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.” 🔥
Trump take groceries, UK edition.
Trump’s tariffs ‘could cause higher prices and less choice in UK supermarkets’
It came amid warnings that the tariffs could tip the UK’s fragile economy into a recession
www.independent.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Trump take groceries, UK edition.
"Thao said his parents brought him from Laos to the United States in 1974 when he was 4 and that he became a U.S. citizen in 1991 ... Thao was wearing only boxer shorts and Crocs on his feet when officers denied him the chance to put on more clothes, he said."
U.S. citizen shares fear he felt when ICE took him from Minnesota home while nearly naked
The Hmong man, who was born in Laos and is a naturalized citizen, said he was returned without explanation or apology. DHS said it was investigating sex offenders at the address.
www.nbcnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:43 AM
"Thao said his parents brought him from Laos to the United States in 1974 when he was 4 and that he became a U.S. citizen in 1991 ... Thao was wearing only boxer shorts and Crocs on his feet when officers denied him the chance to put on more clothes, he said."
It's probably a bad thing if Russian media is praising Trump for destroying NATO.
Russian media rejoices at Greenland—'NATO's collapse'
Russian pundits rejoiced over President Donald Trump's approach to Greenland, which they said was "delivering a catastrophic blow to NATO."
www.newsweek.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:00 AM
It's probably a bad thing if Russian media is praising Trump for destroying NATO.
Using the Klan Act — which was passed in an effort to protect Black Americans' civil rights after Reconstruction — to punish a Black man for exercising his First Amendment rights while protecting a white ice agent is peak Trump fuckery.
DOJ civil rights chief blasts Don Lemon for covering anti-ICE protest inside church, vows charges against protesters
Harmeet Dhillon said that "nobody should think in the United States that they're going to be able to get away with this" after anti-ICE protesters halted Sunday service at a St. Paul church.
www.nbcnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Using the Klan Act — which was passed in an effort to protect Black Americans' civil rights after Reconstruction — to punish a Black man for exercising his First Amendment rights while protecting a white ice agent is peak Trump fuckery.
"Santos Jesus Flores, who was detained with him, told the Washington Post that he saw five guards choking him, and that he heard Lunas Campos repeatedly say in Spanish that he couldn’t breathe."
Second man dies at Texas ICE detention facility in two weeks
Victor Manuel Diaz was found unresponsive at Camp East Montana in what ICE officials call ‘presumed suicide’
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:02 AM
"Santos Jesus Flores, who was detained with him, told the Washington Post that he saw five guards choking him, and that he heard Lunas Campos repeatedly say in Spanish that he couldn’t breathe."
"I just never understood/ How a man who died for good/ Could not have a day that would/ Be set aside for his recognition,"
'There were a lot of threads working against this happening': How Stevie Wonder's joyful hit song changed the US
With Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder successfully campaigned to honour Martin Luther King Jr with a national holiday, in a career of socially conscious songwriting.
www.bbc.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:25 PM
"I just never understood/ How a man who died for good/ Could not have a day that would/ Be set aside for his recognition,"
"The key to maintaining these dinners is to ritualize it, she says. These gatherings are less about the menu and more about 'eating and cooking together, whether that's with your family, your chosen family or both.'"
How chef Samin Nosrat keeps up a casual weekly dinner with friends
Every Monday night for the past five years, chef Samin Nosrat makes dinner with friends. She explains how she's been able to maintain this ritual, plus her "criminally good" recipe for garlic bread.
www.npr.org
January 19, 2026 at 11:21 PM
"The key to maintaining these dinners is to ritualize it, she says. These gatherings are less about the menu and more about 'eating and cooking together, whether that's with your family, your chosen family or both.'"
"We are at a truly terrifying moment in our history. But we have to bring this madness to an end. Find a protest, participate in a boycott, find opportunities to volunteer, and keep up the pressure on your electeds at every level."
It's Martin Luther King Day, Which Suddenly Seems Incredibly Relevant
An inescapable network of mutuality.
www.wonkette.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:09 PM
"We are at a truly terrifying moment in our history. But we have to bring this madness to an end. Find a protest, participate in a boycott, find opportunities to volunteer, and keep up the pressure on your electeds at every level."
"It is clearly not rational to start a war because your feelings got hurt by not winning a prize that you were not even eligible for. It is certainly not rational to sabotage the country’s national security—emboldening Russia and China—over those hurt feelings."
Trump’s Insane New Threat Leaves No Doubt: It’s Time for the 25th Amendment
There is no longer any denying the president is unable to carry out the demands of his office.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:47 PM
"It is clearly not rational to start a war because your feelings got hurt by not winning a prize that you were not even eligible for. It is certainly not rational to sabotage the country’s national security—emboldening Russia and China—over those hurt feelings."
"The fact is that Capitalism was built on the exploitation and suffering of black slaves and continues to thrive on the exploitation of the poor – both black and white, both here and abroad."
SPEECH: The Three Evils of Society, Martin Luther King, Jr., 1967 | Black Agenda Report
Dr. Martin Luther King’s radical critique of racism, militarism, and poverty can never be bought, bridled, controlled, or compromised.
www.blackagendareport.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:42 PM
"The fact is that Capitalism was built on the exploitation and suffering of black slaves and continues to thrive on the exploitation of the poor – both black and white, both here and abroad."
"I don't want young women—who could otherwise be mothers raising families, rearing children—I don't want them to be selling their bodies to sick men online."
A republican who wants to control women and has been accused of "sexual misconduct" with a minor? Groundbreaking.
A republican who wants to control women and has been accused of "sexual misconduct" with a minor? Groundbreaking.
Florida school district cut ties with GOP candidate James Fishback in 2022 over sexual misconduct allegations
Fishback has called the allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a female student who was a minor "completely false."
www.nbcnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:37 PM
"I don't want young women—who could otherwise be mothers raising families, rearing children—I don't want them to be selling their bodies to sick men online."
A republican who wants to control women and has been accused of "sexual misconduct" with a minor? Groundbreaking.
A republican who wants to control women and has been accused of "sexual misconduct" with a minor? Groundbreaking.
"...we have not made a single gain in civil rights without legal and nonviolent pressure. History is the long and tragic story of the fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily...as Reinhold Niebuhr has reminded us, groups are more immoral than individuals."
Letter from Birmingham Jail | Martin Luther King Jr. | Civil Rights Movement | U.S. history | Social Justice | Nonviolent Protest | Bill of Rights Institute
Written by Martin Luther King Jr. while imprisoned for leading demonstrations in Alabama in 1963, Letter from Birmingham Jail explains why he thought people had a responsibility to follow just laws an...
billofrightsinstitute.org
January 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM
"...we have not made a single gain in civil rights without legal and nonviolent pressure. History is the long and tragic story of the fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily...as Reinhold Niebuhr has reminded us, groups are more immoral than individuals."
"The European Union is reportedly preparing to strike the US with a hefty set of tariffs worth €93bn ($107.71bn) after Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland... The bloc is also considering restricting US companies from its market in response to the threats..."
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Trump-Greenland live: EU ‘prepares €93bn tariffs’ after US president’s threats
Eight countries under threat of Trump’s tariffs, including the UK, earlier said it would risk causing a ‘downward spiral’
www.independent.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 1:37 AM
"The European Union is reportedly preparing to strike the US with a hefty set of tariffs worth €93bn ($107.71bn) after Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland... The bloc is also considering restricting US companies from its market in response to the threats..."
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
“But we are not going to bow to pressure from the media, bow to pressure from politicians, and do something that we never do,”
Justice Department says it has no plans to investigate ICE agent who killed Renee Good and confirms Walz, Frey probe
Frey and the governor’s office both said Sunday that the DOJ has not contacted them about the investigation.
www.startribune.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:50 PM
“But we are not going to bow to pressure from the media, bow to pressure from politicians, and do something that we never do,”
Kristi "Dog Killer" Noem and the DHS are actively involved in covering up murder. And, either she's a fucking idiot who doesn't know what "doxing" is or she's intentionally weaponising the term to protect the murderer. Either way, we need to keep saying Jonathan Ross' name until he's in prison.
"Don't say his name": Noem lashes out at anchor for "doxxing" ICE agent - Salon.com
"Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan asked about agent Jonathan Ross, who shot and killed Renee Good.
www.salon.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Kristi "Dog Killer" Noem and the DHS are actively involved in covering up murder. And, either she's a fucking idiot who doesn't know what "doxing" is or she's intentionally weaponising the term to protect the murderer. Either way, we need to keep saying Jonathan Ross' name until he's in prison.
"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?