Dan Nguyen
@dancow.bsky.social
chicago area data journalist/scientist/wrangler, duolingo vietnamese language learner. the best chicago banh mi is at nhu lan on lawrence st
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Dan Nguyen
@dancow.bsky.social
· Oct 12
Just ate the best pork banh mi in Chicago and may nap away the rest of Saturday afternoon 🫃
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In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 AM
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
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said “gracias” leaving the taco stand and got hit with “have a good night sir” 😭
January 24, 2026 at 4:20 AM
said “gracias” leaving the taco stand and got hit with “have a good night sir” 😭
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People drove by.
"Oh no! Is everyone okay?"
"It's an ICE vehicle"
Laughter erupts and people got out to take photos.
"Oh no! Is everyone okay?"
"It's an ICE vehicle"
Laughter erupts and people got out to take photos.
An ICE vehicle appears to have crashed into a telephone pole
January 24, 2026 at 3:29 AM
People drove by.
"Oh no! Is everyone okay?"
"It's an ICE vehicle"
Laughter erupts and people got out to take photos.
"Oh no! Is everyone okay?"
"It's an ICE vehicle"
Laughter erupts and people got out to take photos.
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Minneapolis Is Just the Beginning
Here’s what to do when ICE comes to your neighborhood.
BY SHIRIN ALI, Slate
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Here’s what to do when ICE comes to your neighborhood.
BY SHIRIN ALI, Slate
slate.com/news-and-pol...
ICE Will Come to Your City, Suburb, or Town. Here’s How to Prepare.
Residents of Minneapolis have advice for the rest of us.
slate.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Minneapolis Is Just the Beginning
Here’s what to do when ICE comes to your neighborhood.
BY SHIRIN ALI, Slate
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Here’s what to do when ICE comes to your neighborhood.
BY SHIRIN ALI, Slate
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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I keep thinking about that New Yorker piece from last week that argued “protest is dead.” Meanwhile the protest has never stopped, and won’t ever end. Because the protest is also feeding people, it’s raising money for rent relief, it’s whistles, it’s diapers, it’s also signs and strikes.
January 23, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I keep thinking about that New Yorker piece from last week that argued “protest is dead.” Meanwhile the protest has never stopped, and won’t ever end. Because the protest is also feeding people, it’s raising money for rent relief, it’s whistles, it’s diapers, it’s also signs and strikes.
is it cold outside because one of my windows just did this
January 23, 2026 at 10:04 PM
is it cold outside because one of my windows just did this
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I wonder what it feels like to kiss Odo. Like does it feel like skin or does it feel like putty.
January 23, 2026 at 9:44 PM
I wonder what it feels like to kiss Odo. Like does it feel like skin or does it feel like putty.
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It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
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The parents of a 7 year old, all of whom are in the process of applying for asylum, took their daughter to the ER when her nose wouldn't stop bleeding. ICE picked them up near the hospital and they are now in detention in Texas, presumably awaiting deportation. 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 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The parents of a 7 year old, all of whom are in the process of applying for asylum, took their daughter to the ER when her nose wouldn't stop bleeding. ICE picked them up near the hospital and they are now in detention in Texas, presumably awaiting deportation. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
that’s like 9/11 level of front page coverage
January 23, 2026 at 7:33 PM
that’s like 9/11 level of front page coverage
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the incredulous "this is bullshit, are you fucking kidding" tone here is a sign that you have turned someone into a lifelong radical against you and people like you
this is a stupid tactic used by stupid people who don't have any other ideas
this is a stupid tactic used by stupid people who don't have any other ideas
ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
January 23, 2026 at 5:46 PM
the incredulous "this is bullshit, are you fucking kidding" tone here is a sign that you have turned someone into a lifelong radical against you and people like you
this is a stupid tactic used by stupid people who don't have any other ideas
this is a stupid tactic used by stupid people who don't have any other ideas
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it’s going to be hell in 2028 when AI companies are even more on the hook to justify their ridiculous valuations, and there’s at least one political party who needs their reality-twisting products to cling to power
Now that the White House is using AI to edit photos of their political opponents to create fascist propaganda I’m wondering if anyone could have seen this use of AI coming. Okay I’m hearing lots of people did and they were forced to watch corporations smother the masses with the technology anyways
January 23, 2026 at 1:12 AM
it’s going to be hell in 2028 when AI companies are even more on the hook to justify their ridiculous valuations, and there’s at least one political party who needs their reality-twisting products to cling to power
begun the iceland wars have
OOF Americans are in for some chilly weather based on where that -30 blob is headed.
January 23, 2026 at 12:08 AM
begun the iceland wars have
the effectiveness of today’s federal prosecutors:
January 22, 2026 at 10:15 PM
the effectiveness of today’s federal prosecutors:
this is the journalistic equivalent to writing all your stories directly in the newsroom CMS, and then also never bothering to save your stories anywhere else
January 22, 2026 at 8:53 PM
this is the journalistic equivalent to writing all your stories directly in the newsroom CMS, and then also never bothering to save your stories anywhere else
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LIVE NOW: Our reporters Brett Murphy and @annamaria.bsky.social and photographer @peterdicampo.bsky.social are taking your questions on Reddit about how Trump’s gutting of USAID exacerbated a cholera epidemic and created an American-made hunger crisis 👇
January 22, 2026 at 8:09 PM
LIVE NOW: Our reporters Brett Murphy and @annamaria.bsky.social and photographer @peterdicampo.bsky.social are taking your questions on Reddit about how Trump’s gutting of USAID exacerbated a cholera epidemic and created an American-made hunger crisis 👇
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The funny thing about this standard MAGA response to protest is that in this case not only is it once again a lie, but the people they’re protesting — immigration officers — are literally paid agitators and chaos agents from out of state.
Emmer: "The people you're seeing in these videos, the vast majority of them I do not believe are from Minnesota. These are organized chaos agents, paid agitators. The vast majority of Minnesotans that are talking to me appreciate that law enforcement has arrived, and they are happy they're there."
January 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
The funny thing about this standard MAGA response to protest is that in this case not only is it once again a lie, but the people they’re protesting — immigration officers — are literally paid agitators and chaos agents from out of state.
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Some people choose greatness
Yesterday, I drove refugees that had been shipped off to Texas all the way back home to St. Paul
Seeing them reunite with their families reminded me this is their home.
So keep sending them to Texas. I’ll keep driving ‘em back and introducing them to Bucc-ee’s and KC barbecue along the way.
Seeing them reunite with their families reminded me this is their home.
So keep sending them to Texas. I’ll keep driving ‘em back and introducing them to Bucc-ee’s and KC barbecue along the way.
January 22, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Some people choose greatness
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Why is crime falling? We asked the worst and dumbest people in America to explain it
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
January 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Why is crime falling? We asked the worst and dumbest people in America to explain it
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
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ICE getting harassed in the public bathroom instead of trans people
January 22, 2026 at 12:43 PM
ICE getting harassed in the public bathroom instead of trans people
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A dad on patrol this morning is showing off his new egregiously expensive ice-fishing boots that he justified “because I’m standing out here all the time.” Dudes are going to continue rocking until morale improves
January 22, 2026 at 1:46 PM
A dad on patrol this morning is showing off his new egregiously expensive ice-fishing boots that he justified “because I’m standing out here all the time.” Dudes are going to continue rocking until morale improves
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Our reporting has found that ICE sent 600 immigrant kids to detention in federal shelters in 2025.
A 17-year-old was detained at a traffic stop because officers couldn’t make contact with his dad, who is deaf.
Another kid ended up in a shelter after making a wrong turn:
A 17-year-old was detained at a traffic stop because officers couldn’t make contact with his dad, who is deaf.
Another kid ended up in a shelter after making a wrong turn:
January 22, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Our reporting has found that ICE sent 600 immigrant kids to detention in federal shelters in 2025.
A 17-year-old was detained at a traffic stop because officers couldn’t make contact with his dad, who is deaf.
Another kid ended up in a shelter after making a wrong turn:
A 17-year-old was detained at a traffic stop because officers couldn’t make contact with his dad, who is deaf.
Another kid ended up in a shelter after making a wrong turn:
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Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."
January 22, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."
America may now be in irreversible decline and deservedly so but i will still enjoy this content
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The History Of Butter In America
YouTube video by Townsends
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January 22, 2026 at 1:11 AM
America may now be in irreversible decline and deservedly so but i will still enjoy this content
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