BethElisa
@bethelisa415.bsky.social
Descendant of Lithuanian, Belarus/Polish, Irish & Mayflower immigrants. Tribal advocate. Ally. Democrat. Never voted 4 rapist. Entomology, mycology, food sovereignty, gardening, genealogy passions. Recycling. Educator and outdoor enthusiast.
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Now the actual military has to dress like it’s not the military cuz federal law enforcement agencies dress too much like the military
January 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Now the actual military has to dress like it’s not the military cuz federal law enforcement agencies dress too much like the military
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January 18, 2026 at 2:33 AM
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It's beginning to look like all of those guns Americans buy to keep government in check were only ever bought for school shootings.
January 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
It's beginning to look like all of those guns Americans buy to keep government in check were only ever bought for school shootings.
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The interior of the peridioles of Nidula niveotomentosa (a birds nest fungus) have surprising green fluorescence in 365 nanometer UV light. Photographed yesterday in Mendocino County, California.
Sliced in half with a sharp razor blade.
#fungi #mycology #mushrooms #fungifriends #uvphotography
Sliced in half with a sharp razor blade.
#fungi #mycology #mushrooms #fungifriends #uvphotography
January 17, 2026 at 8:21 AM
The interior of the peridioles of Nidula niveotomentosa (a birds nest fungus) have surprising green fluorescence in 365 nanometer UV light. Photographed yesterday in Mendocino County, California.
Sliced in half with a sharp razor blade.
#fungi #mycology #mushrooms #fungifriends #uvphotography
Sliced in half with a sharp razor blade.
#fungi #mycology #mushrooms #fungifriends #uvphotography
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I found this very interesting perspective thread on FB.
January 17, 2026 at 4:26 AM
I found this very interesting perspective thread on FB.
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1/3 of America is very concerned with what is happening to our country under Trump. 1/3 of America is cheering him on. The others have yet figured out they are also going to be affected in ways they never dreamed of in their worst nightmares.
January 16, 2026 at 5:25 PM
1/3 of America is very concerned with what is happening to our country under Trump. 1/3 of America is cheering him on. The others have yet figured out they are also going to be affected in ways they never dreamed of in their worst nightmares.
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This administration are going ‘all in’ on ICE immigration enforcement, because they have nothing else. No healthcare, no cost of living relief, no education plan nothing.
January 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM
This administration are going ‘all in’ on ICE immigration enforcement, because they have nothing else. No healthcare, no cost of living relief, no education plan nothing.
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I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
January 16, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
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As you already well know by now, it's all lies.
Every single thing anyone in this entire administration says is a lie.
All of it.
Every time.
Every single thing anyone in this entire administration says is a lie.
All of it.
Every time.
January 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
As you already well know by now, it's all lies.
Every single thing anyone in this entire administration says is a lie.
All of it.
Every time.
Every single thing anyone in this entire administration says is a lie.
All of it.
Every time.
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Gov. Walz to MS NOW:
"Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system … is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.
"The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her."
"Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system … is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.
"The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her."
January 17, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Gov. Walz to MS NOW:
"Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system … is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.
"The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her."
"Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system … is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.
"The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her."
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This IS the result of the Supreme Court of the United States of America giving the most amoral person in America immunity from his crimes.
Crimes that stack up daily.
Including 115 counts of 1st-degree murder of unarmed civilians suspected of crimes not punishable by the death penalty.
Crimes that stack up daily.
Including 115 counts of 1st-degree murder of unarmed civilians suspected of crimes not punishable by the death penalty.
January 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This IS the result of the Supreme Court of the United States of America giving the most amoral person in America immunity from his crimes.
Crimes that stack up daily.
Including 115 counts of 1st-degree murder of unarmed civilians suspected of crimes not punishable by the death penalty.
Crimes that stack up daily.
Including 115 counts of 1st-degree murder of unarmed civilians suspected of crimes not punishable by the death penalty.
