Till Eckert
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Ruben Ortiz-Lopez — detained at 26 Federal Plaza in late Sept — has been released from ICE custody after a habeas petition, court watchers say.
He’s the husband of Monica Moreta-Galarza, who was shoved to the ground by an ICE agent.
Backstory: www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
Photo: Carol Guzy
He’s the husband of Monica Moreta-Galarza, who was shoved to the ground by an ICE agent.
Backstory: www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
Photo: Carol Guzy
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NEW: Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims.
For the first time, the Venezuelans arrested in a Chicago raid are telling their stories.
For the first time, the Venezuelans arrested in a Chicago raid are telling their stories.
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arrested in a Chicago raid are telling their stories.
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims.
For the first time, the Venezuelans arrested in a Chicago raid are telling their stories.
For the first time, the Venezuelans arrested in a Chicago raid are telling their stories.
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Die #Bundeswehr rüstet auf - für viele Milliarden. Auch Kamikaze-Drohnen stehen auf der „Wunschliste“. Wir haben herausgefunden, dass auch beim israelischen Konzern Elbit Systems einkauft werden soll. Mit @tilleckert.com, @alexejhock.bsky.social und Stella Hesch.
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Bundeswehr will Kamikaze-Drohnen von israelischem Rüstungskonzern beschaffen
Nach CORRECTIV-Informationen erwägt die Bundeswehr, bei Elbit Systems einzukaufen.
correctiv.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Die #Bundeswehr rüstet auf - für viele Milliarden. Auch Kamikaze-Drohnen stehen auf der „Wunschliste“. Wir haben herausgefunden, dass auch beim israelischen Konzern Elbit Systems einkauft werden soll. Mit @tilleckert.com, @alexejhock.bsky.social und Stella Hesch.
correctiv.org/aktuelles/si...
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Das Video einer Frau, die im Gericht von einem ICE-Beamten auf den Boden geworfen wurde, schreckte viele in den USA auf.
Doch die Geschichte war da nicht vorbei.
Ich habe sie für @correctiv.org aufgeschrieben:
correctiv.org/aktuelles/in...
Doch die Geschichte war da nicht vorbei.
Ich habe sie für @correctiv.org aufgeschrieben:
correctiv.org/aktuelles/in...
So arbeitet Trumps Abschiebemaschine
Wer dieses Einwanderungsgericht am 26 Federal Plaza in New York betritt, kann nicht wissen, ob er als freier Mensch wieder herauskommt.
correctiv.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Das Video einer Frau, die im Gericht von einem ICE-Beamten auf den Boden geworfen wurde, schreckte viele in den USA auf.
Doch die Geschichte war da nicht vorbei.
Ich habe sie für @correctiv.org aufgeschrieben:
correctiv.org/aktuelles/in...
Doch die Geschichte war da nicht vorbei.
Ich habe sie für @correctiv.org aufgeschrieben:
correctiv.org/aktuelles/in...
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Donald Trump greift den US-Rechtsstaat an. Nirgends zeigt sich das deutlicher als in den Gängen eines Gerichts in New York:
Die Regierung lässt Einwanderer nach routinemäßigen Terminen verhaften – und entlässt Richter, die nicht spuren. Unser Reporter @tilleckert.com war vor Ort. @correctiv.org
Die Regierung lässt Einwanderer nach routinemäßigen Terminen verhaften – und entlässt Richter, die nicht spuren. Unser Reporter @tilleckert.com war vor Ort. @correctiv.org
So arbeitet Trumps Abschiebemaschine
Wer dieses Einwanderungsgericht am 26 Federal Plaza in New York betritt, kann nicht wissen, ob er als freier Mensch wieder herauskommt.
correctiv.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Donald Trump greift den US-Rechtsstaat an. Nirgends zeigt sich das deutlicher als in den Gängen eines Gerichts in New York:
Die Regierung lässt Einwanderer nach routinemäßigen Terminen verhaften – und entlässt Richter, die nicht spuren. Unser Reporter @tilleckert.com war vor Ort. @correctiv.org
Die Regierung lässt Einwanderer nach routinemäßigen Terminen verhaften – und entlässt Richter, die nicht spuren. Unser Reporter @tilleckert.com war vor Ort. @correctiv.org
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NEW: New York has been quietly preparing for a potential Trump deployment of troops & agents to NYC.
Hochul, business, activists mobilized - meeting, discussing lawsuits, talking to LA/Chicago.
+ New details on Canal Street raid.
W/ @danarubinsteinbsky.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/n...
Hochul, business, activists mobilized - meeting, discussing lawsuits, talking to LA/Chicago.
+ New details on Canal Street raid.
W/ @danarubinsteinbsky.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/n...
New York Prepares for a Potential Trump Immigration Crackdown
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
NEW: New York has been quietly preparing for a potential Trump deployment of troops & agents to NYC.
Hochul, business, activists mobilized - meeting, discussing lawsuits, talking to LA/Chicago.
+ New details on Canal Street raid.
W/ @danarubinsteinbsky.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/n...
Hochul, business, activists mobilized - meeting, discussing lawsuits, talking to LA/Chicago.
+ New details on Canal Street raid.
W/ @danarubinsteinbsky.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/n...
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NEW: We reviewed 700+ videos, hours of footage from ICE protesters and counterprotesters in Portland.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
What Really Happened in Portland Before Trump Deployed the National Guard
In the two months before Trump’s decision, criminal charges were announced against only three people. On nights when physical conflict did erupt, it often came from police firing on, shoving, pepper-s...
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
NEW: We reviewed 700+ videos, hours of footage from ICE protesters and counterprotesters in Portland.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
Ruben Ortiz-Lopez — detained at 26 Federal Plaza in late Sept — has been released from ICE custody after a habeas petition, court watchers say.
He’s the husband of Monica Moreta-Galarza, who was shoved to the ground by an ICE agent.
Backstory: www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
Photo: Carol Guzy
He’s the husband of Monica Moreta-Galarza, who was shoved to the ground by an ICE agent.
Backstory: www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
Photo: Carol Guzy
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Ruben Ortiz-Lopez — detained at 26 Federal Plaza in late Sept — has been released from ICE custody after a habeas petition, court watchers say.
He’s the husband of Monica Moreta-Galarza, who was shoved to the ground by an ICE agent.
Backstory: www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
Photo: Carol Guzy
He’s the husband of Monica Moreta-Galarza, who was shoved to the ground by an ICE agent.
Backstory: www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
Photo: Carol Guzy
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A local news report said immigration agents were seen wearing Halloween masks in L.A.
When asked about the report, a DHS spokeswoman said, “Happy Halloween!”
When asked about the report, a DHS spokeswoman said, “Happy Halloween!”
'Happy Halloween!': DHS spokeswoman responds to report of immigration agents wearing horror masks in L.A.
The story by a local news site featured images posted to social media showing what the outlet says were agents in unmarked cars donning Chucky and Momo masks.
nbcnews.to
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A local news report said immigration agents were seen wearing Halloween masks in L.A.
When asked about the report, a DHS spokeswoman said, “Happy Halloween!”
When asked about the report, a DHS spokeswoman said, “Happy Halloween!”
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Journalism tip: If someone says drop the story, that’s a sign to keep reporting.
Back reporters who won’t flinch. Support our independent journalism ➜ propub.li/43MugoG
Back reporters who won’t flinch. Support our independent journalism ➜ propub.li/43MugoG
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Journalism tip: If someone says drop the story, that’s a sign to keep reporting.
Back reporters who won’t flinch. Support our independent journalism ➜ propub.li/43MugoG
Back reporters who won’t flinch. Support our independent journalism ➜ propub.li/43MugoG
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The federal government has deputized local police to hunt illegal immigrants
Trump Enlists an Army of Local Cops to Deport Millions
Almost 16,000 officers have joined the program, but some agencies have been more enthusiastic than others
bloom.bg
October 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The federal government has deputized local police to hunt illegal immigrants
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Für die Trump-Regierung ist die #AfD ein Werkzeug, um in Europa gegen die Regulierung von US-Techkonzernen vorzugehen. Sie schmeichelt ihr mit Einladungen ins Weiße Haus, worüber sich die AfD profilieren kann.
Darüber habe ich mit der @washingtonpost.com gesprochen:
Darüber habe ich mit der @washingtonpost.com gesprochen:
October 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Für die Trump-Regierung ist die #AfD ein Werkzeug, um in Europa gegen die Regulierung von US-Techkonzernen vorzugehen. Sie schmeichelt ihr mit Einladungen ins Weiße Haus, worüber sich die AfD profilieren kann.
Darüber habe ich mit der @washingtonpost.com gesprochen:
Darüber habe ich mit der @washingtonpost.com gesprochen:
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DHS posted a disturbing video today featuring a song that’s popular with Nazi creators
DHS Posts Video Featuring Song Popular With Nazi Creators
The agency denied making
gizmodo.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
DHS posted a disturbing video today featuring a song that’s popular with Nazi creators
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Menschen mit kognitiver Behinderung sind nicht nur häufiger sexueller Gewalt ausgesetzt – ihre Chance auf ein gerechtes Strafverfahren ist auch geringer.
Meine Recherche für @correctiv.org zeigt: Sie werden oft wegen ihrer Behinderung als nicht glaubwürdig eingestuft.
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Meine Recherche für @correctiv.org zeigt: Sie werden oft wegen ihrer Behinderung als nicht glaubwürdig eingestuft.
correctiv.org/barrierefrei...
Diskriminierung von Menschen mit Behinderung im Justizsystem
Kaum Urteile, selten Anklagen: Menschen mit kognitiver Behinderung haben geringere Chancen auf ein gerechtes Strafverfahren in Deutschland.
correctiv.org
October 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Menschen mit kognitiver Behinderung sind nicht nur häufiger sexueller Gewalt ausgesetzt – ihre Chance auf ein gerechtes Strafverfahren ist auch geringer.
Meine Recherche für @correctiv.org zeigt: Sie werden oft wegen ihrer Behinderung als nicht glaubwürdig eingestuft.
correctiv.org/barrierefrei...
Meine Recherche für @correctiv.org zeigt: Sie werden oft wegen ihrer Behinderung als nicht glaubwürdig eingestuft.
correctiv.org/barrierefrei...
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ICE now has a budget bigger than most militaries around the world and has increased spending on weapons.
It's also engaging in a race to recruit 10,000 new agents who will eventually be out in American streets.
Some will be vetted, but how many unqualified recruits will fall through the cracks?
It's also engaging in a race to recruit 10,000 new agents who will eventually be out in American streets.
Some will be vetted, but how many unqualified recruits will fall through the cracks?
October 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
ICE now has a budget bigger than most militaries around the world and has increased spending on weapons.
It's also engaging in a race to recruit 10,000 new agents who will eventually be out in American streets.
Some will be vetted, but how many unqualified recruits will fall through the cracks?
It's also engaging in a race to recruit 10,000 new agents who will eventually be out in American streets.
Some will be vetted, but how many unqualified recruits will fall through the cracks?
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Last week, a federal judge ordered immigration agents in Chicago to use body-cams: "That is not a suggestion."
Yesterday, agents stopped a state lawmaker and *pointed a gun at him*
They had body-cams -- that weren't on
I know b/c the cameras have a blinking light when on. These weren't flashing
Yesterday, agents stopped a state lawmaker and *pointed a gun at him*
They had body-cams -- that weren't on
I know b/c the cameras have a blinking light when on. These weren't flashing
October 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Last week, a federal judge ordered immigration agents in Chicago to use body-cams: "That is not a suggestion."
Yesterday, agents stopped a state lawmaker and *pointed a gun at him*
They had body-cams -- that weren't on
I know b/c the cameras have a blinking light when on. These weren't flashing
Yesterday, agents stopped a state lawmaker and *pointed a gun at him*
They had body-cams -- that weren't on
I know b/c the cameras have a blinking light when on. These weren't flashing
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation warned that President Trump’s planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom would “overwhelm the White House itself,” which spans just 55,000 square feet. https://wapo.st/4hmL8rC
October 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The National Trust for Historic Preservation warned that President Trump’s planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom would “overwhelm the White House itself,” which spans just 55,000 square feet. https://wapo.st/4hmL8rC
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As masked federal agents target street vendors on Canal Street, THE CITY watched one street vendor being detained.
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
October 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
As masked federal agents target street vendors on Canal Street, THE CITY watched one street vendor being detained.
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
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Droht der Identitären Bewegung ein Verbot?
