Her Family’s Words — and the Line That’s Spreading Fast Good’s wife, Becca, who was reportedly present at the scene, described Renee as someone who believed in protecting people — not harming them. She described her as a Christian who believed different faiths shared the same core truth: that people are here to love one … Read more
Russia’s Reaction Raises the Stakes As the tanker incident unfolded, Russia’s Transport Ministry issued a formal statement warning against the use of force on the high seas. But rhetoric quickly escalated beyond diplomacy. Russian lawmaker Alexia Zhuravlev reportedly urged President Vladimir Putin to respond aggressively — even suggesting torpedo attacks on American vessels. While no … Read more
How Rare Denaturalization Actually Is Despite Trump’s rhetoric, denaturalization has historically been extremely rare. By law, citizenship can only be revoked through a judicial process — either a civil case or a criminal conviction for fraud during naturalization. According to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, from 1990 to 2017, an average of just 11 denaturalization … Read more
The Only Real Victory Lena didn’t celebrate. She expanded her company. Funded scholarships. Supported women who ran with nothing but courage. Years later, watching her daughter laugh beneath cherry blossoms, she felt something rare. Peace. Not because Ethan lost everything. But because she finally lived without him. Power built on control never lasts. True strength … Read more
A Death Still Under Dispute Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, was shot and killed during an encounter with immigration enforcement officers on Wednesday. The Department of Homeland Security claims she “weaponized her vehicle” and described the incident as an act of “domestic terrorism.” President Trump later echoed that framing. But Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey … Read more
Autumn arrived with its crisp air and vibrant colors, a reminder of the cyclical nature of life. My journey of self-reliance was far from over, but each day felt a little less daunting. The uncertainty that once loomed large was now a backdrop to the new skills and confidence I had gained. One evening, as … Read more
Weeks passed, the process dragging on longer than I had anticipated. The family was beginning to ask questions, their curiosity tinged with concern. I found myself fielding calls from relatives, each conversation a careful balance of honesty and discretion. One evening, as I sat alone with the documents spread out before me, my phone buzzed … Read more
Federal Officials Double Down The Department of Homeland Security backed Trump’s assessment. In a statement, DHS claimed that “violent rioters” blocked ICE officers and that Renee Good “weaponized her vehicle” in an attempt to kill them. They labeled the incident an act of “domestic terrorism.” DHS said the officer feared for his life and fired … Read more
A City Waiting for Answers The FBI is now investigating the shooting. They will examine video footage, officer conduct, use-of-force policies, and whether federal protocols were followed. But for Renee Good’s family, no investigation will bring her back. No report will undo what her son has lost. And no official statement can erase the image … Read more
The Investigation—and the Uncomfortable Reality The FBI’s investigation will examine: But investigations don’t always lead to indictments. Especially when officers can credibly claim fear for their lives. That reality is difficult for communities to accept—particularly when the victim is unarmed and behind the wheel of a car. Renee Nicole Good leaves behind a young son. … Read more
