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
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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.
Oh I guess they can.
January 25, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Oh I guess they can.
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From Angry Catfish, independent bicycle shop in Minneapolis
January 25, 2026 at 1:50 AM
From Angry Catfish, independent bicycle shop in Minneapolis
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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
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
"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.
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
"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
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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
Ok you can call us Minny sometimes 😭
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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
Street corners in every neighborhood tonight across Minneapolis. This is Prospect Park, and the wind chill is -16.
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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...
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
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...
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...
/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
/r/catbongos leading the way on public shaming.
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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
“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.”
Saw a goth queen in the lake and had to get down to her level 🙏 🪶
January 25, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Saw a goth queen in the lake and had to get down to her level 🙏 🪶
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January 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Mood in minneapolis right now
January 24, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Mood in minneapolis right now
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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...
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
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...
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
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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...
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
There's a nice relaxing kākāpō stream you can watch online instead of, i dunno, other stuff
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
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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
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
Choosing between ducks and nighthawks. Offline is so stressful. Let's check out the news online!
January 25, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Choosing between ducks and nighthawks. Offline is so stressful. Let's check out the news online!
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I'm terrified of how many more good people are going to be killed by the fascists as they attempt to cling to power, but it's clear that at every turn, they vastly underestimate the number people willing to die on their feet rather than live on their knees.
January 24, 2026 at 8:41 PM
I'm terrified of how many more good people are going to be killed by the fascists as they attempt to cling to power, but it's clear that at every turn, they vastly underestimate the number people willing to die on their feet rather than live on their knees.
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Something you almost certainly won’t see in the national news is how many tiny protests are all over the Twin Cities today.
They’re at stoplights. Parks. Bridges. Just everywhere. And people walking by are joining in. The solidarity is so deep.
It’s beautiful and brave. I love this city.
They’re at stoplights. Parks. Bridges. Just everywhere. And people walking by are joining in. The solidarity is so deep.
It’s beautiful and brave. I love this city.
January 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Something you almost certainly won’t see in the national news is how many tiny protests are all over the Twin Cities today.
They’re at stoplights. Parks. Bridges. Just everywhere. And people walking by are joining in. The solidarity is so deep.
It’s beautiful and brave. I love this city.
They’re at stoplights. Parks. Bridges. Just everywhere. And people walking by are joining in. The solidarity is so deep.
It’s beautiful and brave. I love this city.
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Real talk from Minnesota: "I feel like we're performing CPR on what may already be a corpse: the Constitution"
Prove this wrong, fellow Americans, please. MN can stand up, protect each other, witness & alert you.
But we alone can't control the feds. This is a USA issue.
Prove this wrong, fellow Americans, please. MN can stand up, protect each other, witness & alert you.
But we alone can't control the feds. This is a USA issue.
The whole interview is worth it
January 24, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Real talk from Minnesota: "I feel like we're performing CPR on what may already be a corpse: the Constitution"
Prove this wrong, fellow Americans, please. MN can stand up, protect each other, witness & alert you.
But we alone can't control the feds. This is a USA issue.
Prove this wrong, fellow Americans, please. MN can stand up, protect each other, witness & alert you.
But we alone can't control the feds. This is a USA issue.
Looks like the grebes are on the far side of the lake. Not great news for short walk and closer video fans. Great for the grebes nesting chances tho!
alright. im going to check in on the western grebe baby factory. hopefully get you all some videos i can upload tonight. hugs and log off if you can. if you aren't involved locally, find a way ❤️
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Looks like the grebes are on the far side of the lake. Not great news for short walk and closer video fans. Great for the grebes nesting chances tho!
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AFGE Local 3669 statement:
January 24, 2026 at 8:46 PM
AFGE Local 3669 statement:
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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.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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.
White. Hot. Rage.
alright. im going to check in on the western grebe baby factory. hopefully get you all some videos i can upload tonight. hugs and log off if you can. if you aren't involved locally, find a way ❤️
January 24, 2026 at 7:19 PM
alright. im going to check in on the western grebe baby factory. hopefully get you all some videos i can upload tonight. hugs and log off if you can. if you aren't involved locally, find a way ❤️