Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli
@banditelli.org
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
Cute content skeeted often, not with the news cycle
Pinned
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.
Our enemies are cowards and we're going to defeat them.
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It's fascinating that after breaking the legal observers' car window, reaching in the car to unlock and open the door and unbuckle the driver's seat belt, they just gave up when they couldn't get them out of the car. Just walked away. Evil, lawless, and also lazy
ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
January 24, 2026 at 1:59 PM
It's fascinating that after breaking the legal observers' car window, reaching in the car to unlock and open the door and unbuckle the driver's seat belt, they just gave up when they couldn't get them out of the car. Just walked away. Evil, lawless, and also lazy
This collaborator deserves no harbor.
Mike Lawler: "The image of a 5-year-old being in any way detained is very bad"
January 24, 2026 at 1:51 PM
This collaborator deserves no harbor.
Happy baby incubation season, everyone.
California's favorite lovebirds Jackie and Shadow welcome first egg of the year
California's favorite lovebirds Jackie and Shadow welcome first egg of the year
Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, Southern California’s most famous feathered power couple, have welcomed their first egg of the 2026 season in their Big Bear nest.
www.latimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Happy baby incubation season, everyone.
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ICE is in maine now, if you didn’t know. they’re calling it “operation catch of the day.” fuck every single one of them.
i fear that if ICE takes a trip into central/western/northern maine they’ll learn that they looooove their second amendment right up there
January 24, 2026 at 8:42 AM
ICE is in maine now, if you didn’t know. they’re calling it “operation catch of the day.” fuck every single one of them.
Welcome to the labor movement. ❤️
Amount of time network evening newscasts devoted to reporting on today’s protests and general strike in MN (not including coverage ICE actions or their attempts to spin)
ABC: 45 seconds
NBC: 20 seconds
CBS: 15 seconds
PBS: 2 minutes, 20 seconds
ABC: 45 seconds
NBC: 20 seconds
CBS: 15 seconds
PBS: 2 minutes, 20 seconds
January 24, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Welcome to the labor movement. ❤️
Up at 3am and the choice is to sleep or 2 hours away BABY HARBOR SEAL SEASON???
January 24, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Up at 3am and the choice is to sleep or 2 hours away BABY HARBOR SEAL SEASON???
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Love to see the thurible out at an ICE protest
As thousands march through the streets of Los Angeles, clergy lead chants of #ICEOUT of LA!
January 24, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Love to see the thurible out at an ICE protest
It's so easy to find fun, personable, naked people on this website. Many of them also post about sports.
Any complaint about Bluesky that isn't specifically about moderation decisions or site architecture is just you saying "my friends are boring as shit". Get better friends.
January 24, 2026 at 10:38 AM
It's so easy to find fun, personable, naked people on this website. Many of them also post about sports.
Occasionally in long campaigns you reach a moment where so many people have become invested, the opposition has become so weak, and all your organizing finally starts snapping into place.
Today felt like that moment
Our only option is to win
There remains much work to be done, but we will win. 💜
Today felt like that moment
Our only option is to win
There remains much work to be done, but we will win. 💜
January 24, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Occasionally in long campaigns you reach a moment where so many people have become invested, the opposition has become so weak, and all your organizing finally starts snapping into place.
Today felt like that moment
Our only option is to win
There remains much work to be done, but we will win. 💜
Today felt like that moment
Our only option is to win
There remains much work to be done, but we will win. 💜
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Nobody:
Nobody:
Nobody:
Me: WHERE MY IN FLIGHT TURKEY VULTURE FANS AT!? 🪶
Nobody:
Nobody:
Me: WHERE MY IN FLIGHT TURKEY VULTURE FANS AT!? 🪶
January 23, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Nobody:
Nobody:
Nobody:
Me: WHERE MY IN FLIGHT TURKEY VULTURE FANS AT!? 🪶
Nobody:
Nobody:
Me: WHERE MY IN FLIGHT TURKEY VULTURE FANS AT!? 🪶
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We are the laborers who make this country run.
From Justice for Janitors to the Fight for $15 and a Union.
From the Day Without Immigrants in 2006 to today's Day of Truth and Freedom, we know that when we fight, we win.
And we won't back down.
Estamos en la lucha!
#ICEOUT
From Justice for Janitors to the Fight for $15 and a Union.
From the Day Without Immigrants in 2006 to today's Day of Truth and Freedom, we know that when we fight, we win.
And we won't back down.
Estamos en la lucha!
#ICEOUT
January 23, 2026 at 8:56 PM
We are the laborers who make this country run.
From Justice for Janitors to the Fight for $15 and a Union.
