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Punk-ass book jockey, coffee junkie, anti-fundamentalist, pagan, pro-abortion, anti-censorship, self-deprecating, educated but still can't spell, believer in equity, activist, advocate, survivor
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Newsflash: the Constitution isn't going to protect us. Anyone w/ 👀 can see that the orange menace does NOT care about the law. He will do whatever tf he wants. Standing around saying, "...but the Constitution says..." does NOTHING. Collective power is the only thing that will work. #nationalstrike
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How many years have we been watching gun nuts open carry semiautomatic rifles into, like, a Dunkin' Donuts as a statement against government control? And they're now silent over a citizen being murdered by federal agents and then blamed for legally carrying a firearm?
January 26, 2026 at 5:49 PM
How many years have we been watching gun nuts open carry semiautomatic rifles into, like, a Dunkin' Donuts as a statement against government control? And they're now silent over a citizen being murdered by federal agents and then blamed for legally carrying a firearm?
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Does anyone get the feeling they unloaded ten shots to make sure Pretti could never live to tell the tale? Same with Renee Good. The first two shots were non-lethal. It was the third shot into her left temple from the side of the car that killed her, according to the autopsy.
Wow! This read-along of the NYT moment-by-moment leading to the murder of Alex Pretti should shake everyone awake. He was a Good Samaritan.
Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a “massacre.”
Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a “massacre.”
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Does anyone get the feeling they unloaded ten shots to make sure Pretti could never live to tell the tale? Same with Renee Good. The first two shots were non-lethal. It was the third shot into her left temple from the side of the car that killed her, according to the autopsy.
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"behind the violence in Minneapolis—captured in so many chilling photographs in recent weeks—is a different reality: a meticulous urban choreography of civic protest."
from Robert worth, @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
from Robert worth, @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Welcome to the American Winter
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:48 AM
"behind the violence in Minneapolis—captured in so many chilling photographs in recent weeks—is a different reality: a meticulous urban choreography of civic protest."
from Robert worth, @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
from Robert worth, @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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January 25, 2026
January 25, 2026
As the nation mourned the killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti yesterday at the hands of federal officials in Minneapolis, President Donald J.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:54 AM
January 25, 2026
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Pretti Good reason for a national strike.
#NationalStrike
#NationalStrike
January 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Pretti Good reason for a national strike.
#NationalStrike
#NationalStrike
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“Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come. This is one of them. If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back.” — President Bill Clinton, 1/25/26
January 26, 2026 at 10:27 AM
“Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come. This is one of them. If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back.” — President Bill Clinton, 1/25/26
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This witness to Alex Pretti's murder not only refutes the governmen't story, but says she is afraid to go home because federal agents might arrest her. This is what it feels like to live under state terror.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
TincherSealedWitnessDec012426.PDF
www.documentcloud.org
January 25, 2026 at 2:43 PM
This witness to Alex Pretti's murder not only refutes the governmen't story, but says she is afraid to go home because federal agents might arrest her. This is what it feels like to live under state terror.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. His life, through his profession, was dedicated to serving his community and our country.
As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.
As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.
January 24, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. His life, through his profession, was dedicated to serving his community and our country.
As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.
As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.
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I really need Democratic lawmakers to understand that we're fed up with them simply posting on social media "this has to stop" without calling for specific actions to make it stop.
We know this needs to stop. We elected you. Tell us what needs to be done to make it stop.
We know this needs to stop. We elected you. Tell us what needs to be done to make it stop.
January 24, 2026 at 8:26 PM
I really need Democratic lawmakers to understand that we're fed up with them simply posting on social media "this has to stop" without calling for specific actions to make it stop.
We know this needs to stop. We elected you. Tell us what needs to be done to make it stop.
We know this needs to stop. We elected you. Tell us what needs to be done to make it stop.
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This is a moment that calls for more resistance not less. The message must be that the US government cannot terrorize us into silence in the face of their crimes.
January 24, 2026 at 6:51 PM
This is a moment that calls for more resistance not less. The message must be that the US government cannot terrorize us into silence in the face of their crimes.
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NEW VIDEO: this appears to be the footage from the woman in the pink coat.
January 24, 2026 at 6:46 PM
NEW VIDEO: this appears to be the footage from the woman in the pink coat.
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Does anyone have this bystander’s video? Please share.
January 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Does anyone have this bystander’s video? Please share.
ICE detained a 2 yr old yesterday. They just murdered another human right on the street in Minneapolis. Good morning, America. Are we ready to strike yet?
January 24, 2026 at 4:48 PM
ICE detained a 2 yr old yesterday. They just murdered another human right on the street in Minneapolis. Good morning, America. Are we ready to strike yet?
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they went to an emergency room seeking help for their 7 year old child.
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital
The Venezuelan parents and their 7-year-old daughter entered the U.S. legally.
www.oregonlive.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:06 AM
they went to an emergency room seeking help for their 7 year old child.
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.
the family is here legally.
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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Last week, when we learned DoJ was investigating Renee Good’s partner, I said they’d probably investigate Good herself if she hadn’t died. Turns out…
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"Aides to Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Atty’s office and FBI agents based in MN to shut down a civil rights investigation into an officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability, according to three people briefed on the discussions."
"Aides to Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Atty’s office and FBI agents based in MN to shut down a civil rights investigation into an officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability, according to three people briefed on the discussions."
January 24, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Last week, when we learned DoJ was investigating Renee Good’s partner, I said they’d probably investigate Good herself if she hadn’t died. Turns out…
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January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans took to the streets today in bitter cold temperatures with wind chills of -20°F (–28°C) to protest the occupation of Minneapolis and St.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:53 AM
January 23, 2026
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NEW: AG Bondi tells Judge Cannon not to release Volume II of Jack Smith's final report because it's protected by deliberative process privilege (no it isn't) and because Smith wasn't appointed properly (yes he was.) storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Response/Reply/Answer (Other) – #773 in United States v. Trump (S.D. Fla., 9:23-cr-80101) – CourtListener.com
Response to December 22 2025 Order by USA as to Donald J. Trump, Waltine Nauta, Carlos De Oliveira to 761 Order (Reboso, Manolo) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
storage.courtlistener.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:16 PM
NEW: AG Bondi tells Judge Cannon not to release Volume II of Jack Smith's final report because it's protected by deliberative process privilege (no it isn't) and because Smith wasn't appointed properly (yes he was.) storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland: First of all, nobody other than Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark have the mandate to make deals or agreements about Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark without us. That’s not going to happen.
January 23, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland: First of all, nobody other than Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark have the mandate to make deals or agreements about Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark without us. That’s not going to happen.
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January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
Vice President J.D.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:31 AM
January 22, 2026
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cold | adjective | having or being a temperature that is uncomfortably low for humans
January 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
cold | adjective | having or being a temperature that is uncomfortably low for humans
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Those cuts to science, culture, medicine? They aren't just about research, they are about power.
Episode Three of Autocracy in America:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
Episode Three of Autocracy in America:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
Defund Science, Distort Culture, Mock Education
It’s not just about cuts to research. It’s about power.
www.theatlantic.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Those cuts to science, culture, medicine? They aren't just about research, they are about power.
Episode Three of Autocracy in America:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
Episode Three of Autocracy in America:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
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Republicans' whole shtick is to lie with loud confidence. Unfortunately, many ignorant Americans are convinced solely by the decibel level.
"Well, if he's that loud and angry, he must be right. Plus, he is defending Dear Leader, so he's double right! Lock up Jack Smith!"
"Well, if he's that loud and angry, he must be right. Plus, he is defending Dear Leader, so he's double right! Lock up Jack Smith!"
January 22, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Republicans' whole shtick is to lie with loud confidence. Unfortunately, many ignorant Americans are convinced solely by the decibel level.
"Well, if he's that loud and angry, he must be right. Plus, he is defending Dear Leader, so he's double right! Lock up Jack Smith!"
"Well, if he's that loud and angry, he must be right. Plus, he is defending Dear Leader, so he's double right! Lock up Jack Smith!"
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People want to have their basic needs met.
They want to be paid a living wage.
They want to stop being nickle and dimed by powerful corporations who control so much of our lives.
They do not want Venezuela.
They do not want Greenland.
They do not want masked thugs terrorizing our communities.
They want to be paid a living wage.
They want to stop being nickle and dimed by powerful corporations who control so much of our lives.
They do not want Venezuela.
They do not want Greenland.
They do not want masked thugs terrorizing our communities.
January 22, 2026 at 8:50 PM
People want to have their basic needs met.
They want to be paid a living wage.
They want to stop being nickle and dimed by powerful corporations who control so much of our lives.
They do not want Venezuela.
They do not want Greenland.
They do not want masked thugs terrorizing our communities.
They want to be paid a living wage.
They want to stop being nickle and dimed by powerful corporations who control so much of our lives.
They do not want Venezuela.
They do not want Greenland.
They do not want masked thugs terrorizing our communities.