Rachel
@sgwordy.bsky.social
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Super attached to my dog, reader, tea drinker, scientist, time dragon.
Super attached to my dog, reader, tea drinker, scientist, time dragon.
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hindsight is 20/20 but maybe selecting university presidents on their willingness to debase themselves for private donor money is related to the current difficulties in defending academia from fascism
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 AM
hindsight is 20/20 but maybe selecting university presidents on their willingness to debase themselves for private donor money is related to the current difficulties in defending academia from fascism
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just thinking about how Moira Rose was such a singular character in the history of television who legitimately only could have been played by Catherine O’Hara.
January 30, 2026 at 11:57 PM
just thinking about how Moira Rose was such a singular character in the history of television who legitimately only could have been played by Catherine O’Hara.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Kirikiriroa/ Hamilton folks. It would be great to have a strong show of support for Te Huia this Sunday 2pm at Hamilton Frankton Station. A key decision is coming up in a couple of weeks on extending the trial by another year and your support could help get this across the line.
January 30, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Kirikiriroa/ Hamilton folks. It would be great to have a strong show of support for Te Huia this Sunday 2pm at Hamilton Frankton Station. A key decision is coming up in a couple of weeks on extending the trial by another year and your support could help get this across the line.
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What is obvious to me is that a lot of people deeply care about their neighbors and this country.
They didn't think we would. We do.
They didn't think we would. We do.
January 28, 2026 at 3:32 AM
What is obvious to me is that a lot of people deeply care about their neighbors and this country.
They didn't think we would. We do.
They didn't think we would. We do.
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this photo. minneapolis. 💜
📷️ Alex Kormann/Star Tribune
📷️ Alex Kormann/Star Tribune
January 23, 2026 at 10:04 PM
this photo. minneapolis. 💜
📷️ Alex Kormann/Star Tribune
📷️ Alex Kormann/Star Tribune
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Minneapolis says no to ICE.
January 23, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Minneapolis says no to ICE.
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I’m doing an AMA on Reddit (r/bookclub Kurangaituku) on Tuesday 27 Jan 10am NZ time (26 Jan 9pm GMT, 4pm EST) So if you have some questions about Kurangaituku, or what my current favourite cheese is head on over there.
Here’s me mugshot with the info.
Here’s me mugshot with the info.
January 24, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I’m doing an AMA on Reddit (r/bookclub Kurangaituku) on Tuesday 27 Jan 10am NZ time (26 Jan 9pm GMT, 4pm EST) So if you have some questions about Kurangaituku, or what my current favourite cheese is head on over there.
Here’s me mugshot with the info.
Here’s me mugshot with the info.
Really loved this track and can't wait to listen to the whole album. klofmag.com/2026/01/tina...
youtu.be/t2q8g8U5als?...
youtu.be/t2q8g8U5als?...
Tinariwen - Sagherat Assani (Feat. Sulafa Elyas)
YouTube video by Tinariwen
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Really loved this track and can't wait to listen to the whole album. klofmag.com/2026/01/tina...
youtu.be/t2q8g8U5als?...
youtu.be/t2q8g8U5als?...
“Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay… small acts of kindness and love.”
Gandalf the Gray in THE HOBBIT
Gandalf the Gray in THE HOBBIT
January 23, 2026 at 5:51 AM
“Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay… small acts of kindness and love.”
Gandalf the Gray in THE HOBBIT
Gandalf the Gray in THE HOBBIT
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It's genuinely astonishing to me the number of people willing to claim with a straight face that this word association tshotchke that didn't exist a few years ago is absolutely necessary for the conduct of science.
January 22, 2026 at 8:32 PM
It's genuinely astonishing to me the number of people willing to claim with a straight face that this word association tshotchke that didn't exist a few years ago is absolutely necessary for the conduct of science.
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Shout out to all the people doing the work of building community, helping their neighbors, observing, calling, healing, giving money, pushing back, walking in solidarity, standing up for justice and human rights.
January 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Shout out to all the people doing the work of building community, helping their neighbors, observing, calling, healing, giving money, pushing back, walking in solidarity, standing up for justice and human rights.
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I met an absolutely lovely academic who asked whether my department back home is affected by ICE -- a question dramatizing how little info is getting out.
For the record, the small example I chose:
My dept has a carpool to pick up grad students of color who can't safely commute to campus alone.
For the record, the small example I chose:
My dept has a carpool to pick up grad students of color who can't safely commute to campus alone.
January 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM
I met an absolutely lovely academic who asked whether my department back home is affected by ICE -- a question dramatizing how little info is getting out.
For the record, the small example I chose:
My dept has a carpool to pick up grad students of color who can't safely commute to campus alone.
For the record, the small example I chose:
My dept has a carpool to pick up grad students of color who can't safely commute to campus alone.
I've added my name to this submission.
www.guncontrol.nz/submission
www.guncontrol.nz/submission
Submission — Gun Control NZ
www.guncontrol.nz
January 22, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I've added my name to this submission.
www.guncontrol.nz/submission
www.guncontrol.nz/submission
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"It's about reinforcing nostalgic memory of canon, not ACTUAL canon, in order to build a grievance narrative."
What a good line, @jessiegender.bsky.social 's new video is great.
What a good line, @jessiegender.bsky.social 's new video is great.
Nazis Have the Dumbest Star Trek Opinions
YouTube video by Jessie Gender
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM
"It's about reinforcing nostalgic memory of canon, not ACTUAL canon, in order to build a grievance narrative."
What a good line, @jessiegender.bsky.social 's new video is great.
What a good line, @jessiegender.bsky.social 's new video is great.
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As you know, I've been a lifelong fan of the LSU dance team since earlier today.
This is why.
www.instagram.com/reel/DN3c0zS...
This is why.
www.instagram.com/reel/DN3c0zS...
January 19, 2026 at 5:07 AM
As you know, I've been a lifelong fan of the LSU dance team since earlier today.
This is why.
www.instagram.com/reel/DN3c0zS...
This is why.
www.instagram.com/reel/DN3c0zS...
Only been watching @jessiegender.bsky.social for about a year which yay! huge backlist to enjoy! but I'd love to have known of her incredible cultural criticism earlier. Do yourself a favor, start watching this thoughtful and well-informed video essayist and critic
www.youtube.com/@JessieGender1
www.youtube.com/@JessieGender1
Jessie Gender
On this channel, I talk about the nuance in the nerdy, and focus on issues facing the LGBTQ community, transgender specific community, women, nonbinary and autistic folks as well as other social and p...
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Only been watching @jessiegender.bsky.social for about a year which yay! huge backlist to enjoy! but I'd love to have known of her incredible cultural criticism earlier. Do yourself a favor, start watching this thoughtful and well-informed video essayist and critic
www.youtube.com/@JessieGender1
www.youtube.com/@JessieGender1
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For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping.
Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.
www.ms.now
January 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
"Simply put, ICE Watch does not spur violence; it reduces it. It’s based on de-escalation tactics that have long historical roots in American antiviolence and civil rights movements ..."
www.ms.now/opinion/minn...
www.ms.now/opinion/minn...
Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping.
Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.
www.ms.now
January 17, 2026 at 10:26 PM
"Simply put, ICE Watch does not spur violence; it reduces it. It’s based on de-escalation tactics that have long historical roots in American antiviolence and civil rights movements ..."
www.ms.now/opinion/minn...
www.ms.now/opinion/minn...
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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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How about a sale to ring in the new year? Orders over $49 receive free shipping with coupon ‘newyear2026’ starting now! Don’t delay, the sale ends Monday at midnight PST
January 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM
How about a sale to ring in the new year? Orders over $49 receive free shipping with coupon ‘newyear2026’ starting now! Don’t delay, the sale ends Monday at midnight PST
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Splashing into 2026, the Trash Panda Gang Sticker Club is BACK with a new theme and style...it's 🐳 Friends From The Sea 🐳!!!! This month's holographic friend? The Orca!
If you missed out on the set last year, you can join from the start and get every sticker here: pepperraccoon.com/products/tra...
If you missed out on the set last year, you can join from the start and get every sticker here: pepperraccoon.com/products/tra...
January 11, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Splashing into 2026, the Trash Panda Gang Sticker Club is BACK with a new theme and style...it's 🐳 Friends From The Sea 🐳!!!! This month's holographic friend? The Orca!
If you missed out on the set last year, you can join from the start and get every sticker here: pepperraccoon.com/products/tra...
If you missed out on the set last year, you can join from the start and get every sticker here: pepperraccoon.com/products/tra...
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I just filled this out and boy do I have strong opinions about how much I do not need "AI" on my Discord experience.
Discord wants to know how you feel about AI.
Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Go tell them: discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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January 10, 2026 at 4:11 AM
I just filled this out and boy do I have strong opinions about how much I do not need "AI" on my Discord experience.