Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman
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ALT: the best way to predict the future is to invent it written in colorful letters
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Hi all! I’m a creative writer and year-round gardener in the PNW looking to follow more accounts interested in #solarpunk
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One lesson from the Epstein–Mandelson affair is that we need to stop routinely rehabilitating political careers after serious scandals.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
February 4, 2026 at 1:08 PM
One lesson from the Epstein–Mandelson affair is that we need to stop routinely rehabilitating political careers after serious scandals.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
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BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
February 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
Stoked to announce: My novelette, TRUST FALL, will be released Sept 15 by Gnashing Teeth gnashingteethpublishing.com An illustrated autofiction experiment, in fairy tale format, about growing up as a girl in a John Bircher household in the 70s. I dedicate it to Billie Jean King, an early influence
February 4, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Stoked to announce: My novelette, TRUST FALL, will be released Sept 15 by Gnashing Teeth gnashingteethpublishing.com An illustrated autofiction experiment, in fairy tale format, about growing up as a girl in a John Bircher household in the 70s. I dedicate it to Billie Jean King, an early influence
the hot takes and statements of the obV from folks who are only NOW waking up to what's happening in the US are so tiresome.
two men standing next to each other with the words you a bit late written on the screen
ALT: two men standing next to each other with the words you a bit late written on the screen
media.tenor.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:59 AM
the hot takes and statements of the obV from folks who are only NOW waking up to what's happening in the US are so tiresome.
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I’m not gonna post it because it’s genuinely so grim but there’s this comedian who set up a fake ICE tip line for people to call to report on immigrants and he posts their conversations on TikTok. The most recent post of his was a Kindergarten teacher who wanted one of her students parents deported.
Elizabeth is a Columbia Heights fourth-grader who loves volleyball, learning English and giggling in the halls with her friends. She's been held in the Dilley Immigration Processing Center for nearly a month, and she and her mom have both fallen ill. sahanjournal.com/education/co...
Sick fourth-grader among 4 Columbia Heights students held by ICE
Columbia Heights Public Schools says four students remain detained by ICE after Liam’s return, including 10-year-old Elizabeth, who has fallen ill.
sahanjournal.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I’m not gonna post it because it’s genuinely so grim but there’s this comedian who set up a fake ICE tip line for people to call to report on immigrants and he posts their conversations on TikTok. The most recent post of his was a Kindergarten teacher who wanted one of her students parents deported.
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Thousands of Minnesotans gathered outside hotels where ICE and Border Patrol have been staying to sing to them, encouraging agents to quit and stop the ICE terror on their streets.
TT: nowthisimpact
TT: nowthisimpact
February 4, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Thousands of Minnesotans gathered outside hotels where ICE and Border Patrol have been staying to sing to them, encouraging agents to quit and stop the ICE terror on their streets.
TT: nowthisimpact
TT: nowthisimpact
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Judge rules members of Congress can inspect all ICE detention centers without appointment. "...DHS Sec. Kristi Noem re-implemented a notice requirement…..[which] required 7-days’ warning for visits to [ICE] facilities... funded exclusively by the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’..." thehill.com/regulation/c...
thehill.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Judge rules members of Congress can inspect all ICE detention centers without appointment. "...DHS Sec. Kristi Noem re-implemented a notice requirement…..[which] required 7-days’ warning for visits to [ICE] facilities... funded exclusively by the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’..." thehill.com/regulation/c...
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Incredibly moving...
Brothers say they can't explain to their young children why their aunt Renee Goodman was killed...
Their remembrances of Renee are heartbreaking 💔
Brothers of Renee Good, woman fatally shot by ICE, remember sister in forum with lawmakers...
youtu.be/HX0zWgHc1cg?...
Brothers say they can't explain to their young children why their aunt Renee Goodman was killed...
Their remembrances of Renee are heartbreaking 💔
Brothers of Renee Good, woman fatally shot by ICE, remember sister in forum with lawmakers...
youtu.be/HX0zWgHc1cg?...
WATCH: Brothers of Renee Good, woman fatally shot by ICE, remember sister in forum with lawmakers
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Incredibly moving...
Brothers say they can't explain to their young children why their aunt Renee Goodman was killed...
Their remembrances of Renee are heartbreaking 💔
Brothers of Renee Good, woman fatally shot by ICE, remember sister in forum with lawmakers...
youtu.be/HX0zWgHc1cg?...
Brothers say they can't explain to their young children why their aunt Renee Goodman was killed...
Their remembrances of Renee are heartbreaking 💔
Brothers of Renee Good, woman fatally shot by ICE, remember sister in forum with lawmakers...
youtu.be/HX0zWgHc1cg?...
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7 - Teach your Children - Crosby, Stills and Nash 1970
YouTube video by stin
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February 2, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Stop saying underage women.
They are children.
They are children.
February 3, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Stop saying underage women.
They are children.
They are children.
this is exactly the strategy with the latest dump
shame the victims, hide the perps
I don't think the answer is to shut the site down, though
I think the answer is REVELATION and putting these victims into safe houses until the monsters are put in jail
shame the victims, hide the perps
I don't think the answer is to shut the site down, though
I think the answer is REVELATION and putting these victims into safe houses until the monsters are put in jail
How did they redact abusers but not the victims? And they expect us to believe 40 nude photos went unnoticed?
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
February 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
this is exactly the strategy with the latest dump
shame the victims, hide the perps
I don't think the answer is to shut the site down, though
I think the answer is REVELATION and putting these victims into safe houses until the monsters are put in jail
shame the victims, hide the perps
I don't think the answer is to shut the site down, though
I think the answer is REVELATION and putting these victims into safe houses until the monsters are put in jail
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February 3, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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A passionate group of women rediscovered fitness in VR. They’re furious with Mark Zuckerberg for killing their community.
Read more from @vicmsong.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/tech/871250/...
Read more from @vicmsong.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/tech/871250/...
February 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
A passionate group of women rediscovered fitness in VR. They’re furious with Mark Zuckerberg for killing their community.
Read more from @vicmsong.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/tech/871250/...
Read more from @vicmsong.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/tech/871250/...
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What's glossed over a bit here is it took this guy who proved it like 25 years and a huge community push and tons of advocacy to make this happen. Same with guy who figured out you should wash hands before surgery. We think "why should all this obvious shit be so hard?" But it's ALWAYS been hard
A century of hair samples proves leaded gas ban worked arstechnica.com/science/2026...
A century of hair samples proves leaded gas ban worked
“We should not forget the lessons of history. And the lesson is those regulations have been very important.”...
arstechnica.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
What's glossed over a bit here is it took this guy who proved it like 25 years and a huge community push and tons of advocacy to make this happen. Same with guy who figured out you should wash hands before surgery. We think "why should all this obvious shit be so hard?" But it's ALWAYS been hard
M O N E Y
L A U N D E R I N G
Just like the ballroom
And Ozark's floating casino
it's not that complicated, people
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
L A U N D E R I N G
Just like the ballroom
And Ozark's floating casino
it's not that complicated, people
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
February 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
M O N E Y
L A U N D E R I N G
Just like the ballroom
And Ozark's floating casino
it's not that complicated, people
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
L A U N D E R I N G
Just like the ballroom
And Ozark's floating casino
it's not that complicated, people
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Honor BLACK HISTORY MONTH by studying and appreciating the writings of black women, who have taught us so much against the odds. fiveable.me/lists/influe... DOING THIS IS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE.
February 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Honor BLACK HISTORY MONTH by studying and appreciating the writings of black women, who have taught us so much against the odds. fiveable.me/lists/influe... DOING THIS IS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE.
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"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
apnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
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Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
www.cbsnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
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Perfectly okay to feel this way right now. Just don’t use it as an excuse for silence or inaction.
February 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Perfectly okay to feel this way right now. Just don’t use it as an excuse for silence or inaction.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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January 31, 2026 at 12:17 AM
exactly this
I really need folks to understand that when you say non-violent protesters "went too far" or were not "polite" or didn't use the right language or WTF ever, you are helping the regime.
You're channeling Joe Bob from the diner in red county USA saying "well if they complied, they'd be fine."
You're channeling Joe Bob from the diner in red county USA saying "well if they complied, they'd be fine."
January 30, 2026 at 9:39 PM
exactly this
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[LEFT] From the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association
[RIGHT] from LitHub: lithub.com/letter-from-...
Love me some CHARLES BAXTER... y'all, go read BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE, srsly
[RIGHT] from LitHub: lithub.com/letter-from-...
Love me some CHARLES BAXTER... y'all, go read BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE, srsly
January 30, 2026 at 8:54 PM
[LEFT] From the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association
[RIGHT] from LitHub: lithub.com/letter-from-...
Love me some CHARLES BAXTER... y'all, go read BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE, srsly
[RIGHT] from LitHub: lithub.com/letter-from-...
Love me some CHARLES BAXTER... y'all, go read BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE, srsly