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@otsanda.bsky.social
Queer (she/they) white bi. 30s. MN. Musician (primarily violin). Occasionally writer. Multifandom, personal, & political account. I am anti-genAI.
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Highly recommend this 14-part podcast series, released between Feb and Aug 2017. Hosted by Scene on Radio host and producer John Biewen with an array of leading scholars and regular guest @chenjerai.bsky.social (Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika).
sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/
sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/
Seeing White
Just what is going on with white people? Police shootings of unarmed African Americans. Acts of domestic terrorism by white supremacists. The renewed embrace of raw, undisguised white-identity pol
sceneonradio.org
I’m listening to this series now and it’s SO good, but also it’s kind of wild to listen to now in 2025. So much has changed.
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Keith Porter was murdered by ICE on NY eve, by an agent who wasn't even on duty at the time.
Family of man killed by off-duty ICE agent in LA demands charges: ‘The ache will never go away’
After Renee Good’s killing in Minneapolis, calls grow for accountability in the shooting of Keith Porter Jr on New Year’s Eve
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Keith Porter was murdered by ICE on NY eve, by an agent who wasn't even on duty at the time.
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the children are protesting from inside the camps. i hope they know that we hear them.
There's a prison revolt at a concentration camp in Texas in solidarity with Minneapolis:
January 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
the children are protesting from inside the camps. i hope they know that we hear them.
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His last words were, “Are you okay?”
Her last words were, “I’m not mad at you.”
ICE killed them both.
Her last words were, “I’m not mad at you.”
ICE killed them both.
January 24, 2026 at 8:19 PM
His last words were, “Are you okay?”
Her last words were, “I’m not mad at you.”
ICE killed them both.
Her last words were, “I’m not mad at you.”
ICE killed them both.
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Tomorrow's front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 25, 2026
January 24, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Tomorrow's front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 25, 2026
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I just hope people outside of MN understand that there are thousands of people here in Minneapolis who ICE watch every day. Who show up to the same corners, streets, businesses, etc. in our neighborhoods. Who compile and confirm reports and send alerts. Who have their phones ready and voices loud.
January 24, 2026 at 8:52 PM
I just hope people outside of MN understand that there are thousands of people here in Minneapolis who ICE watch every day. Who show up to the same corners, streets, businesses, etc. in our neighborhoods. Who compile and confirm reports and send alerts. Who have their phones ready and voices loud.
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now - especially now - a reminder that we are going to win. and this is why
I attempted to go to an ICE patrol training here in LA this morning and they had to turn most of us away because of capacity issues and even as I was leaving I saw a ton more folks showing up
so that’s how well their attempts to scare everyone away are going, even in the face of murder
so that’s how well their attempts to scare everyone away are going, even in the face of murder
January 24, 2026 at 7:50 PM
now - especially now - a reminder that we are going to win. and this is why
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This. A handful of Americans have the power to stop this NOW, and they are refusing to.
His death is caused by one man and his Republican collaborators. Republicans in Congress could stop this today. Call your Senators today www.5calls.org #DefundICE
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
www.5calls.org
January 24, 2026 at 8:28 PM
This. A handful of Americans have the power to stop this NOW, and they are refusing to.
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Hi friends. Are you finding that suddenly armed gangs are roving your street deploying chemical weapons like it's candy at a parade? You can go to Menards or a hardware store and get the 3M chemical respirators. They are in the paint section. Smalls exist but they need to be ordered. Stay safe!
January 24, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Hi friends. Are you finding that suddenly armed gangs are roving your street deploying chemical weapons like it's candy at a parade? You can go to Menards or a hardware store and get the 3M chemical respirators. They are in the paint section. Smalls exist but they need to be ordered. Stay safe!
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they want you to think minneapolis is dangerous. more of brass solidarity band performing today at powderhorn park at the anti ICE protest after their agent killed renee good. the band is made up of community members around george floyd square and they bring joy to every action they appear at
January 11, 2026 at 2:29 AM
they want you to think minneapolis is dangerous. more of brass solidarity band performing today at powderhorn park at the anti ICE protest after their agent killed renee good. the band is made up of community members around george floyd square and they bring joy to every action they appear at
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again. let this all radicalize you against more than just ICE, because cops have been doing this to people forever. killing innocent people in cold blood and saying they feared for their lives and getting away with it. when ICE leave, we still have them
January 24, 2026 at 7:38 PM
again. let this all radicalize you against more than just ICE, because cops have been doing this to people forever. killing innocent people in cold blood and saying they feared for their lives and getting away with it. when ICE leave, we still have them
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The man federal officers shot and killed this morning has been identified as 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, according to the Star Tribune
Live: Federal agents shot and killed Minneapolis man; DHS officials say he was armed
A bystander video shows several agents wrestling with the man on a city sidewalk moments before the shooting. Police chief Brian O’Hara issued a plea for calm as protesters gathered at the scene: “Ple...
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The man federal officers shot and killed this morning has been identified as 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, according to the Star Tribune
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Alex Pretti, the man killed by federal agents today in Minneapolis, appears to have been a registered nurse, an athlete, a son and a brother, with ties to Colorado and Wisconsin.
Here is a photo he used for several accounts.
