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"Hope is the greatest threat to the oppressors." Marwan Barghouti as quoted by his son, Arab Barghouti #FreePalestine www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwkU...

FREE MARWAN BARGHOUTI ! FREE PALESTINE !

YouTube video by Frank Barat

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February 2, 2026 at 4:29 AM

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Rebecca Ruth Gould

@rrgould.bsky.social

This is the best podcast I have heard on the Iran uprising and massacres of 2026. I encourage everyone to listen to it. Chowra Makaremi @chowmak.bsky.social and Amir Ahmadi Arian say important things here which I have not heard so clearly stated elsewhere.

London Review of Books @lrb.co.uk · 5d

‘Three years ago: Woman Life Freedom. Three years in our life in the West is not that long – our social, cultural life hasn’t changed that much. In Iran today, three years ago is like ancient history.’

Amir Ahmadi Arian on the protests in Iran, on the podcast.

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On Politics: A New Age of Protest in Iran

Podcast Episode · The LRB Podcast · 28/01/2026 · 57m

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February 1, 2026 at 3:34 AM

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Ayda Rostami

@ayda82.bsky.social

Zahra Najafi, a 30-year-old teacher, while pregnant, was shot and killed in her husband’s arms on January 8,2026 in #Mashhad during #IranProtests2026 🌹🖤

After 14 years of family opposition, they had finally married—only one year and five months ago💔

#Iran
#IranMassacre

January 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM

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CODEPINK

@codepink.bsky.social

Israel killed 31 Palestinians in Gaza today. Women, children, grandparents, during a ceasefire. Thirty one lives erased, and the world barely pauses. We can’t keep allowing our government to bankroll and shield this brutality. Cut U.S. support for this genocidal regime. Free Palestine.

January 31, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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Juan Cole

@jricole.bsky.social

apparently they didn't do genocide in a well equipped enough manner

US approves $6.6bn sale of attack helicopters, assault vehicles to Israel flip.it/ICrrp1

Israel cleared to buy $6.6bn in US attack helicopters, assault vehicles

The approved sale includes 30 Apache helicopters, which Israeli forces have used to attack Palestinians in Gaza.

flip.it

January 31, 2026 at 6:09 PM

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Rebecca Ruth Gould

@rrgould.bsky.social

The best analysis of the 2026 uprising I’ve read so far. Appropriately & tragically bleak.

“The danger is not sudden regime collapse, but a drawn-out descent into instability and, potentially, even balkanization.”

Solidarity with the protesters, however bleak their political horizon.

January 26, 2026 at 9:56 PM

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Jacek Debiec, MD, PhD, DPhil 🌎 🧠

@drjacekdebiec.bsky.social

"Dr. Alireza Golchini, a surgeon from Qazvin, has been arrested by Iranian government forces for providing medical care to injured protesters and is now facing charges of 'Moharrebeh' (waging war against God) — a capital offense ...that carries the risk of execution."

hengaw.net/en/news/2026...

Iran arrests Dr. Alireza Golchini for treating injured protesters, charges him with “waging war against God”

hengaw.net

January 27, 2026 at 6:23 PM

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Stephen Zunes

@szunes.bsky.social

“Alex Pretti was shot and killed in Minneapolis by a group of Border Patrol agents after filming them. He was an ICU nurse at the VA who helped critically ill veterans. Alex's colleagues say he was a wonderful man who loved his patients and enjoyed mountain biking. He will be greatly missed.”

January 25, 2026 at 3:27 AM

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick

@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social

Beyond helping establish DHS itself in 2003, Mr. Mitnick was a senate-confirmed Trump choice for General Counsel for DHS in his first term. I've talked with him a few times, and he's not a man for hyperbole. So bear that in mind when you see him calling out DHS's "lawlessness, fascism, and cruelty."

John Mitnick
@JohnMitnick
I helped to establish DHS in 2002 and 2003 and later had the homeland security portfolio as a White House Counsel and served as General Counsel of the Department.

I am enraged and embarrassed by DHS’s lawlessness, fascism, and cruelty.

Impeach and remove Trump—now.

George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸
@gtconway3d
The deadly shooting in Minneapolis today was a straight-up execution of a protester by Trump's federal brownshirts.

The thugs wrestled him to the ground. They pistol-whipped him, then shot him multiple times. They murdered him.

January 25, 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Molly Ploofkins

@mollyploofkins.bsky.social

A statement from the parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti:

January 25, 2026 at 1:39 AM

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick

@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social

NEW: Another declaration you have to read! Alex Pretti was shot near the apartment of a doctor, who saw the shooting occur and rushed to provide emergency aid as he lay dying on the street.

They describe what they saw: "The victim had at least three bullet holes in his back."

declare as follows:
1. 1 am a 29-year-old resident of the in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have lived in Minneapolis since 2024, when I moved to the city to begin my medical residency. I am a licensed pediatrician, and I have been practicing pediatric medicine in the city since I moved here.
2. On January 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am CST, I was awoken by the sound of cars honking and whistles blowing. Shortly after I awoke, I heard screaming from outside my window. I ICE agents and civilians yelling at each other. saw several
3. One civilian was standing in front of a parked car on the side of the road.
I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind.
4. Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground. My view of the altercation was partially obstructed, but after a few seconds, I saw at least four ICE agents point guns at the man. I then saw the agents shoot the man at least six or seven times.
5. Initially, I was stunned. From what I could see from my apartment, there was absolutely no need for any violence, let alone lethal force by multiple officers. I immediately put on my boots and coat, ran outside, and approached ICE agents who were near the victim.

6. The scene was chaotic. Many civilians were screaming and honking. Over the noise, I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to assess the victim.
7. At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. They repeatedly asked me for my physician's license, which I obviously didn't have. But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, and I could tell that the victim was in critical condition. I insisted that the agents let me assess him. Normally, I would not have been so persistent, but as a physician, I felt a professional and moral obligation to help this man, especially since none of the agents were helping him.
8. Finally, one agent agreed to let me assess the victim. He patted me down to "make sure I didn't have a weapon" and then let me approach the victim.
9. As I approached, I saw that the victim was lying on his side and was surrounded by several ICE agents. I was confused as to why the victim was on his side, because that is not standard practice when a victim has been shot. Checking for a pulse and administering CPR is standard practice. Instead of doing either of those things, the ICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds.
10.I asked the ICE agents if the victim had a pulse, and they said they did not know. I then asked the agents to make space so I could assess the victim.

CASE 0:25-cv-04669-KMM-DTS
Doc. 109
Filed 01/24/26
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11. The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back. I asked the ICE agents to turn the victim from his side to his back. From that position, I saw an additional gunshot wound on the victim's upper left chest and another possible gunshot wound on his neck.
12. I checked for a pulse, but I did not feel one. I immediately began CPR. Shortly after I started compressions, EMS personnel arrived and took over.
13.I remained at the scene for about five more minutes, but protesters began to gather and the situation seemed to be escalating, so I left and returned to my apartment.
14. When I returned to my apartment, I was extremely distraught. I was sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. Eventually, I called my sister, who lives in a nearby suburb. I called her for comfort and because I did not feel safe in my apartment; I wanted to see if I could stay with her for the day and maybe even a few days.
15.I also sought advice from a friend who works for the City of Minneapolis.
He recommended that I shelter in place because the situation outside my apartment was so dangerous. I was going to follow his advice, but then ICE agents deployed tear gas on the crowd that had gathered below, and the tear gas began seeping into my apartment.

16. At that point, I did not feel like I could stay in my apartment any longer. I packed an overnight bag, took the elevator down to the parking garage, and drove about six blocks to a friend's house. I was still crying and shaking at this point, and I was barely able to speak. I drove to my friend's house because it was close, and I wanted time to collect myself before driving 30 minutes to my sister's house.
17.I am devastated by the killing of a Minnesotan by multiple federal immigration agents. From what I could tell, the victim was not actively threatening ICE agents or the public he was just yelling at the agents because he objected to ICE's presence in our city. A person should not be shot and killed for lawfully expressing their opinions.
18.I am not sure when I will return to my apartment. I do not feel safe in my city. In less than one month, ICE agents have shot and killed two people for protesting and observing their actions. I worry that I or someone I love will be shot and killed for voicing their displeasure and being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct.

January 25, 2026 at 2:05 AM

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jstreetdotorg.bsky.social

@jstreetdotorg.bsky.social

We’re proud to endorse @wyden.senate.gov's AWARE Act – bold legislation to ensure humanitarian aid reaches civilians in Gaza and to hold any government officials accountable for blocking life-saving relief.

Denying food and medicine must carry consequences.

Wyden Introduces Legislation to Ensure Aid to Gaza, Accountability for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Government Officials Worldwide Who Enable Human Rights Violations | U.S. Senator Ron Wyden o...

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon

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January 15, 2026 at 8:34 PM

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Ashland.news

@ashland-news.bsky.social

Close to a thousand protesters gathered in Ashland following a town hall with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley on Sunday. Protesters waved signs and marched downtown to condemn the ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. 1/2 ashland.news/close-to-a-t...

Close to a thousand protesters marched to Ashland Plaza Sunday to protest ICE killing - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News

Close to a thousand protesters gathered in Ashland following a town hall with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley on Sunday. Protesters waved signs and marched downtown to condemn the ICE shooting of Renee Good in...

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January 13, 2026 at 6:59 AM

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Omar Sakr

@omarsakr.bsky.social

Now at 90 writers of 123. The board must resign, but first, apologise to Randa Abdel-Fattah and Louise Adler.

Omar Sakr @omarsakr.bsky.social · 25d

79 authors have withdrawn from Adelaide Writers Week now, that we know of - others are rumoured to have done so without declaring so publicly, if you’re wondering why different numbers are floating around. More than half of the festival gone. sakr.substack.com/p/the-road-t...

Authors Who Have Withdrawn From the Apartheid Adelaide Writers Festival

Percival Everett, M. Gessen, Zadie Smith, Michelle de Kretser, Yanis Varoufakis, Helen Garner, Hannah Kent, Melissa Lucashenko, Evelyn Araluen, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Larissa Behrendt, Laila Lalami, Trent Dalton, Kathy Lette, Robbie Arnott, Amy McQuire, Walter Marsh, Bernadette Brennan, David Marr, Angie Faye Martin, Jane Caro, Jennifer Mills, Paul Daley, James Bradley, Nikos Papastergiadis, Amy Remeikis, Hannah Ferguson, Laura Tingle, Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, Peter Greste, Mike Ladd, Alisa Ahmed, Tasma Walton, Bri Lee, Chelsea Watego, Emily Lighezzolo, Clare Wright, Chris Hammer, Kenneth Roth, Micaela Sahhar, Emma Shortis, Madeleine Gray, Peter FitzSimons, Chloe Hooper, Sarah Krasnostein, Kate Mildenhall, Drusilla Modjeska, Ren Wyld, Dominic Guerrera, Marieke Hardy, Jonathan Green, Vincenzo Latronico, Francesca Wade, Molly Murn, Susie Anderson, Eoin McNamee, Danny Nour, Emilie Zoey Baker, Grace Yee, Richard King, Sam Guthrie, Cam Wilson, Jacinta Parsons, Jacqueline Maley, Andy Jackson, Sue Turnbull, Lyn Dickens, Courtney Jaye, Ariel Bogel, Natasha Lester, Sonia Orchard, Louise Milligan, Mathew Hooten, Tim Ayliffe, Lucy Nelson, Lainie Anderson, Roisin O'Donnell, Michael Veitch, Lance Richardson.

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January 11, 2026 at 1:52 AM

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Mohammed R. Mhawish

@mohamhawish.bsky.social

Joined Al Jazeera’s The Take to discuss the latest developments in Gaza, why the peace plan has stalled, and what's coming next. Tune in for a listen here - or wherever you get your podcasts! omny.fm/shows/the-ta...

‘Peace’ on paper, but catastrophe continues on the ground in Gaza - The Take

In the three months since the US unveiled a 20-point Gaza plan, more than 400 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured in near-daily Israeli attacks. Gaza has been fragmented, with Israel c...

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January 9, 2026 at 12:50 AM

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Hierophant Shelley B Woke - Living Saint of Purity🏳️‍⚧️🖤💜🤍 💛

@shelleybwoke.bsky.social

The government that arrests people for holding signs supporting Palestine Action say what now?

Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · Jan 4

BREAKING: “You must have a view about whether this was lawful?” - Trevor Philips Sky News

“It’s not for politicians to make judgments around international law” - Darren Jones Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister

January 4, 2026 at 9:53 AM

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Palestina SOS

@palesos.bsky.social

El gobierno británico deja morir a las presas de Palestine Action en huelga de hambre

Desatención médica y silencio ante las demandas de las militantes de Palestine Action, sumado a un endurecimiento de la represión en las muestras de solidaridad: así responde el gobierno laborista

El govern britànic deixa morir les preses de Palestine Action en vaga de fam | Horitzó

Desatenció mèdica i silenci davant les demandes de les militants de Palestine Action, sumat a un enduriment de la repressió a les mostres de solidaritat: així respon el govern laborista.

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January 4, 2026 at 7:04 AM

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Russell the Love Muscle 💪

@rpg-volley.bsky.social

🔥🔥🔥

Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · Jan 5

Really, a remarkable statement from Colombia’s President.

I don’t know if Maduro is good or bad, not even if he’s a drug trafficker; in the files of the Colombian justice system, after half a century of dealing with the biggest cocaine mafias, the names of Nicolás Maduro or Cilia Flores don’t appear. Those who have come forward to denounce him are Venezuelan opposition generals, nothing more, seeking to topple the popular vote.

The judicial power in Colombia doesn’t belong to me; it’s independent of me, and my opposition largely handles it.

If one wants to know about the mafia and the business of cocaine commercialization, just look at Colombia’s judicial files.

That’s why I deeply reject Trump speaking without knowing; my name doesn’t appear in the judicial files on drug trafficking over 50 years, neither from before nor from the present. Stop slandering me, Mr. Trump. That’s not how you threaten a Latin American president who emerged from the armed struggle and then from the people of Colombia’s fight for Peace.

I was part of the clandestine organization that fought for democracy in Colombia against the civil dictatorship of the "State of Emergency." The organization that in 1974, long before Chávez, carried out the operation to raise Bolívar’s sword once more, who said he would never sheathe it until injustice ended in Gran Colombia. I was with the M19 that made the first peace in contemporary Latin America.

He doesn’t read Colombia’s history, and that’s why he fails when he criticizes us. He should only meet with his officers who are experts in drug investigations in Colombia, whom I’ve helped with my own investigations as a senator of the Republic from Colombia’s Left and its people,

who have suffered the narco genocide and its political allies, who are also allies of the American far right.

Tens of thousands of our comrades from the armed and popular struggle for democracy were assassinated, and we didn’t go begging you for invasions; we endured and won through Peace.

I’ve never burned a U.S. flag because I’ve read the history of the popular and workers’ struggles in the U.S. through Zinn’s books in Spanish. And that’s why I honor the American working people, the Black and Indigenous people, the young soldiers who, alongside the Soviets, defeated Hitler.

And that’s why I dared to speak on a street in New York in front of the United Nations building and under U.S. law that protects the opinions of those attending the United Nations Assembly to speak freely. I spoke against the genocide in Gaza—how I would have loved to accompany you to make peace in Gaza! Where the Palestinians love me, and perhaps if instead of

going to capture a Latin American president with small controls on oil because you blocked the oil and condemned us to hunger and unleashed the exodus that reached your own country, I would have accompanied you to capture Netanyahu, the genocidaire.

For what I said, you took the arrogance to punish my opinion, my words against the Palestinian genocide. Your punishment is to falsely accuse me of being a drug trafficker and having cocaine factories; I don’t have a car, nor estates abroad—my house I’m still paying off to the bank with my salary. It’s unjust, and I fight against injustices.

I’m friends with a lot of people in the U.S. who stop me on the streets, surround me with their arms.

That’s why I respect the history that began with Washington and Bolívar together; they gave each other things, they were liberators more than enslavers.

I learned not to be a slave, and I reject your

January 5, 2026 at 3:54 AM

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Michael West

@michaelwestbiz.bsky.social

MSF Australia on Israel ban of aid orgs to Gaza for antisemitism - "Impossible to replace ... 100,000 trauma surgeries, and delivered 10,000 babies."
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social also on Israel's Aussie antisemites blacklist
#auspol
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"Absolutely devastating". Israel bans aid orgs from Gaza, publishes Aussie antisemites list - Michael West

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - Israel's ban on NGO operations in Gaza “absolutely devastating” as Israel bans aid orgs for antisemitism

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December 31, 2025 at 2:50 AM

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Caitlin Johnstone

@caitoz.bsky.social

Israel Bans Aid Groups For The Same Reason It Bans Journalists

They want to keep their crimes in the dark.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/israel-ban...

Israel Bans Aid Groups For The Same Reason It Bans Journalists, And Other Notes

Reading by Tim Foley:

www.caitlinjohnst.one

January 1, 2026 at 1:33 AM

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Defend Our Juries

@defendourjuries.bsky.social

BREAKING: Major Insurers drop Elbit Systems

Following a sustained direct action campaign, initiated by Palestine Action before the group was proscribed, Allianz and Aviva no longer insure Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer.

Direct Action gets results. 🧵1/4

December 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM

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Global Literary Theory

@balaghas.bsky.social

Bearing Light: A Poem From Gaza
post by @451book.bsky.social
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Bearing Light: A Poem From Gaza

By Ayesha, translated from Arabic by her sister

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December 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM

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The Hind Rajab Foundation

@hindrajabfoundation.be

🚨 The @hindrajabfoundation.be has filed a criminal complaint in 🇮🇹 #Italy against Israeli soldier Israel Yitzhki, who destroyed homes, schools, and abducted civilians in Gaza. He posed before destruction in Gaza, and now he poses before Italian monuments.

Full details → https://bit.ly/44wrwfD