Michael
@mjfromla.bsky.social
Afropunk 1.0 Refugee "Jahluv"
@michael_fromla on IG
Jazz, Bicycles, Motorcycles (mostly choppers), Old Cars, 🦅🌎⚓veteran
"Mejor solo que mal acompañado"
@michael_fromla on IG
Jazz, Bicycles, Motorcycles (mostly choppers), Old Cars, 🦅🌎⚓veteran
"Mejor solo que mal acompañado"
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Michael
@mjfromla.bsky.social
· Sep 10
This single father's struggle for housing pushed him out of Boston, Massachusetts
YouTube video by GBH News
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My man did everything he's supposed to do... heartbreaking story.
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Put aside that it isn't actually all that horrible to say such a thing, he actually didn't say that. Why are people incapable of taking on someone's words as they actually exist?
Here's what he actually said on the right
Here's what he actually said on the right
![If I were 20 years old, born into Gaza, a giant open-air jail ... if my father is a fisherman and he goes too far out into the sea, he might get shot by somebody inside of Israeli boats ... if my mother picks the olive trees and she gets too close to the wall, she might be shot ... if my little sister has cancer and she needs treatment because there are no facilities to do that in Gaza and I don't get the right permit, she might die ... if I grow up under that oppression, and that poverty ... when the wall comes down lon October 7], am I also strong enough, or even constructed in such a way where I say: "This is too far"?
I don't know that I am. I don't know that I am. I don't know that I am. I just wish we had room to work through that, you know what I mean? And to think about that and
to talk about that.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vlpy6zuqqum5tumv7b6dw5fp/bafkreih5bnm3maheoeaeob722bzljt6fjbcaytw7xkmgsoppxmht4ddtam@jpeg)
December 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Put aside that it isn't actually all that horrible to say such a thing, he actually didn't say that. Why are people incapable of taking on someone's words as they actually exist?
Here's what he actually said on the right
Here's what he actually said on the right
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ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
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I wrote a new piece for @pghcitypaper.com about loving analog media in a digital world. If you’re someone who’s into vinyl, film photography, print media, and invaluable local businesses, you should check it out! I also coin the phrase “techno-bummerism” lol
In a digital world, Pittsburgh is an analog paradise
At places like Galaxie Electronics and Bernie's Photo Center, young people are relearning the joys of vinyl, film, and slowing down.
www.pghcitypaper.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I wrote a new piece for @pghcitypaper.com about loving analog media in a digital world. If you’re someone who’s into vinyl, film photography, print media, and invaluable local businesses, you should check it out! I also coin the phrase “techno-bummerism” lol
I hope Lewis had a good life...
December 10,1958: White mothers bar black child from Cub Scouts
December 10, 1958: The white den mothers of Cub Scout Pack 298 refuse to admit Lewis “Butch” Harris because he’s Black — and Paul Coates has the story.
ladailymirror.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I hope Lewis had a good life...
The 3rd Worst Designed Bike Trail in LA County? Marshall Canyon, La Verne
YouTube video by DJ Petesake
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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The “American Right has been … very nearly conquered – by a thin scarlet thread of traditionalist Catholicism. The Mass attended by scarcely 1% of the Church’s children has, again & again, supplied the intellectual energy for conservatism’s most consequential rebellions & counter-rebellions.”
The Latin Mass and the shaping of the American Right
Though small in number, traditionalist Catholics are shaping the American right more than any other religious group
thecatholicherald.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The “American Right has been … very nearly conquered – by a thin scarlet thread of traditionalist Catholicism. The Mass attended by scarcely 1% of the Church’s children has, again & again, supplied the intellectual energy for conservatism’s most consequential rebellions & counter-rebellions.”
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“The American Association of University Professors said 40% of full-time faculty members — or 169 academics — have received voluntary separation or early retirement offers, making it the ‘largest attempted firing of faculty currently taking place in the nation.’”
gothamist.com/news/the-new...
gothamist.com/news/the-new...
The New School faces identity crisis amid planned layoffs, reorganization
The storied leftist university faces a $48 million deficit.
gothamist.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
“The American Association of University Professors said 40% of full-time faculty members — or 169 academics — have received voluntary separation or early retirement offers, making it the ‘largest attempted firing of faculty currently taking place in the nation.’”
gothamist.com/news/the-new...
gothamist.com/news/the-new...
Mehdi dropping jewels on this episode...
The truth about the British Empire and slavery: Mehdi Hasan and Nigel Biggar | Head to Head
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Mehdi dropping jewels on this episode...
December 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Babblejit 'Bubbly' Kaur, who operated Belmont Shore’s Natraj with her husband for more than 2 decades, was detained by ICE on Dec. 1 while attending an appointment for her pending green card application.
Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/its-been-a-n...
Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/its-been-a-n...
December 10, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Babblejit 'Bubbly' Kaur, who operated Belmont Shore’s Natraj with her husband for more than 2 decades, was detained by ICE on Dec. 1 while attending an appointment for her pending green card application.
Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/its-been-a-n...
Read more from @brandonrichardson.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/its-been-a-n...
PREACH!
December 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
PREACH!
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Judiciary watchdog group Fix the Court has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against Judge Emil Bove over his attendance at the Trump event last night.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Judiciary watchdog group Fix the Court has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against Judge Emil Bove over his attendance at the Trump event last night.
fixthecourt.com/wp-content/u...
fixthecourt.com/wp-content/u...
Good morning... Meh.
