The Campaign to Destroy Renee Good
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Key Points:
- Renee Nicole Good, a queer mother of three, was shot and killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis on January 7, with government officials immediately labeling her a domestic terrorist and blaming her for the incident despite video evidence suggesting she was trying to drive away.
- Conservative media and political figures quickly justified Good’s death, often attacking her queer identity and relationship, with derogatory remarks and attempts to delegitimize her partnership with Becca Good, reflecting broader hostility toward liberal women and queer individuals.
- The leaked video from Ross’ perspective included slurs and was used by right-wing commentators to mock and vilify Good and her partner, paralleling historical patterns where marginalized victims are discredited to deny them sympathy or justice.
- Good’s life,
