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Auntie Smithbrainz
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Lisa Smith. Writer, narrator, migraine advocate, connector of dots. Sarcasm free of charge. She/her. (I block at the drop of a hat. Nothing personal.)
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cupidsmolotov.bsky.social
"Healthcare workers confirm that ICE is abandoning half-naked kidnapping victims in the woods of Minnesota to die. "Individuals have shown up in emergency rooms who require amputations—some with cracked skulls." (1/29/26)"

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From the ICE_Watch community on Reddit: Healthcare workers confirm that ICE is abandoning half-naked kidnapping victims in the woods of Minnesota to die. "Individuals have shown up in emergency rooms ...
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January 31, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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joshgerstein.bsky.social
JUST IN: Immigrant rights advocates file lawsuit in federal court in Boston to invalidate DHS legal memo claiming immigration agents can enter private homes without a judicial warrant. Assigned to Judge Julia Kobick (Biden). Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Complaint – #1 in Greater Boston Latino Network v. Noem (D. Mass., 1:26-cv-10472) – CourtListener.com
COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-11511322 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Brazilian Worker Center, Greater Boston Latino Network. (Attachments: # 1 Civi...
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January 31, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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justinbaragona.bsky.social
Looks like there is a concerted tucket-buying campaign going on in MAGA to lift Melania's opening weekend numbers after it was apparent the film was gonna absolutely bomb.

deadline.com/2026/01/box-...
‘Send Help’ & ‘Iron Lung’ Fighting Over No. 1, ‘Melania’ Shining With $8M+, Best Opening For A Documentary In Past Decade – Box Office
Markiplier's Iron Lung could upset the Dylan O'Brien-Rachel McAdams movie Send Help at the box office, which also sees the debut of Melania.
deadline.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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andreraphel.bsky.social
R.I.P. Demond Wilson. Many knew him as an actor on the hilarious tv show, Sanford and Son. I met him once after his role on the tv show, when he became an ordained minister. A thoughtful and generous man, who helped open the door for many black actors. www.the-sun.com/entertainmen...
'Sanford and Son' star Grady Demond Wilson dies aged 79 as son leads tributes
SITCOM star Grady Demond Wilson has died at the age of 79, his son has confirmed. The actor, best known for playing Lamont Sanford in the NBC show Sanford and Son, died at home in Palm Springs, Cal…
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January 31, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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geftokingmongoose.bsky.social
On the way to 3AM McDonald's after the club
January 31, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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asls.org.uk
The Scottish Traveller Duncan Williamson (1928–2007) was known for his vast store of traditional tales & for his dynamic storytelling. Tobar an Dualchais/Kist o Riches has over 200 recordings of his stories & songs gathered over a lifetime
#BookWormSat
www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/major-contri...
Duncan Williamson
The Scottish Traveller Duncan Williamson is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s greatest tradition bearers. Although primarily known for his vast store of traditional tales and for his dynamic story...
www.tobarandualchais.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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gavinyamey.bsky.social
It’s depressing that our NIH Director lies and lies repeatedly; why won’t he actually look at the evidence and data, instead of spouting MAGA & MAHA conspiracy theories?
January 31, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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nameshiv.bsky.social
An entire political movement founded on uncovering hidden messages in documents to discover the powerful secret pedophiles and meanwhile the powerful pedophiles out here sending gmails saying "Hi fellow pedophile when are we meeting to do pedophilia again"
wajali.bsky.social Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 16h
Disgusting.

In an email on Sept. 11, 2013, Mr. Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, wrote to Mr. Epstein, “It was really nice seeing you yesterday.” He added: “Any time you’re in the area would love to see you. As long as you bring your harem!”

www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Live Updates: Millions of Pages of Epstein Documents Released
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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davelevitan.bsky.social
Movie critics, you were born for this. It is time for your 6- to 12-word excoriation of the Melania trash fire movie. “The worst thing I have ever seen.” “My eyes are bleeding. Is that normal?” “$70 million shoved up my ass would have produced more.”

