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Your reminder that no matter what, Dem AGs will ensure elections are free and fair this November.
February 3, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Your reminder that no matter what, Dem AGs will ensure elections are free and fair this November.
Important context that Dems have been terrible on messaging with, thus few ppl seem to know: ICE was going to get funding no matter what due to BBB, passed in April w/0 Dem votes & under reconciliation so not subject to filibuster. And would get $ even if shut down. Highly recommend Jay’s article.
“Folks, I made an error in a piece I wrote the other day. It’s a bit wonky, but it’s important to set the record straight.” - Jay Kuo
ICE gets $75 billion in the “OBBB” from last year regardless.
mini-bus puts $$ for TSA, FEMA, & Coast Guard, tied to ICE $$. but included are guardrails.
ICE gets $75 billion in the “OBBB” from last year regardless.
mini-bus puts $$ for TSA, FEMA, & Coast Guard, tied to ICE $$. but included are guardrails.
I Need To Correct An Error
Folks, I made an error in a piece I wrote the other day.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Important context that Dems have been terrible on messaging with, thus few ppl seem to know: ICE was going to get funding no matter what due to BBB, passed in April w/0 Dem votes & under reconciliation so not subject to filibuster. And would get $ even if shut down. Highly recommend Jay’s article.
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Seeing some people chest puffing about firebombing Walmarts instead of buying groceries for their neighbors and driving their kids to school
That meme of the army recruiter pointing to the chair except it’s a Minneapolis mom pointing to a mutual aid fund
That meme of the army recruiter pointing to the chair except it’s a Minneapolis mom pointing to a mutual aid fund
January 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Seeing some people chest puffing about firebombing Walmarts instead of buying groceries for their neighbors and driving their kids to school
That meme of the army recruiter pointing to the chair except it’s a Minneapolis mom pointing to a mutual aid fund
That meme of the army recruiter pointing to the chair except it’s a Minneapolis mom pointing to a mutual aid fund
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-Cancel and Replace ICE-
For those who say it can’t be done, it’s BEEN done with this very agency.
A personal INS/ICE history 🧵.
My dad was a federal agent for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), the United States’ prior immigration agency.
1/5
(& please read inspo post/substack ⬇️)
For those who say it can’t be done, it’s BEEN done with this very agency.
A personal INS/ICE history 🧵.
My dad was a federal agent for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), the United States’ prior immigration agency.
1/5
(& please read inspo post/substack ⬇️)
I’m done with politicians and pundits on cable news telling us some version of, ICE would be fine if they just followed the rules and procedures.
THEY’RE FOLLOWING ORDERS‼️
I just dropped a piece on why “defund ICE” misses the point. Hear me out…
open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
THEY’RE FOLLOWING ORDERS‼️
I just dropped a piece on why “defund ICE” misses the point. Hear me out…
open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
January 17, 2026 at 6:58 PM
-Cancel and Replace ICE-
For those who say it can’t be done, it’s BEEN done with this very agency.
A personal INS/ICE history 🧵.
My dad was a federal agent for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), the United States’ prior immigration agency.
1/5
(& please read inspo post/substack ⬇️)
For those who say it can’t be done, it’s BEEN done with this very agency.
A personal INS/ICE history 🧵.
My dad was a federal agent for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), the United States’ prior immigration agency.
1/5
(& please read inspo post/substack ⬇️)
This is best phrase I’ve heard yet for what people want to accomplish. It leaves less room for GOP to weaponize against Dems b/c they absolutely will do that w/“abolish” & it’s stronger than “reform” & it cleverly turns GOP “repeal & replace“ language re: ACA against itself. This gets my vote.
objective fact: "abolish ICE" is a rhetorical sinkhole
"repeal and replace ICE" (or some such) is what one says if you want to effectuate change against anticipated resistance
if one wants to do something else, then of course, say whatever you want!
"repeal and replace ICE" (or some such) is what one says if you want to effectuate change against anticipated resistance
if one wants to do something else, then of course, say whatever you want!
January 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
This is best phrase I’ve heard yet for what people want to accomplish. It leaves less room for GOP to weaponize against Dems b/c they absolutely will do that w/“abolish” & it’s stronger than “reform” & it cleverly turns GOP “repeal & replace“ language re: ACA against itself. This gets my vote.
A month before Renee Good, there was Susan Tincher, 1st named plaintiff in today’s ruling. She stands for so many courageous ppl in MN right now. Her story is familiar in its shocking horror, w/addition of haunting detail: ICE cut off her wedding ring. B/c she was protecting her neighbors.
One of the best things that people like Susan Tincher (and like me) can do is absorb the violence of the state that is directed at our more vulnerable neighbors, and then be righteously pissed off about it.
The case is Tincher v. Noem.
(Apologies - video cuts off at 3:00 on Bsky).
The case is Tincher v. Noem.
(Apologies - video cuts off at 3:00 on Bsky).
January 17, 2026 at 4:22 AM
A month before Renee Good, there was Susan Tincher, 1st named plaintiff in today’s ruling. She stands for so many courageous ppl in MN right now. Her story is familiar in its shocking horror, w/addition of haunting detail: ICE cut off her wedding ring. B/c she was protecting her neighbors.
So much this.
If all you're willing to do is say "We're cooked" on a social media site, maybe it is all over.
If you're willing to struggle alongside your friends and neighbors for democracy, then we've got a chance.
If you're willing to struggle alongside your friends and neighbors for democracy, then we've got a chance.
January 16, 2026 at 11:37 PM
So much this.
Very good article. I wish Dem messaging was better. Ppl have been criticizing Dems for supporting appropriations bills w/o noting that Dems have worked thru these bills to restore $$ to programs that admin cut & reduce some damage of BBB. Explains where they have leverage on ICE funding.
Democrats have more leverage to put important breaks on ICE, including its funding, than most people understand. I explain what they can do, and why they should do it now, in today’s piece, link in the replies.
January 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Very good article. I wish Dem messaging was better. Ppl have been criticizing Dems for supporting appropriations bills w/o noting that Dems have worked thru these bills to restore $$ to programs that admin cut & reduce some damage of BBB. Explains where they have leverage on ICE funding.
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Holy hell, what an obituary
Renfrew Christie Dies at 76; Sabotaged Racist Regime’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Holy hell, what an obituary
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Red Wooten's standoff with agents happened on Jan. 8, one day after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good in south Minneapolis.
Written by David Pierini and Azhae’la Hanson from North News
sahanjournal.com/news-partner...
Written by David Pierini and Azhae’la Hanson from North News
sahanjournal.com/news-partner...
McDonald’s security guard stands up to ICE ‘10 toes down’
The standoff with agents happened on Jan.8, one day after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good in south Minneapolis.
sahanjournal.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Red Wooten's standoff with agents happened on Jan. 8, one day after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good in south Minneapolis.
Written by David Pierini and Azhae’la Hanson from North News
sahanjournal.com/news-partner...
Written by David Pierini and Azhae’la Hanson from North News
sahanjournal.com/news-partner...
Absolutely bonkers, insane, disturbing, incompetent. And very important to read. Thank you @laurajedeed.bsky.social for this.
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Absolutely bonkers, insane, disturbing, incompetent. And very important to read. Thank you @laurajedeed.bsky.social for this.
“[NC A&T] students weren’t allowed to speak. Board chair Lester, speaking one block away from the site where students at that HBCU launched the “sit-in” movement to protest racial segregation in 1960, responded to the students’ concerns by describing voting as a privilege, not a right.” Sickening.
January 13, 2026 at 2:26 PM
“[NC A&T] students weren’t allowed to speak. Board chair Lester, speaking one block away from the site where students at that HBCU launched the “sit-in” movement to protest racial segregation in 1960, responded to the students’ concerns by describing voting as a privilege, not a right.” Sickening.
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BREAKING: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison announces lawsuit against DHS, ICE and Border Patrol.
"We allege that the obvious targeting of Minnesota for our diversity, for our democracy and our differences of opinion with the federal government is a violation of the Constitution and of federal law."
"We allege that the obvious targeting of Minnesota for our diversity, for our democracy and our differences of opinion with the federal government is a violation of the Constitution and of federal law."
January 12, 2026 at 9:43 PM
BREAKING: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison announces lawsuit against DHS, ICE and Border Patrol.
"We allege that the obvious targeting of Minnesota for our diversity, for our democracy and our differences of opinion with the federal government is a violation of the Constitution and of federal law."
"We allege that the obvious targeting of Minnesota for our diversity, for our democracy and our differences of opinion with the federal government is a violation of the Constitution and of federal law."
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A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
January 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
Re: prior car incident: “Before returning to duty, Ross would have needed medical clearance, two ICE officials told me. But he would not have been required to undergo a psychological evaluation, they said, and he would have been able to self-certify his readiness to get back on the job.“ Chilling.
January 10, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Re: prior car incident: “Before returning to duty, Ross would have needed medical clearance, two ICE officials told me. But he would not have been required to undergo a psychological evaluation, they said, and he would have been able to self-certify his readiness to get back on the job.“ Chilling.
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DAY AHEAD: After years of nonsense and foot dragging … there’s finally an agreement and plan to hang the January 6 plaque to honor police
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FINALLY— After years of foot dragging, there’s an agreement to hang the Jan 6 plaque to honor police
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane Reports
youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
DAY AHEAD: After years of nonsense and foot dragging … there’s finally an agreement and plan to hang the January 6 plaque to honor police
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🧵In my expert opinion as a researcher of vehicle ramming attacks, what has been publicly described in the video evidence does not support the claim that Renee Nicole Good was attempting a deliberate ramming attack when she was shot in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. 1/7
January 8, 2026 at 9:13 PM
🧵In my expert opinion as a researcher of vehicle ramming attacks, what has been publicly described in the video evidence does not support the claim that Renee Nicole Good was attempting a deliberate ramming attack when she was shot in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. 1/7
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Well shit...
January 6th
January 6th
January 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Well shit...
January 6th
January 6th
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Opinion | The Venezuela I Know
What I Learned in Venezuela
@newyorktimes @nickkristof
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opinion/venezuela-maduro-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CFA.bipI.PsuelG-j01wz&smid=url-share
#uspol #venezuela #nicholaskristof
What I Learned in Venezuela
@newyorktimes @nickkristof
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opinion/venezuela-maduro-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CFA.bipI.PsuelG-j01wz&smid=url-share
#uspol #venezuela #nicholaskristof
January 5, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Opinion | The Venezuela I Know
What I Learned in Venezuela
@newyorktimes @nickkristof
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opinion/venezuela-maduro-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CFA.bipI.PsuelG-j01wz&smid=url-share
#uspol #venezuela #nicholaskristof
What I Learned in Venezuela
@newyorktimes @nickkristof
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opinion/venezuela-maduro-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CFA.bipI.PsuelG-j01wz&smid=url-share
#uspol #venezuela #nicholaskristof
From October. Looks a lot like they did disguised version of plan #1. Which might be why Rubio looked grumpy yesterday.
“Sources told the Miami Herald the offers though Qatar were made with Maduro’s approval.”
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
January 4, 2026 at 1:39 PM
From October. Looks a lot like they did disguised version of plan #1. Which might be why Rubio looked grumpy yesterday.
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yes absolutely. an adequate response required more than people were ready to give. I think I wrote at the time that calls for a bipartisan 1/6 commission were like calling for a 9/11 commission where half the members supported al qaeda
January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
yes absolutely. an adequate response required more than people were ready to give. I think I wrote at the time that calls for a bipartisan 1/6 commission were like calling for a 9/11 commission where half the members supported al qaeda
This sign off from Maurice DuBois & @jdickerson.bsky.social from just 2 days before Bari Weiss censorship scandal at 60 minutes seems even more powerful now. Note the calling out of Trump treatment of reporters & callback to Murrow & CBS’ once epic tradition of journalism w/“Good night & good luck.”
December 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
This sign off from Maurice DuBois & @jdickerson.bsky.social from just 2 days before Bari Weiss censorship scandal at 60 minutes seems even more powerful now. Note the calling out of Trump treatment of reporters & callback to Murrow & CBS’ once epic tradition of journalism w/“Good night & good luck.”
ME: Someone *finally* asked about the percentages! And it was Fox!
ALSO ME: What in the freaking universe of math/space/time conundrums is he talking about? 87% is right answer, Howard. You know it, interviewer knows it, we know it. Should’ve shut up then. Also no one believes that number either.
ALSO ME: What in the freaking universe of math/space/time conundrums is he talking about? 87% is right answer, Howard. You know it, interviewer knows it, we know it. Should’ve shut up then. Also no one believes that number either.
FOX: If you cut something by 100%, the cost goes down to 0. If you cut it by 600%, the drug companies are actually paying you
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
December 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
ME: Someone *finally* asked about the percentages! And it was Fox!
ALSO ME: What in the freaking universe of math/space/time conundrums is he talking about? 87% is right answer, Howard. You know it, interviewer knows it, we know it. Should’ve shut up then. Also no one believes that number either.
ALSO ME: What in the freaking universe of math/space/time conundrums is he talking about? 87% is right answer, Howard. You know it, interviewer knows it, we know it. Should’ve shut up then. Also no one believes that number either.
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My litmus test is, "Will this candidate be better for those with the least, or those with the most?"
And that's how I ended up voting for Democrats every single goddamn time.
And that's how I ended up voting for Democrats every single goddamn time.
December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
My litmus test is, "Will this candidate be better for those with the least, or those with the most?"
And that's how I ended up voting for Democrats every single goddamn time.
And that's how I ended up voting for Democrats every single goddamn time.