Jessica Leigh
@jessleighparks.bsky.social
Editor. Sometimes good with words and noticing when things are not as they should be. "The world is held together, really it is held together, by the love and the passion of a very few people." – James Baldwin
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This is the dynamic across most of America: Liberal cities generate revenue, which state governments then transfer to benefit conservative rural areas, whose residents despite city-dwellers and consistently vote to harm them. But politicians endlessly pander to rural voters and demonize cities.
Another critical piece of missing context in this story: tax dollars flow from the MSP metro to rural Minnesota. People in the city subsidize the lifestyles of people living in the country minnesotareformer.com/2023/12/04/t...
January 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM
This is the dynamic across most of America: Liberal cities generate revenue, which state governments then transfer to benefit conservative rural areas, whose residents despite city-dwellers and consistently vote to harm them. But politicians endlessly pander to rural voters and demonize cities.
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ICE must be abolished. It has become a lawless, rogue agency. Federal law enforcement agencies must follow the law, if they're going to have any credibility enforcing it.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 PM
ICE must be abolished. It has become a lawless, rogue agency. Federal law enforcement agencies must follow the law, if they're going to have any credibility enforcing it.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
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remember, a college student who gets an F because she wrote "because Jesus says so" in an essay she didn't do any reading for is tyranny but a dean losing her new job because of her beliefs is freedom. what are you not getting about this.
The University of Arkansas's law school just withdrew the appointment of its new dean six days after hiring her because conservative politicians complained that she filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of transgender students
Culture warriors cancel new U of A law dean before she started - Arkansas Times
Culture warriors claim the scalp of Emily Suski, the would-be law school dean whose legal opinion on transgender athletes seems to have offended Arkansas officials.
arktimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM
remember, a college student who gets an F because she wrote "because Jesus says so" in an essay she didn't do any reading for is tyranny but a dean losing her new job because of her beliefs is freedom. what are you not getting about this.
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@cantwell.senate.gov @murray.senate.gov @repricklarsen.bsky.social Stop negotiating with this administration. These people are corrupt and vile. Stop them. Give nothing until they are all out of office and held accountable for their actions.
Trump: "Starting February 1, we're not making any payments to sanctuary cities or states having sanctuary cities"
January 13, 2026 at 11:14 PM
@cantwell.senate.gov @murray.senate.gov @repricklarsen.bsky.social Stop negotiating with this administration. These people are corrupt and vile. Stop them. Give nothing until they are all out of office and held accountable for their actions.
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A Minnesota state representative said two Richfield Target employees detained by U.S. Border Patrol on Jan. 8 were U.S. citizens and were both injured in the incident.
Target employees detained by federal officers were U.S. citizens, legislator says
Minnesota Rep. Michael Howard, who represents Richfield, said the employees also were injured in the incident.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
A Minnesota state representative said two Richfield Target employees detained by U.S. Border Patrol on Jan. 8 were U.S. citizens and were both injured in the incident.
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What’s happening with ICE is outrageous. I'm excited to support a bill from Senator Valdez that says you cannot be masked as a law enforcement agent.
January 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM
What’s happening with ICE is outrageous. I'm excited to support a bill from Senator Valdez that says you cannot be masked as a law enforcement agent.
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Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
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BREAKING: The UK Government is working with Canada and Australia to launch a coordinated ban on X, per the Telegraph
January 11, 2026 at 2:17 AM
BREAKING: The UK Government is working with Canada and Australia to launch a coordinated ban on X, per the Telegraph
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Scenes of protest at the #ICEOutforGood happening in Portland
January 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Scenes of protest at the #ICEOutforGood happening in Portland
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Happening now: hundreds have gathered in downtown Chicago to rally against both ICE/Border Patrol violence and US intervention in Venezuela.
This is one of only multiple anti-ICE demonstrations planned in Chicago this weekend.
This is one of only multiple anti-ICE demonstrations planned in Chicago this weekend.
January 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Happening now: hundreds have gathered in downtown Chicago to rally against both ICE/Border Patrol violence and US intervention in Venezuela.
This is one of only multiple anti-ICE demonstrations planned in Chicago this weekend.
This is one of only multiple anti-ICE demonstrations planned in Chicago this weekend.
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BREAKING: A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot block federal money for child care and other social service funding to five states for now.
Judge says Trump administration can’t block child care, other program money for 5 states for now
A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:19 AM
BREAKING: A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot block federal money for child care and other social service funding to five states for now.
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at some point we're gonna have to have a real conversation about why we're still paying federal taxes to a regime that isn't using them to help anyone, but instead is using them to brutalize us
January 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM
at some point we're gonna have to have a real conversation about why we're still paying federal taxes to a regime that isn't using them to help anyone, but instead is using them to brutalize us
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NEWS: New video shows officer calling Renee Nicole Good 'F*cking B*tch' following shooting.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia police chief says she will arrest ICE agents who violate the law, and Minnesota confirms there is no absolute immunity for the ICE agent in question.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia police chief says she will arrest ICE agents who violate the law, and Minnesota confirms there is no absolute immunity for the ICE agent in question.
Important Update: New Video of Shooting Shows Officer Calling Renee Nicole Good 'F*cking B*tch' Following Shooting
We have a major development this afternoon into the horrific shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
aaronparnas.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
NEWS: New video shows officer calling Renee Nicole Good 'F*cking B*tch' following shooting.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia police chief says she will arrest ICE agents who violate the law, and Minnesota confirms there is no absolute immunity for the ICE agent in question.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia police chief says she will arrest ICE agents who violate the law, and Minnesota confirms there is no absolute immunity for the ICE agent in question.
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2025 the worst year for hiring since 2020, when the pandemic all but froze the U.S. economy.
January 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
2025 the worst year for hiring since 2020, when the pandemic all but froze the U.S. economy.
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And Renee Good’s last words appear to be “We’re not mad at you.”
In the video that the shooter took, which I believe was leaked to be exculpatory, he appears to yell “fucking bitch” after he shoots Renee Good.
January 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
And Renee Good’s last words appear to be “We’re not mad at you.”
If you actually know how to do a proper kettlebell swing, you'll realize how embarrassing this is. The woman on the far left is the only one with good form!
Hegseth had cameras recording him working out with recruits today at UCLA
January 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
If you actually know how to do a proper kettlebell swing, you'll realize how embarrassing this is. The woman on the far left is the only one with good form!
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“Fuck ICE!” chants & a brass band performing “Which side are you on?” as hundreds march in Manhattan, NYC against ICE and in solidarity with Minneapolis.
January 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
“Fuck ICE!” chants & a brass band performing “Which side are you on?” as hundreds march in Manhattan, NYC against ICE and in solidarity with Minneapolis.
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Looks like Customs and Border Protection shot two people in Portland. Reportedly still alive. More details should be coming soon.
US Border agents shoot two people in Portland, city officials say
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to Portland city councilors.The shooting occurred near Ea
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January 8, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Looks like Customs and Border Protection shot two people in Portland. Reportedly still alive. More details should be coming soon.
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In the wake of the execution of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent and a sustained boycott that dropped Spotify’s stock 10% in one month, Spotify confirms ICE recruitment ads are no longer running.
January 8, 2026 at 10:12 PM
In the wake of the execution of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent and a sustained boycott that dropped Spotify’s stock 10% in one month, Spotify confirms ICE recruitment ads are no longer running.
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YES, this (from another constituent).
Senator (yes, you represent me in WA), she's not going to resign and she's not going to be fired.
Call for the House to impeach her, and offer your support to vote in conviction.
Noem has no shame, and only a tenuous grasp of power. Take her power away.
Call for the House to impeach her, and offer your support to vote in conviction.
Noem has no shame, and only a tenuous grasp of power. Take her power away.
Kristi Noem has had a disgraceful tenure marked by chaos, brutality, and rampant corruption.
She should resign or be fired immediately.
The question for the American people is, will this Republican-led Congress join Democrats in pushing for any accountability?
She should resign or be fired immediately.
The question for the American people is, will this Republican-led Congress join Democrats in pushing for any accountability?
January 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
YES, this (from another constituent).
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Good morning. I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to make a small gesture of kindness today. It's up to you to decide what that can be. The key is for you to act on the idea. With so much out of our control, we can choose how to be with each other today and every day.
January 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Good morning. I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to make a small gesture of kindness today. It's up to you to decide what that can be. The key is for you to act on the idea. With so much out of our control, we can choose how to be with each other today and every day.
Bookmark this one because...
Sen. Kennedy: "Invading Greenland would be weapons grade stupid. Now, President Trump is not weapons grade stupid."
January 7, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Bookmark this one because...
Outright lying.
Kristi Noem accuses the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis of committing an act of "domestic terrorism"
January 7, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Outright lying.
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The Regime is already LYING. Part of our job is to call them liars at every turn.
January 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The Regime is already LYING. Part of our job is to call them liars at every turn.