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HuffPost senior reporter Jennifer Bendery spoke to a Minneapolis resident who was tear gassed near where federal agents earlier shot and killed a man.
Resident Describes Scene At Minneapolis Shooting
HuffPost senior reporter Jennifer Bendery spoke to a Minneapolis resident who was tear gassed near where federal agents earlier shot and killed a man.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 6:14 PM
HuffPost senior reporter Jennifer Bendery spoke to a Minneapolis resident who was tear gassed near where federal agents earlier shot and killed a man.
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Federal agents are repeatedly using gas to disperse the crowd at the scene in south Minneapolis where agents shot and a killed man.
Agents are deploying an irritant each time residents reappear in the intersection.
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louis Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove
Agents are deploying an irritant each time residents reappear in the intersection.
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louis Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove
January 24, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Federal agents are repeatedly using gas to disperse the crowd at the scene in south Minneapolis where agents shot and a killed man.
Agents are deploying an irritant each time residents reappear in the intersection.
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louis Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove
Agents are deploying an irritant each time residents reappear in the intersection.
Video by Elliot Hughes, Susan Du, Louis Krauss and Josie Albertson-Grove
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Federal agents shot and killed a man who was filming ICE officers outside a donut shop in Minneapolis. It was at least the 19th incident in which immigration agents opened fire during the Trump administration’s crackdown.
How Many People Have Been Shot in ICE Raids?
The Trace is tracking gun incidents connected to Trump’s immigration crackdown. Know of one? Please be in touch.
www.thetrace.org
January 24, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Federal agents shot and killed a man who was filming ICE officers outside a donut shop in Minneapolis. It was at least the 19th incident in which immigration agents opened fire during the Trump administration’s crackdown.
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What’s happening in Minneapolis might be the template for what the Trump admin wants to bring to your hometown next. How they resist should be your template too. trib.al/H3I9kxG
Sign up for the ICE watch that’s happening near you—because almost certainly, ICE is already there.
Sign up for the ICE watch that’s happening near you—because almost certainly, ICE is already there.
The Key to Minneapolis’s Successful ICE Resistance
The city’s rapid mobilization against ICE was aided greatly by a community with well-worn connections and a tradition of mutual aid. You can—and should—start building this resilience where you live.
trib.al
January 24, 2026 at 6:35 PM
What’s happening in Minneapolis might be the template for what the Trump admin wants to bring to your hometown next. How they resist should be your template too. trib.al/H3I9kxG
Sign up for the ICE watch that’s happening near you—because almost certainly, ICE is already there.
Sign up for the ICE watch that’s happening near you—because almost certainly, ICE is already there.
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Man shot by federal agents has died, police chief says
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Live: Man shot by federal agents in south Minneapolis this morning, witnesses say
A video appears to shows federal agents wrestling a man to the ground then shooting him.
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Man shot by federal agents has died, police chief says
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www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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Many thanks!
I've been grappling with many facets of AI for several years now and would very much welcome a mini bibliography of authoritative publications by real experts.
Most recent article I appreciated and shared is here, but this is a drop in the bucket:
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
I've been grappling with many facets of AI for several years now and would very much welcome a mini bibliography of authoritative publications by real experts.
Most recent article I appreciated and shared is here, but this is a drop in the bucket:
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Many thanks!
I've been grappling with many facets of AI for several years now and would very much welcome a mini bibliography of authoritative publications by real experts.
Most recent article I appreciated and shared is here, but this is a drop in the bucket:
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
I've been grappling with many facets of AI for several years now and would very much welcome a mini bibliography of authoritative publications by real experts.
Most recent article I appreciated and shared is here, but this is a drop in the bucket:
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
Jamil Jovani is trying to drag Canada into the fascist muck . www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Inside one Conservative MP’s ‘Restore the North’ tour, a Canadian take on Charlie Kirk’s movement | CBC News
By asking how to 'restore the North,' Conservative MP Jamil Jivani hopes to expand Charlie Kirk's U.S. campus tour movement — and ignite a national conversation here in Canada.
www.cbc.ca
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Jamil Jovani is trying to drag Canada into the fascist muck . www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Renovating the bunker and a down payment on a bolt hole. Sounds about right
October 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Renovating the bunker and a down payment on a bolt hole. Sounds about right
Please please 🙏🏻
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Please please 🙏🏻
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The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerated the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than the democratic state itself.
Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.
Defenders of democracy #NOKINGS 🗽
Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.
