Michael Elizondo
@elidelajandro.bsky.social
Associate Editor/De facto Traveling Correspondent for TrueBlueLA.com
Lawyer, writer, rabble-rouser. I will live Skeet games I go to.
Lawyer, writer, rabble-rouser. I will live Skeet games I go to.
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A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
February 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM
A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
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You should read this. It is the type of detail that experts in authoritarian regimes see as telling.
In this case, state agents are offered impunity from higher ups, and the legal system is rendered inoperative as a mode of accountability.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
In this case, state agents are offered impunity from higher ups, and the legal system is rendered inoperative as a mode of accountability.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM
You should read this. It is the type of detail that experts in authoritarian regimes see as telling.
In this case, state agents are offered impunity from higher ups, and the legal system is rendered inoperative as a mode of accountability.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
In this case, state agents are offered impunity from higher ups, and the legal system is rendered inoperative as a mode of accountability.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
Old friend Terrance Gore has died from complications from surgery. He was 34.
A two-time World Series champion outfielder died suddenly at 34
A speedy outfielder who played for the Dodgers, Mets, Cubs, Braves, and Royals and won two World Series died suddenly at 34.
www.newsweek.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Old friend Terrance Gore has died from complications from surgery. He was 34.
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I’m sharing this video again because people don’t really get what these data centers and ai are doing to our planet and our communities. Especially Black communities because they were strategically placed there.
I need you to listen to these people.
STOP USING AI. STOP SUPPORTING AI.
I need you to listen to these people.
STOP USING AI. STOP SUPPORTING AI.
January 20, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I’m sharing this video again because people don’t really get what these data centers and ai are doing to our planet and our communities. Especially Black communities because they were strategically placed there.
I need you to listen to these people.
STOP USING AI. STOP SUPPORTING AI.
I need you to listen to these people.
STOP USING AI. STOP SUPPORTING AI.
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The decision by two Bay Area DAs to pursue felony conspiracy charges against student protesters has critics concerned about the growing push to suppress protest. “That’s really concerning for the health of our democracy.”
In Bay Area, Felony Charges Against Student Protesters Prompt Free Speech Concerns
Local prosecutors are seeking felony-level charges against pro-Palestine demonstrators. Even if they don’t stick, critics say the response is harsh and could chill protests.
boltsmag.org
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The decision by two Bay Area DAs to pursue felony conspiracy charges against student protesters has critics concerned about the growing push to suppress protest. “That’s really concerning for the health of our democracy.”
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Eliminating ICE is the modern equivalent of opposing the Iraq War, and right now there are two types of Democrats: those who can see where the ball is moving and go to it, and those who will be swept away because they refused to do so.
“I would rather you vote for what is morally correct,” Davidson said.
“Don’t talk to me about my own morality,” DeLauro shot back.
“Don’t tell your constituents what they can and can’t talk to you about,” replied Rev. Nathan Empsall. “What you are voting for is not moral.”
“Don’t talk to me about my own morality,” DeLauro shot back.
“Don’t tell your constituents what they can and can’t talk to you about,” replied Rev. Nathan Empsall. “What you are voting for is not moral.”
DeLauro to pressing clergy: 'I will not vote to abolish ICE'
The Connecticut U.S. representative found herself at odds with faith leaders.
www.ctpublic.org
February 7, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Eliminating ICE is the modern equivalent of opposing the Iraq War, and right now there are two types of Democrats: those who can see where the ball is moving and go to it, and those who will be swept away because they refused to do so.
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Finneas is better at political messaging than 99% of the Democratic consultants in DC.
February 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Finneas is better at political messaging than 99% of the Democratic consultants in DC.
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MLB TV will remain $150 a season but look at this BS they’re trying to pull. You cannot “buy” MLB TV without buying ESPN Unlimited, but they give you a one month free trial, and then the hope is you forget to cancel since you don’t need ESPN to have MLB TV, only to initially purchase.
February 6, 2026 at 7:41 AM
MLB TV will remain $150 a season but look at this BS they’re trying to pull. You cannot “buy” MLB TV without buying ESPN Unlimited, but they give you a one month free trial, and then the hope is you forget to cancel since you don’t need ESPN to have MLB TV, only to initially purchase.
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The Dodgers say they will honor Reggie Smith as a Legend of Dodger Baseball on August 15.
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Dodgers say they will honor Reggie Smith as a Legend of Dodger Baseball on August 15.
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Make Peter Thiel into the villain, Democrats.
It's all there.
He is the node that connects Trump, Vance, Palantir, Musk, Epstein, and so many other terrible players.
Just expose it and make him and Musk the face of these psychopathic billionaires ruining our lives.
It's all there.
He is the node that connects Trump, Vance, Palantir, Musk, Epstein, and so many other terrible players.
Just expose it and make him and Musk the face of these psychopathic billionaires ruining our lives.
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Make Peter Thiel into the villain, Democrats.
It's all there.
He is the node that connects Trump, Vance, Palantir, Musk, Epstein, and so many other terrible players.
Just expose it and make him and Musk the face of these psychopathic billionaires ruining our lives.
It's all there.
He is the node that connects Trump, Vance, Palantir, Musk, Epstein, and so many other terrible players.
Just expose it and make him and Musk the face of these psychopathic billionaires ruining our lives.
250 Pizza Huts are closing.
Clearly, someone is outpizzaing the Hut.
Clearly, someone is outpizzaing the Hut.
February 6, 2026 at 2:11 AM
250 Pizza Huts are closing.
Clearly, someone is outpizzaing the Hut.
Clearly, someone is outpizzaing the Hut.
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This is a remarkable @nytimes.com split screen:
A huge 3,526 word + photos profile on Sen Britt who "can't stop thinking about the boy ICE detained"
But Rep Jaoquin Castro- who actually got Liam Ramos out of detention & back home- gets no interview, no pix, just 116 words inside a story. WOW.
A huge 3,526 word + photos profile on Sen Britt who "can't stop thinking about the boy ICE detained"
But Rep Jaoquin Castro- who actually got Liam Ramos out of detention & back home- gets no interview, no pix, just 116 words inside a story. WOW.
February 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
This is a remarkable @nytimes.com split screen:
A huge 3,526 word + photos profile on Sen Britt who "can't stop thinking about the boy ICE detained"
But Rep Jaoquin Castro- who actually got Liam Ramos out of detention & back home- gets no interview, no pix, just 116 words inside a story. WOW.
A huge 3,526 word + photos profile on Sen Britt who "can't stop thinking about the boy ICE detained"
But Rep Jaoquin Castro- who actually got Liam Ramos out of detention & back home- gets no interview, no pix, just 116 words inside a story. WOW.
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Good. "But DHS isn't just ICE, it's also..." nope, wrong. DHS no longer serves any useful functions, the whole thing has been reassigned to repression. FEMA isn't even paying out to states. All DHS does is shooting, teargassing, facial recognition, and administrative warrants. Shut it down.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if they do not work with Republicans and the White House.
Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Secu…
trib.al
February 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Good. "But DHS isn't just ICE, it's also..." nope, wrong. DHS no longer serves any useful functions, the whole thing has been reassigned to repression. FEMA isn't even paying out to states. All DHS does is shooting, teargassing, facial recognition, and administrative warrants. Shut it down.
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Like, The Washington Post Opinions section is simply not a thing that we need to acknowledge any more.
February 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Like, The Washington Post Opinions section is simply not a thing that we need to acknowledge any more.
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And Tarik Skubal won his arbitration hearing. Good for him.
a man in a black tank top is standing in an elevator with his arms outstretched
ALT: a man in a black tank top is standing in an elevator with his arms outstretched
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
And Tarik Skubal won his arbitration hearing. Good for him.
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Early in his career, William Randolph Hearst famously joked that if his papers kept losing $1 million a year, he'd lose all his money in 60 years. If the Post continues to lose $100 million a year, it will take Jeff Bezos 2000 years to lose his money.
February 5, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Early in his career, William Randolph Hearst famously joked that if his papers kept losing $1 million a year, he'd lose all his money in 60 years. If the Post continues to lose $100 million a year, it will take Jeff Bezos 2000 years to lose his money.
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much more disturbed by this than them signing Kyle Tucker
The Dodgers haven't formally accepted an invitation yet, but the expecation is they will visit the White House to celebrate their World Series title, as the California Post reported. The team declined comment.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Dodgers expected to visit White House to celebrate World Series win: Source
The Dodgers have previously visited the White House in 2021 with President Joe Biden and last April with President Donald J. Trump.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:22 AM
much more disturbed by this than them signing Kyle Tucker
This news broke over the weekend and it ruined my day.
I've been cooking for a while. I couldn't even protest last year because Mom insisted on going to Dodger Stadium for her birthday.
Not so this year.
I've been cooking for a while. I couldn't even protest last year because Mom insisted on going to Dodger Stadium for her birthday.
Not so this year.
The Dodgers haven't formally accepted an invitation yet, but the expecation is they will visit the White House to celebrate their World Series title, as the California Post reported. The team declined comment.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Dodgers expected to visit White House to celebrate World Series win: Source
The Dodgers have previously visited the White House in 2021 with President Joe Biden and last April with President Donald J. Trump.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:16 AM
This news broke over the weekend and it ruined my day.
I've been cooking for a while. I couldn't even protest last year because Mom insisted on going to Dodger Stadium for her birthday.
Not so this year.
I've been cooking for a while. I couldn't even protest last year because Mom insisted on going to Dodger Stadium for her birthday.
Not so this year.
