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🚨BREAKING: ICE agents just launched flash bang grenades at protesters in front of federal building in Minneapolis—causing massive explosions. "It's terrorizing, this isn't the America I served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy," tearful protester tells us.
WE'RE LIVE NOW ⬇️
WE'RE LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 14, 2026 at 12:43 AM
🚨BREAKING: ICE agents just launched flash bang grenades at protesters in front of federal building in Minneapolis—causing massive explosions. "It's terrorizing, this isn't the America I served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy," tearful protester tells us.
WE'RE LIVE NOW ⬇️
WE'RE LIVE NOW ⬇️
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Bring me the finest GoFundMe for this person in all the land.
UPDATE: TJ Sabula, the worker who shouted "pedophile protector" at Trump, has been suspended - WaPo
WATCH: Trump shows his middle finger and appears to say "fuck you" after Ford worker yells "pedophile protector" - TMZ
January 14, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Bring me the finest GoFundMe for this person in all the land.
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Yes, immigration agents not only took Arnoldo's phone, the 10th grader had to use Find My Phone to locate it — in a vending machine for used electronics, close to an ICE detention center.
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
January 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Yes, immigration agents not only took Arnoldo's phone, the 10th grader had to use Find My Phone to locate it — in a vending machine for used electronics, close to an ICE detention center.
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
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Unions and community orgs are calling for a Minnesota-wide shutdown in 10 days to protest the ferocious assault by federal immigration agents. They're saying on Jan 23, no work, no school, no shopping. SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, & others are supporting, w/ more to join. By me, Amie Stager
“We Are Facing a Tsunami of Hate”: Amid ICE Crackdown, Unions and Community Groups Call for Minnesota Shutdown in 10 Days
Following the ICE murder of Renee Good and an assault on the state by federal immigration forces, a labor-community coalition is calling for residents to refuse to work, shop or go to school on Januar...
inthesetimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Unions and community orgs are calling for a Minnesota-wide shutdown in 10 days to protest the ferocious assault by federal immigration agents. They're saying on Jan 23, no work, no school, no shopping. SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, & others are supporting, w/ more to join. By me, Amie Stager
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.
January 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.
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This week, Historians At The Movies gets to talk about the South, Jim Crow, the Klan, music, and motherlovin’ VAMPIRES. Join us on Prime Video this Sunday, January 18th at 8pm eastern for SINNERS.
Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
January 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
This week, Historians At The Movies gets to talk about the South, Jim Crow, the Klan, music, and motherlovin’ VAMPIRES. Join us on Prime Video this Sunday, January 18th at 8pm eastern for SINNERS.
Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
Keep #HATM growing by sharing and we’ll see you soon!
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Racist propaganda is a turbo, not a steering wheel. It makes the car go faster, it doesn't steer the car nearly as well as racism apologists like to pretend that it does.
You can amplify through the internet, or through radio, newspapers, school curriculum. The Internet is not special this way.
You can amplify through the internet, or through radio, newspapers, school curriculum. The Internet is not special this way.
January 13, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Racist propaganda is a turbo, not a steering wheel. It makes the car go faster, it doesn't steer the car nearly as well as racism apologists like to pretend that it does.
You can amplify through the internet, or through radio, newspapers, school curriculum. The Internet is not special this way.
You can amplify through the internet, or through radio, newspapers, school curriculum. The Internet is not special this way.
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To stay up-to-date on breaking news, we are sunsetting our coverage of:
- The Venezuelan boat assassinations
- The Tom Homan bribery case
- The dismantling of the CDC, USAID, and Department of Education
- Alligator Alcatraz
- The pardon of drug traffickers
- The Qatari jet
- The Epstein files
- The Venezuelan boat assassinations
- The Tom Homan bribery case
- The dismantling of the CDC, USAID, and Department of Education
- Alligator Alcatraz
- The pardon of drug traffickers
- The Qatari jet
- The Epstein files
January 11, 2026 at 3:08 AM
To stay up-to-date on breaking news, we are sunsetting our coverage of:
- The Venezuelan boat assassinations
- The Tom Homan bribery case
- The dismantling of the CDC, USAID, and Department of Education
- Alligator Alcatraz
- The pardon of drug traffickers
- The Qatari jet
- The Epstein files
- The Venezuelan boat assassinations
- The Tom Homan bribery case
- The dismantling of the CDC, USAID, and Department of Education
- Alligator Alcatraz
- The pardon of drug traffickers
- The Qatari jet
- The Epstein files
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If you're #Black in America, you might think your efforts are going unseen. They see you. You have free rent in their minds, 24/7/365.
They have decided to burn this country to the ground, impoverish their own, allow MILLIONS to suffer and die to oppose you.
#unstoppable #excellence
qr.ae/pCZv2m
They have decided to burn this country to the ground, impoverish their own, allow MILLIONS to suffer and die to oppose you.
#unstoppable #excellence
qr.ae/pCZv2m
What can a young, black man do to be more accepted in American society?
Thaddeus Howze's answer: Nothing.
Here is the face and family of one of the most highly respected Humans to ever hold the office of the Presidency of the United States. Barack Hussein Obama is certai...
qr.ae
January 10, 2026 at 7:21 PM
If you're #Black in America, you might think your efforts are going unseen. They see you. You have free rent in their minds, 24/7/365.
They have decided to burn this country to the ground, impoverish their own, allow MILLIONS to suffer and die to oppose you.
#unstoppable #excellence
qr.ae/pCZv2m
They have decided to burn this country to the ground, impoverish their own, allow MILLIONS to suffer and die to oppose you.
#unstoppable #excellence
qr.ae/pCZv2m
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I was just denied access to the ICE processing center at the Whipple Building.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
JUST NOW: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
@zeteo.com
@zeteo.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I was just denied access to the ICE processing center at the Whipple Building.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
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Abolish ICE? DHS Too. It’s Time talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/aboli...
Abolish ICE? DHS Too. It’s Time
If you’ve been watching reportage and viral videos of immigration raids over...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Abolish ICE? DHS Too. It’s Time talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/aboli...
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Luis Beltrán Yanez Cruz, 68, died in ICE custody on Tuesday after being held at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico, California. Originally from Honduras, he had lived in the United States for more than three decades.
January 10, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Luis Beltrán Yanez Cruz, 68, died in ICE custody on Tuesday after being held at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico, California. Originally from Honduras, he had lived in the United States for more than three decades.
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Hey, Pennsylvania folks! You have until January 15 to submit your nomination for who or what should be subject of a new state historical marker. Submission guidelines and form here:
www.pa.gov/services/phm...
www.pa.gov/services/phm...
Nominate a Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Historical Marker
Nominate a Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Historical Marker
www.pa.gov
January 9, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Hey, Pennsylvania folks! You have until January 15 to submit your nomination for who or what should be subject of a new state historical marker. Submission guidelines and form here:
www.pa.gov/services/phm...
www.pa.gov/services/phm...
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Today, across America, grief and anger are raw. A mother’s life was taken in Minneapolis, leaving a child without a parent, and the system that should protect has failed her. It is a wound on our country, one that echoes through every community.
And yet, in South Carolina,
And yet, in South Carolina,
January 8, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Today, across America, grief and anger are raw. A mother’s life was taken in Minneapolis, leaving a child without a parent, and the system that should protect has failed her. It is a wound on our country, one that echoes through every community.
And yet, in South Carolina,
And yet, in South Carolina,
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1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
www.erininthemorning.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
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amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
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And for all the people thinking. "You can't judge Tolkien by today's standards of wokeness!"
Yes I can.
Again, Lord of the Rings was published 1 year *after* James Baldwin's "Go Tell it on The Mountain."
Baldwin wrote his book, then next year Tolkien wrote about evil dark men threatening the West
Yes I can.
Again, Lord of the Rings was published 1 year *after* James Baldwin's "Go Tell it on The Mountain."
Baldwin wrote his book, then next year Tolkien wrote about evil dark men threatening the West
I Am Not Your Negro | James Baldwin on the Dick Cavett Show | Netflix
YouTube video by Still Watching Netflix
m.youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:07 AM
And for all the people thinking. "You can't judge Tolkien by today's standards of wokeness!"
Yes I can.
Again, Lord of the Rings was published 1 year *after* James Baldwin's "Go Tell it on The Mountain."
Baldwin wrote his book, then next year Tolkien wrote about evil dark men threatening the West
Yes I can.
Again, Lord of the Rings was published 1 year *after* James Baldwin's "Go Tell it on The Mountain."
Baldwin wrote his book, then next year Tolkien wrote about evil dark men threatening the West
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yep. i can identify any number of structural issues but at the end of the day the basic problem is the republican party. this has been apparent for at least 20 years. it is also an incredibly unpopular observation to make among “serious” people.
Right.
If you want a good explanation of why the American system of government worked well enough for 200 years and then suddenly stopped, it's because Republicans in Congress suddenly started letting their partisan interests COMPLETELY override their institutional interests
If you want a good explanation of why the American system of government worked well enough for 200 years and then suddenly stopped, it's because Republicans in Congress suddenly started letting their partisan interests COMPLETELY override their institutional interests
a lot of problems wouldn't exist if we had a congress with even an ounce of self interest
January 4, 2026 at 11:52 PM
yep. i can identify any number of structural issues but at the end of the day the basic problem is the republican party. this has been apparent for at least 20 years. it is also an incredibly unpopular observation to make among “serious” people.
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Congress must immediately act to impeach & imprison Donald Trump.
And if they fail to do so, the rest of the world should punish the USA just as heavily as was done to Russia for attacking Ukraine.
We should not get to kidnap heads of state & "run" sovereign countries like vassals.
And if they fail to do so, the rest of the world should punish the USA just as heavily as was done to Russia for attacking Ukraine.
We should not get to kidnap heads of state & "run" sovereign countries like vassals.
JUST IN: Trump says the U.S. will “run” Venezuela for now, until a “proper transition” can take place
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Congress must immediately act to impeach & imprison Donald Trump.
And if they fail to do so, the rest of the world should punish the USA just as heavily as was done to Russia for attacking Ukraine.
We should not get to kidnap heads of state & "run" sovereign countries like vassals.
And if they fail to do so, the rest of the world should punish the USA just as heavily as was done to Russia for attacking Ukraine.
We should not get to kidnap heads of state & "run" sovereign countries like vassals.
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The sound of Jell-O getting shredded is one of the most disturbing noises I ever heard in my life. This is absolutely gruesome. DO NOT LISTEN WITH HEADPHONES ON!!!
January 2, 2026 at 2:56 AM
The sound of Jell-O getting shredded is one of the most disturbing noises I ever heard in my life. This is absolutely gruesome. DO NOT LISTEN WITH HEADPHONES ON!!!
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Crazy news that I was just able to confirm: Donald Trump had his hand removed
I am determined as God is my witness to start the Trump fake hand conspiracy theory. His hand isn't showing signs of an undisclosed illness. It's a fake painted Halloween costume hand because his hand was already removed. It's time.
December 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Crazy news that I was just able to confirm: Donald Trump had his hand removed
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“I’m honored to be your ancestor and believe that disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
Hero of 2025: Alice Wong
The disability justice icon's last message: "Don’t let the bastards grind you down."
www.motherjones.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“I’m honored to be your ancestor and believe that disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
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2025 has been an incredibly hard year for trans people. And yet... the political project to erase us is failing. In spite of them having so many levers of power, many of us have continued to thrive, and new pathways open up every day to get around the attacks.
My case for hope for 2026.
My case for hope for 2026.
The Case For Hope: Transgender Rights Going Into 2026
This last year has been one of the hardest years for transgender people in memory. Somehow, though, I'm feeling hope going into 2026.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
2025 has been an incredibly hard year for trans people. And yet... the political project to erase us is failing. In spite of them having so many levers of power, many of us have continued to thrive, and new pathways open up every day to get around the attacks.
My case for hope for 2026.
My case for hope for 2026.
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Dear bluskeeters!
I'm doing research with a friend.
If you're a Black Author with a speculative book publishing in 2026, could you please pitch and link me, please? This a difficult to sus intersection.
Please add your friends' work. Please tag people. Please share
I'm doing research with a friend.
If you're a Black Author with a speculative book publishing in 2026, could you please pitch and link me, please? This a difficult to sus intersection.
Please add your friends' work. Please tag people. Please share
December 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Dear bluskeeters!
I'm doing research with a friend.
If you're a Black Author with a speculative book publishing in 2026, could you please pitch and link me, please? This a difficult to sus intersection.
Please add your friends' work. Please tag people. Please share
I'm doing research with a friend.
If you're a Black Author with a speculative book publishing in 2026, could you please pitch and link me, please? This a difficult to sus intersection.
Please add your friends' work. Please tag people. Please share