Brad deGraf
@bdegraf.bsky.social
Trust networks and global-scale coordination using them
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“He’s killing us in the streets and we still have to pay our taxes in April” is an incredibly compelling point.
Before speaking with two armed men at the Pretti vigil last night, a man approached & asked if I was going to tell the truth. I said yes. He told me how frustrated he was at the media & the harm it’s causing to his community.
I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
January 26, 2026 at 12:40 AM
“He’s killing us in the streets and we still have to pay our taxes in April” is an incredibly compelling point.
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Before speaking with two armed men at the Pretti vigil last night, a man approached & asked if I was going to tell the truth. I said yes. He told me how frustrated he was at the media & the harm it’s causing to his community.
I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
January 25, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Before speaking with two armed men at the Pretti vigil last night, a man approached & asked if I was going to tell the truth. I said yes. He told me how frustrated he was at the media & the harm it’s causing to his community.
I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
I asked if he wanted to share words for the media on camera, & he did:
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It's time for a truly massive general strike. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-enough
January 25, 2026 at 3:12 PM
It's time for a truly massive general strike. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-enough
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Protesters in Los Angeles projected an anti-ICE video onto the Twin Towers, an ICE-linked detention facility where the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department actively collaborates with ICE for deportation screenings.
January 25, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Protesters in Los Angeles projected an anti-ICE video onto the Twin Towers, an ICE-linked detention facility where the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department actively collaborates with ICE for deportation screenings.
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As far as I am concerned, after Good was murdered, it was determined that the next ICE murder victim was going to have a gun.
It would have been very easy to plan.
ICE used their facial recognition app with Palantir/DOGE stolen data to identify Alex Pretti as a legal gun owner and killed him.
It would have been very easy to plan.
ICE used their facial recognition app with Palantir/DOGE stolen data to identify Alex Pretti as a legal gun owner and killed him.
January 25, 2026 at 1:30 AM
As far as I am concerned, after Good was murdered, it was determined that the next ICE murder victim was going to have a gun.
It would have been very easy to plan.
ICE used their facial recognition app with Palantir/DOGE stolen data to identify Alex Pretti as a legal gun owner and killed him.
It would have been very easy to plan.
ICE used their facial recognition app with Palantir/DOGE stolen data to identify Alex Pretti as a legal gun owner and killed him.
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Everything should stop. The entire country. We , each and every citizen should stop… shut down every single thing and stay dark until we have our freedom and democracy restored.
The orange pile of trash in the White House has f*cked this country up so badly that the NBA has to postpone games because of it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Timberwolves-Warriors game postponed after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
The NBA said the decision was made to "prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community."
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Everything should stop. The entire country. We , each and every citizen should stop… shut down every single thing and stay dark until we have our freedom and democracy restored.
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I know I keep posting about this but every time I check, the list gets longer and longer and longer. Hundreds and hundreds of places, everything from huge local institutions to small spots that will definitely struggle.
No exaggeration, it's the most astonishing act of solidarity I've ever seen.
No exaggeration, it's the most astonishing act of solidarity I've ever seen.
there are a bunch of big names on this list, including multiple beard award winners, and some places i never would have guessed in a hundred years (the malt shop?!) and i'm genuinely floored and delighted to see so many participants
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
bringmethenews.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:50 AM
I know I keep posting about this but every time I check, the list gets longer and longer and longer. Hundreds and hundreds of places, everything from huge local institutions to small spots that will definitely struggle.
No exaggeration, it's the most astonishing act of solidarity I've ever seen.
No exaggeration, it's the most astonishing act of solidarity I've ever seen.
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What can you do to resist the authoritarian violence of ICE?
A thread.
crimethinc.com/responserevo...
First—if you can, come to Minneapolis. Bring a crew of two or more so you can act independently as you support local organizing. Bring a phone with service and a car with all-wheel drive.
A thread.
crimethinc.com/responserevo...
First—if you can, come to Minneapolis. Bring a crew of two or more so you can act independently as you support local organizing. Bring a phone with service and a car with all-wheel drive.
January 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
What can you do to resist the authoritarian violence of ICE?
A thread.
crimethinc.com/responserevo...
First—if you can, come to Minneapolis. Bring a crew of two or more so you can act independently as you support local organizing. Bring a phone with service and a car with all-wheel drive.
A thread.
crimethinc.com/responserevo...
First—if you can, come to Minneapolis. Bring a crew of two or more so you can act independently as you support local organizing. Bring a phone with service and a car with all-wheel drive.
