Mark Misoshnik
@misoshnik.bsky.social
journalist | editor @derspekter.bsky.social | DMs open for tips | he/they | oakland | blackbanner.ghost.io
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The Hypocrisy is the Point
There is always fine print that says, “but only for us.”
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Something I've been thinking about for years and needed to write. Stop debating right wingers and ceding any ground to them. Call them out for what they are: unrepentant fascists. They bask in their own rank hypocrisy as a power play. Instead, focus your energy on making a better world without them.
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No, I do not want to be a “creator journalist” or “influencer” or run a newsletter by myself
I want health insurance and a decent editor to work under and a team of comrades to work with, attend union meetings with, do good with
Launch the billionaires into the sun and pass out their wealth
I want health insurance and a decent editor to work under and a team of comrades to work with, attend union meetings with, do good with
Launch the billionaires into the sun and pass out their wealth
February 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
No, I do not want to be a “creator journalist” or “influencer” or run a newsletter by myself
I want health insurance and a decent editor to work under and a team of comrades to work with, attend union meetings with, do good with
Launch the billionaires into the sun and pass out their wealth
I want health insurance and a decent editor to work under and a team of comrades to work with, attend union meetings with, do good with
Launch the billionaires into the sun and pass out their wealth
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Do not love how this industry has been shredded and remade into a teetering heap of gig work
Freelancers fighting each other for a dwindling number of scraps, generational talent falling out of the ecosystem entirely, former staffers struggling while billionaires stuff their pockets
A fucking mess
Freelancers fighting each other for a dwindling number of scraps, generational talent falling out of the ecosystem entirely, former staffers struggling while billionaires stuff their pockets
A fucking mess
February 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Do not love how this industry has been shredded and remade into a teetering heap of gig work
Freelancers fighting each other for a dwindling number of scraps, generational talent falling out of the ecosystem entirely, former staffers struggling while billionaires stuff their pockets
A fucking mess
Freelancers fighting each other for a dwindling number of scraps, generational talent falling out of the ecosystem entirely, former staffers struggling while billionaires stuff their pockets
A fucking mess
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Fuck all landlords, fuck all fascists, fuck all snitches.
"new documents confirm in the government’s own words that what prompted the raid was more pedestrian: allegations that immigrants were squatting in the complex. 1/2
"new documents confirm in the government’s own words that what prompted the raid was more pedestrian: allegations that immigrants were squatting in the complex. 1/2
DHS lies constantly. www.propublica.org/article/chic...
The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...
www.propublica.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Fuck all landlords, fuck all fascists, fuck all snitches.
"new documents confirm in the government’s own words that what prompted the raid was more pedestrian: allegations that immigrants were squatting in the complex. 1/2
"new documents confirm in the government’s own words that what prompted the raid was more pedestrian: allegations that immigrants were squatting in the complex. 1/2
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NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
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Identified: the El Paso BORTAC crew rampaging through the Midwest
One violent duo in particular, U.S. Border Patrol agents Michael Sveum (EZ-2) and Edgar Vazquez (EZ-17), have been frequently seen alongside former commander-at-large Greg Bovino terrorizing crowds wi...
unraveledpress.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
Jesus Christ, they can't even stick to their guns on the most basic, milquetoast, reformist bullshit that isn't even effective! That's how useless these cowards are. Insane.
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Jesus Christ, they can't even stick to their guns on the most basic, milquetoast, reformist bullshit that isn't even effective! That's how useless these cowards are. Insane.
December 2025 of Police Predators is live! I'm trying something different by using a spreadsheet instead of summarizing every story.
CW for child sexual abuse
CW for child sexual abuse
December 2025
Welcome to Police Predators, a side project that documents child sexual abuse by law enforcement officers. Every month, I’ll be doing a roundup of all the stories I could find about cops that were cha...
blackbanner.ghost.io
February 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
December 2025 of Police Predators is live! I'm trying something different by using a spreadsheet instead of summarizing every story.
