Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy who killed Sonya Massey, was convicted of second-degree murder. He faces between 4 and 20 years in prison, or potentially probation. The sentencing is scheduled for January 29, 2026. #ripsonyamassey

@mrjamesob.bsky.social I wouldn’t normally ask for a repost of anything but could you help get the message out. supportjamaica.gov.jm this is the official government page. 🙏

#NoKings Miami!

The world lost a giant. D’Angelo was more than a musician, he was a vessel of soul, a conjurer of feeling, a truth-teller in melody and rhythm. He bared his soul with every note and we felt it. 1/2

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States. America is on the brink of martial law. Do not be silent.

I know this is obvious when you think about it but we don’t think about it enough: fascists have to cow & persecute decent journalists to prevent them from reporting exactly what they, the fascists, are doing. Fascist-adjacent ‘journalists’ help by insisting that we shouldn’t call fascists facsists.

I must admit, I underestimated how easy it would be for fascism to take over the United States of America.

Congressional candidate @katmabu.bsky.social was assaulted by an ICE agent during a Chicago-area protest last week. She vows to continue protesting weekly to highlight the "human rights abuses" being committed at the Broadview facility. https://www.democracynow.org/2025/9/23/kat_abughazaleh

If the GOP want to continue down their current path (Deport Omar! Deport Mamdani!), then Dems need to start calling for the denaturalization & deportation of Melania, fight fire with fire - plus there are far more unanswered questions about her immigration to the US than either Mamdani or Omar.

Godwin himself said the one exception to his law is Trump.

NEW: Weekend News Agents No-one can be certain how transformational AI will be:to the economy, to human psychology, to the human experience. I am absolutely certain our politicians haven’t thought about it enough or begun to properly grapple with the economic, regulatory and political implications

Replace them all. Primary every single one. They are useless to us as we fight this autocracy.

The First Amendment Is DYING in America 🚨 | Free Speech Crisis | The Danielle Moodie Show youtube.com/live/HfskYAc...

What’s happening in Gaza is a genocide.

Statement from @postguild.bsky.social on the firing of Karen Attiah:

An excellent question just posed by Adil Ray on insta - the speeches yesterday proclaiming ‘Islam is the problem’ in our society - the tearing up of Islamic scriptures and Palestine flags - if this had been any other religion would politicians not have been lining up to condemn?

It’s a deliberate information warfare strategy. There is a first mover advantage to putting out a narrative. Media is afraid to contest bc if that narrative is correct, they will be accused of bias. If IT’s wrong, they shift blame anyway (“leftist professors”). No accountability, win-win for MAGA

Tyler Robinson is one of yours, MAGA. Curious what you do about the increasing violent radicalization of young MAGA men who are influenced by Nick Fuentes and Groypers and white nationalist conspiracy theories.

Judging by the shamefully opportunistic & politicizing rhetoric of some rightwingers on Twitter, & their cynical use of Charlie Kirk’s horrific murder for political point scoring, it’s almost as if Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman wasn’t murdered by a Trump-voting MAGA maniac just 12 weeks ago.

🧵 An open letter to the US Open and USTA: Trump will attend the #USOpen as a guest of ROLEX. Yesterday, Trump declared 'WAR' on Chicago. The USTA has called for media censorship of dissent against Trump today. I played NCAA tennis many years ago and still play. Today I resign my #USTA membership.

To the Mainstream Media. You had a million+ words for Biden’s obvious physical and mental decline. We understood. Why crickets for Trump?

How does anyone still support this?

68% of those arrested at the Farage Riots last summer had previously been reported for domestic abuse. You know, the ones claiming their violence was a response to concerns about the safety of British women and girls.

A reminder that after years of speaking out against Epstein and giving other survivors the courage to come forward, Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre died by suicide in April at the age of 41. Let's not forget that there are real human tragedies behind everything we're discussing.

Where is the moral panic? Where are @lisanandy and @Keir_Starmer? Or are we saying Rod Liddle can use his national platform to call for state violence and it’s fine But if Bob Vylan chants about actual state violence it’s “incitement”? At least try to be consistent.

In this month’s Teach Secondary column I wonder whether the bit of history I was taught at A Level ought to be put in the part of the curriculum everyone does before year 9 so the population would better understand what populism and propaganda looks like…

“The quote by Lyndon B. Johnson states, ‘If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket.’ This highlights how manipulation of racial superiority can distract individuals from their own exploitation.” #BlackSky

HMM…I LOVE WHEN I GET 2 FOR THE PRICE OF ONE… @tabithaspeaks.bsky.social AND @meiselasb.bsky.social DEMONSTRATED AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF #FAFO youtu.be/Y1NoR_hYSbA?...

Honest Bob Jenrick is not capable of opening his mouth without dog whistling. Perhaps he would welcome some white South Africans(see Trump for details).

Nadim Zahawi, He the immigrant to Britain welcomes rich people to this land. Yes He who had a minor “hiccup” with his tax affairs.

This fool Richard Tice talking about DEI. You gave us BREXIT.

So tell me what Farage offers apart from first class bigotry, racism and division. Now tell me why you like him. Thought as much.

Accountability left the room some time ago. It will only return when Republicans find their conscience and begin acting on it.

Maya Angelou told us what to do with certain people. Kamala Harris warned us of Project 2025. Given the situation we now find ourselves in, isn’t it worth listening to the women of colour?

There’s enough blame to go around but only those that the cap fits need to wear it.

Question: What’s the difference between Kamala and Donald? Answer: Democracy.

If you are a person of integrity and general decency, dont apply for a position in Trump’s administration. You’ll be wasting your time.

One thing is clear with Trump and Musk. They enjoy the chaos and cruelty that they create. Trump sits there signing executive orders with immense ignorance while lapping up the authority he has.

@joyannreid.bsky.social They may have taken away your role at msnbc, but I for one await your reappearance in a different space because I appreciate the role that you do play. Thank you Joy.

Has anyone noticed how Piers “journalist” Morgan seems to become very censored in criticising Trump? Just asking for a free speech friend.

It is said that absolute power corrupts absolutely. We can now add, especially when enabled by Republicans in Congress.

Unfortunately the jan 6 insurrection has conveniently become just a small glitch in American history.

Unfortunately many charlatans and fraudsters have decided that the dollar or pound is worth more than democracy itself.