do not go gentle
@terrapintastic.bsky.social
bsky, you've got a good heart but you're exhausting. I'm dm-able here but not synchronously.
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(going gentle into that good night) wait what
Look, I said what I said.
Will any of this fix the world alone?
Nah.
But if we all try to at least shift the world a little, we'll still get farther than if we didn't.
Nah.
But if we all try to at least shift the world a little, we'll still get farther than if we didn't.
January 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Will any of this fix the world alone?
Nah.
But if we all try to at least shift the world a little, we'll still get farther than if we didn't.
Nah.
But if we all try to at least shift the world a little, we'll still get farther than if we didn't.
bc I haven't seen it make the rounds here: an Iowa iteration of the MN Rebel Alliance logo.
studioeldeen.com/whats-happen...
studioeldeen.com/whats-happen...
Iowa Rebel Goldfinch — Studio Eldeen Handmade Art
Use it, share it, live it, be it. Persist and Resist, friends.
studioeldeen.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:53 PM
bc I haven't seen it make the rounds here: an Iowa iteration of the MN Rebel Alliance logo.
studioeldeen.com/whats-happen...
studioeldeen.com/whats-happen...
A friend developed a crochet pattern for an adult-sized version of Liam's blue bunny hat. Donation to MN immigration causes requested for noncommercial pattern use.
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Liam’s Bunny Hat pattern by Esther Brownsmith
This is a crochet replica of the blue bunny hat worn by Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos,
a five-year-old taken by ICE on January 21, 2026.
www.ravelry.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:49 PM
A friend developed a crochet pattern for an adult-sized version of Liam's blue bunny hat. Donation to MN immigration causes requested for noncommercial pattern use.
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
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From the mind of @bdsa83.bsky.social to a shirt. Online now, in stores soon. Raising money for a local group in MSP that wishes to remain anonymous. www.raygunsite.com/collections/... #raygun #RebelLoonAlliance
Stickers, etc, to follow!
Stickers, etc, to follow!
January 26, 2026 at 10:10 PM
From the mind of @bdsa83.bsky.social to a shirt. Online now, in stores soon. Raising money for a local group in MSP that wishes to remain anonymous. www.raygunsite.com/collections/... #raygun #RebelLoonAlliance
Stickers, etc, to follow!
Stickers, etc, to follow!
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The approach can seem inept, but none of this is a mistake. The random and arbitrary harm is deliberate.
And the cruelty is still the point.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/o...
And the cruelty is still the point.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/o...
Opinion | State Terror Has Arrived
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:59 AM
The approach can seem inept, but none of this is a mistake. The random and arbitrary harm is deliberate.
And the cruelty is still the point.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/o...
And the cruelty is still the point.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/o...
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Everyone deserves to live, here and abroad. Everyone. No ifs ands or buts.
Chicago.
El Fasher.
Gaza City.
Kharkiv.
Uvira.
Sydney.
Dhaka.
Minneapolis.
Utøya.
Devaluing anyone anywhere will form the basis for devaluing everyone everywhere.
No more.
Chicago.
El Fasher.
Gaza City.
Kharkiv.
Uvira.
Sydney.
Dhaka.
Minneapolis.
Utøya.
Devaluing anyone anywhere will form the basis for devaluing everyone everywhere.
No more.
People already working hard to prove how perfect Alex Pretti was. To show he didn't "deserve" to be killed. But it's a trap folks. You're only feeding into a dynamic where people who are considered lesser get no protection. You don't have to be an Alex Pretti to deserve to live.
January 24, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Everyone deserves to live, here and abroad. Everyone. No ifs ands or buts.
Chicago.
El Fasher.
Gaza City.
Kharkiv.
Uvira.
Sydney.
Dhaka.
Minneapolis.
Utøya.
Devaluing anyone anywhere will form the basis for devaluing everyone everywhere.
No more.
Chicago.
El Fasher.
Gaza City.
Kharkiv.
Uvira.
