David Corbett
@davidcorbett.bsky.social
Recovering Catholic, NYT Notable author of seven novels, two writing guides, dozens of stories, numerous scripts, and too many poems. http://davidcorbett.com
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My monthly offering for Writer Unboxed, in which I abandon the topic I'd meant to write about--the depiction of grief in fiction--for a far more immediate and necessary discussion of grief for Renée Nicole Good and all the things her killing renders so terrifyingly at risk. (Link in comments)
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This is an appropriate response. Any political leader waffling from accountability for homicides should not be returned to office. The accountability should take the form of investigation, indictment and decision on guilt or innocence by a jury. It's that simple.
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 AM
This is an appropriate response. Any political leader waffling from accountability for homicides should not be returned to office. The accountability should take the form of investigation, indictment and decision on guilt or innocence by a jury. It's that simple.
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The WSJ editorial board says it was "foolish" for Alex Pretti, a healthcare professional, to have attempted to attend to a woman who was assaulted and gassed by DHS agents. If one of these WSJ editors suffers a heart attack, I hope the EMS unit remembers his comment and acts accordingly.
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The WSJ editorial board says it was "foolish" for Alex Pretti, a healthcare professional, to have attempted to attend to a woman who was assaulted and gassed by DHS agents. If one of these WSJ editors suffers a heart attack, I hope the EMS unit remembers his comment and acts accordingly.
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It’s hard to overstate how freakish it is for law enforcement who just shot someone to be shuffled off to other assignments with no investigative period at all.
January 25, 2026 at 9:48 PM
It’s hard to overstate how freakish it is for law enforcement who just shot someone to be shuffled off to other assignments with no investigative period at all.
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When reading the physician's sworn statement under penalty of perjury on shocking denial of medical care to Alex Pretti ⬇️
Remember Kristi Noem's statement earlier today: "Medics were on the scene immediately and attempted to deliver medical aid to the subject."
Remember Kristi Noem's statement earlier today: "Medics were on the scene immediately and attempted to deliver medical aid to the subject."
WOW on Pretti's denial of medical treatment
"I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to
assess the victim.
At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. ... But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, ... None of the agents were helping him."
"I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to
assess the victim.
At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. ... But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, ... None of the agents were helping him."
January 25, 2026 at 4:13 AM
When reading the physician's sworn statement under penalty of perjury on shocking denial of medical care to Alex Pretti ⬇️
Remember Kristi Noem's statement earlier today: "Medics were on the scene immediately and attempted to deliver medical aid to the subject."
Remember Kristi Noem's statement earlier today: "Medics were on the scene immediately and attempted to deliver medical aid to the subject."
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“That’s false... that’s not how history went.”
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
#Newsnight
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
#Newsnight
January 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
“That’s false... that’s not how history went.”
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
#Newsnight
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel says “we should speak out for the truth” in response to claims from President Trump that European soldiers stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan.
#Newsnight
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NEW: Federal agents have detailed a Spokane 10-year-old and her father.
They remain in a Texas immigration detention center.
The judge that is set to oversee the case has a 90%+ denial rate for asylum claims. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
They remain in a Texas immigration detention center.
The judge that is set to oversee the case has a 90%+ denial rate for asylum claims. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
Border patrol detains 10-year-old Spokane girl and her dad, sends them to Texas detention center
Arnoldo Tiul Caal dropped his daughter off for school at Logan Elementary the morning of Friday, Jan. 9 with the unnerving sense that they were being followed.
www.spokesman.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:57 AM
NEW: Federal agents have detailed a Spokane 10-year-old and her father.
They remain in a Texas immigration detention center.
The judge that is set to oversee the case has a 90%+ denial rate for asylum claims. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
They remain in a Texas immigration detention center.
The judge that is set to oversee the case has a 90%+ denial rate for asylum claims. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
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Gym Jordan says that Jack Smith can answer the question even though his time expired
Jack Smith starts to give an elaborate answer
Gym Jordan interrupts Jack Smith saying his time expired
Jack Smith starts to give an elaborate answer
Gym Jordan interrupts Jack Smith saying his time expired
January 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Gym Jordan says that Jack Smith can answer the question even though his time expired
Jack Smith starts to give an elaborate answer
Gym Jordan interrupts Jack Smith saying his time expired
Jack Smith starts to give an elaborate answer
Gym Jordan interrupts Jack Smith saying his time expired
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Woah! Jack Smith just said that Trump intimidated witnesses via death threats!
January 22, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Woah! Jack Smith just said that Trump intimidated witnesses via death threats!
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This is 100% FALSE. Immigration judges do NOT play any role in issuing administrative warrants. They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves. ICE’s own training materials say they can’t be used for a search of a home!
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
January 22, 2026 at 8:05 PM
This is 100% FALSE. Immigration judges do NOT play any role in issuing administrative warrants. They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves. ICE’s own training materials say they can’t be used for a search of a home!
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law.
January 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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BREAKING: San Francisco Giants star Jung Hoo Lee has been detained by CBP at LAX. Pelosi's office says she is working to secure his release. www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...
Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained at Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained Wednesday evening at Los Angeles International Airport, his agent Scott Boras told the Chronicle.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
January 22, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
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He was already on the ground. This is government-sponsored sadism. That is, Trump-sponsored sadism.
This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
January 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM
He was already on the ground. This is government-sponsored sadism. That is, Trump-sponsored sadism.
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As with all things Trump, wait until you see a signed agreement with specifics, and wait until you see who signs it. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Rutte says the status of Greenland was not discussed as part of the “framework” deal Trump announced
January 22, 2026 at 1:09 AM
As with all things Trump, wait until you see a signed agreement with specifics, and wait until you see who signs it. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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I have one request for everyone outside the United States. Stop being polite to us Americans. Tell us what you really think.
"The most corrupt president The United States have ever seen."
UK Member of Parliament Ed Davey does not mince words when characterizing Trump after his move to take Greenland.
UK Member of Parliament Ed Davey does not mince words when characterizing Trump after his move to take Greenland.
January 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I have one request for everyone outside the United States. Stop being polite to us Americans. Tell us what you really think.
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This is not a rational person. And this is deeply disturbing coming from an American President. NATO is not our enemy—they are unequivocally our closest friends and allies.
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
January 20, 2026 at 8:10 PM
This is not a rational person. And this is deeply disturbing coming from an American President. NATO is not our enemy—they are unequivocally our closest friends and allies.
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
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The vibe shift in the EU and Canada over the weekend is unlike anything I've ever seen. US hegemony in military and economic alliances is effectively dead. History will look back and wonder how the elites in power not only did nothing to stop it but cheered it on willingly.
January 20, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The vibe shift in the EU and Canada over the weekend is unlike anything I've ever seen. US hegemony in military and economic alliances is effectively dead. History will look back and wonder how the elites in power not only did nothing to stop it but cheered it on willingly.
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I suspect 9 of 10 Americans are unaware that the Hmong are here because they aided the US in the Vietnam war, and then had to flee as refugees afterwards. Quite the “thank you” we’re giving them 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
ICE is allegedly hunting for Hmong people in Minneapolis and as I watched video of the incident lo and behold @whstancil.bsky.social was on the scene
January 20, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I suspect 9 of 10 Americans are unaware that the Hmong are here because they aided the US in the Vietnam war, and then had to flee as refugees afterwards. Quite the “thank you” we’re giving them 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
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Three more years with a clinically insane man controlling America’s nukes
January 20, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Three more years with a clinically insane man controlling America’s nukes
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This isn’t immigration policy. It’s a business model.
ICE keeps growing, not because it makes America safer, but because corporations are raking in billions off cages, bodies, and suffering. ICE’s existence is a massive revenue stream.
ICE keeps growing, not because it makes America safer, but because corporations are raking in billions off cages, bodies, and suffering. ICE’s existence is a massive revenue stream.
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 AM
This isn’t immigration policy. It’s a business model.
ICE keeps growing, not because it makes America safer, but because corporations are raking in billions off cages, bodies, and suffering. ICE’s existence is a massive revenue stream.
ICE keeps growing, not because it makes America safer, but because corporations are raking in billions off cages, bodies, and suffering. ICE’s existence is a massive revenue stream.
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BREAKING — ChongLy Scott Thao's family has released a statement disputing DHS's outrageous justification for his arrest.
"He does not live with, nor has he ever lived with, the individuals DHS claims were targets of this operation...[the family] does not know the individuals DHS references."
"He does not live with, nor has he ever lived with, the individuals DHS claims were targets of this operation...[the family] does not know the individuals DHS references."
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
BREAKING — ChongLy Scott Thao's family has released a statement disputing DHS's outrageous justification for his arrest.
"He does not live with, nor has he ever lived with, the individuals DHS claims were targets of this operation...[the family] does not know the individuals DHS references."
"He does not live with, nor has he ever lived with, the individuals DHS claims were targets of this operation...[the family] does not know the individuals DHS references."
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Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"