The first thing Virginia Spanberger did after being sworn in as Governor of Virginia was repeal Youngkin’s executive order requiring state and local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE. This is the kind of leadership Democratic governors nationwide should be emulating.

Gallego: "We cannot vote for anything that actually adds more money and doesn't constrain ICE ... we cannot keep funding this type of goon squad"

MINNESOTA: Friday is a statewide day of non-violent moral action and reflection. That means no work, no school, and no shopping — only community, conscience, and collective action. Plus, there will be a peaceful march and rally in downtown Minneapolis: iceoutnowmn.com

BRENNAN: What percentage of those you have in custody have committed crimes? NOEM: 70% of them B: It's not 70% N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers B: Well, that's from your agency

Abolish ICE. Impeach Kristi Noem. End qualified immunity.

Today we honor the life and legacy or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This quote from his 1963 book "Strength to Love" perfectly sums up what we see from the people of Minneapolis and other cities around America, where neighbors are standing up for neighbors against ICE. #MLKDay #BeATrueNeighbor

We cannot stand idly by while rogue ICE agents ravage our communities, brutalize families, and kill our neighbors. Our bill sends a powerful message to everyone in America—citizen or not—that when ICE agents break the law, they should and will be held accountable.

I can't repeat this enough.

ICE isn’t making communities safer, it’s brutally tearing them apart while putting everyone, regardless of immigration status, in danger: www.democratsabroad.org/demand_congr... Call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 to reach your representatives and demand accountability now.

Kristi Noem has been a complete and total failure at her job. She has violated her oath and has allowed ICE agents to terrorize our communities. That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment. We deserve better, she’s gotta go.

If y'all want to hear me get real mad on the radio - the reprise of our show US Politics, In Plain English starts at 16:00 Oslo time here: drammenunlimitedradio.com (VPN needed outside of Norway or listen on the Radio Player App!)

Tune in to www.drammenunlimitedradio.com tonight at 19:00 to hear me and @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social Vice-chair David Morse discuss the tumultuous first week of 2026 on our show US Politics, In Plain English. If you miss it tonight, the show will be on reprise next week Weds at 16:00.

Two people shot by US federal agents in Portland

ICE killed a Black man, Keith Porter, 7 days before Renee Good, and I hadn't heard about it until today. His vigils went unnoticed. His life came and gone and America forgot to blink. Two Americas.

Naming a police officer is not doxxing. We aren’t supposed to have secret police in America.

On the Matter of the Killing of Renee Nicole Good, please know that I’m doing all that I can as fast as I can. I’m not trying to dissuade anyone from sharing their views, post whatever you want. But rest assured that it’s not necessary for anyone to push me to pursue justice.

this is the best reframe i’ve ever seen about calling your politicians

Stop falling for the “untrained” narrative.

After the killing of Ms Good, Greg Bovino of the CPB led a raid on a Minneapolis HS. An official there said: They don’t care. They’re just animals,” I’ve never seen people behave like this.” All MPLS schools now closed for the week. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

The most important thing Americans Abroad need to know: You can vote! Register, vote and elect fighters! It won’t solve things but every person we elect who understands this moment and the fight is needed to replace those who won’t. Tell your US friends votefromabroad.org @demsabroad.bsky.social

My latest @npr.org story: The United States could be headed toward the largest-ever decline in representation by Black members of Congress if the Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting n.pr/49tevoK

Good morning. I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to make a small gesture of kindness today. It's up to you to decide what that can be. The key is for you to act on the idea. With so much out of our control, we can choose how to be with each other today and every day.

If you're an American at home or Abroad and are having difficulties coping with the firehose of bad news, these worksheets might help. They can help you distract, self-soothe, meditate and improve! Thanks to Aslynn for sharing.

Listen to your boy! Using Vote from Abroad today: - both registers you and requests ballots for ALL (primaries, specials, generals, etc.) 2026 elections - identifies you as a UOCAVA voter and special protections and deadlines will apply - clarifies what you need to avoid disqualifying deadlines

We have lots of Americans in Norway with ties to Minnesota (as well as other ICE occupied areas). This is desperately needed for those who will be traveling back to the US this year. Please connect if you can help with this.

