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Tommy Valdez
@thomasav.bsky.social
· Jun 1
So today @safety.bsky.app gave Saeed a lifetime ban despite going out of his way to prove his existence. I don't know what problem @jay.bsky.team has with Arabs, but if you find @bsky.app's draconian and racist targeting bad, donate and email [email protected].
So sad. My dad knew Sister Phelps. He saw her just a few weeks ago.
Theologian and Racial Justice Pioneer Jamie Phelps Dies at 84
ADRIAN — The Adrian Dominican Sisters have announced the passing of Sister Jamie T. Phelps, OP; she died Saturday at the age of 84. Phelps was a theologian and lifelong advocate for social and racial ...
www.wlen.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 AM
So sad. My dad knew Sister Phelps. He saw her just a few weeks ago.
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TIME: TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2025 time.com/7336112/top-... @time-magazine.bsky.social #photojournalism #journalism #photography
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
TIME: TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2025 time.com/7336112/top-... @time-magazine.bsky.social #photojournalism #journalism #photography
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I’m still thinking about Bari Weiss saying that Hasan Piker (extremely popular influencer) is less of a measure of where Americans are than Alan Dershowitz (extremely unpopular Epstein associate, his own neighbors won’t sell him a pierogi)
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I’m still thinking about Bari Weiss saying that Hasan Piker (extremely popular influencer) is less of a measure of where Americans are than Alan Dershowitz (extremely unpopular Epstein associate, his own neighbors won’t sell him a pierogi)
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Ms. Kuyateh was one of 19 third-country nationals sent to Ghana on Nov. 6. At least 61 TCNs have been removed there since September.
Others report similar treatment. Nigerians were forced to cross into Togo w/o documents, rendering them essentially stateless
www.nbcwashington.com/investigatio...
Others report similar treatment. Nigerians were forced to cross into Togo w/o documents, rendering them essentially stateless
www.nbcwashington.com/investigatio...
Woman deported from Maryland shown on video being dragged in Ghana
Rabbiatu Kuyateh was detained this summer at her annual ICE check-in, her son said. She moved to the D.C. area 30 years ago as she fled civil war in Sierra Leone.
www.nbcwashington.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Ms. Kuyateh was one of 19 third-country nationals sent to Ghana on Nov. 6. At least 61 TCNs have been removed there since September.
Others report similar treatment. Nigerians were forced to cross into Togo w/o documents, rendering them essentially stateless
www.nbcwashington.com/investigatio...
Others report similar treatment. Nigerians were forced to cross into Togo w/o documents, rendering them essentially stateless
www.nbcwashington.com/investigatio...
This has real, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic,” energy.
From the nextfuckinglevel community on Reddit: An engineering student in China made a prototype of a sword that levitates towards you and flies around on command.
Explore this post and more from the nextfuckinglevel community
www.reddit.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 AM
This has real, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic,” energy.
So, there's a GBBO-style knitting competition called Game of Wool, and it's awful. The knitting community seems to be in an agreement. PLUS, until halfway through the season, they were not compensating the winning knitter despite selling patterns based on their design.
Also, Tom Daley is the host.
Also, Tom Daley is the host.
November 26, 2025 at 4:21 AM
So, there's a GBBO-style knitting competition called Game of Wool, and it's awful. The knitting community seems to be in an agreement. PLUS, until halfway through the season, they were not compensating the winning knitter despite selling patterns based on their design.
Also, Tom Daley is the host.
Also, Tom Daley is the host.
Once again tapping the sign that @jocelynbenson.bsky.social is making money off the Saline Township data center. Stabbing Michiganders in the back is not going to help her become governor.
If you don't like Duggan, and don't like our politicians profiteering—go with @garlingilchrist.bsky.social.
If you don't like Duggan, and don't like our politicians profiteering—go with @garlingilchrist.bsky.social.
Michigan’s Benson has familial, professional ties to company pushing data center project in Saline • Michigan Advance
Ryan Friedrichs, vice president of Related Companies and husband of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, is a vice president in the company that is now pushing the development of a 1-gigawatt O...
michiganadvance.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Once again tapping the sign that @jocelynbenson.bsky.social is making money off the Saline Township data center. Stabbing Michiganders in the back is not going to help her become governor.
If you don't like Duggan, and don't like our politicians profiteering—go with @garlingilchrist.bsky.social.
If you don't like Duggan, and don't like our politicians profiteering—go with @garlingilchrist.bsky.social.
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Two men who occupy prominent positions in Canada’s media landscape just travelled to Israel, where they received a briefing from the Israeli government.
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Two men who occupy prominent positions in Canada’s media landscape just travelled to Israel, where they received a briefing from the Israeli government.
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
Since @jocelynbenson.bsky.social is financially profiting off the construction of data centers no one wants, I'm glad we have @garlingilchrist.bsky.social in the primary race.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a former Democrat who is running for #MIGov as an independent, just refused to condemn Donald Trump's threats to execute Democratic lawmakers
Duggan won’t say if Trump’s execution threats go too far - Detroit Metro Times
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan had an opportunity this weekend to say whether he thinks President Donald Trump’s threats of jailing and executing political opponents has gone too far.
www.metrotimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Since @jocelynbenson.bsky.social is financially profiting off the construction of data centers no one wants, I'm glad we have @garlingilchrist.bsky.social in the primary race.
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The first official confirmation that Noem herself made the decision not to turn the planes around. A couple hundred men were tortured as a result — and soon after, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Trump admin’s Alien Enemies Act process was a total violation of due process.
BREAKING:
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The first official confirmation that Noem herself made the decision not to turn the planes around. A couple hundred men were tortured as a result — and soon after, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Trump admin’s Alien Enemies Act process was a total violation of due process.
Cancel your Paramount Plus.
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Cancel your Paramount Plus.
Anime fans, if you use @crunchyroll.com you NEED to reach out to demand that they stop the enshittification of subs. This isn't just about watching anime, it's an accessibility issue.
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
With the Fall 2025 anime season, Crunchyroll demonstrates zero respect for anime as a medium as the presentation quality of its subtitles reach an all-time low.
daiz.moe
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Anime fans, if you use @crunchyroll.com you NEED to reach out to demand that they stop the enshittification of subs. This isn't just about watching anime, it's an accessibility issue.
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MAGA: you will stop wearing pajamas on airplanes. show some respect
St Paul: we will face you fascist fuckers down on our lawns in our bluey bottoms
St Paul: we will face you fascist fuckers down on our lawns in our bluey bottoms
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
MAGA: you will stop wearing pajamas on airplanes. show some respect
St Paul: we will face you fascist fuckers down on our lawns in our bluey bottoms
St Paul: we will face you fascist fuckers down on our lawns in our bluey bottoms
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On Nov. 22, Israeli strikes killed more than 20 people and injured over 80 in #Gaza, according to the Ministry of Health. Since Oct. 11, over 339 Palestinians have been killed and more than 870 been injured.
Despite the ceasefire, we are still treating injured people in Gaza.
Despite the ceasefire, we are still treating injured people in Gaza.
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
On Nov. 22, Israeli strikes killed more than 20 people and injured over 80 in #Gaza, according to the Ministry of Health. Since Oct. 11, over 339 Palestinians have been killed and more than 870 been injured.
Despite the ceasefire, we are still treating injured people in Gaza.
Despite the ceasefire, we are still treating injured people in Gaza.
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Bari Weiss took in $150 million to come up with this messenger to win gen-Z and gen-Alpha
November 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Bari Weiss took in $150 million to come up with this messenger to win gen-Z and gen-Alpha
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Chicago candidate Anabel Mendoza responds to our reporting on AIPAC donors in the race for IL-07 ➡️➡️
I’m fighting for everyday people — which is why I pledged not to take a single penny from AIPAC or corporate PACS.
Chicago’s South and West sides deserve someone fighting for them: funding for our schools, good paying jobs, health care for all.
theintercept.com/2025/11/22/c...
Chicago’s South and West sides deserve someone fighting for them: funding for our schools, good paying jobs, health care for all.
theintercept.com/2025/11/22/c...
AIPAC Donors Back Real Estate Tycoon Who Opposed Gaza Ceasefire for Deep-Blue Chicago Seat
Jason Friedman opposed a local Gaza ceasefire resolution in Chicago. Now pro-Israel donors are funding his campaign.
theintercept.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Chicago candidate Anabel Mendoza responds to our reporting on AIPAC donors in the race for IL-07 ➡️➡️
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Every American should have this in their wallet:
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Every American should have this in their wallet:
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I'm sorry to inform you that Gretchen Whitmer is becoming a soulless centrist corpo-dem.
Pro-data center
Won't ban Line 5
Penned Michigan's BDS laws
Now misusing state privileges for fundraising
Pro-data center
Won't ban Line 5
Penned Michigan's BDS laws
Now misusing state privileges for fundraising
NEW: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a dozen-plus Michigan Economic Development Corp. employees pitched in at 'donor reception' for private foundation funding her travel
MEDC acknowledges using the state’s Great Seal for a non-state government function
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
MEDC acknowledges using the state’s Great Seal for a non-state government function
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Whitmer, MEDC pitched in at 'donor reception' supporting her travel
The revelations, which came in a batch of documents obtained through an open records request, shine new light on the tangled web of relationships.
www.detroitnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I'm sorry to inform you that Gretchen Whitmer is becoming a soulless centrist corpo-dem.
Pro-data center
Won't ban Line 5
Penned Michigan's BDS laws
Now misusing state privileges for fundraising
Pro-data center
Won't ban Line 5
Penned Michigan's BDS laws
Now misusing state privileges for fundraising
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NEW: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a dozen-plus Michigan Economic Development Corp. employees pitched in at 'donor reception' for private foundation funding her travel
MEDC acknowledges using the state’s Great Seal for a non-state government function
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
MEDC acknowledges using the state’s Great Seal for a non-state government function
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Whitmer, MEDC pitched in at 'donor reception' supporting her travel
The revelations, which came in a batch of documents obtained through an open records request, shine new light on the tangled web of relationships.
www.detroitnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
NEW: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a dozen-plus Michigan Economic Development Corp. employees pitched in at 'donor reception' for private foundation funding her travel
MEDC acknowledges using the state’s Great Seal for a non-state government function
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
MEDC acknowledges using the state’s Great Seal for a non-state government function
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
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Phil Knight is almost single handedly funding the OR GOP, one of the more extreme state GOPs in the country. Keep that in mind next time you’re in the market for sportswear or sneakers. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Nike co-founder Phil Knight makes record-setting donation to help elect Republicans
It is the single largest donation Knight has made to an Oregon candidate or political action committee.
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Phil Knight is almost single handedly funding the OR GOP, one of the more extreme state GOPs in the country. Keep that in mind next time you’re in the market for sportswear or sneakers. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Hear that @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social and @abdulelsayed.bsky.social?
@schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social are stacking the deck for AIPAC-backed @rephaleystevens.bsky.social.
Are we really going to let two out of touch corporate Dems decide who Michiganders vote for?
@schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social are stacking the deck for AIPAC-backed @rephaleystevens.bsky.social.
Are we really going to let two out of touch corporate Dems decide who Michiganders vote for?
The senators are angered by Schumer & Gillibrand's lack of endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, and their handling of open seat Senate races.
They believe leadership is quietly pushing donors toward specific candidates: Angie Craig in Minnesota, Haley Stevens in Michigan, and Janet Mills in Maine.
They believe leadership is quietly pushing donors toward specific candidates: Angie Craig in Minnesota, Haley Stevens in Michigan, and Janet Mills in Maine.
Wow — Senators Van Hollen, Smith, Murphy, Sanders, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Heinrich have created an official internal "Fight Club."
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Hear that @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social and @abdulelsayed.bsky.social?
@schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social are stacking the deck for AIPAC-backed @rephaleystevens.bsky.social.
Are we really going to let two out of touch corporate Dems decide who Michiganders vote for?
@schumer.senate.gov and @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social are stacking the deck for AIPAC-backed @rephaleystevens.bsky.social.
Are we really going to let two out of touch corporate Dems decide who Michiganders vote for?
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The senators are angered by Schumer & Gillibrand's lack of endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, and their handling of open seat Senate races.
They believe leadership is quietly pushing donors toward specific candidates: Angie Craig in Minnesota, Haley Stevens in Michigan, and Janet Mills in Maine.
They believe leadership is quietly pushing donors toward specific candidates: Angie Craig in Minnesota, Haley Stevens in Michigan, and Janet Mills in Maine.
Wow — Senators Van Hollen, Smith, Murphy, Sanders, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Heinrich have created an official internal "Fight Club."
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The senators are angered by Schumer & Gillibrand's lack of endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, and their handling of open seat Senate races.
They believe leadership is quietly pushing donors toward specific candidates: Angie Craig in Minnesota, Haley Stevens in Michigan, and Janet Mills in Maine.
They believe leadership is quietly pushing donors toward specific candidates: Angie Craig in Minnesota, Haley Stevens in Michigan, and Janet Mills in Maine.
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Wow — Senators Van Hollen, Smith, Murphy, Sanders, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Heinrich have created an official internal "Fight Club."
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Wow — Senators Van Hollen, Smith, Murphy, Sanders, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Heinrich have created an official internal "Fight Club."
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
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Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.