Katie Z. Dawson

Note: DHS has repeatedly claimed the agency "does NOT raid churches."

It's unclear what they mean by "raid," but @rns.org already tracked at least 10 reports *by last August* of apparent federal agents conducting enforcement activity on church grounds or nearby.

There were videos and photos.

There were a LOT of those questions tonight on my couch.

I like to draw fish (suspect i'm better at that than horses but . . . )

drawafish.com

gradient.horse Draw a horse, watch it run!

omg everybody go draw a horse this is what the internet was made for

gradient.horse

Disturbingly detailed analysis of my first rewatch incoming

Yeah, that commercial was creepy.

I'm still not exactly sure what we will be doing... But I'm honored to be asked to serve in this way with so many amazing leaders from across the worldwide church!

The first paragraph of this story begins with referencing "church-supervised hubs to house and care for children separated from their parents" and ends with "training on what to do if agents breach one of the churches planning to provide sanctuary to immigrant families."

Opinion: Your First Amendment rights when protesting Government has a responsibility to ensure that people can exercise their constitutional rights without fear of retaliation.

Your First Amendment rights when protesting
Here are key rights every Connecticut resident should know, whether a U.S. citizen or not.
ctmirror.org/2026/01/27/y...

Thank you for finally covering this.

ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents Community members have been monitoring the activity of immigration agents in Greater Portland.

Now in Maine: ICE watchers say federal agents are coming to their house to threaten and intimidate them.

www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...

US pastors stand against federal crackdown | UMNews.org United Methodist clergy from across the U.S. joined in an interfaith protest Jan. 23 against federal violence in Minnesota. Now with federal agents responsible for another person’s death, pressure for...

United Methodist clergy from across the U.S. joined in an interfaith protest Jan. 23 against federal violence in Minnesota. Now with federal agents responsible for another person’s death, pressure for accountability is mounting.

www.umnews.org/en/news/us-p...

A testimony of transformation.

Thank you Senator.

Thank you. Please vote no on this funding!

Sometimes they pass up too many good shots.

This line graph illustrates the percentage change in agency staff levels from the previous year for nine major U.S. federal scientific and health organizations between the fiscal years 2016 and 2025. The agencies tracked include the CDC, Department of Energy, EPA, FDA, NASA, NIH, NIST, NOAA, and NSF. For the majority of the timeline between 2016 and 2023, the agencies show relatively stable fluctuations, generally staying within a range of +5% to -5% change per year. However, there is a dramatic and uniform plummet starting in the 2024–25 period. Every agency depicted shows a sharp downward trajectory, with staffing losses ranging from approximately -15% to over -25%. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows the most significant decline, dropping to roughly -26%, while the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shows the least severe but still substantial drop at approximately -15%.

This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.

www.nature.com/immersive/d4...

I feel like it's been a metaphor for this whole last year in the US. But I'm not gonna wake up with an apology email and a refund.

How have I not seen this acronym before?!

It's always a good night for Hawkeye Basketball :)

They've missed a lot of calls tonight so far.

YouTube video by Office of the Governor of Minnesota Governor Walz Addresses Ongoing Federal Presence in Minnesota

Watch my address on the ongoing federal presence in Minnesota:

youtu.be/fGTsYXBWQgU

Statement from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell Good evening. On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testi

Listen to Powell here.

www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...

UMC Bishops Support Latin America and Caribbean Bishops on Venezuela | ResourceUMC The United Methodist Church Council of Bishops expresses solidarity with CIEMAL, affirming its pastoral letter opposing U.S. military action against Venezuela. The bishops condemn violence and…

The #UMC Council of Bishops stands in full solidarity with Latin American Methodists and wholeheartedly affirms their Pastoral Letter in the Face of the Military Action of the United States of America Against Venezuela.

Lol, it got a sophomoric chuckle out of me.

YouTube video by Alana Levandoski RING OUT WILD BELLS

Since I came across this version, it has become my go to for the new year. May your 2026 be blessed!

youtu.be/v8w2Z1QCbIs?...

Viral warnings of planned ICE raids on churches have pastors worried (RNS) — Rumors and viral reports about potential ICE raids have immigrant church leaders worried about their congregations. DHS says it doesn’t have plans to raid churches — but won’t rule it out.

NEW from @bmietana.bsky.social, @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social and me: Viral warnings of planned ICE raids on churches have pastors worried.

And yes, we did some digging about *that* viral church raids story that has been floating around. religionnews.com/2025/11/20/v...

FINAL SCORE

Iowa 57
Baylor 52

Gritty, wild win for the Hawkeyes. They move to 5-0.

Ava Heiden - 18 pts, 11 reb, 3 ast
Taylor Stremlow - 12 pts, 4 ast
Hannah Stuelke - 10 pts, 8 reb

Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here: