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A group of uniformed SWAT officers, wearing tactical gear and masks, stand alert on a street. Parked police vehicles and trees are visible behind them.

A large crowd of protesters gather around a white van on a sunny day. People raise their fists and signs, including one reading “No Kings,” expressing defiance.

A group of Illinois State Police officers, in uniform with protective gear and helmets, stand in formation holding batons, facing a crowd. The officers appear focused and tense, with sunlight casting strong shadows.

Even in a government shutdown, the 13th largest army in the world wages war in Chicago. ICE’s militarized raids & abductions are terrorizing communities—while billions are poured into their hands.

@sarahlazare.bsky.social & @lindsaykosh.bsky.social report:
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...

Never mind organizing my workplace, I have completely failed at even conveying to my co-workers why Boss' Day is not a real thing that you should take part in. At least they stopped asking me to contribute.

I'm not paying Bezos to look at this dumb article. Let me guess: Maurice Isserman and Harold Meyerson?

Glad to see you sniffed out the Antifa.

i keep saying this but what i hate most about the ezra kleins of the world is their insistence is that politics is about messaging and triangulating. its never about offering a compelling vision of the world, its about trying desperately to capitulate to whatever moment we are in

Fucking say something about Portland and Memphis, please, even if you don’t hold the levers of power you can say words

Wait so, Jimmy Kimmel was the one who got fired because of Trump? I thought we were talking about Jimmy Fallon. Maybe they’re the same person in my head. I’m just gonna keep it that way. Carry on.

New research published in The Lancet finds that Western unilateral sanctions have caused 38 million deaths since 1970. The average death toll ranges from 400,000 to over 1 million per year.

Staggering levels of violence. This system is intolerable and must be replaced.

257. The Commission recommends that all Member States: (a) Employ all means reasonably available to them to prevent the commission of genocide in the Gaza Strip; (b) Cease the transfer of arms and other equipment or items, including jet fuel, to the State of Israel or third States where there is reason to suspect their use in military operations that have involved or could involve the commission of genocide; (c) Ensure individuals and corporations in their territories and within their jurisdiction are not involved in the commission of genocide, aiding and assisting the commission of genocide or incitement to commit genocide and investigate and prosecute those who may be implicated in these crimes under international law; (d) Facilitate the investigations and domestic proceedings and take action (including imposing sanctions) against the State of Israel and against individuals or corporations that are involved in or facilitating the commission of genocide or incitement to commit genocide; (e) Cooperate with the investigation of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. 258. The Commission recommends that the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court: (a) Examine, within its continuing investigation in the Situation in the State of Palestine, the crime of genocide for amendment to existing arrest warrants and addition to future application for arrest warrants; (b) Examine the involvement of officials mentioned in this report for inclusion as those most responsible for international crimes committed in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.

As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.

End the genocide. Ceasefire now.

JD Vance is doing the Reichstag Fire the right way.

by Ezra Klein

What an unhinged country the US is.

It feels like the Times shifted hard into “actually we will determine reality” mode after 10/7 and never came back. Luigi shit, mayor’s race, now this. Reporting from a world that doesn’t exist, for no one.

I’m Afraid of Americans hit so hard tonight

Thanks 🙏

What is DAV?

Armand Hammer is an underground rap duo from NYC made up of the MCs billy woods and ELUCID. The Alchemist is a well-respected hip hop producer. I'm not aware of any dub production, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's dabbled. Their 2021 collab Haram is a modern classic IMO.

Many of my homies have been saying Fuck Ezra Klein for a while now.

it’s a beautiful day to shut the fuck up

The most amazing and unexpected thing happened today. I will always remember this day fondly. Armand Hammer + The Alchemist announced their 2nd collaborative album! (RM Brown C Kirk sample "Praise God!".mp3)

Q: In the dispute between Israel and the Palestinians, which side do you sympathize with more: Israel or the Palestinians? All NYC Voters: Israel - 26% Palestinians - 44% Democrats: Israel - 18% Palestinians - 57%

You'd think every Democratic candidate in NYC would be falling over themselves to embrace BDS and call for an arms embargo. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/n...

Just glanced at the comments of the announcement of the Taylor Lorenz episode of the Adam Friedland show. And I cannot think of anything lamer than being the guy who wakes up and is like, "Time to get into the comments section and defend the honor of the great news bro David Pakman."

“They are a progressive city, and they don’t want the president’s help. That’s on them. It’s horrific that they don’t want President Trump’s help.” “Chicago should be begging Donald Trump for help to keep Chicago safe,” Bondi added. “Yet, they aren’t so we’re going to go into a city who wants us there.”

Certainly looks like we scared the President away from Chicago. Fighting like hell works.

oh my god they're actually doing it

Haha that is fantastic.

Spouse bought a Jimmy Buffett lp a while back. I had to admit that the songs that weren’t Marg-vile and Cheeseburger were solid. Made me think the dude caught a bad rap just because he prefigured the Mac Demarco/good vibes only sound by about 40 years.

Sitting across from the venue, eating a po boy on the patio watching kids line up for the Swans show. Kristoff walks past and waves at them. Radio played Sheryl Crow ‘If it makes You Happy’. Total jam. Sometimes life is ok.

When I read LeGuin it is very clear that the process of making something is far more important than the final product. It's way closer to Buddhism than capitalism.