Jeff Milchen
@jmilchen.bsky.social
Freelance writer and editor. Founder of the American Independent Business Alliance and ReclaimDemocracy.org. Much recent writing at UUWorld.org. Pro-democracy, anti-fascist.
I agree with you on many people overstating Trump's power but please don't overlook this: all his regime needs to do is create Election Day chaos in a few urban districts in ME, OH, and other key battlegrounds to impede thousands of progressive voters from casting their votes.
January 15, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I agree with you on many people overstating Trump's power but please don't overlook this: all his regime needs to do is create Election Day chaos in a few urban districts in ME, OH, and other key battlegrounds to impede thousands of progressive voters from casting their votes.
I asked Reuters why there is no transcript linked for an interview in which the POTUS literally declares he'd like to halt a national election (no response yet). I hope others with more prominent voices will ask, find, and share it.
January 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
I asked Reuters why there is no transcript linked for an interview in which the POTUS literally declares he'd like to halt a national election (no response yet). I hope others with more prominent voices will ask, find, and share it.
Where is the transcript? When the POTUS declares "we shouldn't even have an election" this fall, that's kind of a BFD.
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Where is the transcript? When the POTUS declares "we shouldn't even have an election" this fall, that's kind of a BFD.
Is there any evidence of ICE being attacked or is CNN simply broadcasting (see the chyron) a baseless accusation from a regime that lies constantly--even when video footage contradicts them?
January 15, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Is there any evidence of ICE being attacked or is CNN simply broadcasting (see the chyron) a baseless accusation from a regime that lies constantly--even when video footage contradicts them?
On my way to look now, but the use of "immigration crackdown" by any media at this point is grossly negligent. It's a campaign to inflict terror on any non-white human being.
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
On my way to look now, but the use of "immigration crackdown" by any media at this point is grossly negligent. It's a campaign to inflict terror on any non-white human being.
Jeffries and Schumer are the opposite of leadership
January 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Jeffries and Schumer are the opposite of leadership
Thanks @propublica.org for this critical information. Flashbangs are Bombs and any reporter that cites "non-lethal weapons" should be corrected promptly: www.propublica.org/article/flas...
Injuries & trauma ICE inflicted on the six kids likely includes eyesight & hearing loss (up to 170 decibels).
Injuries & trauma ICE inflicted on the six kids likely includes eyesight & hearing loss (up to 170 decibels).
Hotter Than Lava
Every day, police toss dangerous flashbang grenades during raids, with little oversight and horrifying results
www.propublica.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Thanks @propublica.org for this critical information. Flashbangs are Bombs and any reporter that cites "non-lethal weapons" should be corrected promptly: www.propublica.org/article/flas...
Injuries & trauma ICE inflicted on the six kids likely includes eyesight & hearing loss (up to 170 decibels).
Injuries & trauma ICE inflicted on the six kids likely includes eyesight & hearing loss (up to 170 decibels).
His whole talk was dead on. @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social Watch to learn what leadership looks like.
January 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM
His whole talk was dead on. @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social Watch to learn what leadership looks like.
Ruth, I've been dismayed by what I've perceived as silence among athletes (aside from a few NBA coaches like Rivers and Kerr) and am preparing to write about it. Can you point us to any reports about who else is taking a meaningful stand?
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Ruth, I've been dismayed by what I've perceived as silence among athletes (aside from a few NBA coaches like Rivers and Kerr) and am preparing to write about it. Can you point us to any reports about who else is taking a meaningful stand?
Yes, but it's not just Minnesota. It's a third of the whole the whole nation seeing the world through media like Fox, OAN, and @cbsnews.com that color the lens.
January 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Yes, but it's not just Minnesota. It's a third of the whole the whole nation seeing the world through media like Fox, OAN, and @cbsnews.com that color the lens.
Every journalist doing work to expose the crimes of the Trump Regime and allies should scrutinize their security and be ready to eliminate sensitive information and any trails on a moment's notice.
January 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Every journalist doing work to expose the crimes of the Trump Regime and allies should scrutinize their security and be ready to eliminate sensitive information and any trails on a moment's notice.
They are trying to purge every decent human being with respect for the law from any form of federal "law enforcement." Every agency will need to be dismantled and, those necessary, rebuilt.
January 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
They are trying to purge every decent human being with respect for the law from any form of federal "law enforcement." Every agency will need to be dismantled and, those necessary, rebuilt.
Great to hear. They do life-saving work
January 13, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Great to hear. They do life-saving work
The worst of the worst are the thugs working for ICE. We should not support any federal Democratic candidate who does not stand for prosecuting all ICE agents documented committing acts of violence.
January 12, 2026 at 11:55 PM
The worst of the worst are the thugs working for ICE. We should not support any federal Democratic candidate who does not stand for prosecuting all ICE agents documented committing acts of violence.
It's no exaggeration to say that ICE is a terrorist organization. #AbolishICE.
January 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
It's no exaggeration to say that ICE is a terrorist organization. #AbolishICE.
Relevant fact: the dude who killed Renee Good WAS a trainer. www.wired.com/story/ice-ag...
ICE Agent Who Reportedly Shot Renee Good Was a Firearms Trainer, per Testimony
Jonathan Ross told a federal court in December about his professional background, including “hundreds” of encounters with drivers during enforcement actions, according to testimony obtained by WIRED.
www.wired.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Relevant fact: the dude who killed Renee Good WAS a trainer. www.wired.com/story/ice-ag...
After a year of terrorism and corruption, will the spectre of Trump turbocharging inflation and threatening to wipe out the wealth of millions of Americans be the thing that provokes GOP pushback?
January 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM
After a year of terrorism and corruption, will the spectre of Trump turbocharging inflation and threatening to wipe out the wealth of millions of Americans be the thing that provokes GOP pushback?
You probably are aware but it's important to make sure others know that ICE thugs did not "dither" they forcibly prevented a doctor from administering aid to Good after shooting her.
January 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM
You probably are aware but it's important to make sure others know that ICE thugs did not "dither" they forcibly prevented a doctor from administering aid to Good after shooting her.
I'm with you 100% but please use your power to focus people on more immediate action than fall elections. If we don't stop this regime in the next few months, any elections will be corrupted by vote suppression and interference on a massive scale.
January 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM
I'm with you 100% but please use your power to focus people on more immediate action than fall elections. If we don't stop this regime in the next few months, any elections will be corrupted by vote suppression and interference on a massive scale.
Those two are completely incapable of meeting the moment. We can't defeat the Trump Regime without first removing Schumer and Jeffries.
January 10, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Those two are completely incapable of meeting the moment. We can't defeat the Trump Regime without first removing Schumer and Jeffries.