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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Protesters are outside the New Jersey State House right now, calling on Gov. Mikie Sherrill to take more decisive action to shut down the Delaney Hall ICE prison camp where several detainees have died. 📸 @jordanchariton.bsky.social for @statuscoupnews.bsky.social

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW Federal agents are arresting protesters near Lochiel, Arizona, who were protecting ancient cottonwood trees from being felled to make way for the border wall. 📹 tierralibre_noborders on Instagram

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Two Trump Truths, six months apart. He's promised lower gas prices since the war in Iran spiked prices in February.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

In June, I asked David Crowley how much data center tax incentive money was too much. He didn't answer the question directly. After I pushed him, he pivoted to briefly talking about small businesses rather than giving me a hard limit on data center giveaways.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Ben voted for Donald Trump in 2024, now he is supporting Francesca Hong for Wisconsin governor. A negative story about Hong having credit card debt actually cemented Ben's support for the democratic socialist. Full story coming for @statuscoupnews.bsky.social

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

From anti-vax to socialist volunteer: In the amount of time it took tattoo artist Sophia to ink "We the People" on the arm of one anti-establishment father and prospective voter, she convinced him to support Francesca Hong for governor in Wisconsin. Full story coming @statuscoupnews.bsky.social

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

"We all need good roads. That's socialist." Alex Lux is a former Republican and Trump voter. Now he's backing Francesca Hong, the socialist running for governor in Wisconsin. He says he is far more concerned about politicians pushing for real change than labels like "socialist."

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Hello from Abdul El-Sayed’s watch party in Detroit! Polls are closed in Michigan and I will be live on Status Coup going over results.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

" They need to remember they work for us!" Warren, Michigan, resident Susie admitted she doesn't pay daily attention to politics, but she knows that her politicians bow to big money donors over backing people like her.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Susie from Warren, Michigan, says she doesn't believe conservative smears against socialized medicine because she has seen it work for her family, who live in Canada.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Susie is 68 years old with 23 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She says she can't afford to ignore politics or policies like Medicare for All because, otherwise, healthcare costs in the face of Medicare cuts will drive her and other seniors to bankruptcy.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

"I feel caged." Susie is a 68-year-old Warren, Michigan, resident who needs knee and hip surgeries. She doubts she can afford it because of cuts to Medicare. That's why Abdul El-Sayed's support of Medicare for All resonates with her. She showed up tonight at an El-Sayed canvas.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Tonight, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, running for Senate in Michigan, told press he wished the media reported reality rather than narratives. The next question: a media narrative about a "battle for the soul of the Democratic Party" rather than struggles facing working-class Michiganders.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Protesters demanding justice for Corey Ruiz have left Madison’s State Street after denying entry to businesses for a couple of hours and are marching back up towards the Capitol.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

“Say his name! Corey!” A young girl leads protesters occupying Madison’s State Street in chants.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Protesters have blocked the front entrance to a popular college bar in Madison as a way to cause financial pain and pressure Madison leaders to act on Corey Ruiz’s execution.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

HAPPENING NOW Thousands of protesters are occupying Madison’s State Street and vowing to shut down businesses as a way to demand justice for Corey Ruiz.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

“They want you to feel that!” A protester against Corey Ruiz’s execution says voting is not a useless tactic change, but also that voting alone will not deliver the future they want to see.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I am live in Madison, WI, as demonstrations against Corey Ruiz’s execution by police enter their fourth night.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Scenes tonight from the growing Corey Ruiz memorial.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

A march that led from Corey Ruiz’s memorial to the police offices in downtown Madison is now heading back to the memorial. Demonstrators occupied streets for three hours.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The fist from Minneapolis’ George Floyd Square is now in Madison at the spot where police killed Corey Ruiz.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

There is a lot more media out here today. And in two days, most of it will be gone.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Here are the scenes today at the memorial for Corey Ruiz in Madison, WI. The mood is a mix between celebration of life and solemn remembrance. I’ll be going live in a few minutes for Status Coup News covering a vigil.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

HAPPENING NOW Hundreds are in the streets right now in Madison, WI, after police earlier today shot and killed a Black man. The demonstrations have taken over the city’s downtown.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Ford is rehiring 300 quality assurance workers it tried to replace with AI. Rather than increasing efficiency, the company issued more recalls last year than any other automaker. BUT it's only rehiring workers so it can train up the AI. The assault on working people continues...

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

MAGA world is taking the possibility of an establishment GOP revolt over the Iran Deal seriously, whether there is actual support for impeaching Trump or not.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Protesters outside of Delaney Hall ICE prison camp are praying for children being held in ICE custody. @statuscoupnews.bsky.news

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

RIGHT NOW At a vigil for the prisoners inside the Delaney Hall ICE prison camp, the protesters express resolve to stay out here until the facility is shut down. I’m live now for @statuscoupnews.bsky.social

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Protest signs and messages outside Delaney Hall tonight.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

A drone was hovering over protesters outside Delaney Hall ICE prison camp. As soon as protesters pointed it out, it retreated inside the camp.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

ICYMI: Delaney Hall Hunger and Labor Strike Day 15 Last night, DHS and police made arrests, journalist @jpotg.bsky.social was hit by a car, and police were not letting protesters and press with backpacks or respirators near Delaney Hall. 📹Jon Farina for @statuscoupnews.bsky.social

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

As cars accelerated out of Delaney Hall and through the crowd of protesters, a car hit a journalist. Protesters tried to get the cars to stop so the injured person could get help, but the cars just kept going. 📹Jon Farina for @statuscoupnews.bsky.social

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

BREAKING DHS agents got physical and took two more people protesting outside of Delaney Hall. Police and federal agents appeared to be coordinating how they responded to protesters. 📹Jon Farina for @statuscoupnews.bsky.social

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Word is circulating among protesters outside Delaney Hall that police are not allowing anyone with a mask or backpack to approach the prison camp. Many protesters (and press!) have been wearing respirators and bringing other supplies to defend themselves from ICE agents.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

“We need more people in the streets.” A Delaney Hall protester imagines how different the world would be if the people who show up to No Kings protests also demonstrated at ICE prisons. Video by Jon Farina for @statuscoupnews.bsky.social

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

RIGHT NOW Delaney Hall ICE prison camp detainees are flickering lights in support of protesters who are blocking cars from leaving the facility. Jon Farina is on the ground for @statuscoupnews.bsky.social.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

“It would be financially irresponsible for the state to do business with big tech oligarchs.” @francescahongwi.bsky.social told me when I asked her about the AI data center moratorium she supports.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Newark announced it will scale back on the police presence at the Delaney Hall ICE prison camp run by GEO Group. "It is not the responsibility of the Newark Police Department to secure a private facility."

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Do you support restricting public charter school authorization exclusively to local public school boards?" @missyforwi.bsky.social @saraforwi.com both said no. That will make earning MTI's endorsement harder. Though it seems Hughes' strategy does not rely on labor's support.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Do you support fully ending Wisconsin's private school voucher program?" A split decision! 👍@theothermandela.bsky.social @francescahongwi.bsky.social @keldaroys.bsky.social 👎@davidcrowley4wi.bsky.social @missyforwi.bsky.social @saraforwi.com

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Do you support requiring utility rate increases tied to data center construction be passed primarily onto the data centers themselves?" All yeses. I am interested to see if this answer ends up carrying a political cost if any of them wins. Delivering on this could be tough.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Right now, companies can—and do—require local leaders to sign nondisclosure agreements that prevent community members from learning about potential economic development projects. Would you sign legislation banning this practice?" All yes.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Do you support a one-year or longer moratorium on data center construction in Wisconsin?" Only @francescahongwi.bsky.social said yes. Gasps in the room. The "no" candidates used their long-form answers to qualify that they would support regulations. But this is a red line for many people.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Would you support a law requiring employers to disclose when they are using an AI system to monitor employees?" Personally glad to see all yeses here. AI is a scary new world and I don't think we yet know the extent to which it is being weaponized against workers.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Would you support a law requiring a human be the final decision maker on any workplace policy that may affect employees and their employment status?" All yeses, so it seems that Missy Hughes is in favor of some AI regulations, just wants to be somewhat deferential to employers.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Do you support the state proactively regulating how AI is implemented in the workplace?" @missyforwi.bsky.social is the only candidate who said "no." This tracks with her pro-business agenda. A forum hosted by progressive unions was never going to be her home turf.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"Would you support expanding Medicaid to cover more Wisconsinites?" @keldaroys.bsky.social was the only "no." There was an interesting discussion by the candidates about if it's still in Wisconsin's interest to expand Medicaid. But I will post about that separately.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"As governor, would you use your office to apply pressure to employers who engage in union busting?" All yeses. I didn't ask how they would apply pressure, but it will look bad if they don't do something public while in office.

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