Christine Swint
@christinens.bsky.social
Poetry, art, nature, climate, justice. Making little books is my passion. She/her. Más amor, por favor.
http://balancedonedge.blog
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Yes it’s Valentine’s Day. But it’s also the chosen birthday of Frederick Douglass who was born in 1818 on a plantation in Talbot County, Maryland. He escaped from slavery & rose to become the most eloquent and forceful voice for the abolition of slavery & for Black voting rights in the U.S.
February 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Yes it’s Valentine’s Day. But it’s also the chosen birthday of Frederick Douglass who was born in 1818 on a plantation in Talbot County, Maryland. He escaped from slavery & rose to become the most eloquent and forceful voice for the abolition of slavery & for Black voting rights in the U.S.
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Our democracy is on the brink. The time to do something about it is now.
February 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Our democracy is on the brink. The time to do something about it is now.
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Americans overall will spend billions of dollars celebrating love on Valentine's Day — including on greeting cards, which have been circulating in some form since at least the 15th century. https://to.pbs.org/4kAeW5V
Love is fleeting but these vintage valentines are worth keeping
If you're looking for inspiration, the Library of Virginia has a collection of a few hundred postcards and greeting cards dating back to the early 20th century.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Americans overall will spend billions of dollars celebrating love on Valentine's Day — including on greeting cards, which have been circulating in some form since at least the 15th century. https://to.pbs.org/4kAeW5V
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Really have to hand it to the @WeRateDogs guy, who's consistently using his massive platform for good. In this case discussing how Ring is trying to manufacture consent for using its products for immigration—AND ABORTION—monitoring.
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Really have to hand it to the @WeRateDogs guy, who's consistently using his massive platform for good. In this case discussing how Ring is trying to manufacture consent for using its products for immigration—AND ABORTION—monitoring.
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Trump and Republicans are spending billions of tax dollars on ICE to terrorize our communities, golden ballrooms, and private jets.
They’re paying for it by cutting support for Medicaid and SNAP and making health care unaffordable for millions of Americans.
They’re paying for it by cutting support for Medicaid and SNAP and making health care unaffordable for millions of Americans.
February 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Trump and Republicans are spending billions of tax dollars on ICE to terrorize our communities, golden ballrooms, and private jets.
They’re paying for it by cutting support for Medicaid and SNAP and making health care unaffordable for millions of Americans.
They’re paying for it by cutting support for Medicaid and SNAP and making health care unaffordable for millions of Americans.
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Want to learn to embroider?
I’ll teach on Saturday. Zoom. Pay-what-you-can
www.eventbrite.com/e/1980879834...
I’ll teach on Saturday. Zoom. Pay-what-you-can
www.eventbrite.com/e/1980879834...
Intro to Embroidery with Badass Cross Stitch
Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, have a laugh, try something new! Just in time to make all your holiday gifts!
www.eventbrite.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Want to learn to embroider?
I’ll teach on Saturday. Zoom. Pay-what-you-can
www.eventbrite.com/e/1980879834...
I’ll teach on Saturday. Zoom. Pay-what-you-can
www.eventbrite.com/e/1980879834...
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The Trump administration has forced the National Park Service to take down additional interpretive signs at major parks. This includes signage at the Grand Canyon and at Glacier National Park.
February 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The Trump administration has forced the National Park Service to take down additional interpretive signs at major parks. This includes signage at the Grand Canyon and at Glacier National Park.
February 3, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Speech bubbles contain the last words of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. #Februllage2026Boom
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February 2, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Speech bubbles contain the last words of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. #Februllage2026Boom
#Collage
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#mixedmedia
#AbolishIce
#Collage
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#mixedmedia
#AbolishIce
there’s something for everyone to do on this list, even if you can’t protest in the streets
Minnesota organizers want us to help turn up the heat on the state's biggest regime-friendly corporations. Contact Target, Hilton, Enterprise, Home Depot, and Delta Airlines to demand they take action to get ICE out of our communities FOR GOOD.
ICE Out for Good
On January 23, people across the country are taking action in solidarity with Minnesota to demand ICE out of our communities. Join the day of action.
iceoutforgood.org
February 1, 2026 at 4:23 AM
there’s something for everyone to do on this list, even if you can’t protest in the streets
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Free Liam Ramos and his father. Releasing this five-year-old and dad from custody and letting them return home is morally and legally imperative.
It's unconscionable to negotiate DHS funding until this happens, Noem and Miller resign and more.
@schumer.senate.gov
www.youtube.com/live/WvxqUCw...
It's unconscionable to negotiate DHS funding until this happens, Noem and Miller resign and more.
@schumer.senate.gov
www.youtube.com/live/WvxqUCw...
Jen Taub LIVE - Free Liam Ramos & His Father
YouTube video by Jen Taub
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January 29, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Free Liam Ramos and his father. Releasing this five-year-old and dad from custody and letting them return home is morally and legally imperative.
It's unconscionable to negotiate DHS funding until this happens, Noem and Miller resign and more.
@schumer.senate.gov
www.youtube.com/live/WvxqUCw...
It's unconscionable to negotiate DHS funding until this happens, Noem and Miller resign and more.
@schumer.senate.gov
www.youtube.com/live/WvxqUCw...
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Trump lost Georgia in 2020.
But today he continued his sore loser’s crusade with an FBI raid (!) on a Georgia election office.
From Minnesota to Georgia, we’re watching the President unravel, weaponizing federal law enforcement for personal power and revenge.
We must stop him.
But today he continued his sore loser’s crusade with an FBI raid (!) on a Georgia election office.
From Minnesota to Georgia, we’re watching the President unravel, weaponizing federal law enforcement for personal power and revenge.
We must stop him.
January 29, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Trump lost Georgia in 2020.
But today he continued his sore loser’s crusade with an FBI raid (!) on a Georgia election office.
From Minnesota to Georgia, we’re watching the President unravel, weaponizing federal law enforcement for personal power and revenge.
We must stop him.
But today he continued his sore loser’s crusade with an FBI raid (!) on a Georgia election office.
From Minnesota to Georgia, we’re watching the President unravel, weaponizing federal law enforcement for personal power and revenge.
We must stop him.
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“We'll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
We'll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis”
@brucespringsteen.net
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
And the stranger in our midst
We'll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis”
@brucespringsteen.net
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 29, 2026 at 3:20 AM
“We'll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
We'll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis”
@brucespringsteen.net
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
And the stranger in our midst
We'll remember the names of those who died
On the streets of Minneapolis”
@brucespringsteen.net
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
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Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
I just ordered a few boxes of cookies to support this amazing Brownie troop in Minneapolis.
“We are a Minneapolis 2nd grade Brownie Troop of 12 including trans and neurodiverse youth and 75% BIPOC kids. We want to go to summer camp and try horseback riding! During the current ICE occupation we need your support more than ever...”
And that’s how I ordered 4 boxes of thin mints.
And that’s how I ordered 4 boxes of thin mints.
A friend shared with me a girl scout cookie link from a group that's having a hard time selling in Minneapolis right now.
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop5...
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop5...
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 AM
I just ordered a few boxes of cookies to support this amazing Brownie troop in Minneapolis.
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The publishing world has put together a rad auction to support MN.
Launching now. Check it out! One-of-a-kind opportunities
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Launching now. Check it out! One-of-a-kind opportunities
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:45 PM
The publishing world has put together a rad auction to support MN.
Launching now. Check it out! One-of-a-kind opportunities
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Launching now. Check it out! One-of-a-kind opportunities
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
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This is where we are.
Trump’s goons tackled and murdered a guy (who was a Boy Scout as a child) when he was helping a woman they had pepper sprayed knocked to the ground.
And Trump’s team is lying about it.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
Trump’s goons tackled and murdered a guy (who was a Boy Scout as a child) when he was helping a woman they had pepper sprayed knocked to the ground.
And Trump’s team is lying about it.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
January 25, 2026 at 5:20 AM
This is where we are.
Trump’s goons tackled and murdered a guy (who was a Boy Scout as a child) when he was helping a woman they had pepper sprayed knocked to the ground.
And Trump’s team is lying about it.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
Trump’s goons tackled and murdered a guy (who was a Boy Scout as a child) when he was helping a woman they had pepper sprayed knocked to the ground.
And Trump’s team is lying about it.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
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Here's a time-lapse from yesterday as thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE.
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Here's a time-lapse from yesterday as thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE.
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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Incredible. The people of Minnesota are inspiring a nation.
A coworker took this from her apartment. I haven't seen a crowd this size before. Maybe the first Women's March? But it was much much warmer that day. ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA!
January 24, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Incredible. The people of Minnesota are inspiring a nation.
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TODAY: Minnesota activists are joining together for a historic day of action with no work, no school, and no shopping.
They’re also asking allies across the nation to hold solidarity actions to keep the focus on ICE’s ongoing brutality and the urgency to get ICE Out For Good.
They’re also asking allies across the nation to hold solidarity actions to keep the focus on ICE’s ongoing brutality and the urgency to get ICE Out For Good.
ICE Out for Good
On January 23, people across the country are taking action in solidarity with Minnesota to demand ICE out of our communities. Join the day of action.
iceoutforgood.org
January 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
TODAY: Minnesota activists are joining together for a historic day of action with no work, no school, and no shopping.
They’re also asking allies across the nation to hold solidarity actions to keep the focus on ICE’s ongoing brutality and the urgency to get ICE Out For Good.
They’re also asking allies across the nation to hold solidarity actions to keep the focus on ICE’s ongoing brutality and the urgency to get ICE Out For Good.
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