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Matt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 5d

Melania was told she could pick from MUSEUM ARTIFACTS to give to King Charles as a gift. She decided President Eisenhower's Sword of Honor, a gift TO HIM from London in 1947, would be stolen from his Presidential Library.

They think the US's Museums are gift shops. www.rawstory.com/melania-uk-v...

Eisenhower Library head resigns after struggle with Trump and Melania over sword

A decision by First Lady Melania Trump on a gift for King Charles III contributed to the resignation of the director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, reports ...

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 5d

With a mission to eliminate the Teachers Union, this new farce will sabotage it from within and in politics nation wide.

That hateful Oklahoman superintendent is now its CEO.

www.teacherfreedomalliance.com

Teacher Freedom Alliance

Empower American citizens through education, explore pressing educational issues, and support teacher initiatives for a brighter future in our schools.

www.teacherfreedomalliance.com

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 5d

Excerpt from linked article in screenshot below:

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Excerpt from linked article:
Randi Weingaretn, the president
of American Federation of Teachers, said in a statement that "today is a good day for Oklahoma’s kids."

"Any educator worth their salt understands it’s impossible to educate students if you don’t support teachers," she added. "Walters didn’t do that in Oklahoma, and now, at a time we need to bring the country together, he’s trying to export his divisive rhetoric nationally."

RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 6d

They're so fascist, they've created a Gestapo!

Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 6d

Federal law doesn't recognize the concept of a "domestic terrorist organization." That hasn't stopped President Trump from trying to use the concept to authorize investigations of (and necessarily suppress) lots of constitutionally protected speech, protest, and advocacy.

Me in today's "One First":

Bonus 180: "Domestic Terrorism" and NSPM-7

The Trump administration is hoping no one notices that, although federal law *defines* "domestic terrorism," it provides no special authorities against anyone whose behavior *meets* that definition.

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 6d

Fascist Gestapo raids are stirring massive anger.

Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 6d

ICE now conducting “Kavanaugh stops” on entire buildings at once:

Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 7d

“ABC7 spoke to Pertissue Fisher, a woman who lives in the building. She said ICE agents took everyone in the building, including her, and asked questions later….’They was bringing the kids down, too, had them zip tied to each other.’”

It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.

RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 6d

Switch from massive air guitar to smashing air drum! This is that song!

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Sonic Youth - Teenage Riot

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 7d

The tireless @alyssaur.bsky.social stayed up past midnight last night so that this piece on what the shutdown means for trans Americans could have the latest info.

Thank you, Aly!!

Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 8d

The vote for a continuing resolution failed to pass, and now the US government is on track to shutdown in just a few hours. What does that mean, exactly? Check out our quick explainer to figure out what led to this, and what happens next.

US Government Shutdown — Assigned

Failing to reach an agreement to temporarily fund the US government, congress members have allowed the government to shutdown for now. Here’s what that means.

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Evil Orc Heart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 7d

I have to ask for your support, because we are running on a shoestring as it is. Someday I dream we'll grow large enough to support a couple of full time reporters, but until that day we simply ask for you to give what you can, if you can.

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Fight Anti-Trans Propaganda

Assigned media is a daily news website fighting back against the disinformation and misleading coverage distorting the stories about trans people and our struggle to survive.

fnd.us

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 7d

Limp Bizkit. Opening song
Just Like This! At Woodstock 1999

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Limp Bizkit - Full Concert | Live at Woodstock '99 [HD]

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 7d

One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."

A few days after this cartoon was published, my syndicate received a very indignant letter from someone representing the Jane Goodall Institute.
Not only did my syndicate and I both get read the Riot Act, there was a vague implication that litigation over this cartoon might be around the corner.
I was horrified. Not so much from a fear of being sued (I just couldn't see how this cartoon could be construed as anything but silly, but because of my deep respect for Jane Goodall and her well-known contributions to pri-matology. The last thing in the world I would have intentionally done was offend Dr. Goodall in any way.
Before I had a chance to write my apology, another complication arose.
The National Geographic Society contacted my syndicate and expressed a

desire to reprint the cartoon in a special centennial issue of their magazine. My editor, aware of what had just occurred, declined, explaining why.
Apparently, whoever it was that sent the inquiry from National Geographic was shocked. They told my editor that "that doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know." They did some checking themselves, and an interesting fact was eventually discovered: Jane Goodall loved the cartoon. Furthermore, she was totally unaware that any of this "stuff" was going on. Some phone calls were made, and the cartoon was not only reprinted in the centennial issue of National Geographic, but was also used by her Institute on a T-shirt for fund-raising purposes.
I've since had an opportunity to visit Dr. Goodall at her research facility in Gombe. It's a wonderful place (sort of like right out of National Geographic).
"To refer to Dr. Goodall as a tramp is inexcusable even by a self-described 'loony' as Larson. The cartoon was incredibly offensive and in such poor taste that readers might well question the editorial judgment of running such an atrocity in a newspaper that reputes to be supplying news to persons with a better than average intelligence. The cartoon and its message were absolutely stupid." —Excerpt from the above-mentioned letter that started the ruckus

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 7d

PWEI

F'n Moral Majority lying Fascists!
Dance of the mad bastards!

Play it mad DJ! All the way Hyped!

Are you with me are you with it?!

#PWEI
@adsdecadence.bsky.social you're the only one I know who knows. lucky u😔

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Pop Will Eat Itself - P.W.E.I. Vs. The Moral Majority / Dance Of The Mad Bastards

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LouLou (Louise) @itsloulou43.bsky.social · 7d

The first episode of the second season of 'The T Elders" podcast is out now. Amazing and interesting first guest. Go check it out 🏳️‍⚧️

LouLou (Louise) @itsloulou43.bsky.social · 7d

Its finally here. Season 2 of my podcast "The T Elders" is here.
Kicking off the start of the new season chatting to the fantastic @smartypantsmarty.com about her advocacy work and also @transhistoryweek.com and the importance of the knowledge and history in our community 🏳️‍⚧️
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Season 2 Episode 1 - Chatting to the fantastic Marty Davies

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 7d

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 7d

This is my go to Ska masterpiece! What's it like almost 40 years since I first heard this song? Then, this Massive 12" came out and it blew me away! 🔥🎙️🥁🎸🎺🎼🎵🎶🤘🏻😎

@fishboneband.bsky.social

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Fishbone - Freddie's Dead (12 inch Mix)

YouTube video by SKAPUNK FOREVER

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 8d

Top priority is given to snow removal on Lake, Hennepin, Lyndale and Nicollet. Side streets not so much. Underground parking will be a privilege that is worth trying for.

It's a bus hub, but not very close to light rail.

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 8d

There is now an Aldi at 26th and Lyndale, with underground parking. Half Price is a used music store at 26th and Nicollet.
Electric Fetus is on the highway frontage road at Franklin Ave.
There's the Uptown theater. There are shows at Bryant Lake Bowl.

Break-ins are sometimes a big issue. Snow prkg

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 8d

This area has dramatically changed since the development of multi story units with shops below. It's a place I've been many times and at times frequent. I like the Uptown Diner. And I think French Meadow Bakery will please many? There are many older establishments too like the VFW on Lyndale. 😎 Art!

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 8d

Could any @wedge.live followers help out A.W. Basil with this question?

I've some experience from years ago and am fairly familiar with the streets and the Rose Garden/Lakes not far away. I'm hesitant to weigh in because I lived there long ago.

Though
Quang is the best Vietnamese food

A.W. Basil @awbasil.bsky.social · 8d

To all my Twin Cities Skeeters (that's what we are calling each other on Bluesky, correct?)
Any thoughts on what it's like to live in this area of Minneapolis? I may be moving to the TC soon & am looking for something nice, simple, and convenient on the west side of the metro?

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 8d

That dang hamster wheel took off about 3 hours ago and it's picking up speed.

Some of you know, probably most of you don't.

I think normies call it a rabbit hole?

Well, speed up rabbits slamming down that hole one after another.

Not much will ease this. Which is why I'm sharing 🤔?

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 9d

Hitsujibungaku posted by Toshi Aizawa, playing live in Thailand.

An awesome song "Burning"

This is that kind of music! 🥁🔥🎸🎸🔥🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎙️🤘🏻

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Hitsujibungaku - "Burning" - Ambience Space, Bangkok, Thailand 2025-09-28

YouTube video by Toshi Aizawa

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Josh Richman @joshrichman.bsky.social · 22d

Clay Higgins - a domestic abuser, a deadbeat dad, and a racist who has had social media posts taken down for inciting alt-right militia violence - is now threatening social media companies which he feels aren’t doing enough to censor Charlie Kirk’s critics.

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 22d

The fascists are shameless with their threats! Their xristian fascism is extreme and heinous!

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 22d

Clay Higgins sent a letter to Bluesky and other social media sites threatening investigations if they don't censor speech critical of Charlie Kirk.

They don't even know who Jay is because they addressed her as "gentleman."

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Alt text: Two-page letter on official U.S. House of Representatives letterhead, dated September 15, 2025, from Congressman Clay Higgins (Louisiana, 3rd District) to major tech executives, including Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Elon Musk (X), Neal Mohan (YouTube), Shou Zi Chew (TikTok), Jay Graber (Bluesky), and Devin Nunes (Trump Media & Technology Group).

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The letter opens by thanking the executives for their service and offering condolences. It references the "graphic, televised murder of a heroic Christian leader, Mr. Charlie Kirk," urging the companies to take responsibility by removing posts that allegedly celebrated Kirk’s death. It demands that authors of such posts be banned and new pages they create also prohibited. It frames celebration of Kirk’s murder as unacceptable in a free society, and states that Congressman Higgins has initiated a Congressional effort to enforce this.

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The letter continues, stating that shielding offenders will not be protected under Section 230. Higgins emphasizes his role as Chair of the Federal Law Enforcement subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, with authority over federal regulatory law enforcement. He frames the restriction of harmful public statements not as oppression, but as protection of free speech and societal standards. The letter closes with a demand for a formal response within one business week, signed "Clay Higgins, Member of Congress," and CCs Donald J. Trump (President of the United States) and Pam Bondi (Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice).

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 22d

RIP Robert Redford

a man wearing a cowboy hat and a bow tie

ALT: a man wearing a cowboy hat and a bow tie

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RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 22d

I hope nobody minds that that's hilarious to me. I/We have seen the outcomes. They're not going to accomplish anything and it might fill another abismol news cycle? Which I refuse to watch.

RickNelsonMn @ricknelsonmn.bsky.social · 22d

Unfiltered faith keeps obfuscating the obvious. It's frustrating that we're dealing with that kind of thoughtlessness.