Fred the mando picker
@mandofred.bsky.social
Old music picker, history lover, book hoarder, songwriter, proud intellectual, and budding fiddler, woodworker, and Ojibwe speaker
Patreon for lots more music: https://www.patreon.com/c/FredKeller
Patreon for lots more music: https://www.patreon.com/c/FredKeller
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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
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Right, it’s such a huge deal, and so bad, so far-reaching, so beyond anything that’s come before that…we should just keep it shut.
To preserve the wonderful peace & security we’re enjoying right now.
BY THE WAY THE ONLY WAY TO GET HOPE IS BY EMPTYING PANDORA’S BOX.
To preserve the wonderful peace & security we’re enjoying right now.
BY THE WAY THE ONLY WAY TO GET HOPE IS BY EMPTYING PANDORA’S BOX.
February 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Right, it’s such a huge deal, and so bad, so far-reaching, so beyond anything that’s come before that…we should just keep it shut.
To preserve the wonderful peace & security we’re enjoying right now.
BY THE WAY THE ONLY WAY TO GET HOPE IS BY EMPTYING PANDORA’S BOX.
To preserve the wonderful peace & security we’re enjoying right now.
BY THE WAY THE ONLY WAY TO GET HOPE IS BY EMPTYING PANDORA’S BOX.
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Concentration camps:
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
Exclusive: Detention Center Captives Are Throwing Lotion Bottles Wrapped With Notes to Organizers Outside Otay Mesa Facility ~ L.A. TACO
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive communicated through handwritten note. "We are all in one big room with no doors...
lataco.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Concentration camps:
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
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“Residents have every right and should be demanding that, ‘Hey, state authorities, police, local police: Protect us. Arrest people who kill us, who batter us, who point guns at us and threaten and assault us without legal cause to do so.’”
www.propublica.org/article/why-...
www.propublica.org/article/why-...
“You’re Not Going to Investigate a Federal Officer”
It doesn’t happen often, but local law enforcement can arrest and charge federal agents. Legal experts say there’s a moral obligation to at least try to hold federal immigration officers accountable w...
www.propublica.org
February 5, 2026 at 2:28 PM
“Residents have every right and should be demanding that, ‘Hey, state authorities, police, local police: Protect us. Arrest people who kill us, who batter us, who point guns at us and threaten and assault us without legal cause to do so.’”
www.propublica.org/article/why-...
www.propublica.org/article/why-...
My musical contribution to the times. It's to the melody of The Rambling Rover, my favorite version of which was done by the late great Andy Stewart.
Together We'll Change The World
YouTube video by Fred Keller
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February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
My musical contribution to the times. It's to the melody of The Rambling Rover, my favorite version of which was done by the late great Andy Stewart.
Just when you think it can't get any more batshit crazy, the sun comes up again.
Feds Identify “Leader of Antifa”
The list they're creating says so, anyway
www.kenklippenstein.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Just when you think it can't get any more batshit crazy, the sun comes up again.
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That means ~815k Minnesotans participated in the shutdown and ~310k in the strike. That would make Minnesota’s January 23 general strike one of the largest in history.
A new poll finds that 1 in 4 Minnesota voters took part in the Jan 23 shutdown against ICE, or have a loved one who did. Of those, 38% DID NOT WORK, either because they made the choice to stay out, or their workplaces closed. By me, @thomasbirm.bsky.social, @bloomekatz.bsky.social
Poll Shows Massive Participation in Minnesota Shutdown Against ICE
1 in four Minnesota voters took part in January 23 day of action, or had a loved one who did.
inthesetimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:40 PM
That means ~815k Minnesotans participated in the shutdown and ~310k in the strike. That would make Minnesota’s January 23 general strike one of the largest in history.
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The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny!
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny!
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti
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if you feel like passing around a link today and helping fundraise for rent that will actually get paid today (and in the next few days for families who have a grace period) you can send here.
we will be going hard all day. i won’t be posting about it because I don’t want to flood your feeds.
we will be going hard all day. i won’t be posting about it because I don’t want to flood your feeds.
January 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM
if you feel like passing around a link today and helping fundraise for rent that will actually get paid today (and in the next few days for families who have a grace period) you can send here.
we will be going hard all day. i won’t be posting about it because I don’t want to flood your feeds.
we will be going hard all day. i won’t be posting about it because I don’t want to flood your feeds.
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Who wore it better?
January 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Who wore it better?
18 people demonstrating out in the cold this evening in Sandstone, MN...Stauber country.
January 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM
18 people demonstrating out in the cold this evening in Sandstone, MN...Stauber country.
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CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.
January 30, 2026 at 9:19 PM
CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.
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WOW! 👏Philly DA Larry Krasner:
“This is a small bunch of wannabe Nazis in a country of 350 million. We outnumber them. If we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will. We will find you. We will achieve justice.”
#ICEoffOurStreets
“This is a small bunch of wannabe Nazis in a country of 350 million. We outnumber them. If we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will. We will find you. We will achieve justice.”
#ICEoffOurStreets
January 30, 2026 at 1:46 AM
WOW! 👏Philly DA Larry Krasner:
“This is a small bunch of wannabe Nazis in a country of 350 million. We outnumber them. If we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will. We will find you. We will achieve justice.”
#ICEoffOurStreets
“This is a small bunch of wannabe Nazis in a country of 350 million. We outnumber them. If we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will. We will find you. We will achieve justice.”
#ICEoffOurStreets
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I get tired of saying it, but I’ll say it again: the nature of oppression in America is that they workshop it first on Black, Latino, Asian & Native people.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I get tired of saying it, but I’ll say it again: the nature of oppression in America is that they workshop it first on Black, Latino, Asian & Native people.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
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With so much info flying around, just want to uplift this link to specific calls-to-action from a coalition of *Minnesota* immigrant rights orgs: iceoutnowmn.com
(resharing without the image; that's a longer conversation but the link is still worth amplifying)
(resharing without the image; that's a longer conversation but the link is still worth amplifying)
January 29, 2026 at 3:14 PM
With so much info flying around, just want to uplift this link to specific calls-to-action from a coalition of *Minnesota* immigrant rights orgs: iceoutnowmn.com
(resharing without the image; that's a longer conversation but the link is still worth amplifying)
(resharing without the image; that's a longer conversation but the link is still worth amplifying)
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Pete Stauber: Had you 1/100th of the bravery & conviction of Ilhan Omar, you'd pull your turtle head out of Trump's ass & answer some questions. Quit selling us out. Get your grubby hands off the Boundary Waters. Dismantle DHS, remove Noem, Miller, and the rest, and get in line with the state.
January 28, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Pete Stauber: Had you 1/100th of the bravery & conviction of Ilhan Omar, you'd pull your turtle head out of Trump's ass & answer some questions. Quit selling us out. Get your grubby hands off the Boundary Waters. Dismantle DHS, remove Noem, Miller, and the rest, and get in line with the state.
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“I think it’s time to pull out of Minnesota, that battle is lost," a Border Patrol agent said in a private chat I obtained:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-unloads
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-unloads
ICE Unloads
Immigration officers speak out: “Fuck this.”
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:25 PM
“I think it’s time to pull out of Minnesota, that battle is lost," a Border Patrol agent said in a private chat I obtained:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-unloads
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-unloads
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Ningizo = S/he melts
Bonus sentence: Ningizo mikwam = the ice melts
Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD: www.youtube.com/@anton.treuer Miigwech (thank you)! #ice #melt
Bonus sentence: Ningizo mikwam = the ice melts
Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD: www.youtube.com/@anton.treuer Miigwech (thank you)! #ice #melt
January 27, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Ningizo = S/he melts
Bonus sentence: Ningizo mikwam = the ice melts
Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD: www.youtube.com/@anton.treuer Miigwech (thank you)! #ice #melt
Bonus sentence: Ningizo mikwam = the ice melts
Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD: www.youtube.com/@anton.treuer Miigwech (thank you)! #ice #melt
Even in Minnesota's hinterlands the organizing strengthens. Took part in a marvelous training and community building call last night and I'm energized. Every step leads us closer to the mountain top.
January 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Even in Minnesota's hinterlands the organizing strengthens. Took part in a marvelous training and community building call last night and I'm energized. Every step leads us closer to the mountain top.
Say it in Ojibwe--Ikogaan mikwam!
4.9K views · 1.1K reactions | Ikogaan mikwam! = Ice out!
Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD: https://www.youtube.co...
Ikogaan mikwam! = Ice out!
Ojibwe word of the day! Learning languages is fun and honors our ancestors and future generations. Follow #Ojibwe WOD: https://www.youtube.com/@anton.treuer Miigwech...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Say it in Ojibwe--Ikogaan mikwam!
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Whittier, Minneapolis vibe check
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Whittier, Minneapolis vibe check