RK
@rohtweets.bsky.social
Current lawyer, former scientist. Mostly college football (Ski-U-Mah! EMAW!!) and kdrama. Sometimes I write fiction. Not a serious person.
I have met Ilan Wurman several times via UMN Law, and while I have no thoughts about him as a person, as an academic, he seems to think of himself as a sort of legal edgelord, and his scholarship has earned the pile-on.
I want to address my friend Ilan who says here that he has been subject to “a lot of hate” from academics who “should know better” and haven’t respected the “academic enterprise.”
I don’t dislike Ilan. I also think his paper is fundamentally wrong and not scholarly.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=pFge...
I don’t dislike Ilan. I also think his paper is fundamentally wrong and not scholarly.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=pFge...
The Sanity Interview: Ilan Wurman
YouTube video by The New York Sun
m.youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I have met Ilan Wurman several times via UMN Law, and while I have no thoughts about him as a person, as an academic, he seems to think of himself as a sort of legal edgelord, and his scholarship has earned the pile-on.
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Some of us cope with stress by snacking though. Sigh.
January 18, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Some of us cope with stress by snacking though. Sigh.
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That “How Nisswa Views Minneapolis” daydrinkers article you saw online a few days ago ago is on the front page of today’s printed Sunday New York Times
January 18, 2026 at 2:41 PM
That “How Nisswa Views Minneapolis” daydrinkers article you saw online a few days ago ago is on the front page of today’s printed Sunday New York Times
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Don’t listen to this political strategist. There are literal families who are starving, people who do not have enough for rent, businesses with eviction letters, and neighbors who are hiding.
Help communities out instead and it will actually have an impact.
Help communities out instead and it will actually have an impact.
I've launched a campaign to raise money for the Democratic Party of Minnesota (@dfl.org) to help them combat ICE's lawless assault. MN Dem Chair Richard Carlbom joined me for the kickoff. Learn more, donate, and let's rally for the courageous people of Minnesota, together! 👇
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We launched a new campaign to help the courageous people of Minnesota. Learn more and join us 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/a-new-camp...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/a-new-camp...
January 18, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Don’t listen to this political strategist. There are literal families who are starving, people who do not have enough for rent, businesses with eviction letters, and neighbors who are hiding.
Help communities out instead and it will actually have an impact.
Help communities out instead and it will actually have an impact.
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Absolutely no one wonders this
January 18, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Absolutely no one wonders this
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Free story for local journalists. There was a batch of people who passed their citizenship interview, and were scheduled to take their citizenship oath the Friday before Christmas. It was abruptly cancelled that Thursday afternoon and has not been rescheduled. Start digging.
January 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Free story for local journalists. There was a batch of people who passed their citizenship interview, and were scheduled to take their citizenship oath the Friday before Christmas. It was abruptly cancelled that Thursday afternoon and has not been rescheduled. Start digging.
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Want to help support people in Minnesota right now? Check out standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Want to help support people in Minnesota right now? Check out standwithminnesota.com
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Because these international grocers need your support now more than ever, especially during these times, here’s a guide to the international grocers of the Twin Cities that I wrote for @racketmn.com: racketmn.com/guide-intern...
A Guide to the International Grocers of the Twin Cities - Racket
The Twin Cities is home to over 40 international grocers, and they deserve your dollars, too.
racketmn.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Because these international grocers need your support now more than ever, especially during these times, here’s a guide to the international grocers of the Twin Cities that I wrote for @racketmn.com: racketmn.com/guide-intern...
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They’re going to invoke the Insurrection Act to stand around in this.
January 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM
They’re going to invoke the Insurrection Act to stand around in this.
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If you’re cold, they’re cold, but you don’t have to let them in. - The third amendment
January 18, 2026 at 2:25 PM
If you’re cold, they’re cold, but you don’t have to let them in. - The third amendment
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NYT writers referring to moms outside of their schools watching for ICE as "activists" is stupid and makes their reporters look like Cletuses. Local reporters know because their friends & loved ones are out there doing the same.
January 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
NYT writers referring to moms outside of their schools watching for ICE as "activists" is stupid and makes their reporters look like Cletuses. Local reporters know because their friends & loved ones are out there doing the same.
