Demonstrators participate in a rally and march during an “ICE Out” general strike and day of protest on January 23, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) “We are a northern state, and we are built for the cold, and we are going to show up.” Julia Conley… Continue reading
22 January 2026/SF Politics/Jay Barmann (SFist.com) As state Senator Scott Wiener continues to try to thread the needle of being a moderate Democrat who has historically supported Israel but now kind of needs the pro-Palestinian vote, he is stepping down from a role he’s held for five years in the… Continue reading
Last year, at least 32 people died in ICE custody, a two-decade high that faith leaders condemned by Clara-Sophia Daly January 22, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) The usual hustle and bustle of protests — the loud chants, megaphones and fists in the air — was absent on Thursday afternoon as faith leaders and… Continue reading
Fearing primaries for abetting Trump’s crackdown, top Democrats are turning away from a deal they crafted to avoid another government shutdown. Matt Sledge January 21 2026 (TheIntercept.com) Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., center, during a hearing of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security in Washington on May 7, 2025. Photo: Pete… Continue reading
Published: January 22, 2026 (TheOnion.com) WASHINGTON—In a statement calling for more guardrails around ongoing immigration operations, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives publicly condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thursday for routinely employing fatal use of force without obtaining the proper warrants. “For weeks, Democrats have pushed to require ICE… Continue reading
A Border Patrol member pepper-sprays observers after getting into a car accident on Blaisdell Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 21, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) “The billions in funding in this bill will only embolden ICE and CBP to continue arresting our neighbors—immigrant and US citizen alike,” warned… Continue reading
Their dog Aloka, once a stray rescued by a monk, has become a symbol of resilience and light. kat hong 01.23.26 (Upworthy.com) Credit: Palm Beach Post Aloka accompanying the monks on their Walk for Peace. It was a normal winter’s day in Charlotte, North Carolina, when the Buddhist monks came to town. Soft… Continue reading
FRONTLINE PBS | Official Premiered Nov 25, 2025A stunning and immersive portrayal of the men fighting on the front lines of the war in Ukraine, from the Oscar®-winning team behind “20 Days in Mariupol.” This journalism is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station here: https://www.pbs.org/donate…. Continue reading
A critical conversation with Minnesota union leaders on the eve of a massive general strike. MAXIMILLIAN ALVAREZ JANUARY 22, 2026 (inthesetimes.com) Maximillian Alvarez: As we speak — and we’re recording this on January 19, 2026 — the state of Minnesota is under siege by our own federal government, and residents, immigrant and U.S.-born alike, are living… Continue reading
P.S. With the regime’s attacks on our communities and rights coming at an ever escalating pace, it’s never been more important to support grassroots organizations that are keeping up the fight for our democracy. If you can, we encourage you to support your local mutual aid networks, or chip in to… Continue reading
