Laura
@butonlyfornow.bsky.social
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the fact that a sitting US president is talking about antifascism being terrorism should tell you a lot about what he thinks his own government represents
September 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
the fact that a sitting US president is talking about antifascism being terrorism should tell you a lot about what he thinks his own government represents
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What a photo. ( @staceywescott.bsky.social )
At Broadview ICE facility, federal agents hurl tear gas and pepper spray at protesters blocking vans www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/19/t...
At Broadview ICE facility, federal agents hurl tear gas and pepper spray at protesters blocking vans
Federal agents hurled tear gas and pepper spray into a crowd of about 100 protesters who attempted to block vans from entering and exiting a U.S. Immigration and Customs holding facility in Broadvi…
www.chicagotribune.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
What a photo. ( @staceywescott.bsky.social )
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Hakeem Jeffries doesn't oppose antisemites or antisemitism, he just believes that the word "antisemitism" is a useful cudgel against people who believe Palestinians are human beings.
Hakeem Jeffries voted for Charlie Kirk Day but still isn’t sure if he’ll endorse Zohran Mamdani. This is why the approval rating of the Democratic Party is lower than Trump’s or the GOP.
September 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Hakeem Jeffries doesn't oppose antisemites or antisemitism, he just believes that the word "antisemitism" is a useful cudgel against people who believe Palestinians are human beings.
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TRUMP: “That’s why I sued The NY Times.”
“A judge just threw that out.” 🎯
TRUMP: “Well, I’m winning… You’re guilty… ABC is terrible, unfair, you should be ashamed.”
(Maybe he means he’s whining?)
“A judge just threw that out.” 🎯
TRUMP: “Well, I’m winning… You’re guilty… ABC is terrible, unfair, you should be ashamed.”
(Maybe he means he’s whining?)
September 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
TRUMP: “That’s why I sued The NY Times.”
“A judge just threw that out.” 🎯
TRUMP: “Well, I’m winning… You’re guilty… ABC is terrible, unfair, you should be ashamed.”
(Maybe he means he’s whining?)
“A judge just threw that out.” 🎯
TRUMP: “Well, I’m winning… You’re guilty… ABC is terrible, unfair, you should be ashamed.”
(Maybe he means he’s whining?)
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After DOGE outed Mohammad Halimi on social media, Taliban intelligence agents blindfolded and took three of his family members to a remote prison.
They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.
They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.
DOGE Targeted Him on Social Media. Then the Taliban Took His Family.
Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi, who fled the Taliban in 2021, had worked to help U.S. diplomats understand his homeland. Then DOGE put his family’s lives at risk by exposing his sensitive work for a U...
www.propublica.org
September 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
After DOGE outed Mohammad Halimi on social media, Taliban intelligence agents blindfolded and took three of his family members to a remote prison.
They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.
They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.
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7 members of the IL Democratic delegation voted YES to the resolution claiming that Charlie Kirk spoke with "honor, courage, and respect for his fellow Americans"
6 voted NO
3 did NOT vote
Reposting names in comment below, with district D-advantage points
6 voted NO
3 did NOT vote
Reposting names in comment below, with district D-advantage points
Hakeem Jeffries voted for Charlie Kirk Day but still isn’t sure if he’ll endorse Zohran Mamdani. This is why the approval rating of the Democratic Party is lower than Trump’s or the GOP.
September 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
7 members of the IL Democratic delegation voted YES to the resolution claiming that Charlie Kirk spoke with "honor, courage, and respect for his fellow Americans"
6 voted NO
3 did NOT vote
Reposting names in comment below, with district D-advantage points
6 voted NO
3 did NOT vote
Reposting names in comment below, with district D-advantage points
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Ron Howard voiceover: He couldn't.
watching this trump news conference and it is just a nonstop stream of absolute nonsense and actual lies although, it is not clear whatsoever whether or not trump can distinguish between the truth and his own fantasies
September 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Ron Howard voiceover: He couldn't.
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“If something happens really bad, just blame AI.” - the President of the United States
“liar’s dividend”: the benefit received by those spreading false information in an environment where it’s unclear what is true and what is not
“liar’s dividend”: the benefit received by those spreading false information in an environment where it’s unclear what is true and what is not
September 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“If something happens really bad, just blame AI.” - the President of the United States
“liar’s dividend”: the benefit received by those spreading false information in an environment where it’s unclear what is true and what is not
“liar’s dividend”: the benefit received by those spreading false information in an environment where it’s unclear what is true and what is not
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#ICYMI: Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show.
She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.
She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
A dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company when she was governor of South Dakota. She did not include this income on her federal disclosure forms, a likely violation of ethics…
www.propublica.org
August 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#ICYMI: Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show.
She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.
She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.
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If you have experience with what's going on at the VA -- either as a vet or insider -- please get in touch.
My contact info is eric.umansky@propublica.org and Signal Ericumansky.04.
Contact info below for my reporting colleagues @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social and @vernalcoleman.bsky.social.
My contact info is eric.umansky@propublica.org and Signal Ericumansky.04.
Contact info below for my reporting colleagues @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social and @vernalcoleman.bsky.social.
