Cassandra
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Uhh, heyyy (pfp by roebeanstalk on the tumblr)
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Hey remember all those GRANDFATHER OF RENEE GOOD'S CHILD READY TO TAKE IN BOY articles that places like HuffPo and WaPo ran the day of? The ones that quoted him saying his grandson had "no one in his life", and never mentioned Renee's widow Becca?
This is him. He's also a homophobic bigot.
Ugh.
This is him. He's also a homophobic bigot.
Ugh.
Renee Good’s former father-in-law has revealed he does not blame the ICE officer who brutally killed her.
ICE Shooting Victim’s Trump-Supporting Father-in-Law Breaks Silence
Timmy Macklin is the grandfather to Good’s six-year-old son.
trib.al
January 16, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Hey remember all those GRANDFATHER OF RENEE GOOD'S CHILD READY TO TAKE IN BOY articles that places like HuffPo and WaPo ran the day of? The ones that quoted him saying his grandson had "no one in his life", and never mentioned Renee's widow Becca?
This is him. He's also a homophobic bigot.
Ugh.
This is him. He's also a homophobic bigot.
Ugh.
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Already heard from folks nearby that, even with windows and doors closed, tear gas is getting into nearby homes.
Our fed govt is making our city less safe.
Our fed govt is making our city less safe.
Tear gas and smoke filling north and northeast Minneapolis tonight on is a perfectly clear winter night in the city.
Keep your windows closed.
Keep your windows closed.
January 15, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Already heard from folks nearby that, even with windows and doors closed, tear gas is getting into nearby homes.
Our fed govt is making our city less safe.
Our fed govt is making our city less safe.
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6 kids hospitalized, now.
Btw, Mayor Frey said at his presser tonight that he's been asked about sending the PD against ICE (folks have suggested the Nat. Guard, too) but he can't.
The reason he can't (which he didn't say) is that Trump would invoke the insurrection act.
So ICE has zero checks.
Btw, Mayor Frey said at his presser tonight that he's been asked about sending the PD against ICE (folks have suggested the Nat. Guard, too) but he can't.
The reason he can't (which he didn't say) is that Trump would invoke the insurrection act.
So ICE has zero checks.
That is what was relayed
January 15, 2026 at 6:05 AM
6 kids hospitalized, now.
Btw, Mayor Frey said at his presser tonight that he's been asked about sending the PD against ICE (folks have suggested the Nat. Guard, too) but he can't.
The reason he can't (which he didn't say) is that Trump would invoke the insurrection act.
So ICE has zero checks.
Btw, Mayor Frey said at his presser tonight that he's been asked about sending the PD against ICE (folks have suggested the Nat. Guard, too) but he can't.
The reason he can't (which he didn't say) is that Trump would invoke the insurrection act.
So ICE has zero checks.
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She says ICE agents mocked her: “The ICE agent who had pepper sprayed into the vents of my car said ‘you guys gotta stop obstructing us, that’s why that lesbian b—— is dead,’ verbatim, speaking of Renee Good. Which filled me with absolute rage and shock..."
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
‘I was flooded with fear’: Minnesotans describe their encounters with ICE, being detained
From an Uber driver to a school drop off, MPR News spoke with Minnesotans who were stopped or detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
www.mprnews.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
She says ICE agents mocked her: “The ICE agent who had pepper sprayed into the vents of my car said ‘you guys gotta stop obstructing us, that’s why that lesbian b—— is dead,’ verbatim, speaking of Renee Good. Which filled me with absolute rage and shock..."
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
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hexachloroethane, saving you a click.
extremely toxic, so much so the military stopped using it because the damage is too extreme.
this isn't a crowd control agent, this is a literal chemical weapon.
extremely toxic, so much so the military stopped using it because the damage is too extreme.
this isn't a crowd control agent, this is a literal chemical weapon.
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 AM
hexachloroethane, saving you a click.
extremely toxic, so much so the military stopped using it because the damage is too extreme.
this isn't a crowd control agent, this is a literal chemical weapon.
extremely toxic, so much so the military stopped using it because the damage is too extreme.
this isn't a crowd control agent, this is a literal chemical weapon.
