Carlos Avila

Live updates: North Carolina lawmakers approve map adding a GOP House seat North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a revised U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump, intended to help Republicans win another seat in the 2026 elections.

If Republicans were proud of/confident about their record - and didn’t fear the voters - they wouldn’t have to do these awful gerrymanders that attack our democracy.

They know they have nothing to run on. They’re scared.

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This looks so cool. El Mero Weso! ✊🏻🔥❤️
#sanantonio
#sanantoniotexas

"Today marks day 15 of the Republican shutdown — a shutdown that Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson started so they could pass through a massive price hike on the American people." - @robinkelly.house.gov

YouTube video by American Film Institute Diane Keaton Accepts the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award

Diane Keaton:
youtu.be/fQseNfavHJA

The powerful documentary, American Sons screened last night in L.A.. It follows young Marines & their tours of duty in Afghanistan & also through to their post military lives. Congrats to Producers Laura Varela, Fernando Cano and Director/Producer Andrew Gonzalez. The film is playing at festivals.

Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations A dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company when she was governor of South Dakota. She did not include this income on her federal disclosure forms, a likely violation of ethics requirem...

Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show.

She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.

(Published June)

Latina Equal Pay Day 2025! Let’s pay them what they’re worth. ✊🏽🔥❤️
#latinaequalpayday
#latinaequalpayday2025

I love Portland. SO ridiculous that this is happening.

You won’t be disappointed. Jacob Elordi gives a very moving performance.

We missed those! But the tiramisu was delicious! 😀

Be sure to see ‘Frankenstein’ from modern master Guillermo Del Toro when it hits theaters. A beautiful reinterpretation of the classic story. We were able to attend the Los Angeles premiere last night. @kristenklopez.bsky.social, lovely to meet you!

“No one can ever take away or erase our mark.” — Bad Bunny, during his SNL opening monologue.

Latinos have built this country, opened doors, and shaped its future. Their contributions aren’t just part of America’s story — they are America’s story.

Been there. Shake it off. Suerte!

This was hilarious and poignant. Cristela is a wonderful storyteller and performer. Just dropped on Netflix. Brava!
#cristelaalonzo

Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down. The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.

Remember that every authoritarian action Trump is taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.

He feigns strength, but the reality is that he's operating from a place of weakness.

Agreed.

❤️🙏🏼🥺

Yes, let's celebrate Carlos Alcaraz's great victory by singing the praises of the other guy.... Sure, makes sense... 🤷‍♂️

11 civilians murdered by the US military with a missile, premeditated murder for foreign citizens.

Trump murdered 11 civilians, whether they were involved in organized crime or not, doesn't take away their human rights. Trump murdered those people and released the video to boast about it. It's not law enforcement or legal military action, it is simply premeditated murder.

Labor History Censored on Labor Day Lessons, books, articles, films, and upcoming events on labor history.

#LaborDay is a time to remind ourselves of the importance of solidarity — that progress comes when people recognize that we need each other and organize together.

We offer free lessons on labor history #FreedomtoLearn ⬇️

Art by @rlmartstudio.bsky.social
www.zinnedproject.org/news/labor-h...

Remembering slain L.A.Times journalist Ruben Salazar who once said, ‘They don’t want the press to rock the boat. And I think it’s the press’s obligation to rock the boat.’
#rubensalazar
#freepress

Hamburger Habit, please.

Local Hero (1983)

Robert Reich Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?

The White House is launching a review of Smithsonian museums to ensure alignment with President Trump’s view of American history.

Authoritarians know that if they can convince us our country has never been wrong, they can make us believe our ruler is always right. 

Be warned.

How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency? A comprehensive estimate of how much Trump and his family are making, from hotel mega-deals to crypto schemes, has been elusive—until now.

💰 The New Yorker puts a number on it—

$3.4 billion

That’s how much Trump & his family have profited from his presidency, estimates David Kirkpatrick.

(Mentions my reporting too.)

www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

If you’re in Los Angeles, don’t miss this! 🔥🎸
#latinrock
#eastla
#eastlosangeles