nadira 🙃
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staff writer @slate.com | amateur @ life
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"[H]e applied one of the greatest lessons you learn as a part of an oppressed group: Joy is resistance. Pride in your heritage is protest. Being unapologetic about it all is radical."
Me on Bad Bunny's beautiful joyous halftime show and why it is legible to everyone, no matter what language(s) you speak
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Wasn’t What Conservatives Feared. It Was Something Else Entirely.
The Puerto Rican superstar’s halftime show was pure joy.
slate.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:47 AM
"[H]e applied one of the greatest lessons you learn as a part of an oppressed group: Joy is resistance. Pride in your heritage is protest. Being unapologetic about it all is radical."
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Bad Bunny’s halftime show applied one of the greatest lessons you learn as a part of an oppressed group: Joy is resistance. slate.trib.al/kAue41Y
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Wasn’t What Conservatives Feared. It Was Something Else Entirely.
The Puerto Rican superstar’s halftime show was pure joy.
slate.trib.al
February 9, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Bad Bunny’s halftime show applied one of the greatest lessons you learn as a part of an oppressed group: Joy is resistance. slate.trib.al/kAue41Y
Me on Bad Bunny's beautiful joyous halftime show and why it is legible to everyone, no matter what language(s) you speak
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Wasn’t What Conservatives Feared. It Was Something Else Entirely.
The Puerto Rican superstar’s halftime show was pure joy.
slate.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Me on Bad Bunny's beautiful joyous halftime show and why it is legible to everyone, no matter what language(s) you speak
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As shocking as Nicki Minaj’s vocal support of Trump may be, you’d be mistaken in thinking it came out of nowhere. slate.trib.al/LTXOkd8
A Music Superstar Just Declared Herself Trump’s “No. 1 Fan.” It’s Shocking—and a Long Time Coming.
A long series of events led Nicki Minaj to where she is today.
slate.trib.al
February 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM
As shocking as Nicki Minaj’s vocal support of Trump may be, you’d be mistaken in thinking it came out of nowhere. slate.trib.al/LTXOkd8
I went deep on chronicling Nicki's pivot to conservatism:
A Music Superstar Took a Hard Turn Right. It’s Shocking—and a Long Time Coming.
A long series of events led Nicki Minaj to where she is today.
slate.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:08 AM
I went deep on chronicling Nicki's pivot to conservatism:
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Sixers hold a moment of silence for Dan McQuade.
January 30, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Sixers hold a moment of silence for Dan McQuade.
everyone read this!!
The 1990 classic House Party celebrated its 35th anniversary last year. A bona fide classic, it has deservedly received the @criterion.bsky.social treatment in all of its zany and energetic glory. I was lucky enough to chat w/ writer/director @reghud.bsky.social about its lasting impact and legacy.
The Surprise 1990 Hit That Redefined “Indie” and Launched a Few Stars
The crowd-pleasing comedy is finally coming to the Criterion Collection.
slate.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
everyone read this!!
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I am trying not to post on these events in this state of mind but: I hope people understand what the observers are doing is brave and dangerous.
January 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I am trying not to post on these events in this state of mind but: I hope people understand what the observers are doing is brave and dangerous.
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Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
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Per this report ICE has detained several witnesses
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene of the Minneapolis shooting, but the police chief refused and instructed his officers to preserve the crime scene.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 24, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Per this report ICE has detained several witnesses
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ICE is now responsible for 66% of the homicides in Minneapolis this year.
January 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM
ICE is now responsible for 66% of the homicides in Minneapolis this year.
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"The gentleman I was standing next to was focused on helping people who were coming into Nicollet Avenue understand that they needed to take it slow and helping them get through. ...
"Next thing I knew, they shot him." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
"Next thing I knew, they shot him." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
January 24, 2026 at 5:56 PM
"The gentleman I was standing next to was focused on helping people who were coming into Nicollet Avenue understand that they needed to take it slow and helping them get through. ...
"Next thing I knew, they shot him." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
"Next thing I knew, they shot him." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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A new video appears to show the moments leading up to a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, with the individual appearing to simply record on his phone as agents escalated the situation.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:40 PM
A new video appears to show the moments leading up to a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, with the individual appearing to simply record on his phone as agents escalated the situation.
🎥 dangjessie / Threads
🎥 dangjessie / Threads
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Why are they sending witnesses to Whipple?
WHY ARE THEY SENDING WITNESSES TO WHIPPLE?
WHY ARE THEY SENDING WITNESSES TO WHIPPLE?
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene of the Minneapolis shooting, but the police chief refused and instructed his officers to preserve the crime scene.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 24, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Why are they sending witnesses to Whipple?
WHY ARE THEY SENDING WITNESSES TO WHIPPLE?
WHY ARE THEY SENDING WITNESSES TO WHIPPLE?
