Swara A.S. ☀️🍉🌊🧿
@spiderswarz.bsky.social
He/Him, Data Waterbender. Kurdish Muslim. 🍅Words @ The Nerds of Color, But Why Tho?, io9, The New Arab, Nerdist. Host of The Middle Geeks Podcast. Views do not represent my employer.
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At First Glance, Universal’s ‘Mummy’ Sequel is Orientalist Regression
Swara explains why the announcement of Universal doing a “Mummy” Sequel may not be so exciting, and in fact may be regressive.
thenerdsofcolor.org
I am very much *not* excited about Universal's apparent #TheMummy sequel.
Especially in light of Lee Cronin's other Mummy film already in development with ACTUAL Egyptian leads.
Please read my latest for @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social to understand why 🙏🏽
thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/11/05/a...
Especially in light of Lee Cronin's other Mummy film already in development with ACTUAL Egyptian leads.
Please read my latest for @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social to understand why 🙏🏽
thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/11/05/a...
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Channel 4 News close to examplary this evening. It pains me to point out that some people working for the broadcast partner of Bari Weiss's CBS News, the BBC, could learn a lot from Matt Frei & Anushka Asthana. But I also wonder how much 'balance' we give to obvious liars, however powerful they are.
January 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Channel 4 News close to examplary this evening. It pains me to point out that some people working for the broadcast partner of Bari Weiss's CBS News, the BBC, could learn a lot from Matt Frei & Anushka Asthana. But I also wonder how much 'balance' we give to obvious liars, however powerful they are.
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WATCH: Eyewitness Emily Heller tells Chris Hayes what she saw when an ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis. “There was no doubt in mind that she was fatally shot immediately,” says Heller.
‘Point blank in the face’: Eyewitness details deadly ICE shooting
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:34 AM
WATCH: Eyewitness Emily Heller tells Chris Hayes what she saw when an ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis. “There was no doubt in mind that she was fatally shot immediately,” says Heller.
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Minnesota authorities should go by the video evidence, interview the witnesses, and get a warrant to arrest the ICE agent themselves, then.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota investigators say they can't access evidence after fatal ICE shooting and FBI won't work jointly on probe.
@reuters.com
@reuters.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Minnesota authorities should go by the video evidence, interview the witnesses, and get a warrant to arrest the ICE agent themselves, then.
Israel has just killed at least 2 children in Gaza
The genocide continues
The "ceasefire" is a lie
The genocide continues
The "ceasefire" is a lie
#Gaza: Four Killed, Including Two Children, in Drone Strike on Khan Yunis Tent - Israel News @haaretzcom.bsky.social 🤬
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Reports in Gaza: Four killed, including two kids, in drone strike on Khan Yunis tent
Police: East Jerusalem Dentist Arrested for Social Media Posts Inciting Terrorism . RECAP: Four Reportedly Killed in Gaza by an Israeli Drone Strike; Masked Israelis Attack Palestinians in West Bank ....
www.haaretz.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Israel has just killed at least 2 children in Gaza
The genocide continues
The "ceasefire" is a lie
The genocide continues
The "ceasefire" is a lie
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Israel: breaks ‘ceasefire’ (again) by literally murdering a child and harming other children, facts not in dispute
AP [pretending to do journalism]: Israel says on social media they killed a terrorist and didn’t break the ceasefire
AP [pretending to do journalism]: Israel says on social media they killed a terrorist and didn’t break the ceasefire
January 6, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Israel: breaks ‘ceasefire’ (again) by literally murdering a child and harming other children, facts not in dispute
AP [pretending to do journalism]: Israel says on social media they killed a terrorist and didn’t break the ceasefire
AP [pretending to do journalism]: Israel says on social media they killed a terrorist and didn’t break the ceasefire
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#TheVoiceofHindRajab is a sublimely devestating masterpiece.
Kaouther Ben Hania, with the blessing of Hind's family who are involved, have painstakingly and beautifully immortalized Hind and her horrific story for all to see.
Watch it as soon as you can.
Free Palestine.
Kaouther Ben Hania, with the blessing of Hind's family who are involved, have painstakingly and beautifully immortalized Hind and her horrific story for all to see.
Watch it as soon as you can.
Free Palestine.
