A Real Joel Dehn
@arealjoeldehn.bsky.social
Gadabout and affable scamp | It's pronounced "deen" | he/him | MPLS, MN | What's new with you? Really? That's cool! Good for you.
A fun, casual article about my 6 year old's second favorite Christmas song.
For your collective delectation this holiday season:
Quite possibly the silliest thing I've ever written (and definitely the most ridiculous graph I've ever made!)
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Quite possibly the silliest thing I've ever written (and definitely the most ridiculous graph I've ever made!)
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Jingle Bells (Batman Smells): an incomplete festive folk-rhyme taxonomy
Gather round the fire, everyone, and let me tell you a story. It has everything you could want in a Christmas blockbuster: superheroes and villains, a car crash, children singing, a mystery to solv…
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December 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A fun, casual article about my 6 year old's second favorite Christmas song.
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Thinking today about this sentence:
"Every $100 increase in median rent is associated with a 9 percent increase in the estimated homelessness rate, according to a 2020 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office."
"Every $100 increase in median rent is associated with a 9 percent increase in the estimated homelessness rate, according to a 2020 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office."
Inflation is making homelessness worse
Rising housing costs, combined with persistent inflation for basic necessities like gas and food, have left more Americans newly homeless and millions more fearing they’ll soon lose their homes.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thinking today about this sentence:
"Every $100 increase in median rent is associated with a 9 percent increase in the estimated homelessness rate, according to a 2020 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office."
"Every $100 increase in median rent is associated with a 9 percent increase in the estimated homelessness rate, according to a 2020 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office."
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Bobby Nunez was arrested and prosecuted for "brazenly towing an ICE vehicle" according to the U.S. Attorney. He towed the vehicle during the arrest of a TikTok influencer in downtown Los Angeles on August 15th.
After a 4-day trial, he was acquitted! His lawyers were two Deputy Public Defenders. ✊🏼
After a 4-day trial, he was acquitted! His lawyers were two Deputy Public Defenders. ✊🏼
December 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Bobby Nunez was arrested and prosecuted for "brazenly towing an ICE vehicle" according to the U.S. Attorney. He towed the vehicle during the arrest of a TikTok influencer in downtown Los Angeles on August 15th.
After a 4-day trial, he was acquitted! His lawyers were two Deputy Public Defenders. ✊🏼
After a 4-day trial, he was acquitted! His lawyers were two Deputy Public Defenders. ✊🏼
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You know these eight more obscure reindeer. Of course. We all do. It’s a ridiculous question.
But here's a tough one: is it possible you recall a much better known one? Can your memory somehow - and I’m nearly certain it cannot - retrieve the name of the most famous reindeer among all reindeer?
But here's a tough one: is it possible you recall a much better known one? Can your memory somehow - and I’m nearly certain it cannot - retrieve the name of the most famous reindeer among all reindeer?
December 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
You know these eight more obscure reindeer. Of course. We all do. It’s a ridiculous question.
But here's a tough one: is it possible you recall a much better known one? Can your memory somehow - and I’m nearly certain it cannot - retrieve the name of the most famous reindeer among all reindeer?
But here's a tough one: is it possible you recall a much better known one? Can your memory somehow - and I’m nearly certain it cannot - retrieve the name of the most famous reindeer among all reindeer?
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this is the greatest feeling, when the cord box proves its utility to a family member
December 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
this is the greatest feeling, when the cord box proves its utility to a family member
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Just setting up the nativity scene for Christmas
December 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Just setting up the nativity scene for Christmas
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Since yesterday, many people have DM’d to say that they were strongly affected by my essay & wished they could share it.
So I've revised, expanded, & posted it for free on both Substack & Patreon.
Please feel free to share.
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So I've revised, expanded, & posted it for free on both Substack & Patreon.
Please feel free to share.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Since yesterday, many people have DM’d to say that they were strongly affected by my essay & wished they could share it.
So I've revised, expanded, & posted it for free on both Substack & Patreon.
Please feel free to share.
www.patreon.com/posts/this-i...
catvalente.substack.com/p/this-is-wh...
So I've revised, expanded, & posted it for free on both Substack & Patreon.
Please feel free to share.
www.patreon.com/posts/this-i...
catvalente.substack.com/p/this-is-wh...
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For the record, the law states that "No record shall be withheld, delayed, or redacted on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary." www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
🚨 "The Justice Department redacted the names and identifiers of victims. Fox News Digital has learned that the same redaction standards were applied to politically exposed individuals and government officials. "
h/t @kleinmatic.bsky.social
h/t @kleinmatic.bsky.social
Epstein files explode open as DOJ details discovery of powerful figures and more than 1,200 victims
EXCLUSIVE: More than a dozen people and government officials' names appear in the hundreds of thousands of pages of Jeffrey Epstein files made public Friday, sources said.
www.foxnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
For the record, the law states that "No record shall be withheld, delayed, or redacted on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary." www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
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For a lot of people in Minnesota, these assassinations have been the backdrop to a lot that's happened since. There's some dismay that the country barely blinked before it moved on. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
Melissa Hortman died in a shocking act of political violence. This is her story
www.rollingstone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
For a lot of people in Minnesota, these assassinations have been the backdrop to a lot that's happened since. There's some dismay that the country barely blinked before it moved on. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Every Frame A Painting and Defunctland will do much better in the documentary categories than they historically had (if they're making content in 2028, of course).
Breaking: The Oscars Are Leaving ABC For YouTube Starting in 2029
Oscars Bolt from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029
The Academy announced on Wednesday:
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December 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Every Frame A Painting and Defunctland will do much better in the documentary categories than they historically had (if they're making content in 2028, of course).
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I have lots of strong feelings about this, but I'm going to lead with optimism: Apparently people think there is going to be a 2029! bsky.app/profile/thr....
Breaking: The Oscars Are Leaving ABC For YouTube Starting in 2029
Oscars Bolt from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029
The Academy announced on Wednesday:
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I have lots of strong feelings about this, but I'm going to lead with optimism: Apparently people think there is going to be a 2029! bsky.app/profile/thr....
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Impeach him the second you get a majority, imo. Let this guy lay it all out.
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Impeach him the second you get a majority, imo. Let this guy lay it all out.
I appreciate that, in what might be his final film role, Rob Reiner's last action on screen was applying the Heimlich maneuver to save someone's life.
December 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I appreciate that, in what might be his final film role, Rob Reiner's last action on screen was applying the Heimlich maneuver to save someone's life.
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Monster Mash
Monster Mash
Monster Mash rock
From his slab rise
And to my surprise
He's mashing
And smashing
Up graveyards of fun
Now the Monster Mash has begun
Monster Mash
Monster Mash rock
From his slab rise
And to my surprise
He's mashing
And smashing
Up graveyards of fun
Now the Monster Mash has begun
December 9, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Monster Mash
Monster Mash
Monster Mash rock
From his slab rise
And to my surprise
He's mashing
And smashing
Up graveyards of fun
Now the Monster Mash has begun
Monster Mash
Monster Mash rock
From his slab rise
And to my surprise
He's mashing
And smashing
Up graveyards of fun
Now the Monster Mash has begun
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The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
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Please read this Facebook post from Darnella Frazier about her sister Rekeya, who is in federal custody.
For those who don't know, Darnella was the girl who shared the first viral video of George Floyd's murder.
For those who don't know, Darnella was the girl who shared the first viral video of George Floyd's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Please read this Facebook post from Darnella Frazier about her sister Rekeya, who is in federal custody.
For those who don't know, Darnella was the girl who shared the first viral video of George Floyd's murder.
For those who don't know, Darnella was the girl who shared the first viral video of George Floyd's murder.
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I genuinely don't know if this is a "Minnesotan" thing or an "old guy of a certain age" thing but in case it's Minnesotan and people need an anger translator: this guy is so angry he could just about set something on fire with his mind.
This one isn’t downloadable but if you have TikTok go watch it. Well worth your time www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr4gRL7v/
@Mercado Media video credit #minnesota #illinois #louisiana #america
TikTok video by June Osborne
www.tiktok.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I genuinely don't know if this is a "Minnesotan" thing or an "old guy of a certain age" thing but in case it's Minnesotan and people need an anger translator: this guy is so angry he could just about set something on fire with his mind.
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It's clear from the article that ICE is *miserable* here. They're freezing their asses off and being harassed everywhere they go. Property managers aren't allowing them access to rental properties and people know their rights and aren't letting them in.
KEEP IT UP.
KEEP IT UP.
December 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It's clear from the article that ICE is *miserable* here. They're freezing their asses off and being harassed everywhere they go. Property managers aren't allowing them access to rental properties and people know their rights and aren't letting them in.
KEEP IT UP.
KEEP IT UP.
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Well in light of the Netflix-WB deal, I did get a laugh when I saw this.
December 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Well in light of the Netflix-WB deal, I did get a laugh when I saw this.
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Real life version of:
December 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Real life version of:
Movie you've watched more than six times in gif form.
I didn't know this would be my comfort food but here we are.
I didn't know this would be my comfort food but here we are.
December 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Movie you've watched more than six times in gif form.
I didn't know this would be my comfort food but here we are.
I didn't know this would be my comfort food but here we are.
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We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
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 8:40 PM
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
Quote with your model of masculinity.
December 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Quote with your model of masculinity.
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‘The Librarians’ To Premiere on PBS on February 9
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'The Librarians' To Premiere on PBS on February 9 | School Library Journal
Calling the documentary an Oscar contender, Deadline reported that The Librarians will headline the PBS' Independent Lens series.
www.slj.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
‘The Librarians’ To Premiere on PBS on February 9
www.slj.com/story/The-Li...
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