Andrew R. Flores
@aflor017.github.io
Political science
LGBTQ politics
Assoc Prof @American University
Distinguished Visiting Scholar @Williams Institute
Associate Editor @PRQ
Affiliated Scholar @PRRI.org
https://www.american.edu/spa/faculty/aflores.cfm
https://aflor017.github.io
LGBTQ politics
Assoc Prof @American University
Distinguished Visiting Scholar @Williams Institute
Associate Editor @PRQ
Affiliated Scholar @PRRI.org
https://www.american.edu/spa/faculty/aflores.cfm
https://aflor017.github.io
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The Secretary of Defense praising the murder of a protestor and posting "ICE > MN."
Minnesota is an American state with almost six million residents.
Minnesota is an American state with almost six million residents.
This is an actual post from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: Praising ICE after Alex Pretti was killed, blaming the Democratic leadership of Minnesota, and writing that ICE is greater/better than Minnesota.
He is actively demeaning the people of Minnesota just hours after Pretti was murdered.
He is actively demeaning the people of Minnesota just hours after Pretti was murdered.
January 24, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The Secretary of Defense praising the murder of a protestor and posting "ICE > MN."
Minnesota is an American state with almost six million residents.
Minnesota is an American state with almost six million residents.
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Minneapolitans are gathering on every block tonight at 7pm to hold a vigil for someone killed by our own government, for doing nothing but helping someone up off the ground.
What would you say if you saw this in other country?
What would you expect to happen to those responsible and accountable?
What would you say if you saw this in other country?
What would you expect to happen to those responsible and accountable?
January 24, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Minneapolitans are gathering on every block tonight at 7pm to hold a vigil for someone killed by our own government, for doing nothing but helping someone up off the ground.
What would you say if you saw this in other country?
What would you expect to happen to those responsible and accountable?
What would you say if you saw this in other country?
What would you expect to happen to those responsible and accountable?
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Noem's lies are mind blowing: "This individual attacked those officers, had a weapon on him and multiple, dozens of rounds of ammunition, wishing to inflict harm on these officers, coming, brandishing like that.
January 24, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Noem's lies are mind blowing: "This individual attacked those officers, had a weapon on him and multiple, dozens of rounds of ammunition, wishing to inflict harm on these officers, coming, brandishing like that.
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If Cortez Masto won't vote for it, I think that means the DHS funding bill is effectively dead in the senate.
New: @cortezmasto.senate.gov is a no on the DHS funding bill.
January 24, 2026 at 9:46 PM
If Cortez Masto won't vote for it, I think that means the DHS funding bill is effectively dead in the senate.
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Not untrained, not inexperienced.
The officer who fatally shot a Minneapolis man during a protest is an 8-year Border Patrol veteran, federal officials say.
Police chief calls for calm after a man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown
Federal immigration officers have shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Not untrained, not inexperienced.
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We are hiring at the 2035 Initiative at UC Santa Barbara! We are looking for a Senior Energy Analyst to take on analysis, research, and project management tasks, with a particular focus on energy systems modeling and analysis. Check out the job posting here: www.2035initiative.com/jobs
Jobs — The 2035 Initiative at UC Santa Barbara
The 2035 Initiative at UCSB is a "think and do tank" aimed at confronting the climate crisis.
www.2035initiative.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:44 PM
We are hiring at the 2035 Initiative at UC Santa Barbara! We are looking for a Senior Energy Analyst to take on analysis, research, and project management tasks, with a particular focus on energy systems modeling and analysis. Check out the job posting here: www.2035initiative.com/jobs
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The killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by an ICE agent during a protest in Minneapolis, has been ruled a homicide.
Renee Good’s Death Officially Ruled a Homicide
The mother of three’s death has been ruled a homicide by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
trib.al
January 24, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by an ICE agent during a protest in Minneapolis, has been ruled a homicide.
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This is who ICE murdered. A VA nurse who dedicated his life to helping critically ill veterans.
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 24, 2026 at 7:41 PM
This is who ICE murdered. A VA nurse who dedicated his life to helping critically ill veterans.
