Helen Sventitsky
@bigstarlet.bsky.social
Immigrant child of immigrants; Slavi Ukraini, fuck Trump!
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Protect independent journalists at all costs.
January 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Protect independent journalists at all costs.
I want to laugh but…
January 31, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I want to laugh but…
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“It’s so heartbreaking,” the mother said, wiping away tears. “I always wanted to see her graduate.”
This is one of those stories everyone should read. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
This is one of those stories everyone should read. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
This Minneapolis family has been in hiding for weeks, fearful of being deported
From a missed graduation ceremony to daily anxiety about walking their dog, one family recounts their ever-present fear of being deported as immigration agents flood their city.
www.nbcnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:52 PM
“It’s so heartbreaking,” the mother said, wiping away tears. “I always wanted to see her graduate.”
This is one of those stories everyone should read. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
This is one of those stories everyone should read. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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these mfs want to own slaves
Translated "it's fine if they're slaves or indentured servants"
January 31, 2026 at 6:22 PM
these mfs want to own slaves
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Studies have shown the impact of days of widespread peaceful protests. Social movements expert @chenoweth.bsky.social explains why not to underestimate No Kings Day: nokings.org/#signup
January 31, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Studies have shown the impact of days of widespread peaceful protests. Social movements expert @chenoweth.bsky.social explains why not to underestimate No Kings Day: nokings.org/#signup
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This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
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If this is the same Peter Attia MD who was just revealed as one of Bari Weiss's big new additions to CBS News, he can just tell the stories about the "outrageous" life Jeffrey Epstein led on the Evening News.
Think of the ratings!
Think of the ratings!
And Peter Attia MD telling Epstein the biggest problem with being his friend is he can’t tell anyone about the life he lives. Nice.
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
If this is the same Peter Attia MD who was just revealed as one of Bari Weiss's big new additions to CBS News, he can just tell the stories about the "outrageous" life Jeffrey Epstein led on the Evening News.
Think of the ratings!
Think of the ratings!
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It’s easier to rape and exploit kids if you cut them off from means of communication that might allow them to figure out how to escape - or help them realize they don’t deserve to be raped and exploited.
hey and remember how conservatives have been passing all these repressive laws and saying it's because they oppose sex trafficking but it's because they're in favor of it
January 31, 2026 at 6:09 PM
It’s easier to rape and exploit kids if you cut them off from means of communication that might allow them to figure out how to escape - or help them realize they don’t deserve to be raped and exploited.
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Signal will never message you like this.
If you get a message like this, SOMEONE IS TRYING TO HACK YOUR SIGNAL.
DO NOT GIVE THEM THAT CODE.
If you get a message like this, SOMEONE IS TRYING TO HACK YOUR SIGNAL.
DO NOT GIVE THEM THAT CODE.
January 26, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Signal will never message you like this.
If you get a message like this, SOMEONE IS TRYING TO HACK YOUR SIGNAL.
DO NOT GIVE THEM THAT CODE.
If you get a message like this, SOMEONE IS TRYING TO HACK YOUR SIGNAL.
DO NOT GIVE THEM THAT CODE.
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Tump confesses to using an autopen —
November 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Tump confesses to using an autopen —
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calmly explaining why we shouldn't bomb random venezuelan boats to people who argued we should torture random iraqis and then won an election by saying they were against a war they advocated for
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 AM
calmly explaining why we shouldn't bomb random venezuelan boats to people who argued we should torture random iraqis and then won an election by saying they were against a war they advocated for
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The more Trump officials get angry with questions about why in in April they approved the National Guard shooter--who was a CIA trained asset--staying in the US, the more we need to press on this issue. The Trump cover up is on edge of falling apart.
November 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The more Trump officials get angry with questions about why in in April they approved the National Guard shooter--who was a CIA trained asset--staying in the US, the more we need to press on this issue. The Trump cover up is on edge of falling apart.
