"ICE is not the problem, it's Joe Biden's open borders that caused this!" Biden deported 1.1 million people. (and turned away 3 million during Covid.) Obama deported 3.1 million. Without any need for ICE to lose their shit. This has nothing to do with deportation and everything to do with obedience.

One death every three days

Archaeologists: D.C. Capitol May Have Once Been Used For Legislating

WELL NOW, would you look at that? A massive, 26-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 2.4 MILLION people in Sweden found found NO EVIDENCE to support a causal link between acetaminophen (the API in Tylenol) use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, OR intellectual disability in children.

T–– is weakening our national security, which has always depended upon cooperation with others. This is kindergarten sandbox stuff: find good friends and play nicely. But he'd rather play with bullies who care only for themselves. America will be weaker as a result.

This makes me feel more patriotic than the national anthem ever could

It increasingly seems like many of these ICE goons are masking not because they're worried we'll learn who they are out of uniform and more because they're worried what other uniforms they've worn.

this is the sickest shit ive ever seen

Not in my region of the country you don't. Right on, Orange County!!!

Another excellent example of the brilliance of the sociological perspective. We need my discipline in these times! www.ms.now/opinion/minn...

Literally begging for help to save civilian lives from being murdered while Trump blames Ukraine, threatens Greenland, plays golf for the next 4 days, and Witkoff and Kushner negotiate deals with Putin.

Good. We need to completely purge, weaken, and dismantle the fascist regime and their Reeks. When you have power, flex it, and flex it for the people, our freedoms and democracy. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

'Staring over the edge': South Carolina measles outbreak doubles in a week www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

His name will forever be synonymous with corruption.

A US early-warning radar of one sort or another has been on Greenland for nearly 70 years—without the need for US sovereignty. Greenland is also covered by Article Five & US could protect it v Russia or China. Conflating Greenland's military importance with the issue of US ownership is dishonest.

More winning on wind for the good folks! www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/c...

Publishing the names of protesters and contacting their employers to have them fired for exercising their rights is a tactic straight out of the White Citizens Councils.

We're at point where @washingtonpost.com headlined, "Videos show security forces firing into crowds in at least six cities" And I wondered: #Iran or #US? #IranProtests #ICE #Trump #Minneapolis

"The problem," in the gop's addled brain (and going back decades), is always some group other than the actual problematic group.

T–– long ago abandoned Ukraine and all of Europe. Not that we need any, but this development is further evidence that he has embraced authoritarianism over democracy. Can America's legacy as THE beacon of democracy ever be regained? Will the world ever trust us again?

The "law enforcement" claims the White House uses as pretext for authoritarian anti-immigrant crackdowns, city occupations, and imperial resource seizures abroad lose all credibility when cast against the lawlessness Trump allows for the pursuit of corporate profits.

When Joe Fucking Rogan is more outspoken than top Democratic leadership on criticism of ICE, they HAVE TO GET THROWN OUT. Schumer out. Jeffries out. They're not leaders in any way shape or form.

I've thought for years that the T–– administrations will be forever known for their chaos, but now I'm wondering if their corruption won't out-do even the uncertainty of what the next day will bring. THREE-POINT-ONE BILLION dollars in unpaid penalties. How many [your choice] would $3.1B have bought?

So much winning for the planet and consumers! So much losing for the nation's loser-in-chief! www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/c...

This heartbreaking and disgusting.

A federal judge has barred USDA from cutting funds to help Minnesota administer its SNAP program.

The Grab Them By The doctrine

2025 was an exceptional year for the Earth's climate ⬆️ Warmest ocean heat content ⬆️ Tied as second warmest surface temps ⬆️ Second warmest troposphere ⬆️ Record high sea level and GHGs ⬇️ Record low winter Arctic ice New State of the Climate over at Carbon Brief: www.carbonbrief.org/...

Just the White House referencing “which way, western man” by William gayley Simpson (published by the National Alliance, the Neo Nazi group led by white nationalist William Luther Pierce of Turner Diaries fame) AND threatening Greenland in the same tweet.

🧵 The autoworker at the Dearborn Truck Plant is a proud member of a strong and fighting union—the UAW. He believes in freedom of speech, a principle we wholeheartedly embrace, and we stand with our membership in protecting their voice on the job.

Good morning with good news: Global EV sales rose 20% in 2025 to 20.7 million! Sales rose 3.6 million in 2025, after rising 3.5 million in 2024 & 3.2 million in 2023. Sales fell 4% in North America, but were up 33% in Europe, 17% in China & 48% in ROW! rhomotion.com/news/global-... #energysky

VA House Committee on Privileges & Elections agenda for tomorrow: four constitutional amendments (abortion rights, marriage equality, ex-felons voting rights, redistricting) bluevirginia.us/2026/01/tues...

Some fantastic news on the clean energy front! www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...

As a professor, one of my biggest gripes was the use of all forms of "to have" (OK, I'll cave on helping verbs). Below, "Trump Has" hides his willfulness about as well as the passive voice would. I know you're just catching up, but please do better, @nytimes.com. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...

It's a massive invasion... of hilarious ICE videos!

Claudette Colvin has passed away. May the memory of her bravery inspire us during these difficult and dangerous times.

The Fugitive Slave Act was strengthened–made worse–in 1850, compelling U.S. marshals to assist with tracking-down self-emancipated people. The captives were then sent on to lives of hell. The parallels with today are crushing, maddening, and enough to get all good people into the streets.

yeah government murdering people is different than private individuals murdering people, trish

How, again, are Dems supposed to negotiate with the Rs on the 2026 fiscal year budget (already 3.5 months late) if Trump has no intention of honoring the deals negotiated and laws passed?

The latest update on the boycott front:

Chipotle has had to publicly state that Bill Ackerman no longer has any ownership in the company. The slimeball donated $10,000 to a support fund for the Nazi that killed Renee Good. However, he's still a major owner of RBI, which owns Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs. 1/2

I am at a vigil for Renee Good at St Mark's in the Bowery. They handed out cards bearing the names of people killed by ICE in this second Trump era. There are a lot of cards.

Breaking NYT: The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter. The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status. That is a war crime called "perfidy."

Trump is clearly not well. At a meeting with oil industry CEO’s Trump suddenly interrupts his introductory remarks, gets up and looks out the window and starts talking about his ballroom. Trump then realizes his mistake and says “unusual time to look”, and sits back down to continue.

Common Sense, published 250 years ago today.

Juan Carlos is a U.S. resident who is currently unhoused and living in his car. Yesterday, 1/9, around noon, he was targeted and assaulted by CBP agents near 22nd & Chicago in Minneapolis.

No, I think it is obviously not good politics. So why are they doing it? Two reasons. First, Vance, Miller, and Trump have convinced themselves they are not in the business of persuasion, but intimidation. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/is-it...