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kimberly grace
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freelancer • traveler • empathizer • analyzer • problem solver • dreamer • re-poster • a fan of curiosity & the cat it killed • she/her • formed in kalamazoo • now in the pnw
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danielsuitor.com
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January 25, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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lochinvar.bsky.social
W/alt
• Sept 12 in Franklin Park, Illinois - Silverio Villegas González was killed • Oct 4 in Chicago - Marimar Martinez was injured • Oct 21 in Los Angeles - Carlitos Ricardo Parias was injured • Oct 29 in Phoenix - Jose Garcia-Sorto was injured • Oct 30 in Ontario, CA - Carlos Jimenez was injured • Dec 11 in Starr County, Texas - Isaias Sanchez Barboza was killed • Dec 24 in Glen Burnie, Maryland - Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins was injured • Jan 7 in Minneapolis - Renee Good was killed • Jan 8 in Portland, Oregon - Luis David Nino Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras were injured • Jan 14 in Minneapolis - Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis was injured • Jan 24 in Minneapolis - Alex Pretti was killed
January 25, 2026 at 5:16 PM
grace8ming.bsky.social
seeing posts about the imperial boomerang & it seems worth reminding people of that oh so american recycling initiative, the 1033 program...

...if you need a primer: blackallianceforpeace.com/1033
What Is the 1033 Program? — The Black Alliance for Peace
The U.S. Department of Defense's 1033 program transfers military equipment to federal, state and local police forces. Learn about the program and take action.
blackallianceforpeace.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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danielsuitor.com
They got Edina Moms excoriating the Administration and signing off with a a land acknowledgement. They are so fucked lol
January 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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nathankhensley.bsky.social
imagine if all that money had gone to teachers instead
Back in 2013, Bill Gates remarked that it would take a decade to know whether education technology really worked. More than ten years and hundreds of billions of dollars later, the answer is increasingly clear. Notes Emily Cherkin, an advocate and fed-up parent: "Imagine if all that money had gone into teachers instead."
January 25, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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bretdevereaux.bsky.social
I pointed out (elsewhere) that the Vice President was lying when he said in a speech that archaeologists used mass infant remains to identify ancient brothels (they don't) so now I have right-wing chuds emailing my university email to 'gotcha' me about the sites I mentioned by name already.
January 25, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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cascadiaresisting.bsky.social
Reports from daycare workers start coming in, saying they are being harassed.
Screenshot of news article about daycare workers reporting harassment in Washington state
January 25, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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stephengutowski.bsky.social
A completely insane take.

Also, guess what gun ICE issues to it's officers? That's right, the same Sig P320 Pretti was carrying.
donmoyn.bsky.social Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 3h
From the NY Post. You know they are really scrambling when they are running "The gun was no angel" stories.
Alex Pretti’s Sig handgun has history of accidentally firing — offering possible clue to why Border agent shot him
January 25, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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firestorm.coop
Greg Bovino got his start in the police department of Boone, NC, a small town not far from us. There are men like him in every police department, and they kill 1,000+ people a year. They're never held accountable.

Abolishing ICE is necessary but insufficient. #AbolishThePolice
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h
Bovino shamelessly lies: "This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement"
January 25, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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kyledcheney.bsky.social
Yet another ruling from Friday, freeing a man detained by ICE in Minnesota who suffered severe head injuries during his arrest and has been hospitalized since. The man claims ICE has required him to be shackled in the hospital, against the wishes of drs. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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kyledcheney.bsky.social
ANOTHER ONE: Ruling tonight from Judge Gerrard in Minnesota ordering the immediate return and release of a pregnant woman, who was apprehended on her way to work, and her husband + two sons. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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davidnir.com
Rep. Robin Kelly’s resolution to impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has 111 cosponsors. That needs to get to 212 ASAP.
Details for H.Res. 996: Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors. - GovTrack.us
Details for H.Res. 996: Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
www.govtrack.us
January 25, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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kimkelly.bsky.social
NEWS: @nationalnurses.bsky.social “demands Congress abolish ICE entirely. We will be doing everything in our power to vote out any elected official who supports funding for this all-out assault on the health, safety, and civil rights of our people.”
National Nurses United (@nationalnurses.bsky.social)
The largest RN union in U.S. history, with more than 225,000 nurses nationwide.
nationalnurses.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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muskiemedics.bsky.social
Prevention is Key!

It's deep winter, with sustained temperatures below zero.

Flushing eyes and wounds = wet skin and clothes that are susceptible to frostbite in minutes.

Prevent hypothermic injuries with appropriate eye protection, and consider the temperature when flushing eyes in the field.
January 24, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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jchavezmpls.bsky.social
Rest in peace Alex Pretti. You will be remembered as a hero. I saw my immigrant neighbors out tonight mourning. You’ve touched the hearts of our immigrant community. We will not rest until justice is served.
The vigil of Alex Pretti
January 25, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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ndhapple.bsky.social
The Star-Tribune is taking donations to help fund the purchase vital newsroom supplies and equipment, including protective and tactical gear for street reporters and photogs. If you live in MSP, pls subscribe. If you don't and want to help, here's a way -- www.startribunecompany.com/donate-payme....
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January 25, 2026 at 4:10 AM
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dell.bsky.social
Minnesota says the US government will engage in a cover up:

"The actions of federal authorities to date indicate Defendants will continue to withhold, destroy, alter, or conceal (or allowed to be withheld, destroyed, altered, or concealed) evidence, if not restrained from doing so."
January 25, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
A state government is having to file an emergency lawsuit to be able to ensure that the federal government is not actively obstructing justice.
January 25, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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unraveledpress.com
Mourners gather at the site where federal agents shot and killed nurse Alex Pretti this morning in Minneapolis.

📸: @andral404.bsky.social
Wooden cross with spray painted sign reading Alex Pretti, surrounded by flowers candles and people in winter coats Photo of Pretti with candles Person laying candle
January 25, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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boycottcitizens.bsky.social
Major new contracts added to map, plus overdue additions Hilton and Salesforce, and:
• Driscoll Foods of Wayne, NJ – Reportedly providing food services to GEO Group at Delaney Hall
• Cedar Towing & Auction of Minneapolis – Reportedly towing cars for ICE on an ongoing basis
Screenshot of a spreadsheet-style table listing ICE contractors and award details. Columns include Recipient Name, City, State, Phone, Current Total Value, Potential Total Value, and Contract Description. Visible entries include GEO Transport ($10.3M current, $49.7M potential for ground transportation in Salt Lake City AOR), Akima Infrastructure Protection ($9.55M for detention and transportation support at Port Isabel), COHO Construction Management ($4M current, $13.38M potential for facility design and quality assurance), Global Recovery Group ($2.81M for skip tracing services), Glock ($557K for night sights and magazines), and smaller awards for training, networking, and ammunition procurement.
January 25, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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50501eugeneor.bsky.social
ICE OUT OF LANE COUNTY THIS SUNDAY JAN. 25!

We will make whistle kits, learn about community defense, and sign wave. The primary hours for this protest are 12 pm to 2 pm. However, please feel welcome to join when you are available to extend the presence at the Federal Building as long as possible.
January 20, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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reckless.bsky.social
“It was the green smoke: hexachloroethane, a chemical irritant they’ve been using. When those canisters go off, they pop and bang, kind of like a firework. Dozens of canisters were going off.“ On the ground in Minneapolis today -> www.theverge.com/policy/86741...
January 25, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
"I insisted that the agents let me assess him. Normally, I would not have been so persistent, but as a physician, I felt a professional and moral obligation to help this man, especially since none of the agents were helping him."
chrisgeidner.bsky.social Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15h
BREAKING: A young doctor who lives near where Alex Pretti, a nurse, was killed by ICE says in a declaration he saw the shooting, went out to help, was not let through at first then patted down before being let by, and was apparently the first to try and provide any medical assistance to Pretti.
1. 1 am a 29-year-old resident of the lin Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have lived in Minneapolis since 2024, when I moved to the city to begin my medical residency. I am a licensed pediatrician, and I have been practicing pediatric medicine in the city since I moved here. 2. On January 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am CST, I was awoken by the sound of cars honking and whistles blowing. Shortly after I awoke, I heard screaming from outside my window. I saw several ICE agents and civilians yelling at each other. 3. One civilian was standing in front of a parked car on the side of the road. I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind 4. Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground. My view of the altercation was partially obstructed, but after a few seconds, I saw at least four ICE agents point guns at the man. I then saw the agents shoot the man at least six or seven times. 5. Initially, I was stunned. From what I could see from my apartment, there was absolutely no need for any violence, let alone lethal force by multiple officers. I immediately put on my boots and coat, ran outside, and approached ICE agents who were near the victim. 6. The scene was chaotic. Many civilians were screaming and honking. Over the noise, I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to assess the victim. 7. At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. They repeatedly asked me for my physician's license, which I obviously didn't have. But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, and I could tell that the victim was in critical condition. I insisted that the agents let me assess him. Normally, I would not have been so persistent, but as a physician, I felt a professional and moral obligation to help this man, especially since none of the agents were helping him. 8. Finally, one agent agreed to let me assess the victim. He patted me down to "make sure I didn't have a weapon" and then let me approach the victim. 9. As I approached, I saw that the victim was lying on his side and was surrounded by several ICE agents. I was confused as to why the victim was on his side, because that is not standard practice when a victim has been shot. Checking for a pulse and administering CPR is standard practice. Instead of doing either of those things, the ICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds. 10.1 asked the ICE agents if the victim had a pulse, and they said they did not know. I then asked the agents to make space so I could assess the victim. 11. The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back. I asked the ICE agents to turn the victim from his side to his back. From that position, I saw an additional gunshot wound on the victim's upper left chest and another possible gunshot wound on his neck. 12. I checked for a pulse, but I did not feel one. I immediately began CPR. Shortly after I started compressions, EMS personnel arrived and took over. 13.1 remained at the scene for about five more minutes, but protesters began to gather and the situation seemed to be escalating, so I left and returned to my apartment. 14. When I returned to my apartment, I was extremely distraught. I was sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. Eventually, I called my sister, who lives in a nearby suburb. I called her for comfort and because I did not feel safe in my apartment; I wanted to see if I could stay with her for the day and maybe even a few days. 15.1 also sought advice from a friend who works for the City of Minneapolis. He recommended that I shelter in place because the situation outside my apartment was so dangerous. I was going to follow his advice, but then ICE agents deployed tear gas on the crowd that had gathered below, and the tear gas began seeping into my apartment.
January 25, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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surlybikes.bsky.social
From Angry Catfish, independent bicycle shop in Minneapolis
Alex Pretti was a customer of ACF. A member of our local cycling community. An integral community member serving as a nurse at our local VA hospital. Murdered while standing up to bullies in his city. Then falsely smeared in the media as an agitator with an agenda. Do not believe the lies. He could be any one of us standing against evil, but evil cannot get us all if we stand against it!
January 25, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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klasfeldreports.com
A doctor who witnessed the shooting submits a sworn declaration in federal litigation to halt ICE surge in MN:

"I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind."

and

"The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back."

Read storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 1:49 AM