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After ICE agents shot people in Minneapolis tonight, a crowd faced them down and eventually chased them away, despite federal mercenaries and police shooting a tremendous amount of tear gas.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
January 15, 2026 at 5:11 AM
After ICE agents shot people in Minneapolis tonight, a crowd faced them down and eventually chased them away, despite federal mercenaries and police shooting a tremendous amount of tear gas.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
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Oglala Sioux Tribe demands release of tribal members in ICE custody
www.buffalosfire.com/oglala-sioux...
www.buffalosfire.com/oglala-sioux...
Oglala Sioux Tribe demands release of tribal members in ICE custody - Buffalo’s Fire
OST president warns federal officials of legal consequences for treaty violations, unlawful detention and deprivation of civil rights
www.buffalosfire.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Oglala Sioux Tribe demands release of tribal members in ICE custody
www.buffalosfire.com/oglala-sioux...
www.buffalosfire.com/oglala-sioux...
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They’re gassing the populace with toxins and apparently its spreading across the city, y’all. This is vile. Those who are there, please stay safe
I was supposed to be in bed an hour ago but sending links and videos to people so they know to avoid the green gas (zinc chloride).
Once a lab steward, always a lab steward.
Seriously, I was a chemist twenty years ago, you do NOT want heavy metal toxicity. It fucks you up in weird ways.
Once a lab steward, always a lab steward.
Seriously, I was a chemist twenty years ago, you do NOT want heavy metal toxicity. It fucks you up in weird ways.
January 15, 2026 at 11:03 AM
They’re gassing the populace with toxins and apparently its spreading across the city, y’all. This is vile. Those who are there, please stay safe
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January 15, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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A 21-year-old anti-ICE protester holding just a megaphone was permanently blinded in one eye after a federal agent fired a ‘nonlethal’ round at close range in Santa Ana. Kaden Rummler underwent six hours of surgery.
January 14, 2026 at 6:35 PM
A 21-year-old anti-ICE protester holding just a megaphone was permanently blinded in one eye after a federal agent fired a ‘nonlethal’ round at close range in Santa Ana. Kaden Rummler underwent six hours of surgery.
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It is in no way “law enforcement” to beat up an American 10th grader and steal and sell his possessions.
This is 10th-grader Arnoldo Bazan.
A citizen.
Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold.
"We're from the United States bro!' he screamed.
Agents took and sold his phone
And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.
A citizen.
Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold.
"We're from the United States bro!' he screamed.
Agents took and sold his phone
And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.
January 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
It is in no way “law enforcement” to beat up an American 10th grader and steal and sell his possessions.
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Younger than my grandmother. What you think/what feels like distant history is not that far removed from you.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.
January 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Younger than my grandmother. What you think/what feels like distant history is not that far removed from you.
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Talking about selling books is weird right now. But..um.. i made a queer book and it's all about how we need keep our stories alive, and you should read it.
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www.deepdesirespress.com/little-viole...
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www.deepdesirespress.com/little-viole...
January 14, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Talking about selling books is weird right now. But..um.. i made a queer book and it's all about how we need keep our stories alive, and you should read it.
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www.deepdesirespress.com/little-viole...
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www.deepdesirespress.com/little-viole...
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This is extremely easy. You want people to have children, fix the healthcare system, fix the school system, fix all the runs making it a million dollar commitment to have a child.
The US and other countries face aging, shrinking populations. Conservatives have shaped debate over the issue. Some liberals say it's time for progressives to weigh in. n.pr/3NH3yso
As birthrates tumble, some progressives say the left needs to offer ideas and solutions
The US and other countries face aging, shrinking populations. Conservatives have shaped debate over the issue. Some liberals say it's time for progressives to weigh in.
n.pr
January 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
This is extremely easy. You want people to have children, fix the healthcare system, fix the school system, fix all the runs making it a million dollar commitment to have a child.
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Republicans are now making women have babies that will die because “life.”
Me, a public health person, just sitting over here reflecting on the fact that the US has experienced a 7% increase in infant mortality post-Dobbs.
Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?
#PHEthx
Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?
#PHEthx
Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision
The Dobbs decision was associated with a 7% absolute increase in overall infant mortality—equivalent to 247 excess deaths—and a 10% increase among infants with congenital anomalies, corresponding to 2...
www.ajmc.com
December 17, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Republicans are now making women have babies that will die because “life.”
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It appears that some members of the Democratic Party are supporting KOSA.
The act purports to be about protecting children, but it could weaponize Trump's FTC to target LGBTQ+ content on the internet.
Evan Greer writes for EITM in this latest op-ed.
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The act purports to be about protecting children, but it could weaponize Trump's FTC to target LGBTQ+ content on the internet.
Evan Greer writes for EITM in this latest op-ed.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Op-Ed: With KOSA, Elizabeth Warren is Betraying the Trans Youth She Claims to Protect
Evan Greer writes for EITM: "KOSA’s re-emergence comes during a moment of existential crisis for the Democratic party."
www.erininthemorning.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
It appears that some members of the Democratic Party are supporting KOSA.
The act purports to be about protecting children, but it could weaponize Trump's FTC to target LGBTQ+ content on the internet.
Evan Greer writes for EITM in this latest op-ed.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
The act purports to be about protecting children, but it could weaponize Trump's FTC to target LGBTQ+ content on the internet.
Evan Greer writes for EITM in this latest op-ed.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Even in Captain Planet the writers room would be like ok tone it back
Breaking News: The EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
nyti.ms
January 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Even in Captain Planet the writers room would be like ok tone it back
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the only reason "abolish ICE" is seen as radical is that no one will say it but the far left. if every normie Democrat started saying it tomorrow it would move the overton window so far you'd have to squint to find it. my kingdom for leaders who understand they can shape public opinion.
Democrats officially going all in on the mealy mouthed “ICE needs training” narrative.
No. ABOLISH ICE.
No. ABOLISH ICE.
WARNER: It used to take 5 to 6 months to get trained. They've now lowered the training period to 47 days. Why 47 days? Because Donald Trump's the 47th president. Tell me that's a rational approach
KERNEN: I'm not taking that bait
WARNER: Joe! You can't pick your facts
KERNEN: I'm not taking that bait
WARNER: Joe! You can't pick your facts
January 12, 2026 at 1:49 PM
the only reason "abolish ICE" is seen as radical is that no one will say it but the far left. if every normie Democrat started saying it tomorrow it would move the overton window so far you'd have to squint to find it. my kingdom for leaders who understand they can shape public opinion.
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the thing about “ICE needs training” is that Jonathan Ross was a ten year DHS vet and a firearms instructor
he’s the kind of guy they get training from
the whole institution is rotten, throw it out
he’s the kind of guy they get training from
the whole institution is rotten, throw it out
Democrats officially going all in on the mealy mouthed “ICE needs training” narrative.
No. ABOLISH ICE.
No. ABOLISH ICE.
WARNER: It used to take 5 to 6 months to get trained. They've now lowered the training period to 47 days. Why 47 days? Because Donald Trump's the 47th president. Tell me that's a rational approach
KERNEN: I'm not taking that bait
WARNER: Joe! You can't pick your facts
KERNEN: I'm not taking that bait
WARNER: Joe! You can't pick your facts
January 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
the thing about “ICE needs training” is that Jonathan Ross was a ten year DHS vet and a firearms instructor
he’s the kind of guy they get training from
the whole institution is rotten, throw it out
he’s the kind of guy they get training from
the whole institution is rotten, throw it out
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"if you see this man tell him to kill himself" goes crazy. that's goin right in my pocket
These anti-Nick Shirley flyers have gone up around South Minneapolis — person who took these pictures said they are all over.
January 11, 2026 at 11:39 PM
"if you see this man tell him to kill himself" goes crazy. that's goin right in my pocket
Sorry everypony, I'm probably gonna start posting really shitty comics soon
January 12, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Sorry everypony, I'm probably gonna start posting really shitty comics soon