Lené Colbert
@lenecolbert.bsky.social
“I am not in denial, I am in open rebellion.” (Thanks, Ethan Hawke, for so succinctly stating how so many of us feel.)
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No, I will not shut up.
books, knitting, crochet, cats, Pratchett, sf/f, horror
autoimmune/AS
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No, I will not shut up.
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Yesterday's hearing with Jack Smith, Republicans didnt once try to challenge him on the merits of his findings. Their only argument was if Jack Smith spied on members or if he had a witness when he signed his oath. Eric Swalwell was right when he said they are lucky republicans aren't under oath.
January 24, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Yesterday's hearing with Jack Smith, Republicans didnt once try to challenge him on the merits of his findings. Their only argument was if Jack Smith spied on members or if he had a witness when he signed his oath. Eric Swalwell was right when he said they are lucky republicans aren't under oath.
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You need to read this one. ICE detained two observers. The agent driving the vehicle started having seizures. The women asked to be uncuffed and gave him aid. After EMS arrived, the women were still taken to Whipple. www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
Detained by ICE, two women became first responders during agent’s seizure
The women say they guided agents through the emergency, later raising concerns about medical protocols, weapons safety and accountability.
www.startribune.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
You need to read this one. ICE detained two observers. The agent driving the vehicle started having seizures. The women asked to be uncuffed and gave him aid. After EMS arrived, the women were still taken to Whipple. www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
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FBI supervisory agent Tracee Mergen in Minneapolis resigned after FBI leadership in DC pressured her to discontinue an investigation into ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who shot & killed Renee Good. An investigation following an agent-involved shooting death is commonplace. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:52 AM
FBI supervisory agent Tracee Mergen in Minneapolis resigned after FBI leadership in DC pressured her to discontinue an investigation into ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who shot & killed Renee Good. An investigation following an agent-involved shooting death is commonplace. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
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Today was the first US general strike in 80 years.
Tens of thousands of people marched in Minneapolis to protest ICE. In absolutely frigid temps. It was -30F with wind chill.
Over 700 businesses closed in support.
(Photo from the NYT: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u... )
Tens of thousands of people marched in Minneapolis to protest ICE. In absolutely frigid temps. It was -30F with wind chill.
Over 700 businesses closed in support.
(Photo from the NYT: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u... )
January 24, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Today was the first US general strike in 80 years.
Tens of thousands of people marched in Minneapolis to protest ICE. In absolutely frigid temps. It was -30F with wind chill.
Over 700 businesses closed in support.
(Photo from the NYT: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u... )
Tens of thousands of people marched in Minneapolis to protest ICE. In absolutely frigid temps. It was -30F with wind chill.
Over 700 businesses closed in support.
(Photo from the NYT: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u... )
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ICE is investigating - and issued a rare condemnation - after a Colorado nonprofit said agents left behind branded “death cards” in vehicles abandoned after their owners were arrested in the state’s high country: www.denverpost.com/2026/01/23/c...
ICE investigates after Colorado group says agents left ‘death cards’ in arrested immigrants’ abandoned cars
Immigration agents operating near Vail left branded playing cards — similar to those used by U.S. forces in Vietnam — in cars abandoned by arrested immigrants earlier this week, an advo…
www.denverpost.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:58 PM
ICE is investigating - and issued a rare condemnation - after a Colorado nonprofit said agents left behind branded “death cards” in vehicles abandoned after their owners were arrested in the state’s high country: www.denverpost.com/2026/01/23/c...
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The cards ICE left behind after arresting people in Eagle County are "similar to 'death cards' left on corpses by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War."
ICE is investigating - and issued a rare condemnation - after a Colorado nonprofit said agents left behind branded “death cards” in vehicles abandoned after their owners were arrested in the state’s high country: www.denverpost.com/2026/01/23/c...
ICE investigates after Colorado group says agents left ‘death cards’ in arrested immigrants’ abandoned cars
Immigration agents operating near Vail left branded playing cards — similar to those used by U.S. forces in Vietnam — in cars abandoned by arrested immigrants earlier this week, an advo…
www.denverpost.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:08 PM
The cards ICE left behind after arresting people in Eagle County are "similar to 'death cards' left on corpses by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War."
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THEY WILL NOT BREAK US
THEY CAN NOT BREAK US
THEY DIDN'T BRING ENOUGH GUYS
FOR EVERY ONE OF US THEY TAKE, ONE HUNDRED MORE TAKE TO THE STREETS
THERE WILL FOREVER BE MORE OF US THAN OF THEM
THEY STAND FOR NOTHING, WE STAND FOR EACH OTHER
THEY WILL REGRET COMING HERE
MINNEAPOLIS WILL WIN
THEY CAN NOT BREAK US
THEY DIDN'T BRING ENOUGH GUYS
FOR EVERY ONE OF US THEY TAKE, ONE HUNDRED MORE TAKE TO THE STREETS
THERE WILL FOREVER BE MORE OF US THAN OF THEM
THEY STAND FOR NOTHING, WE STAND FOR EACH OTHER
THEY WILL REGRET COMING HERE
MINNEAPOLIS WILL WIN
fear.
they need to demonstrate that resistance is worse than useless, that it will be broken, and that their agents have impunity regardless of their actions.
they need to demonstrate that resistance is worse than useless, that it will be broken, and that their agents have impunity regardless of their actions.
So… what’s the strategic goal for the administration in Minnesota, exactly?
I’m not being cute, I don’t understand the theory of victory here and want someone to explain it to me.
I’m not being cute, I don’t understand the theory of victory here and want someone to explain it to me.
January 24, 2026 at 1:40 AM
THEY WILL NOT BREAK US
THEY CAN NOT BREAK US
THEY DIDN'T BRING ENOUGH GUYS
FOR EVERY ONE OF US THEY TAKE, ONE HUNDRED MORE TAKE TO THE STREETS
THERE WILL FOREVER BE MORE OF US THAN OF THEM
THEY STAND FOR NOTHING, WE STAND FOR EACH OTHER
THEY WILL REGRET COMING HERE
MINNEAPOLIS WILL WIN
THEY CAN NOT BREAK US
THEY DIDN'T BRING ENOUGH GUYS
FOR EVERY ONE OF US THEY TAKE, ONE HUNDRED MORE TAKE TO THE STREETS
THERE WILL FOREVER BE MORE OF US THAN OF THEM
THEY STAND FOR NOTHING, WE STAND FOR EACH OTHER
THEY WILL REGRET COMING HERE
MINNEAPOLIS WILL WIN
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My loose info so far is that the Minneapolis General Strike today had about 80 unions sign on, and it might be one of the biggest labor actions in decades depending on your definition
January 23, 2026 at 11:16 PM
My loose info so far is that the Minneapolis General Strike today had about 80 unions sign on, and it might be one of the biggest labor actions in decades depending on your definition
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It's really going to be hard for the next few administrations to restore any modicum of trust within the DoJ after it has been so completely warped into a weapon wielded by the current admin.
They have a long way to go to get back to that first value they have on their website.
They have a long way to go to get back to that first value they have on their website.
January 24, 2026 at 1:41 AM
It's really going to be hard for the next few administrations to restore any modicum of trust within the DoJ after it has been so completely warped into a weapon wielded by the current admin.
They have a long way to go to get back to that first value they have on their website.
They have a long way to go to get back to that first value they have on their website.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
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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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carsie blanton has been making the kind of music people act like jesse welles invented (and doing it better, obvs)
January 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM
carsie blanton has been making the kind of music people act like jesse welles invented (and doing it better, obvs)
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cthulhu, yog-sothoth, donald trump, things of that nature
January 23, 2026 at 8:42 PM
cthulhu, yog-sothoth, donald trump, things of that nature
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Congressional Republicans like what Donald Trump did on January 6th.
They applaud it. They congratulate DJT on his crimes.
They would condone it happening again. They are willing to watch the demise of the United States because of their fealty to one lawless man.
They applaud it. They congratulate DJT on his crimes.
They would condone it happening again. They are willing to watch the demise of the United States because of their fealty to one lawless man.
January 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Congressional Republicans like what Donald Trump did on January 6th.
They applaud it. They congratulate DJT on his crimes.
They would condone it happening again. They are willing to watch the demise of the United States because of their fealty to one lawless man.
They applaud it. They congratulate DJT on his crimes.
They would condone it happening again. They are willing to watch the demise of the United States because of their fealty to one lawless man.
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I think that's the hard thing to describe about this Minnesota thing. We're not only protesting (although that too). We're RESISTING.
I think that's why we keep talking about occupied Minneapolis. Because it's really impossible to imagine remaining neutral.
I think that's why we keep talking about occupied Minneapolis. Because it's really impossible to imagine remaining neutral.
January 23, 2026 at 6:14 AM
I think that's the hard thing to describe about this Minnesota thing. We're not only protesting (although that too). We're RESISTING.
I think that's why we keep talking about occupied Minneapolis. Because it's really impossible to imagine remaining neutral.
I think that's why we keep talking about occupied Minneapolis. Because it's really impossible to imagine remaining neutral.
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Short of getting caught orchestrating a coup or assassination, this is absolutely the core case of what you expel an ambassador for.
Bessent pushes Albertan independence from Canada: "Albertans are very independent people. There's a rumor they may have a referendum on whether they want to stay in Canada or not. People are talking. People want sovereignty. They want what the US has got."
January 23, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Short of getting caught orchestrating a coup or assassination, this is absolutely the core case of what you expel an ambassador for.
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On one level, this is hilarious. On another, it's deranged. And another...yeah, as @kaivanshroff.bsky.social says, Spanberger "literally couldn't pay for better branding." LOL bluevirginia.us/2026/01/frid...
January 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
On one level, this is hilarious. On another, it's deranged. And another...yeah, as @kaivanshroff.bsky.social says, Spanberger "literally couldn't pay for better branding." LOL bluevirginia.us/2026/01/frid...
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When Mr. Rogers said “look for the helpers” he meant also in ourselves
January 23, 2026 at 12:57 AM
When Mr. Rogers said “look for the helpers” he meant also in ourselves
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Make no mistake, America is coming for Alberta. This requires a response at the federal, provincial, and community level. Federally, the government must summon the ambassador for an explanation and, absent a complete retraction and apology, expel him.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Bessent pans Carney, cheers on Albertan separatism amid growing US-Canada rift
“People are talking,” Bessent said. “People want sovereignty. They want what the U.S. has got.”
www.politico.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Make no mistake, America is coming for Alberta. This requires a response at the federal, provincial, and community level. Federally, the government must summon the ambassador for an explanation and, absent a complete retraction and apology, expel him.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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I watched this whole thing and my mind kept replacing "Europe" with "US colleges and universities" and now I gotta sit in a corner and think for a bit
January 23, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I watched this whole thing and my mind kept replacing "Europe" with "US colleges and universities" and now I gotta sit in a corner and think for a bit
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This is fucking long overdue.
Top football official calls for World Cup boycott over Trump Greenland demands
Top football official calls for World Cup boycott over Trump Greenland demands
Top football official calls for World Cup boycott over Trump Greenland demands
www.independent.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 8:01 PM
This is fucking long overdue.
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On his trip to MN yesterday, Vance said DHS wasn’t targeting people based on race.
Not only is that false, remember, this Admin took a case to SCOTUS specifically arguing they should be allowed to do that.
Trump’s SCOTUS ruled in their favor.
Don't be fooled by their lies.
Not only is that false, remember, this Admin took a case to SCOTUS specifically arguing they should be allowed to do that.
Trump’s SCOTUS ruled in their favor.
Don't be fooled by their lies.
January 23, 2026 at 8:14 PM
On his trip to MN yesterday, Vance said DHS wasn’t targeting people based on race.
Not only is that false, remember, this Admin took a case to SCOTUS specifically arguing they should be allowed to do that.
Trump’s SCOTUS ruled in their favor.
Don't be fooled by their lies.
Not only is that false, remember, this Admin took a case to SCOTUS specifically arguing they should be allowed to do that.
Trump’s SCOTUS ruled in their favor.
Don't be fooled by their lies.