If any organization would be willing to provide an online Legal Observer training and/or a Stop the Bleed training for Americans abroad who will be traveling back to ICE-occupied US cities this year, please DM me. I'm the Chair of @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social and would love to offer this.

A mother, a Minnesotan, a US citizen was killed today by ICE. The video shows my friend & fellow physician being denied trying to give her care. ICE allowed her to die without help… This is a god damn travesty and injustice happening on our streets… #MedSky www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-sh...

"...the US will exit the foundational international agreement to address the climate crisis, cementing the US’s utter isolation from the global effort to confront dangerously escalating temperatures."

I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy. She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.

Q: After you told ICE to get the F out, Republicans are criticizing you for escalating tensions FREY: I'm sorry if I offered their Disney princess ears, but if we're talking about what's inflammatory, on one hand you got someone who dropped an F bomb & on other you have someone who killed someone

We cannot be more clear. Leave us the fuck alone.

i think it is ok to reiterate that the victim as a us citizen. yes, noncitizens are equally entitled to human rights. but also, it's important to illustrate how ice isn't about immigration at all

I don't know who needs to hear this, but cops are not allowed to shoot people just because you didn't do what they said. That is called murder when they do that. Some cops are working hard to convince people otherwise.

BREAKING: ICE killed a Minnesota woman in broad daylight & there must be accountability. But when I moved to subpoena all records & footage related to this murder, Republicans voted it down. They've never cared about law & order or keeping our communities safe.

There's honestly been some pretty good news coverage tonight on TV regarding today's events. It's not a coincidence. Like half a dozen prominent Democrats finally came out this afternoon and said ICE is terrorist trash led by a secretary who should be impeached and it flipped the whole narrative.

My wife, a Minneapolis native, reminding me it's dead of night in Minnesota in January, below freezing, and there's thousands of people outside

A former resident from our program. Trying to help a neighbor. Threatened at gunpoint for it. Not allowed to do his job: help people. 🤬🤬🤬

This is insane. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Reminder, Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time provides paid time off if your child's school is closed for public emergency www.dli.mn.gov/sick-leave

Here’s some things that can be done by a party out of power - file impeachment articles every day in the House - withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee - be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable

You and your wife drop your 6-year-old off at school. You just moved here. You see ICE terrorizing your new neighbors. You film them, as is your legal right. Your wife complies with orders. She is then shot in the head. You still have to pick up your child later today. This could be you.

Donald Trump wasn’t lying when he said he could get away with shooting someone in the street in broad daylight. He just forgot to specify if it would be murder for hire.

You can find a Stop The Bleed class here, highly highly recommended in this time of [everything] cms.bleedingcontrol.org/class/search There's no minimum age requirement, bring your tweens & teens.

Trump moves to pull the US from bedrock climate treaty, UN IPCC and other int'l orgs & UN agencies. In doing so, the US becomes the only country to withdraw from this particular climate agreement dating back to 1992 (UNFCCC). www.cnn.com/2026/01/07/c...

BUT WE REPEAT OURSELVES

Americans Abroad - it's a great day to call your reps and remind them about the rule of law in the US - Capitol Switchboard +1 (202) 224-3121. It's also the perfect time to go to www.votefromabroad.org and request your ballots for this year's elections.

Happy New Year! Make a resolution to go to www.votefromabroad.org to request your ballot ASAP if you’re an American living abroad. Let’s give the US a blue wave for our 250th!

Check out the reprise of last week’s show US Politics, In Plain English today at 4pm on www.drammenunlimitedradio.com (listen there or on the RadioPlayer app). We’ll have a new show out on Friday at 7pm Oslo time! #DrammenUnlimitedRadio

Congrats to Eileen Higgins on her historic victory in Miami!

Congrats to Gie May on their win in Ohio!