@gertie8668.bsky.social
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Journalists need to ask, “What made Pettri a ‘suspect’?” He was ‘seized’ under the meaning of the Fourth Amendment, which requires *probable cause that he was committing a crime*
MAKE THEM ARTICULATE THE BASIS FOR THE SEIZURE
MAKE THEM ARTICULATE THE BASIS FOR THE SEIZURE
BASH: Where did he assault an officer? It looked to us that he was approached by them when he was helping another individual who was pushed down
BOVINO: We don't need a suspect's help in a law enforcement scene
BASH: So when somebody is pushed down, you stand back?
BOVINO: Follow directions
BOVINO: We don't need a suspect's help in a law enforcement scene
BASH: So when somebody is pushed down, you stand back?
BOVINO: Follow directions
January 25, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Journalists need to ask, “What made Pettri a ‘suspect’?” He was ‘seized’ under the meaning of the Fourth Amendment, which requires *probable cause that he was committing a crime*
MAKE THEM ARTICULATE THE BASIS FOR THE SEIZURE
MAKE THEM ARTICULATE THE BASIS FOR THE SEIZURE
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I have never seen a case where state law enforcement had to file a lawsuit to obtain evidence of a police shooting within its jurisdiction. Until now.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Complaint – #1 in Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension v. Noem (D. Minnesota, 0:26-cv-00628) – CourtListener.com
COMPLAINT against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12575332) filed by Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Filer requests summons issued....
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January 25, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I have never seen a case where state law enforcement had to file a lawsuit to obtain evidence of a police shooting within its jurisdiction. Until now.
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I wish Democrats would start just speaking the truth:
“ICE is killing American citizens in public for exercising their freedom of speech because Donald Trump wants to be a king.
This isn’t about immigration—Trump wants to make it illegal to oppose him, and to stay in power until he dies.”
“ICE is killing American citizens in public for exercising their freedom of speech because Donald Trump wants to be a king.
This isn’t about immigration—Trump wants to make it illegal to oppose him, and to stay in power until he dies.”
January 24, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I wish Democrats would start just speaking the truth:
“ICE is killing American citizens in public for exercising their freedom of speech because Donald Trump wants to be a king.
This isn’t about immigration—Trump wants to make it illegal to oppose him, and to stay in power until he dies.”
“ICE is killing American citizens in public for exercising their freedom of speech because Donald Trump wants to be a king.
This isn’t about immigration—Trump wants to make it illegal to oppose him, and to stay in power until he dies.”
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According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress results, only 30% of eighth-grade students are reading at a “proficient” level. Fourth-grade students had similar scores.
Both scores were not significantly different when the data collection first began in 1992.
Both scores were not significantly different when the data collection first began in 1992.
America's Reading Crisis That No One Wants to Talk About
“There’s this focus on K-3 without a lot of resources dedicated to helping the kids in secondary school who fell through the cracks."
www.motherjones.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:21 PM
According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress results, only 30% of eighth-grade students are reading at a “proficient” level. Fourth-grade students had similar scores.
Both scores were not significantly different when the data collection first began in 1992.
Both scores were not significantly different when the data collection first began in 1992.
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What we’ve seen in Minnesota should make you furious, but it should also inspire you.
January 23, 2026 at 7:22 PM
What we’ve seen in Minnesota should make you furious, but it should also inspire you.
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Smith: "Our assessment of the evidence is that [Trump] is the person most responsible for what happened on January 6th. He caused what happened. It was foreseeable to him and then when it happened he tried to exploit in furtherance of the conspiracy."
January 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Smith: "Our assessment of the evidence is that [Trump] is the person most responsible for what happened on January 6th. He caused what happened. It was foreseeable to him and then when it happened he tried to exploit in furtherance of the conspiracy."
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Lieu uses his questioning time to contrast how Biden let Jack Smith operate independently with how Trump orders his underlings to open politicized investigations into his political foes
January 22, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Lieu uses his questioning time to contrast how Biden let Jack Smith operate independently with how Trump orders his underlings to open politicized investigations into his political foes
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Why are Republicans on the Supreme Court poised to treat firing Fed Commissioners different from Trump firing everybody else? Because Republicans on the Supreme Court like money.
Don’t overthink it. Occam’s Razor has you covered.
My latest in @thenation.com
Don’t overthink it. Occam’s Razor has you covered.
My latest in @thenation.com
The Supreme Court Shows It’s Willing to Thwart Trump—When Money Is on the Line
The court’s conservatives appear likely to block trump from firing Lisa Cook—not because they care about principle but because they care about the Fed.
www.thenation.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Why are Republicans on the Supreme Court poised to treat firing Fed Commissioners different from Trump firing everybody else? Because Republicans on the Supreme Court like money.
Don’t overthink it. Occam’s Razor has you covered.
My latest in @thenation.com
Don’t overthink it. Occam’s Razor has you covered.
My latest in @thenation.com
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The money that used to help Americans get healthcare is now being used to sponsor state terrorism. You can’t afford to see a doctor but the guy with no diploma and no skills is getting paid that money to intimidate and harm citizens.
January 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The money that used to help Americans get healthcare is now being used to sponsor state terrorism. You can’t afford to see a doctor but the guy with no diploma and no skills is getting paid that money to intimidate and harm citizens.
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If senior officers carry out what Trump is threatening against NATO, “the officers and enlisted people below them will likely obey the chain of command”—and “such an outcome would be a tragedy, and potentially a global catastrophe,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues.
The Military Is Being Forced to Plan for an Unthinkable Betrayal
Attacking an ally would be a perversion of everything the armed forces have been trained to do.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
If senior officers carry out what Trump is threatening against NATO, “the officers and enlisted people below them will likely obey the chain of command”—and “such an outcome would be a tragedy, and potentially a global catastrophe,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues.
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Jim Jordan is now hammering on Cassidy Hutchinson, and how Smith wouldn't use her as a witness in court. The reason isn't because she's a liar, but because her testimony was second-hand. Totally disingenuous of him to consider hearsay a lie.
January 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jim Jordan is now hammering on Cassidy Hutchinson, and how Smith wouldn't use her as a witness in court. The reason isn't because she's a liar, but because her testimony was second-hand. Totally disingenuous of him to consider hearsay a lie.
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This must be porn for 8th circuit
Trump paramilitary ICE forces are going house to house in Minneapolis terrorizing families, pointing guns at children and mothers, illegally rounding up people in their homes despite their legal status or any prior criminal activity.
January 21, 2026 at 8:22 PM
This must be porn for 8th circuit
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It's important to understand how the Circuits work and why a clearly obvious decision in the public interests would get a pause
Let's see which Supreme Court justice is in charge of the 8th Circuit who could sign off on such a decision...
www.supremecourt.gov/about/circui...
Let's see which Supreme Court justice is in charge of the 8th Circuit who could sign off on such a decision...
www.supremecourt.gov/about/circui...
January 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM
It's important to understand how the Circuits work and why a clearly obvious decision in the public interests would get a pause
Let's see which Supreme Court justice is in charge of the 8th Circuit who could sign off on such a decision...
www.supremecourt.gov/about/circui...
Let's see which Supreme Court justice is in charge of the 8th Circuit who could sign off on such a decision...
www.supremecourt.gov/about/circui...
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Kavanaugh is the SCOTUS Justice overseeing the 8th Circuit. You know, the guy who said it was legal for law enforcement to harass people based on skin color and accent. We had Kavanaugh Stops. Now we have Kavanaugh Beatings, Kavaugh Terrorizing, and Kavanaugh Murders. Shameful. Maine, take note...
January 21, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Kavanaugh is the SCOTUS Justice overseeing the 8th Circuit. You know, the guy who said it was legal for law enforcement to harass people based on skin color and accent. We had Kavanaugh Stops. Now we have Kavanaugh Beatings, Kavaugh Terrorizing, and Kavanaugh Murders. Shameful. Maine, take note...
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8th circuit gives ICE go ahead to use force against peaceful demonstrators, a decision which will immediately lead to injury.
US appeals court pauses lower court order restraining immigration agents' use of force against Minnesota protesters
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals paused a lower court's order on Wednesday that had restrained federal immigration agents' use of force against peaceful protesters.
www.reuters.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:47 PM
8th circuit gives ICE go ahead to use force against peaceful demonstrators, a decision which will immediately lead to injury.
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ICE just abducted a 4-year-old boy in Minneapolis. ICE is using the boy as “bait” to get the mom. Father is also abducted. Absolutely disgusting, horrific, inhuman stuff.
Help. Us. Fight. There is only one right side of history on this.
Help. Us. Fight. There is only one right side of history on this.
January 21, 2026 at 6:53 PM
ICE just abducted a 4-year-old boy in Minneapolis. ICE is using the boy as “bait” to get the mom. Father is also abducted. Absolutely disgusting, horrific, inhuman stuff.
Help. Us. Fight. There is only one right side of history on this.
Help. Us. Fight. There is only one right side of history on this.
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Trump's gang of misfits...
January 21, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Trump's gang of misfits...
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This is what happens when you have the wealthiest cabinet in U.S. history. Her chauffeur should take her to the grocery store & educate her on how real people live.
Brooke Rollins is still at it!
"We had run almost 1,000 simulations, and between $3 and $4 is a fair number if you can have access to that food. I just saw new numbers that were run: a full day, meaning 3 full square meals and a snack, is about $15.64."
"We had run almost 1,000 simulations, and between $3 and $4 is a fair number if you can have access to that food. I just saw new numbers that were run: a full day, meaning 3 full square meals and a snack, is about $15.64."
January 21, 2026 at 7:54 PM
This is what happens when you have the wealthiest cabinet in U.S. history. Her chauffeur should take her to the grocery store & educate her on how real people live.
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ICE Threw Thousands of Kids in Detention, Many For Longer Than Court-Prescribed Limit
www.themarshallproject.org/2025/12/17/c...
www.themarshallproject.org/2025/12/17/c...
January 20, 2026 at 10:52 PM
ICE Threw Thousands of Kids in Detention, Many For Longer Than Court-Prescribed Limit
www.themarshallproject.org/2025/12/17/c...
www.themarshallproject.org/2025/12/17/c...
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Investigative journalist @radleybalko.bsky.social examines how ICE has become a paramilitary force loyal to President Donald Trump that inflicts violence on his political enemies.
The militarization of immigration on this week’s “More To The Story.”
🎧 Listen here: apple.co/49L5DuP
The militarization of immigration on this week’s “More To The Story.”
🎧 Listen here: apple.co/49L5DuP
January 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Investigative journalist @radleybalko.bsky.social examines how ICE has become a paramilitary force loyal to President Donald Trump that inflicts violence on his political enemies.
The militarization of immigration on this week’s “More To The Story.”
🎧 Listen here: apple.co/49L5DuP
The militarization of immigration on this week’s “More To The Story.”
🎧 Listen here: apple.co/49L5DuP
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January 21, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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JENNINGS: “Let's not get our knickers in a twist here.”
MCGOWAN: “Why are you talking like that? It's insane. Your attitude is just horrifying.”🔥
Good to see that more and more steamrolling Scott and the Smug Face he tries to throw up. #TrumpEpsteinFilesCoverUp
(H/T @acyn.bsky.social )
MCGOWAN: “Why are you talking like that? It's insane. Your attitude is just horrifying.”🔥
Good to see that more and more steamrolling Scott and the Smug Face he tries to throw up. #TrumpEpsteinFilesCoverUp
(H/T @acyn.bsky.social )
January 20, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Dear World,
For the umpteenth time, I apologize. I’m sorry we put this pathetic excuse for a human being in the White House. You must both ignore him and stand up to him. Do not appease him.
Sincerely,
An American Citizen
For the umpteenth time, I apologize. I’m sorry we put this pathetic excuse for a human being in the White House. You must both ignore him and stand up to him. Do not appease him.
Sincerely,
An American Citizen
January 20, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Dear World,
For the umpteenth time, I apologize. I’m sorry we put this pathetic excuse for a human being in the White House. You must both ignore him and stand up to him. Do not appease him.
Sincerely,
An American Citizen
For the umpteenth time, I apologize. I’m sorry we put this pathetic excuse for a human being in the White House. You must both ignore him and stand up to him. Do not appease him.
Sincerely,
An American Citizen