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Independent journalist Georgia Fort was also arrested by federal agents earlier for reporting on the church protest in Minneapolis. She was live streaming when agents arrived to take her into custody.
January 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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I believe that Christians like me—and people of faith more generally—have a responsibility to stand up to the extremists who use religion to divide our society and undermine our democracy.

My new piece in the Atlantic:

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
MAGA’s War on Empathy
This crisis in Minneapolis reveals a deep moral rot at the heart of Trump’s movement.
www.theatlantic.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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NEWS: The Trump regime has arrested Don Lemon in its latest crackdown on journalism after he reported from inside a church protest in Minnesota—despite a magistrate judge previously rejecting the case against him as unsupported by evidence.
January 30, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Atlantic staff writer Robert Kagan: “We are heading into dictatorship if we are not already in dictatorship here in the United States.”

He tells Channel 4 🇺🇸 is in “much deeper trouble” than European leaders understand, and Europe should not expect the world to return to the old order after Trump
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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⚡️ Zelensky rejects Putin's Moscow invitation, signals possible delay in peace talks.

"I can just as well invite him to Kyiv, let him come. I'm openly inviting him, if he dares," Zelensky said during a briefing with journalists.
Zelensky rejects Putin's Moscow invitation, signals possible delay in peace talks
"I can just as well invite him to Kyiv, let him come. I'm openly inviting him, if he dares," Zelensky said during a briefing with journalists.
kyivindependent.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:
How to help the resistance to ICE in Minnesota — and beyond
What Minnesota’s immigrant communities need from you now.
www.vox.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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January 29, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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The *things* russians are doing: invading a sovereign state, murdering civilians, creating a humanitarian disaster in extreme cold, abducting children, razing towns to the ground, raping, torturing, looting
Witkoff: "The Russians are doing things maybe that people wouldn't give them the credit for doing, and I think it always comes down to your indomitable spirit"
January 29, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Under no circumstances should Zelenskyy agree to this! They know he won't go because it's unsafe and then they'll say Zelenskyy refuses to attend peace talks. See how they operate?!
⚡️ Russia says it's ready for Zelensky-Putin meeting — but only if Ukraine's president travels to Moscow.

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow is prepared to ensure President Volodymyr Zelensky's security.
Russia says it's ready for Zelensky-Putin meeting — but only if Ukraine's president travels to Moscow
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow is prepared to ensure President Volodymyr Zelensky's security.
kyivindependent.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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The price of gold hit a new all-time high Wednesday morning as the precious metal surged more than 20% this year.
Gold Price Surpasses Record $5,300 Amid Weakening Dollar, Fed Independence Concerns
The price of gold hit a new all-time high Wednesday morning as the precious metal surged more than 20% this year.
www.forbes.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Truly insane
January 29, 2026 at 12:34 AM