Thank you, Katie. So profoundly sad. Only a truly monstrous regime could execute people in cold blood, and in broad daylight. The ICE thugs who did this must be prosecuted for murder. The rest of the thugs need to get the hell out of Minnesota. Trump, Noem, Miller, Vance etc. are all complicit in murder. Their political project to destroy America must come to an end.
Shut down the Nation like Minneapolis shut down with the demand that all of them resign including the Speaker of the House and that the election be voided making Kamala Harris President and Tim Walz Vice President. Trump did not win because he promised to do good; he conned people into voting for him by lying about Project 2025 that has destroyed the United States government as we knew it and appears to be destroying America throughout the world making Putin very happy. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars should join because their members fought for truth, justice and the American way which no longer exists.
For citizens and noncitizens alike, we must act to restore constitutional rights and protections. Please contact your senators right away--it takes about 5 mins.--and tell them to vote down the entire budget package until ICE operations are suspended, reviewed, and reformed or abolished. This is the only leverage the minority has right now, and if we don't use it, we will be sitting ducks until November. Thank you, Katie, for the real-life backdrop to the parts of democracy that we can't see, so that we can understand how important they really are.
Thank you Katie and The Contrarian for brining us this important coverage. You are helping us cope while creating a new and more effective form of journalism.
Katie, thank you for taking us with you to the actual murder sites/memorials of Alex Pretti, George Floyd, and Renee Nicole Good-- it was very moving. The way you shared your impressions and showed the poignant details of these places made it all so much more real for me. I take to heart that we cannot stay uninvolved, those of us who live far away from our brothers and sisters in Minnesota. We can still feel close to them, learn from them, and take heart from their bravery. In a very real way, we are all in this together-- the people of Minneapolis show us how to meet the moment.
So incredibly devastating. (BTW, I can’t believe the gal from Miami had to go report outside in Minneapolis in January! Props). Alex Pretti being beaten and executed for trying to help a lady up off of the street is going to be a real turning point. It has to be. This even has the NRA pissed off. In a way, he is the ideal martyr to this cause because he was clearly such a lovely man, his profession as an ICU nurse, his lawful carrying of a licensed weapon, his ability to not fight back or grab for it after being attacked…his legacy will be immortal in America. He is finding common ground between MAGA gun owners and pacifist protestors, veterans of the military and healthcare workers. 💕😢
RNs are having a vigil for Alex Wednesday night at 7 pm at that spot, as he was all of us. As RNs, we're unable to strike, but we represent Alex every day by caring for our patients, caring for each other, and pushing through when times are tough.
Thank you, Katie. I am angry and heartbroken for the people of Minneapolis & throughout Minnesota. And, also inspired by the care and love they have shown for one another. I’m in New Mexico and ICE is here though not as an occupying army … yet. Please tell those you speak with how much the people in Minnesota are in our hearts ~ we are all one.
Thank you for showing all 3 memorials. I also have a better understanding of the neighborhood where all the memorials are. The ICE agents have clearing been working in a neighborhood with homes and the little neighborhood shops. Shame, shame on the presidential group that lies so much. I know that neighborhood and shops with homes surrounding them. It is middle America. 🙏
Let us keep these three people in our hearts and all the others who have been so horribly treated--mothers weeping in terrible camps without their children as well as Alex, Renee, and George, and all who have suffered and are suffering unjustly at the hands or our government. Men in boats, innocents killed in our invasions and bombing of other nations. So many, so cruelly assaulted and so many murdered by our government.
Heartbraking to see where the victims were killed in daylight in front of their neighbors and friends in their own neighborhoods. There is no safe place when the administration's armed goons are afoot. We are living in Germany in the 1930s and how we react will determine if we live with honor.
Katie-- Your interview with Hope was quite moving--but also relevant to all of us who are in distant cities. But might unfortunately soon be experiencing what Minneapolis is going through. But your on-the-ground report gives us all a grounding, and a reality check.
Katie, you are as good a reporter and journalist as you are an attorney - and by that I mean: great! This is a watershed moment and your on-the-ground information is critical. Thanks to you and the Contrarian.
Noem must be impeach, Holman and Bovino fired. Not a dime to fund the govt until ICE is dismantled and rebuilt properly. Shut it the eff down! Then prosecute the agents/murderers of both MN victims, AND tRump, Vance, Rubio, Miller, and the whole motely crew. Meanwhile, impeach Pam Bondi and Kash Patel. If tRump is removed, the VP and cabinet are also removed so let's clean-slate the government now!!
Thank you, Katie. So profoundly sad. Only a truly monstrous regime could execute people in cold blood, and in broad daylight. The ICE thugs who did this must be prosecuted for murder. The rest of the thugs need to get the hell out of Minnesota. Trump, Noem, Miller, Vance etc. are all complicit in murder. Their political project to destroy America must come to an end.
Shut down the Nation like Minneapolis shut down with the demand that all of them resign including the Speaker of the House and that the election be voided making Kamala Harris President and Tim Walz Vice President. Trump did not win because he promised to do good; he conned people into voting for him by lying about Project 2025 that has destroyed the United States government as we knew it and appears to be destroying America throughout the world making Putin very happy. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars should join because their members fought for truth, justice and the American way which no longer exists.
For citizens and noncitizens alike, we must act to restore constitutional rights and protections. Please contact your senators right away--it takes about 5 mins.--and tell them to vote down the entire budget package until ICE operations are suspended, reviewed, and reformed or abolished. This is the only leverage the minority has right now, and if we don't use it, we will be sitting ducks until November. Thank you, Katie, for the real-life backdrop to the parts of democracy that we can't see, so that we can understand how important they really are.
No reason for any of those three to be killed the way they were.
Thank you Katie and The Contrarian for brining us this important coverage. You are helping us cope while creating a new and more effective form of journalism.
Katie, thank you for taking us with you to the actual murder sites/memorials of Alex Pretti, George Floyd, and Renee Nicole Good-- it was very moving. The way you shared your impressions and showed the poignant details of these places made it all so much more real for me. I take to heart that we cannot stay uninvolved, those of us who live far away from our brothers and sisters in Minnesota. We can still feel close to them, learn from them, and take heart from their bravery. In a very real way, we are all in this together-- the people of Minneapolis show us how to meet the moment.
So incredibly devastating. (BTW, I can’t believe the gal from Miami had to go report outside in Minneapolis in January! Props). Alex Pretti being beaten and executed for trying to help a lady up off of the street is going to be a real turning point. It has to be. This even has the NRA pissed off. In a way, he is the ideal martyr to this cause because he was clearly such a lovely man, his profession as an ICU nurse, his lawful carrying of a licensed weapon, his ability to not fight back or grab for it after being attacked…his legacy will be immortal in America. He is finding common ground between MAGA gun owners and pacifist protestors, veterans of the military and healthcare workers. 💕😢
Thanks, Katie. We are ALL of us now from St. Paul/Minneapolis. This must stop! Please keep poking the bear.
Cactus Cook/Bellingham, WA
RNs are having a vigil for Alex Wednesday night at 7 pm at that spot, as he was all of us. As RNs, we're unable to strike, but we represent Alex every day by caring for our patients, caring for each other, and pushing through when times are tough.
Thank you, Katie. I am angry and heartbroken for the people of Minneapolis & throughout Minnesota. And, also inspired by the care and love they have shown for one another. I’m in New Mexico and ICE is here though not as an occupying army … yet. Please tell those you speak with how much the people in Minnesota are in our hearts ~ we are all one.
Thank you, Katie, for this heartfelt on the ground reporting. Our hearts are broken for the people of Minnesota.
Thank you for showing all 3 memorials. I also have a better understanding of the neighborhood where all the memorials are. The ICE agents have clearing been working in a neighborhood with homes and the little neighborhood shops. Shame, shame on the presidential group that lies so much. I know that neighborhood and shops with homes surrounding them. It is middle America. 🙏
Let us keep these three people in our hearts and all the others who have been so horribly treated--mothers weeping in terrible camps without their children as well as Alex, Renee, and George, and all who have suffered and are suffering unjustly at the hands or our government. Men in boats, innocents killed in our invasions and bombing of other nations. So many, so cruelly assaulted and so many murdered by our government.
Heartbraking to see where the victims were killed in daylight in front of their neighbors and friends in their own neighborhoods. There is no safe place when the administration's armed goons are afoot. We are living in Germany in the 1930s and how we react will determine if we live with honor.
Katie-- Your interview with Hope was quite moving--but also relevant to all of us who are in distant cities. But might unfortunately soon be experiencing what Minneapolis is going through. But your on-the-ground report gives us all a grounding, and a reality check.
You know how bad it must be when Florida girl braves Minnesota in January to report. Thank you, Katie.
Katie, you are as good a reporter and journalist as you are an attorney - and by that I mean: great! This is a watershed moment and your on-the-ground information is critical. Thanks to you and the Contrarian.
Noem must be impeach, Holman and Bovino fired. Not a dime to fund the govt until ICE is dismantled and rebuilt properly. Shut it the eff down! Then prosecute the agents/murderers of both MN victims, AND tRump, Vance, Rubio, Miller, and the whole motely crew. Meanwhile, impeach Pam Bondi and Kash Patel. If tRump is removed, the VP and cabinet are also removed so let's clean-slate the government now!!