janniverse
@janniverse.bsky.social
Writer, editor, rider, tea enthusiast. Managing editor at RideApart. Enthusiastic, sometimes to my detriment, about lots of nerdy shit.
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Update: the females are still getting em all worked up
February 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Update: the females are still getting em all worked up
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Normal people are out there doing extraordinary things. My mom's health aide emailed me: ICE took 2 of her neighbors; when she told them they weren't welcome, she was met w/a rifle. Now she's driving a neighbor to work hidden in the back of her car & escorting the neighbor's kids to the bus stop.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Normal people are out there doing extraordinary things. My mom's health aide emailed me: ICE took 2 of her neighbors; when she told them they weren't welcome, she was met w/a rifle. Now she's driving a neighbor to work hidden in the back of her car & escorting the neighbor's kids to the bus stop.
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One thing about these particular agents is that once you pay attention, you realize they’ve been in so many iconic photos from this time. Just one example:
In this photo from Anthony Vazquez in the Sun-Times, that’s Michael Sveum on the right. Edgar Vazquez was out of frame, but nearby.
In this photo from Anthony Vazquez in the Sun-Times, that’s Michael Sveum on the right. Edgar Vazquez was out of frame, but nearby.
February 4, 2026 at 10:51 PM
One thing about these particular agents is that once you pay attention, you realize they’ve been in so many iconic photos from this time. Just one example:
In this photo from Anthony Vazquez in the Sun-Times, that’s Michael Sveum on the right. Edgar Vazquez was out of frame, but nearby.
In this photo from Anthony Vazquez in the Sun-Times, that’s Michael Sveum on the right. Edgar Vazquez was out of frame, but nearby.
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Have a bowl of whistles for them to grab on their way out
If you work in a high school and your students are walking out for a righteous cause:
Don’t get in their way, you’re going to look like an asshole
Don’t get in their way, you’re going to look like an asshole
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Have a bowl of whistles for them to grab on their way out
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These guys two months ago: ha ha I hope there's a civil war we'll make those LIBERAL BITCHES cry for mercy
These guys now: waaaaaa they're using whistles it's not FAIR waaaaa
(You can get free community safety whistles, quantity 100 to 1000, from here:
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
)
These guys now: waaaaaa they're using whistles it's not FAIR waaaaa
(You can get free community safety whistles, quantity 100 to 1000, from here:
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
)
Right-wing media figures are furious at activists for using whistles during ICE activity
Right-wing media figures are lashing out at community members in Minnesota for using whistles to alert others of federal immigration enforcement in the area, asserting that whistles should be “conside...
www.mediamatters.org
February 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM
These guys two months ago: ha ha I hope there's a civil war we'll make those LIBERAL BITCHES cry for mercy
These guys now: waaaaaa they're using whistles it's not FAIR waaaaa
(You can get free community safety whistles, quantity 100 to 1000, from here:
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
)
These guys now: waaaaaa they're using whistles it's not FAIR waaaaa
(You can get free community safety whistles, quantity 100 to 1000, from here:
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
)
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These are all Black people. The regime is betting that you wont care Jamael & Trahern the way you care about Alex & Renée
feds have arrested jamael lundy alongside journalists georgia fort and don lemon for the protest at a st. paul church led by an ICE agent
lundy is currently running for state senate district 65 in minnesota. his wife is anika bowie, a st. paul city councilmember
www.jlundyforsd65.com
lundy is currently running for state senate district 65 in minnesota. his wife is anika bowie, a st. paul city councilmember
www.jlundyforsd65.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM
These are all Black people. The regime is betting that you wont care Jamael & Trahern the way you care about Alex & Renée
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Think about it like this. This ICE agent was on camera and unmasked — fulfilling one of three "demands" Democratic leader Chuck Schumer just issued in order to agree to save Republicans and give DHS even more money.
And he was still threatening to kill someone.
And he was still threatening to kill someone.
"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 28, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Think about it like this. This ICE agent was on camera and unmasked — fulfilling one of three "demands" Democratic leader Chuck Schumer just issued in order to agree to save Republicans and give DHS even more money.
And he was still threatening to kill someone.
And he was still threatening to kill someone.
Want to help, no matter where you are? Read this, do what you can, and lock in for your neighbors.
Being in the whistle mines is one of the best things I’ve ever done. Read this thread and help your neighbors and communities!!
As someone who is in the Whistle Mines with @mostlybree.kitrocha.com and @bibliogrrl.bsky.social and @lefttheprairie.bsky.social right now, I have a few notes to share.
January 28, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Want to help, no matter where you are? Read this, do what you can, and lock in for your neighbors.
Not *not* a band photo. Super happy with how this turned out. 😁
#polaroid #sx70 #instantphotography #filmphotography #sonarautofocus #blackandwhitephotography
#polaroid #sx70 #instantphotography #filmphotography #sonarautofocus #blackandwhitephotography
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Not *not* a band photo. Super happy with how this turned out. 😁
#polaroid #sx70 #instantphotography #filmphotography #sonarautofocus #blackandwhitephotography
#polaroid #sx70 #instantphotography #filmphotography #sonarautofocus #blackandwhitephotography
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Makers! 3-D Printers! Other folks! If you would like to help Chicago or if you’re in Chi & would like to participate in the making of whistles/ whistle packets, a fab set of helper links just dropped. I’ve gotten so many queries about how to help, so here you go. Please share!! linktr.ee/apwhistles
Chicago Whistle Links | Linktree
We host weekly whistle events at places like Nighthawk in Albany Park, Beermiscuous in Lakeview, and more coming soon. Please help us print whistles & zines!
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October 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Makers! 3-D Printers! Other folks! If you would like to help Chicago or if you’re in Chi & would like to participate in the making of whistles/ whistle packets, a fab set of helper links just dropped. I’ve gotten so many queries about how to help, so here you go. Please share!! linktr.ee/apwhistles
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“West of Pulaski, all the restaurants are mostly empty and dark,” he said. “Once you get past Pulaski, you just start seeing all these full businesses. And I’m, like, man, if just a portion of those customers came a couple blocks west, it would make such a difference.”
Trump’s deportation blitz is hurting Belmont Cragin’s restaurants: Can neighbors save them?
A Tuesday neighborhood food crawl, Taste of Belmont Cragin, is one of many ways that neighbors and community groups are trying to bring more people through the doors of Latino-owned businesses.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“West of Pulaski, all the restaurants are mostly empty and dark,” he said. “Once you get past Pulaski, you just start seeing all these full businesses. And I’m, like, man, if just a portion of those customers came a couple blocks west, it would make such a difference.”
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With Chicago in the ICE crosshairs right now, here are some independent and nonprofit media orgs to read, follow and support.
Unraveled: @unraveledpress.com
Block Club Chicago: @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Chicago Reader: @chicagoreader.com
The TRiiBE: @thetriibe.com
WBEZ: @wbez.org
Unraveled: @unraveledpress.com
Block Club Chicago: @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Chicago Reader: @chicagoreader.com
The TRiiBE: @thetriibe.com
WBEZ: @wbez.org
October 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
With Chicago in the ICE crosshairs right now, here are some independent and nonprofit media orgs to read, follow and support.
Unraveled: @unraveledpress.com
Block Club Chicago: @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Chicago Reader: @chicagoreader.com
The TRiiBE: @thetriibe.com
WBEZ: @wbez.org
Unraveled: @unraveledpress.com
Block Club Chicago: @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Chicago Reader: @chicagoreader.com
The TRiiBE: @thetriibe.com
WBEZ: @wbez.org
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JON WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INDUSTRIAL BAGEL?
April 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
JON WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INDUSTRIAL BAGEL?
Thread; click through. This is so gross.
When I left the Washington Post in 2023, my colleagues and I were worried AI would hoover up our work and enable "zombies" to churn out stories based on our reporting and writing styles.
Today WaPo announced a partnership with OpenAI. And here it is: Zombie Gillian Brockell. I DID NOT WRITE THIS.
Today WaPo announced a partnership with OpenAI. And here it is: Zombie Gillian Brockell. I DID NOT WRITE THIS.
April 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Thread; click through. This is so gross.
T H I S
(yes, it's from 2019, but still.)
(yes, it's from 2019, but still.)
I can't emphasize enough that the most important thing journalists can do right now is publish exactly this kind of article
April 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
T H I S
(yes, it's from 2019, but still.)
(yes, it's from 2019, but still.)
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It is really bothering me (understatement) that the message is “bring back that one innocent guy” and not “WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK SHUT DOWN THIS WHOLE OPERATION IMMEDIATELY.”
April 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It is really bothering me (understatement) that the message is “bring back that one innocent guy” and not “WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK SHUT DOWN THIS WHOLE OPERATION IMMEDIATELY.”
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There's a lot of talk about Canada Geese and whether they're good and my answer is Yes.
April 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
There's a lot of talk about Canada Geese and whether they're good and my answer is Yes.
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“This feature has become very popular among people with no imagination” 🔪
More journalists need to talk about this the way Japanese articles do
April 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
“This feature has become very popular among people with no imagination” 🔪
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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This is why despite how bleak things may seem, I always make it a note to share organizing victories, even small ones. They matter more than you might think.
If you’re feeling demoralized, know that psychological warfare is part of the enemy’s tactics and manage your PUBLIC response accordingly
March 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This is why despite how bleak things may seem, I always make it a note to share organizing victories, even small ones. They matter more than you might think.
March 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Read the whole thread.
Quick little health-related thread:
There are measles outbreaks happening in the US & Canada because of pockets of very low vaccination rates.
I wondered if maybe I might need an update to my vaccines. I got them in the usual way as a kid, but sometimes immunity doesn’t last. So I asked my doctor.
There are measles outbreaks happening in the US & Canada because of pockets of very low vaccination rates.
I wondered if maybe I might need an update to my vaccines. I got them in the usual way as a kid, but sometimes immunity doesn’t last. So I asked my doctor.
March 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Read the whole thread.
Recently had the chance to play with an Instax Mini 9, which has a very satisfyingly clicky settings wheel.
One of those settings is Hi-Key, which I used here. I love how much detail is in his fur!
#instax #instantphotography #photography #instaxmini
One of those settings is Hi-Key, which I used here. I love how much detail is in his fur!
#instax #instantphotography #photography #instaxmini
February 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Recently had the chance to play with an Instax Mini 9, which has a very satisfyingly clicky settings wheel.
One of those settings is Hi-Key, which I used here. I love how much detail is in his fur!
#instax #instantphotography #photography #instaxmini
One of those settings is Hi-Key, which I used here. I love how much detail is in his fur!
#instax #instantphotography #photography #instaxmini
February 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM