Sam Youngman
@samyoungman.bsky.social
Kentuckian in LA. Reformed campaign reporter/WH correspondent. Basketball fan. Shitty surfer. Cussing newsletter: www.thealtmedia.com
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let the dam in your heart shatter, and the pain that floods forth compel you to action
Here's a regular white guy (literally "Chad") not a protester. because, "It seemed pointless, or just a way for people to expiate their sense of guilt." Chad witnessed something shattering. And, that all changed in a moment.
Excellent article!
Excellent article!
January 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM
let the dam in your heart shatter, and the pain that floods forth compel you to action
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Now that blood is on the street, we still won’t admit you’ve been right all decade long while we scolded and marginalized you. Instead, we’ll declare it’s just now become right to say such things.
"Recent events have brought Trump’s governing style into sharper focus," Jonathan Rauch argues. "'Fascist' best describes it, and reluctance to use the term has now become perverse." theatln.tc/wVq7MFaa
January 25, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Now that blood is on the street, we still won’t admit you’ve been right all decade long while we scolded and marginalized you. Instead, we’ll declare it’s just now become right to say such things.
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If Nancy Mace was assaulted by a Biden supporter, it would be a week-long news cycle and every Democrat in Congress would be asked if they approve or disapprove
Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost Is Assaulted at Sundance Film Festival
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:19 PM
If Nancy Mace was assaulted by a Biden supporter, it would be a week-long news cycle and every Democrat in Congress would be asked if they approve or disapprove
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someone in a nail polish subreddit created a shade that matches the one in this photo and is selling it on etsy so she can afford to buy her boyfriend a bulletproof vest to wear while doing ICE watch at home depot. we live in hell but we are going to fucking win.
the nail polish girlies are going absolutely feral and it’s so good
January 25, 2026 at 7:26 PM
someone in a nail polish subreddit created a shade that matches the one in this photo and is selling it on etsy so she can afford to buy her boyfriend a bulletproof vest to wear while doing ICE watch at home depot. we live in hell but we are going to fucking win.
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The courage of Minnesotans is contagious.
This administration is cooked. Literally no one is scared of them.
January 25, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The courage of Minnesotans is contagious.
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Unrivaled co-founder and WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart held up an “Abolish ICE” sign during player intros ahead of Mist’s game this afternoon.
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Unrivaled co-founder and WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart held up an “Abolish ICE” sign during player intros ahead of Mist’s game this afternoon.
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
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Six million views on this video from this fitness influencer who never talks politics finally snapping and going IN on ICE and Trump.
They are losing the normies.
They are losing the normies.
January 25, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Six million views on this video from this fitness influencer who never talks politics finally snapping and going IN on ICE and Trump.
They are losing the normies.
They are losing the normies.
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New dispatch, from me:
They killed Alex Pretti, but they couldn't crush Minneapolis www.huffpost.com/entry/minnea...
They killed Alex Pretti, but they couldn't crush Minneapolis www.huffpost.com/entry/minnea...
They Killed Alex Pretti, But They Couldn't Crush Minneapolis
After federal agents gunned down a nurse, the city turned its rage into action.
www.huffpost.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:06 PM
New dispatch, from me:
They killed Alex Pretti, but they couldn't crush Minneapolis www.huffpost.com/entry/minnea...
They killed Alex Pretti, but they couldn't crush Minneapolis www.huffpost.com/entry/minnea...
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01/25 9:45AM
Border Patrol is out in Los Angeles, sightings in Echo Park/ Silverlake and South Central.
Please stay alert, get vulnerable people inside. Record everything and be safe.
Border Patrol is out in Los Angeles, sightings in Echo Park/ Silverlake and South Central.
Please stay alert, get vulnerable people inside. Record everything and be safe.
January 25, 2026 at 6:04 PM
01/25 9:45AM
Border Patrol is out in Los Angeles, sightings in Echo Park/ Silverlake and South Central.
Please stay alert, get vulnerable people inside. Record everything and be safe.
Border Patrol is out in Los Angeles, sightings in Echo Park/ Silverlake and South Central.
Please stay alert, get vulnerable people inside. Record everything and be safe.
It’s almost like Bessent wasn’t worried one bit about brazenly lying to Jon Karl’s face.
January 25, 2026 at 5:18 PM
It’s almost like Bessent wasn’t worried one bit about brazenly lying to Jon Karl’s face.
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Yesterday we learned that a racist Trump supporter assaulted a nonwhite Democratic congressman.
And it’s not even a big story.
Meanwhile, Republicans drone on about ‘left-wing political violence’.
And it’s not even a big story.
Meanwhile, Republicans drone on about ‘left-wing political violence’.
January 25, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Yesterday we learned that a racist Trump supporter assaulted a nonwhite Democratic congressman.
And it’s not even a big story.
Meanwhile, Republicans drone on about ‘left-wing political violence’.
And it’s not even a big story.
Meanwhile, Republicans drone on about ‘left-wing political violence’.
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A restaurant manager in Minneapolis said people here used to talk about how white supremacist agitators were coming to the city in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.
"Now they're coming in uniforms."
"Now they're coming in uniforms."
January 25, 2026 at 3:17 PM
A restaurant manager in Minneapolis said people here used to talk about how white supremacist agitators were coming to the city in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.
"Now they're coming in uniforms."
"Now they're coming in uniforms."
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Really hard to look at this and all the other examples of bravery and kindness from ordinary people in this moment not think also of the tremendous cowardice exhibited over the past year by some of the richest, most well-protected people in business, media and politics
Let us all have the courage displayed by the residents of Minneapolis.
January 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Really hard to look at this and all the other examples of bravery and kindness from ordinary people in this moment not think also of the tremendous cowardice exhibited over the past year by some of the richest, most well-protected people in business, media and politics
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Sorry to be a buzzkill Saturday Night Live but maybe don’t do a lighthearted Trump cold open on the same day his goon squad murdered an American citizen in broad daylight.
It’s not funny anymore — people are dying.
It’s not funny anymore — people are dying.
January 25, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Sorry to be a buzzkill Saturday Night Live but maybe don’t do a lighthearted Trump cold open on the same day his goon squad murdered an American citizen in broad daylight.
It’s not funny anymore — people are dying.
It’s not funny anymore — people are dying.
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There needs to be bigger punishment than this, but it’s a start
On tonight’s White House agenda:
Trump and guests will get a private screening of MELANIA, the documentary about the First Lady, @thr.com reports.
Attendees include Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Mike Tyson, per the article.
Trump and guests will get a private screening of MELANIA, the documentary about the First Lady, @thr.com reports.
Attendees include Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Mike Tyson, per the article.
January 25, 2026 at 3:13 AM
There needs to be bigger punishment than this, but it’s a start
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There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
January 25, 2026 at 12:34 AM
There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
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holy shit they are still asking Democrats if they will tone down the rhetoric
January 24, 2026 at 11:29 PM
holy shit they are still asking Democrats if they will tone down the rhetoric
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“.. He cared about people deeply ..,” said Michael Pretti, Alex’s father. “He thought it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street. He cared about those people, and he knew it was wrong ..”
@washingtonpost.com
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January 24, 2026 at 10:22 PM
“.. He cared about people deeply ..,” said Michael Pretti, Alex’s father. “He thought it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street. He cared about those people, and he knew it was wrong ..”
@washingtonpost.com
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@washingtonpost.com
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Thinking today about Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner.
About them and about how their killings created national political power for civil rights. About how Reagan later dogwhistled abt them.
And especially how nine people went to prison for their murders. Including via a trial forty years later.
About them and about how their killings created national political power for civil rights. About how Reagan later dogwhistled abt them.
And especially how nine people went to prison for their murders. Including via a trial forty years later.
Showing cross-racial solidarity is a potential death sentence. There are few things white supremacists hate more.
37 year old white male citizen with a lawful permit to carry a firearm, says the Minneapolis Police Department.
January 24, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Thinking today about Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner.
About them and about how their killings created national political power for civil rights. About how Reagan later dogwhistled abt them.
And especially how nine people went to prison for their murders. Including via a trial forty years later.
About them and about how their killings created national political power for civil rights. About how Reagan later dogwhistled abt them.
And especially how nine people went to prison for their murders. Including via a trial forty years later.
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The killings will continue until you give us the state voter rolls
Fox News: "I've gotten my hands that AG Bondi said she sent to Gov. Tim Walz. It is strongly worded. The AG calls for the governor to support the men and women of ICE, to repeal the state's sanctuary policies, and to allow the DOJ to access state voter rolls."
January 24, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The killings will continue until you give us the state voter rolls
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Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
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After the first shots are fired, the man collapses on the ground. Agents back away. At least another 5 shots are fired toward the man who is already incapacitated on the ground.
January 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
After the first shots are fired, the man collapses on the ground. Agents back away. At least another 5 shots are fired toward the man who is already incapacitated on the ground.
My god
Trump: "This is the gunman’s gun, loaded (with two additional full magazines!), and ready to go – What is that all about? Where are the local Police? Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers? ... ICE had to protect themselves — Not an easy thing to do!"
January 24, 2026 at 7:11 PM
My god
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The way to reconcile this is their aspiration was always to put down a slave revolt, not fight in one. bsky.app/profile/osit...
We have been told for nearly 30 years that America needed to tolerate mass shootings because the broad availability of guns would help us defend ourselves from an overreaching federal government. That day has come. The people who said this are supporting the federal agents. Many have joined them.
January 24, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The way to reconcile this is their aspiration was always to put down a slave revolt, not fight in one. bsky.app/profile/osit...