Ali Figs 🫘
@ali-caffeinated.bsky.social
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Just awful: A 75-year-old man just died in ICE custody, ICE has revealed in a notice to Congress.
But here's the rub: This man, a Cuban national, was first paroled into the US in 1966—nearly 60 years ago! They were set to deport him anyway.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/1974...
But here's the rub: This man, a Cuban national, was first paroled into the US in 1966—nearly 60 years ago! They were set to deport him anyway.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/1974...
Why Did a 75-Year-Old Man in Poor Health Just Die in ICE Custody?
Isidro Perez came to the United States from Cuba nearly 60 years ago. This is who Stephen Miller is going after now?
newrepublic.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Just awful: A 75-year-old man just died in ICE custody, ICE has revealed in a notice to Congress.
But here's the rub: This man, a Cuban national, was first paroled into the US in 1966—nearly 60 years ago! They were set to deport him anyway.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/1974...
But here's the rub: This man, a Cuban national, was first paroled into the US in 1966—nearly 60 years ago! They were set to deport him anyway.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/1974...
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“He has always worked hard to put food on the table for us and my mom,” said Alejandro. “He was always careful and always did his taxes on time. He never caused any problems and he is known as a kind and helping person by everyone in our community.” santanero.org/2025/06/21/l...
Landscaper violently detained by agents in Santa Ana has three Marine sons; detained without food or medical aid
A Tustin landscaper has been identified by his eldest Marine vet son after he was violently detained by immigration agents in Santa Ana.
santanero.org
June 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
“He has always worked hard to put food on the table for us and my mom,” said Alejandro. “He was always careful and always did his taxes on time. He never caused any problems and he is known as a kind and helping person by everyone in our community.” santanero.org/2025/06/21/l...
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On 6/12, DHS Sec’y Kristi Noem said “We are staying here to liberate [LA] from the socialists and the burdensome leadership this governor and mayor have placed on this country and this city.” This use of military force to displace a democratically elected is the very definition of a coup.
June 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
On 6/12, DHS Sec’y Kristi Noem said “We are staying here to liberate [LA] from the socialists and the burdensome leadership this governor and mayor have placed on this country and this city.” This use of military force to displace a democratically elected is the very definition of a coup.
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Yes, the Trump White House and DHS shared a poster first circulated by a white nationalist who has defended use of the n-word and shared material from an explicitly neo-Nazi X account. More very fine people!
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
White House and DHS share image apparently created by white nationalist
The poster likes to use the N-word and share content from a neo-Nazi account, too.
www.motherjones.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Yes, the Trump White House and DHS shared a poster first circulated by a white nationalist who has defended use of the n-word and shared material from an explicitly neo-Nazi X account. More very fine people!
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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These are the same people that were willing to let their grandparents die so they could eat at Arby's again without a mask
April 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
These are the same people that were willing to let their grandparents die so they could eat at Arby's again without a mask
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We tried mass tariffs in 1828, and it crashed the economy. We tried again in 1930, and it crashed the economy.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We tried mass tariffs in 1828, and it crashed the economy. We tried again in 1930, and it crashed the economy.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
Third time’s the charm, I guess.
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This was….five months ago
April 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
This was….five months ago
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WIRED has found four new Venmo accounts that appear to be associated with Trump officials who were in an infamous Signal chat. One made a payment with a note consisting solely of an eggplant emoji.
Even More Venmo Accounts Tied to Trump Officials in Signal Group Chat Left Data Public
WIRED has found four new Venmo accounts that appear to be associated with Trump officials who were in an infamous Signal chat. One made a payment with a note consisting solely of an eggplant emoji.
wrd.cm
March 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
WIRED has found four new Venmo accounts that appear to be associated with Trump officials who were in an infamous Signal chat. One made a payment with a note consisting solely of an eggplant emoji.
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When scholars of authoritarianism and fascism leave U.S. universities because of the deteriorating political situation here, we should really worry.
March 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
When scholars of authoritarianism and fascism leave U.S. universities because of the deteriorating political situation here, we should really worry.
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DOGE/Elon claim they found hundreds of millions in SS loans going to kids — but it’s an annuity to kids whose parents passed away.
March 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM
DOGE/Elon claim they found hundreds of millions in SS loans going to kids — but it’s an annuity to kids whose parents passed away.
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The author of this piece is an American photo journalist who has been embedded in El Salvador. Reading this piece is frightening and it should be. It's who we are in danger of becoming. time.com/7269604/el-s...
What the Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador Experienced
Exclusive photos of the arrival of Venezuelan detainees deported from the U.S.
time.com
March 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The author of this piece is an American photo journalist who has been embedded in El Salvador. Reading this piece is frightening and it should be. It's who we are in danger of becoming. time.com/7269604/el-s...
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Tucson, Arizona today.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
March 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Tucson, Arizona today.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
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Tragic news: The breeding male of Oregon's Metolius pack was recently found killed near Sisters, Oregon.
We've contributed to the $30.5K reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of this federally protected wolf.
More information: biodiv.us/4iLKRhF
We've contributed to the $30.5K reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of this federally protected wolf.
More information: biodiv.us/4iLKRhF
March 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Tragic news: The breeding male of Oregon's Metolius pack was recently found killed near Sisters, Oregon.
We've contributed to the $30.5K reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of this federally protected wolf.
More information: biodiv.us/4iLKRhF
We've contributed to the $30.5K reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of this federally protected wolf.
More information: biodiv.us/4iLKRhF
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Texas idea of individual freedom when it comes to public health and vaccinations: “fuck that! My body, my choice.”
Texas idea of freedom when it comes to a woman’s OWN right to choose: “fuck that! You have no rights, woman!”
Texas idea of freedom when it comes to a woman’s OWN right to choose: “fuck that! You have no rights, woman!”
March 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Texas idea of individual freedom when it comes to public health and vaccinations: “fuck that! My body, my choice.”
Texas idea of freedom when it comes to a woman’s OWN right to choose: “fuck that! You have no rights, woman!”
Texas idea of freedom when it comes to a woman’s OWN right to choose: “fuck that! You have no rights, woman!”
There’s a reason Bernie scares the Right, why he unifies the Left, he’s a real champion of everyday Americans’ interests.
Bernie Sanders: "I'm gonna vote no. I think the American people are sick and tired of Elon Musk, the richest guy in the world, running around, slashing Social Security, veterans programs. That Republicans are moving for massive tax breaks and cutting Medicaid ... you gotta draw a line."
March 14, 2025 at 12:52 AM
There’s a reason Bernie scares the Right, why he unifies the Left, he’s a real champion of everyday Americans’ interests.
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I’m Jewish and the son of Jewish refugees who immigrated to America, so some might accuse me of seeing antisemitism where it doesn’t exist. So it’s sadly reassuring to see that the great historian Timothy Snyder saw the Oval Office debacle the way I did:
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Antisemitism in the Oval Office
A confrontation seen with a historian's eye
open.substack.com
March 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I’m Jewish and the son of Jewish refugees who immigrated to America, so some might accuse me of seeing antisemitism where it doesn’t exist. So it’s sadly reassuring to see that the great historian Timothy Snyder saw the Oval Office debacle the way I did:
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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The FAA approved another launch before the last crash investigation was completed — and it ended in another disaster.
Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
March 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The FAA approved another launch before the last crash investigation was completed — and it ended in another disaster.
Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
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Told ya. They're going to privatize everything but still make you pay federal taxes so they don't have to. www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Elon Musk suggests the U.S. should privatize the Postal Service and Amtrak
During a remote appearance at a technology conference in San Francisco, Musk told attendees the U.S. should privatize "as much as possible."
www.nbcnews.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Told ya. They're going to privatize everything but still make you pay federal taxes so they don't have to. www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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"They'll never cut Social Security" is the new "they'll never overturn Roe v Wade."
March 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"They'll never cut Social Security" is the new "they'll never overturn Roe v Wade."
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Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
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What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
March 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?