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National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
January 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM
National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
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Spanberger and Mamdani really proving that the spectrum of Democratic competence isn’t “centrist/progressive,” but “awake/asleep.” Different ideological backgrounds, but both willing to come into office and do what has to be done, in a way Biden pointedly did not. More of this, please.
Spanberger dismissing Youngkin's education appointees was an important move. It will require actions that look partisan and political to restore nonpartisanship, competency and merit to government. (MAGA must be purged.) newrepublic.com/article/2054...
Abigail Spanberger’s First Move as Virginia Gov. Was a Masterstroke
Even moderate Democrats can be boldly anti-MAGA. Other centrist Democrats should follow her example.
newrepublic.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Spanberger and Mamdani really proving that the spectrum of Democratic competence isn’t “centrist/progressive,” but “awake/asleep.” Different ideological backgrounds, but both willing to come into office and do what has to be done, in a way Biden pointedly did not. More of this, please.
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The funny thing about this standard MAGA response to protest is that in this case not only is it once again a lie, but the people they’re protesting — immigration officers — are literally paid agitators and chaos agents from out of state.
Emmer: "The people you're seeing in these videos, the vast majority of them I do not believe are from Minnesota. These are organized chaos agents, paid agitators. The vast majority of Minnesotans that are talking to me appreciate that law enforcement has arrived, and they are happy they're there."
January 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
The funny thing about this standard MAGA response to protest is that in this case not only is it once again a lie, but the people they’re protesting — immigration officers — are literally paid agitators and chaos agents from out of state.
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This family did every single thing they’ve been asked to in order to seek asylum here.
Yet in less than 24 hours, this kid and his Dad were nabbed off our streets and sent to Texas, using tactics that can only be described as pure evil.
Yet in less than 24 hours, this kid and his Dad were nabbed off our streets and sent to Texas, using tactics that can only be described as pure evil.
January 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM
This family did every single thing they’ve been asked to in order to seek asylum here.
Yet in less than 24 hours, this kid and his Dad were nabbed off our streets and sent to Texas, using tactics that can only be described as pure evil.
Yet in less than 24 hours, this kid and his Dad were nabbed off our streets and sent to Texas, using tactics that can only be described as pure evil.
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I know people keep saying this but it’s hard to communicate the depth of active resistance here. Like, I’m on random cafes and people are checking in for observation shifts. Signs everywhere. Folks in visibility vests on the corners. It’s wild. Absolutely wild.
January 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I know people keep saying this but it’s hard to communicate the depth of active resistance here. Like, I’m on random cafes and people are checking in for observation shifts. Signs everywhere. Folks in visibility vests on the corners. It’s wild. Absolutely wild.
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Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
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Democratic leaders need to fear being branded as collaborators more than they fear being called soft on crime
January 22, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Democratic leaders need to fear being branded as collaborators more than they fear being called soft on crime
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you all have friends and family members who don't pay as much attention as they should. work on them.
January 22, 2026 at 7:36 AM
you all have friends and family members who don't pay as much attention as they should. work on them.
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This is the part of the cycle where you move people on the issues, not talk only about the issues that are already good for you.
People are waving around 50/50 polling on abolish ICE and in the same poll Trump’s is like 30 points under water on affordability. It’s not at all crazy for professional politicians to think there’s a bigger advantage in talking about the latter!
January 22, 2026 at 2:18 AM
This is the part of the cycle where you move people on the issues, not talk only about the issues that are already good for you.
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I hate to be a broken record on this but politicians ~have agency~ in shaping the national discourse. Abolish ICE is at 50% based on what people are seeing and not on what politicians are saying. We should want leaders who push public opinion and are not so scared they render themselves meaningless.
People are waving around 50/50 polling on abolish ICE and in the same poll Trump’s is like 30 points under water on affordability. It’s not at all crazy for professional politicians to think there’s a bigger advantage in talking about the latter!
January 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM
I hate to be a broken record on this but politicians ~have agency~ in shaping the national discourse. Abolish ICE is at 50% based on what people are seeing and not on what politicians are saying. We should want leaders who push public opinion and are not so scared they render themselves meaningless.
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It would be great for democrats to start talking about mass trials and offering leniency to informers
This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
January 22, 2026 at 2:03 AM
It would be great for democrats to start talking about mass trials and offering leniency to informers
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If you can’t run against the fucking Gestapo, then get out of the way for those who can.
January 22, 2026 at 1:24 AM
If you can’t run against the fucking Gestapo, then get out of the way for those who can.
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if you don’t think you can campaign on abolishing this agency and prosecuting the people involved - if you don’t think you’re able to make that case using this video and other like it - get the fuck out of politics
Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."
January 22, 2026 at 1:17 AM
if you don’t think you can campaign on abolishing this agency and prosecuting the people involved - if you don’t think you’re able to make that case using this video and other like it - get the fuck out of politics
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Absolute indictment of our media that there isn't round the clock brow beat coverage of this insanity. They are absolutely capable of doing it but refuse to do so.
A Minnesota high school student was nabbed by ICE agents as she was trying to pick up food for her family after work. She was violently dragged from her car and lost her shoes. So, barefoot in the middle of winter, she was put into the back of an unmarked car in a small town (Willmar).
January 21, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Absolute indictment of our media that there isn't round the clock brow beat coverage of this insanity. They are absolutely capable of doing it but refuse to do so.
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Kavanaugh home invasions
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
January 22, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Kavanaugh home invasions
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
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No one can be watching this Davos speech and reach any conclusion but that the President of the United States is mentally disturbed and that something is deeply wrong with him. This is both embarrassing and extremely dangerous.
