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

What jurisdiction does ICE have in Italy, this is crazy.

Breaking News: Spain issued a decree allowing hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants to apply for legal residency. The measure is bucking a trend, as many Western governments have cracked down on illegal immigration.

This mid-afternoon Alex Pretti vigil at the Portland VA was not heavily promoted. But the crowd probably stretches a quarter mile or more. Americans are galvanized and grieving.

Can you help bring this father back home to Minnesota? He was kidnapped by ICE moments before wishing his granddaughter happy birthday on the phone. He’s been in the USA for over 25 years. gofund.me/5ae119898

Big moment for Europe: in December, fully electric cars outsold petrol-only cars in the EU for the first time. This shows that clear, consistent policy works. Which is exactly why backtracking now would be a mistake. Rolling back targets or creating uncertainty would slow investment and innovation.

A suburban county in central Virginia is considering its legal options over a plan by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to purchase a warehouse property owned by Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments to use as a holding and processing centre www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Neil Young Trashes Amazon, Gives His Complete Musical Catalog to Greenland for Free - Rolling Stone

Steve Bannon has plans for Canada. We have to be on our guard #Opinion

Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS. Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies. AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS. Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.

“Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come. This is one of them. If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back.” — President Bill Clinton, 1/25/26

U.S. healthcare workers who are considering relocation to Canada may want to look into healthcareinfusion.org. It’s a grassroots, volunteer-run network connecting healthcare professionals with Canadian communities, and offering information on jobs, relocation pathways, and support. @todmaffin.com

There are so many families in this city who are now one to two months behind on rent. We are trying our best with gofundme’s and various pooled resources but this would be so helpful, especially for the many families who don’t know who to ask or how to find the resources that are out there

This is Minneapolis: My neighbors are so desperate for food that delivered boxes of food are being picked up by other (presumably hungry apartment neighbors) before the intended recipient can open their door & take it inside. Folks are at risk of eviction bc they haven't been able to work. 1/3

We've raised a lot of money for my school community neighbors. And I predict all of it will be depleted by the end of this week. If you're in a position to donate, please help: paypal.me/lyndalepto (donations are tax deductible) 3/3

Please help. We need rent money for Feb 1 to keep our neighbors safe (donation info below)

Two former presidents felt compelled to comment publicly

Statement by President Clinton

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

If anyone is looking for ways to help us here in MN, donating to our community orgs is a great way to do it. On Friday a number of our badass drummers got together to drum up support (pun intended) for one of them. If you have a few bucks to toss COPAL’s way, every bit helps ❤️ copalmn.org/donate/

Alex Jeffrey Pretti was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital. His life, through his profession, was dedicated to serving his community and our country. As so many have now seen on video, his final act before he was killed by federal agents was doing everything in his power to protect his community.

We will need a Truth and Reconciliation Commission when these cruel, lawless people are out of office. They must be held accountable in order for our nation to heal.

Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him. White. Hot. Rage.

Democrats in the Senate must grow a spine. They can rein in this murderous regime next week. Why on Earth would they continue to fund this tyranny? Call your senators now: indivisible.org/campaigns/ho...

Are we in a black mirror episode? What is happening? Ice just executed another neighbor in MPLS. 😭 What will it take for congress to stop these rogue murderers? We need folks in EVERY STATE to demand their electeds take action. This has to stop.

Its not in yourr neighborhood, city, state but it is your country. Right now federal gov't is attacking our own people. Shooting them in streets for peaceful defending democracy. I hope more people speak up & stand up, even from afar & other states. Don't wait for it to come to you #Minneapolis

Carney: "In a time of rising populism and ethnic nationalism, Canada can show how diversity is a strength, not a weakness... Canada can't solve all the world's problems. But we can show that another way is possible. That the arc of history isn't destined to be warped toward authoritarianism".

Please help us bring Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos (he’s only 5 years of age and is currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and his father were kidnapped by ICE. This will help the family with legal services to help reunite Liam and his dad with their family. gofund.me/be8a1b2ab

This picture making the rounds on reddit, Columbia Heights. I'm not OK.

Canada’s military has modeled hypothetical U.S. invasion, reports say

ARE YOU A NON-MINNESOTAN WHO WANTS IDEAS OF STUFF TO DO TO HELP MINNESOTA RESIST FASCIST TYRANNY? Have I got a blog post for you! With additional advice for how to get ready in case tyranny shows up at YOUR doorstep next! naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/h...

We can build walls or we can be more ambitious — and build something better, stronger, and more just.

Happy Monday from adoptable kitty, Alfio! Alfio is always close at hand, he is such a spirit booster, and he is an expurrt at unloading boxes! He is going to be an awesome forever family member. Alfio is 6 years old and he is looking to be the one and only animal in his forever home with no

‼️Our relatives cannot shelter safely outside due to ICE escalation. MIWRC offers a culturally grounded low-barrier sanctuary; services, warmth, food, safety, & support obtaining tribal ID’s/documents. This is survival. This is sovereignty. We take care of us. Help here: bit.ly/Healinglight

Canada will lower tariffs on some Chinese electric vehicles and China will do the same for Canadian canola products, a major shift in policy that was announced on Friday during a landmark state visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada to Beijing.

My next big project for NPR. We want to hear from you as we shape our work! www.npr.org/2026/01/09/g...

I just got a call from a relative letting me know his close friend’s mother was kidnapped by ICE while she was heading to work. We’re close to our goal, but we need your help to bring Lidia Escobar Maya home. This will help with lawyer and bond fees. Working is not a crime. 💔 gofund.me/c4fd43a62

Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize

Debbie is still on a ventilator after they removed over a liter of fluid from around her heart. It very nearly killed her. Please consider donating or sharing to help ease her burden during this challenging time. Every bit helps. gofund.me/7a9561e28

List of schools closed in Greater Toronto Area for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1161438...

🚨U.S. veteran GOES ABSOLUTELY NUCLEAR ON ICE: "I've bled for this country, I've fought for this country—they're disgracing this f*cking country and what it f*cking means! They hide behind their f*cking masks like f*cking pussies! Get them out of here!" WE'RE LIVE NOW ⬇️

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I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Kirkcudbright Book Festival, Sat 7th March, 7pm. (Book due out Feb 26th). Book for event here: kbtbookfestival.org/store-1/p/70...

Meet Gander The Social Media You Want, Built in Canada Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your personal data taking an unexpected trip down south. #Gander #CA

A Red Lake Ojibwe descendant was snatched by ICE in Minneapolis, and a Plains Cree woman was questioned. This is in addition to the four Oglala Lakota men who reportedly were grabbed by ICE. ictnews.org/news/i-felt-...

Google Changes Gmail After 20 Years—2 Billion Users Must Now Decide

Today marks 15 years since Gabby Giffords was shot at a constituent meeting, in an attack that killed 6 and wounded 13. I am proud to cosponsor a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to honor the victims and their families today, and recommit to ending gun and political violence.

I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.

Amanda Gorman wrote this poem for Renee Good and that’s it for me tonight.

I’m at the spot where ICE murdered Renee Nicolle Good today, along with my daughter and her bf. Still lots of people here at 11:00 pm. (Avoiding getting anyone in the picture) It’s beautiful, surreal but still mostly enraging. Abolish ICE.