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· Jan 25
To Understand JD Vance, You Need to Meet the "TheoBros"
YouTube video by Mother Jones
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It’s wild that the man Trump has installed to run the most powerful military in the world is connected to a network of Christians who believe in biblical domination of the world.
Here’s a thread on the Christian nationalism surrounding Pete Hegseth.
First, meet the TheoBros:
Here’s a thread on the Christian nationalism surrounding Pete Hegseth.
First, meet the TheoBros:
Rob has been the only Evangelical I’ve run into who has been actively in the streets to witness, pray, and be a body on the frontline in the streets of Minneapolis.
I hope you watch this.
I hope you watch this.
He spent decades bringing the religious right to power. Now he's marching to undo it.
Rev. Rob Schenck spent decades helping build the Religious Right—commingling church and state to advance conservative causes. Now, he says he must confront the damage he helped cause.
Rev. Rob Schenck spent decades helping build the Religious Right—commingling church and state to advance conservative causes. Now, he says he must confront the damage he helped cause.
January 26, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Rob has been the only Evangelical I’ve run into who has been actively in the streets to witness, pray, and be a body on the frontline in the streets of Minneapolis.
I hope you watch this.
I hope you watch this.
Hard to say how many showed up for Alex Pretti’s vigil, but easily hundreds if not thousands. After community activists and leaders spoke at the park where they gathered, everyone marched to the site of Pretti’s killing. Streets just filled with people demanding ICE out.
January 25, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Hard to say how many showed up for Alex Pretti’s vigil, but easily hundreds if not thousands. After community activists and leaders spoke at the park where they gathered, everyone marched to the site of Pretti’s killing. Streets just filled with people demanding ICE out.
Minneapolis has a song just for Kristi Noem.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Minneapolis has a song just for Kristi Noem.
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“If Minnesota falls, everything falls. We’re done as a nation.”
Fury. Grief. Anguish. Locals on the frontlines of Trump’s attack on Minneapolis are speaking out following the killing of another one of their neighbors. We’re on the ground with @samveep.bsky.social tracking the aftermath.
Fury. Grief. Anguish. Locals on the frontlines of Trump’s attack on Minneapolis are speaking out following the killing of another one of their neighbors. We’re on the ground with @samveep.bsky.social tracking the aftermath.
January 24, 2026 at 11:55 PM
“If Minnesota falls, everything falls. We’re done as a nation.”
Fury. Grief. Anguish. Locals on the frontlines of Trump’s attack on Minneapolis are speaking out following the killing of another one of their neighbors. We’re on the ground with @samveep.bsky.social tracking the aftermath.
Fury. Grief. Anguish. Locals on the frontlines of Trump’s attack on Minneapolis are speaking out following the killing of another one of their neighbors. We’re on the ground with @samveep.bsky.social tracking the aftermath.
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Our @samveep.bsky.social is at the scene where 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Read his heartbreaking dispatch from on the ground.
"It's a horror show": Anguish sweeps Minneapolis after federal agents kill another neighbor.
We're on the ground covering the aftermath.
www.motherjones.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Our @samveep.bsky.social is at the scene where 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Read his heartbreaking dispatch from on the ground.
“We’re furious that our neighbors are getting kidnapped and murdered in the streets,” a protester named John told me. “This is supposed to be America, the land of the free, and this is not freedom.”
I spoke Minnesotans who showed up where Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents:
I spoke Minnesotans who showed up where Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents:
"It's a horror show": Anguish sweeps Minneapolis after federal agents kill another neighbor.
We're on the ground covering the aftermath.
www.motherjones.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:39 PM
“We’re furious that our neighbors are getting kidnapped and murdered in the streets,” a protester named John told me. “This is supposed to be America, the land of the free, and this is not freedom.”
I spoke Minnesotans who showed up where Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents:
I spoke Minnesotans who showed up where Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents:
I was just supposed to follow clergy leaders as they did a pilgrimage from George Floyd Square to Renée Good’s memorial.
