Leo
@dbotter.bsky.social
Enjoy baseball, music and animals. Interested in politics and philosophy. Trained in mechanical engineering (thermal) and journalism. I believe in human dignity.
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Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings, Breeze FC) is donating $50,000 to relief efforts organised in response to ICE raids in her hometown of Hopkins, Minnesota. On Monday Bueckers won $50,000 in the #Unrivaled free throw competition after successfully scoring 13 free throws. (Source @brwsports)
January 22, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings, Breeze FC) is donating $50,000 to relief efforts organised in response to ICE raids in her hometown of Hopkins, Minnesota. On Monday Bueckers won $50,000 in the #Unrivaled free throw competition after successfully scoring 13 free throws. (Source @brwsports)
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Vance on the economy:
"You don't turn the Titanic around overnight"
"You don't turn the Titanic around overnight"
January 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Vance on the economy:
"You don't turn the Titanic around overnight"
"You don't turn the Titanic around overnight"
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The choice is impeachment and removal or calamity for the United States. I don't see how anybody watching Trump's speech in Davos can draw any other conclusion. He's a senile madman.
January 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The choice is impeachment and removal or calamity for the United States. I don't see how anybody watching Trump's speech in Davos can draw any other conclusion. He's a senile madman.
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Using public voter files, Peter Lutz takes a first-of-its-kind look at partisan registration among pro athletes by league.
January 20, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Using public voter files, Peter Lutz takes a first-of-its-kind look at partisan registration among pro athletes by league.
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I’m the one in the brown hat.
What you might not see is the victim in the car. His feet are pointing out the open car door. An agent is sitting on one of his legs. He’s only wearing crocs.
Bystanders found his legal work visa in his abandoned car.
#AbolishICE
What you might not see is the victim in the car. His feet are pointing out the open car door. An agent is sitting on one of his legs. He’s only wearing crocs.
Bystanders found his legal work visa in his abandoned car.
#AbolishICE
This is what happened in our neighborhood yesterday. ICE snatched a human being off of our streets, roughed them up badly, and then pepper sprayed legal observers as they documented it all. This is a daily occurrence happening all throughout Minnesota right now.
January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I’m the one in the brown hat.
What you might not see is the victim in the car. His feet are pointing out the open car door. An agent is sitting on one of his legs. He’s only wearing crocs.
Bystanders found his legal work visa in his abandoned car.
#AbolishICE
What you might not see is the victim in the car. His feet are pointing out the open car door. An agent is sitting on one of his legs. He’s only wearing crocs.
Bystanders found his legal work visa in his abandoned car.
#AbolishICE
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We will be closed on Friday the 23rd in solidarity with our community. We call on Congress to stop the illegal occupation of Minnesota NOW. #AbolishICE
January 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
We will be closed on Friday the 23rd in solidarity with our community. We call on Congress to stop the illegal occupation of Minnesota NOW. #AbolishICE
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As Homeland Security’s siege on Minneapolis enters its third week, locals are volunteering for patrol shifts, protesting in the streets, and keeping one another up to date in group texts.
Read more from @scottmeslow.bsky.social in Minneapolis:
Read more from @scottmeslow.bsky.social in Minneapolis:
It’s worse than it looks in Minneapolis
But locals are organizing to keep each other safe from ICE agents.
www.theverge.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Thank you from Minnesota, Lydia Polgreen.
I went to Minneapolis last week. What I saw was horrifying and inspiring in equal measure. Gift link to my latest column: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...
Opinion | In Minneapolis, I Glimpsed a Civil War
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Thank you from Minnesota, Lydia Polgreen.
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Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who reminded us that progress isn’t inevitable — it’s a choice. A choice to stand up for justice, protect dignity, and make our country more just and equitable for all.
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who reminded us that progress isn’t inevitable — it’s a choice. A choice to stand up for justice, protect dignity, and make our country more just and equitable for all.
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CONFIRMED:
Earlier today Don Lemon reported a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, MN where they said pastor David Easterwood is Acting Director of the ICE Field Office.
They were 100% right.
https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/homeland-security-secretary-noem-on-ice-operations/667821
Earlier today Don Lemon reported a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, MN where they said pastor David Easterwood is Acting Director of the ICE Field Office.
They were 100% right.
https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/homeland-security-secretary-noem-on-ice-operations/667821
January 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM
CONFIRMED:
Earlier today Don Lemon reported a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, MN where they said pastor David Easterwood is Acting Director of the ICE Field Office.
