Gregory Conrad McCracken
@gcmc.bsky.social
Teacher, musician, photographer, reader... artist. Because the world is a beautiful place.
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GEORGIA — @ossoff.senate.gov : “This is a SEISMIC event. This should have people across 🇺🇸 absolutely shook. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County elections office… this is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections.” (H/T @atrupar.com )
January 29, 2026 at 5:46 AM
GEORGIA — @ossoff.senate.gov : “This is a SEISMIC event. This should have people across 🇺🇸 absolutely shook. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County elections office… this is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections.” (H/T @atrupar.com )
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🧊 ICE 🧊 Can't even do your laundry in peace. It's not about illegals and criminals. People kidnapped from work, children from school - people doing activities of daily living
January 28, 2026 at 9:46 PM
🧊 ICE 🧊 Can't even do your laundry in peace. It's not about illegals and criminals. People kidnapped from work, children from school - people doing activities of daily living
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🚨 #GVerse #BreakingNews: #FuckICE drew guns and POINTED THEM at a retired Minneapolis couple in a church parking lot.
“They were obviously not trained… I've known many police officers… They had the professional demeanor of criminals." This is unreal.
#NoWarrantNoICE
“They were obviously not trained… I've known many police officers… They had the professional demeanor of criminals." This is unreal.
#NoWarrantNoICE
January 28, 2026 at 11:58 PM
🚨 #GVerse #BreakingNews: #FuckICE drew guns and POINTED THEM at a retired Minneapolis couple in a church parking lot.
“They were obviously not trained… I've known many police officers… They had the professional demeanor of criminals." This is unreal.
#NoWarrantNoICE
“They were obviously not trained… I've known many police officers… They had the professional demeanor of criminals." This is unreal.
#NoWarrantNoICE
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Read this. Reread it. Reread it until it sinks in.
January 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Read this. Reread it. Reread it until it sinks in.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., rolls out his demand for supporting a DHS appropriations bill: fire Stephen Miller
January 28, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., rolls out his demand for supporting a DHS appropriations bill: fire Stephen Miller
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This is the democratic opposition party in Italy protesting against ICE involvement in the Winter Olympics in Milan
January 28, 2026 at 4:53 AM
This is the democratic opposition party in Italy protesting against ICE involvement in the Winter Olympics in Milan
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Impeachable and should get a massive reaction from Congress. It won’t since the majority agrees with him, but we need at least a LARGE reaction.
January 28, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Impeachable and should get a massive reaction from Congress. It won’t since the majority agrees with him, but we need at least a LARGE reaction.
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Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 28, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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CNN: Are you okay?
Omar :I've survived war. And I'm definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me because I'm built that way.
Omar :I've survived war. And I'm definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me because I'm built that way.
January 28, 2026 at 2:42 AM
CNN: Are you okay?
Omar :I've survived war. And I'm definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me because I'm built that way.
Omar :I've survived war. And I'm definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me because I'm built that way.
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just a reminder: if fire hydrants near where you live are buried in snow after this week’s storms, it’s a mitzvah (and a gooooood workout!) to dig out around that hydrant so fire crews can get to it faster if need be.
January 28, 2026 at 5:15 AM
just a reminder: if fire hydrants near where you live are buried in snow after this week’s storms, it’s a mitzvah (and a gooooood workout!) to dig out around that hydrant so fire crews can get to it faster if need be.
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Robert Garcia is clear. ICE is not welcome in Long Beach. Communities deserve safety, dignity, and accountability, not intimidation and federal dragnet policing. Congress must stop funding abuse and listen to the people on the ground. #FundHealthcareStopICE
January 27, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Robert Garcia is clear. ICE is not welcome in Long Beach. Communities deserve safety, dignity, and accountability, not intimidation and federal dragnet policing. Congress must stop funding abuse and listen to the people on the ground. #FundHealthcareStopICE
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Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
January 27, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
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There may be some niche examples somewhere, but I cannot think of any system, natural or human-made, that isn't strengthened by more diversity. Ecology, biology, economics, politics, agriculture... am I missing anything?
