Donna Bonilla
@donnabonillala.bsky.social
Filmmaker, writer, director. NYSAF, WIF, NichollSF, Film Independent, MIPTVCannes, SundanceCollab, Stowe Story Labs, Gotham, Film Fatales, AWD. Chair of MentorLatinaDirectors https://vimeo.com/ondemand/deathofasaleswoman
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Donna Bonilla
@donnabonillala.bsky.social
· Jan 31
Let’s go America✊🏽Make your voices heard, LOUDLY! Ask all your elected reps (state, local, Federal) to stop Trump NOW. Use @resist.bot to easily write your reps. Takes 5 mins. 📨 53,881 have gone out to all officials in the past 24 hours. It is our country. Time to take it back from fascists. LFG ✍🏽📝
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ICYMI: Here's the Substack Live I did with @stevevladeck.bsky.social this afternoon on the SCOTUS SNAP benefits ruling
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SCOTUS SNAP Benefits Ruling w/ Steve Vladeck
A special Saturday Live to really dive into the details of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's ruling from late last night
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November 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
ICYMI: Here's the Substack Live I did with @stevevladeck.bsky.social this afternoon on the SCOTUS SNAP benefits ruling
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substack.com/@katiephang/...
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Kristi Noem ordered ICE to purchase ten Spirit Airlines jets for deportations. Two problems: Spirit doesn’t own the planes, and they don’t have engines. Has there ever been a more incompetent administration?
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Noem wanted to buy Spirit Airlines planes - except the airline didn’t own them
DHS looked at buying the planes from Spirit Airlines, according to a report
www.the-independent.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Kristi Noem ordered ICE to purchase ten Spirit Airlines jets for deportations. Two problems: Spirit doesn’t own the planes, and they don’t have engines. Has there ever been a more incompetent administration?
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
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Epstein Stadium just doesn't have a good ring to it. Pass.
November 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Epstein Stadium just doesn't have a good ring to it. Pass.
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They're laughing in your face as they steal your money and make you suffer
Argentina President Javier Milei doing the “Trump dance” at Mar-a-Lago after getting an $40 billion bailout.
Meanwhile, Trump won’t renew subsides for American healthcare.
Meanwhile, Trump won’t renew subsides for American healthcare.
November 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
They're laughing in your face as they steal your money and make you suffer
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WOW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gets a rock star welcome in Houston, Texas — greeted by cheering crowds lined up outside his rally today.
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
WOW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gets a rock star welcome in Houston, Texas — greeted by cheering crowds lined up outside his rally today.
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Trump’s cruel attacks on struggling Americans and his collapsing economy are laid bare by the Shutdown. This week alone, Trump’s DOJ lost 9 cases in 8 courts nationwide. Popok breaks it all down on Legal AF—from the Supreme Court to federal courts coast to coast. LIVE at 8 pm ET! Tune in.
LIVE: Trump’s DISASTER WEEK in COURT + BREAKING NEWS with Popok - 11/8/2025 | Legal AF
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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November 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Trump’s cruel attacks on struggling Americans and his collapsing economy are laid bare by the Shutdown. This week alone, Trump’s DOJ lost 9 cases in 8 courts nationwide. Popok breaks it all down on Legal AF—from the Supreme Court to federal courts coast to coast. LIVE at 8 pm ET! Tune in.
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Trump’s “golden age” talk is collapsing under reality. His shutdown, attacks on the poor, and 9 court losses this week expose a failed, cruel agenda. Michael Popok breaks it all down on tonight’s Legal AF — live now!
LIVE: Trump’s DISASTER WEEK in COURT + BREAKING NEWS with Popok - 11/8/2025 | Legal AF
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Trump’s “golden age” talk is collapsing under reality. His shutdown, attacks on the poor, and 9 court losses this week expose a failed, cruel agenda. Michael Popok breaks it all down on tonight’s Legal AF — live now!
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Authorities in New Jersey have charged two more young men in a sprawling federal investigation of an alleged terrorism-style attack planned for suburban Detroit.
