Anne Libby
@annelibby.bsky.social
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Anne Libby
@annelibby.bsky.social
· Jul 8
tl;dr give to your local foodbank
Early today. I stopped at a church food pantry in an affluent Chicago suburb. 2 hours before the pantry opens, probably 50 people were lined up. I got an earful from the pastor (no she didn't vote for him) on expected shortages, because funding has been cut off.
Early today. I stopped at a church food pantry in an affluent Chicago suburb. 2 hours before the pantry opens, probably 50 people were lined up. I got an earful from the pastor (no she didn't vote for him) on expected shortages, because funding has been cut off.
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One of my grandfathers was an extremely violent antifa.
Of course back then they called it US Army Artillery.
Of course back then they called it US Army Artillery.
If you’re American, the chances you had family members fighting against fascism in WWII is Very High. 12% of the US population served, a whole lot more held things together at home. Be the type of ancestor that, in 80 years, they look back at you with pride & gratitude.
January 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM
One of my grandfathers was an extremely violent antifa.
Of course back then they called it US Army Artillery.
Of course back then they called it US Army Artillery.
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This is your reminder that Hungarian-Jewish scientist George de Hevesy dissolved two Nobel Prizes in aqua regia to keep them out of the hands of the Nazis.
He then left the dissolved solution on his shelf and fled to Sweden.
(After the war he un-dissolved the gold and the prizes were re-cast.)
He then left the dissolved solution on his shelf and fled to Sweden.
(After the war he un-dissolved the gold and the prizes were re-cast.)
January 16, 2026 at 4:14 AM
This is your reminder that Hungarian-Jewish scientist George de Hevesy dissolved two Nobel Prizes in aqua regia to keep them out of the hands of the Nazis.
He then left the dissolved solution on his shelf and fled to Sweden.
(After the war he un-dissolved the gold and the prizes were re-cast.)
He then left the dissolved solution on his shelf and fled to Sweden.
(After the war he un-dissolved the gold and the prizes were re-cast.)
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Choose Your Fighter
January 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Choose Your Fighter
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Getty photographer was tackled by about 50 agents while covering Whipple.
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
January 17, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Getty photographer was tackled by about 50 agents while covering Whipple.
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
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The images and stories coming out of Minneapolis are extraordinary. We can't say we did not know what was happening. Lots of people are putting their bodies on the line to make sure we do.
Getty photographer was tackled by about 50 agents while covering Whipple.
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
January 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The images and stories coming out of Minneapolis are extraordinary. We can't say we did not know what was happening. Lots of people are putting their bodies on the line to make sure we do.
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ICE agents would be permanently barred from becoming state or local cops in Illinois if a state politician gets her way.
cwbchicago.com/2026/01/law-...
cwbchicago.com/2026/01/law-...
Law would ban ICE agents from becoming cops in Illinois
A newly introduced bill that would bar former Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from working in state and local law enforcement in Illinois is sparking intense debate, with supporters calling...
cwbchicago.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:48 AM
ICE agents would be permanently barred from becoming state or local cops in Illinois if a state politician gets her way.
cwbchicago.com/2026/01/law-...
cwbchicago.com/2026/01/law-...
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Minnesotans leveraging water balloons and ice against ICE like they’re Nordic skiers taking out Nazi munitions plants
January 17, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Minnesotans leveraging water balloons and ice against ICE like they’re Nordic skiers taking out Nazi munitions plants
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How to know what you are talking about: You have to read.
July 27, 2024 at 6:44 PM
How to know what you are talking about: You have to read.
You love to see it
Downtown Minneapolis currently—
Jake Lang and a handful of other racists/RW propagandists are surrounded by about 50 cameras and some antifascists chanting him down. A banner the group arrived with has been broken.
Jake Lang and a handful of other racists/RW propagandists are surrounded by about 50 cameras and some antifascists chanting him down. A banner the group arrived with has been broken.
January 17, 2026 at 7:38 PM
You love to see it
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Downtown Minneapolis currently—
Jake Lang and a handful of other racists/RW propagandists are surrounded by about 50 cameras and some antifascists chanting him down. A banner the group arrived with has been broken.
Jake Lang and a handful of other racists/RW propagandists are surrounded by about 50 cameras and some antifascists chanting him down. A banner the group arrived with has been broken.
January 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Downtown Minneapolis currently—
Jake Lang and a handful of other racists/RW propagandists are surrounded by about 50 cameras and some antifascists chanting him down. A banner the group arrived with has been broken.
Jake Lang and a handful of other racists/RW propagandists are surrounded by about 50 cameras and some antifascists chanting him down. A banner the group arrived with has been broken.
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I like this idea for a protest flag. Very easy to make (red sharpie, construction paper, etc), also works well as a patch...
And because we've still not managed to land on an easily recognizable sign when we stick together, I'm going to suggest this marine signal flag.
It's the letter "U", but it also means "Standing into danger".
Flown by ships anchored at or moving in dangerous places.
Sounds right.
It's the letter "U", but it also means "Standing into danger".
Flown by ships anchored at or moving in dangerous places.
Sounds right.
January 17, 2026 at 12:59 AM
I like this idea for a protest flag. Very easy to make (red sharpie, construction paper, etc), also works well as a patch...
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Rep Ted Lieu says that every time ICE shows up, more Minnesotans show up.
Now 20,000 have been trained as legal observers & they're recording evidence for future administrations to prosecute.
He warns: The statute of limitations runs out in 5 years. There will be elections in 3 years. ✊🏼
Now 20,000 have been trained as legal observers & they're recording evidence for future administrations to prosecute.
He warns: The statute of limitations runs out in 5 years. There will be elections in 3 years. ✊🏼
January 16, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Rep Ted Lieu says that every time ICE shows up, more Minnesotans show up.
Now 20,000 have been trained as legal observers & they're recording evidence for future administrations to prosecute.
He warns: The statute of limitations runs out in 5 years. There will be elections in 3 years. ✊🏼
Now 20,000 have been trained as legal observers & they're recording evidence for future administrations to prosecute.
He warns: The statute of limitations runs out in 5 years. There will be elections in 3 years. ✊🏼
“There are currently about 3,000 ICE agents in Minnesota, but the Department of Homeland Security claims they have only arrested 2,400 people — less than one person per agent.”
For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping.
Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.
www.ms.now
January 17, 2026 at 1:31 AM
“There are currently about 3,000 ICE agents in Minnesota, but the Department of Homeland Security claims they have only arrested 2,400 people — less than one person per agent.”
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tbr
For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping.
Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.
www.ms.now
January 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
tbr
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Everything's terrible, but you can buy Girls Scout cookies from Troop 6000, a group of girls in NYC's shelter system. It's totes for a good cause and you can also donate the cookies if you are watching your girlish figure.
cc @joshuajfriedman.com
cc @joshuajfriedman.com
Troop 6000
www.girlscoutsnyc.org
January 17, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Everything's terrible, but you can buy Girls Scout cookies from Troop 6000, a group of girls in NYC's shelter system. It's totes for a good cause and you can also donate the cookies if you are watching your girlish figure.
cc @joshuajfriedman.com
cc @joshuajfriedman.com
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ICE/CBP is following school busses now.
My husband (a school bus driver) was just in an urgent all-hands meeting about it this afternoon.
My husband (a school bus driver) was just in an urgent all-hands meeting about it this afternoon.
January 16, 2026 at 10:52 PM
ICE/CBP is following school busses now.
My husband (a school bus driver) was just in an urgent all-hands meeting about it this afternoon.
My husband (a school bus driver) was just in an urgent all-hands meeting about it this afternoon.
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“Where the executioner’s face is always well hidden.” In the comments, by Annessey.
January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
“Where the executioner’s face is always well hidden.” In the comments, by Annessey.
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Current* conditions near St. Helena Island, MI:
January 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Current* conditions near St. Helena Island, MI:
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This is an Underground Railroad style operation. This is what I mean that we should study UR history, tactics, and strategy.
They have quite an operation going.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
Minneapolis church has delivered more than 12,000 boxes of groceries to families in hiding
DHH church has hundreds of volunteers packing and delivering groceries to families who have been too scared to leave their homes during the immigration operation.
www.mprnews.org
January 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
This is an Underground Railroad style operation. This is what I mean that we should study UR history, tactics, and strategy.
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Note: Minnesota is full of great writers who need work. Stop putting your dudes on planes and start hiring local writers. I've now connected two folks. I can find you more.
*I do not want this work I have a syllabus to finish this ain't about me.
*I do not want this work I have a syllabus to finish this ain't about me.
January 16, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Note: Minnesota is full of great writers who need work. Stop putting your dudes on planes and start hiring local writers. I've now connected two folks. I can find you more.
*I do not want this work I have a syllabus to finish this ain't about me.
*I do not want this work I have a syllabus to finish this ain't about me.
This slaps. Dropkick Murphys' "Citizen I.C.E." Near the end, backing video features the legendary Chicago delivery guy (whom I hope is ok) who hilariously eluded doughy feds back in the last century, I mean maybe September?
youtu.be/PUj2pAIQA6c?...
youtu.be/PUj2pAIQA6c?...
Dropkick Murphys - Citizen I.C.E. - Paris - Adidas Arena - 15 novembre 2025
YouTube video by Vax69
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 2:32 AM
This slaps. Dropkick Murphys' "Citizen I.C.E." Near the end, backing video features the legendary Chicago delivery guy (whom I hope is ok) who hilariously eluded doughy feds back in the last century, I mean maybe September?
youtu.be/PUj2pAIQA6c?...
youtu.be/PUj2pAIQA6c?...
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As the world burns, let's get one thing straight. A video podcast is just a TV show.
January 16, 2026 at 12:26 AM
As the world burns, let's get one thing straight. A video podcast is just a TV show.
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We are in fact DESPERATE for winter coats, waterproof gloves, and good boots. We get so many wonderful donations but it is so cold and the numbers of unhoused unsheltered people are going up at the absolute worst time for it, and we run out of coats weekly.
The frigid Twin Cities temperatures will hurt the homeless; so do not gloat about the impact on ICE without also stepping up here:
If you're still able to help Minnesota, @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social is always accepting donations. $10 buys a pack of handwarmers. If you were given Amazon gift cards this year for Christmas, you can shop their Amazon wishlist: linktr.ee/sanctuarysup...
January 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM
We are in fact DESPERATE for winter coats, waterproof gloves, and good boots. We get so many wonderful donations but it is so cold and the numbers of unhoused unsheltered people are going up at the absolute worst time for it, and we run out of coats weekly.
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While the pasty incels who work the federal agencies continue to churn out feeble, bloodless AI pastiches of Axis propaganda, here’s how a living breathing artist powerfully invokes design history. This is by illustrator Emily K in South Philly, a free poster-sized download on her website: →
January 15, 2026 at 7:57 PM
While the pasty incels who work the federal agencies continue to churn out feeble, bloodless AI pastiches of Axis propaganda, here’s how a living breathing artist powerfully invokes design history. This is by illustrator Emily K in South Philly, a free poster-sized download on her website: →