Jim Boyd
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America isn’t a color; it’s a value.
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Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
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always bears repeating that this is NOT a financial decision. jeff bezos is worth over 250 billion dollars. he can afford to lose many millions and never even notice it. this is, at its core, a political and personal decision by bezos to destroy the post
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
always bears repeating that this is NOT a financial decision. jeff bezos is worth over 250 billion dollars. he can afford to lose many millions and never even notice it. this is, at its core, a political and personal decision by bezos to destroy the post
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"Our nation is now at a crossroads.... In helping our nation find its constitutional compass, an impartial and independent judiciary operating under the rule of law has a responsibility that it may not shirk."
Portland judge writes: "In a well-functioning constitutional democratic republic, free speech, courageous newsgathering, and nonviolent protest are all permitted, respected, and even celebrated. In an authoritarian regime, that is not the case."
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Judge rules DHS has used excessive force at ICE facility in Portland
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), on Tuesday a federal judge will decide whether to grant a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on what the
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February 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
"Our nation is now at a crossroads.... In helping our nation find its constitutional compass, an impartial and independent judiciary operating under the rule of law has a responsibility that it may not shirk."
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How did they redact abusers but not the victims? And they expect us to believe 40 nude photos went unnoticed?
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
February 3, 2026 at 6:42 AM
How did they redact abusers but not the victims? And they expect us to believe 40 nude photos went unnoticed?
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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NEW: This isn't about "training." The two agents who murdered Alex Pretti - Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez - have been with Border Patrol for 8 and 12 years respectively. You can't reform CBP. Abolish ICE/CBP. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:26 PM
NEW: This isn't about "training." The two agents who murdered Alex Pretti - Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez - have been with Border Patrol for 8 and 12 years respectively. You can't reform CBP. Abolish ICE/CBP. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
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Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
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How many of them are the President of the United States?
Blanche: "I don't appreciate it being directed towards Donald J Trump, because that pushes a narrative that is completely false. There are all kinds of people that are mentioned in the 'Epstein files' that we had to look at and run down."
February 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
How many of them are the President of the United States?
Let’s be clear: The arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, while egregious and racist to the core, have little to do with the First Amendment. substack.com/@bjboyd/note...
January 31, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Let’s be clear: The arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, while egregious and racist to the core, have little to do with the First Amendment. substack.com/@bjboyd/note...
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God bless these people.
It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
January 31, 2026 at 8:17 AM
God bless these people.
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Guys maybe the number one obstacle to organizing here in Minneapolis is the unfounded fear that if you get involved, DHS will put you on a list and assassinate you. It leads people to avoid organizing or act in ways that are completely detrimental to organizing. Please please do not spread that fear
January 27, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Guys maybe the number one obstacle to organizing here in Minneapolis is the unfounded fear that if you get involved, DHS will put you on a list and assassinate you. It leads people to avoid organizing or act in ways that are completely detrimental to organizing. Please please do not spread that fear
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I’ve read a bunch of stuff but one of the most clear headed pieces was the MN StarTrib sports column by Jim Souhan and the part that sticks with me is just a half sentence in the middle alluding to the obligation of pro sports team owners to the safety of their workers (think arena cleaning staff).
January 28, 2026 at 5:06 AM
I’ve read a bunch of stuff but one of the most clear headed pieces was the MN StarTrib sports column by Jim Souhan and the part that sticks with me is just a half sentence in the middle alluding to the obligation of pro sports team owners to the safety of their workers (think arena cleaning staff).
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Their entire strategy was based on escalating endlessly until we broke. They broke first. It’s not over but it’s a tacit acknowledgment we are stronger than them.
January 27, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Their entire strategy was based on escalating endlessly until we broke. They broke first. It’s not over but it’s a tacit acknowledgment we are stronger than them.
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What is perfectly clear here is it's the people of Minneapolis who's won this battle & not those Ice agents, not Kristie Nombe, not Greg Bravino, & not Trump. It was the people saying NO MORE ICE AGENTS AND ENOUGH IS ENOUGH GET OUT YOU FILTHY MURDERERS. Sorry for any spelling errors of names.
