Elisa G. Schneider

As an immigrant & naturalized US Citizen, I am pained to see fellow immigrants buy MAGA talking points to demonize new immigrants.

Know this: Proximity to white supremacy is not protection from white supremacy. Please have compassion over condemnation, because I promise—they'll come for you next.

Social media accounts of Palestinians desperate for funds are being flagged as spam People in Gaza use Bluesky to crowdfund for milk and diapers – repeated deletion of their profiles has spawned a guerrilla verification squad

New: Israel is starving Palestinians, forcing them to beg for donations on sites like Bluesky. Their accounts keep getting flagged as spam. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Protesters at ICE headquarters, NYC

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Aug 8, 2025
10:30am
ICE HQ, 26 Federal Plaza NYC
Faith leaders are asking permission to go to the 10th floor to inspect conditions for the folks illegally detained in unsanitary and harsh conditions. Many are prepared to camp out until our demands are met.

'I don't care about Direct File': IRS chief says agency plans to end free filing program Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Bill Long said the agency will end its Direct File program.

The IRS's free Direct File tool is now "gone," according to Trump's IRS chief.

This comes after tax prep companies like Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the for years to block it.

Intuit donated $1M to Trump’s inauguration.

See how this works?

Israel kills 106 Palestinians in a day of attacks on Gaza as people starve Israeli forces kill 12 Palestinian civilians seeking aid hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff visits Gaza.

Israeli forces kill 12 Palestinian civilians seeking aid hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff visits Gaza.

Haha its probably not that embarrassing but 😳🫣🤭

I'm embarrassed by my last four watched. 🤭 Maybe I'll post tomorrow after I see at least one new film. 👀
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched

*shitty, but shifty works.

Why are we still giving Dean Cain airtime? (Why am I even posting his name? Ugh). As a fan who grew up loving the show he was on, learning he's a shifty human was sad, but I forgot about him. Now he's being forced back on us.

‘We need help’: Family pleads for release of US teenager held by Israel Mohammed Ibrahim, whose cousin was killed by Israeli settlers, suffers from severe weight loss and scabies, family says.

Mohammed Ibrahim, whose cousin was killed by Israeli settlers, suffers from severe weight loss and scabies, family says.

You Shouldn’t Have to Make Your Social Media Public to Get a Visa The Trump administration is continuing its dangerous push to surveil and suppress foreign students’ social media activity. The State Department recently announced an unprecedented new requirement that...

The Trump administration’s new policy requiring applicants for student and exchange visas to set social media accounts to “public” for government review is a dangerous expansion of existing social media collection efforts. This policy gravely chills free expression.

Orange drink in a cup that says Luckin Coffee next to a brown bag with a blue deer like figure on it. Both are on a table.

Especially if this takes business from Starbucks. Ha.

Tried Luckin Coffee today. All mobile ordering. Reminds me of the shops that were popping up after we opened Amazon Go stores (Yes, I worked for amazon in the late 2010's). I ordered a Solar Breeze (Grapefruit) Refresher and a Sausage Egg & Cheese Croissant. Both very enjoyable. I will be back.

Remember how they said it’s unconstitutional to cancel student debt? Welp, they lied. They just want you to help them enforce fascism to make it happen. Trump is offering $50K bonuses and student loan forgiveness to join ICE. www.instagram.com/reel/DMwTR9x...

🚨Israeli forces killed at least 71 Palestinians seeking aid today in Gaza. Over 92 were killed in total.

➤ 51 killed, 648+ wounded near Zikim crossing as Israeli forces opened fire.

➤ 20 more aid seekers murdered near the Morag Corridor in the south, doctors at the Nasser Complex reported.

Random annoyance: I'm seeing Fantastic Four: First Steps again (because why not?). I'm seeing it at Regal this time (I have Regal Unlimited right now) and trying out ScreenX. The kitchen is closed at this theatre. On a Saturday in the late afternoon. In Manhattan. What?
First world problems 🤷

Israel supporters have launched a new propaganda campaign to blame the United Nation for the famine in Gaza. If anyone in your circle is falling for that hasbara, please share with them Ryan Grim’s new report for Drop Site: “Israel Is Now Blaming the UN for Its Famine. Here’s the Reality.”

Link ⬇️

Gaza health ministry says 33 people dead from malnutrition in last 48 hours New figures from the Hamas-run ministry include 12 children who have died, as the UN says Israel must allow aid into Gaza.

A tipping point has been reached.

Gaza is now starving to death in front of the whole world.

Those who facilitated and justified this abomination were given ample warning for 21 months.

You have no excuses, and nowhere to hide: you will be held to account for what you've done.

ICE will ‘flood the zone’ in NYC Trump administration officials said they’d increase staffing after getting blocked from opening an office in the city’s jails.

“The Department of Homeland Security will ‘flood the zone’ with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in New York City after the City Council blocked federal law enforcement agencies from opening an office in the city jails, President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said Monday morning.”

Without immediate intervention, the last reporters in Gaza will die July 21, 2025 AFP has been working with 1 writer, 3 photographers and 6 videographers, all freelance, in the Gaza Strip since its staff journalists left in 2024. Along with a few others, they are now the only ones left to report what is happening in the Gaza Strip. The international press has been banned from entering the territory for nearly two years. We refuse to watch them die. One of them, Bashar, has been working with AFP since 2010, first as a fixer, then freelance photographer, and since 2024, as lead photographer. On July 19th he managed to post a message on Facebook: “I no longer have the strength to work for the media. My body is thin and I can’t work anymore.” Bashar, 30, works & lives in the same conditions as all Gazans, moving from one refugee camp to another under Israeli bombings. For > a year he’s lived in utter destitution, working at extreme risk to his life. Hygiene is a major issue for him, with recurring bouts of severe intestinal illness. Since Feb, Bashar’s been living in the ruins of his home in Gaza City with his mother, 4 brothers & sisters and the family of one of his brothers. Their house is devoid of any furnishings, except a few cushions. On Sunday morning, he reported that one of his brothers had “fallen, due to hunger.” Even though these journalists receive a monthly salary from AFP, it’s no longer enough to buy food, or they have to pay completely exorbitant prices. The banking system has collapsed, and those who exchange money via online bank accounts charge a commission of up to 40%. AFP no longer has the ability to provide them with a vehicle and there is not enough fuel to allow these journalists to travel for their reporting. Driving a car means becoming a target for Israeli airstrikes. AFP reporters therefore travel on foot or by donkey cart. (alt txt continued in next post)

A horrifying statement published today by the Editorial Committee of the Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency.

"Without immediate intervention, the last reporters in Gaza will die"

Translation from French to English by @cnorristrent.bsky.social:

Crowd outside of The Ed Sullivan Theater where The Late Show With Stephen Colbert films. Under the show's marquee is a sign that reads "Colbert Stays! Trump Must Go!"

Crowd across the street from The Ed Sullivan Theater where The Late Show With Stephen Colbert films. Under the show's marquee is a sign that reads "Colbert Stays! Trump Must Go!"

Rallied outside of the Ed Sullivan Theater tonight in support of Stephen Colbert after the canceling of The Late Show by CBS.

PLEASE GO SEE THIS IF YOU CAN! One of the best things I've seen.

Diogo Jota, Paul Curtis Artwork

Diogo & Andre

In memory of Diogo Jota & Andre Silva, who tragically passed away on 3rd July 2025.

This mural has been a collaboration with the LFC fans (& extended football family). A crowdfunder was set up originally to cover the costs of the mural & raise money for charity (see link in comments)

CBS to Cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Citing ‘Financial Decision’ CBS said it planned to cancel Stephen Colbert's Late Show after next season, citing the weakening finances of late night

News: CBS is canceling Stephen Colbert. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

The overarching goal is reversing the 1960s in every way; civil rights, immigration, public media, and more.

Photo of Sir Paul McCartney.

Somehow, I managed to nab two tickets for my mom and her friend for Paul McCartney in Albuquerque. They're both so excited, and I love it so much! I went to see him with her 20+ years ago in AZ and I'm excited she'll get to see him again!

BREAKING: Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least 98 Palestinians since dawn, including 38 aid seekers, medical sources have told Al Jazeera.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/2nui5x

5 Stories of Courage to Fight Fascism In a sea of despair, here are stories to lift you up and inspire you to hold the line against injustice

200 Veterans are showing up to immigration hearings to physically stand with Afghan refugees & shield them from harassment & unlawful ICE arrest. This is upholding your oath to the Constitution❤️

This & 4 more inspiring stories of American courage against fascism:
www.qasimrashid.com/p/5-stories-...

Tantoo Cardinal and Larry Sellers in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

I will forever be grateful to Dr. Quinn for teaching me so much. Or at least starting a fire in me to learn.