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Duke Law professor Darrell Miller explains how a strain of Second Amendment advocacy convinced some Americans that they have the right to use violence against political opponents. From 2021:
The Gun Rights Rhetoric That Helped Seed the Insurrectionist Mindset
“This is a huge problem for American Democracy,” says a Second Amendment scholar.
www.thetrace.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Duke Law professor Darrell Miller explains how a strain of Second Amendment advocacy convinced some Americans that they have the right to use violence against political opponents. From 2021:
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Ian Rogers, a car repair shop owner and gun rights enthusiast, was convinced he had to save America. In 2020, he initiated a series of domestic terrorism planning sessions. The gun industry’s sales tactics — playing up paranoia and glorifying combat — may have played a role in his radicalization.
White, Legally Armed, and Primed for Political Violence
Ian Rogers was convinced it was up to him to save America. The gun industry’s sales tactics may be creating a pipeline of extremists willing to open fire.
www.thetrace.org
January 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Ian Rogers, a car repair shop owner and gun rights enthusiast, was convinced he had to save America. In 2020, he initiated a series of domestic terrorism planning sessions. The gun industry’s sales tactics — playing up paranoia and glorifying combat — may have played a role in his radicalization.
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Zohran Mamdani wants to reshape New York City’s public safety strategy. To do so, he’ll have to withstand criticism from competing constituencies at home and grapple with threats from Washington.
Mamdani Plans to Rewrite New York City’s Public Safety Playbook
The new mayor has promised to focus on prevention. Here’s what experts think of his ideas.
thetr.ac
January 7, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Zohran Mamdani wants to reshape New York City’s public safety strategy. To do so, he’ll have to withstand criticism from competing constituencies at home and grapple with threats from Washington.
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We’re hiring an editing fellow! This one-year program is geared toward early- to mid-career journalists looking to establish themselves as editors. $60-90k, deadline February 4. Details:
The Trace’s 2026 Editing Fellowship Is Now Open
The one-year apprenticeship is aimed at early- to mid-career journalists who want to become editors.
www.thetrace.org
January 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
We’re hiring an editing fellow! This one-year program is geared toward early- to mid-career journalists looking to establish themselves as editors. $60-90k, deadline February 4. Details:
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A dataset created by The Trace's Gun Violence Data Hub resulted in stories around the country.
How Dozens of Local Newsrooms Used Our Data About Older Suicides
A dataset created by The Trace's Gun Violence Data Hub resulted in stories around the country.
www.thetrace.org
January 8, 2026 at 1:43 PM
A dataset created by The Trace's Gun Violence Data Hub resulted in stories around the country.
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In light of the killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen and Minnesota resident, Lila Hassan's 2024 investigation into ICE shootings is newly relevant.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Armed and Untouchable: ICE’s History of Deadly Force
Nemesia Martinez was working at one of Mississippi’s dozens of poultry plants on July 20, 2016, when she missed a call from her neighbor. It was 9 p.m., and her shift defeathering and extracting the…
www.thetrace.org
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
In light of the killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen and Minnesota resident, Lila Hassan's 2024 investigation into ICE shootings is newly relevant.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
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ICE has a chilling history of shootings — though when and how its agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy.
Bulletin: Immigration Enforcement Shootings Spark Outrage Across the Country
Renee Nicole Good was, among many other things, a mom, daughter, and poet. Her father said she “had a good life, but a hard life,” and her mother described her as “one of the kindest people I’ve ever…
www.thetrace.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
ICE has a chilling history of shootings — though when and how its agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy.
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We've identified 16 incidents in which immigration agents opened fire and 15 incidents in which agents held someone at gunpoint since President Trump's crackdown began last year.
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
January 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
We've identified 16 incidents in which immigration agents opened fire and 15 incidents in which agents held someone at gunpoint since President Trump's crackdown began last year.
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
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The Trace has been tracking shootings related to Trump's immigration crackdown. With Portland, we're at 16. Please see our tracker for more detail @jenmascia.bsky.social @bychipbrownlee.com
Two people were injured in a shooting involving Customs and Border Protection agents in Portland, Oregon. It was at least the 16th incident in which immigration agents shot someone since Trump's crackdown began.
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
January 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The Trace has been tracking shootings related to Trump's immigration crackdown. With Portland, we're at 16. Please see our tracker for more detail @jenmascia.bsky.social @bychipbrownlee.com
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Videos appear to contradict the White House’s defense of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
Immigration Agents Are Shooting People. Is It Legal?
A law professor explains whether the agent who fatally shot Renee Good could face prosecution.
www.thetrace.org
January 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Videos appear to contradict the White House’s defense of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
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Federal immigration agents claimed they shot and killed Renee Good because she tried to run them over with her car. A law professor told The Trace about the policies governing use of force with moving vehicles and fleeing suspects. thetr.ac/22sk2
January 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Federal immigration agents claimed they shot and killed Renee Good because she tried to run them over with her car. A law professor told The Trace about the policies governing use of force with moving vehicles and fleeing suspects. thetr.ac/22sk2
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Today marks 15 years since Gabby Giffords was shot at a constituent meeting, in an attack that killed 6 and wounded 13.
