Amy M O’Neal
@medievalamy.bsky.social
Medieval historian from Houston
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BRENNAN: What percentage of those you have in custody have committed crimes?
NOEM: 70% of them
B: It's not 70%
N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers
B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions
N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers
B: Well, that's from your agency
NOEM: 70% of them
B: It's not 70%
N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers
B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions
N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers
B: Well, that's from your agency
January 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM
BRENNAN: What percentage of those you have in custody have committed crimes?
NOEM: 70% of them
B: It's not 70%
N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers
B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions
N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers
B: Well, that's from your agency
NOEM: 70% of them
B: It's not 70%
N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers
B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions
N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers
B: Well, that's from your agency
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The worst politicians in America are about to quote Martin Luther King Jr.
You can’t quote “I have a dream” on MLK Day then legislate against that dream every other day of the year.
You can’t quote “I have a dream” on MLK Day then legislate against that dream every other day of the year.
January 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The worst politicians in America are about to quote Martin Luther King Jr.
You can’t quote “I have a dream” on MLK Day then legislate against that dream every other day of the year.
You can’t quote “I have a dream” on MLK Day then legislate against that dream every other day of the year.
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Just another day in the Trump admin. All the finest people.
January 18, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Just another day in the Trump admin. All the finest people.
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Noem is making a specific claim about “organized, funded protesters” committing “acts of violence” here.
Notwithstanding she provides no specific evidence of funding (and that Minnesota is especially intense) protesters against ICE have, in fact, been a consistent presence all over the country.
Notwithstanding she provides no specific evidence of funding (and that Minnesota is especially intense) protesters against ICE have, in fact, been a consistent presence all over the country.
Kristi Noem: "When we did these operations in other cities across the country, we didn't see this kind of violence. We didn't see organized, funded protesters come in to conduct acts of violence against our law enforcement officers like we're seeing in Minneapolis."
January 18, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Noem is making a specific claim about “organized, funded protesters” committing “acts of violence” here.
Notwithstanding she provides no specific evidence of funding (and that Minnesota is especially intense) protesters against ICE have, in fact, been a consistent presence all over the country.
Notwithstanding she provides no specific evidence of funding (and that Minnesota is especially intense) protesters against ICE have, in fact, been a consistent presence all over the country.
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Hmmm...
How could Russia be getting strategic intelligence information? 🤷🏼♂️
How could Russia be getting strategic intelligence information? 🤷🏼♂️
January 18, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Hmmm...
How could Russia be getting strategic intelligence information? 🤷🏼♂️
How could Russia be getting strategic intelligence information? 🤷🏼♂️
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“Leave Greenland alone!”
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“Leave Greenland alone!”
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
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JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-
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#Justice4ReneeNicoleGood ⚖️
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#Justice4ReneeNicoleGood ⚖️
BRENNAN: Tell me about the officer, Jonathan Ross
KRISTI NOEM: Don't say his name! I mean, for heaven's sake, we shouldn't have people continue to dox law enforcement
BRENNAN: His name is public
NOEM: I know, but that doesn't mean it should continue to be said
KRISTI NOEM: Don't say his name! I mean, for heaven's sake, we shouldn't have people continue to dox law enforcement
BRENNAN: His name is public
NOEM: I know, but that doesn't mean it should continue to be said
January 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-
JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS- JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS.
#Justice4ReneeNicoleGood ⚖️
JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS- JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS.
#Justice4ReneeNicoleGood ⚖️
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A new study from the University of Houston reports sharp student losses, rising teacher turnover and an accelerated decline in experienced educators since the start of the Texas Education Agency takeover of Houston ISD.
University of Houston report shows major enrollment decline, workforce shifts under Houston ISD Takeover
Enrollment was steadily declining prior to the takeover, but the decline increased in size and pace after the 2022-2023 school year.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
January 15, 2026 at 9:55 PM
A new study from the University of Houston reports sharp student losses, rising teacher turnover and an accelerated decline in experienced educators since the start of the Texas Education Agency takeover of Houston ISD.
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Texas A&M decided to publicly cancel my Ethics class, and share a false statement that I declined to provide information, which made it impossible for [them ] to request an exemption. See for yourself, if this statement is true.
They are getting creative!
They are getting creative!
ETHICS IS NOW CANCELED AT TEXAS A&M
Statement from Dr. Leonard Bright....
Statement from Dr. Leonard Bright....
January 14, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Texas A&M decided to publicly cancel my Ethics class, and share a false statement that I declined to provide information, which made it impossible for [them ] to request an exemption. See for yourself, if this statement is true.
They are getting creative!
They are getting creative!
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These people have the worst cases of Stockholm Syndrome! The answer to this should be, "You're a public servant. I expect you to answer my question civilly and without insults. If you can't, find me someone who can." What would happen? He'd get barred from these sham events? And lose what, exactly?
LEAVITT: Why was Renee Good unfortunately and tragically killed?
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
January 15, 2026 at 11:02 PM
These people have the worst cases of Stockholm Syndrome! The answer to this should be, "You're a public servant. I expect you to answer my question civilly and without insults. If you can't, find me someone who can." What would happen? He'd get barred from these sham events? And lose what, exactly?
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I compared the user interface in this photo to the leaked user guide I have for Mobile Fortify, and it's the same. Mobile Fortify is ICE's app for verifying someone's identity, immigration status, whether issued order of deportation. ICE says it overrides a birth certificate bsky.app/profile/donm...
The people wearing masks are scanning your face to capture your identity.
January 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I compared the user interface in this photo to the leaked user guide I have for Mobile Fortify, and it's the same. Mobile Fortify is ICE's app for verifying someone's identity, immigration status, whether issued order of deportation. ICE says it overrides a birth certificate bsky.app/profile/donm...
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This is a very smart point. And it is echoed by what I have been told about how things happened this time around in Portland as well in the aftermath of 2020.
One thing that people don't understand is that the community base opposing ICE is extremely committed to avoiding anything that could trigger rioting, I think largely because of the 2020 experience. Trump thinks he can redo 2020 but shoot the protesters this time, but Minneapolis isn't the same.
Ironically a lot of the base of Minnesota's activitists' response was laid as a result of the riots following Chauvin's murder of George Floyd. That's part of why I feel like this administration doesn't understand who they're messing with. The Twin Cities got organized in 2020 and remains so.
January 16, 2026 at 12:15 AM
This is a very smart point. And it is echoed by what I have been told about how things happened this time around in Portland as well in the aftermath of 2020.
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As a social movements scholar, I absolutely love the diversity of tactics being developed by each city, reflecting their local flavor
Portland kept it weird with inflatable costumes
Chicago protected its street vendors by buying up their food each day
Charlotte chased ICE agents into the woods
Portland kept it weird with inflatable costumes
Chicago protected its street vendors by buying up their food each day
Charlotte chased ICE agents into the woods
Naaaaaaailed it
January 16, 2026 at 12:38 AM
As a social movements scholar, I absolutely love the diversity of tactics being developed by each city, reflecting their local flavor
Portland kept it weird with inflatable costumes
Chicago protected its street vendors by buying up their food each day
Charlotte chased ICE agents into the woods
Portland kept it weird with inflatable costumes
Chicago protected its street vendors by buying up their food each day
Charlotte chased ICE agents into the woods
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I've seen some folks giving into doomerism by citing the US's history of paramilitary violence shutting down fair elections in the South, and I want to add some historical context to support Jamelle here (as an historian of Reconstruction paramilitary violence)
the question to ask about this is, okay, he wants to cancel the midterms. how does he get the VA state board of elections to cancel the midterms? how does he get the georgia board of elections to do it? how does he convince republican house members to quit their jobs and give up their paychecks?
Trump says a lot of deranged shit, but, per this Reuters article — and the threats of invoking the Insurrection Act in Minnesota this morning — he is very clearly exploring how to cancel the midterms.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
January 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I've seen some folks giving into doomerism by citing the US's history of paramilitary violence shutting down fair elections in the South, and I want to add some historical context to support Jamelle here (as an historian of Reconstruction paramilitary violence)
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This is important and, also, not not new. There were reports of this in LA, Portland, and Chicago, at least, as well.
