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Democracy Now! 2026-01-20 Tuesday

Jan 20, 2026
Julie Rademacher, Chair of WAGUT and an advocate for Greenlanders in Denmark, discusses the escalating tensions surrounding U.S. threats to acquire Greenland. From Copenhagen, she urges Americans to recognize the significance of Greenlandic sovereignty and warns that annexation moves jeopardize trust in diplomatic relations. Rademacher also highlights Denmark's support for Greenland and the potential NATO implications of these geopolitical maneuvers, calling for solidarity and action to defend Greenland's rights.
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ANECDOTE

Observer Arrested While Filming ICE

  • Patty O'Keefe described following ICE vehicles while legally observing and being violently arrested after agents broke her car windows.
  • An agent reportedly said, "That's why that lesbian bitch is dead," referring to Renee Good, while taunting detainees in custody.
ANECDOTE

Surveillance Through License Plate Checks

  • Judy Levy recounted ICE agents photographing her license plate and addressing her by a formal name to signal they'd run her plates.
  • She linked that surveillance to the escalation that culminated in Renee Good's killing days later.
ANECDOTE

Small Businesses Forced To Close

  • Miguel Hernandez explained immigrant-run businesses closed early or risked staff safety amid ICE raids on Lake Street.
  • He said the community seeks accountability, due process and respect for human rights.
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