No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition. Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology

She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

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As anti-ICE demonstrations ripple outward, the backlash against journalists covering the unrest is growing — showing how federal enforcement is not just targeting communities but also threatening basic democratic freedoms like press reporting. News: www.pbs.org/newshour/cla...

Arrests of journalists fuel backlash as anti-ICE protests spread from Minneapolis

Learn about the Justice Dept.'s civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti

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It’s enraging to see federal immigration enforcement still shooting U.S. citizens and sparking protests all over Minnesota. This isn’t public safety — this is chaos and fear. 📌 abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda...

Minneapolis live updates: Trump says DHS Secretary Noem won't step down

A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was killed after he was shot by a federal agent, the police.

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Today’s practice wasn’t perfect. But it was honest. And honesty, I’m learning, is its own kind of progress.

His actions constitute a long-term abuse of power, lies, corruption, and a deliberate undermining of the rule of law. I am outraged because this damage is real, far-reaching, and ongoing. It is unbearable to watch him escape accountability while the people pay the price.

Threatening military force against civilians protesting federal policy is not leadership — it’s escalation. Trump keeps proving that dissent, to him, is something to crush, not to understand. 🔗 Reuters www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

Trump's latest threat came a few hours after an immigration officer shot a Venezuelan man who the government said was fleeing after agents tried to stop his vehicle in Minneapolis. The man was wounded...

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Vice President JD Vance defended ICE’s actions in Minneapolis, blaming local officials and left-wing agitators — rather than acknowledging legitimate outrage over deadly force and mistreatment. This administration stands with enforcement, not justice. Read: www.reuters.com/world/us/van...

Vance defends ICE during visit to Minneapolis following weeks of unrest

He said "far-left agitators" and uncooperative local officials are to blame.

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Federal judge Katherine Menendez previously restricted ICE from retaliating or using force against peaceful observers — a win for rights — but that order has now been put on hold. Our constitutional rights are still in the balance. Read: www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters

The judge’s order comes in response to a lawsuit from Minneapolis-area residents alleging that their rights were violated while they were observing or protesting immigration raids.

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A Quinnipiac poll shows that a majority of Americans believe the ICE agent’s shooting of Renee Good was unjustified and that ICE’s aggressive methods are making cities less safe. 🔗 abcnews.go.com/Politics/maj...

Majority of Americans say ICE agent’s shooting of Good was unjustified and inappropriate; ICE making cities less safe

A Quinnipiac poll found 53% of voters said Good's shooting was not justified.

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In response to rising tension, Minnesota’s mayor called the idea of deploying troops unconstitutional, warning it would deepen the crisis rather than calm it. 🔗 www.westernmassnews.com/2026/01/19/s...

This is Minneapolis: Walk into my neighborhood ACE last night & see the signage on their door notifying fed agents that it’s private property and cannot be used for immigration enforcement. These signs are all over the city. Walk in & the nearest shelf has goggles & whistles.