Laura Miller
@laura-exx-miller.bsky.social
microcosm, fractal, essence
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Oh dear CBS has FOIA'd the full text exchange between Trump and the Norwegian PM
January 19, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Oh dear CBS has FOIA'd the full text exchange between Trump and the Norwegian PM
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For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping.
Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.
www.ms.now
January 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
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"Jews control… the colleges, the nonprofits, the movies, Hollywood, all of it." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
“Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
“Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
Israel will honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
Israel will honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
Israel will honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism
www.independent.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM
"Jews control… the colleges, the nonprofits, the movies, Hollywood, all of it." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
“Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
“Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them." - Charlie Kirk, 2023
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Holy hell, what an obituary
Renfrew Christie Dies at 76; Sabotaged Racist Regime’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Holy hell, what an obituary
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The Republican War Against America.
Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
January 15, 2026 at 7:31 PM
The Republican War Against America.
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Reminder that in the UK an incoming radical, populist government would have immediate access to immense, unchecked executive power.
And the current government is doing nothing to protect us from that.
And the current government is doing nothing to protect us from that.
NEW
The UK constitution is even more vulnerable than the US constitution
In the face of an illiberal radical assault, what has happened politically in America could easily happen in the UK
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
The UK constitution is even more vulnerable than the US constitution
In the face of an illiberal radical assault, what has happened politically in America could easily happen in the UK
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
January 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Reminder that in the UK an incoming radical, populist government would have immediate access to immense, unchecked executive power.
And the current government is doing nothing to protect us from that.
And the current government is doing nothing to protect us from that.
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Stephen Pittman, a 19-year-old man accused of setting fire to Jackson’s only synagogue, Beth Israel, declared that “Jesus Christ is lord” after the judge asked him if he understood his rights in federal court today.
@nickjudin.bsky.social reports + AP:
@nickjudin.bsky.social reports + AP:
Jackson Synagogue Burning Suspect Tells Judge, 'Jesus Christ Is Lord'
A suspect in the arson fire at the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, allegedly admitted to targeting it because of its “Jewish ties.”
www.mississippifreepress.org
January 12, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Stephen Pittman, a 19-year-old man accused of setting fire to Jackson’s only synagogue, Beth Israel, declared that “Jesus Christ is lord” after the judge asked him if he understood his rights in federal court today.
@nickjudin.bsky.social reports + AP:
@nickjudin.bsky.social reports + AP:
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Infuriating. Heartbreaking.
January 11, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Infuriating. Heartbreaking.
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“I have asked the clergy of the diocese to make sure their affairs are in order and they have written their wills.,not the time for statements. It is time to put our bodies between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable”. Rob Hirschfeld, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire
Redirecting...
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January 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
“I have asked the clergy of the diocese to make sure their affairs are in order and they have written their wills.,not the time for statements. It is time to put our bodies between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable”. Rob Hirschfeld, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire
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“Either we die, or we get out of these terrible conditions we are living under,” said Ali, 40, a protester. “There is no way these protests calm down. There is no way, this time, that they can stop us.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/w...
Inside Iran’s Protests: How a Plunging Currency Set Off Wide Unrest
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM
“Either we die, or we get out of these terrible conditions we are living under,” said Ali, 40, a protester. “There is no way these protests calm down. There is no way, this time, that they can stop us.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/w...
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“We saw hundreds of bodies.”
Texts sent by protesters in Tehran via Starlink say on Friday the IR forces opened fire on protesters and snipers were stationed to attack civilians. They fear the casualties are higher.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Texts sent by protesters in Tehran via Starlink say on Friday the IR forces opened fire on protesters and snipers were stationed to attack civilians. They fear the casualties are higher.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Iran protesters tell of brutal police response as regime lashes out
Videos emerging despite internet and mobile phone blackout show demonstrations continuing despite reports of escalating crackdown
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
“We saw hundreds of bodies.”
Texts sent by protesters in Tehran via Starlink say on Friday the IR forces opened fire on protesters and snipers were stationed to attack civilians. They fear the casualties are higher.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Texts sent by protesters in Tehran via Starlink say on Friday the IR forces opened fire on protesters and snipers were stationed to attack civilians. They fear the casualties are higher.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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A reporter for Fox News says Trump is sending 1,000 more Border Patrol agents to Minnesota “very soon,” though it’s unclear what that timeline means.
January 10, 2026 at 12:34 AM
A reporter for Fox News says Trump is sending 1,000 more Border Patrol agents to Minnesota “very soon,” though it’s unclear what that timeline means.
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RFK Jr—extreme anti-vaxxer & conspiracy theorist—says only sick kids should die of measles & it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
This is monstrous & reeks of eugenics
The man has no background in or understanding of medicine or health—why is he running the health system?
This is monstrous & reeks of eugenics
The man has no background in or understanding of medicine or health—why is he running the health system?
January 10, 2026 at 12:38 AM
RFK Jr—extreme anti-vaxxer & conspiracy theorist—says only sick kids should die of measles & it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
This is monstrous & reeks of eugenics
The man has no background in or understanding of medicine or health—why is he running the health system?
This is monstrous & reeks of eugenics
The man has no background in or understanding of medicine or health—why is he running the health system?
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ICE just launched a “wartime recruitment” campaign and seeks agents who want to “defend” their “culture.” There will be more Renee Goods.
newrepublic.com/post/205122/...
newrepublic.com/post/205122/...
January 10, 2026 at 12:24 AM
ICE just launched a “wartime recruitment” campaign and seeks agents who want to “defend” their “culture.” There will be more Renee Goods.
newrepublic.com/post/205122/...
newrepublic.com/post/205122/...
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Authoritarians use performative lying to mark who is for, and more importantly, against their regimes.
The point isn’t determining truth. The point is creating an ingroup whose loyalty is assured through ritually denying reality and an easily recognizable outgroup that refuses the delusion.
The point isn’t determining truth. The point is creating an ingroup whose loyalty is assured through ritually denying reality and an easily recognizable outgroup that refuses the delusion.
The shooting is shocking enough but the government's response is off the charts when you consider that this incident is forensically documented on video.
January 8, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Authoritarians use performative lying to mark who is for, and more importantly, against their regimes.
The point isn’t determining truth. The point is creating an ingroup whose loyalty is assured through ritually denying reality and an easily recognizable outgroup that refuses the delusion.
The point isn’t determining truth. The point is creating an ingroup whose loyalty is assured through ritually denying reality and an easily recognizable outgroup that refuses the delusion.
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And here it is.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Trump Lays Out a Vision of Power Restrained Only by ‘My Own Morality’
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:39 PM
And here it is.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
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"An agent shot a woman in Minneapolis, causing vast and needless grief. Our country is diseased – but that is not the only truth," writes @moiradonegan.bsky.social.
ICE agents have killed – again. The Trump administration blames the victim | Moira Donegan
An agent shot a woman in Minneapolis, causing vast and needless grief. Our country is diseased – but that is not the only truth
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
"An agent shot a woman in Minneapolis, causing vast and needless grief. Our country is diseased – but that is not the only truth," writes @moiradonegan.bsky.social.
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HuffPost has obtained a video of a physician trying to give medical care to the woman shot and killed by ICE agents today, and not being allowed to go near her.
The ICE agents claim there are medics on site, but witnesses scream that there are no medics present.
Full Story: bit.ly/3YwbaQR
The ICE agents claim there are medics on site, but witnesses scream that there are no medics present.
Full Story: bit.ly/3YwbaQR
January 7, 2026 at 10:04 PM
HuffPost has obtained a video of a physician trying to give medical care to the woman shot and killed by ICE agents today, and not being allowed to go near her.
The ICE agents claim there are medics on site, but witnesses scream that there are no medics present.
Full Story: bit.ly/3YwbaQR
The ICE agents claim there are medics on site, but witnesses scream that there are no medics present.
Full Story: bit.ly/3YwbaQR
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"Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” her mother said. “She was extremely compassionate. She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being.” www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
‘She was an amazing human being:’ Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner.
www.startribune.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:57 PM
"Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” her mother said. “She was extremely compassionate. She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being.” www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
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Cops literally assaulted a community member who had done an implicit bias training for them. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020...
January 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Cops literally assaulted a community member who had done an implicit bias training for them. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020...
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BREAKING: “Reports indicate Iran will cut off nationwide internet tonight, switching to a domestic intranet. Multiple sources are confirming this development.
Nariman Gharib says
(Enter Starlink)
narimangharib.com
Nariman Gharib says
(Enter Starlink)
narimangharib.com
Nariman Gharib - Cyber Espionage Investigator & Iranian Opposition Activist
U.K.-based Iranian opposition activist and independent cyber espionage investigator focused on uncovering digital espionage activities and promoting digital security.
narimangharib.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:57 PM
BREAKING: “Reports indicate Iran will cut off nationwide internet tonight, switching to a domestic intranet. Multiple sources are confirming this development.
Nariman Gharib says
(Enter Starlink)
narimangharib.com
Nariman Gharib says
(Enter Starlink)
narimangharib.com
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Renee Nicole Good, the woman shot & killed by an ICE agent, had a young son whose father died in 2023, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune
“There’s nobody else in his life,” the boy’s grandfather told the paper. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come get my grandchild.” www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
“There’s nobody else in his life,” the boy’s grandfather told the paper. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come get my grandchild.” www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
January 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Renee Nicole Good, the woman shot & killed by an ICE agent, had a young son whose father died in 2023, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune
“There’s nobody else in his life,” the boy’s grandfather told the paper. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come get my grandchild.” www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
“There’s nobody else in his life,” the boy’s grandfather told the paper. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come get my grandchild.” www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...