Ali Winston
@awinston.bsky.social
Investigative Reporter. Criminal Justice/Privacy/XRW. Book: THE RIDERS COME OUT AT NIGHT.
WIRED/Guardian/Vanity Fair/BBC/Popular Front/Rolling Stone/elsewheres
https://bleeding-edge.ghost.io/
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Awinston.17 on Signal
WIRED/Guardian/Vanity Fair/BBC/Popular Front/Rolling Stone/elsewheres
https://bleeding-edge.ghost.io/
[email protected]
Awinston.17 on Signal
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"Department of Justice plans to dismantle protections for trans and intersex people in federal, state, and local prisons, jails, and youth detention facilities."
"[T]akes aim at existing standards of the Prison Rape Elimination Act."
#USA #Incarceration #Healthcare #Bathrooms #SexualViolence
"[T]akes aim at existing standards of the Prison Rape Elimination Act."
#USA #Incarceration #Healthcare #Bathrooms #SexualViolence
Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
A Department of Justice memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act do not align with Trump’s executive order
prismreports.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"Department of Justice plans to dismantle protections for trans and intersex people in federal, state, and local prisons, jails, and youth detention facilities."
"[T]akes aim at existing standards of the Prison Rape Elimination Act."
#USA #Incarceration #Healthcare #Bathrooms #SexualViolence
"[T]akes aim at existing standards of the Prison Rape Elimination Act."
#USA #Incarceration #Healthcare #Bathrooms #SexualViolence
Suspected of a series of 2003 pipe bombings, Daniel San Diego slipped the feds in SF & vanished for 21 years til he was caught in Wales last Fall.
The animal rights militant has now turned his extradition into a referendum on US justice. Me for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The animal rights militant has now turned his extradition into a referendum on US justice. Me for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
An animal rights activist was on the FBI’s Most Wanted list for 15 years. Will he be returned to the US?
Daniel Andreas San Diego, now 47, is fighting extradition from the UK amid accusations he set off three pipe bombs in 2003
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Suspected of a series of 2003 pipe bombings, Daniel San Diego slipped the feds in SF & vanished for 21 years til he was caught in Wales last Fall.
The animal rights militant has now turned his extradition into a referendum on US justice. Me for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The animal rights militant has now turned his extradition into a referendum on US justice. Me for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The person in question lives in the PNW, is wandering around neighborhoods in Washington DC armed and looking for politicians he doesn’t like. Judge OR’ed him
"He was arrested after authorities found him with weapons in Obama’s Kalorama neighborhood a day after Trump posted the address on Truth Social."
Next time you hear some DHS stooge complain about doxing, feel free to laugh in their face.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Next time you hear some DHS stooge complain about doxing, feel free to laugh in their face.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Justice Department urges judge to jail former Jan. 6 defendant after alarming return to DC
Taylor Taranto is the latest Jan. 6 defendant who was pardoned by Trump to face new legal trouble.
www.politico.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The person in question lives in the PNW, is wandering around neighborhoods in Washington DC armed and looking for politicians he doesn’t like. Judge OR’ed him
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Whelp here we go.
The real fascist damage is about to start in ways that are abhorrently clear for all to see.
The real fascist damage is about to start in ways that are abhorrently clear for all to see.
BREAKING: Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship appeal, setting up a showdown over one of President Trump’s most controversial policies
@courthousenews.bsky.social
@courthousenews.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Whelp here we go.
The real fascist damage is about to start in ways that are abhorrently clear for all to see.
The real fascist damage is about to start in ways that are abhorrently clear for all to see.
Man some state attorney general had better be drawing up a case against these dickheads fast
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has publicly distanced himself from his own conspiracy rhetoric, offering a striking walk-back of claims he made before joining the agency’s leadership.
Bongino Makes Jaw-Dropping Admission About His Unhinged Conspiracies
“I was paid in the past for my opinions,” former podcaster explained on Fox News.
trib.al
December 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Man some state attorney general had better be drawing up a case against these dickheads fast
Great argument for impeachment and/or secession right here www.bbc.com/news/article...
US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship
Donald Trump's controversial executive order to end birthright citizenship had been rejected by lower courts.
www.bbc.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Great argument for impeachment and/or secession right here www.bbc.com/news/article...
