Vanya Swift
@vanyaswift.bsky.social
impermanence, regardless, up the punx forever
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Just a big hug to all the anarchists in the Twin Cities who get dismissed all the time but knew exactly what to do when shit went down here.
February 12, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Just a big hug to all the anarchists in the Twin Cities who get dismissed all the time but knew exactly what to do when shit went down here.
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In the short time generative AI has existed, it's been used to create deep fake nudes of innocent people and threaten people's jobs and distort people's perception of reality and exclusively enrich the wealthiest, shittiest assholes. Like... where's the part where this is a net positive on society?
February 12, 2026 at 5:16 PM
In the short time generative AI has existed, it's been used to create deep fake nudes of innocent people and threaten people's jobs and distort people's perception of reality and exclusively enrich the wealthiest, shittiest assholes. Like... where's the part where this is a net positive on society?
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THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
February 10, 2026 at 11:19 PM
THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
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Take away Spanish and there's no San Francisco or Los Angeles or Sacramento, no San Diego or Santa Rosa or Sierra nevada and actually there's no California, because that's a Spanish word...
February 10, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Take away Spanish and there's no San Francisco or Los Angeles or Sacramento, no San Diego or Santa Rosa or Sierra nevada and actually there's no California, because that's a Spanish word...
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English-only California: the golden state with Spanish place names removed. First map I ever commissioned, to commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, whereby the US made Mexico give up its northern half, adding California and the Southwest to the Union.
February 10, 2026 at 1:44 AM
English-only California: the golden state with Spanish place names removed. First map I ever commissioned, to commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, whereby the US made Mexico give up its northern half, adding California and the Southwest to the Union.
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Exclusive: António Guterres says world’s accounting systems should place true value on the environment
Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Exclusive: António Guterres says world’s accounting systems should place true value on the environment
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crickets from the free speech crowd, of course
FAMU can't use the word Black on anything posted around campus related to Black History Month, to stay in compliance with Florida state laws against DEI. Black students can't use the word Black at their Historically Black College during Black History Month.
February 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
crickets from the free speech crowd, of course
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February 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Updated chat hours for 2026! Our chat services are real-time interactions, staffed and seen only by you and our staff and volunteers. Our chat is one of many direct services we offer at Scarleteen. You can access different kinds of help from us tailored just for you here: www.scarleteen.com/ask
SOLIDARITY
"Statistics say this is a time of disconnection."
"The past couple of months, however, have shown that huge numbers of Americans do love their neighbors—enough to show up in frozen streets, confront armed federal agents, and even risk death." #LoveThyNeighbor
Via @theatlantic.com: buff.ly/Uvl1hRd
"The past couple of months, however, have shown that huge numbers of Americans do love their neighbors—enough to show up in frozen streets, confront armed federal agents, and even risk death." #LoveThyNeighbor
Via @theatlantic.com: buff.ly/Uvl1hRd
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
SOLIDARITY
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If you can gut the Department of Education you can abolish ICE.
February 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
If you can gut the Department of Education you can abolish ICE.
As David Lynch said, fix your hearts or die.
February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
As David Lynch said, fix your hearts or die.
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"The largest immigrant deportation and prison contractors in the US are expecting an epic payout this year: for every $1 that they donated to GOP campaigns in 2024, these private companies stand to reap more than $11,000 in increased annual revenue."
ICE Detention Contractors Are Reaping Massive Profits
The largest immigrant deportation and prison contractors in the US are expecting an epic payout this year: for every $1
jacobin.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"The largest immigrant deportation and prison contractors in the US are expecting an epic payout this year: for every $1 that they donated to GOP campaigns in 2024, these private companies stand to reap more than $11,000 in increased annual revenue."
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Jan 30
Streetphotojournalism
The Critical Mass Seattle cyclists group gathered in Seattle’s Westlake shopping district to ride for #alexpretti. Cyclists around the country are joining to ride tonight.
Alex Pretti was an avid cyclist in his off time.
Streetphotojournalism
The Critical Mass Seattle cyclists group gathered in Seattle’s Westlake shopping district to ride for #alexpretti. Cyclists around the country are joining to ride tonight.
Alex Pretti was an avid cyclist in his off time.
January 31, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Jan 30
Streetphotojournalism
The Critical Mass Seattle cyclists group gathered in Seattle’s Westlake shopping district to ride for #alexpretti. Cyclists around the country are joining to ride tonight.
Alex Pretti was an avid cyclist in his off time.
Streetphotojournalism
The Critical Mass Seattle cyclists group gathered in Seattle’s Westlake shopping district to ride for #alexpretti. Cyclists around the country are joining to ride tonight.
Alex Pretti was an avid cyclist in his off time.
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Lots of great books, including free ebooks from us and @haymarketbooks.org, on the @literaryhub.bsky.social guide on what to read to understand the ICE phenomenon.
What to read to understand the ICE phenomenon.
Our friends at Verso have prepared this ultra thorough ABOLISH ICE reading list, featuring a number of excellent titles that can help explain how we got here. Histories of American immigration, or …
lithub.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Lots of great books, including free ebooks from us and @haymarketbooks.org, on the @literaryhub.bsky.social guide on what to read to understand the ICE phenomenon.
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🚨Action resource: Congress must not provide a blank check for a system that callously disregards the value of our lives and our rights.
Tell your members of Congress: No more impunity. Rein in ICE and protect our our communities!
fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/154...
Tell your members of Congress: No more impunity. Rein in ICE and protect our our communities!
fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/154...
January 28, 2026 at 4:49 PM
🚨Action resource: Congress must not provide a blank check for a system that callously disregards the value of our lives and our rights.
Tell your members of Congress: No more impunity. Rein in ICE and protect our our communities!
fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/154...
Tell your members of Congress: No more impunity. Rein in ICE and protect our our communities!
fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/154...
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"I don't know whether the bird you are holding is dead or alive, but what l do know is that it is in your hands. It is in your hands.”
Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison
January 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM
"I don't know whether the bird you are holding is dead or alive, but what l do know is that it is in your hands. It is in your hands.”
Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison
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The Nile, 1983
https://botfrens.com/collections/27/contents/5270
https://botfrens.com/collections/27/contents/5270
January 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The Nile, 1983
https://botfrens.com/collections/27/contents/5270
https://botfrens.com/collections/27/contents/5270
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The things we are seeing daily feel like a horror movie, but this is not fiction. It’s a new terrifying reality. Trump’s DHS mob are killing US citizens, taking kids from their schools & terrorizing hard working immigrants. We need you to DEMAND ACTION.
act.seiu.org/a/do_not-fun... #IceOut
act.seiu.org/a/do_not-fun... #IceOut
Tell your Senators: don't fund ICE's terror campaign
The things we are seeing daily feel like a horror movie, but this is not fiction. It’s our new terrifying reality. Trump’s DHS mob are killing US citizens, taking children from their schools and terr...
act.seiu.org
January 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The things we are seeing daily feel like a horror movie, but this is not fiction. It’s a new terrifying reality. Trump’s DHS mob are killing US citizens, taking kids from their schools & terrorizing hard working immigrants. We need you to DEMAND ACTION.
act.seiu.org/a/do_not-fun... #IceOut
act.seiu.org/a/do_not-fun... #IceOut
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"It’s our blood and bones
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies"
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies"
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:23 PM
"It’s our blood and bones
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies"
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies"
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square up on the dude, call him a fuckin' asshole on a live mic, back to work. absolute maximum respect
January 28, 2026 at 2:15 AM
square up on the dude, call him a fuckin' asshole on a live mic, back to work. absolute maximum respect
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ok the full clip is way better than the little one going around. her whole team try to get her to bail on the event and she's like no, I came to speak. incredible example.
REP. OMAR after being attacked with liquid: “We will continue! These fucking assholes are not gonna get away with this! Here is the reality people like this ugly man don’t understand — we are Minnesota Strong. We’ll stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw at us.”
January 28, 2026 at 2:13 AM
ok the full clip is way better than the little one going around. her whole team try to get her to bail on the event and she's like no, I came to speak. incredible example.
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brass solidarity band performing “ain’t no stopping us now” at pimento in minneapolis, blocks from where alex pretti was murdered by border patrol agents. truly the best of this city ❤️❤️❤️
January 26, 2026 at 11:45 PM
brass solidarity band performing “ain’t no stopping us now” at pimento in minneapolis, blocks from where alex pretti was murdered by border patrol agents. truly the best of this city ❤️❤️❤️
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imagine if all that money had gone to teachers instead
January 25, 2026 at 2:37 PM
imagine if all that money had gone to teachers instead