Ace Oubaha
@withoutanace.bsky.social
Software Engineer turned CI/CD advocate by circumstance. No tolerance for DoD/cop/ICE sympathizers or fascists of any kind. She/her or they/them.
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Sunsets, clouds and pterosaurs
Tupandactulys, Arambourgiana & Darwinopterus
Tupandactulys, Arambourgiana & Darwinopterus
January 27, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Sunsets, clouds and pterosaurs
Tupandactulys, Arambourgiana & Darwinopterus
Tupandactulys, Arambourgiana & Darwinopterus
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We’re seeing a lot of the same dynamic nationally that happened here in MN post-George Floyd murder. The mass outcry across the world led to justice promised- then in time that was consciously morphed into a lot of toothless “reforms” that were easily ignored. Defund became extra-fund! (as you know)
January 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
We’re seeing a lot of the same dynamic nationally that happened here in MN post-George Floyd murder. The mass outcry across the world led to justice promised- then in time that was consciously morphed into a lot of toothless “reforms” that were easily ignored. Defund became extra-fund! (as you know)
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I keep seeing 'what can they do? they don't have the votes.'
The answer is NOT THIS. It's actually better to NOTHING than to push this list of pathetic "reforms."
It's better to do NOTHING than this.
The answer is NOT THIS. It's actually better to NOTHING than to push this list of pathetic "reforms."
It's better to do NOTHING than this.
January 27, 2026 at 1:36 PM
I keep seeing 'what can they do? they don't have the votes.'
The answer is NOT THIS. It's actually better to NOTHING than to push this list of pathetic "reforms."
It's better to do NOTHING than this.
The answer is NOT THIS. It's actually better to NOTHING than to push this list of pathetic "reforms."
It's better to do NOTHING than this.
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Deleting Signal now that it's compromised. Find me at first light on the fifth day; at dawn, look to the east.
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me at the second star to the right and straight on til morning.
Deleting Signal now that I know it’s compromised. Find me at the local cruising spot.
January 27, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Deleting Signal now that it's compromised. Find me at first light on the fifth day; at dawn, look to the east.
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Happy large boulder the size of a small boulder day for all who celebrate
January 27, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Happy large boulder the size of a small boulder day for all who celebrate
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Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me at the Orange Julius.
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me coming home to you, with my own blood in my moooouth
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me at the Snoopy bowl.
January 27, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me at the Orange Julius.
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me coming home to you, with my own blood in my moooouth
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me at the Snoopy bowl.
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me under the big W
January 27, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Deleting Signal now that I know it's compromised. Find me coming home to you, with my own blood in my moooouth
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Dear neighbor, It is not the time to let your guard down, nor is it the time to stop organizing.
While Bovino will be leaving Minneapolis along with some U.S. Border Patrol agents, there is still no specific plan that has been communicated to the public. 1/
While Bovino will be leaving Minneapolis along with some U.S. Border Patrol agents, there is still no specific plan that has been communicated to the public. 1/
January 27, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Dear neighbor, It is not the time to let your guard down, nor is it the time to stop organizing.
While Bovino will be leaving Minneapolis along with some U.S. Border Patrol agents, there is still no specific plan that has been communicated to the public. 1/
While Bovino will be leaving Minneapolis along with some U.S. Border Patrol agents, there is still no specific plan that has been communicated to the public. 1/
oh hey, wonder who that second paragraph is about?
January 26, 2026 at 2:37 PM
oh hey, wonder who that second paragraph is about?
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I am really not bragging, this is just the bare minimum you can do to be of use
when I was a tenants rights lawyer, I got invited into a lot of movement spaces. even now I still do, because of that work. my identity as a cishet white square-ass white dude does not seem to have ever once been an issue. why? you have to demonstrate humility in those spaces.
right before covid I was working with a local group on tenant protections, and there was one (1) white dude who:
- came to every meeting
- listened and asked occasional thoughtful questions
- DID THE DISHES after every meeting (we were always in somebody's house)
EVERYBODY loved that dude.
- came to every meeting
- listened and asked occasional thoughtful questions
- DID THE DISHES after every meeting (we were always in somebody's house)
EVERYBODY loved that dude.
January 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM
I am really not bragging, this is just the bare minimum you can do to be of use
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This account was also in my DMs as well as my replies, which means they are also doing this to other people.
If you get questions like this, I strongly recommend blocking the asker and moving on. Don't mess with them or "keep them close to keep an eye on them", nothing good will come of that
If you get questions like this, I strongly recommend blocking the asker and moving on. Don't mess with them or "keep them close to keep an eye on them", nothing good will come of that
January 26, 2026 at 3:45 AM
This account was also in my DMs as well as my replies, which means they are also doing this to other people.
If you get questions like this, I strongly recommend blocking the asker and moving on. Don't mess with them or "keep them close to keep an eye on them", nothing good will come of that
If you get questions like this, I strongly recommend blocking the asker and moving on. Don't mess with them or "keep them close to keep an eye on them", nothing good will come of that
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Y'all know I'm kind of a mess and I own gloves but I basically always forget them
Today between the grocery store and the car my hands went numb
And people are living outside in this.
It's a good time to throw some money at my friend who helps with heat ❤️
Today between the grocery store and the car my hands went numb
And people are living outside in this.
It's a good time to throw some money at my friend who helps with heat ❤️
January 23, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Y'all know I'm kind of a mess and I own gloves but I basically always forget them
Today between the grocery store and the car my hands went numb
And people are living outside in this.
It's a good time to throw some money at my friend who helps with heat ❤️
Today between the grocery store and the car my hands went numb
And people are living outside in this.
