Schade
@fightfil.space
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Schade
@fightfil.space
· Nov 14
I'm Schade (they/she) and I'm a software dev by day, and a worldbuilding-rich writer when the keys work with me.
My current project is a cyberpunk heist novel where 2 sisters try to reunite while their country falls apart around them.
My current project is a cyberpunk heist novel where 2 sisters try to reunite while their country falls apart around them.
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It's not immigrants who've been screwing us in Maine. It's corporations like CSX, scumbag CEOs like Steve Angel, and investment firms like Ancora Holdings.
These leeches won't hesitate to sabotage Mainers' lives so millionaire investors see fatter returns.
Want someone to blame? Start with them.
These leeches won't hesitate to sabotage Mainers' lives so millionaire investors see fatter returns.
Want someone to blame? Start with them.
CSX to Lay Off Most Union Rail Employees at Waterville Facility
CSX Transportation workers at the Waterville Engine House and Back Shop.
maineaflcio.org
January 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
It's not immigrants who've been screwing us in Maine. It's corporations like CSX, scumbag CEOs like Steve Angel, and investment firms like Ancora Holdings.
These leeches won't hesitate to sabotage Mainers' lives so millionaire investors see fatter returns.
Want someone to blame? Start with them.
These leeches won't hesitate to sabotage Mainers' lives so millionaire investors see fatter returns.
Want someone to blame? Start with them.
Every senator who voted to confirm RFK Jr bears responsibility for the acceleration in measles, which had been all but eradicated before 2020.
Susan Collins has much to answer for. #mepolitics
Susan Collins has much to answer for. #mepolitics
Holy moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
January 28, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Every senator who voted to confirm RFK Jr bears responsibility for the acceleration in measles, which had been all but eradicated before 2020.
Susan Collins has much to answer for. #mepolitics
Susan Collins has much to answer for. #mepolitics
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Something else to thank Susan Collins for.
#mepolitics
#mepolitics
Holy moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
January 28, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Something else to thank Susan Collins for.
#mepolitics
#mepolitics
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This is pretty striking. If this piece is correct, even 13 arrests that ICE has publicized in Maine include a bunch of false claims and several people with no apparent record at all.
It should be incumbent on the feds to prove their allegations
It should be incumbent on the feds to prove their allegations
This is the kind of work that newspapers used to do. Now they're so overwhelmed just filling white space that there's no time for shit like this, so it's left to randos on the internet to prove DHS/ICE is lying about, well, just about everything:
themainesoapbox.substack.com/p/maine-dhs-...
themainesoapbox.substack.com/p/maine-dhs-...
Maine DHS “Worst of the Worst”: When ICE Allegations Are Published as Fact
Operation Catch of the Day, ICE, and the dehumanization of people labeled dangerous without verifiable records
themainesoapbox.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:51 PM
This is pretty striking. If this piece is correct, even 13 arrests that ICE has publicized in Maine include a bunch of false claims and several people with no apparent record at all.
It should be incumbent on the feds to prove their allegations
It should be incumbent on the feds to prove their allegations
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David’s a friend so I’ve heard rumblings of his argument here. It’s a good one. The DHS was not a great idea from the start; we can do without it and do the necessary things it does in a better way.
Abolish DHS. If you can imagine a world before Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you can imagine a world without the Department of Homeland Security. My latest at @startribune.com. (gift link)
Perry: Abolish ICE? How about DHS altogether.
"We have models for how to structure federal immigration oversight that doesn't rely on an unaccountable masked secret police force running rampant in our streets," David M. Perry writes.
www.startribune.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:57 PM
David’s a friend so I’ve heard rumblings of his argument here. It’s a good one. The DHS was not a great idea from the start; we can do without it and do the necessary things it does in a better way.
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No officer/agent involved in a citizen shooting should ever carry a gun again. Either they will be so traumatized by the experience they will never be reliable in a crisis again or they won't be traumatized at all, which is worse.
January 26, 2026 at 11:31 PM
No officer/agent involved in a citizen shooting should ever carry a gun again. Either they will be so traumatized by the experience they will never be reliable in a crisis again or they won't be traumatized at all, which is worse.
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Calling for more “training” for ICE while ignoring the reality on the ground isn’t leadership. It’s avoidance. Senator Collins must vote NO on the DHS budget. This is about accountability, human decency, and stopping lawless abuse of power.
January 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Calling for more “training” for ICE while ignoring the reality on the ground isn’t leadership. It’s avoidance. Senator Collins must vote NO on the DHS budget. This is about accountability, human decency, and stopping lawless abuse of power.
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Good. ICE must be accountable for what they do. No regulation, no oversight—no support.
And to be clear, I would have voted no on the House version of the DHS bill for that reason.
And to be clear, I would have voted no on the House version of the DHS bill for that reason.
Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.
January 25, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Good. ICE must be accountable for what they do. No regulation, no oversight—no support.
And to be clear, I would have voted no on the House version of the DHS bill for that reason.
And to be clear, I would have voted no on the House version of the DHS bill for that reason.
And three months ago.
Caucus leadership has conceded to Trump every power he's seized to lead this this brutal campaign
Caucus leadership has conceded to Trump every power he's seized to lead this this brutal campaign
Memory is a fragile thing in this moment, so it is important to keep in mind that Hakeem Jeffries refused to whip his caucus against ICE funding earlier this week.
January 25, 2026 at 2:50 AM
And three months ago.
Caucus leadership has conceded to Trump every power he's seized to lead this this brutal campaign
Caucus leadership has conceded to Trump every power he's seized to lead this this brutal campaign
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Memory is a fragile thing in this moment, so it is important to keep in mind that Hakeem Jeffries refused to whip his caucus against ICE funding earlier this week.
January 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Memory is a fragile thing in this moment, so it is important to keep in mind that Hakeem Jeffries refused to whip his caucus against ICE funding earlier this week.
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Reversing Citizens United the most egregious decision by SCOTUS, should be democrats number one priority when we regain power
Ruling effectively allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts of money on independent political communications, such as advertisements, as long as they do
Ruling effectively allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts of money on independent political communications, such as advertisements, as long as they do
January 22, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Reversing Citizens United the most egregious decision by SCOTUS, should be democrats number one priority when we regain power
Ruling effectively allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts of money on independent political communications, such as advertisements, as long as they do
Ruling effectively allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts of money on independent political communications, such as advertisements, as long as they do
People in places where this doesn't happen often are given dire warnings by the news and left to fend for themselves.
Responsible media wouldn't feed into hysteria and would give real advice on "snowed-in" meals, general expectations for how long to wait for clear roads.
Responsible media wouldn't feed into hysteria and would give real advice on "snowed-in" meals, general expectations for how long to wait for clear roads.
i popped by the wegmans to grab a couple things and entire shelves of produce were inexplicably gone. like, what are people even *making*
It's not looking good in Atlanta...
January 24, 2026 at 2:13 AM
People in places where this doesn't happen often are given dire warnings by the news and left to fend for themselves.
Responsible media wouldn't feed into hysteria and would give real advice on "snowed-in" meals, general expectations for how long to wait for clear roads.
Responsible media wouldn't feed into hysteria and would give real advice on "snowed-in" meals, general expectations for how long to wait for clear roads.
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It’s unmistakable how much the way institutions treat lying federal officials is the same way they treat lying abusers and predators. Even when they contradict themselves, admit to wrongdoing, and repeatedly undermine their own credibility, institutions support their side over their victims.
January 15, 2026 at 5:14 AM
It’s unmistakable how much the way institutions treat lying federal officials is the same way they treat lying abusers and predators. Even when they contradict themselves, admit to wrongdoing, and repeatedly undermine their own credibility, institutions support their side over their victims.
The kenebec is mighty and beautiful
My favorite Twitter prompt was "RT this with your home river," so reskeet this with your home river.
Mine is the Patuxent.
Mine is the Patuxent.
January 14, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The kenebec is mighty and beautiful
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Folks, I cannot overstate how important it is to document what is happening around you with ICE. This admin may attempt to bury the truth, but they cannot erase it. These videos are incredibly difficult to watch but incredibly important to have for evidence once we turn the tide.
January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Folks, I cannot overstate how important it is to document what is happening around you with ICE. This admin may attempt to bury the truth, but they cannot erase it. These videos are incredibly difficult to watch but incredibly important to have for evidence once we turn the tide.
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the argument is that ice is protecting us from the invasion of brown people here to murder your sons and rape your daughters...i dont want to concede that there is an iota of truth to that because there is not, i dont think that is the way
January 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
the argument is that ice is protecting us from the invasion of brown people here to murder your sons and rape your daughters...i dont want to concede that there is an iota of truth to that because there is not, i dont think that is the way
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The issue with ICE is not training, the issue with ICE is that it fundamentally should not exist. The violence is the purpose
January 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The issue with ICE is not training, the issue with ICE is that it fundamentally should not exist. The violence is the purpose
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So much for the tolerant left!
