In the second part of a two part series, Margaret and James reflect on their time in Minnesota, the incredible community response to the immigration raids, and what other communities can learn from the Twin Cities.
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
right now bombing Iran is incredibly unpopular. i suspect the admin is betting this will inspire retaliatory terrorist attacks against Americans that will help to manufacture consent for further escalations.
June 22, 2025 at 4:30 AM
right now bombing Iran is incredibly unpopular. i suspect the admin is betting this will inspire retaliatory terrorist attacks against Americans that will help to manufacture consent for further escalations.
I was trying to think about what would happen if geriatric commander and chief croaks and what I've come up with looks a lot like the movie The Death of Stalin. Just power hungry idiots running around
June 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I was trying to think about what would happen if geriatric commander and chief croaks and what I've come up with looks a lot like the movie The Death of Stalin. Just power hungry idiots running around
i want you to practice saying it. “i am invoking my right to remain silent and will not answer questions without an attorney present.” say it out loud. it sounds so simple but when the moment comes, you forget. you’ll be stressed, scared, confused, & want to explain yourself. don’t. it won’t help.
June 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
i want you to practice saying it. “i am invoking my right to remain silent and will not answer questions without an attorney present.” say it out loud. it sounds so simple but when the moment comes, you forget. you’ll be stressed, scared, confused, & want to explain yourself. don’t. it won’t help.
make sure someone who won’t be at the protest knows where you are. memorize their phone number. remember that cops can lie to you and you always have the right to remain silent. remember that jail calls are recorded and transport vans & holding cells may be, too.
June 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
make sure someone who won’t be at the protest knows where you are. memorize their phone number. remember that cops can lie to you and you always have the right to remain silent. remember that jail calls are recorded and transport vans & holding cells may be, too.
just a reminder that only water goes in your eyes, don’t wear contacts to a protest if you can help it, hot showers will hurt like hell if you have mace or gas residue on your skin. turn off face ID on your phone. pick a buddy & never leave their side. if detained, ask for a lawyer & then shut up.
June 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
just a reminder that only water goes in your eyes, don’t wear contacts to a protest if you can help it, hot showers will hurt like hell if you have mace or gas residue on your skin. turn off face ID on your phone. pick a buddy & never leave their side. if detained, ask for a lawyer & then shut up.
seconding this. if you get hit directly in the head with an impact munitions like this or a grenade go immediately to the ER. don't stay to protest with your friends. Don't try to be "tough". your night or day is done. seek medical care
Head injuries like Sean's are very serious. Go immediately to the ER even if the victim is alert and talking. Brain swelling has a short delay and bleeds can start later. You can be fine one minute and dead within an hour.
Two LA photojournalists have been shot with tear gas canisters by DHS HSI, including @acatwithnews.bsky.social who was directly targeted by HSI and struck in the head. Sean is en route to the ER with obvious facial injuries. He was conscious and talking when he left the scene.
June 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
seconding this. if you get hit directly in the head with an impact munitions like this or a grenade go immediately to the ER. don't stay to protest with your friends. Don't try to be "tough". your night or day is done. seek medical care
"My name is Greta Thunberg and I am from Sweden. If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel."
June 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
"My name is Greta Thunberg and I am from Sweden. If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel."
I lost $33 dollars gambling in Vegas but I’ll be damned. The last night I’m here I got a free vodka soda and I stole the glass. Thanks @iwriteok.bsky.social for the very ethical life hack. I have a lovely glass for my home. I will not be throwing it at the people I’m with.
January 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I lost $33 dollars gambling in Vegas but I’ll be damned. The last night I’m here I got a free vodka soda and I stole the glass. Thanks @iwriteok.bsky.social for the very ethical life hack. I have a lovely glass for my home. I will not be throwing it at the people I’m with.