James North
@jamesnorth7.bsky.social
Covering the Global South for 50 years. Wrote “Freedom Rising,” about apartheid South Africa. Bylines @thenation.com, @newrepublic.com, @truthdig.com. Editor @Mondoweiss.net. Reporting about Trump's assault on #immigrants.
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The Media Is Blowing a Big Story in Venezuela
With the president and his cronies ratcheting up their belligerence, the political press is failing to grasp how close we are to another regime change war.
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Has everyone forgotten the disastrous U.S. invasion of #Iraq in 2003? Experts inside #Venezuela warn that Trump could be about to detonate a repeat tragedy. My detailed explanation @newrepublic.com.
@garrettepps.bsky.social @jfallows.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/2015...
@garrettepps.bsky.social @jfallows.bsky.social
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November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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Mainstream media prattles on, parroting the fiction that the "ceasefire" is going just fine. Well, it is for #Israel, not so much for #Gaza, the #WestBank, or #Lebanon. But most people are not hearing about things like this:
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November 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Mainstream media prattles on, parroting the fiction that the "ceasefire" is going just fine. Well, it is for #Israel, not so much for #Gaza, the #WestBank, or #Lebanon. But most people are not hearing about things like this:
aje.io/f6lizq
aje.io/f6lizq
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Today in @thenation.com: a harrowing account from human rights lawyer and Gaza flotilla member Thomas Becker of his kidnap and torture by Israeli troops www.thenation.com/article/worl...
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today in @thenation.com: a harrowing account from human rights lawyer and Gaza flotilla member Thomas Becker of his kidnap and torture by Israeli troops www.thenation.com/article/worl...
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A massive crime. In Trump's first term, he declared economic warfare against #Venezuela. So more than 7 million #Venezuelans fled; 800,000 came to the U.S. But now Trump removed their legal protections -- and wants to deport them. @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Venezuelans begin fleeing U.S. as protections end and threat of war looms
TPS expired for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans on Friday. Many are shuttering business, selling homes and boarding planes, or scrambling to find a way to stay.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A massive crime. In Trump's first term, he declared economic warfare against #Venezuela. So more than 7 million #Venezuelans fled; 800,000 came to the U.S. But now Trump removed their legal protections -- and wants to deport them. @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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We have a stunning story from @thomasbirm.bsky.social in @thenation.com. It's about how one of Israel's biggest companies, with deep ties to the IDF and illegal settlements, is taking over huge swathes of US real estate—with tenants paying the price. A MUST-read. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Eviction Kings
One of Israel’s biggest companies is taking over huge swaths of US real estate—and tenants are paying the price.
www.thenation.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
We have a stunning story from @thomasbirm.bsky.social in @thenation.com. It's about how one of Israel's biggest companies, with deep ties to the IDF and illegal settlements, is taking over huge swathes of US real estate—with tenants paying the price. A MUST-read. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
Parts of Washington, D.C. are arguably already a "dementia village."
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Parts of Washington, D.C. are arguably already a "dementia village."
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
A massive crime. In Trump's first term, he declared economic warfare against #Venezuela. So more than 7 million #Venezuelans fled; 800,000 came to the U.S. But now Trump removed their legal protections -- and wants to deport them. @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Venezuelans begin fleeing U.S. as protections end and threat of war looms
TPS expired for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans on Friday. Many are shuttering business, selling homes and boarding planes, or scrambling to find a way to stay.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A massive crime. In Trump's first term, he declared economic warfare against #Venezuela. So more than 7 million #Venezuelans fled; 800,000 came to the U.S. But now Trump removed their legal protections -- and wants to deport them. @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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It was an honor to be able to welcome Venezuelans and others to the US & help them reunite with family, after they were cleared by Border Patrol, from the end of Title 42 to 1/20/25.
It is unspeakable what was done to so many after that, ripping them from their new home & sending them to hell.
It is unspeakable what was done to so many after that, ripping them from their new home & sending them to hell.
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
It was an honor to be able to welcome Venezuelans and others to the US & help them reunite with family, after they were cleared by Border Patrol, from the end of Title 42 to 1/20/25.
It is unspeakable what was done to so many after that, ripping them from their new home & sending them to hell.
It is unspeakable what was done to so many after that, ripping them from their new home & sending them to hell.
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If you saw this skeet, this piece about the journalistic malpractice of Jeremy Peters will interest you. lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
If you saw this skeet, this piece about the journalistic malpractice of Jeremy Peters will interest you. lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
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Reagan-appointed federal judge: "justice is supposed to be administered...equally for everyone, without fear or favor. This is the opposite of what is happening now....Day after day, I observed in silence as President Trump, his aides, & his allies dismantled so much of what I dedicated my life to."
“What Nixon did episodically and covertly, knowing it was illegal or improper, Trump now does routinely and overtly.” — recently retired federal judge
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why I Am Leaving the Federal Bench
A judge explains his reasons for resigning.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Reagan-appointed federal judge: "justice is supposed to be administered...equally for everyone, without fear or favor. This is the opposite of what is happening now....Day after day, I observed in silence as President Trump, his aides, & his allies dismantled so much of what I dedicated my life to."
