Mitch Axelson

ICE follows starkly different playbooks in how it’s arresting immigrants in red and blue states, data shows | CNN Arrests in red states more likely occur in jails or prisons, while in blue states, more arrests happen in the community.

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Dems should fight on every front.

If Texas steals 5 seats, Dem states should redistrict 30 GOP members out of their districts.

We should insist DOJ release the entire Epstein File.

Not only shouldn't we bring knives to a gun fight, if they bring pistols, we should bring machine guns.

Crockett: This is a person that has a problem with people of color. When we look at who he says are low IQ, even though when you look at his cabinet—this has to be the most incompetent cabinet we have ever had in the history of this country.

Ruiz: Why did the report include citations that don’t exist?

RFK JR: All of the foundational assertions in that report are accurate

Ruiz: How can they be accurate if they did not exist?

Trump’s attacks on Iran were based on vibes, not new intel, two administration officials tell Rolling Stone. “There is no intel,” one of the sources says. “The intelligence assessments have not really changed.”
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Host: Are you saying the US did not see intelligence that the Supreme Leader had ordered weaponization?

Rubio: That’s irrelevant

Host: No, that's a key point

Rubio: No it’s not… Forget about intelligence

🚨🚨The White House is pissed off about this ad so you know what to do, share it everywhere! ICE is disappearing people just because of the color of their skin! No Warrant! No Due Process! This is not who we are as Americans! #MAGAKidnappers want an all white America, fuck that‼️

Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.

The Ringer's NBA Trade Deadline Tracker — The Offer Sheet Your one-stop shop for all of the latest on the most intriguing players and moves of the 2024 season.

Reposting from The Ringer:

Who are the most intriguing players of the offseason?
The Offer Sheet is back to help you make sense of all the offseason chaos! Keep checking back for all free agency news, trade targets, and more.

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New study shows social media use predicted future depression in tweens Researchers followed thousands of pre-teens for three years, generating unique insights into how social media is shaping kids.

"When researchers at the University of California at San Francisco examined social media use and depressive symptoms among tweens over a three-year period, they found that an increase in social media use predicted a future rise in symptoms of depression — but not the other way around."

VIDEO: ‘Democracy is next,’ Gov. Newsom warns Read more here.

“Democracy is under assault right before our eyes,” Newsom warned. “The moment we’ve feared has arrived. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

YouTube video by The Daily Show Jon Stewart on how the L.A. ICE raids give Trump the perfect distraction from Elon's Epstein bomb

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X-Men/Marvels tribute by Mico Suayan (Captain Marvel vol. 10 #6)

Feels like no-one talks about Ragnarök by Walt Simonson, coloured by Laura Martin with John Workman letters.
His own reinvention of a part of Norse Mythology. A living legend doing legends. 1/x

Pete Buttigieg breaks down DEI for everyday folks…

“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social

Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
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Chris Murphy: "It is absolutely shameful what's happening right now. The White House has become an arm of the Kremlin."

‘So F**king Stupid’ Bill Maher Panel Rips Liberal ‘No Spend Day,’ ‘Interpretive Dances’ Protesting Trump and Billionaires Bill Maher and his Real Time panel roasted left-wing protesters taking part in a "no spend day" blackout demanding billionaires pay their "fair share." The post ‘So F**king Stupid’ Bill Maher Panel Rips Liberal ‘No Spend Day,’ ‘Interpretive Dances’…

‘So F**king Stupid’ Bill Maher Panel Rips Liberal ‘No Spend Day,’ ‘Interpretive Dances’ Protesting Trump and Billionaires: Bill Maher and his Real Time panel roasted left-wing protesters taking part in a "no spend day" blackout demanding billionaires pay their "fair share."
The post ‘So F**king…

Are We Now the Bad Guys? There was a time, not too long ago, when America stood as the beacon of freedom, the defender of democracy, and the steadfast ally of those who resisted oppression.

I hate to ask this but i have to, are we now the bad guys?

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YouTube video by UChicago Institute of Politics The Future of the Democratic Party

Great to be back at UChicago Institute of Politics tonight. Tune in.

Spring training has officially started!

There are 56 players invited to major-league camp with the Twins, and I wrote something about every single one of them.

- 26 thoughts on 26 hitters: www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...

- 30 thoughts on 30 pitchers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...

I love this

This obscure law is one reason Trump's agenda keeps losing in court Lawsuits challenging Trump policies raise big constitutional questions, but they also rely on a law that requires the government to follow the correct procedures when changing course.

Protect this law at all costs !

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YouTube video by Canallegendario JOKER & HARLEY QUINN vs DEADPOOL & DOMINO - Super Power Beat Down (Episode 16) - Legendado

@gailsimone.bsky.social shared a fan's #Domino #cosplay - which is spectacular -and it got me on the old Superpowers Beatdown #Youtube series where L.A. actors/stunt people played #ComicBook heroes & villains and fans voted on who would win.

Best episode: #Joker & #Harlequin v #DeadPool & Domino.

‘He’s not fat; Bring him back!’ Solidarity, catharsis and levity at a Mavericks pre-game protest Fans gathered outside American Airlines Center on Saturday before the game against the Houston Rockets to protest the trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers a week earlier.

“This was never a protest intent on changing the outcome of the trade. No one had any delusions of that nature at this point. We were out there for each other, really.”

Really nice story on fandom and loss from @mediocrity.bsky.social on the Luka trade protest

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YouTube video by Marvel Entertainment The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Official Teaser | Only in Theaters July 25

LOOKS GOOD, NGL!! I'm extremely biased but STILL

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Amen Thompson, Jamal Murray and 8 others worth watching in NBA season’s second half These guys aren't on the trade market or in awards races, but they've stepped up their games enough to warrant watching down the stretch.

New for @theathletic.bsky.social - I wrote about ... Some Dudes.

Ten guys doing good stuff who we should watch closely in the second half of the season, starring the Deni Discard and Daniel Gafford's low-key awesomeness.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...

YouTube video by Marvel Entertainment X-Men: X-Manhunt | Official Trailer | Marvel Comics

X-MANHUNT TRAILER!

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YouTube video by Preston Jacobs The Winds of Winter in 2025? What does Dance tell us about that?

Will Winds come in 2025? I go into it a bit.
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An essential thread, really, what Bluesky was made for