Leyland “Lee” DeVito
@leedevito.bsky.social
Editor-in-Chief Detroit @metrotimes.com. He/him. Ope, there goes gravity.
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We really don't talk about the sunk costs Trump squandered. Billions and billions and billions of both public and private dollars wasted bc he's still humiliated he got beaten by Joe Biden.
"The vindictive, oil-loving Mr. T**, who equates green with woke and views climate change as heresy, has worked assiduously to undo it, working to cancel consumer tax incentives and billions in funds for E.V. charging and battery manufacturing projects." Gift article: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
Opinion | $25 Billion. That’s What Trump Cost Detroit.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
We really don't talk about the sunk costs Trump squandered. Billions and billions and billions of both public and private dollars wasted bc he's still humiliated he got beaten by Joe Biden.
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Two GoFundMe campaigns have so far raised more than $450,000 for 40-year-old TJ Sabula, who called the president a “pedophile protector.”
UAW backs suspended Ford worker, condemns Trump’s ‘vulgar’ response - Detroit Metro Times
The United Auto Workers on Wednesday condemned President Donald Trump’s “vulgar” response to a Ford worker who heckled him during a plant tour in Dearborn and said the union is backing the employee af...
www.metrotimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Two GoFundMe campaigns have so far raised more than $450,000 for 40-year-old TJ Sabula, who called the president a “pedophile protector.”
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Gift link to article on how Trump’s about-face on EV’s has crushed Detroit’s auto industry.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
Opinion | $25 Billion. That’s What Trump Cost Detroit.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Gift link to article on how Trump’s about-face on EV’s has crushed Detroit’s auto industry.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/o...
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Trump yells “fuck you” and flips off an auto worker in Michigan who yelled “pedophile protector” www.tmz.com/2026/01/13/t...
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Trump yells “fuck you” and flips off an auto worker in Michigan who yelled “pedophile protector” www.tmz.com/2026/01/13/t...
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The oldest brewery in the city says it is reconsidering its future after the thermal steam line that powered it was terminated.
Detroit’s Motor City Brewing Works to ‘pause’ after 30+ years - Detroit Metro Times
After more than three decades of serving craft beer and pizzas in the Cass Corridor, Motor City Brewing Works says it plans on “taking a break” until further notice. The brewery, the oldest in the ci...
www.metrotimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The oldest brewery in the city says it is reconsidering its future after the thermal steam line that powered it was terminated.
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“You get a certain number of days on this earth and then you die. Imagine being granted the ability to live out those days exactly where and how you wish, and then throwing away that ability because you want the bank account number—which you cannot ever use up—to be larger.”
Prisoners of Fortune
When your money owns you.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
“You get a certain number of days on this earth and then you die. Imagine being granted the ability to live out those days exactly where and how you wish, and then throwing away that ability because you want the bank account number—which you cannot ever use up—to be larger.”
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The music of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic is set to be performed for the first time by a full orchestra. “To be able to do this show in Detroit, I feel really proud,” Clinton tells Metro Times.
George Clinton talks teaming up with Detroit Opera Orchestra for ‘Symphonic PFunk’ concert - Detroit Metro Times
The funky, out-of-this-world music of George Clinton is headed to the Detroit Opera House. The concert, titled “Symphonic PFunk: Celebrating The Music of Parliament Funkadelic,” will feature Clinton’...
www.metrotimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
The music of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic is set to be performed for the first time by a full orchestra. “To be able to do this show in Detroit, I feel really proud,” Clinton tells Metro Times.
“Without ever noticing, they give up the freedom that their money was supposed to be earning them. … All they will leave behind is the fortune, which will itself be cackling at them as the devil laughs privately at those whose souls he buys.”
Prisoners of Fortune
When your money owns you.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
“Without ever noticing, they give up the freedom that their money was supposed to be earning them. … All they will leave behind is the fortune, which will itself be cackling at them as the devil laughs privately at those whose souls he buys.”
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Venezuela gets a centrally planned economy and that planner is Donald Trump. Incredible stuff.
Apparently Exxon won't have the privilege of having their stuff nationalized a third time in Venezuela bc Darren Woods told the truth at what was meant to be a performed loyalty session.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
January 12, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Venezuela gets a centrally planned economy and that planner is Donald Trump. Incredible stuff.
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Freep readers weigh in on subjects from America's status as a global superpower to electric vehicles.
The Big 3 dropped the ball on EVs
Freep readers weigh in on subjects from America's status as a global superpower to electric vehicles.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Freep readers weigh in on subjects from America's status as a global superpower to electric vehicles.
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RIP TO THIS COMMERCIAL, which played on tv waaaaaaaaay longer than you’d think
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January 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
RIP TO THIS COMMERCIAL, which played on tv waaaaaaaaay longer than you’d think
youtu.be/g3XTP2XJEwU?...
youtu.be/g3XTP2XJEwU?...
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After more than 130 years, the owners of Dittrich Furs — the city’s oldest privately held business and a Detroit fashion icon — announced the closing of the company with a 70% off liquidation sale.
Dittrich Furs, Detroit’s oldest business, announces closing after 130+ years - Detroit Metro Times
It’s the end of an era for Detroit. After more than 130 years, the owners of Dittrich Furs — the city’s oldest privately held business — announced their retirement and closing of the company. The fif...
www.metrotimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM
After more than 130 years, the owners of Dittrich Furs — the city’s oldest privately held business and a Detroit fashion icon — announced the closing of the company with a 70% off liquidation sale.
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This one-of-a-kind home was built from thousands of antique bottles. Let’s take a tour:
Historic Hazel Park ‘bottle house’ hits market for first time in more than 70 years - Detroit Metro Times
When he learned about a quirky, nearly century-old metro Detroit home made from concrete blocks embedded with thousands of glass bottles, Carl Schiller says he knew he had to save it. “As soon as I sa...
www.metrotimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:54 PM
This one-of-a-kind home was built from thousands of antique bottles. Let’s take a tour:
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"Paywalled" is the word you're looking for. They didn't turn it off. The only thing that changed is X now explicitly makes money off CSAM.
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
X to limit editing function to paying subscribers after platform threatened with fines and regulatory action
Grok, Elon Musk’s AI tool, has switched off its image creation function for the vast majority of users after widespread outcry over its use to create sexually explicit and violent imagery.
It comes after Musk was threatened with fines, regulatory action and reports of a possible ban on X in the UK. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:57 AM
"Paywalled" is the word you're looking for. They didn't turn it off. The only thing that changed is X now explicitly makes money off CSAM.
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Glad Congress is finally acting to address the insane premium hikes on millions of families. Now for an actual long term fix? Medicare for All.
January 9, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Glad Congress is finally acting to address the insane premium hikes on millions of families. Now for an actual long term fix? Medicare for All.
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Excellent, damning analysis of the video of the killing of Ms Good, from the NYT, including a quick debunking of the “evidence” the President showed other Times reporters last night.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Excellent, damning analysis of the video of the killing of Ms Good, from the NYT, including a quick debunking of the “evidence” the President showed other Times reporters last night.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
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I can’t get over all the journalists and centrist pundits who sneered that “Twitter isn’t real life” when it was full of weird leftists but now insist it’s a vital window into the public mood when the entire site is Nazis, illegal porn, bots, and Belarusians calling themselves “Iowa MAGA Farm Guy”
thinking about how long leftists were blamed for making twitter inhospitable for MPs who are refusing point blank to leave now it's full of nazis and child porn
January 8, 2026 at 2:21 PM
I can’t get over all the journalists and centrist pundits who sneered that “Twitter isn’t real life” when it was full of weird leftists but now insist it’s a vital window into the public mood when the entire site is Nazis, illegal porn, bots, and Belarusians calling themselves “Iowa MAGA Farm Guy”
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I’m seeing a lot of people predict that “the right wing media is going to turn this story for Trump” and “they’re going to work overtime to make America forget this” and you should tell that to all these people out there in Minnesota in fucking January. This can matter. This will matter.
A friend in Minneapolis just sent me this video. Looks like thousands have come together for a vigil after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. This was my neighborhood for several years before coming to Portland.
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 AM
I’m seeing a lot of people predict that “the right wing media is going to turn this story for Trump” and “they’re going to work overtime to make America forget this” and you should tell that to all these people out there in Minnesota in fucking January. This can matter. This will matter.
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Fuck Bari Weiss, fuck bootlicking regime propaganda
January 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Fuck Bari Weiss, fuck bootlicking regime propaganda
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Federal agents blocked a man identifying himself as a doctor from reaching the woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis, video shared with HuffPost shows www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
January 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Federal agents blocked a man identifying himself as a doctor from reaching the woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis, video shared with HuffPost shows www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
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After posting on the White House website just yesterday that Ashli Babbit was "murdered in cold blood," the administration states that the victim of the ICE shooting in Minnesota was justifiably killed as a "domestic terrorist."
January 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
After posting on the White House website just yesterday that Ashli Babbit was "murdered in cold blood," the administration states that the victim of the ICE shooting in Minnesota was justifiably killed as a "domestic terrorist."
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If you or a loved one are approached by an ICE agent, it helps to know your rights, say elected officials, legal experts, and immigrant rights advocates.
What to do if you are confronted by ICE in Michigan
Legal experts say immigrants should know their rights to protect themselves and their families
www.metrotimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
If you or a loved one are approached by an ICE agent, it helps to know your rights, say elected officials, legal experts, and immigrant rights advocates.
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Democrats cannot vote for a DHS budget that doesn’t restrain the growing lawlessness of this agency.
A witness shared this video with me showing an ICE officer shooting a driver in an SUV in south Minneapolis. DHS says the woman is dead.
ICE officer fatally shoots driver in Minneapolis
YouTube video by Minnesota Reformer
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January 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Democrats cannot vote for a DHS budget that doesn’t restrain the growing lawlessness of this agency.