I am proud to cosponsor a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to honor the victims and their families today, and recommit to ending gun and political violence.
I am proud to cosponsor a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to honor the victims and their families today, and recommit to ending gun and political violence.
January 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Today marks 15 years since Gabby Giffords was shot at a constituent meeting, in an attack that killed 6 and wounded 13.
I am proud to cosponsor a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to honor the victims and their families today, and recommit to ending gun and political violence.
I am proud to cosponsor a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to honor the victims and their families today, and recommit to ending gun and political violence.
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Frazzled agents, quick triggers, and a motor-powered protest movement are creating a uniquely dangerous moment on U.S. streets, Nick Miroff reports.
From ‘I’m Not Mad at You’ to Deadly Shots in Seconds
Frazzled agents, quick triggers, and a motor-powered protest movement are creating a uniquely dangerous moment on U.S. streets.
bit.ly
January 10, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Frazzled agents, quick triggers, and a motor-powered protest movement are creating a uniquely dangerous moment on U.S. streets, Nick Miroff reports.
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Great @vanityfair.com story about how wealthy Upper East Side "liberals" have gone full QAnon about Mamdani. www.vanityfair.com/news/story/m...
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Great @vanityfair.com story about how wealthy Upper East Side "liberals" have gone full QAnon about Mamdani. www.vanityfair.com/news/story/m...
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I have been as impressed by the normal people of this country as I have been disgusted by elite institutions and every bit of optimism I have that we are going to make it comes from that
It's incredibly demoralizing to constantly see the highest institutions of government and academia and the most important and widely seen news outlets knuckle under one after another, but then to see the gulf between that and the bravery of communities and neighbors and teachers - that's something
January 10, 2026 at 12:56 AM
I have been as impressed by the normal people of this country as I have been disgusted by elite institutions and every bit of optimism I have that we are going to make it comes from that
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Reckless federal agents on our streets don't make anyone safer.
We'll never stop defending our neighbors and protecting our rights.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
We'll never stop defending our neighbors and protecting our rights.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
January 10, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Reckless federal agents on our streets don't make anyone safer.
We'll never stop defending our neighbors and protecting our rights.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
We'll never stop defending our neighbors and protecting our rights.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
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Political cartoonists are not fuckin’ around this week. (thread)
1. Pat Bagley
1. Pat Bagley
January 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Political cartoonists are not fuckin’ around this week. (thread)
1. Pat Bagley
1. Pat Bagley
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Aurora borealis over Ballaine Lake in mid-September, an unexpected show while on my way home from the gym late at night.
My aurora gallery: photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Al...
#alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights
My aurora gallery: photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Al...
#alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights
January 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Aurora borealis over Ballaine Lake in mid-September, an unexpected show while on my way home from the gym late at night.
My aurora gallery: photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Al...
#alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights
My aurora gallery: photos.lwpetersen.com/Galleries/Al...
#alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights
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January 9, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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🚨 NEW VIDEO 👇🏽This puts an end to all the lies. Horrific.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
January 9, 2026 at 6:12 PM
🚨 NEW VIDEO 👇🏽This puts an end to all the lies. Horrific.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
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This entire regime consists of depraved sociopaths.
January 8, 2026 at 8:26 PM
This entire regime consists of depraved sociopaths.
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SHOCK CELL PHONE VIDEO: Renee Good's final words to her murderer: “That’s fine dude, I’m not mad at you.”
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
January 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
SHOCK CELL PHONE VIDEO: Renee Good's final words to her murderer: “That’s fine dude, I’m not mad at you.”
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
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Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez: “I am here on behalf of my entire community, echoing the calls to arrest, to prosecute, and fire this ICE agent who murdered Renee Good, and to hold those complicit in this crime accountable.”
January 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez: “I am here on behalf of my entire community, echoing the calls to arrest, to prosecute, and fire this ICE agent who murdered Renee Good, and to hold those complicit in this crime accountable.”
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This evening's thought to ponder from Maggies Farm
January 9, 2026 at 3:53 AM
This evening's thought to ponder from Maggies Farm
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Pitch Black
Driving home tonight, I could see just the barest hint of a red glow against the night sky. Intrigued I decided to stop at a nearby pond and set up the camera to see what it really looked like...
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#Twilight #Night #Landscape #LongExposure #Sunset #Scape #EastCoastKin #Photography
Driving home tonight, I could see just the barest hint of a red glow against the night sky. Intrigued I decided to stop at a nearby pond and set up the camera to see what it really looked like...
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#Twilight #Night #Landscape #LongExposure #Sunset #Scape #EastCoastKin #Photography
January 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Pitch Black
Driving home tonight, I could see just the barest hint of a red glow against the night sky. Intrigued I decided to stop at a nearby pond and set up the camera to see what it really looked like...
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#Twilight #Night #Landscape #LongExposure #Sunset #Scape #EastCoastKin #Photography
Driving home tonight, I could see just the barest hint of a red glow against the night sky. Intrigued I decided to stop at a nearby pond and set up the camera to see what it really looked like...
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#Twilight #Night #Landscape #LongExposure #Sunset #Scape #EastCoastKin #Photography