Kale A.
@ameliasprout.bsky.social
Neurospicy parent of Neurospicy kids with a Neurospicy partner and dog. Crafty. IT nerd. (End user systems & SRE) I like swearing, knitting, swearing at my knitting, and cheese. Minnesotan. Opinions mine and mine alone.
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This is the kind of shit that would make you completely outside the bounds of any ancient society, the gods bestow generational curses for violating hospitality
A few days ago, Fox News was whining about ICE agents getting heckled at a Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis.
Meanwhile, in the town of Willmar, ICE agents had lunch at a Mexican restaurant, waited until it closed, then confronted and arrested three workers as they left.
Meanwhile, in the town of Willmar, ICE agents had lunch at a Mexican restaurant, waited until it closed, then confronted and arrested three workers as they left.
ICE agents ate at a Minnesota Mexican restaurant before arresting staff
Immigration law enforcement agents reportedly followed employees out of the restaurant after they closed for the evening
www.independent.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 2:14 AM
This is the kind of shit that would make you completely outside the bounds of any ancient society, the gods bestow generational curses for violating hospitality
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Minnesotans: The MN National Guard is on standby and distinguishable by high-visibility reflective vests. This is how Guard members are identified vs federal agents, who do not wear these vests. Knowing the difference matters for public safety.
Please share.
Source: Minnesota National Guard
Please share.
Source: Minnesota National Guard
January 18, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Minnesotans: The MN National Guard is on standby and distinguishable by high-visibility reflective vests. This is how Guard members are identified vs federal agents, who do not wear these vests. Knowing the difference matters for public safety.
Please share.
Source: Minnesota National Guard
Please share.
Source: Minnesota National Guard
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Full story: abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda...
Hundreds of active-duty soldiers on standby, 2 defense officials say
abcnews.go.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Full story: abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda...
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It’s also worth noting that in Nazi Germany, closing down scientists and other intellectuals’ ability to travel for work was an early move to keep people from escaping.
Scientific conferences are where the exchange of important ideas happen. It’s where new collaborations come forth and innovation dreamed up. It’s really disheartening that NIH scientists and representatives are being banned from attending. www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Exclusive: US NIH scientists barred from attending conferences on their own time and dime
Researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health have been told they cannot attend scientific conferences and meetings without official permission, even if they pay their own way and go during time off, three current and former NIH scientists told Reuters.
www.reuters.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:48 PM
It’s also worth noting that in Nazi Germany, closing down scientists and other intellectuals’ ability to travel for work was an early move to keep people from escaping.
This is an autistic disabled woman who was beaten while driving to the doctor. Fuck 🧊
According to this administration, driving while disabled to a doctors appointment is a form of insurrection.
Call your Members of Congress and tell them —
🛑 DO NOT FUND THE DHS BUDGET
🛑 DEMAND INVESTIGATIONS
🛑 IMPEACH NOEM
🛑 END THE ATTACK ON AMERICANS BY TRUMP’S GESTAPO
Call your Members of Congress and tell them —
🛑 DO NOT FUND THE DHS BUDGET
🛑 DEMAND INVESTIGATIONS
🛑 IMPEACH NOEM
🛑 END THE ATTACK ON AMERICANS BY TRUMP’S GESTAPO
January 18, 2026 at 4:10 AM
This is an autistic disabled woman who was beaten while driving to the doctor. Fuck 🧊
This Prince response sums up a lot of what happened today. “ It’s so cold it keeps the bad people out. “
When it’s cold cover your ears, leverage air gaps to insulate your feet/hands. Be smart. Don’t be a nzi fuck.
youtube.com/shorts/EM_Jq...
When it’s cold cover your ears, leverage air gaps to insulate your feet/hands. Be smart. Don’t be a nzi fuck.
youtube.com/shorts/EM_Jq...
Prince explains to @Oprah why he always chose to live in Minneapolis.
YouTube video by Prince
youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
This Prince response sums up a lot of what happened today. “ It’s so cold it keeps the bad people out. “
When it’s cold cover your ears, leverage air gaps to insulate your feet/hands. Be smart. Don’t be a nzi fuck.
youtube.com/shorts/EM_Jq...
When it’s cold cover your ears, leverage air gaps to insulate your feet/hands. Be smart. Don’t be a nzi fuck.
youtube.com/shorts/EM_Jq...
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I wrote about my experiences being sexually exploited as a child, and what we need to do to make sure AI doesn’t make that a reality for millions of children.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My picture was used in child abuse images. AI is putting others through my nightmare | Mara Wilson
I was a child actor, exploited by strangers on the internet. Now millions of children face the same danger
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I wrote about my experiences being sexually exploited as a child, and what we need to do to make sure AI doesn’t make that a reality for millions of children.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I'm sure everyone will be SHOCKED to hear that the videos do not show the whole "people came out and attacked ICE with snow shovels" thing that ICE claimed was what happened. This was not a remotely defensive gunshot.
Videos add new detail to 2nd Minneapolis ICE shooting in a week minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/v...
Videos add new detail to 2nd Minneapolis ICE shooting in a week • Minnesota Reformer
Two videos add new details to what happened before and after an immigration agent shot a man in the leg in the Hawthorne neighborhood in north Minneapolis Wednesday night. One video, a livestream of a...
minnesotareformer.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:07 AM
I'm sure everyone will be SHOCKED to hear that the videos do not show the whole "people came out and attacked ICE with snow shovels" thing that ICE claimed was what happened. This was not a remotely defensive gunshot.
Just threw up in my mouth.
EXCLUSIVE: In a moment that sources said led to stunned reactions and dropped jaws, Bari Weiss excitedly introduced herself to the president and leaned in for a kiss on the cheek following his ‘60 Minutes’ interview.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss and Trump exchanged kisses on the cheek following ‘60 Minutes’ interview
EXCLUSIVE: In a moment that sources said led to stunned reactions and dropped jaws, Bari Weiss excitedly introduced herself to the president and leaned in for a kiss on the cheek following his ‘60 Min...
www.the-independent.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Just threw up in my mouth.
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It can be hard to see the success of prevention efforts because we can’t see inside the minds of the people who changed their behavior because of those efforts.
But there are a lot of reasons to believe ICE watch is working. And it’s also part of why ICE watch is generally safer than it sounds.
But there are a lot of reasons to believe ICE watch is working. And it’s also part of why ICE watch is generally safer than it sounds.
January 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
It can be hard to see the success of prevention efforts because we can’t see inside the minds of the people who changed their behavior because of those efforts.
But there are a lot of reasons to believe ICE watch is working. And it’s also part of why ICE watch is generally safer than it sounds.
But there are a lot of reasons to believe ICE watch is working. And it’s also part of why ICE watch is generally safer than it sounds.
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I’m seeing lots of people on here misunderstand the purpose of ICE watch.
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
January 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
I’m seeing lots of people on here misunderstand the purpose of ICE watch.
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
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They complain about the male loneliness epidemic but do men even try to make themselves attractive by showing off their shapely legs and festooning themselves with embroidery and lace? They do not
January 17, 2026 at 4:37 PM
They complain about the male loneliness epidemic but do men even try to make themselves attractive by showing off their shapely legs and festooning themselves with embroidery and lace? They do not
Does anyone know if the big pro ICE thing is happening? Any reports of frostbite yet?
January 17, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Does anyone know if the big pro ICE thing is happening? Any reports of frostbite yet?
If only they actually cared about following rules.
Here's the latest:
A judge blocked federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters or using crowd control tools against them, just as news broke that Trump’s justice department launched an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
A judge blocked federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters or using crowd control tools against them, just as news broke that Trump’s justice department launched an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
Trump’s frantic attack on Minnesota hits obstacles in the streets—and the courts.
A federal judge intervened for protesters as the administration intensified legal attacks on the state's leaders.
www.motherjones.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM
If only they actually cared about following rules.
