Mike
@otterscholar.bsky.social
Colorblind artist, social worker, abolitionist. Paying bails with Emergency Release Fund. Building the beloved community. Trying to make my momma proud. Board games, birds, and sports. Bulls / Liberty / Celtic FC
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Reporter Louis Krauss saw this. An agent apparently dropped a flash grenade that was left with the pin still in it on Park Avenue after driving away in a squad car.
January 13, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Reporter Louis Krauss saw this. An agent apparently dropped a flash grenade that was left with the pin still in it on Park Avenue after driving away in a squad car.
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"A year later, Dr. Abu Safiya is still in an Israeli prison."
"[N]ot a single word about this remarkable man has appeared in the New York Times since January 7, 2025."
"Washington Post has [.] completely ignored" him.
#Israel #Gaza #Palestine #Media #Censorship #Healthcare #Incarceration #Genocide
"[N]ot a single word about this remarkable man has appeared in the New York Times since January 7, 2025."
"Washington Post has [.] completely ignored" him.
#Israel #Gaza #Palestine #Media #Censorship #Healthcare #Incarceration #Genocide
Israel has detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya without charges for a year. Why has the New York Times refused to cover his case?
One year ago, an iconic photo from Gaza went viral of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya walking through rubble in Gaza to be detained by Israeli forces. Today, Safiya is still being held without charges, but you wouldn't know it from reading the New York Times.
mondoweiss.net
January 12, 2026 at 10:52 PM
"A year later, Dr. Abu Safiya is still in an Israeli prison."
"[N]ot a single word about this remarkable man has appeared in the New York Times since January 7, 2025."
"Washington Post has [.] completely ignored" him.
#Israel #Gaza #Palestine #Media #Censorship #Healthcare #Incarceration #Genocide
"[N]ot a single word about this remarkable man has appeared in the New York Times since January 7, 2025."
"Washington Post has [.] completely ignored" him.
#Israel #Gaza #Palestine #Media #Censorship #Healthcare #Incarceration #Genocide
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This isn't just a casual observation. Fascism scholars have long made this point. It's why calling them "weird" was a more effective strategy than talking about the prices of eggs. Fascism is an aesthetic political movement - you need to make people feel embarassed and horrified by it.
one of the most effective weapons we have against fascism is mockery, especially when its really funny
It occurs to me all the yelling at ICE in MPLS isn't merely funny. Getting made fun of like this is awful for morale. ICE is losing field officers faster than it can wave them through training, and a big part of it is how little of this these little weasels can take.
January 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM
This isn't just a casual observation. Fascism scholars have long made this point. It's why calling them "weird" was a more effective strategy than talking about the prices of eggs. Fascism is an aesthetic political movement - you need to make people feel embarassed and horrified by it.
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Jalen opening his presser by congratulating the Niners and acknowledging that they’re well coached seems pointed.
January 12, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Jalen opening his presser by congratulating the Niners and acknowledging that they’re well coached seems pointed.
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My mother grew up in Birmingham, AL. Upon seeing this at her local Target, she said something that stopped me in my tracks:
“Not even Bull Connor did this kind of foolishness.”
“Not even Bull Connor did this kind of foolishness.”
ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here
January 12, 2026 at 12:09 AM
My mother grew up in Birmingham, AL. Upon seeing this at her local Target, she said something that stopped me in my tracks:
“Not even Bull Connor did this kind of foolishness.”
“Not even Bull Connor did this kind of foolishness.”
Ayo Dosumnu said in his post game interview that it was time to watch the Bears come back and win. They were down 21-6 at the time. Unreal!
January 11, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Ayo Dosumnu said in his post game interview that it was time to watch the Bears come back and win. They were down 21-6 at the time. Unreal!
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incredibly fucking based. big ups to the Episcopalians.
“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...
www.facebook.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:31 AM
incredibly fucking based. big ups to the Episcopalians.
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At last night’s candlelight vigil for Renee Nicole Good, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire announced he had asked the clergy of the diocese to get their affairs in order and to make sure they have their wills written ...,
January 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM
At last night’s candlelight vigil for Renee Nicole Good, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire announced he had asked the clergy of the diocese to get their affairs in order and to make sure they have their wills written ...,
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JUST NOW: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
@zeteo.com
@zeteo.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
JUST NOW: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
@zeteo.com
@zeteo.com
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It sounds like what Mayor Frey is afraid of is that MPD will try to serve a warrant and ICE agents will just threaten to kill them, which, I get, but if that happens, there are far bigger problems at work and that is a theory we should test rather than not test
"The question that you're basically asking is, can our cops arrest them? From a legal perspective, yes. From a practical perspective...they have bigger guns than we do." That's where we're at.
Look out for @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast with @timmiller.bsky.social!
Look out for @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast with @timmiller.bsky.social!
January 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
It sounds like what Mayor Frey is afraid of is that MPD will try to serve a warrant and ICE agents will just threaten to kill them, which, I get, but if that happens, there are far bigger problems at work and that is a theory we should test rather than not test
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For those who need a quick primer, here's an introduction to FOPs by @interruptcrim.bsky.social - www.interruptingcriminalization.com/resources-al...
An Introduction to Police Fraternal Organizations — Interrupting Criminalization
An introduction to Police Fraternal Organizations, including what they are, why we should care, how they harm women and girls of color, and systemic responses we can use to combat them.
www.interruptingcriminalization.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM
For those who need a quick primer, here's an introduction to FOPs by @interruptcrim.bsky.social - www.interruptingcriminalization.com/resources-al...
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Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers called the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal agent in Minneapolis “straight-up murder” on Friday, hours after fellow NBA coach Steve Kerr commented on federal officials’ response to the incident.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
Doc Rivers calls ICE shooting in Minneapolis ‘straight-up murder’
Rivers, one of the NBA's most outspoken coaches, has previously spoken out about ICE activity in his hometown of Chicago.
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers called the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal agent in Minneapolis “straight-up murder” on Friday, hours after fellow NBA coach Steve Kerr commented on federal officials’ response to the incident.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
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It should be bigger news that masked agents were filmed hours ago removing potentially inculpatory evidence from the ICE shooter's house, clearly lacking evidence tags or chain of custody stickers.
Before we have word on whether he underwent a toxicology screen at the hospital following the killing
Before we have word on whether he underwent a toxicology screen at the hospital following the killing
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
It should be bigger news that masked agents were filmed hours ago removing potentially inculpatory evidence from the ICE shooter's house, clearly lacking evidence tags or chain of custody stickers.
Before we have word on whether he underwent a toxicology screen at the hospital following the killing
Before we have word on whether he underwent a toxicology screen at the hospital following the killing
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This morning, Ms. Rachel and I visited District 2 Pre-K Center, where we sang and read with the wonderful students and educators. We also discussed universal childcare - and how we're making it happen for NYC!
January 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This morning, Ms. Rachel and I visited District 2 Pre-K Center, where we sang and read with the wonderful students and educators. We also discussed universal childcare - and how we're making it happen for NYC!
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NEW: Jonathan Ross is former National Guard and Border Patrol and has been part of ICE's SWAT equivalent, a team leader overseeing FBI, ATF, and IRS agents, and a firearms instructor, according to testimony obtained by WIRED. This is from @hudsongiles.bsky.social and me:
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 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
NEW: Jonathan Ross is former National Guard and Border Patrol and has been part of ICE's SWAT equivalent, a team leader overseeing FBI, ATF, and IRS agents, and a firearms instructor, according to testimony obtained by WIRED. This is from @hudsongiles.bsky.social and me:
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Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
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Timberwolves hold a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good
January 9, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Timberwolves hold a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good
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Border Patrol agents continue to make arrests outside the Whipple building near Minneapolis where protesters have gathered. Didn't see the entire event, but I saw this woman yelling at agents after they made an arrest of someone near her before they arrested and dragged her away.
January 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Border Patrol agents continue to make arrests outside the Whipple building near Minneapolis where protesters have gathered. Didn't see the entire event, but I saw this woman yelling at agents after they made an arrest of someone near her before they arrested and dragged her away.
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it’s clarifying to know these people would be fine with ICE killing you so long as it was within policy
By refusing to coordinate with local law enforcement, ICE is not making our community safe. It is making it less safe.
www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
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 Minneapolis with her partner just blocks from where she was shot.
www.startribune.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
it’s clarifying to know these people would be fine with ICE killing you so long as it was within policy
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This was always the plan — normalizing extrajudicial killings both internationally and domestically.🧵
That’s what he’s trying to normalize in the Caribbean. He’s utterly seduced by the ability to smite anyone he feels like Zeus throwing lightning bolts from heaven. If he’s allowed to murder without evidence or consequences internationally, he will try to normalize it domestically.
Here’s the statement I gave this morning at a coalition press briefing about Trump’s illegal attack on the Venezuelan boat and his normalization of summary execution. He wants to be the vengeful god of the Old Testament who can smite his enemies at will. Thanks to Amnesty International for hosting.
January 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
This was always the plan — normalizing extrajudicial killings both internationally and domestically.🧵
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600+ people still showed up for Legal Observers training in Minneapolis tonight.
In addition to those currently on patrol. This minute.
While the vigil is happening in South Mpls.
In addition to those currently on patrol. This minute.
While the vigil is happening in South Mpls.
January 8, 2026 at 1:15 AM
600+ people still showed up for Legal Observers training in Minneapolis tonight.
In addition to those currently on patrol. This minute.
While the vigil is happening in South Mpls.
In addition to those currently on patrol. This minute.
While the vigil is happening in South Mpls.