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Jerry Andrews
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I am here, finally. I am slow, but at least I'm not prolific.
What's moving the needle on ICE seems to be the continuous video available from bystanders in Minneapolis.

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings
On 1/24/26, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in ...
www.mobilize.us
January 29, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Here’s one video shared with us of the state-ordered execution. The man was beaten in the head with a gun, shot once, then shot five more times while on the ground. State-ordered executions continue.
January 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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WTF...now the gestapo can enter people's home without a warrant.

This is terrifying. Full stop.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
apnews.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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A reminder that day to day life in Minneapolis is still impacted by ICE (as well as ice!), and you can make a difference by reposting this link and/or supporting one of these assistance programs: www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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Yesterday I finished writing my first short story of the year — my first fiction writing in over a year! It’s too soon to say I’ve got my mojo back, but I’m feeling a bit more optimistic about it than I did in 2025. 🤞
January 18, 2026 at 5:40 PM
It broke off a 2 x 6 and bent myself over for a day trying to get one of these fence posts out. This turns out to be a lot easier.
June 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
youtu.be/Hg3-iSHWc7M?...
My niece, Rachel Quitevis, waxing poetic. Yes, that is her natural hair color. And I couldn’t be prouder of her articulate approach and her use of the platform.
From Challenges to Success: Rachel Quitevis’ Path in VFX & Gaming | Women of BFX
YouTube video by Beyond-FX
youtu.be
March 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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"There is something about the sheer petulance, immaturity, and acquiescence of others to Trump’s rebranding of the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” that captures the nightmare we are living through. It is an emperor with no clothes, stumbling through the looking glass."
The Gulf of America
Why this sideshow matters
open.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you're concerned about the current chief executive's purge of the US government web sites, well, you can help. freedom.press/the-classifi...
Here’s how you can help save government data
Plus: Why should the public have to wait until 2034 to file FOIA requests with DOGE?
freedom.press
February 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It’s been years, but in going to SF March 16-21–first for #JavaOne, then to say hi to one of the coolest places I know. Let me know if you’ll be around!
January 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM