Jane Thurber
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Jane Thurber
@thurberteam.bsky.social
· Mar 21
'NO' is a complete sentence.
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New from me:
What’s going on in ICE detention isn’t just lethal (a 20-year high of 32 deaths last yr; 2 in a single facility this yr).
It’s leading countless people to “choose” to give up their cases. Which was the core of Miller’s ‘23 mass deportation plan. linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%...
What’s going on in ICE detention isn’t just lethal (a 20-year high of 32 deaths last yr; 2 in a single facility this yr).
It’s leading countless people to “choose” to give up their cases. Which was the core of Miller’s ‘23 mass deportation plan. linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%...
The Throughline: Don’t Lose Sight of Detention Atrocities
linkprotect.cudasvc.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:20 PM
New from me:
What’s going on in ICE detention isn’t just lethal (a 20-year high of 32 deaths last yr; 2 in a single facility this yr).
It’s leading countless people to “choose” to give up their cases. Which was the core of Miller’s ‘23 mass deportation plan. linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%...
What’s going on in ICE detention isn’t just lethal (a 20-year high of 32 deaths last yr; 2 in a single facility this yr).
It’s leading countless people to “choose” to give up their cases. Which was the core of Miller’s ‘23 mass deportation plan. linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%...
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The neglect of climate change bleeds into other areas of the strategy as well, Josh Busby and Greg Pollock write.
Trump’s National Defense Strategy Tries to Imagine Climate Change Away
Sycophancy and ideology have replaced realistic assessments of dangers.
foreignpolicy.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The neglect of climate change bleeds into other areas of the strategy as well, Josh Busby and Greg Pollock write.
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I was told ice was only in minnesota to apprehend the worst of the worst
the story notes that the woman was a lawful u.s. resident, btw
the story notes that the woman was a lawful u.s. resident, btw
“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” principal Jason Kuhlman said about the second grader and fifth grader.
‘I don’t have words’: 2 more kids from Liam Ramos’ Columbia Heights school taken into ICE custody
The children were taken into ICE custody after their mother was detained at a court appointment. School leaders say the mother asked them to bring the kids to the detention center because there were n...
www.mprnews.org
January 30, 2026 at 12:35 PM
I was told ice was only in minnesota to apprehend the worst of the worst
the story notes that the woman was a lawful u.s. resident, btw
the story notes that the woman was a lawful u.s. resident, btw
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I think it’s worth keeping in mind that the specific church that was protested, inspiring these outrageous constitutional violations by DOJ, is part of the network of Christian Nationalist churches tied to Doug Wilson and attended by Pete Hegseth.
The fact that *both* of the churches that have made news in Minneapolis for pro-ICE links/positions have ties to the Doug Wilson-verse (which, for those keeping track, is who oversees the church Sec. Pete Hegseth now attends) feels like evidence that the universe's writers are just getting lazy.
Via @bmietana.bsky.social: Cities Church in Minnesota is considering legal options after anti-ICE protest.
A surprising detail in here: Joe Rigney, author of the book "Sin of Empathy," is calling himself a founding pastor of this church. religionnews.com/2026/01/20/c...
A surprising detail in here: Joe Rigney, author of the book "Sin of Empathy," is calling himself a founding pastor of this church. religionnews.com/2026/01/20/c...
January 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM
I think it’s worth keeping in mind that the specific church that was protested, inspiring these outrageous constitutional violations by DOJ, is part of the network of Christian Nationalist churches tied to Doug Wilson and attended by Pete Hegseth.
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‘People paying a bribe say heck no that wasn’t a bribe!’
Melania documentary creators say its big price tag wasn’t bribery
Melania documentary creators say its big price tag wasn’t bribery
$75 million is a heck of a budget.
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM
‘People paying a bribe say heck no that wasn’t a bribe!’
Her name is Judge Kathleen Ryan, of Michigan. She'll be drawing a comfortable pension, but she's out of power.
Somehow missed this story. Quotes from an Oakland County, MI judge: www.wxyz.com/news/local-n...
January 30, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Her name is Judge Kathleen Ryan, of Michigan. She'll be drawing a comfortable pension, but she's out of power.
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Bellingcat Monitoring Glossary
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January 30, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Researching hate groups? Check out our full glossary at monitoring-glossary.bellingcat.com
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Our Digital Hate and Harms Team has just released a new microsite to document and share information about symbols used by hate groups from around the world. monitoring-glossary.bellingcat.com
Bellingcat Monitoring Glossary
Bellingcat Monitoring Glossary
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January 30, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Our Digital Hate and Harms Team has just released a new microsite to document and share information about symbols used by hate groups from around the world. monitoring-glossary.bellingcat.com
Good for the AP
January 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Good for the AP
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For years we’ve heard “If you are innocent, you have nothing to fear about facial recognition or phone tracking” - right up until the point your national government goes rogue and decides to profile anyone who isn’t a fully card carrying member of The Party…
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:14 PM
For years we’ve heard “If you are innocent, you have nothing to fear about facial recognition or phone tracking” - right up until the point your national government goes rogue and decides to profile anyone who isn’t a fully card carrying member of The Party…
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
There was a smallish exhibition of Long's work (photographs, sculptures, compositions) at Tate Modern over the winter. It was unexpectedly moving.
Richard Long, A Line in Bolivia - Kicked Stones (2 Versions), 1981
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1125596
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1125596
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
There was a smallish exhibition of Long's work (photographs, sculptures, compositions) at Tate Modern over the winter. It was unexpectedly moving.
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The nice thing about working in law enforcement is that you get to pick and choose what laws you’re into
January 30, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The nice thing about working in law enforcement is that you get to pick and choose what laws you’re into
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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Read the whole quote. He sounds like a clown.
It’s not difficult. “Every country in the world has immigration enforcement. We always will have it. Nothing says it has to look like this, and if it means starting from square one, I welcome it.”
But he’s a goddamn clown.
It’s not difficult. “Every country in the world has immigration enforcement. We always will have it. Nothing says it has to look like this, and if it means starting from square one, I welcome it.”
But he’s a goddamn clown.
Gov. Gavin Newsom: ‘I disagree’ with calls to abolish ICE
The 2028 presidential contender came out against calls to dismantle ICE after an agent fatally shot a Minneapolis woman.
www.sacbee.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Read the whole quote. He sounds like a clown.
It’s not difficult. “Every country in the world has immigration enforcement. We always will have it. Nothing says it has to look like this, and if it means starting from square one, I welcome it.”
But he’s a goddamn clown.
It’s not difficult. “Every country in the world has immigration enforcement. We always will have it. Nothing says it has to look like this, and if it means starting from square one, I welcome it.”
But he’s a goddamn clown.
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The surge in gun buying over the last 20 years overlapped with fears of a president who would take guns away and with a national crisis. About that. www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
Opinion | Has American gun culture peaked — or is it just a lull?
Philip Bump: We may have moved past a historic peak in American gun culture — but Trump’s comments about Alex Pretti could change that.
www.ms.now
January 30, 2026 at 3:59 AM
The surge in gun buying over the last 20 years overlapped with fears of a president who would take guns away and with a national crisis. About that. www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
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Approximately 45,000 Nevadans will be kicked off SNAP in March when eligibility changes take effect.
The state told The Indy that Nevadans who lose their food benefits can find resources and guidance online.
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/4500...
The state told The Indy that Nevadans who lose their food benefits can find resources and guidance online.
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/4500...
45,000 Nevadans expected to lose food stamp benefits in March, says state agency - The Nevada Independent
Reduced eligibility for SNAP assistance is just one way the food program is changing. Starting in October, states will also have to pay more to administer benefits and may be penalized for high…
thenevadaindependent.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Approximately 45,000 Nevadans will be kicked off SNAP in March when eligibility changes take effect.
The state told The Indy that Nevadans who lose their food benefits can find resources and guidance online.
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/4500...
The state told The Indy that Nevadans who lose their food benefits can find resources and guidance online.
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/4500...
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DHS says ICE agents need to wear face masks because doxxing is happening and assaults are spiking. But, according to their press releases, no agent has been doxxed and assaulted since Trump came back to the White House.
ICE’s excuse for wearing masks has never actually manifested
There have been incidents of harassment and threats. But there are no apparent incidents in which identified ICE officers have been assaulted off-duty.
www.pbump.net
January 30, 2026 at 4:08 AM
DHS says ICE agents need to wear face masks because doxxing is happening and assaults are spiking. But, according to their press releases, no agent has been doxxed and assaulted since Trump came back to the White House.
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are we kidding us
President Trump has filed a lawsuit against the IRS, in which he demands that the IRS, which he as president controls, pay him $10 billion.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
are we kidding us
Never-ending threat matrix for women
Abusers using AI and digital tech to attack and control women, charity warns
Abusers using AI and digital tech to attack and control women, charity warns
Exclusive: Smartwatches, Oura rings, smart home devices and Fitbits being weaponised, says Refuge
Domestic abusers are increasingly using AI, smartwatches and other technology to attack and control their victims, a domestic abuse charity says.
Record numbers of women who were abused and controlled through technology were referred to Refuge’s specialist services during the last three months of 2025, including a 62% increase in the most complex cases to total 829 women. There was also a 24% increase in referrals of under-30s. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Never-ending threat matrix for women
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New report: a serious unintended consequence of the Government’s tenancy reforms.
Hundreds of thousands of ordinary tenants will be dragged into an annual stamp duty calculation and filing regime.
Hundreds of thousands of ordinary tenants will be dragged into an annual stamp duty calculation and filing regime.
January 30, 2026 at 9:12 AM
New report: a serious unintended consequence of the Government’s tenancy reforms.
Hundreds of thousands of ordinary tenants will be dragged into an annual stamp duty calculation and filing regime.
Hundreds of thousands of ordinary tenants will be dragged into an annual stamp duty calculation and filing regime.
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Similar from France - explained here
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🚨🚨French diplomats are taking on #MAGA — one meme at a time: #Paris is rolling out a great confrontational online strategy to counter #disinformation from the #US and beyond. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
French diplomats are taking on MAGA — one meme at a time
Paris is rolling out a confrontational online strategy to counter disinformation from the United States and beyond.
www.politico.eu
January 30, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Similar from France - explained here
bsky.app/profile/prof...
bsky.app/profile/prof...
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Once again, extraordinary things happening on the social media of the German foreign ministry
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
January 29, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Once again, extraordinary things happening on the social media of the German foreign ministry
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...