Ray Pride
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Ray Pride
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· Dec 15
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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Keep in mind that after the killing of Renee Good, Trump went out and egged on ICE to be a force for "RECKONING AND RETRIBUTION" in Minnesota. It was no accident that Alex Pretti was executed, it was almost inevitable because of Trump's actions. He is to blame, no one else.
January 28, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Keep in mind that after the killing of Renee Good, Trump went out and egged on ICE to be a force for "RECKONING AND RETRIBUTION" in Minnesota. It was no accident that Alex Pretti was executed, it was almost inevitable because of Trump's actions. He is to blame, no one else.
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this is such an embarrassing speech to give a newsroom of media professionals. this all boils down to "the internet exists and people don't watch as much TV news". incredible revelation Bari. Her solution seems to be "create a product people want even less than TV news".
Weiss' full remarks to CBS News staff (1/4)
January 28, 2026 at 8:23 AM
this is such an embarrassing speech to give a newsroom of media professionals. this all boils down to "the internet exists and people don't watch as much TV news". incredible revelation Bari. Her solution seems to be "create a product people want even less than TV news".
Melania says protest in peace
AKA Medley (@med.ley) on Threads
she really thought the country would stop protesting like “oh my bad… that’s melania from melania in front of the melania logo, unify with the murderers now”
www.threads.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Melania says protest in peace
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Another angle of russia’s deliberate attack on a passenger train in Kharkiv region today‼️
Three passengers were killed in the strike.
Two russian drones hit next to the train, and one struck it directly.
Three passengers were killed in the strike.
Two russian drones hit next to the train, and one struck it directly.
January 27, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Another angle of russia’s deliberate attack on a passenger train in Kharkiv region today‼️
Three passengers were killed in the strike.
Two russian drones hit next to the train, and one struck it directly.
Three passengers were killed in the strike.
Two russian drones hit next to the train, and one struck it directly.
“I love everybody”
Trump on Alex Pretti: "I'm looking at that whole situation. I love everybody. I love all of our people. I love his family. And it's a very sad situation."
January 28, 2026 at 9:21 AM
“I love everybody”
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Airlines will not show this to prevent walkouts.
January 27, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Airlines will not show this to prevent walkouts.
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The way Rep. Omar almost beat the shit out of that guy tells you everything. She’s not scared. She won’t be intimidated. And her constituents have elected someone who doesn’t mind a little blood on their knuckles.
January 28, 2026 at 3:44 AM
The way Rep. Omar almost beat the shit out of that guy tells you everything. She’s not scared. She won’t be intimidated. And her constituents have elected someone who doesn’t mind a little blood on their knuckles.
Which members of his retinue are responsible for creating the ambient bubble around him, selecting and editing slanted news printouts in large type and producing his focused diet of AI slop
Trump: "We have the groceries going down. We have the energy going down. We have gasoline going down at a record clip. That's what I want to do. We're doing well."
January 28, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Which members of his retinue are responsible for creating the ambient bubble around him, selecting and editing slanted news printouts in large type and producing his focused diet of AI slop
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They look weak in general but they never look weaker to me than when they are upset about the whistles
It’s so so funny
It’s so so funny
January 28, 2026 at 12:49 AM
They look weak in general but they never look weaker to me than when they are upset about the whistles
It’s so so funny
It’s so so funny
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Seeing Trump continue to smear peaceful observers in Minneapolis today, I suddenly recalled when he told the rioters beating up the Capitol police that he loved them.
January 28, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Seeing Trump continue to smear peaceful observers in Minneapolis today, I suddenly recalled when he told the rioters beating up the Capitol police that he loved them.
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Yeah, monitoring American athletes to make sure they don't speak ill of Dear Leader or think of defecting.
apnews.com/article/ice-...
apnews.com/article/ice-...
ICE agents will have a security role at Milan Cortina Olympics
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will have a security role during the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games. Officials at the U.S.
apnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Yeah, monitoring American athletes to make sure they don't speak ill of Dear Leader or think of defecting.
apnews.com/article/ice-...
apnews.com/article/ice-...
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A man assaulted Representative Ilhan Omar at her town hall, but she responded by dropping an f-bomb. Both sides need to tone things down.
Coming tomorrow, by someone who thinks of themself as a serious person.
Coming tomorrow, by someone who thinks of themself as a serious person.
January 28, 2026 at 4:03 AM
A man assaulted Representative Ilhan Omar at her town hall, but she responded by dropping an f-bomb. Both sides need to tone things down.
Coming tomorrow, by someone who thinks of themself as a serious person.
Coming tomorrow, by someone who thinks of themself as a serious person.
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Good. I don't give a shit if people think it's performative or late to the game or whatever. Every damn celebrity in the country should be using their platform to push back against fascism.
“I can’t stay silent, and neither should you,” Ringwald said. “It’s not becoming a fascist government; it is a fascist government.” parade.com/news/molly-r...
'80s Star Molly Ringwald Gets Emotional in Rare Political Message: 'I Can't Stay Silent'
The 'Breakfast Club' alum appeared to be holding back tears in the video.
parade.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Good. I don't give a shit if people think it's performative or late to the game or whatever. Every damn celebrity in the country should be using their platform to push back against fascism.
The cheese plate stands alone.
Two democratic members of congress being assaulted reminds me of the time Sarah Huckabee Sanders was politely asked to leave a restaurant
January 28, 2026 at 9:10 AM
The cheese plate stands alone.
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In a heartening turn of events, the ICEwatch patrol training in Pasadena was absolutely packed to the gills this week, surprising even the organizers of the event. LA continues to get organized against ICE terror
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January 28, 2026 at 5:10 AM
In a heartening turn of events, the ICEwatch patrol training in Pasadena was absolutely packed to the gills this week, surprising even the organizers of the event. LA continues to get organized against ICE terror
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how the fuck you gonna reform a children’s concentration camp asshole
Anadith Danay Reyes Álvarez died in government custody.
She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care.
We need to reform immigration detention.
She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care.
We need to reform immigration detention.
January 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM
how the fuck you gonna reform a children’s concentration camp asshole
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Just a reminder that both Ilhan Omar and Maxwell Frost have been attacked this week.
No outrage by right-wing media or even corporate media.
Now imagine if this were done to Republicans.
The entire system is rigged in favor of conservatives, folks. The double standards are just wild.
No outrage by right-wing media or even corporate media.
Now imagine if this were done to Republicans.
The entire system is rigged in favor of conservatives, folks. The double standards are just wild.
January 28, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Just a reminder that both Ilhan Omar and Maxwell Frost have been attacked this week.
No outrage by right-wing media or even corporate media.
Now imagine if this were done to Republicans.
The entire system is rigged in favor of conservatives, folks. The double standards are just wild.
No outrage by right-wing media or even corporate media.
Now imagine if this were done to Republicans.
The entire system is rigged in favor of conservatives, folks. The double standards are just wild.
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i feel like this instagram reel gets truer every day
January 28, 2026 at 6:33 AM
i feel like this instagram reel gets truer every day
“A huge trove of data released by ICE and analyzed by NBC6 Investigates reveals for the first time details on the more than 6,700 men who have been housed in what ICE calls the Florida Soft-Sided Facility-South”
Secrets of ‘Alligator Alcatraz' revealed in newly released data analyzed by NBC6 Investigates
Records on more than 6,700 people housed in the Everglades detention center since it opened reveal Gov. Ron DeSantis’ claim in July that all had final orders of deportation was false. In fact, ICE dat...
www.nbcmiami.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:08 AM
“A huge trove of data released by ICE and analyzed by NBC6 Investigates reveals for the first time details on the more than 6,700 men who have been housed in what ICE calls the Florida Soft-Sided Facility-South”
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Jew in Amsterdam here. Please use Anne Frank as a comparison point to explain how state persecution of scapegoats impacts children, that is the point of her example, thanks
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
Tim Walz condemned for comparing Minnesota children to Anne Frank
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Jew in Amsterdam here. Please use Anne Frank as a comparison point to explain how state persecution of scapegoats impacts children, that is the point of her example, thanks
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It shouldn’t be this way. Immigrants should find peace here. But it illustrates how immigrants are a blessing to us, extraordinary people.
CNN: Are you okay?
Omar :I've survived war. And I'm definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me because I'm built that way.
Omar :I've survived war. And I'm definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me because I'm built that way.
January 28, 2026 at 7:42 AM
It shouldn’t be this way. Immigrants should find peace here. But it illustrates how immigrants are a blessing to us, extraordinary people.
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Just a reminder that hundreds of people were literally fired from their jobs for not grieving appropriately after the death of Charlie Kirk
I'm sure the heterodox civility cops will be all over this one
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Just a reminder that hundreds of people were literally fired from their jobs for not grieving appropriately after the death of Charlie Kirk
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“I can’t stay silent, and neither should you,” Ringwald said. “It’s not becoming a fascist government; it is a fascist government.” parade.com/news/molly-r...
'80s Star Molly Ringwald Gets Emotional in Rare Political Message: 'I Can't Stay Silent'
The 'Breakfast Club' alum appeared to be holding back tears in the video.
parade.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 AM
“I can’t stay silent, and neither should you,” Ringwald said. “It’s not becoming a fascist government; it is a fascist government.” parade.com/news/molly-r...