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When Fascism came to America, no one crawled on their bellies and kissed the boot more willingly than those who once defiantly shouted "Don't Tread On Me!"
January 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM
When Fascism came to America, no one crawled on their bellies and kissed the boot more willingly than those who once defiantly shouted "Don't Tread On Me!"
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Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize
January 16, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize
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What is the end game for ICE? Terrorize one city and move to the next?
How many "illegals" are they actually finding for all this effort?
Seems like we should be hearing about high numbers being found but we are not because that's not what this seems to be about.
How many "illegals" are they actually finding for all this effort?
Seems like we should be hearing about high numbers being found but we are not because that's not what this seems to be about.
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
What is the end game for ICE? Terrorize one city and move to the next?
How many "illegals" are they actually finding for all this effort?
Seems like we should be hearing about high numbers being found but we are not because that's not what this seems to be about.
How many "illegals" are they actually finding for all this effort?
Seems like we should be hearing about high numbers being found but we are not because that's not what this seems to be about.
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I honestly think Trump just wants to kill as many of those who disagree with him as he can, and I think a lot of his supporters want the same.
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I honestly think Trump just wants to kill as many of those who disagree with him as he can, and I think a lot of his supporters want the same.
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Pritzker: The Insurrection Act is designed for circumstances where your rights can’t be protected by local authorities
This is exactly the opposite.
Your civil rights are being infringed upon by CBP and ICE, and then they want to call in troops claiming that they’re protecting CBP and ICE.
This is exactly the opposite.
Your civil rights are being infringed upon by CBP and ICE, and then they want to call in troops claiming that they’re protecting CBP and ICE.
January 15, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Pritzker: The Insurrection Act is designed for circumstances where your rights can’t be protected by local authorities
This is exactly the opposite.
Your civil rights are being infringed upon by CBP and ICE, and then they want to call in troops claiming that they’re protecting CBP and ICE.
This is exactly the opposite.
Your civil rights are being infringed upon by CBP and ICE, and then they want to call in troops claiming that they’re protecting CBP and ICE.
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tRump: If the violence doesn’t stop on Minneapolis, I will invoke the Insurrection Act!
Martial law, eh?
His plan all along. Anything to stay out of prison, ‘cause he knows that’s where he’s headed as soon as this fiasco-of-an administration is exhausted 😡🥵😡
#FuckTrump!
Martial law, eh?
His plan all along. Anything to stay out of prison, ‘cause he knows that’s where he’s headed as soon as this fiasco-of-an administration is exhausted 😡🥵😡
#FuckTrump!
January 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM
tRump: If the violence doesn’t stop on Minneapolis, I will invoke the Insurrection Act!
Martial law, eh?
His plan all along. Anything to stay out of prison, ‘cause he knows that’s where he’s headed as soon as this fiasco-of-an administration is exhausted 😡🥵😡
#FuckTrump!
Martial law, eh?
His plan all along. Anything to stay out of prison, ‘cause he knows that’s where he’s headed as soon as this fiasco-of-an administration is exhausted 😡🥵😡
#FuckTrump!
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One of the reasons it is really important to push back hard on the investigations against people telling the military not to follow illegal orders is because when he invokes the Insurrection Act he is presumably going to be ordering the military to do illegal things and we want people to speak out.
January 15, 2026 at 6:59 AM
One of the reasons it is really important to push back hard on the investigations against people telling the military not to follow illegal orders is because when he invokes the Insurrection Act he is presumably going to be ordering the military to do illegal things and we want people to speak out.
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To the military, You Do NOT have to follow illegal orders . You know that already from basic, through the ranks, and Officers, it is repeated throughout your service. They are going after fellow Veterans and intelligence officers for saying what you are told on a regular basis. See the problem?
January 15, 2026 at 5:14 AM
To the military, You Do NOT have to follow illegal orders . You know that already from basic, through the ranks, and Officers, it is repeated throughout your service. They are going after fellow Veterans and intelligence officers for saying what you are told on a regular basis. See the problem?