Peter Steward Scholtes
@petescholtes.bsky.social
I’ve written and taught. Profile photos from Sapsucker Farms Yellow Belly Cidery, Mora, Minnesota, USA, 2022. He/him.
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Stepped into another world yesterday at Soulspace Sanctuary for farm animals in Wisconsin, where Mary Bue played to a crowd that included a nearby roaming donkey and honking peacock, and Stephanie Winter’s Mere Kats covered Kirsty MacColl’s “They Don’t Know” as chickens socialized across species!
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Federal agents used chemical irritants to push through an angry crowd that blocked their vehicles as they checked identifications in a heavily Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis on Tuesday, amid the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown targeting the community.
Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
Federal agents have used chemical irritant to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis. This happened Tuesday during a identification checks amid the Trump administration's cra...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Federal agents used chemical irritants to push through an angry crowd that blocked their vehicles as they checked identifications in a heavily Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis on Tuesday, amid the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown targeting the community.
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The agents handcuffed the man, took him across 4th Street and pushed him onto his knees in the snow. One put him in a choke hold.
“I have my ID!” he shouted repeatedly, as heard on video. The agents do not respond.
“I have my ID!” he shouted repeatedly, as heard on video. The agents do not respond.
ICE agents tackle, arrest American citizen in Minneapolis
Federal immigration agents tackled and arrested a Somali American man in Minneapolis on Tuesday and detained him for about two hours for no apparent reason other than his ethnicity.
www.mprnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The agents handcuffed the man, took him across 4th Street and pushed him onto his knees in the snow. One put him in a choke hold.
“I have my ID!” he shouted repeatedly, as heard on video. The agents do not respond.
“I have my ID!” he shouted repeatedly, as heard on video. The agents do not respond.
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To share more about Minnesotans’ rights while observing immigration actions and ICE agents, Erika Zurawski, co-founder of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
'Do's and don'ts' if you monitor ICE agents, immigration actions in Minnesota
To share more about Minnesotans’ rights while observing immigration actions and ICE agents, Erika Zurawski, co-founder of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, joined Cathy Wurzer on Mornin...
www.mprnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
To share more about Minnesotans’ rights while observing immigration actions and ICE agents, Erika Zurawski, co-founder of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
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Green energy advocates in Minnesota are praising the ruling this week by a federal judge in Mass. declaring President Trump’s executive order freezing new permits for wind energy projects “unlawful.” The ruling is in favor of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 17 other attorneys general.
U.S. judge rules Trump administration’s freeze on wind energy permits is unlawful
A federal district court judge in Massachusetts this week ruled in favor of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 17 other attorneys general, and vacated President Trump’s executive order banni...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Green energy advocates in Minnesota are praising the ruling this week by a federal judge in Mass. declaring President Trump’s executive order freezing new permits for wind energy projects “unlawful.” The ruling is in favor of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 17 other attorneys general.
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The new ordinance codifies the mayor's executive order that forbids federal immigration agents from using city owned parking lots, ramps, vacant lots and garages as part of their operations.
Minneapolis City Council votes unanimously to strengthen separation ordinance
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to update the more than 20-year-old separation ordinance.
www.mprnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The new ordinance codifies the mayor's executive order that forbids federal immigration agents from using city owned parking lots, ramps, vacant lots and garages as part of their operations.
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You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
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I feel very confident that in a year or so, when most of public health is just rubble, papers will start to come out showing that case counts for measles, pertussis and several other conditions will have been tremendously and deliberately underreported in outbreak regions.
US measles outbreak tops 1,800 cases as respiratory illness surveillance returns
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I feel very confident that in a year or so, when most of public health is just rubble, papers will start to come out showing that case counts for measles, pertussis and several other conditions will have been tremendously and deliberately underreported in outbreak regions.
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"As comic artists themselves, the MAC Fest organizers are using their intimate knowledge of opportunity gaps within the movement to carve out a new space for growth."
@cmy-kay.bsky.social previews the inaugural event at Aubergine (1226 Willy St) this Sat, Dec 13, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
@cmy-kay.bsky.social previews the inaugural event at Aubergine (1226 Willy St) this Sat, Dec 13, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Madison Alternative Comics Fest showcases a rising art form through diverse voices
Madison's answer to the alternative comic festival circuit debuts at Aubergine on December 13.
tonemadison.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"As comic artists themselves, the MAC Fest organizers are using their intimate knowledge of opportunity gaps within the movement to carve out a new space for growth."
@cmy-kay.bsky.social previews the inaugural event at Aubergine (1226 Willy St) this Sat, Dec 13, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
@cmy-kay.bsky.social previews the inaugural event at Aubergine (1226 Willy St) this Sat, Dec 13, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Another update: DHS has issued a pair of statements about Nativity scenes near Chicago and Boston.
The statements swap out the names of the faith leaders and the allegations levied, but otherwise appear the same.
Side note: Revs. Woolf (Baptist) and Josoma (Catholic) are both Christian clergy.
The statements swap out the names of the faith leaders and the allegations levied, but otherwise appear the same.
Side note: Revs. Woolf (Baptist) and Josoma (Catholic) are both Christian clergy.
December 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Another update: DHS has issued a pair of statements about Nativity scenes near Chicago and Boston.
The statements swap out the names of the faith leaders and the allegations levied, but otherwise appear the same.
Side note: Revs. Woolf (Baptist) and Josoma (Catholic) are both Christian clergy.
The statements swap out the names of the faith leaders and the allegations levied, but otherwise appear the same.
Side note: Revs. Woolf (Baptist) and Josoma (Catholic) are both Christian clergy.
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Rufo's problem is his job is giving the right's most reactionary ideas the valence of intellectual rigor for more liberal audiences, but his base audience wants nothing to do with that kind of respectability politics. He's the pornographer that imagines himself to be a great auteur
Chris Rufo is a cheap thug. The fact that there are cheaper thugs out there doesn't change the fact.
www.unpopularfront.news/p/the-attack...
www.unpopularfront.news/p/the-attack...
The Attack on Somalis is Hate Politics
Right-Wing Terror Descends on Minnesota
www.unpopularfront.news
December 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Rufo's problem is his job is giving the right's most reactionary ideas the valence of intellectual rigor for more liberal audiences, but his base audience wants nothing to do with that kind of respectability politics. He's the pornographer that imagines himself to be a great auteur
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McAfee as “a best-man toast that never ends” is perfect.
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
McAfee as “a best-man toast that never ends” is perfect.
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What we are watching - as U.S. citizens are dragged out of cars and illegal war is waged in the Caribbean - is the corruption of the most sacred power we give the President - the power of violence.
We are no longer a democracy if the regime can use violence without restraint.
We are no longer a democracy if the regime can use violence without restraint.
December 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
What we are watching - as U.S. citizens are dragged out of cars and illegal war is waged in the Caribbean - is the corruption of the most sacred power we give the President - the power of violence.
We are no longer a democracy if the regime can use violence without restraint.
We are no longer a democracy if the regime can use violence without restraint.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren cautions that the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to either Netflix or Paramount Skydance could reduce competition and concentrate power over what films and news American see.
Elizabeth Warren says both bids to buy Warner Bros. Discovery are bad for consumers
Sen. Elizabeth Warren cautions that the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to either Netflix or Paramount Skydance could reduce competition and concentrate power over what films and news American see.
www.wbur.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Sen. Elizabeth Warren cautions that the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to either Netflix or Paramount Skydance could reduce competition and concentrate power over what films and news American see.
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Former Marine Scientist Rob Wittman is, of course, silent about EPA's zombie-like descent into denialism.
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @newkentvadems.bsky.social @wjccindivisible.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/epa-...
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @newkentvadems.bsky.social @wjccindivisible.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/epa-...
EPA eliminates mention of fossil fuels in website on warming's causes. Scientists call it misleading
The Environmental Protection Agency has removed references to fossil fuels from its online page about climate change causes.
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Former Marine Scientist Rob Wittman is, of course, silent about EPA's zombie-like descent into denialism.
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @newkentvadems.bsky.social @wjccindivisible.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/epa-...
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @newkentvadems.bsky.social @wjccindivisible.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/epa-...
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It’s not surprising that Trump is bribe-able but it is a little shocking at how cheap it is to bribe him
Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
U.S. Moves to Drop Charges in International Soccer Corruption Case
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It’s not surprising that Trump is bribe-able but it is a little shocking at how cheap it is to bribe him
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The U.S. Department of Education is bringing back hundreds of staffers to tackle a backlog of #CivilRights cases — including disability #discrimination complaints — after trying for months to fire them. #disabilities #SpecialEducation #EducationDepartment
Ed Department Recalls Staffers Who Handle Complaints From Students With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education is bringing back hundreds of staffers to tackle a backlog of civil rights cases — including disability discrimination complaints — after trying for months to fire them...
www.disabilityscoop.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM
The U.S. Department of Education is bringing back hundreds of staffers to tackle a backlog of #CivilRights cases — including disability #discrimination complaints — after trying for months to fire them. #disabilities #SpecialEducation #EducationDepartment
My favorite version!
December 11, 2025 at 5:43 AM
My favorite version!
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normal christmas songs: yay winter is romantic
normal religious christmas songs: happy birthday Jesus!
O Holy Night: THE SIN HE IS HERE TO CLEANSE IS THE OPPRESSION OF YOUR FELLOW MAN, GET ON YOUR KNEES AND BEG FORGIVENESS
normal religious christmas songs: happy birthday Jesus!
O Holy Night: THE SIN HE IS HERE TO CLEANSE IS THE OPPRESSION OF YOUR FELLOW MAN, GET ON YOUR KNEES AND BEG FORGIVENESS
December 11, 2025 at 5:35 AM
normal christmas songs: yay winter is romantic
normal religious christmas songs: happy birthday Jesus!
O Holy Night: THE SIN HE IS HERE TO CLEANSE IS THE OPPRESSION OF YOUR FELLOW MAN, GET ON YOUR KNEES AND BEG FORGIVENESS
normal religious christmas songs: happy birthday Jesus!
