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These 7 Democrats voted to give ICE an additional $10 billion in funding. Anyone who claims to support the constitution has a minimum of 7 phone calls to make today.
Phone numbers in alt text.
Phone numbers in alt text.
January 24, 2026 at 5:08 PM
These 7 Democrats voted to give ICE an additional $10 billion in funding. Anyone who claims to support the constitution has a minimum of 7 phone calls to make today.
Phone numbers in alt text.
Phone numbers in alt text.
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Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"
January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"
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ICE is DETAINING WITNESSES. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's pure police state tactics.
It's pure police state tactics.
If you intend to record ICE on your phone, make sure mobile data upload to the cloud is enabled.
Per this report ICE has detained several witnesses
January 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM
ICE is DETAINING WITNESSES. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's pure police state tactics.
It's pure police state tactics.
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ICE and CBP siezes and destroys evidence. It is standard operating procedure. They have dedicated coverup teams.
NEW: These are ICE agents removing evidence from the shooter's home. They are not DOJ, they are Jonathan Ross's friends and coworkers, not DOJ.
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
ICE and CBP siezes and destroys evidence. It is standard operating procedure. They have dedicated coverup teams.
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they’re abducting our neighbors and putting them in concentration camps and they’ll empty a whole goddamn magazine into you while you’re lying on the ground if you don’t cheer them on while they’re fucking doing it.
they’re abducting our neighbors and putting them in concentration camps and they’ll shoot you in the fucking face if you don’t cheer them on while they’re doing it.
January 24, 2026 at 3:52 PM
they’re abducting our neighbors and putting them in concentration camps and they’ll empty a whole goddamn magazine into you while you’re lying on the ground if you don’t cheer them on while they’re fucking doing it.
Highly recommended read
January 24, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Highly recommended read
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Update here: Chicago resident Juan Espinoza Martinez, who on Thursday was acquitted of placing a murder hit on Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, has been taken into ICE custody.
Publicly-available ICE records indicate he's currently being held in Clay County, Indiana.
Publicly-available ICE records indicate he's currently being held in Clay County, Indiana.
January 24, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Update here: Chicago resident Juan Espinoza Martinez, who on Thursday was acquitted of placing a murder hit on Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, has been taken into ICE custody.
Publicly-available ICE records indicate he's currently being held in Clay County, Indiana.
Publicly-available ICE records indicate he's currently being held in Clay County, Indiana.
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A big election next week:
A conservative activist who helped lead the far-right takeover of Texas school boards is running to join the Texas Senate in a special election next week. She faces a Democratic union leader who has mounted a surprisingly robust campaign.
The 8 Elections to Watch This January - Bolts
Welcome to 2026, a busy election cycle that’ll determine control of Congress, thousands of prosecutors and sheriffs, and the governors of most states. That’s all on the horizon, though. Kicking... Read More
boltsmag.org
January 24, 2026 at 3:59 PM
A big election next week:
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Once again: Focusing on their lack of training is a mistake. With "better training," their violence would simply cost more, and they would still kill whoever they wanted, but make it look more professional — to make people more comfortable, the way many of you are at ease with local police violence.
January 24, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Once again: Focusing on their lack of training is a mistake. With "better training," their violence would simply cost more, and they would still kill whoever they wanted, but make it look more professional — to make people more comfortable, the way many of you are at ease with local police violence.
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If you are in the path of this weekend's winter storm, & you are predicted to face power outages, turn your heat up in advance. All of the surfaces of your interior will absorb that energy. When the power fails, that energy will radiate back into the room buying you as much as 8 extra hours of warm.
January 24, 2026 at 3:27 PM
If you are in the path of this weekend's winter storm, & you are predicted to face power outages, turn your heat up in advance. All of the surfaces of your interior will absorb that energy. When the power fails, that energy will radiate back into the room buying you as much as 8 extra hours of warm.
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At least 11 people died and more than 1,400 residents sought emergency care for carbon monoxide poisonings during the 2021 winter storm in Texas.
Here’s what you should know about keeping your family and home safe, especially during power outages (with @nbcnews.com):
Here’s what you should know about keeping your family and home safe, especially during power outages (with @nbcnews.com):
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your Home
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that can cause serious injury or even death if inhaled in high quantities. Here’s how you can keep your home and family safe.
www.propublica.org
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
At least 11 people died and more than 1,400 residents sought emergency care for carbon monoxide poisonings during the 2021 winter storm in Texas.
Here’s what you should know about keeping your family and home safe, especially during power outages (with @nbcnews.com):
Here’s what you should know about keeping your family and home safe, especially during power outages (with @nbcnews.com):
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There is a video from across the street of half a dozen or so masked federal agents wrestling a man to the ground, punching him. Then there is a shot, then several others, until he is lying completely still.
You may want to be cautious if you don't want to see the video.
You may want to be cautious if you don't want to see the video.
Star Tribune is reporting this as well now, multiple shots in the chest.
January 24, 2026 at 3:58 PM
There is a video from across the street of half a dozen or so masked federal agents wrestling a man to the ground, punching him. Then there is a shot, then several others, until he is lying completely still.
You may want to be cautious if you don't want to see the video.
You may want to be cautious if you don't want to see the video.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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This is so lucid and helpful from @thomaszimmer.bsky.social. The situation is awful and could get a lot worse obviously but also: the country is vast, the authoritarianism is unpopular, and nothing will be settled anytime soon. So power on.
January 24, 2026 at 2:55 PM
This is so lucid and helpful from @thomaszimmer.bsky.social. The situation is awful and could get a lot worse obviously but also: the country is vast, the authoritarianism is unpopular, and nothing will be settled anytime soon. So power on.
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Breaking MS NOW:
Aides to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Attorney's office and FBI agents in Minnesota to shut down the civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability.
Aides to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Attorney's office and FBI agents in Minnesota to shut down the civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability.
DOJ sought to probe Renee Good for criminal liability, even after her death: Sources
A judge refused an FBI warrant that proposed investigating dead Minnesota mom for suspected assault on an officer.
www.ms.now
January 23, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Breaking MS NOW:
Aides to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Attorney's office and FBI agents in Minnesota to shut down the civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability.
Aides to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Attorney's office and FBI agents in Minnesota to shut down the civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability.
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Big bearded guys are really important to this! ICE looks up to older "masculine coded" men, so y'all telling the ICE goons that they are pathetic losers actually increases the chances they leave the scene
January 23, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Big bearded guys are really important to this! ICE looks up to older "masculine coded" men, so y'all telling the ICE goons that they are pathetic losers actually increases the chances they leave the scene
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Currently trying to beat back the pipeline’s effect on a friend who I could see the changes in over time. So far not working well, and I’ve had to step back a little, but …tryin.
You don’t need to care about celebrity news. But what you should know is that right-wing content creators have built a viral online pipeline that directs pop culture consumers—especially women—from celeb gossip to conservative news and commentary.
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The ugly side of the Brooklyn Peltz Beckham backlash
The celebrity gossip to patriarchy pipeline.
spitfirenews.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Currently trying to beat back the pipeline’s effect on a friend who I could see the changes in over time. So far not working well, and I’ve had to step back a little, but …tryin.
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POPEHAT SIGNAL: Pro Bono counsel sought in Chicago, for the cause of right over the cause of evil. Potential client is out-of-state and indigent. Opponent is abusing Illinois’ pre-litigation discovery process to harass and abuse her and likely to dox her. The details are insane.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:51 PM
POPEHAT SIGNAL: Pro Bono counsel sought in Chicago, for the cause of right over the cause of evil. Potential client is out-of-state and indigent. Opponent is abusing Illinois’ pre-litigation discovery process to harass and abuse her and likely to dox her. The details are insane.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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General strikes don't guarantee anything, nothing does, but they can and have created MAJOR WINS.
Real ones. BIG ones.
Ideally, a strike is part of a larger strategy of other actions-- cross-society, a range of tactics, sustained with discipline over time.
THAT'S how we'll win.
We can.
Real ones. BIG ones.
Ideally, a strike is part of a larger strategy of other actions-- cross-society, a range of tactics, sustained with discipline over time.
THAT'S how we'll win.
We can.
On Organizing
time to level up / an early draft of a playbook
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:52 AM
General strikes don't guarantee anything, nothing does, but they can and have created MAJOR WINS.
Real ones. BIG ones.
Ideally, a strike is part of a larger strategy of other actions-- cross-society, a range of tactics, sustained with discipline over time.
THAT'S how we'll win.
We can.
Real ones. BIG ones.
Ideally, a strike is part of a larger strategy of other actions-- cross-society, a range of tactics, sustained with discipline over time.
THAT'S how we'll win.
We can.
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In honor of the strike in Minnesota and hopefully nationwide, let's learn about the impact of general strikes and why we need more of them now, shall we?
Here's a little history of notable general strikes: 1/x 🧵
Why is May 1 Workers' Day?
On 1 May 1886, nationwide general strike for 8-hour day, w/hundreds of thousands of workers throughout the US. In Chicago, protests against police escalated into the Haymarket riot, w/hanging of 8 organizers.
Why is May 1 Workers' Day?
On 1 May 1886, nationwide general strike for 8-hour day, w/hundreds of thousands of workers throughout the US. In Chicago, protests against police escalated into the Haymarket riot, w/hanging of 8 organizers.
January 23, 2026 at 7:55 PM
In honor of the strike in Minnesota and hopefully nationwide, let's learn about the impact of general strikes and why we need more of them now, shall we?
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For eight weeks, our journalists at the @minnesotareformer.com have been reporting from the front lines of the federal government's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
January 23, 2026 at 7:41 PM
For eight weeks, our journalists at the @minnesotareformer.com have been reporting from the front lines of the federal government's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
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And we thought there were problems with TikTok *before* the Trump mandated “reforms”…
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Time to delete TikTok if you haven’t! They’re asking specifically for immigrant status and transgender or nonbinary status, which should make people nervous about where we are heading
January 23, 2026 at 5:36 PM
And we thought there were problems with TikTok *before* the Trump mandated “reforms”…
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