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I don't know how much tear gas the government has in stock (I would guess "an absurd amount), but I still wonder how much longer they'll be able to use it like this.
In Minneapolis they just hurl it all over the place whenever someone yells at them, and this looks even worse.
In Minneapolis they just hurl it all over the place whenever someone yells at them, and this looks even worse.
Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I don't know how much tear gas the government has in stock (I would guess "an absurd amount), but I still wonder how much longer they'll be able to use it like this.
In Minneapolis they just hurl it all over the place whenever someone yells at them, and this looks even worse.
In Minneapolis they just hurl it all over the place whenever someone yells at them, and this looks even worse.
The lack of self knowledge required to complain about "left-leaning types who call you a fascist if you oppose abortion or affirmative action," when talking about a fascist coalition of white nationalists and the evangelical right, should qualify someone for involuntary commitment.
seems like the kind of piece that should contain an acknowledgement that other people saw what this guy missed but no that isn't how establishment media types roll so it's just open contempt for people who saw clearly when he did not. welcome to the party, you don't have to be a dick about it.
February 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The lack of self knowledge required to complain about "left-leaning types who call you a fascist if you oppose abortion or affirmative action," when talking about a fascist coalition of white nationalists and the evangelical right, should qualify someone for involuntary commitment.
It's a weird thing to even ask, since we've had video of what it's like for years.
February 1, 2026 at 1:56 PM
It's a weird thing to even ask, since we've had video of what it's like for years.
I assumed it was a very limited time thing, but apparently the Prince library cards are back in stock now, so you can go get them if you missed it the first time around.
January 31, 2026 at 7:42 PM
I assumed it was a very limited time thing, but apparently the Prince library cards are back in stock now, so you can go get them if you missed it the first time around.
If only Minneapolis had some sort of large, announcement system that could play this during the day where they could hear it.
Some kind of system of high volume speakers spread throughout the city and controlled by a single source. (AHEM)
Some kind of system of high volume speakers spread throughout the city and controlled by a single source. (AHEM)
January 31, 2026 at 5:08 PM
If only Minneapolis had some sort of large, announcement system that could play this during the day where they could hear it.
Some kind of system of high volume speakers spread throughout the city and controlled by a single source. (AHEM)
Some kind of system of high volume speakers spread throughout the city and controlled by a single source. (AHEM)
I didn't know about this until much later, but did call in sick this morning, and now I suspect my boss was winking at me the whole time.
Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis in protest of federal immigration enforcement for the second consecutive Friday.
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 PM
I didn't know about this until much later, but did call in sick this morning, and now I suspect my boss was winking at me the whole time.
People sound excited but we don't know that it's going to say that this is bad. Maybe after so many years he just hates children, and thinks ICE should abduct all of them.
January 30, 2026 at 1:15 PM
People sound excited but we don't know that it's going to say that this is bad. Maybe after so many years he just hates children, and thinks ICE should abduct all of them.
It's right up there with the CIA's belief that the Soviets had cracked mind control when actually they were just giving people money or beating them up. Both of which would be easier ways to make double agents!
The “top-side,” pro-Trump amicus briefs in the birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court are so wild.
Here’s a “national security” brief arguing for changing the Constitution because “malign foreign actors” will one day procreate double-agent babies. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
Here’s a “national security” brief arguing for changing the Constitution because “malign foreign actors” will one day procreate double-agent babies. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
January 30, 2026 at 12:41 AM
It's right up there with the CIA's belief that the Soviets had cracked mind control when actually they were just giving people money or beating them up. Both of which would be easier ways to make double agents!
The irony of all of this is that even among leftists it was kind of a joke to label anyone on the right as a fascist, but then, when it became a very live possibility, almost every single one of those people did in fact go straight for fascism.
Republicans have been making hay for decades out of fringe leftist figures calling all republicans fascists.
But when numerous mainstream figures - including conservatives - warned that the wolf was a wolf, too many 'knowing insiders' tut-tutted.
The lesson must be learned: it was a wolf.
But when numerous mainstream figures - including conservatives - warned that the wolf was a wolf, too many 'knowing insiders' tut-tutted.
The lesson must be learned: it was a wolf.
January 29, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The irony of all of this is that even among leftists it was kind of a joke to label anyone on the right as a fascist, but then, when it became a very live possibility, almost every single one of those people did in fact go straight for fascism.
So many Democrats are addicted to the idea that every time the Republicans do something they can go "we'll give them the benefit of the doubt" and then get points for looking reasonably disappointed later.
This means that Republicans can hit the re-start button on opposition whenever they want.
This means that Republicans can hit the re-start button on opposition whenever they want.
Pam Bondi is here days after sending a ransom letter to Walz, the Repubs are calling Pretti a "domestic terrorist," feds were out all over S. Mpls today, and Walz is opey-okey-doke-ing all over the place saying he will give Horman the "benefit of the doubt" while more funding goes to DHS in Mpls.
January 29, 2026 at 1:32 PM
So many Democrats are addicted to the idea that every time the Republicans do something they can go "we'll give them the benefit of the doubt" and then get points for looking reasonably disappointed later.
This means that Republicans can hit the re-start button on opposition whenever they want.
This means that Republicans can hit the re-start button on opposition whenever they want.
When there's something wrong overall, the way to fix things is to get rid of the bad part.
If someone talks about fixing that part instead of the system, what they mean is that that part is good, just not optimal.
This is a post about the secret police who are there to do ethnic cleansing.
If someone talks about fixing that part instead of the system, what they mean is that that part is good, just not optimal.
This is a post about the secret police who are there to do ethnic cleansing.
Minnesotans, we’ve been through a lot.
And I believe this moment calls for grit, resilience, and faith in each other.
I believe we must stand up for what’s right. And fix what’s wrong.
Today, I’m announcing my candidacy for Governor. youtu.be/SiV3xVkX-kg
And I believe this moment calls for grit, resilience, and faith in each other.
I believe we must stand up for what’s right. And fix what’s wrong.
Today, I’m announcing my candidacy for Governor. youtu.be/SiV3xVkX-kg
Amy Klobuchar for Governor
YouTube video by Amy Klobuchar
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM
When there's something wrong overall, the way to fix things is to get rid of the bad part.
If someone talks about fixing that part instead of the system, what they mean is that that part is good, just not optimal.
This is a post about the secret police who are there to do ethnic cleansing.
If someone talks about fixing that part instead of the system, what they mean is that that part is good, just not optimal.
This is a post about the secret police who are there to do ethnic cleansing.
Ok so I know you said you weren't going to run for Governor but a bunch of people are going to vote for you even if you don't, and you don't want them to be wasting their votes do you?
Tighten rules on warrants? Body cameras? HOW ABOUT A SIGNED JUDICIAL WARRANT FOR EVERYTHING! HOW ABOUT THEY LEAVE MINNESOTA AND NEVER CARRY OUT ANYTHING AKIN TO MINNESOTA IN ANY OTHER STATE. I DON'T WANT BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE OF THE ATROCITIES I WANT THEM TO STOP. I AM SO FUCKING FURIOUS!!!!
January 29, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Ok so I know you said you weren't going to run for Governor but a bunch of people are going to vote for you even if you don't, and you don't want them to be wasting their votes do you?
TAKE HIS GOLF COURSE AWAY.
Two people have been abducted from Scotland in the middle of the night by the US military. Despite an order from our highest court that they be kept here.
The Scottish Government must show that actions have consequences by evicting American troops from their base at publicly-owned Prestwick Airport
The Scottish Government must show that actions have consequences by evicting American troops from their base at publicly-owned Prestwick Airport
January 28, 2026 at 8:34 PM
TAKE HIS GOLF COURSE AWAY.
ICE having to deal with people using an entirely separate set of roads they don't know about would be amazing.
Just driving along, not knowing they're being tailed, and then without warning someone with an impact drill horn blasting away is five feet behind them.
Just driving along, not knowing they're being tailed, and then without warning someone with an impact drill horn blasting away is five feet behind them.
Honestly the longer ICE stays here the more advantage we gain. They have to be gone by spring. If the bike whackos get a shot at patrol it’s OVER.
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
ICE having to deal with people using an entirely separate set of roads they don't know about would be amazing.
Just driving along, not knowing they're being tailed, and then without warning someone with an impact drill horn blasting away is five feet behind them.
Just driving along, not knowing they're being tailed, and then without warning someone with an impact drill horn blasting away is five feet behind them.
One of the things I think about whenever Walz comes up is how, during the state of emergency when Covid first showed up, the flag was at half mast almost the entire time due to law enforcement people dying "from a medical condition obtained in line of duty service". He has always worshiped police.
"I'm gonna give Homan the benefit of the doubt"
"They should coordinate with local law enforcement, pick these people up in the middle of the night when they're not suspecting it"
Walz is capitulating to fascists and encouraging night raids. Genuinely disgusting. Why would anyone settle for this?
"They should coordinate with local law enforcement, pick these people up in the middle of the night when they're not suspecting it"
Walz is capitulating to fascists and encouraging night raids. Genuinely disgusting. Why would anyone settle for this?
January 28, 2026 at 1:40 PM
One of the things I think about whenever Walz comes up is how, during the state of emergency when Covid first showed up, the flag was at half mast almost the entire time due to law enforcement people dying "from a medical condition obtained in line of duty service". He has always worshiped police.
It's really hard to miss how much the main complaint these guys have is "the new guys are making our ethnic cleansing look like stupid, racist violence".
It's like when liberal politicians treated 'respectable' Republicans opposing Trump as if it was principled, instead of "he makes us look tacky."