August 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
If you have experience with what's going on at the VA -- either as a vet or insider -- please get in touch.
My contact info is eric.umansky@propublica.org and Signal Ericumansky.04.
Contact info below for my reporting colleagues @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social and @vernalcoleman.bsky.social.
My contact info is eric.umansky@propublica.org and Signal Ericumansky.04.
Contact info below for my reporting colleagues @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social and @vernalcoleman.bsky.social.
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This weekend, Neo-Nazis in Berlin attacked attendees of a queer pride festival at Ostkreuz, one of the city’s main terminals (for Londoners, the equivalent is Liverpool Street).
"Wir kriegen euch alle", skandierten junge Neonazis am Sonntag in #Bautzen auf den Anti-CSD-Protesten. Es kam, was zuletzt schon häufig passierte: Auf der Rückfahrt wurden CSD-Teilnehmende in Berlin geschlagen und getreten:
Neonazi-Angriff am Bahnhof Ostkreuz: CSD-Teilnehmende geschlagen und getreten
Neonazis greifen am Bahnhof Ostkreuz Antifaschist*innen an, die zuvor am CSD in Bautzen teilgenommen haben. Bereits im Zug gab es Bedrohungen.
taz.de
August 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This weekend, Neo-Nazis in Berlin attacked attendees of a queer pride festival at Ostkreuz, one of the city’s main terminals (for Londoners, the equivalent is Liverpool Street).
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Frustrated North Dakota mineral owners asked their lawmakers for help with a decade-old issue: Companies taking their royalty income.
Lawmakers gave them a program that hasn’t helped.
The latest @propublica.org and @northdakotamonitor.com story on the issue:
www.propublica.org/article/nort...
Lawmakers gave them a program that hasn’t helped.
The latest @propublica.org and @northdakotamonitor.com story on the issue:
www.propublica.org/article/nort...
They Can’t Get Answers From the Oil Industry. North Dakota’s Oversight Program Hasn’t Helped.
Frustrated by oil companies mysteriously withholding large amounts of royalties, North Dakota mineral owners lobbied for change. Instead, lawmakers provided an oversight program that, owners say, fail...
www.propublica.org
August 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Frustrated North Dakota mineral owners asked their lawmakers for help with a decade-old issue: Companies taking their royalty income.
Lawmakers gave them a program that hasn’t helped.
The latest @propublica.org and @northdakotamonitor.com story on the issue:
www.propublica.org/article/nort...
Lawmakers gave them a program that hasn’t helped.
The latest @propublica.org and @northdakotamonitor.com story on the issue:
www.propublica.org/article/nort...
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Alyx, a 15 year veteran of the Air Force was approved for early retirement in May. The Trump admin suddenly revoked it on Wednesday because of the trans military ban.
She'll lose out on healthcare and pension benefits as a result.
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
She'll lose out on healthcare and pension benefits as a result.
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
Air Force revokes approved retirement for trans service members: 'Complete and utter betrayal'
Alyx, who has served in the Air Force for 15 years, said the ban and having her retirement rescinded has put her in a precarious financial situation.
www.nbcnews.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Alyx, a 15 year veteran of the Air Force was approved for early retirement in May. The Trump admin suddenly revoked it on Wednesday because of the trans military ban.
She'll lose out on healthcare and pension benefits as a result.
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
She'll lose out on healthcare and pension benefits as a result.
www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-...
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You should hate Nazis more than you love convenience.
So many folks bemoaning how powerless they are re: the rise of fascism are actively funding it via their use of Substack and AI, by refusing to wear an n95, by ignoring transphobia, &c.
You have power. You just prefer convenience and comfort.
So many folks bemoaning how powerless they are re: the rise of fascism are actively funding it via their use of Substack and AI, by refusing to wear an n95, by ignoring transphobia, &c.
You have power. You just prefer convenience and comfort.
NEW: Since giving NYT hacked info from a Nazi and sending a swastika push alert, Substack's extremism is in the spotlight again. An investigation finds Substack is a haven for newsletters dedicated to white supremacy—with the co-founders' blessing.
A collab between @katz.theracket.news and me:
A collab between @katz.theracket.news and me:
Substack’s extremist ecosystem is flourishing
The app's recent swastika push alert was just the tip of the iceberg.
www.thehandbasket.co
August 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
You should hate Nazis more than you love convenience.
So many folks bemoaning how powerless they are re: the rise of fascism are actively funding it via their use of Substack and AI, by refusing to wear an n95, by ignoring transphobia, &c.
You have power. You just prefer convenience and comfort.
So many folks bemoaning how powerless they are re: the rise of fascism are actively funding it via their use of Substack and AI, by refusing to wear an n95, by ignoring transphobia, &c.
You have power. You just prefer convenience and comfort.
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Global human-servitor slavery sentiment ratcheting up in Silicon Valley, on-shoring continued low-pay exploitive labor practices previously targeted at the Global Majority, and reflecting the way that AI functions primarily as a means of subverting human agency into a cog of machine efficiency
In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out. www.wired.com/story/silico...
Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule
In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.
www.wired.com
July 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Global human-servitor slavery sentiment ratcheting up in Silicon Valley, on-shoring continued low-pay exploitive labor practices previously targeted at the Global Majority, and reflecting the way that AI functions primarily as a means of subverting human agency into a cog of machine efficiency
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Barf Bag: Weeks after a marathon speech about how his party needs to do better, the New Jersey Senator voted for the Trump-pardoned criminal to become the U.S. Ambassador to France.
www.jezebel.com/resistance-h...
www.jezebel.com/resistance-h...
Resistance Hero Cory Booker Was Only Dem to Confirm Jared Kushner's Dad to Plum Job
Barf Bag: Weeks after a marathon speech about how his party needs to do better, the New Jersey Senator voted for the Trump-pardoned criminal to become the U.S. Ambassador to France.
www.jezebel.com
May 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Barf Bag: Weeks after a marathon speech about how his party needs to do better, the New Jersey Senator voted for the Trump-pardoned criminal to become the U.S. Ambassador to France.
www.jezebel.com/resistance-h...
www.jezebel.com/resistance-h...
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either you march in circles going nowhere or you get kettled by the cops
Someone who says “Neo-Nazi’s are taking over the government, please listen to the police and form an orderly line” are either unserious, trying to sell you something, or are sheepherding you into danger.
May 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
either you march in circles going nowhere or you get kettled by the cops
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“BURBANK POLICE ARE SUPPORTIVE OF OUR PROTEST STAY ON THE SIDEWALKS…GLENDALE LAW PROHIBITS SIGNS WITH POLES, OR STICKS THAT ARE THICKER THAN 1/4in”
“The front lines behind the ‘Make Europe antifa again’ banner - reinforced with wooden poles and plexiglass panels - become an indistinguishable mass.“
“The front lines behind the ‘Make Europe antifa again’ banner - reinforced with wooden poles and plexiglass panels - become an indistinguishable mass.“
May 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“BURBANK POLICE ARE SUPPORTIVE OF OUR PROTEST STAY ON THE SIDEWALKS…GLENDALE LAW PROHIBITS SIGNS WITH POLES, OR STICKS THAT ARE THICKER THAN 1/4in”
“The front lines behind the ‘Make Europe antifa again’ banner - reinforced with wooden poles and plexiglass panels - become an indistinguishable mass.“
“The front lines behind the ‘Make Europe antifa again’ banner - reinforced with wooden poles and plexiglass panels - become an indistinguishable mass.“
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Congratulations @katiehonan.bsky.social on writing the best piece of predictive science fiction of all time
May 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Congratulations @katiehonan.bsky.social on writing the best piece of predictive science fiction of all time
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“Take a breath man, it’s not that serious.”
Unbelievable statement an ICE agent told a man who collapsed after being handcuffed following his immigration hearing.
The overzealous agents had the wrong man & would have kidnapped him had his attorney not insisted in reviewing the arrest warrant.
Unbelievable statement an ICE agent told a man who collapsed after being handcuffed following his immigration hearing.
The overzealous agents had the wrong man & would have kidnapped him had his attorney not insisted in reviewing the arrest warrant.
ICE takes people into custody outside court in San Diego
The man was just exiting from the courtroom with his attorney when an agent grabbed his arm and several more surrounded him.
inewsource.org
May 23, 2025 at 4:51 AM
“Take a breath man, it’s not that serious.”
Unbelievable statement an ICE agent told a man who collapsed after being handcuffed following his immigration hearing.
The overzealous agents had the wrong man & would have kidnapped him had his attorney not insisted in reviewing the arrest warrant.
Unbelievable statement an ICE agent told a man who collapsed after being handcuffed following his immigration hearing.
The overzealous agents had the wrong man & would have kidnapped him had his attorney not insisted in reviewing the arrest warrant.
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phone seized on return trip from Cuba
Anti-imperialist organizer Calla Walsh was stopped by CBP while returning from Cuba
“my experience adds proof the best response to detainment/ interrogation is to stay calm, STFU, & give out no info. Why would we dialogue with the Gestapo of the Fourth Reich”
READ: unityoffields.net/statement-on...
“my experience adds proof the best response to detainment/ interrogation is to stay calm, STFU, & give out no info. Why would we dialogue with the Gestapo of the Fourth Reich”
READ: unityoffields.net/statement-on...
May 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
phone seized on return trip from Cuba
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Welcome to today's episode of Shut The Fuck Up Friday!
Check out this video for some tips from a local lawyer for those of you headed out to the streets to protest. You're a target of the state when you take action.
NEVER talk to police & always STFU!
Full video in thread👇
Check out this video for some tips from a local lawyer for those of you headed out to the streets to protest. You're a target of the state when you take action.
NEVER talk to police & always STFU!
Full video in thread👇
February 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Welcome to today's episode of Shut The Fuck Up Friday!
Check out this video for some tips from a local lawyer for those of you headed out to the streets to protest. You're a target of the state when you take action.
NEVER talk to police & always STFU!
Full video in thread👇
Check out this video for some tips from a local lawyer for those of you headed out to the streets to protest. You're a target of the state when you take action.
NEVER talk to police & always STFU!
Full video in thread👇