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Steve W @swartable.bsky.social · Feb 13
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How is nobody in the media other than the Daily Mail talking about the satanix Mar-a-lago festooned goat?
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"Senator Chuck Grassley, a lifelong Iowan, has served on the Senate Judiciary Committee since 1981, when he was first sworn into the U.S. Senate." www.judiciary.senate.gov/about/chair

He questioned and voted on every single justice on the U.S. Supreme Court during their confirmation hearings.
thetnholler.bsky.social The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d
Suddenly republicans have forgotten what the constitution says 🤷🏼 🇺🇸
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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hbwhbwhbw.bsky.social
my grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor, was Anne Frank’s neighbor in Amsterdam, and Oma thinks this comparison is perfectly apt
January 28, 2026 at 2:37 AM
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premthakker.bsky.social
My gosh. Alex Pretti was notifying neighbors that Trump and Vance's agents were chasing a family. A mob of agents then tackled him and broke his rib.

He thought he was going to die.

Then the very next week, he came back out to support his neighbors.

And a mob of agents killed him.
The earlier incident started when he stopped his car after observing ICE agents chasing what he described as a family on foot, and began shouting and blowing his whistle, according to a source who asked not to be named out of fear of retribution. Pretti later told the source that five agents tackled him and one leaned on his back – an encounter that left him with a broken rib. The agents quickly released him at the scene. “That day, he thought he was going to die,” said the source.
January 27, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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roricomics.bsky.social
a few of the many Acceptable Reasons You Can Be Executed BY AUTHORITIES, ON OR OFF DUTY According to Local, State, and Federal US Governments: [LIST WITH ILLUSTRATIONS] holding cell phone holding hands up driving having a gun with a permit being in the way trying to leave ABOLISH ICE | DISBAND DHS | END QUALIFIED IMMUNITY DEFUND AND DEMILITARIZE THE POLICE | PROSECUTE Anything less than dismantling an abusive and easily abusable system will only enable it to return worse in the future. A BETTER WORLD IS POSSIBLE AND NECESSARY
January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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britculpsapp.bsky.social
black star over black whistle come and take it
January 28, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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sambiddle.com
"He needs to pander to criminals who want to destroy our democracy in order to ward off tariffs that would tank iPhone sales,” as one employee put it rather succinctly.
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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📍 The Permanent
Other · Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
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Brewster is kicking things off talking about the history of Internet Archive. Great start to 2026.

w/ @chadkoh.com @kai.ingroup.social @calvin.sh @brewster.kahle.org

#BeaconBits
January 28, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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marygillis.bsky.social
A few months ago I read a story about a whale that was tangled up in fishing gear and another whale tried to lift it up to the surface to breathe and then stayed with it as it died so it wouldn't be alone.

I still cry when thinking about it.

But hey, gotta keep taxes down for the wealthy somehow.
January 28, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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bencollins.bsky.social
I don’t think we should make concessions to the Masked Murderers Guild of America. I don’t think we should compromise so the Masked Murderers Guild of America stops using kidnapped kids from schools as bait. I thought this was already illegal. The Masked Murderers Guild of America should not exist.
January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
Not guns. Not ICE. Not election-stealing, racism or fascism.

Whistles.
ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d
The Republican Party.
January 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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leahmcelrath.bsky.social
NYT says ICE shot him in the back:

An “agent aims his own firearm at Mr. Pretti’s back and appears to fire one shot at close range… A third agent unholsters a weapon. Both agents appear to fire additional shots into Mr. Pretti as he lies motionless… At least 10 shots appear to have been fired…”

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Videos Show Moments in Which Agents Killed a Man in Minneapolis
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January 24, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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kenwhite.bsky.social
Bovino, as required for a Trump Administration job, is a shameless liar. What’s scarier than that is perhaps 25 to 35% of the nation are totalitarian-souled bootlickers eager to believe him. How do you make a nation out of people like that?
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d
BOVINO: He was in the scene actively impeding and assaulting law enforceme--

BASH: But he wasn't impeding. He was filming, which is a legal thing to do in the United States

BOVINO: Dana, let's not free frame adjudicate this now
January 25, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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davidjroth.bsky.social
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January 25, 2026 at 4:12 AM
swartable.bsky.social
The Pretti shooting was the first thing I saw when I looked at my phone after waking up this morning. I was not prepared. These fucking ghouls must be stopped.
reichlinmelnick.bsky.social Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 5d
NEW: Another declaration you have to read! Alex Pretti was shot near the apartment of a doctor, who saw the shooting occur and rushed to provide emergency aid as he lay dying on the street.

They describe what they saw: "The victim had at least three bullet holes in his back."
January 25, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
NEW: Another declaration you have to read! Alex Pretti was shot near the apartment of a doctor, who saw the shooting occur and rushed to provide emergency aid as he lay dying on the street.

They describe what they saw: "The victim had at least three bullet holes in his back."
declare as follows: 1. 1 am a 29-year-old resident of the in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have lived in Minneapolis since 2024, when I moved to the city to begin my medical residency. I am a licensed pediatrician, and I have been practicing pediatric medicine in the city since I moved here. 2. On January 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am CST, I was awoken by the sound of cars honking and whistles blowing. Shortly after I awoke, I heard screaming from outside my window. I ICE agents and civilians yelling at each other. saw several 3. One civilian was standing in front of a parked car on the side of the road. I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind. 4. Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground. My view of the altercation was partially obstructed, but after a few seconds, I saw at least four ICE agents point guns at the man. I then saw the agents shoot the man at least six or seven times. 5. Initially, I was stunned. From what I could see from my apartment, there was absolutely no need for any violence, let alone lethal force by multiple officers. I immediately put on my boots and coat, ran outside, and approached ICE agents who were near the victim. 6. The scene was chaotic. Many civilians were screaming and honking. Over the noise, I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to assess the victim. 7. At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. They repeatedly asked me for my physician's license, which I obviously didn't have. But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, and I could tell that the victim was in critical condition. I insisted that the agents let me assess him. Normally, I would not have been so persistent, but as a physician, I felt a professional and moral obligation to help this man, especially since none of the agents were helping him. 8. Finally, one agent agreed to let me assess the victim. He patted me down to "make sure I didn't have a weapon" and then let me approach the victim. 9. As I approached, I saw that the victim was lying on his side and was surrounded by several ICE agents. I was confused as to why the victim was on his side, because that is not standard practice when a victim has been shot. Checking for a pulse and administering CPR is standard practice. Instead of doing either of those things, the ICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds. 10.I asked the ICE agents if the victim had a pulse, and they said they did not know. I then asked the agents to make space so I could assess the victim. CASE 0:25-cv-04669-KMM-DTS Doc. 109 Filed 01/24/26 Page 4 of 6 11. The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back. I asked the ICE agents to turn the victim from his side to his back. From that position, I saw an additional gunshot wound on the victim's upper left chest and another possible gunshot wound on his neck. 12. I checked for a pulse, but I did not feel one. I immediately began CPR. Shortly after I started compressions, EMS personnel arrived and took over. 13.I remained at the scene for about five more minutes, but protesters began to gather and the situation seemed to be escalating, so I left and returned to my apartment. 14. When I returned to my apartment, I was extremely distraught. I was sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. Eventually, I called my sister, who lives in a nearby suburb. I called her for comfort and because I did not feel safe in my apartment; I wanted to see if I could stay with her for the day and maybe even a few days. 15.I also sought advice from a friend who works for the City of Minneapolis. He recommended that I shelter in place because the situation outside my apartment was so dangerous. I was going to follow his advice, but then ICE agents deployed tear gas on the crowd that had gathered below, and the tear gas began seeping into my apartment. 16. At that point, I did not feel like I could stay in my apartment any longer. I packed an overnight bag, took the elevator down to the parking garage, and drove about six blocks to a friend's house. I was still crying and shaking at this point, and I was barely able to speak. I drove to my friend's house because it was close, and I wanted time to collect myself before driving 30 minutes to my sister's house. 17.I am devastated by the killing of a Minnesotan by multiple federal immigration agents. From what I could tell, the victim was not actively threatening ICE agents or the public he was just yelling at the agents because he objected to ICE's presence in our city. A person should not be shot and killed for lawfully expressing their opinions. 18.I am not sure when I will return to my apartment. I do not feel safe in my city. In less than one month, ICE agents have shot and killed two people for protesting and observing their actions. I worry that I or someone I love will be shot and killed for voicing their displeasure and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct.
January 25, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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jessehawken.bsky.social
Children’s Concentration Camp
iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 5d
Children screaming and crying can be heard as a possible uprising is underway at the ICE Children's Concentration Camp in Dilley, TX (1/24/26).
January 25, 2026 at 2:39 AM
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nickpants.bsky.social
JFC
January 25, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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jonnywakefield.bsky.social
Random find from my photo sorting app — I think it’s from Maximum Canada by Doug Saunders
January 25, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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nytpitchbot.bsky.social
If our administration is as racist as the Left claims, then why have the past two civilians we've murdered been white?

by J.D. Vance
January 24, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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esqueer.net
My god, Alex Honnold actually climbed Taipei 101 free solo. He did it.
January 25, 2026 at 2:47 AM
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ziibiing.com
just punched me right in the heart
vvv.gay encrypted.whispers 🏳️‍⚧️ @vvv.gay · 5d
Protesters chanting "We're not cold, we're not afraid, Minne[apolis/sota] taught us to be brave" in Boston tonight outside Government Center station.
January 25, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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nashishereforit.bsky.social
This is Alex Pretti.
January 25, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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polgreen.bsky.social
Imagine going to this screening on a night like this one. The blood of an American civilian runs on a Minneapolis street. These people have no shame.
ddiamond.bsky.social Dan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 5d
On tonight’s White House agenda:

Trump and guests will get a private screening of MELANIA, the documentary about the First Lady, @thr.com reports.

Attendees include Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Mike Tyson, per the article.
The event, which has not been promoted or advertised, is taking place in the East Room of the White House on Saturday. Guests include director Brett Ratner; Queen Rania of Jordan; Zoom CEO Eric Yuan; Apple CEO Tim Cook; New York Stock Exchange CEO Lynn Martin; AMD CEO Linsa Su; Mike Tyson; socialite and Fiat heiress Azzi Agnelli; self-help guru Tony Robbins; and photographer Ellen von Unwerth, who shot the movie poster for the film. Barron Trump and Ratner's mother will also be on hand, along with Mike Hopkins of Amazon Studios, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Marc Beckman, a senior adviser and longtime manager to the First Lady who was reportedly involved in every aspect of the project. Since the usual White House screening room in the East Wing has been shut down to construct the Trump ballroom, Melania built a make-shift theater, with state of the art sound and film equipment (overseen by Ratner himself), and a giant movie screen brought in for the occasion.
January 25, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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gtconway.bsky.social
No more funding for ICE. Period, full stop. This cannot be allowed to go on.
January 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM