D Granke
@dgranke.bsky.social
Theatre Educator, Director, Fight Director, and Intimacy Director. Spouse, Dog Human, Insufferable Amateur Cook, and Camping and National Park Enthusiast. They all the way.
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meanwhile, this is still happening and as far as I'm aware no one got footage of this incident
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM
meanwhile, this is still happening and as far as I'm aware no one got footage of this incident
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I have long been of the opinion that its not kids we need to ban from social media, but the elderly.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Ulez bomber: the retired electrician who turned bomb-making extremist
Shy 63-year-old’s decision to blow up London traffic camera linked to online conspiracy theories and Islamophobia
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:10 AM
I have long been of the opinion that its not kids we need to ban from social media, but the elderly.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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I remember NABJ’s horrible decision.
Journalist orgs, like the media itself, refused to treat Trump like a hostile invasive organism during his first exposure to our body politic in 2016.
But to fail to do so AGAIN in *2024* after his first term of misrule—and after 1/6/21!—was simply inexcusable.
Journalist orgs, like the media itself, refused to treat Trump like a hostile invasive organism during his first exposure to our body politic in 2016.
But to fail to do so AGAIN in *2024* after his first term of misrule—and after 1/6/21!—was simply inexcusable.
When I resigned as co-chair of the National Association of Black Journalists convention after their decision to platform Trump, I took a lot of heat for it.
I was told “Black journalists are going to expose his racism and save America”
Today, the Trump regime is arresting Black journalists.
I was told “Black journalists are going to expose his racism and save America”
Today, the Trump regime is arresting Black journalists.
January 31, 2026 at 12:22 AM
I remember NABJ’s horrible decision.
Journalist orgs, like the media itself, refused to treat Trump like a hostile invasive organism during his first exposure to our body politic in 2016.
But to fail to do so AGAIN in *2024* after his first term of misrule—and after 1/6/21!—was simply inexcusable.
Journalist orgs, like the media itself, refused to treat Trump like a hostile invasive organism during his first exposure to our body politic in 2016.
But to fail to do so AGAIN in *2024* after his first term of misrule—and after 1/6/21!—was simply inexcusable.
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She's not getting nearly the coverage that Lemon is getting. Thanks, Scott.
Why does Pam Bondi hate Georgia Fort? "Georgia Fort is a three-time Midwest Emmy award-winning journalist who was one of two journalists in the courtroom for the sentencing of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd." www.startribune.com/who-is-georg...
Who is Georgia Fort? Minnesota journalist arrested after covering anti-ICE church protest
Fort is a Midwest Emmy award-winning independent reporter.
www.startribune.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM
She's not getting nearly the coverage that Lemon is getting. Thanks, Scott.
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It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
January 31, 2026 at 12:41 AM
It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
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I was inspired to join Maine nurses for a vigil this evening in Portland to honor the life of Alex Pretti. Our state has been through a lot the past couple of weeks but Mainers keep showing up for each other. Nurses do the heavy lifting caring for us, and they always show up for their communities.
January 31, 2026 at 1:16 AM
I was inspired to join Maine nurses for a vigil this evening in Portland to honor the life of Alex Pretti. Our state has been through a lot the past couple of weeks but Mainers keep showing up for each other. Nurses do the heavy lifting caring for us, and they always show up for their communities.
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Trump is controlling EVERYONE with fear. Politicians, foreign nations, universities, industries. "What if he does something to me?"
Well, what if he does?! Is that the worst thing anyone has ever experienced? Time in jail? A court fight? You lose your job? Is that worth your god-given free will
Well, what if he does?! Is that the worst thing anyone has ever experienced? Time in jail? A court fight? You lose your job? Is that worth your god-given free will
January 31, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Trump is controlling EVERYONE with fear. Politicians, foreign nations, universities, industries. "What if he does something to me?"
Well, what if he does?! Is that the worst thing anyone has ever experienced? Time in jail? A court fight? You lose your job? Is that worth your god-given free will
Well, what if he does?! Is that the worst thing anyone has ever experienced? Time in jail? A court fight? You lose your job? Is that worth your god-given free will
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Trump will sink and become one of the most loathed men on the planet.
Remember every single person who promoted him. The rats will try to jump the ship in the next few months, but make them earn their rise to the top.
(The town protects its own, always. They'll fail up, but make it very hard.)
Remember every single person who promoted him. The rats will try to jump the ship in the next few months, but make them earn their rise to the top.
(The town protects its own, always. They'll fail up, but make it very hard.)
January 31, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Trump will sink and become one of the most loathed men on the planet.
Remember every single person who promoted him. The rats will try to jump the ship in the next few months, but make them earn their rise to the top.
(The town protects its own, always. They'll fail up, but make it very hard.)
Remember every single person who promoted him. The rats will try to jump the ship in the next few months, but make them earn their rise to the top.
(The town protects its own, always. They'll fail up, but make it very hard.)
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🚨TONIGHT’S PROTEST IN MINNEAPOLIS IS INSANE:
CNN is STUNNED. Share this widely!
“I've covered many protests… I've not seen a crowd like this before.” It’s 8 degrees. “It is freezing, but nothing, nothing is stopping these people.”
This isn’t a rally. It’s a movement. @calltoactivism.bsky.social
CNN is STUNNED. Share this widely!
“I've covered many protests… I've not seen a crowd like this before.” It’s 8 degrees. “It is freezing, but nothing, nothing is stopping these people.”
This isn’t a rally. It’s a movement. @calltoactivism.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 12:59 AM
🚨TONIGHT’S PROTEST IN MINNEAPOLIS IS INSANE:
CNN is STUNNED. Share this widely!
“I've covered many protests… I've not seen a crowd like this before.” It’s 8 degrees. “It is freezing, but nothing, nothing is stopping these people.”
This isn’t a rally. It’s a movement. @calltoactivism.bsky.social
CNN is STUNNED. Share this widely!
“I've covered many protests… I've not seen a crowd like this before.” It’s 8 degrees. “It is freezing, but nothing, nothing is stopping these people.”
This isn’t a rally. It’s a movement. @calltoactivism.bsky.social
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Amazon has cut a combined 28,000 jobs since October. Its CEO made $40M+ in 2024
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
January 31, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Amazon has cut a combined 28,000 jobs since October. Its CEO made $40M+ in 2024
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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NEW: Enormous anti-ICE, anti-Trump protest happening in Baltimore right now.
Crowd stretching back over the horizon.
(🎥 PSL Baltimore)
Crowd stretching back over the horizon.
(🎥 PSL Baltimore)
January 30, 2026 at 8:57 PM
NEW: Enormous anti-ICE, anti-Trump protest happening in Baltimore right now.
Crowd stretching back over the horizon.
(🎥 PSL Baltimore)
Crowd stretching back over the horizon.
(🎥 PSL Baltimore)
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In case you want to hear me rant about this to a different person!
Today on Volts: I'm joined by the great @michaelhobbes.bsky.social to discuss "reactionary centrism," an intellectual tendency that's come to dominate US public life. You know the type: would never view themselves as conservative, yet finds voluntary pronoun use vastly more aggravating than fascism.
All about "reactionary centrism"
Michael Hobbes joins me to diagnose the pundit class's obsession with scolding the left while the right burns down the house.
www.volts.wtf
January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
In case you want to hear me rant about this to a different person!
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Student from Minneapolis just spoke at Princeton’s ICE Out rally and said, “my neighbors Renee Good & Alex Pretti were murdered for less than what we’re doing now.” Next a *high schooler* from Trenton described the days she spends doing ICE Watch. If kids can show up and organize you can too.
January 30, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Student from Minneapolis just spoke at Princeton’s ICE Out rally and said, “my neighbors Renee Good & Alex Pretti were murdered for less than what we’re doing now.” Next a *high schooler* from Trenton described the days she spends doing ICE Watch. If kids can show up and organize you can too.
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So that means the murder charge only applies in the state the murder happened and NY doesn’t have the death penalty so he’s only facing life in prison now.
So (speculating) the Feds tried to make up a bullshit charge so they could make sure he’d be executed and it didn’t work.
So (speculating) the Feds tried to make up a bullshit charge so they could make sure he’d be executed and it didn’t work.
January 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM
So that means the murder charge only applies in the state the murder happened and NY doesn’t have the death penalty so he’s only facing life in prison now.
So (speculating) the Feds tried to make up a bullshit charge so they could make sure he’d be executed and it didn’t work.
So (speculating) the Feds tried to make up a bullshit charge so they could make sure he’d be executed and it didn’t work.
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Drone journalism and generally obtaining footage like this increasingly faces restrictions in the US
* A recent NOTAM bans drone operation within 3000' of DHS assets (read vehicles)
* Restrictions on drone imports (esp DJI) will limit access to drones themselves
Will link some🧵below in a moment
* A recent NOTAM bans drone operation within 3000' of DHS assets (read vehicles)
* Restrictions on drone imports (esp DJI) will limit access to drones themselves
Will link some🧵below in a moment
HAPPENING NOW: Aerial coverage of a HUGE CROWD peacefully demonstrating in L.A. to protest the Trump administration and lCE
📍Los Angeles, California
#NationalStrike
📍Los Angeles, California
#NationalStrike
January 30, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Drone journalism and generally obtaining footage like this increasingly faces restrictions in the US
* A recent NOTAM bans drone operation within 3000' of DHS assets (read vehicles)
* Restrictions on drone imports (esp DJI) will limit access to drones themselves
Will link some🧵below in a moment
* A recent NOTAM bans drone operation within 3000' of DHS assets (read vehicles)
* Restrictions on drone imports (esp DJI) will limit access to drones themselves
Will link some🧵below in a moment
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Mamdani Targets ‘Unusable’ AI Chatbot for Termination
Mamdani Targets ‘Unusable’ AI Chatbot for Termination
Reporting from The Markup and THE CITY exposed how the bot, touted by the Adams administration, repeatedly served up false and damaging information.
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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but don't call them Nazis
After brutally arresting Aliya Rahman, an autistic, disabled woman, in Minneapolis, ICE agents told her that "this wouldn’t have happened if I was a ‘normal’ human being."
https://bit.ly/3ZHX3IC
https://bit.ly/3ZHX3IC
ICE Brutally Dragged This Disabled Woman Out of Her Car. What Happened Next Was Just As Chilling.
“They laughed at me and told me this wouldn’t have happened if I was a ‘normal’ human being,” Aliya Rahman tells The Nation.
bit.ly
January 30, 2026 at 9:34 PM
but don't call them Nazis
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Every time I see someone like Abbott choose self-inflicted decline, I think of this quote from Pedro Sanchez:
"Spain needs to choose between being an open and prosperous country or a closed-off, poor country. It’s as simple as that."
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o...
"Spain needs to choose between being an open and prosperous country or a closed-off, poor country. It’s as simple as that."
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o...
January 30, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Every time I see someone like Abbott choose self-inflicted decline, I think of this quote from Pedro Sanchez:
"Spain needs to choose between being an open and prosperous country or a closed-off, poor country. It’s as simple as that."
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o...
"Spain needs to choose between being an open and prosperous country or a closed-off, poor country. It’s as simple as that."
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o...
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Sizeable chunk of the progressive establishment in DC either cheered or looked the other way when Biden rolled out that dumb commission to buy (waste) time. Can’t make the same mistake again.
I don’t think progressives are the problem.
It was Biden who deliberately appointed a “bipartisan commission” to recommend bullshit judicial reforms rather than do anything useful about the packed Court.
It was Biden who deliberately appointed a “bipartisan commission” to recommend bullshit judicial reforms rather than do anything useful about the packed Court.
January 30, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Sizeable chunk of the progressive establishment in DC either cheered or looked the other way when Biden rolled out that dumb commission to buy (waste) time. Can’t make the same mistake again.
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I just think in times like these if you're obsessing over picayune and internecine personal feuds rather than, you know, fighting fascism, you're at best just not a very good ally and at worst a wrecker
January 30, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I just think in times like these if you're obsessing over picayune and internecine personal feuds rather than, you know, fighting fascism, you're at best just not a very good ally and at worst a wrecker
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Theeere it is
Elon Musk had more extensive ties to Epstein than previously known, emails show
Newly released files from DoJ show the pair making plans in 2013 for the Tesla CEO to visit Epstein’s private island
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Theeere it is
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S.O. kept telling immigration agents that he could show them his ID if they simply asked for it — they ignored him.
“My ID was in my left pocket the entire time, and they would not let me present it.”
We’ll see the Trump administration in court.
“My ID was in my left pocket the entire time, and they would not let me present it.”
We’ll see the Trump administration in court.
January 30, 2026 at 11:45 PM
S.O. kept telling immigration agents that he could show them his ID if they simply asked for it — they ignored him.
“My ID was in my left pocket the entire time, and they would not let me present it.”
We’ll see the Trump administration in court.
“My ID was in my left pocket the entire time, and they would not let me present it.”
We’ll see the Trump administration in court.
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Again Will is a left wing civil rights lawyer whose worst sin is stubbornness and whose greatest virtue is also stubbornness. That he has been transformed into a demon in the minds of losers is evidence of how pathetically inadequate their vision of actual wickedness is.
the image of will stancil these people have built in their heads (grand wizard of the mega klan) is at odds with any time I've seen him post (dweeby, harmless)
January 30, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Again Will is a left wing civil rights lawyer whose worst sin is stubbornness and whose greatest virtue is also stubbornness. That he has been transformed into a demon in the minds of losers is evidence of how pathetically inadequate their vision of actual wickedness is.
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Susan Collins, always there when you don’t need her.
January 30, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Susan Collins, always there when you don’t need her.