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Overcrowded cells. Unsanitary conditions. Limited access to food and water.
These are the conditions that ICE has created at 26 Federal Plaza, which eleven elected officials sought to expose. Instead, they were arrested.
They must be released right now — and inspectors let in.
These are the conditions that ICE has created at 26 Federal Plaza, which eleven elected officials sought to expose. Instead, they were arrested.
They must be released right now — and inspectors let in.
Just now, 11 state and city lawmakers were arrested by DHS police on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza after a hour of demanding access to the ICE lock up on the same floor. @thecity.nyc
September 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Overcrowded cells. Unsanitary conditions. Limited access to food and water.
These are the conditions that ICE has created at 26 Federal Plaza, which eleven elected officials sought to expose. Instead, they were arrested.
They must be released right now — and inspectors let in.
These are the conditions that ICE has created at 26 Federal Plaza, which eleven elected officials sought to expose. Instead, they were arrested.
They must be released right now — and inspectors let in.
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After Republicans flipped four Senate seats in 2024, even some Democrats expected it would take years to reclaim the chamber. But with Trump’s approval sinking, GOP retirements piling up, and a strong crop of Democratic recruits, 2026 could give Democrats a real shot at retaking the majority.
Yes, Democrats Have A Path To Retake The Senate Next Year
A lot of things have to fall into place, but we’re starting to see that happen
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
After Republicans flipped four Senate seats in 2024, even some Democrats expected it would take years to reclaim the chamber. But with Trump’s approval sinking, GOP retirements piling up, and a strong crop of Democratic recruits, 2026 could give Democrats a real shot at retaking the majority.
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you know what they say, scratch a liberal
keep scratching the liberal
the liberal is really itchy keep scratching
a little more
his tail is wagging now
the liberal has fallen asleep
heh, his legs are still twitching, he must be dreaming about means testing
keep scratching the liberal
the liberal is really itchy keep scratching
a little more
his tail is wagging now
the liberal has fallen asleep
heh, his legs are still twitching, he must be dreaming about means testing
September 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
you know what they say, scratch a liberal
keep scratching the liberal
the liberal is really itchy keep scratching
a little more
his tail is wagging now
the liberal has fallen asleep
heh, his legs are still twitching, he must be dreaming about means testing
keep scratching the liberal
the liberal is really itchy keep scratching
a little more
his tail is wagging now
the liberal has fallen asleep
heh, his legs are still twitching, he must be dreaming about means testing
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This was after Colbert was canceled. Which was two months ago.
Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
September 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This was after Colbert was canceled. Which was two months ago.
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ayfkm
This should not be a controversial statement. It *absolutely* should not cause the FCC to get involved and the network to suspend him.
Also I'm like damn that's a famous, rich white dude with like a nightly TV show and he wasn't safe? Didn't he host the Oscars? I thought that was a hall pass
This should not be a controversial statement. It *absolutely* should not cause the FCC to get involved and the network to suspend him.
Also I'm like damn that's a famous, rich white dude with like a nightly TV show and he wasn't safe? Didn't he host the Oscars? I thought that was a hall pass
The statement that got Kimel suspended:
“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them, and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said in his monologue.”
“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them, and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said in his monologue.”
September 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
ayfkm
This should not be a controversial statement. It *absolutely* should not cause the FCC to get involved and the network to suspend him.
Also I'm like damn that's a famous, rich white dude with like a nightly TV show and he wasn't safe? Didn't he host the Oscars? I thought that was a hall pass
This should not be a controversial statement. It *absolutely* should not cause the FCC to get involved and the network to suspend him.
Also I'm like damn that's a famous, rich white dude with like a nightly TV show and he wasn't safe? Didn't he host the Oscars? I thought that was a hall pass
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reposting this for Reasons
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How to Stay Alive and Horny Under Authoritarianism
Sophia Parnok (1885-1933) was born in Taganrog, Russia—Anton Chekhov’s hometown, on the sea of Azov—two decades or so before her country exploded. Born into...
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September 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Props to civil service workers who are doing their best in a climate where it's increasingly dangerous.
The Attorney Who Refused to Help Trump Break the Law
Justice Department lawyer Erez Reuveni admitted that the Trump administration had made a mistake when it deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador. He was fired.
newrepublic.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Props to civil service workers who are doing their best in a climate where it's increasingly dangerous.
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We don't know what's going to happen so might as well fight for better. That's really my basic political orientation.
September 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
We don't know what's going to happen so might as well fight for better. That's really my basic political orientation.
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I too like to deal with things I don’t want to think about by throwing them in the garbage.
The Department of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States.
🔗 www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...
🔗 www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...
DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.
www.404media.co
September 17, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I too like to deal with things I don’t want to think about by throwing them in the garbage.
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Meanwhile, 'Food banks around the country are reporting an uptick in visits. Grocery store chains are reporting an uptick in profit.'
