Colleen Bayerl Simmons
@cbayerlsimmons.bsky.social
Wordsmith. Social Justice. Creative. Organizer.
ICEoutMN
This was around 11:30 today, Thursday. A vigil at Signature Airlines, the airline that ships out all our abducted Minnesotans. 2,931 adults. (We don’t know how many children).
This was around 11:30 today, Thursday. A vigil at Signature Airlines, the airline that ships out all our abducted Minnesotans. 2,931 adults. (We don’t know how many children).
February 13, 2026 at 12:19 AM
ICEoutMN
This was around 11:30 today, Thursday. A vigil at Signature Airlines, the airline that ships out all our abducted Minnesotans. 2,931 adults. (We don’t know how many children).
This was around 11:30 today, Thursday. A vigil at Signature Airlines, the airline that ships out all our abducted Minnesotans. 2,931 adults. (We don’t know how many children).
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I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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February 11, 2026 at 9:56 PM
I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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With data centers expected to become the largest source of electricity demand in the Pacific Northwest, Washington legislators are pressing ahead with a bill aimed at protecting the grid and offsetting potential hikes for utility ratepayers. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/11/h...
How WA lawmakers are trying to regulate data centers • Washington State Standard
Washington legislators advanced data center legislation out of the House Appropriations Committee Monday with two significant changes.
washingtonstatestandard.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:51 PM
With data centers expected to become the largest source of electricity demand in the Pacific Northwest, Washington legislators are pressing ahead with a bill aimed at protecting the grid and offsetting potential hikes for utility ratepayers. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/11/h...
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No one can deny that ICE under this Administration is being overly aggressive, violating people's rights, and endangering the lives of U.S. citizens and law abiding immigrants. We cannot move forward without commonsense reforms.
February 11, 2026 at 3:35 PM
No one can deny that ICE under this Administration is being overly aggressive, violating people's rights, and endangering the lives of U.S. citizens and law abiding immigrants. We cannot move forward without commonsense reforms.
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The so-called Save America Act will force 21 million American citizens to produce passports or birth certificates just to register to vote. Most do not have them ready. Turning paperwork into a barrier is a poll tax by another name. #HandsOffHerVote social.demcast.com/s/L9X3k1fQ
Contact Your MOC
social.demcast.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:22 PM
The so-called Save America Act will force 21 million American citizens to produce passports or birth certificates just to register to vote. Most do not have them ready. Turning paperwork into a barrier is a poll tax by another name. #HandsOffHerVote social.demcast.com/s/L9X3k1fQ
Minnesota
Say NO to Data Centers. Call your county commissioner.
Say NO to Data Centers. Call your county commissioner.
We have a quorum of seven commissioners; three are absent.
#DataCenterSTL
If you wish to testify, sign in or put your name in the Zoom chat before 6:30 p.m.
#PlanCommSTL staff presentation starting at 5:35 p.m.
#DataCenterSTL
If you wish to testify, sign in or put your name in the Zoom chat before 6:30 p.m.
#PlanCommSTL staff presentation starting at 5:35 p.m.
February 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Minnesota
Say NO to Data Centers. Call your county commissioner.
Say NO to Data Centers. Call your county commissioner.
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An image we won't soon forget. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to look at Epstein survivors pictured behind her on the Hill today.
February 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM
An image we won't soon forget. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to look at Epstein survivors pictured behind her on the Hill today.
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BREAKING: An ICE flight just refueled in Ireland again. A local activist pressed police to investigate for human trafficking; the plane took off 30 minutes ago.
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
ICE flight refuels in Ireland again; Irish activist pressed police to investigate
MAGA billionaire’s jet also did another ICE flight, to Sierra Leone.
gillianbrockell.ghost.io
February 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
BREAKING: An ICE flight just refueled in Ireland again. A local activist pressed police to investigate for human trafficking; the plane took off 30 minutes ago.
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
Now this is a clear example why I did not become an art major… I need a class to understand all the meanings within your painting—And I didn’t have the patience.🤭
Execution—A+
Execution—A+
February 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Now this is a clear example why I did not become an art major… I need a class to understand all the meanings within your painting—And I didn’t have the patience.🤭
Execution—A+
Execution—A+
Aha, I looked closer and saw the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles shirt.
February 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Aha, I looked closer and saw the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles shirt.
Second ref to turtle. Educate me plz. I know it’s not trampled by Turtles….
February 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Second ref to turtle. Educate me plz. I know it’s not trampled by Turtles….
