@teatea9.bsky.social
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Former Black Panther and disability rights activist Brad Lomax who had multiple sclerosis was a revolutionary! ✊🏽🏴
www.centerforlearnerequity.org/news/brad-lo...
www.centerforlearnerequity.org/news/brad-lo...
Brad Lomax—Uniting the Civil Rights and Disability Rights Communities - The Center for Learner Equity
Brad Lomax (1950-1984), a Civil Rights leader and disability rights activist, brought together the two movements to present a united front in the fight for equity.
www.centerforlearnerequity.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Former Black Panther and disability rights activist Brad Lomax who had multiple sclerosis was a revolutionary! ✊🏽🏴
www.centerforlearnerequity.org/news/brad-lo...
www.centerforlearnerequity.org/news/brad-lo...
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In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
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A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action Tuesday on renewing liquor licenses for two Minneapolis hotels that have housed federal immigration officers.
Minneapolis Council committee delays liquor licenses for 2 hotels over hosting federal agents
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton in the Mill District and Depot Renaissance Hotel.
www.startribune.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:44 AM
A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action Tuesday on renewing liquor licenses for two Minneapolis hotels that have housed federal immigration officers.
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More attention here, please.
Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:10 AM
More attention here, please.
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Tear gas is banned in international warfare, yet classified as a “riot control agent” that law enforcement can use for crowd control.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
Tear Gas Is Way More Dangerous Than Police Let On
In the middle of a respiratory pandemic, law enforcement agencies have used tear gas in especially dangerous ways. The chemical agent also seeps into homes, contaminates food, furniture, skin and surf...
www.propublica.org
February 3, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Tear gas is banned in international warfare, yet classified as a “riot control agent” that law enforcement can use for crowd control.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
“It just doesn’t work well, and it hits the weakest people the most, and causes the most complications in them,” an anesthesiology professor at Duke University said.
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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I just woke up to the news that independent journalist Georgia Fort was arrested by Federal agents for filming the protest at the church in Minneapolis. She went live #FreeGeorgia
January 30, 2026 at 12:42 PM
I just woke up to the news that independent journalist Georgia Fort was arrested by Federal agents for filming the protest at the church in Minneapolis. She went live #FreeGeorgia
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Minnesota based Independent Journalist GEORGIA FORT has been arrested for filming a protest of the church pastor that works as an ICE manager. SPREAD THE WORD! Georgia has been doing outstanding reporting from ground zero!
January 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Minnesota based Independent Journalist GEORGIA FORT has been arrested for filming a protest of the church pastor that works as an ICE manager. SPREAD THE WORD! Georgia has been doing outstanding reporting from ground zero!
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Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
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rightwingers see people caring about others in their community and instead of finding that inspiring they think it’s some sort of grand conspiracy because they don’t understand what it means to care for others you don’t personally know
January 25, 2026 at 7:57 PM
rightwingers see people caring about others in their community and instead of finding that inspiring they think it’s some sort of grand conspiracy because they don’t understand what it means to care for others you don’t personally know
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NEW: The Transportation Department, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations.
“We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer. “We want good enough.”
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
“We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer. “We want good enough.”
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
Government by AI? Trump Administration Plans to Write Regulations Using Artificial Intelligence
The Transportation Department, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations. “We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer....
www.propublica.org
January 26, 2026 at 1:05 PM
NEW: The Transportation Department, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations.
“We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer. “We want good enough.”
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
“We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer. “We want good enough.”
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
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⚠️ BREAKING:
Airports Across Asia Reinstate COVID-Style Health Checks After Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak in India; Thailand, Nepal & Taiwan Step Up Screening to Prevent Spread
Airports Across Asia Reinstate COVID-Style Health Checks After Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak in India; Thailand, Nepal & Taiwan Step Up Screening to Prevent Spread
January 26, 2026 at 1:39 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
Airports Across Asia Reinstate COVID-Style Health Checks After Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak in India; Thailand, Nepal & Taiwan Step Up Screening to Prevent Spread
Airports Across Asia Reinstate COVID-Style Health Checks After Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak in India; Thailand, Nepal & Taiwan Step Up Screening to Prevent Spread
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
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THREAD: 404 Media has been covering ICE and the technology they've been using to surveil and raid "targets", detain people based on a flawed facial recognition app, and lie about violence on the streets.
They have established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
They have established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
DHS Is Lying To You About ICE Shooting a Woman
At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
www.404media.co
January 25, 2026 at 5:09 PM
THREAD: 404 Media has been covering ICE and the technology they've been using to surveil and raid "targets", detain people based on a flawed facial recognition app, and lie about violence on the streets.
They have established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
They have established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
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Gotta remind yourself not to cry when you see the kid's signs.
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
January 23, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Gotta remind yourself not to cry when you see the kid's signs.
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
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It was not "domestic terrorism.” It was state sanctioned violence.
A family will forever live with the pain caused by the admin's reckless and deadly actions.
Abolishing ICE is not enough. They must be held accountable.
A family will forever live with the pain caused by the admin's reckless and deadly actions.
Abolishing ICE is not enough. They must be held accountable.
Rep. Omar: Trump admin’s take on MN shooting is ‘delusional,’ ‘we’ve all seen the video’ | CNN
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar joins The Lead.
www.cnn.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:50 AM
It was not "domestic terrorism.” It was state sanctioned violence.
A family will forever live with the pain caused by the admin's reckless and deadly actions.
Abolishing ICE is not enough. They must be held accountable.
A family will forever live with the pain caused by the admin's reckless and deadly actions.
Abolishing ICE is not enough. They must be held accountable.
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Just so y'all know!
If any administration would stop funding for human trafficking victims, it would be this one.
US justice department halts funding for human-trafficking survivors
DoJ has nearly $90m appropriated by Congress to support victims, but organizations say funding has been cut
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just so y'all know!
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things have become so dire at odot re: funding that we now legit have a shot at defunding this terrible stupid freeway expansion we've been fighting for over eight years.
now's your chance - send an email to the oregon transportation commission. No More Freeways made it easy - deadline is tuesday
now's your chance - send an email to the oregon transportation commission. No More Freeways made it easy - deadline is tuesday
Action Alert!
Join No More Freeways in demanding that the Oregon Transportation Commission vote to redirect Rose Quarter Freeway Expansion funding to serve ODOT's myriad other needs.
Testimony due by Tuesday - RT and help us spread the word!
www.nomorefreewayspdx.com/option3
Join No More Freeways in demanding that the Oregon Transportation Commission vote to redirect Rose Quarter Freeway Expansion funding to serve ODOT's myriad other needs.
Testimony due by Tuesday - RT and help us spread the word!
www.nomorefreewayspdx.com/option3
December 7, 2025 at 2:55 AM
things have become so dire at odot re: funding that we now legit have a shot at defunding this terrible stupid freeway expansion we've been fighting for over eight years.
now's your chance - send an email to the oregon transportation commission. No More Freeways made it easy - deadline is tuesday
now's your chance - send an email to the oregon transportation commission. No More Freeways made it easy - deadline is tuesday
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I’m surprised more people aren’t talking about Don Jr receiving a massive loan for his startup from the Pentagon. I guess when there’s so much corruption some things fly under the radar?
December 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I’m surprised more people aren’t talking about Don Jr receiving a massive loan for his startup from the Pentagon. I guess when there’s so much corruption some things fly under the radar?
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she has direct influence with the sitting president who’s currently dismantling the department of education
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
she has direct influence with the sitting president who’s currently dismantling the department of education
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Here is a great way to teach your kids more about Native Americans this month. Molly of Denali–the only kids TV show to feature an Alaska Native character–is on the road for Native American Heritage Month. Molly, the show’s main character, visits 5 reservations.
'Molly' hits the road: New PBS KIDS miniseries takes viewers to five reservations - ICT
‘Molly’s Epic Adventure’ features an Alaska Native lead character and premiers Nov. 3
ictnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Here is a great way to teach your kids more about Native Americans this month. Molly of Denali–the only kids TV show to feature an Alaska Native character–is on the road for Native American Heritage Month. Molly, the show’s main character, visits 5 reservations.
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The reason I bring up sovereign and qualified immunity so often is (1) the system was designed to protect itself and wrongdoing by the government long before Trump, and deemed Trump less of a risk than a government actually answerable to those it harmed;
October 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The reason I bring up sovereign and qualified immunity so often is (1) the system was designed to protect itself and wrongdoing by the government long before Trump, and deemed Trump less of a risk than a government actually answerable to those it harmed;
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60+ years ago, the white leaders of Newport News, VA, seized the core of a thriving Black community to build a college.
The campus location “was almost entirely a racial issue,” said one professor. “I believe they wanted to remove the Black community from here.”
(Pub. 2023 w/ @vcij.bsky.social)
The campus location “was almost entirely a racial issue,” said one professor. “I believe they wanted to remove the Black community from here.”
(Pub. 2023 w/ @vcij.bsky.social)
Erasing the “Black Spot”: How a Virginia College Expanded by Uprooting a Black Neighborhood
Sixty-plus years ago, the white leaders of Newport News, Virginia, seized the core of a thriving Black community to build a college. The school has been gobbling up the remaining houses ever since.
www.propublica.org
October 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
60+ years ago, the white leaders of Newport News, VA, seized the core of a thriving Black community to build a college.
The campus location “was almost entirely a racial issue,” said one professor. “I believe they wanted to remove the Black community from here.”
(Pub. 2023 w/ @vcij.bsky.social)
The campus location “was almost entirely a racial issue,” said one professor. “I believe they wanted to remove the Black community from here.”
(Pub. 2023 w/ @vcij.bsky.social)
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This story is breaking my heart. And making me so furious.
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was nearly 100 yards behind a fatal crash that killed a 78 year-old man, a newly released video shows
Lacy took his own life days before he was set to appear before a grand jury
Lacy took his own life days before he was set to appear before a grand jury
Video shows Kyren Lacy nearly 100 yards behind fatal crash, attorney says
By Matt Moscona Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was nearly 100 yards behind a fatal crash that killed a 78...
www.louisianasports.net
October 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This story is breaking my heart. And making me so furious.