Zora O'Neill
@zoraoneill.com
Author, ALL STRANGERS ARE KIN (now an AUDIOBOOK!). Editor. I comment on: Arabic, refugees, travel, grammar, Queens, more. she/her. Profile pic: black tee with “love” in white, in Arabic and English. Banner: mosaic of Manhattan skyline seen f/ Queens.
In Mexico. Met some nice younger travelers and we went to a bar together. When I asked how they’d found out about it, they said: ChatGPT. So now curious to check which guidebooks on LibGen listed the bar. And/or which Reddit thread mentioned.
January 13, 2026 at 1:11 PM
In Mexico. Met some nice younger travelers and we went to a bar together. When I asked how they’d found out about it, they said: ChatGPT. So now curious to check which guidebooks on LibGen listed the bar. And/or which Reddit thread mentioned.
Hey ICE,
from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee
January 13, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Hey ICE,
Was just discussing today whether it would be bad if China leads the new world order and I was on the side of no, it wouldn’t be really worse because the US is headed toward surveillance state as is—thanks to our own tech freaks. At least with China we get solar power.
Going through my old notes, this quick list of bullets I jotted down 5 years ago, to explain tech culture to someone outside the industry, really holds up.
January 13, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Was just discussing today whether it would be bad if China leads the new world order and I was on the side of no, it wouldn’t be really worse because the US is headed toward surveillance state as is—thanks to our own tech freaks. At least with China we get solar power.
Good suggestions for framing with Republican reps if you’re a Dem.
"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?"
A list of ideas!
A list of ideas!
January 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Good suggestions for framing with Republican reps if you’re a Dem.
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"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?"
A list of ideas!
A list of ideas!
January 11, 2026 at 10:33 PM
"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?"
A list of ideas!
A list of ideas!
Yes we learned you’re vengeful trigger-happy American gestapo who hate women and all non-white people.
ICE agent screaming a threat: "Did you not learn from what just happened?"
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
January 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Yes we learned you’re vengeful trigger-happy American gestapo who hate women and all non-white people.
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The part of immigration that they do control, they strangle - squeezing the people who staff care homes, schools & hospitality.
The part they don’t control - the boats - they REFUSE to do the one thing that would give them control - establishing regulated alternative routes🤦♀️🤷♀️
The part they don’t control - the boats - they REFUSE to do the one thing that would give them control - establishing regulated alternative routes🤦♀️🤷♀️
January 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
The part of immigration that they do control, they strangle - squeezing the people who staff care homes, schools & hospitality.
The part they don’t control - the boats - they REFUSE to do the one thing that would give them control - establishing regulated alternative routes🤦♀️🤷♀️
The part they don’t control - the boats - they REFUSE to do the one thing that would give them control - establishing regulated alternative routes🤦♀️🤷♀️
Uhhhh if Trump weren’t a doddering idiot I’d think he was conspiring with Putin to make invasion from the east a lot easier.
Europe, including France and Germany, have announced they are working on a plan in the event the United States follows through on its threat to attack Greenland.
Denmark is withdrawing troops from other areas to redeploy in defence of Greenland, also requests allied troops.
Denmark is withdrawing troops from other areas to redeploy in defence of Greenland, also requests allied troops.
January 11, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Uhhhh if Trump weren’t a doddering idiot I’d think he was conspiring with Putin to make invasion from the east a lot easier.
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This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
January 11, 2026 at 4:55 AM
This is stunning. Listen to this in Philadelphia.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
Thousands singing “Hey-Oh, we won’t be silent while our friends are gunned down.”
Really listen to it.
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If you're in the NYC area, I hope you will support this on Tuesday. I'll be there!
January 11, 2026 at 3:32 AM
If you're in the NYC area, I hope you will support this on Tuesday. I'll be there!
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I’m profoundly uninterested in the “cultural safety” of the status quo, especially when that culture is predicated on a violent, racist and discriminatory dominance. You do not get to invoke this language to erase those already disadvantaged and discriminated against - it is entirely obscene.
January 11, 2026 at 1:58 AM
I’m profoundly uninterested in the “cultural safety” of the status quo, especially when that culture is predicated on a violent, racist and discriminatory dominance. You do not get to invoke this language to erase those already disadvantaged and discriminated against - it is entirely obscene.
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“A crowd of hundreds also gathered at Ocean Beach in San Francisco to form a human banner spelling ‘IT WAS MURDER — ICE OUT.’” www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... #ICEOutForGood
January 10, 2026 at 11:02 PM
“A crowd of hundreds also gathered at Ocean Beach in San Francisco to form a human banner spelling ‘IT WAS MURDER — ICE OUT.’” www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... #ICEOutForGood
Have been out of the country since right after Maduro and right before Good. Only thing that makes me want come back is that I’ll be returning to Mamdani’s NYC.
January 11, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Have been out of the country since right after Maduro and right before Good. Only thing that makes me want come back is that I’ll be returning to Mamdani’s NYC.
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“They need better training” is just the liberal way of wanting nothing to change but also wanting to feel good about nothing changing
January 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
“They need better training” is just the liberal way of wanting nothing to change but also wanting to feel good about nothing changing
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A lot of people’s problems with injustice and cruelty is that they don’t like being aware of it and would do anything to go back to pretending that nothing is wrong
January 10, 2026 at 2:14 PM
A lot of people’s problems with injustice and cruelty is that they don’t like being aware of it and would do anything to go back to pretending that nothing is wrong
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The most passive-aggressive bridge in America
April 30, 2024 at 6:08 PM
The most passive-aggressive bridge in America
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It is interesting/frustrating to see how often people being asked to help resolve a problem is treated as an accusation of causing the problem.
January 10, 2026 at 12:51 PM
It is interesting/frustrating to see how often people being asked to help resolve a problem is treated as an accusation of causing the problem.
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I've long maintained that "taking a duffle bag of your friends phones to the movies" is a tragically underutilized role in direct action
New: we've obtained material explaining how an ICE surveillance system, called Webloc, works. Draw shape on a map, see all phones available there, follow them home. All without warrant
“This is a very dangerous tool in the hands of an out-of-control agency.” www.404media.co/inside-ices-...
“This is a very dangerous tool in the hands of an out-of-control agency.” www.404media.co/inside-ices-...
Inside ICE’s Tool to Monitor Phones in Entire Neighborhoods
404 Media has obtained material that explains how Tangles and Webloc, two surveillance systems ICE recently purchased, work. Webloc can track phones without a warrant and follow their owners home or t...
www.404media.co
January 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I've long maintained that "taking a duffle bag of your friends phones to the movies" is a tragically underutilized role in direct action
400 units likely occupied by journalists moving in to write a book about the culture of people who live above a Costco and how to shapes their lives.
Costco is co-locating housing above a new store in South LA, 800 units.
Unbelievable that we've been building malls & big box stores for, what, sixty years, and never figured this out
www.entrepreneur.com/business-new...
Unbelievable that we've been building malls & big box stores for, what, sixty years, and never figured this out
www.entrepreneur.com/business-new...
www.entrepreneur.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:25 AM
400 units likely occupied by journalists moving in to write a book about the culture of people who live above a Costco and how to shapes their lives.
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Starting the new year with a renewed hatred for all things Gen AI. So I drew a knight slaying a dragon, can you spot all the hints that the monster is AI? 🌞
January 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Starting the new year with a renewed hatred for all things Gen AI. So I drew a knight slaying a dragon, can you spot all the hints that the monster is AI? 🌞
The Cook, the Thief, Mothra and Her Lover
Not A Mothra Teen Movie
Don't tell Mothra the Babysitter is Dead
January 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM
The Cook, the Thief, Mothra and Her Lover
The Cook, the Thief, Mothra and Her Lover
Not A Mothra Teen Movie
Don't tell Mothra the Babysitter is Dead
January 7, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The Cook, the Thief, Mothra and Her Lover
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Copy Editing Matters, from HHS's release on the new childhood vaccine schedule: All the diseases will still be available to anyone who wants them
January 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Copy Editing Matters, from HHS's release on the new childhood vaccine schedule: All the diseases will still be available to anyone who wants them