Mars Octavian
@northofnow.bsky.social
They/Them. White. South MPLS. Queer AF. English teacher. Library lover. Anarcosocialist.
12 arrested in Madison as city workers, police remove Willy Street encampment By Laura Schulte, Steven Martinez, and Clara Strecker @laurareports.bsky.social clarastrecker.bsky.social
12 arrested in Madison as city workers, police remove Willy Street encampment
Madison police on Aug. 4 began clearing out a protest camp tied to the death of Corey Ruiz, who was fatally shot by police July 22.
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Weird Little Guys across the ages are free serotonin. bsky.app/profile/gala...
Kate Compton@galaxykate.bsky.social · 2d ago
What are some good poems for the first day of school? #edusky
We…. We already have a law about that? That went into affect in March? And honestly letting each district decide what they’re going to do and how they’re going to handle cell phones is ideal.
Amy Klobuchar@amyklobuchar.com · 2d agoCell phones don’t belong in the classroom. My plan to ban cell phones in K-12 classrooms and limit screen time keeps kids focused on what matters: learning. Let’s get it done.
Awww yeah just in time for school to start so the children and I can schadengaze at the legal system together.
Erin Maye Quade@erinmayequade.bsky.social · 5d agoHey Minnesota won and the nudification technology ban will go into effect tomorrow at 12:00AM!
[ATTENTAT] Un mort et 16 blessés à la marche des fiertés de Berlin : un individu a foncé dans la foule avec une camionnette et aurait également poignardé les victimes selon l'AFP. Le suspect est recherché dans tout Berlin actuellement.
Police name suspect after car driven into Berlin Pride event, killing one and injuring 16
Police are searching for a man named Abdul B. and say several people were reportedly stabbed in the incident.
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A letter from the mother of Alex Pretti, six months after he was murdered by ICE.
When one group in society has the right to kill and maim others with little consequences, you have two options: 1. Take that right from them (political suicide) 2. Enable other people to kill and maim THEM without consequences (compromise is the essence of democracy)
The deadline for submitting neighborhood traffic calming applications for 2027 consideration is August 1, 2026! cityoflakes.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant...
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Most battery news is totally boring or all hype. This news is neither. It's real. And it's big. feat. @castelvecchi.bsky.social youtu.be/weYg88FCHWg
How Sodium Batteries Transform Climate Action
YouTube video by ClimateAdam
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Interesting: There’s now an anonymous, moderated list of companies that stop responding after you interviewed with them
Ghosted After a Job Interview? Report the Company
Ghosted after a job interview? Submit an anonymous report and see which companies candidates say stopped responding after interviews.
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Video by @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 1h “I believe we will win!” Protesters chant as they occupy the intersection of John Nolen Drive and Willy St. in Madison over the killing of Corey Ruiz. posted on X just over an hour ago (10 pm in Madison)
Under a Binface government, anyone who doesn’t accept human-made climate change as fact will be sent back to school, from Year 1 right the way to A Levels, to see if anything goes in the second time round. #VoteBinface
Minnesota: join us next month for an afternoon of mutual aid storytelling and story archiving, free food, and community. August 15th at 4 pm at Family Tree Clinic. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
At least this one believes in a future for physical discs.
Ramin Nasibov@nasibov.me · 2w agowait a minute
Hey folks! A former student of mine needs help after a rough couple of months! She’s trying to get back up on her feet, anything helps! Thank you!!! gofund.me/ced9c0652
Donate to Help Hibo With Rent and Essentials, organized by Hibo Yusuf
Hi, I'm Hibo. I am reaching out because I am currently facing a very difficult time in m… Hibo Yusuf needs your support for Help Hibo With Rent and Essentials
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If you live anywhere downstream of the proposed nickel mine along the Mississippi Watershed, you should definitely participate in public comment between now and Sept 14. www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/enviro...
He dreams of all the plants he will murder
Mars Octavian@northofnow.bsky.social · 2w agoTaking A Man up north to chew exotic lakeside grasses.
Republicans are really concerned about dead people collecting government benefits until it’s Mitch McConnell.
An organizer from one of the largest food distros during OMS was recently stopped and arrested for an alleged busted tail light and is facing deportation. I’m so sad and furious. The organizer of this fundraiser is a friend of mine. Help if you can, babes. gofund.me/4962797c4
Donate to Standing with Carlos in This Difficult Time, organized by River Hollows
Beloved community, Our dear friend and family member, Carlos,… River Hollows needs your support for Standing with Carlos in This Difficult Time
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A dig-site archive. 603 entries. Specimens, fragments, remains. Fossils, jokes, hidden paths, field notes. Start anywhere. jtierney.net
@nicepersonality.social made gazpacho with watermelon today and it’s sooooo goooood I love my soup wife
