Bonnie Kallinikos
@bonniekallinikos.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM
NEW: This was the last essay I was supposed to publish at the Washington Post. But they fired me.
I'm publishing it anyway-- about my family's connection to a sword the British looted from Ghana in 1874.
If youve ever wondered why I love swords, here's why.
open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...
I'm publishing it anyway-- about my family's connection to a sword the British looted from Ghana in 1874.
If youve ever wondered why I love swords, here's why.
open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...
The "Return" of the Golden Sword
My grandfather guarded it. The British stole it. I'm named after it—and I'm going to fight for it.
open.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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That. Right after shouting out the name of every single country in the Americas and the Caribbean.
And he spiked it. Damn right. 😭
And he spiked it. Damn right. 😭
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
That. Right after shouting out the name of every single country in the Americas and the Caribbean.
And he spiked it. Damn right. 😭
And he spiked it. Damn right. 😭
Cruel
BREAKING: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Cruel
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The GOP blames women for undermining them on issues like abortion & ICE & thus hopes to pass the “SAVE Act,” which will make it harder for married women who changed their last names to vote. But they want you to think it’s about “election integrity”. 1/31/26 #HandmaidsTale 1/
This one weird trick could stop US women from voting | Arwa Mahdawi
The Save Act – which would do the opposite of its title – could have a huge impact on the midterm elections
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:59 PM
The GOP blames women for undermining them on issues like abortion & ICE & thus hopes to pass the “SAVE Act,” which will make it harder for married women who changed their last names to vote. But they want you to think it’s about “election integrity”. 1/31/26 #HandmaidsTale 1/
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Thank the Big Beautiful Bill. New federal work requirements for SNAP begin this week, stripping long-standing exemptions for veterans, foster youth, and some parents. An even greater hunger crisis looms.
Trump’s SNAP rules are about to imperil food access for millions
New work rules take effect this week, cutting access to one of the nation’s most vital anti-hunger programs.
www.motherjones.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Thank the Big Beautiful Bill. New federal work requirements for SNAP begin this week, stripping long-standing exemptions for veterans, foster youth, and some parents. An even greater hunger crisis looms.
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I may have a stroke.
Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”
A PROTESTant.
I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”
A PROTESTant.
I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
January 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I may have a stroke.
Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”
A PROTESTant.
I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
Someone said protests don’t belong in church and it took every ounce of self-censure within me not to say “Deborah you are literally a Protestant.”
A PROTESTant.
I assume they think Luther was nailing Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupons to the door.
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Less than one minute later.
January 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Less than one minute later.
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SAY IT.
Mamdani: "I am in support of abolishing ICE. What we see is an entity that has no interest in fulfilling its stated reason to exist. We're seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it's doing is terrorizing people."
January 20, 2026 at 8:05 PM
SAY IT.
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This is, in my opinion, not only the correct moral/ethical/legal position but also the correct political framing. Everyone can see the agency is out of control; everyone can see that it is constantly violating human rights. "Scrap it and start over" is the moderate position.
Mamdani: "I am in support of abolishing ICE. What we see is an entity that has no interest in fulfilling its stated reason to exist. We're seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it's doing is terrorizing people."
January 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
This is, in my opinion, not only the correct moral/ethical/legal position but also the correct political framing. Everyone can see the agency is out of control; everyone can see that it is constantly violating human rights. "Scrap it and start over" is the moderate position.
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LOUDER for the people in the back.
Never forget that billionaires spend billions to convince you that voting doesn't matter. Don't help them. Voting isn't the ONLY thing we can do, but it is the most powerful check on the executive. "Don't bother voting because there'll be no free elections" is oligarch propaganda.
January 19, 2026 at 6:24 PM
LOUDER for the people in the back.
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🤔 In 2021, Kip Mock of Moscow ID accidentally set his pal, Elijah Froh, on fire by pouring diesel on a fire. Mock & Froh were later were hired by Valar Atomics—founded by their pal, Isaiah Taylor, a high school dropout from Moscow, ID who somehow landed a DOE contract to build a nuclear reactor. 1/
January 17, 2026 at 1:39 AM
🤔 In 2021, Kip Mock of Moscow ID accidentally set his pal, Elijah Froh, on fire by pouring diesel on a fire. Mock & Froh were later were hired by Valar Atomics—founded by their pal, Isaiah Taylor, a high school dropout from Moscow, ID who somehow landed a DOE contract to build a nuclear reactor. 1/
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This is a huge win.
The First Amendment is clear: We the people have the right to speak without fear, document federal agents' activity in public, and hold those in power accountable.
The First Amendment is clear: We the people have the right to speak without fear, document federal agents' activity in public, and hold those in power accountable.
Judge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protesters
A federal judge on Friday ordered federal law enforcement participating in the Minnesota immigration crackdown to stop pepper spraying, detaining and pulling over peaceful protesters
www.nbcnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:37 PM
This is a huge win.
The First Amendment is clear: We the people have the right to speak without fear, document federal agents' activity in public, and hold those in power accountable.
The First Amendment is clear: We the people have the right to speak without fear, document federal agents' activity in public, and hold those in power accountable.
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DOJ is out of control. The crime of impeding federal agents requires physical force. Speaking out against the way ICE is being deployed is not a crime.
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trum...
www.cbsnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
DOJ is out of control. The crime of impeding federal agents requires physical force. Speaking out against the way ICE is being deployed is not a crime.
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
Train!
Gonna say it again and until everyone takes me seriously on it:
YOU MUST GET TRAINED IN RAPID RESPONSE NOW.
Not when ICE announces they're coming to your city (PS they're already there).
NOW.
YOU MUST GET TRAINED IN RAPID RESPONSE NOW.
Not when ICE announces they're coming to your city (PS they're already there).
NOW.
January 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Train!
Trump is an authoritarian punishing his enemies and crushing dissent. Legacy institutions are refusing to stand up. He is already threatening free and fair elections in 2026.
We need to quickly build up independent media. You can start by signing up for Democracy Docket for free. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
We need to quickly build up independent media. You can start by signing up for Democracy Docket for free. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
So, what do you do when the banging starts? Do not open the door. I cannot stress this enough. Do not crack it open to "see what they want." Do not step outside to talk. Once that door is open, you have given up your strongest legal protection.
January 13, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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So, what do you do when the banging starts? Do not open the door. I cannot stress this enough. Do not crack it open to "see what they want." Do not step outside to talk. Once that door is open, you have given up your strongest legal protection.
January 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
So, what do you do when the banging starts? Do not open the door. I cannot stress this enough. Do not crack it open to "see what they want." Do not step outside to talk. Once that door is open, you have given up your strongest legal protection.
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ICE and CBP agents are responsible for the statutory offenses they're committing.
But *just one monster* established the 3,000 arrests/day quota that couldn't possibly be met without turning America into a fascist state.
This is that man. When the tables turn, he'll need to be imprisoned for life.
But *just one monster* established the 3,000 arrests/day quota that couldn't possibly be met without turning America into a fascist state.
This is that man. When the tables turn, he'll need to be imprisoned for life.
January 13, 2026 at 1:42 AM
ICE and CBP agents are responsible for the statutory offenses they're committing.
But *just one monster* established the 3,000 arrests/day quota that couldn't possibly be met without turning America into a fascist state.
This is that man. When the tables turn, he'll need to be imprisoned for life.
But *just one monster* established the 3,000 arrests/day quota that couldn't possibly be met without turning America into a fascist state.
This is that man. When the tables turn, he'll need to be imprisoned for life.
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Knew this was coming, and he should win it.
BREAKING: Senator Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth, DOD, and others over Hegseth's censure of Kelly and effort to reduce his retirement grade, alleging violations of the First Amendment, due process, Speech & Debate Clause, and federal laws.
Kelly is represented by Arnold & Porter.
Kelly is represented by Arnold & Porter.
January 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Knew this was coming, and he should win it.
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Sometimes fighting back looks like this. Memphis Immigrant Pantry
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December 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Sometimes fighting back looks like this. Memphis Immigrant Pantry
You can also support by reposting.
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Kristi Noem calling the victim’s actions “domestic terrorism” is propaganda. Full stop. I served as a White House homeland security advisor. I know what that designation means & when it’s misused. A U.S. citizen is dead. She was a mom. This is what ICE impunity looks like. It cannot be normalized.
This Was Inevitable. And It Is Unforgivable. ICE Owns This.
A warning ignored. A life lost. This cannot become routine.
www.livingitwitholiviatroye.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Kristi Noem calling the victim’s actions “domestic terrorism” is propaganda. Full stop. I served as a White House homeland security advisor. I know what that designation means & when it’s misused. A U.S. citizen is dead. She was a mom. This is what ICE impunity looks like. It cannot be normalized.
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Indivisible is hosting a rapid response call tonight on how to fight back in the wake of Renee Good's murder.
Encourage all to join.
indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Encourage all to join.
indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us tomorrow evening, January 8th, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT to discuss the Killing and lawlessness by ICE in Minneapolis. We will talk with leaders and provide concrete next steps on how you ca...
indivisible.zoom.us
January 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Indivisible is hosting a rapid response call tonight on how to fight back in the wake of Renee Good's murder.
Encourage all to join.
indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Encourage all to join.
indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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I just saw the video footage of an ICE officer shooting an American citizen. I’m still processing it as it was incredibly disturbing. There must be an immediate investigation. 1/3
January 7, 2026 at 10:10 PM
I just saw the video footage of an ICE officer shooting an American citizen. I’m still processing it as it was incredibly disturbing. There must be an immediate investigation. 1/3