Just so people outside of MN know - a lot of the US citizens getting “arrested” by ICE never get processed at Whipple. They are roughed up during the arrest and then often dropped off miles from where they were picked up. It means we don’t know the true scale of what ICE is doing based on ICE stats
January 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM
This is important and, also, not not new. There were reports of this in LA, Portland, and Chicago, at least, as well.
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jesus christ, man, trump’s face is drooping and he’s barely conscious, RFK, jr’s hands are so shaky he can barely read his own remarks, whole cabinet’s falling apart
January 14, 2026 at 9:41 PM
jesus christ, man, trump’s face is drooping and he’s barely conscious, RFK, jr’s hands are so shaky he can barely read his own remarks, whole cabinet’s falling apart
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Note that invisibly before all of our very eyes: Each of these lawless acts, playing out, now close to literally every hour of every day, strengthens the bond between leader, henchmen and foot soldiers, and their collective investment to hold onto power.
January 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Note that invisibly before all of our very eyes: Each of these lawless acts, playing out, now close to literally every hour of every day, strengthens the bond between leader, henchmen and foot soldiers, and their collective investment to hold onto power.
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I implore my fellow Dems not to overthink this. You can just say - I’m against the government shooting people in the face for no good reason. This is not hard. Same with the ludicrous invasion of Greenland. Democrats are anti-invasion of Greenland bc it’s the dumbest thing ever. Be ruthlessly blunt.
New CNN polling:
Most Americans see an immigration officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Good as an inappropriate use of force. Roughly half view it as a sign of broader issues with the way ICE is operating, w/under 1/3 saying that ICE operations have made cities safer.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/14/p...
Most Americans see an immigration officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Good as an inappropriate use of force. Roughly half view it as a sign of broader issues with the way ICE is operating, w/under 1/3 saying that ICE operations have made cities safer.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/14/p...
January 14, 2026 at 6:55 PM
I implore my fellow Dems not to overthink this. You can just say - I’m against the government shooting people in the face for no good reason. This is not hard. Same with the ludicrous invasion of Greenland. Democrats are anti-invasion of Greenland bc it’s the dumbest thing ever. Be ruthlessly blunt.
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Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social : “These politicians want a Christian nation— unless it means providing health care to the sick. Or funding food assistance for the hungry. Or raising the minimum wage. It seems like they want to base our laws on the Bible… until they read the words of Jesus.”
January 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Rep. @jamestalarico.bsky.social : “These politicians want a Christian nation— unless it means providing health care to the sick. Or funding food assistance for the hungry. Or raising the minimum wage. It seems like they want to base our laws on the Bible… until they read the words of Jesus.”
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What's the difference between most of us and Donald Trump?
When someone screams "pedophile protector," most of us know it's not directed at us.
When someone screams "pedophile protector," most of us know it's not directed at us.
January 14, 2026 at 2:42 AM
What's the difference between most of us and Donald Trump?
When someone screams "pedophile protector," most of us know it's not directed at us.
When someone screams "pedophile protector," most of us know it's not directed at us.
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Brooke Rollins: "We've run over 1,000 simulations. It can cost around $3 a meal for a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, corn tortilla, and one other thing. So there is a way to do this that actually will save the average American consumer money."
January 14, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Brooke Rollins: "We've run over 1,000 simulations. It can cost around $3 a meal for a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, corn tortilla, and one other thing. So there is a way to do this that actually will save the average American consumer money."
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I very much agree with this. This isn’t careful planning. It’s not 3-D chess. It’s a bunch of really bad people trying to quickly do the really bad things they dream about because nobody ever hugged them or told them they were acting like a jackass.
The flopsweat desperation of an administration that can feel the walls closing in, just smashing and grabbing everything they can before the reckoning comes.
And it's coming in one form or another -- the Epstein Files, Trump's death spiral, maybe just the midterm elections. And they all know it.
And it's coming in one form or another -- the Epstein Files, Trump's death spiral, maybe just the midterm elections. And they all know it.
I don't know about all of you, but I am finding it difficult to process Venezuela, Greenland, Minneapolis, and the Fed all at once.
January 15, 2026 at 1:14 AM
I very much agree with this. This isn’t careful planning. It’s not 3-D chess. It’s a bunch of really bad people trying to quickly do the really bad things they dream about because nobody ever hugged them or told them they were acting like a jackass.