dahlia
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Disgraceful decision to let two murderers off the hook
NEW: The office of State Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday announced that it will not pursue criminal charges against two NYPD officers who last year shot and killed a 19-year-old who was experiencing a mental health crisis in his Queens home.
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No Criminal Charges For NYPD Officers Who Killed Win Rozario
The office of State Attorney General Letitia James says it will not prosecute the officers who shot the Queens teen as he experienced a mental health episode.
www.thecity.nyc
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Disgraceful decision to let two murderers off the hook
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Pleeeeeease @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social hire someone who doesn't suck, the NYPD is going to be out for blood no matter what
"The commissioner apologized to my team for those remarks, and I look forward to being a mayor for each and every New Yorker," Mamdani says of NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's brother calling him an "enemy" of Jewish people.
First reported by us here: www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/04/n...
First reported by us here: www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/04/n...
December 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Pleeeeeease @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social hire someone who doesn't suck, the NYPD is going to be out for blood no matter what
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Zohran buddy at least tell her she's gotta upload an America's Funniest Home Videos style clip of her hitting him in the balls with a 2x4 to keep her job
Like what are we doing here. At least give them shit about it even if you keep on keeping on with business
Like what are we doing here. At least give them shit about it even if you keep on keeping on with business
December 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Zohran buddy at least tell her she's gotta upload an America's Funniest Home Videos style clip of her hitting him in the balls with a 2x4 to keep her job
Like what are we doing here. At least give them shit about it even if you keep on keeping on with business
Like what are we doing here. At least give them shit about it even if you keep on keeping on with business
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Man it’s NEW YORK not Des Moines if someone tramples all over you, get your hackles up. Otherwise you’ll be a doormat for 4 years. C-grade Obama tactics bsky.app/profile/c-so...
"The commissioner apologized to my team for those remarks, and I look forward to being a mayor for each and every New Yorker," Mamdani says of NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's brother calling him an "enemy" of Jewish people.
First reported by us here: www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/04/n...
First reported by us here: www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/04/n...
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Man it’s NEW YORK not Des Moines if someone tramples all over you, get your hackles up. Otherwise you’ll be a doormat for 4 years. C-grade Obama tactics bsky.app/profile/c-so...
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NEW: Federal agents wearing tactical gear and wielding assault rifles busted into an apartment in Jackson Heights Thursday morning as a helicopter hovered overhead, according to eyewitnesses and video obtained by THE CITY.
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Feds Bust into Jackson Heights Apartment Building In Pre-Dawn Raid
Dozens of agents wielding assault rifles took two middle-aged, Spanish-speaking people away in cuffs early Thursday morning as a helicopter hovered overhead.
www.thecity.nyc
December 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
NEW: Federal agents wearing tactical gear and wielding assault rifles busted into an apartment in Jackson Heights Thursday morning as a helicopter hovered overhead, according to eyewitnesses and video obtained by THE CITY.
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Tom Cotton knows his niche, which is bloodthirsty disdain for any limitations on military violence.
A man so bloodthirsty the Times had to append a huge correction to his demands that we use the military against George Floyd protestors.
A man so bloodthirsty the Times had to append a huge correction to his demands that we use the military against George Floyd protestors.
December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Tom Cotton knows his niche, which is bloodthirsty disdain for any limitations on military violence.
A man so bloodthirsty the Times had to append a huge correction to his demands that we use the military against George Floyd protestors.
A man so bloodthirsty the Times had to append a huge correction to his demands that we use the military against George Floyd protestors.
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The secret ballot vote was requested by Spain and seven other countries, but it was rejected by the EBU. It was not held, and that's the reason Spain, The Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia have withdrawn from the contest.
December 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The secret ballot vote was requested by Spain and seven other countries, but it was rejected by the EBU. It was not held, and that's the reason Spain, The Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia have withdrawn from the contest.
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Indefensible decision by the EBU to include Israel in Eurovision yet again but at least we won't be taking part.
That's Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia now boycotting it.
That's Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia now boycotting it.
RTÉ Statement: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 – About RTÉ
“Following today’s EBU Winter General Assembly in Geneva at which Israel’s participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was confirmed, RTÉ’s position remains unchanged. RTÉ will not participate i...
about.rte.ie
December 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Indefensible decision by the EBU to include Israel in Eurovision yet again but at least we won't be taking part.
That's Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia now boycotting it.
That's Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia now boycotting it.
