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The horns and whistles work
What it's like to watch community activists stand up to a Border Patrol raid.
www.motherjones.com
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino says that the whistles and honking actually help the feds make apprehensions. I witnessed the complete opposite in New Orleans.
This has accidentally been great block bait.
I am begging everyone, but ESPECIALLY reporters, to clearly differentiate between ICE and Border Patrol. Literally begging!!
January 3, 2026 at 9:05 AM
This has accidentally been great block bait.
Donald the Dove. 🙏🕊️☮️
January 3, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Donald the Dove. 🙏🕊️☮️
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In a statement, an emotional Grok told me it was "shaken" by the revenge porn it had generated. "It's not epic, and not based," Grok said. "It's neither. Frankly, it's cringe. And gay." An emailed request for comment to X received an auto-reply of a rofl emoji and a custom swastika emoji.
January 3, 2026 at 5:29 AM
In a statement, an emotional Grok told me it was "shaken" by the revenge porn it had generated. "It's not epic, and not based," Grok said. "It's neither. Frankly, it's cringe. And gay." An emailed request for comment to X received an auto-reply of a rofl emoji and a custom swastika emoji.
If Jade Helm happened now, half the country would name their next daughter after it.
January 3, 2026 at 4:18 AM
If Jade Helm happened now, half the country would name their next daughter after it.
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You probably already know this already, but yes, the answer is private equity.
After 20 years of shaping American dessert culture, Sprinkles has officially closed all of its stores nationwide, marking the end of a brand that not only helped spark but also outlasted the U.S. cupcake craze.
Sprinkles, known for celeb fans and cupcake ATMs, shuts down abruptly
Sprinkles, a pioneer in the U.S. cupcake craze, has closed all its stores nationwide after 20 years.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:08 AM
You probably already know this already, but yes, the answer is private equity.
I am begging everyone, but ESPECIALLY reporters, to clearly differentiate between ICE and Border Patrol. Literally begging!!
January 2, 2026 at 7:57 PM
I am begging everyone, but ESPECIALLY reporters, to clearly differentiate between ICE and Border Patrol. Literally begging!!
Yes I am going to the J6 reunion rally on Tuesday, if anyone even cares.
January 2, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Yes I am going to the J6 reunion rally on Tuesday, if anyone even cares.
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The villain of the American Revolution is a hero for second Trump administration. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Hero of 2025: King George III
The villain of the American Revolution is the patron saint of Donald Trump's second term.
www.motherjones.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:14 AM
The villain of the American Revolution is a hero for second Trump administration. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The airport - where you no longer have to take off your shoes except for all the times you do.
December 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The airport - where you no longer have to take off your shoes except for all the times you do.
“Working a holiday for drinking in New Orleans isn’t so bad bc the food is great!” Brother I am disassociating in my hotel room and eating peanut butter. I walked 15 miles today and my only meal was an omelette at 9 am.
December 31, 2025 at 5:44 AM
“Working a holiday for drinking in New Orleans isn’t so bad bc the food is great!” Brother I am disassociating in my hotel room and eating peanut butter. I walked 15 miles today and my only meal was an omelette at 9 am.
I’m sorry, New Orleans has diablo rojo???
December 31, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I’m sorry, New Orleans has diablo rojo???
Louisiana National Guard patrolling Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
December 31, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Louisiana National Guard patrolling Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
New Years Eve eve in New Orleans.
December 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
New Years Eve eve in New Orleans.
It’s completely bonkers that Bourbon Street is open to all vehicles today.
December 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It’s completely bonkers that Bourbon Street is open to all vehicles today.
I'm back in New Orleans, so once again sourcing information about Border Patrol, National Guard, or other assorted federal agents!
December 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I'm back in New Orleans, so once again sourcing information about Border Patrol, National Guard, or other assorted federal agents!
I can’t believe I’m working in New Orleans for the drunkest and worst holiday.
December 30, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I can’t believe I’m working in New Orleans for the drunkest and worst holiday.
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So far, I haven't had any right wingers explain how that aligns with their stance -- did the facility hire kids for the day? Are the auditors in on the scam, and writing up fake violations to make it more believable? Who knows!
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December 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
So far, I haven't had any right wingers explain how that aligns with their stance -- did the facility hire kids for the day? Are the auditors in on the scam, and writing up fake violations to make it more believable? Who knows!
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One of the Somali-owned daycare centers in Minneapolis that was targeted by Nick Shirley had a licensing violation in February because "there was more than a 36-month age range in a mixed age group." The crux of Shirley's argument is that there are no children at all in these daycare centers.
December 28, 2025 at 3:14 AM
One of the Somali-owned daycare centers in Minneapolis that was targeted by Nick Shirley had a licensing violation in February because "there was more than a 36-month age range in a mixed age group." The crux of Shirley's argument is that there are no children at all in these daycare centers.
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The best outcome now is that this daycare business is fraudulent. Otherwise it means real kids might be put in real danger because of Nick Shirley.
December 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The best outcome now is that this daycare business is fraudulent. Otherwise it means real kids might be put in real danger because of Nick Shirley.
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At one point, the two men in this video don’t identify themselves to daycare workers, demand to know where the children are, and then try to yank open the door as the female employees pull on it to keep them out.
December 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
At one point, the two men in this video don’t identify themselves to daycare workers, demand to know where the children are, and then try to yank open the door as the female employees pull on it to keep them out.
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This is so fucking dangerous.
December 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is so fucking dangerous.
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I filmed this FBI raid of an allegedly fraudulent Somali owned business outside of Minneapolis almost two weeks ago. The New York Times and KARE 11 were also there.
Now I have Republicans telling me this has never happened, and Democrats telling me I’m colluding to film a fake raid.
Now I have Republicans telling me this has never happened, and Democrats telling me I’m colluding to film a fake raid.
FBI raids Somali-owned home health agency amid Minnesota Medicaid fraud probe
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December 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I filmed this FBI raid of an allegedly fraudulent Somali owned business outside of Minneapolis almost two weeks ago. The New York Times and KARE 11 were also there.
Now I have Republicans telling me this has never happened, and Democrats telling me I’m colluding to film a fake raid.
Now I have Republicans telling me this has never happened, and Democrats telling me I’m colluding to film a fake raid.