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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

The people of Los Angeles deserve more than quick soundbites and sensationalized coverage.

Support L.A. TACO today and help us launch our first documentary series.

Together, we can make sure the stories of L.A. are told — and remembered: givebutter.com/lataco_october

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 2d

1. Federal agents from ICE and other agencies are wrongly detaining U.S. citizens, sometimes detaining them for days, on suspicion that they are undocumented immigrants.

The raids are done without search warrants or other procedures designed to protect civil liberties.

How federal agents are terrorizing American citizens

Last week, hundreds of heavily armed federal agents descended on an apartment complex in Chicago, arriving in Black Hawk helicopters and moving trucks.

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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 3d

She’s still out here ✌️

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Nicholas Slayton @nslayton.bsky.social · 3d

Here's our updated story @taskandpurpose.com following tonight's whirlwind developments with the National Guard. taskandpurpose.com/news/califor...

National Guard deployment to Portland blocked as Texas troops called up

The ruling follows orders for the Texas National Guard to deploy to Portland and Chicago after trying to federalize Oregon troops.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Second, expanded TRO issued in Oregon case challenging Trump's National Guard deployment to the state bars any state or D.C. National Guard being deployed to Oregon.

Update at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/judge-bloc...

[Update, 11:45 p.m.: By Sunday night, a second temporary restraining order was issued in the case, barring the Trump administration from sending any National Guard federalized under 10 U.S.C. 12406 to Oregon from any state or D.C. The move followed actions by the Trump administration overnight to send members of the California National Guard to Oregon and plans to do so as to the Texas National Guard as well.

At a hastily called hearing on Sunday night, Immergut harshly questioned the Justice Department lawyer before her, Eric Hamilton, asking him — while noting that he is an officer of the court — “Do you believe this is appropriate way to deal with my order?”

Issuing the second TRO in as many days in the case, Immergut called the Trump administration’s actions in apparent response to her first order “in direct contravention” of it.

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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @leximcmenamin.com · 5d

Plestia Alaqad’s new book features her diary entries reporting on the ground in Gaza for 45 days after October 7. after a hospital is bombed on day 10, she uses the word genocide.

2 years later—as the UN has finally called it one—she says, “turns out, that's only the beginning.” @teenvogue.com

Journalist Plestia Alaqad Is Publishing Her Diaries From Gaza: "A Dystopian World"

"Every time I read it, I just feel disbelief — is this real? Did I really live that? Are there still thousands of people in Gaza living that?”

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 3d

How do you feel about supporting the Dodgers this season? Erick Galindo asks L.A. TACO staff and the answers are mixed.

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LadyMenopause Loves Her Dodgers & Blocks October Only Idiots @ladymenopause.bsky.social · 3d

SO Dodgers (and Phillies) are off today. I have a question: ICE raids are happening in many cities. What are their local teams doing to support immigrant communities? What are their local media doing to highlight their team owners' Trump support?

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Nicholas Slayton @nslayton.bsky.social · 3d

The White House is very nonspecific on the troops being sent. However, per NORTHCOM (www.northcom.mil/Missions/Hom...) 300 California National Guard troops from the 49th Military Police Brigade remain under Title 10 authority, presumably these are the ones going. taskandpurpose.com/news/califor...

Trump sends California National Guard troops to Portland

At least 100 California National Guard soldiers arrived in Oregon overnight, with more to come, according to Gov. Tina Kotek.

taskandpurpose.com

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Aveta👾🇭🇹 @aliafonzy.blacksky.app · 3d

The white-on-white violence happening with Taylor Swift album healing me right now . Didn't know they had that dog in them,mad respect

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Nathan Solis @tarantulaarms.bsky.social · 4d

these streaming services are going to gobble each other up

they're making me want to purchase a dvd player which is wild

Nathan Solis @tarantulaarms.bsky.social · 4d

They're all in the same mindset to recreate cable TV full stop

Nathan Solis @tarantulaarms.bsky.social · 4d

this bundle has been around for a minute... and disney is raising the prices on all their streaming packages this month

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Kat Stafford @katstafford.bsky.social · 4d

More Black Press recommendations: @thetriibe.com is always a must read but especially in this moment to understand what is happening on the ground in Chicago. Historical context +framing.

The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 5d

NEW — Darius Fitzgerald, a security guard, was in the midst of a 10-hour shift at a BP gas station in Chicago’s East Garfield Park on Wednesday when he saw a Black man being chased by two federal agents.

thetriibe.com/2025/10/secu...

Security guard describes federal agents chasing Black man in East Garfield Park • The TRiiBE

Agents were also seen choking a Black man; DHS denies allegations.

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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 5d

Journalists friends (and friends of journalists!):

Documentary screening in LA next week for "News Without a Newsroom" about transformation of the industry. It's on Wednesday, Oct 8. I'm unable to make it, but hope everyone who can has a great event!

News Without a Newsroom - Film Festival at Hollywood Park - LA Premiere!

A documentary that examines the layered identity of journalism: its growth, its complexities, and its enduring power.

www.eventbrite.com

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Nathan Solis @tarantulaarms.bsky.social · 5d

Arkansas man, arrested over perfume bottle police mistook for ‘opium’, seeks to restore visa

Police thought bottle contained drugs and arrested Kapil Raghu, who was then taken into custody by Ice

www.theguardian.com

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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 5d

In the fall, some birds get confused and behave like it's springtime, probably because of day length. Anyway, there's a poem about it & this goes out to the mockingbird singing its fool head off in my backyard. And to all us olds who can still shake a tail feather christineelder.com/autumnal-rec...

Autumnal Recrudescence - Christine Elder

Autumnal Recrudescence––Say What??? Happy Autumnal Equinox! But, curiously it feels like Spring again. Why? Because I’m awakened by the birds in our neighborhood at dawn, singing as if it’s June. Perh...

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Rebecca Ellis @rellis.bsky.social · 6d

It's the biggest sex abuse settlement in U.S. history.

Seven people told The Times they were paid to sue.

Some of them say they were told to fabricate the claims, which are now part of LA County's $4 billion settlement.

www.latimes.com/california/s...

In the biggest sex abuse settlement in U.S. history, some claim they were paid to sue

Seven people told The Times they were paid to sue L.A. County over sex abuse, raising questions about whether some claims that led to a record $4-billion settlement may have been colored by the promis...

www.latimes.com

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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 5d

this is like half of r/ups now

Hi Andrew,

You have a new invoice for $63,755.71

Tariff Fee on T Shirt

Total Due: $83.27

Government Charges: $59.27
Brokerage Charges: $24.00

How to go about disputing an incorrect tariff charge?

Total Due: $82.92

Government Charges: $68.92
UPS Brokerage fees: $14.00

I’ve received 15 different duties and tariff charges for items I didn’t order.
Customer Seeking Help
The title is the crux of the issue. Over the past 3 weeks I’ve received numerous brown envelopes all charging me for duty and tariff fees associated with items that I never ordered.

The seller is somebody I’ve bought from before, but the last time I purchased from them was several months ago and my name is on the sold to slot. The “shipped to” person is someone I don’t know and the address and tracking address are both unrelated to me.

I’ve sent emails to an address given to my by the one time I was able to get through the phone number listed on the paper bill. They said the invoices will be removed in 4-6 weeks but now I’ve started receiving late fee bills on top. I’ve tried to call in again once a day, but I either get hung up on or my call drops once the wait lasts over an hour.

Any advice? I just don’t want this to go to collections or affect my credit for something I didn’t order or have any relation to besides my name being on something it shouldn’t have.

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Nathan Solis @tarantulaarms.bsky.social · 5d

*slow kubrick dissolve to diet coke button*

Nathan Solis @tarantulaarms.bsky.social · 5d

I wanted to take the time to say that this isn't always true. Today may not be worth it but tomorrow is. So, no matter what you think of your work, it's all relevant.

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Jason Herring @luminarycrush.bsky.social · 6d

Happening now - refinery in El Segundo? Looking north from King Harbor Yacht Club

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 6d

Chevron refinery in El Segundo. This is the view from our roof.

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Nathan Solis @tarantulaarms.bsky.social · 6d

yes the world is abysmal but I'm so grateful to my colleagues @latimes.com for celebrating my birthday TWICE this week

*I'm not usually a 'yo it's my birthday week' type of person I swear

Birthday card that looks like news print and a mug that says You're the Bees Knees

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Nathan Solis @tarantulaarms.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Over the Garden Wall season to all who celebrate!!!

Wirt, left, Gregory, and the bird Beatrice from Over the Garden Wall. But you already knew that!

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