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WALZ: "Minnesota's justice system will have the last word on this. The federal government cannot be trusted to handle this investigation. We will handle it."
January 24, 2026 at 7:36 PM
WALZ: "Minnesota's justice system will have the last word on this. The federal government cannot be trusted to handle this investigation. We will handle it."
And don’t send me a fundraising text message!
I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.
January 24, 2026 at 7:36 PM
And don’t send me a fundraising text message!
Orwellian.
BOVINO (bullshit incoming): "During this operation, an individual approached US CBP agents with a 9mm semiautomatic handgun. The agents attempted to disarm the individual, but he violently resisted. Fearing for his life...a CBP agent fired defensive shots. 1/
January 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Orwellian.
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Trump goes all-in on the cover-up of DHS's latest murder of an American citizen, and accuses Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey of "inciting insurrection."
Trump also attacks the victim's legal gun ownership, implying that gave agents the right to murder him... 1/2
Trump also attacks the victim's legal gun ownership, implying that gave agents the right to murder him... 1/2
January 24, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Trump goes all-in on the cover-up of DHS's latest murder of an American citizen, and accuses Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey of "inciting insurrection."
Trump also attacks the victim's legal gun ownership, implying that gave agents the right to murder him... 1/2
Trump also attacks the victim's legal gun ownership, implying that gave agents the right to murder him... 1/2
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Trump: "This is the gunman’s gun, loaded (with two additional full magazines!), and ready to go – What is that all about? Where are the local Police? Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers? ... ICE had to protect themselves — Not an easy thing to do!"
January 24, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Trump: "This is the gunman’s gun, loaded (with two additional full magazines!), and ready to go – What is that all about? Where are the local Police? Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers? ... ICE had to protect themselves — Not an easy thing to do!"
After yesterday’s hope & today’s rage - I’m convinced there should be an ongoing nationwide general strike.
January 24, 2026 at 7:08 PM
After yesterday’s hope & today’s rage - I’m convinced there should be an ongoing nationwide general strike.
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The unc who went viral a few weeks ago protesting in MN is back: "5 shots they put into that man's body. How do you look me in the eye and tell me you can justify this? I'm a veteran. I swore an oath back in 1969 to protect this country against all enemies foreign and domestic. This is unbelievable"
January 24, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The unc who went viral a few weeks ago protesting in MN is back: "5 shots they put into that man's body. How do you look me in the eye and tell me you can justify this? I'm a veteran. I swore an oath back in 1969 to protect this country against all enemies foreign and domestic. This is unbelievable"
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It is way, way worse than the first video made it look.
He was helping someone else up, got maced, and then got dragged to the ground from behind and shot multiple times.
He was helping someone else up, got maced, and then got dragged to the ground from behind and shot multiple times.
a second angle of the killing in south Minneapolis today is even worse
warning: video is graphic
warning: video is graphic
[Mature Content] From the Minneapolis community on Reddit: Alternative angle of ICE-involved shooting from the lady in pink's perspective
Posted by Minute_Revolution951 - 662 votes and 110 comments
www.reddit.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:55 PM
It is way, way worse than the first video made it look.
He was helping someone else up, got maced, and then got dragged to the ground from behind and shot multiple times.
He was helping someone else up, got maced, and then got dragged to the ground from behind and shot multiple times.
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BREAKING:
The Minneapolis Police Chief says of the shooting victim:
"Based on the information that we have, which is very limited, this is a 37-year-old white male who is a Minneapolis resident."
He adds: "We believe he is a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry."
The Minneapolis Police Chief says of the shooting victim:
"Based on the information that we have, which is very limited, this is a 37-year-old white male who is a Minneapolis resident."
He adds: "We believe he is a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry."
January 24, 2026 at 6:08 PM
BREAKING:
The Minneapolis Police Chief says of the shooting victim:
"Based on the information that we have, which is very limited, this is a 37-year-old white male who is a Minneapolis resident."
He adds: "We believe he is a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry."
The Minneapolis Police Chief says of the shooting victim:
"Based on the information that we have, which is very limited, this is a 37-year-old white male who is a Minneapolis resident."
He adds: "We believe he is a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry."
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: "How many more residents, how many more Americans, need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end? How many more lives need to be lost before this administration realizes that a political and partisan narrative is not as important as American values."
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: "How many more residents, how many more Americans, need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end? How many more lives need to be lost before this administration realizes that a political and partisan narrative is not as important as American values."
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So the “everyone should be armed” second amendment crowd is using the fact the a man was armed (maybe) as justification?
Is this right?
Is this right?
January 24, 2026 at 5:32 PM
So the “everyone should be armed” second amendment crowd is using the fact the a man was armed (maybe) as justification?
Is this right?
Is this right?
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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o... ""power is a “coordination game,” in which everything depends on what the public believes and does together. Even the most brutal tyrant does not have enough soldiers and police officers to compel everyone to obey at gunpoint"
January 24, 2026 at 5:36 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o... ""power is a “coordination game,” in which everything depends on what the public believes and does together. Even the most brutal tyrant does not have enough soldiers and police officers to compel everyone to obey at gunpoint"
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BREAKING:
The Minneapolis Police Chief tells the Star Tribune that the man shot by federal agents this morning has died. tinyurl.com/57cpc477
The Minneapolis Police Chief tells the Star Tribune that the man shot by federal agents this morning has died. tinyurl.com/57cpc477
Breaking:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz confirms: There has been another shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz confirms: There has been another shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis.
January 24, 2026 at 4:50 PM
BREAKING:
The Minneapolis Police Chief tells the Star Tribune that the man shot by federal agents this morning has died. tinyurl.com/57cpc477
The Minneapolis Police Chief tells the Star Tribune that the man shot by federal agents this morning has died. tinyurl.com/57cpc477
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Live on MS NOW:
Protesters are clashing right now with federal agents on the streets of Minneapolis. Agents are shooting tear gas. Agents have their weapons raised.
Protesters are chanting, "SHAME! SHAME!"
Protesters are clashing right now with federal agents on the streets of Minneapolis. Agents are shooting tear gas. Agents have their weapons raised.
Protesters are chanting, "SHAME! SHAME!"
January 24, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Live on MS NOW:
Protesters are clashing right now with federal agents on the streets of Minneapolis. Agents are shooting tear gas. Agents have their weapons raised.
Protesters are chanting, "SHAME! SHAME!"
Protesters are clashing right now with federal agents on the streets of Minneapolis. Agents are shooting tear gas. Agents have their weapons raised.
Protesters are chanting, "SHAME! SHAME!"
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What we are watching is a paramilitary force learning that they can kill with impunity, that the regime will smear the victim and defend them. Unless politicians and the legal system exerts accountability, it will not stop. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
January 24, 2026 at 4:32 PM
What we are watching is a paramilitary force learning that they can kill with impunity, that the regime will smear the victim and defend them. Unless politicians and the legal system exerts accountability, it will not stop. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
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Time to mobilize the MN national guard to protect the civil rights of peaceful observers.
January 24, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Time to mobilize the MN national guard to protect the civil rights of peaceful observers.
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Besides funding Trump’s “anti-insurrection” force to occupy & oppress America…
“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." — Pres. Dwight Eisenhower
“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." — Pres. Dwight Eisenhower
149 House Democrats help pass military spending bill. “The 341-88 passage of the $828.7 billion fiscal 2026 military spending bill came over the objections of progressives who warned that the bill... is a tacit endorsement of [Trump’s aggressive] policies..." www.commondreams.org/news/democra...
Despite Authoritarian Warnings, 149 House Democrats Vote to Hand Trump $840 Billion for Military | Common Dreams
"If an opposition party votes like this, it's not in opposition. It may not even be a party."
www.commondreams.org
January 24, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Besides funding Trump’s “anti-insurrection” force to occupy & oppress America…
“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." — Pres. Dwight Eisenhower
“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." — Pres. Dwight Eisenhower