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In another life, I was known as RSLbob. #rsl #urfc Abolish ICE
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A year ago Elon Musk tweeted that he had fed USAID "into the wood chipper."

It was an act that killed people. We don't know most of their names, but we know 27. I've listed them below.

Much like with Renee Good + Alex Pretti, we should also remember these lives taken by the cruel men who lead us
February 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Yes, it should.
February 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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After two individuals were arrested by border patrol during a highly controversial arrest with no judicial warrant, their families, lawyers, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are sharin…
Family of immigrants arrested in WVC speaks out
After two individuals were arrested by border patrol during a highly controversial arrest with no judicial warrant, their families, lawyers, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are sharin…
www.abc4.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Punishing law-abiding neighbors for coming to our country after their family supported US efforts overseas and seeking legal status the right way should never end up with detention. I have sat in Emran and Sajad's home, shared a meal with them, and see no threat having them in our community.
February 4, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Letter: How many innocent people must be shot, murdered, dragged from their cars and beaten, tear gassed, kidnapped and sent to torture prisons without due process by Gestapo-like ICE thugs before Utah's congressional delegation takes action?
Letter: A vital message for Utah’s congressional delegation: Republicans must stop enabling Trump’s criminal enterprise
Letter: How many innocent people must be shot, murdered, dragged from their cars and beaten, tear gassed, kidnapped and sent to torture prisons without due process by Gestapo-like ICE thugs before Utah's congressional delegation takes action?
www.sltrib.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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Tell every member of Congress as loud as you can: Defund ICE!
Tell Congress: Defund ICE if reforms are not met
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
February 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023.

The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.

https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
February 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Remember her name: Aliya Rahman

Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.

It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.

ICE MUST GO‼️
February 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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🚨NEWS: Austin FC has announced they have traded a 2026 international slot with Real Salt Lake for $235k GAM 💰

As part of the agreement, the international roster slot will return to Austin FC at the opening of the Secondary Transfer Window on July 13th 🔁

#AustinFC #Verde
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Real Salt Lake's roster is starting to take shape following the arrival of Morgan Guilavogui.

#RSL

www.wasatch.soccer/post/2026-02...
With Morgan Guilavogui arrival, RSL's roster starts to take shape
How will Real Salt Lake play in 2026? Things are starting to take shape.
www.wasatch.soccer
February 3, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Retreating. Hands up. Gassed anyway. A federal agent’s canister tore right through this flag during the Portland protests.
February 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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🇺🇸 Sources: Real Salt Lake and USYNT attacker Zavier Gozo (18) one to watch in summer window.

Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid two clubs showing strong interest and leading the race to sign him
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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🇺🇾 BREAKING: Uruguay int’l wingback Juan Manuel Sanabria is traveling to Real Salt Lake to complete a transfer from Atletico San Luis, per sources.

Deal has been a saga but Sanabria en route to finish deal to RSL 🔒

Fee between $2-3m I believe. Not a DP.
February 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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narumi! NRI's! dayana pierre-louis! updates and scouting we're all gonna pretend i'm posting in a timely manner and not weeks late!

#nwsl #urfc

open.substack.com/pub/maikadri...
URFC Offseason Notes
All the news fit to print.
open.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Translation: He has very advanced negotiations to sign Pablo Ruiz, a central mediocampist of Real Salt Lake City. * The talks are in final stage for a one-year loan with purchase option. He has dual nationality: he was born in the country, but his grandparents are the country.
January 31, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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🚨Colo Colo tiene negociaciones muy avanzadas para fichar a Pablo Ruiz, mediocampista central de Real Salt Lake City. *️⃣Las charlas están en etapa final por un préstamo de un año con opción de compra. Tiene doble nacionalidad: nació en 🇦🇷, pero sus abuelos son 🇨🇱.
January 31, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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The changes keep piling up for Real Salt Lake.
Ruiz linked with move to Colo-Colo, RSL linked with Sanabria and Guilavogui
Pablo Ruiz has been at Real Salt Lake since 2018.
www.wasatch.soccer
January 30, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Rumors surfacing of Colo-Colo (first division Chilean club) interest in #RSL midfielder Pablo Ruiz.

Teams had not spoken (as of this morning) but hard to imagine RSL would stand in the player’s way if he wanted the move.
January 30, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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The arrest of Don Lemon is textbook fascism—a brazen attempt to silence reporting on a criminal regime. Stand up for Don, because our rights stand and fall with those of courageous journalists throughout this country.
January 30, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Translation: Â Juan Manuel Sanabria is a new reinforcement of Real Salt Lake City: they buy it and sign it for 4 and a half years. # Deal
January 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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🚨Juan Manuel Sanabria es nuevo refuerzo de Real Salt Lake City: lo compran y firma por 4 años y medio. #TratoHecho ⬇️
January 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Diogo Goncalves has left #RSL — rounding out a series of substantive transfer misses for the club.
Goncalves' departure rounds out poor 2025 RSL transfers
A series of swings and misses plagued RSL in 2025.
www.wasatch.soccer
January 29, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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🚨 A Statement of Intent

#RSL has used every roster mechanism in MLS to reshape its squad- 2 DP spots cleared in 48 hours, key exits, and strategic additions.

Depth, flexibility, and a playoff push on the horizon.

👉 shinkicker13.substack.com/p/a-statemen...
A Statement of Intent: RSL is using every roster mechanism to push for a deeper playoff run in 2026
Two Designated Player spots cleared in just 48 hours
shinkicker13.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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I wrote about Minneapolis and why that Orwell quote everyone's been sharing makes me nervous about what comes next
The Evidence of Our Eyes and Ears Is Under Attack
Extensive video footage is prevailing in debunking false accounts of Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis. Next time, it may not be enough.
www.theringer.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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NEW: Reflections on a soccer Saturday, from a state under siege by the FIFA Peace Prize winner. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
A Saturday and a state killing: soccer as Minnesota is torn apart | Jeff Rueter
On the whims of Fifa’s Peace Prize winner, a life usually so focused on sports has found anything but peace
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM