Michael Hiltzik
@hiltzikm.bsky.social
Pulitzer-winning journalist, historian..."Golden State," my new history of California (the resistance state) came out on Feb. 18. Details at michaelhiltzik.com. And find my columns at www.latimes.com/hiltzik
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Michael Hiltzik
@hiltzikm.bsky.social
· Dec 1
Every day brings us one day closer to the pub date for "Golden State: The Making of California," my new history of California. Pre-order at michaelhiltzik.com
Seems to me that the absolute stars of this Olympics are the drones—giving us shots of the action we’ve never seen before
February 11, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Seems to me that the absolute stars of this Olympics are the drones—giving us shots of the action we’ve never seen before
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In a racist attack against Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny Benito, MAGA propagandist Jake Paul called him a “fake American citizen.”
To avoid paying taxes, Jake moved to the very same Puerto Rico that he is now referring to as having fake citizens. Fake American scumbag.
To avoid paying taxes, Jake moved to the very same Puerto Rico that he is now referring to as having fake citizens. Fake American scumbag.
February 11, 2026 at 2:24 AM
In a racist attack against Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny Benito, MAGA propagandist Jake Paul called him a “fake American citizen.”
To avoid paying taxes, Jake moved to the very same Puerto Rico that he is now referring to as having fake citizens. Fake American scumbag.
To avoid paying taxes, Jake moved to the very same Puerto Rico that he is now referring to as having fake citizens. Fake American scumbag.
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Glad there’s Olympics to watch tonight because this ballgame is boring as fuck
February 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Glad there’s Olympics to watch tonight because this ballgame is boring as fuck
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Racist old man has thoughts
February 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Racist old man has thoughts
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quiet, piggy
February 9, 2026 at 2:08 AM
quiet, piggy
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I've written about the overarching post story, causes, underlying pattern. But the failure of Lewis or Bezos to even show up, literally or figuratively, on a day of devastating cuts epitomizes the profound lack of character and accountability that is so common place today within the American elite.
February 8, 2026 at 6:15 AM
I've written about the overarching post story, causes, underlying pattern. But the failure of Lewis or Bezos to even show up, literally or figuratively, on a day of devastating cuts epitomizes the profound lack of character and accountability that is so common place today within the American elite.
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McGregor was found liable for sexual assault in 2024 and the jury ordered him to pay the victim $257,000. He lost all his appeals.
February 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
McGregor was found liable for sexual assault in 2024 and the jury ordered him to pay the victim $257,000. He lost all his appeals.
My annual reminder that there's only ever been one great Super Bowl commercial:
www.latimes.com/business/hil...
www.latimes.com/business/hil...
Column: A reminder that Apple's '1984' ad is the only great Super Bowl commercial ever — and it's now 33 years old
George Orwell’s novel “1984” is hitting the bestseller lists again, having been moved in bookstores from the “dystopian science fiction” shelves to the “current affairs” section.
www.latimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:53 PM
My annual reminder that there's only ever been one great Super Bowl commercial:
www.latimes.com/business/hil...
www.latimes.com/business/hil...
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“Every single woman had been in the facility about three weeks and had been living in the same articles of clothing for three weeks…Their clothes had not been washed. They had not been offered fresh underwear or fresh clothing. Some of them were literally still in their snow boots from Minnesota."
"Things are not getting better. They are getting worse"
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, made another oversight visit at Camp East Montana last week. During her visit she met with women detained in Minnesota, detailing how many were still in their snow boots.
My story for the El Paso Times
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, made another oversight visit at Camp East Montana last week. During her visit she met with women detained in Minnesota, detailing how many were still in their snow boots.
My story for the El Paso Times
'Things are not getting better': US Rep. Escobar raises red flags over ICE center
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar raised new concerns over conditions in Camp East Montana after a visit, citing detainees not given time to speak with lawyers.
www.elpasotimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM
“Every single woman had been in the facility about three weeks and had been living in the same articles of clothing for three weeks…Their clothes had not been washed. They had not been offered fresh underwear or fresh clothing. Some of them were literally still in their snow boots from Minnesota."
