@irene66.bsky.social
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Here’s a podcast that does a good job of laying out what’s at stake, and why all of us need to get off the sidelines to demand change.
Opinion | Minneapolis Reveals Where Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is Going
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Here’s a podcast that does a good job of laying out what’s at stake, and why all of us need to get off the sidelines to demand change.
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I'm calling bullshit on the media narrative that Trump is "pivoting" and "deescalating" on his ICE raids. The threshold is this: As long as the military occupations and the treatment of US cities as enemy territory continue, there's no pivot. ICE out. 1/
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM
I'm calling bullshit on the media narrative that Trump is "pivoting" and "deescalating" on his ICE raids. The threshold is this: As long as the military occupations and the treatment of US cities as enemy territory continue, there's no pivot. ICE out. 1/
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
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Right now, what Democrats need to avoid is meaningless symbolic actions. I hate Kristi Noem too, but she is not going to be impeached and removed from office.
The debate over DHS funding gives the Democrats a chance to actually change ICE’s policies right now. They need to take it. trib.al/0XsEiNG
The debate over DHS funding gives the Democrats a chance to actually change ICE’s policies right now. They need to take it. trib.al/0XsEiNG
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Right now, what Democrats need to avoid is meaningless symbolic actions. I hate Kristi Noem too, but she is not going to be impeached and removed from office.
The debate over DHS funding gives the Democrats a chance to actually change ICE’s policies right now. They need to take it. trib.al/0XsEiNG
The debate over DHS funding gives the Democrats a chance to actually change ICE’s policies right now. They need to take it. trib.al/0XsEiNG
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“Their claim was self defense, sir
Just don’t believe your eyes
It’s our blood and bones
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies”
Just don’t believe your eyes
It’s our blood and bones
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies”
January 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM
“Their claim was self defense, sir
Just don’t believe your eyes
It’s our blood and bones
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies”
Just don’t believe your eyes
It’s our blood and bones
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies”
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Bruce wrote this song last Saturday. The day our government executed a VA nurse trying to help a lady to her feet. Bruce is America's conscience. 🇺🇸 “We’ll take our stand for this land and the stranger in our midst.” m.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
m.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Bruce wrote this song last Saturday. The day our government executed a VA nurse trying to help a lady to her feet. Bruce is America's conscience. 🇺🇸 “We’ll take our stand for this land and the stranger in our midst.” m.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
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Want journalism done right? One idea would be to share it when you see it.
Journalism! The way you always wanted it to be.
www.instagram.com/p/DT_zBaIgAxR/
Not kidding. It has almost everything. Plain speaking. Respect for your eyes and ears. Exact quote: "That was a lie." Lots of context. Dead on in their editing. Truth to power. And more.
Via @froomkin.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DT_zBaIgAxR/
Not kidding. It has almost everything. Plain speaking. Respect for your eyes and ears. Exact quote: "That was a lie." Lots of context. Dead on in their editing. Truth to power. And more.
Via @froomkin.bsky.social
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January 28, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Want journalism done right? One idea would be to share it when you see it.
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Congresswoman @ayannapressley.bsky.social has been trying to get qualified immunity eliminated her ENTIRE career.
What the fuck is it going to take to get people to listen to her?
What the fuck is it going to take to get people to listen to her?
There's no ICE accountability without ending qualified immunity.
They're murdering people. There won't be justice for the lives they've stolen, but there must be accountability.
My bill with @markey.senate.gov would ensure families can sue the agents murdering their loved ones.
They're murdering people. There won't be justice for the lives they've stolen, but there must be accountability.
My bill with @markey.senate.gov would ensure families can sue the agents murdering their loved ones.
January 27, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Congresswoman @ayannapressley.bsky.social has been trying to get qualified immunity eliminated her ENTIRE career.
What the fuck is it going to take to get people to listen to her?
What the fuck is it going to take to get people to listen to her?
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From "Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong" by Adam Serwer.
Recommended. [gift link]
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Recommended. [gift link]
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
January 27, 2026 at 11:44 PM
From "Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong" by Adam Serwer.
Recommended. [gift link]
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Recommended. [gift link]
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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Trump is not doing this and the media is lying to you because they want to take him to the dance and kiss
January 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Trump is not doing this and the media is lying to you because they want to take him to the dance and kiss
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Was on TV earlier, asked about Leavitt trying to distance Trump from the Pretti death and then about some of the other stories we've heard about immigration enforcement. (Sorry for the cruddy quality.)
January 27, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Was on TV earlier, asked about Leavitt trying to distance Trump from the Pretti death and then about some of the other stories we've heard about immigration enforcement. (Sorry for the cruddy quality.)
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Some of the US’s biggest companies are coming under increasing pressure to speak out about ICE's operations in Minnesota.
Minnesota workers pressure employers to take action against ICE operations
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Some of the US’s biggest companies are coming under increasing pressure to speak out about ICE's operations in Minnesota.
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I wrote about Minnesotans putting their lives on the line to fight for their city, protect their neighbors, and defend the Republic against tyranny.
Some thoughts from my new piece - angry and alarmed, but also hopeful and inspired:
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Some thoughts from my new piece - angry and alarmed, but also hopeful and inspired:
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The People Struggle Against Tyranny
Another execution of an American citizen. A regime that has no strategy but to lash out. The struggle against Trumpist authoritarianism is only going to get bloodier.
steady.page
January 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
I wrote about Minnesotans putting their lives on the line to fight for their city, protect their neighbors, and defend the Republic against tyranny.
Some thoughts from my new piece - angry and alarmed, but also hopeful and inspired:
🧵
Some thoughts from my new piece - angry and alarmed, but also hopeful and inspired:
🧵
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Minneapolis residents are risking their lives so that the world can see what is actually happening to their city, Charlie Warzel reports.