Tariffs are being used as an excuse for price gouging across industries and you bet your ass those prices are not going back down, ever.
Tariffs are being used as an excuse for price gouging across industries and you bet your ass those prices are not going back down, ever.
More Americans Going Hungry, Worst Still to Come
Food banks around the country are reporting an uptick in visits. Grocery store chains are reporting an uptick in profit.
prospect.org
September 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Meanwhile, 'Food banks around the country are reporting an uptick in visits. Grocery store chains are reporting an uptick in profit.'
Tariffs are being used as an excuse for price gouging across industries and you bet your ass those prices are not going back down, ever.
Tariffs are being used as an excuse for price gouging across industries and you bet your ass those prices are not going back down, ever.
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What a weird coincidence that ICE should happen to abduct someone who was suing them.
ICE Abducts Man Suing Off-Duty Police for Abusing Day Laborers
“The Department of Homeland Security has become the department of state terror,” said Rep. Delia Ramirez.
inthesetimes.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
What a weird coincidence that ICE should happen to abduct someone who was suing them.
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Thinking a lot about how violent the Civil War in light of those calling for a re-run. If we thought it was bad in the 1860s, imagine what it would be like with modern-day weapons.
So You Want a Civil War? Let’s Pause to Remember
What One Looks Like.
Today marks the 163rd anniversary of Antietam. Those who say they’re ready for civil war should stop and think about what happened there.
newrepublic.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Thinking a lot about how violent the Civil War in light of those calling for a re-run. If we thought it was bad in the 1860s, imagine what it would be like with modern-day weapons.
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Btw very important to say that the FCC has not at all said what Kimmel said that was so objectionable! This is classic chilling effect - there are no rules so everyone stops talking
www.theverge.com/news/780471/...
www.theverge.com/news/780471/...
September 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Btw very important to say that the FCC has not at all said what Kimmel said that was so objectionable! This is classic chilling effect - there are no rules so everyone stops talking
www.theverge.com/news/780471/...
www.theverge.com/news/780471/...
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Transgender people, especially trans women, are already at increased risk of poverty; narrowing the trans community's ability to participate in society is designed to make that inequality even more stark, and deprive people of opportunities.
New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions
White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.
www.npr.org
September 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Transgender people, especially trans women, are already at increased risk of poverty; narrowing the trans community's ability to participate in society is designed to make that inequality even more stark, and deprive people of opportunities.
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In our magazine: Since the 9/11 era, what began as an attack on civil liberties for the purpose of combating “terrorism” has been the subject of mission creep. The target moved from foreign terrorists to simply foreign-born immigrants.
‘Never Again’ at the Texas Border
Fighting for immigrant justice is a Jewish religious and cultural obligation.
www.texasobserver.org
September 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
In our magazine: Since the 9/11 era, what began as an attack on civil liberties for the purpose of combating “terrorism” has been the subject of mission creep. The target moved from foreign terrorists to simply foreign-born immigrants.
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Calling all Guild members, labor allies and anyone who believes in a free country —
Join us outside the entrance to ABC's offices at 7 Hudson Square (310 Hudson Street, Manhattan) TOMORROW at 12 PM ET to demand that ABC bring back Jimmy Kimmel Live!
RSVP: wgaea.st/kimmel-rally
Join us outside the entrance to ABC's offices at 7 Hudson Square (310 Hudson Street, Manhattan) TOMORROW at 12 PM ET to demand that ABC bring back Jimmy Kimmel Live!
RSVP: wgaea.st/kimmel-rally
September 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Calling all Guild members, labor allies and anyone who believes in a free country —
Join us outside the entrance to ABC's offices at 7 Hudson Square (310 Hudson Street, Manhattan) TOMORROW at 12 PM ET to demand that ABC bring back Jimmy Kimmel Live!
RSVP: wgaea.st/kimmel-rally
Join us outside the entrance to ABC's offices at 7 Hudson Square (310 Hudson Street, Manhattan) TOMORROW at 12 PM ET to demand that ABC bring back Jimmy Kimmel Live!
RSVP: wgaea.st/kimmel-rally
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Nothing says “land of the free” like interrogating citizens over their podcast playlists at the border. www.usermag.co/p/hasan-pike...
May 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Nothing says “land of the free” like interrogating citizens over their podcast playlists at the border. www.usermag.co/p/hasan-pike...
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American journalism created a Watergate-infused culture of uncovering malfeasance that politicians were trying to hide — call it “Deep Throat syndrome”. Trump realized that “it’s not the crime, it’s the coverup” actually means that, if there’s no coverup, then it can’t be a crime.
January 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
American journalism created a Watergate-infused culture of uncovering malfeasance that politicians were trying to hide — call it “Deep Throat syndrome”. Trump realized that “it’s not the crime, it’s the coverup” actually means that, if there’s no coverup, then it can’t be a crime.