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Cher A. Bear
@iamcherbear.bsky.social
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Good trouble ☮️Democracy defender
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leahgreenberg.bsky.social
In Olney, MD, Indivisibles stage a memorial with the names of each life taken by ICE this year www.instagram.com/reels/DTYcUo...
EmpowHERed... A Sisterhood that CARES on Instagram: "Say Their Name. At Olney's ICEOUT event, we created a powerful memorial to honor the lives taken by ICE. It's time that ALL citizens stand up to g...
21 likes, 2 comments - empowhered_maryland on January 11, 2026: "Say Their Name. At Olney's ICEOUT event, we created a powerful memorial to honor the lives taken by ICE. It's time that ALL citizens s...
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January 11, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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figgityfigs.bsky.social
This is the kind of shit we need to see. The notion that being professional and nominally apolitical puts you in opposition to Trump as much as being a member of the opposing political party does.
January 12, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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whstancil.bsky.social
Powell standing up to Trump is the same thing as the Minneapolis residents standing up to ICE - both rely on the realization that all of their power flows out of their ability to make you afraid, and you don’t have to be, and then they have barely any power over you anymore.
January 12, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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markjacob.bsky.social
"Quit demonstrating" is not something that a pro-democracy politician says. It's something that an authoritarian tool says.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d
Rep. Roger Williams: "People need to quit demonstrating, quit yelling at law enforcement, challenging law enforcement, and begin to get civil."
January 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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infiniteguff.com
Micheal Martin
January 8, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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ezralevin.bsky.social
The 123-page doc by @hardymerriman.bsky.social goes deep on this framework with examples and practical advice for assigning roles, designing campaigns, and doing the work with your own local community. Highly recommend.
Summary of 5 principles to make political violence backfire - reveal, redeem, reframe, redirect, resist.
January 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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ezralevin.bsky.social
If you want to go deep on the theory and strategy, this resource on how to make political violence backfire is informative and practical. static1.squarespace.com/static/666b7...
Cover page of the HOPE guide - "Harnessing our power to end political violence"
January 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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ezralevin.bsky.social
Leah doesn’t like slow songs but I dig this. You decide.
January 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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leahgreenberg.bsky.social
This is why public backlash and mobilizing is so crucial. ICE is an out-of-control secret police and if the lesson they learn from this week is that escalating violence against civilians = less protest and less oversight, they will put that lesson into action. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
Opinion | By Killing Renee Good, ICE Sent a Message to Us All
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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ezralevin.bsky.social
Please stop and read this statement from Renee Good's wife.
josie.zone 🏳️‍⚧️ Tár-Tár Binks @josie.zone · 6d
Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:

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First, I want to extend my gratitude to all the people who have reached out from across the country and around the world to support our family. This kindness of strangers is the most fitting tribute because if you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind, In fact, kindness radiated out of her. Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn't wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time. You might think it was just my love talking but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine, Renee lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it Where it resides and nurture it where it needs to grow Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole. Like people have done across place and time, we moved to make a better life for ourselves. We chose Minnesota to make our home. Our whole extended road trip here, we held hands in the car while our son drew all over the windows to pass the time and the miles, What we found when we got here was a vibrant and welcoming community, we made friends and spread joy: And while any place we were together was home, there was a strong shared sense here in Minneapolis that we were looking out for each other. Here, I had finally found peace and safe harbor. That has been taken from me forever. We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns. Renee leaves behind three extraordinary children; the youngest is just six years old and already lost his father. I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way. We thank you for the privacy you are granting our family as we grieve. We thank you for ensuring that Renee's legacy is one of kindness and love. We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love. E
January 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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ezralevin.bsky.social
Name, shame, and boycott the scammers. They're effectively supporting this fascist regime with their self-enriching bullshit.
leahgreenberg.bsky.social Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 6d
Hi @forwardblue.bsky.social No Kings 3 planning is ongoing. You are hurting our coalition-building by sending texts like this-it confuses partners who see them & think we've made decisions without consulting them.

Please reach out to discuss what to do with the money you've raised for No Kings.
Screenshot of mass text: "The third NO KINGS DAY is almost here! If you want first-to-know alerts, RSVP now and join the pre-launch team! >> forwardblue.us/l/yG7Uep"
January 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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politicsgirl.bsky.social
So, correct me if I’m wrong, but all you have to do to abduct a woman now is dress in camo, cover your face and have a gun and we have to submit or risk death? How are we supposed to know if you’re ICE or not?
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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ezralevin.bsky.social
On the eve of 1000+ rapid response "Ice Out for Good" protests, here's our generation's phil ochs/bob dylan/john prine/you get the idea. www.youtube.com/watch?v=El0C...
Good vs. Ice
YouTube video by Jesse Welles
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:09 AM
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wajali.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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leahgreenberg.bsky.social
y'all Kristi Noem absolutely deserves to be impeached but please, please be wary of Dems who try to use an impeachment vote on Noem (fine, but not gonna end in removal) as a substitute for action on ICE funding (real, hits them where it hurts)
January 10, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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protecttruth.bsky.social
Has anyone seen Jeffries or Schumer at a protest or rally this weekend?

In Minneapolis?
At a #IceOutForGood @indivisible.org rally?

The minimum requirement for democratic leaders right now is to be out in the streets with the people who are under attack.
January 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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bkindivisible.bsky.social
👏 👏 NYC turning up, standing up and showing up to say No Kings No War No ICE 🚫👑🧊

@riseandresist.bsky.social @socialists.nyc @handsoffnyc.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social
@indivisible.org
@targetmajoritynyc.bsky.social @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social @nywfp.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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indivisible.org
In under 48 hours, you organized nearly 1,200 marches and vigils in all 50 states and DC for Renee Nicole Good.

There are more of us than there are of them — and We the People won’t stop demanding accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee. #ICEOutForGood
January 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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mollyknight.bsky.social
Our tax dollars are paying this asshole’s salary.
dominicervolina.com Dom Ervolina @dominicervolina.com · 5d
A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."

The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"

"Learned what?" she asks

Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
January 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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gtconway.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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newseye.bsky.social
“IT WAS MURDER”

Several hundred people have formed a human banner at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach today (Sat Jan 10, 2026)

👏👏

(📸 Erik Castro)
A sign has been made saying “IT WAS” and hundreds of people are standing in the form the word “MURDER” There is an upside down distress US flag followed by the words, ICE OUT
January 10, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
DAVE MATTHEWS: “I don’t want my taxes to pay for masked thugs to roam our streets & terrorize our communities... She was trying to get away. He shot her 3x in the head. Murdered in cold blood. They’re trying to tell us not to believe what we see. FUCK ICE.”

(H/T @marcofoster.bsky.social )
January 10, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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ericholthaus.com
Welcome to Minnesota, fuckers. Also this is super disturbing because the ICE agent's assault rifle appears to fire as he falls down.

This was filmed by a friend near Chicago and Lake last night.
January 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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stevea.bsky.social
Oh no. We lost another wonderful human being. Rest in Peace and Groove sir.
January 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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muellershewrote.com
Do you ever work so hard that when you have a few hours off, you feel like you’re forgetting to do something?
January 10, 2026 at 11:41 PM