"Trump officials continue to push lies after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. Trump and team seem to prioritize vilifying victims of their immigration operations, regardless of conflicting evidence":
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/26/trump-administration-alex-pretti-shooting-statements
I am happy to see some media admit that Trump is lying when he and his representatives lie.
#TrumpLiedPeopleDied #ethics #values copy: @renewedresistance #politics

"Trump officials continue to push lies after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. Trump and team seem to prioritize vilifying victims of their immigration operations, regardless of conflicting evidence":
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/26/trump-administration-alex-pretti-shooting-statements
I am happy to see some media admit that Trump is lying when he and his representatives lie.
#TrumpLiedPeopleDied #ethics #values copy: @renewedresistance #politics

"The best defense is to double down on documentation. Those who can afford the personal risk should keep filming. And those who can’t risk being on the front lines can support those doing the documenting in other ways ... Videos captured by bystanders in Minneapolis have already allowed news outlets to debunk the government’s claims that agents shot Mr. Pretti because he was brandishing a gun":
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/opinion/minnesota-minneapolis-phone-ice-shooting.html
copy: @renewedresistance #politics #HumanRights #CivilLiberties #advice

"The best defense is to double down on documentation. Those who can afford the personal risk should keep filming. And those who can’t risk being on the front lines can support those doing the documenting in other ways ... Videos captured by bystanders in Minneapolis have already allowed news outlets to debunk the government’s claims that agents shot Mr. Pretti because he was brandishing a gun":
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/opinion/minnesota-minneapolis-phone-ice-shooting.html
copy: @renewedresistance #politics #HumanRights #CivilLiberties #advice

"Barack and Michelle Obama blast Trump and ICE conduct: ‘This has to stop’.":
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/barack-and-michelle-obama-blast-trump-and-ice-conduct-this-has-to-stop/
Obama: “The President and current administration officials seem eager to escalate the situation, while offering public explanations for the shootings of Mr. Pretti and Renee Good that aren’t informed by any serious investigation – and that appear to be directly contradicted by video evidence.”
#Leadership #TheContrastBetweenObamaAndTrumpIsAmazing #TrumpFails copy: @renewedresistance #politics

"Barack and Michelle Obama blast Trump and ICE conduct: ‘This has to stop’.":
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/barack-and-michelle-obama-blast-trump-and-ice-conduct-this-has-to-stop/
Obama: “The President and current administration officials seem eager to escalate the situation, while offering public explanations for the shootings of Mr. Pretti and Renee Good that aren’t informed by any serious investigation – and that appear to be directly contradicted by video evidence.”
#Leadership #TheContrastBetweenObamaAndTrumpIsAmazing #TrumpFails copy: @renewedresistance #politics

I give this effort ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Politics #UsPol

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/01/letterboxd-melania-documentary-amazon-bezos-movie-reviews/

Bruce Arthur: "I almost appreciate how Trump has exposed how vacant every single high profile conservative belief was: free speech, states’ rights, letting the market decide, NATO, right to bear arms, democracy, all of it. It’s been an empty, malicious political project for decades and decades."
copy: @renewedresistance #politics #ethics #values

Bruce Arthur: "I almost appreciate how Trump has exposed how vacant every single high profile conservative belief was: free speech, states’ rights, letting the market decide, NATO, right to bear arms, democracy, all of it. It’s been an empty, malicious political project for decades and decades."
copy: @renewedresistance #politics #ethics #values

"Local Prosecution Is the Answer to Federal Lawlessness":
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/opinion/minneapolis-shooting-ice-accountability.html
"If federal officers understood that they could and might well be held liable for outrageous conduct, they might think twice before engaging in it."
copy: @renewedresistance #politics #HumanRights #CivilLiberties #accountability #CriminalJustice

"Local Prosecution Is the Answer to Federal Lawlessness":
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/opinion/minneapolis-shooting-ice-accountability.html
"If federal officers understood that they could and might well be held liable for outrageous conduct, they might think twice before engaging in it."
copy: @renewedresistance #politics #HumanRights #CivilLiberties #accountability #CriminalJustice

Brian Allen: "The Minnesota National Guard was asked why they are handing out coffee, donuts, and hot chocolate to protesters. Their answer: 'It’s a demonstration of safety and security. We’re here to help.' That’s how you de-escalate. Not masks. Not threats. Not bullets."
#GoodNews copy: @renewedresistance #politics

Brian Allen: "The Minnesota National Guard was asked why they are handing out coffee, donuts, and hot chocolate to protesters. Their answer: 'It’s a demonstration of safety and security. We’re here to help.' That’s how you de-escalate. Not masks. Not threats. Not bullets."
#GoodNews copy: @renewedresistance #politics

"The Trump Administration Now Thinks Clean Air Is Worthless."
Many people, especially people with asthma, disagree:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/opinion/epa-air-pollution-asthma-deaths.html
The Johnson Administration had a War Against Poverty.
The Trump Administration has a War Against Health.
Add to the news in this article the anti-vaccine policies of #RFKjr.
#Trump #MakePollutionMoreDeadlyAgain copy: @renewedresistance #politics #healthcare #environment

"The Trump Administration Now Thinks Clean Air Is Worthless."
Many people, especially people with asthma, disagree:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/opinion/epa-air-pollution-asthma-deaths.html
The Johnson Administration had a War Against Poverty.
The Trump Administration has a War Against Health.
Add to the news in this article the anti-vaccine policies of #RFKjr.
#Trump #MakePollutionMoreDeadlyAgain copy: @renewedresistance #politics #healthcare #environment

Lying laws. Good idea or censorship?

Could this curb disinformation from politicians (much of which is the malignant medias' main fodder)?

#laws #politics #disinformation #freespeech

https://theconversation.com/one-country-is-trying-to-outlaw-political-lying-without-curbing-free-speech-273526

Lying laws. Good idea or censorship?

Could this curb disinformation from politicians (much of which is the malignant medias' main fodder)?

#laws #politics #disinformation #freespeech

https://theconversation.com/one-country-is-trying-to-outlaw-political-lying-without-curbing-free-speech-273526

The Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence for Alex Pretti, concluded by a chorus of "fuck ICE!" #FuckICE #AbolishICE #Politics #USPol

https://streamable.com/37v2vb