Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli
@banditelli.org
Professional labor photographer. Unions for all. Birds. Whales. Cats. Hydration. Maybe a dash of democratic socialism. Not necessarily in that order. Too much optimism for the current moment.
Cute content skeeted often, not with the news cycle
Cute content skeeted often, not with the news cycle
Pinned
Do not assume that everything they set out to do is inevitable. They have been successfully fought on multiple fronts, from courtroom wins that have actually stuck to city and state governments that haven't backed down, to activists in the streets organizing against their violence.
Our enemies are cowards and we're going to defeat them.
Update from the lowest point in North America.
January 11, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Update from the lowest point in North America.
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NEW: After a tense standoff with armed agents, Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison were blocked from entering the ICE HQ in Minnesota.
This is explicitly against a court ruling that officials must follow the law and let lawmakers conduct such oversight visits.
This is explicitly against a court ruling that officials must follow the law and let lawmakers conduct such oversight visits.
BREAKING: Ilhan Omar Denounces ICE After Agents Block Her Tour of Detention Facility
After a tense standoff with armed, masked agents, Omar and two other Democrats were blocked from carrying out their oversight duties.
zeteo.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
NEW: After a tense standoff with armed agents, Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison were blocked from entering the ICE HQ in Minnesota.
This is explicitly against a court ruling that officials must follow the law and let lawmakers conduct such oversight visits.
This is explicitly against a court ruling that officials must follow the law and let lawmakers conduct such oversight visits.
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My son (3) is largely nonverbal so when he walked into my office with his school bus toy and gestured the "wipers on the bus" I had to fire up the @msrachelforlittles.bsky.social and @mayor.nyc.gov video
January 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
My son (3) is largely nonverbal so when he walked into my office with his school bus toy and gestured the "wipers on the bus" I had to fire up the @msrachelforlittles.bsky.social and @mayor.nyc.gov video
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Unraveled Press is one of the reasons why a Chicago-area judge issued a PO against Greg Bovino and DHS agents. The team behind Unraveled Press keep communities informed and defends 1a every step of the way. This is why I give them my money and you should too:
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January 10, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Unraveled Press is one of the reasons why a Chicago-area judge issued a PO against Greg Bovino and DHS agents. The team behind Unraveled Press keep communities informed and defends 1a every step of the way. This is why I give them my money and you should too:
unraveledpress.com/support-unra...
unraveledpress.com/support-unra...
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#iceout4good #iceout in #SantaBarbara! Great turn out! Chinga La Migra!!!! @banditelli.org @indivisiblesb.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 7:49 PM
#iceout4good #iceout in #SantaBarbara! Great turn out! Chinga La Migra!!!! @banditelli.org @indivisiblesb.bsky.social
Make Sky Debris Zone Free Again
Jan. 16, 2025: A SpaceX Starship rocket explodes over the Caribbean.
Suddenly, dozens of planes in the area must scramble to get out of a newly designated FAA "debris zone."
Their passengers are now unwitting participants in a test run gone wrong. (THREAD)
Suddenly, dozens of planes in the area must scramble to get out of a newly designated FAA "debris zone."
Their passengers are now unwitting participants in a test run gone wrong. (THREAD)
January 10, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Make Sky Debris Zone Free Again
What is "or otherwise" here????
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says 29 people were arrested in downtown last night during a noise demonstration at a hotel reportedly housing ICE agents: "For those that are taking the bait and causing property damage or otherwise, there are consequences. We're holding the line here all the way."
January 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
What is "or otherwise" here????
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if you want to know what it is like in minneapolis, I don’t even have to scroll on facebook to find a horror story. it’s basically my whole feed.
everyone i know in minneapolis is seeing ICE take people—at gas stations, taquerias, bus stops, schools. just snatching random people.
everyone i know in minneapolis is seeing ICE take people—at gas stations, taquerias, bus stops, schools. just snatching random people.
January 10, 2026 at 2:12 PM
if you want to know what it is like in minneapolis, I don’t even have to scroll on facebook to find a horror story. it’s basically my whole feed.
everyone i know in minneapolis is seeing ICE take people—at gas stations, taquerias, bus stops, schools. just snatching random people.
everyone i know in minneapolis is seeing ICE take people—at gas stations, taquerias, bus stops, schools. just snatching random people.
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I was just denied access to the ICE processing center at the Whipple Building.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
JUST NOW: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
@zeteo.com
@zeteo.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I was just denied access to the ICE processing center at the Whipple Building.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
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the luddites were luddright
January 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM
the luddites were luddright
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social media self control is knowing that sometimes it's illegal to post what you're thinking
January 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
social media self control is knowing that sometimes it's illegal to post what you're thinking
It's a beautiful day for solidarity ❤️
January 10, 2026 at 3:16 PM
It's a beautiful day for solidarity ❤️
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A spring molt American White Pelican is the perfect subject for today's #BirdOfTheDay #MoodyFaces theme. Total characters all day.
#EastCoastKin #Birds #BirdPhotography #Nature #photography #Wildlife
#EastCoastKin #Birds #BirdPhotography #Nature #photography #Wildlife
January 10, 2026 at 2:07 PM
A spring molt American White Pelican is the perfect subject for today's #BirdOfTheDay #MoodyFaces theme. Total characters all day.
#EastCoastKin #Birds #BirdPhotography #Nature #photography #Wildlife
#EastCoastKin #Birds #BirdPhotography #Nature #photography #Wildlife
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I like red wing blackbirds because they scream "it's MYYY tree" even when it's just like a bush
January 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I like red wing blackbirds because they scream "it's MYYY tree" even when it's just like a bush
Sunrise is coming up in like a half hour and we're in perfect red winged blackbird breath range. Alas, I don't see any bird reports for miles
January 10, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Sunrise is coming up in like a half hour and we're in perfect red winged blackbird breath range. Alas, I don't see any bird reports for miles
Ok we're pro Boston today. We choose solidarity.
January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Ok we're pro Boston today. We choose solidarity.
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We've got a sunrise double rainbow, folks
January 10, 2026 at 10:49 AM
We've got a sunrise double rainbow, folks
Over the past 10 years I've been able to learn through therapy how to segment my brain so I can usually rest when bad news.
I've struggled in recent years until I invested in a new mattress in December
The past days have been absolute pain, but I've slept
Highly recommend one if you can afford it
I've struggled in recent years until I invested in a new mattress in December
The past days have been absolute pain, but I've slept
Highly recommend one if you can afford it
January 10, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Over the past 10 years I've been able to learn through therapy how to segment my brain so I can usually rest when bad news.
I've struggled in recent years until I invested in a new mattress in December
The past days have been absolute pain, but I've slept
Highly recommend one if you can afford it
I've struggled in recent years until I invested in a new mattress in December
The past days have been absolute pain, but I've slept
Highly recommend one if you can afford it
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Here's a panorama of the Huntington Beach pier right before sunrise. Taken from a walking path, not beach level, because I had to get back to my favorite buffleheads, the store, and home by 9AMish
January 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Here's a panorama of the Huntington Beach pier right before sunrise. Taken from a walking path, not beach level, because I had to get back to my favorite buffleheads, the store, and home by 9AMish
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We put out a call for #ICEOutForGood vigils 24 hours ago. There are now more than 1000 events taking place across the country this weekend. Find yours: www.mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913...
January 10, 2026 at 2:42 AM
We put out a call for #ICEOutForGood vigils 24 hours ago. There are now more than 1000 events taking place across the country this weekend. Find yours: www.mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913...
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Anti-ICE protesters are having a rolling noise demo and protest in downtown Minneapolis targeting hotels where federal agents are reportedly staying -- starting at the Canopy by Hilton and going to the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel. Police have just arrived as we are posting this.
January 10, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Anti-ICE protesters are having a rolling noise demo and protest in downtown Minneapolis targeting hotels where federal agents are reportedly staying -- starting at the Canopy by Hilton and going to the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel. Police have just arrived as we are posting this.
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"stay still on the ground for 20 minutes from a distance" remains an undefeated strategy for getting the cutest content on earth.
We all deserve something cute tonight. So here you go.
We all deserve something cute tonight. So here you go.
June 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
"stay still on the ground for 20 minutes from a distance" remains an undefeated strategy for getting the cutest content on earth.
We all deserve something cute tonight. So here you go.
We all deserve something cute tonight. So here you go.
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Fuck ICE
Fuck Trump
Fuck war
Fuck everything about that.
All power to nature and the working class.
Since we exist in a lawless world, I'm breaking a personal rule and posting a snowy plover chick within 6 months of capturing.
Exclusively on bluesky. 🪶 🐣
Fuck Trump
Fuck war
Fuck everything about that.
All power to nature and the working class.
Since we exist in a lawless world, I'm breaking a personal rule and posting a snowy plover chick within 6 months of capturing.
Exclusively on bluesky. 🪶 🐣
June 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Fuck ICE
Fuck Trump
Fuck war
Fuck everything about that.
All power to nature and the working class.
Since we exist in a lawless world, I'm breaking a personal rule and posting a snowy plover chick within 6 months of capturing.
Exclusively on bluesky. 🪶 🐣
Fuck Trump
Fuck war
Fuck everything about that.
All power to nature and the working class.
Since we exist in a lawless world, I'm breaking a personal rule and posting a snowy plover chick within 6 months of capturing.
Exclusively on bluesky. 🪶 🐣
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Earlier in the year I drove 9600 miles to do Milky Way photography.
Between that, work, my health, and the terrors, I'm exhausted.
I promised myself no more trips over 100 miles from home for the year, unless critical for the union.
I broke that promise Saturday.
Worth it.
Final version. 🪶
Between that, work, my health, and the terrors, I'm exhausted.
I promised myself no more trips over 100 miles from home for the year, unless critical for the union.
I broke that promise Saturday.
Worth it.
Final version. 🪶
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Earlier in the year I drove 9600 miles to do Milky Way photography.
Between that, work, my health, and the terrors, I'm exhausted.
I promised myself no more trips over 100 miles from home for the year, unless critical for the union.
I broke that promise Saturday.
Worth it.
Final version. 🪶
Between that, work, my health, and the terrors, I'm exhausted.
I promised myself no more trips over 100 miles from home for the year, unless critical for the union.
I broke that promise Saturday.
Worth it.
Final version. 🪶
Listen Shapiro can talk about being a big man when he has the courage to stand up to the biggest billionaire in the state of Pennsylvania instead of cutting deals, but if Josh Shapiro thinks cutting down Vance is his way to the White House I'm down for the coalition there.
Shapiro: J.D. Vance is profoundly and pathetically a weak human being, and he does whatever he thinks his boss wants him to do.
What we need right now is not idiotic gaslighting from the sitting VP
He should be ashamed of himself—and he’s not. I think that speaks to the weakness of his character.
What we need right now is not idiotic gaslighting from the sitting VP
He should be ashamed of himself—and he’s not. I think that speaks to the weakness of his character.
January 10, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Listen Shapiro can talk about being a big man when he has the courage to stand up to the biggest billionaire in the state of Pennsylvania instead of cutting deals, but if Josh Shapiro thinks cutting down Vance is his way to the White House I'm down for the coalition there.