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Julia Lynch
@jlynch13.bsky.social
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Health/social policy, poli sci, inequality, methods, Europe. Teaching & learning, dogs, mezzo-alto, ME/CFS. Getting Better is open access! https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/getting-better

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 15h
Congrats!

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Zackary Berger שלום בערגער @drberger.bsky.social · 17h
People are being shot in the streets.
Just after they are shot, doctors are asking to save their lives.
And CBP/ICE are saying no.

Those same murderers are invading hospitals and clinics.

How are our professional associations reacting?

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 18h
Is there such a thing as sploot Sunday?
Very large black puppy in full sploot on a gray floor.

Reposted by Julia Lynch, Michael Müller, Sam Kamin

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Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 19h
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STATEMENT FROM MATT MOBERG, CHAPLAIN OF THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES IF YOU'RE A CHURCH POSTING PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND UNITY TODAY WHILE MY CITY BLEEDS IN THE STREET. MISS ME WITH THAT SOFTNESS YOU ONLY WEAR WHEN IT COSTS YOU NOTHING. DON'T DRESS AVOIDANCE UP AS HOLINESS. DON'T CALL SILENCE "PEACEMAKING." DON'T LIGHT A CANDLE AND THINK IT SUBSTITUTES FOR SHOWING UP. TONIGHT AN ICE AGENT TOOK A PHOTO OF ME NEXT TO MY CAR, LOOKED ME IN THE EYE AND TOLD ME, "WE'LL BE SEEING YOU SOON." NOT METAPHOR. NOT HYPERBOLE. A THREAT DRESSED UP IN A BADGE AND A PAYCHECK. PEACE ISN'T WHAT YOU ASK FOR WHEN THE BOOT IS ALREADY ON SOMEONE'S NECK. PEACE IS WHAT THE POWERFUL ASK FOR WHEN THEY DON'T WANT TO BE INTERRUPTED. UNITY ISN'T NEUTRAL. UNITY THAT REFUSES TO NAME VIOLENCE IS JUST LOYALTY TO THE ONES HOLDING THE WEAPONS. STOP USING SCRIPTURE LIKE CHLOROFORM. STOP CALLING YOUR FEAR "WISDOM." STOP PRETENDING JESUS WAS CRUCIFIED BECAUSE HE PREACHED GOOD VIBES AND PERSONAL GROWTH. YOU DON'T GET TO QUOTE SCRIPTURE LIKE A LULLABY, WHILE INJUSTICE STAYS WIDE AWAKE. YOU DON'T GET TO ASK GOD TO "HEAL THE LAND" IF YOU WON'T EVEN LOOK AT THE WOUND. THERE IS A KIND OF PEACE THAT ONLY EXISTS BECAUSE IT REFUSES TO TELL THE TRUTH. THAT PEACE IS A LIE. AND LIES DON'T GROW ANYTHING WORTH SAVING. THE SCRIPTURES YOU LOVE WEREN'T WRITTEN TO KEEP THINGS CALM. THEY WERE WRITTEN TO SET THINGS RIGHT. AND SOMETIMES THE MOST FAITHFUL THING YOU CAN DO IS STOP PRAYING AROUND THE PAIN AND START STANDING INSIDE IT. IF THAT MAKES YOU UNCOMFORTABLE-GOOD. GROWTH ALWAYS IS.

Reposted by Julia Lynch, Michael Müller, Sarah Roberts

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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 19h
As state terror amps up, here's a list of actions you can take now--

a lot of resources

and a list of upcoming virtual trainings on a number of topics:
actions to take as ICE intensifies
ways to support MN and your own community
www.lifeisasacredtext.com

Reposted by Elizabeth Pisani, Rebecca Tushnet, Silvia Secchi , and 4 more

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Sarah Tolcser @tolcser.bsky.social · 19h
In case anyone was wondering how it’s going over on American Girl doll Instagram
User @backintimeag: The text “Kirsten will be happy when ICE gets the fuck out of Minnesota” over a picture of 1850s immigrant and Minnesota-dwelling doll character Kirsten Larson in the snow.

Reposted by Kori Schake, Michael D. Robinson, Joe R. Feagin , and 24 more

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 21h
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.

Reposted by Rebecca Solnit, Rosemary A. Joyce, David Rothschild , and 3 more

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 21h
This is from the NYT masthead editorial about the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The highlighted line invalidates not just the editorial, but the very idea of newspaper editorials crafted by the consensus of a board. Better to publish nothing at all than to publish a line like this.
"The temperature in Minneapolis is dangerously high. There is an urgent need for the federal agents deployed to the city to step back and take a breath before more Americans are hurt or killed. [Highlighted]: Those protesting the Trump administration have an equal obligation to avoid violence.

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 22h
Oh Björn. He looks so happy!!

