Banquosghost
@banquosghost.bsky.social
#Writer, Chapel Hill expatriate, #againstfascism, #poetry out via dzanc books & plays guitar/instigator w/ sunfaders (ex- diecast cars & 81 mulberry) (opinions solely mine) https://bnd.link/sunfaders
Is there any reason not to arrest Kristi Noem as an accessory to murder or for conspiracy to murder?
Kristi Noem accuses the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis of committing an act of "domestic terrorism"
January 7, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Is there any reason not to arrest Kristi Noem as an accessory to murder or for conspiracy to murder?
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the video is out, there is no reason to not send local law enforcement to arrest the ice agent in question and yes i know they will refuse to hand them over and you treat that exactly how you would treat it under any other similar circumstance
January 7, 2026 at 6:36 PM
the video is out, there is no reason to not send local law enforcement to arrest the ice agent in question and yes i know they will refuse to hand them over and you treat that exactly how you would treat it under any other similar circumstance
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I need people to wrap their minds around the fact that here in Minneapolis, ICE broke the window of a vehicle yesterday, pepper sprayed the occupants, and arrested them, and shot another observer in the face today, and OBSERVERS ARE STILL GOING OUT TO PROTECT THEIR NEIGHBORS AT MASSIVE PERSONAL RISK
I’m eating lunch, I’m having a panic attack, I’m charging my phone, and then I’m going back out to try and keep my neighborhood safe.
January 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I need people to wrap their minds around the fact that here in Minneapolis, ICE broke the window of a vehicle yesterday, pepper sprayed the occupants, and arrested them, and shot another observer in the face today, and OBSERVERS ARE STILL GOING OUT TO PROTECT THEIR NEIGHBORS AT MASSIVE PERSONAL RISK
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Remarkable statement from an elected official.
Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
January 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Remarkable statement from an elected official.
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Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
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Sunrise Movement Twin Cities is has been protesting at hotels housing ICE agents. A Hilton hotel caved, and more will follow. ICE is lashing out because the tide has turned — we're starting to win.
They can't make us stop, and we're not going to. Join us: smvmt.org/revolution
They can't make us stop, and we're not going to. Join us: smvmt.org/revolution
How to Build a Revolution · Sunrise Movement
Authoritarianism is on the rise. In this moment of crisis, we are rising together. We reject fear. We must not comply. If we want to stop the climate crisis, we must build a mass movement to organize ...
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January 7, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Sunrise Movement Twin Cities is has been protesting at hotels housing ICE agents. A Hilton hotel caved, and more will follow. ICE is lashing out because the tide has turned — we're starting to win.
They can't make us stop, and we're not going to. Join us: smvmt.org/revolution
They can't make us stop, and we're not going to. Join us: smvmt.org/revolution
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Bad news: we're to the stage of fascism where masked gestapo feel the license to just lean over and shoot civilians in the face.
Good news: Americans aren't putting up with it. The fascists are not ready for what's coming.
Good news: Americans aren't putting up with it. The fascists are not ready for what's coming.
January 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Bad news: we're to the stage of fascism where masked gestapo feel the license to just lean over and shoot civilians in the face.
Good news: Americans aren't putting up with it. The fascists are not ready for what's coming.
Good news: Americans aren't putting up with it. The fascists are not ready for what's coming.
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This is what happens when untrained ICE agents who meet the lowest possible standards are sent to play action hero.
A U.S. citizen was shot & killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
📌 Eyewitnesses, including a city councilman, say police shot the person in the head. That person is now dead.
Read that again
A U.S. citizen was shot & killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
📌 Eyewitnesses, including a city councilman, say police shot the person in the head. That person is now dead.
Read that again
January 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM
This is what happens when untrained ICE agents who meet the lowest possible standards are sent to play action hero.
A U.S. citizen was shot & killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
📌 Eyewitnesses, including a city councilman, say police shot the person in the head. That person is now dead.
Read that again
A U.S. citizen was shot & killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
📌 Eyewitnesses, including a city councilman, say police shot the person in the head. That person is now dead.
Read that again
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Worth noting that Minnesota Public Radio is NOT doing that. They're interviewing people on the ground, chasing down witnesses and facts, and treating ICE statements with the appropriate amount of skepticism.
