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The reason people think the Democratic Party doesn't actually stand for anything is because it doesn't.
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The reason people think the Democratic Party doesn't actually stand for anything is because it doesn't.
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Girl Scouts in a Chicago Suburb hosted a food drive. But the girls encountered masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with weapons.
"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Masked ICE agents put damper on Oak Park Girl Scout food drive: ‘It’s heartbreaking as a mom’
Federal immigration agents were confronted in Oak Park on Saturday morning by residents blowing whistles as local Girl Scouts collect food for local pantries, rattling some girls and their parents.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Girl Scouts in a Chicago Suburb hosted a food drive. But the girls encountered masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with weapons.
"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
the amount of people on here confused about why Latinos and other ethnic minorities in New Jersey didn’t want to vote for Kamala “Don’t Come Here” Harris in 2024 is so….
November 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
the amount of people on here confused about why Latinos and other ethnic minorities in New Jersey didn’t want to vote for Kamala “Don’t Come Here” Harris in 2024 is so….
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Silkie is now 21 years old!
The Teen Titans episode "Can I Keep Him?" debuted on this day (Nov. 6) in 2004. Starfire adopts a mutant silkworm named "Silkie" as a pet, but she's worried about losing him after he undergoes a monstrous transformation, in this cute third season entry! #TeenTitans #TeenTitansGo
November 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Silkie is now 21 years old!
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ryan is right. people HATE hearing this. but it is just a matter of simple incentives. if you want a more representative legislature — and if you want a legislature more resistant to corruption — then you need to jack up the salaries. serving as mayor of NYC should net you a cool 500K *at least*
people hate hearing this but it's 100% true, creating a huge pay gap between political leaders, their staffs, and other elites is a recipe for corruption. of course the flip side of that is taxes on the rich should be jacked way the hell up
The Mayor of New York only makes $260k. I bet there are police that make more than that in NY with overtime.
We need to pay elected leaders more money and stop pretending it's some sort of calling. They're managing hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and millions of people's lives.
We need to pay elected leaders more money and stop pretending it's some sort of calling. They're managing hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and millions of people's lives.
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
ryan is right. people HATE hearing this. but it is just a matter of simple incentives. if you want a more representative legislature — and if you want a legislature more resistant to corruption — then you need to jack up the salaries. serving as mayor of NYC should net you a cool 500K *at least*
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Anyway more hard numbers on what was clearly a referendum Dems need to note and actually fight for on Trump and ICE from Passaic NJ, a place I know well and have a soft spot for ever since working on the 2008 movie Be Kind Rewind, which entirely shot there.
Between 2020 and 2024, no New Jersey county moved further right than Passaic County (11pts). At 43% it's also the most the most-Latino county in the state, and is among the least-white overall.
Last night, it moved 18pts to the left, surpassed only by Hudson County (the second-most Latino county)
Last night, it moved 18pts to the left, surpassed only by Hudson County (the second-most Latino county)
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Anyway more hard numbers on what was clearly a referendum Dems need to note and actually fight for on Trump and ICE from Passaic NJ, a place I know well and have a soft spot for ever since working on the 2008 movie Be Kind Rewind, which entirely shot there.
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Actual numbers here on Passaic County in NJ, where Paterson is. This is absolutely a signpost of a referendum against Trump and ICE. Via @clarajeffery.bsky.social
The big county I was waiting for in New Jersey, Passaic County, which is 42% Hispanic. We have 95% of the vote in and this is what it will end up:
2020 President: D+16
2024 President: R+3
2025 Governor: D+15
There is a ton of evidence that Hispanics in 2025 shifted hard back to Democrats.
2020 President: D+16
2024 President: R+3
2025 Governor: D+15
There is a ton of evidence that Hispanics in 2025 shifted hard back to Democrats.
November 5, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Actual numbers here on Passaic County in NJ, where Paterson is. This is absolutely a signpost of a referendum against Trump and ICE. Via @clarajeffery.bsky.social
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A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
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If it hasn't been done already, somebody should do a write-up on the importance of typeface. That folksy, colorful font he used was A) immediately recognizable and B) obviously inspired by the hand-lettering you see in the windows of NYC delis and bodegas. I want the Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou essay
Zohran Mamdani's Campaign Figured Out How to Channel Fandom
The Zohran Mamdani campaign ran a competent social media program, yes. But it's the fandom it fostered that transformed Mamdani into a digital (and IRL!) phenomenon.
More here:
www.wired.com/story/zohran...
The Zohran Mamdani campaign ran a competent social media program, yes. But it's the fandom it fostered that transformed Mamdani into a digital (and IRL!) phenomenon.
More here:
www.wired.com/story/zohran...
