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Jose Molina

@josemolinatv.bsky.social

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Writer of (mostly) TV (FIREFLY, AGENT CARTER, VAMPIRE DIARIES, THE TICK). Part-time podcaster (CHILDREN OF TENDU). Dungeon master. Hair metal fanatic. Dog dad. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0596711/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_jose%2520molina

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11h

Trump claims ICE’s reign of terror in Chicago is targeting the “worst of the worst.”

But out of the 1,000 undocumented immigrants that have swept up, the agency has only cited 10 men with a criminal background.

Don’t believe his lies for a second.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...

Trump says migrants drive violent crime in Illinois. But ICE can’t find many violent criminals.

Masked ICE agents and other federal forces showed up in Chicago to go after gangsters. Instead, they keep catching people who are just living their lives.

www.msnbc.com

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Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · 10d

I loved Automan!

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 11d

Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows

The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.

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Matthew Kirschenbaum @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social · 10d

There is a simple and basic truth here which is that this is not how legitimate law enforcement agencies in a democratic nation state behave.

It’s simple and basic, so much so that it bears repeating again and again lest it slip away through the open Overton window.

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Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · 10d

In case you missed it, federal agents have now shot two (killing one) during this invasion of Chicago.

Jeff Tiedrich @jefftiedrich.bsky.social · 10d

the people who told us to calm down because Roe was settled law are the same people now telling us to calm down because the military would never open fire on Americans

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 10d

history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed

student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism

teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 10d

I visited the apartment building ICE raided on Tuesday today. Story to come, but you can walk right in. Half of the apartments have no doors on them. Children's stuff abandoned in some flats. *Citizen* residents told me they were arrested and held for hours in zipties. This is America

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Ariella Elm @ariellaelm.bsky.social · 10d

CALIFORNIANS!!!!

You’re gonna start getting your ballots. Vote YES for prop/ state measure 50, (it will be titled differently in different counties.)

Vote as soon as you get your ballot so that phone calls and texts can be directed to people who need more convincing.
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Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · 10d

Don't believe a word coming out of these federal agencies' mouths. These are illegal, racist raids meant to instill fear in Democratic cities. www.cnn.com/2025/10/03/u...

37 people arrested and American kids separated from parents after ICE raid at Chicago apartments | CNN

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken.

www.cnn.com

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Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · 11d

I've never been more flattered!

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Matt Belloni @mattbelloni.bsky.social · 26d

LOST writer-producer Damon Lindelof says he won’t work with Disney unless Kimmel js reinstated. I’m hearing other talent weighing similar pledges.

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Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · 26d

Disney/ABC is bending a knee to fascism, so I'm done supporting them. Just cancelled Disney+ and Hulu. I will miss the shows I watch there, but it's literally the least I can do. Join me, won't you?

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Judging by the shamefully opportunistic & politicizing rhetoric of some rightwingers on Twitter, & their cynical use of Charlie Kirk’s horrific murder for political point scoring, it’s almost as if Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman wasn’t murdered by a Trump-voting MAGA maniac just 12 weeks ago.

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Nell Scovell @nellscovell.bsky.social · Sep 10

A truly remarkable legislator, wife, and mother of two--gunned down in her prime while police cowered scared outside her home.

Remembering Melissa Hortman: Republicans and Democrats say her power came from her selflessness • Minnesota Reformer

“She wasn’t about the bullshit,” Rep. Aisha Gomez said. “The TV cameras or the next higher public office. Or about being glorified or having everyone like you. She was about doing the best she could d...

minnesotareformer.com

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Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thank you!

Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · Jul 23

A fitting DuoLingo day to commemorate the death of the Prince of Darkness.

Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · Jul 17

I absolutely believe that the Epstein files don't exist -- because those fuckers torched them.

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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · Jul 15

A lot of people are sharing and replying to this without understanding that this isn't just rogue ICE agents or something, a federal prosecutor went out and actually got them indicted for conspiracy to impede federal law enforcement. this is not just arresting them!

Alexandra (Alex) Duggan @alexdugganreports.bsky.social · Jul 15

This morning, federal agents arrested & search homes of multiple people who were protesting against ICE arrests in Spokane on June. This is a photo from the father of one of the protesters

www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...

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Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · Jul 14

Kafkaesque, adjective: Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling the literary work of Franz Kafka; marked by a senseless, disorienting, often menacing complexity.

Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · Jul 14

Monday vibes.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Jul 8

You are cordially invited to our Anti-Prime Sale, where every purchase will financially support bookstores, NOT billionaires 🥳

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Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · Jul 3

I don't know the location, so I can't answer that -- but if you reach out to them they'll surely be able to help you.

Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · Jul 3

If you're interested in attending this writing retreat in Scotland, Ignite the Spark is offering my followers a $2500 scholarship to offset the cost of the retreat. Just click here to apply -- www.ignitethesparkretreats.com/apply-now -- and mention my name in your application!

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Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · Jul 1

Join me at a writing retreat in Scotland! In a castle! www.ignitethesparkretreats.com.

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Jose Molina @josemolinatv.bsky.social · Jun 26

New dice, who dis?

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