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If you wonder why Stephen Miller is orchestrating ICE hate into the streets of the US, emails that show who he really is may have been forgotten but here they are, sitting in plain sight
Neo-nazism and White Nationalism support feature strongly
www.splcenter.org/resources/ha...
Neo-nazism and White Nationalism support feature strongly
www.splcenter.org/resources/ha...
Stephen Miller’s Affinity for White Nationalism Revealed in Leaked Emails
In the run-up to the 2016 election, White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller promoted white nationalist literature, pushed racist immigration stories.
www.splcenter.org
January 27, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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I’ve never heard of a “law enforcement” agency putting an officer who just killed someone back on the street under 24 hours. And that’s because all shootings are treated as homicides pending investigation. This is as clear a sign as you’ll get that DHS personnel enjoy practical immunity from murder.
CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
January 25, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I’ve never heard of a “law enforcement” agency putting an officer who just killed someone back on the street under 24 hours. And that’s because all shootings are treated as homicides pending investigation. This is as clear a sign as you’ll get that DHS personnel enjoy practical immunity from murder.
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Anyway, in this house where I'm writing a book about a "right wing nut" who took over the OR GOP in 1978, we light candles (with the appropriate amount of Gen X ironic detachment of course) to the memory of Gerald Ford's version of the Republican Party. RIP. rightlandia.ghost.io/right-wing-n...
"Right wing nuts" for Reagan: A conversation between Thomas Zimmer, me, and Ben Bradford, the maker of the "Landslide" podcast
NPR recently released an excellent podcast series on the politics of the 1970s called Landslide.
rightlandia.ghost.io
January 26, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Anyway, in this house where I'm writing a book about a "right wing nut" who took over the OR GOP in 1978, we light candles (with the appropriate amount of Gen X ironic detachment of course) to the memory of Gerald Ford's version of the Republican Party. RIP. rightlandia.ghost.io/right-wing-n...
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Whether we're talking about Boston in 1770, Kent State in 1970, or Minneapolis in 2026...people who live in places where the military shows up en masse under false pretenses, are places where people tend to organize to protest for their rights....and also, sadly, places where protesters are killed.
January 26, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Whether we're talking about Boston in 1770, Kent State in 1970, or Minneapolis in 2026...people who live in places where the military shows up en masse under false pretenses, are places where people tend to organize to protest for their rights....and also, sadly, places where protesters are killed.
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Talarico is right. Stop them now, before they come to your city to do the same.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Talarico is right. Stop them now, before they come to your city to do the same.
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Big moment for Europe: in December, fully electric cars outsold petrol-only cars in the EU for the first time.
This shows that clear, consistent policy works. Which is exactly why backtracking now would be a mistake. Rolling back targets or creating uncertainty would slow investment and innovation.
This shows that clear, consistent policy works. Which is exactly why backtracking now would be a mistake. Rolling back targets or creating uncertainty would slow investment and innovation.
January 27, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Big moment for Europe: in December, fully electric cars outsold petrol-only cars in the EU for the first time.
This shows that clear, consistent policy works. Which is exactly why backtracking now would be a mistake. Rolling back targets or creating uncertainty would slow investment and innovation.
This shows that clear, consistent policy works. Which is exactly why backtracking now would be a mistake. Rolling back targets or creating uncertainty would slow investment and innovation.
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ICE is changing tactics in Maine: "Now, the volunteers in Maine say federal agents have started showing up at their homes and intimidating them or threatening arrest. Some of them, masked and wearing tactical gear, have issued stark warnings not to follow them." www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents
Community members have been monitoring the activity of immigration agents in Greater Portland.
www.pressherald.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:06 PM
ICE is changing tactics in Maine: "Now, the volunteers in Maine say federal agents have started showing up at their homes and intimidating them or threatening arrest. Some of them, masked and wearing tactical gear, have issued stark warnings not to follow them." www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
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Street art memorializing Alex Pretti in Seattle. Per r/Seattle, it was painted on a building facing Swedish Hospital in the First Hill neighborhood www.reddit.com/r/nursing/co...
January 27, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Street art memorializing Alex Pretti in Seattle. Per r/Seattle, it was painted on a building facing Swedish Hospital in the First Hill neighborhood www.reddit.com/r/nursing/co...
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The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired
January 27, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired
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Donald Trump needs to understand that Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem are the reason his popularity is tanking, he didn’t win the Nobel peace prize, and Republicans are going to get decimated in the midterms.
January 27, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Donald Trump needs to understand that Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem are the reason his popularity is tanking, he didn’t win the Nobel peace prize, and Republicans are going to get decimated in the midterms.
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Canada must be ready for a US civil war, it can’t just let US refugees flood in unvetted, while their humanitarian needs must be met, national security must take priority to prevent any MAGA extremists from slipping through the border. Plans need to be drawn sooner than later.
January 27, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Canada must be ready for a US civil war, it can’t just let US refugees flood in unvetted, while their humanitarian needs must be met, national security must take priority to prevent any MAGA extremists from slipping through the border. Plans need to be drawn sooner than later.
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UPDATE — @CAgovernor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social looking into TikTok suppressing anti-Trump content, including blocking mentions of Epstein
( 👋🏽 We can attest we are currently being fully suppressed on TikTok under the new ownership)
( 👋🏽 We can attest we are currently being fully suppressed on TikTok under the new ownership)
January 27, 2026 at 5:23 AM
UPDATE — @CAgovernor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social looking into TikTok suppressing anti-Trump content, including blocking mentions of Epstein
( 👋🏽 We can attest we are currently being fully suppressed on TikTok under the new ownership)
( 👋🏽 We can attest we are currently being fully suppressed on TikTok under the new ownership)
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Removing US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified | Alexander Abnos
Removing US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified | Alexander Abnos
A country where safety is under threat from federal violence on the streets is not fit to stage soccer’s showpiece event
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Removing US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified | Alexander Abnos
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Please someone save Luna now!
Was supposed to die Monday!
East Coast FOSTER can save her
DM @princesskim.bsky.social
For help and info
Was supposed to die Monday!
East Coast FOSTER can save her
DM @princesskim.bsky.social
For help and info
January 27, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Please someone save Luna now!
Was supposed to die Monday!
East Coast FOSTER can save her
DM @princesskim.bsky.social
For help and info
Was supposed to die Monday!
East Coast FOSTER can save her
DM @princesskim.bsky.social
For help and info
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No fake:
Former FIFA president Blatter advises fans against travelling to the World Cup in the USA. ‘I think Mark Pieth is right to question this World Cup,’ says Blatter.
In addition, there are serious concerns for the safety of fans due to the civil war-like conditions in the USA.
Former FIFA president Blatter advises fans against travelling to the World Cup in the USA. ‘I think Mark Pieth is right to question this World Cup,’ says Blatter.
In addition, there are serious concerns for the safety of fans due to the civil war-like conditions in the USA.
January 27, 2026 at 10:58 AM
No fake:
Former FIFA president Blatter advises fans against travelling to the World Cup in the USA. ‘I think Mark Pieth is right to question this World Cup,’ says Blatter.
In addition, there are serious concerns for the safety of fans due to the civil war-like conditions in the USA.
Former FIFA president Blatter advises fans against travelling to the World Cup in the USA. ‘I think Mark Pieth is right to question this World Cup,’ says Blatter.
In addition, there are serious concerns for the safety of fans due to the civil war-like conditions in the USA.
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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With Greg Bovino being shown the door
A reminder of how he and Kristi Noem have been in lockstep in responding to Alex Pretti's murder⬇️ (and what lead up to it).
A reminder of how he and Kristi Noem have been in lockstep in responding to Alex Pretti's murder⬇️ (and what lead up to it).
Wow. Greg Bovino and Kristi Noem literally saying the exact same thing.
January 27, 2026 at 12:51 AM
With Greg Bovino being shown the door
A reminder of how he and Kristi Noem have been in lockstep in responding to Alex Pretti's murder⬇️ (and what lead up to it).
A reminder of how he and Kristi Noem have been in lockstep in responding to Alex Pretti's murder⬇️ (and what lead up to it).
ICE murdered Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
January 27, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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The way I see it: the Trump Administration gave full license to ICE to act with impunity. And then covered up two ICE murders conducted as a result of such impunity.
January 27, 2026 at 4:38 AM
The way I see it: the Trump Administration gave full license to ICE to act with impunity. And then covered up two ICE murders conducted as a result of such impunity.
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Court filing: Trump administration appears to admit investigation into Alex Pretti murder is exceedingly narrow:
A 'use of force' review - "a much narrower inquiry focused on tactics and conduct than one that would examine whether federal agents should face criminal charges."
A 'use of force' review - "a much narrower inquiry focused on tactics and conduct than one that would examine whether federal agents should face criminal charges."
Federal Investigation Into Shooting of Pretti Appears Limited
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Court filing: Trump administration appears to admit investigation into Alex Pretti murder is exceedingly narrow:
A 'use of force' review - "a much narrower inquiry focused on tactics and conduct than one that would examine whether federal agents should face criminal charges."
A 'use of force' review - "a much narrower inquiry focused on tactics and conduct than one that would examine whether federal agents should face criminal charges."
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This is from the email obtained by The Chronicle, where CBP requested space for hundreds of vehicles, storage trailers, aircraft, and munitions at Fort Snelling
Hegseth approved it:
Hegseth approved it:
January 27, 2026 at 9:43 AM
This is from the email obtained by The Chronicle, where CBP requested space for hundreds of vehicles, storage trailers, aircraft, and munitions at Fort Snelling
Hegseth approved it:
Hegseth approved it:
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Rachel Maddow relays a warning by Rep. Veronica Escobar that her amendment to the bill to fund Homeland Security that would ban the deportation of Americans citizens was stripped out of the bill by WH deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller before the bill was voted on.
youtu.be/5SaDUUIQkHY?...
youtu.be/5SaDUUIQkHY?...
Ban on deporting U.S. citizens removed from DHS funding bill, congresswoman warns
YouTube video by MS NOW
youtu.be
January 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Rachel Maddow relays a warning by Rep. Veronica Escobar that her amendment to the bill to fund Homeland Security that would ban the deportation of Americans citizens was stripped out of the bill by WH deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller before the bill was voted on.
youtu.be/5SaDUUIQkHY?...
youtu.be/5SaDUUIQkHY?...
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While Greg Bovino was being demoted, Pete Hegseth was authorizing Fort Snelling for use as a massive new base of operations for CBP/ICE in Minnesota
NEW - in Unburdened
The demotion of a high-ranking Border Patrol official and the approval to turn Fort Snelling into a massive tactical hub
The Twin Cities are the front line
CBP now has a massive tactical headquarters at the mouth of the Mississippi River
prolib.substack.com/p/greg-bovin...
The demotion of a high-ranking Border Patrol official and the approval to turn Fort Snelling into a massive tactical hub
The Twin Cities are the front line
CBP now has a massive tactical headquarters at the mouth of the Mississippi River
prolib.substack.com/p/greg-bovin...
Greg Bovino Purged From CBP, While Fort Snelling Approved as Tactical Base for Minneapolis Operations
SecDef Hegseth Authorizes Massive CBP Staging Ground
prolib.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:38 AM
While Greg Bovino was being demoted, Pete Hegseth was authorizing Fort Snelling for use as a massive new base of operations for CBP/ICE in Minnesota
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The Alfred Jewel: A 1,100-year-old treasure from England's first king that proclaims 'Alfred ordered me to be made'
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
"The Alfred Jewel: An Historical Essay" at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59372
#art #history
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
"The Alfred Jewel: An Historical Essay" at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59372
#art #history
The Alfred Jewel: A 1,100-year-old treasure from England's first king that proclaims 'Alfred ordered me to be made'
This gold-encrusted jewel has an inscription revealing who made it.
www.livescience.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM
The Alfred Jewel: A 1,100-year-old treasure from England's first king that proclaims 'Alfred ordered me to be made'
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
"The Alfred Jewel: An Historical Essay" at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59372
#art #history
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
"The Alfred Jewel: An Historical Essay" at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59372
#art #history