Joe Robertson
@joro.bsky.social
Executive Director, @climatecivics.org; Chief Strategist, climatevalue.net; Founder, Earthintel.org, NavigatorNews.net & Activv.net
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Joe Robertson
@joro.bsky.social
· Jul 31
Climate protection is a fundamental human right
Active Value ratings will count hidden costs & benefits; ICJ finds climate action is a legal duty; canceling climate policy will cost lives & treasure; food systems can drive sustainable prosperity.
livingfutures.net
Climate protection is a fundamental human right. The International Court of Justice finds all nations are required to reduce threats to climate & environmental rights & safety, domestically & internationally. Actionable insights are coming; we have work to do. livingfutures.net/p/climate-pr...
How incredibly sad & disloyal for the Vice President—who swore an oath to uphold the Constitution—to recognize the intolerable chaos caused by unlawful ICE paramilitary “raids” only to defend the attackers & blame the attacked communities. Total disgrace. minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/22/v...
Vance blames state, local officials for federal immigration chaos in Minneapolis • Minnesota Reformer
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday blamed Minnesota elected officials for the clashes between federal agents and protesters, arguing that their refusal to facilitate the federal government’s immigrat...
minnesotareformer.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:17 PM
How incredibly sad & disloyal for the Vice President—who swore an oath to uphold the Constitution—to recognize the intolerable chaos caused by unlawful ICE paramilitary “raids” only to defend the attackers & blame the attacked communities. Total disgrace. minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/22/v...
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ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
January 24, 2026 at 4:22 AM
ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
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Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
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3/ From the birth of the modern environmental movement, leading thinkers have been explicit about this:
Environmental harm threatens human health, social stability, economic life, and collective survival.
This has never been a side-issue or an afterthought. It’s been the core argument.
Environmental harm threatens human health, social stability, economic life, and collective survival.
This has never been a side-issue or an afterthought. It’s been the core argument.
January 24, 2026 at 4:44 AM
3/ From the birth of the modern environmental movement, leading thinkers have been explicit about this:
Environmental harm threatens human health, social stability, economic life, and collective survival.
This has never been a side-issue or an afterthought. It’s been the core argument.
Environmental harm threatens human health, social stability, economic life, and collective survival.
This has never been a side-issue or an afterthought. It’s been the core argument.
Ramming cars, kidnapping women & children, violently detaining citizens, warrantless “raids”, paramilitary violence, bombing families in SUVs with stun grenades, torturing people with chemical weapons. Any judge that allows this evil should be impeached & disbarred. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
Pepper-Sprayed While Pinned Down: A Searing Scene Provokes Outrage
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Ramming cars, kidnapping women & children, violently detaining citizens, warrantless “raids”, paramilitary violence, bombing families in SUVs with stun grenades, torturing people with chemical weapons. Any judge that allows this evil should be impeached & disbarred. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
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"In Minnesota, our siblings in struggle are lighting the way, and giving us a glimpse of what’s possible. They are creating a story we can live together, if we refuse the unpersoning of our neighbors and defend our collective humanity."
Thanks for this, @mskellymhayes.bsky.social!
Thanks for this, @mskellymhayes.bsky.social!
My latest: How Renee Good's murder and paramilitary assaults on US cities reflect longstanding right-wing race war fantasies and Stephen Miller's fixation with a novel about white genocide. I also talk about the stories we tell and live in opposition to these narratives and share a must-reads list.
Choosing Each Other in a Time of Terror
Rather than being disbanded or intimidated by Good’s murder, the people of Minneapolis have been galvanized, escalating their resistance and refusing to retreat from the work of protecting one another...
organizingmythoughts.org
January 24, 2026 at 3:51 AM
"In Minnesota, our siblings in struggle are lighting the way, and giving us a glimpse of what’s possible. They are creating a story we can live together, if we refuse the unpersoning of our neighbors and defend our collective humanity."
Thanks for this, @mskellymhayes.bsky.social!
Thanks for this, @mskellymhayes.bsky.social!
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I spent the past two hours outside the Whipple building in Minneapolis reporting on the protests.
It is -30 degrees. I am SO COLD. Thank God people are handing out hand warmers. Minnesotans are serious
It is -30 degrees. I am SO COLD. Thank God people are handing out hand warmers. Minnesotans are serious
January 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I spent the past two hours outside the Whipple building in Minneapolis reporting on the protests.
It is -30 degrees. I am SO COLD. Thank God people are handing out hand warmers. Minnesotans are serious
It is -30 degrees. I am SO COLD. Thank God people are handing out hand warmers. Minnesotans are serious
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Police have arrived. Arrests seem imminent. The crowd chants “let them pray” and “Minnesota nice means prosecute ICE”
January 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Police have arrived. Arrests seem imminent. The crowd chants “let them pray” and “Minnesota nice means prosecute ICE”
The right to protest is sacred. It is part of the First Amendment, bc only the most evil criminal regimes oppose the right to protest. The sadism & cruelty of this administration is absolutely disqualifying. Anyone who celebrates cruelty cannot honor their oath. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
White House Posts Altered Photo Showing Arrested Minnesota Protester Crying
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The right to protest is sacred. It is part of the First Amendment, bc only the most evil criminal regimes oppose the right to protest. The sadism & cruelty of this administration is absolutely disqualifying. Anyone who celebrates cruelty cannot honor their oath. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
UK intel report finds Nature loss is a threat to peace & security; Trump, NATO agree to cooperate on Greeland, while tensions remain strained; More concerns about ICE violating rights & laws; Minnesota general strike planned for Friday. navigatornews.substack.com/p/nature-los...
Nature loss threatens peace & security; NATO agrees on Greenland cooperation; Minnesota prepares for general strike
UK intel report finds Nature loss a threat to security; Trump, NATO agree to cooperate on Greeland; More concerns about ICE violating rights & laws; Minnesota general strike on Friday.
navigatornews.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
UK intel report finds Nature loss is a threat to peace & security; Trump, NATO agree to cooperate on Greeland, while tensions remain strained; More concerns about ICE violating rights & laws; Minnesota general strike planned for Friday. navigatornews.substack.com/p/nature-los...
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It is past time for news outlets to cut out the word "crackdown"
Because it implies legitimate use of authority
Because it implies legitimate use of authority
January 22, 2026 at 10:29 PM
It is past time for news outlets to cut out the word "crackdown"
Because it implies legitimate use of authority
Because it implies legitimate use of authority
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NEW: Federal judge questions if Trump is legally allowed to build his ballroom
“Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?” Judge Richard Leon told DOJ lawyers this afternoon
More w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
“Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?” Judge Richard Leon told DOJ lawyers this afternoon
More w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
Federal judge questions Trump’s authority to build White House ballroom
Judge Richard Leon focused on whether the Trump administration’s use of private donations to fund the $400 million project was an “end run” around Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:35 PM
NEW: Federal judge questions if Trump is legally allowed to build his ballroom
“Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?” Judge Richard Leon told DOJ lawyers this afternoon
More w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
“Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?” Judge Richard Leon told DOJ lawyers this afternoon
More w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
The Trump administration appears to be using illicit information gathering to summarily sentence citizens committing no crime as punishment for observing ICE activities.
This ICE observer had her TSA-Pre-check revoked.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/72047...
"Three days after the interaction, on January 13th, I received an email notice that my Global Entry/TSA-Pre Check privilege for passing through airport security had been revoked."
www.courtlistener.com/docket/72047...
"Three days after the interaction, on January 13th, I received an email notice that my Global Entry/TSA-Pre Check privilege for passing through airport security had been revoked."
January 22, 2026 at 11:12 PM
The Trump administration appears to be using illicit information gathering to summarily sentence citizens committing no crime as punishment for observing ICE activities.
This is incredible, emotional, inspired, and essential reading for all Americans. Our democracy belongs to us; tyranny is not allowed, ever. People are saying STOP and protecting the vulnerable.
I got in late last night. First thing this morning, I saw cars following an ice vehicle down the street, honking at it.
Later, we didn't drive more than three blocks before we found people defending a childcare facility. (The idea that people have to defend a childcare facility... let that sink in)
Later, we didn't drive more than three blocks before we found people defending a childcare facility. (The idea that people have to defend a childcare facility... let that sink in)
January 22, 2026 at 8:50 PM
This is incredible, emotional, inspired, and essential reading for all Americans. Our democracy belongs to us; tyranny is not allowed, ever. People are saying STOP and protecting the vulnerable.
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I just told Congress to hold EPA Head Zeldin accountable for his polluting actions. He has corrupted his agency's mission to protect human health and the environment. Join me by adding your name to the @cleanairmoms.org petition. #ZeldinMustGo app.sosha.ai/s/rll4KtWh
Tell Congress: Hold Zeldin Accountable for Corrupting EPA’s Mission
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January 22, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I just told Congress to hold EPA Head Zeldin accountable for his polluting actions. He has corrupted his agency's mission to protect human health and the environment. Join me by adding your name to the @cleanairmoms.org petition. #ZeldinMustGo app.sosha.ai/s/rll4KtWh
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Winter Storm Fenn could knock out power for millions this weekend. Read this thread for emergency preparedness steps to take now and the longer-term solutions that can reduce the risks during future outages. 🧵⬇️
Dangerous winter conditions are hitting hard across the Midwest and Northeast this week. If you’re celebrating the new year somewhere cold, take this time to check on loved ones who live alone and follow these tips to stay safe: https://rdcrss.org/44NTMup
January 22, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Winter Storm Fenn could knock out power for millions this weekend. Read this thread for emergency preparedness steps to take now and the longer-term solutions that can reduce the risks during future outages. 🧵⬇️
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Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress gave $30 billion to ICE.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
January 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress gave $30 billion to ICE.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
The decline in the health of nature around the world poses a threat to the UK's security and prosperity, an intelligence committee has concluded in a long-awaited report. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence groups warn
The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The decline in the health of nature around the world poses a threat to the UK's security and prosperity, an intelligence committee has concluded in a long-awaited report. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I’m so proud of the people in Minnesota turning out for each other. They represent the best of who we are and they’re standing up to the absolute worst among us.
ICE letting off tear gas at 29th and Blaisdell in Whittier (Minneapolis), convoy of agents, several people appear hurt by gas. Car left abandoned in the street
January 21, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I’m so proud of the people in Minnesota turning out for each other. They represent the best of who we are and they’re standing up to the absolute worst among us.
As if the horrors could not get worse, ICE agents menaced & shot a man by mistaking him for someone with “short brown hair” & little else in common. Witnesses have been abdicted & sent to Texas camps & separated from
their children. www.startribune.com/fbi-reveals-...
their children. www.startribune.com/fbi-reveals-...
FBI reveals how mistaken identity by ICE led to chase, shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
A federal affidavit details what precipitated the alleged broom attack of an agent that ended with him firing a single shot, wounding a man who was not the original target.
www.startribune.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:44 AM
As if the horrors could not get worse, ICE agents menaced & shot a man by mistaking him for someone with “short brown hair” & little else in common. Witnesses have been abdicted & sent to Texas camps & separated from
their children. www.startribune.com/fbi-reveals-...
their children. www.startribune.com/fbi-reveals-...
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Breaking WaPo:
The recent death of a detainee at an immigrant detention camp in Texas has been officially deemed a homicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner.
The recent death of a detainee at an immigrant detention camp in Texas has been officially deemed a homicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner.
Autopsy report classifies ICE detainee’s death as a homicide
The report deeming an ICE detainee’s death in Texas a homicide comes the same day that a federal judge temporarily barred the deportation of two witnesses.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Breaking WaPo:
The recent death of a detainee at an immigrant detention camp in Texas has been officially deemed a homicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner.
The recent death of a detainee at an immigrant detention camp in Texas has been officially deemed a homicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner.
This is really important. Please read.
🧵Please read. Please share.
This not about getting more followers.
It's about the DHS Funding Bill and how ICE is doing exactly what led to the American Revolution.
The Trump regime is creating a general warrant for persons.
This is how...
This not about getting more followers.
It's about the DHS Funding Bill and how ICE is doing exactly what led to the American Revolution.
The Trump regime is creating a general warrant for persons.
This is how...
January 22, 2026 at 12:47 AM
This is really important. Please read.
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This by @mikegrunwald.bsky.social is quite good. Factory farms, like many of the worst parts of our food system, are under-regulated. Ending this agricultural exceptionalism would increase the cost for factory farming and increasing the cost of meat.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/o...
Opinion | This Is Why Our Rivers Are Turning Into Sewers
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:30 PM
This by @mikegrunwald.bsky.social is quite good. Factory farms, like many of the worst parts of our food system, are under-regulated. Ending this agricultural exceptionalism would increase the cost for factory farming and increasing the cost of meat.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/o...
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MN Doctor: I learned that Renee Good still had a pulse 8 minutes after she was shot by an ICE agent. Yet the offer to administer aid from a physician on the scene was denied. I can't say how much that stirs the blood of everyone here as we try to fulfill our oath to care for the people of Minnesota
January 20, 2026 at 9:40 PM
MN Doctor: I learned that Renee Good still had a pulse 8 minutes after she was shot by an ICE agent. Yet the offer to administer aid from a physician on the scene was denied. I can't say how much that stirs the blood of everyone here as we try to fulfill our oath to care for the people of Minnesota