Tad Pol
@tdotp.bsky.social
Small frog. He/him, anti-fascist, PPL, former fire/EMS, #metoo, DEI. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦💖 Путин хуйло "Tomorrow there'll be more of us"
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Remember: Telling lies that everyone knows are lies is a classic tactic of dictators to force their followers to side with them over the truth itself…
But the public will not be gaslit.
We will continue to spread the truth…
Ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny.
~ Robert Reich
But the public will not be gaslit.
We will continue to spread the truth…
Ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny.
~ Robert Reich
January 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Remember: Telling lies that everyone knows are lies is a classic tactic of dictators to force their followers to side with them over the truth itself…
But the public will not be gaslit.
We will continue to spread the truth…
Ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny.
~ Robert Reich
But the public will not be gaslit.
We will continue to spread the truth…
Ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny.
~ Robert Reich
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The administration is now arresting journalists, an outcome so many had warned against, a clear before/after step in the authoritarian project; one that we should all recognize.
Don Lemon and Georgia Fort both have every right to practice their craft, protected by the first amendment in doing so.
Don Lemon and Georgia Fort both have every right to practice their craft, protected by the first amendment in doing so.
January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The administration is now arresting journalists, an outcome so many had warned against, a clear before/after step in the authoritarian project; one that we should all recognize.
Don Lemon and Georgia Fort both have every right to practice their craft, protected by the first amendment in doing so.
Don Lemon and Georgia Fort both have every right to practice their craft, protected by the first amendment in doing so.
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The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
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These are all Black people. The regime is betting that you wont care Jamael & Trahern the way you care about Alex & Renée
feds have arrested jamael lundy alongside journalists georgia fort and don lemon for the protest at a st. paul church led by an ICE agent
lundy is currently running for state senate district 65 in minnesota. his wife is anika bowie, a st. paul city councilmember
www.jlundyforsd65.com
lundy is currently running for state senate district 65 in minnesota. his wife is anika bowie, a st. paul city councilmember
www.jlundyforsd65.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM
These are all Black people. The regime is betting that you wont care Jamael & Trahern the way you care about Alex & Renée
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This is Georgia Fort as she’s being arrested by federal agents. Apparently, they had a grand jury indictment in hand. She was arrested for being an independent journalist who filmed the Cities Church protest.
January 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This is Georgia Fort as she’s being arrested by federal agents. Apparently, they had a grand jury indictment in hand. She was arrested for being an independent journalist who filmed the Cities Church protest.
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Re-upping this, from two weeks ago, in light of Don Lemon's outrageous arrest:
Some context for the FBI search of a WaPo reporter's home, from last May: "Press freedom in the U.S. now falls in line with developing countries, such as Gambia, Uruguay and Sierra Leone."
U.S. press freedom falls to historical low
Reporters Without Borders cites economic strains on the media as the biggest driver of press freedom declines globally.
www.axios.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Re-upping this, from two weeks ago, in light of Don Lemon's outrageous arrest:
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Remember that in addition to arresting reporters, the regime deported journalist Mario Guevara after detaining him while covering No Kings Day protests.
“His imprisonment is among the longest for any reporter arrested in connection with their work as a journalist in United States history.”
“His imprisonment is among the longest for any reporter arrested in connection with their work as a journalist in United States history.”
Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after 100 days in Ice custody
Removal comes after Emmy-winning Salvadorian reporter was arrested while covering ‘No Kings Day’ protest
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Remember that in addition to arresting reporters, the regime deported journalist Mario Guevara after detaining him while covering No Kings Day protests.
“His imprisonment is among the longest for any reporter arrested in connection with their work as a journalist in United States history.”
“His imprisonment is among the longest for any reporter arrested in connection with their work as a journalist in United States history.”
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24 hours later: Trump has two journalists arrested
January 30, 2026 at 1:57 PM
24 hours later: Trump has two journalists arrested
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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
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Liam is in ICE custody and his health is deteriorating.
Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago.
LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR
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Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago.
LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR
1/2
January 29, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Liam is in ICE custody and his health is deteriorating.
Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago.
LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR
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Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago.
LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR
1/2
Good short on the violence: trauma-informed, FFFF, somatic, regulation, and solid advice for ice.
January 30, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Good short on the violence: trauma-informed, FFFF, somatic, regulation, and solid advice for ice.
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40 years ago today, we lost seven heroes aboard Challenger. As an astronaut who commanded the space shuttle after this tragedy, I think about them often. Their courage pushed the boundaries of exploration. Today, we remember their sacrifice and the legacy they left behind.
January 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM
40 years ago today, we lost seven heroes aboard Challenger. As an astronaut who commanded the space shuttle after this tragedy, I think about them often. Their courage pushed the boundaries of exploration. Today, we remember their sacrifice and the legacy they left behind.
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“To you this is murder?”
“Yes. I know it is. — People are feeling like there’s nobody here to help us. What can we do? The constitution doesn’t seem to matter.”
She witnessed the killing of Alex Pretti, now she is bravely coming forward.
Stella is the best of us. 🇺🇸
“Yes. I know it is. — People are feeling like there’s nobody here to help us. What can we do? The constitution doesn’t seem to matter.”
She witnessed the killing of Alex Pretti, now she is bravely coming forward.
Stella is the best of us. 🇺🇸
January 28, 2026 at 5:41 AM
“To you this is murder?”
“Yes. I know it is. — People are feeling like there’s nobody here to help us. What can we do? The constitution doesn’t seem to matter.”
She witnessed the killing of Alex Pretti, now she is bravely coming forward.
Stella is the best of us. 🇺🇸
“Yes. I know it is. — People are feeling like there’s nobody here to help us. What can we do? The constitution doesn’t seem to matter.”
She witnessed the killing of Alex Pretti, now she is bravely coming forward.
Stella is the best of us. 🇺🇸
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As far as I know, Tom Suozzi here still does not have a primary challenger in his district (NY-3 on Long Island).
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
Confronted Congressman Tom Suozzi, one of seven Democrats casting the decisive votes to increase ICE funding by $10,000,000,000.
January 29, 2026 at 1:45 AM
As far as I know, Tom Suozzi here still does not have a primary challenger in his district (NY-3 on Long Island).
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
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While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
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A retired Minneapolis couple who had guns pointed at them by ICE in a church parking lot.
"They were obviously not trained at all. I've known many police officers in my life. These people were right off the streets."
"They had the professional demeanor of criminals."
ht: @paulgraham.bsky.social
"They were obviously not trained at all. I've known many police officers in my life. These people were right off the streets."
"They had the professional demeanor of criminals."
ht: @paulgraham.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 7:09 PM
A retired Minneapolis couple who had guns pointed at them by ICE in a church parking lot.
"They were obviously not trained at all. I've known many police officers in my life. These people were right off the streets."
"They had the professional demeanor of criminals."
ht: @paulgraham.bsky.social
"They were obviously not trained at all. I've known many police officers in my life. These people were right off the streets."
"They had the professional demeanor of criminals."
ht: @paulgraham.bsky.social
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This giant ICE Army they are building this year is also likely to be at polling places during the midterms in heavily Democratic precincts with the excuse being that they are looking for “illegals trying to vote.”
January 29, 2026 at 1:54 AM
This giant ICE Army they are building this year is also likely to be at polling places during the midterms in heavily Democratic precincts with the excuse being that they are looking for “illegals trying to vote.”
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Criminalizing protest is a hallmark of repression. This case isn’t isolated. It’s part of a broader effort to silence dissent and erode democracy.
But despite the administration’s best efforts, we’re going to win.
But despite the administration’s best efforts, we’re going to win.
January 29, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Criminalizing protest is a hallmark of repression. This case isn’t isolated. It’s part of a broader effort to silence dissent and erode democracy.
But despite the administration’s best efforts, we’re going to win.
But despite the administration’s best efforts, we’re going to win.
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ICE activity has not noticeably tapered off yet here and in fact this week they seem to be focused on terrorizing kids at bus stops and schools.
yes, there are no real signs of any big change in DHS activity here yet. In Chicago there really was after Bovino left and they basically ended "Midway Blitz" not so here so far.
I don’t know, declaring victory in MN seems premature. They’re still arresting people and brutalizing the community. The changes appear—so far—to be cosmetic
January 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM
ICE activity has not noticeably tapered off yet here and in fact this week they seem to be focused on terrorizing kids at bus stops and schools.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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"I was only following orders" wasn't an acceptable excuse at the Nuremberg trials & won't work now.
#AccountabilityIsComing
#AccountabilityIsComing
Kristi Noem: "Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen"
January 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
"I was only following orders" wasn't an acceptable excuse at the Nuremberg trials & won't work now.
#AccountabilityIsComing
#AccountabilityIsComing
I keep seeing orange cats this afternoon. Popcorn says hey.
January 28, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I keep seeing orange cats this afternoon. Popcorn says hey.
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any word on the epstein files?
August 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
any word on the epstein files?