merrill
@merrillcole.bsky.social
Professor of English, queer poet, and Western Illinois University Chapter President of the union, University Professionals of Illinois.
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an administration that understood it needed at least *some* public opinion on its side would dump bovino immediately
DHS is using explosives on people’s homes???
“Bovino has often used the phrase “turn and burn” to describe Border Patrol operations, a reference to actions like smashing windshields, using explosives to blow down the doors of homes and engaging in car chases.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
“Bovino has often used the phrase “turn and burn” to describe Border Patrol operations, a reference to actions like smashing windshields, using explosives to blow down the doors of homes and engaging in car chases.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
January 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM
an administration that understood it needed at least *some* public opinion on its side would dump bovino immediately
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Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
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Senator Rosen calling for Noem’s impeachment. More of this, please.
Kristi Noem and her department’s latest attempt to mislead the American public regarding the brutal and unjustified killing of Alex Pretti is deeply shameful, and she must be impeached and removed from office immediately.
January 25, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Senator Rosen calling for Noem’s impeachment. More of this, please.
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We’re airing a new campaign ad, starting tomorrow.
Here it is:
Here it is:
January 25, 2026 at 11:08 PM
We’re airing a new campaign ad, starting tomorrow.
Here it is:
Here it is:
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We’ll say it again, ICE is terrorizing our communities. ICE is making us all less safe, less secure, and they are hurting and killing people in our streets.
Senate Democrats MUST BLOCK ICE FUNDING this week. Please call your U.S. Senators (202) 224-3121 📞
Senate Democrats MUST BLOCK ICE FUNDING this week. Please call your U.S. Senators (202) 224-3121 📞
January 24, 2026 at 7:22 PM
We’ll say it again, ICE is terrorizing our communities. ICE is making us all less safe, less secure, and they are hurting and killing people in our streets.
Senate Democrats MUST BLOCK ICE FUNDING this week. Please call your U.S. Senators (202) 224-3121 📞
Senate Democrats MUST BLOCK ICE FUNDING this week. Please call your U.S. Senators (202) 224-3121 📞
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Aside from unlawful killings of innocent Americans,
WHERE ARE THE EPSTEIN FILES?
The law required them to be released over a month ago
WHERE ARE THE EPSTEIN FILES?
The law required them to be released over a month ago
January 25, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Aside from unlawful killings of innocent Americans,
WHERE ARE THE EPSTEIN FILES?
The law required them to be released over a month ago
WHERE ARE THE EPSTEIN FILES?
The law required them to be released over a month ago
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Rosen and Cortez Masto have already said they'd vote no. Call the rest.
Senate Republicans need 60 votes 2 pass the DHS funding bill. R’s only have 53 so they will need 7 Dems to vote with them.
Dems who may potentially help them:
Congressional switchboard 202-224-3121
Fetterman (PA)
Cortez Masto (NV)
Rosen (NV)
Sheehen (NH)
Hassan (NH)
King (ME)
Durbin (IL)
Dems who may potentially help them:
Congressional switchboard 202-224-3121
Fetterman (PA)
Cortez Masto (NV)
Rosen (NV)
Sheehen (NH)
Hassan (NH)
King (ME)
Durbin (IL)
January 24, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Rosen and Cortez Masto have already said they'd vote no. Call the rest.
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[email protected], commit now and publicly to vote against funding for ICE and DHS.
January 24, 2026 at 10:29 PM
[email protected], commit now and publicly to vote against funding for ICE and DHS.
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There is NO doubt!
It is pure execution...
It is pure execution...
January 25, 2026 at 12:42 PM
There is NO doubt!
It is pure execution...
It is pure execution...
[email protected], commit now and publicly to vote against funding for ICE and DHS.
January 24, 2026 at 10:29 PM
[email protected], commit now and publicly to vote against funding for ICE and DHS.
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@schumer.senate.gov
NO FUNDING FOR ICE
we're watching, folks are betting
how long before you cave.
we are desperate for leadership
and absolutely no one thinks you're it
NO FUNDING FOR ICE
we're watching, folks are betting
how long before you cave.
we are desperate for leadership
and absolutely no one thinks you're it
January 24, 2026 at 9:26 PM
@schumer.senate.gov
NO FUNDING FOR ICE
we're watching, folks are betting
how long before you cave.
we are desperate for leadership
and absolutely no one thinks you're it
NO FUNDING FOR ICE
we're watching, folks are betting
how long before you cave.
we are desperate for leadership
and absolutely no one thinks you're it
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Abolish ICE is now the moderate minimum position,
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
January 24, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Abolish ICE is now the moderate minimum position,
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
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Both of Nevada's senators--Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen--have officially come out against the DHS funding bill following the execution of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis this morning. This effectively ends the DHS funding bill in the Senate.
January 24, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Both of Nevada's senators--Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen--have officially come out against the DHS funding bill following the execution of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis this morning. This effectively ends the DHS funding bill in the Senate.
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All regime mouthpieces who have lied about the murder of VA nurse Alex Pretti must resign immediately. All DHS officials and agents involved must be prosecuted.
January 24, 2026 at 8:42 PM
All regime mouthpieces who have lied about the murder of VA nurse Alex Pretti must resign immediately. All DHS officials and agents involved must be prosecuted.
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Another Gestapo murder in Minnesota. Six agents wrestle someone to the ground and then shoot him in the back
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Federal agents shoot person in Minnesota, governor says
Minneapolis officials said they are investigating.
www.nbcnews.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Another Gestapo murder in Minnesota. Six agents wrestle someone to the ground and then shoot him in the back
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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To those blaming Walz for not mobilizing the Guard, he did that six days ago. I have to say it's disturbing to see people angry at Walz instead of the government agents that just executed a man. As though we should all be experts about what to do when a secret police force invades an American city.
January 24, 2026 at 6:14 PM
To those blaming Walz for not mobilizing the Guard, he did that six days ago. I have to say it's disturbing to see people angry at Walz instead of the government agents that just executed a man. As though we should all be experts about what to do when a secret police force invades an American city.
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AOC: An agency that is attacking U.S. citizens, kidnapping five-year-olds and using them as bait, and privately circulating the idea that they can violate the rights of Americans by busting down their doors—they deserve to be defunded, and I’ll take any step in that direction.
January 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
AOC: An agency that is attacking U.S. citizens, kidnapping five-year-olds and using them as bait, and privately circulating the idea that they can violate the rights of Americans by busting down their doors—they deserve to be defunded, and I’ll take any step in that direction.
It's not too late to stop this. #NeverAgainIsNow #IceOutForGood
January 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM
It's not too late to stop this. #NeverAgainIsNow #IceOutForGood
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Protect Nekima Levy Armstrong
BREAKING: A woman who led an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted service at a Minnesota church has been arrested, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The woman who led a protest at a Minnesota church service has been arrested, Bondi says
Attorney General Pam Bondi says a woman who led an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church has been arrested.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Protect Nekima Levy Armstrong
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Nekima Levy Armstrong is a hero—not a goddamn criminal.
BREAKING: A woman who led an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted service at a Minnesota church has been arrested, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The woman who led a protest at a Minnesota church service has been arrested, Bondi says
Attorney General Pam Bondi says a woman who led an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church has been arrested.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Nekima Levy Armstrong is a hero—not a goddamn criminal.
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Jack Smith about his criminal probe Trump:
"Donald Trump suggested one witness should be put to death"
"Donald Trump suggested one witness should be put to death"
January 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Jack Smith about his criminal probe Trump:
"Donald Trump suggested one witness should be put to death"
"Donald Trump suggested one witness should be put to death"
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Thousands outside Terminal 1 at the Minneapolis airport now.
January 23, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Thousands outside Terminal 1 at the Minneapolis airport now.
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Higher ed says: ICE out of Minneapolis.
The AAUP stands in solidarity with the higher ed workers marching in today's Day of Truth and Freedom action.
No shopping, no school, no work. We want ICE out.
See the link below for details about the action.
@higheredlabor.bsky.social
The AAUP stands in solidarity with the higher ed workers marching in today's Day of Truth and Freedom action.
No shopping, no school, no work. We want ICE out.
See the link below for details about the action.
@higheredlabor.bsky.social
ICE OUT OF MN
www.iceoutnowmn.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Higher ed says: ICE out of Minneapolis.
The AAUP stands in solidarity with the higher ed workers marching in today's Day of Truth and Freedom action.
No shopping, no school, no work. We want ICE out.
See the link below for details about the action.
@higheredlabor.bsky.social
The AAUP stands in solidarity with the higher ed workers marching in today's Day of Truth and Freedom action.
No shopping, no school, no work. We want ICE out.
See the link below for details about the action.
@higheredlabor.bsky.social