Meg
@prayingmantis.bsky.social
Anticapitalist, abolitionist, 🏴, queer. She/her. Chicago. #WearAMask + #BlackLivesMatter + #FreePalestine + #ProtectTransKids + #FuckICE
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I broke the story yesterday that masked ICE agents (not DOJ) were removing items including a personal computer from the home of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good. I have yet to see a single news outlet cover this or an elected official even acknowledge it.
NEW: These are ICE agents removing evidence from the shooter's home. They are not DOJ, they are Jonathan Ross's friends and coworkers, not DOJ.
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
January 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I broke the story yesterday that masked ICE agents (not DOJ) were removing items including a personal computer from the home of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good. I have yet to see a single news outlet cover this or an elected official even acknowledge it.
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I can understand women saying they don't want to leave X(itter) because "that's what they want—to drive women away," but, sorry, this is why people should have left when it was rife with bigotry of other kinds!
"FIRST THEY CAME FOR..."!
"FIRST THEY CAME FOR..."!
January 10, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I can understand women saying they don't want to leave X(itter) because "that's what they want—to drive women away," but, sorry, this is why people should have left when it was rife with bigotry of other kinds!
"FIRST THEY CAME FOR..."!
"FIRST THEY CAME FOR..."!
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By redefining protestors as domestic terrorism the fascists have effectively created the ability to murder at will. They have now deployed a mechanism with which to kill their opposition under legally.
Things are accelerating so fast now we really have no options left but the drastic.
Things are accelerating so fast now we really have no options left but the drastic.
January 10, 2026 at 5:10 AM
By redefining protestors as domestic terrorism the fascists have effectively created the ability to murder at will. They have now deployed a mechanism with which to kill their opposition under legally.
Things are accelerating so fast now we really have no options left but the drastic.
Things are accelerating so fast now we really have no options left but the drastic.
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Laughing at all the people saying shit like we should get rid of the few bad apples in the ethnic cleansing operation
January 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Laughing at all the people saying shit like we should get rid of the few bad apples in the ethnic cleansing operation
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Prison guards are flocking to ICE jobs and frankly this makes sense. Those of us who have been anti-prison organizers for decades have been saying that fascism already existed within prisons/jails. Our best teachers for how to survive fascism are incarcerated people.
January 10, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Prison guards are flocking to ICE jobs and frankly this makes sense. Those of us who have been anti-prison organizers for decades have been saying that fascism already existed within prisons/jails. Our best teachers for how to survive fascism are incarcerated people.
This vine stays in my head rent-free
January 10, 2026 at 1:48 AM
This vine stays in my head rent-free
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It should be bigger news that masked agents were filmed hours ago removing potentially inculpatory evidence from the ICE shooter's house, clearly lacking evidence tags or chain of custody stickers.
Before we have word on whether he underwent a toxicology screen at the hospital following the killing
Before we have word on whether he underwent a toxicology screen at the hospital following the killing
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
It should be bigger news that masked agents were filmed hours ago removing potentially inculpatory evidence from the ICE shooter's house, clearly lacking evidence tags or chain of custody stickers.
Before we have word on whether he underwent a toxicology screen at the hospital following the killing
Before we have word on whether he underwent a toxicology screen at the hospital following the killing
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One of the reasons we have such an established, thorough record of the lies ICE, Bovino, and DHS told about alleged aggression from protesters and observers in Chicago is that a group of protesters and media orgs sued ICE. Continuously grateful for the people and lawyers who waged that fight.
January 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
One of the reasons we have such an established, thorough record of the lies ICE, Bovino, and DHS told about alleged aggression from protesters and observers in Chicago is that a group of protesters and media orgs sued ICE. Continuously grateful for the people and lawyers who waged that fight.
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the best antidote to blackpilling is remembering that every video you see of an ICE thug abusing their power was recorded by an American who volunteered to put themselves in harm's way for the sake of people they've likely never met and never will
/2 In light of that, I am in awe and deep respect of the people who are still showing up to monitor the ICE Gestapo, protect and defend their neighbors, do whatever they can to hold ICE to account and call out their lawlessness. What incredible bravery.
January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
the best antidote to blackpilling is remembering that every video you see of an ICE thug abusing their power was recorded by an American who volunteered to put themselves in harm's way for the sake of people they've likely never met and never will
Abolish ICE
abolish ice
January 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Abolish ICE
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The next step is CPB/ICE agents firing into a crowd because one "saw a gun" that's actually a phone or a sandwich. I feel like we are precariously close to a full-on massacre.
"All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience."
Must-read from @michellegoldberg.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
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Must-read from @michellegoldberg.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
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Opinion | By Killing Renee Good, ICE Sent a Message to Us All
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
The next step is CPB/ICE agents firing into a crowd because one "saw a gun" that's actually a phone or a sandwich. I feel like we are precariously close to a full-on massacre.
I don't know this man in particular—who he is, or what he's about—but I will say there are a lot of individuals who should be a LOT more terrified of the people (many such individuals in the White House).
The rage will continue until justice improves.
The rage will continue until justice improves.
I have never seen Minnesotans this angry and frankly it terrifies me. ICE has unleashed sinister and powerful sources we don’t fully understand.
January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I don't know this man in particular—who he is, or what he's about—but I will say there are a lot of individuals who should be a LOT more terrified of the people (many such individuals in the White House).
The rage will continue until justice improves.
The rage will continue until justice improves.
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A lot of people have strong feelings about what’s happening in Venezuela, but not much grounding in the history or politics. I talked to Geo Maher, who’s written two books on Venezuelan politics, to offer some context.
Geo Maher on Venezuela, Popular Power, and US Intervention
“This has absolutely nothing to do with either drug trafficking or democracy.”
organizingmythoughts.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
A lot of people have strong feelings about what’s happening in Venezuela, but not much grounding in the history or politics. I talked to Geo Maher, who’s written two books on Venezuelan politics, to offer some context.
Re: my bedtime last night
"Mistakes were maaade," I say, staggering to the stimulants in the kitchen
"Mistakes were maaade," I say, staggering to the stimulants in the kitchen
January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Re: my bedtime last night
"Mistakes were maaade," I say, staggering to the stimulants in the kitchen
"Mistakes were maaade," I say, staggering to the stimulants in the kitchen
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They don't have capacity to terrorize more than 2-3 cities at a time.
Which means they rotate teams to new cities without relief.
Which means consistent resistance by fresh activists in each new city will break them over time.
Which means if you're city's not occupied, rest up and get ready.
Which means they rotate teams to new cities without relief.
Which means consistent resistance by fresh activists in each new city will break them over time.
Which means if you're city's not occupied, rest up and get ready.
"The Department of Homeland Security plans to pause operations in Chicago — where Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official, has led controversial arrest efforts — to support the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota."
Trump Administration Deploying More Border Patrol Agents to Minnesota
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:17 PM
They don't have capacity to terrorize more than 2-3 cities at a time.
Which means they rotate teams to new cities without relief.
Which means consistent resistance by fresh activists in each new city will break them over time.
Which means if you're city's not occupied, rest up and get ready.
Which means they rotate teams to new cities without relief.
Which means consistent resistance by fresh activists in each new city will break them over time.
Which means if you're city's not occupied, rest up and get ready.
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One thing I really want people to understand is that the Black Panthers were meticulous in their knowledge of the law and opsec - not because they thought the law was awesome, not because they always followed it and never did civil disobedience (lol),
January 8, 2026 at 11:26 PM
One thing I really want people to understand is that the Black Panthers were meticulous in their knowledge of the law and opsec - not because they thought the law was awesome, not because they always followed it and never did civil disobedience (lol),
Lol Google doesn't know me after all
January 9, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Lol Google doesn't know me after all
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Raining in Chicago in January 🫠 totally normal stuff, nothing to see here
January 8, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Raining in Chicago in January 🫠 totally normal stuff, nothing to see here
True justice for Renee Good is abolishing ICE.
January 8, 2026 at 10:40 PM
True justice for Renee Good is abolishing ICE.
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Every single one of these Democrats should be unemployed this time next year.
We would be cognizant of elected officials who say one thing, but vote the opposite way.
January 8, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Every single one of these Democrats should be unemployed this time next year.