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Randy Fine struggles with basic facts. Trump granted the shooter asylum in April.
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Randy Fine struggles with basic facts. Trump granted the shooter asylum in April.
I’ve worked with too many of these co-workers. Unfortunately, I have been one of those co-workers. These days, I am and encounter neither, thank god!
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I’ve worked with too many of these co-workers. Unfortunately, I have been one of those co-workers. These days, I am and encounter neither, thank god!
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Witkoff has got to go.
"Every time he intervenes, advocating for Putin’s positions, he encourages the Russians to think they can get Trump on their side, pull America away from Europe, break up NATO, and win the war."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
"Every time he intervenes, advocating for Putin’s positions, he encourages the Russians to think they can get Trump on their side, pull America away from Europe, break up NATO, and win the war."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin.
www.theatlantic.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Witkoff has got to go.
"Every time he intervenes, advocating for Putin’s positions, he encourages the Russians to think they can get Trump on their side, pull America away from Europe, break up NATO, and win the war."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
"Every time he intervenes, advocating for Putin’s positions, he encourages the Russians to think they can get Trump on their side, pull America away from Europe, break up NATO, and win the war."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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To halt the far right, Europe’s progressive parties must fix its housing crisis. Our research shows how | Tarik Abou-Chadi, Björn Bremer and Silja Häusermann
To halt the far right, Europe’s progressive parties must fix its housing crisis. Our research shows how | Tarik Abou-Chadi, Björn Bremer and Silja Häusermann
The mantra of ‘build, build, build’ misses something crucial: that few can afford these new homes, say Tarik Abou-Chadi, Silja Häusermann and Björn Bremer
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
To halt the far right, Europe’s progressive parties must fix its housing crisis. Our research shows how | Tarik Abou-Chadi, Björn Bremer and Silja Häusermann
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This is why a con man shouldn’t have been allowed to become President!
This 👇
This 👇
November 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This is why a con man shouldn’t have been allowed to become President!
This 👇
This 👇
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President Trump believes that the worst war since WWII can be ended by a developer with a Rolodex filled with the names of oligarchs. Ukraine is not a deal or a strip mall, and, thankfully, Europe is rich and united enough to reject a fool’s suggestion that another crazed dictator be appeased.
Steve Witless
November 27, 2025
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
President Trump believes that the worst war since WWII can be ended by a developer with a Rolodex filled with the names of oligarchs. Ukraine is not a deal or a strip mall, and, thankfully, Europe is rich and united enough to reject a fool’s suggestion that another crazed dictator be appeased.
Meanwhile, here in Germany, we have puten schnitzels. IYKYK.
having exactly (1) day out of the year where every amateur chef in America attempts to cook a giant bird and not fuck it up is, honestly, a wonderful and hilarious tradition
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Meanwhile, here in Germany, we have puten schnitzels. IYKYK.
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Tired: gig economy
Wired: vibe economy
Wired: vibe economy
Lori Chavez-DeRemer on jobs data: "Sometimes it's too late to get accurate data points ... we don't have that accurate data for the Fed to make a good decision, but I believe the Fed needs to cut interest rates again in December to really prop up this economy."
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Tired: gig economy
Wired: vibe economy
Wired: vibe economy
In the midst of all the handwringing back home on my socnet feeds over ACA access, I come to find out a family member passed away.
November 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
In the midst of all the handwringing back home on my socnet feeds over ACA access, I come to find out a family member passed away.
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Zohran makes the old-school, reflexively pro-Israel Jewish establishment very uncomfortable. It’s because he is more aligned with the majority of American Jews on critical issues than they are. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
Zohran Mamdani is Now One of the Most Important Political Leaders of Jews Anywhere
That's a good thing. And the establishment HATES it!
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Zohran makes the old-school, reflexively pro-Israel Jewish establishment very uncomfortable. It’s because he is more aligned with the majority of American Jews on critical issues than they are. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...