Sydney.
Dhaka.
Minneapolis.
Utøya.
Devaluing anyone anywhere will form the basis for devaluing everyone everywhere.
No more.
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People in Minnesota are now using their key fobs to trigger their car alarms from the safety of their homes when they see ICE walking around.
January 17, 2026 at 9:08 PM
People in Minnesota are now using their key fobs to trigger their car alarms from the safety of their homes when they see ICE walking around.
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Honestly love the framing from Minneapolis because it's true:
So many are saying, they're our *neighbors.* Why wouldn't we defend them?
The difference between the Twin Cities and so much of this country is they don't have that asterisk next to "neighbor" that says "terms and conditions apply."
So many are saying, they're our *neighbors.* Why wouldn't we defend them?
The difference between the Twin Cities and so much of this country is they don't have that asterisk next to "neighbor" that says "terms and conditions apply."
January 18, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Honestly love the framing from Minneapolis because it's true:
So many are saying, they're our *neighbors.* Why wouldn't we defend them?
The difference between the Twin Cities and so much of this country is they don't have that asterisk next to "neighbor" that says "terms and conditions apply."
So many are saying, they're our *neighbors.* Why wouldn't we defend them?
The difference between the Twin Cities and so much of this country is they don't have that asterisk next to "neighbor" that says "terms and conditions apply."
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"Only an idiot fights a war on two fronts. Only the heir to the throne of the kingdom of idiots would fight a war on twelve fronts."
January 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
"Only an idiot fights a war on two fronts. Only the heir to the throne of the kingdom of idiots would fight a war on twelve fronts."
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For those baffled that a number combination like "6 7" can arouse a number of powerful emotions in people, allow me introduce you to "three-fifths."
January 8, 2026 at 11:55 PM
For those baffled that a number combination like "6 7" can arouse a number of powerful emotions in people, allow me introduce you to "three-fifths."
having caught wind of this on one of the saddest days of my life so far, I am deeply grateful that I reflex-closed the relevant tab.
IF THIS IS THE FIRST POST YOU SEE TODAY LOG OFF AND GO BACK TO BED
Next 3 hours or so are going to contain a lot of this as folks wake up across the US
January 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
having caught wind of this on one of the saddest days of my life so far, I am deeply grateful that I reflex-closed the relevant tab.
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Like, that colorless green idea slept furiously DECADES ago.
December 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Like, that colorless green idea slept furiously DECADES ago.
as a (recovering) linguist:
one million times this
one million times this
January 4, 2026 at 11:32 AM
as a (recovering) linguist:
one million times this
one million times this
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With the recent news I am deeply disappointed and disgusted.
Disney would be nothing without human artists and with AI or not they will continue to be nothing without human artists. For that reason I don’t think this will last. I will no longer accepting assignments or work based on Disney IP.
Disney would be nothing without human artists and with AI or not they will continue to be nothing without human artists. For that reason I don’t think this will last. I will no longer accepting assignments or work based on Disney IP.
December 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
With the recent news I am deeply disappointed and disgusted.
Disney would be nothing without human artists and with AI or not they will continue to be nothing without human artists. For that reason I don’t think this will last. I will no longer accepting assignments or work based on Disney IP.
Disney would be nothing without human artists and with AI or not they will continue to be nothing without human artists. For that reason I don’t think this will last. I will no longer accepting assignments or work based on Disney IP.
in 2025 I was angry a lot.
and I learned a lot about feeling my anger, and a little about channeling it professionally. (helpful but exhausting)
thus far in 2026, my anger has extended to the Universe (as a deity stand-in) and the concept of mortality.
so
clearly this is going well.
and I learned a lot about feeling my anger, and a little about channeling it professionally. (helpful but exhausting)
thus far in 2026, my anger has extended to the Universe (as a deity stand-in) and the concept of mortality.
so
clearly this is going well.
