Sharon Ghamari-Tabrizi
@sharonhelsel.bsky.social
historian, musician, reader, hospice chaplain. Autistic. I'm blunt and candid. If you are not specific, I will not understand. If I push back it's because I am trying to connect not because I am seeking to hurt you with malice.
Pinned
This Passover we call to mind the multi-generational trauma arising from the process of brutalization.
Committing atrocities brutalizes the culture of the perpetrator. The erase of the crime under the aegist of protecting Jews (like me) against "anti-semitism" is despicable.
Committing atrocities brutalizes the culture of the perpetrator. The erase of the crime under the aegist of protecting Jews (like me) against "anti-semitism" is despicable.
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My son just reminded me that I once had a dream about watching a searingly brilliant, dark-humored stage show about the life of Paul Manafort, scored to the music of Prince. This should happen!!
December 20, 2025 at 6:23 AM
My son just reminded me that I once had a dream about watching a searingly brilliant, dark-humored stage show about the life of Paul Manafort, scored to the music of Prince. This should happen!!
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Fortunately or unfortunately for us, the FBI is run by an incompetent toddler who still draws his e's facing the wrong direction.
NEW: The FBI has launched "domestic terrorism" investigations into anti-ICE activity across the US. Some cases are under Trump's NSPM-7 order to crackdown on "anti-fascism" and "anti-Americanism."
Docs obtained by @propertyofthepeople.org + shared w/ Guardian include FBI map of cases in 30+ states:
Docs obtained by @propertyofthepeople.org + shared w/ Guardian include FBI map of cases in 30+ states:
Revealed: FBI opened domestic terrorism investigations into anti-ICE activity across US
Internal report shared with Guardian shows FBI has launched cases in 23 regions, some linked to Trump memo on thwarting ‘terroristic activities’
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Fortunately or unfortunately for us, the FBI is run by an incompetent toddler who still draws his e's facing the wrong direction.
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I'm a few years older than Kristi Noem. I don't think the pancake makeup is helping her...
December 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I'm a few years older than Kristi Noem. I don't think the pancake makeup is helping her...
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ADHD be like... "I didn’t mean to interrupt you, I just got excited about the end of your sentence before you got there."
December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
ADHD be like... "I didn’t mean to interrupt you, I just got excited about the end of your sentence before you got there."
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This catches something really important. The risk
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This catches something really important. The risk
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
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ICE has its own Health Services Corps, which it operates in 17 large detention centers, but an increasingly large majority of people are held in private detention centers where the healthcare is operated by contractor or subcontractor, where ICE basically just manages the insurance claims.
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
ICE has its own Health Services Corps, which it operates in 17 large detention centers, but an increasingly large majority of people are held in private detention centers where the healthcare is operated by contractor or subcontractor, where ICE basically just manages the insurance claims.
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"Nearby, neighbors and activists shouted, blew whistles and set up trash bins to try to block a Border Patrol caravan..."
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Bovino’s back: Border Patrol commander leads fresh round of immigration raids in Chicago area
Gregory Bovino returned to Little Village Tuesday after playing a key role in the early phases of Operation Midway Blitz, the immigration enforcement campaign that has stoked fear among Chicago’s immi...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"Nearby, neighbors and activists shouted, blew whistles and set up trash bins to try to block a Border Patrol caravan..."
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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The dumb thing that always happens with disruptors is that they always don't really understand the breadth and depth of what they're disrupting.
December 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The dumb thing that always happens with disruptors is that they always don't really understand the breadth and depth of what they're disrupting.
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This is an important read by a researcher who has investigated the many deceptive and harmful practices of unregulated pregnancy centers in the US. It's astounding what these fake clinics are allowed to get away with.
Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards
There are some 2,500 of these centers across the United States. Many are located within a mile of an abortion provider.
theconversation.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This is an important read by a researcher who has investigated the many deceptive and harmful practices of unregulated pregnancy centers in the US. It's astounding what these fake clinics are allowed to get away with.
