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Still hard to believe that there are videos and witnesses to someone shooting a woman in the face three times. Yet the shooter has not been arrested even though the police know who and where he is.
January 19, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Still hard to believe that there are videos and witnesses to someone shooting a woman in the face three times. Yet the shooter has not been arrested even though the police know who and where he is.
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Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
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every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
January 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
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Just thinking about ICE agents who are so proud of themselves & think they are being "men" as they racially profile & attack as a group against one, who is prevented by "law" from fighting back.
And even then they mask themselves. Absolute fucking cowards.
Cruelty is not strength, it is weakness.
And even then they mask themselves. Absolute fucking cowards.
Cruelty is not strength, it is weakness.
January 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Just thinking about ICE agents who are so proud of themselves & think they are being "men" as they racially profile & attack as a group against one, who is prevented by "law" from fighting back.
And even then they mask themselves. Absolute fucking cowards.
Cruelty is not strength, it is weakness.
And even then they mask themselves. Absolute fucking cowards.
Cruelty is not strength, it is weakness.
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Why do ICE agents carry guns?
Not one single report of them being shot at!!
Not one single story about apprehending anyone with a gun!!
Take the weapons away from the untrained, unrestrained, incompetent agents. Do it for public safety.
Not one single report of them being shot at!!
Not one single story about apprehending anyone with a gun!!
Take the weapons away from the untrained, unrestrained, incompetent agents. Do it for public safety.
January 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Why do ICE agents carry guns?
Not one single report of them being shot at!!
Not one single story about apprehending anyone with a gun!!
Take the weapons away from the untrained, unrestrained, incompetent agents. Do it for public safety.
Not one single report of them being shot at!!
Not one single story about apprehending anyone with a gun!!
Take the weapons away from the untrained, unrestrained, incompetent agents. Do it for public safety.
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When Fascism came to America, no one crawled on their bellies and kissed the boot more willingly than those who once defiantly shouted "Don't Tread On Me!"
January 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM
When Fascism came to America, no one crawled on their bellies and kissed the boot more willingly than those who once defiantly shouted "Don't Tread On Me!"
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I don't think people realize how quickly self-sorting is happening as the middle evaporates.
You're either 100% behind the resistance or you're a fascist collaborator.
You're either 100% behind the resistance or you're a fascist collaborator.
We are so far past the Rubicon that it isn't worth having a discussion anymore as to whether Trump is acting as an authoritarian. The only question is whether we have the strength and courage to get back to the other side.
January 15, 2026 at 10:57 PM
I don't think people realize how quickly self-sorting is happening as the middle evaporates.
You're either 100% behind the resistance or you're a fascist collaborator.
You're either 100% behind the resistance or you're a fascist collaborator.
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With tourism floundering the White House launches new slogan highlighting why Canadians should consider visiting.
January 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
With tourism floundering the White House launches new slogan highlighting why Canadians should consider visiting.
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The so-called party of free speech and small government is happily supporting armed, masked government agents conducting “show me your papers” stops and brutalizing U.S. citizens.
Their real “party values” are terrorizing communities of color and anyone else who speaks out.
Remember this.
Their real “party values” are terrorizing communities of color and anyone else who speaks out.
Remember this.
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The so-called party of free speech and small government is happily supporting armed, masked government agents conducting “show me your papers” stops and brutalizing U.S. citizens.
Their real “party values” are terrorizing communities of color and anyone else who speaks out.
Remember this.
Their real “party values” are terrorizing communities of color and anyone else who speaks out.
Remember this.
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99% chance this is what they mean
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
99% chance this is what they mean
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Our client was hit from behind by an incredibly reckless and dangerous driver. They were hospitalized with a spinal fractures, a punctured lung & broken ribs. TPS rightfully charged the driver with Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm 1/3
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Our client was hit from behind by an incredibly reckless and dangerous driver. They were hospitalized with a spinal fractures, a punctured lung & broken ribs. TPS rightfully charged the driver with Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm 1/3
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They are unlawfully detaining people for First Amendment protected activities, as far as I can tell. Dragging people out of their vehicles absent witnessing a crime and without a judicial warrant is repugnant to our constitutional order.
New video shows ICE agents detaining a US citizen legal observer in Minneapolis.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
January 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM
They are unlawfully detaining people for First Amendment protected activities, as far as I can tell. Dragging people out of their vehicles absent witnessing a crime and without a judicial warrant is repugnant to our constitutional order.
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One side is kidnapping and murdering people.
The other side is trying to prevent the kidnapping and murdering.
The other side is trying to prevent the kidnapping and murdering.
January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
One side is kidnapping and murdering people.
The other side is trying to prevent the kidnapping and murdering.
The other side is trying to prevent the kidnapping and murdering.
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Ken Klippenstein managing to do more actual journalism with a Substack, a Signal account, and not much else than the entire staff of the NYT and WaPo put together is incredibly depressing
Leaked documents about ICE deployment to Minneapolis suggests they're more worried about the backlash to Renee Good's death than they're letting on:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/immigratio...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/immigratio...
Immigration Agents Terrified by ICE Backlash
Leaked documents show Border Patrol needs volunteers for Minneapolis surge
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Ken Klippenstein managing to do more actual journalism with a Substack, a Signal account, and not much else than the entire staff of the NYT and WaPo put together is incredibly depressing
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People criticizing the lack of proper training that ICE have received, and arguing that “training reform” is required, might be missing the point that ICE is doing exactly what the Trump regime wants them to do in exactly the way they want them to do it.
January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
People criticizing the lack of proper training that ICE have received, and arguing that “training reform” is required, might be missing the point that ICE is doing exactly what the Trump regime wants them to do in exactly the way they want them to do it.
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Stephen Marche: "Donald Trump’s nonsensical threats are an attempt to distract from his own country’s self-destruction. "Trump’s comments on Canada must be put in this context. He has to keep the world afraid of him, because the moment that stops, his power collapses. macleans.ca/society/cana...
Why America Can’t Conquer Canada - Macleans.ca
Donald Trump’s nonsensical threats are an attempt to distract from his own country’s self-destruction
macleans.ca
January 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Stephen Marche: "Donald Trump’s nonsensical threats are an attempt to distract from his own country’s self-destruction. "Trump’s comments on Canada must be put in this context. He has to keep the world afraid of him, because the moment that stops, his power collapses. macleans.ca/society/cana...
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Welcome to Minnesota, fuckers. Also this is super disturbing because the ICE agent's assault rifle appears to fire as he falls down.
This was filmed by a friend near Chicago and Lake last night.
This was filmed by a friend near Chicago and Lake last night.
January 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Welcome to Minnesota, fuckers. Also this is super disturbing because the ICE agent's assault rifle appears to fire as he falls down.
This was filmed by a friend near Chicago and Lake last night.
This was filmed by a friend near Chicago and Lake last night.
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Trump warned Iran that if Tehran "violently kills peaceful protesters" the U.S. "will come to their rescue." Meanwhile, in the US, ICE is killing US citizens who protest with Trump's complete approval.
January 9, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Trump warned Iran that if Tehran "violently kills peaceful protesters" the U.S. "will come to their rescue." Meanwhile, in the US, ICE is killing US citizens who protest with Trump's complete approval.
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NEW: Data released by ICE shows that virtually the entire growth of detention in the last few months has been among people with no criminal record at all - no prior convictions (no matter how minor) and no pending criminal charges.
January 9, 2026 at 12:55 AM
NEW: Data released by ICE shows that virtually the entire growth of detention in the last few months has been among people with no criminal record at all - no prior convictions (no matter how minor) and no pending criminal charges.
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MAGA’s defense of Renee Nicole Good’s death sits uncomfortably with the White House’s defense of January 6 rioters, Jonathan Chait argues. theatln.tc/0SMiwqqn
January 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
MAGA’s defense of Renee Nicole Good’s death sits uncomfortably with the White House’s defense of January 6 rioters, Jonathan Chait argues. theatln.tc/0SMiwqqn
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The ICE agent who shot dead a woman because she dared to drive away from him is a big problem and he should spend the rest of his life in jail.
But the people defending him from justice, spreading lies about terrorism and self defence are the REAL problem.
But the people defending him from justice, spreading lies about terrorism and self defence are the REAL problem.
January 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM
The ICE agent who shot dead a woman because she dared to drive away from him is a big problem and he should spend the rest of his life in jail.
But the people defending him from justice, spreading lies about terrorism and self defence are the REAL problem.
But the people defending him from justice, spreading lies about terrorism and self defence are the REAL problem.
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"... the dynamics of cycling are fundamentally different than those of driving, and therefore cannot be treated equally."
theconversation.com/cyclists-may...
theconversation.com/cyclists-may...
Cyclists may be right to run stop signs and red lights. Here’s why
Should cyclists be allowed to treat stop signs as yield signs? This rule from Idaho is divisive, but the scientific data is surprising.
theconversation.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
"... the dynamics of cycling are fundamentally different than those of driving, and therefore cannot be treated equally."
theconversation.com/cyclists-may...
theconversation.com/cyclists-may...
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
— George Orwell, 1984
— George Orwell, 1984
January 8, 2026 at 5:36 AM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
— George Orwell, 1984
— George Orwell, 1984
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