Jonathan Cohn
@jonathancohn.bsky.social
Editor. Political director for Progressive Mass. Opinions are my own. Phone-banking-while-walking evangelist.
What is the point of posting this with no actual content?
No indication about what the “heartbreaking news” is.
No indication about what the “heartbreaking news” is.
I’m aware of the heartbreaking news out of Minneapolis and am monitoring the situation for additional updates. My prayers are with all impacted today.
January 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
What is the point of posting this with no actual content?
No indication about what the “heartbreaking news” is.
No indication about what the “heartbreaking news” is.
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masked, unidentified goons who assault and murder with impunity. a literal gestapo.
This is the ICE agent who murdered a woman by shooting her multiple times in the face.
January 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
masked, unidentified goons who assault and murder with impunity. a literal gestapo.
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When a cop murdered my big brother at a road block 21 years ago, their post-facto justification was that he tried to run over a cop.
His foot released the brake after the officer shot him in the chest, and the car bumped an officer.
His foot released the brake after the officer shot him in the chest, and the car bumped an officer.
January 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
When a cop murdered my big brother at a road block 21 years ago, their post-facto justification was that he tried to run over a cop.
His foot released the brake after the officer shot him in the chest, and the car bumped an officer.
His foot released the brake after the officer shot him in the chest, and the car bumped an officer.
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ICE shot and killed a woman on camera today. We all saw the video.
The Trump administration is lying.
The Trump administration is lying.
January 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
ICE shot and killed a woman on camera today. We all saw the video.
The Trump administration is lying.
The Trump administration is lying.
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It's so fucking convenient that they get to "fear for their lives" anytime they want to absolve themselves of anything and when we actually fear for our lives because of them and do anything a scared person would do it's justification for our death.
January 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
It's so fucking convenient that they get to "fear for their lives" anytime they want to absolve themselves of anything and when we actually fear for our lives because of them and do anything a scared person would do it's justification for our death.
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Arrest the murderer and arrest Bovino. Not complicated.
January 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Arrest the murderer and arrest Bovino. Not complicated.
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Video makes clear almost every word of this is a lie.
January 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Video makes clear almost every word of this is a lie.
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Minnesota law enforcement have video from multiple angles of an unjustified deadly shooting in Minneapolis. Therefore, they should arrest and prosecute the shooter for murder. The fact that the killer is a federal agent should not alter that basic logic. If anything, charging is even more important.
January 7, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Minnesota law enforcement have video from multiple angles of an unjustified deadly shooting in Minneapolis. Therefore, they should arrest and prosecute the shooter for murder. The fact that the killer is a federal agent should not alter that basic logic. If anything, charging is even more important.
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the nyt says that no version of events in minneapolis can be "verified independently." but that's not true! there are multiple videos proving that the ICE version of events is a total lie. maybe the nyt can, y'know, watch one of them? www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 7, 2026 at 6:53 PM
the nyt says that no version of events in minneapolis can be "verified independently." but that's not true! there are multiple videos proving that the ICE version of events is a total lie. maybe the nyt can, y'know, watch one of them? www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
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There is video of the shooting of a woman by ICE in Minneapolis circulating that shows an ICE agent repeatedly shooting her at point blank range while she tries to drive off. There was no obvious threat to any ICE agent.
January 7, 2026 at 6:26 PM
There is video of the shooting of a woman by ICE in Minneapolis circulating that shows an ICE agent repeatedly shooting her at point blank range while she tries to drive off. There was no obvious threat to any ICE agent.
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The person shot in Minneapolis was driving a Honda SUV covered in bumper stickers. She wasn't a fucking domestic terrorist. She was a resident concerned about her neighbors being kidnapped.
January 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The person shot in Minneapolis was driving a Honda SUV covered in bumper stickers. She wasn't a fucking domestic terrorist. She was a resident concerned about her neighbors being kidnapped.
ICE agents are violent and make communities less safe. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/i...
ICE agents fatally shoot woman in Minneapolis, DHS says
www.cnbc.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM
ICE agents are violent and make communities less safe. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/i...
Democrats, if they were in Germany in 1930s:
Hitler is too focused on annexing the Sudetenland when he should be focused on the price of eggs.
Hitler is too focused on annexing the Sudetenland when he should be focused on the price of eggs.
January 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Democrats, if they were in Germany in 1930s:
Hitler is too focused on annexing the Sudetenland when he should be focused on the price of eggs.
Hitler is too focused on annexing the Sudetenland when he should be focused on the price of eggs.
The US government wants you to die from heart disease because not dying of heart disease is too woke.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
U.S. rolls out new dietary guidelines backing more protein and full-fat dairy
The Trump administration scrapped the MyPlate visual guide, introducing a redesigned food pyramid that emphasizes protein, dairy and healthy fats.
www.nbcnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The US government wants you to die from heart disease because not dying of heart disease is too woke.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
The idea that young professionals are leaving MA because of our tax code is such a joke. They are leaving because we have among the most expensive housing costs and expensive child care costs in the country. www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/07/m...
Massachusetts stuck in nation’s basement for attracting newcomers: U-Haul growth report
Massachusetts has seen a slight improvement in maintaining residents, but the Bay State remains stuck in the nation’s basement for one-way U-Haul customer transactions.
www.bostonherald.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The idea that young professionals are leaving MA because of our tax code is such a joke. They are leaving because we have among the most expensive housing costs and expensive child care costs in the country. www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/07/m...
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we are going to hear a lot from rahm because “serious” washington pundits like him
I have nothing but contempt for this kind of thinking or political advocacy; anyone who joins this man's campaign is taking up with the opposition.
He waves no battle standard, his white flag is ironed, clean, unimprovised, and ready to be unfurled.
He waves no battle standard, his white flag is ironed, clean, unimprovised, and ready to be unfurled.
January 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
we are going to hear a lot from rahm because “serious” washington pundits like him
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“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has failed to meet a congressionally-mandated deadline to release more details about the in-custody death of a Chinese immigrant held at an Imperial County detention center in late September.” www.kpbs.org/news/border-...
ICE misses deadline to release report on in-custody death in Imperial County
The federal agency’s failure to meet the deadline came in the final days of a deadly year for immigrants in federal detention.
www.kpbs.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has failed to meet a congressionally-mandated deadline to release more details about the in-custody death of a Chinese immigrant held at an Imperial County detention center in late September.” www.kpbs.org/news/border-...
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Senators Nick Collins & Will Brownsberger, in league w/the dark money group Boston Policy Institute, have blocked property tax relief for homeowners. Let’s be transparent about this @dotnews.bsky.social #mapoli
Boston property owners received a mixed New Year’s message from City Hall last week: The values of their homes have gone up, according to city assessments, but the bill due to the tax collector will also go up in the new year.
www.dotnews.com/2026/citys-m...
www.dotnews.com/2026/citys-m...
City’s message to property owners: Assessments up, taxes, too - Dorchester Reporter
Boston property owners received a mixed New Year’s message from City Hall last Wednesday: The values of their homes have gone up, according to city assessments, but the bill due to the tax collector w...
www.dotnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Senators Nick Collins & Will Brownsberger, in league w/the dark money group Boston Policy Institute, have blocked property tax relief for homeowners. Let’s be transparent about this @dotnews.bsky.social #mapoli
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When soldiers from one NATO country need to - mentally and tactically - prepare for an attack from another NATO country, something has already been irrevocably broken.
Danish soldiers are under standing orders to engage any hostile activity on Greenland, including unannounced US activity.
The standing order of 1952 is confirmed to be in force by both Danish Defence Command and Ministry of Defence to news site @berlingske.bsky.social
The standing order of 1952 is confirmed to be in force by both Danish Defence Command and Ministry of Defence to news site @berlingske.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 2:36 PM
When soldiers from one NATO country need to - mentally and tactically - prepare for an attack from another NATO country, something has already been irrevocably broken.
Monetization of the rot
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Monetization of the rot
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The National Weather Service used AI to create a forecast for Idaho. Low chances of wind for the nonexistent towns of Cocrerrireod, Orangeotild and Whata Bod www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
January 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The National Weather Service used AI to create a forecast for Idaho. Low chances of wind for the nonexistent towns of Cocrerrireod, Orangeotild and Whata Bod www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
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Trump doesn't seem to realize or care maybe that a lot of the global institutions he loathes were largely created to further US interests. He wants a more obvious form of dominance.
January 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Trump doesn't seem to realize or care maybe that a lot of the global institutions he loathes were largely created to further US interests. He wants a more obvious form of dominance.
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For whatever reason, because of whatever backstory, for whatever ideological drives this guy has always worked for Russia.
#BREAKING US President Trump says doubts 'NATO would be there for us if we really needed them', in Truth Social post
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
For whatever reason, because of whatever backstory, for whatever ideological drives this guy has always worked for Russia.
Annoyed by how many emails I will end up getting from George Conway and Jack Schlossberg, neither of whom should win the NY-12 Democratic primary.
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Annoyed by how many emails I will end up getting from George Conway and Jack Schlossberg, neither of whom should win the NY-12 Democratic primary.