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We are living in a Constitutional Law exam.
Mamdani announces a new executive order protecting New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement," including requiring ICE to have a judicial warrant to enter NYC property
February 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
We are living in a Constitutional Law exam.
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This is exactly what’s needed on ICE
February 5, 2026 at 6:29 AM
This is exactly what’s needed on ICE
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Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 3, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
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BREAKING: 8 more U.S. Attorneys in MN resign from Trump’s DOJ in protest as backlash grows.
This isn’t normal; isn’t routine reshuffling. It’s a rebellion.
Last month, 6 veteran prosecutors quit in protest. Normal staffing for the MN DOJ’s office is around 50 attorneys. They’re down to just 9.
This isn’t normal; isn’t routine reshuffling. It’s a rebellion.
Last month, 6 veteran prosecutors quit in protest. Normal staffing for the MN DOJ’s office is around 50 attorneys. They’re down to just 9.
February 3, 2026 at 1:29 AM
BREAKING: 8 more U.S. Attorneys in MN resign from Trump’s DOJ in protest as backlash grows.
This isn’t normal; isn’t routine reshuffling. It’s a rebellion.
Last month, 6 veteran prosecutors quit in protest. Normal staffing for the MN DOJ’s office is around 50 attorneys. They’re down to just 9.
This isn’t normal; isn’t routine reshuffling. It’s a rebellion.
Last month, 6 veteran prosecutors quit in protest. Normal staffing for the MN DOJ’s office is around 50 attorneys. They’re down to just 9.
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma wants to shut down airports in sanctuary cities, a move that would cause the collapse of our nation’s air travel system. What a putz.
Markwayne Mullin: "I agree with what Lindsey is saying on defunding these sanctuary cities. We should pull our TSA agents out of their airports and not allow their airpot to be classified as international or even a regional hub. We should pull all of our aid."
February 3, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma wants to shut down airports in sanctuary cities, a move that would cause the collapse of our nation’s air travel system. What a putz.
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Destroying air travel in the U.S. before the midterms is a boss move, Markwayne. Don't listen to squishes who tell you voters won't like it. Do it and be a legend.
Markwayne Mullin: "I agree with what Lindsey is saying on defunding these sanctuary cities. We should pull our TSA agents out of their airports and not allow their airpot to be classified as international or even a regional hub. We should pull all of our aid."
February 3, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Destroying air travel in the U.S. before the midterms is a boss move, Markwayne. Don't listen to squishes who tell you voters won't like it. Do it and be a legend.
Never thought I would ever say this, but I think with the Pretti killing, we’ve finally found a case where Rand Paul’s dickishness and mindless obstinacy is on our side. I want him on this one.
February 3, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Never thought I would ever say this, but I think with the Pretti killing, we’ve finally found a case where Rand Paul’s dickishness and mindless obstinacy is on our side. I want him on this one.
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Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
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"The entire financing and distribution of the documentary has often been likened to a naked bribe"
"This price tag for one single documentary film is pretty extraordinary and I’ve never, never encountered — never heard of something at that level. ... So, it’s pretty blatant." - @richardrushfield.bsky.social talkingpointsmemo.com/news/triumph...
Triumph Of The Bill: Amazon’s $75 Million ‘Melania’ Movie Is A Corrupt, Fascistic Cinema Fest
The latest offering from Trumpworld’s robust propaganda machine
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:01 PM
"The entire financing and distribution of the documentary has often been likened to a naked bribe"
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I won’t stop reporting the truth. The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy, and I’ll continue to fight to protect it 🤝🏾🇺🇸
January 31, 2026 at 4:40 AM
I won’t stop reporting the truth. The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy, and I’ll continue to fight to protect it 🤝🏾🇺🇸