Dr Kate Laity 🏴
@katelaity.bsky.social
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Monsters
And their enablers are accessories to murder
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January 26, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Timket, or Epiphany, on 19 January. In the US, ICE knocked the wind out of the holiday in Minneapolis and St Paul in Minnesota, where many people who immigrated from the Horn of Africa live.
A holy day on ICE
ICE agents are deployed in Minnesota as part of Operation Metro Surge. It is the Trump administration’s largest-ever immigration-enforcement operation, involving up to 2,000 federal agents.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Timket, or Epiphany, on 19 January. In the US, ICE knocked the wind out of the holiday in Minneapolis and St Paul in Minnesota, where many people who immigrated from the Horn of Africa live.
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Who needs a few seconds of peace? Here's a burrowing owlet watching the sun go down with me. 🪶
January 25, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Who needs a few seconds of peace? Here's a burrowing owlet watching the sun go down with me. 🪶
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Viggo Mortensen, NYC, 1980
January 26, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Viggo Mortensen, NYC, 1980
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Today’s Russian newspapers on the old world order unraveling: “Will Greenland become Nato’s cemetery? The transatlantic partnership has begun to crack & crumble.” Another paper: “The architecture of the world order is collapsing before our very eyes.” #ReadingRussia
"Will Greenland become Nato's cemetery?" asks Russian paper.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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January 26, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Today’s Russian newspapers on the old world order unraveling: “Will Greenland become Nato’s cemetery? The transatlantic partnership has begun to crack & crumble.” Another paper: “The architecture of the world order is collapsing before our very eyes.” #ReadingRussia
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DISSTOPIA: an insufferable society where leaders spend all their time exchanging insults through the media.
January 20, 2026 at 7:43 PM
DISSTOPIA: an insufferable society where leaders spend all their time exchanging insults through the media.
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Mother and baby ‘elephants done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 14th century, BSB Clm 6908, f. 79v
January 26, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Mother and baby ‘elephants done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 14th century, BSB Clm 6908, f. 79v
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Silicon valley is the epicenter of American fascism
The largest Trump superPAC donor so far this cycle is the president of OpenAI
January 26, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Silicon valley is the epicenter of American fascism
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Yall this is an emergency. Akram is very, very sick, and he's the sole provider of his five siblings and their mom. That includes Sarah, whose life will be under threat if she catches the virus due to her compromised immune system.
Help with medical care + more. chuffed.org/project/help...
Help with medical care + more. chuffed.org/project/help...
Help the Abdelwahed family survive
I'm helping my friend, Akram Abdelwahed, raise funds to help his family survive.
chuffed.org
January 26, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Yall this is an emergency. Akram is very, very sick, and he's the sole provider of his five siblings and their mom. That includes Sarah, whose life will be under threat if she catches the virus due to her compromised immune system.
Help with medical care + more. chuffed.org/project/help...
Help with medical care + more. chuffed.org/project/help...
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#OtD 26 Jan 1649 English radical and founder of the Digger movement, Gerrard Winstanley, completed his text “The New Law of Righteousness” which laid out his plans for occupying the commons during the English Civil War stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9821...
January 26, 2026 at 8:11 AM
#OtD 26 Jan 1649 English radical and founder of the Digger movement, Gerrard Winstanley, completed his text “The New Law of Righteousness” which laid out his plans for occupying the commons during the English Civil War stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9821...
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New on the blog today, I've written about the ANNA ANCHER: PAINTING LIGHT exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery.
It's absolutely worth catching if you're in the area before 8th March. She captured light in interior spaces so beautifully. #Art #ArtSky
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It's absolutely worth catching if you're in the area before 8th March. She captured light in interior spaces so beautifully. #Art #ArtSky
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Anna Ancher, Painting Light – an exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery
Time for another of my occasional posts on art exhibitions and accompanying catalogues – in this instance, the gorgeous Anna Ancher, Painting Light exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery, which runs…
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January 25, 2026 at 7:41 AM
New on the blog today, I've written about the ANNA ANCHER: PAINTING LIGHT exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery.
It's absolutely worth catching if you're in the area before 8th March. She captured light in interior spaces so beautifully. #Art #ArtSky
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2026/01/25/a...
It's absolutely worth catching if you're in the area before 8th March. She captured light in interior spaces so beautifully. #Art #ArtSky
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2026/01/25/a...
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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Jonesy cartoon in Private Eye No. 1667
January 25, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Jonesy cartoon in Private Eye No. 1667
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The National Basketball Players Association releases a statement following the Trump regime’s murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, saying that NBA players “can no longer remain silent.”
The NBPA is standing up for free speech, civil liberties, and the people of Minnesota demanding justice.
The NBPA is standing up for free speech, civil liberties, and the people of Minnesota demanding justice.
January 25, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The National Basketball Players Association releases a statement following the Trump regime’s murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, saying that NBA players “can no longer remain silent.”
