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a few things I want people to get from this:
-how tense it is here. I was death-gripping the steering wheel during this, even watching it makes me tense up
-how organized the community is. the rapid response networks are ENORMOUS and highly effective
-how completely the city is united against ICE
-how tense it is here. I was death-gripping the steering wheel during this, even watching it makes me tense up
-how organized the community is. the rapid response networks are ENORMOUS and highly effective
-how completely the city is united against ICE
January 17, 2026 at 12:59 AM
a few things I want people to get from this:
-how tense it is here. I was death-gripping the steering wheel during this, even watching it makes me tense up
-how organized the community is. the rapid response networks are ENORMOUS and highly effective
-how completely the city is united against ICE
-how tense it is here. I was death-gripping the steering wheel during this, even watching it makes me tense up
-how organized the community is. the rapid response networks are ENORMOUS and highly effective
-how completely the city is united against ICE
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CBS News is on the case
This is bad. Like Reconstruction Era bad. 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 11:53 PM
CBS News is on the case
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I dunno, but it seems like the entire country standing in hours-long lines for toilet paper like we were a sad beaten down bunch of gray lumpen Soviet proles during Trump's first Administration might have been a big fucking clue not to let him into office again.
January 16, 2026 at 11:57 PM
I dunno, but it seems like the entire country standing in hours-long lines for toilet paper like we were a sad beaten down bunch of gray lumpen Soviet proles during Trump's first Administration might have been a big fucking clue not to let him into office again.
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I’d respond by deploying the Minnesota National Guard to arrest every single ICE fuck and rendition them to an undisclosed duck blind in the north country, but that’s just me.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:57 PM
I’d respond by deploying the Minnesota National Guard to arrest every single ICE fuck and rendition them to an undisclosed duck blind in the north country, but that’s just me.
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Ohio State's Jim Jordan could investigate this weaponization of the DOJ against Democrats, but instead he'll just look the other away and let the abuse continue to happen, just like he's accused of doing at OSU.
January 16, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Ohio State's Jim Jordan could investigate this weaponization of the DOJ against Democrats, but instead he'll just look the other away and let the abuse continue to happen, just like he's accused of doing at OSU.
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Renee Good was found with gunshot wounds to the chest, arm and head after a federal immigration officer shot her the morning of Jan. 7, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department’s incident report.
Renee Good had four gunshot wounds, fire department report reveals
Newly acquired documents describe Good’s injuries after she was shot by an ICE agent Jan. 7.
bit.ly
January 16, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Renee Good was found with gunshot wounds to the chest, arm and head after a federal immigration officer shot her the morning of Jan. 7, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department’s incident report.
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Target’s outgoing CEO Brian Cornell has agreed to meet with clergy members following a sit-in at the company’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters on Thursday, Jan. 15, according to a news release.
The latest: Two arrests made after anti-ICE unrest, Trump threatens to send troops to Minnesota
The war of words between state and federal officials escalated as the president threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests.
bit.ly
January 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Target’s outgoing CEO Brian Cornell has agreed to meet with clergy members following a sit-in at the company’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters on Thursday, Jan. 15, according to a news release.
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The Minneapolis hospital that has treated detainees brought in under guard by ICE is now having its own workers scrutinized.
ICE seizes worker documents from Hennepin Healthcare
The county hospital that has treated detainees brought in under guard by ICE is now having its own workers scrutinized.
bit.ly
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The Minneapolis hospital that has treated detainees brought in under guard by ICE is now having its own workers scrutinized.
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The Oglala Sioux Tribe and feds are still working to verify the tribe’s initial reports that four of its members had been detained in Minneapolis.
Tribal leader walks back claims DHS isn’t cooperating with search for members thought detained
The Oglala Sioux Tribe and feds are still working to verify the tribe’s initial reports that four of its members had been detained in Minneapolis.
bit.ly
January 16, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The Oglala Sioux Tribe and feds are still working to verify the tribe’s initial reports that four of its members had been detained in Minneapolis.
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Democrats say the GOP will pay a “significant political price” for the aggressive immigration enforcement operation.
Minnesota Republicans stand with Trump, ICE after fatal shooting and threat of Insurrection Act
Democrats say the GOP will pay a “significant political price” for the aggressive immigration enforcement operation.
bit.ly
January 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Democrats say the GOP will pay a “significant political price” for the aggressive immigration enforcement operation.
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One of the stories that makes me the saddest out of this ICE invasion is one out of the Minnesota Star Tribune today about ICE agents eating at a little Mexican restaurant in the small town of Willmar, Minn, —and then, when they were done, arresting some of the workers.
January 16, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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The first of the Navy’s proposed "Trump-class" battleships could cost up to $22 billion, according to an early analysis, a price tag that would make it one of the most expensive military vessels in U.S. history.
Trump-class warship may be among costliest US military vessels
www.stripes.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:29 AM
The first of the Navy’s proposed "Trump-class" battleships could cost up to $22 billion, according to an early analysis, a price tag that would make it one of the most expensive military vessels in U.S. history.
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Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored. n.pr/3YFoZww
Trump administration rolls back mental health, addiction grant cuts
Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
n.pr
January 15, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored. n.pr/3YFoZww
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Many of the January 6 insurrectionists want to cry “woe is me,” but they were literally convicted of crimes — and some are even considered white supremacists. I’m confused as to why we’re still debating conspiracy theories versus facts.
January 15, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Many of the January 6 insurrectionists want to cry “woe is me,” but they were literally convicted of crimes — and some are even considered white supremacists. I’m confused as to why we’re still debating conspiracy theories versus facts.
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Seeing Zohran instantly getting a bunch of shit done in like a week makes you realize that politicians could always do that on some level if they wanted it bad enough and very few of them actually do.
January 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Seeing Zohran instantly getting a bunch of shit done in like a week makes you realize that politicians could always do that on some level if they wanted it bad enough and very few of them actually do.
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lol they quit come on
Bondi: "What happened in Minnesota -- we had 6 prosecutors who suddenly decided they didn't want to support the men and women in ICE. One of them was busy doing a photo shoot with the New York Times while ICE was out there risking their lives ... breaking news tonight: I fired them all."
January 15, 2026 at 2:28 AM
lol they quit come on
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The contrarians will and are popping up again as the midterms approach.,
They’ll be on all the apps & cable news trying to blame democrats for all this mess
They’ll be on all the apps & cable news trying to blame democrats for all this mess
January 14, 2026 at 11:40 PM
The contrarians will and are popping up again as the midterms approach.,
They’ll be on all the apps & cable news trying to blame democrats for all this mess
They’ll be on all the apps & cable news trying to blame democrats for all this mess
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"I remember one of the first things JVL ever told me: Part of his job as an editor of early-career writers was to keep them from popping off with insane hot-take stuff that would ruin their credibility before they’d accumulated any in the first place."
If You Think MAGA Journalism Is Bad Now, Just Wait
The mayhem in Minnesota is partially the fault of one pup “reporter” chasing clicks.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"I remember one of the first things JVL ever told me: Part of his job as an editor of early-career writers was to keep them from popping off with insane hot-take stuff that would ruin their credibility before they’d accumulated any in the first place."
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PRO PUBLICA: “Former Police Are Appalled… Banned Tactics, No Punishment — There is a federal ban on chokeholds and similar tactics. But there is no sign of punishment for ICE officers who’ve used them.” www.propublica.org/article/vide...
January 14, 2026 at 11:18 PM
PRO PUBLICA: “Former Police Are Appalled… Banned Tactics, No Punishment — There is a federal ban on chokeholds and similar tactics. But there is no sign of punishment for ICE officers who’ve used them.” www.propublica.org/article/vide...
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Miles’ leadership has already brought upheaval for Houston teachers and families. This reporting shows how trust and accountability erode when safeguards meant to protect public schools and students aren’t followed. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
HISD's Mike Miles helped broker a nearly $1M outside contract. Can he do that?
Emails show Miles helped connect a Texas charter network with an education consulting firm to implement elements of HISD’s playbook at struggling campuses, including free access to HISD...
www.houstonchronicle.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Miles’ leadership has already brought upheaval for Houston teachers and families. This reporting shows how trust and accountability erode when safeguards meant to protect public schools and students aren’t followed. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
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State-appointed Mike Miles, who oversees HISD, used a private email account to act as a go-between on a nearly $1 million charter consulting deal, sharing proposals, flagging price hikes, and directing contracts. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
Exclusive: Mike Miles helped broker nearly $1M charter school consulting deal
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles helped broker a nearly $1M contract for HISD-style reform at a Texas charter network. Experts say it raises concerns.
www.houstonchronicle.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
State-appointed Mike Miles, who oversees HISD, used a private email account to act as a go-between on a nearly $1 million charter consulting deal, sharing proposals, flagging price hikes, and directing contracts. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
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I hate these people so much.
Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:03 AM
I hate these people so much.
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Elon Musk: "I'm a free speech absolutist!"
Also Elon Musk: "Anyone who teaches students that America was built on stolen land is guilty of treason and should be imprisoned."
Look, some of us tried to warn people that Elon Musk doesn't care one bit about free speech. But did anyone listen?
Also Elon Musk: "Anyone who teaches students that America was built on stolen land is guilty of treason and should be imprisoned."
Look, some of us tried to warn people that Elon Musk doesn't care one bit about free speech. But did anyone listen?
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Elon Musk: "I'm a free speech absolutist!"
Also Elon Musk: "Anyone who teaches students that America was built on stolen land is guilty of treason and should be imprisoned."
Look, some of us tried to warn people that Elon Musk doesn't care one bit about free speech. But did anyone listen?
Also Elon Musk: "Anyone who teaches students that America was built on stolen land is guilty of treason and should be imprisoned."
Look, some of us tried to warn people that Elon Musk doesn't care one bit about free speech. But did anyone listen?
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The regime shot Renee Nicole Good and then labeled her a domestic terrorist.
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
January 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
The regime shot Renee Nicole Good and then labeled her a domestic terrorist.
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood