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A catalog of useful links to niche websites - find something useful, fun, and/or informative today!
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A list of anti-ICE hotlines and resources, one for the whole USA and a few regional ones. Please submit additional local hotlines and I'll get them listed on Links That Burn as fast as I can.
#FuckICE
linksthatburn.com/en/goalblock...
#FuckICE
linksthatburn.com/en/goalblock...
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I fear my tipping point into madness is "Thus is un-American" posts in response to ICE terrorizing immigrants. I beg you to open Wikipedia (I would say a book but let's start small) and read up on The Trail of Tears, Fugitive Slave Catchers, Japanese internment, Indian Boarding schools & Jim Crow
January 22, 2026 at 12:48 PM
I fear my tipping point into madness is "Thus is un-American" posts in response to ICE terrorizing immigrants. I beg you to open Wikipedia (I would say a book but let's start small) and read up on The Trail of Tears, Fugitive Slave Catchers, Japanese internment, Indian Boarding schools & Jim Crow
New LTB Listing:
Immigrants Rising
"Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for thems…
Immigrants Rising
"Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for thems…
ift.tt
January 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM
New LTB Listing:
Immigrants Rising
"Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for thems…
Immigrants Rising
"Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for thems…
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Say Her Name is specifically for Black women AND as a Black woman, I honor Renee Nicole Good's sacrifice.
There is no greater love than to love your neighbor as yourself - in my faith, that is quite literally proof of "loving God." And it was Love that got Renee, her wife, and their doggo to stop.
There is no greater love than to love your neighbor as yourself - in my faith, that is quite literally proof of "loving God." And it was Love that got Renee, her wife, and their doggo to stop.
January 17, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Say Her Name is specifically for Black women AND as a Black woman, I honor Renee Nicole Good's sacrifice.
There is no greater love than to love your neighbor as yourself - in my faith, that is quite literally proof of "loving God." And it was Love that got Renee, her wife, and their doggo to stop.
There is no greater love than to love your neighbor as yourself - in my faith, that is quite literally proof of "loving God." And it was Love that got Renee, her wife, and their doggo to stop.
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Respectfully, I am going to whisper to some of our white comrades a truth that should be more widely known: You definitely have some ancestors to be proud of, ancestors who refused white supremacy, and poured out their lives in many of these struggles over time.
Time to claim your true history.
Time to claim your true history.
January 17, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Respectfully, I am going to whisper to some of our white comrades a truth that should be more widely known: You definitely have some ancestors to be proud of, ancestors who refused white supremacy, and poured out their lives in many of these struggles over time.
Time to claim your true history.
Time to claim your true history.
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A secret internal ICE memo dated May 12, 2025 gave unconstitutional guidance allowing federal agents to forcibly enter homes without judicial warrants to detain undocumented immigrants. Legal experts were aghast at the ICE memo and its implications.
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
Secret Internal Memo Exposes the Scale of ICE’s Lawlessness
Morning Memo Live! Details and tickets here for the Jan. 29 event...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:16 PM
A secret internal ICE memo dated May 12, 2025 gave unconstitutional guidance allowing federal agents to forcibly enter homes without judicial warrants to detain undocumented immigrants. Legal experts were aghast at the ICE memo and its implications.
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
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2026: the year so bad that even the Third Amendment is suddenly relevant
In which I explain that the Third Amendment—the one nobody ever talks about—allows hotels to refuse to house Kristi Noem’s ICE goons.
Opinion: Hotels Have a Constitutional Right Not To House ICE Agents
The Third Amendment prohibits the government from forcing people to “quarter” troops. ICE is essentially a paramilitary force—so why would hotels let them stay?
rewirenewsgroup.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:13 PM
2026: the year so bad that even the Third Amendment is suddenly relevant
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This scam with my name attached started the day after articles quoted me about instagram adding their own sensationalistic and often inaccurate headlines to insta posts in google searches. I do not send emails to strangers out of the blue pushing my wares, so to speak.
I'm furious right now. Read my brief blog entry to find out why. If you're an author, you DEFINTELY need to know about this.
www.brassbrightcity.com/2026/01/22/s...
@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social
#ScamAlert #Authors #Readers #Marketing
www.brassbrightcity.com/2026/01/22/s...
@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social
#ScamAlert #Authors #Readers #Marketing
January 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This scam with my name attached started the day after articles quoted me about instagram adding their own sensationalistic and often inaccurate headlines to insta posts in google searches. I do not send emails to strangers out of the blue pushing my wares, so to speak.
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Nekima Levy Armstrong is a civil rights attorney and former president of the Minneapolis NAACP.
She was a prominent part of this story @boltsmag.org published in November on local elections in Minneapolis: She was very critical of "lack of political will" on reform.
boltsmag.org/minneapolis-...
She was a prominent part of this story @boltsmag.org published in November on local elections in Minneapolis: She was very critical of "lack of political will" on reform.
boltsmag.org/minneapolis-...
January 22, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Nekima Levy Armstrong is a civil rights attorney and former president of the Minneapolis NAACP.
She was a prominent part of this story @boltsmag.org published in November on local elections in Minneapolis: She was very critical of "lack of political will" on reform.
boltsmag.org/minneapolis-...
She was a prominent part of this story @boltsmag.org published in November on local elections in Minneapolis: She was very critical of "lack of political will" on reform.
boltsmag.org/minneapolis-...
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The feds have arrested Nekima Levy Armstrong, who led the protest in a Minnesota church over the weekend.
apnews.com/article/just...
apnews.com/article/just...
A woman who led a protest that disrupted a Minnesota church service has been arrested
Attorney General Pam Bondi says a woman who led an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church has been arrested.
apnews.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The feds have arrested Nekima Levy Armstrong, who led the protest in a Minnesota church over the weekend.
apnews.com/article/just...
apnews.com/article/just...
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Black voters face barriers that make voting hard and frustrating, from long lines to confusing rules. Real change—like easier registration, accessible polling sites, and community organizing—can make every vote count.
When we show up together, we shape elections.
When we show up together, we shape elections.
January 22, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Black voters face barriers that make voting hard and frustrating, from long lines to confusing rules. Real change—like easier registration, accessible polling sites, and community organizing—can make every vote count.
When we show up together, we shape elections.
When we show up together, we shape elections.
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Fine, I did it myself: As of 1/21 evening, 14 Democratice Members of Congress support abolishing ICE, including @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social, who used the term "disband" on @mehdirhasan.bsky.social's show.
Four more have supported abolishing ICE in the past.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Four more have supported abolishing ICE in the past.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
January 22, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Fine, I did it myself: As of 1/21 evening, 14 Democratice Members of Congress support abolishing ICE, including @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social, who used the term "disband" on @mehdirhasan.bsky.social's show.
Four more have supported abolishing ICE in the past.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Four more have supported abolishing ICE in the past.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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The thing about campaigning on or messaging on affordability is that you also have no credibility there either because Price Always Go Up
People are waving around 50/50 polling on abolish ICE and in the same poll Trump’s is like 30 points under water on affordability. It’s not at all crazy for professional politicians to think there’s a bigger advantage in talking about the latter!
January 22, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The thing about campaigning on or messaging on affordability is that you also have no credibility there either because Price Always Go Up
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Donna came over on her way to the gym to pick up 2,000 whistles we are overnighting to Maine to go to an immigrant led group who put out a call. 💕 Thanks for the filament and the GFM donations that let us do that!
January 22, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Donna came over on her way to the gym to pick up 2,000 whistles we are overnighting to Maine to go to an immigrant led group who put out a call. 💕 Thanks for the filament and the GFM donations that let us do that!
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Stock up on manga and comics today, then stay home under the blankets tomorrow
January 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Stock up on manga and comics today, then stay home under the blankets tomorrow
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I don’t want to hear shit about how they’re just doing their jobs. ABOLISH ICE
January 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM
I don’t want to hear shit about how they’re just doing their jobs. ABOLISH ICE
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The thing about hating Americans or not that actually gets up my nose is when people don't hate us accurately.
There's a bunch of legitimate reasons we probably annoy you but "why aren't you doing anything about this?" Isn't one of them.
There's a bunch of legitimate reasons we probably annoy you but "why aren't you doing anything about this?" Isn't one of them.
January 22, 2026 at 3:50 AM
The thing about hating Americans or not that actually gets up my nose is when people don't hate us accurately.
There's a bunch of legitimate reasons we probably annoy you but "why aren't you doing anything about this?" Isn't one of them.
There's a bunch of legitimate reasons we probably annoy you but "why aren't you doing anything about this?" Isn't one of them.
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Look.
A year ago if you told me one person was going to play twins, I am going to assume your movie is bad.
Then I saw Sinners.
Now I think the rest of these actors are lazy. Only playing one person. Pfft.
A year ago if you told me one person was going to play twins, I am going to assume your movie is bad.
Then I saw Sinners.
Now I think the rest of these actors are lazy. Only playing one person. Pfft.
Well this is good news to start the day.
‘Sinners’ Scores 16 Nominations And Breaks Oscar Record
'Sinners' has scored 16 Oscar nominations, breaking the all-time record.
deadline.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Look.
A year ago if you told me one person was going to play twins, I am going to assume your movie is bad.
Then I saw Sinners.
Now I think the rest of these actors are lazy. Only playing one person. Pfft.
A year ago if you told me one person was going to play twins, I am going to assume your movie is bad.
Then I saw Sinners.
Now I think the rest of these actors are lazy. Only playing one person. Pfft.
New LTB Listing:
Immigrants Rising: Resources
"Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter futur…
Immigrants Rising: Resources
"Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter futur…
ift.tt
January 22, 2026 at 3:10 PM
New LTB Listing:
Immigrants Rising: Resources
"Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter futur…
Immigrants Rising: Resources
"Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter futur…
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7 DAYS until THE REANIMATOR'S FATE!
(paperbacks are coming very soon, just waiting on a cover file tweak)
(paperbacks are coming very soon, just waiting on a cover file tweak)
THE REANIMATOR'S FATE (TRM #4) is coming January 29th! 8 days to preorder your copy for:
📚A conspiracy to undermine the Society
📚A cursed book
📚Felipe battling his demons
📚Oliver truly embracing who he is
📚And a way for them to save their community
books2read.com/trm4
📚A conspiracy to undermine the Society
📚A cursed book
📚Felipe battling his demons
📚Oliver truly embracing who he is
📚And a way for them to save their community
books2read.com/trm4
January 22, 2026 at 2:42 PM
7 DAYS until THE REANIMATOR'S FATE!
(paperbacks are coming very soon, just waiting on a cover file tweak)
(paperbacks are coming very soon, just waiting on a cover file tweak)
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this part of the thread especially!!!
and specifically: you have to invest in your authors, and in your gd midlist. Martha Wells was in these trenches for over twenty years before Murderbot happened.
and specifically: you have to invest in your authors, and in your gd midlist. Martha Wells was in these trenches for over twenty years before Murderbot happened.
And you can't assign a number to "weird and interesting." You have to take risks. You have to be OK with failure. Otherwise you're publishing 10,000 titles that are vaguely similar and that's not going to work out for you long term. It's boring.
January 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM
this part of the thread especially!!!
and specifically: you have to invest in your authors, and in your gd midlist. Martha Wells was in these trenches for over twenty years before Murderbot happened.
and specifically: you have to invest in your authors, and in your gd midlist. Martha Wells was in these trenches for over twenty years before Murderbot happened.
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Yeah for people not up to date on the back story, the conservative war on "Gender Ideology" actually started as a response to Gender Theory, and specifically the impact of Judith Butler's "Gender Trouble" at the United Nations summit for women in 1995.
This is more directly about trans people but "gender ideology" has always kind of meant "the abominal idea that men and women can be equal"
January 22, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Yeah for people not up to date on the back story, the conservative war on "Gender Ideology" actually started as a response to Gender Theory, and specifically the impact of Judith Butler's "Gender Trouble" at the United Nations summit for women in 1995.
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This is a very grim measure of how bad things are: Every year, some amazing federal public employees receive awards. This year's winners were not asked to speak. The organizers "wanted to protect them from being singled out by Trump administration cost-cutters." www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...
These awards honor the best US civil servants. What ‘best’ means may be changing.
Organizations that bestow awards for good governance are adjusting to the Trump administration’s staff cuts and criticism of traditional civil servant values.
www.csmonitor.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM
This is a very grim measure of how bad things are: Every year, some amazing federal public employees receive awards. This year's winners were not asked to speak. The organizers "wanted to protect them from being singled out by Trump administration cost-cutters." www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...
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He has been released.
But according to a recent analysis at least 53% of his colleagues, all of whom should be striking now, functionally support his detention.
But according to a recent analysis at least 53% of his colleagues, all of whom should be striking now, functionally support his detention.
January 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM
He has been released.
But according to a recent analysis at least 53% of his colleagues, all of whom should be striking now, functionally support his detention.
But according to a recent analysis at least 53% of his colleagues, all of whom should be striking now, functionally support his detention.
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You wanna take voter turnout seriously? Change this 180-year-old dumbass decision (the reasons back then were, I can concede, less dumbass, but are now completely obsolete). There's no reason to force people to figure out if they CAN take the time to vote. It should be the easiest possible thing.
January 22, 2026 at 2:08 PM
You wanna take voter turnout seriously? Change this 180-year-old dumbass decision (the reasons back then were, I can concede, less dumbass, but are now completely obsolete). There's no reason to force people to figure out if they CAN take the time to vote. It should be the easiest possible thing.
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(For the record, it's been obvious to me—since 7th grade—voting should be on Saturday AND Sunday. Yeah, I know some folks have reasons—e.g. church—they can't do Sunday; that's what Saturday is for. Yeah, I know some folks have reasons—e.g. Sabbath—they can't do Saturday; that's what Sunday is for.)
January 22, 2026 at 2:08 PM
(For the record, it's been obvious to me—since 7th grade—voting should be on Saturday AND Sunday. Yeah, I know some folks have reasons—e.g. church—they can't do Sunday; that's what Saturday is for. Yeah, I know some folks have reasons—e.g. Sabbath—they can't do Saturday; that's what Sunday is for.)