Don Linn
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Opera star Renee Fleming withdraws from Kennedy Center May performances reut.rs/4bhTAYn
Opera star Renee Fleming withdraws from Kennedy Center May performances
Grammy Award-winning opera star Renee Fleming has withdrawn from performances in May at the Kennedy Center, with her withdrawal coming during a wave of cancellations at the Washington institution since its takeover by President Donald Trump.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Opera star Renee Fleming withdraws from Kennedy Center May performances reut.rs/4bhTAYn
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WHO removing Us Flag
January 23, 2026 at 9:45 PM
WHO removing Us Flag
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We have to find our stolen neighbors and bring them home
January 24, 2026 at 3:25 AM
We have to find our stolen neighbors and bring them home
Fellow Illinoisans...be all over Durbin on this. No more deals without these conditions.
We’ve got another government shutdown opportunity at the end of this month. Here’s what we should be demanding: permanent ACA tax subsidies and no more ICE funding.
🖊️ Dear Democrats, never give up leverage to people who negotiate in bad faith.
@democrats.senate.gov
🖊️ Dear Democrats, never give up leverage to people who negotiate in bad faith.
@democrats.senate.gov
January 24, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Fellow Illinoisans...be all over Durbin on this. No more deals without these conditions.
lmao
These guys...
These guys...
DHS officials have urged disaster response staff at FEMA to avoid using the word “ice” in public messaging about the winter storm, sources say.
The concern is that the word could spark confusion or online mockery, given the ongoing controversy surrounding US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The concern is that the word could spark confusion or online mockery, given the ongoing controversy surrounding US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes | CNN Politics
Homeland Security officials have urged disaster response staff at FEMA to avoid using the word “ice” in public messaging about the massive winter storm barreling toward much of the United States. The ...
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January 24, 2026 at 7:06 AM
lmao
These guys...
These guys...
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ME: So in this short story, a pipe bursts and sends raw sewage into D.C. during the reign of the most corrupt president ever, who had promised to "Drain the Swamp."
EDITOR: Can you pick a more believable metaphor? Nothing that obvious would ever happen in real life.
REAL LIFE:
EDITOR: Can you pick a more believable metaphor? Nothing that obvious would ever happen in real life.
REAL LIFE:
A massive pipe rupture has sent sewage spilling into the Potomac River. The spill of about 40 million gallons of sewage a day is turning part of the river gray upriver of Washington, D.C.
Massive sewage spill flowing into Potomac River upstream from Washington
A massive pipe rupture has sent sewage spilling into the Potomac River. The spill of about 40 million gallons of sewage a day is turning part of the river gray upriver of Washington, D.C.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:40 AM
ME: So in this short story, a pipe bursts and sends raw sewage into D.C. during the reign of the most corrupt president ever, who had promised to "Drain the Swamp."
EDITOR: Can you pick a more believable metaphor? Nothing that obvious would ever happen in real life.
REAL LIFE:
EDITOR: Can you pick a more believable metaphor? Nothing that obvious would ever happen in real life.
REAL LIFE:
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7 Democrats funded this and leadership still hasn't come out and said abolish ICE.
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-making...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-making...
ICE Making List of Anyone Who Films Them
“We have a nice little database and now you’re considered a domestic terrorist.”
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:39 AM
7 Democrats funded this and leadership still hasn't come out and said abolish ICE.
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-making...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-making...
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As a fuck you to the orange felon for withdrawing the United Stares from the World Health Organization, California has joined instead thanks to Governor Gavin Newsome.
Good, love that.
Good, love that.
January 24, 2026 at 4:02 AM
As a fuck you to the orange felon for withdrawing the United Stares from the World Health Organization, California has joined instead thanks to Governor Gavin Newsome.
Good, love that.
Good, love that.
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I don't think in my lifetime there has ever been a U.S. federal agency as universally and deservedly hated (in this country, anyway) as ICE.
ICE detained a 2-year-old girl in Minneapolis and put the child on a flight to a detention center in Texas, despite a court ordering her release: www.startribune.com/agents-detai...
January 24, 2026 at 2:54 AM
I don't think in my lifetime there has ever been a U.S. federal agency as universally and deservedly hated (in this country, anyway) as ICE.
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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.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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.
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Look, I believe in casts, but if a parent has strongly-held anti-cast beliefs, they should be allowed to let their kid’s broken arm grow back all floppy and fucked up, even to the point of lifelong, debilitating pain. And that’s not child abuse because a kid’s bones are their parents’ property
January 23, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Look, I believe in casts, but if a parent has strongly-held anti-cast beliefs, they should be allowed to let their kid’s broken arm grow back all floppy and fucked up, even to the point of lifelong, debilitating pain. And that’s not child abuse because a kid’s bones are their parents’ property
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Minnesota is the model: Organize. Show up. Sacrifice. Outnumber. Win.
F*ck ICE, Trump, and this entire fascist regime.
F*ck ICE, Trump, and this entire fascist regime.
January 24, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Minnesota is the model: Organize. Show up. Sacrifice. Outnumber. Win.
F*ck ICE, Trump, and this entire fascist regime.
F*ck ICE, Trump, and this entire fascist regime.
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Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
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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.
A beautiful sight.
We need to be doing this everywhere everyday.
We need to be doing this everywhere everyday.
This is the scene in downtown Minneapolis this afternoon, where thousands of people have braved -25F wind chills to protest ICE operations in Minnesota.
More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/a-sea-of-people-thousands-turn-out-for-anti-ice-march-in-downtown-minneapolis
Pic: Mike Auger
More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/a-sea-of-people-thousands-turn-out-for-anti-ice-march-in-downtown-minneapolis
Pic: Mike Auger
January 24, 2026 at 6:48 AM
A beautiful sight.
We need to be doing this everywhere everyday.
We need to be doing this everywhere everyday.
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This is the scene in downtown Minneapolis this afternoon, where thousands of people have braved -25F wind chills to protest ICE operations in Minnesota.
More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/a-sea-of-people-thousands-turn-out-for-anti-ice-march-in-downtown-minneapolis
Pic: Mike Auger
More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/a-sea-of-people-thousands-turn-out-for-anti-ice-march-in-downtown-minneapolis
Pic: Mike Auger
January 23, 2026 at 9:31 PM
This is the scene in downtown Minneapolis this afternoon, where thousands of people have braved -25F wind chills to protest ICE operations in Minnesota.
More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/a-sea-of-people-thousands-turn-out-for-anti-ice-march-in-downtown-minneapolis
Pic: Mike Auger
More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/a-sea-of-people-thousands-turn-out-for-anti-ice-march-in-downtown-minneapolis
Pic: Mike Auger
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Video of the crowd in MN in a day where the high was -8 are just mind blowing. I’ve lived there. This is a phenomenally huge crowd for a city this size www.tiktok.com/t/ZThDt1bDq/
Minneapolis protest 1/23 -30 degrees out 🥶 #fyp #minnesota #ice #protest
TikTok video by djarabmoney
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January 24, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Video of the crowd in MN in a day where the high was -8 are just mind blowing. I’ve lived there. This is a phenomenally huge crowd for a city this size www.tiktok.com/t/ZThDt1bDq/
They are doing everything possible to create the unintended consequence of radicalizing the majority of the people against them. Now we must drive the message home to everyone that they are trying to impose totalitarianism and we must resist everywhere.
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"Aides to Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Atty’s office and FBI agents based in MN to shut down a civil rights investigation into an officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability, according to three people briefed on the discussions."
"Aides to Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Atty’s office and FBI agents based in MN to shut down a civil rights investigation into an officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability, according to three people briefed on the discussions."
January 24, 2026 at 6:42 AM
They are doing everything possible to create the unintended consequence of radicalizing the majority of the people against them. Now we must drive the message home to everyone that they are trying to impose totalitarianism and we must resist everywhere.
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NEW: I was one of 3 reporters granted access to the convening of 600+ clergy in Minneapolis this week.
It was a striking show of solidarity with MN clergy resisting ICE, but heralded something else: the emergence of a vast, faith-based network trained to resist ICE. religionnews.com/2026/01/23/i...
It was a striking show of solidarity with MN clergy resisting ICE, but heralded something else: the emergence of a vast, faith-based network trained to resist ICE. religionnews.com/2026/01/23/i...
Inside the effort to organize clergy nationwide to resist ICE
(RNS)— Hundreds of clergy from around the country gathered in Minneapolis to learn from Minnesota faith leaders how to protest against ICE enforcement. Then they took to the streets and helped block t...
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January 24, 2026 at 12:40 AM
NEW: I was one of 3 reporters granted access to the convening of 600+ clergy in Minneapolis this week.
It was a striking show of solidarity with MN clergy resisting ICE, but heralded something else: the emergence of a vast, faith-based network trained to resist ICE. religionnews.com/2026/01/23/i...
It was a striking show of solidarity with MN clergy resisting ICE, but heralded something else: the emergence of a vast, faith-based network trained to resist ICE. religionnews.com/2026/01/23/i...
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And these folks are going back to their home congregations & communities and will teach and spread the word and this is the beginning of justice rolling down the mountain like a mighty stream.
January 24, 2026 at 12:46 AM
And these folks are going back to their home congregations & communities and will teach and spread the word and this is the beginning of justice rolling down the mountain like a mighty stream.
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Seeing a bunch of normal ass midwestern moms and dads marching in -20 degrees knowing they might be tear gassed or worse really drives home what a cowardly lot of people the pundit class is
January 23, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Seeing a bunch of normal ass midwestern moms and dads marching in -20 degrees knowing they might be tear gassed or worse really drives home what a cowardly lot of people the pundit class is
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Alabama continues to lead the nation in memorable politician names.
January 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Alabama continues to lead the nation in memorable politician names.
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If you’re defending kidnapping a five year old, you’re losing
January 23, 2026 at 7:39 PM
If you’re defending kidnapping a five year old, you’re losing
I love it when Kash puts on his tough guy suit as if he personally made the arrest after a maniacal car chase and an hours long gunfight...
Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin arrested in Mexico, to face US charges reut.rs/4qwhiVw
Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin arrested in Mexico, to face US charges
Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder suspected of becoming a cocaine smuggling kingpin responsible for multiple drug-related murders, has been arrested and brought to the U.S. to face charges, U.S. officials said on Friday.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:55 PM
I love it when Kash puts on his tough guy suit as if he personally made the arrest after a maniacal car chase and an hours long gunfight...
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The simplest way to explain that this is a secret police gone wild in pursuit of a concentration camp system is what would you say if—I know it would never happen—if, let's say, white men or gun owners were being treated like this? Or Jews?
You wouldn't just say, "Better get them more training!"
You wouldn't just say, "Better get them more training!"
Minneapolis shows us the only way out
Today, we will see the closest thing to a general strike in the US since 1946. Much of Minnesota will simply say, "Hell, no," to the lawless, vicious, and absurdly unnecessary assault on their neighbors by the Trump regime's Department of Homeland Security.
Today, we will see the closest thing to a general strike in the US since 1946. Much of Minnesota will simply say, "Hell, no," to the lawless, vicious, and absurdly unnecessary assault on their neighbors by the Trump regime's Department of Homeland Security.
Minneapolis shows us the only way out
This year will decide the rest of our lives. And the people will decide it.
www.thefarce.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The simplest way to explain that this is a secret police gone wild in pursuit of a concentration camp system is what would you say if—I know it would never happen—if, let's say, white men or gun owners were being treated like this? Or Jews?
You wouldn't just say, "Better get them more training!"
You wouldn't just say, "Better get them more training!"