AmyAlexCA
@amyalexca.bsky.social
Fact-based Communicator and Storyteller. https://www.amyalexanderink.com/
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Please dear gentle friends, never forget Catherine O'Hara's Dusty Towne Christmas Special with John Candy as Divine m.youtube.com/watch?v=liOt...
The Dusty Towne Sexy Holiday Special
YouTube video by SCTV
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January 31, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Please dear gentle friends, never forget Catherine O'Hara's Dusty Towne Christmas Special with John Candy as Divine m.youtube.com/watch?v=liOt...
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Has this been a soul-searching moment for the fact-checking industry? Everything Harris says came, or is coming, true. And so much of it was labeled as "misleading" or "lacking context" at the time, on the grounds of "but he said he wouldn't!" (see, e.g. www.npr.org/2024/08/25/g... from @npr.org)
January 30, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Has this been a soul-searching moment for the fact-checking industry? Everything Harris says came, or is coming, true. And so much of it was labeled as "misleading" or "lacking context" at the time, on the grounds of "but he said he wouldn't!" (see, e.g. www.npr.org/2024/08/25/g... from @npr.org)
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Mamdani Targets ‘Unusable’ AI Chatbot for Termination
Mamdani Targets ‘Unusable’ AI Chatbot for Termination
Reporting from The Markup and THE CITY exposed how the bot, touted by the Adams administration, repeatedly served up false and damaging information.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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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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Journalist Georgia Fort has been released from custody (video @fox9mn.bsky.social)
January 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Journalist Georgia Fort has been released from custody (video @fox9mn.bsky.social)
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Here’s my @thenation.com post on the arrest of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, the violation of the First Amendment, and Trump’s ongoing attempts to change the face of his victims and spark a race war.
The Trump Administration Arrested Don Lemon Like He Was a Fugitive Slave
Lemon’s arrest is not only a clear violation of the First Amendment but a blatant throwback to the Constitution’s long-discarded Fugitive Slave Clause.
www.thenation.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Here’s my @thenation.com post on the arrest of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, the violation of the First Amendment, and Trump’s ongoing attempts to change the face of his victims and spark a race war.
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Anyone out here wondering why Pamela Jo rushed to send Feds to FALSELY arrest four Black Journos this morning? Answer: because Racist, Corrupt DJT believes that #MAGACultists will be so *happy* that Don Lemon got locked up that they won’t pay attention to THIS: #PedoMAGAPresident #EpsteinFiles 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
DOJ has since killed this link. This is what was there:
January 30, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Anyone out here wondering why Pamela Jo rushed to send Feds to FALSELY arrest four Black Journos this morning? Answer: because Racist, Corrupt DJT believes that #MAGACultists will be so *happy* that Don Lemon got locked up that they won’t pay attention to THIS: #PedoMAGAPresident #EpsteinFiles 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Sigh. So sad about this. First got hooked on Catherine O’Hara by watching #SCTV back in the day. She’s been a spectacular actor and comedy ace from Day One, sliding effortlessly from high camp to deft, subtle satire, to riveting or poignant performances. What a loss. RIP Legend. 😢🎭 #CatherineO’Hara
January 30, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Sigh. So sad about this. First got hooked on Catherine O’Hara by watching #SCTV back in the day. She’s been a spectacular actor and comedy ace from Day One, sliding effortlessly from high camp to deft, subtle satire, to riveting or poignant performances. What a loss. RIP Legend. 😢🎭 #CatherineO’Hara
Meanwhile, see this report on the former GM of CapPublic Radio, the @npr.org station in Sacramento: dude was living Hella large by stealing money from the station. He resigned a couple years ago—just as the station’s budget collapsed. Yesterday he finally got collared. www.sacbee.com/news/local/c...
Former CapRadio GM Jun Reina arrested, accused of embezzling over $1.3 million
Reina is accused of making 144 bank transfers from the CapRadio bank account to his own.
www.sacbee.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Meanwhile, see this report on the former GM of CapPublic Radio, the @npr.org station in Sacramento: dude was living Hella large by stealing money from the station. He resigned a couple years ago—just as the station’s budget collapsed. Yesterday he finally got collared. www.sacbee.com/news/local/c...
