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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The depravity in the US continues unabated as six evangelicals on the supreme court allow the inhumanity of deporting immigrants to countries they are not from with no chance to contest their removal to continue. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Gone in 90 seconds: an ‘invisibilized’ ICE is arresting more people than ever
After public backlash, the Trump administration changed its tactics from ‘siege’ to ‘soft feet’. Now, ICE is everywhere
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Abject cruelty is the actual and only point of US immigration "policy." These are truly crimes against humanity. Right here, right now. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals
After a plane journey in shackles, an Iranian woman found herself in the middle of Africa in a country she did not know existed. She is one of thousands deported from the US on the back of shadowy dea...
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Great! Now do Trump. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Prosecutors want to send former State Sen. Justin Eichorn to prison for 5 years
Eichorn plead guilty in May to a federal charge stemming from an underage sex sting.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 29/08/2026
The best corn in the world 🌽
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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
NEW: Who Attended Jake Lang’s N-Word March in Minneapolis?
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Who Attended Jake Lang’s N-Word March in Minneapolis? - UNICORN RIOT
Who exactly were all of these people that decided to show up with Jake Lang to his much anticipated hate rally in Minneapolis on August 22?
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
LOL, this is political theater. But sure, let the handwringing begin by the party that yawned when the Hortmans were assassinated. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Masked group seen covering Blaine candidate's car with middle finger photos
Republican Leslie Larson is currently running to represent Minnesota House District 32B.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
As always, the only fraud being perpetrated at voting locations is by right-wing hacks. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Steve Simon rips burqa stunt at MN polls, says right-wing group is in 'legal jeopardy'
A right-wing group led by James O'Keefe, joined by reporter Cam Higby, impersonated Muslims in an attempt to show cracks in Minnesota's voting system.
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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
CHAMPION OF AMERICA'S GRIEF
Giuliani hand in his pants
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I guess the Star of David is too 1930s Germany for the US. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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ICE is now tracking nearly 54,000 immigrants via ankle monitors
Shift in monitoring methods has led to revenue boost for Geo Group, a private prison firm, that also makes the device
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I hate that she is vacationing amongst us. Lake Minnetonka will have to be drained and refilled. GTFO of MN Noem. And take Lewandowski with you. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Kristi Noem, architect of Twin Cities ICE crackdown, enjoys a summer day in Wayzata
The former Homeland Security secretary was spotted biking and dining on the shores of Lake Minnetonka on Tuesday.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
“This one’s for fucking what’s her name Hope.” Absolutely despicable. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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John Hoffman's neighbor charged with harassment, disorderly conduct in fireworks incident
Jeffery Maciej was allegedly caught on camera making comments directed at the state senator and his wife, Yvette, who survived an attempted assassination a year ago.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Justice no pardon style is coming for Vance Boelter. 2 counts first-degree premeditated murder (Melissa and Mark Hortman) 4 counts attempted first-degree murder (Sen. John, Yvette and Hope Hoffman + Rep. Kristin Bahner) Felony cruelty to an animal (Gilbert) bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Vance Boelter to make first appearance on state charges in Hennepin County
Although his federal case is over, Boelter still faces eight state charges in connection with the June 2024 lawmaker shootings.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
They weave a tangled magat web. www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/did-...
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Did this GOP congressman threaten to out a GOP senator? - LGBTQ Nation
A messy family matter is starting to spill into public view.
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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 23/07/2026
There's a famous story about Joe Stalin making a speech in 1937. When he was done, the audience began clapping wildly but then everyone was afraid to stop. They kept going for 11 minutes. Finally one guy had enough and stopped, and then everyone else could too. That guy was imprisoned for 10 years.
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JustSayin @justsayin-fromx.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
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rprobbins.bsky.social @rprobbins.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Meryl Streep chimes in 💯💯🎯
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Minnesota's north woods are burning. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Walz mobilizes National Guard as 20 wildfires burn in northern Minnesota
Lightning is to blame for igniting numerous wildfires, and with extreme heat, dry air, and gusty winds, some fires are rapidly spreading.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Dont forget that Republicans fought tooth and nail against the MN Paid Leave Program. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Around 75,000 Minnesotans have used state's paid leave program since its launch
Almost half of the approved applicants took paid time off to care for a child who was recently born or adopted.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
A photo of an enormous sea turtle on a veterinary operating table. The turtle is wearing an oxygen mask and is hooked up to several machines. Two veterinary staff are working on the turtle.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Minnesota Republicans gotta Republican. Sometimes with tarantulas. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Political candidate Marisa Simonetti sentenced in tarantula tossing case
She was also ordered to write a letter of apology to the victim.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
'Lil Marco Marco bark for your master. Woof! Woof!
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
ACTIVE DUTY AIR FORCE MAJOR CALLS FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF TRUMP! This speech is historical ✊
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foolwatcher2025.bsky.social @foolwatcher2025.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
America needs a major trash removal and leveling up on every topic !! Its time to put on the democracy pants
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leftylady.bsky.social @leftylady.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Clarence Thomas says the 14th Amendment should be read narrowly because it was written for formerly enslaved people. By that logic, the 2nd Amendment was written for muskets, not AR-15s. Funny how that kind of originalism only shows up when it's convenient.
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Mel Brooks @officialmelbrooks.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Thank you so much for all of your happy birthday wishes. Honestly, I don’t really feel 100. I feel pretty good. I feel like I’m only 98!
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Digital Relic 🌀 @damop.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Many Americans don't know that Jesus and his mother, Mary, are mentioned in the Quran. In fact, Mary is the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran and is honored as the mother of the Messiah. Muslims regard Jesus as the Messiah, though they do not believe he was the final prophet.
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TheRoadie. @roadie63.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
1500 Beagles were being mistreated and they were liberated from captivity. It was a beautiful thing. Can we not do the same for humans being mistreated at Delaney Hall?
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Is there no bottom to the arrogance, spite, and depravity of the Minnesota Republican party? bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Minnesota GOP criticized for holding moment of silence for Derek Chauvin
Republicans honored the man convicted of murdering George Floyd during the GOP convention in Duluth.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Consider the exponential nature of extreme wealth and how much that really is by converting it to time. In seconds, most of us are worth less than one or two days. An oligarch worth $272 billion is worth 8,636 years. Take away 99% and they're still worth 86.4 years. 86.4 years vs. >2 days
Facts to remember when thinking about millions, billions, and trillions:

