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“For many of us whose traditions were stolen by time & circumstance, the holidays outside mean learning to hold pain & gratitude side by side.”
For people reentering society after years of incarceration, the holiday season brings a mix of emotions, writes columnist Derek R. Trumbo, Sr.
For people reentering society after years of incarceration, the holiday season brings a mix of emotions, writes columnist Derek R. Trumbo, Sr.
Never eat the candy on your pillow: Surviving the holidays
For people reentering society after years of incarceration, the holiday season brings a mix of difficult emotions
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January 12, 2026 at 8:17 PM
“For many of us whose traditions were stolen by time & circumstance, the holidays outside mean learning to hold pain & gratitude side by side.”
For people reentering society after years of incarceration, the holiday season brings a mix of emotions, writes columnist Derek R. Trumbo, Sr.
For people reentering society after years of incarceration, the holiday season brings a mix of emotions, writes columnist Derek R. Trumbo, Sr.
‘Now I feel like I’m truly studying’: First-year students savor in-person learning at the Islamic University of Gaza, Mariam Mushtaha reports. The university, bombed heavily during the genocide, finally opened its doors to first-year students late last year within what’s left of its buildings.
First-year students savor in-person learning at the Islamic University of Gaza
The university, bombed heavily during the genocide, finally opened its doors to first-year students late last year within what’s left of its buildings
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January 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
‘Now I feel like I’m truly studying’: First-year students savor in-person learning at the Islamic University of Gaza, Mariam Mushtaha reports. The university, bombed heavily during the genocide, finally opened its doors to first-year students late last year within what’s left of its buildings.
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Hi!! looking for sources for a story on how people are using X's Grok to disproportionately target women, girls, trans, and nonbinary people by asking Grok to undress them--do you know anyone impacted by this who could talk about it (anonymity available) or any experts? #journorequest
January 12, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Hi!! looking for sources for a story on how people are using X's Grok to disproportionately target women, girls, trans, and nonbinary people by asking Grok to undress them--do you know anyone impacted by this who could talk about it (anonymity available) or any experts? #journorequest
“If you asked any person, ‘How would you feel if you saw someone tied up & beat up by six people?’ No one would say that was OK, but it’s OK if they have on uniforms & a badge.”
Court records & interviews with victims show that the NYPD routinely abuses people in handcuffs, Elias Guerra reports.
Court records & interviews with victims show that the NYPD routinely abuses people in handcuffs, Elias Guerra reports.
NYPD abuses people in handcuffs. How do they get away with it?
New York Police Department officers use force on people already restrained, which some experts characterize as “torture”
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January 11, 2026 at 8:55 PM
“If you asked any person, ‘How would you feel if you saw someone tied up & beat up by six people?’ No one would say that was OK, but it’s OK if they have on uniforms & a badge.”
Court records & interviews with victims show that the NYPD routinely abuses people in handcuffs, Elias Guerra reports.
Court records & interviews with victims show that the NYPD routinely abuses people in handcuffs, Elias Guerra reports.
“I needed to do something not just to survive, but to regain myself.”
In Gaza, going to the gym has turned into an act of healing, a way to rebuild what genocide, hunger & loss have taken from our bodies & minds, writes Esraa Abo Qamar.
In Gaza, going to the gym has turned into an act of healing, a way to rebuild what genocide, hunger & loss have taken from our bodies & minds, writes Esraa Abo Qamar.
How going to the gym helped me learn to live again in Gaza
Many Palestinians have turned to the gym to rebuild their physical and mental strength and find community along the way
prismreports.org
January 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
“I needed to do something not just to survive, but to regain myself.”
In Gaza, going to the gym has turned into an act of healing, a way to rebuild what genocide, hunger & loss have taken from our bodies & minds, writes Esraa Abo Qamar.
In Gaza, going to the gym has turned into an act of healing, a way to rebuild what genocide, hunger & loss have taken from our bodies & minds, writes Esraa Abo Qamar.
“Epstein & his ilk show us what the state really is. It’s a plaything for rulers,” writes columnist @williamcson.bsky.social. How do we structure the world where someone like him, or the president or the tech oligarchs, can never have as much power as they do to destroy the planet for their benefit?
Another way out: You can't just wait for tyranny to go away
The Epstein scandal exposes not just individual monsters but a political order built for them to thrive
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January 10, 2026 at 8:55 PM
“Epstein & his ilk show us what the state really is. It’s a plaything for rulers,” writes columnist @williamcson.bsky.social. How do we structure the world where someone like him, or the president or the tech oligarchs, can never have as much power as they do to destroy the planet for their benefit?
“The treatment that the U.S. gives to Venezuelan immigrants is the same notion of how they treat the country itself.”
The Trump admin’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro faces condemnation by anti-war protesters from the streets from Caracas to New York, report @meghnadbose.bsky.social & Jerry Elengical.
The Trump admin’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro faces condemnation by anti-war protesters from the streets from Caracas to New York, report @meghnadbose.bsky.social & Jerry Elengical.
Anti-war protesters and scholars condemn U.S. coup in Venezuela
The Trump administration’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro faces widespread condemnation by legal scholars and rights groups
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January 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
“The treatment that the U.S. gives to Venezuelan immigrants is the same notion of how they treat the country itself.”
The Trump admin’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro faces condemnation by anti-war protesters from the streets from Caracas to New York, report @meghnadbose.bsky.social & Jerry Elengical.
The Trump admin’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro faces condemnation by anti-war protesters from the streets from Caracas to New York, report @meghnadbose.bsky.social & Jerry Elengical.
“We physically saw with our eyes that the facility that they were previously operating in was totally vacated & totally gutted & under construction.”
Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit, empties out Raleigh offices after protest campaign, C. Frances reports.
Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit, empties out Raleigh offices after protest campaign, C. Frances reports.
Elbit subsidiary empties out Raleigh offices after protest campaign, activists say
Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, appears to have vacated its North Carolina offices
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January 9, 2026 at 8:54 PM
“We physically saw with our eyes that the facility that they were previously operating in was totally vacated & totally gutted & under construction.”
Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit, empties out Raleigh offices after protest campaign, C. Frances reports.
Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit, empties out Raleigh offices after protest campaign, C. Frances reports.
ICE agent fatally shoots Minneapolis woman, marking at least the 7th death linked to federal immigration actions since the Trump admin's nationwide crackdown last year, @alexmar.bsky.social reports. Advocates & officials demand accountability & an end to aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.
ICE agent fatally shoots Minneapolis woman
The woman was identified Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis resident. Advocates and officials are demanding accountability
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January 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
ICE agent fatally shoots Minneapolis woman, marking at least the 7th death linked to federal immigration actions since the Trump admin's nationwide crackdown last year, @alexmar.bsky.social reports. Advocates & officials demand accountability & an end to aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.
“If we understand Black feminism, [we know] that if we transform the conditions of the most marginalized amongst us, we transform everybody’s conditions.”
Gracelynne West spoke to activists & organizers to discuss why a Black feminist lens remains a key tool for 2026.
Gracelynne West spoke to activists & organizers to discuss why a Black feminist lens remains a key tool for 2026.
Black feminist organizers reflect on Trump's second term and the future of their movements
In the face of rising fascism and political instability, activists say the liberatory framework offered by Black feminism is more crucial than ever
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January 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
“If we understand Black feminism, [we know] that if we transform the conditions of the most marginalized amongst us, we transform everybody’s conditions.”
Gracelynne West spoke to activists & organizers to discuss why a Black feminist lens remains a key tool for 2026.
Gracelynne West spoke to activists & organizers to discuss why a Black feminist lens remains a key tool for 2026.
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A big thanks to the Morning with Zerlina for the invite.
My latest on #Venezuela via @prismreports.org 👇
My latest on #Venezuela via @prismreports.org 👇
January 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
A big thanks to the Morning with Zerlina for the invite.
My latest on #Venezuela via @prismreports.org 👇
My latest on #Venezuela via @prismreports.org 👇
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Where does Venezuela go from here? No one seems to know—including the Trump Admin
While Trump clearly stated his desire for the U.S. to commandeer Venezuela’s oil, the actual future of the country under U.S. influence doesn’t give Venezuelans self-determination
My latest via @prismreports.org
While Trump clearly stated his desire for the U.S. to commandeer Venezuela’s oil, the actual future of the country under U.S. influence doesn’t give Venezuelans self-determination
My latest via @prismreports.org
No one seems to know what's next for Venezuela—including the Trump administration
While Trump clearly stated his desire for the U.S. to commandeer oil in Venezuela, the actual future of the country under U.S. influence doesn’t give Venezuelans self-determination
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January 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Where does Venezuela go from here? No one seems to know—including the Trump Admin
While Trump clearly stated his desire for the U.S. to commandeer Venezuela’s oil, the actual future of the country under U.S. influence doesn’t give Venezuelans self-determination
My latest via @prismreports.org
While Trump clearly stated his desire for the U.S. to commandeer Venezuela’s oil, the actual future of the country under U.S. influence doesn’t give Venezuelans self-determination
My latest via @prismreports.org
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
“ICE agents shot & killed an unarmed woman. No matter how many lies this administration is already telling us about this shooting, our eyes can see this fundamental truth clearly.”
Advocates & officials demand accountability for ICE's killing of Renee Nicole Good, @alexmar.bsky.social reports.
Advocates & officials demand accountability for ICE's killing of Renee Nicole Good, @alexmar.bsky.social reports.
ICE agent fatally shoots Minneapolis woman
The woman was identified Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis resident. Advocates and officials are demanding accountability
prismreports.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
“ICE agents shot & killed an unarmed woman. No matter how many lies this administration is already telling us about this shooting, our eyes can see this fundamental truth clearly.”
Advocates & officials demand accountability for ICE's killing of Renee Nicole Good, @alexmar.bsky.social reports.
Advocates & officials demand accountability for ICE's killing of Renee Nicole Good, @alexmar.bsky.social reports.
The NYPD routinely abuses people in handcuffs. How do officers get away with it?
Court records & interviews with victims show that New York Police Department officers use force on people already restrained, which some experts characterize as “torture,” Elias Guerra reports.
Court records & interviews with victims show that New York Police Department officers use force on people already restrained, which some experts characterize as “torture,” Elias Guerra reports.
NYPD abuses people in handcuffs. How do they get away with it?
New York Police Department officers use force on people already restrained, which some experts characterize as “torture”
prismreports.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The NYPD routinely abuses people in handcuffs. How do officers get away with it?
Court records & interviews with victims show that New York Police Department officers use force on people already restrained, which some experts characterize as “torture,” Elias Guerra reports.
Court records & interviews with victims show that New York Police Department officers use force on people already restrained, which some experts characterize as “torture,” Elias Guerra reports.
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I'm sorry, but I just think it's very telling when we differentiate between ICE's killing of American citizens versus undocumented immigrants. And I'm seeing that a lot right now.
January 7, 2026 at 10:13 PM
I'm sorry, but I just think it's very telling when we differentiate between ICE's killing of American citizens versus undocumented immigrants. And I'm seeing that a lot right now.
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Federal immigration agents have now shot and killed multiple people since Trump took office a year ago. Today alone marks the second deadly ICE shooting IN A WEEK. An off-duty shot and killed a 43-year-old father in CA on Dec. 31.
Emotional vigil held for man killed by off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve
Sunday evening, a crowd of about 50 gathered at the Village Pointe apartment complex in Northridge to grieve Keith Porter Jr., who was fatally shot on New Year's Eve by an off-duty ICE agent.
www.latimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Federal immigration agents have now shot and killed multiple people since Trump took office a year ago. Today alone marks the second deadly ICE shooting IN A WEEK. An off-duty shot and killed a 43-year-old father in CA on Dec. 31.
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The Epstein files aren’t just a partisan gotcha or the master key to defeating fascism. They represent a larger geopolitical indictment of ruling establishments and the illusion of choice. For @prismreports.org, I wrote about how this tells us to fight for more. prismreports.org/2026/01/07/a...
Another way out: You can't just wait for tyranny to go away
The Epstein scandal exposes not just individual monsters but a political order built for them to thrive
prismreports.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The Epstein files aren’t just a partisan gotcha or the master key to defeating fascism. They represent a larger geopolitical indictment of ruling establishments and the illusion of choice. For @prismreports.org, I wrote about how this tells us to fight for more. prismreports.org/2026/01/07/a...
Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, empties out North Carolina offices after protest campaign, C. Frances reports. “I think that one of the reasons the campaign won is because Logos knows how militant & how well-organized the movement against Elbit is.”
Elbit subsidiary empties out Raleigh offices after protest campaign, activists say
Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, appears to have vacated its North Carolina offices
prismreports.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, empties out North Carolina offices after protest campaign, C. Frances reports. “I think that one of the reasons the campaign won is because Logos knows how militant & how well-organized the movement against Elbit is.”
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Raleigh activists are claiming a rare victory against a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems. They say Logos Technologies' offices appear to be emptied out after facing protests. The Raleigh location is also no longer listed on the company's website. Read more @prismreports.org
Elbit subsidiary empties out Raleigh offices after protest campaign, activists say
Logos Technologies, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, appears to have vacated its North Carolina offices
prismreports.org
January 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Raleigh activists are claiming a rare victory against a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems. They say Logos Technologies' offices appear to be emptied out after facing protests. The Raleigh location is also no longer listed on the company's website. Read more @prismreports.org
The piecemeal release of the Epstein files to expose the evils of the financier & human trafficker has dominated headlines. The Epstein scandal exposes not just monsters but a political order built for them to thrive, @williamcson.bsky.social reminds us. We can’t just wait for tyranny to go away.
Another way out: You can't just wait for tyranny to go away
The Epstein scandal exposes not just individual monsters but a political order built for them to thrive
prismreports.org
January 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The piecemeal release of the Epstein files to expose the evils of the financier & human trafficker has dominated headlines. The Epstein scandal exposes not just monsters but a political order built for them to thrive, @williamcson.bsky.social reminds us. We can’t just wait for tyranny to go away.
In Gaza, going to the gym has turned into an act of healing, a way to rebuild what genocide, hunger & loss have taken from our bodies & minds. After months of destruction & emotional exhaustion, people began searching for something that could help them stand again, writes Esraa Abo Qamar.
How going to the gym helped me learn to live again in Gaza
Many Palestinians have turned to the gym to rebuild their physical and mental strength and find community along the way
prismreports.org
January 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
In Gaza, going to the gym has turned into an act of healing, a way to rebuild what genocide, hunger & loss have taken from our bodies & minds. After months of destruction & emotional exhaustion, people began searching for something that could help them stand again, writes Esraa Abo Qamar.
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In my 20 years of incarceration, I’ve been strip-searched at least 500 times. Each was an act of humiliation and sexual violence. Story via @prismreports.org.
How ‘routine’ strip searches traumatize people in U.S. prisons
In my 20 years of incarceration, I’ve been strip-searched at least 500 times. Each was an act of humiliation and sexual violence
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January 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
In my 20 years of incarceration, I’ve been strip-searched at least 500 times. Each was an act of humiliation and sexual violence. Story via @prismreports.org.
“Venezuela is a country that is rich with oil. They want to control this country, they want to steal its natural resources.”
The Trump admin’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro faces condemnation by anti-war protesters from Caracas to New York, report @meghnadbose.bsky.social & Jerry Elengical.
The Trump admin’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro faces condemnation by anti-war protesters from Caracas to New York, report @meghnadbose.bsky.social & Jerry Elengical.
Anti-war protesters and scholars condemn U.S. coup in Venezuela
The Trump administration’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro faces widespread condemnation by legal scholars and rights groups
prismreports.org
January 6, 2026 at 10:54 PM
“Venezuela is a country that is rich with oil. They want to control this country, they want to steal its natural resources.”
The Trump admin’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro faces condemnation by anti-war protesters from Caracas to New York, report @meghnadbose.bsky.social & Jerry Elengical.
The Trump admin’s abduction of Nicolás Maduro faces condemnation by anti-war protesters from Caracas to New York, report @meghnadbose.bsky.social & Jerry Elengical.
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“...how did Black feminism become a longstanding historical tradition? In part, by shedding light on the ways Black women’s bodies have been routinely exploited to preserve white supremacy, and by providing a liberatory framework to build solidarity across communities.”
Black feminist organizers reflect on Trump’s second term & the future of their movements, reports Gracelynne West. In the face of rising fascism & political instability, activists say the liberatory framework offered by Black feminism is more crucial than ever.
Black feminist organizers reflect on Trump’s second term and the future of their movements
In the face of rising fascism and political instability, activists say the liberatory framework offered by Black feminism is more crucial than ever
prismreports.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
“...how did Black feminism become a longstanding historical tradition? In part, by shedding light on the ways Black women’s bodies have been routinely exploited to preserve white supremacy, and by providing a liberatory framework to build solidarity across communities.”