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The U.S. has executed more than 66 alleged drug smugglers—and their identities are more complicated than the “narco-terrorist" label put on them.
One strike killed a local crime boss, while another killed a 41-year-old fisherman from a Venezuelan peninsula plagued by poverty trib.al/VN49FO2
One strike killed a local crime boss, while another killed a 41-year-old fisherman from a Venezuelan peninsula plagued by poverty trib.al/VN49FO2
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The U.S. has executed more than 66 alleged drug smugglers—and their identities are more complicated than the “narco-terrorist" label put on them.
One strike killed a local crime boss, while another killed a 41-year-old fisherman from a Venezuelan peninsula plagued by poverty trib.al/VN49FO2
One strike killed a local crime boss, while another killed a 41-year-old fisherman from a Venezuelan peninsula plagued by poverty trib.al/VN49FO2
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This terrifying report is a major scandal. Pete #Hegseth purged two dozen high-ranking military officers for petty, vindictive reasons -- and weakened our national defense. Congress should start hearings right away. @timothynoah.bsky.social @jfallows.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This terrifying report is a major scandal. Pete #Hegseth purged two dozen high-ranking military officers for petty, vindictive reasons -- and weakened our national defense. Congress should start hearings right away. @timothynoah.bsky.social @jfallows.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
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More arrogant lunacy. Not one single person in #Venezuela is quoted or cited in this article. We should pay attention, because these warmongers are pushing another #Iraq disaster. (@foreignpolicy.com should be ashamed it ran this.)
November 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
More arrogant lunacy. Not one single person in #Venezuela is quoted or cited in this article. We should pay attention, because these warmongers are pushing another #Iraq disaster. (@foreignpolicy.com should be ashamed it ran this.)
This terrifying report is a major scandal. Pete #Hegseth purged two dozen high-ranking military officers for petty, vindictive reasons -- and weakened our national defense. Congress should start hearings right away. @timothynoah.bsky.social @jfallows.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This terrifying report is a major scandal. Pete #Hegseth purged two dozen high-ranking military officers for petty, vindictive reasons -- and weakened our national defense. Congress should start hearings right away. @timothynoah.bsky.social @jfallows.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
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Has everyone forgotten the disastrous U.S. invasion of #Iraq in 2003? Experts inside #Venezuela warn that Trump could be about to detonate a repeat tragedy. My detailed explanation @newrepublic.com.
@garrettepps.bsky.social @jfallows.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/2015...
@garrettepps.bsky.social @jfallows.bsky.social
newrepublic.com/article/2015...
The Media Is Blowing a Big Story in Venezuela
With the president and his cronies ratcheting up their belligerence, the political press is failing to grasp how close we are to another regime change war.
newrepublic.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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An ignorant article endorsing U.S. military attacks against #Venezuela -- with zero warning that "regime change" could detonate a disaster inside the country. Quotes only one Venezuelan. The same catastrophic idiocy invaded #Iraq in 2003. @pabloreports.bsky.social @frrodriguezc.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
An ignorant article endorsing U.S. military attacks against #Venezuela -- with zero warning that "regime change" could detonate a disaster inside the country. Quotes only one Venezuelan. The same catastrophic idiocy invaded #Iraq in 2003. @pabloreports.bsky.social @frrodriguezc.bsky.social
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DUMBass article. Not wasting a gift link on it.
You know what, NYT?
-some of my students worry about their parents being deported while they're in class.
-Others worry abut SNAP & if they can eat next week
-Trans students wonder about their *lives* & safety.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/u...
You know what, NYT?
-some of my students worry about their parents being deported while they're in class.
-Others worry abut SNAP & if they can eat next week
-Trans students wonder about their *lives* & safety.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/u...
What College Students Are Worried About Right Now
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
DUMBass article. Not wasting a gift link on it.
You know what, NYT?
-some of my students worry about their parents being deported while they're in class.
-Others worry abut SNAP & if they can eat next week
-Trans students wonder about their *lives* & safety.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/u...
You know what, NYT?
-some of my students worry about their parents being deported while they're in class.
-Others worry abut SNAP & if they can eat next week
-Trans students wonder about their *lives* & safety.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/u...
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Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
We spoke with 20 current and former military officials about the purge.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
We spoke with 20 current and former military officials about the purge.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
We spoke with 20 current and former military officials about the purge.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
We spoke with 20 current and former military officials about the purge.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
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Africa's journalists in peril, as an increasing number are being kidnapped, killed or silenced across the continent🧵
Kidnapped, killed or silenced: Africa's journalists increasingly under threat
Across Africa, journalists are being kidnapped, tortured and killed – often by people whose identities are known but who face no punishment. Reports gathered by RFI and press freedom groups show these...
www.rfi.fr
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Africa's journalists in peril, as an increasing number are being kidnapped, killed or silenced across the continent🧵