Wow! This read-along of the NYT moment-by-moment leading to the murder of Alex Pretti should shake everyone awake. He was a Good Samaritan.

Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a “massacre.”

A new video angle shows Alex Pretti and federal agents leading up to his fatal shooting. An agent sprays and shoves Pretti, who is then tackled to the ground before gunshots ring out. This video is graphic in nature, and the footage does not linger too long on the scene after the moment of death.

rightwingers see people caring about others in their community and instead of finding that inspiring they think it’s some sort of grand conspiracy because they don’t understand what it means to care for others you don’t personally know

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

Decades of confirmation hearings where women testify to abuse and sexual violence, only for the men in question to rise to higher positions of power, is a perfect encapsulation of why more victims don’t come forward.

Okay, I’m hoping this will gain some traction on Bluesky *inhales* SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY IN OREGON IS IN DANGER OF CLOSING. This sets a dangerous precedent for state capital libraries!!

This is a continuation of the saga from last year, when we were saved at the last second by the then-mayor. (1/2)

I can’t even look at the news today but this is about where I’m at.

Artist credit: Liberal Jane

I hate hate hate hate hate hate LOATHE ENTIRELY THE ORANGE WITH THE RATTY BLONDE TOUPEE
😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤
*insert grinch meme*

So whose gonna pull a pastaroni so i can cheer and play cell block tango on full blast

So whose gonna pull a pastaroni so i can cheer and play cell block tango on full blast