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Lady Ru’etha & Timbit
@ruetha.bsky.social
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ME/CFS bedbound victim, hypnotic pagan pan polyam geek domme Gen X 50smth Mom of two (1 cis 1 trans), currently polysaturated. BLM. Fat ≠ a gauge of morality. Working on being an ally.Union supporter. ACAB. Wear your godsdamned masks. Timbit=ES Pomeranian
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Lady Ru’etha & Timbit @ruetha.bsky.social · Aug 19
Just for the record, I know and love therians, furries, queers, otherkin, kinksters, systems, and that’s just what goes on with people who are out to me. An it harm none, folx, you do what you want. Just please clean up any mess you make, please.
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billcorbett.bsky.social
Minnesota: wherever there’s a vote to confirm Trump’s shitty nominees, rest assured you’ll find @amyklobuchar.com there with a big YES SIR MR. PRESIDENT
jonathancohn.bsky.social Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 15h
11 Senate Democrats just voted to advance the nomination of a Federal Society judge who used to defend banks and payday lenders:

Durbin
Gallego
Hassan
Hirono
Kaine
Kelly
King
Klobuchar
Reed
Rosen
Whitehouse
SUSAN RODRIGUEZ Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, is a longtime conservative lawyer whose career reflects deep partisan ties, loyalty to corporate interests, and a record of rulings that hurt workers, employees, and consumers and puts profits over people. She held multiple roles in the George W. Bush administration, including as a political appointee for the then-newly formed Department of Homeland Security, as well as with the White House counsel’s office. After a second stint at the DHS, Rodriguez spent 12 years at McGuireWoods, where she co-led the Financial Institutions Industry Team and defended banks, payday lenders, and fintech companies against lawsuits and government investigations. She now serves as a magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. CORPORATE DEFENSE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS At McGuire Woods, Rodriguez devoted her practice to defending large financial institutions and high-cost lenders. She co-authored industry-facing publications framing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s regulatory oversight as part of a “name-and-shame playbook,” and dismissed CFPB efforts to hold corporations accountable for consumer abuses. She defended Sprint against allegations brought by CFPB and the Federal Communications Commission related to unauthorized third-party charges and represented banks accused of violating anti–money laundering laws (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Sprint Corp.). In one case, Rodriguez defended Truist Bank against claims brought by a whistleblower executive who alleged the bank failed to report suspicious wire transfers and allowed accounts linked to criminal activity to remain open (Denise WHITING, Plaintiff, v. TRUIST BANK f/k/a Branch Banking and Trust Company, Defendant). Rather than addressing systemic fraud, the bank allegedly retaliated against the executive, demoting and ultimately firing her. Rodr… Rodriguez’s leadership role on the board of Mira Via underscores her alignment with organizations that oppose reproductive rights. Mira Via explicitly affirms life “from the moment of conception,” situating Rodriguez firmly within the anti- abortion movement. Her long membership in the Federalist Society and Republican National Lawyers Association further underscores her alignment with conservative legal networks committed to rolling back reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, and other substantive constitutional protections. STAUNCH CONSERVATIVE ADVOCACY Since joining the bench, Rodriguez has issued rulings that repeatedly favor corporations, law enforcement, and institutions over individuals seeking relief. In Rodriguez v. Wipro Ltd., she ruled against a whistleblower who raised concerns about corporate conflicts of interest and later suffered retaliation that exacerbated serious health conditions, dismissing the case for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. In Puranda v. City of Charlotte, she dismissed a civil rights case brought by an 18-year-old subjected to an aggressive traffic stop, where officers allegedly drew weapons, forcibly removed him from his car, and detained him without cause. In Robey v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, she rejected claims brought by parents whose child had repeatedly disclosed self-harm to a school counselor who failed to notify them, ultimately leading to a hospitalization. In each of these cases, Rodriguez prioritized institutional protection over the workers, children, and their families who simply wanted justice when they were hurt.
December 4, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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nanou2.bsky.social
Minneapolis, ICE is fucking your city up, stealing your neighbors. A lot of us are showing up, chasing ICE off, coordinating with business, protecting schools at release. Good on you, and thank you!

There are LOTS of ways to show up! Connecting with your neighbors is step 1.

Love, and solidarity!
December 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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kylegriffin1.bsky.social
Sens. Tim Kaine, Rand Paul, Chuck Schumer, and Adam Schiff have filed a War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.
December 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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douglasmack.bsky.social
Minnesota, here's a sign to show your support for Somali neighbors. Share it, print it, pass it on.

**updated PDF link**

PDF here >> www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s89ru...
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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halfpricehorror.bsky.social
I live here now and my Somali neighbors are vital to the health and wellbeing of this community. They are my coworkers, the parents in my PTA, the people who help to run the businesses I depend on. I would be poorer without them and they are always welcome here.
lindaholmes.bsky.social Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 20h
The Somali community was well-established in Minnesota when I lived there in the late ‘90s and early aughts. The vitriol being directed at them is just as dangerous as any attack on any other group would be. Turning people against their neighbors only hurts communities.
December 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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andybirkey.com
Queer Somali folks joined our queer soccer club and taught us a few things on the field! A friend of ours married a Somali man, and I remember hanging out with his friends playing pool at the Legion down on Minnehaha. It is unbelievable what Somalis have done to MN. Made it even more amazing.
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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andybirkey.com
I feel so blessed to have gotten to know so many new Minnesotans from Somalia. My life is forever richer from those experiences and my heart aches to see these people being attacked yet again.
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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metrotransitmn.bsky.social
Outage alert: metrotransit.org and several of our online systems are currently unavailable due to an unplanned disruption. Please call 612-373-3333 or text 612-444-1161 for transit assistance.
December 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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johnmoe.bsky.social
Why the hell do they keep complaining about Minnesota and saying horrible things about our governor and our Somali friends?

We’re freakin’ Minnesota.

Everyone else should think about us once or twice a year, tops.

Leave us alone.

We have a quarterback situation to worry about.
Laser loon.
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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egall.bsky.social
Ilhan Omar is good and America is better off for having her here.
December 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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katalogued.bsky.social
Stole this from the Cedar Cultural Center’s page since they aren’t here. ♥️♥️♥️
Photo of the Cedar Cultural Center in Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis and its marquee, which reads “we love our Somali neighbors”
December 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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mnemonic.bsky.social
As online journalistic gossip continues, the probability of a comparison to Nuzzi approaches 1.
December 1, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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themountaingoats.bsky.social
oh they gave me a blue check now I can say how I REALLY feel!!! trans rights free Palestine housing is a human right universal health care for all six hour day for eight hours pay mandatory minimum wage raises that track to rent & cost of living protect the oceans & the rivers and bring back Jujubes
November 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
ruetha.bsky.social
Good night, world. I love you.
November 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
ruetha.bsky.social
Post your favourite LOTR character. Wrong answers only.
A drawing of Nightfall, from the graphic novel series ElfQuest. She is dressed in earthen colors and has just shot her bow.
November 30, 2025 at 6:46 AM
ruetha.bsky.social
@fracturedpuppet.bsky.social !!!!
misterryan.bsky.social Mr. Ryan. @misterryan.bsky.social · 4d
i was cookin in 2019 or whenever i drew this
autobot putt putt from the putt putt games
November 30, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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daff.space
shareholders
November 30, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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ryanmarino.bsky.social
If anyone in or around Northeast Ohio (he’s currently near Akron) would be interested in helping this sweet pup out let me know!
A photo of a beautiful German Shepherd with a text message that reads: Asking for help: Have an elderly pt w/ no remaining family and friends nearby who is getting placed at a facility. Currently has an 8yo German shepherd but they can't get him placed anywhere, so throwing this out there in case someone has any ideas or people who would be interested in fostering. Friendly with adults (hasn't been around kids so don't know about them), has never bitten or been aggressive with anyone, raised from puppy but probably hasn't been super socialized with other people and pets
November 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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gnomai.com
33 And if a foreigner comes to dwell among you in your land, do not oppress him: 34 the foreigner who has come to you shall be as one who has been born from your land among you, and you shall love him as yourself, since you were foreigners in Egypt

#AncientBlueSky #ClassicsBlueSky #BlueSkyClassics
gnomai.com Logopoios @gnomai.com · May 14
33 ᾿Εὰν δέ τις προσέλθῃ ὑμῖν προσήλυτος ἐν τῇ γῇ ὑμῶν, οὐ θλίψετε αὐτόν· 34 ὡς ὁ αὐτόχθων ἐν ὑμῖν ἔσται ὁ προσήλυτος ὁ προσπορευόμενος πρὸς ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἀγαπήσεις αὐτὸν ὡς σεαυτόν, ὅτι προσήλυτοι ἐγενήθητε ἐν γῇ Αἰγύπτῳ· ἐγώ εἰμι Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς ὑμῶν. (LXX Lev. 19:33-34)
November 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
ruetha.bsky.social
Hype train!
evilhat.bsky.social Evil Hat @evilhat.bsky.social · 6d
Let's get an indie ttrpg HYPE TRAIN going and recommend some cool games for people to buy/gift.

If you're a small #ttrpg creator (or there's an indie game you really love) drop a quick pitch and a link below.
🚅🎲🎲🎲🌟🌟
November 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
ruetha.bsky.social
I am not as graceful as a raccoon.
lukesteuber.com Luke Steuber @lukesteuber.com · Apr 3
🙃 too late
A raccoon is peeking between two large tree trunks in a forest. Text is overlaid on the image: the left tree is labeled “STAYING INFORMED ON THE AMERICAN DUMPSTER FIRE,” the right tree is labeled “MY MENTAL HEALTH,” and the raccoon in the middle is labeled “ME.” Sunlight filters through the green foliage in the background.
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 AM
ruetha.bsky.social
If you haven’t seen this yet, it’s worth it! CW: it’s Shakespeare so you get lowbrow humor and problematic jokes. That said? It’s amazing. The ensemble work perfectly together and give each other the stage effortlessly. If you like this play, I highly recommend this!

www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/t...
Twelfth Night ~ About | Great Performances | PBS
The Shakespearean comedy of mistaken identity starring Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Junior Nyong'o and more.
www.pbs.org
November 28, 2025 at 6:05 AM
ruetha.bsky.social
This is a fantastic piece. Worth the read!
racketmn.com Racket @racketmn.com · 7d
Founder and organizer Mirii Landsem on DIY music venues: “You can actually make spaces inclusive to your audience, instead of trying to cater to a bar crowd.”
At A Queer Ritual, Bonds Are Built on Blood and Benefit Shows - Racket
With a two-day festival, the queer-focused heavy music series broadens the scope of its brutal catharsis.
racketmn.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
ruetha.bsky.social
My son and I just did the Thanksgiving Eve Ceremonial Reading of the @cryptidchicken.bsky.social posts. This is the third year we’ve done this. If you have not read these, they are a good laugh!

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November 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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caseyexplosion.bsky.social
Seeing how much of the right-wing on Twitter is just bot farms, kinda lays bare how much hate and hatred is a project that needs to be constantly maintained, a fire that needs to be fed all the time lest it go out for a moment, so much time, effort, and resources to keep people angry and hateful.
November 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM