Sandhya Dirks
@audiosand.bsky.social
Journalist, audio documentarian, writer person. Assistant professor of English at Dartmouth. Previously: NPR race and identity correspondent, “alarmingly divisive"
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Podcasts: On Our Watch, American Suburb.
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Podcasts: On Our Watch, American Suburb.
so glad trump's win was framed by this same paper as a rebellion against the elites.
when in fact, it was the elites, eliting.
when in fact, it was the elites, eliting.
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
so glad trump's win was framed by this same paper as a rebellion against the elites.
when in fact, it was the elites, eliting.
when in fact, it was the elites, eliting.
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absolutely harrowing description of adx supermax in colorado boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
absolutely harrowing description of adx supermax in colorado boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
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FFS no, NYT, they are not. See, instead: https://presswatchers.org/2025/08/the-elite-media-still-falls-for-trumps-lies/
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM
FFS no, NYT, they are not. See, instead: https://presswatchers.org/2025/08/the-elite-media-still-falls-for-trumps-lies/
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DHS has announced the end of temporary immigration protections for Haitians.
The decision, effective Feb. 3, 2026, affects up to more than a half million Haitians. They now face returning to a country plagued by criminal gangs that control all major roads into the capital Port-au-Prince.
The decision, effective Feb. 3, 2026, affects up to more than a half million Haitians. They now face returning to a country plagued by criminal gangs that control all major roads into the capital Port-au-Prince.
Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
The Department of Homeland Security said TPS for Haiti ends Feb. 3, 2026, affecting over half a million people who may face return to gang-controlled Port-au-Prince.
amp.miamiherald.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
DHS has announced the end of temporary immigration protections for Haitians.
The decision, effective Feb. 3, 2026, affects up to more than a half million Haitians. They now face returning to a country plagued by criminal gangs that control all major roads into the capital Port-au-Prince.
The decision, effective Feb. 3, 2026, affects up to more than a half million Haitians. They now face returning to a country plagued by criminal gangs that control all major roads into the capital Port-au-Prince.
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I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Is this platform still massively against authoritarianism and fascism or has it moved towards acceptance?
Even the way the question is asked gives the game away. We "must" accept a provably questionable, damaging, and dangerous product because they have power and they say it is good.
Even the way the question is asked gives the game away. We "must" accept a provably questionable, damaging, and dangerous product because they have power and they say it is good.
Is this platform still massively against AI or has it moved more towards acceptance?
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Is this platform still massively against authoritarianism and fascism or has it moved towards acceptance?
Even the way the question is asked gives the game away. We "must" accept a provably questionable, damaging, and dangerous product because they have power and they say it is good.
Even the way the question is asked gives the game away. We "must" accept a provably questionable, damaging, and dangerous product because they have power and they say it is good.
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It's not this platform. It's all of society that hates AI
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It's not this platform. It's all of society that hates AI
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says.
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says.
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“I had to take the baby from my crying wife’s arms.“ It hasn’t even been a year, and this is not a scandal anymore? What is wrong with us?
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“I had to take the baby from my crying wife’s arms.“ It hasn’t even been a year, and this is not a scandal anymore? What is wrong with us?
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From the MN Society for Professional Journalists: St. Paul police shot three photojournalists (MPR, Reuters, Sahan Journal) with "less lethal" munitions during an ICE operation yesterday. One had to go to the hospital. They say they were specifically targeted by St. Paul police.
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
From the MN Society for Professional Journalists: St. Paul police shot three photojournalists (MPR, Reuters, Sahan Journal) with "less lethal" munitions during an ICE operation yesterday. One had to go to the hospital. They say they were specifically targeted by St. Paul police.
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“After Ferreira was detained, Dos Santos Rodrigues said Michael Leavitt Sr. and his father, Bob Leavitt, reached out to her.”
“‘They just kept saying, ‘Tell her to self-deport,’” she recalled. “Self-deport to where? Brazil is not her home.’” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/m...
“‘They just kept saying, ‘Tell her to self-deport,’” she recalled. “Self-deport to where? Brazil is not her home.’” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/m...
‘Brazil is not her home.’ Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, brought to US as child, detained by ICE. - The Boston Globe
Bruna Ferreira, 33, was brought to the United States as a child in 1998. She is now in removal proceedings in Louisiana.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
“After Ferreira was detained, Dos Santos Rodrigues said Michael Leavitt Sr. and his father, Bob Leavitt, reached out to her.”
“‘They just kept saying, ‘Tell her to self-deport,’” she recalled. “Self-deport to where? Brazil is not her home.’” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/m...
“‘They just kept saying, ‘Tell her to self-deport,’” she recalled. “Self-deport to where? Brazil is not her home.’” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/m...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Security camera start-up Flock is estimated to consist of around 80,000 cameras in over 4,000 cities — with its key clients being law enforcement agencies, ranging from major metropolitan forces to small local police units, as well as private entities like retail corporations.
A Vast Camera System Now Feeds Information to Police on Drivers Across the US
Flock cameras have been called invasive, insecure, and unconstitutional. Can a grassroots movement beat them back?
truthout.org
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Security camera start-up Flock is estimated to consist of around 80,000 cameras in over 4,000 cities — with its key clients being law enforcement agencies, ranging from major metropolitan forces to small local police units, as well as private entities like retail corporations.
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on the heels of the "piggy" incident. he's a piece of shit misogynist and sexual predator, and always has been. and people voted for him anyway.
Now we have the president calling a female New York Times reporter ugly because he's mad about a story she wrote.
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
on the heels of the "piggy" incident. he's a piece of shit misogynist and sexual predator, and always has been. and people voted for him anyway.
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Some may take comfort in Trump not being able (yet) to jail his enemies, but these attacks are costly and deter people from opposing him. In that way, they tilt the playing field even when the efforts at retribution are not fully successful. Precisely what competitive authoritarian regimes look like
NYT: “.. Trump is facing obstacles as he tries to use the Justice Department to investigate, prosecute and jail those he targets.”
But his appointees “are harnessing a range of departments .. and rarely used powers outside the Justice Department to inflict pain.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
But his appointees “are harnessing a range of departments .. and rarely used powers outside the Justice Department to inflict pain.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Some may take comfort in Trump not being able (yet) to jail his enemies, but these attacks are costly and deter people from opposing him. In that way, they tilt the playing field even when the efforts at retribution are not fully successful. Precisely what competitive authoritarian regimes look like
sadistic predators do often start with killing small animals, like puppies.
The first official confirmation that Noem herself made the decision not to turn the planes around. A couple hundred men were tortured as a result — and soon after, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Trump admin’s Alien Enemies Act process was a total violation of due process.
BREAKING:
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
sadistic predators do often start with killing small animals, like puppies.
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On Monday, North Carolina's terrible, draconian law will come into effect. One small piece that has gotten little scrutiny -- judges must consider whether someone has a home when deciding pretrial release.
www.wsoctv.com/news/local/c...
www.wsoctv.com/news/local/c...
County braces for jail surge as Iryna’s Law takes effect Monday
The law was passed after the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail.
www.wsoctv.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
On Monday, North Carolina's terrible, draconian law will come into effect. One small piece that has gotten little scrutiny -- judges must consider whether someone has a home when deciding pretrial release.
www.wsoctv.com/news/local/c...
www.wsoctv.com/news/local/c...
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The first official confirmation that Noem herself made the decision not to turn the planes around. A couple hundred men were tortured as a result — and soon after, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Trump admin’s Alien Enemies Act process was a total violation of due process.
BREAKING:
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The first official confirmation that Noem herself made the decision not to turn the planes around. A couple hundred men were tortured as a result — and soon after, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Trump admin’s Alien Enemies Act process was a total violation of due process.
