Not being even vaguely sarcastic: At some point, a journalist needs to ask Johnson “you regularly claim you have no idea what your own government is doing. If we take you at your word, how are you so poorly informed, and do you this level of ignorance should disqualify you as speaker?”

When I was a child, reading about the past in history books, it never occurred to me that I would, or even possibly could, grow up to live in a time this incredibly stupid and wantonly cruel.

A terrific AFP fact check uses reverse image searches to expose how a White House video took scenes from Florida, Texas, South Carolina and Nebraska and lied that they showed "Chicago is in chaos." factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....

ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents. Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time. He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone. Houston, Texas

Everyone do what they want, “you be you,” but my humble hope is that as many people as possible carry American flags to the Oct. 18 rally. That will make for the images that will most infuriate the Republicans and best sway the moderates.

this is wild: while Stephen Miller's guy was in Minnesota for his uncle's funeral, somebody was able to see his entire phone and take pictures of his Signal group chats talking about military deployments to Portland, and brought them to the Strib (gift link: www.startribune.com/trump-offici...)

The entire perspective of the Trump admin, and it’s supporters, is that if you back your opposition into a corner where the choices are violence or complete submission, you can always paint the violence as antisocial, radical, and an offense to national security. The press has aided that goal.

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When I was a child, reading about the past in history books, it never occurred to me that I would, or even possibly could, grow up to live in a time this incredibly stupid and wantonly cruel.

National Coffee Day seems like a great time to announce my book THE DREAMER’S PATH, the first comprehensive look at David Lynch’s surprisingly lengthy list of credits as an actor. Featuring 70+ interviews, it covers TWIN PEAKS, LOUIE, THE CLEVELAND SHOW and much more. www.amazon.com/Dreamers-Pat...

new from @tusk81.bsky.social: Cary López Alvarado, a U.S.-born American, was days away from giving birth when she was violently restrained by masked deportation agents. She’s among several Americans filing claims against DHS, ICE, and CBP for racial profiling and civil rights violations.

For anyone on fence or just unaware, eye-opening doc IT'S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY receives a loving, astute, worthwhile unpacking from @hallwatchers.bsky.social. As someone late to singer, a line in film from Aimee Mann most piercingly highlights sensitivity, vulnerability that made him so special.

A DOJ study showing most domestic terrorism in the US comes from the far right is suddenly missing and replaced with a note saying DOJ is complying with Trump's executive order www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...

In a shocking on-air moment, a “Fox and Friends” co-host said homeless people suffering from mental health issues who refuse help should be killed

A listless drama that feels like a particularly uninspired adaptation of an already middling piece of beach-read fiction, ECHO VALLEY leaves viewers trapped in the unmemorable basin of “second-screen” entertainment. www.avclub.com/echo-valley-...

Once, just once, I want to read about a sitting ovation at a film festival screening.

Once, just once, I want to read about a sitting ovation at a film festival screening.

The Trump administration has announced that the US will rewrite past climate reports, in a clear attempt to erase scientific history and undermine the consensus on human-caused climate change.

Man who shut down the largest collective effort by America to help the most vulnerable people in the world, condemning millions to death, suggests that his businesses will save them donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-death-...

“My name is George Retes. I’m a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran, a U.S. citizen, and I work as a security guard at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, California. On July 10th, I was wrongfully detained by ICE agents while simply trying to report to work.

Our staff is on the ground supporting families. Many workers-including US citizens, were held by federal authorities at the farm for 8 hours or more. US citizen workers report only being released after they were forced to delete photos and videos of the raid from their phones. 4/

BONO: STORIES OF SURRENDER, which I reviewed for @avclub.com, captures the inner conflict of a man who's never stopped trying to throw his arms around the world, even as he grapples with the roots, personal cost of that zealotry. www.avclub.com/bono-stories... #Cannes #FilmSky #Cannes2025 #Cannes78

In a horrifying article about the dangers of Teslas, one point stands out: Teslas automatically disengage self-driving mode <1 second before an imminent crash--not enough time for the driver to react, but enough for Tesla to deny responsibility for fatal crashes, since self-driving "wasn't engaged."

Every time the Supreme Court dumps a load of decisions right before heading off for vacation, I'm reminded of how Clarence Thomas marked the conclusion of one SCOTUS session by boarding a private jet to Indonesia where he and Ginny island-hopped aboard Harlan Crow's 162-foot superyacht:

Per the NYTimes, a Disciples of Christ pastor confronted agents (presumably ICE) in front of her church as they detained a man. When the pastor shouted instructions in Spanish at the man as he was detained, an agent pointed a gun at her. Then, they laughed.

Every flashbang could instead be a meal for a poor kid. Every hotel room for a National Guardsman deployed to fire at our neighbors could house a homeless vet. Every "less-than-lethal" bullet pulled from a journalist's eye could be already needed healthcare for anyone else. All of this is a choice.

Sources said that even at the start of his second term, Trump was discussing with multiple advisers where & when it would make sense to send in federal troops, either for supposed crime control or in response to larger-scale public activism against his agenda. 🔗 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

For those who live elsewhere, this is the heart of downtown #LosAngeles. My friends are here. My union is here (sup @wgawest.bsky.social). My teenager is here. People are passing out pastries & singing & praying. All we want is for our neighbors not to be kidnapped off the streets.

I got a lot of death threats after I confronted Nancy Mace at a tech conference in DC and I guess it's nice to know that most of them were probably just from her and her bot army? www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

I realize posting this here is preaching to the choir. But after the Grok White Genocide thing & Ye essentially launching an exclusive Neo Nazi single on the platform... I felt motivated to write about X and how bizarre it is that so many people (news outlets, celebrities, politicians) use it

NEW: Former Real World cast member Duffy is the second cabinet secretary to have sold stock shortly before a Trump tariff announcement. Last week, @propublica.org reported Pam Bondi sold at least $1M worth of Trump Media shares on “Liberation Day.” By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social @bxroberts.org

BONO: STORIES OF SURRENDER, which I reviewed for @avclub.com, captures the inner conflict of a man who's never stopped trying to throw his arms around the world, even as he grapples with the roots, personal cost of that zealotry. www.avclub.com/bono-stories... #Cannes #FilmSky #Cannes2025 #Cannes78

Poll-based graffiti really feels like trenchant social commentary, and a referendum on our time.

Page One must have been crowded. So NYT puts it on Page 13. 🤡 @schooley.bsky.social

Whenever I’m angry or depressed over the abundance of awfulness in the world — which is most of the time these days — I try to stop and think about all those poor, unfortunate souls throughout human history who never had a chance to enjoy proper mashed potatoes, or tacos, or biscuits, or a burger.

An intergenerational snapshot of masculine emotional drift, @greenwichent.bsky.social's EX-HUSBANDS may strike some as lightweight, but will connect with more attuned viewers as a compassionately observed collection of just-so moments — a worthwhile cinematic novella. www.avclub.com/ex-husbands-...

Join right now for a Free online talk about writing about #davidlynch and living the Art Live. www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8CP...

Radish marketing executive: We need to boost our profile. Me: I’m an idea man. Radish marketing executive: What do you have? Me: “Radishes,” but set to Hot Hot Heat’s “Bandages.” Radish marketing executive: Umm… Me: Radishes on my plate and my salad from you…! Radish marketing executive: Pass.

Thrilled to be part of #TheBookFest "David Lynch: Living the Art Life" panel tomorrow, Saturday, April 5, at 1:30pm PT/4:30pm ET, with @willowcatelyn.bsky.social, @scottryanfmp.bsky.social and @courtenaycal.bsky.social! Free to attend. Livestream great panels, more all weekend. www.thebookfest.com

Tickets on sale now DAVID LYNCH: Moving Through Time April 11-20 at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social Curated by me ▵▵ Sponsored by MUBI youtu.be/q9JvGCF2lbI Full Schedule & Advance Tickets: musicboxtheatre.com/series-and-f...

We join our colleagues in @nsfc.bsky.social, @nyfcc.bsky.social and @bsfc.bsky.social in condemning the attack on NO OTHER LAND co-director Hamdan Ballal.

New from me! I spoke with real federal auditors about what an actual audit looks like. Spoiler: what DOGE is doing is not it. "In no uncertain terms is this an audit. It’s a heist, stealing a vast amount of government data.” @wired.com www.wired.com/story/federa...

Whenever I’m angry or depressed over the abundance of awfulness in the world — which is most of the time these days — I try to stop and think about all those poor, unfortunate souls throughout human history who never had a chance to enjoy proper mashed potatoes, or tacos, or biscuits, or a burger.

Happy Twin Peaks Day to all who celebrate! What a world — both wonderful and strange! 🏔️🏔️

An intergenerational snapshot of masculine emotional drift, @greenwichent.bsky.social's EX-HUSBANDS may strike some as lightweight, but will connect with more attuned viewers as a compassionately observed collection of just-so moments — a worthwhile cinematic novella. www.avclub.com/ex-husbands-...

Limited series ZERO DAY certainly feels timely — especially when a social media-owning billionaire/bad faith actor is described as an autistic sociopath. Yet it also feels like destined-to-die canary in coal mine for a wave of coming entertainment attempting to help promulgate the virtue of truth.

Exuding confidence in its own skin, @shudder.com's THE DEAD THING, which I reviewed for @avclub.com, is a well-crafted, slow-burn, art-horror offering, anchored by Blu Hunt's great performance, that falls somewhere between doomed character study and moody ghost story. www.avclub.com/the-dead-thi...

This morning, I sent a letter to the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regarding Elon Musk’s potential conflicts of interest. Within minutes, the White House confirmed receipt. By noon, President Trump fired the Director of OGE. I want to know: Was this to prevent his answer?

I'd rather continue to fund the banking police (who have returned billions to consumers) rather than giving everyone a check for $2.15

Black-and-white #Sundance2025 zombie apocalypse drama DIDN’T DIE features throwaway joke about theory Elon Musk started outbreak and I’m laying down marker now: there will be major studio bullied into removing a film joke about Cybertruck owner, and/or publicly threatened by the president over same.