David Beard
@dabeard.bsky.social
Writer, editor, newsletterer. Pro-clarity, accuracy, peace, love, understanding.
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Minnesota legend Charles M. Schulz knew what made a great citizen. “Sometimes it is the very people who cry out the loudest in favor of getting back to what they call ‘American Virtues’ who lack this faith in our country.”
A wildly unpopular longtime heroin addict goes on nationwide tour to say he’s not running for president.
A former editor would call this a “Sherlock” — as in, “No shit, Sherlock.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
A former editor would call this a “Sherlock” — as in, “No shit, Sherlock.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
Kennedy, Kicking Off National Tour, Says He’s Not Running for President
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:17 AM
A wildly unpopular longtime heroin addict goes on nationwide tour to say he’s not running for president.
A former editor would call this a “Sherlock” — as in, “No shit, Sherlock.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
A former editor would call this a “Sherlock” — as in, “No shit, Sherlock.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
Immigrants “hold dear the same American principles that the president and vice president so readily downplay or violate. Many of us were drawn here and sought citizenship here because of those ideals. We studied them; we believe in them; we’ll cling to them.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/o...
Opinion | You Can’t Denaturalize Me
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Immigrants “hold dear the same American principles that the president and vice president so readily downplay or violate. Many of us were drawn here and sought citizenship here because of those ideals. We studied them; we believe in them; we’ll cling to them.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/o...
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"'Our operations are lawful, targeted and focused on individuals who pose a serious threat to this community,' Bovino said..."
Again, Liam is **five**. Five years old.
Again, Liam is **five**. Five years old.
Please help us bring Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos (he’s only 5 years of age and is currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and his father were kidnapped by ICE. This will help the family with legal services to help reunite Liam and his dad with their family.
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
Donate to Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home, organized by sarai Orquiz
Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos is just 5 years old and currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and h… sarai Orquiz needs your support for Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home
gofund.me
January 22, 2026 at 2:46 AM
"'Our operations are lawful, targeted and focused on individuals who pose a serious threat to this community,' Bovino said..."
Again, Liam is **five**. Five years old.
Again, Liam is **five**. Five years old.
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A south minneapolis city council person is doing more for this than either senator, the governor, etc.
Jason is a great guy but look who isn't showing up
Jason is a great guy but look who isn't showing up
Please help us bring Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos (he’s only 5 years of age and is currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and his father were kidnapped by ICE. This will help the family with legal services to help reunite Liam and his dad with their family.
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
Donate to Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home, organized by sarai Orquiz
Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos is just 5 years old and currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and h… sarai Orquiz needs your support for Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home
gofund.me
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 AM
A south minneapolis city council person is doing more for this than either senator, the governor, etc.
Jason is a great guy but look who isn't showing up
Jason is a great guy but look who isn't showing up
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Dehumanizing: ICE thought it would be jokey and a nod to Maine's nautical environment to call its attack on people in the state "Operation Catch of the Day." www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/21/m...
ICE launches immigration enforcement effort in Maine called ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ - The Boston Globe
The effort comes after the president’s recent verbal attacks on Somali immigrants, who have a large presence in the state.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Dehumanizing: ICE thought it would be jokey and a nod to Maine's nautical environment to call its attack on people in the state "Operation Catch of the Day." www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/21/m...
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I've been waiting for this.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
Independent autopsy in ICE shooting death of Renee Good released by law firm in civil investigation
The results of an independent autopsy for Renee Good have been released as part of a law firm's civil investigation, two weeks after she was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
6abc.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:11 AM
I've been waiting for this.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
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Ben Luhmann, who filmed this, is one of the two high schoolers from a conservative Christian family I rode along with in Chicago when they were searching for ICE agents there.
When I asked him how his faith informed his efforts to document ICE/DHS, he told me this. religionnews.com/2025/11/25/h...
When I asked him how his faith informed his efforts to document ICE/DHS, he told me this. religionnews.com/2025/11/25/h...
January 22, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Ben Luhmann, who filmed this, is one of the two high schoolers from a conservative Christian family I rode along with in Chicago when they were searching for ICE agents there.
When I asked him how his faith informed his efforts to document ICE/DHS, he told me this. religionnews.com/2025/11/25/h...
When I asked him how his faith informed his efforts to document ICE/DHS, he told me this. religionnews.com/2025/11/25/h...
If ICE has an error rate of more than 70% in detaining people they thought were criminals, shouldn’t it have been fixed BEFORE nearly 100,000 people have been imprisoned?
Again, are they public servants—or body snatchers?
Again, are they public servants—or body snatchers?
January 22, 2026 at 4:40 AM
If ICE has an error rate of more than 70% in detaining people they thought were criminals, shouldn’t it have been fixed BEFORE nearly 100,000 people have been imprisoned?
Again, are they public servants—or body snatchers?
Again, are they public servants—or body snatchers?
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People in Minnesota are now using their key fobs to trigger their car alarms from the safety of their homes when they see ICE walking around.
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
People in Minnesota are now using their key fobs to trigger their car alarms from the safety of their homes when they see ICE walking around.
Can't see the words "Obergruppenführer Miller" without thinking of this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bzW...
Star Wars- The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
YouTube video by L
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Can't see the words "Obergruppenführer Miller" without thinking of this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bzW...
