Niyam Ashar
@niyamashar.bsky.social
Our love is all of God's money
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"The highly unusual government move....is designed to head off claims that crimes against humanity have been committed and that as many as 30,000 Iranians have been killed. Iran’s official death toll released by the Martyr’s Foundation is 3,117"
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Calls grow in Iran for independent inquiry into protest death toll
Pressure mounts after government said it would publish names of those killed during recent unrest
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"The highly unusual government move....is designed to head off claims that crimes against humanity have been committed and that as many as 30,000 Iranians have been killed. Iran’s official death toll released by the Martyr’s Foundation is 3,117"
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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Rufo bringing back that vintage, early 20th century eugenic racism that made minute distinctions among “white stock.” Everything old is new again.
Chris Rufo is so upset about the Minneapolis protests that he is resorting to anti-Nordic racism christopherrufo.com/p/the-curse-...
January 30, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Rufo bringing back that vintage, early 20th century eugenic racism that made minute distinctions among “white stock.” Everything old is new again.
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"An embrace of policing and the kind of authoritarian politics behind them is an element of convergence between the center-left and the far right. They just both believe in handing money to the people with guns," says @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social. newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Transcript: Trump Is Losing a Lot. We Must Celebrate Our Victories
Georgetown philosophy professor Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò explains why it’s vital for those resisting Trump to acknowledge and share their successes, both large and small.
newrepublic.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:37 PM
"An embrace of policing and the kind of authoritarian politics behind them is an element of convergence between the center-left and the far right. They just both believe in handing money to the people with guns," says @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social. newrepublic.com/article/2059...
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Yesterday, I drove refugees that had been shipped off to Texas all the way back home to St. Paul
Seeing them reunite with their families reminded me this is their home.
So keep sending them to Texas. I’ll keep driving ‘em back and introducing them to Bucc-ee’s and KC barbecue along the way.
Seeing them reunite with their families reminded me this is their home.
So keep sending them to Texas. I’ll keep driving ‘em back and introducing them to Bucc-ee’s and KC barbecue along the way.
January 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Yesterday, I drove refugees that had been shipped off to Texas all the way back home to St. Paul
Seeing them reunite with their families reminded me this is their home.
So keep sending them to Texas. I’ll keep driving ‘em back and introducing them to Bucc-ee’s and KC barbecue along the way.
Seeing them reunite with their families reminded me this is their home.
So keep sending them to Texas. I’ll keep driving ‘em back and introducing them to Bucc-ee’s and KC barbecue along the way.
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Deporting children with cancer.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
January 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Deporting children with cancer.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
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I just learned that many Iranian people refer to themselves as "Persians". Here's what I think will happen next with the protests in Tehran...(1/23)
January 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
I just learned that many Iranian people refer to themselves as "Persians". Here's what I think will happen next with the protests in Tehran...(1/23)
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They are “monitoring the situation” just like I was in bed last night
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
They are “monitoring the situation” just like I was in bed last night
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NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Mamdani Called Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
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Bari Weiss and her benefactors vastly overestimate the remaining percentage of Americans who want their racism watered down. There's no market for the diluted stuff any more when people can get it undiluted directly from the source.
Incredible. CBS Evening News announces five new “simple values” — instead of their “38-page handbook” — as they roll out Tony Dokoupil is lead anchor.
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
January 2, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Bari Weiss and her benefactors vastly overestimate the remaining percentage of Americans who want their racism watered down. There's no market for the diluted stuff any more when people can get it undiluted directly from the source.
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Elon Musk has proudly built an AI that can be exploited for what is basically child pornography.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk is calling for the execution of his political opponents.
And people are… ok with this?
Meanwhile, Elon Musk is calling for the execution of his political opponents.
And people are… ok with this?
January 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Elon Musk has proudly built an AI that can be exploited for what is basically child pornography.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk is calling for the execution of his political opponents.
And people are… ok with this?
Meanwhile, Elon Musk is calling for the execution of his political opponents.
And people are… ok with this?
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I’ve written about how the rhetoric that cast mamdanis win to be *despite* his vocal defense of Palestine was wrong, it is because of the movement that we have this win. But still it felt incredible to be standing in that strength. To see it embraced in our city.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Zohran Mamdani has the Palestinian protest movement to thank for his win | Heba Gowayed
The Democratic socialist’s victory in the New York City primary elections shows support for Palestine is not a liability
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:38 AM
I’ve written about how the rhetoric that cast mamdanis win to be *despite* his vocal defense of Palestine was wrong, it is because of the movement that we have this win. But still it felt incredible to be standing in that strength. To see it embraced in our city.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Year-end tally of Trump admin combat actions in 2025:
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes*
—Somalia—140+ strikes, 1 ground raid**
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids***
—Iran—3 B-2 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—1 set of TLAM strikes
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Venezuela—1 known CIA strike
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes*
—Somalia—140+ strikes, 1 ground raid**
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids***
—Iran—3 B-2 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—1 set of TLAM strikes
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Venezuela—1 known CIA strike
First-ever US airstrikes in Nigeria put the second Trump admin’s 2025 combat actions at:
—Nigeria—tonight’s strikes
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes (Mar-Apr)
—Somalia—120 strikes, 1 ground raid
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Iran—3 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—tonight’s strikes
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes (Mar-Apr)
—Somalia—120 strikes, 1 ground raid
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Iran—3 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
January 2, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Year-end tally of Trump admin combat actions in 2025:
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes*
—Somalia—140+ strikes, 1 ground raid**
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids***
—Iran—3 B-2 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—1 set of TLAM strikes
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Venezuela—1 known CIA strike
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes*
—Somalia—140+ strikes, 1 ground raid**
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids***
—Iran—3 B-2 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—1 set of TLAM strikes
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Venezuela—1 known CIA strike
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Wrote about the Labour Party's failed popularist experiment as feckless quant-brain U.S. liberals toy with the idea of a popularist agenda in 2026 and beyond: badfaithtimes.com/a-blaring-wa...
A Blaring Warning For The Democratic Party
Democrats don't have to wonder if popularism will fail. It already has.
badfaithtimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Wrote about the Labour Party's failed popularist experiment as feckless quant-brain U.S. liberals toy with the idea of a popularist agenda in 2026 and beyond: badfaithtimes.com/a-blaring-wa...
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Ok I really am working out the logistics of permanently shuttering my twitter account - but my god is this funny.
January 3, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Ok I really am working out the logistics of permanently shuttering my twitter account - but my god is this funny.
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This man is just a walking vat of formaldehyde at this point.
My man looks like Robert Redford was battered and deep-fried
January 3, 2026 at 3:42 AM
This man is just a walking vat of formaldehyde at this point.
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Today felt like a glimpse into a world I want to raise my child in.
One where a Muslim mayor can be sworn in by a Jew, an Imam can give an invocation, a Black, immigrant public advocate can tell his child self how proud he is.
I don’t know what comes next, but I will hold on to this feeling.
One where a Muslim mayor can be sworn in by a Jew, an Imam can give an invocation, a Black, immigrant public advocate can tell his child self how proud he is.
I don’t know what comes next, but I will hold on to this feeling.
January 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Today felt like a glimpse into a world I want to raise my child in.
One where a Muslim mayor can be sworn in by a Jew, an Imam can give an invocation, a Black, immigrant public advocate can tell his child self how proud he is.
I don’t know what comes next, but I will hold on to this feeling.
One where a Muslim mayor can be sworn in by a Jew, an Imam can give an invocation, a Black, immigrant public advocate can tell his child self how proud he is.
I don’t know what comes next, but I will hold on to this feeling.
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They want to wipe out almost a third of the country. It’s got nothing to do with illegal immigration.
It’s white nationalism pure and simple. They’re fascists, and there’s no reason to doubt it.
It’s white nationalism pure and simple. They’re fascists, and there’s no reason to doubt it.
December 31, 2025 at 11:29 PM
They want to wipe out almost a third of the country. It’s got nothing to do with illegal immigration.
It’s white nationalism pure and simple. They’re fascists, and there’s no reason to doubt it.
It’s white nationalism pure and simple. They’re fascists, and there’s no reason to doubt it.
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Things are going great over at X, The Everything App
December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Things are going great over at X, The Everything App
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“Baby Jesus with zip-tied wrists and Mary in a gas mask: Why some churches are taking a stand with anti-ICE nativity scenes.”
“This nativity is a visual reminder ... that the attacks on our immigrant neighbors are attacks on God's own self,” said one church leader:
people.com/why-churches...
“This nativity is a visual reminder ... that the attacks on our immigrant neighbors are attacks on God's own self,” said one church leader:
people.com/why-churches...
Baby Jesus with Zip-Tied Wrists and Mary in a Gas Mask: Why Some Churches Are Taking a Stand with Anti-ICE Nativity Scenes
This Christmas season, some churches are using their Nativity displays to make a political statement about the increased and controversial federal immigration law enforcement — drawing both support an...
people.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“Baby Jesus with zip-tied wrists and Mary in a gas mask: Why some churches are taking a stand with anti-ICE nativity scenes.”
“This nativity is a visual reminder ... that the attacks on our immigrant neighbors are attacks on God's own self,” said one church leader:
people.com/why-churches...
“This nativity is a visual reminder ... that the attacks on our immigrant neighbors are attacks on God's own self,” said one church leader:
people.com/why-churches...
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lol. by all means keep tryin guys
The Republican chairman of the Oversight Committee has refused to excuse Bill and Hillary Clinton from appearing in person for depositions in the Epstein investigation. It is the starkest example yet of House Republicans’ attempt to shift focus away from President Trump and onto prominent Democrats.
Inside the Clintons’ Fight to Avoid Testifying in the House Epstein Inquiry
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
lol. by all means keep tryin guys