Eddie S. Glaude
- “The time has come, God knows, for us to examine ourselves, but we can only do this if we are willing to free ourselves from the myth of America and try to find out what is really happening here.” -James Baldwin
- “People who shut their eyes to reality simply invite their own destruction, and anyone who insists on remaining in a state of innocence long after that innocence is dead turns himself into a monster.” -James Baldwin
- As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, we find ourselves once again drowning in lies. My new book America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries attempts to reckon with moment. It will be published on May 26, 2026. Learn more and preorder at prh.com/AmericaUSA @crownpublishing
- Thinking this morning about the arrests of journalists, activists, and the overall state of the country. As is often the case, James Baldwin came to mind. This the 63rd anniversary of THE FIRE NEXT TIME. He wrote, “Everything now, we must assume, is in our hands.”
- Man Lunges at Ilhan Omar During Minneapolis Town Hall www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
- Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’ www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...
- Reposted by Eddie S. GlaudeWhy are witnesses in federal detention?
- The StarTribune live blog is paywall free: - The man shot by federal agents this morning has died - Several witnesses have already been transported to the Whipple building. - ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but O’Hara refused, sources said. www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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- Reposted by Eddie S. GlaudeAs clergy pray, arrests begin
- ‘Enough Is Enough’: Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses Take Stand Against ICE www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
- This is ABSOLUTELY insane!
- Reposted by Eddie S. Glaude"Liam’s teacher, Ella Sullivan, teared up when thinking about Liam. 'He’s a bright young student,' she said, 'and he’s so kind and loving. His classmates miss him.'" www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
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- “Confuse my enemies, Lord! Upset their plans. Cruelty and violence are all I see in the city, and they are like guards on patrol day and night. The city is full of trouble, evil, and corruption. Troublemakers and liars freely roam the streets.” Psalms 55:9-11
- Trump Issues M.L.K. Day Proclamation After Criticism www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/u...
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- “If we know, then we must fight for your life as though it were own—which it is…. For, if they take you in the morning, they will be coming for us that night.” James Baldwin, “An Open Letter to My Sister Angela Davis
- Reposted by Eddie S. GlaudeThe FBI says that a suspect in the arson fire at the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, admitted to targeting the institution because of its “Jewish ties.” Court documents say 19-year-old Stephen Spencer Pittman called the historic house of worship "a synagogue of Satan."
- Trump Says Civil Rights Led to White People Being ‘Very Badly Treated’ www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
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- Reposted by Eddie S. GlaudeRenee Nicole Good, the woman shot & killed by an ICE agent, had a young son whose father died in 2023, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune “There’s nobody else in his life,” the boy’s grandfather told the paper. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come get my grandchild.” www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
- It would be amazing to air the Jack Smith deposition on @DeadlineWH tomorrow.
- This action against Venezuela, no matter what you think of Maduro, is immoral and illegal.
- Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
- Paperback edition coming soon. @harvardpress.bsky.social did a wonderful job!
- Trump Administration Live Updates: Judge Rules National Guard Deployment to Los Angeles Must End www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
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- U.S. halts all immigration cases for nationals of 19 countries - CBS News
- Reserved a car at @Hertz in Gulfport. Prepaid for it. Arrived. And there are no cars available. None. The lot is empty. Cars are being cleaned apparently.
