Espy
@esp1371.bsky.social
Lawyer, political nerd, #UglyDogs, a blue she/her in a very red state.
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The charges against protestors announced today by Bondi were very clearly done with producing #content as the first priority and law enforcement a distant second. The decision to wave mugshots around is already harming DOJ's credibility in court www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
January 29, 2026 at 2:08 AM
The charges against protestors announced today by Bondi were very clearly done with producing #content as the first priority and law enforcement a distant second. The decision to wave mugshots around is already harming DOJ's credibility in court www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
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Honestly “this is our city” pissed me off more than the rest of it and it’s not even my city
January 29, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Honestly “this is our city” pissed me off more than the rest of it and it’s not even my city
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So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
Maine Senator Susan Collins said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem informed her that ICE will end the immigration enforcement surge in the state.
ICE ending Maine surge, Senator Collins says - The Boston Globe
Collins said in a statement that she had pushed Noem and other Trump administration officials to have ICE “reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement in the state.”
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January 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
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In a dense part of south Minneapolis as Homan's "draw down" news conference was occurring: "They took a guy in a red car infront and they stopped traffic and try to take another guy and they hit his car"
January 29, 2026 at 1:58 PM
In a dense part of south Minneapolis as Homan's "draw down" news conference was occurring: "They took a guy in a red car infront and they stopped traffic and try to take another guy and they hit his car"
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"The strangers who reside with you shall be to you as your citizens; you shall love each one as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt"
Thousands of Haitians living in Ohio legally will lose their temporary protected status next week unless a federal court blocks the Trump administration from revoking it. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/28/t...
'The folks are fearful.' Haitians living in Ohio may soon lose temporary protected status • Ohio Capital Journal
Thousands of Haitians living in Ohio will lose their temporary protected status next week unless a federal court blocks it.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:18 AM
"The strangers who reside with you shall be to you as your citizens; you shall love each one as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt"
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January 29, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Liam is basically this generation's Elian Gonzalez right now
Just visited with Liam and his father at Dilley detention center. I demanded his release and told him how much his family, his school, and our country loves him and is praying for him.
January 28, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Liam is basically this generation's Elian Gonzalez right now
Another wonderful pup has earned a sliver harness and crossed the rainbow bridge. She lived a life full of love and adventure and now can run free with the pack on the other side. May we all be blessed to say the same someday. ❤️💔❤️
Sibersong’s First Ascent “Denali”
March 10, 2011 - January 28, 2026
Those paws carried so much.
March 10, 2011 - January 28, 2026
Those paws carried so much.
January 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Another wonderful pup has earned a sliver harness and crossed the rainbow bridge. She lived a life full of love and adventure and now can run free with the pack on the other side. May we all be blessed to say the same someday. ❤️💔❤️
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Camus (and absurdism generally) was made for times like these. We find joy and meaning in the struggle, even if we're destined to fail.
January 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Camus (and absurdism generally) was made for times like these. We find joy and meaning in the struggle, even if we're destined to fail.
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Warts and all? Nope! A warthog’s facial “warts” are not warts at all, but rather thick skin growths. These bumps help protect from predators.
📷: Female warthog Makena by zookeeper Murphy
📷: Female warthog Makena by zookeeper Murphy
January 28, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Warts and all? Nope! A warthog’s facial “warts” are not warts at all, but rather thick skin growths. These bumps help protect from predators.
📷: Female warthog Makena by zookeeper Murphy
📷: Female warthog Makena by zookeeper Murphy
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You mean after a week and heavy political pressure and public outrage the Trump admin is going to do the absolute bare minimum that every law enforcement organization would do in an officer-involved shooting?
January 28, 2026 at 5:39 PM
You mean after a week and heavy political pressure and public outrage the Trump admin is going to do the absolute bare minimum that every law enforcement organization would do in an officer-involved shooting?
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Northfield is a town of 20,000 people in southeast #Minnesota, outside of the metro region. That 20,000 people includes two college populations. Agents in plain clothes raided a local bakery this morning, and masked agents continue to raid local apartment complexes. That's where we're at.
January 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Northfield is a town of 20,000 people in southeast #Minnesota, outside of the metro region. That 20,000 people includes two college populations. Agents in plain clothes raided a local bakery this morning, and masked agents continue to raid local apartment complexes. That's where we're at.
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1. Many large media outlets are reporting that Trump "pivoted" his strategy in Minnesota and has "changed course."
This is what the White House WANTS YOU TO BELIEVE
The only problem is it is not true
This is what the White House WANTS YOU TO BELIEVE
The only problem is it is not true
How legacy media fell for Trump’s fake “pivot” in Minnesota
No, Trump did not "change course."
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January 28, 2026 at 1:55 PM
1. Many large media outlets are reporting that Trump "pivoted" his strategy in Minnesota and has "changed course."
This is what the White House WANTS YOU TO BELIEVE
The only problem is it is not true
This is what the White House WANTS YOU TO BELIEVE
The only problem is it is not true
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Amusingly, Justice Stevens, who wrote the dissent for four justices, argued that Congress has the authority to compel local and state officials to enforce federal law in times of emergency (then, the gun violence epidemic), which some liberals would certainly hate if it had prevailed now . . .
In Printz v. United States, #SCOTUS held that the Constitution bars the federal government from forcing or otherwise compelling local or state governments to enforce federal law.
The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
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The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
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January 28, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Amusingly, Justice Stevens, who wrote the dissent for four justices, argued that Congress has the authority to compel local and state officials to enforce federal law in times of emergency (then, the gun violence epidemic), which some liberals would certainly hate if it had prevailed now . . .
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January 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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There's a new feed in town, #UglyDogs
Experimenting building more advanced feeds. I'm working with the #UglyDogs community posts first, since you guys are very active and many of you have accepted the label.
A post appears in the feed when author has UD label, thread has 2+ UD participating. Displays active conversations first.
A post appears in the feed when author has UD label, thread has 2+ UD participating. Displays active conversations first.
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 AM
There's a new feed in town, #UglyDogs
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Konga enters Canadian Challenge six-dog race
Konga enters Canadian Challenge six-dog race
La Ronge teacher and musher Derek Konga will be participating in the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race for a second time. He made his debut in 2025 in ...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Konga enters Canadian Challenge six-dog race
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Beargrease 40 2026 is a wrap!
We placed last, red lantern. I am not surprised due to our lack of hill training, but the dogs finished, and finished looking strong! We were slow but that’s alright. I can’t wait til next year, and I can’t wait for our next race at Northern Pines!
We placed last, red lantern. I am not surprised due to our lack of hill training, but the dogs finished, and finished looking strong! We were slow but that’s alright. I can’t wait til next year, and I can’t wait for our next race at Northern Pines!
January 26, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Beargrease 40 2026 is a wrap!
We placed last, red lantern. I am not surprised due to our lack of hill training, but the dogs finished, and finished looking strong! We were slow but that’s alright. I can’t wait til next year, and I can’t wait for our next race at Northern Pines!
We placed last, red lantern. I am not surprised due to our lack of hill training, but the dogs finished, and finished looking strong! We were slow but that’s alright. I can’t wait til next year, and I can’t wait for our next race at Northern Pines!
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Filming the police is not only a constitutional right, it’s a societal obligation.
Signed,
a police officer.
Signed,
a police officer.
Some residents in Minneapolis felt that, without their observation, nobody would be holding ICE accountable. “We have a paramilitary force in our city acting beyond the Constitution consistently,” one volunteer said. www.newyorker.com/news/dispatc...
The Battle for Minneapolis
As Donald Trump brings his retribution to a liberal city, citizens, protesters, and civic leaders try to protect one another.
www.newyorker.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Filming the police is not only a constitutional right, it’s a societal obligation.
Signed,
a police officer.
Signed,
a police officer.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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We did a story with WDIO on Watkins, Snotty, and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. Sabrina did an amazing job putting it together and honestly it made me cry a bit because of how much this means to me.
www.wdio.com/health/solon...
www.wdio.com/health/solon...
Solon Springs musher, Canine Genetics Lab collaborate to research a rare disease
A Solon Springs musher is working with the University of Minnesota's Canine Genetics Lab to research a rare disease and its genetic cause.
www.wdio.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:05 AM
China is sending legislation to his desk? Well, at least it's an admission as to who the Republicans in Congress are actually working for, I guess.
Trump: "China will be sending me a bill very shortly supporting year round E15 to my desk, and I will sign it without delay"
January 27, 2026 at 11:53 PM
China is sending legislation to his desk? Well, at least it's an admission as to who the Republicans in Congress are actually working for, I guess.
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Ice Agents are pedo creeps
here's a video from this afternoon in Eden Prairie MN of ICE agents camping out as a bus stop.
Again, this is terrorism.
Again, this is terrorism.
January 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Ice Agents are pedo creeps
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DNC Chair Ken Martin in Minneapolis today volunteering at a food drive for immigrant families:
January 27, 2026 at 9:16 PM
DNC Chair Ken Martin in Minneapolis today volunteering at a food drive for immigrant families: