Chase Wassenar
@chasewassenar.bsky.social
All we can do is our best. Contact me: [email protected] All tweets are my own. He/him
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ICE is now responsible for 66% of the homicides in Minneapolis this year.
January 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM
ICE is now responsible for 66% of the homicides in Minneapolis this year.
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My latest premium newsletter is about the increasing public appetite for getting rid of ICE, and what the centrists who tell you it's not feasible are getting wrong.
The Politics of Abolishing ICE
Some Democrats say it's not feasible - they're wrong.
stringinamaze.net
January 19, 2026 at 12:20 AM
My latest premium newsletter is about the increasing public appetite for getting rid of ICE, and what the centrists who tell you it's not feasible are getting wrong.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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oldhead advice from an oldhead.
every couple years, newcomers to the movement think "THIS is finally it, the moment when the dam breaks and the whole system is overthrown"
and when it doesn't happen they lose patience and get disillusioned and drop out of movement work
gotta build for long term
every couple years, newcomers to the movement think "THIS is finally it, the moment when the dam breaks and the whole system is overthrown"
and when it doesn't happen they lose patience and get disillusioned and drop out of movement work
gotta build for long term
January 8, 2026 at 7:32 AM
oldhead advice from an oldhead.
every couple years, newcomers to the movement think "THIS is finally it, the moment when the dam breaks and the whole system is overthrown"
and when it doesn't happen they lose patience and get disillusioned and drop out of movement work
gotta build for long term
every couple years, newcomers to the movement think "THIS is finally it, the moment when the dam breaks and the whole system is overthrown"
and when it doesn't happen they lose patience and get disillusioned and drop out of movement work
gotta build for long term
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if i was running a political party and every time my opponents held power they started illegal wars for oil and crashed the economy i would simply say that repeatedly
January 3, 2026 at 4:54 PM
if i was running a political party and every time my opponents held power they started illegal wars for oil and crashed the economy i would simply say that repeatedly
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"And I never say no"
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
December 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"And I never say no"
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
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On today's episode of Final Cut, @kpignuolo.bsky.social joins @ceades.bsky.social and @chasewassenar.bsky.social for a deep dive into all things Hades 2!
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/20hL...
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/20hL...
Steam Cleaners: Hades 2 Ft. Kristen Pignuolo
open.spotify.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
On today's episode of Final Cut, @kpignuolo.bsky.social joins @ceades.bsky.social and @chasewassenar.bsky.social for a deep dive into all things Hades 2!
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/20hL...
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/20hL...
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Another disaster. This one has actual harmful consequences for trans kids and their families.
Under the proposed rule issued by the Trump Administration today, any Medicare- or Medicaid-participating hospital would be barred from providing gender-affirming care to *any child*, even if the care is not paid for by Medicare or Medicaid.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23465.pdf
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23465.pdf
public-inspection.federalregister.gov
December 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Another disaster. This one has actual harmful consequences for trans kids and their families.
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Henry Cuellar, Don Davis, and Vicente Gonzalez joined Republicans in voting to criminalize trans health care.
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
clerk.house.gov
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Henry Cuellar, Don Davis, and Vicente Gonzalez joined Republicans in voting to criminalize trans health care.
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
The bill passed only 216 to 214.
4 Republicans voted no. If they did too, it would have failed.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
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I am so furious at YouTube for doing this. You have literal gambling ads plastered across your website. The video you take action on contains no real gambling, and is promoting an LGBTQ+ children's charity fundraiser. Absolutely horrendous image and optics for the website. Completely moronic
I am beyond upset, YouTube has age restricted my video tonight for thinking it depicts real actual gambling. The video is on CloeverPit and contains no real gambling, but does contain a massive charity push for The Trevor Project. Last time this happened I almost quit YouTube
December 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I am so furious at YouTube for doing this. You have literal gambling ads plastered across your website. The video you take action on contains no real gambling, and is promoting an LGBTQ+ children's charity fundraiser. Absolutely horrendous image and optics for the website. Completely moronic
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There is no sight that more efficiently puts the lie to immigration “court” than the common sight of children “representing themselves.” Children too small to climb into the chair, children in pajamas who don’t know where they are, children not yet old enough to speak.
Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court
More than a dozen undocumented minors were forced to make their case in front of an immigration judge as the Trump administration ramps up removal proceedings.
coppercourier.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
There is no sight that more efficiently puts the lie to immigration “court” than the common sight of children “representing themselves.” Children too small to climb into the chair, children in pajamas who don’t know where they are, children not yet old enough to speak.
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Had an awesome time being back on the Rough Drafts podcast with the lovely @chasewassenar.bsky.social where we review the totally bonkers game, Road to Empress
This episode had everything: F1 updates, FMV Games, and my absolutely horrendous Peggy Hill Spanish
open.spotify.com/episode/7HWo...
This episode had everything: F1 updates, FMV Games, and my absolutely horrendous Peggy Hill Spanish
open.spotify.com/episode/7HWo...
Steam Cleaners: Road to the Battlefield Ft. Gabriella Shlyakh
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Had an awesome time being back on the Rough Drafts podcast with the lovely @chasewassenar.bsky.social where we review the totally bonkers game, Road to Empress
This episode had everything: F1 updates, FMV Games, and my absolutely horrendous Peggy Hill Spanish
open.spotify.com/episode/7HWo...
This episode had everything: F1 updates, FMV Games, and my absolutely horrendous Peggy Hill Spanish
open.spotify.com/episode/7HWo...
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are they going to make it illegal in the TOU to receive hallucinations too.
OpenAI says teen's 'misuse' of ChatGPT is to blame for his suicide, because he broke the TOU: 'Users must comply with OpenAI's Usage Policies, which prohibit the use of ChatGPT for suicide or self-har...
The lawyer presenting Adam Raine's family calls the response "disturbing" and I have to agree.
www.pcgamer.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
are they going to make it illegal in the TOU to receive hallucinations too.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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thinking about how my parents escaped vietnam, where the CIA destabilized my family's home country by spreading misinformation, and they landed in the united states, which is now getting destabilized bc someone in vietnam is spreading misinformation
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
thinking about how my parents escaped vietnam, where the CIA destabilized my family's home country by spreading misinformation, and they landed in the united states, which is now getting destabilized bc someone in vietnam is spreading misinformation
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Trans Day of Remembrance. Pour one out for our trans siblings lost and keep *living* in their honor.
November 20, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Trans Day of Remembrance. Pour one out for our trans siblings lost and keep *living* in their honor.
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Bellingcat’s contact email has always been a magnet for people with fairly unusual views; paranoid delusions, sprawling conspiracies, the works. But recently, the pattern has shifted, we’re seeing more and more emails clearly written with ChatGPT.
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Bellingcat’s contact email has always been a magnet for people with fairly unusual views; paranoid delusions, sprawling conspiracies, the works. But recently, the pattern has shifted, we’re seeing more and more emails clearly written with ChatGPT.
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if you are the public defense investigator who just subpoenaed Sam Altman on stage know that i love you and think you are a wonder upon this earth.
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
if you are the public defense investigator who just subpoenaed Sam Altman on stage know that i love you and think you are a wonder upon this earth.
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There are no words for how evil this is
November 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
There are no words for how evil this is
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MAMDANI CAME OUT TO JA RULE "NEW YORK" AND IMMEDIATELY QUOTED EUGENE DEBS
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
MAMDANI CAME OUT TO JA RULE "NEW YORK" AND IMMEDIATELY QUOTED EUGENE DEBS
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super happy this happened but damned if it isn't fucking horrifying that this isn't the norm everywhere
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
super happy this happened but damned if it isn't fucking horrifying that this isn't the norm everywhere
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Hey, any folks in the LA area (or looking to move to) in need of a place?
A good buddy of mine is looking for a new roommate to share his 2-br apartment in Los Feliz/Silverlake, starting Nov 1! Rent per-person is $1215 (central air; water included).
DM if interested; I'd be happy to connect you!
A good buddy of mine is looking for a new roommate to share his 2-br apartment in Los Feliz/Silverlake, starting Nov 1! Rent per-person is $1215 (central air; water included).
DM if interested; I'd be happy to connect you!
October 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Hey, any folks in the LA area (or looking to move to) in need of a place?
A good buddy of mine is looking for a new roommate to share his 2-br apartment in Los Feliz/Silverlake, starting Nov 1! Rent per-person is $1215 (central air; water included).
DM if interested; I'd be happy to connect you!
A good buddy of mine is looking for a new roommate to share his 2-br apartment in Los Feliz/Silverlake, starting Nov 1! Rent per-person is $1215 (central air; water included).
DM if interested; I'd be happy to connect you!
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you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
October 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you