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Six months after ICE apprehended 47 people, including nine kids, in Hays County, Tex., County Judge Ruben Becerra said DHS has ignored his attempts to get answers:
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
(Published Oct.)
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
(Published Oct.)
How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force
Trump’s DHS appointees have dismantled civil rights guardrails, protected agents’ anonymity and encouraged them to wear masks, threatened groups that stood in their way, and overwhelmed legal challeng...
www.propublica.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Six months after ICE apprehended 47 people, including nine kids, in Hays County, Tex., County Judge Ruben Becerra said DHS has ignored his attempts to get answers:
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
(Published Oct.)
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
(Published Oct.)
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ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence wa...
www.propublica.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
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California, and the country, cannot await the outcome of the midterms to repel Trump’s siege on democracy. More drastic action is required.
It’s time for soft secession
How blue states can use their economic clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
www.motherjones.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
California, and the country, cannot await the outcome of the midterms to repel Trump’s siege on democracy. More drastic action is required.
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We found that 11 of Trump’s DOT appointees disclosed between $12 million and $52 million in stock holdings and other financial interests in airlines, railroads, oil and gas corporations, transportation technology firms and other related businesses.
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Expe...
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
We found that 11 of Trump’s DOT appointees disclosed between $12 million and $52 million in stock holdings and other financial interests in airlines, railroads, oil and gas corporations, transportation technology firms and other related businesses.
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
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1/ THREAD: This year ICE has sent a record 600 immigrant kids into federal shelters, more than in the previous four years combined. Data suggests some are being separated from their families.
For one 15-year-old, it began with a cracked windshield 👇
For one 15-year-old, it began with a cracked windshield 👇
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
1/ THREAD: This year ICE has sent a record 600 immigrant kids into federal shelters, more than in the previous four years combined. Data suggests some are being separated from their families.
For one 15-year-old, it began with a cracked windshield 👇
For one 15-year-old, it began with a cracked windshield 👇
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Everyone should have the right to speak up against injustice without ending up in a database. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
How Cops Are Using Flock Safety's ALPR Network to Surveil Protesters
Through an analysis of 10 months of nationwide searches on Flock Safety's servers, we discovered that more than 50 federal, state, and local agencies ran hundreds of searches through Flock's national
www.eff.org
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Everyone should have the right to speak up against injustice without ending up in a database. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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One great thing to see at the Cincinnati #NoKings rally was lots of people engaging with local organizations that had tables – there were political organizers, labor unions, charitable organizations, human rights groups. Looking for a next step? Reach out to your local organizations.
When we say No Kings, we mean Freedom.
My speech in Cincinnati for the No Kings rally of October 18th.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/when-we-sa...
My speech in Cincinnati for the No Kings rally of October 18th.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/when-we-sa...
When we say No Kings, we mean Freedom (video)
My speech in Cincinnati for the No Kings rally of October 17th
snyder.substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
One great thing to see at the Cincinnati #NoKings rally was lots of people engaging with local organizations that had tables – there were political organizers, labor unions, charitable organizations, human rights groups. Looking for a next step? Reach out to your local organizations.
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This is nuts. And we would like to know more about these "guided missile warheads."
Good reporting via @juddlegum.bsky.social / @popular.info
Good reporting via @juddlegum.bsky.social / @popular.info
ICE’s spending on weaponry has soared more than 700 percent this year
The $71.5 million spent so far has paid for guns and armor, chemical munitions, “guided missile warheads," and "explosive components.”
www.motherjones.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
This is nuts. And we would like to know more about these "guided missile warheads."
Good reporting via @juddlegum.bsky.social / @popular.info
Good reporting via @juddlegum.bsky.social / @popular.info
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At least 6 vehicles racing through a quiet suburban neighborhood; multiple agents, all of them armed and masked.
the excessive response plus the violence against this 15 year old girl is outrageous.
the excessive response plus the violence against this 15 year old girl is outrageous.
Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck
October 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
At least 6 vehicles racing through a quiet suburban neighborhood; multiple agents, all of them armed and masked.
the excessive response plus the violence against this 15 year old girl is outrageous.
the excessive response plus the violence against this 15 year old girl is outrageous.
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Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
www.nokings.org
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
www.nokings.org
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This is what freedom of speech sounds like. Also, please consider subscribing to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Why we can’t allow Trump to ban that other f-word | Will Bunch
The column the Trump regime wants to ban: America has to call out surging fascism in order to defeat it.
www.inquirer.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This is what freedom of speech sounds like. Also, please consider subscribing to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
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This is the problem when you train AI on Internet forums, it learns to dig into your position and never back down, and also to be dumb as shit.
August 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is the problem when you train AI on Internet forums, it learns to dig into your position and never back down, and also to be dumb as shit.
If you're feeling discouraged today, just remember today is the day we celebrate our independence from kings and tyrants.
July 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If you're feeling discouraged today, just remember today is the day we celebrate our independence from kings and tyrants.
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"Slowly, gradually, the Playdate has evolved into something more like a large-scale, collaborative, physical version of UFO 50. It’s an alternate history Game Boy with dozens upon dozens of genuinely great games." 👍
pushtotalk.gg/p/how-much-game-can-you-fit-in-27-inches
pushtotalk.gg/p/how-much-game-can-you-fit-in-27-inches
How Much Game Can You Fit in 2.7 Inches?
Conversations with artists pushing the limits of the world's tiniest games console
www.pushtotalk.gg
June 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"Slowly, gradually, the Playdate has evolved into something more like a large-scale, collaborative, physical version of UFO 50. It’s an alternate history Game Boy with dozens upon dozens of genuinely great games." 👍
pushtotalk.gg/p/how-much-game-can-you-fit-in-27-inches
pushtotalk.gg/p/how-much-game-can-you-fit-in-27-inches
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Weak men cannot compromise. Weak men cannot build consensus. Weak men think that leadership means force. Weak men build nothing that lasts.
February 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Weak men cannot compromise. Weak men cannot build consensus. Weak men think that leadership means force. Weak men build nothing that lasts.
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Heads up! Panic (thus Playdate) is looking for a Web Services Engineer to maintain and expand our growing flock of Flask + Django web applications, and more.
The job is here in Portland, OR. (We can also cover USA relocation.)
Is this you? Or someone you know? Apply! (Or share!) 🙏 panic.com/jobs/
The job is here in Portland, OR. (We can also cover USA relocation.)
Is this you? Or someone you know? Apply! (Or share!) 🙏 panic.com/jobs/
Jobs | Panic
Panic might be hiring in Portland, OR. See what's available!
panic.com
January 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Heads up! Panic (thus Playdate) is looking for a Web Services Engineer to maintain and expand our growing flock of Flask + Django web applications, and more.
The job is here in Portland, OR. (We can also cover USA relocation.)
Is this you? Or someone you know? Apply! (Or share!) 🙏 panic.com/jobs/
The job is here in Portland, OR. (We can also cover USA relocation.)
Is this you? Or someone you know? Apply! (Or share!) 🙏 panic.com/jobs/
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A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
PBS News Weekend full episode, Jan. 25, 2025
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
Centrists have been in denial and gaslighting the rest of us for as long as there have been authoritarians
January 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Centrists have been in denial and gaslighting the rest of us for as long as there have been authoritarians
afaik only one good werewolf movie has ever been made letterboxd.com/film/an-amer...
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
American tourists David and Jack are savaged by an unidentified vicious animal whilst hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. Retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon experiences dis...
letterboxd.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
afaik only one good werewolf movie has ever been made letterboxd.com/film/an-amer...
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Hey, look who has the top story on Fair Observer's homepage this morning...
www.fairobserver.com/world-news/u...
www.fairobserver.com/world-news/u...
Suffer No Innocents: Identifying Corruption in America’s Judicial System
Capitalist production theory prioritizes convictions over truth, resulting in innocent people being punished for crimes they did not commit.
www.fairobserver.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Hey, look who has the top story on Fair Observer's homepage this morning...
www.fairobserver.com/world-news/u...
www.fairobserver.com/world-news/u...
Talk about a woman who lives what she preaches. I'm not a Christian, but I'm gonna give this book a read. bookshop.org/p/books/how-...
How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith a book by Mariann Edgar Budde
An inspirational guide to the key junctures in life that, if navigated with faith and discernment, pave the way for us to become our most courageous selves, by the bishop of the famed Episcopal Dioces...
bookshop.org
January 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Talk about a woman who lives what she preaches. I'm not a Christian, but I'm gonna give this book a read. bookshop.org/p/books/how-...
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A lot of people are confused by how someone so seemingly stupid as Elon Musk could become the richest person in the world, so they come up with all sorts of theories about how he must be secretly smart.
Allow me to explain: the world is stupid too.
Allow me to explain: the world is stupid too.
January 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A lot of people are confused by how someone so seemingly stupid as Elon Musk could become the richest person in the world, so they come up with all sorts of theories about how he must be secretly smart.
Allow me to explain: the world is stupid too.
Allow me to explain: the world is stupid too.
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Friends, beware of folks who would have lynched MLK back in the day, trying to tame his voice, displaying only one side of him by posting only heart-emoji-filled quotes. Here are 10 things MLK said that I'm sure *they* won't be posting today. A 🧵
#MLK
#MLK
January 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Friends, beware of folks who would have lynched MLK back in the day, trying to tame his voice, displaying only one side of him by posting only heart-emoji-filled quotes. Here are 10 things MLK said that I'm sure *they* won't be posting today. A 🧵
#MLK
#MLK