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Mike S
@schwartzinstem.bsky.social
· Sep 1
It is our duty to fight for our freedom
It is our duty to win
We must love each other and support each other
We have nothing to lose but our chains
-Assata Shakur
It is our duty to win
We must love each other and support each other
We have nothing to lose but our chains
-Assata Shakur
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Here's a gift link to the @vox.com piece I wrote explaining eight of the biggest, cultural, "if you know, you know" moments of Bad Bunny's halftime show www.vox.com/culture/4784...
Bad Bunny’s knockout halftime show, explained by a Puerto Rican
All of the cultural Easter eggs you might have missed.
www.vox.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Here's a gift link to the @vox.com piece I wrote explaining eight of the biggest, cultural, "if you know, you know" moments of Bad Bunny's halftime show www.vox.com/culture/4784...
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This is the ad that Fox News does NOT want you to see.
Fox News rejected our newest ad, which demonstrates that Trump has “gone too far” with ICE.
But we will not remain silent in the face of these attacks.
Share our ad and follow @usjewishdems.bsky.social to join us in the fight.
Fox News rejected our newest ad, which demonstrates that Trump has “gone too far” with ICE.
But we will not remain silent in the face of these attacks.
Share our ad and follow @usjewishdems.bsky.social to join us in the fight.
February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
This is the ad that Fox News does NOT want you to see.
Fox News rejected our newest ad, which demonstrates that Trump has “gone too far” with ICE.
But we will not remain silent in the face of these attacks.
Share our ad and follow @usjewishdems.bsky.social to join us in the fight.
Fox News rejected our newest ad, which demonstrates that Trump has “gone too far” with ICE.
But we will not remain silent in the face of these attacks.
Share our ad and follow @usjewishdems.bsky.social to join us in the fight.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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I need people to understand that it’s not just Epstein, it’s the entire rape culture that existed before and after him at every socioeconomic level. That’s why Epstein, who I’ve never thought was particularly smart or interesting, was able to pull this all off—he recognized how abuse functions
February 1, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I need people to understand that it’s not just Epstein, it’s the entire rape culture that existed before and after him at every socioeconomic level. That’s why Epstein, who I’ve never thought was particularly smart or interesting, was able to pull this all off—he recognized how abuse functions
Such incredible bravery and integrity. We are going to win.
IRS executive Kathleen Walters was asked to break the law by the Trump administration, and refused.
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Such incredible bravery and integrity. We are going to win.
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The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
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There have been many journalists arrested in the US before. I'm one of them.
This is still very different. Lemon wasn't arrested as part of a mass of arrests of people surrounding a protest as it was happening and released (as I was). Lemon is being re-arrested for having covered a protest.
This is still very different. Lemon wasn't arrested as part of a mass of arrests of people surrounding a protest as it was happening and released (as I was). Lemon is being re-arrested for having covered a protest.
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
There have been many journalists arrested in the US before. I'm one of them.
This is still very different. Lemon wasn't arrested as part of a mass of arrests of people surrounding a protest as it was happening and released (as I was). Lemon is being re-arrested for having covered a protest.
This is still very different. Lemon wasn't arrested as part of a mass of arrests of people surrounding a protest as it was happening and released (as I was). Lemon is being re-arrested for having covered a protest.
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I get tired of saying it, but I’ll say it again: the nature of oppression in America is that they workshop it first on Black, Latino, Asian & Native people.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I get tired of saying it, but I’ll say it again: the nature of oppression in America is that they workshop it first on Black, Latino, Asian & Native people.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Madison stands with Minneapolis. We will not be silent in the face of fascism. We will continue to organize and keep our neighbors safe.
An institution that is designed to terrorize our communities cannot be reformed. Abolishing ICE and holding those in power accountable is the only way forward.
An institution that is designed to terrorize our communities cannot be reformed. Abolishing ICE and holding those in power accountable is the only way forward.
January 25, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Madison stands with Minneapolis. We will not be silent in the face of fascism. We will continue to organize and keep our neighbors safe.
An institution that is designed to terrorize our communities cannot be reformed. Abolishing ICE and holding those in power accountable is the only way forward.
An institution that is designed to terrorize our communities cannot be reformed. Abolishing ICE and holding those in power accountable is the only way forward.
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NYT says ICE shot him in the back:
An “agent aims his own firearm at Mr. Pretti’s back and appears to fire one shot at close range… A third agent unholsters a weapon. Both agents appear to fire additional shots into Mr. Pretti as he lies motionless… At least 10 shots appear to have been fired…”
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An “agent aims his own firearm at Mr. Pretti’s back and appears to fire one shot at close range… A third agent unholsters a weapon. Both agents appear to fire additional shots into Mr. Pretti as he lies motionless… At least 10 shots appear to have been fired…”
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Videos Show Moments in Which Agents Killed a Man in Minneapolis
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:02 PM
NYT says ICE shot him in the back:
An “agent aims his own firearm at Mr. Pretti’s back and appears to fire one shot at close range… A third agent unholsters a weapon. Both agents appear to fire additional shots into Mr. Pretti as he lies motionless… At least 10 shots appear to have been fired…”
🎁🔗
An “agent aims his own firearm at Mr. Pretti’s back and appears to fire one shot at close range… A third agent unholsters a weapon. Both agents appear to fire additional shots into Mr. Pretti as he lies motionless… At least 10 shots appear to have been fired…”
🎁🔗
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ICE officers fired multiple shots and killed an American who was on the ground.
It has become a rogue, militarized police in our communities.
Democrats can't vote for Laken Riley or tripled ICE budgets and pretend to be an opposition party.
Tear it down & build a new agency.
It has become a rogue, militarized police in our communities.
Democrats can't vote for Laken Riley or tripled ICE budgets and pretend to be an opposition party.
Tear it down & build a new agency.
January 24, 2026 at 8:52 PM
ICE officers fired multiple shots and killed an American who was on the ground.
It has become a rogue, militarized police in our communities.
Democrats can't vote for Laken Riley or tripled ICE budgets and pretend to be an opposition party.
Tear it down & build a new agency.
It has become a rogue, militarized police in our communities.
Democrats can't vote for Laken Riley or tripled ICE budgets and pretend to be an opposition party.
Tear it down & build a new agency.
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Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
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The video makes clear that Alex Pretti was not holding a weapon in the lead-up to the shooting, or when federal agents forcefully took him to the ground
Video contradicts Trump administration account of Minneapolis killing
Once again, DHS appears to be lying.
www.motherjones.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The video makes clear that Alex Pretti was not holding a weapon in the lead-up to the shooting, or when federal agents forcefully took him to the ground
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It is difficult to put into words what is happening in this country right now.
We cannot normalize a rogue federal agency that murders people on the street, kidnaps children, and terrorizes our communities. Do not look away. Abolish ICE.
We cannot normalize a rogue federal agency that murders people on the street, kidnaps children, and terrorizes our communities. Do not look away. Abolish ICE.
January 24, 2026 at 9:29 PM
It is difficult to put into words what is happening in this country right now.
We cannot normalize a rogue federal agency that murders people on the street, kidnaps children, and terrorizes our communities. Do not look away. Abolish ICE.
We cannot normalize a rogue federal agency that murders people on the street, kidnaps children, and terrorizes our communities. Do not look away. Abolish ICE.
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This is an incredible round-up of the dozens of on-the-ground orgs in Minneapolis and across Minnesota, doing the hard work of supporting community and fighting ICE in every way possible. Find one (or ten) to support. www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:57 PM
This is an incredible round-up of the dozens of on-the-ground orgs in Minneapolis and across Minnesota, doing the hard work of supporting community and fighting ICE in every way possible. Find one (or ten) to support. www.standwithminnesota.com
"..investigations by CNN, NBC News and PBS NewsHour have all confirmed, official government accounts can’t stop posting Nazi imagery and memes, using dehumanizing language about migrants, and leaning heavily into fascist aesthetics"
by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Trump administration has a Nazi problem | Mehdi Hasan
Think I’m exaggerating? Consider the copious amounts of evidence
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:23 PM
"..investigations by CNN, NBC News and PBS NewsHour have all confirmed, official government accounts can’t stop posting Nazi imagery and memes, using dehumanizing language about migrants, and leaning heavily into fascist aesthetics"
by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
by @mehdirhasan.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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“Madison Alder Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford joins the show to talk about why representation matters in the fight for trans rights, how she plans on tackling the affordability crisis, and how her politics are driven by compassion and collaboration.”
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State Assembly Candidate Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford On Trans Rights, Affordability, and Politics Rooted in Compassion | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
State Assembly Candidate and current Madison Alder Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford joins the show to talk about why representation matters in the fight for trans rights, how she plans on tackling the af...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM
“Madison Alder Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford joins the show to talk about why representation matters in the fight for trans rights, how she plans on tackling the affordability crisis, and how her politics are driven by compassion and collaboration.”
rss.com/podcasts/wha...
rss.com/podcasts/wha...
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I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
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A decade ago, when Trump one the first time, I and other Black writers tried to make us see that racism — both explicit and deeply seeded — was at the root of Trump’s rise. We were dismissed even as late as last year as people attributed economic anxieties to Trump’s wins.
DO YOU BELIEVE US NOW?
DO YOU BELIEVE US NOW?
January 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
A decade ago, when Trump one the first time, I and other Black writers tried to make us see that racism — both explicit and deeply seeded — was at the root of Trump’s rise. We were dismissed even as late as last year as people attributed economic anxieties to Trump’s wins.
DO YOU BELIEVE US NOW?
DO YOU BELIEVE US NOW?
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We’ve made progress here in Madison, but there’s so much more to do. In the State Assembly, I’ll continue fighting for the dignity of all people. That includes truly affordable housing, a living wage, and universal healthcare, childcare, and paid leave.
Learn more: votedinanina.com/endorsements
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Vote Dina Nina
Learn who is supporting Dina Nina in her run for Assembly District 76.
votedinanina.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
We’ve made progress here in Madison, but there’s so much more to do. In the State Assembly, I’ll continue fighting for the dignity of all people. That includes truly affordable housing, a living wage, and universal healthcare, childcare, and paid leave.
Learn more: votedinanina.com/endorsements
Learn more: votedinanina.com/endorsements
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Let’s recommit ourselves to caring for one another and pushing forward through the darkness. Here’s to 2026! 💙
December 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Let’s recommit ourselves to caring for one another and pushing forward through the darkness. Here’s to 2026! 💙
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2026 will bring hardship, but it will also bring opportunity. We can continue to organize, build power, and make a real difference in people's lives. We can get our state government working to lower costs and push back against the authoritarianism coming out of Washington.
December 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
2026 will bring hardship, but it will also bring opportunity. We can continue to organize, build power, and make a real difference in people's lives. We can get our state government working to lower costs and push back against the authoritarianism coming out of Washington.
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We are living in a frightening and uncertain time in our history. But in moments of crisis, community can be our source of hope. We can’t lose sight of each other and our collective strength.
December 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We are living in a frightening and uncertain time in our history. But in moments of crisis, community can be our source of hope. We can’t lose sight of each other and our collective strength.
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As 2025 comes to an end, I’m reflecting on the past 365 days with so many emotions. I consider every year of my life a blessing, but this was a difficult one for so many of us.
December 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
As 2025 comes to an end, I’m reflecting on the past 365 days with so many emotions. I consider every year of my life a blessing, but this was a difficult one for so many of us.