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Kelly Barnes

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Researcher in #LdnOnt Driven by data, inspired by stories, and focused on building stronger communities. US expat, toddler mom, and married to @stepback.nebula.tv.

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Too bad there's no opposition party that could relentlessly press the case against war.

04.03.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 1640 πŸ” 341 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 0

I was radicalized by a kind elderly Presbyterian minister in a brightly colored cardigan who played with puppets and told me that people could like me exactly as I am and that everyone is different and that's great and we should like them exactly as THEY are.

02.03.2026 04:58 πŸ‘ 1207 πŸ” 259 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 11

The entire millennial identity is being prepared and groomed for a version of the world that stopped existing by the time we reached it

we slammed into a horizon painted on a brick wall like fucking looney tunes

01.03.2026 03:42 πŸ‘ 6384 πŸ” 1946 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 80

Tristan's first video back as a full time content creator! This video gives hope and practical calls to action. His voice is so needed for the times we're in.

28.02.2026 12:16 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The second you leave this country for even a few days, you realize the place you call home is decaying at an almost exponential pace. The realization that you don't have to live like this is stark, and that nobody in power is taking tangible actions to fix it in your lifetime is even starker.

26.02.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 13027 πŸ” 3247 πŸ’¬ 425 πŸ“Œ 244

Living through history: slow persistent dread punctuated by moments of fear and anger against a backdrop of mundanity

14.02.2026 03:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Grizzly Man is a masterpiece

30.01.2026 21:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Abolish DHS

29.01.2026 05:07 πŸ‘ 7096 πŸ” 1155 πŸ’¬ 175 πŸ“Œ 49
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

28.01.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 97510 πŸ” 40896 πŸ’¬ 4301 πŸ“Œ 5366
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Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.

β€œWhen they say, β€˜Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. β€œMy nation is under attack."

27.01.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 23699 πŸ” 9518 πŸ’¬ 657 πŸ“Œ 705
Eyes on ICE: Document and Record
Eyes on ICE: Document and Record YouTube video by ACLU

Watch the full training.

27.01.2026 22:24 πŸ‘ 226 πŸ” 101 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 6
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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record Β· 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 πŸ‘ 287 πŸ” 100 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 7

You know Alex Pretti & Renee Goodβ€”the 2 white people ICE killed.

ICE has also killed Keith Porter, a Black man, Parady La, a Cambodian man, & 5 Latinosβ€”Heber Sanchaz DomΓ­nguez, Victor Manuel Diaz, Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz, Luis Gustavo Nunez Caceres, and Geraldo Lunas Campos.

9 TOTAL.

ABOLISH ICE.

26.01.2026 02:32 πŸ‘ 3345 πŸ” 1698 πŸ’¬ 63 πŸ“Œ 77

I appreciate those out there protesting at great risk to their lives however i think the nation needs to grind this economy to a dead stop.
It's something everyone can do safely. No spending on ANYTHING but absolute necessities.
I understand some shut ins can not do this but very many of us can.

25.01.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 19424 πŸ” 4493 πŸ’¬ 47 πŸ“Œ 1

"We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."-Elie Wiesel

25.01.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 1923 πŸ” 506 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 12
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25.01.2026 07:18 πŸ‘ 1945 πŸ” 651 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 24

Link for Massachusetts folks: nlgmass.org/street-law-c...

25.01.2026 03:35 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds” friends there is not a hell hot enough

25.01.2026 02:16 πŸ‘ 1326 πŸ” 347 πŸ’¬ 27 πŸ“Œ 12

"I am a children's entertainer who specializes in face painting," writes a woman now in hiding from the federal government for witnessing a state-sanctioned street execution

25.01.2026 02:03 πŸ‘ 5411 πŸ” 1857 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 22
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti
Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti

β€œWe are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.

I do not throw around the β€˜hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. 

Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti β€œWe are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the β€˜hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."

25.01.2026 00:43 πŸ‘ 24930 πŸ” 12858 πŸ’¬ 200 πŸ“Œ 448

If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.

24.01.2026 20:29 πŸ‘ 39720 πŸ” 11356 πŸ’¬ 759 πŸ“Œ 621

Another murder by immigration enforcement in my district.

I am absolutely horrified that federal agents are targeting and executing our residents instead of protecting them.

ICE and CBP must leave Minnesota immediately. Kristi Noem must be impeached. Enough.

24.01.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 3133 πŸ” 705 πŸ’¬ 93 πŸ“Œ 21

Abolish ICE

24.01.2026 19:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

People EVERYWHERE need to do what we are doing in their neighborhoods regardless of occupation status. Get prepared. They need to resist for and with us. And they shouldn’t let their electeds be comfortable. They can send money for mutual aid for us. Those are my best recommendations.

24.01.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of the Mary Tyler Moore statue in downtown Minneapolis, depicting the iconic moment from the show where she throws her hat in the air. But the hat has been covered over with a protesters cardboard sign, reading β€œFUCK ICE.”

A picture of the Mary Tyler Moore statue in downtown Minneapolis, depicting the iconic moment from the show where she throws her hat in the air. But the hat has been covered over with a protesters cardboard sign, reading β€œFUCK ICE.”

On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says β€œfuck ice.”

23.01.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 12249 πŸ” 2788 πŸ’¬ 96 πŸ“Œ 243
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protestors have painted what appears to be a tunnel on the side of the mountain, causing ICE agents to run into the mountain at full speed.

disgusting.

16.01.2026 01:34 πŸ‘ 12062 πŸ” 2337 πŸ’¬ 167 πŸ“Œ 126

When you focus on the regular people showing up magnificently in all of their flawed beauty, it helps you to keep going.

16.01.2026 11:34 πŸ‘ 1590 πŸ” 398 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes it’s hard to separate β€œwhy isn’t the MSM covering this” and β€œwhy isn’t the public as outraged as we are” when the stakes are so high, ya know

16.01.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Denmark confirms an expanded, more permanent Danish and NATO military presence in and around Greenland, beginning today. Deployments span land, sea, and air, including protection of critical infrastructure, fighter jets, and naval operations. Sweden has committed forces; other NATO allies may follow

14.01.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 4185 πŸ” 1247 πŸ’¬ 199 πŸ“Œ 216

The thing that really makes Minneapolis different, other than the fact that they straight up murdered someone, is that they've dropped all pretense that this is just about immigration. The state has declared war on its own people, or at least those people who live in cities.

14.01.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 3986 πŸ” 953 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 40