1 hundred thousand seconds = about 28 hours

1 million seconds = about 11 days, 14 hours

1 billion seconds = about 31 years, 8 months 

1 trillion seconds = about 31,688 years
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Stefan 🥼 @stefank1117.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
7 lies in 2 sentences. Only in Trumpworld.
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Andy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Now imagine being a construction worker or agricultural labourer out in the heat all day.
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Jakub Mensik labels French Open heat ‘insane’ after collapsing at end of five-set win
The 26th seed used a wheelchair to get off court after his victory, while Novak Djokovic called for more night matches on hot days
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Let's champion sustainable agriculture 🌱 By embracing regenerative farming, we heal our soil, secure our food, and empower a brighter future for all. Say NO to slash & burn farming. Like, comment, repost if you agree! #SaveOurSoil #RegenerativeFarming
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This is how you do it.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Black people are giving it these Confederates raw and uncut. This is how it’s gonna be now. You wonder what we’re thinking? It’s this. I believe this is activist Gary Chambers again in Louisiana.
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Anton Treuer @antontreuer.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
If any minority group can be mistreated or disregarded, all of us can be mistreated and disregarded… #peace #equity #race
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Governor Tim Walz gave his last State of the State address on Tuesday night. I'm grateful for his leadership and decency and for making MN a better place in spite of the efforts of Trump, the Republicans, ICE, and the magats. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Key points from Gov. Tim Walz's final State of the State speech
In the wake of Operation Metro Surge, Walz says it is Minnesota's people, not its politics, that makes the state strong.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
"The American people have had enough." Bernie Sanders has some hard truths on Israel, antisemitism, and genocide: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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No more US military aid to Israel | Bernie Sanders
The time is long overdue for members of Congress to listen to the American people and end US military aid to the extremist Netanyahu government
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
New data shows that about 3,400 people detained in Minnesota were sent to Texas, and that 530 remain there. Written by Katelyn Vue and Cynthia Tu
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Hundreds of Minnesota immigration detainees remain in custody in Texas
Data from the Deportation Detention Project shows that 3,400 people arrested in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge were sent to Texas immigration facilities.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
ICE thugs shot a man in Minneapolis and then lied about it. They, like the goons who murdered Renee Good and Alex Pretti, still have not been held accountable. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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City releases video from shooting by ICE agent in north Minneapolis
Two federal agents are under investigation for allegedly lying under oath about their actions in the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The WBL PD didn't bother to check for an open bottle. They didn't determine if the other legislator was drunk while carrying. They don't know who the third rider was because they didn't bother to check. Once again Republican hypocrites in power get a pass. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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DFL leader questions if Engen, Hudson were impaired on House floor before DWI incident
Rep. Zack Stephenson is seeking more answers about the conduct of Reps. Elliott Engen and Walter Hudson.
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Dan Weber @dan-weber.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
What is war? This is the first poem I’ve ever written. As a combat Marine deployed in two of the three worst years for WIA and KIA through the two decades of war in Afghanistan.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
ICE presence is lighter this week than it has been but cruelty and deviance are still on full display as the kidnapping of our neighbors continues in Minnesota. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Watch: Columbia Heights man detained by ICE after agents pose as stranded motorists
Family members and neighbors say Jesus Flores was lured from his home.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
As our Minnesota neighbors are murdered and kidnapped and our kids are traumatized daily, these MN Republican asshats grandstand for the media and for the orange pedophile and his magat base. Emmer, Finstad, Fischbach, and Stauber hate the people of Minnesota. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Minnesota Republicans propose to withhold federal funding unless state hands over voter rolls to Trump
The legislation introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber would withhold federal election funding from Minnesota until the state shares voter data with the DOJ.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
18.3 trillion seconds is equal to 580,289 years*. 18.3 trillion seconds ago was the Ice Age, a time when wooly mammoths and the ancestors to the Neanderthals roamed the earth. *A reminder that 1 million seconds is equal to 11.5 days. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam
Governments opting for oligarchy while brutally repressing protests over austerity and lack of jobs, charity report says
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Oh my aching irony ... www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
From The Guardian US Politics Live:

All eyes are on how the US might respond to Iran’s deadly crackdown on protesters, and whether it might mete out further military action, in addition to its strikes last year. Trump said on Sunday he was in contact with the opposition, and US officials might meet with Iranian counterparts.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
It was great to see members of the St Cloud, MN Somali community drive away ICE while exercising their First Amendment rights on Saturday. (Apologies for the Musky link.) x.com/OgadenSoldie...
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Trump, the Republicans, and their goons are terrorizing Twin Cities residents. A shout out to Richfield protesters and staff for speaking truth to power as TARGET allows their employees to be kidnapped and customers to be endangered by ICE. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Protesters demand action after ICE arrests of U.S. citizen Target employees
Demonstrators gathered after two U.S. citizen Target employees were arrested by ICE, calling on the retailer to bar agents without judicial warrants.
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ʙᴇɴ ᴜʀʙᴀɴ @benurban.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
What say you Hilton Hotels?
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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
5 years ago, there was a bloody, lawless, and deadly attack on our nation’s Capitol. A group of criminal thugs broke out in riots and stormed our Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election at the direction of the President of the United States.
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Bring Me The News @bringmethenews.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Inspectors find day cares 'operating as expected' despite viral video fraud claims More: bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/i…
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