It's a good time to throw some money at my friend who helps with heat ❤️
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you know who lived through the uprising in 2020 and who didn’t by how someone reacts to the guard being on the streets of minneapolis
January 24, 2026 at 11:04 PM
you know who lived through the uprising in 2020 and who didn’t by how someone reacts to the guard being on the streets of minneapolis
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His name was Alex Pretti
January 24, 2026 at 8:26 PM
His name was Alex Pretti
As someone who was bleeding and prone, pinned down by ICE agents less than 72 hours ago, don't let anyone tell you that this person in any way "brought this onto themself".
Fuck that shit. My heart goes out to their family, and all of my neighbors.
Fuck that shit. My heart goes out to their family, and all of my neighbors.
January 24, 2026 at 5:13 PM
As someone who was bleeding and prone, pinned down by ICE agents less than 72 hours ago, don't let anyone tell you that this person in any way "brought this onto themself".
Fuck that shit. My heart goes out to their family, and all of my neighbors.
Fuck that shit. My heart goes out to their family, and all of my neighbors.
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Let tonight be a lesson to all of us: Make sure you have established your own, and are aware of your loved ones', advance directives.
Do you want to be awakened from your slumber when It Happens? Or do you want to find out when you awake naturally and unlock your phone? Let your loved ones know.
Do you want to be awakened from your slumber when It Happens? Or do you want to find out when you awake naturally and unlock your phone? Let your loved ones know.
January 21, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Let tonight be a lesson to all of us: Make sure you have established your own, and are aware of your loved ones', advance directives.
Do you want to be awakened from your slumber when It Happens? Or do you want to find out when you awake naturally and unlock your phone? Let your loved ones know.
Do you want to be awakened from your slumber when It Happens? Or do you want to find out when you awake naturally and unlock your phone? Let your loved ones know.
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I have no idea what the deal is here but I'm reluctant to ask management to fix it because it is hilarious. thank you This Year book club crew for alerting me to this remarkable remix
@themountaingoats.bsky.social John we're all confused about the YouTube track for today's "This Year" entry, it is the official TMG account but sounds not right at all! youtu.be/HYruyOxr_Vk?...
Quetzalcoatal Comes Through
YouTube video by The Mountain Goats - Topic
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January 20, 2026 at 1:28 PM
I have no idea what the deal is here but I'm reluctant to ask management to fix it because it is hilarious. thank you This Year book club crew for alerting me to this remarkable remix
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jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
![YOUR RING CAMERA IS AN ICE AGENT
[a drawing of a ring camera with an ice agent dragging a person away in its field of vision]
"In October of 2025, Amazon's Ring announced its partnership with FLOCK, an A.I. surveillance group that freely shares its footage with ICE, the secret service, and the navy. Flock customers can use A.I. tools to sift through footage to assist in all manner of operations (like raids and deportations) without a warrant. Unplug Ring! Melt ICE! Protect your neighbors!
See: https://blog.ring.com/about-ring/ring-expands-community-requests-to-additional-community-safety-partners/
https://www.404media.co/ice-secret-service-navy-all-had-access-to-flocks-nationwide-network-of-cameras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ
https://www.aclum.org/campaigns-initiatives/get-the-flock-out-resource-guide/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p2aefnvhb3zmkrazk67dppxw/bafkreic7teyeocg7k5qcqxnc666k7clyiislh2zfi6iopcz6fs3e3lt6xy@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM
jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
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This is called civil asset forfeiture and it's abhorrent to a free nation. The government takes your stuff, whatever it is, and then you have to prove that it's not the product of crime by suing the item and trying to prove it.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:47 AM
This is called civil asset forfeiture and it's abhorrent to a free nation. The government takes your stuff, whatever it is, and then you have to prove that it's not the product of crime by suing the item and trying to prove it.
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Listed here is this one where 100% goes to impacted families: gofund.me/b46f975c3
January 20, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Listed here is this one where 100% goes to impacted families: gofund.me/b46f975c3
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I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
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Thank you to these 2 and all the other heroes stepping up to keep our neighbors safe.
Two community members stand on the street corner of Central Ave and 18th St, watching over a local business in 5° temps with a wind chill of -15°. They are patrolling the area, keeping an eye out for ICE activity, doing what they can to protect their immigrant neighbors.
January 19, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Thank you to these 2 and all the other heroes stepping up to keep our neighbors safe.
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Andersen Middle School is home to a large immigrant and children of immigrant population. 53.8% of the population is Latino and the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood is home to a large immigrant community.
gofund.me/ca4009fc8
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Donate to Support Andersen Middle School Families, organized by Erin Trapp
Andersen Middle School Parents and Caregivers are holding a special fundraiser spec… Erin Trapp needs your support for Support Andersen Middle School Families
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January 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Andersen Middle School is home to a large immigrant and children of immigrant population. 53.8% of the population is Latino and the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood is home to a large immigrant community.
gofund.me/ca4009fc8
gofund.me/ca4009fc8
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We're not talking enough about how much the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department run by Dawanna Witt is collaborating with ICE. Arresting at Whipple, working with ICE to arrest legal observers, failing to trespass ICE when not welcome in hospitals and schools. Shame.
January 19, 2026 at 3:10 AM
We're not talking enough about how much the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department run by Dawanna Witt is collaborating with ICE. Arresting at Whipple, working with ICE to arrest legal observers, failing to trespass ICE when not welcome in hospitals and schools. Shame.
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I’m not sure people outside the Twin Cites realize the prevalence and the fear ICE is causing in Twin Cities. They are dining undercover pretending to be couples at restaurants, they are going to businesses and checking the license plates of cars to find employees. Every public place is compromised.
January 19, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I’m not sure people outside the Twin Cites realize the prevalence and the fear ICE is causing in Twin Cities. They are dining undercover pretending to be couples at restaurants, they are going to businesses and checking the license plates of cars to find employees. Every public place is compromised.