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Atlantic: What would happen if you accidentally got the wrong person (re: deportations) - a legal resident, or even an American citizen? Trump: Let me tell you that nothing will ever be perfect in this world. This should chill you to your core. We will not be acceptable casualties to fascism.

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trying to switch off the AI bloatware that has been pinned to the top of every single menu in every single app

Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs. (“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)

Our cover this week.

Not to state the obvious, but none of them were sent to a terrorist prison in El Salvador. They all had lawyers, indictment by grand jury, a trial or a guilty plea where a judge ensured it was knowing & voluntary & access to an appeals process. In other words, all the hallmarks of due process.

Omg! I love this guy, his costume, and his sign at the 50501 protest in Trenton, New Jersey!

I LOVE seeing the creative signs at #TeslaTakedown protests. This week, a young person dressed as Princess Leia with a "Don't Leia Hand on My Education" sign, in Fife (near Tacoma), Washington state. #teslatakedown #protest @markhamillofficial.bsky.social @teslatakedown.com

If you’re changing the definition of human rights, it means you plan on violating people’s human rights.

Recently saw someone asking for a "White Mirror" show that would celebrate all the good things that technological advancement can give humanity and, my brother in Kahless, there are ELEVEN Star Trek series and THIRTEEN movies. We're good. We're beyond good. Though I could use more #LowerDecks.

Certainly worth repeating in the times we are in..

I adore these books. This trailer looks perfect. I cannot WAIT to see #Murderbot (Can I just watch the media now?)

I was not previously aware that we had a system of government in which tax rates would fluctuate wildly from one day to the next depending on the president's desires.

Strange men on golf courses distributing tariffs is no basis for a system of government. Bring back the women lying in ponds.

New York Fucking City. A full mile of people filled to the brim. Fascism is going to lose.

Massive turnout at today's #HandsOff! rally against Musk and Trump in St. Paul, Minnesota 🔥🔥🔥

I love Boston!! Time to throw that tea overboard!!

New York! 😳 Fifth Avenue is filled. Trump will hate this 🎉 #HandsOff #FiftyFiftyOne #HandsOff2025

a friend sent me this one

Got this from a cluster of photos posted by State Rep in MN @jenschultz.bsky.social on Facebook from #DuluthMN Duluth, Minnesota #handsoff #April5

People who are looking for a way to fight Trump, I have it for you in one name: Kilmar Abrego-Garcia. He's the poor guy who got pulled off the street, declared a gang member for no reason, then sent off to that hell-hole in El Salvador. Fight for him because this case will unravel everything. 🧵

can't turn off yellow alert

Steve Jackson Games posted this to their blog and the post is getting so many hits their site is effectively crashed but the point is worth repeating

Apropos of nothing: Kamala Harris predicted this exact moment happening: “Understand that part of Trump’s plan is to put in place a national sales tax of at least 20% on everyday goods and necessities.” She warned us over & over again & she was so right.

I have to say, though, that despite the absolute shitshow the GOP puts us through, I do get a greater education in economic disasters whenever they’re in charge.

Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive. No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief. 1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.

At least now I understand how he bankrupted a casino

We go now live to our economics editor who has broken out the good whiskey and seems to be playing with a revolver. How are the markets reacting Greg

I don’t do this often and promise not to make a habit of it, but just this once: WE TRIED TO WARN YOU!!!!!

Gonna keep saying this: In the 1840s, Southerners insisted that they could kidnap any person they alleged was a slave without any state or federal process. This turned even minimal process into resistance and raised the salience of the issue, which radicalized a bunch of people against slavery.

One thing I'll say to Democratic Party insiders... Please stop listening to people who make all of their money selling TV ads. Just...every Monday for the next year, spend time imagining what you'd do if you couldn't spend money on TV and had to do other things with that money.

These guys think they're spewing cutting-edge posthumanist theory and it's all just the corniest, shittiest science fiction that actual writers wouldn't waste a minute on.

REPOST THIS: We are all watching Real Genius or Top Secret tonight.

Goodnight to a Real One