Benjamin
@benoutofideas.bsky.social
Amateur filmmaker, photographer, writer, and dreamer. Love making things and exploring.
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Benjamin
@benoutofideas.bsky.social
· Jan 25
I love my state. Minnesota has been my home all my life. I wanted to start a new art project: everyday afterwork I’ll be taking photos of the state capitol. Practicing camera skills while also documenting and celebrating my state and those that work to protect its people.
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Just kinda seems like refusing to tell us which ICE agents murdered Alex Pretti undercuts the idea that they’re wearing masks to protect themselves — rather than to be able to kill people with impunity.
January 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Just kinda seems like refusing to tell us which ICE agents murdered Alex Pretti undercuts the idea that they’re wearing masks to protect themselves — rather than to be able to kill people with impunity.
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This can’t be repeated enough. Not only won’t they investigate, they may never even tell us who did this.
Think about the message that sends to the next ones. Nobody is safe.
Think about the message that sends to the next ones. Nobody is safe.
January 26, 2026 at 5:22 AM
This can’t be repeated enough. Not only won’t they investigate, they may never even tell us who did this.
Think about the message that sends to the next ones. Nobody is safe.
Think about the message that sends to the next ones. Nobody is safe.
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Reminder. Here are the House Democrats who crossed party lines and voted to fund ICE.
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
The 7 Democrats who voted to fund Homeland Security amid ICE crackdowns
www.the-independent.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Reminder. Here are the House Democrats who crossed party lines and voted to fund ICE.
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
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Rep. @aoc.bsky.social : “ICE is attacking 🇺🇸 citizens, kidnapping 5-year-olds and using them as bait to open doors, and violating constitutional rights by busting into their doors… They deserve to be defunded."
(H/T @meidastouch.com )
(H/T @meidastouch.com )
January 24, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Rep. @aoc.bsky.social : “ICE is attacking 🇺🇸 citizens, kidnapping 5-year-olds and using them as bait to open doors, and violating constitutional rights by busting into their doors… They deserve to be defunded."
(H/T @meidastouch.com )
(H/T @meidastouch.com )
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Endless cruelty
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Endless cruelty
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This is important to us because what’s happening right now in Congress could permanently change protections for a beloved wilderness area. With everything else going on, this quietly moved forward while most people weren’t paying attention and it should concern all of us.
January 22, 2026 at 4:08 AM
This is important to us because what’s happening right now in Congress could permanently change protections for a beloved wilderness area. With everything else going on, this quietly moved forward while most people weren’t paying attention and it should concern all of us.
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Let’s remember he told us he would be a dictator, beginning on day one.
January 21, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Let’s remember he told us he would be a dictator, beginning on day one.
So maybe do something about it? Oh wait you don’t care about OUR relationship with Europe, just not pissing off the toddler in chief.
REPUBLICAN Rep. Don Bacon: “There’s been grave damage done with our European allies. It’s going to take the next president to spend a lot of time trying to fix the relationship… our allies in Europe don’t think we’re dependable — and that’s a shame.”
January 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM
So maybe do something about it? Oh wait you don’t care about OUR relationship with Europe, just not pissing off the toddler in chief.
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A memo was released by ICE instructing agents to violate the U.S. Constitution. ICE told officers and agents that they can forcibly enter homes without warrants signed by judges. The memo was from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, was shared with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) by two whistleblowers.
www.hsgac.senate.gov
January 22, 2026 at 1:54 AM
A memo was released by ICE instructing agents to violate the U.S. Constitution. ICE told officers and agents that they can forcibly enter homes without warrants signed by judges. The memo was from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, was shared with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) by two whistleblowers.
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ICE launched “Operation Catch of the Day”in Maine. I’m still waiting to see this same energy in places with actual immigration-driven labor markets like Texas, where construction, agriculture, and energy run on immigrant labor. Funny how enforcement never disrupts red states.
January 21, 2026 at 7:36 PM
ICE launched “Operation Catch of the Day”in Maine. I’m still waiting to see this same energy in places with actual immigration-driven labor markets like Texas, where construction, agriculture, and energy run on immigrant labor. Funny how enforcement never disrupts red states.
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A small note: terrible things are happening in Minneapolis. But also in Saint Paul. And in the suburbs. And though most of the push is in the metro, things are happening all over the state.
I've been trying to refer to the events as happening in the Twin Cities or in Minnesota.
I've been trying to refer to the events as happening in the Twin Cities or in Minnesota.
January 20, 2026 at 4:08 PM
A small note: terrible things are happening in Minneapolis. But also in Saint Paul. And in the suburbs. And though most of the push is in the metro, things are happening all over the state.
I've been trying to refer to the events as happening in the Twin Cities or in Minnesota.
I've been trying to refer to the events as happening in the Twin Cities or in Minnesota.
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All of a sudden...
The Epstein files are 2nd, 4th, 10th page news..
They cannot stop making crisis upon crisis, and meanwhile Congress watches AMERICANS pay the price for his fkning around and sending in masked militia.
If I was YOU Congress... Then I would stop ICE RIGHT FKN NOW, Americans see u
The Epstein files are 2nd, 4th, 10th page news..
They cannot stop making crisis upon crisis, and meanwhile Congress watches AMERICANS pay the price for his fkning around and sending in masked militia.
If I was YOU Congress... Then I would stop ICE RIGHT FKN NOW, Americans see u
January 20, 2026 at 2:01 AM
All of a sudden...
The Epstein files are 2nd, 4th, 10th page news..
