Connie Matthiessen
@cmatthiessen.bsky.social
Writer, editor, mother, environmentalist, feminist, progressive, optimist, idealist, dreamer, Twitter refugee (not necessarily in that order)
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NEW: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of a “glaring” conflict of interest, citing ProPublica reporting that found he held at least $159,000 in related investments when he shut down crypto investigations at the DOJ.
Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation
The senators presented a letter demanding that top DOJ official Todd Blanche clarify the legality of his actions, pointing to ProPublica reporting that found he owned at least $159,000 in related asse...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
NEW: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of a “glaring” conflict of interest, citing ProPublica reporting that found he held at least $159,000 in related investments when he shut down crypto investigations at the DOJ.
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It is disingenuous for media outlets to continue reporting that RFK Jr., Bhattacharya, Makary and Prasad are working to “restore trust” in public health.
The data clearly show that after one year of being in power, trust in public health is plummeting, not increasing.
The data clearly show that after one year of being in power, trust in public health is plummeting, not increasing.
January 29, 2026 at 2:09 PM
It is disingenuous for media outlets to continue reporting that RFK Jr., Bhattacharya, Makary and Prasad are working to “restore trust” in public health.
The data clearly show that after one year of being in power, trust in public health is plummeting, not increasing.
The data clearly show that after one year of being in power, trust in public health is plummeting, not increasing.
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They grabbed his father at McDonald’s — he tried to bring his dad his heart medication and they laughed at him
A heartless, lawless regime
A heartless, lawless regime
January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
They grabbed his father at McDonald’s — he tried to bring his dad his heart medication and they laughed at him
A heartless, lawless regime
A heartless, lawless regime
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My latest for @thenation.com: "The fight for health for all, for clinical care as a public good, and for public health as a necessity is tied up with the struggle against authoritarianism in 2026."
Alex Pretti was part of a proud tradition of healthcare workers standing up to fascism. https://bit.ly/3LJMzFv
Healthcare Workers Must Continue Alex Pretti’s Fight
Pretti was one of us. We have to carry on his struggle.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:56 PM
My latest for @thenation.com: "The fight for health for all, for clinical care as a public good, and for public health as a necessity is tied up with the struggle against authoritarianism in 2026."
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I am deeply concerned about Liam and every child at the Dilley Detention Center.
No parent should have to worry about whether their child is eating, getting medical care, or deteriorating in detention.
What I saw was alarming — and unacceptable. Liam must be released immediately.
No parent should have to worry about whether their child is eating, getting medical care, or deteriorating in detention.
What I saw was alarming — and unacceptable. Liam must be released immediately.
January 29, 2026 at 5:05 PM
I am deeply concerned about Liam and every child at the Dilley Detention Center.
No parent should have to worry about whether their child is eating, getting medical care, or deteriorating in detention.
What I saw was alarming — and unacceptable. Liam must be released immediately.
No parent should have to worry about whether their child is eating, getting medical care, or deteriorating in detention.
What I saw was alarming — and unacceptable. Liam must be released immediately.
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"ICE agents aren’t moving with a tactical focus; they’re doing what they think will look cool and intimidating in photographs."
ICE Pretends It’s a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed
WIRED asked an active military officer to break down immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis and elsewhere.
www.wired.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:56 PM
"ICE agents aren’t moving with a tactical focus; they’re doing what they think will look cool and intimidating in photographs."
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Chaya Raichik, who runs the social media account Libs of TikTok, has spent the days following Alex Pretti’s killing doxxing ordinary working people — teachers, nurses, school board members — for speaking out against federal immigration officials or expressing sympathy for Pretti.
Libs of TikTok is doxxing teachers and nurses who support Alex Pretti or oppose ICE, trying to get them fired
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January 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Chaya Raichik, who runs the social media account Libs of TikTok, has spent the days following Alex Pretti’s killing doxxing ordinary working people — teachers, nurses, school board members — for speaking out against federal immigration officials or expressing sympathy for Pretti.
Trump Is Not a Nationalist. He’s Something Worse. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/o...
Opinion | Trump Is Not a Nationalist. He’s Something Worse.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Trump Is Not a Nationalist. He’s Something Worse. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/o...
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Frey: "In Mpls, we heard them say they'll end this siege when we hand over voter rolls. The DOJ is being used as a weapon. They're investigating me and several other local elected officials not because we've done something wrong because we speak on behalf of our constituents.
January 29, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Frey: "In Mpls, we heard them say they'll end this siege when we hand over voter rolls. The DOJ is being used as a weapon. They're investigating me and several other local elected officials not because we've done something wrong because we speak on behalf of our constituents.
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Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
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“.. This list should give pause to anyone — no matter his or her political beliefs — who cares about the rule of law,” Judge Schiltz added.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:21 AM
“.. This list should give pause to anyone — no matter his or her political beliefs — who cares about the rule of law,” Judge Schiltz added.
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In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:
How to help the resistance to ICE in Minnesota — and beyond
What Minnesota’s immigrant communities need from you now.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:
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At this point, the predominant emotion so many of us are feeling is anger. Anger that people are being treated like this. Anger that our government is doing it. Anger that it’s doing it with our tax dollars. joycevance.substack.com/p/minnesota-...
Minnesota and Elsewhere
Today, more from Judge Schlitz in Minnesota.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:32 PM
At this point, the predominant emotion so many of us are feeling is anger. Anger that people are being treated like this. Anger that our government is doing it. Anger that it’s doing it with our tax dollars. joycevance.substack.com/p/minnesota-...
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Liam is in ICE custody and his health is deteriorating.
Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago.
LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR
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Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago.
LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR
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January 29, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Liam is in ICE custody and his health is deteriorating.
Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago.
LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR
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Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago.
LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR
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ICE activity has not noticeably tapered off yet here and in fact this week they seem to be focused on terrorizing kids at bus stops and schools.
yes, there are no real signs of any big change in DHS activity here yet. In Chicago there really was after Bovino left and they basically ended "Midway Blitz" not so here so far.
I don’t know, declaring victory in MN seems premature. They’re still arresting people and brutalizing the community. The changes appear—so far—to be cosmetic
January 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM
ICE activity has not noticeably tapered off yet here and in fact this week they seem to be focused on terrorizing kids at bus stops and schools.
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States are coming together to bring state charges against ICE agents. It's about freaking time!
www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/p...
www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/p...
Philly DA joins nationwide coalition to prosecute ICE agents who break laws
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has joined a nationwide coalition of prosecutors to hold ICE agents accountable for breaking state laws.
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
States are coming together to bring state charges against ICE agents. It's about freaking time!
www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/p...
www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/p...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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Can Minnesota pay Tom Homan $50,000 to get ICE out?
January 29, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Can Minnesota pay Tom Homan $50,000 to get ICE out?
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Important. There has not been a deescalation.
January 28, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Important. There has not been a deescalation.
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Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Greg Bovino.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
January 29, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Greg Bovino.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
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Elizabeth Warren: "I am a 'hell no.' We cannot give one more penny to Trump's ICE while its masked, poorly trained agents terrorize people across this country. It's time for the Senate to step up and stop ICE's violence."
January 28, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Elizabeth Warren: "I am a 'hell no.' We cannot give one more penny to Trump's ICE while its masked, poorly trained agents terrorize people across this country. It's time for the Senate to step up and stop ICE's violence."