They were 100% right.
https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/homeland-security-secretary-noem-on-ice-operations/667821
Earlier today Don Lemon reported a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, MN where they said pastor David Easterwood is Acting Director of the ICE Field Office.
They were 100% right.
https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/homeland-security-secretary-noem-on-ice-operations/667821
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ICE agents at a hotel in St. Paul woke up this morning to news that they’re getting kicked out of their hotel today at noon.
January 18, 2026 at 4:42 PM
ICE agents at a hotel in St. Paul woke up this morning to news that they’re getting kicked out of their hotel today at noon.
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Some of the finished snow sculptures from the World Snow Sculpting Championship held in Stillwater! One of the many things that makes Minnesota so special.
January 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Some of the finished snow sculptures from the World Snow Sculpting Championship held in Stillwater! One of the many things that makes Minnesota so special.
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100% those Black men saved his ass
The narrative being pushed on X is that Jake Lang was dragged off the window ledge into a violent antifa mob and beaten.
The dude who pulled him off the ledge protected him and escorted him through the crowd.
The dude who pulled him off the ledge protected him and escorted him through the crowd.
January 18, 2026 at 4:02 AM
100% those Black men saved his ass
January 18, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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He gave a bunch of Nazi salutes and out came the super soakers (pic from Mpls subreddit)
January 17, 2026 at 10:58 PM
He gave a bunch of Nazi salutes and out came the super soakers (pic from Mpls subreddit)
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When you run a fascist out of Minneapolis, you are entitled to a traditional feast that honors your Minnesota ancestors.
January 17, 2026 at 10:02 PM
When you run a fascist out of Minneapolis, you are entitled to a traditional feast that honors your Minnesota ancestors.
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We needed this art sled rally
Powderhorn park is one of a kind
Powderhorn park is one of a kind
January 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
We needed this art sled rally
Powderhorn park is one of a kind
Powderhorn park is one of a kind
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Let’s be absofuckinglutely clear: the only reason Jake Lang made it out of our city in one piece is because counter-protesters showed the decency to still see him as human. Don’t let the press spin that.
Proud of my city. Because we are not like them.
Proud of my city. Because we are not like them.
January 17, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Let’s be absofuckinglutely clear: the only reason Jake Lang made it out of our city in one piece is because counter-protesters showed the decency to still see him as human. Don’t let the press spin that.
Proud of my city. Because we are not like them.
Proud of my city. Because we are not like them.
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Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
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Heartbroken to hear that Los Ocampo has made the tough decision to temporarily close all locations. You can support their workers here.
You can support their staff during the closure here
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ta...
You can support their staff during the closure here
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ta...
Donate to Support Our Staff Relief Fund, organized by Julian Ocampo
My parents opened the first Taqueria Los Ocampo in Minneapolis on Lake and 5th back in 200… Julian Ocampo needs your support for Support Our Staff Relief Fund
www.gofundme.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Heartbroken to hear that Los Ocampo has made the tough decision to temporarily close all locations. You can support their workers here.
You can support their staff during the closure here
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ta...
You can support their staff during the closure here
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ta...
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Props to the lady giving an interview in her pink UFFDA hat and saying, "well, gosh, I've never had tear gas and flashbangs shot at me, but I'm happy to take it so my neighbors are safe."
January 15, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Props to the lady giving an interview in her pink UFFDA hat and saying, "well, gosh, I've never had tear gas and flashbangs shot at me, but I'm happy to take it so my neighbors are safe."
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"I am not scared, and we will not be scared. We know our rights. We’re U.S. citizens and we’re going to continue to show up"
Someone make a movie about these folks ... it'd make a billion dollars
I met two of them this week -- their bravery is inspiring stuff
sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
Someone make a movie about these folks ... it'd make a billion dollars
I met two of them this week -- their bravery is inspiring stuff
sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
How ‘Mamas of Cedar’ are keeping watch for ICE in Minneapolis
Known as the “Mamas of Cedar,” local mothers mobilize to protect neighbors, share resources, and monitor ICE presence in Minneapolis.
sahanjournal.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:53 AM
"I am not scared, and we will not be scared. We know our rights. We’re U.S. citizens and we’re going to continue to show up"
Someone make a movie about these folks ... it'd make a billion dollars
I met two of them this week -- their bravery is inspiring stuff
sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
Someone make a movie about these folks ... it'd make a billion dollars
I met two of them this week -- their bravery is inspiring stuff
sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
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Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
January 16, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
US citizens arrested for nothing more than observation.
You are on the ground, however this seems to have happened today. Are they just dispersed?
January 16, 2026 at 10:52 PM
US citizens arrested for nothing more than observation.