US Plans to Mandate Social Media Checks for Visa-Free Visitors
The US is proposing that foreign visitors provide their social media history over the last five years to enter the country, including those from Australia, Germany, Japan and the UK who can now enter ...
www.bloomberg.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Good morning... Meh.
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Today is the four year anniversary of Starbucks Workers United unionizing its first store.
Since then, they've won over 650 union elections but Starbucks still hasn't negotiated a fair union contract.
Until then, don't cross the picket line. Show solidarity like Bernie and Zohran.
Since then, they've won over 650 union elections but Starbucks still hasn't negotiated a fair union contract.
Until then, don't cross the picket line. Show solidarity like Bernie and Zohran.
December 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Today is the four year anniversary of Starbucks Workers United unionizing its first store.
Since then, they've won over 650 union elections but Starbucks still hasn't negotiated a fair union contract.
Until then, don't cross the picket line. Show solidarity like Bernie and Zohran.
Since then, they've won over 650 union elections but Starbucks still hasn't negotiated a fair union contract.
Until then, don't cross the picket line. Show solidarity like Bernie and Zohran.
Rufus Harley - jazz bagpipes. I saw an interview with Wynton Marsalis years ago and the interviewer tried to joke about bagpipes... Wynton dropped Mr. Harley's name and was dead serious. So I bring to you Rufus Harley!
#jazzmusic #jazzsky #bagpipes
#jazzmusic #jazzsky #bagpipes
Jazz City TV presents "The Original Rufus Harley Story"
YouTube video by 1jc
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Rufus Harley - jazz bagpipes. I saw an interview with Wynton Marsalis years ago and the interviewer tried to joke about bagpipes... Wynton dropped Mr. Harley's name and was dead serious. So I bring to you Rufus Harley!
#jazzmusic #jazzsky #bagpipes
#jazzmusic #jazzsky #bagpipes
This was for both legal and undocumented immigrants...
December 3, 1941: L.A. County Cuts Welfare Costs, Pays Immigrants to Go Back to Mexico — Updated
December 3, 1941: To reduce the welfare rolls, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approves paying $100 [$1,441.19 USD 2009] to immigrants to move back to Mexico.
ladailymirror.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This was for both legal and undocumented immigrants...
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Dr. Nikki Franke, the long-time coach of Temple University’s women’s fencing team, was recently announced as the recipient of the NCAA’s 2026 Pat Summitt Award.
Harlem native and trailblazing fencing coach Dr. Nikki Franke honored by the NCAA
Dr. Nikki Franke, Temple University’s women’s fencing coach, was recently announced as the recipient of the NCAA’s 2026 Pat Summitt Award.
amsterdamnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Nikki Franke, the long-time coach of Temple University’s women’s fencing team, was recently announced as the recipient of the NCAA’s 2026 Pat Summitt Award.
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It's time once again for my annual #treebybike post. This is the 12/19/42 cover of @newyorker.com, so one full year after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This would be the first real Christmas alone, or without a family member, for millions in the US. Gas and tire rationing had begun earlier that year.🗃️
December 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It's time once again for my annual #treebybike post. This is the 12/19/42 cover of @newyorker.com, so one full year after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This would be the first real Christmas alone, or without a family member, for millions in the US. Gas and tire rationing had begun earlier that year.🗃️
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🔴 Top Israeli Ministers Proudly Adorn a Global Symbol of Racial Terror
Israeli Nat'l Security Min. Itamar Ben-Gvir & allies were photographed wearing gold noose pins in public to signal support for executing Palestinian detainees. Also visible in the image is Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu...
Israeli Nat'l Security Min. Itamar Ben-Gvir & allies were photographed wearing gold noose pins in public to signal support for executing Palestinian detainees. Also visible in the image is Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu...
December 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🔴 Top Israeli Ministers Proudly Adorn a Global Symbol of Racial Terror
Israeli Nat'l Security Min. Itamar Ben-Gvir & allies were photographed wearing gold noose pins in public to signal support for executing Palestinian detainees. Also visible in the image is Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu...
Israeli Nat'l Security Min. Itamar Ben-Gvir & allies were photographed wearing gold noose pins in public to signal support for executing Palestinian detainees. Also visible in the image is Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu...
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Somewhere along the way we lost the plot of what money is even for. It's not for hoarding, it's for getting things done. Now we live in a world where hoarding has become so important that the government doesn't even work.
December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Somewhere along the way we lost the plot of what money is even for. It's not for hoarding, it's for getting things done. Now we live in a world where hoarding has become so important that the government doesn't even work.
This is not new - Symbols and images like this were happening back in the 80s when I was in the military.
US SouthCom a few tweets way from using a Sonnenrad patch in their imagery.
December 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This is not new - Symbols and images like this were happening back in the 80s when I was in the military.
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ICE agent shoves a home security camera as she approaches a home. Masks aren't enough. They don't want you to have any record of their behavior. Even the tiniest threat of accountability is too much. Keep recording anyway.
December 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
ICE agent shoves a home security camera as she approaches a home. Masks aren't enough. They don't want you to have any record of their behavior. Even the tiniest threat of accountability is too much. Keep recording anyway.
December 8, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Reposted by Michael
Sunday Taquitos #5: Out of Business
Art by Ivan Ehlers.
Art by Ivan Ehlers.
December 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Sunday Taquitos #5: Out of Business
Art by Ivan Ehlers.
Art by Ivan Ehlers.