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Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli
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Professional labor photographer. Unions for all. Birds. Whales. Cats. Hydration. Maybe a dash of democratic socialism. Not necessarily in that order. Too much optimism for the current moment.

Cute content skeeted often, not with the news cycle
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Our enemies are cowards and we're going to defeat them.
Do not assume that everything they set out to do is inevitable. They have been successfully fought on multiple fronts, from courtroom wins that have actually stuck to city and state governments that haven't backed down, to activists in the streets organizing against their violence.
Up till 1am building a birdnet-pi for my friends new house but we fucking got it! i think! we'll see if the mic is strong enough in he coming week.
January 25, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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this is shit they never want you to see.
Minneapolis, MN

Several women are walking through the area of protests with sambuus. They are stil hot from what I’m told.
January 24, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Grunge gang gang
January 25, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Here's my report back from the Orange County, California Western Grebe Baby Factory.

Excited for the birds, as last year there weren't nesting conditions, and they should be fine this year.

Unsure how it will be for the humans aka me and you.

#birds
January 25, 2026 at 4:44 AM
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May I interrupt the horrors to show you pictures of my sister's chickens in cowboy hats
January 25, 2026 at 1:17 AM
me 🤝 chuck grassley
Idk who needs to hear this but ACAB includes ancient aliens
January 25, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Oh I guess they can.
January 25, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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From Angry Catfish, independent bicycle shop in Minneapolis
January 25, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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Atlas is sending #Caturday vibes. Stay safe. Be warm. Be kind.
January 25, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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I’m out here in Los Angeles, where hundreds have gathered in response to the ICE execution of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Chants and speeches underway here outside the Federal Building in DTLA. Working multiple cameras today so posts may be sparse
January 25, 2026 at 1:23 AM
"The American version of the Nuremberg Trials are coming for ICE, and ICE should be afraid. And until they happen, the poets, the helpers, the nurses, the educators, the mothers will be sharing, recording, and watching." thank you @spfelocal28.bsky.social
Yesterday, we joined tens of thousands to march.

This am, ICE responded with violence.

Alex was an ICU nurse, a union sibling, & an observer who stepped in to help.

This is a union state. We will continue to show up, to watch, to document, and fight

ICE is not welcome here.
January 25, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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Ok you can call us Minny sometimes 😭
Protesters chanting "We're not cold, we're not afraid, Minne[apolis/sota] taught us to be brave" in Boston tonight outside Government Center station.
January 25, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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Street corners in every neighborhood tonight across Minneapolis. This is Prospect Park, and the wind chill is -16.
January 25, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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We stand with @mnaflcio.org
ICE OUT NOW. This is our brother and caretaker of the community. Every worker must prepare to follow the lead of Minnesota. mnaflcio.org/news/stateme...
Statement on ICE’s killing of AFGE member Alex Jeffrey Pretti
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement on ICE’s killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti this morning in Minneapolis:“For the second time in less than three weeks, a Minnesotan ...
mnaflcio.org
January 25, 2026 at 1:37 AM
/r/catbongos leading the way on public shaming.
This is an excellent example of someone using their power to shun those that deserve it.
January 25, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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“Only hours have passed since they shot a man right in front me and I don't feel like I can go home because I heard agents were looking for me. I don't know what the agents will do when they find me.”
You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.
January 25, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Saw a goth queen in the lake and had to get down to her level 🙏 🪶
January 25, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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For all of us.
January 25, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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ICE can kiss my migrant CLOACA

🖕🧊Tennessee Warbler #birdbutt
January 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Mood in minneapolis right now
January 24, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face. He was heard screaming racist remarks as he drunkenly ran off. The individual was arrested and I am okay.

variety.com/2026/film/ne...
Man Arrested at Sundance For Racially Motivated Incident at CAA Party
A man was arrested at CAA's Sundance party after he declared he was proud to be "white" and allegedly punched a person of color.
variety.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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There's a nice relaxing kākāpō stream you can watch online instead of, i dunno, other stuff
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
Kākāpō Cam: Rakiura live stream
Watch the live stream of Rakiura the kākāpō on the remote, predator-free island of Whenua Hou/Codfish Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is the first breeding season for this critically threatened ...
www.doc.govt.nz
January 25, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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I thought @banditelli.org might need to see some weird ducks today. Not sure why this male Goldeneye decided to hang out with the Buffleheads at the local wetlands I like to haunt, but I'll take it!! #birds #ducks
January 25, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Choosing between ducks and nighthawks. Offline is so stressful. Let's check out the news online!
January 25, 2026 at 12:13 AM