This lesson is reflected everywhere and in everything.
This lesson is reflected everywhere and in everything.
January 26, 2026 at 4:55 AM
There may be some niche examples somewhere, but I cannot think of any system, natural or human-made, that isn't strengthened by more diversity. Ecology, biology, economics, politics, agriculture... am I missing anything?
This lesson is reflected everywhere and in everything.
This lesson is reflected everywhere and in everything.
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We are now witnessing—some of us in incredulous horror—what happens when a society confuses authority with innocence and violence with virtue. We have built legal doctrines that reward escalation. We have granted weapons to institutions without demanding restraint.
Don’t Let Them Tell You That Was Self-Defense
Pretti was a licensed, law-abiding gun owner, registered nurse, and worked at a veteran's hospital.
slate.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:58 PM
We are now witnessing—some of us in incredulous horror—what happens when a society confuses authority with innocence and violence with virtue. We have built legal doctrines that reward escalation. We have granted weapons to institutions without demanding restraint.
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Protests held across U.S. after fatal shooting of anti-ICE protester Alex Pretti. “Large protests spread across US cities on Saturday – including Minneapolis, New York City, San Francisco, [Los Angeles], Boston, [Washington, D.C.] and Providence, Rhode Island..." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Large protests spread across US after Alex Pretti fatally shot by federal agents
Wave of demonstrations comes a day after thousands marched through Minneapolis streets to protest ICE
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Protests held across U.S. after fatal shooting of anti-ICE protester Alex Pretti. “Large protests spread across US cities on Saturday – including Minneapolis, New York City, San Francisco, [Los Angeles], Boston, [Washington, D.C.] and Providence, Rhode Island..." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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People seem to have forgotten that the establishment of Homeland Security was highly controversial as it was seen as a danger to democracy. It was feared that it would one day be used AGAINST the American people. And here we are.
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
January 26, 2026 at 11:16 PM
People seem to have forgotten that the establishment of Homeland Security was highly controversial as it was seen as a danger to democracy. It was feared that it would one day be used AGAINST the American people. And here we are.
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
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NGC 2264-The Christmas Tree Cluster.
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
January 26, 2026 at 7:24 PM
NGC 2264-The Christmas Tree Cluster.
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
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All flags in San Diego County have been ordered to fly half-staff through Wednesday in solidarity with Minnesota, and in honor of those murdered by ICE. www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/s...
San Diego County flags to be lowered in recognition of ICE-related deaths in Minnesota
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Terra Lawson-Remer Sunday ordered all County and U.S. flags to be lowered to half- staff on County property in recognition of the lives lost in Minnesota at...
www.nbcsandiego.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:18 AM
All flags in San Diego County have been ordered to fly half-staff through Wednesday in solidarity with Minnesota, and in honor of those murdered by ICE. www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/s...
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Walz: "To Americans who are watching this, I've got a question for you: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal govt that can kill, injury, menace, & kidnap its citizens off the streets? Or on the side of a nurse at the VA hospital who died bearing witness to such govt?"
January 25, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Walz: "To Americans who are watching this, I've got a question for you: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal govt that can kill, injury, menace, & kidnap its citizens off the streets? Or on the side of a nurse at the VA hospital who died bearing witness to such govt?"
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Damn proud of Minnesota.
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Damn proud of Minnesota.
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To those blaming Walz for not mobilizing the Guard, he did that six days ago. I have to say it's disturbing to see people angry at Walz instead of the government agents that just executed a man. As though we should all be experts about what to do when a secret police force invades an American city.
January 24, 2026 at 6:14 PM
To those blaming Walz for not mobilizing the Guard, he did that six days ago. I have to say it's disturbing to see people angry at Walz instead of the government agents that just executed a man. As though we should all be experts about what to do when a secret police force invades an American city.