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Anne Skydancer

@anneskydancer.bsky.social

Thinker. Hobbyist writer. Moderate. Agnostic. Truck Fumper. Lover of science. Disliker of bigotry. Anti-Nazi. My battle cry is "Woke slut". Maker of my own blog: https://anneskydancer.com/

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Dr. Mar 💙

@boldnewme.bsky.social

This is called parenting.

“Dads do better!”👇

August 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM

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Imabrattoo

@imabrattoo.bsky.social

August 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM

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Nick Covington

@covingtonedu.bsky.social

It's very funny that the basic Google Slides themes remain unchanged since the dawn of time while their new 'Templates' are unusable joke garbage. Nothing in between.

August 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM

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Liam Davis Temple

@liam2manynames.bsky.social

If you’re curious why the media is so often biased towards Frey, just look at his press release VS the actual executive summary of the audit. Often media will just regurgitate press releases instead of actually doing the work.

Read the report for yourself: lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/RCA...

Audit Confirms Minneapolis Upheld Separation Ordinance
During June 3 Incident
Today, the City Auditor released findings from its review of incidents surrounding the June 3 federal investigation near Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue - confirming that the City of Minneapolis provided accurate and truthful information to the public and elected officials during the incident and did not violate the City's ordinance barring the Minneapolis Police Department from participating in the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
"Facts matter. In moments of crisis, our residents deserve clear, accurate information," said Mayor Jacob Frey. "This audit confirms that the City did not violate its Separation Ordinance and acted with integrity, keeping public safety front and center. I'm grateful to our City staff and emergency management team for their professionalism, and I appreciate the auditor's thorough work on this report. Transparency and accountability are essential to public trust, and this report reinforces both."
The audit confirmed:
• The City's Separation Ordinance was not violated.
• The City and MPD were not aware of the federal investigation until 10 a.m. on June 3.
• MPD did notarrest or question anyone based on their immigration status, and officers were not directly involved in the investigation.
• City emergency plans were in place.
• Chief O'Hara remained on scene, calm and engaged, during the incident.
"As l've said since June 3rd, the MPD followed the Separation Ordinance and does not work with federal agencies on immigration enforcement," said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. "The MPD has an obligation to protect our residents and does not have authority over federal law enforcement. We need everyone in the community to work collaboratively with the MPD in the future, as we inevitably will once again be faced with an unforeseen circumstance where we must gather facts and de-escalate to protect life and safety for everyone. That's what we did on June 3

Observations & Recommendations:
1. City Officials, including the Mayor, Chief of Police, and City Council Members, did not have prior knowledge of the federal law enforcement action that occurred on June 3, 2025.
2. Statements made on June 3, 2025 by City Council Members and the Mayor's Office were truthful, but because the Administration did not notify the City Council of transpiring events for nearly four hours after the Chief of Police was first informed, speculative communication occurred.?
• The City Council, in collaboration with the Mayor's Office and MPD, should develop communication sequencing protocols to notify all appropriate City Officials, including appropriate City Council Members during ongoing incidents of great public interest, especially those that could lead to civil unrest. In an incident like this, we recommend that, at minimum, the City Council President and City Council Vice President be notified.
3. The City did not violate its Separation Ordinance; however, this incident demonstrated a need to better prepare a united response to a real or perceived federal immigration enforcement action.
• City Administration should include in their emergency management planning expectations for
MPD when a real or perceived federal immigration enforcement action is identified
4. The Separation Ordinance was adopted in 2003 and has not been updated to address contemporary federal immigration enforcement actions.
• The City Council should review the Separation Ordinance for potential updates.
• MPD should update its related policies, such as 9-400 and 6-107.

2 An individual Council Member was earlier told by a police officer on scene that the actions were not immigration related, however, federal law enforcement insignia of "ICE" and "HSI" were observed, adding to the confusion and distrust. Additionally, this Council Member sought information and clarity through official City Administration sources, to which they received no response.

August 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM

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Stealthgirl 🫘

@stealthgirl21.bsky.social

Texas is the first. Watch for other red states to try and kill democracy too.

August 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM

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The Stranger

@thestranger.com

• It's Election Day, Seattle! Ballots are due by 8 p.m.! GO VOTE!

• Councilmembers propose more than 100 amendments to Mayor Harrell’s One Seattle pro-density plan

• Gov. Abbott is an asshole

www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2025...

Slog AM: It’s Election Day, Seattle Is Dangerously Dry, and Gov. Abbott Has Lost His Mind

The Stranger's morning news roundup.

www.thestranger.com

August 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM

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DemCastDonGA

@donshantajr.bsky.social

Unfortunately, this is where we are headed... shameful...🥺

August 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote

@gotmtv.bsky.social

August 6, 2025 at 3:46 AM

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett

@crockett.house.gov

We should have the House right now. Let me say it again: we should have the House.

This ain’t just a Texas problem, it’s a national problem. They’re stealing seats to keep power, and that’s how we ended up with Speaker Johnson instead of Speaker Jeffries.

They can’t win fair, so they cheat.

August 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM

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Lois Cusick

@bellalfc.bsky.social

August 6, 2025 at 4:07 AM

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Republicans R Evil 👿

@republicansrevil.bsky.social

August 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM

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My first vote was HHH.💙

@stef47.bsky.social

Robert Reich and Heather Loft House discuss the recently passed "Big Ugly Bill.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc4x...

July 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM

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Author Myron J. Clifton

@deardean22.bsky.social

I’d forgotten that Texas sued the Biden administration and won .. specifically about the flooded area.

July 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM

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Eddie Smith

@eddsmitty.bsky.social

Hey MAGA:

Stop the crap about "illegals this & illegals that"!

You voted for a fukn felon.

Truth is, you don't care for anyone who isn't straight, White, & Christian. You want Black & Brown people gone.

You are no different than segregationists of the past.

True story. 🔥☕️

July 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM

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Mrs. Betty Bowers

@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social

"Christians" in Congress ignoring Jesus's command to not pray in public (Matthew 6:5-7) to beseech permission to ignore Jesus's command to give to the poor (Matthew 19:21) with their hideous Big Ugly Bill.

These are not Christians. They are selfish scoundrels who only pretend to follow Jesus.

July 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM

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Shawn Harris

@shawnforcongress.bsky.social

Can you hit repost? Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn't want you to know the name of her opponent but will try every desperate attempt to save her seat.

My name is Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, farmer, and I'm running against MTG. Can you share and follow me?

July 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM

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Elseagee 🟧 🌊 🌊 🌊🎨 🎸

@elseagee.bsky.social

July 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM

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🦋🇺🇸 The Baracky 🇺🇸🦋

@thebaracky.bsky.social

July 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM

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Zarah Sultana MP

@zarahsultana.bsky.social

27 people — including a priest, professor and health workers — were arrested today under terrorism laws.

Their crime? Peacefully holding signs opposing genocide.

This is how we sleepwalk into fascism.

July 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM

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M Meerkat

@kackbro.bsky.social

We call it : Socialism For The
RICH......

July 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM

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UK 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇦 □

@ukbastard.bsky.social

German government catches Russia using online platform to fuel social unrest

The German government has formally accused Russia of using a media platform called Red to fuel social unrest and spread disinformation

kyivinsider.com/russian-gove...