Brandon McCann
@branmccann.bsky.social
31 year-old Research Team Lead (he / him) from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana, The Life of Reason.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana, The Life of Reason.
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"He said he saw guards choking Lunas Campos and heard Lunas Campos repeatedly saying, 'No puedo respirar' — Spanish for 'I can’t breathe'..."
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Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
A fellow detainee says he witnessed Geraldo Lunas Campos being choked to death by guards at the ICE detention center in Texas on Jan. 3.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:10 AM
"He said he saw guards choking Lunas Campos and heard Lunas Campos repeatedly saying, 'No puedo respirar' — Spanish for 'I can’t breathe'..."
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Language accessibility & preservation is of critical importance right now. I intend to do my bit and work towards learning Gaelic (Irish) which is now available on Duolingo. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/remote-...
Remote Gaelic language specialist faces ‘critical’ period
Encouraged by surge in interest in learning Gaelic, Skye’s Sabhal Mòr Ostaig looks to branch out on its own despite pressures on language courses and specialist providers
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Language accessibility & preservation is of critical importance right now. I intend to do my bit and work towards learning Gaelic (Irish) which is now available on Duolingo. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/remote-...
What message does this send to our youth if threatening & bullying can be a path to gaining a Nobel Peace Prize?
Grinning like a 5-year old getting his participation trophy at the post-season T-ball pizza party.
January 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM
What message does this send to our youth if threatening & bullying can be a path to gaining a Nobel Peace Prize?
Absolutely, time is of the essence. I’ve seen first-hand the impact this misinformation push is having on Millennial and Gen Z friends of mine, particularly those who are LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergent.
"We do not get out of fascism by saving ourselves and turning our backs on others. We get out through solidarity with everyone — especially the most vulnerable." -- @nbedera.bsky.social ⬇️
I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Absolutely, time is of the essence. I’ve seen first-hand the impact this misinformation push is having on Millennial and Gen Z friends of mine, particularly those who are LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergent.
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🎧 This month on Wagnis Wissen, antisemitism researcher Stefanie Schüler-Springorum (@tuberlin.bsky.social) dissects Germany's much-lauded culture of remembrance and explains how the country's selective confrontation of its Nazi past still informs the present.
Image copyright: G. Faller-Walzer
Image copyright: G. Faller-Walzer
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
🎧 This month on Wagnis Wissen, antisemitism researcher Stefanie Schüler-Springorum (@tuberlin.bsky.social) dissects Germany's much-lauded culture of remembrance and explains how the country's selective confrontation of its Nazi past still informs the present.
Image copyright: G. Faller-Walzer
Image copyright: G. Faller-Walzer
Spot on 👍
January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Spot on 👍
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Starmer vows action against Elon Musk's X:
"The actions of Grok and X are disgusting... We're absolutely determined to take action... We're not going to back down. They must act. We will take the necessary measures. We will strengthen existing laws.. This is weaponising images of women & children."
"The actions of Grok and X are disgusting... We're absolutely determined to take action... We're not going to back down. They must act. We will take the necessary measures. We will strengthen existing laws.. This is weaponising images of women & children."
January 14, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Starmer vows action against Elon Musk's X:
"The actions of Grok and X are disgusting... We're absolutely determined to take action... We're not going to back down. They must act. We will take the necessary measures. We will strengthen existing laws.. This is weaponising images of women & children."
"The actions of Grok and X are disgusting... We're absolutely determined to take action... We're not going to back down. They must act. We will take the necessary measures. We will strengthen existing laws.. This is weaponising images of women & children."
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January 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Hopefully more schools implement similar policies; ideally state-by-state and globally.
East Mecklenburg High School is already seeing positive results: student learning is up, their mental health is improved, and they’re actually spending time with each other.
January 14, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Hopefully more schools implement similar policies; ideally state-by-state and globally.
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That Claudette Colvin isn’t a household name says far more about us than it does her
Breaking news: Claudette Colvin, a civil rights pioneer who refused to give up her seat on a segregated city bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks, died at 86.
Claudette Colvin, civil rights pioneer on a Montgomery bus, dies at 86
Nine months before Rosa Parks made history, Ms. Colvin refused to give up her seat on a segregated city bus. She became a star witness in a civil rights case.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
That Claudette Colvin isn’t a household name says far more about us than it does her
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Marco Rubio, June 2012.
January 14, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Marco Rubio, June 2012.
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Happy Korean American Day! Proud to be the first Korean American in the U.S. Senate and celebrate our shared history, culture, and communities.
