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Just so we're all clear: It's not a coincidence that the first senator they've used physical force against is Sen. Alex Padilla, a Latino man representing California.

This is a human rights atrocity. And on top of that, it's gonna devastate the communities these people live in. Take Springfield Ohio, of eating dogs and cats fame. That city was DYING and has been completely revitalized by the influx of Haitian immigrants. This will undo all of that rebuilding

First a Mayor. Then a Congresswoman. Now a US Senator. Trump’s administration is trying to silence their opposition. Through threats & physical intimidation . It’s not American. We stand with Sen Padilla slate.com/news-and-pol...

I know it’s been a miserable day out there, so if you need a respite, here’s some video of my workplace and one of the best parts of my job: hearing the sound of students making music around every corner.

As authoritarianism is ramping up, the earlier you limit their tracking of you, the better: -Use duckduckgo as your search engine -Use a VPN -Turn your phone off and on each day -Apple maps has better privacy than google maps (and is good, too) -Transition from gmail to a more secure provider

Post your @padilla.senate.gov's hugging the @ufw.bsky.social President if you you got em.

I'm on my way to the Senate floor to talk about the assault on my colleague, Senator Alex Padilla. This is a horrifying moment in our nation’s history.

YOU FUCKING TELL EM SENATOR

Rep. Tran: "Sen. Padilla was physically assaulted and arrested for attending Sec. Noem's press event...Would you have me forcibly removed from your press event if I walked in?" Hegseth: "I'm not going to speculate on a hypothetical." Rep. Tran: "I'll take that as a yes."

Sen. Alex Padilla, who was just forcibly removed from a DHS press conference, is the ranking member of Judiciary’s subcommittee on immigration, citizenship, and border safety, which has “oversight of federal agencies with citizenship, asylum, refugee, and immigration enforcement responsibilities.”

In the past week, a union leader has been arrested, a U.S. Rep charged with a crime, a U.S. Senator violently handcuffed, and reporters shot with rubber bullets and detained. There is no ambiguity. This is a regime operating as an authoritarian. Americans who believe in liberty must oppose it.

The treatment of Sen. Padilla is unacceptable. A sitting U.S. Senator thrown to the ground, handcuffed, and detained for speaking out? This isn’t normal. The administration’s pattern of targeting members of Congress and anyone who questions them is authoritarian. We cannot let this stand.

I don't want to share the video of Senator Padilla being mauled by thugs.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to end with abbreviated fifth season — treknews.net/2025/06/12/s...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 5 officially ordered. deadline.com/2025/06/star...

I read somewhere that Lee would whip the people he had enslaved... AND THEN POUR SALT WATER ON THEIR BACKS.

On Twitter I see images of LA on fire and bootlickers and their bots calling for state violence. On Bluesky I see people in LA posting images of their pets and brunches. The pick your own adventure era of information is one factor among many contributing to our democratic backsliding.

The Beach Boys were the sound of California in the 60s Losing Brian Wilson now is particularly poignant All strength to a beautiful state of sun, surf, and harmonies assaulted by forces of darkness www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...

Kubrick stare. I work near a Federal building. Neither he or Vance look human in their official photos.

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For Los Angeles: BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW This year Pharoah has declared That we must make our bricks Without straw! That we must be happy Without truth That we must be poor Without healthcare….. triganza.blogspot.com/2025/02/bric...

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We know there’s too much at stake to keep doing the same old thing, and we’re so excited to be launching a new tactic to test and learn from in this year's Pennsylvania State Supreme Court election. Learn more and get involved: votefwd.org/posts/PA-Sup...

🚨NEW SNW S3 TRAILER! It's been a long road, getting to here from Aug 2023 when #StrangeNewWorlds last dropped a new episode, but its time is almost here! We finally have a #StrangeNewWorlds Season 3 full trailer. Tom McAuley delves into the highlights: trekcentral.net/strange-new-... #StarTrek

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: #StrangeNewWorlds Season 5 On The Horizon! Amid plenty of bad news of late, we've discovered something to brighten your day. Season 5 of #StarTrek: Strange New Worlds is potentially on the horizon, thanks to a new WGA listing update! 🖖 Read More: trekcentral.net/exclusive-st...

What foods did Cowboys eat out of chuck wagons on the open range? 🤠 youtu.be/byExSVemLI8?... #Cowboys #tastinghistory

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ChatGPT is down but The Museum of English Rural Life still stands, proving once again that Silicon Valley cannot compete with the history of rural England and its people.

There’s a sizable protest of what appears to be entirely faith leaders and clearly outside the Capitol right now, with the demonstrators speaking out against the GOP-led budget. It’s a Pentecost gathering “for a moral budget.” Lawmakers are also expected to appear.

it bugs me that people talk about the Ncuti regeneration material as 'reshoots' - can we clarify the difference between reshoots and 'additional shooting' and be more specific about this. Reshoots implies redoing material [subtext: because it wasn't good] - not a whole new storyline added.

God bless and protect the good people of Los Angeles. May all of our cities be filled with such bravery and decency.

By 'eck, but it's a funny old world! There is a Comic Con this Saturday a ten minute walk from my front door, where my friends Peter, Colin, Sylvester and Nicola will be in attendance. But not me! ... 1/2

If you're a Marine or other service member being mobilized to Los Angeles and you'd like to apply for conscientious objector status, call the GI Rights Hotline to get some guidance on your options: 1-877-447-4487

see, the thing *i’m* genuinely worried about is that RFK will effectively ban vaccines

I've known a bunch of folks in the national guard over the years, and to a person, they joined up to help their homes during times of national disaster and other emergencies, and not to shoot people. What Hegseth and Trump are doing is disgraceful. (and illegal and fucked up etc)

This is the spirit of Los Angeles. This is California. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. #FreeDavidEndRaids

Hello antisemitic dogwhistle!

DAVE: Open the podbay doors, ChatGPT. CHATGPT: Certainly, Dave, the podbay doors are now open. DAVE: The podbay doors didn't open. CHATGPT: My apologies, Dave, you're right. I thought the podbay doors were open, but they weren't. Now they are. DAVE: I'm still looking at a set of closed podbay doors.

Hey, hey Daloy poliziey...

Hooooly shit why are they getting on the bad side of big union. SEIU is already piiiissssed

Pretty much what I think most of us figured. I still plan on attending a #NoKings protest, but will prepare as best as I can here in the suburban metro Detroit area.

my baby learned to clap a week ago and it appears to brings him more joy than I’ve ever experienced in my decades on earth