O Holy Night: THE SIN HE IS HERE TO CLEANSE IS THE OPPRESSION OF YOUR FELLOW MAN, GET ON YOUR KNEES AND BEG FORGIVENESS
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At The 19th, we've been highlighting stories other newsrooms might relegate to the back pages (if they cover them):
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December 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
At The 19th, we've been highlighting stories other newsrooms might relegate to the back pages (if they cover them):
Consequences of abortion bans
Trans health & rights
Detention of pregnant immigrants
Child care
If you want journalism that treats gender as a throughline, please support us!
Consequences of abortion bans
Trans health & rights
Detention of pregnant immigrants
Child care
If you want journalism that treats gender as a throughline, please support us!
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Operation Bluebird wants to relaunch “Twitter,” says Musk abandoned the name and logo arstechnica.com/information-...
Operation Bluebird wants to relaunch “Twitter,” says Musk abandoned the name and logo
“Abandonment” offers rare chance to reclaim one of tech’s most recognized brands.
arstechnica.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Operation Bluebird wants to relaunch “Twitter,” says Musk abandoned the name and logo arstechnica.com/information-...
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Proud to be supporting @rephaleystevens.bsky.social in filing articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
WE NEED YOUR HELP for the long fight ahead of us.
Go to standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr and sign your name to our petition!
stevens.house.gov/media/press-...
WE NEED YOUR HELP for the long fight ahead of us.
Go to standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr and sign your name to our petition!
stevens.house.gov/media/press-...
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against RFK Jr.
Stevens: “Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has turned his back on science, on public health, and on the American people – spreading conspiracies and lies, driving up costs, and putting lives at risk” W...
stevens.house.gov
December 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Proud to be supporting @rephaleystevens.bsky.social in filing articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
WE NEED YOUR HELP for the long fight ahead of us.
Go to standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr and sign your name to our petition!
stevens.house.gov/media/press-...
WE NEED YOUR HELP for the long fight ahead of us.
Go to standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr and sign your name to our petition!
stevens.house.gov/media/press-...
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My weird hobby is following obscure US elections via this website and I'm happy to report this morning that the Democrats seem to be winning all of the ones from last night (not yet on the website but you can find the results here on Blue Sky if you look).
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
The 25 Elections to Watch This December - Bolts
On the heels of their sweeping wins in November, Democrats have opportunities to gain further ground in December runoffs and special elections. They’re hoping for upsets in conservative territory, fro...
boltsmag.org
December 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
My weird hobby is following obscure US elections via this website and I'm happy to report this morning that the Democrats seem to be winning all of the ones from last night (not yet on the website but you can find the results here on Blue Sky if you look).
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
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Re: LRT
A sex scene is an action scene.
Like an action scene, it is primarily about what is happening to the characters. Like an action scene, it will be boring as fuck if we have no idea what the stakes are or who we care about.
A sex scene is an action scene.
Like an action scene, it is primarily about what is happening to the characters. Like an action scene, it will be boring as fuck if we have no idea what the stakes are or who we care about.
December 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Re: LRT
A sex scene is an action scene.
Like an action scene, it is primarily about what is happening to the characters. Like an action scene, it will be boring as fuck if we have no idea what the stakes are or who we care about.
A sex scene is an action scene.
Like an action scene, it is primarily about what is happening to the characters. Like an action scene, it will be boring as fuck if we have no idea what the stakes are or who we care about.
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Today, Rep. Don Beyer, Sen. Peter Welch and I are introducing a bill to expand ranked choice voting to all elections for Congress. RCV assures that winners have majority support, no candidate acts as a “spoiler,” and the voting process favors positive coalition-building.
December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today, Rep. Don Beyer, Sen. Peter Welch and I are introducing a bill to expand ranked choice voting to all elections for Congress. RCV assures that winners have majority support, no candidate acts as a “spoiler,” and the voting process favors positive coalition-building.
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This looks like a ploy for US domestic political purposes⤵️
To try to FALSELY pit the Int'l Criminal Court v. Trump administration.
One of the reasons there's no prospect of ICC war crimes prosecutions for boats strikes is that NO prosecutor or judge would consider it an armed conflict!
To try to FALSELY pit the Int'l Criminal Court v. Trump administration.
One of the reasons there's no prospect of ICC war crimes prosecutions for boats strikes is that NO prosecutor or judge would consider it an armed conflict!
Exclusive: US threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Trump
President Donald Trump's administration wants the International Criminal Court to amend its founding document to ensure it does not investigate the Republican president and his top officials, a Trump ...
www.reuters.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This looks like a ploy for US domestic political purposes⤵️
To try to FALSELY pit the Int'l Criminal Court v. Trump administration.
One of the reasons there's no prospect of ICC war crimes prosecutions for boats strikes is that NO prosecutor or judge would consider it an armed conflict!
To try to FALSELY pit the Int'l Criminal Court v. Trump administration.
One of the reasons there's no prospect of ICC war crimes prosecutions for boats strikes is that NO prosecutor or judge would consider it an armed conflict!