I am excited for what you all can do. Go forth.
January 31, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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levostregc.bsky.social
Ich thynke but litel of a Mondaye bleake
Tuesday grey and Wednesdaye eke
Thursdaye Ich care nat for thee
Yet Fridaye - Ich am yn love

[twangy, moody lute arpeggio]

Mondaye thou kanst fall awaye
Tuesdaye, Wednesdaye, myne herte slaye
No mirthe ys founde upon Thursdaye
Yet Fridaye - Ich am yn love
January 31, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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haleaziz.bsky.social
Scoop: Federal agents were told this week that they have broader power to arrest people without a warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo reviewed by The New York Times.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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bencollins.bsky.social
"Two hours of Melania feels like pure, endless hell.

Melania is out now."
January 30, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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kamimagic.bsky.social
@guru-merc.bsky.social is an independent journalist who was doxxed by Jayden Scott - a right-wing extremist.

Georgia Fort reported on Jayden Scott. Two days later, she is arrested along with Don Lemon.

When journalism is punished, democracy is in trouble.

#ProudBlue
📹: Georgia Fort/TT
January 30, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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thomas--72.bsky.social
ICE agents get less training then hairdressers in Philly. Also, the average Philadelphia hairdresser can throw hands in a fair fight.
demcast.com DemCast USA @demcast.com · 19h
In PA, a cosmetologist needs 1,250 hours of training to cut hair. An ICE officer can be armed and sent into communities with ~400 hours of training. Read that again. More training to "wield" a hairdryer than to wield deadly state power! That's not irony; it's danger!
January 30, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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debbie156.bsky.social
Trump is purposely working towards RAISING living costs even higher.
Everything this man does hurts the American people.
Everything.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #OneV1
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
President Trump says he wants to drive housing prices up, not down
Amid growing affordability concerns across the nation, President Trump said he is looking to drive housing prices further up, not down.
www.yahoo.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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tomkindlon.bsky.social
This trial in Florida (USA) led by sympathetic researcher Dr Nancy Klimas is now recruiting.

Here is an extract from the latest Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine newsletter.

Link: redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surve...

#LongCovid #PASC #PwLC #postcovid #postcovid19 #LC #PostCovidSyndrome

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Long COVID Clinical Trial Millions continue to struggle with the lasting effects of Long COVID, even years after the pandemic began. Researchers at INIM are conducting one of the few clinical trials focused on finding a treatment for Long COVID. In this study, a monoclonal antibody treatment, originally approved for COVID prevention, is being tested as a potential therapy for Long COVID. Our team recently interviewed one of the study participants, Ramiro Valdez. The interview highlights how Long COVID has affected him and our hope for this study. If you are experiencing chronic, post-viral COVID and would like to participate, please complete the study survey HERE. For any questions, contact us at LongCOVID@nova.edu. Photo of Dr Nancy Klimas
January 30, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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insatiableone.bsky.social
New gender neutral bathroom opening soon
burrow.northsky.social Burrow's SALTY @burrow.northsky.social · 17h
REST IN PISS YOU FUCKING GHOUL

A bit of good news - Peter Duesberg - AIDS denialist and professional MONSTER whose policies and tenure on the South African National AIDS Advisory Board led to an estimated 330K DEATHS has himself - at long last - fucking died.

#AIDS #ACTUP!
Peter H. Duesberg, 89, Renowned Biologist Turned H.I.V. Denialist, Dies
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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democracydocket.com
NEW: Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem and Tulsi Gabbard inexplicably canceled their appearance at the Secretaries of State conference in D.C.

They were expected to address the administration’s attacks on voting and elections. Matt Cohen, who was on site, dives into the spectacle👇
Trump admin officials promised to address state election leaders. They bailed.
“Noem, Bondi, and Gabbard are cowards for not showing up today and answering the questions from election officials from across the country about this administration's abuses of power,” Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said.
www.democracydocket.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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marcelias.bsky.social
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court BLOCKS Donald Trump executive order "imposing new requirements for verifying the U.S. citizenship of people registering to vote or applying to receive absentee ballots."