But then when we got back to the landing spot, we found out an observer had been attacked by ICE agents who had been tailing the religious leaders.
From me today in Minneapolis:
But then when we got back to the landing spot, we found out an observer had been attacked by ICE agents who had been tailing the religious leaders.
From me today in Minneapolis:
ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
January 24, 2026 at 5:06 AM
I was just supposed to follow clergy leaders as they did a pilgrimage from George Floyd Square to Renée Good’s memorial.
But then when we got back to the landing spot, we found out an observer had been attacked by ICE agents who had been tailing the religious leaders.
From me today in Minneapolis:
But then when we got back to the landing spot, we found out an observer had been attacked by ICE agents who had been tailing the religious leaders.
From me today in Minneapolis:
the protect the children crowd is real quiet
Federal agents’ use of chemical weapons has hurt children at immigration raids, while walking down their block, and in their schools.
January 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
the protect the children crowd is real quiet
New video from our team shows a horrifying ICE attack on a woman who says she is disabled and was just trying to get to her doctor's appointment.
She said she was headed to a doctor's appointment. Federal agents still attacked her.
Earlier today in Minneapolis, journalist Amanda Moore (@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social) documented a tense, chaotic federal operation near 34th Street and Park Avenue.
Earlier today in Minneapolis, journalist Amanda Moore (@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social) documented a tense, chaotic federal operation near 34th Street and Park Avenue.
January 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
New video from our team shows a horrifying ICE attack on a woman who says she is disabled and was just trying to get to her doctor's appointment.
The high schooler at the heart of the current case knows that the battle at the court is about much more than whether she can play track and field with her friends.
“It’s just one part of a plan to push transgender people like me out of the public life entirely.”
“It’s just one part of a plan to push transgender people like me out of the public life entirely.”
Supreme Court battle over trans athletes is about so much more than sports
"It's just one part of a plan to push transgender people like me out of the public life entirely."
www.motherjones.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The high schooler at the heart of the current case knows that the battle at the court is about much more than whether she can play track and field with her friends.
“It’s just one part of a plan to push transgender people like me out of the public life entirely.”
“It’s just one part of a plan to push transgender people like me out of the public life entirely.”
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In the aftermath of the ICE killing of Renée Good, Trump's admin smeared her as a “domestic terrorist." That’s despite video evidence to the contrary. Today, we joined the Manhattan thong for one of many dozens of protests held around the country this weekend. We asked protesters: What did you see?
January 12, 2026 at 2:22 AM
In the aftermath of the ICE killing of Renée Good, Trump's admin smeared her as a “domestic terrorist." That’s despite video evidence to the contrary. Today, we joined the Manhattan thong for one of many dozens of protests held around the country this weekend. We asked protesters: What did you see?
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I spoke with noturtlesoup17.bsky.social who is on the ground in Minneapolis for @motherjones.com. She's been one of the country's most prominent chroniclers of ICE escalation. We'll be featuring more of her work over the coming weeks and months. Give her a follow.
www.youtube.com/shorts/7otLE...
www.youtube.com/shorts/7otLE...
We’re on the Ground in Minneapolis as Tensions Flare After ICE Shooting
YouTube video by Mother Jones
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:44 AM
I spoke with noturtlesoup17.bsky.social who is on the ground in Minneapolis for @motherjones.com. She's been one of the country's most prominent chroniclers of ICE escalation. We'll be featuring more of her work over the coming weeks and months. Give her a follow.
www.youtube.com/shorts/7otLE...
www.youtube.com/shorts/7otLE...
A disgusting development in the story of the aftermath of Renee Good’s death.
From @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social:
Grok unhesitatingly fulfilled a user’s request on Wednesday to generate an image of Renee Good in a bikini—the woman who was killed by an ICE agent that morning in Minneapolis.
