Notes from the Twin Cities | The Brooklyn Rail

These reflections on the protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis were collected for publication in the Brooklyn Rail in March 2026.

The Whole World is Watching Its Own Snuff Film | The Brooklyn Rail

When we rely on cameras to document state violence, how much are we actually relying on other people to do something when they see those images? How do we preserve the potency of these images and direct their interpretation without manipulating or fabricating them, as the state has already demonstrated its willingness to do, and without dishonoring the people being assaulted, kidnapped, or killed?