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Did you know that the Kimball bus can take you to not one, but TWO Olive Gardens?
January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know that the Kimball bus can take you to not one, but TWO Olive Gardens?
The federal government is waging a war against its own citizens and Jeffries and Schumer can’t even commit to not increasing the funding that enables it.
They’re not the opposition. They’re just part of the machine that’s brutalizing our neighbors and dismantling democracy.
They’re not the opposition. They’re just part of the machine that’s brutalizing our neighbors and dismantling democracy.
Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
January 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The federal government is waging a war against its own citizens and Jeffries and Schumer can’t even commit to not increasing the funding that enables it.
They’re not the opposition. They’re just part of the machine that’s brutalizing our neighbors and dismantling democracy.
They’re not the opposition. They’re just part of the machine that’s brutalizing our neighbors and dismantling democracy.
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Democrats in Congress can’t decide whether to continue funding the unconstitutional occupation force which is murdering and kidnapping people in cities across the country.
Any Democratic votes to fund DHS later this month as Minneapolis is being terrorized by DHS is going to be a major slap in the face to Americans living here. Demand major reforms or shut the government down.
January 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Democrats in Congress can’t decide whether to continue funding the unconstitutional occupation force which is murdering and kidnapping people in cities across the country.
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Notably, a lawsuit filed by Illinois the same day calls the fed. agents "occupiers" and refers to Border Patrol’s "occupation of Chicago."
The leader's of American cities are, in very plain terms, talking about being invaded/occupied by the federal government.
The leader's of American cities are, in very plain terms, talking about being invaded/occupied by the federal government.
The state of Minnesota is suing the Trump administration, calling widespread federal immigration operations in the Twin Cities "a federal invasion." https://cnn.it/3LJgMEq
January 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Notably, a lawsuit filed by Illinois the same day calls the fed. agents "occupiers" and refers to Border Patrol’s "occupation of Chicago."
The leader's of American cities are, in very plain terms, talking about being invaded/occupied by the federal government.
The leader's of American cities are, in very plain terms, talking about being invaded/occupied by the federal government.
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Wow — New YouGov / Economist poll:
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
January 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Wow — New YouGov / Economist poll:
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
Abolish.
Not better training. Not “out [insert] city.” Not defund.
Abolish.
And then prosecute.
Not better training. Not “out [insert] city.” Not defund.
Abolish.
And then prosecute.
ICE just indiscriminately stopped a citizen at a bus stop in front of the co-op. If this is how they treat the President of the Minneapolis City Council who is legally observing, just think of what they’re doing to everyone else in our City.
January 13, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Abolish.
Not better training. Not “out [insert] city.” Not defund.
Abolish.
And then prosecute.
Not better training. Not “out [insert] city.” Not defund.
Abolish.
And then prosecute.
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there is no coming back from this without prosecutions up and down the entire chain of command
A video of ICE agents conducting door-to-door searches today in Minneapolis
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
January 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
there is no coming back from this without prosecutions up and down the entire chain of command
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the only reason "abolish ICE" is seen as radical is that no one will say it but the far left. if every normie Democrat started saying it tomorrow it would move the overton window so far you'd have to squint to find it. my kingdom for leaders who understand they can shape public opinion.
Democrats officially going all in on the mealy mouthed “ICE needs training” narrative.
No. ABOLISH ICE.
No. ABOLISH ICE.
WARNER: It used to take 5 to 6 months to get trained. They've now lowered the training period to 47 days. Why 47 days? Because Donald Trump's the 47th president. Tell me that's a rational approach
KERNEN: I'm not taking that bait
WARNER: Joe! You can't pick your facts
KERNEN: I'm not taking that bait
WARNER: Joe! You can't pick your facts
January 12, 2026 at 1:49 PM
the only reason "abolish ICE" is seen as radical is that no one will say it but the far left. if every normie Democrat started saying it tomorrow it would move the overton window so far you'd have to squint to find it. my kingdom for leaders who understand they can shape public opinion.
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once again: ICE is operating as if they have a general warrant, the specific type of warrant the founders were most concerned about when drafting the 4th Amendment
Not remotely legal. Minnesota needs to arrest these thugs breaking down doors right now, before they start grabbing even more power
January 12, 2026 at 12:29 AM
once again: ICE is operating as if they have a general warrant, the specific type of warrant the founders were most concerned about when drafting the 4th Amendment
Can’t wait for us all to absolutely mop the floor with this fool.
Rahm Emanuel is coming — whether Democrats like it or not.
Rahm Emanuel targets GOP and Dems as he tests 2028 campaign for president
The former Chicago mayor wants to lead a post-Trump "renewal wing" of the Democratic Party.
www.axios.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Can’t wait for us all to absolutely mop the floor with this fool.
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ICE totaled this car, abducted a woman, and then left it in the middle of Snelling Avenue, one of the busiest streets in the Twin Cities.
This isn’t law and order, this state sanctioned terrorism. It’s fucking disgusting.
This isn’t law and order, this state sanctioned terrorism. It’s fucking disgusting.
January 11, 2026 at 9:23 PM
ICE totaled this car, abducted a woman, and then left it in the middle of Snelling Avenue, one of the busiest streets in the Twin Cities.
This isn’t law and order, this state sanctioned terrorism. It’s fucking disgusting.
This isn’t law and order, this state sanctioned terrorism. It’s fucking disgusting.
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Greg Bovino has officially kicked off door-to-door raids. ICE/CBP goons are seen blocking an entire block, while Bovino and his Gestapo personally go door-to-door. (St. Paul, MN. January 11, 2026)
January 11, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Greg Bovino has officially kicked off door-to-door raids. ICE/CBP goons are seen blocking an entire block, while Bovino and his Gestapo personally go door-to-door. (St. Paul, MN. January 11, 2026)
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"Organized gangs of wine moms"
January 11, 2026 at 8:57 PM
"Organized gangs of wine moms"
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Heads up, Twin Cities—
CBP agent Timothy Donahue was photographed outside the Whipple building yesterday. In Chicago, he was documented aggressively detaining bystanders; also involved in at least one car crash.
Most importantly, he also brandished his gun at a crowd in Evanston on 10/31.
CBP agent Timothy Donahue was photographed outside the Whipple building yesterday. In Chicago, he was documented aggressively detaining bystanders; also involved in at least one car crash.
Most importantly, he also brandished his gun at a crowd in Evanston on 10/31.
January 11, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Heads up, Twin Cities—
CBP agent Timothy Donahue was photographed outside the Whipple building yesterday. In Chicago, he was documented aggressively detaining bystanders; also involved in at least one car crash.
Most importantly, he also brandished his gun at a crowd in Evanston on 10/31.
CBP agent Timothy Donahue was photographed outside the Whipple building yesterday. In Chicago, he was documented aggressively detaining bystanders; also involved in at least one car crash.
Most importantly, he also brandished his gun at a crowd in Evanston on 10/31.
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"It wasn't murder, and if you say it was murder we will kill you, which again will not be murder."
Homan: "We gotta stop the hateful rhetoric. Saying this officer is a murderer is dangerous. It's just ridiculous. It's gonna infuriate people more which means there's gonna be more incidents like this."
January 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
"It wasn't murder, and if you say it was murder we will kill you, which again will not be murder."
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Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community held a vigil yesterday for Renée Nicole Good.
“We wanted to send a message to her wife, Rebecca, that we see you, we hear you, we stand with you, and we’re here with you—united as a community,” said Dawn Valenti, an LGBTQ+ and crime victim advocate who organized the vigil
“We wanted to send a message to her wife, Rebecca, that we see you, we hear you, we stand with you, and we’re here with you—united as a community,” said Dawn Valenti, an LGBTQ+ and crime victim advocate who organized the vigil
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community holds vigil honoring Renée Nicole Good - Windy City Times
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community gathered for a vigil honoring Renée Nicole Good, who was killed Jan. 7 by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. A few dozen LGBTQ+ leaders, longtime activists, elected officials and ...
windycitytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community held a vigil yesterday for Renée Nicole Good.
“We wanted to send a message to her wife, Rebecca, that we see you, we hear you, we stand with you, and we’re here with you—united as a community,” said Dawn Valenti, an LGBTQ+ and crime victim advocate who organized the vigil
“We wanted to send a message to her wife, Rebecca, that we see you, we hear you, we stand with you, and we’re here with you—united as a community,” said Dawn Valenti, an LGBTQ+ and crime victim advocate who organized the vigil
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THIS BRAVE GIRL IS GONNA STAND UP IN FRONT OF THE NINE MOST HEARTLESS PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY WHILE THEY JUDGE WHETHER SHE CAN PLAY SPORTS WITH HER FRIENDS AND I COULD NOT BE MORE PROUD OF HER AND DISGUSTED BY THEM
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court is going to hear West Virginia's effort to ban the state's only transgender athlete, 15-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson.
Win or lose, I need your help making sure Becky knows she's a hero for standing up for what's right
Win or lose, I need your help making sure Becky knows she's a hero for standing up for what's right
January 11, 2026 at 2:21 PM
THIS BRAVE GIRL IS GONNA STAND UP IN FRONT OF THE NINE MOST HEARTLESS PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY WHILE THEY JUDGE WHETHER SHE CAN PLAY SPORTS WITH HER FRIENDS AND I COULD NOT BE MORE PROUD OF HER AND DISGUSTED BY THEM
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The message from the White House this morning is that, once again, it falls on ordinary American citizens to remain calm and professional when dealing with the heavily armed agents of the government because they are very emotional and might fly off into a murderous rage at the slightest insult.
January 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The message from the White House this morning is that, once again, it falls on ordinary American citizens to remain calm and professional when dealing with the heavily armed agents of the government because they are very emotional and might fly off into a murderous rage at the slightest insult.
Today, Zohran Mamdani announced a $4m investment in 20-30 public restrooms.
It’s been over 4 years since alders first intro’d a resolution to pilot public restrooms in Chicago, and Brandon Johnson 2 years to *maybe* do ONE restroom *sometime* in 2026 at the expense of Ald. La Spata’s menu money.
It’s been over 4 years since alders first intro’d a resolution to pilot public restrooms in Chicago, and Brandon Johnson 2 years to *maybe* do ONE restroom *sometime* in 2026 at the expense of Ald. La Spata’s menu money.
January 11, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Today, Zohran Mamdani announced a $4m investment in 20-30 public restrooms.
It’s been over 4 years since alders first intro’d a resolution to pilot public restrooms in Chicago, and Brandon Johnson 2 years to *maybe* do ONE restroom *sometime* in 2026 at the expense of Ald. La Spata’s menu money.
It’s been over 4 years since alders first intro’d a resolution to pilot public restrooms in Chicago, and Brandon Johnson 2 years to *maybe* do ONE restroom *sometime* in 2026 at the expense of Ald. La Spata’s menu money.
Huh wonder how that happened
Oops.
“US citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately…
“There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of US citizenship or support for the United States.”
“US citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately…
“There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of US citizenship or support for the United States.”
January 10, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Huh wonder how that happened
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If you’re a Minnesota activist and you need supplies like ice cleats, power banks, hand warmers, etc. in your fight against ICE, drop your Amazon list here or to emidly.08 on Signal and @mostlybree.kitrocha.com and I have got you
January 10, 2026 at 4:05 AM
If you’re a Minnesota activist and you need supplies like ice cleats, power banks, hand warmers, etc. in your fight against ICE, drop your Amazon list here or to emidly.08 on Signal and @mostlybree.kitrocha.com and I have got you
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In Minneapolis this afternoon—
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
January 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
In Minneapolis this afternoon—
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
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if only there had been a movement and momentum several years ago to downsize police budgets, clear out the white supremacists and de-militarize local law enforcement
The elephant in the room is that mayors and governors across the country have very good reason to question the loyalty and allegiances of the state and local police forces and that’s one of the impediments to doing anything about the current occupations
January 10, 2026 at 1:40 PM
if only there had been a movement and momentum several years ago to downsize police budgets, clear out the white supremacists and de-militarize local law enforcement
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FOPs dont file taxes with the IRS as unions but as fraternities which allows them to be less transparent to their members.
January 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
FOPs dont file taxes with the IRS as unions but as fraternities which allows them to be less transparent to their members.
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I’m begging Democratic leaders to understand that outlining and forcefully articulating their vision for accountability now is an electoral strategy.
"The Democrats’ plan: TBD. There has been a lot of rhetoric, but ... the caucus is largely shying away from using its leverage in the appropriations process and threatening another government shutdown."
“We’ll figure out the accountability mechanisms at the appropriate time" - Hakeem Jeffries
“We’ll figure out the accountability mechanisms at the appropriate time" - Hakeem Jeffries
January 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I’m begging Democratic leaders to understand that outlining and forcefully articulating their vision for accountability now is an electoral strategy.