Rich Solomon

This morning there was an ICE presence on McKinley street but then over 20 neighbors responded right away with their whistles and cameras and ICE left. This follows over a dozen ICE agents breaking into an apartment on Franklin Ave at 6 am this morning without presenting a warrant.

More back-sliding on climate: Carney is eliminating the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard that would have mandated 100% EVs by 2035. New target is 75% EVs by 2035, 90% by 2040 but it's not clear if not-yet-finalized policy will achieve this www.canada.ca/en/innovatio...

The State of Voting Rights 2026 marks America's semi-quincentennial, and the LBJ Future Forum is marking the occasion by reflecting on the state of democracy after 250 years. Perhaps no piece of legislation reflects our politic...

If you are in the Austin area next month I’ll be around talking about voting rights at the LBJ Library! Put it on your calendars!

The morning after mass layoffs, The Washington Post publishes this as their lead editorial. The owner and publisher clearly have no idea why they are losing subscribers. Meanwhile they have destroyed a storied brand.

Support independent media. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

Sunset, Sutro Heights Park, San Francisco 5:34p 2/4/26 @trachkids.bsky.social

The unfathomable Minnesota transcript that must be read, as it tells the reality of America today "I am not white, as you can see," Julie Le — a government lawyer — told a federal judge on Tuesday. "And my family's at risk as any other people that might get picked up too ..."

Reading this whole episode just makes me so sad it's hard to even articulate. So much pain and suffering for so many people, a complete dereliction of any obligations to others by the orchestrators - and for what?

www.lawdork.com/p/the-minnes...

Fears of ICE Surge Galvanize Vermonters to Respond | Seven Days The threat of a large-scale immigration enforcement surge in Vermont has galvanized elected leaders and community organizers to prepare with a greater sense of urgency.

A string of violent incidents involving U.S. immigration agents in Minneapolis has prompted Vermont officials & local organizers to prepare in case a similar enforcement surge is aimed at them.

Vermont forbids police departments from collaborating with federal immigration authorities.

today's report:

our "adopt a rent" venmo campaign paid 43 families rents who were at risk of evictions, including several moms of 4+ children

this is the way to get rent paid fast. like. 1000x better than any other way.

tomorrow i would really like to challenge a few folks with larger followings than me to adopt a rent and raise it in one day.

my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.

Michigan accuses big oil of being ‘cartel’ that fuels climate crisis and high energy costs In first-of-its-kind complaint, state accused four fossil fuel majors and US oil lobbying group of climate disinformation

This is the way

A man at Milton Keynes station shouts insults at the train guard for not letting him onto the train.
Man (as the train leaves): What a prick.
His wife: No Jason. The train needs to leave on time. That’s her job. You, in fact, are the prick.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Concentration Camp Next Door You have questions about what’s happening in Chester and how it impacts our region. I have answers.

Another concentration camp is going up in NY
www.monroegazette.com/p/frequently...

A photo of a particularly vivid green Aurora Borealis with pink highlights. Near Fairbanks, Alaska.

A photo of a particularly vivid green Aurora Borealis with pink highlights. Near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Aurora so bright we had to pull over on the way home and check it out.

I would file a complaint with the sheriff’s office. That is unacceptable.

you may be able to get dashcam footage from the HCSO squad car from the county thru FOIA request. City traffic cams get deleted, so make any requests soon if theres one nearby.

DM if you need help with these requests.

There was an abduction in front of my apartment this morning. Afterwards, a Hennepin County Sheriff car drove by. Around 10-15 of us screamed at them for help, seeking assistance with the abandoned, window-smashed car. Some ran after them. They continued driving. 😑

@vanhollen.senate.gov Could you please explain to your colleagues that they must stop voting for Trump nominees? They will be confirmed anyway but it continues normalizing this regime's behavior. Not sure what the benefit is.

A tall white pole at Othello station, drilled into the platform. It’s unmarked.

@sound-transit.bsky.social What’s up with these white poles just added to the Othello light rail station at the second-to-lead light rail car spot? I see they were installed at the same spot both ways. Just wondering what’s up.

The enemy is attacking the Kyiv region again. Peaceful settlements in our region are under attack by drones from the terrorist country.

President Macron: “In France, we believe in science. Around forty leading researchers have chosen France [since May 5]. Through “France 2030”, we have invested more than €30M to advance health, climate action, artificial intelligence, and fundamental sciences. Science has found its home.”

Minneapolis precinct 13-1 DFL caucus denied Council Member Linea Palmisano a delegate slot to the Hennepin County convention because she‘s supporting Frey Guy Anders Folk for County Atty & Frey Gal Dawanna Witt for Sheriff. She can only lead a convention walkout if upgraded from her alternate slot.

An incredible read, as you describe. Can only hope it leads to an end to at least some of the abuses we’re seeing.

Don’t head crosstown yet, this is what 52nd st parking protected bike lane looks like 10 days after the storm when it’s too narrow to clear. #bikeNYC

Light Orange sky at sunset over dark and light colored foothills

Went up to La Cumbre Peak 4000 feet above Santa Barbara tonight for the sunset and it didn't disappoint! It actually NEVER does!
#Photography #LaCumbrePeak #SantaBarbara #sunset

U.S. citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents about children gathering at bus stop, lawyers say Lawyers for Carlos Jimenez said he was in fear after an agent threatened him with chemical spray, then pointed a gun at him.

www.latimes.com/california/s...

Deputies swarm Columbus High after report of armed person on campus. All safe, cops say “The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office immediately responded to Columbus High School regarding a report of a potential armed subject on campus,” the department said in a statement on X.

DEVELOPING: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and other police swarmed Christopher Columbus High School Wednesday morning after reports of an active shooter on campus, leading the school go into lockdown, officials said.

Not enough. Every single ICE and CBP agent should be out of Minnesota. The terror campaign must stop.

ICE must be abolished.

Today we joined community partners from across the Bay at Kaiser Santa Clara Hospital to demand ICE OUT OF OUR HOSPITALS!

We deserve safe spaces for:

Patients.

Families.

Healthcare workers.

EVERYONE.

ICE OUT of fast food!

ICE OUT of healthcare!

ICE OUT of our communities!

NOW!

#ICEOUT

We can’t have someone enforcing the law who isn’t even following the law himself. The American people deserve to know if Tom Homan took $50k from an FBI undercover agent and what he did with the money.

For 10+ days, residents at the Concierge Apts in Rocky Hill have been without heat or hot water in freezing temps. This is not the first time residents have raised serious concerns about the conditions at this complex. Today, I demanded immediate answers from the property owner who is based in CA.

You should read this entire transcript -- the judge has clearly lost his patience with DHS and DOJ -- but you should also read the government attorney's meltdown in the full context, screenshots below.

drive.google.com/file/d/1FnY2...