Sigh. The NPR national news brief at the top of the hour mentioned the shooting and simply cited the DHS statement.
I truly don't think mainstream journalists in the U.S are prepared to cover state violence
January 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Worth noting that Minnesota Public Radio is NOT doing that. They're interviewing people on the ground, chasing down witnesses and facts, and treating ICE statements with the appropriate amount of skepticism.
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It's a really scary time. Our president is rattling sabers across the globe. Government thugs are shooting people in the streets.
This is a good week to go to a meeting in your community, in person if possible. Be with others and remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
This is a good week to go to a meeting in your community, in person if possible. Be with others and remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
January 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
It's a really scary time. Our president is rattling sabers across the globe. Government thugs are shooting people in the streets.
This is a good week to go to a meeting in your community, in person if possible. Be with others and remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
This is a good week to go to a meeting in your community, in person if possible. Be with others and remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Murder is a state charge. This ICE agent needs to be arrested and prosecuted.
Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
January 7, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Murder is a state charge. This ICE agent needs to be arrested and prosecuted.
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A good thread of what we know so far to add to your saved posts for quick access. The original video, witness statements, and also a second, clearer video down-thread.
NEW: An ICE officer killed a person in broad daylight in Minneapolis today — with posted video appearing to contradict the DHS statement claiming self-defense, as the driver appeared to be attempting to drive away when shot.
MPR: www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Video: bsky.app/profile/dani...
MPR: www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Video: bsky.app/profile/dani...
January 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
A good thread of what we know so far to add to your saved posts for quick access. The original video, witness statements, and also a second, clearer video down-thread.
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"Defunded by Congress and fearing the Trump administration might pervert the organization to further undermine free media, the board members agreed it was better to salt the earth than leave behind a place for Trump to plant his poisonous, choking weeds." — @lizdye.bsky.social
Corporation for Public Broadcasting's patriotic goodbye
Better nothing than a MAGA mouthpiece.
www.publicnotice.co
January 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
"Defunded by Congress and fearing the Trump administration might pervert the organization to further undermine free media, the board members agreed it was better to salt the earth than leave behind a place for Trump to plant his poisonous, choking weeds." — @lizdye.bsky.social
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FYI:
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
January 7, 2026 at 4:47 AM
FYI:
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
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It is equally easy & possible to write, "Trump weighs violating US treaty commitments under the UN and NATO by seizing the sovereign territory of one of our closest allies" You don't have to normalize & sanewash reality. Other purely factually accurate, more serious choices remain readily available.
“.. The President and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the U.S. Military is always an option at the Commander in Chief’s disposal,” she said.
@cnbc.com
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January 6, 2026 at 9:31 PM
It is equally easy & possible to write, "Trump weighs violating US treaty commitments under the UN and NATO by seizing the sovereign territory of one of our closest allies" You don't have to normalize & sanewash reality. Other purely factually accurate, more serious choices remain readily available.
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If you watched CBS tonight, you saw legacy media capitulation.
I created Democracy Docket to never back down or obey. It has no corporate backers, venture capitalists or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who support its 22-person team. Become one now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
I created Democracy Docket to never back down or obey. It has no corporate backers, venture capitalists or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who support its 22-person team. Become one now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 AM
If you watched CBS tonight, you saw legacy media capitulation.
I created Democracy Docket to never back down or obey. It has no corporate backers, venture capitalists or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who support its 22-person team. Become one now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
I created Democracy Docket to never back down or obey. It has no corporate backers, venture capitalists or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who support its 22-person team. Become one now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Happy Loving Day!
On this day in 1959, Richard and Mildred Loving were convicted of interracial marriage in Virginia, given a one-year suspended sentence, and banished from the state.
Jan. 6, 1959 | Lovings Convicted of Interracial Marriage and Banished From Virginia
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Happy Loving Day!