From the Day Without Immigrants in 2006 to today's Day of Truth and Freedom, we know that when we fight, we win.
And we won't back down.
Estamos en la lucha!
#ICEOUT
From Justice for Janitors to the Fight for $15 and a Union.
From the Day Without Immigrants in 2006 to today's Day of Truth and Freedom, we know that when we fight, we win.
And we won't back down.
Estamos en la lucha!
#ICEOUT
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Gotta remind yourself not to cry when you see the kid's signs.
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
January 23, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Gotta remind yourself not to cry when you see the kid's signs.
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
It's negative -25°F and tears are dangerous.
"LEAVE MY FRIENDS ALONE!"
"ICE GIT OUT YA FUCKIN DUMBIES 😡"
I know this is ironic to say on general strike day but I am SO GLAD I don't have to work many hours tomorrow.
I am SO EXHAUSTED!!!
I am SO EXHAUSTED!!!
January 24, 2026 at 4:49 AM
I know this is ironic to say on general strike day but I am SO GLAD I don't have to work many hours tomorrow.
I am SO EXHAUSTED!!!
I am SO EXHAUSTED!!!
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Cool shot from tonight on E. Camino Cielo Rd. at 4000 feet above Santa Barbara—just before the clouds swallowed me! #Sunset #Photography #SantaBarbara #LaCumbrePeak
January 24, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Cool shot from tonight on E. Camino Cielo Rd. at 4000 feet above Santa Barbara—just before the clouds swallowed me! #Sunset #Photography #SantaBarbara #LaCumbrePeak
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This is the way. Any 2028 Dem candidates need to start saying that on Day One: (1) all ICE agents fired; (2) pensions/benefits defunded; (3) forced to pay backpay as restitution to victims; and (4) only way to avoid prison is to become a cooperating informant
Maybe instead of identifying specific ICE agents who do particularly heinous things, we could just penalize everyone who was on payroll at the agency starting by a certain date.
January 24, 2026 at 3:21 AM
This is the way. Any 2028 Dem candidates need to start saying that on Day One: (1) all ICE agents fired; (2) pensions/benefits defunded; (3) forced to pay backpay as restitution to victims; and (4) only way to avoid prison is to become a cooperating informant
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A few photos from today’s rally and march in Los Angeles. Taken by me.
January 24, 2026 at 3:51 AM
A few photos from today’s rally and march in Los Angeles. Taken by me.
Hi. It's me. I'm the fanfare.
SEIU has really stepped up to meet the moment without fanfare.
January 24, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Hi. It's me. I'm the fanfare.
No pelicans today, but still plenty of emotions 💜💜
Up at 2:30am to finish planning for today
Walked 3.5 miles
Captured roughly 1800 shots
Got to the end of the Ocean just in time to witness this
People like the quote Walter Crane's "The cause of labor is the hope of the world"
I don't know if that's true
I do know I'm glad to be a part of it 💜
Walked 3.5 miles
Captured roughly 1800 shots
Got to the end of the Ocean just in time to witness this
People like the quote Walter Crane's "The cause of labor is the hope of the world"
I don't know if that's true
I do know I'm glad to be a part of it 💜
January 24, 2026 at 3:54 AM
No pelicans today, but still plenty of emotions 💜💜
I've successfully made a path to my bed. No dishonor in 7:30pm bedtime.
Wishing you the best on your path!!! In solidarity!!!!
January 24, 2026 at 3:19 AM
I've successfully made a path to my bed. No dishonor in 7:30pm bedtime.
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We will win. When we do, we can expect that a lot more stories than we already know will come out about the atrocities the regime has committed. We will need to be very serious about accountability and justice. A root-and-branch process of deMAGAfication of the US.
Something is deeply wrong if we, as a society, cannot agree that an administration that snatches up children, uses them as bait to hunt down others, is morally repulsive.
They want to tell you a kid with a Spider-Man backpack is evil
Liam Ramos' innocence, like the innocence of all kids, is unimpeachable. The visuals of his arrest are excruciating.
www.motherjones.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:37 AM
We will win. When we do, we can expect that a lot more stories than we already know will come out about the atrocities the regime has committed. We will need to be very serious about accountability and justice. A root-and-branch process of deMAGAfication of the US.
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There were several images like this, just the hat. Symbolizing the stolen child. The mournful eyes of the puppy hat creature already look like they are welling with tears. Incredibly powerful.
January 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
There were several images like this, just the hat. Symbolizing the stolen child. The mournful eyes of the puppy hat creature already look like they are welling with tears. Incredibly powerful.
