MrsArkban
@mrsarkban.bsky.social
My son thinks I'm Aurra Sing and my daughter thinks my husband is Walter White so I guess we're a blended family
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i think about this often
January 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
i think about this often
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2. Tell the CEOs of Target, Hilton Hotels, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car that you won't support companies that support ICE.
freedcproject.org/news/solidar...
freedcproject.org/news/solidar...
Solidarity with Minnesota: Email the CEOs of Target, Hilton, and Enterprise — Free DC
In solidarity with community leaders in Minneapolis, MN, send a letter to three corporate CEOs who are enabling ICE.
freedcproject.org
January 23, 2026 at 10:44 AM
2. Tell the CEOs of Target, Hilton Hotels, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car that you won't support companies that support ICE.
freedcproject.org/news/solidar...
freedcproject.org/news/solidar...
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Yes it could be argued that keeping up with world events is important but alternatively can I interest you in hugging an ancient mossy boulder that looks like a face and quietly listening while it tells you stories from centuries cloaked in mist.
January 23, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Yes it could be argued that keeping up with world events is important but alternatively can I interest you in hugging an ancient mossy boulder that looks like a face and quietly listening while it tells you stories from centuries cloaked in mist.
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credit where it's due, this is nice at least
Notching a rare win: House passed spending bills with all anti-trans riders removed—no care bans, no school funding threats, nothing.
Sarah McBride and Dem appropriators fought for this for months. open.substack.com/pub/aridrenn...
Sarah McBride and Dem appropriators fought for this for months. open.substack.com/pub/aridrenn...
BREAKING: House Passes Spending Bills With All Anti-Trans Riders Stripped Out
Provisions targeting gender-affirming care and trans students were removed during negotiations. The bill now heads to the Senate
open.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:49 AM
credit where it's due, this is nice at least
We could have had Joshua Henry and Katrina Lenk but noooo
January 22, 2026 at 6:31 PM
We could have had Joshua Henry and Katrina Lenk but noooo
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I think people underestimate how big this is. Like a city-wide strike is not something that has happened in the US for nearly 100 years
there are a bunch of big names on this list, including multiple beard award winners, and some places i never would have guessed in a hundred years (the malt shop?!) and i'm genuinely floored and delighted to see so many participants
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
bringmethenews.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I think people underestimate how big this is. Like a city-wide strike is not something that has happened in the US for nearly 100 years
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I'm in a 'purple' area in a blue state, and I started showing up to local democratic party stuff last year, and at 40 have been the youngest person there by at least a decade, usually 2-3 decades most of the time.
Even if you live in a blue district, showing up will do a lot more than you think.
Even if you live in a blue district, showing up will do a lot more than you think.
If you are:
-a leftist
-who does not like the DNC
-and lives in a red district
-that is rural or suburban
I encourage you to check out your local Dems and maybe get involved. Red districts are often ignored by national Dems; you may have more influence to push left locally than you think.
-a leftist
-who does not like the DNC
-and lives in a red district
-that is rural or suburban
I encourage you to check out your local Dems and maybe get involved. Red districts are often ignored by national Dems; you may have more influence to push left locally than you think.
January 21, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I'm in a 'purple' area in a blue state, and I started showing up to local democratic party stuff last year, and at 40 have been the youngest person there by at least a decade, usually 2-3 decades most of the time.
Even if you live in a blue district, showing up will do a lot more than you think.
Even if you live in a blue district, showing up will do a lot more than you think.
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Calling published SFF authors!
I’m researching the work lives & well-being of science fiction and fantasy authors for my doctoral dissertation, and I'm looking for participants!
If you’re a published SFF author interested in participating, then DM me and I can provide details
I’m researching the work lives & well-being of science fiction and fantasy authors for my doctoral dissertation, and I'm looking for participants!
If you’re a published SFF author interested in participating, then DM me and I can provide details
January 20, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Calling published SFF authors!
I’m researching the work lives & well-being of science fiction and fantasy authors for my doctoral dissertation, and I'm looking for participants!
If you’re a published SFF author interested in participating, then DM me and I can provide details
I’m researching the work lives & well-being of science fiction and fantasy authors for my doctoral dissertation, and I'm looking for participants!
