@josparsons.bsky.social
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The cruelty continues
Maher Tarabishi, who has been detained by ICE since October, was the primary caretaker of his disabled adult child, Wael.
On Jan. 23, Wael died from complications related to Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition.
ICE has now denied Maher’s request to attend his funeral, his attorney says.
On Jan. 23, Wael died from complications related to Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition.
ICE has now denied Maher’s request to attend his funeral, his attorney says.
ICE Denies Detainee's Request to Attend His Son's Funeral, Attorney Says
Maher Tarabishi was the primary caretaker of his son, Wael Tarabishi, 30, who died on Friday, Jan. 23, from complications related to Pompe disease.
people.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:07 AM
The cruelty continues
Profiles in courage.
Breaking: Sen. Chuck Schumer says Senate Democrats will vote to block the bipartisan spending package that would fund DHS and other parts of the government.
"Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included."
"Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included."
January 25, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Profiles in courage.
The Park Service dismantled an exhibit on slavery in Philadelphia because it reflects negatively on American history. The exhibit wasn’t even part of the Park Service, but was sponsored, rather, by the city of Philadelphia. Orwellian.
billypenn.com/2026/01/22/p...
billypenn.com/2026/01/22/p...
Philadelphia sues after National Park Service dismantles slavery exhibit at President's House site
Members of the National Park Service removed signage around the President’s House historic site on Independence Mall on Thursday afternoon.
billypenn.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM
The Park Service dismantled an exhibit on slavery in Philadelphia because it reflects negatively on American history. The exhibit wasn’t even part of the Park Service, but was sponsored, rather, by the city of Philadelphia. Orwellian.
billypenn.com/2026/01/22/p...
billypenn.com/2026/01/22/p...
Can you imagine being this stupid and insecure and [add your own derogatory adjective] to say something like this? And in public yet!
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Nicolás Maduro ‘tries to imitate my dance’, says Trump in latest accusation
More seriously, US president claims ousted Venezuelan leader has ‘killed millions of people’ in remarks to congressional Republicans
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Can you imagine being this stupid and insecure and [add your own derogatory adjective] to say something like this? And in public yet!
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
“So… what can we do about it? Not to worry, he’s promised all this won’t affect you, just so long as you keep your head down, do what he says, and be very rich.”
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/thi...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/thi...
This Corrupt Dictator Has Been Running His Country into the Ground for Years, and Now He’s Invading Venezuela
As you’ve probably heard, a corrupt authoritarian president has been destroying his country for over a decade—and as of this weekend, he decided to...
www.mcsweeneys.net
January 6, 2026 at 12:58 AM
“So… what can we do about it? Not to worry, he’s promised all this won’t affect you, just so long as you keep your head down, do what he says, and be very rich.”
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/thi...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/thi...
How did we survive without AI there to ask the important questions?
December 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
How did we survive without AI there to ask the important questions?
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Ideally the dumbest person in America and the President would be two different people
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Ideally the dumbest person in America and the President would be two different people
You had me at “cow shoes.”
December 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
You had me at “cow shoes.”
“In the heat of the moment, you’ve got to make a decision, and sometimes that decision is imperfect,” said Hegseth, arguing that under the intense pressure of warfare it can be nearly impossible to distinguish between a porcelain urinal and a white refrigerator.
theonion.com/pete-hegseth...
theonion.com/pete-hegseth...
Pete Hegseth Invokes ‘Fog Of War’ After Pissing In Break Room Refrigerator
ARLINGTON, VA—Describing the incident as a split-second operational judgment made under rapidly evolving conditions, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invoked the “fog of war” Thursday to explain why he ...
theonion.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“In the heat of the moment, you’ve got to make a decision, and sometimes that decision is imperfect,” said Hegseth, arguing that under the intense pressure of warfare it can be nearly impossible to distinguish between a porcelain urinal and a white refrigerator.
theonion.com/pete-hegseth...
theonion.com/pete-hegseth...
Happy Krampusnacht, to those who celebrate.
December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Krampusnacht, to those who celebrate.
