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Take a moment to look at the inhumanity captured in this extraordinary photo running on the front page of tonight's Minneapolis @StarTribune. It shows federal immigration agents immobilizing a protester on the ground and spraying chemical irritant directly into his face. The scene reminds me of the brutality used against civil rights protesters in the 1960s. We look back at those old photos and wonder how the authorities could have behaved so savagely; many years from now, young Americans will look at these photos from 2026 and wonder how anyone could have justified shooting a woman in the head as she tried to drive away, arresting 5-year-old schoolchildren on the street, or holding a man down and spaying chemicals into his face. Thanks to the Star Tribune reporters and photographers for documenting this work; they create accountability, they make democracy work, and they make all of us in journalism proud.

The exhibits about slavery at the President’s House in Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park have been removed amid pressure from the Trump admin inquirer.com/politics/natio…

Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026

"This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board." —@_david_ho_ nature.com/immersive/d415…

🚨 BREAKING: AOC just called out the media for spending years fixated on Biden’s cognition while barely touching Trump’s very real cognitive decline and escalating erratic behavior. None of this is normal. And pretending it is, is journalistic malpractice.

PBS News + NPR have been named joint recipients of this year’s First Amendment Award from the @RTDNA Foundation. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that work to defend press freedom and preserve the First Amendment. Congratulations to our team and public media colleagues! to.pbs.org/465NLtu

Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin. This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.

🚨HOLY CRAP. An ICE whistleblower just revealed a secret memo authorizing ICE officers to break into homes without a judicial warrant, which DHS's own legal training materials say is unconstitutional! ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth.

@Acyn Well you know what, then CA can just keep our federal tax dollars for ourselves. Everyone else can fend for themselves then 🙂

Jennings: I don’t live in California but if you want us to send you billions.. we need to have some assurances that you’re not going to flush it

🔥 Critical Fire Weather Alert 🔥 Southern California is facing critical fire weather through Wednesday. Much of Southern California — from San Luis Obispo to San Diego — is at significant risk of rapid fire spread due to life-threatening winds and dangerously low humidity. One less spark equals one less wildfire. It’s also extremely important to report suspicious activity to help prevent arson. If you see something, say something! State, local, federal, and tribal resources - including assistance from out-of-state and international partners — stand ready to respond. Activate the “Red Flag” layer of the CAL FIRE incident page at fire.ca.gov for the most up-to-date warning areas. Stay prepared. Stay safe. For fire prevention tips and emergency planning, visit ReadyForWildfire.org. #CriticalFireWeather #WildfirePrevention #ReadyForWildfire #RedFlagWarning

Firefighters deeply appreciate the outpouring of donation offers, but we currently aren’t in need. Our hearts go out to the thousands of Los Angelenos evacuated, many of whom have lost their homes and belongings. 💔 Watch this inspiring video about incredible community efforts to support those affected. 💪🔥 To find out how you can help or to volunteer visit: LAworks.com #LAfires #WildfireRelief #LAstrong

Landlords are raising rental listing prices by more than 50% to profit from the fires. Penal Code 396 prohibits price-gouging during a state of emergency. @bad_tenant has started a doc of the listings: bit.ly/price-gouging-… Contributions welcome!

UCLA classes will move to online instruction until Friday. Although UCLA does not currently have any evacuation orders or warnings, areas less than a mile away from campus are under evacuation order because of the Palisades fire. dailybruin.com/2025/01/11/ucl…

Firefighters from Mexico have arrived to help fight the fires in L.A.🙏

@LexStepp As someone born and raised in LA, we argue and fight like siblings sometimes, but we got each others’ back in times of need, everyone doing a little something, doing what we can, because every little bit helps

And most importantly it’s a city that steps up in crisis, cares deeply for one another, and knows what it’s like to have to go above and beyond, cause simply surviving on the daily in this sprawling and poorly designed cauldron of a city makes us all dig deep.

(1) The collective response to the fires is a reminder that Los Angeles has always been the exact opposite of its stereotypes.

Price gouging is ILLEGAL during emergencies. Report it to @lacountydcba by calling (800) 593-8222 or emailing info@dcba.lacounty.gov

Firefighters from Mexico just arrived at LAX. They'll be joining 14,000+ personnel already battling the #PalisadesFire. California is immensely grateful to our neighbors' support in the fight against the wildfires in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County residents directly impacted by fires can request property and vital records free of charge to help with recovery efforts. If you have been impacted, please call 800-201-8999 and select Option 1, followed by Option 2, or email recorder@rrcc.lacounty.gov.

Even during one of the worst tragedies in modern L.A. history, there are so many Heroes doing their best to protect our property, our lives, & our City. These are just some of the True Heroes of the L.A. Fires. Let’s get into it.

If an evacuation order is issued, UCLA will provide transportation to students living on the Hill, according to an email from campus administrators. Although no evacuation warning or order has been issued for Westwood as of 11 p.m., students should get essential belongings ready.