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Dear internet,
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Today you should send love to your trans friends. Tomorrow, too. Maybe every day for a while.
January 7, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Today you should send love to your trans friends. Tomorrow, too. Maybe every day for a while.
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#ICYMI, my introduction to myself and to my upcoming contributions to @thebarbedwire.com's Big & Bright 🌈⭐👏...
“Texas desperately needs a place where we can tell our stories, where we can be ourselves, mourn our losses, and celebrate our victories,” writes @kitoconnell.com.
Meet our newest newsletter writer and contributor, who’ll be spearheading our queer coverage 💕
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/25/t...
Meet our newest newsletter writer and contributor, who’ll be spearheading our queer coverage 💕
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/25/t...
I’m a Trans Journalist Choosing to Live in Texas. Here’s Why That Matters.
My name is Kit O’Connell. I’ll be covering queer and trans life in Texas for Big & Bright — The Barbed Wire’s first underwritten vertical.
thebarbedwire.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
#ICYMI, my introduction to myself and to my upcoming contributions to @thebarbedwire.com's Big & Bright 🌈⭐👏...
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CATCH officials say that 350 southwest Idaho families and more than 1,400 adults are experiencing homelessness and on the nonprofit's housing waitlist.
Boise nonprofit launches BEAT the COLD campaign to help families experiencing homelessness • Idaho Capital Sun
Boise's CATCH organization says hand harmers, sleeping bags, thermal underwear, winter hats, warm socks and water are desperately needed.
idahocapitalsun.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
CATCH officials say that 350 southwest Idaho families and more than 1,400 adults are experiencing homelessness and on the nonprofit's housing waitlist.
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Idaho, following national trends, is facing an aging population as birthrates decline and the baby boomer generation gets older.
Report: Idaho’s aging rural population faces housing and other barriers to employment • Idaho Capital Sun
The Idaho Department of Labor released the 2025 Profile of Rural report examining population, migration, crime, and other characteristics.
idahocapitalsun.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Idaho, following national trends, is facing an aging population as birthrates decline and the baby boomer generation gets older.
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Done what? My friend asked.
Be gentle on yourselves.
You can't save the world.
But once enough of us are in the fight, we will be able to save ourselves. Be patient, mindful, and move with intention.
Be gentle on yourselves.
You can't save the world.
But once enough of us are in the fight, we will be able to save ourselves. Be patient, mindful, and move with intention.
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Done what? My friend asked.
Be gentle on yourselves.
You can't save the world.
But once enough of us are in the fight, we will be able to save ourselves. Be patient, mindful, and move with intention.
Be gentle on yourselves.
You can't save the world.
But once enough of us are in the fight, we will be able to save ourselves. Be patient, mindful, and move with intention.
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The realization that you cannot save everyone is the hardest heartbreak an activist or organizer has to deal with.
I still struggle with it sometimes. It brought me to my knees sobbing into a friend's shoulder during a recent failed sweep defense. If only I had been in there, maybe I could have...
I still struggle with it sometimes. It brought me to my knees sobbing into a friend's shoulder during a recent failed sweep defense. If only I had been in there, maybe I could have...
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The realization that you cannot save everyone is the hardest heartbreak an activist or organizer has to deal with.
I still struggle with it sometimes. It brought me to my knees sobbing into a friend's shoulder during a recent failed sweep defense. If only I had been in there, maybe I could have...
I still struggle with it sometimes. It brought me to my knees sobbing into a friend's shoulder during a recent failed sweep defense. If only I had been in there, maybe I could have...
Flying Pie in Boise rules.
The local chain wrote, “every single smile reminded us why we love this community so much. Thank you for ... making the day unforgettable.”
Boise pizzeria gives 600 free pies to SNAP recipients. Idaho finds way to whine
The local chain wrote, “every single smile reminded us why we love this community so much. Thank you for ... making the day unforgettable.”
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Flying Pie in Boise rules.