If you’re a published SFF author interested in participating, then DM me and I can provide details
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donate to the greg bovino bitch fund benefiting immigrant rights in minnesota here: venmo.com/u/Marisa-Kabas
January 20, 2026 at 10:26 PM
donate to the greg bovino bitch fund benefiting immigrant rights in minnesota here: venmo.com/u/Marisa-Kabas
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January 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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You may have seen this video of a woman shooing away two ICE agents with a bat go viral. It's fake, an AI-generated video. Here's how you can tell and how to fact-check similar content:
January 17, 2026 at 4:28 PM
You may have seen this video of a woman shooing away two ICE agents with a bat go viral. It's fake, an AI-generated video. Here's how you can tell and how to fact-check similar content:
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Thought of you @phantomkhalid.bsky.social :)
January 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Thought of you @phantomkhalid.bsky.social :)
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We must all have ways to hold, release, some of the devastation and fury in these times of terror and rage.
When we do, we may have more capacity for useful action.
Because we must take action.
But we must have capacity.
Some words, and some resources:
When we do, we may have more capacity for useful action.
Because we must take action.
But we must have capacity.
Some words, and some resources:
how to face the horrors of now
feel, then do
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:20 PM
We must all have ways to hold, release, some of the devastation and fury in these times of terror and rage.
When we do, we may have more capacity for useful action.
Because we must take action.
But we must have capacity.
Some words, and some resources:
When we do, we may have more capacity for useful action.
Because we must take action.
But we must have capacity.
Some words, and some resources:
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I DO NOT CARE IF THE PERSON ICE IS BRUTALIZING IS A U.S. CITIZEN OR NOT AND EVERY TIME YOU MAKE THE DISTINCTION IT'S LIKE YOU'RE SAYING YOU'RE FINE WITH THEM BRUTALIZING IMMIGRANTS
January 15, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I DO NOT CARE IF THE PERSON ICE IS BRUTALIZING IS A U.S. CITIZEN OR NOT AND EVERY TIME YOU MAKE THE DISTINCTION IT'S LIKE YOU'RE SAYING YOU'RE FINE WITH THEM BRUTALIZING IMMIGRANTS
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My friends local to Minnesota, whom I trust a great deal, would like to share the following resources that could use support.
PowWowGrounds - Native American Coffee Shop doing direct food and supply aid to their communities-
Venmo @powwowgrounds
www.powwowgrounds.com
PowWowGrounds - Native American Coffee Shop doing direct food and supply aid to their communities-
Venmo @powwowgrounds
www.powwowgrounds.com
Pow Wow Grounds
www.powwowgrounds.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 AM
My friends local to Minnesota, whom I trust a great deal, would like to share the following resources that could use support.
PowWowGrounds - Native American Coffee Shop doing direct food and supply aid to their communities-
Venmo @powwowgrounds
www.powwowgrounds.com
PowWowGrounds - Native American Coffee Shop doing direct food and supply aid to their communities-
Venmo @powwowgrounds
www.powwowgrounds.com
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Hey folks Calvary Food Shelf has been helping out people in Minneapolis for 30 years, and now they’re ramping up to meet the crisis, including doing home deliveries so people don’t have to risk going out.
They’re just over halfway to their current goal—let’s get them all the way, shall we?
They’re just over halfway to their current goal—let’s get them all the way, shall we?
Support Calvary Food Shelf: Emergency Response Fundraiser on GiveMN
Help us respond to urgent community needs
www.givemn.org
January 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Hey folks Calvary Food Shelf has been helping out people in Minneapolis for 30 years, and now they’re ramping up to meet the crisis, including doing home deliveries so people don’t have to risk going out.
They’re just over halfway to their current goal—let’s get them all the way, shall we?
They’re just over halfway to their current goal—let’s get them all the way, shall we?
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Standing offer: I'll give feedback (after Feb 15 only) on up to 25 pages to anyone who donates any amount to an org/fundraiser/wishlist in the link. I'm a former journalist, current novelist, and writing teacher. Synopses, queries, chapters, op-eds, all good. Honour system: DM and tell me where/what
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Standing offer: I'll give feedback (after Feb 15 only) on up to 25 pages to anyone who donates any amount to an org/fundraiser/wishlist in the link. I'm a former journalist, current novelist, and writing teacher. Synopses, queries, chapters, op-eds, all good. Honour system: DM and tell me where/what
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Do you want to attend a Worldcon panel called "A Brief History of Rhyme: Speculative Poetry and Science Verse"? We certainly haven't thought of it yet.
It's only going to happen if you pitch us your awesome ideas using this form right here: www.lacon.org/programming/...
It's only going to happen if you pitch us your awesome ideas using this form right here: www.lacon.org/programming/...
January 16, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Do you want to attend a Worldcon panel called "A Brief History of Rhyme: Speculative Poetry and Science Verse"? We certainly haven't thought of it yet.
It's only going to happen if you pitch us your awesome ideas using this form right here: www.lacon.org/programming/...
It's only going to happen if you pitch us your awesome ideas using this form right here: www.lacon.org/programming/...
I just want one day where what I want to do doesn't get overruled by everyone else's needs
January 15, 2026 at 10:35 PM
I just want one day where what I want to do doesn't get overruled by everyone else's needs
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We're now closed to general submissions, but we're still open until the 21st to trans, BIPOC, and/or disabled authors! This is an extension rather than a separate window, so if you've already submitted, please wait until our next opening in April to send us something new. 🪐🗡️
Submission Guidelines - OTHERSIDE
Submission guidelines for fiction and poetry submissions to OTHERSIDE, including opening dates and how to submit.
othersidespec.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
We're now closed to general submissions, but we're still open until the 21st to trans, BIPOC, and/or disabled authors! This is an extension rather than a separate window, so if you've already submitted, please wait until our next opening in April to send us something new. 🪐🗡️
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That's it. That's the call. Go. 🔥📞🔥
Info, numbers, script 👉
Info, numbers, script 👉
Defund ICE ⭑ 5 Calls
Following the federal funding deal passed in mid-November 2025, Congress faces another January 30th deadline to pass the remaining appropriations …
5calls.org
January 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM
That's it. That's the call. Go. 🔥📞🔥
Info, numbers, script 👉
Info, numbers, script 👉
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1. These companies continued to advertise on X as Grok generated nonconsensual sexualized images of kids (and adults).
We contacted all of them for comment. All 37 either declined to comment or did not respond.
NFL
Shein
NBA
Outback Steakhouse
Burger King
ESPN
(Con't)
We contacted all of them for comment. All 37 either declined to comment or did not respond.
NFL
Shein
NBA
Outback Steakhouse
Burger King
ESPN
(Con't)
These companies advertised on X as Grok produced sexualized images of kids
At least 37 major companies were advertising on the platform this week, a Popular Information investigation reveals.
popular.info
January 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
1. These companies continued to advertise on X as Grok generated nonconsensual sexualized images of kids (and adults).
We contacted all of them for comment. All 37 either declined to comment or did not respond.
NFL
Shein
NBA
Outback Steakhouse
Burger King
ESPN
(Con't)
We contacted all of them for comment. All 37 either declined to comment or did not respond.
NFL
Shein
NBA
Outback Steakhouse
Burger King
ESPN
(Con't)
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One of the shitty things about the racist and anti-lgbtq extremist direction of this administration (and all those like them) is people and corporations quit celebrating, or even supporting, marginalized people to avoid 'trouble.'
Fuck trouble. Fuck bigots.
Raise your voice.
Fuck trouble. Fuck bigots.
Raise your voice.
January 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
One of the shitty things about the racist and anti-lgbtq extremist direction of this administration (and all those like them) is people and corporations quit celebrating, or even supporting, marginalized people to avoid 'trouble.'
Fuck trouble. Fuck bigots.
Raise your voice.
Fuck trouble. Fuck bigots.
Raise your voice.
It has always been too long since I last had a really spectacular homemade key lime pie. It tastes like an in-kitchen vacation, especially on a cloudy day, and this one is a cinch too. We really, really should.
smittenkitchen.com/2015/01/key-...
smittenkitchen.com/2015/01/key-...
January 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM