A. Torch
@torcho.bsky.social
Activist, Surrealist artist, vintage shopkeeper, anti-racist. Music is life-giving.
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A. Torch
@torcho.bsky.social
· Jan 16
A watercolor of Senorita Dido I created after watching the masterpiece: Part 8 (The Return) of #TwinPeaks #art #davidlynch
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do you think ice agents go home and their spouse is like "how was raiding day care centers today honey" and theyre all like "ugh got bogged down trying to cover up a murder for my coworker"
January 8, 2026 at 2:42 AM
do you think ice agents go home and their spouse is like "how was raiding day care centers today honey" and theyre all like "ugh got bogged down trying to cover up a murder for my coworker"
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Live updates: Minneapolis Public Schools announced that "out of an abundance of caution" the district has canceled classes on Thursday and Friday "due to safety concerns related to today’s incidents around the city."
Live: ICE agent shoots, kills woman in Minneapolis
Video of the shooting shows an agent firing at a vehicle as it drives toward him. The governor and Minneapolis mayor called for calm after the incident. ICE said the agent acted defensively.
bit.ly
January 8, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Live updates: Minneapolis Public Schools announced that "out of an abundance of caution" the district has canceled classes on Thursday and Friday "due to safety concerns related to today’s incidents around the city."
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I met Renee and her wife just a few weeks ago. She fed me tea and cookies at her house while we talked about school stuff. Such a warm and loving mother. This is tragic beyond words.
‘She was an amazing human being:’ Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner.
www.startribune.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:28 PM
I met Renee and her wife just a few weeks ago. She fed me tea and cookies at her house while we talked about school stuff. Such a warm and loving mother. This is tragic beyond words.
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The sheer number of videos of the shooting is horrific, but in the vein of what @prisonculture.bsky.social has been saying, it proves how many people cared enough to show up where ICE was and record them. It wasn't just one or two legal observers, and when Good was shot, they didn't abandon her.
January 8, 2026 at 12:19 AM
The sheer number of videos of the shooting is horrific, but in the vein of what @prisonculture.bsky.social has been saying, it proves how many people cared enough to show up where ICE was and record them. It wasn't just one or two legal observers, and when Good was shot, they didn't abandon her.
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Even Bill Kristol is abolish ice now… how far we’ve come…
January 8, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Even Bill Kristol is abolish ice now… how far we’ve come…
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BREAKING: Chinese hackers linked to the group known as Salt Typhoon have breached the email systems of U.S. congressional committee staff, gaining access to internal communications. | Reuters
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China hacked email systems of US congressional committee staff, FT reports
China has hacked emails used by congressional staff on powerful committees in the U.S. House of Representatives, as part of a massive cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon, the Financial Time...
www.reuters.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:20 AM
BREAKING: Chinese hackers linked to the group known as Salt Typhoon have breached the email systems of U.S. congressional committee staff, gaining access to internal communications. | Reuters
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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About 100 people at this vigil in Evanston, IL, to mourn Renee Nicole Good, victim of ICE terrorism.
January 8, 2026 at 1:35 AM
About 100 people at this vigil in Evanston, IL, to mourn Renee Nicole Good, victim of ICE terrorism.
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Yep. We’re showing up.
January 8, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Yep. We’re showing up.
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After the assassination of Melissa Hortman it’s not hard to understand why a woman in Minnesota would be afraid of a man in a mask who says he’s a cop.
January 8, 2026 at 1:36 AM
After the assassination of Melissa Hortman it’s not hard to understand why a woman in Minnesota would be afraid of a man in a mask who says he’s a cop.
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I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
robinkelly.house.gov
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
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Renee Nicole Good, the woman shot & killed by an ICE agent, had a young son whose father died in 2023, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune
“There’s nobody else in his life,” the boy’s grandfather told the paper. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come get my grandchild.” www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
“There’s nobody else in his life,” the boy’s grandfather told the paper. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come get my grandchild.” www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
January 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Renee Nicole Good, the woman shot & killed by an ICE agent, had a young son whose father died in 2023, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune
“There’s nobody else in his life,” the boy’s grandfather told the paper. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come get my grandchild.” www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
“There’s nobody else in his life,” the boy’s grandfather told the paper. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come get my grandchild.” www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
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Star-Tribune: The mother of the driver who was shot and killed by ICE identified the woman as Renee Nicole Good
Live: Mother identifies woman shot and killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis
The mother of the deceased driver identified the woman as Renee Nicole Good, 37. Video of the shooting shows agents near the vehicle as Good reversed and then accelerated. One agent appeared to fire m...
www.startribune.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Star-Tribune: The mother of the driver who was shot and killed by ICE identified the woman as Renee Nicole Good
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Just a slight tangent here....
When a major news network drops in your DMs asking for your Video?
You need to charge them for usage and licensing. Never give up the rights to the video.
(Day rates were $250 when i was freelancing)
When a major news network drops in your DMs asking for your Video?
You need to charge them for usage and licensing. Never give up the rights to the video.
(Day rates were $250 when i was freelancing)
January 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Just a slight tangent here....
When a major news network drops in your DMs asking for your Video?
You need to charge them for usage and licensing. Never give up the rights to the video.
(Day rates were $250 when i was freelancing)
When a major news network drops in your DMs asking for your Video?
You need to charge them for usage and licensing. Never give up the rights to the video.
(Day rates were $250 when i was freelancing)
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Live updates: Around 200 people marched more than two miles from the scene of the shooting to Minneapolis City Hall, shouting “ICE out now!” after police hurried away from the scene Wednesday afternoon.
The crowd of is continuing to snake its way through downtown.
The crowd of is continuing to snake its way through downtown.
Live: ICE agent shoots, kills woman in Minneapolis
Video of the shooting shows an agent firing at a vehicle as it drives toward him. The governor and Minneapolis mayor called for calm after the incident. ICE said the agent acted defensively.
bit.ly
January 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Live updates: Around 200 people marched more than two miles from the scene of the shooting to Minneapolis City Hall, shouting “ICE out now!” after police hurried away from the scene Wednesday afternoon.
The crowd of is continuing to snake its way through downtown.
The crowd of is continuing to snake its way through downtown.
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I want the media to understand just how close what happened today is to where George Floyd was murdered. 0.8 miles.
January 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
I want the media to understand just how close what happened today is to where George Floyd was murdered. 0.8 miles.
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"Ohio" (1971) - written by Neil Young in reaction to the Kent State shootings of May 4, 1970. Performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9...
Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Music And Song Courtesy:Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
YouTube video by peaceandfreedom2011
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January 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM
"Ohio" (1971) - written by Neil Young in reaction to the Kent State shootings of May 4, 1970. Performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9...
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#Chicago Emergency Vigil 1/7 7:30pm La Villita Arch 26th + South Troy #AbolishICE #StandWithMN #Minneapolis The Immigrant Rights Working Committee
January 7, 2026 at 9:21 PM
#Chicago Emergency Vigil 1/7 7:30pm La Villita Arch 26th + South Troy #AbolishICE #StandWithMN #Minneapolis The Immigrant Rights Working Committee
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A still from video.
He is shooting from side of vehicle.
Driver side window.
Not front of vehicle or windshield.
Unwarranted!
Hold this officer accountable.
He is shooting from side of vehicle.
Driver side window.
Not front of vehicle or windshield.
Unwarranted!
Hold this officer accountable.
January 7, 2026 at 9:07 PM
A still from video.
He is shooting from side of vehicle.
Driver side window.
Not front of vehicle or windshield.
Unwarranted!
Hold this officer accountable.
He is shooting from side of vehicle.
Driver side window.
Not front of vehicle or windshield.
Unwarranted!
Hold this officer accountable.
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I'm glad I don't have to read what Trump tweets. Because if he is speaking, he is lying.
January 7, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I'm glad I don't have to read what Trump tweets. Because if he is speaking, he is lying.
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ICE observers in the Twin Cities are in need of dash cams to prevent further intimidation and frivolous claims.
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 AM
ICE observers in the Twin Cities are in need of dash cams to prevent further intimidation and frivolous claims.
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
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Republican officials rejected one-third of signatures gathered to block Republicans’ new Missouri congressional map as invalid based on the date they were collected – a decision that referendum organizers are challenging in court. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Missouri officials reject one-third of signatures in anti-gerrymander referendum dispute
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Republican officials rejected one-third of signatures gathered to block Republicans’ new Missouri congressional map as invalid based on the date they were collected – a decision that referendum organizers are challenging in court. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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I cannot tell you how many ICE sitings there are right now all over the Twin Cities including the suburbs. I've seen warnings from all 7 of the primary counties in the Metro.
It's an effort to intimidate and scare people into submission.
It's an effort to intimidate and scare people into submission.
January 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
I cannot tell you how many ICE sitings there are right now all over the Twin Cities including the suburbs. I've seen warnings from all 7 of the primary counties in the Metro.
It's an effort to intimidate and scare people into submission.
It's an effort to intimidate and scare people into submission.
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It's important for those of us w/ MAGA neighbors to try speaking to them about what is really going in Minneapolis-St. Paul, elsewhere. Don't let MAGA version be only version. I plan on doing my talks w/ homemade pie; lure them for a slice, then facts. I don't care about outcome. At least I tried.
I cannot tell you how many ICE sitings there are right now all over the Twin Cities including the suburbs. I've seen warnings from all 7 of the primary counties in the Metro.
It's an effort to intimidate and scare people into submission.
It's an effort to intimidate and scare people into submission.
January 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM
It's important for those of us w/ MAGA neighbors to try speaking to them about what is really going in Minneapolis-St. Paul, elsewhere. Don't let MAGA version be only version. I plan on doing my talks w/ homemade pie; lure them for a slice, then facts. I don't care about outcome. At least I tried.