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The Absurd Prosecution of a Man Who Posted a Charlie Kirk Meme

Larry Bushart Jr. posted trolling memes on a Facebook thread about a vigil for Kirk. He’s been in a Tennessee jail ever since.

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The Absurd Prosecution of a Man Who Posted a Charlie Kirk Meme
Larry Bushart Jr. posted trolling memes on a Facebook thread about a vigil for Kirk. He’s been in a Tennessee jail ever since.
theintercept.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Police just detained two protesters.

One dressed as the Statue of the Liberty.
October 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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"This nation’s Young Republicans are more than just veteran political operatives and attorneys: they’re kids. And sometimes, kids say the wrong things. They can’t be held responsible for using slurs 251 times in just under 8 months."
Young Republican Kids Say the Darndest Things
“Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery, and rape…. Vice President JD Vance downplayed [the] bi...
buff.ly
October 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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“It was like a kidnapping.” ICE use of full-body restraint during deportations, including long flights, raises concerns over inhumane treatement. My latest @apnews.com investigation: apnews.com/article/immi...
ICE's use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations.
apnews.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Always look on the bright side of life. 🙌🏻✊🏻

More optimism at the link:

resistrebelrevolt.substack.com/p/trumps-dic...
September 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Jon Stewart's Post-Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era

youtu.be/_GXNJ3V9lzg
Jon Stewart's Post-Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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September 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
open.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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It seems as if Mar-a-Lago's spa and Epstein Island were competitors.
July 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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South Park > Columbia University
July 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Really sad to hear Cole’s is closing. A true Los Angeles classic with over 115 years of history. Thanks for all the memories. 🥃 #colesfrenchdip #dtla
July 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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Our commitment to one another and compassion may be the biggest weapon we've got against the fear L.A. is being targeted with. We've gotten dozens of questions about how you can help, including where to volunteer. We heard you, and we answered. lataco.com/los-angeles-...
July 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Today, July 2, 2025, is the midpoint between 2000 and 2050, and after today we'll be closer to 2050 than 2000.
July 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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The name “Alligator Alcatraz” reflects an intent to treat people fleeing hardship and trying to build a better life for themselves and their families as dangerous criminals, which is both unnecessary and abusive.
'Alligator Alcatraz': Florida building migrant detention centre in Everglades
The facility could be completed within months and have the capacity to hold around 1,000 people.
www.bbc.com
June 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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REMINDER - Los Angeles—originally named El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río Porciúncula and was founded in 1781 by a group of 44 Mexican settlers, and 26 of them were of African descent.

#LosAngeles #History
June 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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There is no bigger story right now than the White House asserting that California residents are in a state "of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."
Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE                THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
www.whitehouse.gov
June 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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“Tasted a little tear gas— tasted like fascism”
June 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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Elon threatening to just leave people on the ISS is making a pretty good case for why you nationalize your space program!
June 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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June 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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The plane being a White Elephant gift is the funniest turn this saga could have taken
Forbes: The Qataris have been trying to get rid of that ostentatious luxury jet for five years, but no one would buy it. It costs too much to fly, costs more to maintain, and needs too big a landing strip. They had another one they unloaded on Turkey.
Delicious.
www.forbes.com/sites/jeremy...
Why The Qataris Are Happy To Dump Their 747 On Trump
The president may be thirsting for a new four-engine jumbo jet, but many governments and royal families are unloading their fuel-guzzling palaces in the sky.
www.forbes.com
May 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Happy Birthday #DavidByrne American Utopia in 2022 was one of my favorite shows ever!
May 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Welcome to Reasons to be Cheerful, a place to stay informed about smart, effective solutions that make the world a better place. Stop by at reasonstobecheerful.world to stay informed about positive changes that don't always make the news.
November 20, 2024 at 6:03 PM