David "Here's to Less Dumpster and More Fire"
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“I had forgotten how much light there is in the world, till you gave it back to me.” 🔥
"The images, which captured gay men, like Tress himself, cruising around the Central Park woodland in 1969, are the subject of a new book"
A new book of 1969 photographs nods to New York’s queer history
Arthur Tress’ photographs in ‘The Ramble, NYC 1969’ capture gay men, like himself, cruising around the Central Park woodland the winter before Stonewall
www.wallpaper.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:38 AM
"The images, which captured gay men, like Tress himself, cruising around the Central Park woodland in 1969, are the subject of a new book"
“‘Onipa‘a is when we come together as one,” Mangauil said. “To remember and know this story of the wrong done to the people of Hawai‘i helps us to maintain that understanding of what we see in many parts of the world.”
Thousands commemorate overthrow with peace march to Iolani Palace
Thousands marched through downtown Honolulu Friday to commemorate the 133rd anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:06 AM
“‘Onipa‘a is when we come together as one,” Mangauil said. “To remember and know this story of the wrong done to the people of Hawai‘i helps us to maintain that understanding of what we see in many parts of the world.”
Want in on the hottest land grab of the decade? Kick down a billion dollars for a lifetime seat on Trump's "Board of Peace". Just think, your luxury resort can be next door to Trump's new Gaza Golf Course.
Trump’s Billion-Dollar Board of Peace
The new entity has a global remit and a steep price for a permanent seat.
www.theatlantic.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Want in on the hottest land grab of the decade? Kick down a billion dollars for a lifetime seat on Trump's "Board of Peace". Just think, your luxury resort can be next door to Trump's new Gaza Golf Course.
"Pour yourself a Double D cup of ambition and head on down to the Make-Out Room for Dolly look-alike contests, Dolly-aoke, raffles with Dolly-themed prizes, and an all-Dolly vinyl dance party with DJ Doll Parts, aka Angela Vincent, the Dolly Parton enthusiast who organized this party."
A Dolly Parton 80th Birthday Bash Is Happening Sunday at the Make-Out Room, So Steel Your Magnolias
As we celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday, the Make-Out Room will wig out with the Dolly Parton Birthday Bash, featuring a Dolly look-alike contest, a Dolly vinyl dance party, and more, in a benefi...
sfist.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:37 PM
"Pour yourself a Double D cup of ambition and head on down to the Make-Out Room for Dolly look-alike contests, Dolly-aoke, raffles with Dolly-themed prizes, and an all-Dolly vinyl dance party with DJ Doll Parts, aka Angela Vincent, the Dolly Parton enthusiast who organized this party."
After months of lies and evasion Trump's Department of Justice has changed tactics: we're not releasing the files and you can't make us.
Trump DOJ Files Bonkers Motion to Keep Epstein Files Sealed
The Justice Department claims Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie’s request for an independent monitor is an overreach.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:29 PM
After months of lies and evasion Trump's Department of Justice has changed tactics: we're not releasing the files and you can't make us.
Reason number two why Trump needs tariffs: to bully and threaten other countries into doing what he says. Because that is the only type of negotiation he knows how to do. Of course reason number one is that he's personally profiting from them.
Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump says he'll impose a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland.
apnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Reason number two why Trump needs tariffs: to bully and threaten other countries into doing what he says. Because that is the only type of negotiation he knows how to do. Of course reason number one is that he's personally profiting from them.
The best they could do is a post saying that Ackman "isn't associated" with them. They couldn't even do a half-assed press release about how this is "an emotional situation" and "we're committed to our goal of making a ton of cash fucking over our workers and selling crap Mexican food".
Chipotle Turns on Trumpy Billionaire After ICE Shooter Donation
The longtime Chipotle investor drew a backlash after his $10,000 donation to the ICE agent.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The best they could do is a post saying that Ackman "isn't associated" with them. They couldn't even do a half-assed press release about how this is "an emotional situation" and "we're committed to our goal of making a ton of cash fucking over our workers and selling crap Mexican food".
Welcome to the United States, where the story of a photographer who is being tackled by Trump's gestapo and throws his camera to another photographer so it doesn't get confiscated gets turned into an article about how durable (and expensive) the cameras are.
Terrifying Photo from the Minneapolis ICE Protests Will Have You Shopping for Leicas
A very cool new way to stress test your $4600 camera.
gizmodo.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Welcome to the United States, where the story of a photographer who is being tackled by Trump's gestapo and throws his camera to another photographer so it doesn't get confiscated gets turned into an article about how durable (and expensive) the cameras are.
"The question is not, 'If I stop to help this man in need, what will happen to me?' The question is, 'If I do not stop to help the sanitation workers, what will happen to them?' That's the question."
American Rhetoric: Martin Luther King, Jr. - I've Been to the Mountaintop (April 3 1968)
Full text and of Martin Luther King's I've Been to the Mountaintop
www.americanrhetoric.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:22 PM
"The question is not, 'If I stop to help this man in need, what will happen to me?' The question is, 'If I do not stop to help the sanitation workers, what will happen to them?' That's the question."
So, what was the penalty for missing the deadline?
Pam Bondi admits Epstein files release has faced ‘glitches’
The DOJ has failed to meet a December 19 statutory deadline to release the full Epstein files, but Bondi insists progress is being made
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:12 PM
So, what was the penalty for missing the deadline?
"Federal immigration agents plan to expand enforcement operations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, including potential document checks on jet bridges connecting terminals to aircraft."
ICE agents to begin checking documents at MSP airport, patrol jet bridges - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will begin checking documents of travelers and workers at MSP airport, with patrols inside jet bridges.
www.bizjournals.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:07 PM
"Federal immigration agents plan to expand enforcement operations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, including potential document checks on jet bridges connecting terminals to aircraft."
"The pardons... strike a discordant note with the Trump administration’s announcement that it was suspending federal funding for programs intended to serve poor people in Minnesota in order to root out fraud."
I see the autopen has been busy again.
I see the autopen has been busy again.
Trump Sets Fraudster Free From Prison for a Second Time
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM
"The pardons... strike a discordant note with the Trump administration’s announcement that it was suspending federal funding for programs intended to serve poor people in Minnesota in order to root out fraud."
I see the autopen has been busy again.
I see the autopen has been busy again.
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"When asked why he would want someone else’s Nobel Prize, Trump replied, 'Well, she offered it to me.'"
🤣💀 It's like these stupid fucking people think that, for some reason, he's going to do something different for them.
🤣💀 It's like these stupid fucking people think that, for some reason, he's going to do something different for them.
Trump Snubs Machado After Explaining Why He Took Her Nobel Prize
It seems the Venezuelan opposition leader’s gambit hasn’t paid off.
newrepublic.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:56 PM
"When asked why he would want someone else’s Nobel Prize, Trump replied, 'Well, she offered it to me.'"
🤣💀 It's like these stupid fucking people think that, for some reason, he's going to do something different for them.
🤣💀 It's like these stupid fucking people think that, for some reason, he's going to do something different for them.
“MARY! MARY! AMERICA NEEDED SOME JOY! And you and Ronda are giving it to us!!!”
Mary Trump married 'love of my life' and 'best friend' in October
Trump, a lesbian and frequent critic of her uncle Donald, revealed her marriage Sunday in her Substack column.
www.out.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:44 PM
“MARY! MARY! AMERICA NEEDED SOME JOY! And you and Ronda are giving it to us!!!”
The demented dictator is in Florida, getting his ass kissed by Meg Weinberger and something else kissed by Laura Loomer as the celebrate the renaming of a four-mile segment of Southern Boulevard after him.
Which is totally making America Great Again.
Which is totally making America Great Again.
Trump takes victory lap in front of adoring Republicans at road renaming ceremony
‘President Donald J. Trump Boulevard’ stretches between Palm Beach International Airport and Mar-a-Lago
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:13 PM
The demented dictator is in Florida, getting his ass kissed by Meg Weinberger and something else kissed by Laura Loomer as the celebrate the renaming of a four-mile segment of Southern Boulevard after him.
Which is totally making America Great Again.
Which is totally making America Great Again.
I bet the people doing this are the same people who got all in their feelings when that hateful bigot was shot and killed. "BUT HE HAD KIDS!"
School of Renee Good’s son targeted by right-wing attacks
Threats to Southside Family Charter School in Minneapolis came after New York Post articles and a series of social media posts from right-wing commentators.
sahanjournal.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
I bet the people doing this are the same people who got all in their feelings when that hateful bigot was shot and killed. "BUT HE HAD KIDS!"
