River Black
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I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1769
January 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM
I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1769
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KO'ing everyone's 401k the week they started bragging about murdering citizens in the street on camera is the behavior of people who are on actual drugs. Not metaphorically, it's the behavior of people with underlying mental illness on uppers and steroids who are starting to feel cornered.
January 12, 2026 at 1:54 AM
KO'ing everyone's 401k the week they started bragging about murdering citizens in the street on camera is the behavior of people who are on actual drugs. Not metaphorically, it's the behavior of people with underlying mental illness on uppers and steroids who are starting to feel cornered.
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semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
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Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
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CDC eliminated 6 more childhood vaccines recs today, which will result in preventable deaths. For the 6.6% of us who are immunocompromised, this is an attack on herd immunity (the community protection we depend on to survive). MAHA is a eugenics project. I break down what this means ⤵️
CDC Cuts 6 More Childhood Vaccines, Advancing MAHA Eugenics | Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland
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January 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
CDC eliminated 6 more childhood vaccines recs today, which will result in preventable deaths. For the 6.6% of us who are immunocompromised, this is an attack on herd immunity (the community protection we depend on to survive). MAHA is a eugenics project. I break down what this means ⤵️
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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
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Can Venezuela now attack America, kidnap Trump and Melania, and have him stand trial for his crimes in Venezuela?
January 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Can Venezuela now attack America, kidnap Trump and Melania, and have him stand trial for his crimes in Venezuela?
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Rob Reiner made some great movies but he was also unafraid to speak the truth, and was one of the public voices who knew you don’t squander your platform, and only got louder about opposing evil fucks as he got older. Legend.
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Rob Reiner made some great movies but he was also unafraid to speak the truth, and was one of the public voices who knew you don’t squander your platform, and only got louder about opposing evil fucks as he got older. Legend.
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Rob Reiner was one of the few celebs whose involvement in politics and activism felt genuine and was rooted in good faith
December 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Rob Reiner was one of the few celebs whose involvement in politics and activism felt genuine and was rooted in good faith
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One of my all-time favorite clips of Rob Reiner, from his Friars Club Roast in 2000, as he reads aloud Roger Ebert's infamous scathing review of his movie North. The man had an amazing sense of humor about himself. RIP.
December 15, 2025 at 3:53 AM
One of my all-time favorite clips of Rob Reiner, from his Friars Club Roast in 2000, as he reads aloud Roger Ebert's infamous scathing review of his movie North. The man had an amazing sense of humor about himself. RIP.
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Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
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Oregon residents have a right to know the identity of this loathsome fascist terrorizing a U.S. citizen
ICE agents to US citizen: Turn around or you're getting the dog.
October 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Oregon residents have a right to know the identity of this loathsome fascist terrorizing a U.S. citizen
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The father—who's lived in the U.S. for over two decades and has an active asylum application—was reportedly driving with his daughter when he called his wife and said someone seemed to be following them.
When they got home, agents got hold of the child. trib.al/VFuC1v3
When they got home, agents got hold of the child. trib.al/VFuC1v3
September 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The father—who's lived in the U.S. for over two decades and has an active asylum application—was reportedly driving with his daughter when he called his wife and said someone seemed to be following them.
When they got home, agents got hold of the child. trib.al/VFuC1v3
When they got home, agents got hold of the child. trib.al/VFuC1v3
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A couple folks have called today and said they got through to people, which means we are not crashing the lines nearly enough.
Call, y'all. Even if you're never called before. Especially if you have a democratic senator who you don't trust to hold the line.
Call, y'all. Even if you're never called before. Especially if you have a democratic senator who you don't trust to hold the line.
so: what do we need you to do? two things.
1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi
what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi
what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
![Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I'm one of Senator [THEIR NAME]'s constituents. House Republicans are trying to insert a multiple articles of anti-trans legislation, including a full transgender healthcare funding ban, into the F-Y '26 budget. I'm calling to tell the Senator to stand up for trans Americans and vote NO on any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown.
[you can stop here at 0:20 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
This care funding ban follows the map the G-O-P charted while attacking abortion. Democrats lost that fight by giving in to the G-O-P an inch at a time. Giving an inch at a time on trans care will devastate trans Americans and it'll get Democrats nothing in return but contempt.
[you can stop here at 0:40 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
Right now, the most popular Democrat in the U-S, [Zo-RAHN Mom-DA-nee], is campaigning on making trans healthcare cheaper and easier to access, and he's only got more good will because of it.
[you can stop here at 0:50 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
I'm asking the Senator to refuse to allow any anti-trans language including a healthcare ban in the F-Y '26 bill. Do not vote for any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown. Standing with trans people is the right thing to do and it's politically smart. Voters and donors show up for Democrats who fight.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lzahebnas6od6j6jfydwst7/bafkreih4xihrkllo4bucwiubjidhjlbjt3k7x6wtzdk776qx67tpcaizli@jpeg)
September 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A couple folks have called today and said they got through to people, which means we are not crashing the lines nearly enough.
Call, y'all. Even if you're never called before. Especially if you have a democratic senator who you don't trust to hold the line.
Call, y'all. Even if you're never called before. Especially if you have a democratic senator who you don't trust to hold the line.
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my full @rollingstone.com story on the likelihood democrats abandon trans people to fund the government unless they face a mass movement calling on them to hold the line
cc @parkermolloy.com
cc @parkermolloy.com
Will Democrats Let the GOP Gut Trans Health Care?
Donald Trump and Republicans may try to ban funding to companies that perform trans health care. Some fear Democrats won't stop them.
www.rollingstone.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
my full @rollingstone.com story on the likelihood democrats abandon trans people to fund the government unless they face a mass movement calling on them to hold the line
cc @parkermolloy.com
cc @parkermolloy.com
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It’s a fact. Data from three decades of political violence reveals that right-wing terror attacks outnumber attacks from the left.
And it’s not even close!
And it’s not even close!
September 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It’s a fact. Data from three decades of political violence reveals that right-wing terror attacks outnumber attacks from the left.
And it’s not even close!
And it’s not even close!
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Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens.
Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.
Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.
September 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens.
Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.
Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.
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Troops. In an American city. Using full force.
Your now-regular reminder that Republican members of Congress are letting this happen.
Your now-regular reminder that Republican members of Congress are letting this happen.
Trump says he’s authorized Hegseth to use “Full Force” against Antifa in “War ravaged” Portland
September 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Troops. In an American city. Using full force.
Your now-regular reminder that Republican members of Congress are letting this happen.
Your now-regular reminder that Republican members of Congress are letting this happen.
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Not only should the Dems refuse to cave on the shutdown; they should announce they won’t vote for a budget until: (a) the military is withdrawn from every American city where it’s been deployed; (b) the budget forbids the use of any funds for that purpose; AND (c) the healthcare demand already made.
September 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Not only should the Dems refuse to cave on the shutdown; they should announce they won’t vote for a budget until: (a) the military is withdrawn from every American city where it’s been deployed; (b) the budget forbids the use of any funds for that purpose; AND (c) the healthcare demand already made.
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Seeing so many people spreading the word about the No Kings rally on October 18th. Trump is scrambling to mobilize as much of the National Guard as he can to control the narrative, he was rattled by the last one on his birthday.
September 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Seeing so many people spreading the word about the No Kings rally on October 18th. Trump is scrambling to mobilize as much of the National Guard as he can to control the narrative, he was rattled by the last one on his birthday.
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The Democrats who forged Trump’s signature on that card and put it in Epstein’s papers 22 years ago to frame him when he was president in 2025 sure were diabolical.
September 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Democrats who forged Trump’s signature on that card and put it in Epstein’s papers 22 years ago to frame him when he was president in 2025 sure were diabolical.