Laylah
@laylahm.bsky.social
Optimistic skeptic; professional questioner of why (all opinions expressed are my own yadda yadda)
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Laylah
@laylahm.bsky.social
· Dec 8
Audiobooks or Reading? To Our Brains, It Doesn’t Matter
Stories stimulate the brain in the same way, regardless of whether they're read or heard.
www.discovermagazine.com
You do you boo. Read, listen - consume, devour, swirl it all into the myriad parts of you and let your “you” dance your own magic combo, nevermind other’s preferences or different needs. That’s their combo and just as magic.
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The recent ICE raid which emptied an entire apartment building was apparently at the request of Wells Fargo, which is trying to foreclose on the building.
southsideweekly.com/federal-agen...
The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.
The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.
Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children
Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.
southsideweekly.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The recent ICE raid which emptied an entire apartment building was apparently at the request of Wells Fargo, which is trying to foreclose on the building.
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hi, cis folks in california!
this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.
he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841
want to know what to say? next post! 🧵
this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.
he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841
want to know what to say? next post! 🧵
October 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
hi, cis folks in california!
this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.
he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841
want to know what to say? next post! 🧵
this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.
he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841
want to know what to say? next post! 🧵
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These two things are of a piece, even if the motivations and details differ.
Trump’s justification for his authoritarian crackdown is an America that doesn’t exist.
@lizzieohreally.bsky.social
Trump’s justification for his authoritarian crackdown is an America that doesn’t exist.
@lizzieohreally.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
These two things are of a piece, even if the motivations and details differ.
Trump’s justification for his authoritarian crackdown is an America that doesn’t exist.
@lizzieohreally.bsky.social
Trump’s justification for his authoritarian crackdown is an America that doesn’t exist.
@lizzieohreally.bsky.social
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🚨Trump confirmed what we’ve known all along. As Rep. Jeffries said: “Why don’t Republicans want to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva? Is it the Epstein files?” Now Trump won’t rule out pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell—right after SCOTUS upheld her conviction. The cover-up is cracking.
October 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🚨Trump confirmed what we’ve known all along. As Rep. Jeffries said: “Why don’t Republicans want to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva? Is it the Epstein files?” Now Trump won’t rule out pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell—right after SCOTUS upheld her conviction. The cover-up is cracking.
Uh… woke up because my cat hissed at something over by the bedroom door. There is nothing there.
October 7, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Uh… woke up because my cat hissed at something over by the bedroom door. There is nothing there.
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It seems clear—I think to everyone, now—that a false and illegal invocation of the Insurrection Act is coming before the end of the year. Media outlets should be telling us how they will prepare for this potential Treason. State governments should be telling us. Activists should be developing plans.
October 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
It seems clear—I think to everyone, now—that a false and illegal invocation of the Insurrection Act is coming before the end of the year. Media outlets should be telling us how they will prepare for this potential Treason. State governments should be telling us. Activists should be developing plans.
Who’s surprised?
HOLY SH*T.
There it is.
Trump says he will speak to the DOJ about giving Ghislaine Maxwell a pardon.
There it is.
Trump says he will speak to the DOJ about giving Ghislaine Maxwell a pardon.
Trump on pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell: Haven't heard the name in so long. I’ll take a look at it. I’ll speak to the DOJ. A lot of people have asked me for pardons.
Reporter: But she’s convicted of sex trafficking
Trump: I’ll have to take a look at it.
Reporter: But she’s convicted of sex trafficking
Trump: I’ll have to take a look at it.
October 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Who’s surprised?
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“We are home now. We marched from the park to ICE, very peaceful crowd. We were standing around ICE pushed us down, sprayed us with chemical and I was hit in the head with a projectile. This was so unprovoked. People have to know that the Feds are attacking people with NO provocation whatsoever.”
October 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“We are home now. We marched from the park to ICE, very peaceful crowd. We were standing around ICE pushed us down, sprayed us with chemical and I was hit in the head with a projectile. This was so unprovoked. People have to know that the Feds are attacking people with NO provocation whatsoever.”
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Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
trib.al
October 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
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BREAKING: Stephen Miller—both Trump Administration capo and de facto head of DHS, ICE, and DOJ, has just declared that peaceful protesters are "street terrorists." Under an executive order signed by Trump just days ago, that means he is saying that all protesters in America can be arrested on sight.
October 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
BREAKING: Stephen Miller—both Trump Administration capo and de facto head of DHS, ICE, and DOJ, has just declared that peaceful protesters are "street terrorists." Under an executive order signed by Trump just days ago, that means he is saying that all protesters in America can be arrested on sight.
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Let’s talk about the mastodon in the room.
October 6, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Let’s talk about the mastodon in the room.
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It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...
October 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...
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I feel so called out 😂
the best answer i got for this:
October 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I feel so called out 😂
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I was a skeptic about the import of the Epstein files.
But 3 invasions of cities, one military buildup outside Venezuela, a government shutdown, and so many other things meant to distract have me convinced whatever’s in there is the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history.
But 3 invasions of cities, one military buildup outside Venezuela, a government shutdown, and so many other things meant to distract have me convinced whatever’s in there is the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history.
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I was a skeptic about the import of the Epstein files.
But 3 invasions of cities, one military buildup outside Venezuela, a government shutdown, and so many other things meant to distract have me convinced whatever’s in there is the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history.
But 3 invasions of cities, one military buildup outside Venezuela, a government shutdown, and so many other things meant to distract have me convinced whatever’s in there is the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history.
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NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...
ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
Documents show ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.
www.wired.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...
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As I was saying…
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
As I was saying…
A friend shared this with me this morning and it’s so cool. youtu.be/DHspDQZKvwg
Running up that hill Cover in Early Middle English BARDCORE/MEDIEVAL version. Original by Kate Bush.
YouTube video by the_miracle_aligner
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A friend shared this with me this morning and it’s so cool. youtu.be/DHspDQZKvwg
Last third is so relevant and as usual he brings it home nicely. youtu.be/o4ZuXfl4yi8?...
The Garbage Plate Internet Is Stirring Up War, and Mars Won’t Save Us
YouTube video by Josh Johnson
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Last third is so relevant and as usual he brings it home nicely. youtu.be/o4ZuXfl4yi8?...
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Maybe we are in the bad place because none of us forwarded those emails to 5 friends
September 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Maybe we are in the bad place because none of us forwarded those emails to 5 friends
Ha! (68)
your real age is 70 minus the number of musicians you recognize playing at coachella 2026
September 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Ha! (68)
qtp with an album you’d rate a perfect 10/10
September 16, 2025 at 6:23 AM
qtp with an album you’d rate a perfect 10/10
Last night at the Greek. Joan Jett and Billy Idol. Just what I needed.
September 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Last night at the Greek. Joan Jett and Billy Idol. Just what I needed.