"This proposal for ICE-free zones will ensure that parking lots, parking garages, vacant lots, non public areas of our buildings cannot be used for federal immigration enforcement."
Alameda County Will Consider Establishing ‘ICE-Free Zones,’ Potentially Banning ICE From County-Owned Property
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will vote on a measure that would set “ICE-free zones” where ICE agents would not be allowed to set foot. But it remains to be seen whether any of this is even ...
sfist.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:47 PM
"This proposal for ICE-free zones will ensure that parking lots, parking garages, vacant lots, non public areas of our buildings cannot be used for federal immigration enforcement."
“I am very annoyed. I’m very disappointed. I’m seriously frustrated,” Bourla said. “What is happening has zero scientific merit and is just serving an agenda which is political, and then antivax.”
I guess kissing Trump's ass didn't work out so good for y'all then.
I guess kissing Trump's ass didn't work out so good for y'all then.
“I am very annoyed”: Pharma execs blast RFK Jr.’s attack on vaccines
Pharma execs had avoided conflict with Trump admin, but now join doctors in rebukes.
arstechnica.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:16 AM
“I am very annoyed. I’m very disappointed. I’m seriously frustrated,” Bourla said. “What is happening has zero scientific merit and is just serving an agenda which is political, and then antivax.”
I guess kissing Trump's ass didn't work out so good for y'all then.
I guess kissing Trump's ass didn't work out so good for y'all then.
"PG&E said crews have made necessary repairs and are preparing to shift away from alternative grid configurations back to normal operations."
PG&E will cut power to two S.F. neighborhoods. Here’s when
PG&E will temporarily cut power to two San Francisco neighborhoods as it prepares to restore power to the Mission substation that erupted in flames last month and caused widespread blackouts.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:13 AM
"PG&E said crews have made necessary repairs and are preparing to shift away from alternative grid configurations back to normal operations."
I hope they got food poisoning.
ICE Agents Arrest Workers From Mexican Restaurant Where They Just Ate
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents ate at a Mexican restaurant in Minnesota on Wednesday, before arresting three of its employees who had just closed up the establishment for the evening.
www.mediaite.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:04 AM
I hope they got food poisoning.
What’s your favorite female/female friendship from a sitcom?
January 16, 2026 at 4:58 AM
What’s your favorite female/female friendship from a sitcom?
"San Francisco’s mayor, Daniel Lurie, announced the initiative as part of his 'Family Opportunity Agenda' on Wednesday, alongside a package of housing, education, food, healthcare, transportation and other programs focused on affordability."
San Francisco to make childcare free for families earning up to $230,000
Officials to offer 50% subsidy up to $310,000 in effort to make one of world’s most expensive cities more affordable
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:43 AM
"San Francisco’s mayor, Daniel Lurie, announced the initiative as part of his 'Family Opportunity Agenda' on Wednesday, alongside a package of housing, education, food, healthcare, transportation and other programs focused on affordability."
"A homicide ruling would almost certainly draw attention to Camp East Montana, a colossal makeshift tent encampment on the Mexican border where migrants have reported substandard conditions and physical abuse, and ICE’s own inspectors have cited dozens of violations of federal detention standards."
MSN
www.msn.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:24 PM
"A homicide ruling would almost certainly draw attention to Camp East Montana, a colossal makeshift tent encampment on the Mexican border where migrants have reported substandard conditions and physical abuse, and ICE’s own inspectors have cited dozens of violations of federal detention standards."
"The instincts driving ICE are not instrumentally rational. Like the institutional equivalent of a serial killer, it is driven by sadism, male insecurity, and the desire to dominate and humiliate. Like a serial killer, it will not stop until it is stopped."
Memo to Moderate Democrats: “Abolish ICE” Is Not a Fringe Position
For goodness’ sake, Democrats: Bill Kristol is in favor of ICE abolition. Can you really not get there?
newrepublic.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:33 PM
"The instincts driving ICE are not instrumentally rational. Like the institutional equivalent of a serial killer, it is driven by sadism, male insecurity, and the desire to dominate and humiliate. Like a serial killer, it will not stop until it is stopped."