Paul Schmelzer
@schmelzer.bsky.social
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My office has been flooded with reports of the cruel, unsafe, unlawful conditions inside of the Whipple detention facility in Minneapolis.
This weekend, I was finally granted access to perform oversight of the facility. youtu.be/0SxPn8n2Bfg
This weekend, I was finally granted access to perform oversight of the facility. youtu.be/0SxPn8n2Bfg
Rep. Morrison details her oversight of the federal Whipple building
YouTube video by Rep. Kelly Morrison
youtu.be
February 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM
My office has been flooded with reports of the cruel, unsafe, unlawful conditions inside of the Whipple detention facility in Minneapolis.
This weekend, I was finally granted access to perform oversight of the facility. youtu.be/0SxPn8n2Bfg
This weekend, I was finally granted access to perform oversight of the facility. youtu.be/0SxPn8n2Bfg
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From the city that gave you "Make the golf course a public sex forest..."
January 31, 2026 at 1:41 PM
From the city that gave you "Make the golf course a public sex forest..."
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Uline employee says she can no longer work for people who helped ‘America descend into fascism’
A resignation and call to conscience at company owned by Maga billionaires
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Uline employee says she can no longer work for people who helped ‘America descend into fascism’
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I think there’re two schools of thought about how to encourage other journalists after these latest journalist arrests. One is, “what a joke, nobody’s scared.” That works for some and that’s good. Another is, “that is scary, risk is increasing, but now’s a time to be brave & we have your back.”
January 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I think there’re two schools of thought about how to encourage other journalists after these latest journalist arrests. One is, “what a joke, nobody’s scared.” That works for some and that’s good. Another is, “that is scary, risk is increasing, but now’s a time to be brave & we have your back.”
Noooooo.... deadline.com/2026/01/cath...?
Catherine O’Hara Dies: Beloved ‘Schitt’s Creek’, ‘SCTV’, ‘Home Alone’ Actor Was 71
Catherine O’Hara, the beloved, multi-award-winning actor, writer and comedian died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 71. O’Hara launched her extraordinary career as o...
deadline.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Noooooo.... deadline.com/2026/01/cath...?
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There are 3,800 kids in ICE custody.
January 30, 2026 at 3:44 AM
There are 3,800 kids in ICE custody.
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Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
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The thing about this is that I don’t know a single journalist who will be intimidated by Don Lemon being arrested?
But, then, that’s not why the administration is doing this. The founders couldn’t have imagined a president violating core freedoms for the purposes of social-media accolades.
But, then, that’s not why the administration is doing this. The founders couldn’t have imagined a president violating core freedoms for the purposes of social-media accolades.
January 30, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The thing about this is that I don’t know a single journalist who will be intimidated by Don Lemon being arrested?
But, then, that’s not why the administration is doing this. The founders couldn’t have imagined a president violating core freedoms for the purposes of social-media accolades.
But, then, that’s not why the administration is doing this. The founders couldn’t have imagined a president violating core freedoms for the purposes of social-media accolades.
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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I keep seeing posts going "when ICE comes to MY city, we'll be out in the streets even harder" and man, I get that sentiment but I need everyone to understand that the work in Minneapolis is partly confrontational but MORE IMPORTANTLY aaallll the stuff organized in the background to help neighbors
January 29, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I keep seeing posts going "when ICE comes to MY city, we'll be out in the streets even harder" and man, I get that sentiment but I need everyone to understand that the work in Minneapolis is partly confrontational but MORE IMPORTANTLY aaallll the stuff organized in the background to help neighbors
"The moral leadership of the people and city of Minneapolis has set an example for those struggling against fascism everywhere on the face of a troubled planet, and this, we believe, merits recognition through the award of the Nobel Peace Prize."
As longtime observers of struggles to establish peace and justice in the US and around the world, The Nation is honored to nominate the city of Minneapolis and its people for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
“The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize
With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
www.thenation.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
"The moral leadership of the people and city of Minneapolis has set an example for those struggling against fascism everywhere on the face of a troubled planet, and this, we believe, merits recognition through the award of the Nobel Peace Prize."
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This is Brad Lander doing pulltabs in the Uptown VFW. He’s one of us now
January 29, 2026 at 3:07 AM
This is Brad Lander doing pulltabs in the Uptown VFW. He’s one of us now
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You walk into this bar and show your ICE mugshot, you don't pay a dime.
Scrolling through the photos of Pam Bondi's "Minnesota rioters," it's just hero after hero. Every photo includes a cowardly DHS agent with their back to the camera.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
January 28, 2026 at 10:34 PM
You walk into this bar and show your ICE mugshot, you don't pay a dime.
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FULL INTERVIEW: PT4 🧵👇🏼 Stella Carlson talks about how Minnesotans feel abandoned by authorities.
& ordinary people know they have to step up.
“Did I think I would be filming a murder? No. But no way I was gonna leave Alex without backup. We all have to be brave & take risks. This was that moment.”
& ordinary people know they have to step up.
“Did I think I would be filming a murder? No. But no way I was gonna leave Alex without backup. We all have to be brave & take risks. This was that moment.”
January 28, 2026 at 9:37 PM
FULL INTERVIEW: PT4 🧵👇🏼 Stella Carlson talks about how Minnesotans feel abandoned by authorities.
& ordinary people know they have to step up.
“Did I think I would be filming a murder? No. But no way I was gonna leave Alex without backup. We all have to be brave & take risks. This was that moment.”
& ordinary people know they have to step up.
“Did I think I would be filming a murder? No. But no way I was gonna leave Alex without backup. We all have to be brave & take risks. This was that moment.”
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Among the messages spelled out in ASL on the ice sculpture: “ICE out,” “love,” “unity” and “resist.”
“Unfortunately, Team USA did not comply with the rules of the competition,” Robin Anthony-Evenson, president of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/28/t...
“Unfortunately, Team USA did not comply with the rules of the competition,” Robin Anthony-Evenson, president of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/28/t...
Team USA snow sculpture in Stillwater removed over ‘ICE out’ messaging
The World Snow Sculpting Championship work by Team USA included messages spelled out in American Sign Language.
www.twincities.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Among the messages spelled out in ASL on the ice sculpture: “ICE out,” “love,” “unity” and “resist.”
“Unfortunately, Team USA did not comply with the rules of the competition,” Robin Anthony-Evenson, president of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/28/t...
“Unfortunately, Team USA did not comply with the rules of the competition,” Robin Anthony-Evenson, president of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/28/t...
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To my absolute delight this little song has now been played on TWO radio stations. Thank you, KEXP. As always- proceeds from this tune go to support mutual aid here in MN.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:43 PM
To my absolute delight this little song has now been played on TWO radio stations. Thank you, KEXP. As always- proceeds from this tune go to support mutual aid here in MN.
jeremymessersmith.bandcamp.com/track/fuck-t...
jeremymessersmith.bandcamp.com/track/fuck-t...
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Scrolling through the photos of Pam Bondi's "Minnesota rioters," it's just hero after hero. Every photo includes a cowardly DHS agent with their back to the camera.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
January 28, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Scrolling through the photos of Pam Bondi's "Minnesota rioters," it's just hero after hero. Every photo includes a cowardly DHS agent with their back to the camera.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
Y'think?
Miller Suggests Federal Agents May Have Diverted From ‘Protocol’ Before Pretti Shooting
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Y'think?
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“Fully 75 percent of Democratic primary voters say Craig’s immigration record raises serious doubts.”
www.politico.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:26 PM
“Fully 75 percent of Democratic primary voters say Craig’s immigration record raises serious doubts.”
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Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
January 27, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
“Tom Homan is not some avatar of restraint. He's been lying through his teeth about what ICE has been doing since he was put on the job. He's a fundamentally corrupt leader and somebody who has been cheerleading the brutality from the start..."
January 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM
“Tom Homan is not some avatar of restraint. He's been lying through his teeth about what ICE has been doing since he was put on the job. He's a fundamentally corrupt leader and somebody who has been cheerleading the brutality from the start..."
The @gofundme.com for Renee Good's killer is still up, despite appearing to violate GoFundMe's TOS. It's raised nearly $800K. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ic...
Donate to ICE OFFICER Jonathan Ross, organized by Clyde Emmons
After seeing all the media bs about a domestic terrorist getting go fund me. I feel that the of… Clyde Emmons needs your support for ICE OFFICER Jonathan Ross
www.gofundme.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The @gofundme.com for Renee Good's killer is still up, despite appearing to violate GoFundMe's TOS. It's raised nearly $800K. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ic...
"Every social theory undergirding Trumpism has been broken on the steel of Minnesotan resolve." Excellent piece by @adamserwer.bsky.social. Read it all.
Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong
The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:21 PM
"Every social theory undergirding Trumpism has been broken on the steel of Minnesotan resolve." Excellent piece by @adamserwer.bsky.social. Read it all.