No means no: 86 percent of Americans, including more than two thirds of Republicans, oppose military action to take over Greenland, Fox News reports. www.foxnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump doubles down on Greenland push as polls show little public support
New polls show most Americans oppose military action to acquire Greenland as Trump doubles down on takeover efforts during NATO talks in Switzerland.
www.foxnews.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
No means no: 86 percent of Americans, including more than two thirds of Republicans, oppose military action to take over Greenland, Fox News reports. www.foxnews.com/politics/tru...
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When the US acquired the US Virgin Islands from Denmark, it did so through a negotiated treaty and purchase with congressionally appropriated funds.
It was not/not done unilaterally by the US President.
And the US Secretary of State included this declaration when signing the treaty.
It was not/not done unilaterally by the US President.
And the US Secretary of State included this declaration when signing the treaty.
January 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
When the US acquired the US Virgin Islands from Denmark, it did so through a negotiated treaty and purchase with congressionally appropriated funds.
It was not/not done unilaterally by the US President.
And the US Secretary of State included this declaration when signing the treaty.
It was not/not done unilaterally by the US President.
And the US Secretary of State included this declaration when signing the treaty.
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When the government demands that an institution provides a list of all the Jewish employees, the outcome is never a good one
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/u...
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Penn Calls Government’s Demand for Lists of Jewish Staff ‘Disconcerting’
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:32 PM
When the government demands that an institution provides a list of all the Jewish employees, the outcome is never a good one
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/u...
If you read these headlines from today’s Wizard of Oz Daily, you begin to believe the man behind the curtain is very powerful indeed! @nytimes
January 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM
If you read these headlines from today’s Wizard of Oz Daily, you begin to believe the man behind the curtain is very powerful indeed! @nytimes
Trump administration employees shared Social Security information via a nonsecure server. The Social Security Administration does not know what data was shared or whether it still exists there. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/u... #ThanksTrump
DOGE Employees Shared Social Security Data, Court Filing Shows
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Trump administration employees shared Social Security information via a nonsecure server. The Social Security Administration does not know what data was shared or whether it still exists there. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/u... #ThanksTrump
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Pool report timed 11:53pm:
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
January 21, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Pool report timed 11:53pm:
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
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Please enjoy this local news: “Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel said he is evicting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit from a county-owned building where it has occupied an office for about three years but never paid rent…
“We’re going to deport ICE,” Pinsley said at the news conference”
“We’re going to deport ICE,” Pinsley said at the news conference”
Lehigh County exec says he’s evicting ICE agents from Allentown office, citing 3 years of unpaid rent
Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel’s announcement to evict the ICE agents came shortly after the county’s financial watchdog revealed the agency owes more than $115,000 in rent.
www.mcall.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Please enjoy this local news: “Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel said he is evicting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit from a county-owned building where it has occupied an office for about three years but never paid rent…
“We’re going to deport ICE,” Pinsley said at the news conference”
“We’re going to deport ICE,” Pinsley said at the news conference”
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The Associated Press has pulled its slug promising pool video of Trump changing planes
January 21, 2026 at 5:10 AM
The Associated Press has pulled its slug promising pool video of Trump changing planes
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This morning NYT used a one-word description for his overnight social media run through the neighborhood, peeing on the welcome mats and baying at the moon.
And…
The word was “heckled.” #sanewashing
And…
The word was “heckled.” #sanewashing
January 21, 2026 at 3:34 AM
This morning NYT used a one-word description for his overnight social media run through the neighborhood, peeing on the welcome mats and baying at the moon.
And…
The word was “heckled.” #sanewashing
And…
The word was “heckled.” #sanewashing
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sometimes pretending a gross bribe isn’t a gross bribe just makes it grosser
$40 million deal:
"...the majority of theaters have sold fewer than 10 tickets per screening" www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
"...the majority of theaters have sold fewer than 10 tickets per screening" www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Melania Trump Promotes New Film Amid Reports of Low Theater Turnout
The red carpet is being rolled out, and the Kennedy Center is prepped. Yet Hollywood insiders are whispering that Melania Trump’s highly anticipated documentary might ... Read More
www.yahoo.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:45 AM
sometimes pretending a gross bribe isn’t a gross bribe just makes it grosser
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Every city they have terrorized has fought back in its own way. LA had protests and cell videos. DC had annoyed feds and grand-jury no-bills. Chicago had priests. Charlotte had angry grandma scaring feds off her lawn. The Twin Cities are showing sheer, dedicated, relentless presence.
January 14, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Every city they have terrorized has fought back in its own way. LA had protests and cell videos. DC had annoyed feds and grand-jury no-bills. Chicago had priests. Charlotte had angry grandma scaring feds off her lawn. The Twin Cities are showing sheer, dedicated, relentless presence.
$1,408,500,000 billion.
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Opinion | How Trump Has Used the Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion
The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:54 PM
$1,408,500,000 billion.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Trump has forced all of Europe to discuss the completely invented threat of Russian annexation of Greenland and thereby ignore the actual Russian war and annexation in Ukraine. Very regrettable. In Davos, the paramount subject should be Ukraine, not Greenland.
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Trump has forced all of Europe to discuss the completely invented threat of Russian annexation of Greenland and thereby ignore the actual Russian war and annexation in Ukraine. Very regrettable. In Davos, the paramount subject should be Ukraine, not Greenland.