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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 8d

The capitulation and absolute silence of our military leaders is the worst part

Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 8d

By the way, the stuff Trump was talking about — declaring a war on our inner cities — is exactly what Kamala Harris was talking about when she said Trump would turn the military against its own citizens.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 8d

LOVED SEEING YOU

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 9d

Wonderful seeing some of my favorite Defenders of Democracy & smart, funny members of The Resistance like @stephaniemiller.bsky.social & Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com (along with @frangeladuo.bsky.social @jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @halsparks.com-not pictured)
♥️ 'em ALL!
And how was YOUR Sunday?

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 10d

I needed this happiness today. Absolutely wonderful to see my friend @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and a very happy birthday to my friend @stephaniemiller.bsky.social

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 9d

MVP ❤️ 😭
She told me to continue fighting. So continue fighting I will.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 10d

If @markhamillofficial.bsky.social is still fighting, then we all must keep fighting.

Truly one of the best.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 20d

NEW: Hundreds of comedians have signed onto a letter, supporting Jimmy Kimmel and saying that when the government targets one of them, it targets all of them.

Read the statement below.

bit.ly/Comedians4Ki...

Comedians statement

Statement by comedians on the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel’s show: It’s a dark time for comedians and, by extension, for all Americans. Every culture needs humor. It’s how we heal and how we connect...

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Sep 8

Moving, depressing words from Justice Sotomayor this morning: “We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, & appears to work a low wage job. Rather than stand idly by while our constitutional freedoms are lost, I dissent."

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Sam Fragoso @samfragoso.bsky.social · Aug 24

It's been a year in Los Angeles. This week @mayor.lacity.gov sat for a candid conversation to talk about it.

Mayor Karen Bass on ICE Raids, LA Wildfires, and Working with Trump | Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

www.youtube.com

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Aug 4

Lots of haters out there, but Adam Lambert playing Judas was incredible. Cynthia Erivo as Jesus made it truly perfect. What a night. Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jul 12

Rosie’s response to Trump. Perfect.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jul 11

NEW: @mayor.lacity.gov spoke with @meidastouch.com after singing a new Executive Order aimed at protecting immigrants in LA. Among other things, Mayor Bass is filing a FOIA request to know who these masked agents are, why they are masked, and what exactly they are doing. More 👇

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Jul 11

Bass: I just signed an executive directive that puts all city departments and leadership on notice to protect Angelenos—essentially from the federal government.

We’re also filing a FOIA request because we want to know: Who are these masked men, and why are they masked in the first place?

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Jul 11

Bass: I just signed an executive directive that puts all city departments and leadership on notice to protect Angelenos—essentially from the federal government.

We’re also filing a FOIA request because we want to know: Who are these masked men, and why are they masked in the first place?

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jul 9

So proud of Mayor Bass. She went directly to the place where more people consume their information — @meidastouch.com — to talk about the new lawsuit against the Trump Admin.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Jul 9

Bass: We have to stop this mess. The idea of having troops go through the park and disrupt a children’s summer camp, or drive through the streets and just pick people off…

So our city attorney is leading the way. We are filing a lawsuit and calling for an injunction to stop this.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · Jul 9

We are taking the Trump Administration to court. We are fighting for our city and our people.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Jul 9

Bass: We have to stop this mess. The idea of having troops go through the park and disrupt a children’s summer camp, or drive through the streets and just pick people off…

So our city attorney is leading the way. We are filing a lawsuit and calling for an injunction to stop this.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jul 6

The most lovely person & weekend with @annelamott.bsky.social ❤️

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jul 1

@feedphil.bsky.social - right handle!

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jul 1

Best dinner and movie crew.

Thank you @philrosenthal.bsky.social for opening your home up to all of us to watch “Tatani”—a timely and important movie for our times. And @juliasweeney.bsky.social is simply THE BEST!

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jun 22

I would really like there to be more headlines and articles making it clear that what Trump did yesterday was unconstitutional. Thomas Massie already said it was. We need a lot more people saying it.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jun 19

Never been prouder to be in Los Angeles.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jun 14

The most Los Angeles sign ever. And it’s true.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jun 14

Los Angeles. Just wow.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Jun 12

NEW: Today, I talk with @mayor.lacity.gov Karen Bass about the peaceful protests in LA, and @klasfeldreports.com from @allrisenews.com about Trump trying to move his 34 felonies to federal court. News with swearing. Listen and subscribe for free: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Allow Me To Retort (feat. Mayor Karen Bass; Adam Klasfeld)

Podcast Episode · The Daily Beans · 06/12/2025 · 59m

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · Jun 12

I don’t remember Marjorie Taylor Greene ever being forcibly removed and handcuffed after heckling during President Biden’s State of the Union, because…*checks notes* we were living in a democracy back then.

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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · Jun 11

#OnMyWalk to a wonderful evening w the fabulous @mollyjongfast.bsky.social discussing her new book #HowToLoseYourMother w her old friend (who knew?) & my former #Friends cast mate @lisakudrow.bsky.social , & @victorshi.bsky.social & brilliant Dee Dee Wallace!💗🌷💗🌷💗

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