Michael Kagan
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Michael Kagan
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· Aug 18
The Battle To Stay in America
Now out in paperback, with a new afterword
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My book, with a new afterword reflecting on COVID, the Biden years and the return of Trump, is out in paperback. Get your copy.
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Trump wants to appear eager to minimize clashes between his government militias and protesters. But he doesn't want them to stop doing the things that are causing the clashes in the first place. The "pivot" is really about getting Dems to back off in budget talks. 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
January 28, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize clashes between his government militias and protesters. But he doesn't want them to stop doing the things that are causing the clashes in the first place. The "pivot" is really about getting Dems to back off in budget talks. 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
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“55% of Americans say they have very little confidence in ICE, an increase of 10 percentage points since mid-December”
It’s a tipping point
It’s a tipping point
Falling confidence in ICE, Independents turn on Trump, congressional Democrats slump, and foreign policy
Welcome to YouGov's newsletter The Surveyor, with new polling data, insights, and charts on politics, life, and other topical issues — from our U.S. News team.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
“55% of Americans say they have very little confidence in ICE, an increase of 10 percentage points since mid-December”
It’s a tipping point
It’s a tipping point
Very interesting
January 28, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Very interesting
Everything Is fine
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 27, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Everything Is fine
Reposted by Michael Kagan
Noem must go. Now.
January 27, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Noem must go. Now.
IMPORTANT
There's been a lot of discussion about the echoes of the civil rights movement in the protests today, with people obviously drawing comparisons between the strategies, tactics and coalitions that were vital then and are still vital now.
But this post has me thinking about a different echo ...
But this post has me thinking about a different echo ...
I suspect right now Stephen Miller and the other nazis are meeting to discuss how a place not as “nice" or "peaceful” as Minnesota will provide better oxygen for their lies and goals of martial law.
January 27, 2026 at 12:36 AM
IMPORTANT
We are not powerless. Stand by your neighbors.
January 27, 2026 at 12:17 AM
We are not powerless. Stand by your neighbors.
Come on. People can express offensive views and not lose their jobs. Shouldn't matter if it's left or right.
www.foxnews.com/politics/chi...
www.foxnews.com/politics/chi...
Chicago teacher placed on leave after Facebook post supporting ICE sparks outrage from activists
Chicago teacher placed on administrative leave after Facebook post supporting ICE sparks outrage and calls for resignation in Hispanic district community.
www.foxnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Come on. People can express offensive views and not lose their jobs. Shouldn't matter if it's left or right.
www.foxnews.com/politics/chi...
www.foxnews.com/politics/chi...
Reposted by Michael Kagan
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
Ah, the old NRA is back
Folks have been noting the creepiness of this NRA statement on the Minneapolis murder that DOESN'T affirm Alex Pretti's right to have a gun at a protest, instead blaming "radical progressive politicians lie Tim Walz" who have "incited violence against law enforcement officers" for his death....
January 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Ah, the old NRA is back
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You did not bear the shame.
You resisted.
You bestowed the eternally vigilant symbol of change by sacrificing your impassioned lives for freedom, justice and honour.
— The German Resistance Memorial in Berlin
You resisted.
You bestowed the eternally vigilant symbol of change by sacrificing your impassioned lives for freedom, justice and honour.
— The German Resistance Memorial in Berlin
January 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM
You did not bear the shame.
You resisted.
You bestowed the eternally vigilant symbol of change by sacrificing your impassioned lives for freedom, justice and honour.
— The German Resistance Memorial in Berlin
You resisted.
You bestowed the eternally vigilant symbol of change by sacrificing your impassioned lives for freedom, justice and honour.
— The German Resistance Memorial in Berlin
If only he could do something.
ICE out of Minnesota NOW.
Breaking News: Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a person in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, state and local officials said. Follow live updates.
January 24, 2026 at 7:43 PM
If only he could do something.
Reposted by Michael Kagan
Protester in Minnesota: I’m 70 years old and I’m fucking angry *disappears into gas*
January 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Protester in Minnesota: I’m 70 years old and I’m fucking angry *disappears into gas*
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This sure seems more like the tyranny the Constitution is supposed to protect against than forgiving student loans.
January 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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To do list for the weekend:
1) Yardwork
2) Football
3) Abolish ICE
1) Yardwork
2) Football
3) Abolish ICE
January 24, 2026 at 6:22 PM
To do list for the weekend:
1) Yardwork
2) Football
3) Abolish ICE
1) Yardwork
2) Football
3) Abolish ICE
Reposted by Michael Kagan
I understand why some can’t watch the video and absolutely support that choice. But if you can, I think you should. Yes, there have been so many of these over the years; *and* these are escalating times. It’s not more the same, it’s worse, and we need to face that best we can to change it.
January 24, 2026 at 4:28 PM
I understand why some can’t watch the video and absolutely support that choice. But if you can, I think you should. Yes, there have been so many of these over the years; *and* these are escalating times. It’s not more the same, it’s worse, and we need to face that best we can to change it.
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ICE agent: "We're gonna come back for your whole family, okay?"
January 24, 2026 at 3:09 PM
ICE agent: "We're gonna come back for your whole family, okay?"
Would you trust this man with your children?
"Experts in dealing with children" don't treat children as targets of immigration enforcement actions.
Family separation under the first Trump administration didn’t happen by accident, it was a deliberate choice.
And the playbook behind family separation is a warning for our present moment.
Family separation under the first Trump administration didn’t happen by accident, it was a deliberate choice.
And the playbook behind family separation is a warning for our present moment.
Bovino Says Federal Agents Are ‘Experts in Dealing With Children’
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Would you trust this man with your children?
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To repeat: Abolish ICE.
January 24, 2026 at 4:09 PM
To repeat: Abolish ICE.
There’s an extremely disturbing video showing heavily armed agents wrestling a person to the ground in a struggle, then shooting him multiple times after he was on the ground, then seeming to walk away from him.
January 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
There’s an extremely disturbing video showing heavily armed agents wrestling a person to the ground in a struggle, then shooting him multiple times after he was on the ground, then seeming to walk away from him.
Everything is fine
January 24, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Everything is fine