Water is wet
SCOOP: The Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect told the FBI he believed in 2020 election conspiracy theories.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he believed 2020 election conspiracy theories
The suspect has been cooperating with the FBI, according to sources, and is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday.
www.nbcnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Water is wet
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I give it six months before he’s donning a military uniform and giving four-hour speeches from balconies.
"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I give it six months before he’s donning a military uniform and giving four-hour speeches from balconies.
Immigrants who worked in fact-checking, dis-information or content moderation will be INELIGIBLE for H-1B visas under Trump, per Reuters www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Exclusive: Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
An internal State Department memo said that anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech should be considered for rejection.
www.reuters.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Immigrants who worked in fact-checking, dis-information or content moderation will be INELIGIBLE for H-1B visas under Trump, per Reuters www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Zohran I’m sorry man, you have GOT to grow a pair www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/04/n...
NYPD Commissioner Tisch’s brother calls Mamdani ‘enemy’ of Jewish people at charity dinner: sources
Benjamin Tisch, the younger brother of the NYPD commissioner as well as the CEO of the Loews Corporation, took the shot at Mamdani while delivering remarks at an annual charity gala hosted by the M…
www.nydailynews.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Zohran I’m sorry man, you have GOT to grow a pair www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/04/n...
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Scoop: Louisiana's fish/wildlife agency is detaining people not guilty of any crimes & transferring them to ICE. It's one of 1000+ state + local agencies that started doing so this year.
ICE couldn't provide any info on people the wildlife agency has detained for them:
www.wired.com/story/story/...
ICE couldn't provide any info on people the wildlife agency has detained for them:
www.wired.com/story/story/...
December 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Scoop: Louisiana's fish/wildlife agency is detaining people not guilty of any crimes & transferring them to ICE. It's one of 1000+ state + local agencies that started doing so this year.
ICE couldn't provide any info on people the wildlife agency has detained for them:
www.wired.com/story/story/...
ICE couldn't provide any info on people the wildlife agency has detained for them:
www.wired.com/story/story/...
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the Comet Ping Pong attack was nine years ago today—weeks after Trump’s 2016 win—and inspired by a conspiracy theory promoted by Jack Posobiec, who was recently invited to the White House, demands antifa be designated a terrorist group, and asked questions as “press” at the Pentagon this week
December 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
the Comet Ping Pong attack was nine years ago today—weeks after Trump’s 2016 win—and inspired by a conspiracy theory promoted by Jack Posobiec, who was recently invited to the White House, demands antifa be designated a terrorist group, and asked questions as “press” at the Pentagon this week
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New from 404 Media: ChatGPT told a violent stalker to continue running his misogynistic and threat-filled podcast despite the “haters,” and to visit more gyms to find women. The man stalked women in multiple states, including touching and following from work
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
ChatGPT Told a Violent Stalker to Embrace the 'Haters,' Indictment Says
A newly filed indictment claims a wannabe influencer used ChatGPT as his "therapist" and "best friend" in his pursuit of the "wife type," while harassing women so aggressively they had to miss work a...
www.404media.co
December 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
New from 404 Media: ChatGPT told a violent stalker to continue running his misogynistic and threat-filled podcast despite the “haters,” and to visit more gyms to find women. The man stalked women in multiple states, including touching and following from work
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
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The plaque marks the Near West Side home where Black Panther leaders Mark Clark and Fred Hampton were killed by police on Dec. 4, 1969.
Killings of Black Panthers dedicated with plaque in Chicago 56 years later
chicago.suntimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The plaque marks the Near West Side home where Black Panther leaders Mark Clark and Fred Hampton were killed by police on Dec. 4, 1969.
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The “private event” in question was put on by the Consulate General of Israel. It featured Goni Saar from Elbit Systems and the Israel Police Attache to North America, Gal Ben Ish. It took place at Audrey Irmas Pavilion, an events venue, not Wilshire Boulevard Temple.
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The “private event” in question was put on by the Consulate General of Israel. It featured Goni Saar from Elbit Systems and the Israel Police Attache to North America, Gal Ben Ish. It took place at Audrey Irmas Pavilion, an events venue, not Wilshire Boulevard Temple.
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NEW: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) is the latest state election leader to reject a request from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to share private, unredacted voter data with the federal government. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Colorado Tells DOJ ‘Take a Hike’ as It Rejects Demand for Statewide Voter Data
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
NEW: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) is the latest state election leader to reject a request from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to share private, unredacted voter data with the federal government. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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NEW from LCRW: This van used to abduct Portland protestors off the street during 2020's 'Fed Wars.' Now it's being used to hand out mutual aid and zines. @jwcroxton.bsky.social & @alissaazar.bsky.social report
THIS VAN WAS SNATCHING PROTESTORS. NOW IT HANDS OUT ZINES
| Left Coast Right Watch
There has long been a niche sector within the collector automobile industry for those who have interest in, restore, and/or, collect decommissioned vehicles from emergency services—fire trucks, ambula...
leftcoastrightwatch.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NEW from LCRW: This van used to abduct Portland protestors off the street during 2020's 'Fed Wars.' Now it's being used to hand out mutual aid and zines. @jwcroxton.bsky.social & @alissaazar.bsky.social report
Time for newspapers to lawyer up
In a troubling scene, NY Justice Carro’s CSOs just ejected a veteran court reporter for trying to challenge the sealing of footage in Luigi Mangione’s case. They shouted over her and threatened her with contempt as she tried to ID herself and object as a surrogate for the public.
December 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Time for newspapers to lawyer up
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I named my fists Lot and 49 because it’s time for some crying
I named my fists Common and Sense because I'm about to bring the Paine
I named my fists Blood and Meridian because I’m fixing to Judge your ass.
December 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I named my fists Lot and 49 because it’s time for some crying
She’s gonna be begging for a pardon come 2028
KARL: Did you know about the judge's order when you issued your order for the planes to continue?
KRISTI NOEM: This is an activist judge. We comply with all federal orders that are lawful and binding.
KRISTI NOEM: This is an activist judge. We comply with all federal orders that are lawful and binding.
November 30, 2025 at 10:43 PM
She’s gonna be begging for a pardon come 2028
It’s not funny, Fascists only do this when they’re in distress
November 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It’s not funny, Fascists only do this when they’re in distress
Why would a Copaganda series portray the folks who hold police accountable in a favorable light?
"I am a huge fan of the classic TV series 'Law & Order.' And yet I cannot think of a single episode — among hundreds — in which a journalist is depicted as honorable." www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Why I’m begging TV showrunners to stop writing journalists as villains - Poynter
I will stop shouting at the TV screen when journalists are portrayed with all their virtues and vices — not as caricatures
www.poynter.org
November 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Why would a Copaganda series portray the folks who hold police accountable in a favorable light?
1) protesting is a constitutionally protected activity even if you don’t like the cause
2) the Zionists are losing it because plutocrats like ROBERT KRAFT were inside
2) the Zionists are losing it because plutocrats like ROBERT KRAFT were inside
New: NYPD Internal Affairs is investigating the department's response to this month's raucous pro-Palestine protest outside Park East Synagogue — a move that comes after Mayor Adams grew angry with Commissioner Tisch over the incident, per sources.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/29/n...
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/29/n...
NYPD grills commanders in investigation of handling of Park East Synagogue protest
The NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau has been interviewing Manhattan North commanders in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest at Park East Synagogue last week that sparked outrage and questions …
www.nydailynews.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
1) protesting is a constitutionally protected activity even if you don’t like the cause
2) the Zionists are losing it because plutocrats like ROBERT KRAFT were inside
2) the Zionists are losing it because plutocrats like ROBERT KRAFT were inside
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nypost.com/2025/11/29/u... I know it's NY Post being NY Post but this is "big trouble for moose and squirrel" levels of red baiting, compare the url slug to how they're describing it
November 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
nypost.com/2025/11/29/u... I know it's NY Post being NY Post but this is "big trouble for moose and squirrel" levels of red baiting, compare the url slug to how they're describing it
How about that - Anduril makes a shit product in the end cc @gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Exclusive: US defense firm Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes
A U.S. military plane soared over Florida's Eglin Air Force Base earlier this month and released a drone made by the defense tech giant Anduril Industries to test whether it could take flight and cond...
www.reuters.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
How about that - Anduril makes a shit product in the end cc @gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social www.reuters.com/business/aer...