Dane Lauritzen
@embracedoubt.bsky.social
Early Long Dark House premiere, courtesy of a fellow book-nerd at work. Going back tomorrow with my partner for more books and chocolate. 🎃
August 31, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Early Long Dark House premiere, courtesy of a fellow book-nerd at work. Going back tomorrow with my partner for more books and chocolate. 🎃
Waiting impatiently for the Long Dark House bookstore to open.
And yes, I'm still finishing Nona the Ninth, and I have a couple other books on the shelf to read. I don't need another bookstore blocks from my house, but I wants it.
And yes, I'm still finishing Nona the Ninth, and I have a couple other books on the shelf to read. I don't need another bookstore blocks from my house, but I wants it.
August 28, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Waiting impatiently for the Long Dark House bookstore to open.
And yes, I'm still finishing Nona the Ninth, and I have a couple other books on the shelf to read. I don't need another bookstore blocks from my house, but I wants it.
And yes, I'm still finishing Nona the Ninth, and I have a couple other books on the shelf to read. I don't need another bookstore blocks from my house, but I wants it.
The Director of T&ES has chosen to pursue a "Concept C", for Russell Road safe routes to school improvements. I encourage residents to look over the letter from the Director, which I've linked below. www.alexandriava.gov/sites/defaul...
www.alexandriava.gov
August 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
The Director of T&ES has chosen to pursue a "Concept C", for Russell Road safe routes to school improvements. I encourage residents to look over the letter from the Director, which I've linked below. www.alexandriava.gov/sites/defaul...
The City of Alexandria is currently developing its General Assembly legislative priorities for next year. These priorities are an important mechanism for supporting affordable housing, multimodal transit, and clean energy. I urge people to comment on our City’s priorities. publicinput.com/a12731
Shape Alexandria's Legislative Package for 2027 - PublicInput
Every year the City of Alexandria creates a legislative package that outlines City priorities and positions for the Virginia General Assembly Session. The 2027 General Assembly Session begins on Janua...
publicinput.com
August 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The City of Alexandria is currently developing its General Assembly legislative priorities for next year. These priorities are an important mechanism for supporting affordable housing, multimodal transit, and clean energy. I urge people to comment on our City’s priorities. publicinput.com/a12731
As we approach election season, I encourage people to volunteer as a poll worker. Poll working is a fast and simple way to support your community. Learn more about volunteering at: www.elections.virginia.gov/officer-of-e...
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Become an Officer of Election and lend a hand for democracy! Help your local registrar in assisting your family, friends, and neighbors to have a satisfying experience when voting.
www.elections.virginia.gov
July 15, 2026 at 10:24 AM
As we approach election season, I encourage people to volunteer as a poll worker. Poll working is a fast and simple way to support your community. Learn more about volunteering at: www.elections.virginia.gov/officer-of-e...
I want to give a shout-out to the Dangerous By Design report from Smart Growth America. Alexandria is implementing many safety projects, but the long-term trend for the region is pretty grim. Long-term fatality trend for the DMV is up 0.43. www.smartgrowthamerica.org/media/2026/0...
www.smartgrowthamerica.org
July 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I want to give a shout-out to the Dangerous By Design report from Smart Growth America. Alexandria is implementing many safety projects, but the long-term trend for the region is pretty grim. Long-term fatality trend for the DMV is up 0.43. www.smartgrowthamerica.org/media/2026/0...
At Alexandria Pride 2026. I melted last year, so enjoying the clouding and cooler weather.
June 27, 2026 at 10:32 PM
At Alexandria Pride 2026. I melted last year, so enjoying the clouding and cooler weather.
I just dropped of my primary ballot on my way home from the Traffic and Parking Board. If you live in Virginia, or any state with an active primary now, I encourage you to make your vote heard. Especially if you don't have a 'competitive' primary election.
June 23, 2026 at 1:06 AM
I just dropped of my primary ballot on my way home from the Traffic and Parking Board. If you live in Virginia, or any state with an active primary now, I encourage you to make your vote heard. Especially if you don't have a 'competitive' primary election.
