Loredena Frisealach
@loredena.bsky.social
Arab USian. Gamer (currently ESO), reader, fuser of glass, weaver, spinner. I read, comment, and repost, more than post directly myself. Lifelong Democrat. Episcopal Christian tired of the evangelists controlling the narrative. she/her
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I've seen videos of the indiscriminate use of tear gas on a large crowd that was clearly peaceful and filled with Portlanders of all ages, and well off the macadam facility. We banned tear gas for a reason. I join Councilor Green in calling for enforcement of our laws.
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 2:54 AM
I've seen videos of the indiscriminate use of tear gas on a large crowd that was clearly peaceful and filled with Portlanders of all ages, and well off the macadam facility. We banned tear gas for a reason. I join Councilor Green in calling for enforcement of our laws.
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when a judge puts this photo, bible passages, and signs off with “a judicial finger in the constitutional dike,” all I can say is YIKES
NEW ‼️ Judge has ordered the release of 5 year old Liam Ramos 🙏🏼
January 31, 2026 at 8:47 PM
when a judge puts this photo, bible passages, and signs off with “a judicial finger in the constitutional dike,” all I can say is YIKES
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I was frankly pretty startled to see that this was real. (It's here: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...)
Matthew 19:14 is "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
John 11:35 is "Jesus wept."
Matthew 19:14 is "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
John 11:35 is "Jesus wept."
January 31, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I was frankly pretty startled to see that this was real. (It's here: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...)
Matthew 19:14 is "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
John 11:35 is "Jesus wept."
Matthew 19:14 is "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
John 11:35 is "Jesus wept."
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About to equip so many whistle warriors - thanks to @mostlybree.kitrocha.com and crew!! They’re real, and they’re spectacular. They’ll take care of you, no questions asked, no cost. If you want to help get materials, throw in for shipping, or need some for your folks:
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January 31, 2026 at 2:24 PM
About to equip so many whistle warriors - thanks to @mostlybree.kitrocha.com and crew!! They’re real, and they’re spectacular. They’ll take care of you, no questions asked, no cost. If you want to help get materials, throw in for shipping, or need some for your folks:
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
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We are here, and this is now.
January 30, 2026 at 9:47 PM
We are here, and this is now.
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Dumping people has always been a brutal law enforcement sport; doing it in this weather could be a lethal one. (David is responding to Jeffries deciding to take a stand against deporting citizens, which is not what they're doing; it's a catch, abuse, and release program when it's not lethal.)
DHS has a whole citizen detainment system set up in Minnesota. They snatch citizens off the street (often with proof they are citizens), detain them for a few hours, steal their phones, then release them into the cold.
It ain’t about deporting citizens; it’s about terrorizing a whole population.
It ain’t about deporting citizens; it’s about terrorizing a whole population.
‘Abolish ICE’ has become an increasingly popular position and people are being shot in the streets over it why the fuck would you dillweeds roll over like this. Especially given that citizenship is much more friable than people think it is this is not as protective as dems want it to look.
January 30, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Dumping people has always been a brutal law enforcement sport; doing it in this weather could be a lethal one. (David is responding to Jeffries deciding to take a stand against deporting citizens, which is not what they're doing; it's a catch, abuse, and release program when it's not lethal.)
the embroidered piece rah mentions, and the quilt, were both gut punches
The embroidery piece in the header image of this fantastic article is just stunning, but the one further down from Sarah Gonsalves with Renee Good's last words and her murderer's response literally took my breath away.
Staff at a Twin Cities yarn store put together a pattern for a red knit “Melt the ICE” hat inspired by the Norwegian resistance.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
January 29, 2026 at 11:27 PM
the embroidered piece rah mentions, and the quilt, were both gut punches
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Over the last year, the Trump 2.0 has bombed:
Yemen
Syria
Iraq
Iran
Somalia
Nigeria
Venezuela
Boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific
Yemen
Syria
Iraq
Iran
Somalia
Nigeria
Venezuela
Boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific
Trump: "So this has been I think -- and a lot of people say it -- the most successful year of any administration in American history. We extinguished eights wars."
January 29, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Over the last year, the Trump 2.0 has bombed:
Yemen
Syria
Iraq
Iran
Somalia
Nigeria
Venezuela
Boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific
Yemen
Syria
Iraq
Iran
Somalia
Nigeria
Venezuela
Boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific
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This has generally been the response whenever I've asked military people to review domestic police raids. But the stuff we're seeing from ICE and Border Patrol is especially bumbling and amateurish thuggery.
We asked an expert to tell us what they thought of ICE's military moves. It was worse than I thought (but the writing is great) www.wired.com/story/ice-pr...
ICE Pretends It’s a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed
WIRED asked an active military officer to break down immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis and elsewhere.
www.wired.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:35 PM
This has generally been the response whenever I've asked military people to review domestic police raids. But the stuff we're seeing from ICE and Border Patrol is especially bumbling and amateurish thuggery.
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Highlights a problem for Mexico & other countries who might be willing (albeit under pressure) to quietly cooperate w/ US military, intelligence, or law enforcement.
This administration won't keep such cooperation quiet because they need to boast about every "win."
newrepublic.com/post/205848/...
This administration won't keep such cooperation quiet because they need to boast about every "win."
newrepublic.com/post/205848/...
Kash Patel Sets Off Diplomatic Incident With FBI Operation in Mexico
The FBI director couldn’t stop himself from posting news that shouldn’t be public.
newrepublic.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Highlights a problem for Mexico & other countries who might be willing (albeit under pressure) to quietly cooperate w/ US military, intelligence, or law enforcement.
This administration won't keep such cooperation quiet because they need to boast about every "win."
newrepublic.com/post/205848/...
This administration won't keep such cooperation quiet because they need to boast about every "win."
newrepublic.com/post/205848/...
This hits hard
“What is tear gas for? It is for inciting riots. How did people go out and get gas masks? They ordered them online, because they do not want to riot.”
“What is tear gas for? It is for inciting riots. How did people go out and get gas masks? They ordered them online, because they do not want to riot.”
me, emotionally writing an essay on the use of force by federal agents: ok but what if i packaged this in the most insane way possible www.theverge.com/policy/86857...
Best gas masks
“How did these people go out and get gas masks?” AG Bondi asked.
www.theverge.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:39 PM
This hits hard
“What is tear gas for? It is for inciting riots. How did people go out and get gas masks? They ordered them online, because they do not want to riot.”
“What is tear gas for? It is for inciting riots. How did people go out and get gas masks? They ordered them online, because they do not want to riot.”
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Want to re-emphasize what this bill does. It implements a $1,000 bounty for anyone to sue someone they suspect is trans and using the bathroom.
January 29, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Want to re-emphasize what this bill does. It implements a $1,000 bounty for anyone to sue someone they suspect is trans and using the bathroom.
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Staff at a Twin Cities yarn store put together a pattern for a red knit “Melt the ICE” hat inspired by the Norwegian resistance.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
‘Rage knitting’ against the machine: the hobbyists putting anti-ICE messages into crafts
Makers take a stand through ‘Melt the ICE’ red knit caps and sparkly nails – all while raising funds for those affected by immigration raids
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Staff at a Twin Cities yarn store put together a pattern for a red knit “Melt the ICE” hat inspired by the Norwegian resistance.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
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This is literally all so stupid, but especially point three. The man who killed Renee Good videoed it himself and we know who he was. This cannot be reformed. It must be abolished.
SCHUMER says Democrats are “united” behind three DHS reforms
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
January 28, 2026 at 9:10 PM
This is literally all so stupid, but especially point three. The man who killed Renee Good videoed it himself and we know who he was. This cannot be reformed. It must be abolished.
Insulting and vile
The U.S. Embassy in Denmark removed 44 Danish flags honoring Danish soldiers killed in Afghanistan outside the building, drawing outrage from the country’s veterans amid heightened tensions between Copenhagen and Washington.
https://wapo.st/4rfbSOz
https://wapo.st/4rfbSOz
Removal of flags for fallen Danish soldiers at U.S. Embassy sparks backlash
There was no malicious intent in removing the flags, said a State Department spokesperson, who added that the flags had been replaced.
wapo.st
January 28, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Insulting and vile
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Want to avoid biting it on the slippery sidewalks? Turns out you need to channel your inner penguin. 🧪
To safely navigate icy sidewalks, walk like a penguin
Icy weather brings a serious risk of falls. Here’s how to stay safe
www.scientificamerican.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Want to avoid biting it on the slippery sidewalks? Turns out you need to channel your inner penguin. 🧪
I think this sums up well my ambivalence about Biden. He did so many great things domestically he didn’t get credit for! He was horrible on foreign in general, Palestine and Israel in particular! I loved him - except when I didn’t. he Was hamstrung by congress but it was also who he is
Joe Biden was the best domestic policy Democrat since Lyndon Johnson. He was also the worst foreign policy Democrat since Lyndon Johnson.
obama was probably the best president of our lifetime and biden the second
which honestly says something about the current bar
which honestly says something about the current bar
January 28, 2026 at 8:03 PM
I think this sums up well my ambivalence about Biden. He did so many great things domestically he didn’t get credit for! He was horrible on foreign in general, Palestine and Israel in particular! I loved him - except when I didn’t. he Was hamstrung by congress but it was also who he is
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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FUN FACT: Consulates are considered the national soil of the country that occupies them
This was quite literally an invasion which, given that they surely did this without direct authorization, is an extremely serious offense
Not rhetoric: It's the kind that folks could get executed for.
This was quite literally an invasion which, given that they surely did this without direct authorization, is an extremely serious offense
Not rhetoric: It's the kind that folks could get executed for.
January 27, 2026 at 11:25 PM
FUN FACT: Consulates are considered the national soil of the country that occupies them
This was quite literally an invasion which, given that they surely did this without direct authorization, is an extremely serious offense
Not rhetoric: It's the kind that folks could get executed for.
This was quite literally an invasion which, given that they surely did this without direct authorization, is an extremely serious offense
Not rhetoric: It's the kind that folks could get executed for.
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1/27/2026 - Minneapolis
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
January 27, 2026 at 10:01 PM
1/27/2026 - Minneapolis
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
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My ttrpg group jokes about being murder hobos, with the campaign where we were college students one of the hardest we have ever had. Yet, when push comes to shove we invariably take the fewest deaths option. Even my fighter whose god objects to negotiating out of a fight
January 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
My ttrpg group jokes about being murder hobos, with the campaign where we were college students one of the hardest we have ever had. Yet, when push comes to shove we invariably take the fewest deaths option. Even my fighter whose god objects to negotiating out of a fight
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Some safety tips for the big storm! Be safe, everybody.
January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Some safety tips for the big storm! Be safe, everybody.
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We are not the first people, or the first country, to suffer under a tyrannical government that does not respect our lives, or our rights.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
CANVAS Core Curriculum: A Guide to Effective Nonviolent Struggle | ICNC
You may also be interested in: A Guide to Nonviolent Activism (Ekta Parishad)Ekta Parishad is a mass-based peoples’ movement for land rights with an active membership of 250,000 landless poor and is r...
www.nonviolent-conflict.org
January 24, 2026 at 7:54 PM
We are not the first people, or the first country, to suffer under a tyrannical government that does not respect our lives, or our rights.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.
There is a method for how to effectively resist, and eventually topple, such a regime. We can learn from others who came before us.
This is my favorite guide.