JazzyMinx 🐈
@jazzyminx.bsky.social
We are all a confederacy of dunces, no? She/Her
Single cat lady. Minneapolis.
DON’T RANK FREY!
Rank: Omar Fateh, Dewayne Davis & Jazz Hampton
Single cat lady. Minneapolis.
DON’T RANK FREY!
Rank: Omar Fateh, Dewayne Davis & Jazz Hampton
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What I would love more than anything for the holidays is for our two most shy mama cats to find their forever homes.
Porsche, mom of the Auto Club kittens, since May this year.
Shoyu, who is the mama of last year’s wonderful little grass Miso & Dashi, has been in our rescue since October *2024.*
Porsche, mom of the Auto Club kittens, since May this year.
Shoyu, who is the mama of last year’s wonderful little grass Miso & Dashi, has been in our rescue since October *2024.*
December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
What I would love more than anything for the holidays is for our two most shy mama cats to find their forever homes.
Porsche, mom of the Auto Club kittens, since May this year.
Shoyu, who is the mama of last year’s wonderful little grass Miso & Dashi, has been in our rescue since October *2024.*
Porsche, mom of the Auto Club kittens, since May this year.
Shoyu, who is the mama of last year’s wonderful little grass Miso & Dashi, has been in our rescue since October *2024.*
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Hakeem Jeffries' AI Commission is littered with corporate and tech-friendly Dems. AI is wildly unpopular, yet too many national Democratic leaders are rejecting that reality in favor of wooing back Silicon Valley. From our friends at @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social:
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Democratic Voters Are Clamoring for AI Regulation. Their Leaders Aren’t Interested. - The American Prospect
A new AI commission established by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries includes several corporate-friendly legislators.
prospect.org
December 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hakeem Jeffries' AI Commission is littered with corporate and tech-friendly Dems. AI is wildly unpopular, yet too many national Democratic leaders are rejecting that reality in favor of wooing back Silicon Valley. From our friends at @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social:
prospect.org/2025/12/12/d...
prospect.org/2025/12/12/d...
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Friends, we have some positive news tonight out of the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules Committee re: the DFL Feminist Caucus.
The TL;DR of it is the entire feminist caucus leadership has to either undergo extensive training, or resign within 10 days.
The TL;DR of it is the entire feminist caucus leadership has to either undergo extensive training, or resign within 10 days.
December 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Friends, we have some positive news tonight out of the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules Committee re: the DFL Feminist Caucus.
The TL;DR of it is the entire feminist caucus leadership has to either undergo extensive training, or resign within 10 days.
The TL;DR of it is the entire feminist caucus leadership has to either undergo extensive training, or resign within 10 days.
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Democratic leadership didn’t want to stick their necks out for him. The GOP didn’t want him even referred to as a “Maryland man.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, his congressional representative fought for him. And we should never forget any of this. apnews.com/article/abre...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, his attorney's office says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from an immigration detention center in Pennsylvania following an order from a federal judge issued Thursday, according to his attorney’s office.
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Democratic leadership didn’t want to stick their necks out for him. The GOP didn’t want him even referred to as a “Maryland man.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, his congressional representative fought for him. And we should never forget any of this. apnews.com/article/abre...
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This is the second discharge petition that has successfully led to House passage of legislation in the last 6 weeks.
There is a third on a congressional stock trading ban, and it can pass if Jeffries leans into it.
prospect.org/2025/12/11/h...
There is a third on a congressional stock trading ban, and it can pass if Jeffries leans into it.
prospect.org/2025/12/11/h...
December 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This is the second discharge petition that has successfully led to House passage of legislation in the last 6 weeks.
There is a third on a congressional stock trading ban, and it can pass if Jeffries leans into it.
prospect.org/2025/12/11/h...
There is a third on a congressional stock trading ban, and it can pass if Jeffries leans into it.
prospect.org/2025/12/11/h...