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Mark Kelly: “Pete Hegseth is gonna prosecute me under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for saying something that is in the Uniform Code of Military Justice — It’s nonsense — What I said in November is the exact same thing Pete Hegseth said in 2016. This is about stifling people’s speech”
January 6, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Mark Kelly: “Pete Hegseth is gonna prosecute me under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for saying something that is in the Uniform Code of Military Justice — It’s nonsense — What I said in November is the exact same thing Pete Hegseth said in 2016. This is about stifling people’s speech”
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“.. ٔNever had to do a live translation of a political speech where the speaker makes nonverbal noises... until today.”
- BBC reporter Siavash Ardalan
- BBC reporter Siavash Ardalan
January 7, 2026 at 2:03 AM
“.. ٔNever had to do a live translation of a political speech where the speaker makes nonverbal noises... until today.”
- BBC reporter Siavash Ardalan
- BBC reporter Siavash Ardalan
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This is blatantly illegal. A president can’t go into the oil business and then decide where to spend the money. We are completely untethered from our founding document with a lawless president and a Republican Congress which has abdicated all Constitutional authority.
January 7, 2026 at 12:44 AM
This is blatantly illegal. A president can’t go into the oil business and then decide where to spend the money. We are completely untethered from our founding document with a lawless president and a Republican Congress which has abdicated all Constitutional authority.
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"Marco Rubio, we salute you!"
A real thing that was said by the CBS Evening News anchor tonight.
A real thing that was said by the CBS Evening News anchor tonight.
January 7, 2026 at 1:02 AM
"Marco Rubio, we salute you!"
A real thing that was said by the CBS Evening News anchor tonight.
A real thing that was said by the CBS Evening News anchor tonight.
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Unable to admit that he lost the election,Trump lied that he won, summoned supporters & whipped them into a rage.They attacked our Capitol. Police fought back for hours.
140 police hurt, 1 died, 4 took their own lives.Trump pardoned the attackers & is rewriting a “nice” version of that hideous day
140 police hurt, 1 died, 4 took their own lives.Trump pardoned the attackers & is rewriting a “nice” version of that hideous day
January 7, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Unable to admit that he lost the election,Trump lied that he won, summoned supporters & whipped them into a rage.They attacked our Capitol. Police fought back for hours.
140 police hurt, 1 died, 4 took their own lives.Trump pardoned the attackers & is rewriting a “nice” version of that hideous day
140 police hurt, 1 died, 4 took their own lives.Trump pardoned the attackers & is rewriting a “nice” version of that hideous day
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Who better to debate the historical implications of the January 6 Insurrection than Fox News Host Jeannie Pirro (noted critic of the rioters) and current US Attorney Jeanine Pirro (noted defender of the rioters)?
A Debate on the January 6th Insurrection Between Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro
Note: All of Jeanine Pirro’s dialogue below is taken from statements she has made on the record and accurately reflects the spirit in which they we...
buff.ly
January 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Who better to debate the historical implications of the January 6 Insurrection than Fox News Host Jeannie Pirro (noted critic of the rioters) and current US Attorney Jeanine Pirro (noted defender of the rioters)?
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January 6 Was a Violent Insurrection; It Was Also a Fraud Against the GOP Faithful
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/j...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/j...
January 6 Was a Violent Insurrection; It Was Also a Fraud Against the GOP Faithful - emptywheel
Republicans spent much of Jack Smith's deposition asking him about subpoenas targeted toll records. They asked no question about subpoenas targeting Trump's fraudulent grift.
www.emptywheel.net
January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
January 6 Was a Violent Insurrection; It Was Also a Fraud Against the GOP Faithful
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/j...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/j...
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1. Hundreds of corps that pledged to stop donating to members of Congress who voted to overturn the election on 1/6/21 have broken their promise over the last 5 years
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
Eversource Energy
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
Eversource Energy
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
Five years later, these 10 corporations still aren’t funding election deniers
Five years ago today, on January 6, 2021, a violent mob stormed the Capitol building.
popular.info
January 6, 2026 at 1:37 PM
1. Hundreds of corps that pledged to stop donating to members of Congress who voted to overturn the election on 1/6/21 have broken their promise over the last 5 years
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
Eversource Energy
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft
But we've identified 10 promise keepers:
Farmers
Airbnb
Expedia
Nike
Clorox
Eversource Energy
Holland & Hart
Qurate
Whirlpool
Lyft