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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"We're talking about 18 year olds that just want to graduate. People that are being fed curdled milk & worms." We're LIVE from NJ statehouse as anti-ICE protesters DEMAND Governor Mikie Sherrill stop stalling and act to shut down Delaney Hall ICE prison

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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 · 10/09/2026

Given Trump's promises of $5,000 bribes if you vote for Republicans, here is an interview we did this spring running down the administration's broken promises.

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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

After a weeks-long investigation, Status Coup can confirm a second ICE prisoner at Delaney Hall in New Jersey has died in just a month—and the Department of Homeland Security and ICE attempted to cover it up. Reporting via Jordan Chariton Video by Phillip Hawkins

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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 · 06/08/2026

Do you know anyone who voted for Donald Trump and is now considering supporting Francesca Hong for governor in Wisconsin? I am working on a story and want to hear from you. DM me here or reach out to me on Signal: JTCestkowski.14

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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 · 04/08/2026

And just for clarity: the volunteer was for a different campaign, not Stevens’.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I was at a polling place in northwest Detroit where Haley Stevens was supposed to appear. She canceled after running late. Her staff says she is not doing anymore public appearances today. “Yeah because she’s cooked.” was the diagnosis of a campaign volunteer standing near me.

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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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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

🚨"You could beat Hayley Stevens and not actually achieve the things you want to achieve." Abdul El-Sayed (@abdulelsayed.bsky.social) tells Status Coup's JT Cestkowski (@jtcestkowski.bsky.social) during a march in Detroit to raise awareness for his Senate run. LIVESTREAM⬇️

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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

🚨"Organized people beat organized money every single time", Rep. Donavan McKinney tells Status Coup's JT Cestkowski (@jtcestkowski.bsky.social) during a march in Detroit to raise awareness for Abdul El-Sayed 's Senate run. LIVESTREAM⬇️

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Denise Joy (She/Her) @terraramoth.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Status Coup News is the best! Please help support this work; they're viewer funded & the oligarchy algorithms don't WANT you 2 see the WHOLE TRUTH. @statuscoupnews.bsky.social @jtcestkowski.bsky.social We Made a MAJOR Impact on the Wisconsin Governor's Race open.substack.com/pub/statusco...

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We Made a MAJOR Impact on the Wisconsin Governor's Race

Status Coup’s JT Cestkowski asked the question that might become the driving force behind a Democratic Socialist winning the Wisconsin Governor Democratic primary

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

What stuck out to me about this poll: A plurality of likely Wisconsin Democratic voters call themselves a "Democratic Socialist"

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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 · 24/07/2026

I wasn’t able to post these clips on Bluesky last night, but Eileen was kind enough to share my videos of the march in Madison last night in a thread.

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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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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🚨EXCLUSIVE: Two Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor skipped a forum after learning they'd be asked about Israel and Gaza. Their empty chairs became a symbol of who showed up for Wisconsin's Muslim community. @jtcestkowski.bsky.social has the full report on YouTube ⬇️

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I reached out to the Rodriguez and Crowley campaigns. I have not yet heard back. I have a full story coming for @statuscoupnews.bsky.social.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"I think it's important for our community to know who shows up, and who doesn't." said one moderator of the forum. "Sara Rodriguez didn't show up, and David Crowley didn't show up. And I think that says a lot about where we shouldn't put our votes, but that's just me."

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The forum began at 6 p.m. as scheduled with two empty chairs intentionally left by the organizers as a reminder to the audience that some campaigns had chosen not to answer their questions.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

But the accommodations apparently did not satisfy the Rodriguez or Crowley campaigns who sent emails announcing they would withdraw without providing a reason. Rodriguez offered to meet with the organizers in the future without other candidates present.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

At 3:43 p.m., the organizers sent a second email to the candidates notifying them that the format of the forum would change. One campaign had asked it be easier to respond to these and other questions in a nuanced way, and organizers obliged.

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

These stood out to me: "Would you repeal Act 143-yes or no?" Act 143 makes the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism law in Wisconsin. "Do you agree ... that the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza constitute a genocide?" "Would you repeal Wisconsin’s anti-BDS law?"

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

At 10:48 a.m. Wednesday, organizers emailed the campaigns all of the questions they would be asked. Most were questions the candidates had already addressed on the campaign trail or should have been easy for the Democrats to field. But some were much more difficult...

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JT Cestkowski @jtcestkowski.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

SCOOP: Last night, @saraforwi.com and @davidcrowley4wi.bsky.social backed out of a Wisconsin governor forum hosted by @wimuslims.bsky.social after organizers told candidates in advance they would have to address the Gaza genocide, anti-BDS law, and the state's definition of antisemitism: 🧵

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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 · 29/06/2026

FDA inspectors of an Abbott plant found standing water, employees not washing hands, and the same kind of bacteria that killed four babies who drank formula made at that plant. The company argues the bacteria could have come from anywhere. Sure.

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