Hank Hoffman
@hankhoffmanct.bsky.social
Music—psychedelia, punk, garage rock, roots reggae, jazz, '60s soul, Beatles. Left/lib politics, NY Mets. 1950s cars w/ tailfins, midcentury modern design. Film noir, EC Comics. If you follow me & your feed makes me wonder why, I'll probably block you.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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“The citizens of Minneapolis didn’t lose their rights as free citizens because of the result of the 2024 election just because Donald Trump thinks they did.”
Important from @joshtpm.bsky.social
Important from @joshtpm.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 7:41 PM
“The citizens of Minneapolis didn’t lose their rights as free citizens because of the result of the 2024 election just because Donald Trump thinks they did.”
Important from @joshtpm.bsky.social
Important from @joshtpm.bsky.social
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Related, "polarization" as a problem is one of the most destructive ideas US political science has ever helped popularize.
This is why I have real fucking problem with blithe criticisms of "polarization" or "congressional dysfunction." We have a Republican member blaming his colleague for being attacked.
The problem isn't polarization or dysfunction. It's the Republican Party.
The problem isn't polarization or dysfunction. It's the Republican Party.
Rep. Randy Fine on Ilhan Omar getting attacked: "I blame Ilhan Omar for what happened"
January 28, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Related, "polarization" as a problem is one of the most destructive ideas US political science has ever helped popularize.
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Do we have the first "I was only following orders" of Trump 2.0?
Kristi Noem: "Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen"
January 28, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Do we have the first "I was only following orders" of Trump 2.0?
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llhan Omar has not been respected or supported by the Democrat party very goddamn much, and she takes an awful lot of shit from almost everyone, and she still doesn't back down. This is the kind of person who should be at the forefront of the party leading it. She's an inspiration.
January 28, 2026 at 5:01 AM
llhan Omar has not been respected or supported by the Democrat party very goddamn much, and she takes an awful lot of shit from almost everyone, and she still doesn't back down. This is the kind of person who should be at the forefront of the party leading it. She's an inspiration.
This guy if effing worthless. Just a disgusting time-server.
John Fetterman: ICE is necessary, I do not support abolishing or defunding it, and I have changed my position - I am now against sanctuary cities.
January 28, 2026 at 4:35 AM
This guy if effing worthless. Just a disgusting time-server.
They had a state legislative election in St. Paul, Minnesota tonight. It was a real squeaker.
Final results in the Minnesota #HD64A (Harris+71) special election:
Meg Luger-Nikolai (DFL)- 95.5%
Dan Walsh (R)- 4.5%
A 20(!) point overperformance from 2024 for the Democrats in St. Paul!
Meg Luger-Nikolai (DFL)- 95.5%
Dan Walsh (R)- 4.5%
A 20(!) point overperformance from 2024 for the Democrats in St. Paul!
January 28, 2026 at 4:16 AM
They had a state legislative election in St. Paul, Minnesota tonight. It was a real squeaker.
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"Its acronym, F.A.F.O., references a slang term for negative consequences." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
January 28, 2026 at 1:07 AM
"Its acronym, F.A.F.O., references a slang term for negative consequences." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
Lawless fucking thugs.
We have now reached the stage where ICE is now busting into a foreign consulate, and its agent is threatening to “grab” an employee
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Lawless fucking thugs.
Hero.
REP. OMAR after being attacked with liquid: “We will continue! These fucking assholes are not gonna get away with this! Here is the reality people like this ugly man don’t understand — we are Minnesota Strong. We’ll stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw at us.”
January 28, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Hero.
Keenly observed reporting of the occupation of Minnesota by @adamserwer.bsky.social, who sees the heroism & beauty in steely, nonviolent resistance & the cowering cowardice & ugliness in the MAGA thuggery.
One thing I found deeply moving about resistance in the Twin Cities was the universalism of loving your neighbor, the philosophy driving the opposition to the ICE/BP invasion. I couldn't help but notice the contrast with the blood and soil-ism of Miller and Vance. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
January 28, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Keenly observed reporting of the occupation of Minnesota by @adamserwer.bsky.social, who sees the heroism & beauty in steely, nonviolent resistance & the cowering cowardice & ugliness in the MAGA thuggery.
The thieves are starting to fall out.
So much of this repressive criming depends on everybody involved believing they've got immunity and impunity. Once a few of them start experiencing consequences—like Bovino & maybe Noem—it could have a domino effect down to ICE/CBP agent street level.
So much of this repressive criming depends on everybody involved believing they've got immunity and impunity. Once a few of them start experiencing consequences—like Bovino & maybe Noem—it could have a domino effect down to ICE/CBP agent street level.
Stephen Miller ordered Kristi Noem to say Alex Pretti wanted to 'massacre' ICE: report
www.rawstory.com
Stephen Miller ordered Kristi Noem to say Alex Pretti wanted to 'massacre' ICE: report
twp.ai
January 28, 2026 at 1:22 AM
The thieves are starting to fall out.
So much of this repressive criming depends on everybody involved believing they've got immunity and impunity. Once a few of them start experiencing consequences—like Bovino & maybe Noem—it could have a domino effect down to ICE/CBP agent street level.
So much of this repressive criming depends on everybody involved believing they've got immunity and impunity. Once a few of them start experiencing consequences—like Bovino & maybe Noem—it could have a domino effect down to ICE/CBP agent street level.
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I guess my position is that any agency that treats people this way simply can't be "reformed" @chuckschumer.com. It needs to be abolished and rebuilt from the ground up.
Maher Tarabishi, who has been detained by ICE since October, was the primary caretaker of his disabled adult child, Wael.
On Jan. 23, Wael died from complications related to Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition.
ICE has now denied Maher’s request to attend his funeral, his attorney says.
On Jan. 23, Wael died from complications related to Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition.
ICE has now denied Maher’s request to attend his funeral, his attorney says.
ICE Denies Detainee's Request to Attend His Son's Funeral, Attorney Says
Maher Tarabishi was the primary caretaker of his son, Wael Tarabishi, 30, who died on Friday, Jan. 23, from complications related to Pompe disease.
people.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:40 AM
I guess my position is that any agency that treats people this way simply can't be "reformed" @chuckschumer.com. It needs to be abolished and rebuilt from the ground up.
ICE effectively killed this man's son—the father was his severely disabled son's primary caretaker—and now is prohibiting the father from leaving detention to attend his son's funeral.
$%^* those mother@&%$ers.
$%^* those mother@&%$ers.
Maher Tarabishi, who has been detained by ICE since October, was the primary caretaker of his disabled adult child, Wael.
On Jan. 23, Wael died from complications related to Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition.
ICE has now denied Maher’s request to attend his funeral, his attorney says.
On Jan. 23, Wael died from complications related to Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition.
ICE has now denied Maher’s request to attend his funeral, his attorney says.
ICE Denies Detainee's Request to Attend His Son's Funeral, Attorney Says
Maher Tarabishi was the primary caretaker of his son, Wael Tarabishi, 30, who died on Friday, Jan. 23, from complications related to Pompe disease.
people.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:31 AM
ICE effectively killed this man's son—the father was his severely disabled son's primary caretaker—and now is prohibiting the father from leaving detention to attend his son's funeral.
$%^* those mother@&%$ers.
$%^* those mother@&%$ers.
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ICE in minneapolis are causing international incidents because agents don’t understand what a consulate is and tried entering ecuador’s
the country has put out a statement in spanish
the country has put out a statement in spanish
January 27, 2026 at 11:40 PM
ICE in minneapolis are causing international incidents because agents don’t understand what a consulate is and tried entering ecuador’s
the country has put out a statement in spanish
the country has put out a statement in spanish
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Stating the obvious at this point, but the killings by ICE & CBP aren't isolated incidents; they're the product of a culture of contempt for and casual brutality toward civilians.
CNN airs compilation of federal agents acting with extreme aggression towards peaceful observers.
January 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Stating the obvious at this point, but the killings by ICE & CBP aren't isolated incidents; they're the product of a culture of contempt for and casual brutality toward civilians.
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The $40 million that Bezos paid for the Melanie propaganda film would cover the cost of about 200 journalists for a year.
News: The Washington Post is preparing to slash upwards of 300 staffers, incl sports, metro and foreign desks @nataliekorach.bsky.social reports.
“The newsroom is being punished for absolute incompetence from the owner and publisher,” one staffer told @status.news
www.status.news/p/washington...
“The newsroom is being punished for absolute incompetence from the owner and publisher,” one staffer told @status.news
www.status.news/p/washington...
Post Parting Depression
Looming cuts at The Washington Post threaten to decimate key coverage areas as staffers question the motives and commitment of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.
www.status.news
January 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The $40 million that Bezos paid for the Melanie propaganda film would cover the cost of about 200 journalists for a year.
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my expectation of democratic senators is that they find 1/10th of the bravery of your average 70 year old lutheran lady following ICE around mpls in her subaru crosstrek
January 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM
my expectation of democratic senators is that they find 1/10th of the bravery of your average 70 year old lutheran lady following ICE around mpls in her subaru crosstrek
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Lots of guys with backwards ball caps and truck nutz never gonna listen to Philip Glass again
January 27, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Lots of guys with backwards ball caps and truck nutz never gonna listen to Philip Glass again
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Abolish ICE. Abolish CBP. Dismantle DHS. Impeach Noem. Prosecute all the Gestapo bastards from top to bottom.
Here's what ICE is up to in Northeast Minneapolis today. Absolutely heartbreaking.
Warning: video is hard to watch
Warning: video is hard to watch
January 27, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Abolish ICE. Abolish CBP. Dismantle DHS. Impeach Noem. Prosecute all the Gestapo bastards from top to bottom.
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We profiled refugees who:
Arrived in the country legally.
Applied for green cards.
Were arrested by ICE and detained.
One refugee who was arrested found out they got their green card after being released.
This is an unprecedented operation.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
Arrived in the country legally.
Applied for green cards.
Were arrested by ICE and detained.
One refugee who was arrested found out they got their green card after being released.
This is an unprecedented operation.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
They ‘Had Done Everything Right.’ ICE Detained Them Anyway.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:25 PM
We profiled refugees who:
Arrived in the country legally.
Applied for green cards.
Were arrested by ICE and detained.
One refugee who was arrested found out they got their green card after being released.
This is an unprecedented operation.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
Arrived in the country legally.
Applied for green cards.
Were arrested by ICE and detained.
One refugee who was arrested found out they got their green card after being released.
This is an unprecedented operation.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
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Trump is not doing this and the media is lying to you because they want to take him to the dance and kiss
January 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Trump is not doing this and the media is lying to you because they want to take him to the dance and kiss
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Protecting a persecuted minority from the power of the state is in fact what Anne Frank's story was about, and Walz's comparison was completely apt.
To avoid the possibility Holocaust remembrance might lead to empathy for migrants, Trump's antisemitism envoy claims Anne Frank "was in Amsterdam legally."
In reality, Margot Frank received a summons to go to a labor camp on July 5, 1942. After ignoring this call, they were in Amsterdam illegally.
In reality, Margot Frank received a summons to go to a labor camp on July 5, 1942. After ignoring this call, they were in Amsterdam illegally.
January 27, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Protecting a persecuted minority from the power of the state is in fact what Anne Frank's story was about, and Walz's comparison was completely apt.