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Julie Potter
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Blue dot in a red state. 🌄MT fifth generation.
Fighting fascism. 🇺🇸🕊️
Proud childless cat lady. 🐈‍⬛
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Statement from Don Lemon’s attorney
A statement from Don Lemon: DON LEMON SHOW STATEMENT FROM ABBE LOWELL, ATTORNEY FOR DON LEMON Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards. Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done. The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable. There is no more important time for people like Don to be doing this work. Instead of investigating the federal agents who killed two peaceful Minnesota protesters, the Trump Justice Department is devoting its time, attention and resources to this arrest, and that is the real indictment of wrongdoing in this case. This unprecedented attack on the First Amendment and transparent attempt to distract attention from the many crises facing this administration will not stand. Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.
January 30, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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transpelectinit.bsky.social
We are hosting special screenings of the 2018 film, ‘Dark Money’, a Montana-based documentary by Montana’s own Kimberly Reed. The film & Community Conversation is a free event at local venues and everyone is invited!
January 30, 2026 at 1:31 AM
evitaerc.bsky.social
Friday, January 30th
Supporting National Nurses’ Strike - Hamilton Mt.
TWO RALLIES!
11-12 VA Clinic - support VA nurses & remember Pretti

1-2 Bitterroot Health (meet at Pine & n 10th) - support Nurses as Professionals, Medicare, Medicaid, and rural health status.
#pretti
#nursesstrike #mtpol
January 30, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Reposted by Julie Potter
brian-goldstone.bsky.social
Minneapolis has seen a stunning 1,646% spike in calls from families who can't pay rent because they're afraid to leave their homes to work.

This is state violence manufacturing housing precarity in real time.

People should not be facing eviction when their city is under occupation.
Hotline operators report flood of calls for rental assistance as residents hide during ICE surge
211 calls from Spanish-speakers have increased more than 1,600 percent and requests for rental assistance have more than tripled, according to Greater Twin Cities United Way. Local officials are pushi...
www.mprnews.org
January 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
Abolish. ice. 💔
January 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
evitaerc.bsky.social
#MTpol
January 27, 2026 at 9:18 PM
evitaerc.bsky.social
My husband’s grandfather fought for the Polish resistance. He was captured and sent to a prison work camp in northern Russia. He escaped and helped others escape.
#neverAgainisNOW
mark-carney.bsky.social Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 2d
On this day in 1945, the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau exposed the scale of Nazi crimes to the world and became a symbol of the horrors of the Holocaust, the resilience of its survivors, and the guilt of its enablers.
January 27, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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gailwaldby.bsky.social
#BillingsMT #Montana #MTPol #ICE
Justice for Alex Pretti & all victims of I.C.E. Terror Billings PD: no cooperation with ICE! Legalization for all! Protest Jan 29th @ 4 pm Billings Alliance For immigrant rights Yellowstone county Courthouse (217 n 27th st) @billings_air
January 27, 2026 at 3:37 AM
evitaerc.bsky.social
#mtpol
Maybe Russel will join us for our “discussion” with Zinke’s crew in Hamilton, too (hint hint). I appreciate you coming to things like this. 💪🏻
russellcleveland.org Russell Cleveland for U.S. House MT-01 @russellcleveland.org · 6d
Mission Valley!  Two stops, St. Ignatius or Ronan. No scripts. Just straight talk about real issues and how we build something together that actually wins here in Montana.
January 27, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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blueriverrrr.bsky.social
🗣️ Montana - Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, and Downing are not answering their lines in DC. I was, however, able to get through to Daines, Sheehy, and Downing’s Montana offices. Zinke‘s MT office did not answer.

☎️
Daines 1 (406) 587-3446
Sheehy 1 (406) 872-6350
Downing 1 (406) 502-1435

#mtpol
January 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM
evitaerc.bsky.social
Screenshot and print NOW. Give copies to anyone and everyone.
Not sure how they missed deleting this…
#4thAmendment
#BillifRights
#upholdtheConstitution
www.state.gov
January 26, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Reposted by Julie Potter
jadedinmontana.bsky.social
How are Montanans feeling about the new infringements on our #2A rights?
Curious if anyone has heard from the MT maga crowd?
#mtpol
January 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
evitaerc.bsky.social
Reminder that the Super Bowl is one of the highest Human Trafficking days of the year.
Supporting pro sports supports the enslavement and rape of thousands of girls and boys.
#SuperBowl
#nfl
#humantrafficking
#releasetheEpsteinfiles
January 26, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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jadedinmontana.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 2:28 AM
evitaerc.bsky.social
#riseup
#humanvalues
#jesuswouldbepissed
#wwjd
#cathloic
#pope
#episcopalian #lutheran #presbyterian #methodist #nondenominational
#fighttheregieme
Image shows the following words: You cannot preach or claim to follow the Word of God while remaining silent about the atrocities unfolding in our country. Then there is list of item with a box marked “MORAL” next to each and unchecked box labeled “POLITICAL” next to each not terrorizing people not starving people not denying life saving care not being racist not murdering people _ WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? Mark 8:36 Matthew 5:9 John 15:13 NOW, WHAT WILL YOU DO...
January 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM
evitaerc.bsky.social
#mtpol
#montana
#abolishICE
indivisiblebozeman.bsky.social Indivisible Bozeman ❌️👑 @indivisiblebozeman.bsky.social · 4d
Bozeman's student-led protest today, est 1,000 people.
January 26, 2026 at 12:07 AM
evitaerc.bsky.social
Protest at Faux News headquarters!
#fighttheoligarchy
#fightfasicm
January 25, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Reposted by Julie Potter
reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
NEW: Another declaration you have to read! Alex Pretti was shot near the apartment of a doctor, who saw the shooting occur and rushed to provide emergency aid as he lay dying on the street.