January 27, 2026 at 3:53 AM
What is perfectly clear here is it's the people of Minneapolis who's won this battle & not those Ice agents, not Kristie Nombe, not Greg Bravino, & not Trump. It was the people saying NO MORE ICE AGENTS AND ENOUGH IS ENOUGH GET OUT YOU FILTHY MURDERERS. Sorry for any spelling errors of names.
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People not in Minneapolis spreading the theory that Pretti was targeted in a hit do not understand the damage they’re potentially doing. Insanely irresponsible
January 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM
People not in Minneapolis spreading the theory that Pretti was targeted in a hit do not understand the damage they’re potentially doing. Insanely irresponsible
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Alex Pretti’s most immediate legacy is galvanizing the country against tyranny. We should do what we can to see to it that his other legacy is reclaiming the public meaning of masculinity from the whiny, sadistic freaks responsible for his murder. www.offmessage.net/p/alex-prett...
Alex Pretti, MAGA, And The Public Meaning Of Masculinity
If you'd rather be like them than like him, it's time to take a look in the mirror...
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January 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Alex Pretti’s most immediate legacy is galvanizing the country against tyranny. We should do what we can to see to it that his other legacy is reclaiming the public meaning of masculinity from the whiny, sadistic freaks responsible for his murder. www.offmessage.net/p/alex-prett...
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Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
January 27, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
From where I sit it appears the people of Minneapolis and their disciplined non-violence appear to have won.
Based on:
1. Walz Trump conciliatory phone call.
2. Frey Trump conciliatory phone call.
3. Bovino is out, Homan is in; Noem and Homan are Rivals. Trump backed down.
Based on:
1. Walz Trump conciliatory phone call.
2. Frey Trump conciliatory phone call.
3. Bovino is out, Homan is in; Noem and Homan are Rivals. Trump backed down.
January 27, 2026 at 1:57 AM
From where I sit it appears the people of Minneapolis and their disciplined non-violence appear to have won.
Based on:
1. Walz Trump conciliatory phone call.
2. Frey Trump conciliatory phone call.
3. Bovino is out, Homan is in; Noem and Homan are Rivals. Trump backed down.
Based on:
1. Walz Trump conciliatory phone call.
2. Frey Trump conciliatory phone call.
3. Bovino is out, Homan is in; Noem and Homan are Rivals. Trump backed down.
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Anyone who has read any of the dozen-plus books I have written knows what a deeply patriotic American I am.
But Europeans are on the right side here. The junta in control of the US right now is on the wrong side. of everything.
If I were not American, I'd be avoiding American goods and services.
But Europeans are on the right side here. The junta in control of the US right now is on the wrong side. of everything.
If I were not American, I'd be avoiding American goods and services.
France announced today it’s phasing out Teams, Zoom, etc. to be replaced with a French/European solution called Visio. The data is hosted on Outscale. Transcripts and subtitles are also handled by French providers. The target is set on 2027 for government agencies.
January 26, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Anyone who has read any of the dozen-plus books I have written knows what a deeply patriotic American I am.
But Europeans are on the right side here. The junta in control of the US right now is on the wrong side. of everything.
If I were not American, I'd be avoiding American goods and services.
But Europeans are on the right side here. The junta in control of the US right now is on the wrong side. of everything.
If I were not American, I'd be avoiding American goods and services.
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oh commuters just found the motherlode of ice agents at a suburban hotel, including, potentially, bovino himself. a bunch of confirmed ICE and CBP cars from the bovino convoy there. spring hill suites in maple grove.
people of the twin cities, do with this info what you will.
people of the twin cities, do with this info what you will.
January 26, 2026 at 3:44 AM
oh commuters just found the motherlode of ice agents at a suburban hotel, including, potentially, bovino himself. a bunch of confirmed ICE and CBP cars from the bovino convoy there. spring hill suites in maple grove.
people of the twin cities, do with this info what you will.
people of the twin cities, do with this info what you will.
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The majority of organizing happening in Minnesota isn’t just peaceful, it’s INVISIBLE. Moms showing up who won’t be interviewed on TV, people whose ICE patrols don’t turn into viral video. The grocery runs, the donations, the people filming bc they happen to be there. Please remember this.
January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The majority of organizing happening in Minnesota isn’t just peaceful, it’s INVISIBLE. Moms showing up who won’t be interviewed on TV, people whose ICE patrols don’t turn into viral video. The grocery runs, the donations, the people filming bc they happen to be there. Please remember this.