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United We Can. #3E #BoycottUSA
Unidos podemos
Ensemble, nous pouvons
Разом ми можемо
Ataatsimoorluta piginnaavugut
Gemeinsam können wir
Uniti possiamo
Razem możemy
Împreună putem
Samen kunnen we
Unidos podemos
Ensemble, nous pouvons
Разом ми можемо
Ataatsimoorluta piginnaavugut
Gemeinsam können wir
Uniti possiamo
Razem możemy
Împreună putem
Samen kunnen we
January 21, 2026 at 7:21 PM
United We Can. #3E #BoycottUSA
Unidos podemos
Ensemble, nous pouvons
Разом ми можемо
Ataatsimoorluta piginnaavugut
Gemeinsam können wir
Uniti possiamo
Razem możemy
Împreună putem
Samen kunnen we
Unidos podemos
Ensemble, nous pouvons
Разом ми можемо
Ataatsimoorluta piginnaavugut
Gemeinsam können wir
Uniti possiamo
Razem możemy
Împreună putem
Samen kunnen we
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NEWS: The Social Security Administration has referred two DOGE employees for Hatch Act violations after discovering contacts with a political group seeking SSA data to overturn election results. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
NEWS: The Social Security Administration has referred two DOGE employees for Hatch Act violations after discovering contacts with a political group seeking SSA data to overturn election results. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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Look who just endorsed the January 23 Minnesota-wide shutdown to protest the federal assault! “No work, no school, no shopping.”
January 21, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Look who just endorsed the January 23 Minnesota-wide shutdown to protest the federal assault! “No work, no school, no shopping.”
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Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich
Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed for WEF in Davos saying wealthy are buying political influence
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries are calling on global leaders to increase taxes on the super-rich, amid growing concern that the wealthiest in society are buying political influence.
An open letter, released to coincide with the World Economic Forum in Davos, calls on global leaders attending this week’s conference to close the widening gap between the super-rich and everyone else. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich
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The Black Panthers have a message for the people:
January 17, 2026 at 12:53 AM
The Black Panthers have a message for the people:
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January 18, 2026 at 5:56 AM
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Signs of hope in Aiken County South Carolina. 🇺🇸
January 16, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Signs of hope in Aiken County South Carolina. 🇺🇸
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FIFA World Cup 2026 song. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👇
January 16, 2026 at 10:17 PM
FIFA World Cup 2026 song. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👇
@keithellison.bsky.social what's up? At least say you're empanelling a grand jury. You're the one person who can allay fears he will just walk.
@ag.state.mn.us please indict the murderer. The Feds will only cover it up.
Were these FBI guys conducting an investigation of the shooters home?
Have never seen FBI dudes wear ski masks, whilst conducting a high profile investigation after a shooting investigation of a suspect’s home — have you?
Have never seen FBI dudes wear ski masks, whilst conducting a high profile investigation after a shooting investigation of a suspect’s home — have you?
January 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
@keithellison.bsky.social what's up? At least say you're empanelling a grand jury. You're the one person who can allay fears he will just walk.
@ag.state.mn.us please indict the murderer. The Feds will only cover it up.
Were these FBI guys conducting an investigation of the shooters home?
Have never seen FBI dudes wear ski masks, whilst conducting a high profile investigation after a shooting investigation of a suspect’s home — have you?
Have never seen FBI dudes wear ski masks, whilst conducting a high profile investigation after a shooting investigation of a suspect’s home — have you?
January 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM
@ag.state.mn.us please indict the murderer. The Feds will only cover it up.
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Day 4 of the protests against the pedophile führer's fascist authoritarian regime and the cold-blooded MURDER of Renee Good by ICE Nazi Jonathan Ross show no sign of dying down as outrage across America spreads. 🙌💪👏✊️👇
January 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Day 4 of the protests against the pedophile führer's fascist authoritarian regime and the cold-blooded MURDER of Renee Good by ICE Nazi Jonathan Ross show no sign of dying down as outrage across America spreads. 🙌💪👏✊️👇
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It can be hard to imagine how to defend oneself against an overwhelming force like ICE. But a few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter-surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
How Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICE
A few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology.
www.eff.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
It can be hard to imagine how to defend oneself against an overwhelming force like ICE. But a few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter-surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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@5calls.org has a script that can help.
I’m calling my reps today.
Candid answer - as someone who handled constituent affairs calls for years - while they’re not checking the phone right now, the urgency of the moment is important.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
January 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
@5calls.org has a script that can help.
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Corrupt tech billionaires are buying power to tilt the world in their favor.
Even the co-founder of Y Combinator is saying it. ⬇️
The radical death cult rising from Silicon Valley venture capital is metastasizing rapidly.
It's an existential threat to democracy and humanity.
Even the co-founder of Y Combinator is saying it. ⬇️
The radical death cult rising from Silicon Valley venture capital is metastasizing rapidly.
It's an existential threat to democracy and humanity.
January 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Corrupt tech billionaires are buying power to tilt the world in their favor.
Even the co-founder of Y Combinator is saying it. ⬇️
The radical death cult rising from Silicon Valley venture capital is metastasizing rapidly.
It's an existential threat to democracy and humanity.
Even the co-founder of Y Combinator is saying it. ⬇️
The radical death cult rising from Silicon Valley venture capital is metastasizing rapidly.
It's an existential threat to democracy and humanity.
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2️⃣ THE NUMBER TWO TOM THE DANCING BUG OF 2025
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"Know Your ICE Agent," from the week of June 30
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"Know Your ICE Agent," from the week of June 30
December 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
2️⃣ THE NUMBER TWO TOM THE DANCING BUG OF 2025
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"Know Your ICE Agent," from the week of June 30
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"Know Your ICE Agent," from the week of June 30