Big Data Energy
@jmochicago.bsky.social
Multidisciplinary nerd. Use Qual+Quant data for sensemaking. Wrangle data & skip trace for fun. Business & organizational ethnographer. Tweets = my own. Will always be up for talking about public ed and nonfiction. Fueled by Ethiopian coffee.
Reposted by Big Data Energy
BILL BURR: “If someone’s working 160 hours a month and can’t make their rent, you’re not paying them enough. Maybe you should just be worth $900,000,000… How does a CEO take a f*cking 8 figure bonus and none of your employees have dental insurance?”
December 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
BILL BURR: “If someone’s working 160 hours a month and can’t make their rent, you’re not paying them enough. Maybe you should just be worth $900,000,000… How does a CEO take a f*cking 8 figure bonus and none of your employees have dental insurance?”
Reposted by Big Data Energy
It's lovely that this tireless scientist is getting his flowers! So well deserved.
After a career spent largely in the shadows, Field Museum ornithologist Dave Willard is enjoying a moment in the spotlight for his contributions to conservation. news.wttw.com/2025/12/11/m...
Meet the Scientist Who’s Spent Decades Making Sure Birds Killed in Chicago Building Collisions Don’t Die in Vain
After a career spent largely in the shadows, Field Museum ornithologist Dave Willard is enjoying a moment in the spotlight for his contributions to conservation.
news.wttw.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's lovely that this tireless scientist is getting his flowers! So well deserved.
Reposted by Big Data Energy
After a career spent largely in the shadows, Field Museum ornithologist Dave Willard is enjoying a moment in the spotlight for his contributions to conservation. news.wttw.com/2025/12/11/m...
Meet the Scientist Who’s Spent Decades Making Sure Birds Killed in Chicago Building Collisions Don’t Die in Vain
After a career spent largely in the shadows, Field Museum ornithologist Dave Willard is enjoying a moment in the spotlight for his contributions to conservation.
news.wttw.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
After a career spent largely in the shadows, Field Museum ornithologist Dave Willard is enjoying a moment in the spotlight for his contributions to conservation. news.wttw.com/2025/12/11/m...
Reposted by Big Data Energy
When we approached the Russian firm leasing this ship, they flat out denied operating out of the Crimean port where we captured the vessel in satellite imagery three separate times.
An investigation by Bellingcat and Lloyd’s List found that Saudi Arabia joined the countries importing grain directly from a sanctioned port in occupied Crimea. Meanwhile Russia attempts to secure recognition of the Ukrainian territory via a US-led peace plan. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
Russia’s Smuggled Grain Finds New Market in Saudi Arabia - bellingcat
New grain route identified from sanctioned Crimean port that Russia is eyeing in latest peace deal.
www.bellingcat.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
When we approached the Russian firm leasing this ship, they flat out denied operating out of the Crimean port where we captured the vessel in satellite imagery three separate times.
Reposted by Big Data Energy
Democratic leadership didn’t want to stick their necks out for him. The GOP didn’t want him even referred to as a “Maryland man.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, his congressional representative fought for him. And we should never forget any of this. apnews.com/article/abre...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, his attorney's office says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from an immigration detention center in Pennsylvania following an order from a federal judge issued Thursday, according to his attorney’s office.
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Democratic leadership didn’t want to stick their necks out for him. The GOP didn’t want him even referred to as a “Maryland man.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, his congressional representative fought for him. And we should never forget any of this. apnews.com/article/abre...
Reposted by Big Data Energy
WOW; a DEEPLY corrupt move by the immigration courts; clear collaboration with Trump admin officials to produce a specific result with zero notice to the party and ALSO in a situation where the judge facially lacks jurisdiction; the judge had denied a motion to reopen and the case is on appeal.
Judge Xinis ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release in part bc ICE could not produce a final “order of removal” to deport him. So last night, they went out and got an immigration judge to issue one.
Now, Abrego is urging Xinis to block his redetention. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Now, Abrego is urging Xinis to block his redetention. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
WOW; a DEEPLY corrupt move by the immigration courts; clear collaboration with Trump admin officials to produce a specific result with zero notice to the party and ALSO in a situation where the judge facially lacks jurisdiction; the judge had denied a motion to reopen and the case is on appeal.
Reposted by Big Data Energy
3. Here's a page you should bookmark: It's the directory of nonprofit newsrooms that belong to the Institute for Nonprofit News. You can look for locality covered, including national newsrooms. It's so rich: explore! Find your niche!
findyournews.org/explore/
findyournews.org/explore/
December 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Reposted by Big Data Energy
I’ve heard from immigration attorneys that clients say ICE guards lay out the WRAP device (essentially a full-body straitjacket) on the tarmac as a threat — “do what we say or you’re getting the WRAP on the whole flight.”
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
December 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I’ve heard from immigration attorneys that clients say ICE guards lay out the WRAP device (essentially a full-body straitjacket) on the tarmac as a threat — “do what we say or you’re getting the WRAP on the whole flight.”