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BREAKING: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul gutted an AI regulation bill awaiting her signature and replaced it wholesale with a weaker version sought by Big Tech firms. At least two of the groups lobbying on the bill held fundraisers for Hochul in recent weeks.
prospect.org/2025/12/11/h...
prospect.org/2025/12/11/h...
Hochul Caves to Big Tech on AI Safety Bill - The American Prospect
A bill that passed the New York legislature was completely gutted and substituted with language perceived as friendlier to the industry.
prospect.org
December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
BREAKING: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul gutted an AI regulation bill awaiting her signature and replaced it wholesale with a weaker version sought by Big Tech firms. At least two of the groups lobbying on the bill held fundraisers for Hochul in recent weeks.
prospect.org/2025/12/11/h...
prospect.org/2025/12/11/h...
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Rise of anti-science rhetoric has fundamentally changed the relationship between doctors and patients
And it’s getting worse. From @krutikakuppalli.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/12/10/a...
And it’s getting worse. From @krutikakuppalli.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/12/10/a...
Rise of anti-science rhetoric has fundamentally changed the relationship between doctors and patients
“The rise of anti-science and anti-vaccine rhetoric has fundamentally changed the relationship between clinicians and patients.”
www.statnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Rise of anti-science rhetoric has fundamentally changed the relationship between doctors and patients
And it’s getting worse. From @krutikakuppalli.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/12/10/a...
And it’s getting worse. From @krutikakuppalli.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/12/10/a...
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People keep wondering why they're going after Venezuela. It's because they want to do regime change and control its oil, then use a big tract of land there to keep a tax free "network state" that looks like Dubai but operates like Rhodesia. They are saying this out loud! Believe them!
December 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
People keep wondering why they're going after Venezuela. It's because they want to do regime change and control its oil, then use a big tract of land there to keep a tax free "network state" that looks like Dubai but operates like Rhodesia. They are saying this out loud! Believe them!
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3 separate election nights in Georgia, all over the past 5 weeks
December 10, 2025 at 4:14 AM
3 separate election nights in Georgia, all over the past 5 weeks
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ICE was in Cedar Riverside today. Amazing community turnout, be mindful of the layer of pepper spray in the snow all over the neighborhood
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
ICE was in Cedar Riverside today. Amazing community turnout, be mindful of the layer of pepper spray in the snow all over the neighborhood
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Dear neighbor,
I wanted to give an update on the Minneapolis Separation Ordinance being authored by myself, CM @aurinmpls.bsky.social, and CVP @aishaforward10.com. There is a public hearing at tomorrow’s Committee of the Whole meeting at 1:30PM. It’s open to the public, so feel free to testify. 1/
I wanted to give an update on the Minneapolis Separation Ordinance being authored by myself, CM @aurinmpls.bsky.social, and CVP @aishaforward10.com. There is a public hearing at tomorrow’s Committee of the Whole meeting at 1:30PM. It’s open to the public, so feel free to testify. 1/
December 9, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Dear neighbor,
I wanted to give an update on the Minneapolis Separation Ordinance being authored by myself, CM @aurinmpls.bsky.social, and CVP @aishaforward10.com. There is a public hearing at tomorrow’s Committee of the Whole meeting at 1:30PM. It’s open to the public, so feel free to testify. 1/
I wanted to give an update on the Minneapolis Separation Ordinance being authored by myself, CM @aurinmpls.bsky.social, and CVP @aishaforward10.com. There is a public hearing at tomorrow’s Committee of the Whole meeting at 1:30PM. It’s open to the public, so feel free to testify. 1/
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Have a kitty. This beautiful girl is Janis. She’s available for adoption in Minnesota through Tri-County Humane Society. You can learn more about her here: tricountyhumanesociety.org/adopt-a-cat/...
December 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Have a kitty. This beautiful girl is Janis. She’s available for adoption in Minnesota through Tri-County Humane Society. You can learn more about her here: tricountyhumanesociety.org/adopt-a-cat/...
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Twin Cities- it’s day 6 of the federal occupation.