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Turns out Mamdani's controversial proposal for government-run supermarkets isn't so novel. Other cities also are toying with the idea to bring fresh, affordable food to communities that do not have easy access to it. Good WSJ read (gift link)
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
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Inside Atlanta’s First Government-Funded Supermarket
The goal is for the store to become profitable without any government subsidy within three years.
www.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Turns out Mamdani's controversial proposal for government-run supermarkets isn't so novel. Other cities also are toying with the idea to bring fresh, affordable food to communities that do not have easy access to it. Good WSJ read (gift link)
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
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The feds repeatedly lied and misled the public during Chicago's immigration crackdown, a federal judge ruled in a scathing opinion. blockclubchi.co/3JVoFWJ
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The feds repeatedly lied and misled the public during Chicago's immigration crackdown, a federal judge ruled in a scathing opinion. blockclubchi.co/3JVoFWJ
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Congress requires DOD to facilitate Scouts activities but the Secretary can ignore the law in cases where it is “detrimental to national security." Hegseth is preparing to do so because the scouts have become too inclusive of girls.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Congress requires DOD to facilitate Scouts activities but the Secretary can ignore the law in cases where it is “detrimental to national security." Hegseth is preparing to do so because the scouts have become too inclusive of girls.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
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In newly leaked audio, Peter Thiel admits he urged JD Vance to ignore Pope Leo XIV on moral questions — including the ethical development of AI.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
NEW: JD Vance’s Top Donor Suggests Pope Leo XIV is Antichrist
In a leaked lecture, Peter Thiel says he’s urged Vance to ignore the pope on moral questions — and simply pray for him.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
In newly leaked audio, Peter Thiel admits he urged JD Vance to ignore Pope Leo XIV on moral questions — including the ethical development of AI.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
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The fact that TN-07 went for Trump in 2024 +22 and IS NOW A TWO POINT RACE (!!!!!) is *wild*
This is going to come down to voter turnout…and Aftyn has the support, now she needs the turn out.
PHONEBANK WITH SUFS TO GOTV! (Details in thread)
emersoncollegepolling.com/tennessee-7t...
This is going to come down to voter turnout…and Aftyn has the support, now she needs the turn out.
PHONEBANK WITH SUFS TO GOTV! (Details in thread)
emersoncollegepolling.com/tennessee-7t...
Tennessee 7th District 2025 Special Election Poll: Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn Locked In Tight Race - Emerson Polling
Voters Split on Trump’s Job Performance as Economic Issues Top Voters’ Concerns A new Emerson…Full Release & Results
emersoncollegepolling.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The fact that TN-07 went for Trump in 2024 +22 and IS NOW A TWO POINT RACE (!!!!!) is *wild*
This is going to come down to voter turnout…and Aftyn has the support, now she needs the turn out.
PHONEBANK WITH SUFS TO GOTV! (Details in thread)
emersoncollegepolling.com/tennessee-7t...
This is going to come down to voter turnout…and Aftyn has the support, now she needs the turn out.
PHONEBANK WITH SUFS TO GOTV! (Details in thread)
emersoncollegepolling.com/tennessee-7t...
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Inbox: The independent union at Blue Bottle Coffee, @bbiunion.bsky.social, is on strike. “As of today, we have gone out on the picket line to combat Blue Bottle's bad faith bargaining and ensure fair wages and protections for baristas.”
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Inbox: The independent union at Blue Bottle Coffee, @bbiunion.bsky.social, is on strike. “As of today, we have gone out on the picket line to combat Blue Bottle's bad faith bargaining and ensure fair wages and protections for baristas.”
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"A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts."
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
![REVERE, Mass. —
A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts.
The woman, Bruna Ferreira, has an 11-year-old son with Michael Leavitt, Karoline Leavitt's brother.
Ferreira migrated with her family to the United States from Brazil as a child and is currently in custody at an ICE facility in southern Louisiana.
Michael Leavitt released a statement, saying that his "only concern has always been the safety, well-being, and privacy of [his] son."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:x4qyokjtdzgl7gmqhsw4ajqj/bafkreiacyzixchgacpjse7wyra342opgjsvdxzqdrkxq55zzqah65zyeae@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
"A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts."
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...