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I've been listening to A Fever in the Heartland, & (especially today), EVERY time I read a book abt paramilitary terror in the US, especially targeted at Black people, I feel that in spite of efforts to reverse this, it really is just a gap in much (white) US consciousness.
I'd love a syllabus.
I'd love a syllabus.
January 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I've been listening to A Fever in the Heartland, & (especially today), EVERY time I read a book abt paramilitary terror in the US, especially targeted at Black people, I feel that in spite of efforts to reverse this, it really is just a gap in much (white) US consciousness.
I'd love a syllabus.
I'd love a syllabus.
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Zero percent chance this is true.
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Zero percent chance this is true.
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As it happens though, the framers of the US constitution did say it: in the 4th amendment, the 5th, the 10th, etc.
What they didn’t provide for is federal immigration enforcement of any kind, only “a uniform rule of naturalization.” Nor did they give the federal government a plenary police power.
What they didn’t provide for is federal immigration enforcement of any kind, only “a uniform rule of naturalization.” Nor did they give the federal government a plenary police power.
It goes without saying that in the US you’re not supposed to have a masked secret police that snatches people off the streets without knowing if they’ve committed a crime. That’s about as basic a requirement for a democracy as exists.
Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
January 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM
As it happens though, the framers of the US constitution did say it: in the 4th amendment, the 5th, the 10th, etc.
What they didn’t provide for is federal immigration enforcement of any kind, only “a uniform rule of naturalization.” Nor did they give the federal government a plenary police power.
What they didn’t provide for is federal immigration enforcement of any kind, only “a uniform rule of naturalization.” Nor did they give the federal government a plenary police power.
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Breaking: Minnesota and Denmark enter into a mutual defense pact.
January 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Breaking: Minnesota and Denmark enter into a mutual defense pact.
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The president said "Fuck you" to a citizen and only the citizen will face any consequences
UPDATE: TJ Sabula, the worker who shouted "pedophile protector" at Trump, has been suspended - WaPo
WATCH: Trump shows his middle finger and appears to say "fuck you" after Ford worker yells "pedophile protector" - TMZ
January 14, 2026 at 2:59 AM
The president said "Fuck you" to a citizen and only the citizen will face any consequences
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this is all to say that should democrats win the house and senate this november, they should hold similarly dramatic — which is to say televised and highly publicized — hearings on the conduct of ICE and CBP, with testimony from victims. we want as much of *this* as possible in the record. (3/?)
ICE detained Arlit Maria Martinez on her way to work. 2 days later, her 15 yo son died of cancer. They wouldn't let her out to say goodbye. The family had planned to move back to Mexico prior to the cancer diagnosis but stayed for his treatment. Now, Mr Martinez has lost his wife to ICE & his son.
Teen dies of cancer days after mother arrested by ICE: ‘She’s never gonna see him’
The mother's family pleaded with federal officers for her release from custody to say her final goodbyes to her son, but their requests went unanswered.
www.wsaz.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM
this is all to say that should democrats win the house and senate this november, they should hold similarly dramatic — which is to say televised and highly publicized — hearings on the conduct of ICE and CBP, with testimony from victims. we want as much of *this* as possible in the record. (3/?)
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this wasn't just fact-finding, it was a form of what @joshchafetz.bsky.social calls "congressional overspeech." the testimony from black americans was dramatic and divisive. it captured the attention of the public and helped build support for aggressive action against the klan (2/?)
January 14, 2026 at 2:06 AM
this wasn't just fact-finding, it was a form of what @joshchafetz.bsky.social calls "congressional overspeech." the testimony from black americans was dramatic and divisive. it captured the attention of the public and helped build support for aggressive action against the klan (2/?)
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Frost: For so long, the right wing has held up patriotism as a vibe, as an aesthetic. But patriotism is more than bald eagles and flags and beer. Patriotism is about loving the people who live in the damn country — every single one of them.
January 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Frost: For so long, the right wing has held up patriotism as a vibe, as an aesthetic. But patriotism is more than bald eagles and flags and beer. Patriotism is about loving the people who live in the damn country — every single one of them.
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It's totally not fine when a cis-girl gets body checked by a trans-girl, but it's totally fine when an unarmed cis-woman gets shot in the face and killed by a cis-man. The logic is inescapable.
January 13, 2026 at 5:49 PM
It's totally not fine when a cis-girl gets body checked by a trans-girl, but it's totally fine when an unarmed cis-woman gets shot in the face and killed by a cis-man. The logic is inescapable.
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All I want to see is Democratic leadership show the same passion and moral clarity as a grandmother who has attended more protests in the last year than in the rest of her life.
As others have noted, "Abolish ICE" is in positive territory without Democrats even pushing the message. If they actually leaned into this, they could easily move that number much higher.
BTW, while "Abolish ICE?" is currently polling at 46/43, the same weekly poll had "Abolish the Department of Education?" at 28% support, 58% opposed before Trump did it anyway.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
All I want to see is Democratic leadership show the same passion and moral clarity as a grandmother who has attended more protests in the last year than in the rest of her life.
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Starting a new thread for West Virginia v. BPJ because BlueSky is starting to time me out of the other one.
West Virginia bans trans athletes as well but this time it's been challenged by a minor.
Michael Williams, Solicitor General for West Virginia, is arguing on behalf of bigotry.
West Virginia bans trans athletes as well but this time it's been challenged by a minor.
Michael Williams, Solicitor General for West Virginia, is arguing on behalf of bigotry.
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Starting a new thread for West Virginia v. BPJ because BlueSky is starting to time me out of the other one.
West Virginia bans trans athletes as well but this time it's been challenged by a minor.
Michael Williams, Solicitor General for West Virginia, is arguing on behalf of bigotry.
West Virginia bans trans athletes as well but this time it's been challenged by a minor.
Michael Williams, Solicitor General for West Virginia, is arguing on behalf of bigotry.
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The stated reason for ICE agents being in Minnesota is because of the ongoing fraud claims around daycare and other services.
The two prosecutors leading those investigations have now resigned in the wake of Renee Good’s shooting. Even the internal supposed logic of this deployment is falling apart
The two prosecutors leading those investigations have now resigned in the wake of Renee Good’s shooting. Even the internal supposed logic of this deployment is falling apart
January 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
The stated reason for ICE agents being in Minnesota is because of the ongoing fraud claims around daycare and other services.
The two prosecutors leading those investigations have now resigned in the wake of Renee Good’s shooting. Even the internal supposed logic of this deployment is falling apart
The two prosecutors leading those investigations have now resigned in the wake of Renee Good’s shooting. Even the internal supposed logic of this deployment is falling apart
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I really want ppl w/o Minneapolis connections to understand
You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen
*Everyone has stories like this*
You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen
*Everyone has stories like this*
January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
I really want ppl w/o Minneapolis connections to understand
You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen
*Everyone has stories like this*
You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen
*Everyone has stories like this*
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Here's how HSI SSA Ryan Ribner explained SMEARING SEIU CA President David Huerta's face with pepper spray to keep him safe.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/12/d...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/12/d...
January 12, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Here's how HSI SSA Ryan Ribner explained SMEARING SEIU CA President David Huerta's face with pepper spray to keep him safe.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/12/d...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/12/d...
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Gosh, Thom.
What you're describing is the kind of blatant abuse of DOJ that might merit impeachment.
What you're describing is the kind of blatant abuse of DOJ that might merit impeachment.
Trump’s attack on Fed already starting to backfire. Republican Sen. Tillis: “I will oppose the confirmation of any nominee for the Fed—including the upcoming Fed Chair vacancy—until this legal matter is fully resolved.”
January 12, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Gosh, Thom.
What you're describing is the kind of blatant abuse of DOJ that might merit impeachment.
What you're describing is the kind of blatant abuse of DOJ that might merit impeachment.
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The thing about the Boston Massacre— the fruits of arbitrary power— was not that the colonists were universally in the right. Things were thrown at the soldiers. But, the presence of a standing army escalated conditions. The use of force that night was not proportional. Citizens died needlessly.
January 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The thing about the Boston Massacre— the fruits of arbitrary power— was not that the colonists were universally in the right. Things were thrown at the soldiers. But, the presence of a standing army escalated conditions. The use of force that night was not proportional. Citizens died needlessly.
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Trump succeeds at united the world—against us.
This week, South Korea's president had 1st official visit to Beijing by leader of Korea since 2019.
In fall, Chinese President Xi had his first visit to South Korea in 11 years. The leaders of Canada & China met for first time in 8 years. Etc.
This week, South Korea's president had 1st official visit to Beijing by leader of Korea since 2019.
In fall, Chinese President Xi had his first visit to South Korea in 11 years. The leaders of Canada & China met for first time in 8 years. Etc.
E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/b...
E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Trump succeeds at united the world—against us.
This week, South Korea's president had 1st official visit to Beijing by leader of Korea since 2019.
In fall, Chinese President Xi had his first visit to South Korea in 11 years. The leaders of Canada & China met for first time in 8 years. Etc.