Eerie thunderstorm kitty.
June 13, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Eerie thunderstorm kitty.
Looking forward to a self-indulgently nerdy day today. I'm planning to go to Eastern Market to buy "Gideon the Ninth" that was recommended by a D&D Youtuber, Pointy Hat. Per reviews it's a lesbian necromancer gothic space-opera, so points for style? Then to the games store, and ending with pizza.
May 24, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Looking forward to a self-indulgently nerdy day today. I'm planning to go to Eastern Market to buy "Gideon the Ninth" that was recommended by a D&D Youtuber, Pointy Hat. Per reviews it's a lesbian necromancer gothic space-opera, so points for style? Then to the games store, and ending with pizza.
Interesting update from the City on the Beauregard Trail Feasibility Study. There's still a lot of work by staff to do, but it's looking like a good start.
www.alexandriava.gov/sites/defaul...
www.alexandriava.gov/sites/defaul...
www.alexandriava.gov
May 18, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Interesting update from the City on the Beauregard Trail Feasibility Study. There's still a lot of work by staff to do, but it's looking like a good start.
www.alexandriava.gov/sites/defaul...
www.alexandriava.gov/sites/defaul...
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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.
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I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
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For ease of navigation and sharing, I have turned my little list into a website: standwithminnesota.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:21 PM
For ease of navigation and sharing, I have turned my little list into a website: standwithminnesota.org
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Want to help folks being terrorized by ICE in Minnesota? Well look at this google doc someone made. Lots of GoFundMe's that haven't met their goals yet. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Stand With Minnesota: Resource Hub
Causes to Donate to in Minnesota to Help Our Communities Defend Themselves from ICE *Note: I am from Minnesota, and these come from people I know or I am connected with. I cannot vouch for all the in...
docs.google.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Want to help folks being terrorized by ICE in Minnesota? Well look at this google doc someone made. Lots of GoFundMe's that haven't met their goals yet. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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A good way to follow-up on the protests this wknd is to fill our reps voicemails using www.5calls.org
Don’t stop calling until they impeach Noem, defund ice, & shut down the govt
Don’t stop calling until they impeach Noem, defund ice, & shut down the govt
January 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
A good way to follow-up on the protests this wknd is to fill our reps voicemails using www.5calls.org
Don’t stop calling until they impeach Noem, defund ice, & shut down the govt
Don’t stop calling until they impeach Noem, defund ice, & shut down the govt
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They don't have capacity to terrorize more than 2-3 cities at a time.
Which means they rotate teams to new cities without relief.
Which means consistent resistance by fresh activists in each new city will break them over time.
Which means if you're city's not occupied, rest up and get ready.
Which means they rotate teams to new cities without relief.
Which means consistent resistance by fresh activists in each new city will break them over time.
Which means if you're city's not occupied, rest up and get ready.
"The Department of Homeland Security plans to pause operations in Chicago — where Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official, has led controversial arrest efforts — to support the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota."
Trump Administration Deploying More Border Patrol Agents to Minnesota
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:17 PM
They don't have capacity to terrorize more than 2-3 cities at a time.
Which means they rotate teams to new cities without relief.
Which means consistent resistance by fresh activists in each new city will break them over time.
Which means if you're city's not occupied, rest up and get ready.
Which means they rotate teams to new cities without relief.
Which means consistent resistance by fresh activists in each new city will break them over time.
Which means if you're city's not occupied, rest up and get ready.
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We are thankful for our volunteers and their leadership
Grassroots Alexandria Monthly Action Meeting!
When: Thursday, December 4, 7-9pm
Where: 3801 Mt Vernon Ave (TWU building), 22305
What: Human rights, Pro-democracy action, Education, Environment, Housing Equity, and Transportation Equity.
Grassroots Alexandria Monthly Action Meeting!
When: Thursday, December 4, 7-9pm
Where: 3801 Mt Vernon Ave (TWU building), 22305
What: Human rights, Pro-democracy action, Education, Environment, Housing Equity, and Transportation Equity.
November 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We are thankful for our volunteers and their leadership
Grassroots Alexandria Monthly Action Meeting!
When: Thursday, December 4, 7-9pm
Where: 3801 Mt Vernon Ave (TWU building), 22305
What: Human rights, Pro-democracy action, Education, Environment, Housing Equity, and Transportation Equity.
Grassroots Alexandria Monthly Action Meeting!
When: Thursday, December 4, 7-9pm
Where: 3801 Mt Vernon Ave (TWU building), 22305
What: Human rights, Pro-democracy action, Education, Environment, Housing Equity, and Transportation Equity.
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Virginians:
If you have voted for Kaine in the past, and aren't happy about this, please contact his office immediately.
You may have to wait until tomorrow to call, but here's an email form
www.kaine.senate.gov/contact/shar...
If you have voted for Kaine in the past, and aren't happy about this, please contact his office immediately.
You may have to wait until tomorrow to call, but here's an email form
www.kaine.senate.gov/contact/shar...
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Virginians:
If you have voted for Kaine in the past, and aren't happy about this, please contact his office immediately.
You may have to wait until tomorrow to call, but here's an email form
www.kaine.senate.gov/contact/shar...
If you have voted for Kaine in the past, and aren't happy about this, please contact his office immediately.
You may have to wait until tomorrow to call, but here's an email form
www.kaine.senate.gov/contact/shar...
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I've been mulling over this point for a while and decided, with No Kings ][ looming, it was worth writing up. www.pbump.net/o/sincerity-...
Sincerity is not the problem
As is inevitably the case after an election — and is especially the case after an election with an unexpected result — allies of the losing presidential candidate in 2024 looked for people to blame. O...
www.pbump.net
October 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I've been mulling over this point for a while and decided, with No Kings ][ looming, it was worth writing up. www.pbump.net/o/sincerity-...
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1.) Dramatically smaller, like dramatically. The equivalent of ICE/CBP to something like the Stazi would be like 15 million people.
2.) They can't operate in the shadows. Everything they do is filmed and disseminated immediately.
2.) They can't operate in the shadows. Everything they do is filmed and disseminated immediately.
October 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
1.) Dramatically smaller, like dramatically. The equivalent of ICE/CBP to something like the Stazi would be like 15 million people.
2.) They can't operate in the shadows. Everything they do is filmed and disseminated immediately.
2.) They can't operate in the shadows. Everything they do is filmed and disseminated immediately.
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Solidarity for Free DC - Alexandria Sign Making” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Solidarity for Free DC - Alexandria Sign Making · Mobilize
Join us in supporting DC by making signs to display in our homes, work, or wherever we can. This event will be outside, but we will have water for your use.
This is a visibility event, as we plan to...
www.mobilize.us
August 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Solidarity for Free DC - Alexandria Sign Making” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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The left better start figuring out how to weaponize today's decision rather than just (rightfully) criticizing it.
- Go back into Judge Kaczmaryk's court to dissolve all of his nationwide orders.
- Pass gun bans and insist any order applies only to plaintiffs.
- Go back into Judge Kaczmaryk's court to dissolve all of his nationwide orders.
- Pass gun bans and insist any order applies only to plaintiffs.
June 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The left better start figuring out how to weaponize today's decision rather than just (rightfully) criticizing it.
- Go back into Judge Kaczmaryk's court to dissolve all of his nationwide orders.
- Pass gun bans and insist any order applies only to plaintiffs.
- Go back into Judge Kaczmaryk's court to dissolve all of his nationwide orders.
- Pass gun bans and insist any order applies only to plaintiffs.
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Northern Virginia says “No Kings.”
June 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Northern Virginia says “No Kings.”
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!!! Quinnipiac poll of 1,265 RVs, conducted from June 5-9, finds Trump at -11% approval on “immigration issues” and -16% on “deportations.”
Full poll here: poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
Full poll here: poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
June 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
!!! Quinnipiac poll of 1,265 RVs, conducted from June 5-9, finds Trump at -11% approval on “immigration issues” and -16% on “deportations.”
Full poll here: poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
Full poll here: poll.qu.edu/poll-release...