From @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social:
Grok unhesitatingly fulfilled a user’s request on Wednesday to generate an image of Renee Good in a bikini—the woman who was killed by an ICE agent that morning in Minneapolis.
Grok deepfaked Renee Nicole Good's body into a bikini
Hours after an ICE agent killed the mother of three, Elon Musk’s chatbot was undressing her.
www.motherjones.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:40 PM
A disgusting development in the story of the aftermath of Renee Good’s death.
From @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social:
Grok unhesitatingly fulfilled a user’s request on Wednesday to generate an image of Renee Good in a bikini—the woman who was killed by an ICE agent that morning in Minneapolis.
From @katieherchenroeder.bsky.social:
Grok unhesitatingly fulfilled a user’s request on Wednesday to generate an image of Renee Good in a bikini—the woman who was killed by an ICE agent that morning in Minneapolis.
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Grok unhesitatingly fulfilled an X user’s request to put a bikini onto the body of ICE shooting victim Renee Nicole Good.
The chatbot, launched by Elon Musk, has been making deepfakes of a lot of other women, too.
My latest in @motherjones.com: 🧵
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The chatbot, launched by Elon Musk, has been making deepfakes of a lot of other women, too.
My latest in @motherjones.com: 🧵
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Grok deepfaked Renee Nicole Good's body into a bikini
Hours after an ICE agent killed the mother of three, Elon Musk’s chatbot was undressing her.
www.motherjones.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Grok unhesitatingly fulfilled an X user’s request to put a bikini onto the body of ICE shooting victim Renee Nicole Good.
The chatbot, launched by Elon Musk, has been making deepfakes of a lot of other women, too.
My latest in @motherjones.com: 🧵
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The chatbot, launched by Elon Musk, has been making deepfakes of a lot of other women, too.
My latest in @motherjones.com: 🧵
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
shocker: there's a trump-supporting billionaire who could make a shit ton of money off of the attack on venezuela
Billionaire hedge funder Paul Singer, whose firm acquired oil giant Citgo at a bargain price, has much to gain from Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.
On Fox News Saturday, Trump made clear that one of the motivations for Saturday’s attack was to increase the production and export of Venezuelan oil.
On Fox News Saturday, Trump made clear that one of the motivations for Saturday’s attack was to increase the production and export of Venezuelan oil.
January 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
shocker: there's a trump-supporting billionaire who could make a shit ton of money off of the attack on venezuela
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Billionaire hedge funder Paul Singer, whose firm acquired oil giant Citgo at a bargain price, has much to gain from Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.
On Fox News Saturday, Trump made clear that one of the motivations for Saturday’s attack was to increase the production and export of Venezuelan oil.
On Fox News Saturday, Trump made clear that one of the motivations for Saturday’s attack was to increase the production and export of Venezuelan oil.
January 8, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Billionaire hedge funder Paul Singer, whose firm acquired oil giant Citgo at a bargain price, has much to gain from Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.
On Fox News Saturday, Trump made clear that one of the motivations for Saturday’s attack was to increase the production and export of Venezuelan oil.
On Fox News Saturday, Trump made clear that one of the motivations for Saturday’s attack was to increase the production and export of Venezuelan oil.
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I made an information science/libraries/archives feed! Mostly for my own enjoyment but thought others may enjoy.
Drawn from my growing "Libraries, Archives, & Information" list.
Filtered by growing keywords list here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Comment/DM for suggestions or removals! 📖💻📜
Drawn from my growing "Libraries, Archives, & Information" list.
Filtered by growing keywords list here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Comment/DM for suggestions or removals! 📖💻📜
January 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM
I made an information science/libraries/archives feed! Mostly for my own enjoyment but thought others may enjoy.
Drawn from my growing "Libraries, Archives, & Information" list.
Filtered by growing keywords list here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Comment/DM for suggestions or removals! 📖💻📜
Drawn from my growing "Libraries, Archives, & Information" list.