January 2, 2026 at 5:46 AM
in 2025 I was angry a lot.
and I learned a lot about feeling my anger, and a little about channeling it professionally. (helpful but exhausting)
thus far in 2026, my anger has extended to the Universe (as a deity stand-in) and the concept of mortality.
so
clearly this is going well.
and I learned a lot about feeling my anger, and a little about channeling it professionally. (helpful but exhausting)
thus far in 2026, my anger has extended to the Universe (as a deity stand-in) and the concept of mortality.
so
clearly this is going well.
the easiest error re: the original sense of "woke" is self-application.
it's like calling a place a "safe space". I can work to make my spaces safer, and tell people I'm doing that, but I don't get to decide if someone feels safe.
but also why am I and everyone else not in a union right now
it's like calling a place a "safe space". I can work to make my spaces safer, and tell people I'm doing that, but I don't get to decide if someone feels safe.
but also why am I and everyone else not in a union right now
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
December 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
the easiest error re: the original sense of "woke" is self-application.
it's like calling a place a "safe space". I can work to make my spaces safer, and tell people I'm doing that, but I don't get to decide if someone feels safe.
but also why am I and everyone else not in a union right now
it's like calling a place a "safe space". I can work to make my spaces safer, and tell people I'm doing that, but I don't get to decide if someone feels safe.
but also why am I and everyone else not in a union right now
I just spent ten years not going to commencement ceremonies for students I work with, in the name of work-life balance.
and can now confirm that was completely wrongheaded stubbornness and I'm gonna try to never miss one again.
and can now confirm that was completely wrongheaded stubbornness and I'm gonna try to never miss one again.
December 20, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I just spent ten years not going to commencement ceremonies for students I work with, in the name of work-life balance.
and can now confirm that was completely wrongheaded stubbornness and I'm gonna try to never miss one again.
and can now confirm that was completely wrongheaded stubbornness and I'm gonna try to never miss one again.
This essay is a lot, but it's important, and well-written, and I think it rings true.
not insignificant cw: us politics, narcissistic abuse
not insignificant cw: us politics, narcissistic abuse
Since yesterday, many people have DM’d to say that they were strongly affected by my essay & wished they could share it.
So I've revised, expanded, & posted it for free on both Substack & Patreon.
Please feel free to share.
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So I've revised, expanded, & posted it for free on both Substack & Patreon.
Please feel free to share.
www.patreon.com/posts/this-i...
catvalente.substack.com/p/this-is-wh...
December 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This essay is a lot, but it's important, and well-written, and I think it rings true.
not insignificant cw: us politics, narcissistic abuse
not insignificant cw: us politics, narcissistic abuse
I just
what
what
Trump Announces 'Patriot Games,' a D.C. Showdown Involving 1 Young Man and Woman from Every State and Territory
President Donald Trump previewed his plans for the 'Patriot Games,' an athletic competition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country next year that will see one young man and one young woman ...
people.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I just
what
what
sometimes resistance requires major change and sacrifice, but I was already planning to never use Times New Roman again unless forced at gunpoint, so for once I'm completely ready for this
December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
sometimes resistance requires major change and sacrifice, but I was already planning to never use Times New Roman again unless forced at gunpoint, so for once I'm completely ready for this
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Never believe the fuckers who say "why bother, they already won"
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Never believe the fuckers who say "why bother, they already won"
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This is the number one issue I find with junior game designers (and unfortunately, non-designers who think anyone can design). So many people cannot tell the difference between "a game I like" and "a game that's designed well" and they get REAL mad if you point out there's a difference
begging people to learn to separate “i like it” with “it’s good.”
i like some things that are objectively crap. you can admit that you do too. it’s fine
i like some things that are objectively crap. you can admit that you do too. it’s fine
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This is the number one issue I find with junior game designers (and unfortunately, non-designers who think anyone can design). So many people cannot tell the difference between "a game I like" and "a game that's designed well" and they get REAL mad if you point out there's a difference
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Don't cross the picket line!
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Don't cross the picket line!