In the face of Donald Trump's authoritarian regime, a new kind of resistance is rising. It's not coming from the elites or institutions, but rather from ordinary people, who are refusing to back down in the face of oppression.
The latest victim of this regime's brutality was Renee Nicole Good, a 22-year-old Target employee who was shot and killed by an ICE agent. Her death has sparked outrage and mobilization across Minnesota, as community organizers and everyday people take to the streets to resist ICE raids and police brutality.
Despite the danger, these ordinary people are standing up for their communities, using social media and documenting their experiences to expose the regime's atrocities. They're not afraid to confront the agents of oppression, blowing whistles and making a fuss, even as they're beaten and intimidated.
The videos pouring out of Minnesota are both horrific and heartening. On one hand, they show the brutal tactics used by ICE and Border Patrol agents against peaceful protesters, including threats of violence and arrest. On the other hand, they also show ordinary people refusing to comply, calmly replying with messages like "Go to church" as agents yell violent threats at them.
These moments of resistance are a reminder that democracy is not an abstract concept, but rather a lived experience that requires active participation and action. The cavalry is not coming from the top down; it's being driven by ordinary people in cars, armed with nothing but their iPhones and a clear sense of right and wrong.
The irony is that the "resistance" was always about women, particularly white middle-class women who wore pink hats and rallied against Trumpism. But what matters now is not the labels or identities attached to these women; it's their collective willingness to stand up for what they believe in, even when faced with overwhelming opposition.
As Michelle Goldberg wrote, "the shrillest of Resistance libs have always understood Trump better than those who make a show of their dispassion." The truth is that resistance moms were the vanguard then, and they're still leading the charge today.
The latest victim of this regime's brutality was Renee Nicole Good, a 22-year-old Target employee who was shot and killed by an ICE agent. Her death has sparked outrage and mobilization across Minnesota, as community organizers and everyday people take to the streets to resist ICE raids and police brutality.
Despite the danger, these ordinary people are standing up for their communities, using social media and documenting their experiences to expose the regime's atrocities. They're not afraid to confront the agents of oppression, blowing whistles and making a fuss, even as they're beaten and intimidated.
The videos pouring out of Minnesota are both horrific and heartening. On one hand, they show the brutal tactics used by ICE and Border Patrol agents against peaceful protesters, including threats of violence and arrest. On the other hand, they also show ordinary people refusing to comply, calmly replying with messages like "Go to church" as agents yell violent threats at them.
These moments of resistance are a reminder that democracy is not an abstract concept, but rather a lived experience that requires active participation and action. The cavalry is not coming from the top down; it's being driven by ordinary people in cars, armed with nothing but their iPhones and a clear sense of right and wrong.
The irony is that the "resistance" was always about women, particularly white middle-class women who wore pink hats and rallied against Trumpism. But what matters now is not the labels or identities attached to these women; it's their collective willingness to stand up for what they believe in, even when faced with overwhelming opposition.
As Michelle Goldberg wrote, "the shrillest of Resistance libs have always understood Trump better than those who make a show of their dispassion." The truth is that resistance moms were the vanguard then, and they're still leading the charge today.
what's with the pink hats tho? all this hype about women being the face of the resistance but meanwhile, where are the POC and working class folks who have been carrying the weight for years? 
ICE agents can't just walk all over people like that... it's time to talk about accountability on both sides 
her death is a tragedy but we need to focus on the systemic issues rather than just throwing rose petals at the feet of the 'resistance' 
she was just 22 years old! it's crazy how ICE agents are still not held accountable for their actions... anyone else have to deal with harassment from the feds at work? 
I gotta respectfully disagree with this whole narrative... I mean, don't get me wrong, Renee Nicole Good's death is tragic, but are we really looking at a new kind of resistance here? Like, isn't it just more folks showing up to protests and taking selfies with their iPhones? 
I'm not buying the "ordinary people" angle... most of these folks are still pretty privileged, if you ask me.
It's not about women or minorities or anyone else... it's about these comfy, entitled white ladies trying to assert their dominance in a world that's rapidly changing.
I'm so down with what's happening in Minnesota right now... it's like people are finally waking up to this regime's BS and standing up for themselves! 
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its literally the best thing since sliced bread... anyway back to this whole resistance thing... i mean dont get me wrong, Renee Nicole Good's death is tragic and all, but have you seen those cute cat videos on tik tok lately? 
my fave one has like a million likes already... anyway, what really got me thinking was when michelle goldberg said that resistance moms were the vanguard... thats so true! i mean who else is gonna show up to these protests with their kids in tow and stand up for whats right? 
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