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@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social
Spending all my free time and money on crochet and crafts. Desperately trying to escape reality. Building community through free markets and tenant advocacy
created November 27, 2024
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Regulate the rental market and build public housing. Implement vacancy fines, fine slumlords for inhuman living conditions, and hire inspectors to enforce all of this. Unregulated capitalism is killing us. Housing is a human right.
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p.s. can I borrow $200
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How do I perform under pressure? How poorly is this company managed? I will immediately buckle, you'll find me crying in the fetal position. Thank you for your consideration, please remove me from your list of candidates.
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The end of suffering is mercy. A woman kept "alive" artificially for an 8wk old fetus. Now a premature baby suffering on life support. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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You could be doing more, be honest
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Chiropractors don't have patients, they have either victims or clients.
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Am I out of touch? $210 for 6 T-shirts feels insane, am I insane?? It's just a T-shirt
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This is literally what the Satanic Temple does. Hail Satan 💕🐐
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Repeatedly rearranging my apartment because the outside world feels scary and of control BUT my couch location is definitely within my control 🛋️🪞
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It's fucking RAW!!!!
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20 minutes until departure and they're using the bathroom BEFORE TSA! Pray for me
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I'm with people who show up at the airport 30 minutes before departure. I've never been so stressed in my life.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reply parent
Probably a competitor to some MAGA capitalist
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reply parent
Stop calling them kings
Jason Chavez (@jchavezmpls.bsky.social) reposted
Homophobia/ threats are not in line with our city’s values. His actions demonstrate a lack of cultural competency that is important to building trust w/ community & violence prevention. The city’s actions to disregard LGBTQIA+ people does not make us any safer. www.startribune.com/rev-jerry-mc...
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Taylor Swift releasing an album called "life of a showgirl" is deeply ironic for a mediocre singer with zero dancing skills. She's like a toddler with knobby knees on stage
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Who's Taylor Swift trying to block from the charts with this new album?
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I will absolutely block someone, I'm too tired for your noise
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It's pretty laughable that America's "progressive" ballot was a cop and a pro business anti union center right Democrat. Stop glorifying these clowns.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
If MAGA is far right and some Republicans are now calling themselves Democrats, and the majority of Democrats are center. Who represents the left? Because the left is more than just anti trump.
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My mom bought concert tickets for a date night with her thoughtless husband. He refused to request the PTO from work. Imagine 30 years with someone and this is how they treat you. #leavehim #divorceyourlazyhusband
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
This is Amerikkka "Arkansas based whites-only community could expand to Missouri" ground.news/article/a-wh...
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
There's a group calling themselves MAGA COMMUNIST!!! Did you know this!? I sure didn't! Here's an article from a garbage source xoxo www.theguardian.com/us-news/arti...
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
I'm not a religious person but I fell to my knees when my Xbox crashed. Only the power of prayer revived HER 🙏 #blessed #godsstrongestwarriors #prayer #resurection #xbox #skyrim #gaming #religiousgibberish
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Coolest weekend
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Nothing worse than watching a movie with someone who's isn't paying attention. I'm not explaining it to you, get off your phone.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reply parent
No toilets, no showers, no ventilation, and no windows. Human beings are going to die here.
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So the American government is only working in the interest of 85 billionaires...so WTF are we supposed to do? Genuinely. Don't tell me to vote because I already do. I participate in my local government and community but that will not help. Please enlighten me on what Americans can do now.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reply parent
The only thing you fight is progress for Americans. You're equally part of the problem
Omar Fateh (@omarfatehmn.com) reposted
Trump's Department of Justice is suing Minnesota because the North Star Promise – which provides tuition-free public college to working families making less than $80,000 – includes undocumented Minnesotans working toward legal status. www.startribune.com/us-justice-d...
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reply parent
I have my old engagement ring. It's basically worthless and my ex hid it in my things when I returned it. I don't know what to do with it tbh
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reply parent
I work for a "non-profit" health insurance. Today a memo went out that too many people have qualified for enrollment exceptions. These are low income/disabled citizens. Now they're issuing a full freeze on enrollment. The Trump administration is literally killing people.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
I work for a "non-profit" health insurance. Today a memo went out that too many people have qualified for enrollment exceptions. These are low income/disabled citizens. Now they're issuing a full freeze on enrollment. The Trump administration is literally killing people.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Gustav in all his majestic glory seeks to pass judgment...he's clearly unimpressed
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I've seen more "news" stories about the dog vs the humans being gunned down in their home by a conservative lunatic. This is appalling. "News" conglomerates sweeping everything under the rug for the Fascist right
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Only one side is violent, let's be honest.
