Chad Nicholson

It’s not normal. Take pause.

ICE out of MN now.

BE GOOD. Outmost layer today. Going to keep the 360 camera running this time to try and catch the government pretenders. Yesterday was cataloguing ICE vehicles (running a stop sign). If folks know of a vehicle database- I have a lot of data.

On this cold MLK day, I give you my fellow protesters over the last week.

Vigilance in Minnesota. (Didn’t get into the privilege I have as a cis hetero white male, but I’m aware)

#whatsinmybag cold weather MN protest edition. Top down , L to R. On the left is what I have on my person, on the right are extra supplies nearby. Ski helmet, Gull face gas mask, head/face covering, paintball impact plates, tactical vest with PRESS patches and quick PD clip for my camera, glove liners, mittens (will put hand warmers in there today, ski jacket, warmth layer (over base layer), winter work pants (over joggers), boots, compressible water bottle that can be used to clean eyes and drink, gauze, eyelid wipes, snacks, eye wash, eyedrops, surgical scissors, smart glasses, earphones, tactical ear protection (they amplify sound and then block loud bangs etc) pop socket, camera (28-400mm - slow lens but very useful) memory card back up (extra battery not pictured)notebook and mini-pencil whistle, Allen key, microfiber, battery, contact phone number to give to strangers if I’m taken away (will add cards with my handle for contact info and to prove I am on the side of good - I was asked “what side I’m on, and realized its not obvious when I’m dressed like this), 2x phones, fast pouch, sling for it all. Right side: Backup camera (may start bringing it but the other lens does so much) flashlight, laser pointer, clear umbrella, lav mics, box cutter, smacks, water, back up ID and wallet (I keep my passport card and emergency cast and credit on me) iPad, 360 camera, tripod, nasal saline, hand cleaner, earplugs (for giving out, also have many hand warmers) eyedrops, eyewash, mask bag, water sprayer, helmet, extra mask, travel blanket, “light goggles and half mask, safety vest, extra warmth mask, extra layers, gloves and heat gloves, batter backup / car jumper, faraday bag for blocking any signals from devices, extra layers, water, protein shakes with caffeine.

Eyes of ICE part 1

Thoughts? —- It’s hard to find a focus of what and how to post - I don’t take photos with instagram in mind, I still photograph like folks will look at them large and be able to zoom around like I do. Phones are so small for viewing these sort of things. I’ve got weird POV videos from my glasses, I haven’t quite figured it the best way to present it. Bear with me as I experiment with things - maybe it is the selfie video thing with some POV and photo combos? Also, was thinking of a theme - like, “Eyes of ICE” where it is the faces of the masked agents looking scared or angry… or I just have to turn my camera sideways and suck it up.