"But a man has died and a family is grieving and a country is watching how power excuses itself. And no amount of spiteful posturing will turn that into wisdom." (*sizzle* 🔥) youtu.be/TExKD8Ad4lA?...

❄️COLD WEATHER ALERT: Due to forecasted cold weather this week, Orange County will open two temporary warming centers to support the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in providing short-term overnight shelter for individuals without stable housing starting today, January 26 at 5PM.

Experts say Trump’s tactics of cutting hundreds of thousands of federal jobs & silencing over a million workers is the largest union-busting attack in U.S. history. His behavior & decisions are an attack on democracy & the public servants who make government work. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/m...

For those of you who have enjoyed reading and listening to the words of poet and essayist Robert L. Arnold, he is travelling to Minnesota to "document -in real time- how this community is dealing with the unthinkable by providing daily reports." You can support his mission here: gofund.me/0855a789e

I'm sharing the first video by this gentleman, who has some thoughtful observations. Please feel free to listen. youtu.be/X3mIzBzK_F8?...

A Bridge Too Far ... On Alex Pretti substack.com/@defiance13/...

This is raw truth. Please listen to this man's words. He is speaking for us all. A Bridge Too Far youtu.be/IOFZnCbuWk8?...

They tolerated that Nazism before it was inflicted on them, ... they absolved it, shut their eyes to it, legitimized it, because, until then, it had been applied only to non-European peoples. -Aimé Césaire, Discourse on Colonialism (1955)

"Those who resist the lawlessness and the lies are doing right. And they are giving a second chance to the endangered American republic." Another excellent piece by Dr. Timothy Snyder. Lies and Lawlessness open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

Alexi Pretti was a loved and respected nurse helping critically ill veterans. He was beaten and murdered on the streets of Minneapolis by paramilitaries in the employ of Donald Trump. This is not a nation that can be trusted at any level.

This isn't about immigration enforcement. "Immigration enforcement" has become the regime's code word for "subdue the population."

ALL MN PROTESTERS Absolutely nothing could be worse for our cause than violence and rioting. It is what ICE and Trump obviously want. Do not burn down our own city to protest invaders; they do not care; they will enjoy it. Do not do it. Do not let your fellow protesters do it.

"The work, works. One step and then another..." youtu.be/NL3gvSPbYrc?...

People don't understand just how terribly bad this is going to be (and already is). Right now the people I talk to about this have the reaction of "yeah, can't believe these anti-vaccine parents, they're just nuts. Glad me and my kids are vaccinated" 1/6

treasure hunters @11tulips.bsky.social

Karoline Leavitt announced that Belgium joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’. Belgium’s foreign minister responds.

Zelenskiy said “dictators must lose power, not gain it,” accusing Russia of sourcing missile parts from China and even some Western states. He noted Russia makes 500 drones a day. He also rebuked Hungary’s Orbán and announced a Ukraine-US-Russia meeting in the UAE tomorrow. #Ukraine

An argument for peaceful resistance. youtu.be/aRI7MSXrmOU?...

The tragic thing about #JackSmith public testimony is that the people supporting and enabling this regime will watch and hear a man of integrity lay the stark, visible truth before them and deny their own eyes and ears, as Big Brother has taught them and the enablers continue to push.

16 years ago today, SCOTUS sided with big corporations over the American people in their infamous Citizens United ruling. That decision paved the way for unchecked & secret money in our politics & helped billionaires & special interests buy more elections. We must reverse it.

One year ago today, Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, promising Americans that help was on the way and that he would lower costs on Day 1. 365 days later, Floridians know the truth: chaos, corruption, and crisis.

As a result of Republicans’ failed leadership, Floridians are struggling with rising costs and broken systems. Florida families shouldn’t have to pay for their failures.

On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Democratic leaders in Florida and other states with restrictive abortion bans spoke out about the real, lived consequences of its overturn and reaffirmed their fight for reproductive freedom. https://bit.ly/45qYgrc

Given the protection of child abusers this corrupt regime is committing, this is extremely concerning and should have every decent person calling and protesting. This little boy needs to be found NOW.

"If you want your moment, this is f'ing it." 🖇️ youtu.be/nntaMo0H-yU?...

Dear Captains of Industry, Leading Financiers, and World Leaders: THIS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ IS YOUR CUE. We are watching.

Cher Monsieur Montesquieu, dear Mssrs Locke, Adams and Madison, The checks and balances worked all right for a while until they didn't. Any suggestions on how to fix them? (We already know what Mr. Jefferson would recommend. We just wondered if you had any more expeditious ideas meantimes.)

Here's part 2 of my Resistance Needs A Plan series. (Thank you to those who posted it already and reminded me that i forgot to 😉) Tomorrow I get into actionable items. youtu.be/iIG0NwXrvlE?...

"The problem is so tenacious because, despite its virtues and attributes, America is deeply racist and its democracy is flawed both economically and socially." MLK's Final Message open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...

I can’t accept the premise that this is the world I am passing on to the next generation. I refuse to leave this mess for them to clean up. I will do what is necessary to ensure they have a safe and free future. The haters go no further. It has to stop here. charlieangus.substack.com/p/it-has-to-...

Demonstrations in Denmark and Greenland. youtu.be/tV_9KzEoyhI?...

Shall not be violated.

Federal agents and ICE are in Central Florida. It’s crucial to prepare and know your rights if you encounter law enforcement in the community or if ICE comes to your door. If you or a loved one need assistance, you can reach out to my office at frost.house.gov or by calling us at 321-388-9808

CENTRAL FLORIDA: We’ve received multiple reports of heavy ICE activity in our community. Make sure to know your rights, stay safe, and reach out to my office if you need assistance.

AI deep fakes are all over the internet spreading exaggerated and false news about Trump/Canada/etc. In a time of increasing disinformation we have to take extra steps not to spread the falsehoods. My latest. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ5_...

An encouraging Friday read: “Because E Pluribus Unum was never about sameness. It was about choosing to belong to one another anyway.” On E Pluribus Unum open.substack.com/pub/defiance...

Justice for Keith Porter Jr ICE murdered this girls father. FUCK ICE FUCK MAGA FUCK TRUMP

"They didn't gather to remember. Minnesota doesn't need reminders. Minnesota will remember Renee Nicole Good as long as there are lakes, and winters and quiet, stubborn people who know how to carry grief without asking for permission." youtu.be/_cCGzQtRXm4?...

We really should be taught more about how Congress operates procedurally. The more you know... TY @vicmeyers.bsky.social

I want to tell you about what's happening here in Minnesota.

Everyone needs to review the 4th Amendment, yesterday.

Below an *excellent*, thought-provoking convo on the issues of the past few days, and on what may be coming next including for the Midterms. Thank you, @mikemadrid.bsky.social and @defiance13.bsky.social for a very instructive evening. Notes on America - Chapter 6 open.substack.com/pub/greattra...

Beautiful poem for Renee Nicole Good by Amanda Gorman #SheShed #DefendersOfDemocracy

Timeline cleanse. 💙 All the best, Porter. You tell it! Thank you, @weratedogs.com

‼️ We’re less than ONE WEEK OUT from the 1/13 runoff election in Fort Pierce. Democrat Chris Dzadovsky is running for Fort Pierce City Commissioner, and a win would flip the City Commission to a Democratic majority. ☎️ Help get out the vote >> https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/877977/

U.S. exits key climate treaty The White House withdrew from 66 international bodies, including a U.N. climate treaty and agencies focused on gender equality, saying they promote “radical climate policies … and ideological programs that conflict with U.S. sovereignty and economic strength.” [BBC]