Ben Weinberg
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friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there
January 29, 2026 at 9:34 PM
friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there
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Playing a different line from the same sheet music, it's @joshtpm.bsky.social:
“A whole framework of anti-accountability … has infiltrated our civic discourse. The people with all the power need to have even more power to protect them from the effects of being so powerful in the first place.”
“A whole framework of anti-accountability … has infiltrated our civic discourse. The people with all the power need to have even more power to protect them from the effects of being so powerful in the first place.”
ICE Masks, Billionaires and the Politics of Anti-Accountability
Masks have become the central symbol of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Playing a different line from the same sheet music, it's @joshtpm.bsky.social:
“A whole framework of anti-accountability … has infiltrated our civic discourse. The people with all the power need to have even more power to protect them from the effects of being so powerful in the first place.”
“A whole framework of anti-accountability … has infiltrated our civic discourse. The people with all the power need to have even more power to protect them from the effects of being so powerful in the first place.”
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Wow these numbers are dogshit
Sorry I cannot alt-text this one. Here's the link. Pretty remarkable.
www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
January 29, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Wow these numbers are dogshit
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"The federal cowboys who flooded Minnesota streets actually ran headfirst into the state’s formidable civil society — a network of civically engaged people and organizations that makes this a risky place for the federal government to pick a fight with its own citizens," writes columnist Eric Roper
Roper: How Minnesota’s civic culture fueled a tough ICE resistance and took the feds by surprise
It’s not pleasant for people to go toe-to-toe with the federal government. But in this case, it’s very Minnesotan.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:47 PM
"The federal cowboys who flooded Minnesota streets actually ran headfirst into the state’s formidable civil society — a network of civically engaged people and organizations that makes this a risky place for the federal government to pick a fight with its own citizens," writes columnist Eric Roper
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"Nothing better exemplifies the MAGA mindset than a half dozen heavily armed thugs beating and murdering a completely helpless civilian who is restrained on the ground, and then crying about how they’re the victim." prospect.org/2026/01/26/i...
January 29, 2026 at 3:22 PM
"Nothing better exemplifies the MAGA mindset than a half dozen heavily armed thugs beating and murdering a completely helpless civilian who is restrained on the ground, and then crying about how they’re the victim." prospect.org/2026/01/26/i...
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Every law enforcement agency in America knows how to manage the car after an arrest at a traffic stop. The Trump DHS leaves them open on the road like that to terrorize the rest of us. A nationwide policy.
A legal asylum-seeker who works at Chipotle and plays music at a church in Maine went missing. His pastor searched and searched, eventually finding his abandoned car with the keys on the floor.
ICE grabbed him. No criminal record. No explanation.
ICE grabbed him. No criminal record. No explanation.
January 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Every law enforcement agency in America knows how to manage the car after an arrest at a traffic stop. The Trump DHS leaves them open on the road like that to terrorize the rest of us. A nationwide policy.
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🚨"They're stealing the car!"
As Tom Homan vows "safer" ICE operations, ICE rammed into a driver's car in Minneapolis—in front of an elementary school—then chased him. After failing to catch him—they stole his car. "Back up before I f*cking spray you!" ICE yelled at observers ⬇️
As Tom Homan vows "safer" ICE operations, ICE rammed into a driver's car in Minneapolis—in front of an elementary school—then chased him. After failing to catch him—they stole his car. "Back up before I f*cking spray you!" ICE yelled at observers ⬇️
January 29, 2026 at 7:28 PM
🚨"They're stealing the car!"
As Tom Homan vows "safer" ICE operations, ICE rammed into a driver's car in Minneapolis—in front of an elementary school—then chased him. After failing to catch him—they stole his car. "Back up before I f*cking spray you!" ICE yelled at observers ⬇️
As Tom Homan vows "safer" ICE operations, ICE rammed into a driver's car in Minneapolis—in front of an elementary school—then chased him. After failing to catch him—they stole his car. "Back up before I f*cking spray you!" ICE yelled at observers ⬇️
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Federal agents cornered Marimar Martinez, shot her several times, boasted about it, arrested her, lied about her to the public and in the police report, and falsely charged her with assaulting them.
Now the government wants to keep evidence of their lies secret to protect these agents' "privacy."
Now the government wants to keep evidence of their lies secret to protect these agents' "privacy."
DeWald cites "privacy interests" for an "agent number 3" and his body worn camera as one of the govt's concerns over making the case material piblic, among other issues.
January 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Federal agents cornered Marimar Martinez, shot her several times, boasted about it, arrested her, lied about her to the public and in the police report, and falsely charged her with assaulting them.
Now the government wants to keep evidence of their lies secret to protect these agents' "privacy."
Now the government wants to keep evidence of their lies secret to protect these agents' "privacy."
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A few weeks back ICE agents ate at a Mexican restaurant and then *detained the restaurant's workers* and they're complaining about how they can't eat out anymore?
Q: Can you be specific about how many ICE and CBP agents are currently operating in the state?
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
January 29, 2026 at 2:59 PM
A few weeks back ICE agents ate at a Mexican restaurant and then *detained the restaurant's workers* and they're complaining about how they can't eat out anymore?
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So this is pure gangsterism, and also premised on the absurd notion that the people of Minneapolis would just lie back and take it if not for Tim Walz saying mean things about ICE.
Homan: "I begged for the last two months on TV for the rhetoric to stop. I said in March -- if the rhetoric doesn't stop, there is gonna be bloodshed. And there has been. I wish I wasn't right. I don't want to see anybody die."
January 29, 2026 at 1:58 PM
So this is pure gangsterism, and also premised on the absurd notion that the people of Minneapolis would just lie back and take it if not for Tim Walz saying mean things about ICE.
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The Atlantic is six years younger.
New: David Brooks is leaving the NYT for the Atlantic, where he will be a staff writer and host a video podcast
January 29, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The Atlantic is six years younger.
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If you read one thing today, make it this. These February elections will shape power, funding, and representation far beyond their states. This is where the next fights are decided.
The 20 Elections to Watch This February - Bolts
Democrats hold the narrowest of majorities in Maine and Pennsylvania’s state Houses. They now need to defend vacant seats to retain their edge in each through the end of the... Read More
boltsmag.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:41 PM
If you read one thing today, make it this. These February elections will shape power, funding, and representation far beyond their states. This is where the next fights are decided.
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"I'm coming to Boston and I'm bringing hell with me."
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
Homan: "I begged for the last two months on TV for the rhetoric to stop. I said in March -- if the rhetoric doesn't stop, there is gonna be bloodshed. And there has been. I wish I wasn't right. I don't want to see anybody die."
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
"I'm coming to Boston and I'm bringing hell with me."
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
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they're killing Americans in the street and her response is to "negotiate to replace Noem with someone that doesn't skirt the filibuster"?
(no I have no idea what the fuck it means to have a cabinet secretary who "doesn't skirt the filibuster" and neither do you)
bsky.app/profile/prem...
(no I have no idea what the fuck it means to have a cabinet secretary who "doesn't skirt the filibuster" and neither do you)
bsky.app/profile/prem...
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (one of 7 Democrats who just voted to fund DHS) defends her stance.
Argues funding for ICE "is not the question." Instead, Senate Democrats have leverage for various demands.
"I think they could negotiate to replace Noem with someone that doesn't skirt the filibuster."
Argues funding for ICE "is not the question." Instead, Senate Democrats have leverage for various demands.
"I think they could negotiate to replace Noem with someone that doesn't skirt the filibuster."
January 28, 2026 at 9:49 PM
they're killing Americans in the street and her response is to "negotiate to replace Noem with someone that doesn't skirt the filibuster"?
(no I have no idea what the fuck it means to have a cabinet secretary who "doesn't skirt the filibuster" and neither do you)
bsky.app/profile/prem...
(no I have no idea what the fuck it means to have a cabinet secretary who "doesn't skirt the filibuster" and neither do you)
bsky.app/profile/prem...
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Centrist pundits are urging Democrats to respond to ICE's killing spree by bringing in management consultants to recalibrate the agency's mission statement.