@jeffsharlet.bsky.social @cripdyke.bsky.social
Thanks for being such gracious, not-Xitty folks. I worried that I had breached decorum. Jeff, we were in touch about a possible projects when I was at Iowa, and I’d read anything @cripdyke.bsky.social writes.
Thanks for being such gracious, not-Xitty folks. I worried that I had breached decorum. Jeff, we were in touch about a possible projects when I was at Iowa, and I’d read anything @cripdyke.bsky.social writes.
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
@jeffsharlet.bsky.social @cripdyke.bsky.social
Thanks for being such gracious, not-Xitty folks. I worried that I had breached decorum. Jeff, we were in touch about a possible projects when I was at Iowa, and I’d read anything @cripdyke.bsky.social writes.
Thanks for being such gracious, not-Xitty folks. I worried that I had breached decorum. Jeff, we were in touch about a possible projects when I was at Iowa, and I’d read anything @cripdyke.bsky.social writes.
“Just because I said ‘Blow up the boat and everyone on it’ doesn’t mean I literally wanted to do those things. Ever heard of a rhetorical device? The media can’t handle nuance or irony.”
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/my-...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/my-...
My Order to Kill Everyone and Everything Was Taken Out of Context
“[Secretary of War] Hegseth ordered a lethal attack but not the killing of survivors, officials say… Amid talk of war crimes, the details and preci...
www.mcsweeneys.net
December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
“Just because I said ‘Blow up the boat and everyone on it’ doesn’t mean I literally wanted to do those things. Ever heard of a rhetorical device? The media can’t handle nuance or irony.”
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/my-...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/my-...
Fixed:
Sing like no one is listening.
Love like you’ve never been hurt.
Dance like nobody’s watching.
Drool like no one is filming,
and live like it’s heaven on earth.
Sing like no one is listening.
Love like you’ve never been hurt.
Dance like nobody’s watching.
Drool like no one is filming,
and live like it’s heaven on earth.
December 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Fixed:
Sing like no one is listening.
Love like you’ve never been hurt.
Dance like nobody’s watching.
Drool like no one is filming,
and live like it’s heaven on earth.
Sing like no one is listening.
Love like you’ve never been hurt.
Dance like nobody’s watching.
Drool like no one is filming,
and live like it’s heaven on earth.
December 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
“The atrocities in Charlotte” is a perfectly measured lacerating phrase. Hat’s off to @bittersouth.bsky.social. Love you guys. Never stop fighting the good fight.
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The Bitter Southerner on Instagram: "Today we’re sharing these powerful Jesse Barber photos. Appalachia based, this isn’t Jesse’s usual beat, but over the weekend he was photographing the atrocities i...
1,201 likes, 11 comments - bittersoutherner on November 19, 2025: "Today we’re sharing these powerful Jesse Barber photos. Appalachia based, this isn’t Jesse’s usual beat, but over the weekend he was ...
www.instagram.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“The atrocities in Charlotte” is a perfectly measured lacerating phrase. Hat’s off to @bittersouth.bsky.social. Love you guys. Never stop fighting the good fight.
www.instagram.com/p/DRPeGhwkUl...
www.instagram.com/p/DRPeGhwkUl...
The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Put Stephanie Land’s essay on the history of SNAP and food insecurity at the top of your reading list. Better yet, read it NOW!
time.com/7329421/snap...
time.com/7329421/snap...
SNAP Benefits Are Running Out. The Cruelty Is the Point.
This is what happens when the safety net drops out beneath 42 million Americans, writes Stephanie Land.
time.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Put Stephanie Land’s essay on the history of SNAP and food insecurity at the top of your reading list. Better yet, read it NOW!
time.com/7329421/snap...
time.com/7329421/snap...
Mike McDaniel is the Jamie Kennedy of the NFL.
October 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Mike McDaniel is the Jamie Kennedy of the NFL.
Left: Father Coughlin's anti-communist club, September 1935
Right: Donald Trump's anti-communist club, October 2025
Right: Donald Trump's anti-communist club, October 2025
October 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM