James Miller (Millermena)
@jamesmiller.bsky.social
The Casual Analyst: https://www.thecasualanalyst.com/
Expert on pro-democracy movements & the fight against autocrats in Ukraine, Russia, Syria & beyond. Liveblogging & OSINT pioneer, Twitter OG turned refugee (Millermena). Trying to save my own Republic
Expert on pro-democracy movements & the fight against autocrats in Ukraine, Russia, Syria & beyond. Liveblogging & OSINT pioneer, Twitter OG turned refugee (Millermena). Trying to save my own Republic
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A Fork in the Road – For Journalism, For Democracy, For Us — The Casual Analyst
The time has come to say the quiet part out loud, and change our mission from observation to action
www.thecasualanalyst.com
I spent 15 years covering events like this... in foreign countries. Hard to believe (and yet I predicted it long ago) that it would come to this in my own. I could no longer sit by and be a journalist, or an analyst. I had to rise up and become an activist. www.thecasualanalyst.com/blog-1/categ...
Here is the video from my briefing on Venezuela. We covered a LOT of ground and the audience was fantastic. Thanks for the truly excellent questions and for tuning in! youtu.be/tLabp28SxyI?...
GAIN Situation Room: Venezuela - January 5, 2026 - Jim Miller
YouTube video by Greater Assabet Indivisible Network GAIN
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Here is the video from my briefing on Venezuela. We covered a LOT of ground and the audience was fantastic. Thanks for the truly excellent questions and for tuning in! youtu.be/tLabp28SxyI?...
Why did we attack Venezuela? Is this really a "war for oil?" Are we really "running it for now?" Are there other motives? Why is this important? Why should I care? What should I do about it?
Join me tonight at 7 eastern as I begin to crack open these questions. l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
Join me tonight at 7 eastern as I begin to crack open these questions. l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
l.facebook.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Why did we attack Venezuela? Is this really a "war for oil?" Are we really "running it for now?" Are there other motives? Why is this important? Why should I care? What should I do about it?
Join me tonight at 7 eastern as I begin to crack open these questions. l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
Join me tonight at 7 eastern as I begin to crack open these questions. l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
Tomorrow night @gain-indivisible.bsky.social and I will be hosting a Zoom briefing on Trump's strike against Venezuela, as well as the wider implications of the move. I'll be facilitating a discussion after the briefing. Anyone can join with the link you get here: www.mobilize.us/gaingreatera...
GAIN Situation Room - Venezuela · GAIN - Greater Assabet Indivisible Network
Join GAIN for an emergency Situation Room discussion on the crisis in Venezuela. Jim Miller, a former reporter covering wars, authoritarianism, and related crises, will lead the discussion.
This wil...
www.mobilize.us
January 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Tomorrow night @gain-indivisible.bsky.social and I will be hosting a Zoom briefing on Trump's strike against Venezuela, as well as the wider implications of the move. I'll be facilitating a discussion after the briefing. Anyone can join with the link you get here: www.mobilize.us/gaingreatera...
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WATCH: Maduro enters the DEA office in NY, wishing agents a “good night” and “happy new year.”
January 4, 2026 at 2:42 AM
WATCH: Maduro enters the DEA office in NY, wishing agents a “good night” and “happy new year.”
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Folks bypass things like the fact that NYPD activated drones and 30 cop cars for a demonstration of 1000 people in freezing weather today. The levels of surveillance and potential repression are taken as regular order in this country.
January 4, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Folks bypass things like the fact that NYPD activated drones and 30 cop cars for a demonstration of 1000 people in freezing weather today. The levels of surveillance and potential repression are taken as regular order in this country.
Theory posted by @mamomvpy.bsky.social on X
January 4, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Theory posted by @mamomvpy.bsky.social on X
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Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
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At least 40 people were killed in the U.S. attack on Venezuela early Saturday, including military personnel and civilians, according to a senior Venezuelan official.
Venezuelan Official Says at Least 40 People Were Killed in U.S. Attack
The official said the dead included civilians and military personnel. At least one of the civilians was killed in a U.S. airstrike outside of Caracas, according to her family.
nyti.ms
January 4, 2026 at 12:25 AM
At least 40 people were killed in the U.S. attack on Venezuela early Saturday, including military personnel and civilians, according to a senior Venezuelan official.
Help a brother out. I had to travel out of state for a funeral today. I've got no idea what's happening on the ground in Venezuela.
Have there been any more strikes? Are there US soldiers still present? Seems like Trump's "we will run Venezuela" line is pure BS, yeah?
Have there been any more strikes? Are there US soldiers still present? Seems like Trump's "we will run Venezuela" line is pure BS, yeah?
January 4, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Help a brother out. I had to travel out of state for a funeral today. I've got no idea what's happening on the ground in Venezuela.
Have there been any more strikes? Are there US soldiers still present? Seems like Trump's "we will run Venezuela" line is pure BS, yeah?
Have there been any more strikes? Are there US soldiers still present? Seems like Trump's "we will run Venezuela" line is pure BS, yeah?
The United States has become everything the United Nations was designed to prevent
January 3, 2026 at 12:42 PM
The United States has become everything the United Nations was designed to prevent
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December 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
These kinds of assets are critical to watch. The US will not launch a major sustained operation without logistics in place -- medical, first strike, resupplies, reinforcements. The US is preparing for a big fight, not just more boat strikes
WSJ: “At least 10 CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, which are used by special-operations forces, flew into the region Monday night from New Mexico. C-17 cargo aircraft from Army bases arrived Monday in Puerto Rico. Military personnel and equipment were transported on planes.”
December 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
These kinds of assets are critical to watch. The US will not launch a major sustained operation without logistics in place -- medical, first strike, resupplies, reinforcements. The US is preparing for a big fight, not just more boat strikes
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❗️Russian drone hit a residential building in Chernihiv
An enemy UAV hit the 9th floor of the building, causing a fire and breaking windows. Rescuers are working at the scene, residents are being evacuated.
An enemy UAV hit the 9th floor of the building, causing a fire and breaking windows. Rescuers are working at the scene, residents are being evacuated.
December 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
❗️Russian drone hit a residential building in Chernihiv
An enemy UAV hit the 9th floor of the building, causing a fire and breaking windows. Rescuers are working at the scene, residents are being evacuated.
An enemy UAV hit the 9th floor of the building, causing a fire and breaking windows. Rescuers are working at the scene, residents are being evacuated.
Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein raped young girls together
December 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein raped young girls together
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U.S. imperialist war in Vietnam fails, leading to Reaganism to “restore pride,” giving us Bush dynasty which gives us imperialist war in Iraq & Afghanistan, failures, leading to Trumpism to “restore pride…” etc etc.
December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
U.S. imperialist war in Vietnam fails, leading to Reaganism to “restore pride,” giving us Bush dynasty which gives us imperialist war in Iraq & Afghanistan, failures, leading to Trumpism to “restore pride…” etc etc.
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Remember when Republicans were all "STATES RIGHTS!" That was great.
Sean Duffy on blue states: "What I can do is I can pull their money. That's the leverage I do have ... I guarantee you that the federal taxpayer is not going to fund their roads and bridges and their systems when they are putting illegals on the roads."
December 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Remember when Republicans were all "STATES RIGHTS!" That was great.
Can't help but notice that the New York Times, which suddenly finds itself linked to Epstein via David Brooks, has deprioritized Epstein coverage on its front page
December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Can't help but notice that the New York Times, which suddenly finds itself linked to Epstein via David Brooks, has deprioritized Epstein coverage on its front page
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Warning: there seems to be a plan for ICE to call in Afghan immigrants on 12/25 and 1/1 when they'd have limited legal access.
Here is a form if being asked to check in:
afghanevac.org/ice
MACI hotline 508-505-4855
zurl.co/SJFXd
@aclum.bsky.social @maindivisible.bsky.social @mass50501.bsky.social
Here is a form if being asked to check in:
afghanevac.org/ice
MACI hotline 508-505-4855
zurl.co/SJFXd
@aclum.bsky.social @maindivisible.bsky.social @mass50501.bsky.social
ICE Check in — #AfghanEvac
afghanevac.org
December 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Warning: there seems to be a plan for ICE to call in Afghan immigrants on 12/25 and 1/1 when they'd have limited legal access.
Here is a form if being asked to check in:
afghanevac.org/ice
MACI hotline 508-505-4855
zurl.co/SJFXd
@aclum.bsky.social @maindivisible.bsky.social @mass50501.bsky.social
Here is a form if being asked to check in:
afghanevac.org/ice
MACI hotline 508-505-4855
zurl.co/SJFXd
@aclum.bsky.social @maindivisible.bsky.social @mass50501.bsky.social
Canada leaked the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, you can watch it here.
Trump sent innocent people to El Salvador to be tortured & there is proof. These are war crimes. If you support this you are a war criminal. Justice will be served
www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
Trump sent innocent people to El Salvador to be tortured & there is proof. These are war crimes. If you support this you are a war criminal. Justice will be served
www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Canada leaked the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, you can watch it here.
Trump sent innocent people to El Salvador to be tortured & there is proof. These are war crimes. If you support this you are a war criminal. Justice will be served
www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
Trump sent innocent people to El Salvador to be tortured & there is proof. These are war crimes. If you support this you are a war criminal. Justice will be served
www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
Syrians, showing the world how to be amazing human beings
December 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Syrians, showing the world how to be amazing human beings
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The below screenshot is from December 9. Now at least 4 more deaths in ICE custody. What the hell is happening?
December 19, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The below screenshot is from December 9. Now at least 4 more deaths in ICE custody. What the hell is happening?
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I can't believe all those credulous headlines taking the liar press secretary at her word when she claimed the board unanimously exercised power it doesn't have aged badly
The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”…
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
BULLSHIT.
@repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition.
This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.
December 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I can't believe all those credulous headlines taking the liar press secretary at her word when she claimed the board unanimously exercised power it doesn't have aged badly
Since we're about to go to war for no good reason it's worth remembering that nobody in power in Vladimir Putin's Russia goes to prison for raping a 15 year old peasant, and if you don't see how that's central to what's going on over there AND over here you're simply not paying attention
December 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Since we're about to go to war for no good reason it's worth remembering that nobody in power in Vladimir Putin's Russia goes to prison for raping a 15 year old peasant, and if you don't see how that's central to what's going on over there AND over here you're simply not paying attention
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Massive defeat for Mike Johnson. Still has to clear the senate, but this is what Dems wanted all along. Johnson has essentially lost control of the gavel after Epstein and now this. Weakest speaker in history.
December 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Massive defeat for Mike Johnson. Still has to clear the senate, but this is what Dems wanted all along. Johnson has essentially lost control of the gavel after Epstein and now this. Weakest speaker in history.
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Morbidly fascinated to see the whole set, like what insults did they come up with for Martin Van Buren or Grover Cleveland?
Per @garretthaake.bsky.social, the extremely tacky "presidential wall of fame" that lines the colonnade to the West Wing now has obviously-Trump-penned plaques insulting or praising the presidents.
December 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Morbidly fascinated to see the whole set, like what insults did they come up with for Martin Van Buren or Grover Cleveland?