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I've had to pause my crochet due to hand pain, so I made a dress! #fyp #sewing #diydress #explore
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Absolutely wild work to dedicate your smut novels to a relative/dependent. Ya freak.
The 14th Amendment Center (@the14thcenter.bsky.social) reposted
The Ku Klux Klan Acts (passed in 1870 & 1871 to protect 14th amend rights) were particularly focused on masked gunmen who violated the civil rights of Black people. We should remember this history when masked law enforcement ofcrs are deployed in our communities. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
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I built my fyp brick by brick baby
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If you don't FW the Minneapolis Cat Tour🐈 Then we don't FW you🐈⬛😻 events.humanitix.com/wedge-live-c...
Aisha Chughtai (@aishaforward10.com) reposted
Ward 10 is famous for many things: the best transit access in the state, your favorite local restaurant, coffee shops worthy of your caffeine addiction, and of course the @wedge.live Cat Tour! I hope to see you tomorrow at 6pm at Mueller Park for the 8th (!!!) annual Cat Tour.
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I inherited my great grandmother's smut collection #generationalwealth
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reply parent
Label these MAGA psychos as terrorists, this is long overdue
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
My dearest FBI agent...this one
LorennaCleary.bsky.social (@lorennacleary.bsky.social) reposted
Patriot Front crashed Springfield, MO Pride festival. Driving a Penske truck. U-Haul banned Patriot Front from renting their vehicles. It’s time for people to tell Penske to do the same.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Let's compare the response of a murdered CEO and an assassinated elected official...pretty unequal right?
NBC News (@nbcnews.com) reposted
BREAKING: Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot and a second lawmaker and his spouse were injured in separate "politically motivated" shootings, officials say. The suspect, who is still at large, allegedly impersonated a police officer. nbcnews.app.link/Q007CiXdcUb
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Contrary to the headlines, Minnesota says No Kings!
Minnesota 50501 (@mn50501.bsky.social) reposted
Today’s rally, Saint Paul No Kings, is dedicated to our Senator Hoffman and our lost Speaker Emerita Hortman. Fascists want you afraid. They want you to stay home. But Minnesota will keep showing up until America no longer has a king.
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband have both died.
Gabi 雪 (@gabimccauley.bsky.social) reposted
How does one "look illegal?" That was rhetorical, by the way. I already know the answer. @ablativmeatshld.bsky.social
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
The targeted shooting of elected Democrat senators and their spouses FIFY/Be honest
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The targeted shooting of elected Democrat senators and their spouses FIFY/Be honest
Governor Tim Walz (@governorwalz.mn.gov) reposted
I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon.
Just George Oh🍂 (@timmytwoshirts.bsky.social) reposted
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Democracy and those who uphold American values are under attack. Gunman has shot two Democrat senators in Minnesota bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Looks like they're following orders. Nothing like betraying your fellow American www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
eric anders (@ericanders.bsky.social) reposted
Insane scenes in Downtown Los Angeles as the cops open fire indiscriminately on people milling about. The cops shattered a business’s windows while firing on a live-streaming journalist. Keep this in mind when people talk about the protesters causing property destruction. 🎥 : AXN News on YouTube
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "I've tried to work with him. You can't work with Donald Trump. You can only work FOR him. And I will not - I refuse - to work for Donald Trump."
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Supporting LA from Minneapolis ❤️ 💅 Fuck the police 💣💣
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Why isn't an employer punished for using illegal labor methods? This is why. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” —Francis M. Wilhoit
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Where are the women who've been kidnapped by ICE?
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reply parent
What progress you muppet
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Treating people with human kindness is the bare minimum, please don't be impressed. Do be horrified when you see unkindness
Omar Fateh (@omarfatehmn.com) reposted
Minneapolis workers need a Mayor who’s in their corner – I’m that Mayor. My vision funds further co-enforcement to hold employers accountable for workplace abuse, wage theft, earned sick and safe time violations, and other illegal labor practices. fatehformayor.com/donate
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Kroger is allegedly overcharging consumers by listing expired sales prices on shelves and charging full price at checkout. And thanks to decades of consolidation, Kroger stores are now the only grocers in some rural areas. Minimal competition means maximized price gouging.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Trump's DOJ is reportedly considering dropping a criminal case against Boeing over two deadly 737 MAX crashes Reminder that the Trump admin has halted or withdrawn enforcement actions against 130+ corporate offenders since inauguration day. Is this being "tough on crime"?