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Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"
January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"
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I am watching what is happening in Minneapolis on Ali Velshi and one of the ICE officers (off camera) literally says, “It’s like Call of Duty. Pretty cool huh?” as they shoot whatever it is they are shooting. Agents walking around, guns unholstered for no reason. This is insanity
January 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I am watching what is happening in Minneapolis on Ali Velshi and one of the ICE officers (off camera) literally says, “It’s like Call of Duty. Pretty cool huh?” as they shoot whatever it is they are shooting. Agents walking around, guns unholstered for no reason. This is insanity
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The coffee shop is packed with people. It’s giving out coupons to anyone who donates plasma in the blood center truck outside. A pair of neighbors wait for coffee and fill each other in on the latest ICE killing. A man has to excuse himself to quietly cry in the corner.
A Saturday in Minneapolis.
A Saturday in Minneapolis.
January 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM
The coffee shop is packed with people. It’s giving out coupons to anyone who donates plasma in the blood center truck outside. A pair of neighbors wait for coffee and fill each other in on the latest ICE killing. A man has to excuse himself to quietly cry in the corner.
A Saturday in Minneapolis.
A Saturday in Minneapolis.
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I'm on site where a federal agent shot a Minneapolis man this morning. It's bad.
Dozens of federal agents are facing off with hundreds of outraged residents. People being tear gassed, helicopters above, I keep hearing pops, and lots of loud BANGS.
This smoke is from tear gas:
Dozens of federal agents are facing off with hundreds of outraged residents. People being tear gassed, helicopters above, I keep hearing pops, and lots of loud BANGS.
This smoke is from tear gas:
January 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I'm on site where a federal agent shot a Minneapolis man this morning. It's bad.
Dozens of federal agents are facing off with hundreds of outraged residents. People being tear gassed, helicopters above, I keep hearing pops, and lots of loud BANGS.
This smoke is from tear gas:
Dozens of federal agents are facing off with hundreds of outraged residents. People being tear gassed, helicopters above, I keep hearing pops, and lots of loud BANGS.
This smoke is from tear gas:
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the attempted cover-up begins. but it's already too late.
The StarTribune live blog is paywall free:
- The man shot by federal agents this morning has died
- Several witnesses have already been transported to the Whipple building.
- ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but O’Hara refused, sources said.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
- The man shot by federal agents this morning has died
- Several witnesses have already been transported to the Whipple building.
- ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but O’Hara refused, sources said.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM
the attempted cover-up begins. but it's already too late.
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Breaking news: Federal agents shot another person in Minnesota on Saturday morning, Gov. Tim Walz said.
It was not immediately clear which federal agency was involved, and the condition of the victim was unknown. This story is developing.
It was not immediately clear which federal agency was involved, and the condition of the victim was unknown. This story is developing.
Federal agents shoot another person in Minnesota, governor says
Police did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the incident, and Gov. Tim Walz provided few details.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Breaking news: Federal agents shot another person in Minnesota on Saturday morning, Gov. Tim Walz said.
It was not immediately clear which federal agency was involved, and the condition of the victim was unknown. This story is developing.
It was not immediately clear which federal agency was involved, and the condition of the victim was unknown. This story is developing.
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I talked to casting directors about the first new Oscars category in 25 years
It’s the Oscars’ First New Category in Decades. Few Understand What It’s Actually For.
Even many members of the academy misunderstand what casting directors do.
slate.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I talked to casting directors about the first new Oscars category in 25 years
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This morning’s Oscar nominations suggest one contender has been seriously underestimated. slate.trib.al/338T5Gv
The Oscar Nominations Suggest Best Picture Is Down to Two Movies—and Not the Ones Many Thought
This year’s awards race just got a lot more unpredictable.
slate.trib.al
January 22, 2026 at 7:42 PM
This morning’s Oscar nominations suggest one contender has been seriously underestimated. slate.trib.al/338T5Gv
DELROY LINDOOOOO
The one surprise in this year’s Oscar nominations that has me shouting from the rooftops. slate.trib.al/zwr0tfl
The Most Surprising Oscar Nomination of the Year Is Thrilling Everyone—Even Skeptics of the Movie
He’s been one of our most extraordinary character actors for decades. Now he’s finally an Oscar nominee.
slate.trib.al
January 23, 2026 at 3:05 PM
DELROY LINDOOOOO
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RIP my serious journalism cred
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slate.com/life/2026/01...
When I Was Diagnosed With Cancer, I Found the Way to Take the Edge Off, Ever So Slightly. You Can Use It, Too.
Sometimes you need to turn down the volume on the world.
slate.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:27 PM
RIP my serious journalism cred
slate.com/life/2026/01...
slate.com/life/2026/01...
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This is important journalism, actually
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
This is important journalism, actually