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My body has given up but I haven't... Bed-tethered disabled Advocate on hiatus (but RESISTing) due to severe ME & LC & comorbids. Co-founder #MEAction Maryland. Orioles/Ravens/Caps fan. She/her

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Reported from San Antonio area news -- There's a #Measles outbreak at the #Dilley detention center where #LiamRamos was being held. #LiamConejoRamos is back home but there are still 400 other children (1200 total detainees) still at the facility.
#MedSky #IDSky
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...

02.02.2026 04:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 117    ๐Ÿ” 71    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9

Following the violent assault of a disabled woman by ICE last week, and the many reports of abuses of people with disabilities in their concentration camps, itโ€™s worth rereading this primer on Disability Criminalisation from the Center for Racial and Disability Justice

26.01.2026 00:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This entire thread is important. Exactly the movement analysis and reporting that our media will never do. Watch ICE, denounce fascism all you like - weโ€™ll never build power if we donโ€™t learn how. The Minnesotans arenโ€™t simply โ€œnice.โ€ They are deeply organized.

25.01.2026 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.

26.01.2026 01:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17015    ๐Ÿ” 7052    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1535    ๐Ÿ“Œ 759
STATEMENT REGARDING DETENTION OF STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE MEMBER IN MINNESOTA

JANUARY 24, 2026

I was notified today, January 24, 2026, that a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member has been detained by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Minnesota. Tribal leadership is actively working to locate the individual, gather accurate information, and coordinate with the appropriate authorities to secure their release.

At this time, details surrounding the detention remain limited. I urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while this matter is being reviewed.

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will continue to advocate for the protection of our citizen's rights and will provide updates as appropriate.

STATEMENT REGARDING DETENTION OF STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE MEMBER IN MINNESOTA JANUARY 24, 2026 I was notified today, January 24, 2026, that a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member has been detained by the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Minnesota. Tribal leadership is actively working to locate the individual, gather accurate information, and coordinate with the appropriate authorities to secure their release. At this time, details surrounding the detention remain limited. I urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information while this matter is being reviewed. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will continue to advocate for the protection of our citizen's rights and will provide updates as appropriate.

ICE has kidnapped another Indigenous person in Minneapolis. This is the fifth member of the Oฤhรฉthi ล akรณwinnto be taken this month.

Statement from Standing Rock:

25.01.2026 21:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6325    ๐Ÿ” 3737    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 72    ๐Ÿ“Œ 131

Voting NO on the DHS funding bill is the bare minimum.

Backing Kristi Noemโ€™s impeachment is the bare minimum.

Holding law-breaking ICE agents legally accountable is the bare minimum.

ICE is beyond reform. Abolish it.

25.01.2026 21:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41816    ๐Ÿ” 10733    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 734    ๐Ÿ“Œ 328
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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record ยท No Kings On Saturday, 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...

No Kings mass call

Tomorrow 8-9PM EST

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

26.01.2026 02:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 287    ๐Ÿ” 100    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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Federal officers have shot another person in Minnesota amid immigration crackdown, governor says | CBC

"According to reporting by The Associated Press, bystanders at the scene started screaming at federal officers, calling them "cowards." In response, an unnamed officer allegedly walked away from the crowd, mockingly yelling, "boo hoo," the AP reported."
www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...

24.01.2026 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 79    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

All those people downtown yesterday, no ICE involvement, and not one incident. ICE shows up in a neighborhood and now another Minnesotan is dead. It's pretty obvious who the violent outside agitators are.

24.01.2026 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4357    ๐Ÿ” 1474    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11

โ€œThereโ€™s no point to calling because my senators already agree with meโ€

โ€œThereโ€™s no point to calling because my senators wonโ€™t listenโ€

These are both false information and you should correct and/or block anyone circulating them. Your calls are tallied and create support and/or real pressure.

24.01.2026 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1424    ๐Ÿ” 658    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13

Call even if you think they are not going to listen to you

Mine never do but I know the staff struggle emotionally with what I say to them and I plan to wear them down

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24.01.2026 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 402    ๐Ÿ” 115    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Call. Your. Senators. Right. Fucking. Now. Itโ€™s ok if your voice shakes while you leave the voice mail. If you cry. If you cuss. If youโ€™re inarticulate. Just get the message across.