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
Reposted by Big Data Energy
just going to reiterate this.
if immigrants don't have due process, no one does. you can't tell citizens from immigrants without due process. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/if-immigra...
if immigrants don't have due process, no one does. you can't tell citizens from immigrants without due process. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/if-immigra...
If Immigrants Don’t Have Due Process, No One Has Due Process
How do you prove you’re a citizen?
www.everythingishorrible.net
December 11, 2025 at 4:43 AM
just going to reiterate this.
if immigrants don't have due process, no one does. you can't tell citizens from immigrants without due process. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/if-immigra...
if immigrants don't have due process, no one does. you can't tell citizens from immigrants without due process. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/if-immigra...
Reposted by Big Data Energy
This got a lot of interaction but it's weird that leading conservatives can admit that their coalition is fracturing over exactly how much racism they should support and not see this debate as disqualifying their entire project.
December 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This got a lot of interaction but it's weird that leading conservatives can admit that their coalition is fracturing over exactly how much racism they should support and not see this debate as disqualifying their entire project.
Reposted by Big Data Energy
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention.
December 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention.
Reposted by Big Data Energy
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to US citizen detained by ICE: "I apologize that this happened to you in my city with people wearing vests that say 'police.' That's embarrassing."
December 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to US citizen detained by ICE: "I apologize that this happened to you in my city with people wearing vests that say 'police.' That's embarrassing."
Reposted by Big Data Energy
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
Reposted by Big Data Energy
Reposted by Big Data Energy
Ossoff: "She got her new insurance quote & it's $700 more per month than what she's paying now. She's diabetic. She had surgery a few months ago for something else. She told me she cried again bc she realized she's gonna have to cancel her insurance. She believes she might die bc of a policy choice"
December 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Ossoff: "She got her new insurance quote & it's $700 more per month than what she's paying now. She's diabetic. She had surgery a few months ago for something else. She told me she cried again bc she realized she's gonna have to cancel her insurance. She believes she might die bc of a policy choice"
Reposted by Big Data Energy
"It's hard to tell your kid to hide their own identity."
The effect of Trump's racist remarks about Somalis in America.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
The effect of Trump's racist remarks about Somalis in America.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Video: Somali Americans Are Carrying Proof of Citizenship Amid ICE Raids
In Minnesota, Somali Americans have been in fear since President Trump called them “garbage.” ICE raids across the state have led to over a dozen arrests, prompting many to carry their U.S. passports ...
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"It's hard to tell your kid to hide their own identity."
The effect of Trump's racist remarks about Somalis in America.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
The effect of Trump's racist remarks about Somalis in America.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Reposted by Big Data Energy
Tonight's recap:
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
The Downballot's special elections Big Board for the 2025-26 cycle
docs.google.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Tonight's recap:
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
Reposted by Big Data Energy
POTUS is again talking about passing a cognitive test…
I’m telling y’all: these data, the repeat MRIs, the bandages and bruising on the hands… all suggest that he is taking a monoclonal antibody therapy for early Alzheimer’s.
I’m telling y’all: these data, the repeat MRIs, the bandages and bruising on the hands… all suggest that he is taking a monoclonal antibody therapy for early Alzheimer’s.
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
December 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
POTUS is again talking about passing a cognitive test…
I’m telling y’all: these data, the repeat MRIs, the bandages and bruising on the hands… all suggest that he is taking a monoclonal antibody therapy for early Alzheimer’s.
I’m telling y’all: these data, the repeat MRIs, the bandages and bruising on the hands… all suggest that he is taking a monoclonal antibody therapy for early Alzheimer’s.
Reposted by Big Data Energy
"The woman, a U.S. citizen who was born in Edina Minnesota, was zip-tied when she was detained near Nicollet Mall..."
www.fox9.com/news/u-s-cit...
www.fox9.com/news/u-s-cit...
December 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"The woman, a U.S. citizen who was born in Edina Minnesota, was zip-tied when she was detained near Nicollet Mall..."
www.fox9.com/news/u-s-cit...
www.fox9.com/news/u-s-cit...
Reposted by Big Data Energy
People are going to die because of the pending insurance premium hikes. I know the terrain of discourse is inconsistent and goes through a tumble cycle every 24 hours, but I really think we need to hone in on this reality and drive it home for people.
December 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM
People are going to die because of the pending insurance premium hikes. I know the terrain of discourse is inconsistent and goes through a tumble cycle every 24 hours, but I really think we need to hone in on this reality and drive it home for people.
Reposted by Big Data Energy
Why is Fallon like this?
This whole conversation is propaganda to pay caregivers nothing and that grinds my gears in a very specific way.
Jimmy Fallon: "And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?"
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Why is Fallon like this?
Reposted by Big Data Energy
This whole conversation is propaganda to pay caregivers nothing and that grinds my gears in a very specific way.
Jimmy Fallon: "And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?"
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
December 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
This whole conversation is propaganda to pay caregivers nothing and that grinds my gears in a very specific way.
Reposted by Big Data Energy
Yo. YOOOOOOOO.
Eileen Higgins becomes Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years
In stunning upset victory, Higgins also becomes first woman in post and first non-Hispanic candidate since 90s
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Yo. YOOOOOOOO.