Why are Maryland public libraries spending public money to depress the wages of public sector workers? My latest for @truthout.org. truthout.org/articles/lib...

Black farmers were systematically targeted by the U.S. government through racist USDA practices, denial of federal aid, and violence. The result: a 90% loss of Black-owned farmland from the early 1900s to the late 1990s. www.naacpldf.org/case-issue/b...

Black farmers have always gotten shafted in this country. I feel his rage 🔥🔥🔥

We tested out Zenni's anti-facial recognition glasses coating. It actually (kinda, technically) works? "ID Guard" adds a pink sheen to the surface of the glasses that reflects the infrared light used by some facial recognition cameras. So, only threats like that www.404media.co/zennis-anti-...

Drew Struzan Dies: ‘Star Wars’, ‘Indiana Jones’ Poster Artist Was 78 www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...

[looks around for jake tapper] hey man, do you, uh, want to write about this?

Counterpoint

Three ‘izinkabi’ (contract killers) appear to have taken information to their graves about who paid them to murder the 63-year-old grandmother who raised her voice against the impacts of coal mining near the town of Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal.

NYC, this is a prescripted letter to your City Council member asking the Council to devote 0.5% of the city budget to fund libraries! It’s organized by the great @prisonculture.bsky.social and NYC PLAN and they’re hoping to hit 1000 letters by tomorrow—just 103 more! I know Bsky can knock that out.

British Airways pulls Louis Theroux podcast sponsorship after Bob Vylan interview www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

Little I hate more than 'sure this guy is [racist/rapist/corrupt/insert horrible act of your choice] but he's still good for the--' no he's not! Those traits are inherently in conflict with competent leadership and public service!

Massive turnout this Sunday in #Cameroon — protesters are demanding Paul #Biya step down after rigged presidential elections. #africa

Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren in a publicity still for the 🇬🇧British gangster movie "THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY" (1980) dir. John Mackenzie

ACLU reporting that “several of the 6 women detained at South Louisiana ICE Center in Basile, LA, & Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, GA were pregnant & have miscarried while in custody.” 0 outrage from MAGAs about these fetuses. They were never about life. They are only about control of women.

🚨ICE posing as sheriff in Hollywood, CA. Governor Newsom is going to see this and he is going to be lit with rage, as he should be. The guy asking questions on video pointing out all the illegal acts they are committing. Let’s make sure he sees what happened tonight. 1/2

I have said this on multiple occasions, but it won’t be the Epstein list that removes him from power. It will be the economic pain.

Nina Simone collaborated with Miriam Makeba on the song “Thulasizwe / I Shall Be Released” amf.didiermary.fr/miriam-makeb...

Guinea, most likely 1974. In the last quarter of my book, The Second Emancipation, I spend a lot of time discussing this era of thick relationships between Africans and African Americans, during which a host of the latter, famous and ordinary, established new lives for themselves on the continent.

worth applying to politics as well. when you're criticizing an action people take "taking the better action next time" is only one of the alternatives people will consider, and worth remembering that "not bothering at all" is another.

These #Zionist #Democrats are so #Islamophobic and bigoted. All they do is teach fear and hate. Just like the Nazis do. www.instagram.com/reel/DQNY-06...

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As Trump cracks down, faith groups step up for immigrants: ‘What has happened to our heart?’ Nuns, bishops and laity from California to Texas have created a network of help to uphold church teachings www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

I could not be prouder that my law firm is currently litigating 60 voting, election and redistricting cases in 30 states. Even as large law firms bow down, we continue to fight for democracy every single day.

@corbettjessica.bsky.social , thank you for showing other reporters how to accurately portray what is happening.

This is driving me crazy. The New York Times calling this madness an “anti-drug operation” is one of the worst forms of propaganda: accepting stated motivations of powerful people as the truth.

Mayor Johnson is cooking

(This ad paid for by Cats For Cuomo)

CBS been cooked www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

I will be very disappointed if this doesn't happen.

In the UK, the #GreenParty leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social is emerging as a charismatic, bold, unapologetic political force. His outspoken stance against the #GazaGenocide and his proposal to impose steep taxes on the wealthy has made him a star in British politics www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-8W...

LIVE NOW! Understanding Copaganda & Violence ft Lawrence Grandpre & Alec Karakatsanis w/ @imixwhatilike.bsky.social @rjohnston815.bsky.social @equalityalec.bsky.social & Lawrence Grandpre Understanding Copaganda & Violence ft Lawrence Grandpre and Alec Karakatsanis www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW9D...

Friday doodle Watercolor+ink +fur #art #illustration egorodriguezshop.com/collections/...

this is what will happen if mamdani makes bus rides free

At what point when you’re paying troops with your own private money do they not just become mercenaries

If you’re in PG County, Maryland and on the brink of losing SNAP benefits please see the list of local food pantries here. Some require an appt for your first visit. MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT ASAP!!! www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/defaul...

NYT still dutifully normalizing. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/o...

Captain America is 95 years old but he has to keep working due to the lack of social safety net for seniors

Understand this: most Black people see the Graham Platner controversy through a completely different lens than most white people— our lived experience. So stop telling us it’s no big deal. It’s no big deal to YOU. 1/2

👺elon, melania, rubio, cruz..🇺🇸

“In an era of ever diminishing bipartisanship it seems that Islamophobia has emerged as one of the few areas of agreement.” Watch @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social denounce the Islamophobia targeted towards his campaign and Muslim New Yorkers as early voting is set to begin in NYC: youtu.be/XjiAl-u2Cr4

Food stamp benefits to lapse for 42 million people next month www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...

Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, ending four-month standoff over backing for Democratic nominee. "Jeffries, who raked in more than $1M from the "pro-Israel" [pro-genocide] lobby in 2023-2024, cited concerns about Mamdani’s past rhetoric on Israel and "antisemitism"

LIVE NOW! DARKER THAN BLUE: MONTH OF ACTION AGAINST AFRICOM ON THE STREETS OF THE US #BlackLiberationMedia www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1kt...

As someone who’s been a vocal supporter of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, his reported decision to keep Jessica Tisch as NYPD commissioner is a big mistake that seems like a reasonable compromise. The NYPD will understand it as weakness, not good will. Tisch cooperated with ICE to lock up Leqaa Kordia

Stripping communities of federal emergency and preparedness funding to push a political agenda is unlawful and reckless. That’s why we joined Chicago and seven other cities in fighting to protect access to life-saving resources. In times of crisis, we deserve support, not threats.

NEW: DHS is trying to unmask an anonymous Instagram/Facebook account that tracks ICE activity by claiming the accounts are importing merchandise. We saw zero evidence for that, lawyers say demand is wildly out of scope. It's a tactic to unmask critics, they say www.404media.co/dhs-tries-to...

Cuomo can say Kościuszko but not Mamdani?

The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast' 10/10 response, no notes

Lovely autumn morning Prospect/Hampshire queue