Jeremy Pressman
@djpressman.bsky.social
politics, US and Arab-Israel-Palestine, protests.
(he/him)
(he/him)
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
Today in life under competitive authoritarianism
Again, you don’t have to believe me. You can just listen to the guy who literally invented the concept:
Again, you don’t have to believe me. You can just listen to the guy who literally invented the concept:
January 31, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Today in life under competitive authoritarianism
Again, you don’t have to believe me. You can just listen to the guy who literally invented the concept:
Again, you don’t have to believe me. You can just listen to the guy who literally invented the concept:
Have same drawer. Always a source of emotional sustenance.
I got an email yesterday from a student saying that I “manage to walk the tightrope of not imposing normative views while also maintaining moral clarity” and I’m printing that out on Monday to live in my nice things people have said drawer forever and ever.
January 31, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Have same drawer. Always a source of emotional sustenance.
Thread
One of my tasks this week has been compiling statements of small businesses who chose to close on Jan. 23 in solidarity with the General Strike. Here are my take-aways after reading more than 1000 of these statements from 79 cities and towns across Minnesota:
January 26, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Thread
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
January 26, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
Standing with 65 of my UMN Law colleagues (and counting) to condemn ICE’s lawless conduct towards Minnesotans: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Open Letter to Minnesota Law CommunityJanuary 25
January 25, 2026 To the Minnesota Law Community: We, the undersigned faculty of the University of Minnesota Law School, write in our individual capacities to address the federal government's ongoin...
docs.google.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Standing with 65 of my UMN Law colleagues (and counting) to condemn ICE’s lawless conduct towards Minnesotans: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Maybe this spring there will be a national hiking day in memory of Alex Pretti.
January 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Maybe this spring there will be a national hiking day in memory of Alex Pretti.
You can complain about Schumer and Jeffries and the way they have utterly failed to meet the moment, but credit, too, to New York for providing two of the most insightful, outspoken pols of our day, Mamdani and AOC.
Mamdani: "To first take a moment about Mpls. It is horrific what we have seen there. And I think that there are too many Americans who are being asked to not believe their own eyes, not believe their own ears, not believe their own realities." (This interview was conducted before Pretti killing)
January 25, 2026 at 5:46 PM
You can complain about Schumer and Jeffries and the way they have utterly failed to meet the moment, but credit, too, to New York for providing two of the most insightful, outspoken pols of our day, Mamdani and AOC.
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
The media should cover sport the way they cover the state murder of civilians:
‘Jannik Sinner appeared to win the French Open yesterday after what supporters say was a comeback from being two sets down.’
‘Jannik Sinner appeared to win the French Open yesterday after what supporters say was a comeback from being two sets down.’
January 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM
The media should cover sport the way they cover the state murder of civilians:
‘Jannik Sinner appeared to win the French Open yesterday after what supporters say was a comeback from being two sets down.’
‘Jannik Sinner appeared to win the French Open yesterday after what supporters say was a comeback from being two sets down.’
Will candidates commit to
1. investigate and prosecute criminal misconduct by ICE and others
2. abolish ICE.
3. establish Federal fund to compensate 1000s of people whose constitutional rights have been violated
4. build national memorial to remember the brave people killed by ICE
1. investigate and prosecute criminal misconduct by ICE and others
2. abolish ICE.
3. establish Federal fund to compensate 1000s of people whose constitutional rights have been violated
4. build national memorial to remember the brave people killed by ICE
January 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Will candidates commit to
1. investigate and prosecute criminal misconduct by ICE and others
2. abolish ICE.
3. establish Federal fund to compensate 1000s of people whose constitutional rights have been violated
4. build national memorial to remember the brave people killed by ICE
1. investigate and prosecute criminal misconduct by ICE and others
2. abolish ICE.
3. establish Federal fund to compensate 1000s of people whose constitutional rights have been violated
4. build national memorial to remember the brave people killed by ICE
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
The left didn’t make the men you ordered to occupy the city for no reason shoot a man in the back. The left didn’t tell a bunch of masked armed yahoos that they had “total immunity” and you would let them get away with murder if it came to that.
January 25, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The left didn’t make the men you ordered to occupy the city for no reason shoot a man in the back. The left didn’t tell a bunch of masked armed yahoos that they had “total immunity” and you would let them get away with murder if it came to that.
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
This mirrors the analysis of the vast majority of historians and political scientists who have studied authoritarianism elsewhere. Successful authoritarians still need to look at polls. They still worry about popular opinion.
Trump has authoritarian ambitions; he doesn't have the skills.
Trump has authoritarian ambitions; he doesn't have the skills.
i think they are bad consolidating authoritarianism choices because effective consolidation involves carrots as well as (secret) sticks. this administration is doing the opposite. no carrots whatsoever and ostentatious public violence against members of the dominant racial/ethnic/religious group
Definitely. What my paranoia forces me to ask, "Are these bad political choices but good consolidating authoritarian choices?"
Because the media, as it has been lubricated for fascists' pleasure, is in the business of rewarding authoritarianism.
Because the media, as it has been lubricated for fascists' pleasure, is in the business of rewarding authoritarianism.
January 25, 2026 at 3:35 PM
This mirrors the analysis of the vast majority of historians and political scientists who have studied authoritarianism elsewhere. Successful authoritarians still need to look at polls. They still worry about popular opinion.
Trump has authoritarian ambitions; he doesn't have the skills.
Trump has authoritarian ambitions; he doesn't have the skills.
Sunday in Connecticut.
January 25, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Sunday in Connecticut.
Wondering whether international pressure on US will start in earnest, on World Cup and other stuff.
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Wondering whether international pressure on US will start in earnest, on World Cup and other stuff.
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
They *pistol-whipped* him before shooting him. Let that sink in. It should make you shudder.
January 24, 2026 at 4:22 PM
They *pistol-whipped* him before shooting him. Let that sink in. It should make you shudder.
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
Government agents committed a barbaric, extrajudicial killing on an American street in front of witnesses whom they also harmed.
WHERE ARE OUR LEADERS? Why aren’t they standing, physically, w/ the brave citizens of Minneapolis? Any city may be next. Leaders should lead. At least follow the brave.
WHERE ARE OUR LEADERS? Why aren’t they standing, physically, w/ the brave citizens of Minneapolis? Any city may be next. Leaders should lead. At least follow the brave.
Man shot by federal agent in south Minneapolis www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 24, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Government agents committed a barbaric, extrajudicial killing on an American street in front of witnesses whom they also harmed.
WHERE ARE OUR LEADERS? Why aren’t they standing, physically, w/ the brave citizens of Minneapolis? Any city may be next. Leaders should lead. At least follow the brave.
WHERE ARE OUR LEADERS? Why aren’t they standing, physically, w/ the brave citizens of Minneapolis? Any city may be next. Leaders should lead. At least follow the brave.
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
for sure, but this obviously goes well beyond the ICE murderer who pulled the trigger.
there is culpability all the way to the white house. and the culture of elite impunity in this country has to end now.
there is culpability all the way to the white house. and the culture of elite impunity in this country has to end now.
I told the White House the state must lead the investigation.
Let state investigators secure justice. As we process the scene, stay peaceful and give them space.
The State has the personnel to keep people safe – federal agents must not obstruct our ability to do so.
Let state investigators secure justice. As we process the scene, stay peaceful and give them space.
The State has the personnel to keep people safe – federal agents must not obstruct our ability to do so.
January 24, 2026 at 6:07 PM
for sure, but this obviously goes well beyond the ICE murderer who pulled the trigger.
there is culpability all the way to the white house. and the culture of elite impunity in this country has to end now.
there is culpability all the way to the white house. and the culture of elite impunity in this country has to end now.
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
January 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
Amazing analysis
AOC: This is quite a bit of market concentration. Agreed?
CVS HEALTH CHAIR DAVID JOYNER: No. I'd suggest it's a model that works well for the consumer
AOC: It works well for CVS. Health insurance gets a cut, pharmacy benefit manager gets one, drug manufacturer gets one, & the patient gets screwed
CVS HEALTH CHAIR DAVID JOYNER: No. I'd suggest it's a model that works well for the consumer
AOC: It works well for CVS. Health insurance gets a cut, pharmacy benefit manager gets one, drug manufacturer gets one, & the patient gets screwed
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Amazing analysis
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
i think this MLK day the thing to focus on is the strategic focus and tactical brilliance of the civil rights movement and the way it was laser focused on a set of achievable goals
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
i think this MLK day the thing to focus on is the strategic focus and tactical brilliance of the civil rights movement and the way it was laser focused on a set of achievable goals
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
Homeland Security is protecting us from roofers, doctors, cooks, musicians and the lady who gives your elderly mom a bath.
January 18, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Homeland Security is protecting us from roofers, doctors, cooks, musicians and the lady who gives your elderly mom a bath.
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
Is this what they have workshops on at the boss conference? How to Minimize Accountability on Zoom? 🙄
Hey, @uconn.bsky.social, can we discuss the minimum requirements for you to call something a "Town Hall"? This doesn't cut it:
"participants will not be able to ask questions verbally or receive live responses during the session....[but] are welcome to submit questions via the chat feature"
"participants will not be able to ask questions verbally or receive live responses during the session....[but] are welcome to submit questions via the chat feature"
January 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Is this what they have workshops on at the boss conference? How to Minimize Accountability on Zoom? 🙄
Reposted by Jeremy Pressman
Oh my God.
His 6 month old stopped breathing!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
January 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Oh my God.
Hey, @uconn.bsky.social, can we discuss the minimum requirements for you to call something a "Town Hall"? This doesn't cut it:
"participants will not be able to ask questions verbally or receive live responses during the session....[but] are welcome to submit questions via the chat feature"
"participants will not be able to ask questions verbally or receive live responses during the session....[but] are welcome to submit questions via the chat feature"
January 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Hey, @uconn.bsky.social, can we discuss the minimum requirements for you to call something a "Town Hall"? This doesn't cut it:
"participants will not be able to ask questions verbally or receive live responses during the session....[but] are welcome to submit questions via the chat feature"
"participants will not be able to ask questions verbally or receive live responses during the session....[but] are welcome to submit questions via the chat feature"