Jim Santos
@jms-esq.bsky.social
Regis H.S..Williams College. BU School of Law. Politics. Human Rights. Civil Rights. Foreign Affairs. Democracy Defender. History. Philosophy. Music Lover. Art Lover. Avid Reader. Guitarist. Flamenco Lover. #SaveOurDemocracy #Resist #HumanRights #DSA
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Federal agents had barred state investigators from the scene of Saturday’s shooting in Minneapolis, the head of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said, despite the agency taking the rare step of obtaining a search warrant. “We’re in uncharted territory here,” he said. Follow updates.
Minneapolis Live Updates: Videos of Shooting Appear to Contradict Federal Officials
An I.C.U. nurse shot by federal agents was an American citizen with no criminal record, the city police chief said. A New York Times video analysis shows he was holding a phone, not a gun.
nyti.ms
January 25, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Federal agents had barred state investigators from the scene of Saturday’s shooting in Minneapolis, the head of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said, despite the agency taking the rare step of obtaining a search warrant. “We’re in uncharted territory here,” he said. Follow updates.
Van Gogh was discharged from Saint-Paul-de-Mausole in May 1890.
He moved to Auvers to be under Dr. Gachet’s care, and closer to his brother Theo.
New opportunities opened; but his inner world remained unsettled.
He moved to Auvers to be under Dr. Gachet’s care, and closer to his brother Theo.
New opportunities opened; but his inner world remained unsettled.
January 24, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Orphan Man with a Baby in his Arms - 1883
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/13071
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/13071
January 24, 2026 at 9:13 PM
"Canada is the U.S.’s second-largest trading partner, and a 100 percent tariff on Canadian goods would translate into tens of billions of dollars that would be paid for by the American consumer, severely affecting industries like farming and manufacturing." #Tariffs
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/w...
Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs as Post-Davos Fallout Continues
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:07 PM
"Canada is the U.S.’s second-largest trading partner, and a 100 percent tariff on Canadian goods would translate into tens of billions of dollars that would be paid for by the American consumer, severely affecting industries like farming and manufacturing." #Tariffs
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/w...
From one of Trump’s posts on Truth Social: "This is no different than a really big Bank Robbery. Much of what you’re witnessing is a COVER UP for this Theft and Fraud. The Mayor and the Governor are inciting Insurrection, with their pompous, dangerous, and arrogant rhetoric!" #AbolishICE #NoKings
President Donald Trump in multiple Truth Social posts responded to the news of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
Donald Trump Reacts To Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
www.newsweek.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:56 PM
From one of Trump’s posts on Truth Social: "This is no different than a really big Bank Robbery. Much of what you’re witnessing is a COVER UP for this Theft and Fraud. The Mayor and the Governor are inciting Insurrection, with their pompous, dangerous, and arrogant rhetoric!" #AbolishICE #NoKings
Bovino and ICE agents' lawlessness are laying the groundwork for Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act.
#AbolishICE #Resist #Protest #NonViolence
#AbolishICE #Resist #Protest #NonViolence
Border Patrol Commander at Large Gregory Bovino said DHS officers are facing threats nationwide and described the shooting victim as the aggressor.
Bovino declined to say whether the victim brandished a gun before he was shot.
Bovino declined to say whether the victim brandished a gun before he was shot.
Live updates: Man fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis believed to be U.S. citizen
Police did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the incident, and Gov. Tim Walz provided few details.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Bovino and ICE agents' lawlessness are laying the groundwork for Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act.
#AbolishICE #Resist #Protest #NonViolence
#AbolishICE #Resist #Protest #NonViolence
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From this moment forward (and before, but clearly now):
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
January 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
From this moment forward (and before, but clearly now):
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
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Let’s be clear: anyone defending the Trump Administration after watching masked, anonymous agents assault a man, pepper spray him, then fire 5+ rounds into his back is irretrievably complicit in political terrorism.
January 24, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Let’s be clear: anyone defending the Trump Administration after watching masked, anonymous agents assault a man, pepper spray him, then fire 5+ rounds into his back is irretrievably complicit in political terrorism.
Candle
It's safe to say,
Candle,
Tonight's the Day,
Candle
It's alright now,
Candle
The Wind's Away,
Candle --------
#SonicYouth #Song #Candle #NoiseRock #Art #Music
youtu.be/YXdtFPfptUI?...