It's like when liberal politicians treated 'respectable' Republicans opposing Trump as if it was principled, instead of "he makes us look tacky."
“I think it’s time to pull out of Minnesota, that battle is lost," a Border Patrol agent said in a private chat I obtained:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-unloads
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-unloads
ICE Unloads
Immigration officers speak out: “Fuck this.”
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:27 PM
It's really hard to miss how much the main complaint these guys have is "the new guys are making our ethnic cleansing look like stupid, racist violence".
It's like when liberal politicians treated 'respectable' Republicans opposing Trump as if it was principled, instead of "he makes us look tacky."
It's like when liberal politicians treated 'respectable' Republicans opposing Trump as if it was principled, instead of "he makes us look tacky."
My assumption given the list is that this is only a part of the overall one, but it still seems like it might be good to ask those churches for their feelings on those recommendations.
Border Patrol is circulating peer support materials for personnel in Minneapolis, per Metro Surge resiliency plan leaked to me.
"IT'S OKAY TO ASK FOR HELP," the document (marked "For Official Use Only" for some reason) reads
"IT'S OKAY TO ASK FOR HELP," the document (marked "For Official Use Only" for some reason) reads
January 28, 2026 at 1:24 PM
My assumption given the list is that this is only a part of the overall one, but it still seems like it might be good to ask those churches for their feelings on those recommendations.
"We just need them to do it in a way where no one bothers me about it anymore."
"I'm gonna give Homan the benefit of the doubt"
"They should coordinate with local law enforcement, pick these people up in the middle of the night when they're not suspecting it"
Walz is capitulating to fascists and encouraging night raids. Genuinely disgusting. Why would anyone settle for this?
"They should coordinate with local law enforcement, pick these people up in the middle of the night when they're not suspecting it"
Walz is capitulating to fascists and encouraging night raids. Genuinely disgusting. Why would anyone settle for this?
January 28, 2026 at 12:28 PM
"We just need them to do it in a way where no one bothers me about it anymore."
Democratic AGs stress the extent to which the people are on their own in this, and almost no one in a position of power will extend even the slightest effort to help them, even from death.
"The only justice you will receive is at your own hands!" says Ellison.
"The only justice you will receive is at your own hands!" says Ellison.
Democratic AGs stress importance of citizen-generated evidence in challenging ICE minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/27/r...
Democratic AGs stress importance of citizen-generated evidence in challenging ICE • Minnesota Reformer
Cellphone video has emerged as a powerful rebuttal to the Trump administration’s version of immigration enforcement incidents.
minnesotareformer.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Democratic AGs stress the extent to which the people are on their own in this, and almost no one in a position of power will extend even the slightest effort to help them, even from death.
"The only justice you will receive is at your own hands!" says Ellison.
"The only justice you will receive is at your own hands!" says Ellison.
The crazy part about this to me is that it means that either Biden and Garland were willing to dishonestly open an investigation on an insane pretext (the wildly racist right wing conspiracy theories about her), or they genuinely thought those things might be true. I don't know which is worse.
What the fuck even is this party?
Under Biden Administration, Justice Dept. Began Examining Ilhan Omar’s Finances
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:53 PM
The crazy part about this to me is that it means that either Biden and Garland were willing to dishonestly open an investigation on an insane pretext (the wildly racist right wing conspiracy theories about her), or they genuinely thought those things might be true. I don't know which is worse.
Wait till they learn how many immigrants are inside the French or German consulate - they could meet their whole quota for the week!
1/27/2026 - Minneapolis
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
January 27, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Wait till they learn how many immigrants are inside the French or German consulate - they could meet their whole quota for the week!
I'm as skeptical of the 'non-violence only' approach to social change as the next person, having mostly heard it advocated by people very clearly opposed to social change in practice. But here as a tactic it's clearly paying off and it's weird to deny that.
January 27, 2026 at 3:13 PM
I'm as skeptical of the 'non-violence only' approach to social change as the next person, having mostly heard it advocated by people very clearly opposed to social change in practice. But here as a tactic it's clearly paying off and it's weird to deny that.
Awesome. These dangerous criminals should be sentenced to 6 to 18 months of patting on the back.
January 27, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Awesome. These dangerous criminals should be sentenced to 6 to 18 months of patting on the back.
It's kind of a cliche to say that people don't understand that "Minnesota Nice" doesn't mean "nice," but it really says something about America that (1) we needed a different word for "solidarity" and (2) even the people who value it need to pretend it's something else.
January 27, 2026 at 12:57 AM
It's kind of a cliche to say that people don't understand that "Minnesota Nice" doesn't mean "nice," but it really says something about America that (1) we needed a different word for "solidarity" and (2) even the people who value it need to pretend it's something else.
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can't believe the letter from the CEOs had such an immediate effect
January 26, 2026 at 11:14 PM
can't believe the letter from the CEOs had such an immediate effect