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Reposted by Colleen Bayerl Simmons
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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Epstein survivors raise their hands to signal they've been ignored by Trump's DOJ as AG Pam Bondi refuses to look at them
(Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)
(Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)
February 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Epstein survivors raise their hands to signal they've been ignored by Trump's DOJ as AG Pam Bondi refuses to look at them
(Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)
(Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty)
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The St. Paul Police Department said a multi-car crash on Wednesday was caused by federal agents pursuing a person in a vehicle. The person being pursued had non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.
Federal agents at scene of multi-car crash in St. Paul
A multi-car crash Wednesday in St. Paul at the intersection of Western Avenue North and Selby Avenue appeared to involve federal agents.
www.mprnews.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
The St. Paul Police Department said a multi-car crash on Wednesday was caused by federal agents pursuing a person in a vehicle. The person being pursued had non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.
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🔉 Yesterday, faith, community, and labor leaders met with Congressman Brad Finstad, calling on him to halt funding for ICE and get #ICEOutOfMN.
🔗 Let Congress know how you feel at www.iceoutnowmn.com
🔗 Let Congress know how you feel at www.iceoutnowmn.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:21 PM
🔉 Yesterday, faith, community, and labor leaders met with Congressman Brad Finstad, calling on him to halt funding for ICE and get #ICEOutOfMN.
🔗 Let Congress know how you feel at www.iceoutnowmn.com
🔗 Let Congress know how you feel at www.iceoutnowmn.com
😲 😳 whoa! This looks all kinds of dangerous.
February 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
😲 😳 whoa! This looks all kinds of dangerous.
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My thoughts are with our Canadian neighbors. School shootings are some of the worst moments in human history.
February 12, 2026 at 1:05 AM
My thoughts are with our Canadian neighbors. School shootings are some of the worst moments in human history.
#IceOutMn
At what cost? These abuses and crimes will be in litigation for years and years. Disgusting 🤢🤮 www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
At what cost? These abuses and crimes will be in litigation for years and years. Disgusting 🤢🤮 www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
As ICE expands, an AP review of crimes committed by agents shows how their powers can be abused
Investigators say one immigration official abused his girlfriend for years. Another admitted he sexually abused a woman in his custody. A third is charged with taking bribes.
www.mprnews.org
February 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
#IceOutMn
At what cost? These abuses and crimes will be in litigation for years and years. Disgusting 🤢🤮 www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
At what cost? These abuses and crimes will be in litigation for years and years. Disgusting 🤢🤮 www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
🤯wow. Cool if yes.
February 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
🤯wow. Cool if yes.
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Inspired by Bad Bunny's halftime show, Latino Minnesotans hosted dance parties and played the Puerto Rican artist’s music before the highly anticipated and politically controversial Superbowl halftime show on Sunday.
Bad Bunny halftime show lifts and gives hope to Latino Minnesotans at a difficult time
Latino Minnesotans hosted dance parties and played Bad Bunny music before the Puerto Rican artists’ highly anticipated and politically controversial Superbowl halftime show on Sunday. Some say they ap...
www.mprnews.org
February 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Inspired by Bad Bunny's halftime show, Latino Minnesotans hosted dance parties and played the Puerto Rican artist’s music before the highly anticipated and politically controversial Superbowl halftime show on Sunday.
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"One person, as they appear to be placed in handcuffs, says: 'I was here delivering pizza for the protesters. I had no idea that this was happening. I moved to the side of the curb when they started rushing everyone and now they’re arresting me.'"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Minneapolis protesters arrested during one-month anniversary of Renee Good’s death
Several demonstrators taken into custody Saturday after marking killing of Minnesota woman by immigration officer
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:07 AM
"One person, as they appear to be placed in handcuffs, says: 'I was here delivering pizza for the protesters. I had no idea that this was happening. I moved to the side of the curb when they started rushing everyone and now they’re arresting me.'"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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We The People need to repeatedly declare this government ILLEGITIMATE on these grounds:
1. It violates the Constitution and Our Inalienable rights daily, and
2. We do not consent and all governments derive their just powers from consent of the governed.
1. It violates the Constitution and Our Inalienable rights daily, and
2. We do not consent and all governments derive their just powers from consent of the governed.
February 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM
We The People need to repeatedly declare this government ILLEGITIMATE on these grounds:
1. It violates the Constitution and Our Inalienable rights daily, and
2. We do not consent and all governments derive their just powers from consent of the governed.
1. It violates the Constitution and Our Inalienable rights daily, and
2. We do not consent and all governments derive their just powers from consent of the governed.