Seit Montag liegt die Begründung des Urteils zum Magazin Compact vor – darin geht es auch um das „Remigrations“-Konzept von IB-Kopf Sellner.
Staatsrechtler sagen: Dies sei eine Blaupause für ein IB-Verbotsverfahren. @ukraetzer.bsky.social @correctiv.org
Seit Montag liegt die Begründung des Urteils zum Magazin Compact vor – darin geht es auch um das „Remigrations“-Konzept von IB-Kopf Sellner.
Staatsrechtler sagen: Dies sei eine Blaupause für ein IB-Verbotsverfahren. @ukraetzer.bsky.social @correctiv.org
Droht der Identitären Bewegung ein Verbotsverfahren?
Die Urteilsbegründung zum Compact-Urteil zeigt die Möglichkeit für ein Verbot einer rechtsextremen Gruppe auf: der „Identitären Bewegung”.
correctiv.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Droht der Identitären Bewegung ein Verbot?
Seit Montag liegt die Begründung des Urteils zum Magazin Compact vor – darin geht es auch um das „Remigrations“-Konzept von IB-Kopf Sellner.
Staatsrechtler sagen: Dies sei eine Blaupause für ein IB-Verbotsverfahren. @ukraetzer.bsky.social @correctiv.org
Seit Montag liegt die Begründung des Urteils zum Magazin Compact vor – darin geht es auch um das „Remigrations“-Konzept von IB-Kopf Sellner.
Staatsrechtler sagen: Dies sei eine Blaupause für ein IB-Verbotsverfahren. @ukraetzer.bsky.social @correctiv.org
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Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
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Journalismus, der es ernst meint mit Freiheit, Demokratie und Aufklärung, kann gar nicht neutral sein - weil es keinen Platz in der Mitte zwischen „für Freiheit“ und „gegen Freiheit“ gibt, zwischen „für“ oder „gegen“ Demokratie oder Aufklärung. Deswegen wurde und wird Journalismus bekämpft.p
Auto des Investigativjournalisten Ranucci in Rom gesprengt
Anti-Mafia-Ermittlungen eingeleitet – Meloni verurteilt "Einschüchterungsversuch"
www.derstandard.at
October 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Journalismus, der es ernst meint mit Freiheit, Demokratie und Aufklärung, kann gar nicht neutral sein - weil es keinen Platz in der Mitte zwischen „für Freiheit“ und „gegen Freiheit“ gibt, zwischen „für“ oder „gegen“ Demokratie oder Aufklärung. Deswegen wurde und wird Journalismus bekämpft.p
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German chancellor Merz has now used this exact same phrase
Talking about migration and deportations, Bavarian minister president Söder is using openly racist language in an interview, saying "the cityscape needs to change again".
Söder spricht über Migration und sagt, dass das Stadtbild sich wieder ändern müsse. Eine solche zutiefst rassistische Sprache und Menschenbild eines Ministerpräsidenten, das Menschen nach ihrem äußeren Erscheinungsbild in erwünscht & unerwünscht einteilt lässt mich fassungslos zurück.
October 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
German chancellor Merz has now used this exact same phrase
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NEW: After Russ Vought experienced the chaotic failures of Trump’s first term, he made it his mission to ensure that a reelected Trump would not “lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”
By @andykroll.bsky.social
By @andykroll.bsky.social
Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
www.propublica.org
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
NEW: After Russ Vought experienced the chaotic failures of Trump’s first term, he made it his mission to ensure that a reelected Trump would not “lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”
By @andykroll.bsky.social
By @andykroll.bsky.social
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Extraordinary NEW story: We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Extraordinary NEW story: We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
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BREAKING from PP
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
BREAKING from PP
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
The Trump administration revoked the U.S. work visa of German journalist and ZDF contributor @sixtus.net after he published a polemical commentary on the killing of Charlie Kirk.
#USA: Dem deutschen Journalisten Mario Sixtus wurde das Visum entzogen, nachdem sich der ZDF-Autor zu Charlie Kirks Tod geäußert hatte. Damit schaffen die USA einen Präzedenzfall, der andeuten könnte, welche Realität nun auf die internationale Berichterstattung aus den USA zurollt.
October 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The Trump administration revoked the U.S. work visa of German journalist and ZDF contributor @sixtus.net after he published a polemical commentary on the killing of Charlie Kirk.