Maggie Rowe
@rowemag.bsky.social
Anglo-Irish-US poet and editor. Inker, thinker, er, comma tinkerer. Poetry teacher at the Cancer Support Community. Book: Thistle Field Fence, 2021. maggierowe.net https://ko-fi.com/s/422d8bd064
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It goes without saying that in the US you’re not supposed to have a masked secret police that snatches people off the streets without knowing if they’ve committed a crime. That’s about as basic a requirement for a democracy as exists.
Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
January 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM
It goes without saying that in the US you’re not supposed to have a masked secret police that snatches people off the streets without knowing if they’ve committed a crime. That’s about as basic a requirement for a democracy as exists.
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We spoke to the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs on the importance of MPAs
“We fully support the bottom-up approach where coastal communities, the people in the areas, are brought in on the MPA process from the very beginning.”
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
“We fully support the bottom-up approach where coastal communities, the people in the areas, are brought in on the MPA process from the very beginning.”
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
'We've never protected nature well in Ireland:' Call for investment to protect Ireland's marine areas
Increasing number of habitats in Ireland were listed as 'inadequate' or 'bad', Dáil committee told
www.irishexaminer.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:36 AM
We spoke to the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs on the importance of MPAs
“We fully support the bottom-up approach where coastal communities, the people in the areas, are brought in on the MPA process from the very beginning.”
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
“We fully support the bottom-up approach where coastal communities, the people in the areas, are brought in on the MPA process from the very beginning.”
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
The American people are refusing to “obey in advance”, and that’s a good thing:
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
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@hcrichardson.bsky.social
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The American People Refuse to Obey in Advance
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:20 AM
The American people are refusing to “obey in advance”, and that’s a good thing:
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/VUyKH...
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/VUyKH...
From Rachel Palm, @rpalm08, Threads: “My sister just called me on her drive home from teaching at a predominantly Somali school in Minneapolis. They had an emergency meeting today about protecting their families. ICE was in the neighborhood, parents were too scared to come pick their kids up.”
January 14, 2026 at 2:26 AM
From Rachel Palm, @rpalm08, Threads: “My sister just called me on her drive home from teaching at a predominantly Somali school in Minneapolis. They had an emergency meeting today about protecting their families. ICE was in the neighborhood, parents were too scared to come pick their kids up.”
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Under Trump's watch, a DHS agent shot a protestor in the face with a non-lethal round at close range, fractured his skull, and then dragged him around as he choked and bled. He is now permanently blind in his left eye.
Anti-ICE protester blinded by federal agent during demonstration in Santa Ana, family says
A young protester narrowly avoided being killed but was left permanently blind after a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range during a Santa Ana protest last week...
www.latimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Under Trump's watch, a DHS agent shot a protestor in the face with a non-lethal round at close range, fractured his skull, and then dragged him around as he choked and bled. He is now permanently blind in his left eye.
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Actually the Biden Inflation Reduction Act allowed the governed to negotiate lower prices starting in 2026 so neither Trump or JnJ are doing anything special here. The only thing new is Trump used tarrifs to get himself a cut of the drug sales by making them use the trumpRx website
January 9, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Actually the Biden Inflation Reduction Act allowed the governed to negotiate lower prices starting in 2026 so neither Trump or JnJ are doing anything special here. The only thing new is Trump used tarrifs to get himself a cut of the drug sales by making them use the trumpRx website
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"The greatest threat to democracy comes from those in positions of power who are willing to subvert the rule of law. That is exactly what this Administration is trying to engineer"
House Democrats ask Trump administration if any Jan 6 rioters are now working for ICE www.cbsnews.com/news/house-d...
House Democrats ask Trump administration if any Jan 6 rioters are now working for ICE www.cbsnews.com/news/house-d...
House Democrats ask Trump administration if any Jan. 6 rioters are now working for ICE
Nearly one year after the mass pardon of more than 1,500 Trump-supporting Capitol riot defendants, House Democrats are asking whether any of the pardoned rioters are now working for ICE.
www.cbsnews.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
"The greatest threat to democracy comes from those in positions of power who are willing to subvert the rule of law. That is exactly what this Administration is trying to engineer"
House Democrats ask Trump administration if any Jan 6 rioters are now working for ICE www.cbsnews.com/news/house-d...
House Democrats ask Trump administration if any Jan 6 rioters are now working for ICE www.cbsnews.com/news/house-d...
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The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology."
n.pr
January 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
“When the US military attacked a small boat apparently coming from Venezuela on Sept 2,2025 [1st of now at least 35 attacks], it used a secret aircraft that had been disguised to look like a civilian plane…disguising a military aircraft to look like a civilian plane is a war crime called ‘perfidy.’”
January 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM
“When the US military attacked a small boat apparently coming from Venezuela on Sept 2,2025 [1st of now at least 35 attacks], it used a secret aircraft that had been disguised to look like a civilian plane…disguising a military aircraft to look like a civilian plane is a war crime called ‘perfidy.’”
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In The Gutter, Islington
January 12, 2026 at 6:15 AM
In The Gutter, Islington
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“A Maryland man is navigating two devastating blows to his family after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested his wife just days before their 15-year-old son’s death from cancer.” www.kkco11news.com/2026/01/12/t...
Teen dies of cancer days after mother arrested by ICE: ‘She’s never gonna see him’
The mother's family pleaded with federal officers for her release from custody to say her final goodbyes to her son, but their requests went unanswered.
www.kkco11news.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
“A Maryland man is navigating two devastating blows to his family after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested his wife just days before their 15-year-old son’s death from cancer.” www.kkco11news.com/2026/01/12/t...
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Its not that the media is not covering what is happening, but it does feel like the military occupation of an American city should be treated as a national crisis.
A video of ICE agents conducting door-to-door searches today in Minneapolis
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
January 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Its not that the media is not covering what is happening, but it does feel like the military occupation of an American city should be treated as a national crisis.
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I don’t see how this country survives until 2029 unless Trump is impeached and removed. This level of lawless malice is not sustainable. What fresh horrors await us this week?
January 12, 2026 at 4:39 AM
I don’t see how this country survives until 2029 unless Trump is impeached and removed. This level of lawless malice is not sustainable. What fresh horrors await us this week?
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The fact they were in the process of getting ICE officers fitted with body cams in Chicago and then those body cams just come off when they move outside the previous court's jurisdiction is further evidence of ICE avoiding accountability.
January 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
The fact they were in the process of getting ICE officers fitted with body cams in Chicago and then those body cams just come off when they move outside the previous court's jurisdiction is further evidence of ICE avoiding accountability.
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Congress should pass a law requiring agents to show their faces, identify themselves, & wear their badges. It’s not agent safety we have to worry about these days.
End so-called Kavanaugh stops & admin warrant-based forced entry into homes too. Let’s have a Constitution.
End so-called Kavanaugh stops & admin warrant-based forced entry into homes too. Let’s have a Constitution.
January 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Congress should pass a law requiring agents to show their faces, identify themselves, & wear their badges. It’s not agent safety we have to worry about these days.
End so-called Kavanaugh stops & admin warrant-based forced entry into homes too. Let’s have a Constitution.
End so-called Kavanaugh stops & admin warrant-based forced entry into homes too. Let’s have a Constitution.
As usual, the Marsh family’s words, vocals and instrumentals are spot on. Thank you from the US, @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social 🌟
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"Battle Hymn of the Empire" - Marsh Family adaptation of "Battle Hymn of the Republic" about Trump
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 12:51 PM
As usual, the Marsh family’s words, vocals and instrumentals are spot on. Thank you from the US, @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social 🌟
youtu.be/8saU0WeocP0?...
youtu.be/8saU0WeocP0?...
My reply from a protester’s perspective to vociferous critics on a FB group page: I can only think that you’ve seen an edited version of the Renee Good footage rather than the original filming we all saw. 1/5
#reneegood
#reneegood
January 11, 2026 at 2:38 PM
My reply from a protester’s perspective to vociferous critics on a FB group page: I can only think that you’ve seen an edited version of the Renee Good footage rather than the original filming we all saw. 1/5
#reneegood
#reneegood
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San Francisco’s Ocean Beach!
January 10, 2026 at 10:57 PM
San Francisco’s Ocean Beach!
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Also, by their own standards, the cops protecting the Capitol on Jan 6 should have opened fire all over.
January 10, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Also, by their own standards, the cops protecting the Capitol on Jan 6 should have opened fire all over.
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You Don’t Stop a Captured DOJ by Asking Nicely
The Fast, Ruthless, Lawful Way to Stop ICE From Killing People.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
The Fast, Ruthless, Lawful Way to Stop ICE From Killing People.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:39 AM
You Don’t Stop a Captured DOJ by Asking Nicely
The Fast, Ruthless, Lawful Way to Stop ICE From Killing People.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
The Fast, Ruthless, Lawful Way to Stop ICE From Killing People.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
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Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
Tonight’s Friday rush hour protest, Main St Newark DE—new signs
#iceout #reneegood #believeyoureyes #resist
#iceout #reneegood #believeyoureyes #resist
January 10, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Tonight’s Friday rush hour protest, Main St Newark DE—new signs
#iceout #reneegood #believeyoureyes #resist
#iceout #reneegood #believeyoureyes #resist
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7. Jeff Koterba
January 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
7. Jeff Koterba
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The UK-based Guardian is doing the job of honestly covering U.S. politics that American legacy media have largely failed to do. The content is free, but they need your donations to keep up the vital work. I've given them my $$. @theguardian.com
Trump administration unleashes torrent of untruths after woman shot dead by ICE
Victim-blaming began almost as soon as Renee Nicole Good was killed – we examine the claims and the reality
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
The UK-based Guardian is doing the job of honestly covering U.S. politics that American legacy media have largely failed to do. The content is free, but they need your donations to keep up the vital work. I've given them my $$. @theguardian.com
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ICE awarded Palantir a $30 million contract in April 2025 for ImmigrationOS, a platform delivering "near real-time visibility" on self-deportations and visa overstays.
Stephen Miller owns about $200,000 worth of their stock.
Expansion of ICE is a gold mine for him.
truthout.org/articles/ste...
Stephen Miller owns about $200,000 worth of their stock.
Expansion of ICE is a gold mine for him.
truthout.org/articles/ste...
Stephen Miller Owns Up to $250,000 in Palantir Stock, Report Finds
Palantir is reportedly building a mega-database of Americans’ personal information for the Trump administration.
truthout.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:46 AM
ICE awarded Palantir a $30 million contract in April 2025 for ImmigrationOS, a platform delivering "near real-time visibility" on self-deportations and visa overstays.
Stephen Miller owns about $200,000 worth of their stock.
Expansion of ICE is a gold mine for him.
truthout.org/articles/ste...
Stephen Miller owns about $200,000 worth of their stock.
Expansion of ICE is a gold mine for him.
truthout.org/articles/ste...