They cannot stop making crisis upon crisis, and meanwhile Congress watches AMERICANS pay the price for his fkning around and sending in masked militia.
If I was YOU Congress... Then I would stop ICE RIGHT FKN NOW, Americans see u
The Epstein files are 2nd, 4th, 10th page news..
They cannot stop making crisis upon crisis, and meanwhile Congress watches AMERICANS pay the price for his fkning around and sending in masked militia.
If I was YOU Congress... Then I would stop ICE RIGHT FKN NOW, Americans see u
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Minnesota is more than what you see on TV.
We’re a state that believes in the dignity of all people. We feed our kids and take care of our neighbors.
I’m proud of the ways Minnesotans are meeting the moment with decency and generosity - as we always do.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
We’re a state that believes in the dignity of all people. We feed our kids and take care of our neighbors.
I’m proud of the ways Minnesotans are meeting the moment with decency and generosity - as we always do.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
Donations pour in for Minnesota families impacted by ICE, Border Patrol surge
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs En...
www.cbsnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Minnesota is more than what you see on TV.
We’re a state that believes in the dignity of all people. We feed our kids and take care of our neighbors.
I’m proud of the ways Minnesotans are meeting the moment with decency and generosity - as we always do.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
We’re a state that believes in the dignity of all people. We feed our kids and take care of our neighbors.
I’m proud of the ways Minnesotans are meeting the moment with decency and generosity - as we always do.
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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It’s time for the Supreme Court to finally issue a ruling on tariffs. The Court has already recognized that tariffs function as a tax on the American people. A president cannot unilaterally impose new taxes on American citizens that power belongs to Congress alone.
January 18, 2026 at 5:16 PM
It’s time for the Supreme Court to finally issue a ruling on tariffs. The Court has already recognized that tariffs function as a tax on the American people. A president cannot unilaterally impose new taxes on American citizens that power belongs to Congress alone.
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A reminder that the Epstein files still haven't been released in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. And the DOJ has now claimed that Congress has no right to appoint a Special Master to compel their release. Corrupt regime is corrupt.
Release the files.
Release the files.
January 17, 2026 at 1:38 PM
A reminder that the Epstein files still haven't been released in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. And the DOJ has now claimed that Congress has no right to appoint a Special Master to compel their release. Corrupt regime is corrupt.
Release the files.
Release the files.
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In May, I told Rubio that locking up students for exercising their free speech rights was outrageous & unlawful. He scoffed.
Now, a judge has said he & others engaged in an “unconstitutional conspiracy” to take away those rights.
We must defend our freedoms at every turn.
Now, a judge has said he & others engaged in an “unconstitutional conspiracy” to take away those rights.
We must defend our freedoms at every turn.
January 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM
In May, I told Rubio that locking up students for exercising their free speech rights was outrageous & unlawful. He scoffed.
Now, a judge has said he & others engaged in an “unconstitutional conspiracy” to take away those rights.
We must defend our freedoms at every turn.
Now, a judge has said he & others engaged in an “unconstitutional conspiracy” to take away those rights.
We must defend our freedoms at every turn.
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Epstein Files are why America is under attack by our own government. The Epstein Files are why we will be in WW III soon. Trump raped children. He doesn’t want you to see all the evidence. But it will/must come out. Those who protected and enabled this evil must be prosecuted and sent to prison.
January 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Epstein Files are why America is under attack by our own government. The Epstein Files are why we will be in WW III soon. Trump raped children. He doesn’t want you to see all the evidence. But it will/must come out. Those who protected and enabled this evil must be prosecuted and sent to prison.
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“He was just joking.” There is nothing funny about the sitting president “joking” about canceling elections.
January 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
“He was just joking.” There is nothing funny about the sitting president “joking” about canceling elections.
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There is no independently verifiable, publicly released evidence showing that the agent suffered the injuries being claimed. U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials have stated that the ICE agent, Jonathan Ross, “suffered internal bleeding to the torso”
January 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM
There is no independently verifiable, publicly released evidence showing that the agent suffered the injuries being claimed. U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials have stated that the ICE agent, Jonathan Ross, “suffered internal bleeding to the torso”
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Because of Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” the annual ICE budget — at $28 billion — is now larger than the annual budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Prisons COMBINED.
No. The American people do not want Trump's domestic army.
No. The American people do not want Trump's domestic army.
January 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Because of Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” the annual ICE budget — at $28 billion — is now larger than the annual budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Prisons COMBINED.
No. The American people do not want Trump's domestic army.
No. The American people do not want Trump's domestic army.
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Quit talking about Trump. Address everything, every issue to Miller and Vought. Make Trump irrelevant, his ego will not let him be out of the spotlight and you’ll see Miller and Vought removed and the rest of the administration collapse.
January 14, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Quit talking about Trump. Address everything, every issue to Miller and Vought. Make Trump irrelevant, his ego will not let him be out of the spotlight and you’ll see Miller and Vought removed and the rest of the administration collapse.
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The government does not have the right to violate our rights, yet it does every day. Because this is true, our guaranteed rights aren’t inalienable—they’re revocable privileges.
We didn’t ignore the Constitution.
The government did.
🇺🇸
We didn’t ignore the Constitution.
The government did.
🇺🇸
January 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The government does not have the right to violate our rights, yet it does every day. Because this is true, our guaranteed rights aren’t inalienable—they’re revocable privileges.
We didn’t ignore the Constitution.
The government did.
🇺🇸
We didn’t ignore the Constitution.
The government did.
🇺🇸