💔 Renee Good 💔
@blowen.bsky.social
"When you know better, you do better."
Progressive. Biologist. Lawyer.
Doing what I can to protect our water, air, plants, animals, and people.
Progressive. Biologist. Lawyer.
Doing what I can to protect our water, air, plants, animals, and people.
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“The events of the past week have shown with disturbing clarity the Trump administration’s contempt for the democratic process and the public good with the intention to use fear and force both at home and abroad to achieve their aims."
Statement by UCS President @gretchentg.bsky.social:
Statement by UCS President @gretchentg.bsky.social:
Trump Administration’s Authoritarian, Violent Actions Endanger People in the U.S. and Around the World
Yesterday, a U.S. ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good, a Minnesota woman—the latest tragic consequence of the Trump administration’s reckless and authoritarian policies. Statement by UCS President Gr...
www.ucs.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:26 PM
“The events of the past week have shown with disturbing clarity the Trump administration’s contempt for the democratic process and the public good with the intention to use fear and force both at home and abroad to achieve their aims."
Statement by UCS President @gretchentg.bsky.social:
Statement by UCS President @gretchentg.bsky.social:
Excellent news!
CRGA is law! 🎉 Governor Pritzker *just* signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act into law, making Illinois the state with the STRONGEST response yet to the rollback of federal climate protections. 🧵 (1/4)
⚡️ Take action below!
⚡️ Take action below!
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Excellent news!
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If you don't know how to begin, I recommend VCW's Risk Assessment Toolkit.
visionchangewin.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
If you don't know how to begin, I recommend VCW's Risk Assessment Toolkit.
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I reshared @siembranc.bsky.social's excellent toolkit "How We Dealt with Border Patrol" in NC just this morning in my newsletter before this horrible killing. It's worth people reading and then acting on: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Toolkit: how we dealt with Border Patrol
In November 2025, Border Patrol announced it would be coming to Charlotte, North Carolina. We only had a few days’ notice. Just like in Chicago and Los Angeles, they weren’t coming to “keep the peace....
docs.google.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:07 AM
I reshared @siembranc.bsky.social's excellent toolkit "How We Dealt with Border Patrol" in NC just this morning in my newsletter before this horrible killing. It's worth people reading and then acting on: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Can we get a #VForVendetta watch party going? I know they're a thing on here, but don't know how to start them.
January 8, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Can we get a #VForVendetta watch party going? I know they're a thing on here, but don't know how to start them.
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“one finding from the PERF report reveals Border Patrol agents placing themselves in front of moving vehicles in order to justify using force”
It’s a pretty old tactic. From 2014.
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/new-dir...
It’s a pretty old tactic. From 2014.
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/new-dir...
New Directive Clarifies Existing Use of Force Policy at CBP - American Immigration Council
In the wake of a leaked report exposing Border Patrol agents’ use of excessive force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a new directive last Friday attempting, indirectly, to address som...
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:28 PM
“one finding from the PERF report reveals Border Patrol agents placing themselves in front of moving vehicles in order to justify using force”
It’s a pretty old tactic. From 2014.
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/new-dir...
It’s a pretty old tactic. From 2014.
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/new-dir...
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In no danger.
Not self defense.
It was murder.
Not self defense.
It was murder.
January 7, 2026 at 8:04 PM
In no danger.
Not self defense.
It was murder.
Not self defense.
It was murder.
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As is end of year internet tradition, here is the top 25 most fascist friendly Dems in the House. Also included are their primary & general election opponents and links to how to run yourself, if you're so inclined.
The Most Fascist Congressional Dems of 2025
fdt.beehiiv.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
As is end of year internet tradition, here is the top 25 most fascist friendly Dems in the House. Also included are their primary & general election opponents and links to how to run yourself, if you're so inclined.
So, no one’s filing a tax return this year, right?
January 5, 2026 at 4:47 AM
So, no one’s filing a tax return this year, right?
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"There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people." -- Howard Zinn @zinndigital.bsky.social
And look at outcome, in Guatemala e.g. 1954: www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ja...
In Chile, 1973: www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/sa...
And many more.
#HandsOffVenezuela
And look at outcome, in Guatemala e.g. 1954: www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ja...
In Chile, 1973: www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/sa...
And many more.
#HandsOffVenezuela
January 4, 2026 at 3:17 AM
"There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people." -- Howard Zinn @zinndigital.bsky.social
And look at outcome, in Guatemala e.g. 1954: www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ja...
In Chile, 1973: www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/sa...
And many more.
#HandsOffVenezuela
And look at outcome, in Guatemala e.g. 1954: www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ja...
In Chile, 1973: www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/sa...
And many more.
#HandsOffVenezuela
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Our new video exposes how endangered long-tailed macaques are captured, smuggled, and sold through a corrupt Southeast Asian trade to U.S. laboratories for deadly experiments. Watch the exposé and urge CITES to suspend exports of long-tailed macaques! www.peta.vg/45aj
Video Exposé: U.S. Laboratories Supplied Monkeys by Corrupt Southeast Asia Trade
Shady companies in Southeast Asia are snapping monkeys’ necks, burning their bodies, and more in a deadly trade that supplies U.S. laboratories. Learn how you can help end this.
www.peta.vg
December 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Our new video exposes how endangered long-tailed macaques are captured, smuggled, and sold through a corrupt Southeast Asian trade to U.S. laboratories for deadly experiments. Watch the exposé and urge CITES to suspend exports of long-tailed macaques! www.peta.vg/45aj
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As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, 17 suffering orcas remain trapped in concrete tanks at SeaWorld 💔 Some were violently torn from the ocean, and others have never felt the tides. Urge SeaWorld to release them to seaside sanctuaries. https://www.peta.vg/457p
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, 17 suffering orcas remain trapped in concrete tanks at SeaWorld 💔 Some were violently torn from the ocean, and others have never felt the tides. Urge SeaWorld to release them to seaside sanctuaries. https://www.peta.vg/457p
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For all of us who care about science, evidence-based policymaking, our changing climate, and democracy, this has been a sobering year. But thanks to your support, UCS has been monitoring and responding to these attacks with the arsenal of tools at our disposal.
Announcing the Union of Concerned Scientists' 2025 Annual Report
YouTube video by Union of Concerned Scientists
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
For all of us who care about science, evidence-based policymaking, our changing climate, and democracy, this has been a sobering year. But thanks to your support, UCS has been monitoring and responding to these attacks with the arsenal of tools at our disposal.
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60 Minutes killed an exposé on Trump’s illegal, human-rights-violating, brown-people-deportations to El Salvador.
This is one of the biggest scandals in the history of broadcast media. It was pulled hours before airtime because a sitting president objected.
Everyone inside journalism knows it.
This is one of the biggest scandals in the history of broadcast media. It was pulled hours before airtime because a sitting president objected.
Everyone inside journalism knows it.
December 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
60 Minutes killed an exposé on Trump’s illegal, human-rights-violating, brown-people-deportations to El Salvador.
This is one of the biggest scandals in the history of broadcast media. It was pulled hours before airtime because a sitting president objected.
Everyone inside journalism knows it.
This is one of the biggest scandals in the history of broadcast media. It was pulled hours before airtime because a sitting president objected.
Everyone inside journalism knows it.
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60 Minutes is no longer a credible news source.
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
60 Minutes is no longer a credible news source.
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New: Our Palestine Holiday Book Gift Guide
From history to memoir to frontline journalism. These are books that tell Palestinian stories on Palestinian terms.
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
From history to memoir to frontline journalism. These are books that tell Palestinian stories on Palestinian terms.
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
Books for Liberation: A Palestine Holiday Gift Guide
This holiday season, give the gift of truth.
bookshop.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
New: Our Palestine Holiday Book Gift Guide
From history to memoir to frontline journalism. These are books that tell Palestinian stories on Palestinian terms.
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
From history to memoir to frontline journalism. These are books that tell Palestinian stories on Palestinian terms.
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
"Over the past three years, Minnesota has faced the worst level of mosque attacks in the nation, with more than 40 incidents and over $3 million in damages. Arson has been on the rise, with six separate incidents in recent years, including three serious arsons." - CAIR
Prior Lake mosque, school a total loss after fire
YouTube video by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"Over the past three years, Minnesota has faced the worst level of mosque attacks in the nation, with more than 40 incidents and over $3 million in damages. Arson has been on the rise, with six separate incidents in recent years, including three serious arsons." - CAIR
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NEW: “I was here yesterday recording video and they were laying shackles out on the icy tarmac. It was 15 degrees. Terrible,” said a “very enthusiastic aviation geek” Nick Benson yesterday during a rally demanding an end to deportation flights at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
NEW: “I was here yesterday recording video and they were laying shackles out on the icy tarmac. It was 15 degrees. Terrible,” said a “very enthusiastic aviation geek” Nick Benson yesterday during a rally demanding an end to deportation flights at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
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Tomorrow marks two years since the Israeli military killed beloved Palestinian professor, writer, and activist Refaat Alareer in an airstrike on his sister’s home.
December 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Tomorrow marks two years since the Israeli military killed beloved Palestinian professor, writer, and activist Refaat Alareer in an airstrike on his sister’s home.
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Hakeem Jeffries will never lead the Dems where they need to go in order to help the people.
He will choose restoration over reform because he has been groomed by the Establishment.
I wish people could finally accept this.
He will choose restoration over reform because he has been groomed by the Establishment.
I wish people could finally accept this.
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Hakeem Jeffries will never lead the Dems where they need to go in order to help the people.
He will choose restoration over reform because he has been groomed by the Establishment.
I wish people could finally accept this.
He will choose restoration over reform because he has been groomed by the Establishment.
I wish people could finally accept this.
On Small Business Saturday, purchase from a maker, not a corporate taker.
Two great chandlers on Bluesky include: @fireandfolk.bsky.social (check out her War-Torn Portland candle). Use SHOPSMALL for 20% off until 11/30.
Two great chandlers on Bluesky include: @fireandfolk.bsky.social (check out her War-Torn Portland candle). Use SHOPSMALL for 20% off until 11/30.
WAR-TORN PORTLAND - Fire and Folk
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fireandfolk.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
On Small Business Saturday, purchase from a maker, not a corporate taker.
Two great chandlers on Bluesky include: @fireandfolk.bsky.social (check out her War-Torn Portland candle). Use SHOPSMALL for 20% off until 11/30.
Two great chandlers on Bluesky include: @fireandfolk.bsky.social (check out her War-Torn Portland candle). Use SHOPSMALL for 20% off until 11/30.
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SCOOP — A former staffer for Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Natalie Green, 26, was charged today for falsely reporting she was attacked by 3 men who wrote "TRUMP WHORE" on her stomach bc of her job. It was staged by her + a friend.
Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
Employee of a Federal Official Charged with Conspiracy to Falsely Report Violent Attack and Giving False Statements to Law Enforcement
A New Jersey woman was charged with conspiring and falsely reporting to law enforcement that she had been violently assaulted with a firearm due to her employment with a federal official.
www.justice.gov
November 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
SCOOP — A former staffer for Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Natalie Green, 26, was charged today for falsely reporting she was attacked by 3 men who wrote "TRUMP WHORE" on her stomach bc of her job. It was staged by her + a friend.
Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
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The bombing must end!
Time and again, Netanyahu has proven that he cannot be trusted.
It’s time Congress passes my Block the Bombs Act to end the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, save lives, and hold Netanyahu accountable.
Time and again, Netanyahu has proven that he cannot be trusted.
It’s time Congress passes my Block the Bombs Act to end the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, save lives, and hold Netanyahu accountable.
November 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The bombing must end!
Time and again, Netanyahu has proven that he cannot be trusted.
It’s time Congress passes my Block the Bombs Act to end the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, save lives, and hold Netanyahu accountable.
Time and again, Netanyahu has proven that he cannot be trusted.
It’s time Congress passes my Block the Bombs Act to end the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, save lives, and hold Netanyahu accountable.