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UNGA has adopted an updated resolution on human rights violations in Russia-occupied Ukrainian territories, incl Crimea and Sevastopol. It reaffirms Ukraine’s sovereignty, calls for withdrawal of Russian forces, and strengthens international monitoring and accountability mechanisms.
December 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
UNGA has adopted an updated resolution on human rights violations in Russia-occupied Ukrainian territories, incl Crimea and Sevastopol. It reaffirms Ukraine’s sovereignty, calls for withdrawal of Russian forces, and strengthens international monitoring and accountability mechanisms.
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trump on Wednesday: isn’t it good that I fired all the federal workers? They all deserve to die really
Trump on Thursday: signs executive order giving federal workers two days of extra PTO
Trump on Thursday: signs executive order giving federal workers two days of extra PTO
December 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
trump on Wednesday: isn’t it good that I fired all the federal workers? They all deserve to die really
Trump on Thursday: signs executive order giving federal workers two days of extra PTO
Trump on Thursday: signs executive order giving federal workers two days of extra PTO
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The US Department of Health and Human Services has terminated several multimillion-dollar grants—including one on early autism IDing—to the American Academy of Pediatrics following the association’s criticisms of the policies of its ghoul of a secretary, RFK Jr.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr
Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of autism, made without prior notice to AAP
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The US Department of Health and Human Services has terminated several multimillion-dollar grants—including one on early autism IDing—to the American Academy of Pediatrics following the association’s criticisms of the policies of its ghoul of a secretary, RFK Jr.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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If you’re not willing to engage in a Butlerian Jihad against the Plagiarism Machine, you’ve never actually made anything that mattered
periodically I'll see a backlash that goes a little too far or seems kinda unfair. i never say anything because i think we need to be kinda unhinged and zealous in our response to this shit. I'd take an honest-to-God crusade against this stuff over letting it proliferate.
We can do even more.
December 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
If you’re not willing to engage in a Butlerian Jihad against the Plagiarism Machine, you’ve never actually made anything that mattered
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Shouting, Ranting, Insulting: Trump’s Uninhibited Second Term www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
Shouting, Ranting, Insulting: Trump’s Uninhibited Second Term
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Shouting, Ranting, Insulting: Trump’s Uninhibited Second Term www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
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Food shortages, tents filled with sewage, and medical neglect are the grim norm at ICE's Fort Bliss detention center.
Every new facility that ICE rushes to open is destined to be plagued by the same inhumane conditions unless Congress takes action.
Every new facility that ICE rushes to open is destined to be plagued by the same inhumane conditions unless Congress takes action.
Immigrants Detained at Fort Bliss in Texas Report Abuse and Inhumane Conditions
Detained people at largest immigration detention facility in the country report accounts of physical and sexual abuse.
www.aclu.org
December 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Food shortages, tents filled with sewage, and medical neglect are the grim norm at ICE's Fort Bliss detention center.
Every new facility that ICE rushes to open is destined to be plagued by the same inhumane conditions unless Congress takes action.
Every new facility that ICE rushes to open is destined to be plagued by the same inhumane conditions unless Congress takes action.
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Closing NCAR because it produces "climate alarmism" is like closing the fire department because it produces "fire alarmism"
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
A low point
Things will get better....I think
billmckibben.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Closing NCAR because it produces "climate alarmism" is like closing the fire department because it produces "fire alarmism"
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
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US Customs and Border Protection is seeking to add to the form I-94, requiring applicants to provide their social media from the last 5 years.
Submit comments to [email protected] by 2/9.
MLA did, defending the right to privacy and free speech for anyone in the US, however brief their stay.
Submit comments to [email protected] by 2/9.
MLA did, defending the right to privacy and free speech for anyone in the US, however brief their stay.
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
US Customs and Border Protection is seeking to add to the form I-94, requiring applicants to provide their social media from the last 5 years.
Submit comments to [email protected] by 2/9.
MLA did, defending the right to privacy and free speech for anyone in the US, however brief their stay.
Submit comments to [email protected] by 2/9.
MLA did, defending the right to privacy and free speech for anyone in the US, however brief their stay.
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Catching up on the day's news
December 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Catching up on the day's news
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On the eve of the alleged release of the Epstein Files by DOJ, Epstein’s partner in crime, Ghislaine Maxwell, makes a desperate last-ditch effort to vacate her conviction & sentence.
I’ve got her pro se filing, what it means, & why the timing of it isn’t a coincidence.
youtu.be/acV8NH5aDmc?...
I’ve got her pro se filing, what it means, & why the timing of it isn’t a coincidence.
youtu.be/acV8NH5aDmc?...
Maxwell Makes DESPERATE PLEA After Trump TEASES PARDON
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
On the eve of the alleged release of the Epstein Files by DOJ, Epstein’s partner in crime, Ghislaine Maxwell, makes a desperate last-ditch effort to vacate her conviction & sentence.
I’ve got her pro se filing, what it means, & why the timing of it isn’t a coincidence.
youtu.be/acV8NH5aDmc?...
I’ve got her pro se filing, what it means, & why the timing of it isn’t a coincidence.
youtu.be/acV8NH5aDmc?...
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🏆On night five, we're highlighting a victory against Trump’s anti-voting order.
In October, a federal court permanently blocked a provision of the order demanding the EAC to include a proof of citizenship requirement for federal voter registration.
https://bit.ly/4ojDyAL
In October, a federal court permanently blocked a provision of the order demanding the EAC to include a proof of citizenship requirement for federal voter registration.
https://bit.ly/4ojDyAL
December 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
🏆On night five, we're highlighting a victory against Trump’s anti-voting order.
In October, a federal court permanently blocked a provision of the order demanding the EAC to include a proof of citizenship requirement for federal voter registration.
https://bit.ly/4ojDyAL
In October, a federal court permanently blocked a provision of the order demanding the EAC to include a proof of citizenship requirement for federal voter registration.
https://bit.ly/4ojDyAL
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Rick Grennel achieved a dream today by denying a Black woman her vote.
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Rick Grennel achieved a dream today by denying a Black woman her vote.
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What an astonishingly dishonest piece of propaganda for the fossil fuel industry, including its citing of Obama's extremely outdated energy policies and its misrepresentation of Norwegian public opinion.
“The mind-set shift needed here is to acknowledge that while climate change is real and harmful, the utility of fossil fuels is not something the oil and gas industry tricked the public into,” Matthew Yglesias writes.
Opinion | Obama Supported It. The Left in Canada and Norway Do. Why Don’t Democrats?
Liberals should reconcile with America’s oil and gas industry.
nyti.ms
December 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
What an astonishingly dishonest piece of propaganda for the fossil fuel industry, including its citing of Obama's extremely outdated energy policies and its misrepresentation of Norwegian public opinion.
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Is Trump's Commerce Secretary boosting AI data centers to line the pockets of his own family while jacking up electricity costs for you?
I'm pressing for an investigation now.
I'm pressing for an investigation now.
December 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Is Trump's Commerce Secretary boosting AI data centers to line the pockets of his own family while jacking up electricity costs for you?
I'm pressing for an investigation now.
I'm pressing for an investigation now.
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don’t understand why Jim Jordan is so afraid to let Jack Smith testify in public before his committee. He supposedly WEAPONIZED the federal govt against Donald J. Trump and his allies. Why won’t they bring that scoundrel who abused his power before the American people?!?
December 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
don’t understand why Jim Jordan is so afraid to let Jack Smith testify in public before his committee. He supposedly WEAPONIZED the federal govt against Donald J. Trump and his allies. Why won’t they bring that scoundrel who abused his power before the American people?!?
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People who encourage or tolerate a war over oil or drugs are incalculably evil and stupid in every case. It doesn't matter how high-ranking, well-dressed, wealthy or authoritative-sounding they are.
BAIER: You don't think this is about oil -- it's about drugs?
THUNE: I think it's about drugs. And obviously there is an energy component in everything in this day and age
THUNE: I think it's about drugs. And obviously there is an energy component in everything in this day and age
December 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
People who encourage or tolerate a war over oil or drugs are incalculably evil and stupid in every case. It doesn't matter how high-ranking, well-dressed, wealthy or authoritative-sounding they are.