Another BIG Victory for the Democratic Party and free and fair elections!
League of United Latin American Citizens v. Executive Office of the President
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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kylegriffin1.bsky.social
Breaking:

The special agent in charge of the FBI's Atlanta field office was forced out this month after questioning the Trump Justice Department's renewed push to probe Fulton County's role in the 2020 election, two people familiar with the matter told MS NOW. www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
Atlanta FBI boss ousted after balking at 2020 election probe
Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown refused to execute search warrants over Trump’s long-running fraud claims, sources tell MS NOW.
www.ms.now
January 30, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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thedailybeast.bsky.social
REVIEW | Melania is a level of insipid propaganda that almost resists review; it’s so expected and utterly pointless, writes Kevin Fallon.
‘Melania’ Doc Is an Unbelievable Abomination of Filmmaking
We bravely watched the new documentary and lived to tell the tale.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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annamerlan.bsky.social
Me and @kieraevebutler.bsky.social have even MORE good news and it concerns exotic varieties of pseudoscience you may not have even known exist www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
RFK’s overhauled autism committee is even worse than it looks
Kennedy has stacked another HHS panel with his fellow travelers in the anti-vaccine and pseudoscience world.
www.motherjones.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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jamellebouie.net
i think this is exactly right. fascism is the Death Drive as ideology. it's why the catastrophic end of the Nazi Party does not deter people from worshipping Nazis. that the Nazis destroyed Germany along with the rest of Europe is part of the appeal.
ryanlcooper.com ryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 20h
disturbingly plausible
Fascism is a literally suicidal ideology, one obsessed with purging the body politic to the point of total self-negation. What’s funny about Suicide Rightism is how direct it is about all this. You don’t need some big theoretical analysis; there’s no level of abstraction to move through. It’s just pretty straightforwardly pro-suicide. I don’t think you have to be a professional psychologist to understand why dramatic, attention-grabbing suicide might be appealing to semi-employed guys who spend 14 hours a day watching Asmongold or whatever. Its promise is that all the pain and frustration you feel can be visited on the people you believe authored it--and then ended. Not to put too fine a point on this, but this is school-shooter ideology. And as the D.H.S. tweet of the penguin meme makes clear, the Suicide Right case for Trump is that he gets this. The reward for supporting him is oblivion. He and I.C.E. and the C.B.P. are the armored bulldozer giving you the chance to kill immigrants and liberal white women and male nurses before you put a gun in your mouth. His administration is the plane, just waiting for you to get inside. I guess 2024 was a Flight 93 election, after all.
January 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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motherjones.com
One detail getting lost in the coverage of Don Lemon's arrest?

The church at the center of the case has ties to the Christian nationalist movement, including the “TheoBros," a loose network of mostly millennial, extremely online Christian nationalist pastors, podcasters, and shitposters.
The church at the center of Don Lemon’s arrest hat ties to Christian nationalism
And the "TheoBros."
www.motherjones.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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altssa.altgov.info
‼️‼️‼️This is verified. I can add buildings in Philly, San Francisco, Richmond, Atlanta and Dallas that we know of. SSA folks chime in if your office has been closed or evacuated please!!!!!!
marisakabas.bsky.social Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 22h
BREAKING — Multiple Social Security Administration (SSA) buildings have been evacuated because of an "unconfirmed threat received." I've confirmed the Harold Washington Building in Chicago and the Bolling Building in Kansas City evacuated and working to confirm others.

Msg sent to Chicago office:
HWSSC Building Closure Out of an abundance of caution, the Harold Washington Social Security Center building will close immediately for the day due to an unconfirmed threat received. Employees already on premises should leave. Employees with a telework agreement should work from their ADS.
January 30, 2026 at 6:47 PM