Melvis Acosta
@melvisacosta.bsky.social
Journalist | former Mother Jones editorial fellow
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Melvis Acosta
@melvisacosta.bsky.social
· Jul 11
Listen to the Trump-referencing Clipse track Universal Music allegedly tried to censor
To stay in Trump's good graces, the label reportedly demanded cuts to the duo's collab with Kendrick Lamar—so they left.
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“Rap music has provided opportunities for artists coming from marginalized backgrounds to express their hopes, their aspirations, but also their frustrations [and] their political views,” says Chad Williams.
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“Rap music has provided opportunities for artists coming from marginalized backgrounds to express their hopes, their aspirations, but also their frustrations [and] their political views,” says Chad Williams.
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I checked in with Curtis Sliwa. He still doesn't care what you think.
"Everybody loves Curtis,” the failed Republican candidate told me a couple hours ago, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
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"Everybody loves Curtis,” the failed Republican candidate told me a couple hours ago, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
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I checked in with Curtis Sliwa. He still doesn't care what you think.
"Everybody loves Curtis," the failed Republican candidate said, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I checked in with Curtis Sliwa. He still doesn't care what you think.
"Everybody loves Curtis,” the failed Republican candidate told me a couple hours ago, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
New @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
"Everybody loves Curtis,” the failed Republican candidate told me a couple hours ago, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
New @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
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What we know about the federal immigration raid in Chinatown https://gothamist.com/news/what-we-know-about-the-federal-immigration-raid-in-chinatown
What we know about the federal immigration raid in Chinatown
Federal agents and law enforcement stand outside of 26 Federal Plaza.
The arrests sparked chaos on Canal Street. Now advocates are calling it political theater, and city leaders say they were kept in the dark. [ more › ]
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October 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
What we know about the federal immigration raid in Chinatown https://gothamist.com/news/what-we-know-about-the-federal-immigration-raid-in-chinatown
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NEW: More Than 100,000 New Yorkers Rally at Citywide ‘No Kings’ Protest Against Trump
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More Than 100,000 New Yorkers Rally at Citywide ‘No Kings’ Protest Against Trump
Demonstrators denounced Trump’s immigration crackdown in NYC and his pursuit of an indictment against NY Attorney General Letitia James.
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October 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
NEW: More Than 100,000 New Yorkers Rally at Citywide ‘No Kings’ Protest Against Trump
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On Saturday, countless people gathered at “No Kings” protests in thousands of cities and towns across the United States and the world.
Their focus?: President Donald Trump and his administration’s increasing turn towards authoritarianism.
Their focus?: President Donald Trump and his administration’s increasing turn towards authoritarianism.
Here's what "No Kings" Looked Like Across the World
It certainly wasn't a "Hate America Rally."
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October 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
On Saturday, countless people gathered at “No Kings” protests in thousands of cities and towns across the United States and the world.
Their focus?: President Donald Trump and his administration’s increasing turn towards authoritarianism.
Their focus?: President Donald Trump and his administration’s increasing turn towards authoritarianism.
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We just released a BIG undercover investigation…and it’s all on tape.
In collaboration with @lighthousereports.com, @papertrailmedia.de, and other media partners around the world, I made this video for @motherjones.com & @revealnews.org
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfWy...
In collaboration with @lighthousereports.com, @papertrailmedia.de, and other media partners around the world, I made this video for @motherjones.com & @revealnews.org
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfWy...
This Secret Tech Tracked World Leaders, a Vatican Enemy, and Maybe You
YouTube video by Mother Jones
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October 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We just released a BIG undercover investigation…and it’s all on tape.
In collaboration with @lighthousereports.com, @papertrailmedia.de, and other media partners around the world, I made this video for @motherjones.com & @revealnews.org
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfWy...
In collaboration with @lighthousereports.com, @papertrailmedia.de, and other media partners around the world, I made this video for @motherjones.com & @revealnews.org
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfWy...
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!
October 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!
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BREAKING: A federal judge has tossed out a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against Universal Music Group, labeling the alleged libelous words as opinion.
Judge tosses Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music over rap beef with Kendrick Lamar
A federal judge has tossed out a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against Universal Music Group, labeling the alleged libelous words as opinion. Judge Jeannette A.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge has tossed out a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against Universal Music Group, labeling the alleged libelous words as opinion.
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BREAKING: Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl 60 halftime show, Apple Music announced during halftime of “Sunday Night Football.”
Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl 60 halftime show
His most recent album, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” (I Should Have Taken More Photos), debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 when it released in January.
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September 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
BREAKING: Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl 60 halftime show, Apple Music announced during halftime of “Sunday Night Football.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams ends his reelection campaign.
September 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams ends his reelection campaign.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
September 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
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EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.
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September 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
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Protesters were tear gassed, shot with pepper spray bullets and some detained by ICE officers outside of a facility in suburban Broadview Friday morning. blockclubchi.co/3VslkAr
September 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Protesters were tear gassed, shot with pepper spray bullets and some detained by ICE officers outside of a facility in suburban Broadview Friday morning. blockclubchi.co/3VslkAr
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moments ago, ice agents again came out of the broadview detention/“professing” facility to escort a silver suv out of the lot.
one of the agents picked up and threw congressional candidate kat abughazaleh to the ground.
one of the agents picked up and threw congressional candidate kat abughazaleh to the ground.
September 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
moments ago, ice agents again came out of the broadview detention/“professing” facility to escort a silver suv out of the lot.
one of the agents picked up and threw congressional candidate kat abughazaleh to the ground.
one of the agents picked up and threw congressional candidate kat abughazaleh to the ground.
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The latest from @gwynnefitz.bsky.social: www.thecity.nyc/2025/09/18/d...
September 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The latest from @gwynnefitz.bsky.social: www.thecity.nyc/2025/09/18/d...
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Gas stove manufacturers are quietly deleting statements about the “concerns over indoor air pollution” surrounding their products. grist.org/accountabili...
Gas stove makers quietly delete air pollution warnings as they fight mandatory health labels
Manufacturers fighting a Colorado health warning law argue gas stoves are safe. Some of their websites have suggested otherwise.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Gas stove manufacturers are quietly deleting statements about the “concerns over indoor air pollution” surrounding their products. grist.org/accountabili...
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"You're taking advantage of people who are still trying to recover.”
20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the US government has proposed a $4.7 billion canal project that many warn could put the Ninth Ward at risk of flooding all over again. [Published in partnership with @capitalb.bsky.social]
20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the US government has proposed a $4.7 billion canal project that many warn could put the Ninth Ward at risk of flooding all over again. [Published in partnership with @capitalb.bsky.social]
The threat that could destroy 20 years of progress in the Lower Ninth
Past storms nearly erased New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward. A new federal project may finish the job.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"You're taking advantage of people who are still trying to recover.”
20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the US government has proposed a $4.7 billion canal project that many warn could put the Ninth Ward at risk of flooding all over again. [Published in partnership with @capitalb.bsky.social]
20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the US government has proposed a $4.7 billion canal project that many warn could put the Ninth Ward at risk of flooding all over again. [Published in partnership with @capitalb.bsky.social]
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“You're taking advantage of people who are still trying to recover.”
20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the residents of the Ninth Ward are still fighting for survival. The latest threat? A $5 billion canal project that could drown them all over again.
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20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the residents of the Ninth Ward are still fighting for survival. The latest threat? A $5 billion canal project that could drown them all over again.
Our collab with @capitalb.bsky.social:
September 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“You're taking advantage of people who are still trying to recover.”
20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the residents of the Ninth Ward are still fighting for survival. The latest threat? A $5 billion canal project that could drown them all over again.
Our collab with @capitalb.bsky.social:
20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the residents of the Ninth Ward are still fighting for survival. The latest threat? A $5 billion canal project that could drown them all over again.
Our collab with @capitalb.bsky.social:
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Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit by book authors who say the company took pirated copies of their works to train its chatbot.
Anthropic to pay authors $1.5 billion to settle lawsuit over pirated chatbot training material
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit by book authors who say the company took pirated copies of their works to train its chatbot.
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September 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit by book authors who say the company took pirated copies of their works to train its chatbot.
BIG BRINA is back! youtu.be/V9vuCByb6js?...
Sabrina Carpenter - Tears (Official Video)
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August 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
BIG BRINA is back! youtu.be/V9vuCByb6js?...
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BREAKING: Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips
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Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips
THE CITY reported the incident to law enforcement and was promptly contacted by the Brooklyn U.S. attorney’s office.
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August 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
BREAKING: Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips
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Rappers are spitting fire bars about gentrification this year. First Kendrick on “Chains & Whips” and now Pusha on “Community.”
August 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Rappers are spitting fire bars about gentrification this year. First Kendrick on “Chains & Whips” and now Pusha on “Community.”
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A growing number of states are passing laws that require companies to sell wheelchair parts to wheelchair users so they can fix it themselves or bring it to a mechanic to fix it for them.
My latest for @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
My latest for @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Wheelchair users are finally winning the right to repair
State laws are forcing private equity–backed firms—which can make buyers wait months—to allow DIY fixes.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A growing number of states are passing laws that require companies to sell wheelchair parts to wheelchair users so they can fix it themselves or bring it to a mechanic to fix it for them.
My latest for @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
My latest for @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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“We’re seeing ICE agents abduct our neighbors…and render people to a torture camp,” Jon Rodney says. “In this moment when we talk about language, I think what should ultimately guide us is shared humanity.”
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“We’re seeing ICE agents abduct our neighbors…and render people to a torture camp,” Jon Rodney says. “In this moment when we talk about language, I think what should ultimately guide us is shared humanity.”
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Anti-immigrant language is rising—even on the left
Data shows Trump's dehumanizing rhetoric spreading beyond just his supporters.
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August 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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“We’re seeing ICE agents abduct our neighbors…and render people to a torture camp,” Jon Rodney says. “In this moment when we talk about language, I think what should ultimately guide us is shared humanity.”
www.motherjones.com/media/2025/0...
“We’re seeing ICE agents abduct our neighbors…and render people to a torture camp,” Jon Rodney says. “In this moment when we talk about language, I think what should ultimately guide us is shared humanity.”
www.motherjones.com/media/2025/0...