Molly Balcom Raleigh
@mollybr.bsky.social
Designer | Artist | Researcher
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Here is another great article from a MN dad and protester.
www.welcometohellworld.com/there-is-no-...
www.welcometohellworld.com/there-is-no-...
There is no such thing as other people’s children
It is intolerable
www.welcometohellworld.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Here is another great article from a MN dad and protester.
www.welcometohellworld.com/there-is-no-...
www.welcometohellworld.com/there-is-no-...
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Earlier the government argued the 10 days of missing footage had been "irretrievably destroyed," then it argued it was lost in a "system crash." Now it says that the footage never existed at all and is therefore not "missing" and they cannot be held liable
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Earlier the government argued the 10 days of missing footage had been "irretrievably destroyed," then it argued it was lost in a "system crash." Now it says that the footage never existed at all and is therefore not "missing" and they cannot be held liable
Was wondering when we'd start talking about how expensive it is to shit on everyone's rights.
Congressional Budget Office: “Federal troop deployments to US cities cost a total of $496 million in 2025, CBO estimates. Continuing current deployments will cost $93 million a month; 1,000 Guard personnel deployed to a city will cost at least $18 million a month.” www.cbo.gov/publication/...
www.cbo.gov
January 28, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Was wondering when we'd start talking about how expensive it is to shit on everyone's rights.
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ICE isn’t just targeting the Twin Cities. There’s horror stories in Mankato, Willmar and across Minnesota. Immigration attorneys are still getting hundreds of calls every day from every corner of the state.
ICE out now.
ICE out now.
January 28, 2026 at 7:55 PM
ICE isn’t just targeting the Twin Cities. There’s horror stories in Mankato, Willmar and across Minnesota. Immigration attorneys are still getting hundreds of calls every day from every corner of the state.
ICE out now.
ICE out now.
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I support cleaning house at DHS.
Greg Bovino should be fired.
Kristi Noem should be fired.
Stephen Miller should be fired.
But none of those things alone will fix ICE – a new figure will take their place, and nothing will change unless Congress exerts some muscle here.
Greg Bovino should be fired.
Kristi Noem should be fired.
Stephen Miller should be fired.
But none of those things alone will fix ICE – a new figure will take their place, and nothing will change unless Congress exerts some muscle here.
January 28, 2026 at 5:33 PM
I support cleaning house at DHS.
Greg Bovino should be fired.
Kristi Noem should be fired.
Stephen Miller should be fired.
But none of those things alone will fix ICE – a new figure will take their place, and nothing will change unless Congress exerts some muscle here.
Greg Bovino should be fired.
Kristi Noem should be fired.
Stephen Miller should be fired.
But none of those things alone will fix ICE – a new figure will take their place, and nothing will change unless Congress exerts some muscle here.
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BREAKING via @startribune.com: "Agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on leave"
"Department of Homeland Security says the move is standard protocol." buff.ly/nBOCLxt
"Department of Homeland Security says the move is standard protocol." buff.ly/nBOCLxt
Live: Agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on leave
The move is standard protocol, according to a Customs and Border Protection spokesperson.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:04 PM
BREAKING via @startribune.com: "Agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on leave"
"Department of Homeland Security says the move is standard protocol." buff.ly/nBOCLxt
"Department of Homeland Security says the move is standard protocol." buff.ly/nBOCLxt
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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
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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
😆 @blindeke.bsky.social
"'An ICE watch works by surrounding these people- who will only engage in violence if they can get approval- with disapproval.' By this analysis, just the act of observing is a worthy goal, even if nothing occurs. ...the triumph of passive-aggression, an ideal MN tactic."
"'An ICE watch works by surrounding these people- who will only engage in violence if they can get approval- with disapproval.' By this analysis, just the act of observing is a worthy goal, even if nothing occurs. ...the triumph of passive-aggression, an ideal MN tactic."
January 28, 2026 at 10:05 AM
😆 @blindeke.bsky.social
"'An ICE watch works by surrounding these people- who will only engage in violence if they can get approval- with disapproval.' By this analysis, just the act of observing is a worthy goal, even if nothing occurs. ...the triumph of passive-aggression, an ideal MN tactic."
"'An ICE watch works by surrounding these people- who will only engage in violence if they can get approval- with disapproval.' By this analysis, just the act of observing is a worthy goal, even if nothing occurs. ...the triumph of passive-aggression, an ideal MN tactic."
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
Threats and intimidation. Love and resilience to folks in Maine who are standing up for democracy. www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents
Community members have been monitoring the activity of immigration agents in Greater Portland.
www.pressherald.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Threats and intimidation. Love and resilience to folks in Maine who are standing up for democracy. www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
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Qualified immunity isn't the problem if you can't even sue federal agents in the first place. That would require codifying Bivens first.
Congress is not powerless. Democrats must unify around an actual agenda.
1. Vote no on DHS funding bill.
2. Repeal the multi-year $75 billion funding for ICE.
3. End qualified immunity for ICE agents.
4. Investigate and prosecute every single ICE agent who broke the law.
1. Vote no on DHS funding bill.
2. Repeal the multi-year $75 billion funding for ICE.
3. End qualified immunity for ICE agents.
4. Investigate and prosecute every single ICE agent who broke the law.
January 26, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Qualified immunity isn't the problem if you can't even sue federal agents in the first place. That would require codifying Bivens first.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota urging the state to hand over voters’ private data to “bring back law and order.” The idea of the federal government obtaining states’ private voter information has been long seen as an overreach. Here's what to know.
Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Minnesota’s Voter Rolls?
The Justice Department has urged Minnesota to hand over voters’ private data. It is part of a national push that has raised concerns about the Trump administration’s motives.
nyti.ms
January 26, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota urging the state to hand over voters’ private data to “bring back law and order.” The idea of the federal government obtaining states’ private voter information has been long seen as an overreach. Here's what to know.
Good source for ways to support people in MN linktr.ee/mplsmutualai...
@mplsmutualaid | Linktree
Clearinghouse of mutual aid for our neighbors
linktr.ee
January 26, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Good source for ways to support people in MN linktr.ee/mplsmutualai...
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When authorities used ICE's facial recognition app on a detained woman, it returned two different and incorrect names, raising serious questions about the accuracy of the app. Officials have said the app is better than a birth certificate.
www.404media.co/ices-facial-...
www.404media.co/ices-facial-...
ICE’s Facial Recognition App Misidentified a Woman. Twice
In testimony from a CBP official obtained by 404 Media, the official described how Mobile Fortify returned two different names after scanning a woman's face during an immigration raid. ICE has said…
www.404media.co
January 25, 2026 at 10:01 PM
When authorities used ICE's facial recognition app on a detained woman, it returned two different and incorrect names, raising serious questions about the accuracy of the app. Officials have said the app is better than a birth certificate.
www.404media.co/ices-facial-...
www.404media.co/ices-facial-...
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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JUST IN: In a new lawsuit, Minnesota officials say DHS mishandled evidence from today's crime scene and made "astonishing" law enforcement decisions. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 3:55 AM
JUST IN: In a new lawsuit, Minnesota officials say DHS mishandled evidence from today's crime scene and made "astonishing" law enforcement decisions. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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From Angry Catfish, independent bicycle shop in Minneapolis
January 25, 2026 at 1:50 AM
From Angry Catfish, independent bicycle shop in Minneapolis
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they're executing moms and nurses in the street. they're using preschoolers as bait. they're stealing people's dads and grandmas and children. they're tear gassing babies. they're staking out schools. there is no remedy but abolition. any proposal that doesn't start there is an act of violence.
January 24, 2026 at 7:48 PM
they're executing moms and nurses in the street. they're using preschoolers as bait. they're stealing people's dads and grandmas and children. they're tear gassing babies. they're staking out schools. there is no remedy but abolition. any proposal that doesn't start there is an act of violence.
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“This is a very dangerous tool in the hands of an out-of-control agency. This granular location information paints a detailed picture of who we are, where we go, and who we spend time with." www.404media.co/inside-ices-...
Inside ICE’s Tool to Monitor Phones in Entire Neighborhoods
404 Media has obtained material that explains how Tangles and Webloc, two surveillance systems ICE recently purchased, work. Webloc can track phones without a warrant and follow their owners home or…
www.404media.co
January 24, 2026 at 9:01 PM
“This is a very dangerous tool in the hands of an out-of-control agency. This granular location information paints a detailed picture of who we are, where we go, and who we spend time with." www.404media.co/inside-ices-...
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I just responded to the scene at 26th and Nicollet shortly after the observer was shot. They teargassed and/or pepper sprayed Jana Shortal of KARE11 at the scene and she was being treated when I walked up. ICE have a fancy camera they are using to scan the faces of the crowd.
January 24, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I just responded to the scene at 26th and Nicollet shortly after the observer was shot. They teargassed and/or pepper sprayed Jana Shortal of KARE11 at the scene and she was being treated when I walked up. ICE have a fancy camera they are using to scan the faces of the crowd.
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once again i am asking literally anyone in a position of power to do literally anything so that our neighbors stop getting fucking murdered in the street
January 24, 2026 at 3:58 PM
once again i am asking literally anyone in a position of power to do literally anything so that our neighbors stop getting fucking murdered in the street
In less time than it takes to send your ballot through the mail, disgusting Elon Musk made more than 1,681,000 abusive images of women. Because that's the service capitalism optimizes and the federal government abdicates responsibility to regulate. #goodtimesintheusa
January 23, 2026 at 3:28 PM
In less time than it takes to send your ballot through the mail, disgusting Elon Musk made more than 1,681,000 abusive images of women. Because that's the service capitalism optimizes and the federal government abdicates responsibility to regulate. #goodtimesintheusa
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We set out to determine how many images of women and girls Grok created during its nudifying spree. What we found was “industrial-scale abuse,” experts said. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/t...
Musk’s Chatbot Flooded X With Millions of Sexualized Images in Days, New Estimates Show
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:56 PM
We set out to determine how many images of women and girls Grok created during its nudifying spree. What we found was “industrial-scale abuse,” experts said. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/t...
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Map here of 215 solidarity actions with the Minneapolis General Strike
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Donate to Track the Growing Minneapolis General Strike Movement Nationwide
The Minneapolis General Strike movement has come to 215 cities, and we need your help to cover it.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Map here of 215 solidarity actions with the Minneapolis General Strike
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paydayreport.com/donate-to-tr...