Zohran Mamdani's Campaign Figured Out How to Channel Fandom
Much of the content about Mamdani online hasn't come from his campaign, or the dozens of political influencers invited to cover it. It's also come from fans.
www.wired.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If it hasn't been done already, somebody should do a write-up on the importance of typeface. That folksy, colorful font he used was A) immediately recognizable and B) obviously inspired by the hand-lettering you see in the windows of NYC delis and bodegas. I want the Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou essay
if anyone had bothered reaching out to the Latino vote in these areas they would know Biden deporting Latinos left and right then Kamala saying she was going to be the same if not worse did not help win her case as a last minute stand in, all that was left was the maga latinos going to the polls
November 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
if anyone had bothered reaching out to the Latino vote in these areas they would know Biden deporting Latinos left and right then Kamala saying she was going to be the same if not worse did not help win her case as a last minute stand in, all that was left was the maga latinos going to the polls
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it's so funny how the past like three national elections have involved the liberal media and political types knee jerk going "THE FUCKING SAVAGE LATINOS AND THEIR BACKWARDS CULTURE DID THIS TO US" and then every other result shows 'no actually it was just your racist ass candidate driving them away'
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
it's so funny how the past like three national elections have involved the liberal media and political types knee jerk going "THE FUCKING SAVAGE LATINOS AND THEIR BACKWARDS CULTURE DID THIS TO US" and then every other result shows 'no actually it was just your racist ass candidate driving them away'
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What's happening in TX-18 is more obscene than not seating Grijalva during pro formas. Turner died in March. Abbott delayed the special election until yesterday, and now it goes to a runoff early *next year.*
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What's happening in TX-18 is more obscene than not seating Grijalva during pro formas. Turner died in March. Abbott delayed the special election until yesterday, and now it goes to a runoff early *next year.*
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
Congress can and should require special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy.
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Memphis is a frequently overlooked City and they're being terrorized right now but not getting the same attention as LA and Chicago
Federal immigration cops are using "wellness checks" on minors as a ruse to get into homes and arrest people for alleged immigration violations. In this case, an alleged check on a 17-year-old let them arrest his 22-year-old brother, who was brought here at 11 and has protected status.
Unannounced Child "Wellness Checks" by Armed Federal Agents Raise Concerns - Institute for Public Service Reporting - Memphis %
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www.psrmemphis.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Memphis is a frequently overlooked City and they're being terrorized right now but not getting the same attention as LA and Chicago
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Federal immigration cops are using "wellness checks" on minors as a ruse to get into homes and arrest people for alleged immigration violations. In this case, an alleged check on a 17-year-old let them arrest his 22-year-old brother, who was brought here at 11 and has protected status.
Unannounced Child "Wellness Checks" by Armed Federal Agents Raise Concerns - Institute for Public Service Reporting - Memphis %
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www.psrmemphis.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Federal immigration cops are using "wellness checks" on minors as a ruse to get into homes and arrest people for alleged immigration violations. In this case, an alleged check on a 17-year-old let them arrest his 22-year-old brother, who was brought here at 11 and has protected status.
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A damn daycare. This is sick. What are we doing?
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A damn daycare. This is sick. What are we doing?
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“I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life”
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
“I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life”
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This person took this when they called the race
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This person took this when they called the race
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this is genuinely wild
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
this is genuinely wild
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MSNBC’s lil election panel tonight is really kind of boring.
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
MSNBC’s lil election panel tonight is really kind of boring.
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Buenos días a todos y especialmente a los neoyorquinos que no se han dejado amedrentar por las amenazas de su presidente tarado.
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Buenos días a todos y especialmente a los neoyorquinos que no se han dejado amedrentar por las amenazas de su presidente tarado.
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how do I focus on my job when there are so many elections today and so many people are posting cute hilarious birds announcing dick cheney is dead
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
how do I focus on my job when there are so many elections today and so many people are posting cute hilarious birds announcing dick cheney is dead
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Tonight is good reminder that Democrats need to primary the shit out of disgraceful fraudulent traitor John Fetterman and get that piece of shit out of office for good.
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Tonight is good reminder that Democrats need to primary the shit out of disgraceful fraudulent traitor John Fetterman and get that piece of shit out of office for good.
and if I say the boomerang from blue to red back to strong blue in Passaic County, New Jersey was due to Kamala/Biden’s stance on ICE and Palestine….
November 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
and if I say the boomerang from blue to red back to strong blue in Passaic County, New Jersey was due to Kamala/Biden’s stance on ICE and Palestine….
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oh they're calling NJ for sherrill
November 5, 2025 at 1:18 AM
oh they're calling NJ for sherrill