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We must unconstitutionally impose more taxes on Americans because the threat of illegal aggression against a heretofore American ally hasn't worked out as smoothly as we imagined.
Trump says he'll impose a 10% tariff (rising to 25% in June) on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland, because they've sent people to Greenland, until the US can buy Greenland.
January 17, 2026 at 4:57 PM
We must unconstitutionally impose more taxes on Americans because the threat of illegal aggression against a heretofore American ally hasn't worked out as smoothly as we imagined.
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“Do not engage in a winter campaign in bitterly cold areas. You will lose not just your army, but most likely your throne.” - literally every military historian ever
“GET IN THE CAR, LOSERS, WE’RE GONNA INVADE MINNESOTA IN LATE JANUARY” - the Trump administration
“GET IN THE CAR, LOSERS, WE’RE GONNA INVADE MINNESOTA IN LATE JANUARY” - the Trump administration
January 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
“Do not engage in a winter campaign in bitterly cold areas. You will lose not just your army, but most likely your throne.” - literally every military historian ever
“GET IN THE CAR, LOSERS, WE’RE GONNA INVADE MINNESOTA IN LATE JANUARY” - the Trump administration
“GET IN THE CAR, LOSERS, WE’RE GONNA INVADE MINNESOTA IN LATE JANUARY” - the Trump administration
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Polling is not a loss of legitimacy. This is.
This makes me feel more patriotic than the national anthem ever could
January 17, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Polling is not a loss of legitimacy. This is.
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This is shockingly out of touch, please donate your money to the communities that are being attacked by masked federal agents.
Also, in-person precinct caucuses are a terrible idea, there are immigrant families who haven’t left their houses in weeks.
Also, in-person precinct caucuses are a terrible idea, there are immigrant families who haven’t left their houses in weeks.
So friends, I launched a campaign to raise money for the Democratic Party of Minnesota (@dfl.org) to help them combat ICE's lawless assault. MN Dem Party Chair Richard Carlbom joined me for the kickoff. Learn more, donate, and let's rally for the courageous people of Minnesota, together! 👇
We launched a new campaign to help the courageous people of Minnesota. Learn more and join us 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/a-new-camp...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/a-new-camp...
January 17, 2026 at 4:40 PM
This is shockingly out of touch, please donate your money to the communities that are being attacked by masked federal agents.
Also, in-person precinct caucuses are a terrible idea, there are immigrant families who haven’t left their houses in weeks.
Also, in-person precinct caucuses are a terrible idea, there are immigrant families who haven’t left their houses in weeks.
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I'll say again that this is little different from the gestapo going door to door rounding up Jews.
This week, I spoke with a St. Paul woman who told me ICE came to her door and asked her to report on her "Asian neighbors."
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
January 16, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I'll say again that this is little different from the gestapo going door to door rounding up Jews.
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I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
January 16, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
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I think the only way to stop ice is to have celebrities, politicians, former military officers, on the front lines. When they start arresting them for peaceful protest, the media will start paying attention.
January 16, 2026 at 11:29 PM
I think the only way to stop ice is to have celebrities, politicians, former military officers, on the front lines. When they start arresting them for peaceful protest, the media will start paying attention.
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Because he never gave a shit about the Venezuelan people.
Machado's offering to Trump was clearly a last-ditch attempt at Venezuelan governance, but he couldn’t care less:
“Why align yourself with [interim President] Delcy Rodríguez and the remnants of the Maduro regime," a reporter asked, "Not with Machado, who has the support of the Venezuelan people?”
“Why align yourself with [interim President] Delcy Rodríguez and the remnants of the Maduro regime," a reporter asked, "Not with Machado, who has the support of the Venezuelan people?”
Trump Snubs Machado After Explaining Why He Took Her Nobel Prize
It seems the Venezuelan opposition leader’s gambit hasn’t paid off.
trib.al
January 17, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Because he never gave a shit about the Venezuelan people.
My “fortune” from our Leann Chin dinner is toxic positivity.
January 17, 2026 at 12:16 AM
My “fortune” from our Leann Chin dinner is toxic positivity.