Chris Damian
@cdamianwrites.bsky.social
JD, CSMA. I write on Catholicism, (homo)sexuality, race, creativity. Occasionally mistaken for a theologian (which I am not). Corporate attorney on the side. https://linktr.ee/chrisdamian
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Beyond helping establish DHS itself in 2003, Mr. Mitnick was a senate-confirmed Trump choice for General Counsel for DHS in his first term. I've talked with him a few times, and he's not a man for hyperbole. So bear that in mind when you see him calling out DHS's "lawlessness, fascism, and cruelty."
January 25, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Beyond helping establish DHS itself in 2003, Mr. Mitnick was a senate-confirmed Trump choice for General Counsel for DHS in his first term. I've talked with him a few times, and he's not a man for hyperbole. So bear that in mind when you see him calling out DHS's "lawlessness, fascism, and cruelty."
Tens of thousands of Twin Cities residents labeled as “agitators” by Fox News, conditioning followers to think anyone in our city would be deserving of execution by ICE.
We can peacefully protest, and still they will hate us. But nonetheless we hold onto our peace. Because that peace is for us.
We can peacefully protest, and still they will hate us. But nonetheless we hold onto our peace. Because that peace is for us.
January 24, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Tens of thousands of Twin Cities residents labeled as “agitators” by Fox News, conditioning followers to think anyone in our city would be deserving of execution by ICE.
We can peacefully protest, and still they will hate us. But nonetheless we hold onto our peace. Because that peace is for us.
We can peacefully protest, and still they will hate us. But nonetheless we hold onto our peace. Because that peace is for us.
Minneapolis today 💔
January 24, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Minneapolis today 💔
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Per this report ICE has detained several witnesses
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene of the Minneapolis shooting, but the police chief refused and instructed his officers to preserve the crime scene.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 24, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Per this report ICE has detained several witnesses
Minnesota slayed the general strike, but the work isn’t over! Here’s the updated weekend list of activities in the Twin Cities, along with an addition to my ICE response manual on how to protect your Ring camera!
January 24, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Minnesota slayed the general strike, but the work isn’t over! Here’s the updated weekend list of activities in the Twin Cities, along with an addition to my ICE response manual on how to protect your Ring camera!
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"In St. Paul, at least one-fourth of students from Spanish-speaking homes have missed every day of school since Dec. 12."
8 weeks under siege in Minnesota • Minnesota Reformer
Frank has a hard time explaining to his 8-year-old daughter why they rarely leave their home in the Twin Cities. Why she can’t go to school, and why he can’t work. “The only thing we tell her is that ...
minnesotareformer.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:42 PM
"In St. Paul, at least one-fourth of students from Spanish-speaking homes have missed every day of school since Dec. 12."
Probably a typo. But also, we could probably all use more “empathic no” in our lives
January 23, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Probably a typo. But also, we could probably all use more “empathic no” in our lives
300+ Twin Cities businesses are closed today to protest ICE. A speakeasy is hosting a street medic workshop. A French restaurant is donating its profits to a Burmese restaurant. My friend's next big gay party is raising funds for mutual aid. This is what community looks like.
January 23, 2026 at 3:28 PM
300+ Twin Cities businesses are closed today to protest ICE. A speakeasy is hosting a street medic workshop. A French restaurant is donating its profits to a Burmese restaurant. My friend's next big gay party is raising funds for mutual aid. This is what community looks like.
It's -20 degrees in Minneapolis & my friends are getting ready to join faith leaders in putting their bodies on the line at an outdoors protest this morning. If you're a praying person, please say a prayer for their safety, their resolve, and that their prayers will be answered.
January 23, 2026 at 3:21 PM
It's -20 degrees in Minneapolis & my friends are getting ready to join faith leaders in putting their bodies on the line at an outdoors protest this morning. If you're a praying person, please say a prayer for their safety, their resolve, and that their prayers will be answered.
Happy Friday, Twin Cities! Here’s today’s updated list of events and activities to respond to ICE occupation and support our neighbors! So proud of this community ❤️
January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Happy Friday, Twin Cities! Here’s today’s updated list of events and activities to respond to ICE occupation and support our neighbors! So proud of this community ❤️
Minnesota Catholics are finding our own ways to respond to ICE occupation. I explored this and much more in my latest discussion, with Laura Kelly Fanucci and Jacqui Skemp.
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Minnesota Catholics respond to ICE occupation, with Laura Kelly Fanucci and Jacqui Skemp
Beauty can emerge, even in the darkest moments.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Minnesota Catholics are finding our own ways to respond to ICE occupation. I explored this and much more in my latest discussion, with Laura Kelly Fanucci and Jacqui Skemp.
chrisdamian.substack.com/p/minnesota-...
chrisdamian.substack.com/p/minnesota-...
Happy Thursday, Twin Cities! Here’s the updated list of today’s activities to respond to ICE and support our neighbors!
January 22, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Happy Thursday, Twin Cities! Here’s the updated list of today’s activities to respond to ICE and support our neighbors!
This Minnesotan is very proud to stand in solidarity with the people of Greenland.
January 21, 2026 at 5:14 PM
This Minnesotan is very proud to stand in solidarity with the people of Greenland.
Happy Wednesday! Lots happening in the Twin Cities as we respond to ICE occupation. Here’s today’s updated list of events, fundraisers, where to get signs, orgs taking donations, and more!
January 21, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Happy Wednesday! Lots happening in the Twin Cities as we respond to ICE occupation. Here’s today’s updated list of events, fundraisers, where to get signs, orgs taking donations, and more!
“Y’all didn’t give me the Nobel Peace Prize, so I’m going to threaten you” is… 100% what I had on my Trump in 2026 bingo card
January 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM
“Y’all didn’t give me the Nobel Peace Prize, so I’m going to threaten you” is… 100% what I had on my Trump in 2026 bingo card
Catholic Archbishop over the Military Services, on orders to attack Greenland:
"It would be very difficult for a soldier... by himself to disobey an order such as that. But... [it] would be morally acceptable to disobey that order."
www.ncronline.org/news/us-bish...
"It would be very difficult for a soldier... by himself to disobey an order such as that. But... [it] would be morally acceptable to disobey that order."
www.ncronline.org/news/us-bish...
US bishops break further with Trump, this time on foreign policy
U.S. bishops are offering warnings against the Trump administration's recent foreign policy actions and threats, including a rare joint statement from three senior church leaders.
www.ncronline.org
January 19, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Catholic Archbishop over the Military Services, on orders to attack Greenland:
"It would be very difficult for a soldier... by himself to disobey an order such as that. But... [it] would be morally acceptable to disobey that order."
www.ncronline.org/news/us-bish...
"It would be very difficult for a soldier... by himself to disobey an order such as that. But... [it] would be morally acceptable to disobey that order."
www.ncronline.org/news/us-bish...
There's been a lot of talk about non-violent direct action in Minnesota, drawing on the work of King. At a meeting with 500+ faith leaders this week, a pregnant white lady invited people to this work, emphasizing how people who look like her need to be on the frontlines...
January 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
There's been a lot of talk about non-violent direct action in Minnesota, drawing on the work of King. At a meeting with 500+ faith leaders this week, a pregnant white lady invited people to this work, emphasizing how people who look like her need to be on the frontlines...
Normally I’m just trying to survive these most brutal days of winter. But this year, because of the ICE occupation, I cannot tell you the GLEE I have when I see these forecasts…
January 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Normally I’m just trying to survive these most brutal days of winter. But this year, because of the ICE occupation, I cannot tell you the GLEE I have when I see these forecasts…
Looking forward to this discussion on what our community is facing and how we’re processing it as Catholics
January 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Looking forward to this discussion on what our community is facing and how we’re processing it as Catholics
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Pew Research Institute (2023):
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
January 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Pew Research Institute (2023):
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
One of my friends has been driving from event to event in the Twin Cities today trying to volunteer. But at every event she's showed up to, they've already filled all their volunteer needs.
Minnesotans are SHOWING UP ✊
Minnesotans are SHOWING UP ✊
January 18, 2026 at 8:51 PM
One of my friends has been driving from event to event in the Twin Cities today trying to volunteer. But at every event she's showed up to, they've already filled all their volunteer needs.
Minnesotans are SHOWING UP ✊
Minnesotans are SHOWING UP ✊
The pro-ICE Christian nationalists who showed up to protest today in Minneapolis
a man in a suit and tie stands in a crowd
ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands in a crowd
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January 17, 2026 at 10:56 PM
The pro-ICE Christian nationalists who showed up to protest today in Minneapolis
Mailed out my latest round of postcards. Over the last year, I’ve been sending these to family and friends across the political spectrum, from my super liberal aunt and uncle to a republican congressman I’m connected to…
January 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Mailed out my latest round of postcards. Over the last year, I’ve been sending these to family and friends across the political spectrum, from my super liberal aunt and uncle to a republican congressman I’m connected to…