More Perfect Union (@moreperfectunion.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: The EPA says it will reverse most of the drinking water standards aimed at protecting people from toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. Even low levels of the chemicals known as PFAS are linked with cancer and other health problems. www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
More Perfect Union (@moreperfectunion.bsky.social) reposted
Corporate investors now own 30% of the single-family rental homes in the Atlanta area.
Amanda Renteria (@amandarenteria.bsky.social) reposted
This allows voters in every district to see how the proposed cuts will impact families. Share this with your loved ones, so they know how these budget cuts will harm their families. www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
LorennaCleary.bsky.social (@lorennacleary.bsky.social) reposted
In case you needed another reason to eat ice cream.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reply parent
Capitol police weren't that aggressive on January 6th
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
Priorities.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
If you cannot manage on $174,000 per year then maybe you need to budget better. The majority of The American minimum wage hasn't been increased for cost of living since 2009. $15,000 per year is poverty. If you want to trade stocks, get out of Congress. www.latintimes.com/mike-johnson...
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
If games are now $80 I want the full game and 40+ hours of play 🤡
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Gov. Gavin Newson announces he's a pile of shit ground.news/article/cali...
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
AOC: The math is not adding up. Their claim is that one million undocumented people are on Medicaid. So why are they trying to cut 13.7 million Americans off their healthcare?
Kye (@gxldsociety.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: The scene at the Rayburn Building is pure rebellion. Protesters are swarming in during live hearings on Medicaid cuts. Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Good boys go for walks #cats #adventurecat
ProPublica (@propublica.org) reposted
Advance Financial’s Flex Loan charges 279.5% interest, trapping thousands of borrowers in debts that end up in court, where the company has won over $200 million in judgments since 2015. By @friedmanadam5.bsky.social, w/ @tennesseelookout.com
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social) reply parent
Ice kidnapped a nurse from the Rochester Mayo clinic but okay
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More Perfect Union (@moreperfectunion.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: The Chicago City Council has voted to create a city-owned nonprofit housing developer. The city will now move ahead with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to build affordable, mixed-income, sustainable housing.
Jason Chavez (@jchavezmpls.bsky.social) reposted
I’m thankful that the MN State Legislature expanded access to MinnesotaCare in 2023. My dad has been able to receive cancer treatment and healthcare as a result of this. It’s been a blessing. Unfortunately, there’s a real threat that this will be gutted during the last few days of session. 1/
Nina Turner (@ninaturner.bsky.social) reposted
THE PENTAGON BUDGET JUST HIT A TRILLION DOLLARS. Not a single pundit from either political party said “how are we going to pay for it?!” Don’t dare tell us we cannot ALL have healthcare, housing, and education.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Sometimes it doesn't feel like everything is crumbling.
Biggie (@biggienotsmalls.bsky.social) reposted
Your School House Rock moment...🤔
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Fun fact. Working class Americans paid an estimated $485 BILLION in rent in 2024. This is killing the working class
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Dominion Apartments in Minneapolis continues to increase rents on low income residents. Their latest increase is 14% with some units being designated section 8. Action must be taken against hostile landlords. Time to unionize the Buzza Loft Tenants
More Perfect Union (@moreperfectunion.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: Trump has unveiled his proposed budget. ➡️$163 billion in cuts to health care, child care, education, housing, research, clean energy, food banks, and more ➡️$1 trillion for defense and homeland security
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on Thursday, regardless.
OffTopic (@stitch-and-stream.bsky.social)
Americans are financing groceries, our housing averages over 50% of our income, and many go without healthcare and medications. I suppose if the lower class dies the rich will be ready to do the real work that runs the country? ground.news/article/trum...
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Supreme Court’s newest member, denounced on Thursday what she described as "relentless attacks" on judges, and an environment of harassment that "ultimately risks undermining our Constitution and the rule of law."
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Cal-Maine, the biggest egg producer, has been accused of using bird flu as cover to jack up prices and triple its profits from a year ago. It also received $22M in federal aid. While you're getting gouged at the grocery store, your tax dollars are subsidizing corporate greed.
Mother Jones (@motherjones.com) reposted
“This is taxpayer-funded, state-sponsored religious indoctrination. You’ve just got to call it what it is.”
Rick (@rickylongthread.bsky.social) reposted
A Horrible Truth That Shouldn’t Be….
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Trump’s DOJ ordered ICE agents to conduct home raids without a warrant, in clear violation of the 4th Amendment. And three American children were just unlawfully deported, including one with cancer. Where is the outrage from the so-called “party of freedom”?