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Rachel Maddow

@maddow.bsky.social

"A protester detained, her bra removed and wedding ring cut off, and some of her clothes never returned..."

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/u...

In Minneapolis, a Pattern of Misconduct Toward Protesters

www.nytimes.com

January 19, 2026 at 2:29 AM

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Jon Cooper

@joncooper-us.bsky.social

🪱 🪱

January 18, 2026 at 1:09 PM

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The Tennessee Holler

@thetnholler.bsky.social

Awful. Trump’s America.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

this is what it has come to for Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities

We are open: please wait for us to unlock the door. Thank you for your understanding

January 19, 2026 at 4:01 AM

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Left Coast Tree Frog 🕊️

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'Line has been drawn': Allies warn of $100 billion retaliation for Trump's new tariffs.
#cdnpoli
www.rawstory.com/trump-tariff...

'Line has been drawn': Allies warn of $100+ billion retaliation for Trump's new tariffs

America's allies in Europe warned on Sunday that they are prepared to move forward with a more than $100 billion plan to retaliate for President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs, according to a ...

www.rawstory.com

January 19, 2026 at 3:30 AM

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Molly Ploofkins

@mollyploofkins.bsky.social

Is that a child or Greg Bovino?

January 19, 2026 at 4:06 AM

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MeidasTouch

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A huge congratulations to @katiephang.bsky.social on reaching 500,000 YouTube subscribers — and in record time. This is a historic milestone for independent media.

👉 youtube.com/@katiephangn...

Katie Phang

Welcome to the official Katie Phang YouTube Channel, powered by the MeidasTouch Network — your new destination for fearless, fact-based reporting that cuts through the spin and gets to the truth. Host...

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January 19, 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Kinlika

@kinlika.bsky.social

Two distinct groups are responsible for this debacle

Those who voted for trump

Those who didn't vote for Kamala Harris

Simple as

Not voting for Harris is as bad as voting for trump

Think about that

January 19, 2026 at 1:09 AM

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Tim Onion

@bencollins.bsky.social

These are concentration camps. And these are the numbers they're comfortable sharing.

Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 10h

This is the sixth death in ICE custody in 18 days. This isn’t enforcement, it’s a system that cages people, outsources care, and shrugs when they die. Abolish ICE.

January 18, 2026 at 9:38 PM

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@KeepItBlueDems.bsky.social

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📢 Power to the People: We Did Not Consent to This War on American Soil
open.substack.com/pub/peoplepo...

📢 Power to the People: We Did Not Consent to This War on American Soil

Americans did not consent to war on our own soil. A people-powered call to reject authoritarian violence, defend democracy, and demand accountability.

open.substack.com

January 18, 2026 at 5:46 PM

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MS NOW

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MS NOW Films presents an encore presentation of "Andrew Young: The Dirty Work," executive produced by Rachel Maddow. The documentary retraces Andrew Young's story as a trusted friend to Dr. MLK, Jr. and architect of the Civil Rights Movement.

Watch tonight at 10pm ET on MS NOW.

January 18, 2026 at 10:43 PM

ECCRU 🇨🇦

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www.ms.now/news/white-h...

White House told CBS News that Trump would sue if his interview was edited

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt made the threat right after anchor Tony Dokoupil interviewed the president at a Ford plant.

www.ms.now

January 18, 2026 at 10:50 PM

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A.C. McKenzie

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Gee. Shocker. #Krasnov leaks critical info to his Daddy, Putin. I'm so shocked. 🤦‍♀️

January 18, 2026 at 7:26 PM

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Sandra 🗽 is not going back.

@gobuxgal.bsky.social

Instead of tipping them,
the “grab & go Gestapo” kidnapped their servers. 🤬
www.startribune.com/ice-agents-e...

ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then detain workers

“Would your mama be proud of you right now?” a bystander said as agents returned at closing time to nab the workers.

www.startribune.com

January 17, 2026 at 10:46 PM

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Governor Newsom Press Office

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BREAKING: Today, ahead of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, @governor.ca.gov just announced that he has directed CA State Parks to offer free entry at 200+ participating parks on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026

This comes as Trump cancels free admission to National Parks on MLK Day

January 16, 2026 at 10:24 PM

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Mark Hamill

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#Justice4ReneeNicoleGood ⚖️

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

BRENNAN: Tell me about the officer, Jonathan Ross

KRISTI NOEM: Don't say his name! I mean, for heaven's sake, we shouldn't have people continue to dox law enforcement

BRENNAN: His name is public

NOEM: I know, but that doesn't mean it should continue to be said

January 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM

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#Canada

Parent #company of #Winnipeg #spa #Thermea has pulled a #guest experience #survey that asked what one #customer says were "highly #inappropriate" #questions, including one asking if #immigration is a #threat to "the purity of the #country."

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Survey from Winnipeg spa asked 'blatantly disrespectful' question about 'purity of the country': customer | CBC News

The parent company of Winnipeg spa Thermea is pulling a guest experience survey that asked what one customer says were "highly inappropriate" questions, including one asking if immigration is a threat...

www.cbc.ca

January 18, 2026 at 9:23 PM

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸

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January 18, 2026 at 7:11 PM

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET

@patti3333.bsky.social

From @votevets.org
🚨 Governor Tim Walz, MN has the MN National Guard placed "On Standby "
to help support law enforcement 🚨

Thank you to VOTE VETS

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE:
MN National Guard will
NOT BE MASKED & will have on REFLECTIVE VESTS
distinguishing them from ICE
AGAIN

STAND BY 4 NOW

January 18, 2026 at 4:19 PM

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ariel

@aritalks.bsky.social

ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.

City of Minneapolis @minneapolismn.gov · 2d

Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.

Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746

Vehicles abandoned due to ICE detention will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.

January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM

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404 Media

@404media.co

404 Media has obtained material that explains how Tangles and Webloc, two surveillance systems ICE recently purchased, work. Webloc can track phones without a warrant and follow their owners home or to their employer.

January 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM