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Mark Taylor-Canfield: Journalist/Musician/Author/Actor
@marktaylorcanfield.bsky.social
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Executive Director - Democracy Watch News, Former Huffington Post Writer, MTC REPORT at Youtube, Articles At Daily Kos, Truthout, Seattle Star, etc.
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Covering #CivicClub #FIFA talk now.

Brian Surratt from City of #Seattle says Mayor #KatieWilson has committed to building 500 temporary housing units before #WorldCup soccer events scheduled for #summer 2026.

Photo by Mark Taylor-Canfield

@democracywatchnews.bsky.social

#sports
February 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Another serious injury caused by federal agents. These are the kinds of incidents we saw during #BlackLivesMatter and 
#OccupyWallStreet movements, except those injuries were mostly perpetrated by local law enforcement.

www.bangordailynews.com/2026/01/16/n...

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#ICE
California protester left blind in one eye is among string of violent run-ins with federal agents
A 21-year-old college student who said he was blinded in one eye by a projectile fired by a federal officer during a Southern California protest said he
www.bangordailynews.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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The arrests of journalists #DonLemon and #GeorgiaFort are examples of violations of #FirstAmendment guarantee of #pressfreedom.

New ranking on 2026 #WorldPressFreedomIndex should be embarassment for U.S.

In 2025 we were ranked 57th but US media will not report that.

www.npr.org/2026/01/31/n...
Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest
The two independent journalists face federal charges related to the interruption of a church service in Minnesota earlier this month. Lemon and Fort say they were there to cover a protest.
www.npr.org
February 1, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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"I don't like what's happening with #ICE. I don't want that to come here to Italy," Tattoni said. "We believe they are doing the same thing the fascists were doing in the 1930s and 1940s."

www.npr.org/2026/01/31/n...

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#democracy #fascism #Italy #Olympics
Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach
An ICE unit from the US Department of Homeland Security is playing a role providing security at the Winter Games. At past Olympics, their involvement would have been unremarkable. But after the viole...
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February 1, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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#Minnesota medical staff at #Hennepin County Medical Center tell #AP they don't believe #ICE explanation for head injuries to #AlbertoCastanedaMondragon.

“There was no way this person ran headfirst into a wall.”

apnews.com/article/immi...

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#humanrights #democracy
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
apnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Drone display at #Seattle #SpaceNeedle tonight.

#NFL #SuperBowl #Seahawks
January 31, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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People across the nation are joining the #NationalShutdown today to protest #Trump and #ICE.

No work, no school, no shopping.

nationalshutdown.org

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#strike #protest
January 30, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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#NationalStrike called for tomorrow January 30th to #protest #ICE.

Grammy award winning #Seattle rapper #Eminem is calling for people not to attend school, shop or go to work.

#Seattle businesses are donating funds to #Minneapolis

www.king5.com/article/news...

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'No work, no school, no shopping': What to know about the national anti-ICE strike on Friday, Saturday
National strikes and protests are planned across the U.S. this weekend in response to ICE's actions and recent deaths in Minneapolis.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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I perform my song "Battle In #Seattle" and talk about past major protests. Jeff Santos takes calls from #Minneapolis #ICE #protests & talks about killings of #ReneeGood & #AlexPretti.

#Protests, city-wide #strike have been the response.
youtu.be/0wsq-_Lkg24?...
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Minneapolis Protests Vs ICE Live: Journalist/Musician Mark Taylor-Canfield On Jeff Santos Show
YouTube video by Mark Taylor-Canfield
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January 28, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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More of my photos from tonight's #Seattle anti #ICE march and rally.

#Protesters marched through downtown chanting and banging on drums.

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#Trump #democracy #authoritarianism #protest #AlexPretti #ReneeGood
January 25, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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I performed my #music at #Seattle anti #ICE rally tonight.

Big crowd gathered at Jackson federal building.

Marchers shouted anti #Trump chants during #protest.

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#democracy #authoritarianism
#AlexPretti
January 25, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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Even the NRA is not having it. Bill Essayli is the makebelieve US Attorney for LA, who was already DQed by a judge.
NRA @NRA This sentiment from the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California is dangerous and wrong. Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens. Quote F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli @USAttyEssayli · 15h If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you. Don’t do it! x.com/dhsgov/status/… Readers added context The U.S. Constitution (particularly the 2nd, 4th, and 14th amendments) prohibit officers from shooting citizens merely for possessing a weapon that is not an “imminent threat”. This was reaffirmed in Graham v Connor, which says force must be reasonable.
January 25, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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Pretti had a holstered, legal weapon & was safeguarding his community: everything the NRA have always pretended to support. Murdered by government thugs engaged in political repression: everything they've always pretended to hate. The only real principle these people have is power for themselves.
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The NRA is a gun rights organization the way the Ku Klux Klan is a speech rights organization.
January 25, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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#CNN analysis of videos found that #AlexPretti was shot and killed after his weapon had already been confiscated.

www.cnn.com/2026/01/24/u...

#ICE #DHS #Trump #authoritarianism #democracy
Videos appear to show federal officer took gun from Alex Pretti just before fatal shooting, CNN analysis finds | CNN
A CNN analysis of video appears to show a federal immigration officer removing a gun from Alex Pretti just prior to officers fatally shooting him.
www.cnn.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Anti-#ICE marchers headed down 4th Ave past #Seattle Public Library.

Big turn out for tonight's solidarity protest with #Minneapolis.

They are going south now on 4th Ave and Spring.

#AlexPretti
January 25, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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Live updates from #CNN on killing of #AlexPretti by federal agents in #Minneapolis.

www.cnn.com/us/live-news...

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#democracy #authoritarianism #ICE
Live updates: Man shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis | CNN
A man was shot and killed by federal agents today in Minneapolis, according to the city’s police chief. The Department of Homeland Security says the man was armed. Follow for live updates.
www.cnn.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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#Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has confirmed that a 37 year old man was shot & killed by federal agents this morning.

A #DHS spokesperson has confirmed the man is deceased. Bystander caught the incident on a cell phone.

www.kare11.com/article/news...

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Bystander video captures deadly shooting involving federal agents in south Minneapolis
Preliminary information indicates the shooting occurred near East 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue Saturday around 9 a.m.
www.kare11.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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#BreakingNews 37 year old man reported shot and killed by federal agents in #Minneapolis this morning.

Here's live coverage from #KARE11
TV #news in #Minneapolis.

Gov. #TimWalz holding press conference with #NatlGuard spokesperson.

www.kare11.com/watch
Watch | KARE11 Live and On-Demand Videos | Minneapolis, Minnesota | kare11.com
Watch live news and on-demand videos from KARE11 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
www.kare11.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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#Seattle's #music club the #Crocodile is for sale.

Our city's best bands got their start playing that stage.

Current owners include drummer for #AliceInChains and band's manager.

It will not be closing but there may be changes.

mynorthwest.com/lifestyle/th...

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The Crocodile up for sale amid $1.6M debt - MyNorthwest.com
The popular live music venue in Seattle, The Crocodile, has announced it is currently up for sale after accruing roughly $1.6 million in debt.
mynorthwest.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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#WorldCup boycott of #USA?

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January 24, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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This purports to be a #livestream from the #protests vs #ICE in #Minneapolis. It shows scenes of protesters facing tear gas shouting "our streets!"
www.youtube.com/live/bey6dB_...

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#Minnesota #ReneeGood #authoritarianism #Trump #democracy
WATCH LIVE: Minneapolis Streets Turn Into Battle Zone! ICE Agents Clash With Residents, Protesters
YouTube video by CNN-News18
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January 24, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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#Guardian accuses #WhiteHouse of altering photo of woman arrested at #Minneapolis church #protest.

#NekimaLevyArmstrong was calm & confident during arrest.

#WH Deputy Communications Director #KaelanDorr didn't apologize.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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White House posts digitally altered image of woman arrested after ICE protest
Guardian analysis shows images are the same, with Nekima Levy Armstrong looking composed in original but sobbing after alteration
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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#ICE Executive Assistant Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations #MarcosCharles claims they are targeting dangerous criminals but #CNN reports 75,000 people without criminal records have been detained.
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...

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#democracy #authoritarianism
Live updates: Minnesota ‘economic blackout’ planned in protest of ICE as immigration crackdown fuels tensions | CNN
There are heightened tensions over the Trump administration’s expansive immigration crackdown. Follow for live updates.
www.cnn.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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#NationalNursesUnited statement in support of #strike in #Minneapolis to #protest #ICE activities.

We'll be talking about this during my
weekly guest appearance on #JeffSantosShow today 2PM PT.

www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/nurses...

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#democracy #Minnesota
Nurses applaud general strike, ‘ICE OUT’ collective action in Minnesota
“National Nurses United stands in full support of the working people of Minnesota who are striking and reducing their economic activity to take a stand against ICE and the Trump administration. Union ...
www.nationalnursesunited.org
January 23, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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You can watch my weekly guest appearance on #JeffSantosShow today 2PM PT/5PM ET.

We'll be talking #music, #sports +
a little politics.

Jeff is broadcasting on #radio on both coasts & livestreaming at #Youtube etc.

Best talkshow in the #USA!

thejeffsantosshow.com
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The Jeff Santos Show | Progressive Radio
Jeff Santos supports a vision focused on justice, equality, and opportunity, with priorities that include expanding healthcare, ensuring economic fairness, and advancing civil rights for all Americans...
thejeffsantosshow.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:20 PM