Will Bunch
@willbunch.bsky.social
National opinion columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer; author of After the Ivory Tower Falls; free weekly newsletter at inquirer.com/bunch
Amid outrage over the invasion of Minneapolis by masked goons, is the secret to melting ICE economic pressure against its collaborators?
I looked at whether successful campaigns against Avelo, Spotify and others can save an America where money talks. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ice-...
I looked at whether successful campaigns against Avelo, Spotify and others can save an America where money talks. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ice-...
From Spotify to Avelo, economic pressure is melting ICE — but we can do more | Will Bunch
The success of boycotting corporations supporting immigration raids is an economic roadmap for stopping Trump's abuses
www.inquirer.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Amid outrage over the invasion of Minneapolis by masked goons, is the secret to melting ICE economic pressure against its collaborators?
I looked at whether successful campaigns against Avelo, Spotify and others can save an America where money talks. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ice-...
I looked at whether successful campaigns against Avelo, Spotify and others can save an America where money talks. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/ice-...
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Gift link: My latest for @kansascity.com on Josh Hawley, Venezuela, and how he always chickens out. www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
Can Sen. Josh Hawley be taken seriously after so much flip-flopping? | Opinion
The senator reveals a pattern of retreating back to the GOP and President Trump, which questions his independence as a Missouri Republican. | Opinion
www.kansascity.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Gift link: My latest for @kansascity.com on Josh Hawley, Venezuela, and how he always chickens out. www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
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My @bostonglobe.com colleague @yabraham.bsky.social calls a thing a thing: the anti-Somali government siege on Minneapolis is rooted in bigotry against two groups the president loves to attack most: Black folks and Muslims. This is white nationalism in action. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/m...
‘When I came here, it was beautiful’: The cost of Trump attacks on the Somali community - The Boston Globe
Somali immigrants put their faith in what this country stood for. The president is destroying it.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
My @bostonglobe.com colleague @yabraham.bsky.social calls a thing a thing: the anti-Somali government siege on Minneapolis is rooted in bigotry against two groups the president loves to attack most: Black folks and Muslims. This is white nationalism in action. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/m...
A generation of well-educated journalists (my generation...sigh) believes it derives great moral power from amplifying the views of people who are nothing like them
It's a cowardly dodge to avoid the hard work of actual morality
It's a cowardly dodge to avoid the hard work of actual morality
come on man
how is this real
why are we getting quotes from random people at a small-town bar called Ye Olde Pickle Factory
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
how is this real
why are we getting quotes from random people at a small-town bar called Ye Olde Pickle Factory
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
January 15, 2026 at 2:46 PM
A generation of well-educated journalists (my generation...sigh) believes it derives great moral power from amplifying the views of people who are nothing like them
It's a cowardly dodge to avoid the hard work of actual morality
It's a cowardly dodge to avoid the hard work of actual morality
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You can't "significantly reform" fascism
Hakeem Jeffries: "Clearly, significant reform needs to take place as it relates to the manner in which ICE is conducting itself. ICE is using taxpayer dollars to brutalize American citizens and to unnecessarily and viciously target law-abiding immigrant families and communities."
January 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
You can't "significantly reform" fascism
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How close is this to a real version of civil war at this point? Blanche is the second most powerful person in the United States Justice Department and he's shitposting on social media threatening a governor and mayor with terrorism charges.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche calls what is happening in Minneapolis an “insurrection” and threatens to go after Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey over their “terrorism.”
January 15, 2026 at 4:15 AM
How close is this to a real version of civil war at this point? Blanche is the second most powerful person in the United States Justice Department and he's shitposting on social media threatening a governor and mayor with terrorism charges.
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A couple of days ago, Wrecktangle Pizza in Minnesota raised $83k to donate food and other essentials to immigrants and other people trapped in their homes.
Very soon, ICE showed up at their door.
The agents got chased off by employees and locals, though not before dropping some tear gas.
Very soon, ICE showed up at their door.
The agents got chased off by employees and locals, though not before dropping some tear gas.
January 14, 2026 at 9:32 PM
A couple of days ago, Wrecktangle Pizza in Minnesota raised $83k to donate food and other essentials to immigrants and other people trapped in their homes.
Very soon, ICE showed up at their door.
The agents got chased off by employees and locals, though not before dropping some tear gas.
Very soon, ICE showed up at their door.
The agents got chased off by employees and locals, though not before dropping some tear gas.
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They flashbanged a car full of kids. A car full of fucking kids.
His 6 month old stopped breathing!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
They flashbanged a car full of kids. A car full of fucking kids.
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This is where it is going. This is what Stephen Miller is pushing to Trump. The only reason it has not happened yet is that the violence is obviously coming from state actors. There is no insurrection to control. But we are one incident away from Trump sending in the military.
January 15, 2026 at 1:12 PM
This is where it is going. This is what Stephen Miller is pushing to Trump. The only reason it has not happened yet is that the violence is obviously coming from state actors. There is no insurrection to control. But we are one incident away from Trump sending in the military.
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This is incredible: 81% of working class and 83% of young voters have seen video of Renee Good's killing, per new data I've obtained. Majority of working class disapproves of ICE enforcement. ICE brutality is breaking through big time.
Some thoughts on this here:
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
Some thoughts on this here:
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
January 15, 2026 at 12:06 PM
This is incredible: 81% of working class and 83% of young voters have seen video of Renee Good's killing, per new data I've obtained. Majority of working class disapproves of ICE enforcement. ICE brutality is breaking through big time.
Some thoughts on this here:
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
Some thoughts on this here:
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
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Non-protesting dad just trying to hustle his kids, as young as 6mo, out of the neighborhood. ICE threw a flash-bang INTO HIS car, all 6 kids in the hospital now.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
That is what was relayed
January 15, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Non-protesting dad just trying to hustle his kids, as young as 6mo, out of the neighborhood. ICE threw a flash-bang INTO HIS car, all 6 kids in the hospital now.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
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The Star Tribune had an insane graphic about the presence of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. There are more immigration officers in the metro right now than local police officers.
January 15, 2026 at 12:56 AM
The Star Tribune had an insane graphic about the presence of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. There are more immigration officers in the metro right now than local police officers.
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Sure. Trump 1st term put severe sanctions on Venezuela. Millions fled due to extreme poverty and starvation.
Many fled to the US.
Now we are punishing/using the very people that we put in harms way to justify this assault.
Light the fire/bring the hose.
Many fled to the US.
Now we are punishing/using the very people that we put in harms way to justify this assault.
Light the fire/bring the hose.
January 15, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Sure. Trump 1st term put severe sanctions on Venezuela. Millions fled due to extreme poverty and starvation.
Many fled to the US.
Now we are punishing/using the very people that we put in harms way to justify this assault.
Light the fire/bring the hose.
Many fled to the US.
Now we are punishing/using the very people that we put in harms way to justify this assault.
Light the fire/bring the hose.
You can't "significantly reform" fascism
Hakeem Jeffries: "Clearly, significant reform needs to take place as it relates to the manner in which ICE is conducting itself. ICE is using taxpayer dollars to brutalize American citizens and to unnecessarily and viciously target law-abiding immigrant families and communities."
January 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
You can't "significantly reform" fascism
In Caracas, we bomb and kill Venezuelans who supported the Maduro regime
In Minneapolis, we shoot Venezuelans who fled the Maduro regime seeking a better life here
Make it make sense
In Minneapolis, we shoot Venezuelans who fled the Maduro regime seeking a better life here
Make it make sense
January 15, 2026 at 10:53 AM
In Caracas, we bomb and kill Venezuelans who supported the Maduro regime
In Minneapolis, we shoot Venezuelans who fled the Maduro regime seeking a better life here
Make it make sense
In Minneapolis, we shoot Venezuelans who fled the Maduro regime seeking a better life here
Make it make sense
2 things can be true at the same time
The Ellen Greenberg case can be a travesty of botched justice
But you can also wonder if Trump's tainted DOJ sees an opportunity to embarrass Josh Shapiro, one of the alleged botchers www.inquirer.com/news/ellen-g...
The Ellen Greenberg case can be a travesty of botched justice
But you can also wonder if Trump's tainted DOJ sees an opportunity to embarrass Josh Shapiro, one of the alleged botchers www.inquirer.com/news/ellen-g...
Federal prosecutors have requested documents tied to the Ellen Greenberg case, sources say
The scope of the potential inquiry was not clear, but sources say it appeared tied to how various agencies handled her death investigation over the years.
www.inquirer.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:44 AM
2 things can be true at the same time
The Ellen Greenberg case can be a travesty of botched justice
But you can also wonder if Trump's tainted DOJ sees an opportunity to embarrass Josh Shapiro, one of the alleged botchers www.inquirer.com/news/ellen-g...
The Ellen Greenberg case can be a travesty of botched justice
But you can also wonder if Trump's tainted DOJ sees an opportunity to embarrass Josh Shapiro, one of the alleged botchers www.inquirer.com/news/ellen-g...
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I see we’re at the, “C’mon, the Alabama state troopers were really being treated disrespectfully at the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Also, a couple of them got scratches that day,” level of ICE apologetics.
January 14, 2026 at 10:24 PM
I see we’re at the, “C’mon, the Alabama state troopers were really being treated disrespectfully at the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Also, a couple of them got scratches that day,” level of ICE apologetics.
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My story:
ICE is headed to Maine
The Mayors of Portland and Lewiston confirmed Wednesday ICE's imminent presence.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 15, 2026 at 2:47 AM
My story:
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A single federal agent with a long gun just walked through the crowd, slipped on the ice on his way under the police tape.
Dropped his loaded clip.
Dropped his loaded clip.
January 15, 2026 at 2:39 AM
A single federal agent with a long gun just walked through the crowd, slipped on the ice on his way under the police tape.
Dropped his loaded clip.
Dropped his loaded clip.
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More feds showed up. Crowd chanting, "fuck ICE!"
These vehicles also reversing out now.
These vehicles also reversing out now.
January 15, 2026 at 2:26 AM
More feds showed up. Crowd chanting, "fuck ICE!"
These vehicles also reversing out now.
These vehicles also reversing out now.
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Star Tribune has a post up. Not many details yet www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 15, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Star Tribune has a post up. Not many details yet www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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At roughly 7:35 this evening it is now being confirmed ice shot two people at 610 N 24th Ave observers are on scene as well as police
ice and others still in the area be aware it is an active scene.
ice and others still in the area be aware it is an active scene.
January 15, 2026 at 1:53 AM
At roughly 7:35 this evening it is now being confirmed ice shot two people at 610 N 24th Ave observers are on scene as well as police
ice and others still in the area be aware it is an active scene.
ice and others still in the area be aware it is an active scene.
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We are aware of reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement in North Minneapolis. We are working to confirm additional details.
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
We are aware of reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement in North Minneapolis. We are working to confirm additional details.
A surprisingly fitting chyron for Josh Hawley on Fox News
January 15, 2026 at 1:55 AM
A surprisingly fitting chyron for Josh Hawley on Fox News
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Ford worker TJ Sabula has raised more than $330,000 on GoFundMe since being suspended from his job for calling Trump a "pedophile protector".
All this & more in today's Payday Report newsletter
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All this & more in today's Payday Report newsletter
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Suspended Ford Worker Raises $330,000 on GoFundMe - Trump Suspends Brazilian Immigration - Haitian Leads 15,000 NYC Nurses Strike
Ford responded by suspending Sabula from his job while they investigate the matter. In response, union activists from Sabula’s local launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $315,000 as we we...
paydayreport.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Ford worker TJ Sabula has raised more than $330,000 on GoFundMe since being suspended from his job for calling Trump a "pedophile protector".
All this & more in today's Payday Report newsletter
paydayreport.com/suspended-fo...
All this & more in today's Payday Report newsletter
paydayreport.com/suspended-fo...