Today’s assignment:
1. Keep defending our neighbors. We are hearing inspiring stories every day of abductions disrupted.
2. Check on your neighbors who may be terrified.
3. Spend some money in an immigrant owned business.
1/2
Today’s assignment:
1. Keep defending our neighbors. We are hearing inspiring stories every day of abductions disrupted.
2. Check on your neighbors who may be terrified.
3. Spend some money in an immigrant owned business.
1/2
December 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Twin Cities- it’s day 6 of the federal occupation.
Today’s assignment:
1. Keep defending our neighbors. We are hearing inspiring stories every day of abductions disrupted.
2. Check on your neighbors who may be terrified.
3. Spend some money in an immigrant owned business.
1/2
Today’s assignment:
1. Keep defending our neighbors. We are hearing inspiring stories every day of abductions disrupted.
2. Check on your neighbors who may be terrified.
3. Spend some money in an immigrant owned business.
1/2
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It’s resolution season, and if one of your goals for the new year is becoming more engaged in your community and doing more to save democracy, it might be time to connect with an Indivisible group near you: indivisible.org/groups
December 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
It’s resolution season, and if one of your goals for the new year is becoming more engaged in your community and doing more to save democracy, it might be time to connect with an Indivisible group near you: indivisible.org/groups
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So, to all the "RFK's got some good ideas" folks (Rachael Bedard, Leana Wen) and Jay Bhattacharya is "an excellent choice for NIH" (Steven Macedo, Frances Lee) and Vinay Prasad "will bring a breath of fresh air to FDA" (Adam Cifu, John Mandrola) groupies--you own this now too.
I think the *speed* at which RFK Jr and his Great Barrington Declaration/anti-vaxx/Brownstone wrecking crew have been dismantling the US public health system has been really astonishing
Well, Senators Bill Cassidy and Thom Tillis, you wanted RFK Jr. to “go wild” at HHS.
Congratulations. You’ve achieved your goal. He is well on his way to completely destroying the US vaccine program.
Congratulations. You’ve achieved your goal. He is well on his way to completely destroying the US vaccine program.
December 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
So, to all the "RFK's got some good ideas" folks (Rachael Bedard, Leana Wen) and Jay Bhattacharya is "an excellent choice for NIH" (Steven Macedo, Frances Lee) and Vinay Prasad "will bring a breath of fresh air to FDA" (Adam Cifu, John Mandrola) groupies--you own this now too.
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It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
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screen-printed fabric window banners are now available for free pickup in South Minneapolis:
• moon palace books (longfellow)
• b resale mpls (whittier)
they are intended to be hung outside of houses like this, with the most visibility to busy streets.
• moon palace books (longfellow)
• b resale mpls (whittier)
they are intended to be hung outside of houses like this, with the most visibility to busy streets.
December 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
screen-printed fabric window banners are now available for free pickup in South Minneapolis:
• moon palace books (longfellow)
• b resale mpls (whittier)
they are intended to be hung outside of houses like this, with the most visibility to busy streets.
• moon palace books (longfellow)
• b resale mpls (whittier)
they are intended to be hung outside of houses like this, with the most visibility to busy streets.
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children in our community are staying home from school bc families are worried about being kidnapped. our neighbors are being disappeared off our streets by masked thugs.
MN needs a trifecta more than ever in 2026. find ur fighter this election session & rally like hell around them, bc we need u.
MN needs a trifecta more than ever in 2026. find ur fighter this election session & rally like hell around them, bc we need u.
December 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
children in our community are staying home from school bc families are worried about being kidnapped. our neighbors are being disappeared off our streets by masked thugs.
MN needs a trifecta more than ever in 2026. find ur fighter this election session & rally like hell around them, bc we need u.
MN needs a trifecta more than ever in 2026. find ur fighter this election session & rally like hell around them, bc we need u.
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The dripping contempt the right wing SCOTUS majority holds for district judges is truly a sight to behold every time. When they deign to give actual reasons for their shadow docket holdings, it’s “look at the absolute idiots who keep getting everything wrong!”
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The dripping contempt the right wing SCOTUS majority holds for district judges is truly a sight to behold every time. When they deign to give actual reasons for their shadow docket holdings, it’s “look at the absolute idiots who keep getting everything wrong!”
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I'll just say again that any D who is not committed to expanding the court is not actually committed to...anything.
no change is possible in a country where the supreme legislative body is a supermajority of robed christofascist hacks.
no change is possible in a country where the supreme legislative body is a supermajority of robed christofascist hacks.
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I'll just say again that any D who is not committed to expanding the court is not actually committed to...anything.
no change is possible in a country where the supreme legislative body is a supermajority of robed christofascist hacks.
no change is possible in a country where the supreme legislative body is a supermajority of robed christofascist hacks.
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The constitution is colorblind unless you want to discriminate against nonwhites. Then it’s fine apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election, despite a lower-court ruling that the map likely discriminates on the basis of r...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The constitution is colorblind unless you want to discriminate against nonwhites. Then it’s fine apnews.com/article/supr...
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The Supreme Court just handed Texas Republicans at least 2 more House seats & possibly up to 5 despite the state GOP explicitly justifying their remap based on an unconstitutional use of race in redistricting.
Unsurprising from this court, and it's a bad sign for the upcoming Voting Rights Act case
Unsurprising from this court, and it's a bad sign for the upcoming Voting Rights Act case
BREAKING: Supreme Court sides with Texas Republicans in fight over congressional map. The new gerrymandered map will be used in the 2026 midterms. The vote is 6–3, with the Republican appointees siding with Texas.
December 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The Supreme Court just handed Texas Republicans at least 2 more House seats & possibly up to 5 despite the state GOP explicitly justifying their remap based on an unconstitutional use of race in redistricting.
Unsurprising from this court, and it's a bad sign for the upcoming Voting Rights Act case
Unsurprising from this court, and it's a bad sign for the upcoming Voting Rights Act case
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It may sound radical, but if one guy has so much wealth and power that he can use the large newspaper he owns to publicly threaten to ruin a service we all rely on, presumably as a bargaining tactic to get lower rates, we probably need to tax that guy until he can't do that anymore.
Exclusive: Amazon has long been USPS’s top customer, providing over $6 billion in annual revenue in 2025.
But Amazon may give up its long-standing partnership with USPS to deliver packages itself, which could spell disaster for the mail agency.
But Amazon may give up its long-standing partnership with USPS to deliver packages itself, which could spell disaster for the mail agency.
Amazon explores cutting ties with USPS, building its own delivery network
Amazon looks into expanding its nationwide delivery network and giving up its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It may sound radical, but if one guy has so much wealth and power that he can use the large newspaper he owns to publicly threaten to ruin a service we all rely on, presumably as a bargaining tactic to get lower rates, we probably need to tax that guy until he can't do that anymore.
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95% of MN Somalis are US citizens. 58% were born in the US. The only reason to target this community with immigration agents is for the sake of racial profiling and harassment - which the US supreme court says is legal now.
www.npr.org/2025/09/13/n...
www.npr.org/2025/09/13/n...
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
95% of MN Somalis are US citizens. 58% were born in the US. The only reason to target this community with immigration agents is for the sake of racial profiling and harassment - which the US supreme court says is legal now.
www.npr.org/2025/09/13/n...
www.npr.org/2025/09/13/n...
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If we're not at war, Pete Hegseth is a murderer. If we are at war, Pete Hegseth is still a murderer. He's a murderer. And you don't need to go to The Hague to hold him accountable because there are perfectly good, American laws AGAINST MURDER.
My latest in @thenation.com
My latest in @thenation.com
Pete Hegseth Should Be Charged With Murder
No matter how you look at the strikes on alleged “drug boats”—as acts of war or attacks on civilians—Hegseth has committed a crime and should be prosecuted.
www.thenation.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If we're not at war, Pete Hegseth is a murderer. If we are at war, Pete Hegseth is still a murderer. He's a murderer. And you don't need to go to The Hague to hold him accountable because there are perfectly good, American laws AGAINST MURDER.
My latest in @thenation.com
My latest in @thenation.com