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 22h
My niece is a labor organizer who organizes nurses in the Chicagoland area. I’ll ask her what labor is doing.

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 22h
They are ADORABLE.

Reposted by Rebecca Solnit, Linda J. Skitka, Steve Peers , and 8 more

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 22h
Good afternoon from downtown Chicago, where despite heavy snowfall, thousands have gathered for an anti-ICE/CBP demonstration in solidarity with the Twin Cities. More are still streaming in.

Lt. Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton just addressed the crowd, and called for ICE to be abolished.

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 23h
To be clear, we don’t actually know what he is. Mama is a big yellow labby mix. Dad unknown. But given puppy’s size at 10 weeks, we are guessing dad was something very large. And given the obsession with water, and that face, and the way he thumps when he walks, well…

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 23h
Happy to help. I figure we all need it.

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 23h
There was no other way to deal with the current state of the world

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 23h
When your water bowl is your absolute favorite thing.
Very large black puppy sleeping curled up around his water bowl. Bonus is the extra back skin hanging into the bowl.

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Joshua S. Weitz, John Horgan , and 6 more

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 1d
There are about 100 protesters outside Schumer’s building in the middle of the blizzard urging him to whip Dem votes against any more ICE/CBP funding.

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Peter Thorne, Andreas Ortmann , and 3 more

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 1d
It appears that this legend owns a little bookstore — and you can order books from him instead of Bezos. Link in next post.
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Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"

Reposted by Jason Mittell, Julia Lynch, Manisha Sinha

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Amy Nemmity @amy.wrestlejoy.com · 1d
Nurses are pissed.

This is on the front page of the nursing subreddit, along with many discussions about it on several other posts.
A red and black NURSES' STRIKE flyer with silhouetted people protesting on it. It says NURSES' STRIKE JANUARY 30TH 2026 WE STAND FOR LIFE - NOT STATE VIOLENCE Join Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Nationwide STRIKE FRIDAY JANUARY 30TH 2026 Justice for Alex Pretti, RN On January 24, 2026, Alex K Pretti was SHOT AND KILLED by Federal Immigration Agents in Minneapolis, MN Video and reports raise serious questions about the incident Nurses do NOT stand for violence against our own! We demand TRUTH, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SAFETY FOR ALL WHO SHOULD STRIKE? Registered nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Nurse Practicioners Nurse Anesthesists Nurse Educators All Nurses and Healthcare Workers STRIKE DATE JANUARY 30TH 2026 Across Hospitals, Clinics, and Healthcare Facilities

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 1d
Also shows a great deal of interest in the shower drain
Large black puppy investigating a shower drain

Reposted by Anna O. Law

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 1d
Newfie much?
An extremely large black puppy with a white chest blaze sits next to his water bowl. He likes to wade in it.

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 1d
This has been on the top of my pile for a while… really need to read it!!

Reposted by Alan Richardson, Julia Lynch

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Damien Owens @damienowens.bsky.social · 1d
The media should cover sport the way they cover the state murder of civilians:

‘Jannik Sinner appeared to win the French Open yesterday after what supporters say was a comeback from being two sets down.’

Reposted by Elizabeth Saunders, Sherry Hamby, Julia Lynch , and 4 more

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 1d
The nurses are pissed
nursesonja • 7h & Threads Let us not forget, it was the same administration that reduced us to wearing trash bags as protective gear while we watched the hospital go up in flames around us during the pandemic that just murdered one of our own on the streets in broad daylight. As a nurse & as a person, I will never forgive. I will never forget. I will never back down. This was never about border control. This is about total control. O240 Q5 G34 → 21

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 1d
That was cathartic and awful, all at the same time.

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 1d
Thanks. This actually helps a lot.

Reposted by Smith, Julia Lynch, Christina Ho

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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 1d
I just want to point out that Alex Pretti became a registered nurse in early 2021 -- the height of death from Covid. And he chose the ICU, the sickest patients, in Veterans Affairs.

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 1d
Good.
fortunato.bsky.social David Fortunato @fortunato.bsky.social · 1d
The NBA has canceled tonight’s Wolves - Warriors game in Minneapolis in light of the murder of Alex Jeffrey Pretti.

In the last 20 years the NBA has only postponed games for five events: COVID, LA wild fires, death of Kobe Bryant, shooting of Jacob Blake, and the Boston Marathon bombing.

Reposted by Julia Lynch, David Darmofal

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David Fortunato @fortunato.bsky.social · 1d
The NBA has canceled tonight’s Wolves - Warriors game in Minneapolis in light of the murder of Alex Jeffrey Pretti.

In the last 20 years the NBA has only postponed games for five events: COVID, LA wild fires, death of Kobe Bryant, shooting of Jacob Blake, and the Boston Marathon bombing.

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 1d
To quote @nbedera.bsky.social, “Every mutual aid drop off reduces the risk of public interactions with ICE.”