Filtered by growing keywords list here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Comment/DM for suggestions or removals! 📖💻📜
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On Tuesday, the Israeli government announced that it would suspend the aid work of several humanitarian organizations that provide lifesaving aid to Palestinians in Gaza living through what Amnesty International and other groups labeled as a genocide.
Doctors Without Borders among dozens of aid groups Israel moves to shut down in Gaza
Allied nations condemned the decision, warning it could halt relief operations within weeks.
www.motherjones.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
On Tuesday, the Israeli government announced that it would suspend the aid work of several humanitarian organizations that provide lifesaving aid to Palestinians in Gaza living through what Amnesty International and other groups labeled as a genocide.
I was scrolling TikTok last night and imagine my jumpscare when this is pushed into my feed??? TikTok is selling N*zi gear now I guess.
December 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I was scrolling TikTok last night and imagine my jumpscare when this is pushed into my feed??? TikTok is selling N*zi gear now I guess.
this is just a crazy story and further proves how much power the tech bros have over the world
Why did Donald Trump pardon a former president who was convicted of trafficking hundreds of tons of cocaine and taking millions of dollars in bribes?
Follow the tech bros.
Follow the tech bros.
December 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
this is just a crazy story and further proves how much power the tech bros have over the world
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A somber scene of reflection and outrage outside the Bondi Pavilion where an impromptu vigil is taking place. Prayer, intense grief, amongst Sydney’s Jewish community.
December 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
A somber scene of reflection and outrage outside the Bondi Pavilion where an impromptu vigil is taking place. Prayer, intense grief, amongst Sydney’s Jewish community.
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PTFO collaborated with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @motherjones.com on an investigation into Riley Gaines.
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley Gaines Investigated: The Lia Thomas Race, the Coach & Why She "Doesn't Even Like" Trump | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
PTFO collaborated with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @motherjones.com on an investigation into Riley Gaines.
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
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I’ve spent a lot of the last three years investigating the rise of anti-trans politics. Often, it came back to the controversy over trans women athletes.
So I teamed up with @pablo.show to look into the leading figure on the issue: Riley Gaines.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202... 1/
So I teamed up with @pablo.show to look into the leading figure on the issue: Riley Gaines.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202... 1/
How right-wing superstar Riley Gaines built an anti-trans empire
The swimmer tied a trans woman for fifth. The MAGA industrial complex took care of the rest.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I’ve spent a lot of the last three years investigating the rise of anti-trans politics. Often, it came back to the controversy over trans women athletes.
So I teamed up with @pablo.show to look into the leading figure on the issue: Riley Gaines.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202... 1/
So I teamed up with @pablo.show to look into the leading figure on the issue: Riley Gaines.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202... 1/
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NEW @motherjones.com: When a 16-year-old accused Russell Brand of rape, Megyn Kelly begged conservatives to condemn him.
Now, with Epstein, she’s claiming it’s not quite fair to call him a a pedophile because he was “into the barely legal type” of minors. ⬇️
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Now, with Epstein, she’s claiming it’s not quite fair to call him a a pedophile because he was “into the barely legal type” of minors. ⬇️
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Megyn Kelly suddenly finds pedophilia very hard to define
When a 16-year-old accused Russell Brand of rape, Kelly begged conservatives to condemn him. Now she's splitting hairs about men "into the barely legal type."
www.motherjones.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
NEW @motherjones.com: When a 16-year-old accused Russell Brand of rape, Megyn Kelly begged conservatives to condemn him.
Now, with Epstein, she’s claiming it’s not quite fair to call him a a pedophile because he was “into the barely legal type” of minors. ⬇️
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Now, with Epstein, she’s claiming it’s not quite fair to call him a a pedophile because he was “into the barely legal type” of minors. ⬇️
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
um… this is scary (speaking tomorrow at the double exposure film fest in DC on how to build social short form presence!!)
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
um… this is scary (speaking tomorrow at the double exposure film fest in DC on how to build social short form presence!!)