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It's not just that they've withdrawn, but also because they're broadcasters, Eurovision won't be available to be seen in those countries too. So it's going to be a huge blow.
We're still waiting to hear from Belgium and I really wonder how many other smaller countries will withdraw.
We're still waiting to hear from Belgium and I really wonder how many other smaller countries will withdraw.
December 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
It's not just that they've withdrawn, but also because they're broadcasters, Eurovision won't be available to be seen in those countries too. So it's going to be a huge blow.
We're still waiting to hear from Belgium and I really wonder how many other smaller countries will withdraw.
We're still waiting to hear from Belgium and I really wonder how many other smaller countries will withdraw.
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Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision.
65% voted in favour of changes to public voting system to be enough to address disquiet over Israeli "public" support. So there was no vote on opposition on the grounds of war in Gaza
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
65% voted in favour of changes to public voting system to be enough to address disquiet over Israeli "public" support. So there was no vote on opposition on the grounds of war in Gaza
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation comes in spite of several broadcasters calling for its exclusion
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision.
65% voted in favour of changes to public voting system to be enough to address disquiet over Israeli "public" support. So there was no vote on opposition on the grounds of war in Gaza
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
65% voted in favour of changes to public voting system to be enough to address disquiet over Israeli "public" support. So there was no vote on opposition on the grounds of war in Gaza
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Spanish network RTVE withdrawing from Eurovision because of participation of Israel:
“The humanitarian situation in Gaza and the use of the competition for political objectives on the part of Israel make it harder and harder to keep Eurovision a neutral cultural event”
“The humanitarian situation in Gaza and the use of the competition for political objectives on the part of Israel make it harder and harder to keep Eurovision a neutral cultural event”
December 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Spanish network RTVE withdrawing from Eurovision because of participation of Israel:
“The humanitarian situation in Gaza and the use of the competition for political objectives on the part of Israel make it harder and harder to keep Eurovision a neutral cultural event”
“The humanitarian situation in Gaza and the use of the competition for political objectives on the part of Israel make it harder and harder to keep Eurovision a neutral cultural event”
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I like the opinions that pundits claim young people only have because of TikTok that I share despite never ever having been on TikTok.
December 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I like the opinions that pundits claim young people only have because of TikTok that I share despite never ever having been on TikTok.
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“ICE agents disembark from the airplane, and unload bags of shackles from the cargo hold. I was here yesterday recording a video, and they were laying the shackles out on the icy tarmac."
“No More Terrorizing Families”: Minnesota Workers Rally Against ICE Deportation Flights - Workday Magazine
Workers are demanding facilities for rideshare drivers and an end to the airport’s operation of deportation flights.
workdaymagazine.org
December 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
“ICE agents disembark from the airplane, and unload bags of shackles from the cargo hold. I was here yesterday recording a video, and they were laying the shackles out on the icy tarmac."
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So, you know how people say stuff like, "just repost this & you'll have supported journalism"?
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let's make this go viral!
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December 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
So, you know how people say stuff like, "just repost this & you'll have supported journalism"?
But this time... it's literally true!
Russ has offered to donate to Bolts for each repost this ⬇️ gets or each follow @boltsmag.org gets—up to a sum way higher than we're at.
let's make this go viral!
But this time... it's literally true!
Russ has offered to donate to Bolts for each repost this ⬇️ gets or each follow @boltsmag.org gets—up to a sum way higher than we're at.
let's make this go viral!
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🚨SCOOP: Amazon is preparing to sever ties with USPS and expand its shipping network as a true coast-to-coast rival.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
Amazon explores cutting ties with USPS, building its own delivery network
Amazon looks into expanding its nationwide delivery network and giving up its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🚨SCOOP: Amazon is preparing to sever ties with USPS and expand its shipping network as a true coast-to-coast rival.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
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Maurice DuBois, ‘CBS Evening News’ co-anchor, is leaving the network www.cnn.com/2025/12/04/m...
December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Maurice DuBois, ‘CBS Evening News’ co-anchor, is leaving the network www.cnn.com/2025/12/04/m...
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"[P]eople need to make noise ... Otherwise, libraries are just going to continue being cut, because they aren't being viewed as essential."
Libraries are sites of refuge, where curiosity is nurtured, where people find shelter, education, entertainment, job assistance, skill-building programs, and access to resources that would otherwise be out of reach.
In the Fight Against Fascism, Libraries Should Be Defended — Not Defunded
Libraries represent the kind of infrastructure progressive leaders must fortify at all costs, especially in this moment.
truthout.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"[P]eople need to make noise ... Otherwise, libraries are just going to continue being cut, because they aren't being viewed as essential."
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More than 2,500 Starbucks workers are on strike. They’re demanding dignity: fair pay, safe conditions, a contract that respects their labor.
It’s time their voices are heard at the same volume as CEOs earning millions.
It’s time their voices are heard at the same volume as CEOs earning millions.
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
More than 2,500 Starbucks workers are on strike. They’re demanding dignity: fair pay, safe conditions, a contract that respects their labor.
It’s time their voices are heard at the same volume as CEOs earning millions.
It’s time their voices are heard at the same volume as CEOs earning millions.
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Some reports say that Hamas fighters infiltrated the Abu Shabab gang and assassinated Yasser and many of his commanders.
December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Some reports say that Hamas fighters infiltrated the Abu Shabab gang and assassinated Yasser and many of his commanders.
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Israel's chief collaborator in occupied Gaza, the former ISIS member Yasser Abu Shabab, is reported to have been killed.
Yasser Abu Shabab, Militant Leader Backed by Israel, Killed in Gaza, Official Says
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Israel's chief collaborator in occupied Gaza, the former ISIS member Yasser Abu Shabab, is reported to have been killed.
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Also no one should be looking to the media to tell them what to organize around and how to organize; most of us in the media have no fucking experience as organizers (I have some) and a lot of the media has no fucking respect for what organizers do.
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Also no one should be looking to the media to tell them what to organize around and how to organize; most of us in the media have no fucking experience as organizers (I have some) and a lot of the media has no fucking respect for what organizers do.
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I cover what people *are* doing (their work is harder than mine, but my work is not easy).
From the last 12 months:
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newrepublic.com/article/1946...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
newrepublic.com/article/1916...
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
From the last 12 months:
newrepublic.com/article/1988...
newrepublic.com/article/1946...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
newrepublic.com/article/1916...
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
The Los Angeles Protests Are an Act of Self-Defense
Residents of L.A. aren’t merely protesting ICE; they’re attempting to protect their communities from ICE’s raids.
newrepublic.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I cover what people *are* doing (their work is harder than mine, but my work is not easy).
From the last 12 months:
newrepublic.com/article/1988...
newrepublic.com/article/1946...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
newrepublic.com/article/1916...
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
From the last 12 months:
newrepublic.com/article/1988...
newrepublic.com/article/1946...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
newrepublic.com/article/1916...
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
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I keep seeing frustration (this is just the latest) over media only covering the horrors, not what to do about them—but they seem to miss stories about what people *are* doing.
I report on that expressly because I want people to know there are people fighting back, and learn how they could, too.
I report on that expressly because I want people to know there are people fighting back, and learn how they could, too.
I cover what people *are* doing (their work is harder than mine, but my work is not easy).
From the last 12 months:
newrepublic.com/article/1988...
newrepublic.com/article/1946...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
newrepublic.com/article/1916...
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
From the last 12 months:
newrepublic.com/article/1988...
newrepublic.com/article/1946...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
newrepublic.com/article/1916...
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
The Los Angeles Protests Are an Act of Self-Defense
Residents of L.A. aren’t merely protesting ICE; they’re attempting to protect their communities from ICE’s raids.
newrepublic.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I keep seeing frustration (this is just the latest) over media only covering the horrors, not what to do about them—but they seem to miss stories about what people *are* doing.
I report on that expressly because I want people to know there are people fighting back, and learn how they could, too.
I report on that expressly because I want people to know there are people fighting back, and learn how they could, too.
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Weird situation. AI adoption in the work world is stagnating, while higher-ed institutions are rushing to embrace it so that students will be prepared for…the work world?
“we estimate employment-weighted share of Americans using AI at work has fallen by a percentage point & now sits at 11%. Adoption has fallen sharply at the largest businesses, those employing +250 people. 3 yrs into the genAI wave, demand looks surprisingly flimsy” www.economist.com/finance-and-...
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Recent surveys point to flatlining business adoption
www.economist.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Weird situation. AI adoption in the work world is stagnating, while higher-ed institutions are rushing to embrace it so that students will be prepared for…the work world?
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Passive voice doing some work here
GOP Rep. Mike Turner: "This activity that's happening in the Caribbean where they are hitting these boats -- these individuals if they were captured and tried and convicted, they would be guilty of criminal activity for which they're not subject to capital punishment. These people are being killed."
December 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Passive voice doing some work here