Amy Bredes
@abredes.bsky.social
Former Long Islander living in NorCal
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The problem is bigger than Minneapolis, bigger than ICE, and bigger than Trump. Violence against protesters is on the rise in the U.S. and all over the world, reflecting a horrifying escalation of authoritarianism, and an elite disregard for basic democratic freedoms.
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
A Truth From Iran to Minneapolis: Weak Governments Kill Protesters
Regimes are most violent against dissenters when they know that the protests have traction.
newrepublic.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The problem is bigger than Minneapolis, bigger than ICE, and bigger than Trump. Violence against protesters is on the rise in the U.S. and all over the world, reflecting a horrifying escalation of authoritarianism, and an elite disregard for basic democratic freedoms.
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Last night at the Grammy’s
February 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Last night at the Grammy’s
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Buttigieg on Fox News: "Seeing an American taken to the ground, having his gun removed, being shot in the back 10 times, then having the govt say he was a terrorist all along based on no evidence.. those are kinds of things that as painful as they are, can actually bring together a lot of Americans"
January 31, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Buttigieg on Fox News: "Seeing an American taken to the ground, having his gun removed, being shot in the back 10 times, then having the govt say he was a terrorist all along based on no evidence.. those are kinds of things that as painful as they are, can actually bring together a lot of Americans"
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Ocean Beach this morning… just wow!!
February 1, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Ocean Beach this morning… just wow!!
Dear ICE: Letters From Students Living in Fear www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...
Video: Opinion | Dear ICE: Letters From Students Living in Fear
ICE took their classmate. They started writing letters.
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Dear ICE: Letters From Students Living in Fear www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...
My father served in WWII. He was antifascist and anti-Nazi. In his honor, I’m knitting a red hat 🧶
#knit #knitting #knit2026 #resistance #VisibleResistance
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#knit #knitting #knit2026 #resistance #VisibleResistance
www.instagram.com/reel/DUBf5e_...
RED HAT FACTORY on Instagram: "It's rare that political events overlap with both my brand and Norwegian beanie lore which I've frequently elaborated on via my channels, but when it does, I feel weird ...
156K likes, 2,815 comments - redhatfactory on January 27, 2026: "It's rare that political events overlap with both my brand and Norwegian beanie lore which I've frequently elaborated on via my channel...
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January 31, 2026 at 6:43 PM
My father served in WWII. He was antifascist and anti-Nazi. In his honor, I’m knitting a red hat 🧶
#knit #knitting #knit2026 #resistance #VisibleResistance
www.instagram.com/reel/DUBf5e_...
#knit #knitting #knit2026 #resistance #VisibleResistance
www.instagram.com/reel/DUBf5e_...
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if your silver lining has turned pink, well....lucky you!
#BlueSkyArtShow #Clouds #photography #nature #sunrise #pink #art #lifeisbeautiful
#BlueSkyArtShow #Clouds #photography #nature #sunrise #pink #art #lifeisbeautiful
January 31, 2026 at 6:33 PM
if your silver lining has turned pink, well....lucky you!
#BlueSkyArtShow #Clouds #photography #nature #sunrise #pink #art #lifeisbeautiful
#BlueSkyArtShow #Clouds #photography #nature #sunrise #pink #art #lifeisbeautiful
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MINNEAPOLIS: “Thousands and thousands— the people of Minneapolis are not letting up. Despite Tom Homan saying there’s a drawdown, these people don’t believe it. They want ICE OUT COMPLETELY.”
January 31, 2026 at 5:17 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “Thousands and thousands— the people of Minneapolis are not letting up. Despite Tom Homan saying there’s a drawdown, these people don’t believe it. They want ICE OUT COMPLETELY.”
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I won’t stop reporting the truth. The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy, and I’ll continue to fight to protect it 🤝🏾🇺🇸
January 31, 2026 at 4:40 AM
I won’t stop reporting the truth. The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy, and I’ll continue to fight to protect it 🤝🏾🇺🇸
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A female Pileated Woodpecker showed up on the suet feeder on this cold morning. 30 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth ME. U.S.
#Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus
#WildlifePhotography
#Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus
#WildlifePhotography
January 30, 2026 at 4:27 PM
A female Pileated Woodpecker showed up on the suet feeder on this cold morning. 30 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth ME. U.S.
#Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus
#WildlifePhotography
#Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus
#WildlifePhotography
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January 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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A male Slaty-tailed Trogon showing off its lovely green and red colors
#birds #CostaRica #Photography
#birds #CostaRica #Photography
January 29, 2026 at 11:11 PM
A male Slaty-tailed Trogon showing off its lovely green and red colors
#birds #CostaRica #Photography
#birds #CostaRica #Photography
“I’m not mad at you” (Renee Good) and “Are you okay?” (Alex Pretti) are the last words of two innocent Minnesotans cut down in the prime of life by the state.
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 11:55 PM
“I’m not mad at you” (Renee Good) and “Are you okay?” (Alex Pretti) are the last words of two innocent Minnesotans cut down in the prime of life by the state.
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
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I was surprised to see the Bald Eagle at the nest tree, but absolutely shocked when I noticed the Northern Flicker Woodpecker on the branch above!
#TwoSpeciesTuesday #birds #photography #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin
#TwoSpeciesTuesday #birds #photography #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin
January 27, 2026 at 3:55 AM
I was surprised to see the Bald Eagle at the nest tree, but absolutely shocked when I noticed the Northern Flicker Woodpecker on the branch above!
#TwoSpeciesTuesday #birds #photography #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin
#TwoSpeciesTuesday #birds #photography #PhotographersUnited #EastCoastKin
“I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible,” Trump said.
He’s a master at projection. Most Americans are anti-Trump, think he’s a terrible choice, and witness him sow hatred on a daily basis.
nypost.com/2026/01/24/u...
He’s a master at projection. Most Americans are anti-Trump, think he’s a terrible choice, and witness him sow hatred on a daily basis.
nypost.com/2026/01/24/u...
Exclusive | Trump tells The Post he’s skipping the Super Bowl, slams halftime performers Bad Bunny and Green Day: ‘I’m anti-them’
“I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice,” Trump told The Post in an Oval Office interview.
nypost.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM
“I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible,” Trump said.
He’s a master at projection. Most Americans are anti-Trump, think he’s a terrible choice, and witness him sow hatred on a daily basis.
nypost.com/2026/01/24/u...
He’s a master at projection. Most Americans are anti-Trump, think he’s a terrible choice, and witness him sow hatred on a daily basis.
nypost.com/2026/01/24/u...
Originally published on 6/2/2020, after the killing of George Floyd.
January 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Originally published on 6/2/2020, after the killing of George Floyd.