Marissa Rothkopf
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- Today's challenge: Find one complete sentence in Trump's ramblings at this AM's National Prayer Breakfast that is even vaguely to related to prayer or religion.
- About yesterday at The Washington Post: "These aren't layoffs, they are amputations." Thank you for saying it like it is (as always) @eugenerobinson.bsky.social. @ms.now
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfThe Washpost's editor said today that, amid the layoffs, one of the Post's top priorities will be "national security, in DC and abroad." And at the same time, the Post is laying off every journalist in the Middle East. And Ukraine.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfDemocracy dies in oligarchy.
- Meet Euphemia. Don't be a Euphemia.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfThe president had his DOJ raid an election office and seize ballots. Now he is threatening to take over elections. Sadly, this is treated by legacy media as just another normal day. I founded Democracy Docket because you deserve better. Subscribe now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfIt appears that Ford Motor Company lobbied Trump to convince him to get rid of standards that protected people’s health. This point should be spread far and wide and people should consider it when they decide where to spend their money on cars. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
- Reminder: These guys are only trained for 47 days. 47 days in honor of the 47th president...
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfAnother dark side of Epstein. The way the network of twisted elites manipulated governments including notably our own to do their bidding. It's how the game is played, how power works. And it is bad news for the rest of us. www.ft.com/content/e50f...
- Amending the lecture I usually give to my Intro to Journalism students about the importance of the First Amendment. #donlemon
- At least Norman is happy
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfToday I saw ICE gas little white kids in the streets of Portland with chemical weapons. Imagine what they're doing to brown and black kids in the detention camps
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfJudge Biery signed the order with a photo of Liam and two bible verses: The first is "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The second is simply "Jesus wept." Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
- NEWS: Judge Biery has ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos. A thunderous rebuke against ICE’s violent campaign in Minnesota. Read the order below. Link: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
- I'm having a snack of feelings.
- Oh, oh, no no no. Not when we needed you most. RIP Catherine O’Hara. #moirarose
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfGeorgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning I was sent this video of agents at her door:
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- Trump is referred to as "President" throughout the doc, yet is filing this on his behalf as a plain ol' citizen. Lawsuit claims the Trump brand has been sullied because of this action. But the suit starts out by saying it's one of the preeminent real estate developers in the world.
- President Trump has filed a lawsuit against the IRS, in which he demands that the IRS, which he as president controls, pay him $10 billion. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
- Republicans: The party of family.
- Please listen to @katiephang.bsky.social about Homan.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfSince we published this, Pam Bondi's X account has started posting mugshots of Minnesotans arrested for impeding ICE/CBP. Sharing a defendant's photo publicly in this way is forbidden under DOJ rules
- What would you be willing to do instead of seeing the Melania movie? F'rinstance: Would you rather lick a NYC subway pole at rush hour or see the Melania movie?
- Thank you for sharing your friend with us, @kristenradtke.bsky.social.
- I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfAfter executing Alex Pretti on Saturday, ICE has shifted to primarily targeting bus stops and elementary schools in my community this week. I cannot overstate how much of the ICE activity in my community is just targeting places where little kids are.
- Still no reason to fire so much of your staff.
- and, also, what did they expect?
- Join me and @jenrubin.bsky.social today at 5:30 PM ET. We'll be taking apart the news and trying to put it together. You can find us here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
- Good news for Florida! apnews.com/article/alex...
- If you haven't been reading Fox News, take a peek at how they are spinning the death of Alex Pretti and the general turn-out of Minnesotans. It's all a Marxist-Leninist, socialist network. www.foxnews.com/politics/far...
- Norman!
- Reposted by Marissa Rothkopfseems like a widespread problem
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfMy friend Sara posted this about the superb care her father received from with Alex Pretti Absolutely heartbreaking
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfEnough Dems have made the funding bill dead in the water. Now we need Noem impeached and ICE dismantled. Are there any folks outside Mike Johnson’s house?
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfWe must rise up. The heroes in Minneapolis are showing the way. My latest. www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-goons...
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfAlex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
- This is our money that they are spending.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfThis is a moment that calls for more resistance not less. The message must be that the US government cannot terrorize us into silence in the face of their crimes.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfWho in their right mind believes statements from the Department of Homeland Security? Who believes anything Kristi Noem or Stephen Miller or Trump might say about what has just happened in Minneapolis? They no longer have any credibility. That should be clear by now. They lie like they breathe.
- Baking diplomacy and self-care, all-in-one. My latest for The Contrarian.Baking diplomacy and self-care, all-in-one. substack.com/@marissaroth...
- Unlike ICE we can’t run away from this. JFC.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfThis is the first example I’ve seen of an American government using AI to meaningfully misrepresent actual events with the intent to deceive the public. We are at Stalinesque levels of propaganda. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
- You don’t want to read this article, but you should. This kind of thinking is bereft of all science, and stands not to offer “freedom of choice,” but disease and suffering to millions. Also, he should lose his license to practice medicine. Gift article: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfFuture historian looking for an opening anecdote: Today, Jan. 23, 2026, the people of Minnesota hold a general strike to protest the federal gov't's assault on their persons and rights. Also today, someone (perhaps a billionaire) will pay ~$5,000,000 for a copy of the Declaration of Independence.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfNPS workers “just doing their job” trying to erase history should be named and shamed. billypenn.com/2026/01/22/p... Also, way to spotlight Washington’s ties to slavery.
- My high school English teacher (no surprise...he was The Best), Robert Kaplow, was nominated for Best Original Screenplay for the movie "Blue Moon." #oscars #ethanhawke This incredible man has worked hard his entire life for this. It should inspire us all. And pls memorize Sonnet 29, as he made us.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfWhatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)
- That Jim Jordan is allowed to be the chair of anything and is not in jail...
- Serious question: Who is actually going to the theater to watch "Melania"?
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfOur reporting has found that ICE sent 600 immigrant kids to detention in federal shelters in 2025. A 17-year-old was detained at a traffic stop because officers couldn’t make contact with his dad, who is deaf. Another kid ended up in a shelter after making a wrong turn:
- Reposted by Marissa Rothkopf"it’s unclear when or whether Liam will be able to return for his stuffed turtle, his hat, and his W worksheet" sahanjournal.com/education/ic...
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfIf this is accurate, Good was killed by a bullet fired after there was any conceivable argument Agent Ross was in the path of her vehicle, which means there was no legal justification for using deadly force. But DOJ says there’s no reason to investigate. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfHis name is Liam Ramos, and he is 5. He was abducted from Minneapolis and trafficked to a detention camp in Texas.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfStop what you’re doing and read this whistleblower report. ICE has been training its agents that they don’t need a judicial warrant to break down your door - a blatant violation of the 4th Amendment. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
- Reposted by Marissa Rothkopf"a minor electrical issue" IN HIS BRAIN
- Reposted by Marissa Rothkopf1. ICE has STOPPED PAYING for medical treatment for its 73,000 detainees ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care 🧵
- aka "Stop struggling, shut your mouth, behave."
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfTHE WOMAN WHO WAS DRAGGED OUT OF HER CAR AND ARRESTED BY ICE SPEAKS OUT… We’ve all seen the videos, but it matters to hear Aliya Rahman say it herself. 📌 She says her treatment in custody was dehumanizing, and that officers completely failed to take her disability seriously.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfOne year into Trump II, Congress has been undermined and barely operates. A recap of all that happened this year . . . www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfI am so immensely grateful to see this big detailed post with links and explanations and advice. (Almost like it was put together by someone who is professionally good at communicating things in text!) Especially as someone in Minnesota but not yet very tied into local community, myself.
- TWIN CITIES FOLKS WHO WANT TO HELP AND DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START: I put together a big list of resources. Do you want to deliver groceries? do people's laundry? work in community defense? I want to help you get connected! naomikritzer.com/2026/01/19/h...
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- Yes, my bro @djrothkopf.bsky.social wrote this. But: he’s right! Please read and then put pressure on your reps and senators to actually do something .
- If you can’t admit Trump is a dangerous, lunatic moron, you’re part of the problem. My latest. www.thedailybeast.com/now-is-the-t...
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfFor those saying “oh but the cabinet are all sycophants.” Yes. We know. It’s called PRESSURE. You pressure the system until something gives. Micro cracks in the wall until some bricks start to come loose.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfThe 25th Amendment must be invoked by the cabinet. I’m all for pressuring them. Congressional Dems should lead the charge. Not on Bluesky or Threads. Let’s do it.
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfA woman left a comment on Facebook criticizing the Mayor of Miami Beach,. The Mayor of Miami Beach then sent the cops to her home.
- I can’t do more than leave this link here and hope you watch it, but know that it was just the antidote needed for the news of the prez this AM. Norman Smith is a gorgeous example of selfless acts of goodness—acts that benefit us all. open.substack.com/pub/marissar...
- DT's dementia-fueled and dangerous comments to the prez of Norway made me seek respite for my own health. I found a brief, but wonderful pause in the mini doc about the official snowy owl re-locator for Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts. You need this: open.substack.com/pub/marissar...
- (then write your reps about the 25th amendment.)
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfTheir behavior is utterly inhumane. In Morristown, New Jersey, ICE abandoned a six-year-old girl on the side of a busy road after abducting and disappearing her father on January 18, 2026.
- I tweaked and tweaked these lemon pistachio almond shortbread (which are also gluten-free) until I heard multiple people declare they couldn't stop eating them. Then I knew the recipe was ok to share: open.substack.com/pub/marissar...
- Reposted by Marissa RothkopfFor the first time in history, the state of Virginia has a female Governor and right after being sworn in today Governor Abigail Spanberger’s first official act was to end cooperation between ICE-Gestapo and Virginia State Police. More of this. 💙👊👏
- Reposted by Marissa Rothkopf1/ The @startribune.com has put its live blog outside the paywall www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi... but here’s how you can support them even if you don’t subscribe …
- I decided to support this bakery by buying a gift card on their website! www.thesweetboutiquema.com
- Oh yeah, Massachusetts is prepping. Apparently this bakery had anti-ice cookies and received death threats. They won't be open their usual hours tomorrow. Not out of fear, out of baked goods. They completely sold out and need to spend tomorrow restocking. fallriverreporter.com/massachusett...
- Read this and wonder now as I do, how many kids have had parents disappear, with no one left to look out for them. Or to find out where there parents have gone.