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24.01.2026 16:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 739    ๐Ÿ” 473    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 19

Tell your Senators to strip DHS out of the bill before they vote yes this week or vote no entirely

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24.01.2026 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 564    ๐Ÿ” 225    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

We are calling our senators right now and demanding that they vote no on the omnibus with DHS funding

We are explicitly mentioning ICEโ€™s murder in cold blood of a man on the streets of Minneapolis this morning

24.01.2026 16:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2353    ๐Ÿ” 807    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 85

TW: Medical neglect, severe #ME/CFS

An NHS hospital has withdrawn vital medication from a severe ME patient that enables her to tolerate food and fluids. She is now showing signs of dehydration following the removal of her IV fluids.

23.01.2026 16:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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The StarTribune live blog is paywall free:
- The man shot by federal agents this morning has died
- Several witnesses have already been transported to the Whipple building.
- ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but Oโ€™Hara refused, sources said.

www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...

24.01.2026 16:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1872    ๐Ÿ” 974    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 35    ๐Ÿ“Œ 93
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With no warning, feds just gassed people.

24.01.2026 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 784    ๐Ÿ” 329    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 27
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At 26th and Nicolett in Minneapolis this morningโ€”

Feds have just shot another person in the streets. Furious community members are gathering. State police and conservation cops here in front of ~50 federal agents.

24.01.2026 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2403    ๐Ÿ” 961    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 71    ๐Ÿ“Œ 122

At the very least every Democratic officeholder or candidate should be calling for the impeachment and/or arrest of Noem, Homan, and Bovino.

Bare minimum.

24.01.2026 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 763    ๐Ÿ” 171    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Witnesses are being taken to Whipple.

From a lawyer friend: โ€œTheyโ€™re trying to keep local PD and BCA from getting statements and confiscating any phones with video.โ€

24.01.2026 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3931    ๐Ÿ” 1709    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 66    ๐Ÿ“Œ 177

All of this is fucking senseless. Minnesota did not have an immigration problem. Trump sent his Nazi thugs here because he's racist against Somali people and to own libs like Tim Walz. Now two Minnesotans are dead and Minneapolis is on the verge of going up in flames. None. Of. This. Was. Necessary.

24.01.2026 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27096    ๐Ÿ” 8553    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 867    ๐Ÿ“Œ 340
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Live: Man shot by federal agents in south Minneapolis this morning, witnesses say A video appears to shows federal agents wrestling a man to the ground then shooting him.

Man shot by federal agents has died, police chief says
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...

24.01.2026 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1275    ๐Ÿ” 790    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 102    ๐Ÿ“Œ 129
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TODAY, Friday January 23rd, 2026:

We are ALL residents of Minnesota.

We ALL want #ICE_OutForGOOD ๐Ÿšซ ๐ŸงŠ

Also: #ICE_OUT4ReneeGood ๐Ÿ’”

23.01.2026 08:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24420    ๐Ÿ” 6818    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 459    ๐Ÿ“Œ 217
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Research ties long #COVID in kids to chronic school absenteeism, learning problems

Long COVID was also linked to a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

21.01.2026 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 107    ๐Ÿ” 51    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 20
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21.01.2026 19:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œFirst, they should never dissuade personal masking, and second, masks should really be a staple, just as hand sanitizer is, for medical facilities,โ€ continued Lipscomb, who has been masking during flu and virus season since 2010โ€™s H1N1 epidemic, formerly known as swine flu.

21.01.2026 19:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Streeter: Forget flu season. I never stopped masking and this is why I never stopped wearing a mask anywhere people were going to breathe on me, or where I could breathe on them.

โ€œUnfortunately, in too many medical appointments Iโ€™ve had medical assistants, nurses and even doctors who have said. โ€˜You donโ€™t need to wear that currently,โ€™ which is so disappointing,โ€ said Melinda Lipscomb ... bed-bound with severe ME/CFS, a complex disease that can be triggered by infection.

21.01.2026 19:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pay Adrian Bamforth using PayPal.Me Go to paypal.me/SaveLizNevra and type in the amount. Since itโ€™s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Donโ€™t have a PayPal account? No worries.

๐ŸšจNevra is still dangerously ill and trying to coordinate an emergency hospitalization as per doctor's orders. If you can, please donate via PayPal (paypal.me/SaveLizNevra) or GoFundMe (gofundme.com/f/save-nevra) to help afford lifesaving medical care. ๐Ÿšจ

21.01.2026 01:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Starting the year with a hellacious crash. #severeME just reminding me who's boss...

19.01.2026 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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