Defenders of democracy #NOKINGS 🗽
October 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerated the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than the democratic state itself.
Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.
Defenders of democracy #NOKINGS 🗽
Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.
Defenders of democracy #NOKINGS 🗽
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People are opening up Meta AI Ray Ban glasses and modding out the LED recording light, then selling them on eBay. There is huge interest in disabling this functionality, which means basically you cannot trust anyone wearing these (i'm sure you already weren't)
www.404media.co/how-to-disab...
www.404media.co/how-to-disab...
A $60 Mod to Meta’s Ray-Bans Disables Its Privacy-Protecting Recording Light
Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses usually include an LED that lights up when the user is recording other people. One hobbyist is charging a small fee to disable that light, and has a growing list of customers ar...
www.404media.co
October 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
People are opening up Meta AI Ray Ban glasses and modding out the LED recording light, then selling them on eBay. There is huge interest in disabling this functionality, which means basically you cannot trust anyone wearing these (i'm sure you already weren't)
www.404media.co/how-to-disab...
www.404media.co/how-to-disab...
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Welcome to Friday’s Eve! Or, as some would prefer, Thursday! Well,“You’ve come far, pilgrim”. But, your journey isn’t over nor complete yet. You’ve got “places to go and people to meet”. So? Let’s ride!
Be careful. Be safe. Be confident. Be diligent. Be patient. Be artful.
Be you.
Take no shit.
Be careful. Be safe. Be confident. Be diligent. Be patient. Be artful.
Be you.
Take no shit.
October 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Welcome to Friday’s Eve! Or, as some would prefer, Thursday! Well,“You’ve come far, pilgrim”. But, your journey isn’t over nor complete yet. You’ve got “places to go and people to meet”. So? Let’s ride!
Be careful. Be safe. Be confident. Be diligent. Be patient. Be artful.
Be you.
Take no shit.
Be careful. Be safe. Be confident. Be diligent. Be patient. Be artful.
Be you.
Take no shit.
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BREAKING: Letitia James has announced a Government portal for Videos and images of ICE Agents who may have committed crimes.
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
Federal Action Reporting Form
Federal Action Reporting Form Please use this form to share information regarding federal government action in New York state. Filing a complaint does not start
ag.ny.gov
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
BREAKING: Letitia James has announced a Government portal for Videos and images of ICE Agents who may have committed crimes.
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
Please Use it and SHARE!
ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...
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@stevelevitsky.bsky.social said "... he agrees with the assessment’s conclusions... he warned... that 'U.S. democracy will likely break down during the second Trump administration, ... it will cease to meet standard criteria for liberal democracy...'”
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theiceman.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
Autocracy Drift
Former intelligence analysts warn the U.S. is sliding toward “competitive authoritarianism.” Others say the system may still be strong enough to stop it.
theiceman.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
@stevelevitsky.bsky.social said "... he agrees with the assessment’s conclusions... he warned... that 'U.S. democracy will likely break down during the second Trump administration, ... it will cease to meet standard criteria for liberal democracy...'”
theiceman.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
theiceman.substack.com/p/autocracy-...
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Does he even have permission to do this?
Who gave permission?
I thought the government was in shutdown!
Which construction company is contracted to undertake this destruction?
Is it one of his, or his families companies?
One of his associates?
Corruption? Fraud?
The people demand answers now
Who gave permission?
I thought the government was in shutdown!
Which construction company is contracted to undertake this destruction?
Is it one of his, or his families companies?
One of his associates?
Corruption? Fraud?
The people demand answers now
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Does he even have permission to do this?
Who gave permission?
I thought the government was in shutdown!
Which construction company is contracted to undertake this destruction?
Is it one of his, or his families companies?
One of his associates?
Corruption? Fraud?
The people demand answers now
Who gave permission?
I thought the government was in shutdown!
Which construction company is contracted to undertake this destruction?
Is it one of his, or his families companies?
One of his associates?
Corruption? Fraud?
The people demand answers now
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The ICE gestapo is just a distraction from the Trump crime syndicate stealing trillions of dollars.
All of the facts are there.
If Republicans choose not to see that and go bankrupt, homeless and lose their healthcare, that’s not just their problem.
It’s everyone’s problem.
GOP is DEAD!
All of the facts are there.
If Republicans choose not to see that and go bankrupt, homeless and lose their healthcare, that’s not just their problem.
It’s everyone’s problem.
GOP is DEAD!
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The ICE gestapo is just a distraction from the Trump crime syndicate stealing trillions of dollars.
All of the facts are there.
If Republicans choose not to see that and go bankrupt, homeless and lose their healthcare, that’s not just their problem.
It’s everyone’s problem.
GOP is DEAD!
All of the facts are there.
If Republicans choose not to see that and go bankrupt, homeless and lose their healthcare, that’s not just their problem.
It’s everyone’s problem.
GOP is DEAD!
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Israeli occupation forces carried out a series of invasions across the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, abducting several Palestinians and seizing private property in Al-Biereh, Nablus, Hebron, and Jenin. imemc.org/article/tues...
Tuesday: Israeli Invasions And Abductions In Occupied West Bank
Israeli occupation forces carried out a series of invasions across the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, abducting several Palestinians and seizing private ...
imemc.org
October 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Israeli occupation forces carried out a series of invasions across the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, abducting several Palestinians and seizing private property in Al-Biereh, Nablus, Hebron, and Jenin. imemc.org/article/tues...
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It looks even worse by video 😢
October 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
It looks even worse by video 😢
The NYT could learn something here
October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The NYT could learn something here
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"I went to war 3 times for this country to defend the right of Americans to say things I may not like,” Rep Jason Crow, a CO Democrat and former army ranger (Bronze Star, Iraq, platoon leader, 82nd airborne div.). “Now is the time for every American to speak out.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Lawmakers slam Ice after US military veterans are arrested, injured
The Guardian revealed how US veterans have been injured and arrested at protests against Ice deportations
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"I went to war 3 times for this country to defend the right of Americans to say things I may not like,” Rep Jason Crow, a CO Democrat and former army ranger (Bronze Star, Iraq, platoon leader, 82nd airborne div.). “Now is the time for every American to speak out.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I am canceling my subscription
Here's a gift link to the New York Times' coverage of the initial Tea Party rallies in April 2009 which inspired the media to treat it like a massive movement.
Check out how tiny the crowds were:
Philly: 200
DC: "several hundred"
Boston: 500
Austin: 1,000
Houston: 2,000
Check out how tiny the crowds were:
Philly: 200
DC: "several hundred"
Boston: 500
Austin: 1,000
Houston: 2,000
Tax Day Is Met With Tea Parties (Published 2009)
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I am canceling my subscription
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“Vance provided early funding to, and may still be invested in, AcreTrader. The investment was made through Narya Capital *** AcreTrader purchases land from, or with, farmers & transfers ownership from the landowner to a private limited liability company.” 10/8/24… 1/ www.snopes.com/news/2024/10...
October 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“Vance provided early funding to, and may still be invested in, AcreTrader. The investment was made through Narya Capital *** AcreTrader purchases land from, or with, farmers & transfers ownership from the landowner to a private limited liability company.” 10/8/24… 1/ www.snopes.com/news/2024/10...
THIS IS IMPORTANT. And absolutely predicted
“Vance provided early funding to, and may still be invested in, AcreTrader. The investment was made through Narya Capital *** AcreTrader purchases land from, or with, farmers & transfers ownership from the landowner to a private limited liability company.” 10/8/24… 1/ www.snopes.com/news/2024/10...
October 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
THIS IS IMPORTANT. And absolutely predicted
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The people guarding the US nuclear stockpile are being furloughed today.
Meanwhile, Trump deemed those who helped him start trolling accounts on Bluesky and who disseminated his shitpost over the weekend essential.
edition.cnn.com/2025/10/19/p...
Meanwhile, Trump deemed those who helped him start trolling accounts on Bluesky and who disseminated his shitpost over the weekend essential.
edition.cnn.com/2025/10/19/p...
Federal agency overseeing US nuclear stockpile will furlough most of its workforce starting Monday | CNN Politics
The federal agency responsible for overseeing and modernizing the US nuclear stockpile will furlough the vast majority of its staff Monday as the government shutdown drags on, according to the Departm...
edition.cnn.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The people guarding the US nuclear stockpile are being furloughed today.
Meanwhile, Trump deemed those who helped him start trolling accounts on Bluesky and who disseminated his shitpost over the weekend essential.
edition.cnn.com/2025/10/19/p...
Meanwhile, Trump deemed those who helped him start trolling accounts on Bluesky and who disseminated his shitpost over the weekend essential.
edition.cnn.com/2025/10/19/p...