January 8, 2026 at 1:41 AM
#TheVoiceofHindRajab is a sublimely devestating masterpiece.
Kaouther Ben Hania, with the blessing of Hind's family who are involved, have painstakingly and beautifully immortalized Hind and her horrific story for all to see.
Watch it as soon as you can.
Free Palestine.
Kaouther Ben Hania, with the blessing of Hind's family who are involved, have painstakingly and beautifully immortalized Hind and her horrific story for all to see.
Watch it as soon as you can.
Free Palestine.
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We have lost everything in Gaza. There is no income, no future, no life. You can contribute as much as you can through this link. Thank you.
Urgent appeal: Help the family of Aya and Emad
I am Aya, married to Imad, and we have a two-year-old daughter named Lara. Our life was peaceful and stable, and we had a beautiful home that represented security and warmth. We experienced unforgetta...
chuffed.org
January 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM
We have lost everything in Gaza. There is no income, no future, no life. You can contribute as much as you can through this link. Thank you.
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This sounds like so many stories about the IDF shooting a Palestinian kid
In regards to shooting in Minneapolis:
Witnesses say a doctor was at the scene and tried to help the woman who had been shot, but ICE agents refused to let him through. Around 10–15 minutes later, an ambulance arrived but was blocked by ICE vehicles occupying the street.-FOX 9 Minnesota
Witnesses say a doctor was at the scene and tried to help the woman who had been shot, but ICE agents refused to let him through. Around 10–15 minutes later, an ambulance arrived but was blocked by ICE vehicles occupying the street.-FOX 9 Minnesota
January 7, 2026 at 8:56 PM
This sounds like so many stories about the IDF shooting a Palestinian kid
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Here is the fundraiser for Renee Good’s wife and son, from a very trusted source.
Donate to Support for Renee Good’s wife and son, organized by Mattie Weiss
Please support the wife and son of Renee Good as they grapple with the devastating … Mattie Weiss needs your support for Support for Renee Good’s wife and son
www.gofundme.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Here is the fundraiser for Renee Good’s wife and son, from a very trusted source.
Thank you @letterboxd.social and AFI for the free screening, and to Ms. Rachel for always highlighting the children first and foremost.
January 8, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Thank you @letterboxd.social and AFI for the free screening, and to Ms. Rachel for always highlighting the children first and foremost.
#TheVoiceofHindRajab is a sublimely devestating masterpiece.
Kaouther Ben Hania, with the blessing of Hind's family who are involved, have painstakingly and beautifully immortalized Hind and her horrific story for all to see.
Watch it as soon as you can.
Free Palestine.
Kaouther Ben Hania, with the blessing of Hind's family who are involved, have painstakingly and beautifully immortalized Hind and her horrific story for all to see.
Watch it as soon as you can.
Free Palestine.
January 8, 2026 at 1:41 AM
#TheVoiceofHindRajab is a sublimely devestating masterpiece.
Kaouther Ben Hania, with the blessing of Hind's family who are involved, have painstakingly and beautifully immortalized Hind and her horrific story for all to see.
Watch it as soon as you can.
Free Palestine.
Kaouther Ben Hania, with the blessing of Hind's family who are involved, have painstakingly and beautifully immortalized Hind and her horrific story for all to see.
Watch it as soon as you can.
Free Palestine.
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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 1:05 AM
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.
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For anyone & everyone who needs it, here’s some Wonder Woman on this really difficult Wonder Woman Wednesday! 💛❤️💙
January 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM
For anyone & everyone who needs it, here’s some Wonder Woman on this really difficult Wonder Woman Wednesday! 💛❤️💙
Rest in Power Renee Nicole Good 😔😔😔 www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
‘She was an amazing human being’: Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner.
www.startribune.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Rest in Power Renee Nicole Good 😔😔😔 www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
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I'd love news organizations to get a comment from all the corporations, such as SPOTIFY, that continue running ICE ads on their platforms.
Do they support ICE murdering US citizens?
They still support ICE?
Let American consumers know!
Do they support ICE murdering US citizens?
They still support ICE?
Let American consumers know!
January 7, 2026 at 10:06 PM
I'd love news organizations to get a comment from all the corporations, such as SPOTIFY, that continue running ICE ads on their platforms.
Do they support ICE murdering US citizens?
They still support ICE?
Let American consumers know!
Do they support ICE murdering US citizens?
They still support ICE?
Let American consumers know!
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losing my mind at the "she should have followed directions" people
really? really? you're cool with "if you don't follow directions, they get to kill you"? that seems like a good state of affairs to you? that seems like how law enforcement ought to work: instant obeisance or death?
really? really? you're cool with "if you don't follow directions, they get to kill you"? that seems like a good state of affairs to you? that seems like how law enforcement ought to work: instant obeisance or death?
January 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
losing my mind at the "she should have followed directions" people
really? really? you're cool with "if you don't follow directions, they get to kill you"? that seems like a good state of affairs to you? that seems like how law enforcement ought to work: instant obeisance or death?
really? really? you're cool with "if you don't follow directions, they get to kill you"? that seems like a good state of affairs to you? that seems like how law enforcement ought to work: instant obeisance or death?
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Today, I share a joy after a long wait
Ahmad and I got married in the final days of the year, despite all hardships
Sadly, a month ago, our acc was marked as spam during the preparations, making things even harder
Your kind support is the light we truly need now 🤍
Send a gift for us⤵️
bit.ly/483RUjk
Ahmad and I got married in the final days of the year, despite all hardships
Sadly, a month ago, our acc was marked as spam during the preparations, making things even harder
Your kind support is the light we truly need now 🤍
Send a gift for us⤵️
bit.ly/483RUjk
January 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Today, I share a joy after a long wait
Ahmad and I got married in the final days of the year, despite all hardships
Sadly, a month ago, our acc was marked as spam during the preparations, making things even harder
Your kind support is the light we truly need now 🤍
Send a gift for us⤵️
bit.ly/483RUjk
Ahmad and I got married in the final days of the year, despite all hardships
Sadly, a month ago, our acc was marked as spam during the preparations, making things even harder
Your kind support is the light we truly need now 🤍
Send a gift for us⤵️
bit.ly/483RUjk
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my heart is just completely broken for this woman, killed trying to protect her community and her friends, and for all the people of Minneapolis, who always seems to unfairly caught in the crosshairs of our national malaise
January 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
my heart is just completely broken for this woman, killed trying to protect her community and her friends, and for all the people of Minneapolis, who always seems to unfairly caught in the crosshairs of our national malaise
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Ronaldo decided share our link, what's about you
Cristiano was asking me for tips on the new project, but I told him he’d have to check the link like everyone else 🙂
January 7, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Ronaldo decided share our link, what's about you
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man the video is circulating so
settings > content & media > uncheck auto-play video & gifs
settings > content & media > uncheck auto-play video & gifs
January 7, 2026 at 5:57 PM
man the video is circulating so
settings > content & media > uncheck auto-play video & gifs
settings > content & media > uncheck auto-play video & gifs
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Please go follow @mprnews.org
This happened just blocks from George Floyd Square.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
This happened just blocks from George Floyd Square.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
January 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Please go follow @mprnews.org
This happened just blocks from George Floyd Square.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
This happened just blocks from George Floyd Square.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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The amount for Khalil's surgery has not been arranged yet. And now on top of that, Khalil's family has been told to vacate the house they were living in. They need a tent or money to rent a house. Please come through for their family ❤️❤️❤️
chuffed.org/project/1276...
chuffed.org/project/1276...
January 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The amount for Khalil's surgery has not been arranged yet. And now on top of that, Khalil's family has been told to vacate the house they were living in. They need a tent or money to rent a house. Please come through for their family ❤️❤️❤️
chuffed.org/project/1276...
chuffed.org/project/1276...
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Absolutely horrific details about an ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."
Bovino was there.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."
Bovino was there.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
January 7, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Absolutely horrific details about an ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."
Bovino was there.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."
Bovino was there.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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then like if i have to see that garbage atlantic piece 47 times in an hour on the skyline, i would also get to see a ton of cool shit
January 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
then like if i have to see that garbage atlantic piece 47 times in an hour on the skyline, i would also get to see a ton of cool shit
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every time someone shares a shitty op-ed piece by a shitty writer in [insert legacy media org here] to dunk on it, they should have to share something made by someone awesome
January 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
every time someone shares a shitty op-ed piece by a shitty writer in [insert legacy media org here] to dunk on it, they should have to share something made by someone awesome