thissmallplanet
@thissmallplanet.bsky.social
Free Ukraine! Anti-Trump/Anti-Putin leftist in California, USA, descendant of Catholic immigrants from Ireland, Italy & Eastern Europe. ThisSmallPlanet.com AKA Michael Donnelly in the middle of the picture
Very encouraging to see Syria emerge from the shadows of the Assad dictatorship to a new democratic era with human rights, non-sectarianism, and respect for minority rights. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish forces
The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Very encouraging to see Syria emerge from the shadows of the Assad dictatorship to a new democratic era with human rights, non-sectarianism, and respect for minority rights. www.bbc.com/news/article...
I just took a nap. Did Trump invade any other countries while I was sleeping???
January 30, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I just took a nap. Did Trump invade any other countries while I was sleeping???
Documenting The Slow March Towards Fascism: Next Step - Arrest Your Enemies.
January 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Documenting The Slow March Towards Fascism: Next Step - Arrest Your Enemies.
ThisSmallPlanet Cool New Music Playlist January & February 2026 TOP TEN SINGLES
- Billy Bragg "City Of Heroes" (for Minneapolis)
- Bruce Springsteen "Streets Of Minneapolis" (for Minneapolis)
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- Billy Bragg "City Of Heroes" (for Minneapolis)
- Bruce Springsteen "Streets Of Minneapolis" (for Minneapolis)
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ThisSmallPlanet.com Cool New Music Playlist January & February 2026
Brand New Kneecap: “Liars Tale”
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January 29, 2026 at 3:33 PM
ThisSmallPlanet Cool New Music Playlist January & February 2026 TOP TEN SINGLES
- Billy Bragg "City Of Heroes" (for Minneapolis)
- Bruce Springsteen "Streets Of Minneapolis" (for Minneapolis)
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- Billy Bragg "City Of Heroes" (for Minneapolis)
- Bruce Springsteen "Streets Of Minneapolis" (for Minneapolis)
open.substack.com/pub/michaeld...
New Kneecap & new Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE song added to the ThisSmallPlanet Cool New Music Playlist for January & February 2026
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ThisSmallPlanet.com Cool New Music Playlist January & February 2026
Brand New Kneecap: “Liar’s Tale”
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January 28, 2026 at 9:03 PM
New Kneecap & new Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE song added to the ThisSmallPlanet Cool New Music Playlist for January & February 2026
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Bruce Springsteen new anti-ICE song "Streets of Minneapolis"
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Bruce Springsteen new anti-ICE song "Streets of Minneapolis"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
Anti-ICE Protest, Palo Alto, Friday, Jan 30 at 4 pm
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Anti-ICE Protest, Palo Alto, Friday, Jan 30 at 4 pm
A small man in a big coat. #GregBovino
January 27, 2026 at 3:58 PM
A small man in a big coat. #GregBovino
It was an execution
January 27, 2026 at 3:28 PM
It was an execution
Santa Cruz Clocktower at 7 pm tonight.
Vigil for Alex, Renee, Keith and all victims of ICE/CBP violence.
Vigil for Alex, Renee, Keith and all victims of ICE/CBP violence.
January 26, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Santa Cruz Clocktower at 7 pm tonight.
Vigil for Alex, Renee, Keith and all victims of ICE/CBP violence.
Vigil for Alex, Renee, Keith and all victims of ICE/CBP violence.
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AOC: "An ICE officer had violently pushed a woman to the ground and he had come over to help get her up and that is what precipitated this incident that very quickly led to an execution in the streets. What we are seeing here is a momentous pivotal moment for the United States."
January 24, 2026 at 10:25 PM
AOC: "An ICE officer had violently pushed a woman to the ground and he had come over to help get her up and that is what precipitated this incident that very quickly led to an execution in the streets. What we are seeing here is a momentous pivotal moment for the United States."
Defund Trump's ICE Murder Machine
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Minneapolis Live Updates: Minnesota Authorities Investigate Fatal Shooting as Federal Officials Blame Victim
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Defund Trump's ICE Murder Machine
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Long live the voice of the people, Democracy, from Iran to Minnesota
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/w...
How Iran Crushed a Citizen Uprising With Lethal Force
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Long live the voice of the people, Democracy, from Iran to Minnesota
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/w...
ThisSmallPlanet Cool New Singles January 2026
Arctic Monkeys. Bonnie “Prince” Billy“. Buck Meek. Cate Le Bon. Courtney Barnett. Father John Misty. Gogol Bordello. Gorillaz.José González. Snail Mail. Sugar.
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Arctic Monkeys. Bonnie “Prince” Billy“. Buck Meek. Cate Le Bon. Courtney Barnett. Father John Misty. Gogol Bordello. Gorillaz.José González. Snail Mail. Sugar.
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ThisSmallPlanet.com Cool New Music Playlist January & February 2026
Bruce Springsteen “Promised Land” live in Red Bank, NJ, January 17, 2026.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:13 AM
ThisSmallPlanet Cool New Singles January 2026
Arctic Monkeys. Bonnie “Prince” Billy“. Buck Meek. Cate Le Bon. Courtney Barnett. Father John Misty. Gogol Bordello. Gorillaz.José González. Snail Mail. Sugar.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
Arctic Monkeys. Bonnie “Prince” Billy“. Buck Meek. Cate Le Bon. Courtney Barnett. Father John Misty. Gogol Bordello. Gorillaz.José González. Snail Mail. Sugar.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
He confused "Greenland" and "Iceland", kidnapped Maduro, supported Bibi, betrayed Ukraine, and killed Renee Good. The villagers must unite to defeat #Frankentrump
January 22, 2026 at 9:47 PM
He confused "Greenland" and "Iceland", kidnapped Maduro, supported Bibi, betrayed Ukraine, and killed Renee Good. The villagers must unite to defeat #Frankentrump
This tree in Palo Alto thinks it's Spring but it's just a warm January. February could be a different story.
January 22, 2026 at 7:57 PM
This tree in Palo Alto thinks it's Spring but it's just a warm January. February could be a different story.
Arctic Monkeys! Cool New Song "Opening Night" added to the ThisSmallPlanet Cool New Music Playlist for January 2026.
It's their first new song since 2022 and will appear on the "Help(2)" benefit album for War Child UK, to be released in March.
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It's their first new song since 2022 and will appear on the "Help(2)" benefit album for War Child UK, to be released in March.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
ThisSmallPlanet.com Cool New Music Playlist January & February 2026
Bruce Springsteen “Promised Land” live in Red Bank, NJ, January 17, 2026.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Arctic Monkeys! Cool New Song "Opening Night" added to the ThisSmallPlanet Cool New Music Playlist for January 2026.
It's their first new song since 2022 and will appear on the "Help(2)" benefit album for War Child UK, to be released in March.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
It's their first new song since 2022 and will appear on the "Help(2)" benefit album for War Child UK, to be released in March.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
Not sure if Trump’s base has heard yet that he sold out to Soros and Klaus Schwab…
January 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Not sure if Trump’s base has heard yet that he sold out to Soros and Klaus Schwab…
The Emperor's new clothes were just a grift. He's naked but no one will call it.
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The Rupture
Mark Carney nails it. We have to "stop pretending"
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January 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Emperor's new clothes were just a grift. He's naked but no one will call it.
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Cool New Song "Long Live Love" from Sugar (Husker Du's Bob Mould & Friends), back after 30 years, reviving their 90s vehicle to take us for a long cool ride on a long hot day. Added to ThisSmallPlanet.com Cool New Music Playlist for January 2026.
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michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
ThisSmallPlanet.com Cool New Music Playlist January & February 2026
Bruce Springsteen “Promised Land” live in Red Bank, NJ, January 17, 2026.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Cool New Song "Long Live Love" from Sugar (Husker Du's Bob Mould & Friends), back after 30 years, reviving their 90s vehicle to take us for a long cool ride on a long hot day. Added to ThisSmallPlanet.com Cool New Music Playlist for January 2026.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
Courtney Barnett new single "Site Unseen" (feat the incomparable Waxahatchee) added to the ThisSmallPlanet.com January 2026 Cool New Music Playlist. Courtney's back, with a new album out in March; a true return to form.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
ThisSmallPlanet.com Cool New Music Playlist January & February 2026
Bruce Springsteen “Promised Land” live in Red Bank, NJ, January 17, 2026.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Courtney Barnett new single "Site Unseen" (feat the incomparable Waxahatchee) added to the ThisSmallPlanet.com January 2026 Cool New Music Playlist. Courtney's back, with a new album out in March; a true return to form.
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
michaeldonnelly.substack.com/p/thissmallp...
Trump became a foreign policy expert in 1987; quick to point out how our allies were taking advantage of us and laughing at us, shortly after an all-expenses-paid visit to Moscow.
January 20, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Trump became a foreign policy expert in 1987; quick to point out how our allies were taking advantage of us and laughing at us, shortly after an all-expenses-paid visit to Moscow.
Neil Young's "Cortez" covered live by Wilco & J Mascis
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Wilco, with J Mascis, “Cortez the Killer” (Neil Young cover), 1/18/26, Riviera Maya, Mexico
YouTube video by Oliver Yun
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January 19, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Neil Young's "Cortez" covered live by Wilco & J Mascis
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