Believe Your Eyes
People are risking their lives to document agents in Minneapolis.
bit.ly
January 26, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Minneapolis residents are risking their lives so that the world can see what is actually happening to their city, Charlie Warzel reports.
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In the midst of the violence, let’s allow ourselves to be inspired by the heroism that is on display here.
Right now, it is not an exaggeration to say, Minnesotans are putting their lives on the line to fight for their city, protect their neighbors, and defend the Republic against tyranny.
Right now, it is not an exaggeration to say, Minnesotans are putting their lives on the line to fight for their city, protect their neighbors, and defend the Republic against tyranny.
January 25, 2026 at 11:08 PM
In the midst of the violence, let’s allow ourselves to be inspired by the heroism that is on display here.
Right now, it is not an exaggeration to say, Minnesotans are putting their lives on the line to fight for their city, protect their neighbors, and defend the Republic against tyranny.
Right now, it is not an exaggeration to say, Minnesotans are putting their lives on the line to fight for their city, protect their neighbors, and defend the Republic against tyranny.
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Wrote about the observers. The people standing by and filming and the risk they are taking to let the world see what is happening. It's crucial and its the only way to combat the lies and blatant propaganda. www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
Believe Your Eyes
People are risking their lives to document agents in Minneapolis.
www.theatlantic.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Wrote about the observers. The people standing by and filming and the risk they are taking to let the world see what is happening. It's crucial and its the only way to combat the lies and blatant propaganda. www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
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especially when she was so 'prophetic'.
fucking nailed it.
fucking nailed it.
January 25, 2026 at 10:42 PM
especially when she was so 'prophetic'.
fucking nailed it.
fucking nailed it.
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Couldn't put it better!
Fuck off you sullen Gestapo garden gnome
Bovino: "When politicians, community leaders, & some journalists engage in that heated rhetoric we keep talking about, when they make the choice to vilify law enforcement calling law enforcement 'Gestapo' or using the term 'kidnapping,' that is a choice & there are actions & consequences."
January 25, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Couldn't put it better!
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Let’s be clear about what the Trump regime is saying to Minnesota: “We will continue murdering your citizens unless you help us rig your election.”
Pam Bondi's conditions for Minnesota: 1) give us all your state data on your food programs, including SNAP 2) repeal all your sanctuary policies in the state (since it has led to "so much crime and violence") and 3) hand over your state voting rolls. Letter here: www.fox9.com/news/minneap...
Minneapolis shooting: AG Pam Bondi gives Gov. Walz conditions for ICE to leave Minnesota
www.fox9.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Let’s be clear about what the Trump regime is saying to Minnesota: “We will continue murdering your citizens unless you help us rig your election.”
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WHAT. JOAN. SAID.
Media better stop fucking around and get to REPORTING THE TRUTH
Media better stop fucking around and get to REPORTING THE TRUTH
JFC, CNN, stop with this bullshit "conflicting accounts" of Pretti shooting. The administration is lying, the videos are telling the truth. The man died more than 30 hours ago, we've known the truth for about 29 hours. Get your shit together. MSNOW is rerunning weekday programming so: unwatchable.
January 25, 2026 at 9:07 PM
WHAT. JOAN. SAID.
Media better stop fucking around and get to REPORTING THE TRUTH
Media better stop fucking around and get to REPORTING THE TRUTH
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"Watching America Unravel in Minneapolis."
This is oustanding journalism by a New York Times reporter. It helped me realize what is happening there, and just how bad everything is. I recommend it, which doesn't mean I endorse every line.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/m... [gift link]
This is oustanding journalism by a New York Times reporter. It helped me realize what is happening there, and just how bad everything is. I recommend it, which doesn't mean I endorse every line.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/m... [gift link]
Watching America Unravel in Minneapolis
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:47 PM
"Watching America Unravel in Minneapolis."
This is oustanding journalism by a New York Times reporter. It helped me realize what is happening there, and just how bad everything is. I recommend it, which doesn't mean I endorse every line.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/m... [gift link]
This is oustanding journalism by a New York Times reporter. It helped me realize what is happening there, and just how bad everything is. I recommend it, which doesn't mean I endorse every line.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/m... [gift link]
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Despite being a temporary employee, Corey Lewandowski has been in a shadow role of sorts at DHS, pulling many logistical strings behind the scene while the Secretary plays dress up.
Lewandowski has long been rumored to be having an affair with Noem. trib.al/qH4E8mp
Lewandowski has long been rumored to be having an affair with Noem. trib.al/qH4E8mp
Kristi Noem’s Alleged Boyfriend Is Back to Run DHS Behind the Scenes
Corey Lewandowski, who was just supposed to be a temp, is still at the Department of Homeland Security.
trib.al
January 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Despite being a temporary employee, Corey Lewandowski has been in a shadow role of sorts at DHS, pulling many logistical strings behind the scene while the Secretary plays dress up.
Lewandowski has long been rumored to be having an affair with Noem. trib.al/qH4E8mp
Lewandowski has long been rumored to be having an affair with Noem. trib.al/qH4E8mp
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
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Yes, the GOP controls Congress. That's why it's key to show Congress COULD stop the madness. And it's not just the DHS bill. Congress could repeal the prior multi-year $75b for DHS; set up a special investigative committee (cf. Watergate); amend the Insurrection Act; etc.
January 25, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Yes, the GOP controls Congress. That's why it's key to show Congress COULD stop the madness. And it's not just the DHS bill. Congress could repeal the prior multi-year $75b for DHS; set up a special investigative committee (cf. Watergate); amend the Insurrection Act; etc.