CW for child sexual abuse
CW for child sexual abuse
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This week of anti-protests across the Bay Area ahead of #SuperBowlLX takes us to Kaiser Permanente in #SantaClaraCA for an "ICE OUT OF HEALTHCARE" rally.
About 60 people are here including one blow-up chicken.
Kaiser security watch from various spots in the parking lot.
About 60 people are here including one blow-up chicken.
Kaiser security watch from various spots in the parking lot.
February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
This week of anti-protests across the Bay Area ahead of #SuperBowlLX takes us to Kaiser Permanente in #SantaClaraCA for an "ICE OUT OF HEALTHCARE" rally.
About 60 people are here including one blow-up chicken.
Kaiser security watch from various spots in the parking lot.
About 60 people are here including one blow-up chicken.
Kaiser security watch from various spots in the parking lot.
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Something I've been thinking about for years and needed to write. Stop debating right wingers and ceding any ground to them. Call them out for what they are: unrepentant fascists. They bask in their own rank hypocrisy as a power play. Instead, focus your energy on making a better world without them.
The Hypocrisy is the Point
There is always fine print that says, “but only for us.”
blackbanner.ghost.io
January 30, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Something I've been thinking about for years and needed to write. Stop debating right wingers and ceding any ground to them. Call them out for what they are: unrepentant fascists. They bask in their own rank hypocrisy as a power play. Instead, focus your energy on making a better world without them.
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2/3/2026 - Minneapolis
Jake Lang, who was unsanctimoniously and forcibly removed from the streets of Philadelphia by residents, was kicked out of a bar in Minneapolis
His shirt says "Deus Vult" which is a neo-Nazi + anti-Muslim reference
Pete Hegseth has a "Deus Vult" tattoo
Jake Lang, who was unsanctimoniously and forcibly removed from the streets of Philadelphia by residents, was kicked out of a bar in Minneapolis
His shirt says "Deus Vult" which is a neo-Nazi + anti-Muslim reference
Pete Hegseth has a "Deus Vult" tattoo
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
2/3/2026 - Minneapolis
Jake Lang, who was unsanctimoniously and forcibly removed from the streets of Philadelphia by residents, was kicked out of a bar in Minneapolis
His shirt says "Deus Vult" which is a neo-Nazi + anti-Muslim reference
Pete Hegseth has a "Deus Vult" tattoo
Jake Lang, who was unsanctimoniously and forcibly removed from the streets of Philadelphia by residents, was kicked out of a bar in Minneapolis
His shirt says "Deus Vult" which is a neo-Nazi + anti-Muslim reference
Pete Hegseth has a "Deus Vult" tattoo
Good morning tell me not to redownload Tinder because it’s a nightmare
February 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Good morning tell me not to redownload Tinder because it’s a nightmare
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Hundreds of people have already used this site since last night.
One place to see local businesses that profit from ICE, track ICE sightings, find trainings, printable Know Your Rights cards and more: StopICEToday.com
One place to see local businesses that profit from ICE, track ICE sightings, find trainings, printable Know Your Rights cards and more: StopICEToday.com
I gathered a few resources you can use & take action with to protect your communities from ICE:
stopicetoday.com
stopicetoday.com
STOP ICE TODAY
Take action to protect your community from ICE.
stopicetoday.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Hundreds of people have already used this site since last night.
One place to see local businesses that profit from ICE, track ICE sightings, find trainings, printable Know Your Rights cards and more: StopICEToday.com
One place to see local businesses that profit from ICE, track ICE sightings, find trainings, printable Know Your Rights cards and more: StopICEToday.com
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i don't particularly disagree with a lot of the critiques of anarchist activism by liberals but I bristle when they act as if their best practices are any wiser. we're here because none of us figured out how to avoid being here.
everyone should have some goddamn humility.
everyone should have some goddamn humility.
February 4, 2026 at 1:45 AM
i don't particularly disagree with a lot of the critiques of anarchist activism by liberals but I bristle when they act as if their best practices are any wiser. we're here because none of us figured out how to avoid being here.
everyone should have some goddamn humility.
everyone should have some goddamn humility.
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I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
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NEW from LCRW: @jwcroxton.bsky.social reports on the first of several anti-ICE protests during this week of Super Bowl 60 festivities across the Bay Area. Meanwhile, the threat of an ICE operation looms over the big day.
POLITICIANS GIVE CONFLICTING STANCES ON ICE AS PROTESTERS MARK START OF...
| Left Coast Right Watch
The first of several anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests preceding Super Bowl 60 saw about 150 people gather at the roped-off Plaza de César Chávez in San José, both the oldest public op...
leftcoastrightwatch.org
February 3, 2026 at 6:24 PM
NEW from LCRW: @jwcroxton.bsky.social reports on the first of several anti-ICE protests during this week of Super Bowl 60 festivities across the Bay Area. Meanwhile, the threat of an ICE operation looms over the big day.
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They should invent laws that rich people have to follow.
February 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
They should invent laws that rich people have to follow.
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Paris prosecutors raid the French offices of Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of an investigation into child porn, deepfakes and more
French prosecutors have launched a search at the offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X. This is part of an investigation into alleged offenses, including spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
bit.ly
February 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Paris prosecutors raid the French offices of Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into spreading child pornography and deepfakes.
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NYT is so desperate for a "good cop" they are rehabbing people like Altman.
This article written by Eilleen Sullivan of NYT paints Daniel Altman, former head of CBP-OPR (internal affairs) as a good guy. He is the one responsible for all the coverups! Unbelievable!
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u...
Pretti Shooting Thrusts Border Patrol’s History of Aggressive Tactics Into View
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM
NYT is so desperate for a "good cop" they are rehabbing people like Altman.
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Don't make these guys feel bad that they are reporting "finger guns" as threats to their safety.
Agent: These guys were all threatening us yesterday with hand guns.
...
Agent: *Hand* guns, like threatening to shoot us.
Reporter: You mean like with hand symbols?
A: Pulling them out, trying to engage us.
R: Pulling out literal guns?
A: No. Making... assuming we were going to do something.
...
Agent: *Hand* guns, like threatening to shoot us.
Reporter: You mean like with hand symbols?
A: Pulling them out, trying to engage us.
R: Pulling out literal guns?
A: No. Making... assuming we were going to do something.
February 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Don't make these guys feel bad that they are reporting "finger guns" as threats to their safety.
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Those who build walls are their own prisoners. I'm going to go fulfil my proper function in the social organism. I'm going to go unbuild walls.
February 3, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Those who build walls are their own prisoners. I'm going to go fulfil my proper function in the social organism. I'm going to go unbuild walls.
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They really snubbed my man Forgiato Blow for a dude named Brantley
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
They really snubbed my man Forgiato Blow for a dude named Brantley
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I need some feedback from y'all. I want to keep Police Predators going but I don't know that my current format makes sense. I summarize the news stories but barely anyone reads them. Should I continue as is, reduce it to just a list of names and their crimes (+ the spreadsheet) or something else?
February 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
I need some feedback from y'all. I want to keep Police Predators going but I don't know that my current format makes sense. I summarize the news stories but barely anyone reads them. Should I continue as is, reduce it to just a list of names and their crimes (+ the spreadsheet) or something else?
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Heyo! I am at Plaza de César Chávez in #SanJoséCA for this morning's "ICE OUT OF THE BAY" protest on the first day of weeklong #SuperBowlLX celebration events happening across the #SFBayArea before the game on Sunday.
February 2, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Heyo! I am at Plaza de César Chávez in #SanJoséCA for this morning's "ICE OUT OF THE BAY" protest on the first day of weeklong #SuperBowlLX celebration events happening across the #SFBayArea before the game on Sunday.
Feds are committing war crimes in Portland. Insane
Via instagram comments. the feds teargassed a fucking hospital.
February 2, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Feds are committing war crimes in Portland. Insane