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
So much for the tolerant left!
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How can I confidently say we now live under a fully-fledged fascist regime, despite so-called expert pundits saying otherwise?
Because I choose to accept the evidence of my eyes and ears, rather than follow the regime’s essential commands.
Because I choose to accept the evidence of my eyes and ears, rather than follow the regime’s essential commands.
January 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM
How can I confidently say we now live under a fully-fledged fascist regime, despite so-called expert pundits saying otherwise?
Because I choose to accept the evidence of my eyes and ears, rather than follow the regime’s essential commands.
Because I choose to accept the evidence of my eyes and ears, rather than follow the regime’s essential commands.
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What in the actual fuck is wrong with these people. They denied a physician the chance to even try to help the victim. There is no attempt to actually help. All of these people are complicit in murder.
January 7, 2026 at 11:05 PM
What in the actual fuck is wrong with these people. They denied a physician the chance to even try to help the victim. There is no attempt to actually help. All of these people are complicit in murder.
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I’ve said this before but I think the model should be personal liberty laws that fought the Fugitive Slave Act in the 1850s. Maine was a leader there, refusing slave-catchers any state assistance in their evil work, however legal it might be.
I'm grateful for what's been done so far
I'm frustrated it took so long
I'm confident we need to do more
#mepolitics
I'm frustrated it took so long
I'm confident we need to do more
#mepolitics
January 8, 2026 at 3:59 AM
I’ve said this before but I think the model should be personal liberty laws that fought the Fugitive Slave Act in the 1850s. Maine was a leader there, refusing slave-catchers any state assistance in their evil work, however legal it might be.
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I know people “don’t like politics”
But when our air is dirty, breathing is political
When books are banned, reading is political
When births are forced, building families is political
When healthcare is withheld, life is political
Existence is political
But when our air is dirty, breathing is political
When books are banned, reading is political
When births are forced, building families is political
When healthcare is withheld, life is political
Existence is political
January 6, 2026 at 2:39 AM
I know people “don’t like politics”
But when our air is dirty, breathing is political
When books are banned, reading is political
When births are forced, building families is political
When healthcare is withheld, life is political
Existence is political
But when our air is dirty, breathing is political
When books are banned, reading is political
When births are forced, building families is political
When healthcare is withheld, life is political
Existence is political
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My stance with the “never Trump” right remains: These are the people who fucking built Trump. Years of shit in service of Reagan, Bush, Romney, McCain paved the way for Trump. I don’t trust them. They’re rotten. I trust the people who opposed this shit all along.
December 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
My stance with the “never Trump” right remains: These are the people who fucking built Trump. Years of shit in service of Reagan, Bush, Romney, McCain paved the way for Trump. I don’t trust them. They’re rotten. I trust the people who opposed this shit all along.
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Congressional statutes aren’t suggestions.
They are binding legal commands issued by the only branch
empowered to make law.
When the Executive disregards them—whether through inaction, selective enforcement, or outright defiance—Congress must confront that breach with unmistakable force.
They are binding legal commands issued by the only branch
empowered to make law.
When the Executive disregards them—whether through inaction, selective enforcement, or outright defiance—Congress must confront that breach with unmistakable force.
December 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Congressional statutes aren’t suggestions.
They are binding legal commands issued by the only branch
empowered to make law.
When the Executive disregards them—whether through inaction, selective enforcement, or outright defiance—Congress must confront that breach with unmistakable force.
They are binding legal commands issued by the only branch
empowered to make law.
When the Executive disregards them—whether through inaction, selective enforcement, or outright defiance—Congress must confront that breach with unmistakable force.
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#MEApolitics: As those that follow me know, I am a prominent critic of Gov Mills’ opposition to most progressive legalisation since she took office.
Which is why I feel the need to specifically denounce these disinformation tactics as completely unacceptable and extremely dangerous.
Stay vigilant.
Which is why I feel the need to specifically denounce these disinformation tactics as completely unacceptable and extremely dangerous.
Stay vigilant.
12/21 U.S. Senate Republicans are already using AI slop to deceive Maine voters #maine #MEpolitics
December 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#MEApolitics: As those that follow me know, I am a prominent critic of Gov Mills’ opposition to most progressive legalisation since she took office.
Which is why I feel the need to specifically denounce these disinformation tactics as completely unacceptable and extremely dangerous.
Stay vigilant.
Which is why I feel the need to specifically denounce these disinformation tactics as completely unacceptable and extremely dangerous.
Stay vigilant.