It's safe to say,
Candle,
Tonight's the Day,
Candle
It's alright now,
Candle
The Wind's Away,
Candle --------
#SonicYouth #Song #Candle #NoiseRock #Art #Music
youtu.be/YXdtFPfptUI?...
Sonic Youth - Candle (Restored)
YouTube video by Sonic Youth
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Candle
It's safe to say,
Candle,
Tonight's the Day,
Candle
It's alright now,
Candle
The Wind's Away,
Candle --------
#SonicYouth #Song #Candle #NoiseRock #Art #Music
youtu.be/YXdtFPfptUI?...
It's safe to say,
Candle,
Tonight's the Day,
Candle
It's alright now,
Candle
The Wind's Away,
Candle --------
#SonicYouth #Song #Candle #NoiseRock #Art #Music
youtu.be/YXdtFPfptUI?...
January 23, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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Republicans are losing on immigration
January 23, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Republicans are losing on immigration
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NEW: A federal court ruling in Minnesota, which notes ICE agents broke the Fourth Amendment by entering a family's home sans warrant, lands as ICE faces scrutiny over a secret memo claiming their agents can enter homes w/ administrative paperwork alone.
US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo
The ruling in federal court in Minnesota lands as Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces scrutiny over an internal memo claiming judge-signed warrants aren’t needed to enter homes without consent.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:28 PM
NEW: A federal court ruling in Minnesota, which notes ICE agents broke the Fourth Amendment by entering a family's home sans warrant, lands as ICE faces scrutiny over a secret memo claiming their agents can enter homes w/ administrative paperwork alone.
Do you want to know the story behind the world’s most famous antiwar painting?
Join @davidolusoga.bsky.social and @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social in the latest episode in Journey Through Time’s series on the Spanish Civil War to find out more.
Link in the replies 👇
Join @davidolusoga.bsky.social and @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social in the latest episode in Journey Through Time’s series on the Spanish Civil War to find out more.
Link in the replies 👇
January 23, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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NYC standing in solidarity with MN.
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 10:11 PM
NYC standing in solidarity with MN.
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
Spanish Bombs
Yo te quiero infinito
Yo te acuerda,
Oh mi corazón,
Spanish bombs, yo
Te quiero infinito
Yo te acuerda oh,
Mi corazón !!
#Resist #TheClash #SkySong #Punk #Music #Art
#LondonCalling #DSA
youtu.be/FUi0YdGXle4?...
Yo te quiero infinito
Yo te acuerda,
Oh mi corazón,
Spanish bombs, yo
Te quiero infinito
Yo te acuerda oh,
Mi corazón !!
#Resist #TheClash #SkySong #Punk #Music #Art
#LondonCalling #DSA
youtu.be/FUi0YdGXle4?...
The Clash - Spanish Bombs
YouTube video by Siouxsie
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Spanish Bombs
Yo te quiero infinito
Yo te acuerda,
Oh mi corazón,
Spanish bombs, yo
Te quiero infinito
Yo te acuerda oh,
Mi corazón !!
#Resist #TheClash #SkySong #Punk #Music #Art
#LondonCalling #DSA
youtu.be/FUi0YdGXle4?...
Yo te quiero infinito
Yo te acuerda,
Oh mi corazón,
Spanish bombs, yo
Te quiero infinito
Yo te acuerda oh,
Mi corazón !!
#Resist #TheClash #SkySong #Punk #Music #Art
#LondonCalling #DSA
youtu.be/FUi0YdGXle4?...
Water Nymphs (Silverfish)
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28481
https://botfrens.com/collections/109/contents/28481
January 23, 2026 at 8:15 PM
"I would prefer not to."
—Bartleby, the Scrivener
—Bartleby, the Scrivener
January 23, 2026 at 8:12 PM
"While roughly half of voters support President Trump’s handling of the border between the United States and Mexico, a sizable majority says that ICE’s tactics have “gone too far.”"
#Polls #Publicopinion #ICE #Resist #Resistance
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
#Polls #Publicopinion #ICE #Resist #Resistance
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
Voters Are Split on Deportations but Disapprove of ICE, Poll Finds
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:51 PM
"While roughly half of voters support President Trump’s handling of the border between the United States and Mexico, a sizable majority says that ICE’s tactics have “gone too far.”"
#Polls #Publicopinion #ICE #Resist #Resistance
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
#Polls #Publicopinion #ICE #Resist #Resistance
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
Clampdown
What are we going to do now?
Kick over the wall 'cause
Government's to fall
How can you refuse it?
Let fury have the hour,
Anger can be power,
Do you know that you can use it?
#Resist #TheClash #Protest #Song #Clampdown #Music #Punk
youtu.be/_lt4O-EHNnw?...
What are we going to do now?
Kick over the wall 'cause
Government's to fall
How can you refuse it?
Let fury have the hour,
Anger can be power,
Do you know that you can use it?
#Resist #TheClash #Protest #Song #Clampdown #Music #Punk
youtu.be/_lt4O-EHNnw?...
The Clash - Clampdown (Official Audio)
YouTube video by theclashVEVO
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Clampdown
What are we going to do now?
Kick over the wall 'cause
Government's to fall
How can you refuse it?
Let fury have the hour,
Anger can be power,
Do you know that you can use it?
#Resist #TheClash #Protest #Song #Clampdown #Music #Punk
youtu.be/_lt4O-EHNnw?...
What are we going to do now?
Kick over the wall 'cause
Government's to fall
How can you refuse it?
Let fury have the hour,
Anger can be power,
Do you know that you can use it?
#Resist #TheClash #Protest #Song #Clampdown #Music #Punk
youtu.be/_lt4O-EHNnw?...
1)"Unions, community and faith groups, and small businesses are preparing for a day of “No Work, No School, and No Shopping” on Friday in the Twin Cities in protest against the (ICE) invasion and January 7 murder of Renee Good. . .
#Resist #Resistance #ICE #GeneralStrike #Labor #Unions
#Resist #Resistance #ICE #GeneralStrike #Labor #Unions
January 22, 2026 at 10:31 PM
1)"Unions, community and faith groups, and small businesses are preparing for a day of “No Work, No School, and No Shopping” on Friday in the Twin Cities in protest against the (ICE) invasion and January 7 murder of Renee Good. . .
#Resist #Resistance #ICE #GeneralStrike #Labor #Unions
#Resist #Resistance #ICE #GeneralStrike #Labor #Unions
A memo was released by ICE instructing agents to violate the U.S. Constitution. ICE told officers and agents that they can forcibly enter homes without warrants signed by judges. The memo was from ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, was shared with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) by two whistleblowers.
www.hsgac.senate.gov
January 22, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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After illegally abducting Maduro, Trump has just sold $250M of Venezuela's oil to Vitol.
John Addison, a senior trader at Vitol who helped broker the deal, gave $6M to Trump's 2024 campaign.
Pay-to-play imperialism.
John Addison, a senior trader at Vitol who helped broker the deal, gave $6M to Trump's 2024 campaign.
Pay-to-play imperialism.
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 AM
After illegally abducting Maduro, Trump has just sold $250M of Venezuela's oil to Vitol.
John Addison, a senior trader at Vitol who helped broker the deal, gave $6M to Trump's 2024 campaign.
Pay-to-play imperialism.
John Addison, a senior trader at Vitol who helped broker the deal, gave $6M to Trump's 2024 campaign.
Pay-to-play imperialism.
"The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared deeply skeptical of President Donald Trump’s claim that he can abruptly fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook for alleged misconduct without giving her a forum to contest the allegations."
#SCOTUS #FRB #NoKings #Resist
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
#SCOTUS #FRB #NoKings #Resist
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump’s power to fire Fed official without proper review
It's a stark contrast to the way the justices have treated a long list of efforts by Trump to assert unilateral authority over other federal agencies.
www.politico.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:06 PM
"The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared deeply skeptical of President Donald Trump’s claim that he can abruptly fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook for alleged misconduct without giving her a forum to contest the allegations."
#SCOTUS #FRB #NoKings #Resist
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
#SCOTUS #FRB #NoKings #Resist
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
6 daily habits [good sleep; reduce/ manage stress; exercise; a good well-balanced diet [eg., Mediterranean diet]; learn new things; and interacting/socializing with others] to slow aging, from a Harvard brain expert
#brainhealth #healthyliving #meditation
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
#brainhealth #healthyliving #meditation
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
6 daily habits to slow aging, from a Harvard brain expert
Harvard scientist Rudolph Tanzi shares his plan for brain health and aging well, including habits for sleep, stress and social interaction.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:50 PM
6 daily habits [good sleep; reduce/ manage stress; exercise; a good well-balanced diet [eg., Mediterranean diet]; learn new things; and interacting/socializing with others] to slow aging, from a Harvard brain expert
#brainhealth #healthyliving #meditation
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
#brainhealth #healthyliving #meditation
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...