Avril Beukes
@avrilbeukes.bsky.social
Towards an equitable and just society
Liberal, Pro-Choice, LGBTQIA
Liberal, Pro-Choice, LGBTQIA
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Schumer needs to be defeated as leader in January 2027.
There is real rancor in the caucus with him; this is an achievable goal.
Call your senators, ask your candidates - do not support Schumer for leader.
There is real rancor in the caucus with him; this is an achievable goal.
Call your senators, ask your candidates - do not support Schumer for leader.
Just got this forwarded. Here are the talking points Schumer's team just emailed out to their allies TODAY - this afternoon.
The words "Minnesota" or "ICE" don't appear anywhere here.
The words "Minnesota" or "ICE" don't appear anywhere here.
January 16, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Schumer needs to be defeated as leader in January 2027.
There is real rancor in the caucus with him; this is an achievable goal.
Call your senators, ask your candidates - do not support Schumer for leader.
There is real rancor in the caucus with him; this is an achievable goal.
Call your senators, ask your candidates - do not support Schumer for leader.
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The Nobel Prize museum in Oslo subtweeting the fuck out of Trump today.
January 16, 2026 at 12:53 AM
The Nobel Prize museum in Oslo subtweeting the fuck out of Trump today.
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First interview between William Sascha Riley & Lisa Noelle Voldeng. In this interview, William Sascha Riley presents a first-hand account of extreme child trafficking, torture, rape, and murder conducted within a criminal enterprise that was allegedly run by Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
January 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM
First interview between William Sascha Riley & Lisa Noelle Voldeng. In this interview, William Sascha Riley presents a first-hand account of extreme child trafficking, torture, rape, and murder conducted within a criminal enterprise that was allegedly run by Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
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This short Reuters article is worth reading in full, but it stands out that, in the context of discussing likely midterm losses this year, Trump says:
“WHEN YOU THINK OF IT, WE SHOULDN’T EVEN HAVE AN ELECTION.”
“WHEN YOU THINK OF IT, WE SHOULDN’T EVEN HAVE AN ELECTION.”
Five takeaways from the Reuters interview of President Trump
Reuters sat down with U.S. President Donald Trump for an interview in the Oval Office on Wednesday. Here are some takeaways from the 30-minute exchange:
www.reuters.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
This short Reuters article is worth reading in full, but it stands out that, in the context of discussing likely midterm losses this year, Trump says:
“WHEN YOU THINK OF IT, WE SHOULDN’T EVEN HAVE AN ELECTION.”
“WHEN YOU THINK OF IT, WE SHOULDN’T EVEN HAVE AN ELECTION.”
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The Trump admin, which says it was investigating fraud in Democratic-led states, quietly shelved a massive welfare fraud investigation in Mississippi involving public funds funneled to Brett Favre and others
Trump Admin Went Easy On A Red State After Punishing Blue States For The Same Exact Thing
Mississippi caught a break on an embezzlement scandal that funneled money to Brett Favre and others.
www.huffpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The Trump admin, which says it was investigating fraud in Democratic-led states, quietly shelved a massive welfare fraud investigation in Mississippi involving public funds funneled to Brett Favre and others
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And while you're at it - support @katebarrcanwin.bsky.social in her campaign to unseat Moore and fight for what is right for the people in NC14.
Follow her, check out her website and volunteer!
Katebarrcanwin.com
Let's tell useless politicians like Tim Moore to get the fuck out of the way!
Follow her, check out her website and volunteer!
Katebarrcanwin.com
Let's tell useless politicians like Tim Moore to get the fuck out of the way!
January 15, 2026 at 4:27 PM
And while you're at it - support @katebarrcanwin.bsky.social in her campaign to unseat Moore and fight for what is right for the people in NC14.
Follow her, check out her website and volunteer!
Katebarrcanwin.com
Let's tell useless politicians like Tim Moore to get the fuck out of the way!
Follow her, check out her website and volunteer!
Katebarrcanwin.com
Let's tell useless politicians like Tim Moore to get the fuck out of the way!
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the question to ask about this is, okay, he wants to cancel the midterms. how does he get the VA state board of elections to cancel the midterms? how does he get the georgia board of elections to do it? how does he convince republican house members to quit their jobs and give up their paychecks?
Trump says a lot of deranged shit, but, per this Reuters article — and the threats of invoking the Insurrection Act in Minnesota this morning — he is very clearly exploring how to cancel the midterms.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
the question to ask about this is, okay, he wants to cancel the midterms. how does he get the VA state board of elections to cancel the midterms? how does he get the georgia board of elections to do it? how does he convince republican house members to quit their jobs and give up their paychecks?
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Trump Is Reportedly Funneling Money From Venezuelan Oil Sales To a Bank Account in Qatar
Trump Is Reportedly Funneling Money From Venezuelan Oil Sales To a Bank Account in Qatar
President Donald Trump is funneling proceeds from the sale of Venezuelan oil to a bank account in Qatar, Semafor reported on Wednesday.
The post Trump Is Reportedly Funneling Money From Venezuelan Oil Sales To a Bank Account in Qatar first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
January 15, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Trump Is Reportedly Funneling Money From Venezuelan Oil Sales To a Bank Account in Qatar
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Koh: Trump has now spent $30 billion from the last bill for 10,000 more I.C.E. Agents that are going to be on the streets. That $30 billion would cover all the ACA subsidies for a year. It would eliminate all co-pays for prescription drugs for people from a year, and eliminate all medical debt.
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Koh: Trump has now spent $30 billion from the last bill for 10,000 more I.C.E. Agents that are going to be on the streets. That $30 billion would cover all the ACA subsidies for a year. It would eliminate all co-pays for prescription drugs for people from a year, and eliminate all medical debt.
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Senate Democrats absolutely have to shut the govt down to stop this ICE insanity in the Twin Cities. This is not sustainable & cannot be normalized. Any Democratic vote to provide money to the thugs who are brutalizing this community is a grave betrayal to the people here. Accountability can't wait.
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Senate Democrats absolutely have to shut the govt down to stop this ICE insanity in the Twin Cities. This is not sustainable & cannot be normalized. Any Democratic vote to provide money to the thugs who are brutalizing this community is a grave betrayal to the people here. Accountability can't wait.
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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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Just curious if either house of the US Congress still exists? Asking for a friend.
The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar.
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
Exclusive: US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, holding some proceeds in Qatar
The details shared with Semafor mark an initial milestone in the administration’s plan following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.
www.semafor.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Just curious if either house of the US Congress still exists? Asking for a friend.
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Shame on every member of Congress who won't make this stop
Saint Paul schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for optional online learning.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
January 15, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Shame on every member of Congress who won't make this stop
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Miller started calling Minnesotans “insurgents” a few days after Ross murdered Renee Good. The media is covering what ICE is doing in Minneapolis as if the people they attack are doing something wrong. This has got to stop.
It’s an hostile occupation by an insane FELON and domestic terrorist.
It’s an hostile occupation by an insane FELON and domestic terrorist.
January 15, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Miller started calling Minnesotans “insurgents” a few days after Ross murdered Renee Good. The media is covering what ICE is doing in Minneapolis as if the people they attack are doing something wrong. This has got to stop.
It’s an hostile occupation by an insane FELON and domestic terrorist.
It’s an hostile occupation by an insane FELON and domestic terrorist.
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the people of MN have been murdered, brutalized and kidnapped for weeks now and have remained *amazingly* peaceful in the face of it. lecturing citizens to not “take the bait” etc is pretty disrespectful after a point and avoids the real question: how long are they supposed to take this, undefended?
State investigators have been on the scene in North Minneapolis.
I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets.
But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
Don’t give him what he wants.
I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets.
But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
Don’t give him what he wants.
January 15, 2026 at 5:39 AM
the people of MN have been murdered, brutalized and kidnapped for weeks now and have remained *amazingly* peaceful in the face of it. lecturing citizens to not “take the bait” etc is pretty disrespectful after a point and avoids the real question: how long are they supposed to take this, undefended?
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I just want it to be really clear, to people from out of the area, if they see pictures of fires in Minneapolis: THEY WERE STARTED BY ICE. NOT BY PROTESTERS. NOT BY RESIDENTS.
So not only are they shooting our citizens they are setting the city on fire. #MFD did respond. Someone get an Air Quality check in #Minneapolis with the volume of Flash Bangs & Chemical Irritants.
🚨BREAKING: Multiple fires have broken after ICE unleashed ANOTHER ONSLAUGHT of flash bang grenades and chemical gas at unarmed Minneapolis protesters in WAR-LIKE attack. LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 15, 2026 at 3:54 AM
I just want it to be really clear, to people from out of the area, if they see pictures of fires in Minneapolis: THEY WERE STARTED BY ICE. NOT BY PROTESTERS. NOT BY RESIDENTS.
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Whenever I am bleeding internally after being hit by a car I keep filming on my cell
phone while briskly walking away from the scene without waiting for medical attention. What about you guys?
phone while briskly walking away from the scene without waiting for medical attention. What about you guys?
BREAKING: The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good last week in Minneapolis, Jonathan Ross, suffered internal bleeding to the torso following the incident, according to two U.S. officials briefed on his medical condition.
ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
cbsn.ws
January 14, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Whenever I am bleeding internally after being hit by a car I keep filming on my cell
phone while briskly walking away from the scene without waiting for medical attention. What about you guys?
phone while briskly walking away from the scene without waiting for medical attention. What about you guys?
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BREAKING: Epstein survivors are calling for the DOJ acting inspector general to investigate the department’s handling of the release of the Epstein Files. The survivors say, “there has been a troubling pattern of selective redactions.”
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
BREAKING: Epstein survivors are calling for the DOJ acting inspector general to investigate the department’s handling of the release of the Epstein Files. The survivors say, “there has been a troubling pattern of selective redactions.”
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Several Native Americans have been reportedly detained by ICE agents around Minnesota and South Dakota, following mass immigration raids. This is sickening! ICE does not care. They have no respect for Native Americans, this is nothing new. This makes me so angry!
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
January 14, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Several Native Americans have been reportedly detained by ICE agents around Minnesota and South Dakota, following mass immigration raids. This is sickening! ICE does not care. They have no respect for Native Americans, this is nothing new. This makes me so angry!
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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Yes. Yes, it was.
January 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Yes. Yes, it was.