Wes
@wescontreras.com
Psychology, politics, philosophy, technology, larp, psychedelics, ADHD.
Portland, OR.
Portland, OR.
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Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 28, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
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Wow.
The front page of tomorrow’s Charlie Hebdo magazine in France.
The front page of tomorrow’s Charlie Hebdo magazine in France.
January 27, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Wow.
The front page of tomorrow’s Charlie Hebdo magazine in France.
The front page of tomorrow’s Charlie Hebdo magazine in France.
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100%. I honestly believe political leaders ask too little of people. The thinking is you need an extraordinarily low bar - so ask people for money or to sign something. People want to be part of something and they're eager to do real meaningful work in defense of their community and their rights.
I have begun to think that Minnesota pushback to ICE was unique and a model because it gave people something to do. It wasn’t about just going out in streets for rallying purposes. People had a mission: videos, whistles, information and communication flow to communities. They had something to do.
January 28, 2026 at 3:10 AM
100%. I honestly believe political leaders ask too little of people. The thinking is you need an extraordinarily low bar - so ask people for money or to sign something. People want to be part of something and they're eager to do real meaningful work in defense of their community and their rights.
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my grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor, was Anne Frank’s neighbor in Amsterdam, and Oma thinks this comparison is perfectly apt
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
Tim Walz condemned for comparing Minnesota children to Anne Frank
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 2:37 AM
my grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor, was Anne Frank’s neighbor in Amsterdam, and Oma thinks this comparison is perfectly apt
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"Its acronym, F.A.F.O., references a slang term for negative consequences." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
January 28, 2026 at 1:07 AM
"Its acronym, F.A.F.O., references a slang term for negative consequences." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
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The infrastructure to support people targeted by the state and the judicial system is incredibly important and absurdly underfunded. Even more essential in the states with cash bail and all the rest of it. The action isn't over till everyone is home so plan for it.
I've been representing protesters pro bono since Trump 1.0. In that time, I've represented protesters against the Muslim ban, ICE, trans bans, DEI bans, genocide in Occupied Palestine, police brutality, and more.
Want to know why more people don't protest? Here's why.
Want to know why more people don't protest? Here's why.
January 27, 2026 at 6:21 PM
The infrastructure to support people targeted by the state and the judicial system is incredibly important and absurdly underfunded. Even more essential in the states with cash bail and all the rest of it. The action isn't over till everyone is home so plan for it.
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If Democrats haven't announced their proposal for the Donald Trump No Guns in Public bill by the end of the day, they're missing an easy shot
Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."
January 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
If Democrats haven't announced their proposal for the Donald Trump No Guns in Public bill by the end of the day, they're missing an easy shot
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"I think it's no surprise that a company run by a man who sat behind Trump at his inauguration, and donated to the destruction of the White House, has taken a stance that helps ICE agents retain anonymity."
Scoop from @davidgilbert.bsky.social
Scoop from @davidgilbert.bsky.social
Meta Is Blocking Links To ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Users of Meta's social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
www.wired.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:51 PM
"I think it's no surprise that a company run by a man who sat behind Trump at his inauguration, and donated to the destruction of the White House, has taken a stance that helps ICE agents retain anonymity."
Scoop from @davidgilbert.bsky.social
Scoop from @davidgilbert.bsky.social
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my father's 85+ year old friend with dementia just got stuck behind ICE trucks in Minnesota, saw them go into a building, he got out of his car and started filming and blowing his whistle and was quickly joined by ~30 people
January 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM
my father's 85+ year old friend with dementia just got stuck behind ICE trucks in Minnesota, saw them go into a building, he got out of his car and started filming and blowing his whistle and was quickly joined by ~30 people
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For a long time now I’ve drawn a contrast between “contradictory” and “hypocritical”, what fascists say is contradictory because they only say what they need to be true in the moment to justify their actions, but it’s not hypocritical because its purpose is to advance the fascist agenda
January 27, 2026 at 7:48 PM
For a long time now I’ve drawn a contrast between “contradictory” and “hypocritical”, what fascists say is contradictory because they only say what they need to be true in the moment to justify their actions, but it’s not hypocritical because its purpose is to advance the fascist agenda
AND POLICE.
Just sayin.
Just sayin.
Video from this morning shows ICE agents deploying tear gas outside a Minneapolis preschool as parents shout, “This is a preschool! There’s kids here!”
January 27, 2026 at 7:55 PM
AND POLICE.
Just sayin.
Just sayin.
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I get it. They sometimes publish a good piece. But my contempt for The Atlantic runs so deep. I'll pretty much always look for a piece that covers the same ground in a more ethical publication, and such work usually exists. Support indy media, fam. It'll help get you free, instead of the reverse.
January 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM
I get it. They sometimes publish a good piece. But my contempt for The Atlantic runs so deep. I'll pretty much always look for a piece that covers the same ground in a more ethical publication, and such work usually exists. Support indy media, fam. It'll help get you free, instead of the reverse.
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Mutual aid builds trust.
Trust builds relationships.
Relationships build organizing.
Organizing builds power.
Power is how we ultimately win.
Trust builds relationships.
Relationships build organizing.
Organizing builds power.
Power is how we ultimately win.
January 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Mutual aid builds trust.
Trust builds relationships.
Relationships build organizing.
Organizing builds power.
Power is how we ultimately win.
Trust builds relationships.
Relationships build organizing.
Organizing builds power.
Power is how we ultimately win.
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Okay I think I've mapped out ICE politics as of Monday night
January 27, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Okay I think I've mapped out ICE politics as of Monday night
This is how you know he's being punished for not controlling the narrative, not for murdering people.
They took away his right to post.
Not sure there's a bigger punishment in the MAGA universe.
Not sure there's a bigger punishment in the MAGA universe.
January 27, 2026 at 5:10 AM
This is how you know he's being punished for not controlling the narrative, not for murdering people.
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Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
Nomination and selection of Nobel Peace Prize laureates - NobelPrize.org
A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of the nominees and other informati...
www.nobelprize.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
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If you're a nail polish person, the MN-based small polish maker Atomic Polish is selling Ice Out, and 100% of the proceeds of it are going to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund
ICE Out - Fundraising Nail Polish
**Shipping Update** Shipping will continue once more ingredients have arrived for this polish. Orders should go out in about 2 weeks. Ice Out is a blurple based polish with a blue/aqua shift and pink ...
www.atomicpolish.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:42 PM
If you're a nail polish person, the MN-based small polish maker Atomic Polish is selling Ice Out, and 100% of the proceeds of it are going to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund
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This hit so fucking hard today.
January 26, 2026 at 8:52 PM
This hit so fucking hard today.
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Even the big dick subreddit is mad about ICE
“How hard I get when I think about abolishing ICE,” one post reads
www.theverge.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
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It keeps happening
January 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
It keeps happening
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Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice."
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
January 24, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice."
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
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Everybody enjoying the snow?
January 26, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Everybody enjoying the snow?
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Make no mistake, we are now seeing white American citizens being murdered by law enforcement because we never truly addressed the way our law enforcement treats Black Americans.
If we do not help each other, it’s only a matter of time before we all lose.
Our liberation is tied together.
If we do not help each other, it’s only a matter of time before we all lose.
Our liberation is tied together.
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Make no mistake, we are now seeing white American citizens being murdered by law enforcement because we never truly addressed the way our law enforcement treats Black Americans.
If we do not help each other, it’s only a matter of time before we all lose.
Our liberation is tied together.
If we do not help each other, it’s only a matter of time before we all lose.
Our liberation is tied together.
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I am just gonna say it, these guys are completely emasculated by the knowledge that they have been out-organized by a group that is significantly made up of women, and all the bullshit call of duty nonsense is cope for their wounded egos bsky.app/profile/jeet...
MAGA military geniuses are talking about Minnesota protestors like they are the Iraqi insurgency, the Taliban, and the Viet Cong all rolled into one.
January 26, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I am just gonna say it, these guys are completely emasculated by the knowledge that they have been out-organized by a group that is significantly made up of women, and all the bullshit call of duty nonsense is cope for their wounded egos bsky.app/profile/jeet...