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This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
January 22, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
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An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 21, 2026 at 9:18 PM
An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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Europe and China are, in some ways, natural allies in an era when the United States has opted for nationalist brio. | via @nytimes.com
China wins as Trump cedes leadership of the global economy
In a long, rambling address that was by turns bombastic, aggrieved and self-congratulatory, President Donald Trump pronounced last rites on American leadership of the liberal democratic order forged b...
www.japantimes.co.jp
January 22, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Europe and China are, in some ways, natural allies in an era when the United States has opted for nationalist brio. | via @nytimes.com
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Being required to present proof of citizenship to someone not required to present proof they're actually law enforcement is one hell of a dichotomy
January 17, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Being required to present proof of citizenship to someone not required to present proof they're actually law enforcement is one hell of a dichotomy
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It's now been four weeks since the deadline set by law and they still haven't fully released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
January 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM
It's now been four weeks since the deadline set by law and they still haven't fully released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
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Hell of a photo, that
January 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Hell of a photo, that
It seems like it’s illegal to kidnap a world leader…
January 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
It seems like it’s illegal to kidnap a world leader…
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I'm told that HHS has just terminated all funding agreements with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I'm told that HHS has just terminated all funding agreements with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
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Source, if you’re like me and don’t believe things when they’re text on images: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’
Indiana Jones star calls US president one of history’s greatest criminals for attacks on science and boosting of fossil fuels
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Source, if you’re like me and don’t believe things when they’re text on images: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Lying half awake, staring at the hospital ceiling after seeing an AI bro condescending to @kathryntewson.bsky.social, I drifted off thinking about cognition, reasoning, and understanding.
I found myself at the question: “Do these guys actually think that knowing a bunch of facts is understanding?”
I found myself at the question: “Do these guys actually think that knowing a bunch of facts is understanding?”
December 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Lying half awake, staring at the hospital ceiling after seeing an AI bro condescending to @kathryntewson.bsky.social, I drifted off thinking about cognition, reasoning, and understanding.
I found myself at the question: “Do these guys actually think that knowing a bunch of facts is understanding?”
I found myself at the question: “Do these guys actually think that knowing a bunch of facts is understanding?”
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I love how bats come in 4 flavors:
🦇 mouse with wings
🦇 fox with wings
🦇 cathedral gargoyle
🦇 eldritch nightmare abomination
🦇 mouse with wings
🦇 fox with wings
🦇 cathedral gargoyle
🦇 eldritch nightmare abomination
December 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I love how bats come in 4 flavors:
🦇 mouse with wings
🦇 fox with wings
🦇 cathedral gargoyle
🦇 eldritch nightmare abomination
🦇 mouse with wings
🦇 fox with wings
🦇 cathedral gargoyle
🦇 eldritch nightmare abomination
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This is spot on 👇
December 4, 2025 at 4:43 AM
This is spot on 👇
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Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
This was the perfect recipe to warm us on the rainy day. It’s one of my family’s favorites.
If you enjoy learning history of tasty food along with recipes, I highly recommend this Substack. Thank you @lifesafeast.bsky.social for all you do!
If you enjoy learning history of tasty food along with recipes, I highly recommend this Substack. Thank you @lifesafeast.bsky.social for all you do!
French onion soup, a dish traditionally eaten after a night of revelry as a nourishing restorative, is the perfect recipe to share with you for New Year’s Eve.
Still my most popular post, and what I’ll be making for tonight’s New Years Eve celebration 🥳
jamieschler.substack.com/p/authentic-...
Still my most popular post, and what I’ll be making for tonight’s New Years Eve celebration 🥳
jamieschler.substack.com/p/authentic-...
Authentic French Onion Soup
Top off your New Year’s Eve revelry the traditional French way.
jamieschler.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This was the perfect recipe to warm us on the rainy day. It’s one of my family’s favorites.
If you enjoy learning history of tasty food along with recipes, I highly recommend this Substack. Thank you @lifesafeast.bsky.social for all you do!
If you enjoy learning history of tasty food along with recipes, I highly recommend this Substack. Thank you @lifesafeast.bsky.social for all you do!
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I have been doing entirely too much earnest posting about deep things recently, I need to do a proper thread about hippo testicles or something just to keep myself sane.
Oh by the way hippos have migratory testicles.
Oh by the way hippos have migratory testicles.
a statue of a hippopotamus with its mouth open and teeth showing .
Alt: A hippo being tossed a watermelon, which it crushes in its massive jaws.
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March 12, 2025 at 5:33 AM
I have been doing entirely too much earnest posting about deep things recently, I need to do a proper thread about hippo testicles or something just to keep myself sane.
Oh by the way hippos have migratory testicles.
Oh by the way hippos have migratory testicles.
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Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
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November 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
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if democrats want to retain any amount of integrity they need to immediately vote out chuck schumer as party minority leader
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
if democrats want to retain any amount of integrity they need to immediately vote out chuck schumer as party minority leader
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Harm to SNAP recipients, federal workers, and others is real. In a normal democracy it’d make sense to prioritize reducing that harm in the short term.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
two contradictory ideas that i hold in my head at the same time: 1) i think the threat to both SNAP recipients and federal workers is significant enough now that even bad deals are worth making to prevent further harm, and, 2) everyone who caves now should retire in shame
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Harm to SNAP recipients, federal workers, and others is real. In a normal democracy it’d make sense to prioritize reducing that harm in the short term.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
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My mother told me this once: "If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you ever have time to go back and fix it?"
My 2 cents: Why would you ever trust people who support a known serial liar, lie on his behalf, and state they work for the President and not their constituents?
My 2 cents: Why would you ever trust people who support a known serial liar, lie on his behalf, and state they work for the President and not their constituents?
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
My mother told me this once: "If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you ever have time to go back and fix it?"
My 2 cents: Why would you ever trust people who support a known serial liar, lie on his behalf, and state they work for the President and not their constituents?
My 2 cents: Why would you ever trust people who support a known serial liar, lie on his behalf, and state they work for the President and not their constituents?
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You are naive or disingenuous. Americans have already forgotten COVID, 6 January 2021 and that the White House had an East Wing.
What the Democratic base will remember is capitulating for a few magic beans.
Fire Schumer and Durbin. Get new leaders in the Senate.
What the Democratic base will remember is capitulating for a few magic beans.
Fire Schumer and Durbin. Get new leaders in the Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
You are naive or disingenuous. Americans have already forgotten COVID, 6 January 2021 and that the White House had an East Wing.
What the Democratic base will remember is capitulating for a few magic beans.
Fire Schumer and Durbin. Get new leaders in the Senate.
What the Democratic base will remember is capitulating for a few magic beans.
Fire Schumer and Durbin. Get new leaders in the Senate.
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You must also vote to change D leadership. This was orchestrated. And Schumer and Durbin MUST be removed from leadership.
I am as mad as I've ever been. At my own side.
I am as mad as I've ever been. At my own side.
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 AM
You must also vote to change D leadership. This was orchestrated. And Schumer and Durbin MUST be removed from leadership.
I am as mad as I've ever been. At my own side.
I am as mad as I've ever been. At my own side.
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.