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A network of 31 small public high schools provide “radical welcome, protection and empowerment” to migrant youth. This intentional network of schools focuses on student well-being and sidesteps standardized testing to allow newcomers to take the time they need to acclimate to life in the country.
As Immigrant Youth Come Under Attack, These Schools Are Trying to Protect Them
A network of 31 public schools is striving to provide “radical welcome, protection and empowerment” to migrant youth.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A network of 31 small public high schools provide “radical welcome, protection and empowerment” to migrant youth. This intentional network of schools focuses on student well-being and sidesteps standardized testing to allow newcomers to take the time they need to acclimate to life in the country.
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The group behind a proposed ballot initiative to end Idaho’s strict abortion ban says it’s well on its way to qualifying for the ballot.
via @idahocapitalsun.com
via @idahocapitalsun.com
Ballot initiative to end Idaho’s abortion ban has more than 50,000 signatures, group says
The group behind a proposed ballot initiative to end Idaho’s strict abortion ban says it’s well on its way to qualifying for the ballot. Idahoans United for Women and Families announced last week…
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The group behind a proposed ballot initiative to end Idaho’s strict abortion ban says it’s well on its way to qualifying for the ballot.
via @idahocapitalsun.com
via @idahocapitalsun.com
"Chris Cargill, president of Mountain States Policy Center, a free market think tank based in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and eastern Washington" is using the Idaho Statesman to run propaganda (masked as an opinion piece) against Idaho families and public education.
He's paid to do this. Nasty stuff.
He's paid to do this. Nasty stuff.
Parents want facts about how the program works. Activists want to grill legislators with gotcha questions and then deride them. | Opinion
Activists derailing meetings about Idaho private school tax credits | Opinion
Parents want facts about how the program works. Activists want to grill legislators with gotcha questions and then deride them. | Opinion
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
"Chris Cargill, president of Mountain States Policy Center, a free market think tank based in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and eastern Washington" is using the Idaho Statesman to run propaganda (masked as an opinion piece) against Idaho families and public education.
He's paid to do this. Nasty stuff.
He's paid to do this. Nasty stuff.
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How Oregon’s Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
How Oregon’s Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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“This is critical care — without their medication, these patients pose a serious threat of harm to themselves or others,” attorneys for the clinics wrote.
Idaho mental health clinics sue state over Medicaid contractor’s cuts • Idaho Capital Sun
Clinics sue to stop plans by an Idaho Medicaid contractor, Magellan, to cut a critical service for people with severe mental illness
idahocapitalsun.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“This is critical care — without their medication, these patients pose a serious threat of harm to themselves or others,” attorneys for the clinics wrote.
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“The team also found that displacement increased a homeless person’s likelihood of dying prematurely… as much as a 25% increase over 10 years.”
“We know more housing is what’s going to solve this problem,” Radu said. “That is the root-cause intervention.”
“We know more housing is what’s going to solve this problem,” Radu said. “That is the root-cause intervention.”
Some localities are addressing street homelessness with a new approach, which experts say can clear encampments while protecting the health of people who are forced to move.
Homeless Sweeps Can Be More Humane, Experts Say. It Isn’t Easy
Some localities are addressing street homelessness with a new approach, which experts say can clear encampments while protecting the health of people who are forced to move.
www.themarshallproject.org
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“The team also found that displacement increased a homeless person’s likelihood of dying prematurely… as much as a 25% increase over 10 years.”
“We know more housing is what’s going to solve this problem,” Radu said. “That is the root-cause intervention.”
“We know more housing is what’s going to solve this problem,” Radu said. “That is the root-cause intervention.”
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In *normal times* the prosecution of Des for possession of zines would be The Issue of the entire North American radical milieu for a year, similar to Stop Cop City. There would be benefits and actions in every town, pushing back on this existential threat. archive.is/202511231336...
archive.is
November 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
In *normal times* the prosecution of Des for possession of zines would be The Issue of the entire North American radical milieu for a year, similar to Stop Cop City. There would be benefits and actions in every town, pushing back on this existential threat. archive.is/202511231336...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Operational security. This should be discussed and thought about thoroughly with your comrades.
