Michael
@michaellanesmith.bsky.social
Photographer, HR Professional, Dog-Father. Sea->Lax
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By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
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I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
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February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Republicans went on the morning shows and insist we’ll be ok while Europe abandon’s US BONDS. The emergency was yesterday we’re burning down today.
January 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Republicans went on the morning shows and insist we’ll be ok while Europe abandon’s US BONDS. The emergency was yesterday we’re burning down today.
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Louansee Moua says ICE agents came to her brother-in-law’s apartment, handcuffed him and forced him outside in freezing weather in boxers.
She says Saly, a U.S. citizen, was released after they realized “he had no criminal history and no reason to be detained.”
Photo by Reuters
She says Saly, a U.S. citizen, was released after they realized “he had no criminal history and no reason to be detained.”
Photo by Reuters
January 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Louansee Moua says ICE agents came to her brother-in-law’s apartment, handcuffed him and forced him outside in freezing weather in boxers.
She says Saly, a U.S. citizen, was released after they realized “he had no criminal history and no reason to be detained.”
Photo by Reuters
She says Saly, a U.S. citizen, was released after they realized “he had no criminal history and no reason to be detained.”
Photo by Reuters
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I remembered my password! I'm posting my video here in 30 minutes
January 5, 2026 at 7:29 PM
I remembered my password! I'm posting my video here in 30 minutes
Watergate schmatergate
December 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Watergate schmatergate
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A federal judge tossed out Missouri Republicans’ challenge to a citizen-led referendum just days before the measure’s organizers are expected to submit over 200k signatures, positioning voters to decide for themselves whether to accept the new gerrymander.
Federal Court Tosses GOP Lawsuit Against Missouri’s Gerrymander Referendum Effort
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A federal judge tossed out Missouri Republicans’ challenge to a citizen-led referendum just days before the measure’s organizers are expected to submit over 200k signatures, positioning voters to decide for themselves whether to accept the new gerrymander.
“That’s all I can say” is carrying more weight than James Harden on the clippers.
TAPPER: You were the deciding vote that allowed RFK Jr to ascend to the role of Health Secretary. Did you give him too much credit?
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
November 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
“That’s all I can say” is carrying more weight than James Harden on the clippers.
An I tearing up about MLB MVP award outcomes bro? Wtf
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
An I tearing up about MLB MVP award outcomes bro? Wtf
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Want to see a microcosm of America? Immigrants won the World Series for the Dodgers and immigrants will be unwelcome and hunted at the victory parade.
November 2, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Want to see a microcosm of America? Immigrants won the World Series for the Dodgers and immigrants will be unwelcome and hunted at the victory parade.
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The Blue Jays plan to walk Ohtani for the rest of the series is embarrassing and the baseball equivalent of flopping to get foul shots because you think you’re not good enough to win by actually playing
Usually I’m against new MLB rules but this should never happen again
Usually I’m against new MLB rules but this should never happen again
October 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Blue Jays plan to walk Ohtani for the rest of the series is embarrassing and the baseball equivalent of flopping to get foul shots because you think you’re not good enough to win by actually playing
Usually I’m against new MLB rules but this should never happen again
Usually I’m against new MLB rules but this should never happen again
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CNN is reporting that @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social referred to a voter he was meeting as “my man” at a campaign event today, even though the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution has made it illegal to own human beings since 1865 and remains the law in states including New York
October 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
CNN is reporting that @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social referred to a voter he was meeting as “my man” at a campaign event today, even though the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution has made it illegal to own human beings since 1865 and remains the law in states including New York
Shohei Ohtani could still be a Mariner, if Mike Pence has the courage.
October 28, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Shohei Ohtani could still be a Mariner, if Mike Pence has the courage.
Lia Smith deserved a long, healthy and productive life.
October 28, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Lia Smith deserved a long, healthy and productive life.
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*AMAZON PLANS TO CUT UP TO 30,000 CORPORATE JOBS: RTRS
October 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
*AMAZON PLANS TO CUT UP TO 30,000 CORPORATE JOBS: RTRS
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Ecuador says no evidence to detain survivor of US strike on suspected drug vessel reut.rs/48GiDmO
Ecuador says no evidence to detain survivor of US strike on suspected drug vessel
Ecuador's prosecutor's office said on Monday it would not detain the Ecuadorean survivor of a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Ecuador says no evidence to detain survivor of US strike on suspected drug vessel reut.rs/48GiDmO
Jumping John Paul Crawford
That was the coolest double play I done ever seen
October 21, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Jumping John Paul Crawford
That was the coolest double play I done ever seen
October 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
That was the coolest double play I done ever seen
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Back in the land of reality, here's what one of the Black people whose home was smashed into during the apartment raid last week said about his Venezuelan neighbors: "They were cool people."
Mr. Jones, a U.S. citizen, was dragged out in handcuffs and held outside for hours.
Mr. Jones, a U.S. citizen, was dragged out in handcuffs and held outside for hours.
October 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Back in the land of reality, here's what one of the Black people whose home was smashed into during the apartment raid last week said about his Venezuelan neighbors: "They were cool people."
Mr. Jones, a U.S. citizen, was dragged out in handcuffs and held outside for hours.
Mr. Jones, a U.S. citizen, was dragged out in handcuffs and held outside for hours.
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I always pay attention to what stories People Magazine and other consumer media outlets cover. That's how you can tell that something has broken through the usual political and news bubbles. This horrific Chicago story has broken through. people.com/ice-agents-o...
ICE Agents Rappel from Helicopter in Overnight Chicago Raid, Dragging Kids from Beds to U-Hauls
Overnight on Tuesday, Sept. 30, federal agents from different agencies raided an apartment building on the South Side of Chicago, pulling men, women and children — some of them allegedly naked — from ...
people.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I always pay attention to what stories People Magazine and other consumer media outlets cover. That's how you can tell that something has broken through the usual political and news bubbles. This horrific Chicago story has broken through. people.com/ice-agents-o...
Mariners fans happy in the wild? Unreal
I’m in Maui for a wedding tomorrow. Just gave & received a hearty “Go Mariners” from a comrade I passed on the street
Hits like never before 😤💪
Hits like never before 😤💪
October 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Mariners fans happy in the wild? Unreal
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Fun fact: the Mariners have never lost a game in the MLB wildcard series
Let's gooooooo Mariners! Onto the next!
September 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Fun fact: the Mariners have never lost a game in the MLB wildcard series
Is Bluesky a good place for photographers? Scenes from Tokyo
September 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Is Bluesky a good place for photographers? Scenes from Tokyo
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Everything is both stupid and fake
September 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Everything is both stupid and fake