January 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Happy Korean American Day! Proud to be the first Korean American in the U.S. Senate and celebrate our shared history, culture, and communities.
Quitting smoking changed my life for the better.
For anyone thinking about taking that step, this article explains what your body goes through and how to cope along the way: www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
For anyone thinking about taking that step, this article explains what your body goes through and how to cope along the way: www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
MSN
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January 14, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Quitting smoking changed my life for the better.
For anyone thinking about taking that step, this article explains what your body goes through and how to cope along the way: www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
For anyone thinking about taking that step, this article explains what your body goes through and how to cope along the way: www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
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Claudette Colvin’s courage and determination at just 15 years old remains a powerful reminder that anyone, at any age, can stand up against injustice. May she rest in peace: www.clickview.net/high/videos/...
Hidden Figures - Claudette Colvin
You know the story of David and Goliath, right? Well, America has its own version. Only our hero is 15-year-old African American, schoolgirl Claudette Colvin ...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Claudette Colvin’s courage and determination at just 15 years old remains a powerful reminder that anyone, at any age, can stand up against injustice. May she rest in peace: www.clickview.net/high/videos/...
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Just to be clear, the Iranian regime is a major ally to Russia. If they fall it’s good for humanity and bad for Russia
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Just to be clear, the Iranian regime is a major ally to Russia. If they fall it’s good for humanity and bad for Russia
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Trump admits that this is nothing but political retribution. Minnesota voted against him three times and now he’s punishing us – putting lives at risk and wasting enormous resources in the process.
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Trump admits that this is nothing but political retribution. Minnesota voted against him three times and now he’s punishing us – putting lives at risk and wasting enormous resources in the process.
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Historian here ICE going door to door in Minneapolis is yet another illegal and unconstitutional action. Another violation of protections against illegal searches and seizures.
January 13, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Historian here ICE going door to door in Minneapolis is yet another illegal and unconstitutional action. Another violation of protections against illegal searches and seizures.
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“The President of the United States is a criminal. He’s not just a convicted criminal. He should have been convicted for the crimes he led on January 6th. He is running the government like a mob operation.“
January 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
“The President of the United States is a criminal. He’s not just a convicted criminal. He should have been convicted for the crimes he led on January 6th. He is running the government like a mob operation.“
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Don’t stop talking about the Epstein files—the U.S. Justice
Department has released less than 1%.
Department has released less than 1%.
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Don’t stop talking about the Epstein files—the U.S. Justice
Department has released less than 1%.
Department has released less than 1%.
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Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
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Plugging again for @minnesotareformer.com, which is free to read with no paywalls or ads. You don't even have to "make an account."
It's still a small team, but worth adding to your list of media.
It's still a small team, but worth adding to your list of media.
January 13, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Plugging again for @minnesotareformer.com, which is free to read with no paywalls or ads. You don't even have to "make an account."
It's still a small team, but worth adding to your list of media.
It's still a small team, but worth adding to your list of media.
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As Trump resolves to ‘be more insane’ in 2026, a memo to world leaders:
Kidnapping and stealing isn’t going to put Venezuela on the path to democracy.
At what point will world leaders finally admit that the Trump administration is a global security threat?
Kidnapping and stealing isn’t going to put Venezuela on the path to democracy.
At what point will world leaders finally admit that the Trump administration is a global security threat?
World leaders need to finally admit that the Trump regime is a global security threat
Kidnapping the president of Venezuela, threatening Greenland — world leaders need to admit that the Trump regime is a global security threat.
cultmtl.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
As Trump resolves to ‘be more insane’ in 2026, a memo to world leaders:
Kidnapping and stealing isn’t going to put Venezuela on the path to democracy.
At what point will world leaders finally admit that the Trump administration is a global security threat?
Kidnapping and stealing isn’t going to put Venezuela on the path to democracy.
At what point will world leaders finally admit that the Trump administration is a global security threat?
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1960s San Francisco is remembered as the capital of gay liberation, but it also saw the birth of #conversiontherapy.
🔓 Chris Babits’ new History Matters is free for 7 days
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🔓 Chris Babits’ new History Matters is free for 7 days
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Kent Philpott and the Origins of Conversion Therapy
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January 13, 2026 at 9:45 AM
1960s San Francisco is remembered as the capital of gay liberation, but it also saw the birth of #conversiontherapy.
🔓 Chris Babits’ new History Matters is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/hist...
🔓 Chris Babits’ new History Matters is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/hist...