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Reporter @StatusCoup covering corruption, workers’ struggles, corporate power, grassroots movements. Independent, on-the-ground accountability journalism.

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Chants of “Fuck Trump!” as the national general strike against ICE march in downtown Chicago passes Trump Tower.

Chants of “Fuck Trump!” as the national general strike against ICE march in downtown Chicago passes Trump Tower.

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HAPPENING NOW Thousands of protesters are occupying Madison’s State Street and vowing to shut down businesses as a way to demand justice for Corey Ruiz. I am live now Status Coup News

HAPPENING NOW Thousands of protesters are occupying Madison’s State Street and vowing to shut down businesses as a way to demand justice for Corey Ruiz. I am live now Status Coup News

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A march that led from Corey Ruiz’s memorial to the police offices in downtown Madison is now heading back to the memorial. Demonstrators occupied streets for three hours.

A march that led from Corey Ruiz’s memorial to the police offices in downtown Madison is now heading back to the memorial. Demonstrators occupied streets for three hours.

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I asked six of the leading Democrats running for governor of Wisconsin if they support a data center moratorium. Only one said yes. Last night, I moderated a forum on working-class issues. Here are the most interesting yes/no questions I asked, and what the candidates said. ⬇️

I asked six of the leading Democrats running for governor of Wisconsin if they support a data center moratorium. Only one said yes. Last night, I moderated a forum on working-class issues. Here are the most interesting yes/no questions I asked, and what the candidates said. ⬇️

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"Decimated by ICE!" Today's ICE Out of Minnesota march in Minneapolis ended with a plea to patronize immigrant-owned businesses because the fear of ICE has paralyzed the local economy. Jobs, livelihoods, and families are hurting even for US citizens and people here legally.

"Decimated by ICE!" Today's ICE Out of Minnesota march in Minneapolis ended with a plea to patronize immigrant-owned businesses because the fear of ICE has paralyzed the local economy. Jobs, livelihoods, and families are hurting even for US citizens and people here legally.

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Protesters outside the federal building in Minneapolis are shouting challenges to the immigration agents inside.

Protesters outside the federal building in Minneapolis are shouting challenges to the immigration agents inside.

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Members of the Twin Cities Somali community, Fardowsa and Firdowsa, told me the Trump admin's crackdown on minorities is a distraction from the real enemy: those in power. Story to come for Status Coup News
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Members of the Twin Cities Somali community, Fardowsa and Firdowsa, told me the Trump admin's crackdown on minorities is a distraction from the real enemy: those in power. Story to come for Status Coup News

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As they were leaving one scene, federal agents dropped tear gas canisters out of their moving vehicles in a residential neighborhood, seemingly just because they could. One landed right at the feet of Jon Farina.
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As they were leaving one scene, federal agents dropped tear gas canisters out of their moving vehicles in a residential neighborhood, seemingly just because they could. One landed right at the feet of Jon Farina.

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Ben voted for Donald Trump in 2024, now he is supporting Francesca Hong for Wisconsin governor. A negative story about Hong having credit card debt actually cemented Ben's support for the democratic socialist. Full story coming for Status Coup News
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Ben voted for Donald Trump in 2024, now he is supporting Francesca Hong for Wisconsin governor. A negative story about Hong having credit card debt actually cemented Ben's support for the democratic socialist. Full story coming for Status Coup News

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“This is your one and only warning!” Video I obtained for Status Coup News shows ICE threatening a person in Richfield, MN for watching them. The agents reach into the car and repeatedly yell at the driver.
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“This is your one and only warning!” Video I obtained for Status Coup News shows ICE threatening a person in Richfield, MN for watching them. The agents reach into the car and repeatedly yell at the driver.

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Madison Independent Police Monitor Aeramique Glass says MPD “are not cooperating” with her and withholding records in the wake of a Madison police officer killing Corey Ruiz.
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Madison Independent Police Monitor Aeramique Glass says MPD “are not cooperating” with her and withholding records in the wake of a Madison police officer killing Corey Ruiz.

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Immigration agents again fired tear gas and pepper balls at Twin Cities area residents today while out raiding neighborhoods. This is now an everyday occurrence in America. Video by Status Coup News’s Jon Farina
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Immigration agents again fired tear gas and pepper balls at Twin Cities area residents today while out raiding neighborhoods. This is now an everyday occurrence in America. Video by Status Coup News’s Jon Farina

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"It's all about arresting people." Newly released body camera video from immigration agents in Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago shows Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino ordering a crackdown on peaceful protesters outside of the Broadview, IL, ICE detention facility on Sept 27.
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"It's all about arresting people." Newly released body camera video from immigration agents in Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago shows Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino ordering a crackdown on peaceful protesters outside of the Broadview, IL, ICE detention facility on Sept 27.

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In June, I asked David Crowley how much data center tax incentive money was too much. He didn't answer the question directly. After I pushed him, he pivoted to briefly talking about small businesses rather than giving me a hard limit on data center giveaways.
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In June, I asked David Crowley how much data center tax incentive money was too much. He didn't answer the question directly. After I pushed him, he pivoted to briefly talking about small businesses rather than giving me a hard limit on data center giveaways.

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"We all need good roads. That's socialist." Alex Lux is a former Republican and Trump voter. Now he's backing Francesca Hong, the socialist running for governor in Wisconsin. He says he is far more concerned about politicians pushing for real change than labels like "socialist."
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"We all need good roads. That's socialist." Alex Lux is a former Republican and Trump voter. Now he's backing Francesca Hong, the socialist running for governor in Wisconsin. He says he is far more concerned about politicians pushing for real change than labels like "socialist."

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Minutes ago, a person wearing a federal badge pointed what looks like a gun at protesters outside of the Whipple Federal Building near Minneapolis. The car the person is in then accelerates away from the protesters.
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Minutes ago, a person wearing a federal badge pointed what looks like a gun at protesters outside of the Whipple Federal Building near Minneapolis. The car the person is in then accelerates away from the protesters.

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Today, thousands took to the streets in Minneapolis to call on the Trump administration to remove ICE agents from the state. The demonstrations mirrored and rivaled similar protests in Chicago in terms of scale.
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Today, thousands took to the streets in Minneapolis to call on the Trump administration to remove ICE agents from the state. The demonstrations mirrored and rivaled similar protests in Chicago in terms of scale.

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Songs of protest and healing at the scene on Willy Street where Madison police shot and killed a Black man earlier today.
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Songs of protest and healing at the scene on Willy Street where Madison police shot and killed a Black man earlier today.

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As cars accelerated out of Delaney Hall and through the crowd of protesters, a car hit a journalist. Protesters tried to get the cars to stop so the injured person could get help, but the cars just kept going. 📹Jon Farina for Status Coup News
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As cars accelerated out of Delaney Hall and through the crowd of protesters, a car hit a journalist. Protesters tried to get the cars to stop so the injured person could get help, but the cars just kept going. 📹Jon Farina for Status Coup News

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