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#fungifriends #mushrooms #mycology #nature #fungi #biology #photography
One more photo of Marasmius hudsonii (Holly parachute). This leaf had as many on the underside as the top!

"We'll take our stand for this land & the stranger in our midst..."

Powerful. Brutal. Inspirational. A loving tribute to Renée Good, Alex Pretti & the good people of Minneapolis.
Plus, it name-checks all the villains: the Puppy Killer🐶, Pee-Wee German🇩🇪, the Orange Atrocity🍊💩 & above all: ICE🧊🚫
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Frey: "In Mpls, we heard them say they'll end this siege when we hand over voter rolls. The DOJ is being used as a weapon. They're investigating me and several other local elected officials not because we've done something wrong because we speak on behalf of our constituents.

His actions have led to higher prices for groceries, housing, utility bills, and more.

Of course the president will do anything to avoid talking about his economic failures.

Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.

The coolest Congresswoman there’s ever been.

Screenshot of an X post by Omar Jimenez (@OmarJim…, 7h) stating that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he doesn’t have the names of the agents who shot Alex Pretti, adding: “I’ve been a lawyer for 36 years. I’ve never seen anything like this before.” Below is a CNN video thumbnail showing a split screen: on the left, an older man in a black cap and glasses labeled “Brown | Business Owner,” and on the right, Keith Ellison in a suit. A CNN “LIVE” bug appears in the corner.

This is a cover up of a murder, led by our own federal government.

Outrage as feds in Alex Pretti's killing get 'paid vacation' rather than arrest Outrage erupted Wednesday after the two Border Patrol agents believed to have killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis were placed on paid leave. The Department of Homeland Security has...

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Drawing from last year ✍️

#art #drawing #charcoal #darkart

I don't think people understand that if you shut down the government, ICE and CBP do NOT shut down. They're funded by supplemental money from the BBB. That's why dems are separating the DHS funding bill and asking for restrictions. I want them to demand a rescission of that funding or shut DHS down

Our understanding of the Universe is stronger because of Bill Nye’s remarkable leadership and advocacy.

Thank you, Bill, for your 15 years leading the Planetary Society, and I look forward to continuing to work with you to advance science and space exploration!🚀✨

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This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.

Last week on the trail, I found one of my favorite quiet miracles.

These are Pipevine flowers — easy to miss, blooming before the leaves arrive, long before most things wake up.

They’re part of a remarkable relationship that eventually gives rise to the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly.

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

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

#Epstein

#EpsteinFiles

A retired Minneapolis couple who had guns pointed at them by ICE in a church parking lot.

"They were obviously not trained at all. I've known many police officers in my life. These people were right off the streets."

"They had the professional demeanor of criminals."

ht: @paulgraham.bsky.social

I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.

I don’t let bullies win.

Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.

Bird Snuggles into Photographer’s Chest And Stayed With Her for Warmth on a Snowy Day (LOOK) A photographer Fay was visiting a park when a friendly robin came over and nestled right atop her camera near the warmth of her jacket.

Bird Snuggles into Photographer’s Chest And Stayed With Her for Warmth on a Snowy Day (LOOK) www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bird-snuggle...

#Epstein

#EpsteinFiles

ALEX JEFFREY PRETTI. Gone, but never forgotten...

#RIP_Alex 💔

This isn't about "training issues." The murderer who executed Renee Good has been with ICE for 10 years, and according to DHS, the murderer who executed Alex Pretti has been there for 8 years.

These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.

"He was protesting,"
"She moved her car."

Any excuse to follow their Fuhrer's orders.

I think one of the most frustrating things for many neurodivergent people is that we cannot understand why people don’t give a fuck about things that could make the world a better and kinder place - that’s what happens when your emotional circuitry doesn’t work “effectively”

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Happy Birthday, Dolly! A Reason To Smile

Happy Birthday, Dolly!
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A much needed timeline cleanse from Dan Rather
#HappyBirthdayDolly #BlueCrew #SundayVibes

Way to go, Chicago! Tons of people showed up, even in a snowstorm. ❄️👏

Screenshot of a TikTok video with error message at top saying “your video is under review and can’t be shared right now.”

This morning, I recorded a video on TikTok about why DHS’s arguments for the power to enter homes without judicial warrants in immigration cases are bunk.

Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.

Well, here’s a link:

georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...

We’re airing a new campaign ad, starting tomorrow.

Here it is:

I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.

I'm at a loss for words. I'm glad someone else has them.