Doug Swain
@smithyjones389.bsky.social
Just a fellow. NH, USA. Also on the fedi @[email protected] https://social.pseudoramble.com/@pseudoramble
Following up on more #NH #cycling bills. This one was introduced recently to require registration of all bikes and cyclists in the state. gc.nh.gov/bill_status/... #NHPolitics
gc.nh.gov
January 24, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Following up on more #NH #cycling bills. This one was introduced recently to require registration of all bikes and cyclists in the state. gc.nh.gov/bill_status/... #NHPolitics
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This month, ICE...
- killed an unarmed American mom
- admitted to adding people filming them to a database
- had its budget fully re-authorized by Congress
- killed an unarmed American mom
- admitted to adding people filming them to a database
- had its budget fully re-authorized by Congress
January 23, 2026 at 9:08 PM
This month, ICE...
- killed an unarmed American mom
- admitted to adding people filming them to a database
- had its budget fully re-authorized by Congress
- killed an unarmed American mom
- admitted to adding people filming them to a database
- had its budget fully re-authorized by Congress
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I guess this post escaped containment, so here's the local media with the partial, constantly updated list of closures.
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
bringmethenews.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I guess this post escaped containment, so here's the local media with the partial, constantly updated list of closures.
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
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1 year of valiant opposition from our minority “leader”
January 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM
1 year of valiant opposition from our minority “leader”
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Congress passed the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947 (over Truman's veto) to make general strikes so incredibly difficult to organize that there hasn't been one since.
That there is a general strike happening in a major US city on such short notice is nothing short of a miracle.
That there is a general strike happening in a major US city on such short notice is nothing short of a miracle.
National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
January 22, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Congress passed the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947 (over Truman's veto) to make general strikes so incredibly difficult to organize that there hasn't been one since.
That there is a general strike happening in a major US city on such short notice is nothing short of a miracle.
That there is a general strike happening in a major US city on such short notice is nothing short of a miracle.
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An ICE official told Fox News that the agency has arrested nearly 50 people in Maine as part of an immigration enforcement surge.
The latest from our news partners at @mainepublic.org. https://bit.ly/3Nv2TdI
The latest from our news partners at @mainepublic.org. https://bit.ly/3Nv2TdI
ICE confirms Maine immigration surge, tells Fox News nearly 50 arrests have been made so far
ICE deputy assistant director Patricia Hyde told Fox her agency is targeting 1,400 immigrants in Maine.
www.nhpr.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:31 AM
An ICE official told Fox News that the agency has arrested nearly 50 people in Maine as part of an immigration enforcement surge.
The latest from our news partners at @mainepublic.org. https://bit.ly/3Nv2TdI
The latest from our news partners at @mainepublic.org. https://bit.ly/3Nv2TdI
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Throw us a buck to buy hand warmers
That's it
That's the post
That's it
That's the post
January 21, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Throw us a buck to buy hand warmers
That's it
That's the post
That's it
That's the post
This is a bummer. Hope we don't get this in NH. Wouldn't be surprised if i did though. gothamist.com/news/e-bike-...
January 21, 2026 at 12:22 AM
This is a bummer. Hope we don't get this in NH. Wouldn't be surprised if i did though. gothamist.com/news/e-bike-...
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Hey everybody! Those of us in New Hampshire are real sorry about Jeanne Shaheen & Maggie Hassan & how they were 25% of the 8 votes for oligarchy a few times
We’re gonna try to make sure that doesn’t happen anymore
Please hype @heathhowardnh.com & @paigebeauchemin.bsky.social for office here in NH
We’re gonna try to make sure that doesn’t happen anymore
Please hype @heathhowardnh.com & @paigebeauchemin.bsky.social for office here in NH
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Hey everybody! Those of us in New Hampshire are real sorry about Jeanne Shaheen & Maggie Hassan & how they were 25% of the 8 votes for oligarchy a few times
We’re gonna try to make sure that doesn’t happen anymore
Please hype @heathhowardnh.com & @paigebeauchemin.bsky.social for office here in NH
We’re gonna try to make sure that doesn’t happen anymore
Please hype @heathhowardnh.com & @paigebeauchemin.bsky.social for office here in NH
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This is Chloe. She doesn't understand why she can't have any of your Chinese food. Brought over a clean plate and everything. 13/10 (TT: morgansieberrr)
January 21, 2026 at 12:11 AM
This is Chloe. She doesn't understand why she can't have any of your Chinese food. Brought over a clean plate and everything. 13/10 (TT: morgansieberrr)
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I orient my toilet paper whatever side it ends up on when I install it. Embrace chaos.
January 20, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I orient my toilet paper whatever side it ends up on when I install it. Embrace chaos.
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This is Pioppi. He didn't pop up for any particular reason, just likes looking at you. 13/10 (IG: pioppibluestaffy)
January 20, 2026 at 6:08 PM
This is Pioppi. He didn't pop up for any particular reason, just likes looking at you. 13/10 (IG: pioppibluestaffy)
I really need a profile pic here but I can't find one I'm happy with that I can crop correctly.
January 19, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I really need a profile pic here but I can't find one I'm happy with that I can crop correctly.
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Home Assistant is free and powerful. Reolink are quality cameras and doorbell cams that don't require an internet connection and can stream solely to your own private HA server, which can then be locked down and viewed remotely from its app.
Get rid of Ring.
Get rid of Ring.
jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
![YOUR RING CAMERA IS AN ICE AGENT
[a drawing of a ring camera with an ice agent dragging a person away in its field of vision]
"In October of 2025, Amazon's Ring announced its partnership with FLOCK, an A.I. surveillance group that freely shares its footage with ICE, the secret service, and the navy. Flock customers can use A.I. tools to sift through footage to assist in all manner of operations (like raids and deportations) without a warrant. Unplug Ring! Melt ICE! Protect your neighbors!
See: https://blog.ring.com/about-ring/ring-expands-community-requests-to-additional-community-safety-partners/
https://www.404media.co/ice-secret-service-navy-all-had-access-to-flocks-nationwide-network-of-cameras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ
https://www.aclum.org/campaigns-initiatives/get-the-flock-out-resource-guide/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p2aefnvhb3zmkrazk67dppxw/bafkreic7teyeocg7k5qcqxnc666k7clyiislh2zfi6iopcz6fs3e3lt6xy@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Home Assistant is free and powerful. Reolink are quality cameras and doorbell cams that don't require an internet connection and can stream solely to your own private HA server, which can then be locked down and viewed remotely from its app.
Get rid of Ring.
Get rid of Ring.
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Average Sunday show interview:
OFFICIAL: we are going to dip enemies of the state into acid vats
HOST: how will you pay for it?
OFFICIAL: tariffs
HOST: critics say tariffs don't generate acid vat money
OFFICIAL: tariffs have generated more money than has ever existed
HOST: thank u for ur time
OFFICIAL: we are going to dip enemies of the state into acid vats
HOST: how will you pay for it?
OFFICIAL: tariffs
HOST: critics say tariffs don't generate acid vat money
OFFICIAL: tariffs have generated more money than has ever existed
HOST: thank u for ur time
January 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Average Sunday show interview:
OFFICIAL: we are going to dip enemies of the state into acid vats
HOST: how will you pay for it?
OFFICIAL: tariffs
HOST: critics say tariffs don't generate acid vat money
OFFICIAL: tariffs have generated more money than has ever existed
HOST: thank u for ur time
OFFICIAL: we are going to dip enemies of the state into acid vats
HOST: how will you pay for it?
OFFICIAL: tariffs
HOST: critics say tariffs don't generate acid vat money
OFFICIAL: tariffs have generated more money than has ever existed
HOST: thank u for ur time
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We'll be live at the @progressivevictory.win PV Con Candidate Forum in 30 mins (9 PM ET)! 🎤
We’re diving deep into the progressive platform and what’s next for the community. Tune in and get involved.
👇 Streaming live at:
www.youtube.com/live/nJ2lVDQ...
#NHPolitics #Progressive #NH01 #elections
We’re diving deep into the progressive platform and what’s next for the community. Tune in and get involved.
👇 Streaming live at:
www.youtube.com/live/nJ2lVDQ...
#NHPolitics #Progressive #NH01 #elections
PV • Con Day 2
YouTube video by Progressive Victory
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January 19, 2026 at 1:32 AM
We'll be live at the @progressivevictory.win PV Con Candidate Forum in 30 mins (9 PM ET)! 🎤
We’re diving deep into the progressive platform and what’s next for the community. Tune in and get involved.
👇 Streaming live at:
www.youtube.com/live/nJ2lVDQ...
#NHPolitics #Progressive #NH01 #elections
We’re diving deep into the progressive platform and what’s next for the community. Tune in and get involved.
👇 Streaming live at:
www.youtube.com/live/nJ2lVDQ...
#NHPolitics #Progressive #NH01 #elections
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@booker.senate.gov thinks that it is fair to give ICE more funding if they agree to adopt "rigorous training standards" and wear body cameras. Here's a better idea: abolish ICE and prosecute violent agents. #NHPolitics #abolishICE #NH01
January 18, 2026 at 4:26 AM
@booker.senate.gov thinks that it is fair to give ICE more funding if they agree to adopt "rigorous training standards" and wear body cameras. Here's a better idea: abolish ICE and prosecute violent agents. #NHPolitics #abolishICE #NH01
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They had to combine millennials and Gen Z so it wouldn't look as distressing.
We basically don't have any money.
We basically don't have any money.
January 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM
They had to combine millennials and Gen Z so it wouldn't look as distressing.
We basically don't have any money.
We basically don't have any money.
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Join me and @progressivevictory.win tomorrow at 9 PM for a candidate panel with some amazing progressive candidates running in 2026!
www.progressivevictory.win
#nhpolitics #NH01 #progressive
www.progressivevictory.win
#nhpolitics #NH01 #progressive
January 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Join me and @progressivevictory.win tomorrow at 9 PM for a candidate panel with some amazing progressive candidates running in 2026!
www.progressivevictory.win
#nhpolitics #NH01 #progressive
www.progressivevictory.win
#nhpolitics #NH01 #progressive
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ABLE NH is proud to name Rep. Heath Howard our Disability Justice Legislative Champion of the Year!
Rep. Howard doesn’t just talk about inclusion. He works for it. Year after year, he's backed bills that help people with disabilities live, learn, and belong in their communities.
Rep. Howard doesn’t just talk about inclusion. He works for it. Year after year, he's backed bills that help people with disabilities live, learn, and belong in their communities.
January 17, 2026 at 4:54 AM
ABLE NH is proud to name Rep. Heath Howard our Disability Justice Legislative Champion of the Year!
Rep. Howard doesn’t just talk about inclusion. He works for it. Year after year, he's backed bills that help people with disabilities live, learn, and belong in their communities.
Rep. Howard doesn’t just talk about inclusion. He works for it. Year after year, he's backed bills that help people with disabilities live, learn, and belong in their communities.
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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Trump lied. It was never “America First.”
January 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Trump lied. It was never “America First.”
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The right is waging multiple wars and colonial invasions, funding genocide, and executing its own citizens in an increasing fascist authoritarian state.
The left:
The left:
Today New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan for universal child care across the state.
Governor Hochul also announced that she’s “committing to fully fund the first two years” of Zohran's plan for free preschool for all 2-year-olds.
Governor Hochul also announced that she’s “committing to fully fund the first two years” of Zohran's plan for free preschool for all 2-year-olds.
January 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The right is waging multiple wars and colonial invasions, funding genocide, and executing its own citizens in an increasing fascist authoritarian state.
The left:
The left:
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I stand with Granite Staters against ICE’s cruelty, from the killing in Minneapolis to the proposed ICE center in Merrimack. I’ll be protesting with the people today in Merrimack to make sure that Trump and ICE don't harm our communities. I hope you'll join me.
January 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I stand with Granite Staters against ICE’s cruelty, from the killing in Minneapolis to the proposed ICE center in Merrimack. I’ll be protesting with the people today in Merrimack to make sure that Trump and ICE don't harm our communities. I hope you'll join me.
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Medicaid work requirements don’t create jobs. They create barriers to care. Our Dept. of Labor says they can’t be implemented, and many people need treatment before employment is even possible.
This is a cruel, ableist catch-22.
Please tell the Governor to veto SB134.
#NHpolitics #NH01 #medicaid
This is a cruel, ableist catch-22.
Please tell the Governor to veto SB134.
#NHpolitics #NH01 #medicaid
January 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Medicaid work requirements don’t create jobs. They create barriers to care. Our Dept. of Labor says they can’t be implemented, and many people need treatment before employment is even possible.
This is a cruel, ableist catch-22.
Please tell the Governor to veto SB134.
#NHpolitics #NH01 #medicaid
This is a cruel, ableist catch-22.
Please tell the Governor to veto SB134.
#NHpolitics #NH01 #medicaid