Here is a photo he used for several accounts.
January 24, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Alex Pretti, the man killed by federal agents today in Minneapolis, appears to have been a registered nurse, an athlete, a son and a brother, with ties to Colorado and Wisconsin.
Here is a photo he used for several accounts.
Here is a photo he used for several accounts.
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The newest video shows very clearly that they attacked him for coming to an aid of a woman that the agents pushed, and then executed him while he was immobilized. Everything the government has said, like with Good, has been a complete lie.
January 24, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The newest video shows very clearly that they attacked him for coming to an aid of a woman that the agents pushed, and then executed him while he was immobilized. Everything the government has said, like with Good, has been a complete lie.
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The killings will continue until you give us the state voter rolls
Fox News: "I've gotten my hands that AG Bondi said she sent to Gov. Tim Walz. It is strongly worded. The AG calls for the governor to support the men and women of ICE, to repeal the state's sanctuary policies, and to allow the DOJ to access state voter rolls."
January 24, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The killings will continue until you give us the state voter rolls
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The last time ICE executed a Minnesotan, they immediately went to a local school and tear-gassed parents and students at dismissal. So folks beware today
January 24, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The last time ICE executed a Minnesotan, they immediately went to a local school and tear-gassed parents and students at dismissal. So folks beware today
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We are asking community to please submit any photo or video evidence here: hennepinprosecutor.evidence.com/axon/communi...
January 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM
We are asking community to please submit any photo or video evidence here: hennepinprosecutor.evidence.com/axon/communi...
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Walz: Minnesotans are witnessing, and we're creating a log of evidence for the future prosecution of ice agents and officials responsible for this.
January 24, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Walz: Minnesotans are witnessing, and we're creating a log of evidence for the future prosecution of ice agents and officials responsible for this.
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Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
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Walz: Minnesota's justice system will have the last word on this.
As I told the white house in no uncertain terms this morning, the federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation. The state will handle it. Period.
As I told the white house in no uncertain terms this morning, the federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation. The state will handle it. Period.
January 24, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Walz: Minnesota's justice system will have the last word on this.
As I told the white house in no uncertain terms this morning, the federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation. The state will handle it. Period.
As I told the white house in no uncertain terms this morning, the federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation. The state will handle it. Period.
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For those not versed in activism, I cannot impress upon you the impact of the fact that ICE has killed two legal observers.
I am trained as a legal observer and have been present as one at many actions. The role of an LO is to be a non-participant at the action, to observe, and to document. 🧵
I am trained as a legal observer and have been present as one at many actions. The role of an LO is to be a non-participant at the action, to observe, and to document. 🧵
I am trying not to post on these events in this state of mind but: I hope people understand what the observers are doing is brave and dangerous.
January 24, 2026 at 5:28 PM
For those not versed in activism, I cannot impress upon you the impact of the fact that ICE has killed two legal observers.
I am trained as a legal observer and have been present as one at many actions. The role of an LO is to be a non-participant at the action, to observe, and to document. 🧵
I am trained as a legal observer and have been present as one at many actions. The role of an LO is to be a non-participant at the action, to observe, and to document. 🧵
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Call. Your. Senators. Right. Fucking. Now. It’s ok if your voice shakes while you leave the voice mail. If you cry. If you cuss. If you’re inarticulate. Just get the message across.
bsky.app/profile/jaso...
bsky.app/profile/jaso...
I called yesterday and will call again today. If you’re new to it, 5calls.org has got your back.
January 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Call. Your. Senators. Right. Fucking. Now. It’s ok if your voice shakes while you leave the voice mail. If you cry. If you cuss. If you’re inarticulate. Just get the message across.
bsky.app/profile/jaso...
bsky.app/profile/jaso...
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Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121. Call and leave a message. Then call again on Monday and talk to someone directly.
We are calling our senators right now and demanding that they vote no on the omnibus with DHS funding
We are explicitly mentioning ICE’s murder in cold blood of a man on the streets of Minneapolis this morning
We are explicitly mentioning ICE’s murder in cold blood of a man on the streets of Minneapolis this morning
January 24, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121. Call and leave a message. Then call again on Monday and talk to someone directly.
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call the republicans too
The Senate Switch Board Number is: (202)224-3121.
We are calling our senators right now and demanding that they vote no on the omnibus with DHS funding
We are explicitly mentioning ICE’s murder in cold blood of a man on the streets of Minneapolis this morning
We are explicitly mentioning ICE’s murder in cold blood of a man on the streets of Minneapolis this morning
January 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM
call the republicans too
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We are calling our senators right now and demanding that they vote no on the omnibus with DHS funding
We are explicitly mentioning ICE’s murder in cold blood of a man on the streets of Minneapolis this morning
We are explicitly mentioning ICE’s murder in cold blood of a man on the streets of Minneapolis this morning
January 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM
We are calling our senators right now and demanding that they vote no on the omnibus with DHS funding
We are explicitly mentioning ICE’s murder in cold blood of a man on the streets of Minneapolis this morning
We are explicitly mentioning ICE’s murder in cold blood of a man on the streets of Minneapolis this morning
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Nuremberg trials for ICE is the moderate position
January 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Nuremberg trials for ICE is the moderate position