bcmcdowell
@bcmcdowell.bsky.social
Soccer, cats, coffee. Loons, Crows, Aurora, YNWA.
Managing Editor: Northland Soccer Journal / Editor: Northern Lights Football / Cofounder: Switch the Pitch Soccer
All opinions my own.
Managing Editor: Northland Soccer Journal / Editor: Northern Lights Football / Cofounder: Switch the Pitch Soccer
All opinions my own.
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bcmcdowell
@bcmcdowell.bsky.social
· Apr 27
Graffiti can be funny but it can also be powerful.
"Love the marginalized more than you hate bigots."
"Motivate your anger with compassion - Solidarity forever."
@blackhartstp.com
"Love the marginalized more than you hate bigots."
"Motivate your anger with compassion - Solidarity forever."
@blackhartstp.com
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The Minnesota Star Tribune has reporters write about the ICE crackdown in Minnesota, then emails the next day’s layouts to Des Moines, Iowa, to be printed, then trucks the printed papers back to Minnesota for delivery, then can’t get the newspapers delivered because of the ICE crackdown in Minnesota
January 17, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The Minnesota Star Tribune has reporters write about the ICE crackdown in Minnesota, then emails the next day’s layouts to Des Moines, Iowa, to be printed, then trucks the printed papers back to Minnesota for delivery, then can’t get the newspapers delivered because of the ICE crackdown in Minnesota
"You're not in it, why are you stressed?"
I have medical reasons to avoid the action but being on alert is taxing.
1. It's everywhere, all the time;
2. Friends and family are affected, either directly or because they're helping those affected directly;
3. I will take risks if needed.
I have medical reasons to avoid the action but being on alert is taxing.
1. It's everywhere, all the time;
2. Friends and family are affected, either directly or because they're helping those affected directly;
3. I will take risks if needed.
January 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM
"You're not in it, why are you stressed?"
I have medical reasons to avoid the action but being on alert is taxing.
1. It's everywhere, all the time;
2. Friends and family are affected, either directly or because they're helping those affected directly;
3. I will take risks if needed.
I have medical reasons to avoid the action but being on alert is taxing.
1. It's everywhere, all the time;
2. Friends and family are affected, either directly or because they're helping those affected directly;
3. I will take risks if needed.
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Do not donate to the DFL. Donate to a GoFundMe for rent or immigration fees, donate to a food shelf — use your dollars to help the community, not the state party apparatus. The DFL isn’t gonna save us from ICE. We are all we have
So friends, I launched a campaign to raise money for the Democratic Party of Minnesota (@dfl.org) to help them combat ICE's lawless assault. MN Dem Party Chair Richard Carlbom joined me for the kickoff. Learn more, donate, and let's rally for the courageous people of Minnesota, together! 👇
We launched a new campaign to help the courageous people of Minnesota. Learn more and join us 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/a-new-camp...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/a-new-camp...
January 17, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Do not donate to the DFL. Donate to a GoFundMe for rent or immigration fees, donate to a food shelf — use your dollars to help the community, not the state party apparatus. The DFL isn’t gonna save us from ICE. We are all we have
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You're paying for this.
Trump's Big Ugly Bill gave BILLIONS to ICE and giant corporations—using money meant to lower your health care costs.
Instead of helping your mom get cancer treatment, your tax dollars are being used to terrorize communities.
Trump's Big Ugly Bill gave BILLIONS to ICE and giant corporations—using money meant to lower your health care costs.
Instead of helping your mom get cancer treatment, your tax dollars are being used to terrorize communities.
CNN airs a compilation of escalating ICE aggression towards peaceful protesters.
January 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM
You're paying for this.
Trump's Big Ugly Bill gave BILLIONS to ICE and giant corporations—using money meant to lower your health care costs.
Instead of helping your mom get cancer treatment, your tax dollars are being used to terrorize communities.
Trump's Big Ugly Bill gave BILLIONS to ICE and giant corporations—using money meant to lower your health care costs.
Instead of helping your mom get cancer treatment, your tax dollars are being used to terrorize communities.
NatGeo is running their National Parks series tonight. Roll into the weekend with a little boost of endorphins.
