Tim Ellis 🍁
@djdynamic.ca
He/him. Fighter, writer, work-all-nighter. Ace. Progressive. Raver. ADHD. Toronto. Organizer, not organized. #HappyHardcore keeps me going. Democracy first and always. Canada strong. Skeets are my own and do not reflect my employer's views.
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Tim Ellis 🍁
@djdynamic.ca
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We have entered a new era of threats to Canadian sovereignty. Old alliances will not save us. Safeguarding our freedom and our democracy is up to us.
To that end, you are invited to a virtual town hall discussion of civil defence on Thursday, Jan 22nd, at 8pm Eastern. RSVP here: bit.ly/cd_meeting
To that end, you are invited to a virtual town hall discussion of civil defence on Thursday, Jan 22nd, at 8pm Eastern. RSVP here: bit.ly/cd_meeting
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Leah Gazan backs Avi Lewis, becoming the first NDP MP to endorse a leadership candidate
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/15/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/15/n...
Leah Gazan backs Avi Lewis, becoming the first NDP MP to endorse a leadership candidate
Manitoba NDP MP Leah Gazan is formally endorsing documentarian Avi Lewis for the party's leadership, making her the first sitting MP to officially back a candidate.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Leah Gazan backs Avi Lewis, becoming the first NDP MP to endorse a leadership candidate
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/15/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/15/n...
Canada's what team
Investigation clears Canada after skeleton withdrawals spark Olympics row - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/investigation-clears-canada-after-skeleton-withdrawals-spark-olympics-row-5861661
Investigation clears Canada after skeleton withdrawals spark Olympics row
Jan 15 : Canada's skeleton team have been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into the withdrawal of four athletes from last week's North American Cup in Lake Placid, the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) said on Thursday.The probe was launched after Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton (BCS)
www.channelnewsasia.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Canada's what team
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“Investigation clears Canada after skeleton withdrawals spark Olympics row”
How dare Canada do something that negatively affects an American?? 🙄
#Canada
How dare Canada do something that negatively affects an American?? 🙄
#Canada
Investigation clears Canada after skeleton withdrawals spark Olympics row - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/investigation-clears-canada-after-skeleton-withdrawals-spark-olympics-row-5861661
Investigation clears Canada after skeleton withdrawals spark Olympics row
Jan 15 : Canada's skeleton team have been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into the withdrawal of four athletes from last week's North American Cup in Lake Placid, the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) said on Thursday.The probe was launched after Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton (BCS)
www.channelnewsasia.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM
“Investigation clears Canada after skeleton withdrawals spark Olympics row”
How dare Canada do something that negatively affects an American?? 🙄
#Canada
How dare Canada do something that negatively affects an American?? 🙄
#Canada
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In Secret Testimony, Republicans Derided Trump’s Stolen Election Claims
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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What if he invades Minnesota
Rep Don Bacon (R-NE) says he anticipates that Trump will be impeached if he invades Greenland. omaha.com/news/local/g...
Rep. Don Bacon says House could impeach Trump if U.S. invades Greenland
Rep. Don Bacon tells The World-Herald that there would be GOP support for an impeachment of Donald Trump if the U.S. invaded Greenland.
omaha.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:11 AM
What if he invades Minnesota
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“She also claimed that the officers did not immediately call paramedics after he was struck, and instead pressed his face into a pool of blood.
‘The other officers were mocking him, saying, You’re going to lose your eye,' she said her nephew told her.” people.com/protester-21...
‘The other officers were mocking him, saying, You’re going to lose your eye,' she said her nephew told her.” people.com/protester-21...
Anti-ICE Protester, 21, Permanently Blinded by Federal Agent Who Shot Him with Non-Lethal Bullet at Close Range, Aunt Says
A protester demonstrating against ICE in Santa Ana, Calif., was struck with a non-lethal round fired at close range by an agent, leaving him permanently blinded in one eye.
people.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:35 PM
“She also claimed that the officers did not immediately call paramedics after he was struck, and instead pressed his face into a pool of blood.
‘The other officers were mocking him, saying, You’re going to lose your eye,' she said her nephew told her.” people.com/protester-21...
‘The other officers were mocking him, saying, You’re going to lose your eye,' she said her nephew told her.” people.com/protester-21...
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Attention Canadians 🚨🇨🇦
Now is the time.
G.
U.
A.
R.
D.
Know these 5 key steps to protecting Canada from an out of control USA.
youtu.be/BdY2diZqKj0?...
Now is the time.
G.
U.
A.
R.
D.
Know these 5 key steps to protecting Canada from an out of control USA.
youtu.be/BdY2diZqKj0?...
Canada Prepares for U.S. Military Action—GUARD Explained
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Attention Canadians 🚨🇨🇦
Now is the time.
G.
U.
A.
R.
D.
Know these 5 key steps to protecting Canada from an out of control USA.
youtu.be/BdY2diZqKj0?...
Now is the time.
G.
U.
A.
R.
D.
Know these 5 key steps to protecting Canada from an out of control USA.
youtu.be/BdY2diZqKj0?...
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maybe the 6 month old they tear gassed was driving right at them, maybe think about that before you pass judgement
January 15, 2026 at 12:31 PM
maybe the 6 month old they tear gassed was driving right at them, maybe think about that before you pass judgement
Great thread. Be safe out there.
I need people who don’t live in the Twin Cities to stop telling people not to join massive Signal groups right now. People are doing it. They’re going to keep doing it. Give them good advice about it.
The actually practical advice is don’t say anything to 1000 strangers you wouldn’t say in public
The actually practical advice is don’t say anything to 1000 strangers you wouldn’t say in public
January 15, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Great thread. Be safe out there.
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I need people who don’t live in the Twin Cities to stop telling people not to join massive Signal groups right now. People are doing it. They’re going to keep doing it. Give them good advice about it.
The actually practical advice is don’t say anything to 1000 strangers you wouldn’t say in public
The actually practical advice is don’t say anything to 1000 strangers you wouldn’t say in public
January 15, 2026 at 12:52 PM
I need people who don’t live in the Twin Cities to stop telling people not to join massive Signal groups right now. People are doing it. They’re going to keep doing it. Give them good advice about it.
The actually practical advice is don’t say anything to 1000 strangers you wouldn’t say in public
The actually practical advice is don’t say anything to 1000 strangers you wouldn’t say in public
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the best encryption in the world can be broken in an instant by a snitch! technology can’t save you from the simple fact that the easiest & most common way cops find out what was said in private is not hacking or warrants or subpoenas, it’s somebody straight up telling them!!
I need people who don’t live in the Twin Cities to stop telling people not to join massive Signal groups right now. People are doing it. They’re going to keep doing it. Give them good advice about it.
The actually practical advice is don’t say anything to 1000 strangers you wouldn’t say in public
The actually practical advice is don’t say anything to 1000 strangers you wouldn’t say in public
January 15, 2026 at 1:38 PM
the best encryption in the world can be broken in an instant by a snitch! technology can’t save you from the simple fact that the easiest & most common way cops find out what was said in private is not hacking or warrants or subpoenas, it’s somebody straight up telling them!!
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A Bovino cocktail
Lmao someone threw an open bottle of piss into an ICE vehicle that was driving by
January 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM
A Bovino cocktail
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His 6 month old stopped breathing!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
January 15, 2026 at 9:19 AM
His 6 month old stopped breathing!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
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This is where it is going. This is what Stephen Miller is pushing to Trump. The only reason it has not happened yet is that the violence is obviously coming from state actors. There is no insurrection to control. But we are one incident away from Trump sending in the military.
President threatens to deploy the Insurrection Act against Minnesota.
January 15, 2026 at 1:12 PM
This is where it is going. This is what Stephen Miller is pushing to Trump. The only reason it has not happened yet is that the violence is obviously coming from state actors. There is no insurrection to control. But we are one incident away from Trump sending in the military.
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America's global pre-eminence in research was partly driven by a great power competition. At a time when China is investing more in research, and relaxing visas to attract academic talent, the Trump administration is doing the opposite.
Today in Stupid Data but Right General Conclusion
Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:31 PM
America's global pre-eminence in research was partly driven by a great power competition. At a time when China is investing more in research, and relaxing visas to attract academic talent, the Trump administration is doing the opposite.
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Charlie Kirk from The Charlie Kirk Show, Oct. 26, 2023:
January 15, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Charlie Kirk from The Charlie Kirk Show, Oct. 26, 2023:
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Several Canadian news orgs have already left X, but I believe @pressprogress.ca may be the first to adopt a policy setting standards around use of digital platforms
We think it's time news orgs stop prioritizing clicks and start requiring higher standards from these platforms
We think it's time news orgs stop prioritizing clicks and start requiring higher standards from these platforms
We’ve adopted a new policy clarifying how we’ll be using digital platforms to share our journalism
Going forward, we will expect any platforms we use to demonstrate basic commitments to user safety, information integrity and democratic values
Learn more: pressprogress.ca/journalistic...
Going forward, we will expect any platforms we use to demonstrate basic commitments to user safety, information integrity and democratic values
Learn more: pressprogress.ca/journalistic...
January 14, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Several Canadian news orgs have already left X, but I believe @pressprogress.ca may be the first to adopt a policy setting standards around use of digital platforms
We think it's time news orgs stop prioritizing clicks and start requiring higher standards from these platforms
We think it's time news orgs stop prioritizing clicks and start requiring higher standards from these platforms
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ICYMI: Musician hate for ICE is building every day. #musicnews
Musician hate for ICE is building every day.
I saw a poll on TV this morning (January 12) that said ICE and its tactics have the support of just 25% of Americans. Things aren’t getting any better for
dlvr.it
January 15, 2026 at 1:31 PM
ICYMI: Musician hate for ICE is building every day. #musicnews
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New from me and @tristanl.ee with a bit of help from @wileydcope.bsky.social: We identified companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that are operated either by members of Patriot Front or individuals with multiple connections to Patriot Front
www.texasobserver.org/revealed-fou...
www.texasobserver.org/revealed-fou...
Revealed: Four Businesses with Ties to Patriot Front Operating in North Texas
The neo-Nazi group is engaged in a strategy to establish an independent economic ecosystem. Through publicly available information, interviews, and in-person observation, the Observer has identified c...
www.texasobserver.org
January 15, 2026 at 1:31 PM
New from me and @tristanl.ee with a bit of help from @wileydcope.bsky.social: We identified companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that are operated either by members of Patriot Front or individuals with multiple connections to Patriot Front
www.texasobserver.org/revealed-fou...
www.texasobserver.org/revealed-fou...
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Flashbangs burn hotter then lava.
They've caused serious burns, severed hands, and even killed.
*That's* what ICE just tossed into a car full of kids.
Here's our investigation from 2015, by @juliaangwin.com:
www.propublica.org/article/flas...
They've caused serious burns, severed hands, and even killed.
*That's* what ICE just tossed into a car full of kids.
Here's our investigation from 2015, by @juliaangwin.com:
www.propublica.org/article/flas...
January 15, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Flashbangs burn hotter then lava.
They've caused serious burns, severed hands, and even killed.
*That's* what ICE just tossed into a car full of kids.
Here's our investigation from 2015, by @juliaangwin.com:
www.propublica.org/article/flas...
They've caused serious burns, severed hands, and even killed.
*That's* what ICE just tossed into a car full of kids.
Here's our investigation from 2015, by @juliaangwin.com:
www.propublica.org/article/flas...
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They punched a baby in the face yesterday! The toddler had a bruised cheek!
January 15, 2026 at 5:16 AM
They punched a baby in the face yesterday! The toddler had a bruised cheek!
They flash-banged a literal infant. Every single one of these fascist fucks needs to be in jail forever.
Non-protesting dad just trying to hustle his kids, as young as 6mo, out of the neighborhood. ICE threw a flash-bang INTO HIS car, all 6 kids in the hospital now.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
That is what was relayed
January 15, 2026 at 5:15 AM
They flash-banged a literal infant. Every single one of these fascist fucks needs to be in jail forever.
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“They chased him, he got home and when we closed the door they shot him.”
MN orgs/electeds say👇🏽this is the family calling the police with ICE outside, after a man was shot in the leg with a pregnant woman & child inside
Different than DHS’ shovel story: www.instagram.com/reel/DThEdD8...
MN orgs/electeds say👇🏽this is the family calling the police with ICE outside, after a man was shot in the leg with a pregnant woman & child inside
Different than DHS’ shovel story: www.instagram.com/reel/DThEdD8...
January 15, 2026 at 4:50 AM
“They chased him, he got home and when we closed the door they shot him.”
MN orgs/electeds say👇🏽this is the family calling the police with ICE outside, after a man was shot in the leg with a pregnant woman & child inside
Different than DHS’ shovel story: www.instagram.com/reel/DThEdD8...
MN orgs/electeds say👇🏽this is the family calling the police with ICE outside, after a man was shot in the leg with a pregnant woman & child inside
Different than DHS’ shovel story: www.instagram.com/reel/DThEdD8...
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Well, what do you know. Almost a decade in the criminal justice system and I guess I developed some pretty good instincts. A reader just showed this to me and it does now look like the entire DHS story is a pile of bullshit.
“They chased him, he got home and when we closed the door they shot him.”
MN orgs/electeds say👇🏽this is the family calling the police with ICE outside, after a man was shot in the leg with a pregnant woman & child inside
Different than DHS’ shovel story: www.instagram.com/reel/DThEdD8...
MN orgs/electeds say👇🏽this is the family calling the police with ICE outside, after a man was shot in the leg with a pregnant woman & child inside
Different than DHS’ shovel story: www.instagram.com/reel/DThEdD8...
January 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Well, what do you know. Almost a decade in the criminal justice system and I guess I developed some pretty good instincts. A reader just showed this to me and it does now look like the entire DHS story is a pile of bullshit.
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If this seemed like fever dream doomerism a few months ago, it increasingly looks like this is where they want it to go.
Full on military occupation of cities. Posse Comitatus act, etc.
Full on military occupation of cities. Posse Comitatus act, etc.
Mayor Fray doing a good job of laying out how insanely reckless, and brutal ICE has been, and how much of a strain this is putting on MPD and city, and trying to deescalate both protestors and Feds.
It’s all so combustible and Trump dearly wants an incident to invoke Insurrection Act.
It’s all so combustible and Trump dearly wants an incident to invoke Insurrection Act.
January 15, 2026 at 4:53 AM
If this seemed like fever dream doomerism a few months ago, it increasingly looks like this is where they want it to go.
Full on military occupation of cities. Posse Comitatus act, etc.
Full on military occupation of cities. Posse Comitatus act, etc.