threw a flash-bang INTO HIS car, all 6 kids in the hospital now.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
That is what was relayed
January 15, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Non-protesting dad just trying to hustle his kids, as young as 6mo, out of the neighborhood. ICE threw a flash-bang INTO HIS car, all 6 kids in the hospital now.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
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Near Lyndale and 24th Ave in Minneapolis tonight, feds have reportedly shot another person.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
January 15, 2026 at 2:37 AM
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Sharing this again. Please spread the word about these resources in Minnesota, and donate if you're able.
If AltNPS won't bother to share links to help Minnesotans, then I will.
If AltNPS won't bother to share links to help Minnesotans, then I will.
Anyway, I invite AltNPS and everyone else to share this list of Twin Cities-area organizations, food distribution networks, and mutual aid links.
It's got everything. From legal aid links to a GoFundMe for Circulo Childcare Center in Minneapolis, they could all use some love. Thank you!
It's got everything. From legal aid links to a GoFundMe for Circulo Childcare Center in Minneapolis, they could all use some love. Thank you!
@mplsmutualaid | Linktree
Clearinghouse of mutual aid for our neighbors
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January 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Sharing this again. Please spread the word about these resources in Minnesota, and donate if you're able.
If AltNPS won't bother to share links to help Minnesotans, then I will.
If AltNPS won't bother to share links to help Minnesotans, then I will.
I don't think I have had a chance to sit down and actually write in like 3 or 4 months now. I know that not-writing is just how it goes and is also part of the process in a lot of ways, but it really has been wearing on me.
And it's not for lack of ideas; just not not a lot of time.
And it's not for lack of ideas; just not not a lot of time.
January 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
I don't think I have had a chance to sit down and actually write in like 3 or 4 months now. I know that not-writing is just how it goes and is also part of the process in a lot of ways, but it really has been wearing on me.
And it's not for lack of ideas; just not not a lot of time.
And it's not for lack of ideas; just not not a lot of time.
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Astounding
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Astounding
A video made by the co-organizer of the event I do.
The fact is clear: ICE was out of its fucking mind, and just murdered someone.
youtu.be/m2769ajLL5w?...
The fact is clear: ICE was out of its fucking mind, and just murdered someone.
youtu.be/m2769ajLL5w?...
Contiguous timeline of Renee Nicole Good
YouTube video by Dreamspelunker
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
A video made by the co-organizer of the event I do.
The fact is clear: ICE was out of its fucking mind, and just murdered someone.
youtu.be/m2769ajLL5w?...
The fact is clear: ICE was out of its fucking mind, and just murdered someone.
youtu.be/m2769ajLL5w?...