They describe what they saw: "The victim had at least three bullet holes in his back."
declare as follows: 1. 1 am a 29-year-old resident of the in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have lived in Minneapolis since 2024, when I moved to the city to begin my medical residency. I am a licensed pediatrician, and I have been practicing pediatric medicine in the city since I moved here. 2. On January 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am CST, I was awoken by the sound of cars honking and whistles blowing. Shortly after I awoke, I heard screaming from outside my window. I ICE agents and civilians yelling at each other. saw several 3. One civilian was standing in front of a parked car on the side of the road. I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind. 4. Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground. My view of the altercation was partially obstructed, but after a few seconds, I saw at least four ICE agents point guns at the man. I then saw the agents shoot the man at least six or seven times. 5. Initially, I was stunned. From what I could see from my apartment, there was absolutely no need for any violence, let alone lethal force by multiple officers. I immediately put on my boots and coat, ran outside, and approached ICE agents who were near the victim. 6. The scene was chaotic. Many civilians were screaming and honking. Over the noise, I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to assess the victim. 7. At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. They repeatedly asked me for my physician's license, which I obviously didn't have. But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, and I could tell that the victim was in critical condition. I insisted that the agents let me assess him. Normally, I would not have been so persistent, but as a physician, I felt a professional and moral obligation to help this man, especially since none of the agents were helping him. 8. Finally, one agent agreed to let me assess the victim. He patted me down to "make sure I didn't have a weapon" and then let me approach the victim. 9. As I approached, I saw that the victim was lying on his side and was surrounded by several ICE agents. I was confused as to why the victim was on his side, because that is not standard practice when a victim has been shot. Checking for a pulse and administering CPR is standard practice. Instead of doing either of those things, the ICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds. 10.I asked the ICE agents if the victim had a pulse, and they said they did not know. I then asked the agents to make space so I could assess the victim. CASE 0:25-cv-04669-KMM-DTS Doc. 109 Filed 01/24/26 Page 4 of 6 11. The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back. I asked the ICE agents to turn the victim from his side to his back. From that position, I saw an additional gunshot wound on the victim's upper left chest and another possible gunshot wound on his neck. 12. I checked for a pulse, but I did not feel one. I immediately began CPR. Shortly after I started compressions, EMS personnel arrived and took over. 13.I remained at the scene for about five more minutes, but protesters began to gather and the situation seemed to be escalating, so I left and returned to my apartment. 14. When I returned to my apartment, I was extremely distraught. I was sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. Eventually, I called my sister, who lives in a nearby suburb. I called her for comfort and because I did not feel safe in my apartment; I wanted to see if I could stay with her for the day and maybe even a few days. 15.I also sought advice from a friend who works for the City of Minneapolis. He recommended that I shelter in place because the situation outside my apartment was so dangerous. I was going to follow his advice, but then ICE agents deployed tear gas on the crowd that had gathered below, and the tear gas began seeping into my apartment. 16. At that point, I did not feel like I could stay in my apartment any longer. I packed an overnight bag, took the elevator down to the parking garage, and drove about six blocks to a friend's house. I was still crying and shaking at this point, and I was barely able to speak. I drove to my friend's house because it was close, and I wanted time to collect myself before driving 30 minutes to my sister's house. 17.I am devastated by the killing of a Minnesotan by multiple federal immigration agents. From what I could tell, the victim was not actively threatening ICE agents or the public he was just yelling at the agents because he objected to ICE's presence in our city. A person should not be shot and killed for lawfully expressing their opinions. 18.I am not sure when I will return to my apartment. I do not feel safe in my city. In less than one month, ICE agents have shot and killed two people for protesting and observing their actions. I worry that I or someone I love will be shot and killed for voicing their displeasure and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct.
January 25, 2026 at 2:05 AM
evitaerc.bsky.social
Write your letter. Even if it isn’t “your” association. Write to them as trapped, furious US person.
#boycottFIFA
wagnermarkus.bsky.social Markus Wagner @wagnermarkus.bsky.social · 5d
If you support a #FIFAWorldCupBoycott by your team, here's a link to the UEFA European Football Directory 2025/26 with email contact details which you can use to write to your football association and let them know your views about playing in the USA this summer.
editorial.uefa.com/resources/02...
editorial.uefa.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
You can see pretti’s hands under the pile all the way up to where gray jacket guy takes the gun.

Pretti clearly never pulled it out.
January 24, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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meidastouch.com
Read every word.
reichlinmelnick.bsky.social Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 5d
You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.
January 25, 2026 at 1:30 AM
evitaerc.bsky.social
Keep preaching!!!
Professional sports make billiards for oppressors.
They also result in the highest human trafficking day (Super Bowl).
#boycottNFL #boycottNHL #boycottNBA
vstreet7.bsky.social Occams adVisors @vstreet7.bsky.social · 6d
How the fuck is anyone looking at sports right now. What the fuck is wrong with this country?
January 25, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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jadedinmontana.bsky.social
Does this look like he "violently approaches ICE with a gun in his hand"?
They lied. Again
January 24, 2026 at 9:10 PM
evitaerc.bsky.social
Buy necessities only.
Buy from small, local businesses for anything else.
Stop supporting corporations including the NBA, WNBA, FIFA, NFL, AFL, NHL, NSL, etc.
Seriously. How many deaths and kidnapping do you need before you realize the money is all connected?! #nba #nhl #nfl #fifa #boycott
January 24, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Reposted by Julie Potter
atrupar.com
The Star Tribune reports that federal agents "attempted to order local police from the scene" where a man was shot and killed by feds this morning, but Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara refused and "instructed his officers to preserve the scene."
Live: Man shot and killed by federal agents in south Minneapolis this morning, police chief says
A video appears to shows federal agents wrestling a man to the ground then shooting him.
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:40 PM