January 21, 2026 at 2:49 PM
No one can be watching this Davos speech and reach any conclusion but that the President of the United States is mentally disturbed and that something is deeply wrong with him. This is both embarrassing and extremely dangerous.
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I spent the morning at the San Antonio immigration court. It’s out of control.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
January 21, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I spent the morning at the San Antonio immigration court. It’s out of control.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
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You know what law was intended to prevent state legal regimes from racially profiling families and abducting children who might be caught without a parent? The Civil Rights Act of 1866. You know, the law to dismantle the Black Codes.
Just saw on KARE 11 that this boy was sent to a detainment facility in Texas and that his family didn't know his whereabouts for almost 24 hours.
This picture making the rounds on reddit, Columbia Heights. I'm not OK.
January 21, 2026 at 11:32 PM
You know what law was intended to prevent state legal regimes from racially profiling families and abducting children who might be caught without a parent? The Civil Rights Act of 1866. You know, the law to dismantle the Black Codes.
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I hope these men are put on trial. But we deserve more: we need truth and reconciliation. That is the only way to rebuild a just society. The sickness this man and his fellow fascists embrace runs deep for millions of people -- and the violence they are inflicting will last for generations.
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino is seen deploying a gas canister at Mueller Park in south Minneapolis this afternoon.
Video by Ben Luhmann.
Video by Ben Luhmann.
January 22, 2026 at 12:06 AM
I hope these men are put on trial. But we deserve more: we need truth and reconciliation. That is the only way to rebuild a just society. The sickness this man and his fellow fascists embrace runs deep for millions of people -- and the violence they are inflicting will last for generations.
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If Gore had won, even if 9/11 happened, even if his agenda stalled:
No John Roberts
No Samuel Alito
No Iraq War
No Citizens United
No financial crisis
No Deepwater Horizon (2008 but from GWB MM probs)
No financial crisis
No Katrina debacle
No Bush tax cuts
What could have been.
No John Roberts
No Samuel Alito
No Iraq War
No Citizens United
No financial crisis
No Deepwater Horizon (2008 but from GWB MM probs)
No financial crisis
No Katrina debacle
No Bush tax cuts
What could have been.
January 21, 2026 at 10:49 PM
If Gore had won, even if 9/11 happened, even if his agenda stalled:
No John Roberts
No Samuel Alito
No Iraq War
No Citizens United
No financial crisis
No Deepwater Horizon (2008 but from GWB MM probs)
No financial crisis
No Katrina debacle
No Bush tax cuts
What could have been.
No John Roberts
No Samuel Alito
No Iraq War
No Citizens United
No financial crisis
No Deepwater Horizon (2008 but from GWB MM probs)
No financial crisis
No Katrina debacle
No Bush tax cuts
What could have been.
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@haydonmp.bsky.social made a good point some time back.
Societies *change* when you start threatening their children openly.
Societies *change* when you start threatening their children openly.
ICE is getting down to some real foundational evil here. Accepting someone’s hospitality and then brutalizing them. Snatching babies.
January 21, 2026 at 11:28 PM
@haydonmp.bsky.social made a good point some time back.
Societies *change* when you start threatening their children openly.
Societies *change* when you start threatening their children openly.
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Looks like Senator Blumenthal's office worked with the whistleblowers, and has already put out a letter to the Trump admin demanding answers.
Congress MUST act. This is a five alarm fire for our basic rights under the law. bsky.app/profile/blum...
Congress MUST act. This is a five alarm fire for our basic rights under the law. bsky.app/profile/blum...
I’m demanding Sec. Noem provide an explanation for this abhorrent policy & that my Republican colleagues hold hearings & join me in demanding the Trump Admin answer for this lawlessness. 6
January 21, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Looks like Senator Blumenthal's office worked with the whistleblowers, and has already put out a letter to the Trump admin demanding answers.
Congress MUST act. This is a five alarm fire for our basic rights under the law. bsky.app/profile/blum...
Congress MUST act. This is a five alarm fire for our basic rights under the law. bsky.app/profile/blum...
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This is a massive overreach of power by the Trump administration.
Due process isn't optional. It's a fundamental right.
Due process isn't optional. It's a fundamental right.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
apnews.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:34 AM
This is a massive overreach of power by the Trump administration.
Due process isn't optional. It's a fundamental right.
Due process isn't optional. It's a fundamental right.
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Jeffries is our Gephardt right now. He’s competent at some things about the job, but unsuited for the moment. He’s afraid to lead anybody anywhere. Afraid to even try.
This isn’t as cut and dry as “everybody should oppose this,” frontliners do matter. But be creative. Find a way to take chances.
This isn’t as cut and dry as “everybody should oppose this,” frontliners do matter. But be creative. Find a way to take chances.
January 22, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Jeffries is our Gephardt right now. He’s competent at some things about the job, but unsuited for the moment. He’s afraid to lead anybody anywhere. Afraid to even try.
This isn’t as cut and dry as “everybody should oppose this,” frontliners do matter. But be creative. Find a way to take chances.
This isn’t as cut and dry as “everybody should oppose this,” frontliners do matter. But be creative. Find a way to take chances.
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At a time of unprecedented daily scandals, this this whistleblower complaint, and the memo it reveals for the first time, breaks through for me as beyond the pale.
It's the federal government conspiring in secret to subvert the Fourth Amendment.
Read it here: s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
It's the federal government conspiring in secret to subvert the Fourth Amendment.
Read it here: s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
s3.documentcloud.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:32 PM
At a time of unprecedented daily scandals, this this whistleblower complaint, and the memo it reveals for the first time, breaks through for me as beyond the pale.
It's the federal government conspiring in secret to subvert the Fourth Amendment.
Read it here: s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
It's the federal government conspiring in secret to subvert the Fourth Amendment.
Read it here: s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...