Selena in TN
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“We the People: Power, Law, and Government” https://open.substack.com/pub/selenalong
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“We the People: Power, Law, and Government” https://open.substack.com/pub/selenalong
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Animus as Law
When government attempts to legalize the removal of personal autonomy. (Hint: It never works out as designed.)
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New at We The People: "Roberts has prepared us to dismiss animus by couching it in a law that depends on sex to be created, but he says “doesn’t necessarily target” people who *do not conform to how the state defines sex*."
How anti-transgender laws effect the personal autonomy of everyone.
How anti-transgender laws effect the personal autonomy of everyone.
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Target in Minneapolis has pulled Hispanic employees off of pick-up order duty after ICE arrested two US citizen Hispanic employees while on the job.
“I’m literally a U.S. citizen!” one shouted as they escorted him into a van.
“I’m literally a U.S. citizen!” one shouted as they escorted him into a van.
January 26, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Target in Minneapolis has pulled Hispanic employees off of pick-up order duty after ICE arrested two US citizen Hispanic employees while on the job.
“I’m literally a U.S. citizen!” one shouted as they escorted him into a van.
“I’m literally a U.S. citizen!” one shouted as they escorted him into a van.
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Just like Hitler Trump’s DOJ is setting up a cash reward system, and snitch hotlines for anyone expressing,
Anti-Americanism
Anti Christianity
Radical gender ideology
Anti capitalism
Anti ICE
Like your democracy, your freedom of speech is also slipping away.
Anti-Americanism
Anti Christianity
Radical gender ideology
Anti capitalism
Anti ICE
Like your democracy, your freedom of speech is also slipping away.
January 26, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Just like Hitler Trump’s DOJ is setting up a cash reward system, and snitch hotlines for anyone expressing,
Anti-Americanism
Anti Christianity
Radical gender ideology
Anti capitalism
Anti ICE
Like your democracy, your freedom of speech is also slipping away.
Anti-Americanism
Anti Christianity
Radical gender ideology
Anti capitalism
Anti ICE
Like your democracy, your freedom of speech is also slipping away.
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The People Struggle Against Tyranny
Another execution of an American citizen. A regime that has no strategy but to lash out. The struggle against Trumpist authoritarianism is only going to get bloodier.
My new piece. And for this one, I allowed myself to write angry:
Another execution of an American citizen. A regime that has no strategy but to lash out. The struggle against Trumpist authoritarianism is only going to get bloodier.
My new piece. And for this one, I allowed myself to write angry:
The People Struggle Against Tyranny
Another execution of an American citizen. A regime that has no strategy but to lash out. The struggle against Trumpist authoritarianism is only going to get bloodier.
steady.page
January 25, 2026 at 10:19 PM
The People Struggle Against Tyranny
Another execution of an American citizen. A regime that has no strategy but to lash out. The struggle against Trumpist authoritarianism is only going to get bloodier.
My new piece. And for this one, I allowed myself to write angry:
Another execution of an American citizen. A regime that has no strategy but to lash out. The struggle against Trumpist authoritarianism is only going to get bloodier.
My new piece. And for this one, I allowed myself to write angry:
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Thank God there were people filming. This administration would have said Alex Pretti pulled a handgun, a package of fentanyl, and a signed copy of the Communist Manifesto if they could.
January 25, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Thank God there were people filming. This administration would have said Alex Pretti pulled a handgun, a package of fentanyl, and a signed copy of the Communist Manifesto if they could.
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1/2) NWS Nashville: "Wind gusts between 15-25 mph will be likely today and through most of the day tomorrow. These winds will exacerbate trees and powerlines that are weighed down with ice. Coupling this with a big drop in temperatures tonight means a flash freeze will be possible...
January 25, 2026 at 6:22 PM
1/2) NWS Nashville: "Wind gusts between 15-25 mph will be likely today and through most of the day tomorrow. These winds will exacerbate trees and powerlines that are weighed down with ice. Coupling this with a big drop in temperatures tonight means a flash freeze will be possible...
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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BRENNAN: Vance said local police have been told to stand down when ICE call 911 dealing with crowds. Have police been told not to protect ICE?
O'HARA: It is deeply disappointing to have anyone disparage the hard work of the Minneapolis Police Department. We are doing everything we can
O'HARA: It is deeply disappointing to have anyone disparage the hard work of the Minneapolis Police Department. We are doing everything we can
January 25, 2026 at 3:51 PM
BRENNAN: Vance said local police have been told to stand down when ICE call 911 dealing with crowds. Have police been told not to protect ICE?
O'HARA: It is deeply disappointing to have anyone disparage the hard work of the Minneapolis Police Department. We are doing everything we can
O'HARA: It is deeply disappointing to have anyone disparage the hard work of the Minneapolis Police Department. We are doing everything we can
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Lots of people are asking me why DOJ is leveraging the ICE deployment in Minnesota to obtain unreacted copies of the state's sensitive voter file data. I recently explained why this is the biggest legal story and may be the biggest political story of the year.
Watch and share.
Watch and share.
WARNING: Trump’s 2026 Plan to Weaponize Your Voter Data
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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January 25, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Lots of people are asking me why DOJ is leveraging the ICE deployment in Minnesota to obtain unreacted copies of the state's sensitive voter file data. I recently explained why this is the biggest legal story and may be the biggest political story of the year.
Watch and share.
Watch and share.
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“Shot dead” is passive. “murdered” names the actor. Words matter, especially when the state is pulling the trigger.
January 25, 2026 at 1:08 PM
“Shot dead” is passive. “murdered” names the actor. Words matter, especially when the state is pulling the trigger.
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If you want proof that Trump is going to try to rig the elections, here it is:
In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Saturday, Bondi claimed that Walz could “restore the rule of law” by complying with a list of demands, including giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) the state’s voter registration records.
In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Saturday, Bondi claimed that Walz could “restore the rule of law” by complying with a list of demands, including giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) the state’s voter registration records.
AG Bondi demands access to Minnesota voter rolls after fatal Border Patrol shooting
Her demand came as Minneapolis was reeling from a second fatal shooting by a federal agent this month.
www.democracydocket.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:09 AM
If you want proof that Trump is going to try to rig the elections, here it is:
In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Saturday, Bondi claimed that Walz could “restore the rule of law” by complying with a list of demands, including giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) the state’s voter registration records.
In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Saturday, Bondi claimed that Walz could “restore the rule of law” by complying with a list of demands, including giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) the state’s voter registration records.
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WELKER: Look at these images. A protester on the ground being pepper sprayed. A 5-year-old being detained. A citizen being pulled out of his home half naked, later released upon determination he was wrongly detained. Are federal agents acting humanely?
BLANCHE: Yes. Our agents are acting humanely
BLANCHE: Yes. Our agents are acting humanely
January 25, 2026 at 3:22 PM
WELKER: Look at these images. A protester on the ground being pepper sprayed. A 5-year-old being detained. A citizen being pulled out of his home half naked, later released upon determination he was wrongly detained. Are federal agents acting humanely?
BLANCHE: Yes. Our agents are acting humanely
BLANCHE: Yes. Our agents are acting humanely
7:15a power on/off
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9:07a power on/off
Joelton Tn. Crusty slush outside.
8:20a power on/off
9:07a power on/off
Joelton Tn. Crusty slush outside.
January 25, 2026 at 3:12 PM
7:15a power on/off
8:20a power on/off
9:07a power on/off
Joelton Tn. Crusty slush outside.
8:20a power on/off
9:07a power on/off
Joelton Tn. Crusty slush outside.
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If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
January 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM
If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
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Hey NRA, are you good with this?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
January 25, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Hey NRA, are you good with this?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
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Murphy on Bovino: "That was a bone-chilling interview. I was shaking while I was listening to it, in large part bc it takes just an unbelievable amount of gall to lie to the American public. Everybody saw that video ... it should freak the public out that the Trump administration lies this easily"
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Murphy on Bovino: "That was a bone-chilling interview. I was shaking while I was listening to it, in large part bc it takes just an unbelievable amount of gall to lie to the American public. Everybody saw that video ... it should freak the public out that the Trump administration lies this easily"
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Chris Murphy: "This is really scary because what Bovino essentially told you is that if you just happen to be present when they are undertaking an operation, if you pull out your phone to record it, the use of force against you is justified. That is not true, it's not what the law says."
January 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Chris Murphy: "This is really scary because what Bovino essentially told you is that if you just happen to be present when they are undertaking an operation, if you pull out your phone to record it, the use of force against you is justified. That is not true, it's not what the law says."
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Murphy: "It's always been the fear & now is closer to the reality that the Trump admin is creating this mayhem, particularly in cities in swing states, to take control of elections. They're trying to trade the presence of ICE & the murder & mayhem they are causing for control of MN's elections"
January 25, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Murphy: "It's always been the fear & now is closer to the reality that the Trump admin is creating this mayhem, particularly in cities in swing states, to take control of elections. They're trying to trade the presence of ICE & the murder & mayhem they are causing for control of MN's elections"
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We are concerned with the temp drop that's going to start late this morning. Things may improve for a bit then get worse as winds increase and temps drop. Those with and without power should be thinking about their stay warm plan. Overnight low is 8°.
January 25, 2026 at 2:07 PM
We are concerned with the temp drop that's going to start late this morning. Things may improve for a bit then get worse as winds increase and temps drop. Those with and without power should be thinking about their stay warm plan. Overnight low is 8°.
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Going outside, especially under a tree or phone pole is not going to be safe for a while. Precip continues. 730am.
January 25, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Going outside, especially under a tree or phone pole is not going to be safe for a while. Precip continues. 730am.
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Ned gives, Ned takes. He's the reason for freezing rain vs. snow. He's also the reason we might get a break from freezing rain. It's 10 whole degrees warmer (ºC) at about 5500 ft. Warmer water is falling on the surface. This helps.
January 25, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Ned gives, Ned takes. He's the reason for freezing rain vs. snow. He's also the reason we might get a break from freezing rain. It's 10 whole degrees warmer (ºC) at about 5500 ft. Warmer water is falling on the surface. This helps.
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"It does not matter, in practical terms, whether ICE's actions are legal. In mafia states, legal is a malleable notion. What matters is that they are wrong. What matters is how they can be stopped."
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A Shining Mausoleum on a Hill
Life, death, and the rampage of ICE.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"It does not matter, in practical terms, whether ICE's actions are legal. In mafia states, legal is a malleable notion. What matters is that they are wrong. What matters is how they can be stopped."
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Well there goes my power. I'm there with ya! Hang in there guys. This too shall pass. I know it's scary for some of you. We'll get through this together. We'll be here through every step. - Andrew
January 25, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Well there goes my power. I'm there with ya! Hang in there guys. This too shall pass. I know it's scary for some of you. We'll get through this together. We'll be here through every step. - Andrew
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Additional freezing rain is expected today. We HOPE BEYOND HOPE that a some of us will get above 32º today. This would help to shed some ice from trees and lines, but it's not going to be the case for everyone. Please stay off the roads and away from trees if you can help it. 100k+ without power.
January 25, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Additional freezing rain is expected today. We HOPE BEYOND HOPE that a some of us will get above 32º today. This would help to shed some ice from trees and lines, but it's not going to be the case for everyone. Please stay off the roads and away from trees if you can help it. 100k+ without power.