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National media: Please stop describing what’s happening in Minneapolis as “protests.” There has been a modest, sustained protest outside the Whipple federal building, about 10 miles from downtown, but... 1/3
January 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
National media: Please stop describing what’s happening in Minneapolis as “protests.” There has been a modest, sustained protest outside the Whipple federal building, about 10 miles from downtown, but... 1/3
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Hey Minnesotans? I love you.
We see you- whether you’re on the streets or managing spreadsheets, wrapping our community in care. There’s a place for everyone in this movement.
(Also, we may be at an all time high of Minnesotans telling each other that they love them.)
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(Also, we may be at an all time high of Minnesotans telling each other that they love them.)
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January 18, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Hey Minnesotans? I love you.
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this is the sickest shit ive ever seen
January 16, 2026 at 9:38 PM
this is the sickest shit ive ever seen
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We needed this art sled rally
Powderhorn park is one of a kind
Powderhorn park is one of a kind
January 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
We needed this art sled rally
Powderhorn park is one of a kind
Powderhorn park is one of a kind
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I mean, imagine the response you would have got if you'd expressed concern 12 months ago that Trump might very publicly invade a country, kidnap the leader, declare himself the new leader, sell off their assets, and direct the proceeds to offshore accounts in the Middle East.
I think it's also worth looking at everything that's happened so far and asking, if you'd asked a year before they did said things "are these things legitimate concerns or alarmist fan fiction," what might we have said?
January 17, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I mean, imagine the response you would have got if you'd expressed concern 12 months ago that Trump might very publicly invade a country, kidnap the leader, declare himself the new leader, sell off their assets, and direct the proceeds to offshore accounts in the Middle East.
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NEW: EU ambassadors will hold an extraordinary meeting tomorrow in Brussels to address recent US threats.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
EU vows coordinated response to Trump’s Greenland tariff threat
European leaders vowed to stay united as President Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland in an unprecedented escalation. Von der Leyen says EU will uphold its...
www.euronews.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:57 PM
NEW: EU ambassadors will hold an extraordinary meeting tomorrow in Brussels to address recent US threats.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
That is entirely true, but if you see someone wearing leggings and uggs at the supermarket on Sunday morning, it will be nice to finally meet you in person. 😂
January 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM
That is entirely true, but if you see someone wearing leggings and uggs at the supermarket on Sunday morning, it will be nice to finally meet you in person. 😂
I have to admit that leggings can be super comfy in the winter.
January 17, 2026 at 10:55 PM
I have to admit that leggings can be super comfy in the winter.
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MONARCA is another great organization offering help and pushing back against the ICE invasion of Minnesota. MN people, check out what they offer (includes group trainings, though they’re very booked up!). Anyone - you can also donate to help keep their excellent work going. Thank you! monarcamn.org
Monarca
monarcamn.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
MONARCA is another great organization offering help and pushing back against the ICE invasion of Minnesota. MN people, check out what they offer (includes group trainings, though they’re very booked up!). Anyone - you can also donate to help keep their excellent work going. Thank you! monarcamn.org
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For you out of towners, I need to point out:
❄️ Powderhorn Park is in the center of one area of recent heavy ICE activity
❄️ It’s right by where Renee Good was murdered
❄️ With the wind, it’s a bit cold today in Minneapolis
And yet South Minneapolis, doing its thing!
❄️ Powderhorn Park is in the center of one area of recent heavy ICE activity
❄️ It’s right by where Renee Good was murdered
❄️ With the wind, it’s a bit cold today in Minneapolis
And yet South Minneapolis, doing its thing!
January 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM
For you out of towners, I need to point out:
❄️ Powderhorn Park is in the center of one area of recent heavy ICE activity
❄️ It’s right by where Renee Good was murdered
❄️ With the wind, it’s a bit cold today in Minneapolis
And yet South Minneapolis, doing its thing!
❄️ Powderhorn Park is in the center of one area of recent heavy ICE activity
❄️ It’s right by where Renee Good was murdered
❄️ With the wind, it’s a bit cold today in Minneapolis
And yet South Minneapolis, doing its thing!
But like no?!
Really, no. She just has a generic non-specific American accent.
Really, no. She just has a generic non-specific American accent.
January 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
But like no?!
Really, no. She just has a generic non-specific American accent.
Really, no. She just has a generic non-specific American accent.
Found the ending a bit unsatisfying, but with S2 coming up soon, I hope that will be addressed.
January 17, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Found the ending a bit unsatisfying, but with S2 coming up soon, I hope that will be addressed.