Also, today is shut the fuck up Friday. Understand the ways the state will come after you and adjust.
Also, today is shut the fuck up Friday. Understand the ways the state will come after you and adjust.
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Operational security. This should be discussed and thought about thoroughly with your comrades.
Also, today is shut the fuck up Friday. Understand the ways the state will come after you and adjust.
Also, today is shut the fuck up Friday. Understand the ways the state will come after you and adjust.
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STFU FRIDAY MANTRA
Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec.
Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec.
Seems like they had a source in the chat & not that they’re able to hack into signal or get the records via warrant. Important distinction for organizers & guardian article should’ve made it more clear.
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
They are spying ON ORGANIZERS, not just the signal chat. Understand how they will come after you
WHOA. The FBI was/is spying on a Signal chat for a New York immigration court watch group, claiming they were “anarchist violent extremist actors.”
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
STFU FRIDAY MANTRA
Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec.
Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Operational security. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. FUCK ICE. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec. Opsec.
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“Dozens of district courts across the nation – with more each day – have rejected DHS’s expansion of … mandatory detention to noncitizens already residing here,” Winmill wrote in the 15 decisions, one for each detainee. “This Court joins the overwhelming majority.”
15 immigrants released from custody after Idaho raid. What the judge said
“Detention without lawful justification violates fundamental liberties,” an attorney said.
www.idahostatesman.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
“Dozens of district courts across the nation – with more each day – have rejected DHS’s expansion of … mandatory detention to noncitizens already residing here,” Winmill wrote in the 15 decisions, one for each detainee. “This Court joins the overwhelming majority.”
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LET'S FUCKING GO IDAHO
“Dozens of district courts across the nation – with more each day – have rejected DHS’s expansion of … mandatory detention to noncitizens already residing here,” Winmill wrote in the 15 decisions, one for each detainee. “This Court joins the overwhelming majority.”
15 immigrants released from custody after Idaho raid. What the judge said
“Detention without lawful justification violates fundamental liberties,” an attorney said.
www.idahostatesman.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
LET'S FUCKING GO IDAHO
GROINk
The officer was "heading for duty" Wednesday night when his "weapon discharged and he accidentally shot himself in the testicles" in the station's parking lot, records show.
Off-duty Chicago cop accidentally shoots himself in groin outside police station in Gresham
chicago.suntimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
GROINk
LET'S FUCKING GO IDAHO
“Dozens of district courts across the nation – with more each day – have rejected DHS’s expansion of … mandatory detention to noncitizens already residing here,” Winmill wrote in the 15 decisions, one for each detainee. “This Court joins the overwhelming majority.”
15 immigrants released from custody after Idaho raid. What the judge said
“Detention without lawful justification violates fundamental liberties,” an attorney said.
www.idahostatesman.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
LET'S FUCKING GO IDAHO
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The private company that runs Idaho Medicaid’s mental health benefits is planning to cut critical services for people with severe mental illness.
via @idahocapitalsun.com
via @idahocapitalsun.com
Idaho Medicaid contractor to cut critical services for people with severe mental illness
The private company that runs Idaho Medicaid’s mental health benefits is planning to cut critical services for people with severe mental illness.
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The private company that runs Idaho Medicaid’s mental health benefits is planning to cut critical services for people with severe mental illness.
via @idahocapitalsun.com
via @idahocapitalsun.com
Adding this guy to the chat is a bad idea
November 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Adding this guy to the chat is a bad idea
A most Idahoan Washingtonian (pejorative)
Spokane Valley City Councilwoman declares she’s a “proud Islamaphobe” in social media post: www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
Spokane Valley councilwoman says she's a 'proud Islamophobe' in private Facebook post
Spokane Valley Councilwoman Jessica Yaeger declared she is a “proud Islamophobe” on a post Thursday morning on her personal Facebook page.
www.spokesman.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A most Idahoan Washingtonian (pejorative)