2 more men charged in FBI investigation related to alleged Halloween plot in Michigan
Authorities have charged two more young men in a sprawling federal investigation of an alleged terrorism-style attack planned for suburban Detroit.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Authorities in New Jersey have charged two more young men in a sprawling federal investigation of an alleged terrorism-style attack planned for suburban Detroit.
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BREAKING: Gaza’s Health Ministry says over 69,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war so far.
Gaza health officials say over 69,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war so far
Gaza health officials say that over 69,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war so far.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
BREAKING: Gaza’s Health Ministry says over 69,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war so far.
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With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters.
Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets
With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters.
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Bulgaria is racing to prevent the shutdown of its only oil refinery before U.S. sanctions on its Russian owner take effect later this month.
Bulgaria moves to prevent shutdown of its only oil refinery ahead of US sanctions
Bulgaria is racing to prevent the shutdown of its only oil refinery before U.S. sanctions on its Russian owner take effect later this month.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Bulgaria is racing to prevent the shutdown of its only oil refinery before U.S. sanctions on its Russian owner take effect later this month.
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Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement.
Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul fail amid rising border tensions
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement. Officials say the sides blamed each other for the breakdown in negotiations aimed at easing border tensions and maintaining a fragile ceasefire.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement.
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Travelers with upcoming travel plans can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities.
What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA's flight cancellations
Travelers with upcoming travel plans can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities. The Federal Aviation Administration reduced traffic across 40 airports starting Friday to ease the load on the nation’s air traffic controllers.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Travelers with upcoming travel plans can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities.
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U.S. airlines again cancel more than 1,000 flights on the second day of cuts tied to the government shutdown.
US airlines again cancel more than 1,000 flights on second day of cuts tied to government shutdown
U.S. airlines again canceled more than 1,000 flights Saturday mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
U.S. airlines again cancel more than 1,000 flights on the second day of cuts tied to the government shutdown.
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Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they're filled with, so it's important to clean them regularly.
Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here's why and how
Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they're filled with, so it's important to clean them regularly.
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City's holiday season.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York's holiday season
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City's holiday season.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City's holiday season.
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They weren't terrorists. They weren't cartel members. They had no fentanyl. And they weren't coming here.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
GÜIRIA, Venezuela (AP) — One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet. And a fourth was a down-on-his-luck bus driver.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced
One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
They weren't terrorists. They weren't cartel members. They had no fentanyl. And they weren't coming here.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
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Great Wealth gave Convicted Sex Offender Ghislaine Maxwell Child Sex Trafficker
meals, healthcare, yoga & pottery classes.
Paid by U.S. Taxpayers.
meals, healthcare, yoga & pottery classes.
Paid by U.S. Taxpayers.
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Great Wealth gave Convicted Sex Offender Ghislaine Maxwell Child Sex Trafficker
meals, healthcare, yoga & pottery classes.
Paid by U.S. Taxpayers.
meals, healthcare, yoga & pottery classes.
Paid by U.S. Taxpayers.
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One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
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For the last time: "Obamacare" isn't insurance or medical care. It's an exchange where people can buy insurance.
Donald Trump has no freakin' clue what he's talking about. Again.
Donald Trump has no freakin' clue what he's talking about. Again.
November 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
For the last time: "Obamacare" isn't insurance or medical care. It's an exchange where people can buy insurance.
Donald Trump has no freakin' clue what he's talking about. Again.
Donald Trump has no freakin' clue what he's talking about. Again.
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Seriously? He has no idea how insurance works or how to govern. I’ll never get over 77 million people thinking a man this incompetent belongs anywhere near the Oval Office.
November 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Seriously? He has no idea how insurance works or how to govern. I’ll never get over 77 million people thinking a man this incompetent belongs anywhere near the Oval Office.
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James Comey case 'coming apart at the seams' as crucial evidence collapses: report
www.rawstory.com
James Comey case 'coming apart at the seams' as crucial evidence collapses: report
twp.ai
November 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
James Comey case 'coming apart at the seams' as crucial evidence collapses: report