Awaiting full confirmation but—Oh no! 😢
The legendary Catherine O’Hara has died.
She was 71.
Per TMZ.
She was 71.
Per TMZ.
January 30, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Awaiting full confirmation but—Oh no! 😢
Where’s the qualifying attribution in this headline/shareline? This should read: “….the Justice Department CLAIMS it has opened a civil rights investigation…” Yeeesh.
Breaking News: In a reversal, the Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Follow live updates.
Justice Dept. Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into ICE Killing of Alex Pretti: Minnesota Live Updates
Trump administration officials had originally said the investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, a Veterans Affairs nurse, was going to be a narrow “use-of-force” inquiry led by the Homeland Security Department.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Where’s the qualifying attribution in this headline/shareline? This should read: “….the Justice Department CLAIMS it has opened a civil rights investigation…” Yeeesh.
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the racism really jumps out
![screenshot of @WhiteHouse post on X. Text:
"When life gives you lemons ... [chains emoji]"
Photo of journalist Don Lemon with text overlaid: DON LEMON ARRESTED FOR INVOLVEMENT IN THE ST. PAUL CHURCH RIOTS](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:uc7eb5rz4yin3kgshnptkuex/bafkreicctxob6udds2dvm3hcsxuu7ki5xcfgiknm7bw4smj3wjnl5pfpuy@jpeg)
January 30, 2026 at 4:58 PM
the racism really jumps out
It’s a ShowBiz move designed to *delight* rabid #MAGACultists. Don Lemon and the other wrongfully arrested Journos will prevail. ⚖️💪🏾
Bondi directed federal agents to arrest four journalists.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
Georgia Fort, Don Lemon, Jamael Lundy, and Trahern Crews.
All Black. All doing their jobs.
January 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM
It’s a ShowBiz move designed to *delight* rabid #MAGACultists. Don Lemon and the other wrongfully arrested Journos will prevail. ⚖️💪🏾
Like me, she’s an OG subject-matter expert who prioritizes Continual Learning. This is a good Human-Centered practice—not a mystery. #IYKYK
"Luchs speaks five languages: English, French, Italian, and some German and Russian. She approached grasping Gen Z parlance like she was learning another language.
...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"
...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"
Alison Luchs, who has worked at the National Gallery of Art for 47 years, agreed to learn Gen Z slang and make videos because she wanted to raise interest in the museum’s art.
She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S
She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S
January 30, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Like me, she’s an OG subject-matter expert who prioritizes Continual Learning. This is a good Human-Centered practice—not a mystery. #IYKYK
I regret to inform you: CA’s state gov agencies are now in the *FO* phase of *FAFO:* from Arnold to Gray Davis, Jerry Brown and now Gavin, CA Govs have Enabled a civil service CASTE SYSTEM that privileged every ethnic group except Black Californians. Now? #FAFO 🤷🏽♀️ calmatters.org/economy/tech...
California state employees alarmed by demand to prove their citizenship or work eligibility
Thousands of health department employees were told they must use the E-Verify system to keep funding. They are pushing back.
calmatters.org
January 30, 2026 at 4:14 AM
I regret to inform you: CA’s state gov agencies are now in the *FO* phase of *FAFO:* from Arnold to Gray Davis, Jerry Brown and now Gavin, CA Govs have Enabled a civil service CASTE SYSTEM that privileged every ethnic group except Black Californians. Now? #FAFO 🤷🏽♀️ calmatters.org/economy/tech...
Hmm. So clearly, #MarkThompson of @cnn.com is mistaking or conflating Public Service Journalism (which is about holding Power to Account) with Gutter Entertainment. Surprise! 👇🏾
CNN's big boss, Mark Thompson, hosted an all-hands meeting on Wednesday. According to @status.news this happened:
January 30, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Hmm. So clearly, #MarkThompson of @cnn.com is mistaking or conflating Public Service Journalism (which is about holding Power to Account) with Gutter Entertainment. Surprise! 👇🏾
A (generous) B+ to Reid Hoffman’s Speechwriting / StratComm team for this. The Failure is re Timing: This CEO PoV should’ve been published and pushed by Hoffman a year ago, when Corrupt, Racist DJT + Mentally-Ill Stephen Miller first Unleashed fascist #ICE Goons in #LA sfstandard.com/opinion/2026...
Reid Hoffman: Silicon Valley can’t be neutral any longer
After Minneapolis, tech leaders’ deference to Donald Trump must end.
sfstandard.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:52 AM
A (generous) B+ to Reid Hoffman’s Speechwriting / StratComm team for this. The Failure is re Timing: This CEO PoV should’ve been published and pushed by Hoffman a year ago, when Corrupt, Racist DJT + Mentally-Ill Stephen Miller first Unleashed fascist #ICE Goons in #LA sfstandard.com/opinion/2026...
After 20yrs of masquerading, two of NorCal’s richest Fake #Philanthropists fully remove their masks. 🧟♀️🧟♂️ www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Layoffs hit Zuckerberg and Chan’s philanthropy in Silicon Valley
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is laying off about 70 employees as the philanthropy founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan restructures to focus more on AI-driven biomedical research.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:09 AM
After 20yrs of masquerading, two of NorCal’s richest Fake #Philanthropists fully remove their masks. 🧟♀️🧟♂️ www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
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No parent should ever be denied the chance to bury their child. This is not enforcement. It is cruelty. I will continue to use my voice and oversight authority to demand accountability and a system rooted in basic humanity.
January 30, 2026 at 1:41 AM
No parent should ever be denied the chance to bury their child. This is not enforcement. It is cruelty. I will continue to use my voice and oversight authority to demand accountability and a system rooted in basic humanity.
Weird case of Tabloid Envy here from @nytimes.com: This report on the Odious #Murdoch launching “The California Post” is waaaay longer than is warranted AND boasts at least 10 front pages of the NYPost and the new CA version of the notorious RW PROPAGANDA outlet 🤦🏽♀️ www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/b...
MAGA Tab in LA-LA Land! The California Post Launches
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Weird case of Tabloid Envy here from @nytimes.com: This report on the Odious #Murdoch launching “The California Post” is waaaay longer than is warranted AND boasts at least 10 front pages of the NYPost and the new CA version of the notorious RW PROPAGANDA outlet 🤦🏽♀️ www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/b...
It’s not just a fucked up angle, this mfer walking around looking like a Mexican Frankenstein
January 29, 2026 at 10:53 PM
All of this! Especially this part, by @cwebbonline.com: “Yes we have allies. But not nearly enough. Too often those alliances come wrapped in microaggressions, conditional empathy, and the expectation that our pain stay quiet, polite, and non-disruptive.” open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
This Is America, Just Not the America You Knew
Two white people were killed by ICE in Minneapolis and suddenly White America is outraged.
open.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:46 PM
All of this! Especially this part, by @cwebbonline.com: “Yes we have allies. But not nearly enough. Too often those alliances come wrapped in microaggressions, conditional empathy, and the expectation that our pain stay quiet, polite, and non-disruptive.” open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
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After the murder of Alex Pretti, VA Secretary Doug Collins, came up with a careless social media post, instead of reaching out directly to his employees. “As a veteran, a union member, and a VA nurse, I am shocked by this response.” From Suzanne Gordon: trib.al/GH0bIVC
VA Employees in Shock Over Alex Pretti’s Death, Administration Response - The American Prospect
VA Secretary Doug Collins has not sent a personal statement to the staff about the killing of Pretti, an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
trib.al
January 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
After the murder of Alex Pretti, VA Secretary Doug Collins, came up with a careless social media post, instead of reaching out directly to his employees. “As a veteran, a union member, and a VA nurse, I am shocked by this response.” From Suzanne Gordon: trib.al/GH0bIVC
An unhappy piece detailing the decline of U.S. Indy films. OG Journo @sharonwaxman.bsky.social, founder of #TheWrap, reports from Utah: “The decline of Sundance matters because it has nurtured the creative independence that drives innovation in…filmed storytelling.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/o...
Opinion | Sundown at Sundance
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:21 PM
An unhappy piece detailing the decline of U.S. Indy films. OG Journo @sharonwaxman.bsky.social, founder of #TheWrap, reports from Utah: “The decline of Sundance matters because it has nurtured the creative independence that drives innovation in…filmed storytelling.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/o...