Joan Bushur
@joanb.bsky.social
They/She/Her I like to think I'm clever. And remotely funny. Don't we all? I also love to think out loud. Don't worry, I heavily edit the voices in my head.
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This is going to be so crucial as other cites are targeted—not least because people need to understand that there are *so many ways to help,* and if you don’t feel equipped to do one thing you can find something else that fits your abilities better. Not everyone has to be in the streets
I keep seeing posts going "when ICE comes to MY city, we'll be out in the streets even harder" and man, I get that sentiment but I need everyone to understand that the work in Minneapolis is partly confrontational but MORE IMPORTANTLY aaallll the stuff organized in the background to help neighbors
January 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM
This is going to be so crucial as other cites are targeted—not least because people need to understand that there are *so many ways to help,* and if you don’t feel equipped to do one thing you can find something else that fits your abilities better. Not everyone has to be in the streets
Thank you so much for your reporting on this. For those of you who haven’t seen it here is Ms. Cox’s excellent essay from yesterday:
The Key to Minneapolis’s Successful ICE Resistance
The city’s rapid mobilization against ICE was aided greatly by a community with well-worn connections and a tradition of mutual aid. You can—and should—start building this resilience where you live.
newrepublic.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:33 PM
"Jim made you repay the favor, his way." "This case isn't what I expected." "They never are." #WillTrent
January 28, 2026 at 1:49 AM
"Jim made you repay the favor, his way." "This case isn't what I expected." "They never are." #WillTrent
"What is a luncheon anyway? Just say lunch." #WillTrent
January 28, 2026 at 1:41 AM
"What is a luncheon anyway? Just say lunch." #WillTrent
"Don't do that. Everything you say matters." "But that didn't mean we weren't Korean. Just because there's a barrier doesn't mean it's not your culture...They're underestimating you. Good. They won't even see you coming." #WillTrent
January 28, 2026 at 1:40 AM
"Don't do that. Everything you say matters." "But that didn't mean we weren't Korean. Just because there's a barrier doesn't mean it's not your culture...They're underestimating you. Good. They won't even see you coming." #WillTrent
"If anyone farts, I swear to God there'll be another murder and no jury in this world would convict me." "I don't care about justice. I just want to go home." "Kaia, it's been 90 minutes." "GUM!" "Let's get this murder gum." #WillTrent
January 28, 2026 at 1:37 AM
"If anyone farts, I swear to God there'll be another murder and no jury in this world would convict me." "I don't care about justice. I just want to go home." "Kaia, it's been 90 minutes." "GUM!" "Let's get this murder gum." #WillTrent
"Just me and 400 bags of Funyuns." [Puts used cigarette in pocket] "Who does that?" "Dammit, Wayne, what are you doing? Making an art installation with your DNA trash?!" "Right in my ear? Really? Right in my ear." #WillTrent
January 28, 2026 at 1:34 AM
"Just me and 400 bags of Funyuns." [Puts used cigarette in pocket] "Who does that?" "Dammit, Wayne, what are you doing? Making an art installation with your DNA trash?!" "Right in my ear? Really? Right in my ear." #WillTrent
"It's like listening to a podcast I never subscribed to." #WillTrent
January 28, 2026 at 1:28 AM
"It's like listening to a podcast I never subscribed to." #WillTrent
"I don't have a crystal ball. You want answers you gotta ask me questions!...Thank you Bon Bon for cracking the case wide open once again. Here's the key to Atlanta. Medal of honor. Tickets to Cowboy Carter." #WillTrent
January 28, 2026 at 1:21 AM
"I don't have a crystal ball. You want answers you gotta ask me questions!...Thank you Bon Bon for cracking the case wide open once again. Here's the key to Atlanta. Medal of honor. Tickets to Cowboy Carter." #WillTrent
"I'll take any body. Bloated...something that will haunt my dreams forever!" "Have fun." #WillTrent
January 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM
"I'll take any body. Bloated...something that will haunt my dreams forever!" "Have fun." #WillTrent
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To keep your texts safe from prying eyes, make sure they’re encrypted with these 4 tips.
4 Easy Ways to Make Sure No One Can Read Your Text Messages
To keep your texts safe from prying eyes, make sure they’re encrypted with these 4 tips.
nyti.ms
January 28, 2026 at 1:12 AM
To keep your texts safe from prying eyes, make sure they’re encrypted with these 4 tips.
"Max had a sleepover last night. Five boys. One bathroom." #WillTrent
January 28, 2026 at 1:14 AM
"Max had a sleepover last night. Five boys. One bathroom." #WillTrent
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Emphasizing how RIDICULOUS the first demand is. They’re asking for Minnesota to release people actively serving prison sentences “for immediate deportation,” which would mean a get-out-of-jail free situation for noncitizens in Minnesota serving time.
Like, what the hell are they talking about?
Like, what the hell are they talking about?
Trump’s demands of Minnesota and Minneapolis - still blaming Dem leadership in the state for the chaos and death his regime has caused. Doesn’t sound promising.
January 27, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Emphasizing how RIDICULOUS the first demand is. They’re asking for Minnesota to release people actively serving prison sentences “for immediate deportation,” which would mean a get-out-of-jail free situation for noncitizens in Minnesota serving time.
Like, what the hell are they talking about?
Like, what the hell are they talking about?
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You can take my guns from my cold, dead hands
and btw
and btw
January 28, 2026 at 12:01 AM
You can take my guns from my cold, dead hands
and btw
and btw
The PBS documentary on NYC is so incredibly worth your time but when I got to this part covering Emma Lazarus I wept, like *sobbed*, and watching it again just now tears were rolling down my face
One of our true founding documents. Not what we are but what we could be youtu.be/sY5K2DnD3Bs?...
One of our true founding documents. Not what we are but what we could be youtu.be/sY5K2DnD3Bs?...
January 28, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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“The $65 billion should be placed in an unmarked federal appropriations bill—if it isn’t, that will be the end of your precious Minnesota,” read the note, a handmade letter assembled from magazine clippings and sent with what ICE claimed was the severed finger of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
ICE Issues Ransom Note Demanding $65 Billion If U.S. Wants To See Minnesota Again
WASHINGTON—Claiming the nation’s beloved North Star State was in peril, Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a ransom note Tuesday that told the United States to pay $65 billion if it ever wante...
theonion.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:45 AM
“The $65 billion should be placed in an unmarked federal appropriations bill—if it isn’t, that will be the end of your precious Minnesota,” read the note, a handmade letter assembled from magazine clippings and sent with what ICE claimed was the severed finger of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
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So, today ICE tried to violate the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
This morning ICE attempted to enter into the Ecuadorian consulate on Central Ave but were barred from entering. I spoke with Ambassador Yanez this afternoon and they want to make sure the Ecuadorian community knows it’s still safe to come to the consulate.
January 28, 2026 at 12:38 AM
So, today ICE tried to violate the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
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You know what sort of person doesn't like a whistleblower? It's not the person doing the right thing.
January 28, 2026 at 12:50 AM
You know what sort of person doesn't like a whistleblower? It's not the person doing the right thing.
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JUST IN: DOJ says its attorneys have reviewed and redacted “millions” of pages of Epstein Files material and should complete their review in the “near term.” But they say there’s no specific date or ballpark for the release. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 AM
JUST IN: DOJ says its attorneys have reviewed and redacted “millions” of pages of Epstein Files material and should complete their review in the “near term.” But they say there’s no specific date or ballpark for the release. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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This tracks with LA. They make the spectacle, act like it's over when Bovino leaves and then continue the same level of crackdown without a spotlight after everyone gets used to it.
Federal deployment to Minneapolis "is steady state and expected to continue as planned," per Border Patrol memo leaked to me
January 27, 2026 at 10:43 PM
This tracks with LA. They make the spectacle, act like it's over when Bovino leaves and then continue the same level of crackdown without a spotlight after everyone gets used to it.
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I know that's not what the OP means but it's very fun to imagine the FBI monitoring the chat I have with seven other weird dads called Grinch Milking Table: Where We Milk The Grinch
DHS and DOJ were *already* monitoring all your big Signal chats, they have been doing it for years. All unvetted chats have feds in them. And it's safe to assume every 20th person in a vetted chat is a fed too. Don't let it stop you from organizing.
FBI is investigating Minnesota Signal groups tracking ICE, Patel says
FBI Director Kash Patel made the statement after right-wing media figures said they joined the chats and claimed participants were obstructing law enforcement.
www.nbcnews.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:47 AM
I know that's not what the OP means but it's very fun to imagine the FBI monitoring the chat I have with seven other weird dads called Grinch Milking Table: Where We Milk The Grinch
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Those who are looking for ways to help, @theradr.bsky.social has a wonderful list, links included, on her website here: www.lifeisasacredtext.com/actions-to-t...
Find something that speaks to you, and then go speak for those who can't.
Find something that speaks to you, and then go speak for those who can't.
actions to take as ICE intensifies
ways to support MN and your own community
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Those who are looking for ways to help, @theradr.bsky.social has a wonderful list, links included, on her website here: www.lifeisasacredtext.com/actions-to-t...
Find something that speaks to you, and then go speak for those who can't.
Find something that speaks to you, and then go speak for those who can't.