(New Account) Owl
@empowlractual.bsky.social
new year new account to shake off thousands of (bot?) followers.
MSW. Public policy, climate, water, disaster, #txlege, shelter dogs, righteous fights and sheer bloody mindedness. ATX she/her
MSW. Public policy, climate, water, disaster, #txlege, shelter dogs, righteous fights and sheer bloody mindedness. ATX she/her
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Hi hello it's the Owl you know and love. I was getting self conscious about posting on the other account with endless reposts and randos.
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I'm so tired y'all
ICE error meant some recruits were sent into field offices without proper training, sources say
An AI tool used to help ICE identify potential new recruits with law enforcement experience wrongly categorized some potential new officers, sources say.
www.nbcnews.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I'm so tired y'all
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Police/ sheriff departments only publish the names of cops who kill people less than 50% of the time, so it is not actually "common."
Organizers have pushed more agencies to do so, but it's not some kind of general rule.
Organizers have pushed more agencies to do so, but it's not some kind of general rule.
January 26, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Police/ sheriff departments only publish the names of cops who kill people less than 50% of the time, so it is not actually "common."
Organizers have pushed more agencies to do so, but it's not some kind of general rule.
Organizers have pushed more agencies to do so, but it's not some kind of general rule.
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Really a salient point. National Guard, active and reserve military they signed dotted lines. They face real consequences if they refuse orders or go AWOL. These fucking guys can quit and work at IHOP any time they like.
January 26, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Really a salient point. National Guard, active and reserve military they signed dotted lines. They face real consequences if they refuse orders or go AWOL. These fucking guys can quit and work at IHOP any time they like.
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it's not actually military service, fellas, you can just quit
January 26, 2026 at 6:42 PM
it's not actually military service, fellas, you can just quit
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But I also think that the gun aspect of this is creating some fault lines and it's worth hammering those fault lines. Call him up, tell him you are extremely concerned that you're hearing the feds say that merely CARRYING A LEGAL GUN LEGALLY is grounds for them to shoot you.
January 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
But I also think that the gun aspect of this is creating some fault lines and it's worth hammering those fault lines. Call him up, tell him you are extremely concerned that you're hearing the feds say that merely CARRYING A LEGAL GUN LEGALLY is grounds for them to shoot you.
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yep eeeeyup, it's a Spanish Love Songs day here at Skype a Scientist HQ.
Highly recommend listening for anyone having big feelings this week (all of us? all of us.)
Highly recommend listening for anyone having big feelings this week (all of us? all of us.)
January 26, 2026 at 6:14 PM
yep eeeeyup, it's a Spanish Love Songs day here at Skype a Scientist HQ.
Highly recommend listening for anyone having big feelings this week (all of us? all of us.)
Highly recommend listening for anyone having big feelings this week (all of us? all of us.)
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found a little golden goose egg
January 26, 2026 at 5:55 PM
found a little golden goose egg
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This is great. For one thing, protesters are safer in the presence of National Guard soldiers by orders of magnitude. Second, the approach embraced by the Minnesota Army National Guard makes ICE and CBP look so incredibly small and weak.
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 11:10 PM
This is great. For one thing, protesters are safer in the presence of National Guard soldiers by orders of magnitude. Second, the approach embraced by the Minnesota Army National Guard makes ICE and CBP look so incredibly small and weak.
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May we all some day soon achieve this same unmitigated level of pure joy as this happy dog.
January 26, 2026 at 12:25 PM
May we all some day soon achieve this same unmitigated level of pure joy as this happy dog.
For all the people wide eyed memeing about the NRA response to the Alex Pretti murder, I regret to inform you that the NRA/GOA et al have never been big fans of government. See Ruby Ridge, Waco, Constitutional sheriffs, McVeigh etc.
January 26, 2026 at 3:40 PM
For all the people wide eyed memeing about the NRA response to the Alex Pretti murder, I regret to inform you that the NRA/GOA et al have never been big fans of government. See Ruby Ridge, Waco, Constitutional sheriffs, McVeigh etc.
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Hey it's me, your favorite Social Media Cryptid! I'm running a flash fundraiser for our local anti-ICE community network in Ventura County. These postcards are going out for $5 a pop. I'm @Lucy-Bellwood on Venmo. DM me with how many you'd like and a good mailing address and we'll make it happen 💛
January 26, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Hey it's me, your favorite Social Media Cryptid! I'm running a flash fundraiser for our local anti-ICE community network in Ventura County. These postcards are going out for $5 a pop. I'm @Lucy-Bellwood on Venmo. DM me with how many you'd like and a good mailing address and we'll make it happen 💛
The downside to starting a new account is having to reblock people I had forgotten I had blocked and figuring out my other preferred moderation settings for muted words, labelers etc. Just time consuming, a very first world problem.
January 26, 2026 at 8:09 AM
The downside to starting a new account is having to reblock people I had forgotten I had blocked and figuring out my other preferred moderation settings for muted words, labelers etc. Just time consuming, a very first world problem.
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mr. mamdani i sincerely apologize for the mileage this image is going to get
January 25, 2026 at 4:31 PM
mr. mamdani i sincerely apologize for the mileage this image is going to get
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been re-reading the moon is down tonight and if you haven’t read it (or haven’t read it in a while) it still slaps, one of the best pieces of
propaganda ever written imo. it’s in the public domain in canada already so here’s a pdf ia601401.us.archive.org/31/items/in....
propaganda ever written imo. it’s in the public domain in canada already so here’s a pdf ia601401.us.archive.org/31/items/in....
ia601401.us.archive.org
January 26, 2026 at 6:57 AM
been re-reading the moon is down tonight and if you haven’t read it (or haven’t read it in a while) it still slaps, one of the best pieces of
propaganda ever written imo. it’s in the public domain in canada already so here’s a pdf ia601401.us.archive.org/31/items/in....
propaganda ever written imo. it’s in the public domain in canada already so here’s a pdf ia601401.us.archive.org/31/items/in....
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These cats fight fascists.
January 26, 2026 at 4:14 AM
These cats fight fascists.
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I do love a traditional Japanese garden.
January 26, 2026 at 4:18 AM
I do love a traditional Japanese garden.
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Went to a garden today. Saw signs of spring.
January 26, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Went to a garden today. Saw signs of spring.
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jesus christ you’ve turned kathy into a revolutionary now what are you going to do
Secretary Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I’m calling on her to resign.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
January 25, 2026 at 7:24 PM
jesus christ you’ve turned kathy into a revolutionary now what are you going to do
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signs left at alex pretti’s memorial in minneapolis: “i love you so much / i’ll miss you forever” photo with a friend, “i would have done the same. RIP alex,” a stethoscope and “we’ll take it from here, alex” and a tshirt for the minnesota nurses association
January 25, 2026 at 11:49 PM
signs left at alex pretti’s memorial in minneapolis: “i love you so much / i’ll miss you forever” photo with a friend, “i would have done the same. RIP alex,” a stethoscope and “we’ll take it from here, alex” and a tshirt for the minnesota nurses association
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If you're feeling helpless, this might help. Pass it on.
I spent my morning putting this guide together from sources all over the place. Happy to hear from anyone with suggested inclusions, deletions, or edits. [email protected], or you can hit my DMs here.
Please share!
Please share!
The anti-ICE playbook for regular Americans
Every day actions to fight fascism in your community
losingmyperspicacity.beehiiv.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:38 AM
If you're feeling helpless, this might help. Pass it on.
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So far... Likes:
- me
- following me around the house
- naps
- frolicking in the snow
- sniffing
- treats
Dislikes:
- the printer
- carrots
- me
- following me around the house
- naps
- frolicking in the snow
- sniffing
- treats
Dislikes:
- the printer
- carrots
January 26, 2026 at 3:46 AM
So far... Likes:
- me
- following me around the house
- naps
- frolicking in the snow
- sniffing
- treats
Dislikes:
- the printer
- carrots
- me
- following me around the house
- naps
- frolicking in the snow
- sniffing
- treats
Dislikes:
- the printer
- carrots
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Her name is Gracie; she is an 8yo rescue who needed a home because her elderly owner passed away. She is a very sweet goofball who gets so excited about walks she hits herself in the nose with her own tail.
January 26, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Her name is Gracie; she is an 8yo rescue who needed a home because her elderly owner passed away. She is a very sweet goofball who gets so excited about walks she hits herself in the nose with her own tail.
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It feels weird to post this with everything going on. But--in case it brings a moment of joy or distraction: I got a dog
January 26, 2026 at 3:07 AM
It feels weird to post this with everything going on. But--in case it brings a moment of joy or distraction: I got a dog
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In case you need to see this, please enjoy Juniper eating sugar snap peas.
January 26, 2026 at 3:47 AM
In case you need to see this, please enjoy Juniper eating sugar snap peas.