That's morally bankrupt. It's also political malpractice, I argue here:
www.findinggravity.net/how-not-to-t...
That's morally bankrupt. It's also political malpractice, I argue here:
www.findinggravity.net/how-not-to-t...
How not to talk about ICE’s killing spree
Donald Trump’s ICE killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an American citizen who worked as an ICU nurse, in Minneapolis Saturday morning. The latest ICE killing came less than a week after it grabbed a five-yea...
www.findinggravity.net
January 25, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Centrist pundits are urging Democrats to respond to ICE's killing spree by bringing in management consultants to recalibrate the agency's mission statement.
That's morally bankrupt. It's also political malpractice, I argue here:
www.findinggravity.net/how-not-to-t...
That's morally bankrupt. It's also political malpractice, I argue here:
www.findinggravity.net/how-not-to-t...
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Since we published this, Pam Bondi's X account has started posting mugshots of Minnesotans arrested for impeding ICE/CBP. Sharing a defendant's photo publicly in this way is forbidden under DOJ rules
ICE and CBP are at the head of Trump's campaign to terrorize Minnesotans. But the Justice Department is not far behind.
ICE’s No. 1 Ally
The Department of Justice has rushed to shield federal agents from accountability and launched needless criminal investigations into Minnesota officials and residents.
www.theatlantic.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Since we published this, Pam Bondi's X account has started posting mugshots of Minnesotans arrested for impeding ICE/CBP. Sharing a defendant's photo publicly in this way is forbidden under DOJ rules
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GO THERE, PROTECT YOUR NEIGHBORS
Leading democratic politicians should make plans to be in Springfield on February 4th
I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
January 28, 2026 at 11:51 PM
GO THERE, PROTECT YOUR NEIGHBORS
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Conservatives online are spreading false news stories claiming that Pretti was fired from a hospital for inappropriate and perverted physical contact with patients. This is grotesque.
BBC Verify: False information about Minneapolis shooting victim Alex Pretti spreading online
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
www.bbc.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Conservatives online are spreading false news stories claiming that Pretti was fired from a hospital for inappropriate and perverted physical contact with patients. This is grotesque.
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To say aloud that the vice president is friends with Nazis and to point out that his Holocaust tweet is crafted so as not to offend them is to sound crazy to everyone who doesn’t know both are stone cold facts. Frustrating thing.
Legitimately a feat of carefully calculated writing to issue a Holocaust Remembrance Day statement of this length without mentioning either (1) the people who perpetrated the Holocaust or (2) the people against whom they perpetrated it
January 28, 2026 at 5:34 AM
To say aloud that the vice president is friends with Nazis and to point out that his Holocaust tweet is crafted so as not to offend them is to sound crazy to everyone who doesn’t know both are stone cold facts. Frustrating thing.
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The ADL found that Grok was the most anti-semitic chatbot in its testing -- and did its best to minimize that finding, because everyone is afraid of Elon. @miasato.bsky.social runs it down www.theverge.com/news/868925/...
January 28, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The ADL found that Grok was the most anti-semitic chatbot in its testing -- and did its best to minimize that finding, because everyone is afraid of Elon. @miasato.bsky.social runs it down www.theverge.com/news/868925/...
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Minneapolis and St. Paul are showing the way. "Nonviolent" does not mean an absence of tension, nor a false peace. It means recognising that your community has plenty of strengths that, when they manifest, will make fascists shit themselves.
January 28, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Minneapolis and St. Paul are showing the way. "Nonviolent" does not mean an absence of tension, nor a false peace. It means recognising that your community has plenty of strengths that, when they manifest, will make fascists shit themselves.
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Alex Pretti was absolutely the best of us
CNN reporting that a week before Alex Pretti was killed, 5 agents tackled him and he suffered a broken rib. CNN says he stopped his car after he saw ICE agents interacting with a family on foot and began to blow his whistle. Source tells CNN Pretti believed “That day he thought he was going to die”
January 27, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Alex Pretti was absolutely the best of us
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