The NBPA is standing up for free speech, civil liberties, and the people of Minnesota demanding justice.
The NBPA is standing up for free speech, civil liberties, and the people of Minnesota demanding justice.
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I recently discovered the work of artist Kelly McCray who seems to mostly work with books as a medium for their art.
www.vaahartspaces.com/kelly-mccray
www.vaahartspaces.com/kelly-mccray
Gallery 1 — VAAH ARTSPACES
www.vaahartspaces.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:37 AM
I recently discovered the work of artist Kelly McCray who seems to mostly work with books as a medium for their art.
www.vaahartspaces.com/kelly-mccray
www.vaahartspaces.com/kelly-mccray
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How Audrey Hepburn Risked Death to Help the Dutch Resistance in World War II
How Audrey Hepburn Risked Death to Help the Dutch Resistance in World War II
Audrey Hepburn may not have had the most prolific Hollywood career, but a fair few of her characters still feel today like roles she was born to play. Perhaps the same could have been true of the part...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:37 AM
How Audrey Hepburn Risked Death to Help the Dutch Resistance in World War II
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Wolves have a moment of silence for Alex Pretti, after seven seconds of silence several fans yell "FUCK ICE"
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Wolves have a moment of silence for Alex Pretti, after seven seconds of silence several fans yell "FUCK ICE"
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CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
January 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
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It also betrays a fundamental lack of understanding about sensible risk assessment in organizing.
There are some organizing activities that are so sensitive that yeah, have that conversation offline and put your phone in a Faraday bag.
AND there's some stuff you can do in an unvetted group chat.
There are some organizing activities that are so sensitive that yeah, have that conversation offline and put your phone in a Faraday bag.
AND there's some stuff you can do in an unvetted group chat.
I think it is *incredibly* irresponsible for someone like @stonekettle.bsky.social, with a huge following, to claim that Signal is just as insecure as texts or other public social media.
This is a classic “making perfect the enemy of the good” error.
This is a classic “making perfect the enemy of the good” error.
January 25, 2026 at 10:06 PM
It also betrays a fundamental lack of understanding about sensible risk assessment in organizing.
There are some organizing activities that are so sensitive that yeah, have that conversation offline and put your phone in a Faraday bag.
AND there's some stuff you can do in an unvetted group chat.
There are some organizing activities that are so sensitive that yeah, have that conversation offline and put your phone in a Faraday bag.
AND there's some stuff you can do in an unvetted group chat.
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They just put the murderers right back out on the street. No administrative leave, no investigation.
This is a very clear license to commit more murders.
This is a very clear license to commit more murders.
January 25, 2026 at 9:28 PM
They just put the murderers right back out on the street. No administrative leave, no investigation.
This is a very clear license to commit more murders.
This is a very clear license to commit more murders.
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Additionally, any law enforcement person(s) who can kill a prone civilian and then feel mentally well enough to work the next day should not be on the streets anywhere.
I’ve never heard of a “law enforcement” agency putting an officer who just killed someone back on the street under 24 hours. And that’s because all shootings are treated as homicides pending investigation. This is as clear a sign as you’ll get that DHS personnel enjoy practical immunity from murder.
CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
January 25, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Additionally, any law enforcement person(s) who can kill a prone civilian and then feel mentally well enough to work the next day should not be on the streets anywhere.
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The administration is boxed into a corner right now and its entirely the result of the incredible discipline of the people in the streets. The Insurrection Act angle was always predicated on ICE brawling with the black bloc in street. Without that, it's worthless.
Curious if anyone has a plausible theory of victory for the administration if it were to invoke the Insurrection Act.
How does the administration "win" in such a scenario?
Best I can tell, it is magical thinking by a certain somebody at the White House, but maybe I'm missing something.
How does the administration "win" in such a scenario?
Best I can tell, it is magical thinking by a certain somebody at the White House, but maybe I'm missing something.
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The administration is boxed into a corner right now and its entirely the result of the incredible discipline of the people in the streets. The Insurrection Act angle was always predicated on ICE brawling with the black bloc in street. Without that, it's worthless.
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Want to learn how to document and record ICE activities? You can join this call on Monday:
Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings
On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...
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January 25, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Want to learn how to document and record ICE activities? You can join this call on Monday:
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Next Saturday, January 31st, from 11.05am BBC2 is showing a brace of Powell & Pressburger masterpieces - first, the absolutely gorgeous restoration of I KNOW WHERE I'M GOING followed by the incredible A MATTER OF LIFE & DEATH... #FilmSky
January 25, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Next Saturday, January 31st, from 11.05am BBC2 is showing a brace of Powell & Pressburger masterpieces - first, the absolutely gorgeous restoration of I KNOW WHERE I'M GOING followed by the incredible A MATTER OF LIFE & DEATH... #FilmSky