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Mother, grandmother. At home caregiver. Show me state is home at the moment. Getting ready for a move.
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I recently started writing people’s stories that could not tell their own stories.
This one is long but incredibly important.
It’s from Minnesota.
It’s free on substack.
open.substack.com/pub/jeweltur...
This one is long but incredibly important.
It’s from Minnesota.
It’s free on substack.
open.substack.com/pub/jeweltur...
"Phone, keys, wallet, whistles."
Meanwhile in Minnesota - Where life feels different. Ordinary people describe — in their own words — how daily life has changed since around December 2025.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:11 AM
I recently started writing people’s stories that could not tell their own stories.
This one is long but incredibly important.
It’s from Minnesota.
It’s free on substack.
open.substack.com/pub/jeweltur...
This one is long but incredibly important.
It’s from Minnesota.
It’s free on substack.
open.substack.com/pub/jeweltur...
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According to The Marshall Project, the number of children in ICE detention on a given day has skyrocketed, jumping more than sixfold since the start of the second Trump administration.
"The worst of the worst," according to Trump. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
"The worst of the worst," according to Trump. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
February 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
According to The Marshall Project, the number of children in ICE detention on a given day has skyrocketed, jumping more than sixfold since the start of the second Trump administration.
"The worst of the worst," according to Trump. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
"The worst of the worst," according to Trump. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
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"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
February 10, 2026 at 10:09 AM
"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
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"Gov. Walz, you are absolutely a sellout and we're not falling for it. Like Mayor Frey, no one comes out of a meeting with Tom Homan or Donald Trump—with all parties satisfied—without capitulating and ignoring demands of the people," -Minneapolis anti-ICE activist. LIVE NOW
February 11, 2026 at 7:19 PM
"Gov. Walz, you are absolutely a sellout and we're not falling for it. Like Mayor Frey, no one comes out of a meeting with Tom Homan or Donald Trump—with all parties satisfied—without capitulating and ignoring demands of the people," -Minneapolis anti-ICE activist. LIVE NOW
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"I'm a teacher in Minneapolis...We still have about 200 students who are affected. They are being robbed of their education." - ICE Protester outside of Target discusses the effects of ICE on her students
LIVESTREAM ⬇️
LIVESTREAM ⬇️
February 12, 2026 at 1:34 AM
"I'm a teacher in Minneapolis...We still have about 200 students who are affected. They are being robbed of their education." - ICE Protester outside of Target discusses the effects of ICE on her students
LIVESTREAM ⬇️
LIVESTREAM ⬇️
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I can't quote-post this. There's too much, too important. Read it, please.
"A woman gets disappeared in ICE custody in North Texas after a medical emergency, and the government shrugs. A state lawmaker says 'coalition' and the Texas GOP responds with 'white genocide.' Pregnant, raped children
"A woman gets disappeared in ICE custody in North Texas after a medical emergency, and the government shrugs. A state lawmaker says 'coalition' and the Texas GOP responds with 'white genocide.' Pregnant, raped children
Three stories that show what power without compassion looks like.
Texas Tidbits: The Human Cost Of Republican Rule
Three stories that show what power without compassion looks like.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
I can't quote-post this. There's too much, too important. Read it, please.
"A woman gets disappeared in ICE custody in North Texas after a medical emergency, and the government shrugs. A state lawmaker says 'coalition' and the Texas GOP responds with 'white genocide.' Pregnant, raped children
"A woman gets disappeared in ICE custody in North Texas after a medical emergency, and the government shrugs. A state lawmaker says 'coalition' and the Texas GOP responds with 'white genocide.' Pregnant, raped children
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This work takes time and energy. If you want it to continue, here’s how you make that possible:
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Sean Bartley is Political Content
Passionate about blending politics and music to inspire change, I create engaging content that informs, entertains, and empowers. Through thought-provoking discussions and powerful melodies, I connect
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February 7, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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This is to the senators of our government. I'm an American citizen. I'm here to tell you if you give more money to ice you betray the American people you betray your oath to the Constitution and your office. I would like to add these detention centers must be shut down. Release the citizens.
January 28, 2026 at 7:38 AM
This is to the senators of our government. I'm an American citizen. I'm here to tell you if you give more money to ice you betray the American people you betray your oath to the Constitution and your office. I would like to add these detention centers must be shut down. Release the citizens.