This week, South Korea's president had 1st official visit to Beijing by leader of Korea since 2019.
In fall, Chinese President Xi had his first visit to South Korea in 11 years. The leaders of Canada & China met for first time in 8 years. Etc.
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This is an occupying force.
A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
January 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM
This is an occupying force.
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/4 Trump and ICE and the rest of the fascist scum can murder and lie and oppress, but they can’t kill that decency that some real Americans have. They don’t have it, they are inadequate without it, and it infuriates them. But they can’t kill it.
January 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
/4 Trump and ICE and the rest of the fascist scum can murder and lie and oppress, but they can’t kill that decency that some real Americans have. They don’t have it, they are inadequate without it, and it infuriates them. But they can’t kill it.
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More people are going to be murdered by ICE. It’s clear. The tactics ensure it, ICE is getting more furious and being disagreed with or resisted in any way, the verminous administration supports them and has shown they will tell any lie to support ICE murdering people.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM
More people are going to be murdered by ICE. It’s clear. The tactics ensure it, ICE is getting more furious and being disagreed with or resisted in any way, the verminous administration supports them and has shown they will tell any lie to support ICE murdering people.
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Reupping.
What known facts suggest abt violence of this week is that Greg Bovino was in the command chain for both, and HIS boss is Stephen Miller.
We have to start focusing the question on whether Stephen Miller ordered all this, like he ordered the murderboats before the Venezuelan invasion.
What known facts suggest abt violence of this week is that Greg Bovino was in the command chain for both, and HIS boss is Stephen Miller.
We have to start focusing the question on whether Stephen Miller ordered all this, like he ordered the murderboats before the Venezuelan invasion.
Greg Bovino, who is CBP, not ICE, has been the Where's Waldo of abusive immigration enforcement from the very start.
He was present in MN. His dudes did the shooting in OR.
He reports to Stephen Miller, the guy who ordered up murderboats.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
He was present in MN. His dudes did the shooting in OR.
He reports to Stephen Miller, the guy who ordered up murderboats.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
Time to Ask if Stephen Miller Has Authorized Assault and Murder of Peaceful ICE Observers - emptywheel
Given how consistently Greg Bovino is at the scene of unjustified violence against ICE observers, including today's shooting, and given Bovino's refusal to answer whether Stephen Miller has given him ...
www.emptywheel.net
January 9, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Reupping.
What known facts suggest abt violence of this week is that Greg Bovino was in the command chain for both, and HIS boss is Stephen Miller.
We have to start focusing the question on whether Stephen Miller ordered all this, like he ordered the murderboats before the Venezuelan invasion.
What known facts suggest abt violence of this week is that Greg Bovino was in the command chain for both, and HIS boss is Stephen Miller.
We have to start focusing the question on whether Stephen Miller ordered all this, like he ordered the murderboats before the Venezuelan invasion.
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Expect to see a surge of proud ignorance and proplawganda about what you can say about ICE agent Jonathan Ross, identified by local media as the person who shot and killed Renee Good.
In particular, expect a repeat of Rittenhouse-era “accusing him of murder is defamation” rhetoric.
It’s not.
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In particular, expect a repeat of Rittenhouse-era “accusing him of murder is defamation” rhetoric.
It’s not.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Expect to see a surge of proud ignorance and proplawganda about what you can say about ICE agent Jonathan Ross, identified by local media as the person who shot and killed Renee Good.
In particular, expect a repeat of Rittenhouse-era “accusing him of murder is defamation” rhetoric.
It’s not.
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In particular, expect a repeat of Rittenhouse-era “accusing him of murder is defamation” rhetoric.
It’s not.
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"Mike McDaniel should be an OC" feels in direct conflict with other things surrounding this coaching cycle such as "there aren't many inspiring offensive coaches" and "teams are interviewing Matt Nagy"
January 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
"Mike McDaniel should be an OC" feels in direct conflict with other things surrounding this coaching cycle such as "there aren't many inspiring offensive coaches" and "teams are interviewing Matt Nagy"
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THE MACHINE - BY DESIGN - IS ALLOWING PEOPLE TO REMOVE WOMEN'S CLOTHING WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT AND TO MAKE CSAM.
How are we at 'good sides to it too, you know?'?
How are we at 'good sides to it too, you know?'?
January 8, 2026 at 9:35 AM
THE MACHINE - BY DESIGN - IS ALLOWING PEOPLE TO REMOVE WOMEN'S CLOTHING WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT AND TO MAKE CSAM.
How are we at 'good sides to it too, you know?'?
How are we at 'good sides to it too, you know?'?