khmattson
@khmattson.bsky.social
Such warmth, such light, such love, and so much fear. #StillWithHer and her too. 💛 🐝 ⚖️ 💛
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In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
In April 2024, Spotify implemented a new scheme: songs with less than 1k streams per year would no longer receive royalties.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
The data for 2025 was just released via Luminate, and 88% of songs have been demonetized.
Read it again: 88% of songs on Spotify have been demonetized.
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I honestly believe it's because they've spent what is now a full decade being brainwashed to *loathe* democrats as actually evil, starting with lies & propaganda they received from the 2016 Sanders campaign. They've curated their social media & have seen nothing but anti-Dem propaganda for 10 years.
January 16, 2026 at 3:35 AM
I honestly believe it's because they've spent what is now a full decade being brainwashed to *loathe* democrats as actually evil, starting with lies & propaganda they received from the 2016 Sanders campaign. They've curated their social media & have seen nothing but anti-Dem propaganda for 10 years.
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I can only speak for myself, but I’ve heard almost NO ONE who chose to not vote for Harris actually admit that they should have.
If they can’t at a bare minimum admit that, why should I listen to them about ANYTHING else?
It was the easiest & most obvious thing to do and they failed to do it.
If they can’t at a bare minimum admit that, why should I listen to them about ANYTHING else?
It was the easiest & most obvious thing to do and they failed to do it.
January 16, 2026 at 3:15 AM
I can only speak for myself, but I’ve heard almost NO ONE who chose to not vote for Harris actually admit that they should have.
If they can’t at a bare minimum admit that, why should I listen to them about ANYTHING else?
It was the easiest & most obvious thing to do and they failed to do it.
If they can’t at a bare minimum admit that, why should I listen to them about ANYTHING else?
It was the easiest & most obvious thing to do and they failed to do it.
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We’re watching a dangerous shift: rhetoric once considered fringe is now treated as acceptable political strategy. I wrote about how we got here — and what’s at stake.
Trump, Vance, and the Mainstreaming of Far-Right Hate
The betrayal behind the rhetoric of safety
open.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:33 AM
We’re watching a dangerous shift: rhetoric once considered fringe is now treated as acceptable political strategy. I wrote about how we got here — and what’s at stake.
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bitch there is LITERALLY a Star Trek episode all about how easy it is for opportunistic shitheads in a crumbling society to bring back full-on Nazis when they start to panic about losing power, and William Shatner (WHO IS JEWISH) would definitely remember being in it
Stephen Miller is upset about Star Trek, one of the most socially progressive franchises in TV history
January 16, 2026 at 4:26 AM
bitch there is LITERALLY a Star Trek episode all about how easy it is for opportunistic shitheads in a crumbling society to bring back full-on Nazis when they start to panic about losing power, and William Shatner (WHO IS JEWISH) would definitely remember being in it
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Shatner was part of one of the first interracial kisses on American television on Star Trek
Stephen Miller is upset about Star Trek, one of the most socially progressive franchises in TV history
January 16, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Shatner was part of one of the first interracial kisses on American television on Star Trek
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It’s been reported locally, but I’m not sure how much national notice this has gotten. As part of this invasion by shithead goons, they are putting ICE agents in jetbridges and other parts of the airport at Minneapolis-Saint Paul. If you are flying Delta via MSP, you are putting yourself at risk.
ICE agents to begin checking documents at MSP airport, patrol jet bridges - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will begin checking documents of travelers and workers at MSP airport, with patrols inside jet bridges.
www.bizjournals.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:11 AM
It’s been reported locally, but I’m not sure how much national notice this has gotten. As part of this invasion by shithead goons, they are putting ICE agents in jetbridges and other parts of the airport at Minneapolis-Saint Paul. If you are flying Delta via MSP, you are putting yourself at risk.
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💯US citizens are not required to carry proof of citizenship. People need to not give into ICE requests for "proof" or info such as place of birth,whether or not we are citizens. We have the right to ask who they are, if we are being detained & if so,refuse searches,ask for a lawyer,remain silent.
January 16, 2026 at 2:39 AM
💯US citizens are not required to carry proof of citizenship. People need to not give into ICE requests for "proof" or info such as place of birth,whether or not we are citizens. We have the right to ask who they are, if we are being detained & if so,refuse searches,ask for a lawyer,remain silent.
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I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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(almost three years old but, you know: evergreen)
The Names We Never Hear - Policing Equity
At the rate that police kill people in this country, we can only name the barest minimum of the victims.
policingequity.org
January 16, 2026 at 2:46 AM
(almost three years old but, you know: evergreen)
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They gave it to the guy who figured out how to turn chlorine gas into a chemical weapon, they gave it to (at least one that we know of) a serial rapist, they gave it to a guy who worked for AstraZenaca which sponsored the prize, and from 1901 - 2019 they gave it to 950 people and only 54 were women
January 16, 2026 at 2:38 AM
They gave it to the guy who figured out how to turn chlorine gas into a chemical weapon, they gave it to (at least one that we know of) a serial rapist, they gave it to a guy who worked for AstraZenaca which sponsored the prize, and from 1901 - 2019 they gave it to 950 people and only 54 were women
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Enjoy your MAHA-approved affordable dinner during the Golden Age. It’s your patriotic duty to ration and fight inflation for Dear Leader. The nation is counting on you.
January 16, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Enjoy your MAHA-approved affordable dinner during the Golden Age. It’s your patriotic duty to ration and fight inflation for Dear Leader. The nation is counting on you.
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Watch Virginia tomorrow. A lot of this will go through. Big day ahead.
Virginia's legislative session only started yesterday, and it was a very big day.
The House already passed four constitutional amendments on Day 1:
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
Next: Senate.
The House already passed four constitutional amendments on Day 1:
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
Next: Senate.
January 16, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Watch Virginia tomorrow. A lot of this will go through. Big day ahead.
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES Dept. of Justice lawsuit seeking unreacted statewide voter registration list. A big victory for our clients -- the NAACP, NAACP-CA/HI and SIREN --and the citizens of California. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
🚨 United States v. Weber
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:27 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES Dept. of Justice lawsuit seeking unreacted statewide voter registration list. A big victory for our clients -- the NAACP, NAACP-CA/HI and SIREN --and the citizens of California. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
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Something I hear a lot in my neighborhood is that there’s a way for everyone to help. And it’s true. We all have a role to play in resisting ICE and fascism.
If you want to help the people of Minnesota, this website has vetted ways to do that:
If you want to help the people of Minnesota, this website has vetted ways to do that:
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Something I hear a lot in my neighborhood is that there’s a way for everyone to help. And it’s true. We all have a role to play in resisting ICE and fascism.
If you want to help the people of Minnesota, this website has vetted ways to do that:
If you want to help the people of Minnesota, this website has vetted ways to do that:
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Ahead of time, you first have to turn on full encryption on your devices, it’s not that cumbersome—a good guide here:
January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Ahead of time, you first have to turn on full encryption on your devices, it’s not that cumbersome—a good guide here:
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Weird I don’t see Illinois National Guard on my streets
Once a federal court restricted ICE/CBP tactics Bovino & CBP left town
DOJ has dropped charges in nearly every case of interfering in/protesting against immigration enforcement
That’s just 1 issue in 1 city
They’re being thwarted everywhere
Once a federal court restricted ICE/CBP tactics Bovino & CBP left town
DOJ has dropped charges in nearly every case of interfering in/protesting against immigration enforcement
That’s just 1 issue in 1 city
They’re being thwarted everywhere
Never thought this corrupt administration would be able to do most of the things they are doing. They will continue their crime spree BECAUSE NO ONE IS STOPPING THEM. Not SCOTUS, not Congress,not the military , not the media, not corporations, not universities….
January 15, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Weird I don’t see Illinois National Guard on my streets
Once a federal court restricted ICE/CBP tactics Bovino & CBP left town
DOJ has dropped charges in nearly every case of interfering in/protesting against immigration enforcement
That’s just 1 issue in 1 city
They’re being thwarted everywhere
Once a federal court restricted ICE/CBP tactics Bovino & CBP left town
DOJ has dropped charges in nearly every case of interfering in/protesting against immigration enforcement
That’s just 1 issue in 1 city
They’re being thwarted everywhere
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💯I make a related point below but emphasize pairing economic populism with RENEWING (not just defending) democracy. I argue that the pursuit of a fairer economy AND a deeper democracy has been key to progress in America's past and can be again. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/08/r...
Rebuilding the Republic From the Bottom Up
Democrats are winning on economic populism. To make lasting change, they should pair it with an ambitious agenda for democratic reform.
washingtonmonthly.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
💯I make a related point below but emphasize pairing economic populism with RENEWING (not just defending) democracy. I argue that the pursuit of a fairer economy AND a deeper democracy has been key to progress in America's past and can be again. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/08/r...
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Simply Dems can be both warriors for working people *and* patriotic defenders of democracy/freedom. Those counseling "message discipline" on inflation/health care are wrong. It's not what the data tells us now, and it makes us look timid, weak. 8/
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/in-2026-de...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/in-2026-de...
In 2026 Democrats Can Be Both Warriors For Working People Against Oligarchy AND Proud Patriots Fighting For Democracy Here And Abroad
In recent weeks the threat Trump represents to democracy here and abroad has become far more clear. Pro-democracy forces must forcefully rise to the challenge in the months ahead
www.hopiumchronicles.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Simply Dems can be both warriors for working people *and* patriotic defenders of democracy/freedom. Those counseling "message discipline" on inflation/health care are wrong. It's not what the data tells us now, and it makes us look timid, weak. 8/
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/in-2026-de...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/in-2026-de...
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This conversation is so illuminating. And this year, we should celebrate the nation we have become, since 1776 and indeed, since 1965. This country belongs to all of us, and we are here to defend each other.
Stephen Miller's core project is to unmake the world created by the 1965 act ending racial quotas on immigration. Really enjoyed talking to @simonwdc.bsky.social about our recent report on Miller's worldview and how Dems can make a big case against it:
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/greg-sarge...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/greg-sarge...
Greg Sargent On Stephen Miller's Dark Vision For ICE And The Breakdown Of The Rule Of Law In Minnesota
Afternoon all.
www.hopiumchronicles.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This conversation is so illuminating. And this year, we should celebrate the nation we have become, since 1776 and indeed, since 1965. This country belongs to all of us, and we are here to defend each other.
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The insult added to injury is that the most productive parts of the country are being forced to finance their own occupation and brutalization.
Koh: Trump has now spent $30 billion from the last bill for 10,000 more I.C.E. Agents that are going to be on the streets. That $30 billion would cover all the ACA subsidies for a year. It would eliminate all co-pays for prescription drugs for people from a year, and eliminate all medical debt.
January 15, 2026 at 3:26 AM
The insult added to injury is that the most productive parts of the country are being forced to finance their own occupation and brutalization.
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Exhibit 1. Don’t take the bait. Don’t engage. Block.
January 15, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Exhibit 1. Don’t take the bait. Don’t engage. Block.
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What in the hell is the green gas?
It looks like something out of a Batman movie jfc 👀
It looks like something out of a Batman movie jfc 👀
January 15, 2026 at 6:47 AM
What in the hell is the green gas?
It looks like something out of a Batman movie jfc 👀
It looks like something out of a Batman movie jfc 👀
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I think some posters on here missed that "getting punched in the face, repeatedly, by goon security services and not directly punching back" has been a core tenet of just about every successful nonviolent resistance movement in history
January 15, 2026 at 6:29 AM
I think some posters on here missed that "getting punched in the face, repeatedly, by goon security services and not directly punching back" has been a core tenet of just about every successful nonviolent resistance movement in history