Alex A. Pagliuca
@alexpagliuca.bsky.social
Writer. Film lover. Horror evangelist. Anti-fascist. Night owl. Misfit toy. Pragmatic idealist, and skeptic at the same time. Autistic. AI is for suckers. All I want is to be an honest man and a good writer.
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The Year in Horror 2025: Have You Checked The Children? | Alex Pagliuca
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We’re just about at year’s end. What was one of the dominant themes in horror 2025, and what does that say about the fears and anxieties of the people making and responding to them?
I have some ideas. Free to all.
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I’ve a partner in the same boat.
Self care is paramount.
If you wear yourself out, you can’t help anyone else.
Self care is paramount.
If you wear yourself out, you can’t help anyone else.
After the 18 day 4th precinct occupation when Jamar Clark was killed, I got really sick and didn’t bounce back for months, even years. It absolutely contributed to my slide into complete disablement by chronic illness.
Saying this to Minnesotans who might need to start pacing differently.
Saying this to Minnesotans who might need to start pacing differently.
January 31, 2026 at 1:38 AM
I’ve a partner in the same boat.
Self care is paramount.
If you wear yourself out, you can’t help anyone else.
Self care is paramount.
If you wear yourself out, you can’t help anyone else.
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Thank god.
Journalist Georgia Fort has been released from custody (video @fox9mn.bsky.social)
January 30, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Thank god.
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Gleefully helping destroy our unhoused neighbors' possessions for photo ops and vetoing bills to protect farm workers after UFW campaigned *hard* for him during the recall...
Personally, I can't overlook those either.
Personally, I can't overlook those either.
January 30, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Gleefully helping destroy our unhoused neighbors' possessions for photo ops and vetoing bills to protect farm workers after UFW campaigned *hard* for him during the recall...
Personally, I can't overlook those either.
Personally, I can't overlook those either.
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CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.
January 30, 2026 at 9:19 PM
CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.
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This Epstein drop is HUGE and utterly disgusting. I don’t see how this man is allowed to remain in office. Where are the evangelical leaders, the soccer moms, the folks stocking up on eggs, the farmers, the small business owners.
Decide. Who are you?
Decide. Who are you?
January 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM
This Epstein drop is HUGE and utterly disgusting. I don’t see how this man is allowed to remain in office. Where are the evangelical leaders, the soccer moms, the folks stocking up on eggs, the farmers, the small business owners.
Decide. Who are you?
Decide. Who are you?
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Turns out grandpa’s gun is just for lost teens in his driveway after he turns 88 and a gun is the only machine in his house still simple enough for him to use.
For decades the Right has daydreamed about saving their country from monsters, they finally got the chance and it turns out they love the monsters. The monsters are even monstrous in the exact ways they fantasized about! You never have to listen to these guys about anything again
January 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Turns out grandpa’s gun is just for lost teens in his driveway after he turns 88 and a gun is the only machine in his house still simple enough for him to use.
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It’s pretty fucking wild that the DOJ is releasing files that include accusations that the President of the United States raped underage girls, to distract from the fact that the DOJ is covering up murders of US citizens by their own government.
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
It’s pretty fucking wild that the DOJ is releasing files that include accusations that the President of the United States raped underage girls, to distract from the fact that the DOJ is covering up murders of US citizens by their own government.
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Guess i'm in the Epstein Files 🙃
Someone flagged for me a search of “Suebsaeng” and it appears to be things like the trump doj emailing around links to media coverage of their massive fuck up of a government wide cover up, and my name and @rollingstone.com and @nikkimcr.bsky.social for instance show up.
January 30, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Guess i'm in the Epstein Files 🙃
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*shrugs* So shut it down. Go ahead. Do it. It's not ideal, but at this point, it's the only way.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who has been blocking a vote on the revised government funding deal, says he is lifting his blockade in exchange for a vote on his bill to end sanctuary cities.
January 30, 2026 at 9:23 PM
*shrugs* So shut it down. Go ahead. Do it. It's not ideal, but at this point, it's the only way.
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Arresting Black journalists is also vice signaling. Their base is racist and hates journalists and they want to get them excited again. The mainstream media industry has never protected Black journalists or journalists of color the way it should.
January 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Arresting Black journalists is also vice signaling. Their base is racist and hates journalists and they want to get them excited again. The mainstream media industry has never protected Black journalists or journalists of color the way it should.
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As this points out, in some ways this appears to be a watered-down version of legislation that immigrants' rights groups in NYS have rallied around: bsky.app/profile/n-th...
But only until 2029. It's more of a 3-year pause, at which point they can go back to being bounty hunters for ICE. Craven and ridiculous, especially given that bills that provide meaningful protection on 287(g) & detention sites (the other target of her bill) exist in #DignityNotDetention & #NY4All.
January 30, 2026 at 9:20 PM
As this points out, in some ways this appears to be a watered-down version of legislation that immigrants' rights groups in NYS have rallied around: bsky.app/profile/n-th...
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Governor Hochul just endorsed legislation to ban counties in New York from being in ICE's 287(g) program. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...
Hochul Seeks to Bar N.Y. Police From Helping ICE on Non-Criminal Issues
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Governor Hochul just endorsed legislation to ban counties in New York from being in ICE's 287(g) program. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...
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Limited posting today (you're welcome, LOL) but here's Boulder.
January 30, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Limited posting today (you're welcome, LOL) but here's Boulder.
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Not your mother's protest here in Portland. High Schooler are out in force as part of the national strike.
January 30, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Not your mother's protest here in Portland. High Schooler are out in force as part of the national strike.
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defund the police. give this money to teachers and social workers
WHAT
January 29, 2026 at 9:28 PM
defund the police. give this money to teachers and social workers
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The government also sought and was denied a detention hearing as to Jamael Lundy, a state senate candidate. He was to be released as well.
January 30, 2026 at 9:13 PM
The government also sought and was denied a detention hearing as to Jamael Lundy, a state senate candidate. He was to be released as well.
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This is definitely worth remembering
Nixon’s AG John Mitchell went to prison. Just saying.
After a magistrate judge left AG Pam Bondi furious by rejecting a criminal complaint against Lemon on January 18, she tried to get her revenge Friday morning.
But only a few hours later, the DOJ’s case is falling apart as prosecutors in both Minnesota and LA refuse to get involved. trib.al/eCVhESB
But only a few hours later, the DOJ’s case is falling apart as prosecutors in both Minnesota and LA refuse to get involved. trib.al/eCVhESB
January 30, 2026 at 9:14 PM
This is definitely worth remembering
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Gotta be peak Lindsey Graham. He FINALLY stands up to Donald Trump... to keep his cut of the action!
Lindsey Graham is holding up the Dem-White House deal over DHS funding bc of a provision that repeals a law allowing senators to receive cash payouts if their phone records were seized during Jack Smith’s investigation.
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Graham Brings Senate Deal on Government Funding to a Halt
The Senate Thursday evening struck a deal with the White House to...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Gotta be peak Lindsey Graham. He FINALLY stands up to Donald Trump... to keep his cut of the action!
I lived through the 90s and early 00s, so I’m always skeptical of young women in the public eye becoming punching bags.
At best, this woman is incredibly dumb. At worst, she’s angling to still be able to get her bag, no matter what else happens.
What a waste of an opportunity.
At best, this woman is incredibly dumb. At worst, she’s angling to still be able to get her bag, no matter what else happens.
What a waste of an opportunity.
Don't expect Sydney Sweeney to discuss her political beliefs anytime soon: The actress says she's 'here to make art' and 'not here to speak on politics.'
Sydney Sweeney insists she won't ever talk about her personal politics
Don't expect Sydney Sweeney to discuss her political beliefs anytime soon: The actress says she's 'here to make art' and 'not here to speak on politics.'
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January 30, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I lived through the 90s and early 00s, so I’m always skeptical of young women in the public eye becoming punching bags.
At best, this woman is incredibly dumb. At worst, she’s angling to still be able to get her bag, no matter what else happens.
What a waste of an opportunity.
At best, this woman is incredibly dumb. At worst, she’s angling to still be able to get her bag, no matter what else happens.
What a waste of an opportunity.
I’m going to share this again, as I’m sure folks are going through it, and my experience may be helpful to them. It’s free. The realization of what the current moment means for the future is incredibly difficult. There is freedom on the other side of it.
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The End of Ignorance is the Beginning of Freedom | Alex Pagliuca
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I’m going to share this again, as I’m sure folks are going through it, and my experience may be helpful to them. It’s free. The realization of what the current moment means for the future is incredibly difficult. There is freedom on the other side of it.
www.patreon.com/posts/148817...
www.patreon.com/posts/148817...
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This is our statewide hotline in MAINE. 207.544.9989
Text is great for non-urgent sightings
SALUTE protocol is highly encouraged
Text is great for non-urgent sightings
SALUTE protocol is highly encouraged
Mainers, I know ICE is hitting Portland right now. Maine's ICE Watch Hotline is ☎️ 207-544-9989. More info here:
maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resourc...
maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resourc...
WELCOME TO THE MAINE IMMIGRANT RESOURCE HUB & HOTLINE – Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition
maineimmigrantrights.org
January 30, 2026 at 2:19 AM
This is our statewide hotline in MAINE. 207.544.9989
Text is great for non-urgent sightings
SALUTE protocol is highly encouraged
Text is great for non-urgent sightings
SALUTE protocol is highly encouraged
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Citing fear of ICE, pregnant immigrants in Minnesota are
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
Fear of ICE is keeping pregnant immigrants in Minnesota from critical care
Health care providers in Minnesota said pregnant patients are having more complications linked to stress. But fear of immigration agents is keeping them from prenatal care.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Citing fear of ICE, pregnant immigrants in Minnesota are
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
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when i was in college a friday news dump would be like "this administration official got busted for a DUI on wednesday." now a friday news dump is "the president may or may not have engaged in unspeakable horrors with this famed human trafficker"
January 30, 2026 at 8:27 PM
when i was in college a friday news dump would be like "this administration official got busted for a DUI on wednesday." now a friday news dump is "the president may or may not have engaged in unspeakable horrors with this famed human trafficker"