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I spoke with Any Lucía López Belloza, the Babson College student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving when ICE deported her.
"My 5-year-old sister still believes that I might go home for Christmas," she tells me.
www.thecut.com/article/any-...
"My 5-year-old sister still believes that I might go home for Christmas," she tells me.
www.thecut.com/article/any-...
I Wanted to Surprise My Family on Thanksgiving. ICE Deported Me Instead.
How the Trump administration turned a college freshman’s life upside down.
www.thecut.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I spoke with Any Lucía López Belloza, the Babson College student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving when ICE deported her.
"My 5-year-old sister still believes that I might go home for Christmas," she tells me.
www.thecut.com/article/any-...
"My 5-year-old sister still believes that I might go home for Christmas," she tells me.
www.thecut.com/article/any-...
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They have far to go to meet their goal. Let’s get them closer today.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
They have far to go to meet their goal. Let’s get them closer today.
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“A man took his entire life to put something together, to leave an inheritance to his family and that can be taken away just because the government decided they want to build a prison somewhere.”
The Prison Next Door
How Arkansas’ secretive plan for a new state lockup angered people in a deep red corner of rural America—and changed how some see incarceration.
boltsmag.org
December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“A man took his entire life to put something together, to leave an inheritance to his family and that can be taken away just because the government decided they want to build a prison somewhere.”
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Reading this as I consider 1) going off Canvas (owned by private equity firm KKR, partnered with OpenAI); and 2) going off screens this semester
Matt Seybold ( @mattseybold.bsky.social )
"I ask my fellow educators to consider some measures for reducing our complicity in efforts to steal our students identities, attention, and right to education, even indenture them to train algorithms"
theamericanvandal.substack.com/p/against-te...
"I ask my fellow educators to consider some measures for reducing our complicity in efforts to steal our students identities, attention, and right to education, even indenture them to train algorithms"
theamericanvandal.substack.com/p/against-te...
Against Technofeudal Education
Pillars For Protecting Our "Core Infrastructure" From OpenAI
theamericanvandal.substack.com
August 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Reading this as I consider 1) going off Canvas (owned by private equity firm KKR, partnered with OpenAI); and 2) going off screens this semester
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M. Gessen in the NYT: "There's no end to the human rights violations committed in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank."
Life is hell for Gazans. They rely on our donations to survive.
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed her children. And to others. ❤️🙏
chuffed.org/project/1587...
Life is hell for Gazans. They rely on our donations to survive.
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed her children. And to others. ❤️🙏
chuffed.org/project/1587...
December 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
M. Gessen in the NYT: "There's no end to the human rights violations committed in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank."
Life is hell for Gazans. They rely on our donations to survive.
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed her children. And to others. ❤️🙏
chuffed.org/project/1587...
Life is hell for Gazans. They rely on our donations to survive.
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed her children. And to others. ❤️🙏
chuffed.org/project/1587...
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The rain poured down on us, and my heart broke for my kids. My heart is torn with pain and sorrow. The tent collapsed, and my kids are now homeless, crying in pain. Please help them urgently with a tent that costs $250.
Don't let us fall
Verified
@mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1574...
Don't let us fall
Verified
@mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1574...
December 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The rain poured down on us, and my heart broke for my kids. My heart is torn with pain and sorrow. The tent collapsed, and my kids are now homeless, crying in pain. Please help them urgently with a tent that costs $250.
Don't let us fall
Verified
@mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1574...
Don't let us fall
Verified
@mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1574...
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A useful read to anyone of targeted immigration status who wants to fly domestically. It would be good to have a plan for what to do when the red X comes up. For you and your friends.
I spoke with Any Lucía López Belloza, the Babson College student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving when ICE deported her.
"My 5-year-old sister still believes that I might go home for Christmas," she tells me.
www.thecut.com/article/any-...
"My 5-year-old sister still believes that I might go home for Christmas," she tells me.
www.thecut.com/article/any-...
I Wanted to Surprise My Family on Thanksgiving. ICE Deported Me Instead.
How the Trump administration turned a college freshman’s life upside down.
www.thecut.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A useful read to anyone of targeted immigration status who wants to fly domestically. It would be good to have a plan for what to do when the red X comes up. For you and your friends.
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Whether you’re an immigrant, an advocate, or an ally, knowing your rights and sharing information with others is one of the easiest ways to take action.
Join us for a free webinar on 12/13 to learn about your rights and talk about things you can do to prepare yourselves and loved ones.
Join us for a free webinar on 12/13 to learn about your rights and talk about things you can do to prepare yourselves and loved ones.
Webinar: Know Your Rights with Federal Law Enforcement - NYCLU
www.nyclu.org
December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Whether you’re an immigrant, an advocate, or an ally, knowing your rights and sharing information with others is one of the easiest ways to take action.
Join us for a free webinar on 12/13 to learn about your rights and talk about things you can do to prepare yourselves and loved ones.
Join us for a free webinar on 12/13 to learn about your rights and talk about things you can do to prepare yourselves and loved ones.
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At least some part of this is due to plain old professional class solidarity: they seem to think that the courtesy due someone in your own field is more important than the dangers of the ideas and policies they push. These people should be shunned from academia, but I dont think it will happen.
So, to all the "RFK's got some good ideas" folks (Rachael Bedard, Leana Wen) and Jay Bhattacharya is "an excellent choice for NIH" (Steven Macedo, Frances Lee) and Vinay Prasad "will bring a breath of fresh air to FDA" (Adam Cifu, John Mandrola) groupies--you own this now too.
I think the *speed* at which RFK Jr and his Great Barrington Declaration/anti-vaxx/Brownstone wrecking crew have been dismantling the US public health system has been really astonishing
December 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
At least some part of this is due to plain old professional class solidarity: they seem to think that the courtesy due someone in your own field is more important than the dangers of the ideas and policies they push. These people should be shunned from academia, but I dont think it will happen.
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick: "I've heard so many people in the Republican conference rail on the ACA, rail on Obamacare, rail on the premium tax credits…They have never offered a better alternative…They still have not been able to put together an articulable plan."
December 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick: "I've heard so many people in the Republican conference rail on the ACA, rail on Obamacare, rail on the premium tax credits…They have never offered a better alternative…They still have not been able to put together an articulable plan."
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Corporate-owned outlets that answer to billionaires are increasingly showing they’re not built for this moment. Independent media is filling the gaps and building something new.
Help us keep building for another year with a gift subscription to one of these awesome outlets:
Help us keep building for another year with a gift subscription to one of these awesome outlets:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Corporate-owned outlets that answer to billionaires are increasingly showing they’re not built for this moment. Independent media is filling the gaps and building something new.
Help us keep building for another year with a gift subscription to one of these awesome outlets:
Help us keep building for another year with a gift subscription to one of these awesome outlets:
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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In South Minneapolis, Minnesota, nearly two dozen neighbors confronted and surrounded ICE goons after rapid-response alerts were issued. The goons were questioning an East African man when the situation escalated, and they eventually left the area without making any arrests.
December 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
In South Minneapolis, Minnesota, nearly two dozen neighbors confronted and surrounded ICE goons after rapid-response alerts were issued. The goons were questioning an East African man when the situation escalated, and they eventually left the area without making any arrests.
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A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
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This was one of our most read stories of 2025. We're sharing one of our top stories every day in December to help expand our reach. Help us grow by sharing our work!
December 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This was one of our most read stories of 2025. We're sharing one of our top stories every day in December to help expand our reach. Help us grow by sharing our work!
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lmao
😳
(Not a real gun but still wtf)
(Not a real gun but still wtf)
December 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
lmao
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😳
(Not a real gun but still wtf)
(Not a real gun but still wtf)
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
😳
(Not a real gun but still wtf)
(Not a real gun but still wtf)
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Oh I forgot Bilal is also GazaVerified through his brother Khaled who is sharing the same fundraiser gaza-verified.org/people/@bila...
Gaza Verified
We’ve personally had video conversations on Signal with the people from Gaza whose Mastodon accounts on the fediverse are listed here and we verify that their accounts are genuine. – Joy & Aral Balkan
gaza-verified.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Oh I forgot Bilal is also GazaVerified through his brother Khaled who is sharing the same fundraiser gaza-verified.org/people/@bila...
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Kudos for these women for standing up and doing the right thing but they're trying to ban trans women from e-sports now? Absolutely ridiculous.
Women gamers boycott global esports tournament over trans ban
Several teams of female gamers have dropped out of the Dead by Daylight Women's World Cup after trans women were banned.
www.out.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Kudos for these women for standing up and doing the right thing but they're trying to ban trans women from e-sports now? Absolutely ridiculous.
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The idea that they want only legal immigration was a lie from the start.
Routine naturalization ceremonies scheduled for this month in Putnam, Dutchess and Ulster counties to welcome new U.S. citizens were abruptly canceled last week by the federal government, surprising local officials. buff.ly/8emFeDU
Citizen Ceremonies Canceled
Dutchess, Putnam clerks say they have new dates for next year
buff.ly
December 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The idea that they want only legal immigration was a lie from the start.
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undercovered as part of Our Current Nightmare that 60% of Republican SCOTUS appointments in the 21st century got there by stealing the 2000 election for Bush.
2/2
To say this for the 50th time, for anyone who doesn't know:
Three young conservative lawyers were part of the GOP "Florida recount" team that led to GWB becoming president, via Bush-v-Gore.
They were: John Roberts. Brett Kavanaugh. Amy Coney Barrett.
Small world.
To say this for the 50th time, for anyone who doesn't know:
Three young conservative lawyers were part of the GOP "Florida recount" team that led to GWB becoming president, via Bush-v-Gore.
They were: John Roberts. Brett Kavanaugh. Amy Coney Barrett.
Small world.
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
undercovered as part of Our Current Nightmare that 60% of Republican SCOTUS appointments in the 21st century got there by stealing the 2000 election for Bush.
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Just legal Calvinball. Obviously lawless.
December 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Just legal Calvinball. Obviously lawless.
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It's also about an insane echelon of elite media that is totally indifferent to the basic facts of the people they lift up. She got a vasoline-lensed feature profile in the NYT weeks ago!
December 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It's also about an insane echelon of elite media that is totally indifferent to the basic facts of the people they lift up. She got a vasoline-lensed feature profile in the NYT weeks ago!
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this is the most consequential journalism scandal since Stephen Glass and this is a website with a lot of journalists on it! I am absolutely going to continue posting about it, sorry. Feel free to block or unfollow me if this bothers you!
Everyone pls stop posting about her
December 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
this is the most consequential journalism scandal since Stephen Glass and this is a website with a lot of journalists on it! I am absolutely going to continue posting about it, sorry. Feel free to block or unfollow me if this bothers you!