David Cullum
@dkcullum87.bsky.social
Increasingly a man of sorrow over evil within and without. Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner (Luke 18:13). Confident in the sufficiency of Christ, not in myself.
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David Cullum
@dkcullum87.bsky.social
· Mar 7
I deleted my account the day before Vance & Trump berated Zelenskyy. I decided to come back because the betrayal of Trump and his sycophants must be met by fierce opposition from every American.
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Not all heroes wear capes. Frontline journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Maryan Kushnir, carried a 4-year-old girl out of an apartment where a fire broke out after a Russian drone strike. The child’s mother and her husband were killed.
January 28, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Not all heroes wear capes. Frontline journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Maryan Kushnir, carried a 4-year-old girl out of an apartment where a fire broke out after a Russian drone strike. The child’s mother and her husband were killed.
American history
"The U.S. Army subsequently burned the whole village, and no participants in the massacre were ever prosecuted for their actions."
"The U.S. Army subsequently burned the whole village, and no participants in the massacre were ever prosecuted for their actions."
On this day in 1918, a group of Texas Rangers executed 15 Mexican American men and boys “without provocation” in Porvenir, Texas.
Jan. 28, 1918 | Texas Rangers Execute 15 Mexican American Men and Boys in Porvenir, TX
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
calendar.eji.org
January 28, 2026 at 2:16 PM
American history
"The U.S. Army subsequently burned the whole village, and no participants in the massacre were ever prosecuted for their actions."
"The U.S. Army subsequently burned the whole village, and no participants in the massacre were ever prosecuted for their actions."
So, the feds broke Pretti's rib a week earlier and he thought he would die during their assault. Lord, have mercy
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
Alex Pretti was in earlier confrontation with federal agents who tackled him, broke his rib, sources say | CNN
Federal immigration officials have been collecting information on protesters and agitators, sources told CNN.
www.cnn.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:23 AM
So, the feds broke Pretti's rib a week earlier and he thought he would die during their assault. Lord, have mercy
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
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"Senator Chuck Grassley, a lifelong Iowan, has served on the Senate Judiciary Committee since 1981, when he was first sworn into the U.S. Senate." www.judiciary.senate.gov/about/chair
He questioned and voted on every single justice on the U.S. Supreme Court during their confirmation hearings.
He questioned and voted on every single justice on the U.S. Supreme Court during their confirmation hearings.
Suddenly republicans have forgotten what the constitution says 🤷🏼 🇺🇸
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 AM
"Senator Chuck Grassley, a lifelong Iowan, has served on the Senate Judiciary Committee since 1981, when he was first sworn into the U.S. Senate." www.judiciary.senate.gov/about/chair
He questioned and voted on every single justice on the U.S. Supreme Court during their confirmation hearings.
He questioned and voted on every single justice on the U.S. Supreme Court during their confirmation hearings.
"Nipah virus has a 40-75% fatality rate & there is currently no treatment available for either humans or animals. ... it was confirmed that five people in West Bengal ... contracted the illness." 🥴
In all seriousness, though, having friends I love in WB, I hope this doesn't spread further
In all seriousness, though, having friends I love in WB, I hope this doesn't spread further
Right on time… Just what we need right now. 🤦
Good thing we got out of the WHO or I wouldn’t have heard of this just now.
#News
www.unilad.com/news/world-n...
Good thing we got out of the WHO or I wouldn’t have heard of this just now.
#News
www.unilad.com/news/world-n...
Outbreak of deadly virus with no cure prompts airports to launch COVID-style measures
Confirmed cases of Nipah virus has sparked airports in Asia to clamp down on health surveillance and screenings that's so far seen 100 people quarantined
www.unilad.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:01 AM
"Nipah virus has a 40-75% fatality rate & there is currently no treatment available for either humans or animals. ... it was confirmed that five people in West Bengal ... contracted the illness." 🥴
In all seriousness, though, having friends I love in WB, I hope this doesn't spread further
In all seriousness, though, having friends I love in WB, I hope this doesn't spread further
Oh, Tigger references are the bestest
January 28, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Oh, Tigger references are the bestest
So, @governorwalz.mn.gov and @ag.state.mn.us, why is this not a threat of injury or death? Will your govt consider bringing charges against him? Seems like it should also be an elevated charge because he is using the power the state invested in him to threaten harm
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice." Meet 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐳, an ICE Deportation Officer from Miami, FL (originally from Puerto Rico). Gonzalez has lived in Miami and Hollywood, FL. He decided it would be fun to travel to Miami to kidnap and threaten people. #OneOfOursAllOfYours #UnmaskICE
January 28, 2026 at 2:08 AM
So, @governorwalz.mn.gov and @ag.state.mn.us, why is this not a threat of injury or death? Will your govt consider bringing charges against him? Seems like it should also be an elevated charge because he is using the power the state invested in him to threaten harm
And to think I used to be a Republican because I thought they loved the US Constitution, knew it well, and would do everything in their power to secure my rights from government intrusion 🙍🏼♂️
January 28, 2026 at 1:41 AM
And to think I used to be a Republican because I thought they loved the US Constitution, knew it well, and would do everything in their power to secure my rights from government intrusion 🙍🏼♂️
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This is deeply tragic — and beautiful.
"We rollerbladed and had sleepovers, excitedly dragging our sleeping bags across the street … Lawn sprinklers in summers became portals to different realms and time periods; we ran through the strands of water with towels tied around our necks as capes."
"We rollerbladed and had sleepovers, excitedly dragging our sleeping bags across the street … Lawn sprinklers in summers became portals to different realms and time periods; we ran through the strands of water with towels tied around our necks as capes."
I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.
www.theverge.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:23 AM
This is deeply tragic — and beautiful.
"We rollerbladed and had sleepovers, excitedly dragging our sleeping bags across the street … Lawn sprinklers in summers became portals to different realms and time periods; we ran through the strands of water with towels tied around our necks as capes."
"We rollerbladed and had sleepovers, excitedly dragging our sleeping bags across the street … Lawn sprinklers in summers became portals to different realms and time periods; we ran through the strands of water with towels tied around our necks as capes."
Reposted by David Cullum
Amateur hour in Minneapolis continues, even with Bovino out of the picture.
This is indicative of a broader issue with Trump’s mass deportation push; officers aren’t doing even basic investigations (to figure out things like “is this address a consulate”) as pressure to keep up arrests is so high.
This is indicative of a broader issue with Trump’s mass deportation push; officers aren’t doing even basic investigations (to figure out things like “is this address a consulate”) as pressure to keep up arrests is so high.
January 28, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Amateur hour in Minneapolis continues, even with Bovino out of the picture.
This is indicative of a broader issue with Trump’s mass deportation push; officers aren’t doing even basic investigations (to figure out things like “is this address a consulate”) as pressure to keep up arrests is so high.
This is indicative of a broader issue with Trump’s mass deportation push; officers aren’t doing even basic investigations (to figure out things like “is this address a consulate”) as pressure to keep up arrests is so high.
Reposted by David Cullum
🇺🇦✈️🫣 Exactly 20 years ago, the last Tu-22M was liquidated at the Poltava air base.
On January 27, 2006, the destruction of 60 Tu-22M strategic bombers and 423 Kh-22 cruise missiles was completed. This work was carried out with the participation of the United States.
On January 27, 2006, the destruction of 60 Tu-22M strategic bombers and 423 Kh-22 cruise missiles was completed. This work was carried out with the participation of the United States.
January 27, 2026 at 9:32 PM
🇺🇦✈️🫣 Exactly 20 years ago, the last Tu-22M was liquidated at the Poltava air base.
On January 27, 2006, the destruction of 60 Tu-22M strategic bombers and 423 Kh-22 cruise missiles was completed. This work was carried out with the participation of the United States.
On January 27, 2006, the destruction of 60 Tu-22M strategic bombers and 423 Kh-22 cruise missiles was completed. This work was carried out with the participation of the United States.
Just delighting in his close relationship with the indicted war criminal Putin 😡
🤔 Trump hangs a photo with Putin from their meeting in Anchorage in the White House
January 27, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Just delighting in his close relationship with the indicted war criminal Putin 😡
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"Fugitive slave catchers just need better training"--moderates in 1850, probably
Opinion | To Avoid More Tragic Deaths, ICE Needs Higher Education and Training Standards
Higher ed can play an important role in making federal immigration enforcement safer. https://bit.ly/4bRR5fx
#EDUSKy #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Higher ed can play an important role in making federal immigration enforcement safer. https://bit.ly/4bRR5fx
#EDUSKy #HigherEd #AcademicSky
January 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
"Fugitive slave catchers just need better training"--moderates in 1850, probably
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Genuinely interesting. Kristi Noem is snitching that Stephen Miller is the one who made up the bullshit about Alex Pretti.
It would be genuinely useful if Congress can get her to admit that he has been dictating ALL OF THIS just like he dictated the murderboats.
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
It would be genuinely useful if Congress can get her to admit that he has been dictating ALL OF THIS just like he dictated the murderboats.
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
January 27, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Genuinely interesting. Kristi Noem is snitching that Stephen Miller is the one who made up the bullshit about Alex Pretti.
It would be genuinely useful if Congress can get her to admit that he has been dictating ALL OF THIS just like he dictated the murderboats.
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
It would be genuinely useful if Congress can get her to admit that he has been dictating ALL OF THIS just like he dictated the murderboats.
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
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The aclu map is wrong according to Congress
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The aclu map is wrong according to Congress
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
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Great work per usual by Greg here. 👇🏾
I would add 6th: assemble for Congressional review a database of ICE agents (names publicly withheld, sure) hired since 1/20/25, including age, race, gender, occupational history, legal history, group affiliations, social media records.
You know why…
I would add 6th: assemble for Congressional review a database of ICE agents (names publicly withheld, sure) hired since 1/20/25, including age, race, gender, occupational history, legal history, group affiliations, social media records.
You know why…
Dems coalescing around 5 restrictions on ICE, I'm told:
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
A Dem Senator’s Harsh Takedown of Trump Hits Home: “Breaking Point”
As Trump scrambles to contain the damage from the latest ICE horrors, Senator Chris Murphy offers a sharp indictment of Trump-ICE lawlessness—and explains how Dems can meet the urgency of the moment.
newrepublic.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Great work per usual by Greg here. 👇🏾
I would add 6th: assemble for Congressional review a database of ICE agents (names publicly withheld, sure) hired since 1/20/25, including age, race, gender, occupational history, legal history, group affiliations, social media records.
You know why…
I would add 6th: assemble for Congressional review a database of ICE agents (names publicly withheld, sure) hired since 1/20/25, including age, race, gender, occupational history, legal history, group affiliations, social media records.
You know why…
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Just in time for a new funding fight, WaPo reports that DHS has not really investigated ANY of 16 shooting incidents.
Dems should demand real investigations for all of these (maybe get Robert Storch, fired DOD IG to do it) AND ALSO LaMonica McIver event.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Dems should demand real investigations for all of these (maybe get Robert Storch, fired DOD IG to do it) AND ALSO LaMonica McIver event.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
January 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Just in time for a new funding fight, WaPo reports that DHS has not really investigated ANY of 16 shooting incidents.
Dems should demand real investigations for all of these (maybe get Robert Storch, fired DOD IG to do it) AND ALSO LaMonica McIver event.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Dems should demand real investigations for all of these (maybe get Robert Storch, fired DOD IG to do it) AND ALSO LaMonica McIver event.
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM
And, I would add, we welcome new immigrants with open arms, laboring side-by-side to continue building the America we love
my vision of the US is I wake up in my neighborhood and all my neighbors are still in it, and all the kids feel safe to go to school, and I go to work and and no one’s waiting at the door to see if I’m someone coming to take them away, and I go to bed knowing the next day will be the same
@whstancil.bsky.social I would love for Mr Stancil, the Hero of Minnesota, to write a short story about a day in his vision of USA as it should be. I want to see Will’s Vision.
January 27, 2026 at 8:26 PM
And, I would add, we welcome new immigrants with open arms, laboring side-by-side to continue building the America we love
🇷🇺 attack on a passenger train in 🇺🇦
Evil folks. Evil
Evil folks. Evil
Women and children jumping out of a burning train is russia’s new ‘achievement.’ As well as another 5 victims of their deliberate terror.
russia is not a state that can be reasoned with.
It is a state that must be stopped from committing war crimes.
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
russia is not a state that can be reasoned with.
It is a state that must be stopped from committing war crimes.
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
January 27, 2026 at 8:22 PM
🇷🇺 attack on a passenger train in 🇺🇦
Evil folks. Evil
Evil folks. Evil
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Minnesota and Maine are the two states which produced civil war soldiers who broke the backs of the southern army with self-sacrificial bayonet charges on the same day at Gettysburg.
why would you start with them, in winter, on their home turf.
why would you start with them, in winter, on their home turf.
January 27, 2026 at 8:11 PM
🔥🔥🔥
"Mr. Ali said that he protested when his belongings were confiscated, and that agents responded by pushing him to the ground, kneeling on him and beating him."
@baldwin.senate.gov, what are we even doing here? How are you and your Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle permitting this?
@baldwin.senate.gov, what are we even doing here? How are you and your Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle permitting this?
Read this.
Someone I know and love has experienced this. It's maddening and unjust.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
Someone I know and love has experienced this. It's maddening and unjust.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
They ‘Had Done Everything Right.’ ICE Detained Them Anyway.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
"Mr. Ali said that he protested when his belongings were confiscated, and that agents responded by pushing him to the ground, kneeling on him and beating him."
@baldwin.senate.gov, what are we even doing here? How are you and your Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle permitting this?
@baldwin.senate.gov, what are we even doing here? How are you and your Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle permitting this?
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👀 Judge Schlitz, the chief federal judge in Minnesota, has ordered the head of ICE, Todd Lyons, to appeal personally in court Friday and threatened him with contempt for the agency’s repeated violation of court orders.
“The court’s patience is at an end.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
“The court’s patience is at an end.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Today, russia launched over 50 drones at Odesa, targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas.
The terrorist state damaged 5 residential buildings, killed 2 people and wounded dozens more, including children.
Help stop this terror:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
The terrorist state damaged 5 residential buildings, killed 2 people and wounded dozens more, including children.
Help stop this terror:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
January 27, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Today, russia launched over 50 drones at Odesa, targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas.
The terrorist state damaged 5 residential buildings, killed 2 people and wounded dozens more, including children.
Help stop this terror:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
The terrorist state damaged 5 residential buildings, killed 2 people and wounded dozens more, including children.
Help stop this terror:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
