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Trump improved because of voter apathy. That won’t be an issue for the mayoral race.

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"Why only republicans have free speech | The Supreme Court protects the rights of the rich and conservative--to heck with almost everyone else."

The Nation has an excerpt up from LAWLESS! It's called "Why Only Republicans Have Free Speech | SCOTUS protects the rights of the rich & conservative--to heck w/almost everyone else." www.thenation.com/article/poli...

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The 'Cass Review' has been debunked by just about every creditable (unbiased) medical organisation. It is total bunk, but it fits the fascist anti-trans agenda, so they keep wheeling it out.

They just want to delay, delay, delay your transition until you're dead. Starmer and Streeting: the SS.

Germany had its own January 6-style attempt at a coup. It also failed. But Hitler was sent to jail.

Stream my hour-long special “Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism in Europe” at www.ricksteves.com/fascism.

All planned.

The Columbia Network Pushing Behind the Scenes to Deport and Arrest Student Protesters For Columbia University alumni and faculty on a behind-the-scenes WhatsApp group, speaking out for Palestine or criticizing Israel is tantamount to backing Hamas.

SCOOP: A group including Columbia alumni, professors & parents is trying to get students deported & arrested and urged people to tip off FBI. They’ve also disparaged Jewish protesters & tried to compile lists of JVP members. W/ @natashalennard.bsky.social theintercept.com/2025/02/15/c...

My first and definitely last time working with the Los Angeles Times. Editing out the most urgent point of an OpEd in the minutes before sending to press while then also assigning a title and image that suggest an argument entirely opposite to the author’s clear intent is pretty shitty.

Don Cheadle appearing on Saturday Night Live in 2019. He is about to introduce the musical guest. The stage is behind him, audience members behind him have their backs to him. He is looking into the camera. He’s wearing a baseball cap of some kind and a dark shirt with the phrase PROTECT TRANS KIDS in white letters across his chest.

Mr. Trump’s executive order indicates that in 30 days, all federal agencies will be required to confirm the immigration status of the parents before issuing documents like a passport.

If you are a visa holder/temp resident in the U.S., and your child was born here and doesn't have a passport, GET A PASSPORT FOR THEM IMMEDIATELY. Like, make the appointment this week.

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Hey I called it

Product photo of my palm holding a keychain inspired by the Chao Key from Sonic Adventure 2. The hard enamel design measures 2", and it hangs from a golden ring-shaped keychain.

Product photo featuring 8 Chao charm designs from Sonic Adventure 2—Sonic Chao, Tails Chao, Knuckles Chao, Amy Chao, Shadow Chao, Chao, Hero Chao, and Dark Chao—arranged in a neat circle against a pink backdrop. All charms are approximately 1.5" and single-sided on colored acrylic, and they each hang from a colorful lanyard strap.

Product photo of 5 Sonic phone grip designs—Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and Shadow—arranged in a neat cross against a pink backdrop. Each design measures approximately 6 x 5 centimeters, and they are made of acrylic.

Product photo of myself carrying a pink, eco-friendly, Final Fantasy XIV-inspired Fat Cat bag over my shoulder. All bags are made of ripstop nylon and the carrying portion is roughly 16" x 16" with gusseted sides allowing for expansion up to 21" wide.

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WATCH: Bakersfield resident captures confrontation with Border Patrol agent Campos was detained for about four hours and then was released when his citizenship was confirmed. He says he’s still coping with the situation and only half of his employees showed up to wor…

"Video recorded by Ernesto Campos, a United States citizen, shows federal immigration agents detaining him after slashing his tires.

“I don’t know why he popped my tires, he already had my …,” says Ernesto Campos in the video.

“He had a reason,” answers an agent"
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Why Kylie Kelce’s Podcast, ‘Not Gonna Lie,’ Is a Breakout Hit (Gift Article) But in her first interview since her podcast reached No. 1, she does share ideas about why the show has become a breakout hit.

Kylie Kelce's new podcast has been #1 on Apple and Spotify for 10 straight days, knocking Joe Rogan from the top spot. She says her political views skew "aggressively left" and she doesn't care what Trump fans think of her. Here's a gift article: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/b...

Chicago homicide is down 7% this year, almost 30% since 2021.

NYC down 8% this year, 15% since 2022.

LAPD down 20% this year, 30% since 2022.

A remarkable reversal of the Covid spike in city after city. Yet no Big Thought pieces on "what went right." Mostly just ... silence.

Just made it home! Thank you all so much! 🥹 overwhelmed but in a good way!! I said TAKE ACTION and yall said “BET”! My goodness!! And with three days to spare! KS takes a cut, and we have STRETCH GOALS! So let’s keep up the momentum! 🥹❤️💪🏾
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The Lost Angeles Times In an interview with Status, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong demonstrated that he is editorially inept.

Scoop: I spoke to Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong this evening about his apparent desire to stuff the newspaper's editorial board with dishonest pro-MAGA voices like Scott Jennings.

Suffice to say, the convo didn't go super well.

Details in Status: www.status.news/p/patrick-so...

Nah it’s good to allow time for ballots to come in that were sent on time and to give people time to cure them.

He’s crying about it btw

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Benjamin Ryan cited a Jesse Singal article in which he refers to Scientific American producing “biased dreck.”

I claimed that Singal referring to work as “biased dreck” is rich, and Benjamin Ryan responded by doubling down on Singal’s transphobia.

I told Benjamin Ryan that he’s co-signing transphobia, and he responded, “this is what the science says.”

This is just ghoulishness. Benjamin Ryan shared an article from transphobic writer Jesse Singal, and then co-signed Singal’s transphobia.

This is the rallying call that I've needed to hear since November 6th. From Roxane Gay in today's New York Times www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/o...

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That’s a scam bot

Slightly democratic

Nice, @theo.io made exactly what I was looking for. It works perfectly, found a ton of Bluesky people I didn't know were here!

RFK Jr.’s only previous experience doing government public health work was in Samoa in 2019, and resulted in a measles outbreak that killed 83 people, including dozens of children.

Fall Back - LA Podcast

If you're looking for a discussion of election results that includes some truly exciting progressive wins here in LA, we have all that and more for you in this week's episode

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