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"The group rallied amid frigid conditions at the Target store on East Lake Street, alleging it allowed agents to stage raids in the parking lot.
'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
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'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
December 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"The group rallied amid frigid conditions at the Target store on East Lake Street, alleging it allowed agents to stage raids in the parking lot.
'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
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DHS used a wide variety of weapons against people in Elgin yesterday, not only tear gas. Some wild photos in this writeup from @domguan.bsky.social:
ICE Tear Gasses Residential Area During Multi-Hour Elgin Apprehension
About 30 to 40 federal agents, about half marked as ICE agents, deployed at least six tear gas canisters, pepper balls, and foam rounds at over 200 protesters in a residential neighborhood on Maple…
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December 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
DHS used a wide variety of weapons against people in Elgin yesterday, not only tear gas. Some wild photos in this writeup from @domguan.bsky.social:
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“No human being is garbage, Mr. President, and shame on you for saying so,” said the Lutheran pastor.“In the name of Jesus, I rebuke those hateful words.The Somali community in Minnesota are our neighbors, brothers and sisters, children of God, fellow Americans.”
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Twin Cities religious leaders unite to support Somali community and condemn Trump attacks
Religious leaders from churches, Jewish temples and mosques from across the state opposed remarks from President Donald Trump that included calling Somalis “garbage.”
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December 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“No human being is garbage, Mr. President, and shame on you for saying so,” said the Lutheran pastor.“In the name of Jesus, I rebuke those hateful words.The Somali community in Minnesota are our neighbors, brothers and sisters, children of God, fellow Americans.”
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
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Congresswoman says she was shoved & pepper-sprayed after identifying herself during ICE operation. "‘When I presented myself as a member of Congress asking for more information, I was pushed aside and pepper sprayed.’" www.commondreams.org/news/adelita...
ICE Goons Pepper Spray Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva During Tucson Raid | Common Dreams
"If federal agents are brazen enough to fire pellets directly at a member of Congress, imagine how they behave when encountering defenseless members of our community," Grijalva said.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Congresswoman says she was shoved & pepper-sprayed after identifying herself during ICE operation. "‘When I presented myself as a member of Congress asking for more information, I was pushed aside and pepper sprayed.’" www.commondreams.org/news/adelita...
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I'm so excited for this one
Six months to go, let the chaos begin!
December 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I'm so excited for this one
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How to help an author? Read us, review us, put us on your wishlists, in your carts, heart us, add us to your Goodreads TBR, pop into your local bookstore and have them place an order, make a library request.
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
How to help an author? Read us, review us, put us on your wishlists, in your carts, heart us, add us to your Goodreads TBR, pop into your local bookstore and have them place an order, make a library request.
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Informed Consent is part of the @iheartsapphfic.bsky.social 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! Go over and sign up before December 8th for a chance to win a huge slew of books!
iheartsapphfic.com/2025/12/06/1...
iheartsapphfic.com/2025/12/06/1...
12 Days of Christmas: Day 6 - I Heart SapphFic
12 Days of Christmas: Day 6 - Welcome to IHS's 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! We always look forward to this magical time of year. There's something so special about the holidays and
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December 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Informed Consent is part of the @iheartsapphfic.bsky.social 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! Go over and sign up before December 8th for a chance to win a huge slew of books!
iheartsapphfic.com/2025/12/06/1...
iheartsapphfic.com/2025/12/06/1...
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December 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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„The Great Popcorn Romance“ by @georgiabeers.bsky.social
is a beautiful opposites attract, she finally gets the girl of her dreams since childhood- romance 😍❤️🔥
It‘s out and you can get it from @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social now!
#TheGreatPopcornRomance #NetGalley
Thank so much for the #arc 🫶🏼
is a beautiful opposites attract, she finally gets the girl of her dreams since childhood- romance 😍❤️🔥
It‘s out and you can get it from @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social now!
#TheGreatPopcornRomance #NetGalley
Thank so much for the #arc 🫶🏼
December 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
„The Great Popcorn Romance“ by @georgiabeers.bsky.social
is a beautiful opposites attract, she finally gets the girl of her dreams since childhood- romance 😍❤️🔥
It‘s out and you can get it from @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social now!
#TheGreatPopcornRomance #NetGalley
Thank so much for the #arc 🫶🏼
is a beautiful opposites attract, she finally gets the girl of her dreams since childhood- romance 😍❤️🔥
It‘s out and you can get it from @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social now!
#TheGreatPopcornRomance #NetGalley
Thank so much for the #arc 🫶🏼
A writing prompt a day keeps the writer's block away...at least we think so.
Hopefully this prompt gives you some ideas if you've fallen into a rut.
Happy writing!
#writingprompt #gclswa #writingprogram
Hopefully this prompt gives you some ideas if you've fallen into a rut.
Happy writing!
#writingprompt #gclswa #writingprogram
December 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
A writing prompt a day keeps the writer's block away...at least we think so.
Hopefully this prompt gives you some ideas if you've fallen into a rut.
Happy writing!
#writingprompt #gclswa #writingprogram
Hopefully this prompt gives you some ideas if you've fallen into a rut.
Happy writing!
#writingprompt #gclswa #writingprogram
December 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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November’s #sapphfic reads!
(Totally intended to post this Sunday but I ran out of ADHD meds & honestly I’m just glad I remembered to breathe)
(Totally intended to post this Sunday but I ran out of ADHD meds & honestly I’m just glad I remembered to breathe)
December 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
November’s #sapphfic reads!
(Totally intended to post this Sunday but I ran out of ADHD meds & honestly I’m just glad I remembered to breathe)
(Totally intended to post this Sunday but I ran out of ADHD meds & honestly I’m just glad I remembered to breathe)
Great nuggets from our Writing Academy class with Sheree Greer, today, about subplots! #shereegreer
"When in doubt write it out." - Sheree Greer
"A scene is when something is happening, in a setting." - Sheree Greer
#sapphic #writingacademy #GCLSWA
"When in doubt write it out." - Sheree Greer
"A scene is when something is happening, in a setting." - Sheree Greer
#sapphic #writingacademy #GCLSWA
December 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Great nuggets from our Writing Academy class with Sheree Greer, today, about subplots! #shereegreer
"When in doubt write it out." - Sheree Greer
"A scene is when something is happening, in a setting." - Sheree Greer
#sapphic #writingacademy #GCLSWA
"When in doubt write it out." - Sheree Greer
"A scene is when something is happening, in a setting." - Sheree Greer
#sapphic #writingacademy #GCLSWA
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Door 6 of the Sapphic Book Advent Calendar contains a free ebook for everyone, so don't forget to open it:
jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
December 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Door 6 of the Sapphic Book Advent Calendar contains a free ebook for everyone, so don't forget to open it:
jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
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Reminder - Pause for a moment, take a deep breath and give it another shot.
#YouveGotThis #YouAreNotAlone #InThisTogether
#YouveGotThis #YouAreNotAlone #InThisTogether
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Reminder - Pause for a moment, take a deep breath and give it another shot.
#YouveGotThis #YouAreNotAlone #InThisTogether
#YouveGotThis #YouAreNotAlone #InThisTogether
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December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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"Even with about ten inches between them, Nora’s body heat radiated a warmth that irritated Helen yet soothed her at the same time." - What Happens On Location by @nancampbellwrites.bsky.social
The whole way through this interaction our brains kept screaming, "One Bed! One Bed!"😅
The whole way through this interaction our brains kept screaming, "One Bed! One Bed!"😅
December 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"Even with about ten inches between them, Nora’s body heat radiated a warmth that irritated Helen yet soothed her at the same time." - What Happens On Location by @nancampbellwrites.bsky.social
The whole way through this interaction our brains kept screaming, "One Bed! One Bed!"😅
The whole way through this interaction our brains kept screaming, "One Bed! One Bed!"😅
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IHS are running the amazing 12 Days of Christmas Sapphic Book Giveaway, and you don’t want to miss out on this. Every day from 1st to 12th December there’s a huge bundle of books that one lucky winner will receive!
Check out today’s bundle here: iheartsapphfic.com/2025/12/03/1...
Check out today’s bundle here: iheartsapphfic.com/2025/12/03/1...
December 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
IHS are running the amazing 12 Days of Christmas Sapphic Book Giveaway, and you don’t want to miss out on this. Every day from 1st to 12th December there’s a huge bundle of books that one lucky winner will receive!
Check out today’s bundle here: iheartsapphfic.com/2025/12/03/1...
Check out today’s bundle here: iheartsapphfic.com/2025/12/03/1...
December 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Quote of the Day
"I know without a doubt I could live in a thousand lifetimes and still never be as happy as this one with you."
Haley Cass. Forever and A Day: a Those Who Wait story
#gclswa #lesfic #sapphicwriters
"I know without a doubt I could live in a thousand lifetimes and still never be as happy as this one with you."
Haley Cass. Forever and A Day: a Those Who Wait story
#gclswa #lesfic #sapphicwriters
December 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Quote of the Day
"I know without a doubt I could live in a thousand lifetimes and still never be as happy as this one with you."
Haley Cass. Forever and A Day: a Those Who Wait story
#gclswa #lesfic #sapphicwriters
"I know without a doubt I could live in a thousand lifetimes and still never be as happy as this one with you."
Haley Cass. Forever and A Day: a Those Who Wait story
#gclswa #lesfic #sapphicwriters
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It's time to open door number 2 of our Sapphic Book Advent Calendar!
I'm feeling a little extra excited about today's bookish treat. Let's just say that it's a book that holds a special place on my shelf.
Head over to my website to check it out: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
I'm feeling a little extra excited about today's bookish treat. Let's just say that it's a book that holds a special place on my shelf.
Head over to my website to check it out: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
December 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It's time to open door number 2 of our Sapphic Book Advent Calendar!
I'm feeling a little extra excited about today's bookish treat. Let's just say that it's a book that holds a special place on my shelf.
Head over to my website to check it out: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
I'm feeling a little extra excited about today's bookish treat. Let's just say that it's a book that holds a special place on my shelf.
Head over to my website to check it out: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
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Have you visited our online bookstore?
December 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Have you visited our online bookstore?
I tripped on the weekend and found myself in a bookshop 😅
December 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I tripped on the weekend and found myself in a bookshop 😅
We can get behind this. Or under it. Or on top, depending 🤷♀️
Something I love in romance that I’ve only seen a few times is two characters having bad sex and then having to deal with the aftermath of that. It’s a pretty brave story to tell and I wish there was more of it.
December 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We can get behind this. Or under it. Or on top, depending 🤷♀️
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It's the first day of The Sapphic Book Advent Calendar! From today until December 25, you can open a new door every day, download free eBooks, win sapphic books in a giveaway, or get books at a discount!
jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
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Sapphic Book Advent Calendar - Jae
For the Sapphic Book Advent Calendar, Jae has teamed up with 90 fellow authors of sapphic fiction for daily giveaways, free ebooks, and books on sale.
jae-fiction.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
It's the first day of The Sapphic Book Advent Calendar! From today until December 25, you can open a new door every day, download free eBooks, win sapphic books in a giveaway, or get books at a discount!
jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...
jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...