Sam Halpert
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We are going to win.
Normal people hate the fucking fascists.
Normal people hate the fucking fascists.
800 people at Whittier International Elementary right now to coordinate ICE resistance. EIGHT HUNDRED, at one little school.
Recall there are only 2,000 ICE agents in the entire metro. Puny!
Recall there are only 2,000 ICE agents in the entire metro. Puny!
January 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
We are going to win.
Normal people hate the fucking fascists.
Normal people hate the fucking fascists.
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He’s right about the last thing - this is what ICE is designed to do.
I’d say he’s right about the first thing too in that national security is nothing short of abolition and dems are playing games about demanding it.
I’d say he’s right about the first thing too in that national security is nothing short of abolition and dems are playing games about demanding it.
Mike Johnson comes out against additional guardrails on ICE as Democrats call for it.
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
January 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
He’s right about the last thing - this is what ICE is designed to do.
I’d say he’s right about the first thing too in that national security is nothing short of abolition and dems are playing games about demanding it.
I’d say he’s right about the first thing too in that national security is nothing short of abolition and dems are playing games about demanding it.
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Gee wonder if this is fertile ground for impeachment.
NEW: With a tiny majority, House GOP leaders tell members to show up for votes
Emmer's office is telling Republicans they can only skip under "life-and-death circumstances."
Not everyone's listening.
It's causing trouble.
Inside the House Republican tensions: www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Emmer's office is telling Republicans they can only skip under "life-and-death circumstances."
Not everyone's listening.
It's causing trouble.
Inside the House Republican tensions: www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
With a tiny majority, House GOP leaders tell members to show up unless it's 'life or death'
Their already razor-thin majority has shrunk in recent weeks, while other Republicans have been absent from votes, leading to floor mishaps.
www.nbcnews.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Gee wonder if this is fertile ground for impeachment.
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A competent opposition political party would cut together the footage of what ICE had been doing in the twin cities with Mike Johnson saying "ICE is doing what ICE is designed to do" and have it in ads all across the country
Mike Johnson comes out against additional guardrails on ICE as Democrats call for it.
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
January 14, 2026 at 11:58 PM
A competent opposition political party would cut together the footage of what ICE had been doing in the twin cities with Mike Johnson saying "ICE is doing what ICE is designed to do" and have it in ads all across the country
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FWIW, the Republicans lost a House vote tonight, then pulled other ones.
I know Republicans are down a few members, but 218 is still a bigger number than 213.
I'm all for impeachment, but if the articles are just going to die in committee it's basically a stern letter. Do the impeachment after regaining the house.
Feel free to call me a clown again.
I'm all for impeachment, but if the articles are just going to die in committee it's basically a stern letter. Do the impeachment after regaining the house.
Feel free to call me a clown again.
January 14, 2026 at 3:45 AM
FWIW, the Republicans lost a House vote tonight, then pulled other ones.
Trump is attacking these members bc they recognized a crucial fact: Trump is openly working to draw the U.S. military into his domestic political conflict. Reminding servicemembers of their Constitutional oath is existentially impt.
They’ve fallen short by failing to ID specific illegal orders.
They’ve fallen short by failing to ID specific illegal orders.
NEW: Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) vowed to fight after the DOJ sought to interview him for reminding military members in a video of their obligation to refuse illegal orders. The announcement comes after Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) said Tuesday the department is also investigating her for the video.
‘I won’t be intimidated’: Dem lawmaker vows to fight after DOJ expands probe of ‘illegal orders’ video
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Trump is attacking these members bc they recognized a crucial fact: Trump is openly working to draw the U.S. military into his domestic political conflict. Reminding servicemembers of their Constitutional oath is existentially impt.
They’ve fallen short by failing to ID specific illegal orders.
They’ve fallen short by failing to ID specific illegal orders.
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ICE and CBP have been hitting Los Angeles hard today. 😡
January 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
ICE and CBP have been hitting Los Angeles hard today. 😡
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We can be no more clear than to state this again and again the federal government is waging war against us all it just is not even distributed yet.
January 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
We can be no more clear than to state this again and again the federal government is waging war against us all it just is not even distributed yet.
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People really don’t understand how bad Minnesota is at this point. The news is openly discussing the federal plans to use old Amazon prime facilities in places like Woodbury and other suburbs as fascist detention centers.
We are fully through the glass and people need to fully take in that reality
We are fully through the glass and people need to fully take in that reality
January 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
People really don’t understand how bad Minnesota is at this point. The news is openly discussing the federal plans to use old Amazon prime facilities in places like Woodbury and other suburbs as fascist detention centers.
We are fully through the glass and people need to fully take in that reality
We are fully through the glass and people need to fully take in that reality
For anyone interested, I tried to formally write the charge that Trump is levying war on the United States. This is about 6 weeks old and focuses on the occupation of Chicago. I’m certain this could be improved with the facts alleged in the latest suits from MN and IL docs.google.com/document/d/e...
January 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM
For anyone interested, I tried to formally write the charge that Trump is levying war on the United States. This is about 6 weeks old and focuses on the occupation of Chicago. I’m certain this could be improved with the facts alleged in the latest suits from MN and IL docs.google.com/document/d/e...
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The US needs a cultural precautionary principle. It's better to overreact in the face of extreme dangers than to assume everything will turn out ok.
As always, the gulf between the bald reality of the situation and the seeming lack of urgency among Democratic leadership in Washington is crazy-making.
January 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The US needs a cultural precautionary principle. It's better to overreact in the face of extreme dangers than to assume everything will turn out ok.
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Impeaching Noem is symbolic and symbols matter. And it should be used as an organizing tool and a way to keep the issues about ICE/DHS fresh in people's minds and importantly to propose ACTUAL ways to dismantle these institutions. This is the point I've been making for the past few weeks.
January 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Impeaching Noem is symbolic and symbols matter. And it should be used as an organizing tool and a way to keep the issues about ICE/DHS fresh in people's minds and importantly to propose ACTUAL ways to dismantle these institutions. This is the point I've been making for the past few weeks.
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When I used to do more talks about climate change, a question I used to get a lot was how do I have "hope."
And one time I broke and was there's a right side and a wrong side, and this is like asking me if I would join the nazis if I knew they were going to win.
And one time I broke and was there's a right side and a wrong side, and this is like asking me if I would join the nazis if I knew they were going to win.
We need to pick up this Overton Window and throw it as far as we can. Stop waiting for shit to “be popular” and start advocating for what is transparently right.
January 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
When I used to do more talks about climate change, a question I used to get a lot was how do I have "hope."
And one time I broke and was there's a right side and a wrong side, and this is like asking me if I would join the nazis if I knew they were going to win.
And one time I broke and was there's a right side and a wrong side, and this is like asking me if I would join the nazis if I knew they were going to win.
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The Framers, in their short-sighted naivety, did not anticipate that at some point the people who swore oaths to defend and preserve the Constitution would just give up on it and stop caring entirely.
January 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The Framers, in their short-sighted naivety, did not anticipate that at some point the people who swore oaths to defend and preserve the Constitution would just give up on it and stop caring entirely.
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Look I mean this, why would any senator from these states vote for a budget
Fuck you
Fuck you
Here's the full list, according to a DOJ press release dated August.
In effect, every blue state except for Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, and Massachusetts (all except HI had Republican statewide electeds at some point since 2018) will have their funding withheld:
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
In effect, every blue state except for Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, and Massachusetts (all except HI had Republican statewide electeds at some point since 2018) will have their funding withheld:
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
January 14, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Look I mean this, why would any senator from these states vote for a budget
Fuck you
Fuck you
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🚨Governor Walz🚨
“Activate the National Guard. I was in the NG. This is what we are for… Defend your citizens… ICE agents are about to outnumber us. We cannot do this alone.”
“Activate the National Guard. I was in the NG. This is what we are for… Defend your citizens… ICE agents are about to outnumber us. We cannot do this alone.”
January 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM
🚨Governor Walz🚨
“Activate the National Guard. I was in the NG. This is what we are for… Defend your citizens… ICE agents are about to outnumber us. We cannot do this alone.”
“Activate the National Guard. I was in the NG. This is what we are for… Defend your citizens… ICE agents are about to outnumber us. We cannot do this alone.”
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What was I saying about the stakes of the fight
The ICE goons know what the stakes are, they know what they're fighting for
The ICE goons know what the stakes are, they know what they're fighting for
We are so far beyond "show us your papers." They don't want to see the papers. We are now into the "give us the names" stage of the occupation.
January 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM
What was I saying about the stakes of the fight
The ICE goons know what the stakes are, they know what they're fighting for
The ICE goons know what the stakes are, they know what they're fighting for
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Elections come too slowly to deal with this shit
January 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Elections come too slowly to deal with this shit
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“The ICE agent who had pepper sprayed into the vents of my car said ‘you guys gotta stop obstructing us, that’s why that lesbian b—— is dead,’ verbatim, speaking of Renee Good. Which filled me with absolute rage and shock...”
Via @jcollins.bsky.social's report buff.ly/6kapH0C
Via @jcollins.bsky.social's report buff.ly/6kapH0C
www.mprnews.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:51 PM
“The ICE agent who had pepper sprayed into the vents of my car said ‘you guys gotta stop obstructing us, that’s why that lesbian b—— is dead,’ verbatim, speaking of Renee Good. Which filled me with absolute rage and shock...”
Via @jcollins.bsky.social's report buff.ly/6kapH0C
Via @jcollins.bsky.social's report buff.ly/6kapH0C
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Start calling it what it is folks. It’s martial law and the imposition of a police state. They are saying it clearly now.
January 14, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Start calling it what it is folks. It’s martial law and the imposition of a police state. They are saying it clearly now.
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+1000%
ICE can arrest Dems and illegally refuse them access to facilities and Dems still aren’t willing to flatly say they won’t vote for more funding
January 14, 2026 at 12:12 AM
+1000%
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This is Minneapolis elementary school pick up:
The alert also recommends: "Bring your whistle & wear your hat. If you have a respirator or goggles bring them in a small backpack. We don't want to show up looking alarming for the kids but chemical weapons are being used widely in the area."
2/2
The alert also recommends: "Bring your whistle & wear your hat. If you have a respirator or goggles bring them in a small backpack. We don't want to show up looking alarming for the kids but chemical weapons are being used widely in the area."
2/2
January 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
This is Minneapolis elementary school pick up:
The alert also recommends: "Bring your whistle & wear your hat. If you have a respirator or goggles bring them in a small backpack. We don't want to show up looking alarming for the kids but chemical weapons are being used widely in the area."
2/2
The alert also recommends: "Bring your whistle & wear your hat. If you have a respirator or goggles bring them in a small backpack. We don't want to show up looking alarming for the kids but chemical weapons are being used widely in the area."
2/2
“There is a clear consensus in our party for a relentless focus on affordability this year and
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
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beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
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This is what ICE descending on Minneapolis looks like
This is what ICE descending on Minneapolis looks like
Photos show the terror and resistance taking over Minnesota's largest city.
www.motherjones.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
“There is a clear consensus in our party for a relentless focus on affordability this year and
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
bsky.app/profile/sena...
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
bsky.app/profile/sena...
“There is a clear consensus in our party for a relentless focus on affordability this year and
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
bsky.app/profile/sena...
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
bsky.app/profile/sena...
Minneapolis won’t be intimidated by Trump’s secret police force. #ICEOutForGood
January 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
“There is a clear consensus in our party for a relentless focus on affordability this year and
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
bsky.app/profile/sena...
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
bsky.app/profile/sena...
“There is a clear consensus in our party for a relentless focus on affordability this year and
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
bsky.app/profile/sena...
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
bsky.app/profile/sena...
BREAKING: ICE agents in Minneapolis violently detained and arrested a U.S. citizen for one reason only: he refused to prove his citizenship.
No crime. No warrant. No probable cause.
No crime. No warrant. No probable cause.
January 14, 2026 at 3:27 PM
“There is a clear consensus in our party for a relentless focus on affordability this year and
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
bsky.app/profile/sena...
beyond. We agree.” - Sen. Tina Smith Monday Jan 12
bsky.app/profile/sena...