Megan Helwin
@mhelwin.bsky.social
She/her. I cut down trees and shoot a few deer here and there, but in a nice way.
Homesteader Lite. Eating my homegrown apple on the way to Aldi.
Unremorsefully loud laugher.
Homesteader Lite. Eating my homegrown apple on the way to Aldi.
Unremorsefully loud laugher.
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Wisconsin city passes nation’s first anti-data center referendum
Wisconsin city passes nation’s first anti-data center referendum
The vote suggests ballot measures could become a powerful new tool for grassroots activists seeking to block data center projects.
dlvr.it
April 8, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Wisconsin city passes nation’s first anti-data center referendum
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The engine of nature is grinding to a halt in face of unrelenting attack by humans and climate change
“Nature functions like a self-repairing engine, constantly swapping out old parts for new ones. But we found this engine is now grinding to a halt.”
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
“Nature functions like a self-repairing engine, constantly swapping out old parts for new ones. But we found this engine is now grinding to a halt.”
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
Nature's Ability to Adapt to Human Activities Seems to be Slowing Down
A dearth of species turnover may be a bad sign in an era of habitat loss and climate change.
www.motherjones.com
March 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM
The engine of nature is grinding to a halt in face of unrelenting attack by humans and climate change
“Nature functions like a self-repairing engine, constantly swapping out old parts for new ones. But we found this engine is now grinding to a halt.”
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
“Nature functions like a self-repairing engine, constantly swapping out old parts for new ones. But we found this engine is now grinding to a halt.”
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
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Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
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This is straightforward bigotry.
The Trump administration thinks removing a flag will erase the queer history of stonewall - but they couldn't be more wrong.
The Trump administration thinks removing a flag will erase the queer history of stonewall - but they couldn't be more wrong.
Pride Flag Is Removed From Stonewall Monument After Trump Directive
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:38 PM
This is straightforward bigotry.
The Trump administration thinks removing a flag will erase the queer history of stonewall - but they couldn't be more wrong.
The Trump administration thinks removing a flag will erase the queer history of stonewall - but they couldn't be more wrong.
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Internal White House meetings going on, like, "Hopefully the racism will distract from the pedophilia which will distract from the killings which will distract from the pedophilia again which will distract from the economy which will distract from the pedophilia a third time"
February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Internal White House meetings going on, like, "Hopefully the racism will distract from the pedophilia which will distract from the killings which will distract from the pedophilia again which will distract from the economy which will distract from the pedophilia a third time"
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Gawt DAMN. What’s the name of his store? Wanna send him some signed goodies.
Comics retailing legend Greg Ketter standing up to ICE in Minneapolis. Yes, that's tear gas. He's 70 years old.
January 26, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Gawt DAMN. What’s the name of his store? Wanna send him some signed goodies.
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Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
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🚨 NEW VIDEO 👇🏽This puts an end to all the lies. Horrific.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
January 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Pete Buttigieg is absolutely correct. We must hold Noem accountable for what happens in her department.
January 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Pete Buttigieg is absolutely correct. We must hold Noem accountable for what happens in her department.
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The everyday courage of normal people is breathtaking
January 10, 2026 at 12:24 AM
The everyday courage of normal people is breathtaking
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in hindsight, this one was a little too birder-specific to make it into the New Yorker
December 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
in hindsight, this one was a little too birder-specific to make it into the New Yorker
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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Trump is a failing authoritarian whose approval ratings are tanking.
Like any bully, when he feels humiliated, he lashes out.
But what he doesn’t realize is that his authoritarianism and his bullying are waking up America’s great sleeping giant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
Like any bully, when he feels humiliated, he lashes out.
But what he doesn’t realize is that his authoritarianism and his bullying are waking up America’s great sleeping giant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
Trump Has Awakened America's Sleeping Giant
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Trump is a failing authoritarian whose approval ratings are tanking.
Like any bully, when he feels humiliated, he lashes out.
But what he doesn’t realize is that his authoritarianism and his bullying are waking up America’s great sleeping giant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
Like any bully, when he feels humiliated, he lashes out.
But what he doesn’t realize is that his authoritarianism and his bullying are waking up America’s great sleeping giant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
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This is what solidarity looks like. Together, we will win.
October 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This is what solidarity looks like. Together, we will win.
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I really don't need to see the President had a Poopy in his Plane video ever again.
October 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I really don't need to see the President had a Poopy in his Plane video ever again.
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There should be new Tales from the Crypt.
And the original series should be streamable somewhere.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
And the original series should be streamable somewhere.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
October 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
There should be new Tales from the Crypt.
And the original series should be streamable somewhere.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
And the original series should be streamable somewhere.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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A nationwide backlash to AI data centers is brewing.
And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.
When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.
And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.
When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A nationwide backlash to AI data centers is brewing.
And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.
When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.
And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.
When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.
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Remember: The GOP’s nonsensical culture wars are meant to distract you from corporate corruption and plunder. [Cartoon by Jace Avery]
September 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Remember: The GOP’s nonsensical culture wars are meant to distract you from corporate corruption and plunder. [Cartoon by Jace Avery]
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I can't believe I need to have an AI policy! I made it pretty short though: Using AI is cheating, yourself mostly. In addition to the environmental blight created by AI, it makes no sense to use it in your intellectual and creative work. Why would you outsource your innate intelligence?
September 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I can't believe I need to have an AI policy! I made it pretty short though: Using AI is cheating, yourself mostly. In addition to the environmental blight created by AI, it makes no sense to use it in your intellectual and creative work. Why would you outsource your innate intelligence?
OMFG
Disney World Animal Poop Candy (2015-2015): Chocolate confections sold at Zuri's Sweets in Disney's Animal Kingdom, made to realistically resemble the feces of elephants, cotton-top tamarins, giraffes, and hippos
September 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
OMFG
Flash flood warning. Tornado. Hail. Summer can't be my favorite season.
July 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Flash flood warning. Tornado. Hail. Summer can't be my favorite season.
A patty melt reminds me of a home-burger where you just didn't have a bun. I can lack a bun at home, thank you very much. Burgers 4 ever.
July 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A patty melt reminds me of a home-burger where you just didn't have a bun. I can lack a bun at home, thank you very much. Burgers 4 ever.
My husband just called to tell me he saw a PT Cruiser with collectors plates on it. There's a lot of bad stuff going on in the world and this rates pretty high, if you ask me.
July 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
My husband just called to tell me he saw a PT Cruiser with collectors plates on it. There's a lot of bad stuff going on in the world and this rates pretty high, if you ask me.
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Parasite becomes aggressive.
Sure all the musicians looking at our £0.0003 Spotify payouts for our work are delighted this is what our fans’ money went towards instead, and the fans equally pleased.
Artists are always very in favour of war, traditionally.
Sure all the musicians looking at our £0.0003 Spotify payouts for our work are delighted this is what our fans’ money went towards instead, and the fans equally pleased.
Artists are always very in favour of war, traditionally.
June 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Parasite becomes aggressive.
Sure all the musicians looking at our £0.0003 Spotify payouts for our work are delighted this is what our fans’ money went towards instead, and the fans equally pleased.
Artists are always very in favour of war, traditionally.
Sure all the musicians looking at our £0.0003 Spotify payouts for our work are delighted this is what our fans’ money went towards instead, and the fans equally pleased.
Artists are always very in favour of war, traditionally.