I can actually feel my BP dropping.
Love you, Minnesota. Happy Friday. Fuck 🧊
I can actually feel my BP dropping.
Love you, Minnesota. Happy Friday. Fuck 🧊
January 17, 2026 at 1:29 AM
NatGeo is running their National Parks series tonight. Roll into the weekend with a little boost of endorphins.
I can actually feel my BP dropping.
Love you, Minnesota. Happy Friday. Fuck 🧊
I can actually feel my BP dropping.
Love you, Minnesota. Happy Friday. Fuck 🧊
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ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
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BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 17, 2026 at 1:02 AM
BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
January 16, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Great. Just fucking great.
January 17, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Great. Just fucking great.
The fact that this is being condoned (and orchestrated by) the same party that says children will be scarred by the sight of two men holding hands, or traumatized by the use of medical face masks is just....
Well, not surprising at all actually, which only makes it more horrifying.
Well, not surprising at all actually, which only makes it more horrifying.
They're pulling over St. Paul Public School kids in district-owned vehicles. I have a little more detail about this incident that I can't share, but I promise you, it's horrifying. www.fox9.com/news/st-paul...
St. Paul Schools van full of teachers, students pulled over by ICE agents
St. Paul Public Schools says one of its contracted transport vans was pulled over by ICE agents with both students and staff on board.
www.fox9.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
The fact that this is being condoned (and orchestrated by) the same party that says children will be scarred by the sight of two men holding hands, or traumatized by the use of medical face masks is just....
Well, not surprising at all actually, which only makes it more horrifying.
Well, not surprising at all actually, which only makes it more horrifying.
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Renee Good was still alive when paramedics arrived on the scene, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department’s incident report
www.startribune.com/renee-nicole...
www.startribune.com/renee-nicole...
January 16, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Renee Good was still alive when paramedics arrived on the scene, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department’s incident report
www.startribune.com/renee-nicole...
www.startribune.com/renee-nicole...
There is a new sign on the Edgerton Pedestrian bridge over 694 this morning. (Going off of memory as traffic was fast and sketchy today.)
FUCK TRUMP
FUCK ICE
YOU ALL HAVE TINY DICKS
FUCK TRUMP
FUCK ICE
YOU ALL HAVE TINY DICKS
January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
There is a new sign on the Edgerton Pedestrian bridge over 694 this morning. (Going off of memory as traffic was fast and sketchy today.)
FUCK TRUMP
FUCK ICE
YOU ALL HAVE TINY DICKS
FUCK TRUMP
FUCK ICE
YOU ALL HAVE TINY DICKS
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I'm going to go out on a limb here and say... Too much 🧊
January 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say... Too much 🧊
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It’s been reported locally, but I’m not sure how much national notice this has gotten. As part of this invasion by shithead goons, they are putting ICE agents in jetbridges and other parts of the airport at Minneapolis-Saint Paul. If you are flying Delta via MSP, you are putting yourself at risk.
ICE agents to begin checking documents at MSP airport, patrol jet bridges - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will begin checking documents of travelers and workers at MSP airport, with patrols inside jet bridges.
www.bizjournals.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:11 AM
It’s been reported locally, but I’m not sure how much national notice this has gotten. As part of this invasion by shithead goons, they are putting ICE agents in jetbridges and other parts of the airport at Minneapolis-Saint Paul. If you are flying Delta via MSP, you are putting yourself at risk.
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It's heartbreaking that our community is once again forced to comfort each other after needless tragedy at the hands of overreaching authoritarians.
We join our neighbors in their grief, their anger, and the unequivocal assertion that ICE does not belong here.
Some things you can do »
We join our neighbors in their grief, their anger, and the unequivocal assertion that ICE does not belong here.
Some things you can do »
January 9, 2026 at 9:26 PM
It's heartbreaking that our community is once again forced to comfort each other after needless tragedy at the hands of overreaching authoritarians.
We join our neighbors in their grief, their anger, and the unequivocal assertion that ICE does not belong here.
Some things you can do »
We join our neighbors in their grief, their anger, and the unequivocal assertion that ICE does not belong here.
Some things you can do »
The parody biopic will just be this video and all the other whoopsies.
Today at the Whipple Federal Building in Minnesota while federal agents rushed the protest crowd, one agent is filmed pushing a protester and slipping on ICE. Another agent has his pepperball gun broken and he slips on the cartridge holder while dropping pepperballs all over.
January 16, 2026 at 1:42 AM
The parody biopic will just be this video and all the other whoopsies.
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Today at the Whipple Federal Building in Minnesota while federal agents rushed the protest crowd, one agent is filmed pushing a protester and slipping on ICE. Another agent has his pepperball gun broken and he slips on the cartridge holder while dropping pepperballs all over.
January 16, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Today at the Whipple Federal Building in Minnesota while federal agents rushed the protest crowd, one agent is filmed pushing a protester and slipping on ICE. Another agent has his pepperball gun broken and he slips on the cartridge holder while dropping pepperballs all over.
Checks out.
How you can tell the protesters aren’t paid agitators: Watch the videos. It’s the accents.
Those accents have a favorite Zorbaz.
Those accents can tell you EXACTLY where they were on 10/31/91.
Those accents have thrown a bra off the SkyGlider.
Those accents get emotional about Randy Moss.
Those accents have a favorite Zorbaz.
Those accents can tell you EXACTLY where they were on 10/31/91.
Those accents have thrown a bra off the SkyGlider.
Those accents get emotional about Randy Moss.
January 16, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Checks out.
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One more hour! Can’t wait to see everyone at @blackhartstp.com tonight!
Today’s the Day!!!! We can’t wait to see y’all’s over @blackhartstp.com tonight for our FIRST Growing Up Trans event!!
It’s gonna be a fun night of stories, drag, comedy, and more! So be there!
P.S. 🧊 and 🧊 supporters are not welcome to any of our events.
It’s gonna be a fun night of stories, drag, comedy, and more! So be there!
P.S. 🧊 and 🧊 supporters are not welcome to any of our events.
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
One more hour! Can’t wait to see everyone at @blackhartstp.com tonight!
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The people of Minneapolis are highly engaged in defending our community from the federal occupation. A meeting in the Whittier neighborhood last night required three overflow rooms, with speakers having to go room to room to make sure everyone heard them. 838 people at Whittier Elementary.
January 15, 2026 at 11:39 PM
The people of Minneapolis are highly engaged in defending our community from the federal occupation. A meeting in the Whittier neighborhood last night required three overflow rooms, with speakers having to go room to room to make sure everyone heard them. 838 people at Whittier Elementary.
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‼️ Minneapolis residents, specifically Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
Outside agitators are coming into the city to protest and stir shit.
Don't take the bait from these racist assholes.
Guidance for residents 👇
Outside agitators are coming into the city to protest and stir shit.
Don't take the bait from these racist assholes.
Guidance for residents 👇
Please read and share with anyone who might be planning on counterprotesting in Cedar-Riverside this weekend
January 15, 2026 at 5:20 PM
‼️ Minneapolis residents, specifically Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
Outside agitators are coming into the city to protest and stir shit.
Don't take the bait from these racist assholes.
Guidance for residents 👇
Outside agitators are coming into the city to protest and stir shit.
Don't take the bait from these racist assholes.
Guidance for residents 👇
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Today’s the Day!!!! We can’t wait to see y’all’s over @blackhartstp.com tonight for our FIRST Growing Up Trans event!!
It’s gonna be a fun night of stories, drag, comedy, and more! So be there!
P.S. 🧊 and 🧊 supporters are not welcome to any of our events.
It’s gonna be a fun night of stories, drag, comedy, and more! So be there!
P.S. 🧊 and 🧊 supporters are not welcome to any of our events.
January 15, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Today’s the Day!!!! We can’t wait to see y’all’s over @blackhartstp.com tonight for our FIRST Growing Up Trans event!!
It’s gonna be a fun night of stories, drag, comedy, and more! So be there!
P.S. 🧊 and 🧊 supporters are not welcome to any of our events.
It’s gonna be a fun night of stories, drag, comedy, and more! So be there!
P.S. 🧊 and 🧊 supporters are not welcome to any of our events.