I published a short and quick primer on how local law enforcement, mostly sheriffs, can collaborate with ICE. I hope it's useful -- I also would love to know what people are seeing in their community. sheriffs.substack.com/p/how-local-...

“It’s just weird to see a toddler in a pink onesie getting their eyes washed out from tear gas, you know?” ICE is at war with the American people, even its children.

Happy Sunday.

Calling all volunteers! On Friday, 2/6, join the grassroots, people-powered campaign to send me to City Council District 3 to advance Zohran's affordability agenda, keep ICE out of NY, & ensure no NYer is left behind in a city that prioritizes corporate interests over people. RSVP bit.ly/LBVOL

4 Black journalists have been kidnapped by the federal government

Cheering myself up with the ghost stories of Edith Wharton. She knew how to set a mood that’s for damn sure.

“People want to hear the truth…” And we want leaders with the basic decency to say it clearly. Appreciate that my mayor is one of the few who do.

NYCHA residents in our community woke up to no heat as we go into a historic period of snow and cold. This is unacceptable and should not be the reality. For NYCHA residents - you should immediately submit work order requests by using MyNYCHA or calling the Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771.

DOJ lies. DHS lies. ICE lies. That has been established. Do not repeat their claims as fact. Their claims are arguments or, often, misleading propaganda — when not outright lies. They are seeking to make a case for their lawlessness (and to please Trump), not seeking to inform.

I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.

Need a @lairdbarron.bsky.social primer? Even if you don't, you can read about his work. @gemmafiles.bsky.social @sgj.bsky.social @victorlavalle.bsky.social and me sing his praises in the piece as well. the-line-up.com/laird-baron-...

“It’s so cold, it keeps the bad people out.” -Prince, on Minneapolis. Good folks out there working hard to get the bad people out, too.

This must be weird news to see if you’re one of the literally hundreds or even thousands of university administrators who preemptively censored faculty, scrubbed websites, changed the names of centers, etc.

At this point the term ‘lawless’ doesn’t even describe their actions well enough. Pure contempt for the laws of this country.

Today's soundtrack began with the Fall. youtu.be/rOrlmWy9HoI?...

Mamdani: I am in support of abolishing ICE… I'm tired of waking up every day and seeing a new image of someone being dragged out of a car, dragged out of their home, dragged out of their life.

Wonder Woman knows what you do to fascists. Be like Wonder Woman.

My novel about systematic evil & the need for regular people to team up & fight it is now available in the UK. Sadly, some themes never go out of style. THE DEVIL IN SILVER. With a gorgeous cover and a wonderful introduction from the great @sgj.bsky.social www.penguin.co.uk/books/476343...

“To us, these are the redcoats.” Reporting from Minneapolis, on the many lives being destroyed by ICE and Border Patrol’s criminal invasion of the city. And also on all the good people standing up against them.

Today’s march took the same Fifth Ave route as the 1917 anti-lynching Silent Parade, one of the first American civil rights protests. Both started at 59th, by General Sherman’s statue, and headed downtown. For more on the Silent Parade: hyperallergic.com/naacp-silent...

“.. In the last four months alone, immigration officers have fired on at least nine people in five states and Washington, D.C. All of the individuals targeted in those shootings were, like the woman killed on Wednesday, fired on while in their vehicles.” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/u...

World is a horror show yet again, but I wanted to highlight this Defenders story I wrote for the new Marvel: Black, White, & Blood and Guts #4. In particular, I added a shout out to @cgolden.bsky.social & @briankeene.bsky.social whose Defenders Dialogue podcast got me back into the team.

It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month. It’s about oil and regime change. And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.

2026. Fuck yeah.

Wanted to end this funky year with beauty. We took the kids to the Studio Museum of Harlem. Thought I’d share some of the loveliness. Thread below. Guardian (in yellow), 2020. Naudline Pierre.

Hell yes. Keep an eye out for our show in 2026. THE TERROR: DEVIL IN SILVER Dan Stevens, Judith Light, CCH Pounder, Stephen Root, Aasif Mandvi, John Benjamin Hickey, and so many more great actors. I am so proud of what we created and for you all to see it. It’s gonna fuck you up! In a good way.

Bedtime listening. And to all a good night..

THE ETERNAUT has been my end of year tv joy. Argentinian show on Netflix. A bunch grumpy middle-aged men and women try to save the world. They argue a lot, play cards, and sometimes battle against mysterious forces. Season 2 can’t get here soon enough.

That 60 Minutes piece will win a Pulitzer and Bari Weiss will instantly change her bio to “Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist.” And feel zero shame doing it.

Boosting for voters in Oregon.

BLACK PANTHER INTERGALATIC is out this week. Words from me, art by Stefano Nesi, cover by Cafu. Four issues but we’re going to get into some exciting, surprising things over the run. Plus, I like writing a Black Panther who is as smart as he is strong.

Make your calls. Do not criminalize health care for children. Do not throw trans people under the bus. Not now. Not ever.

Love to see an institution protect the vulnerable rather than grovel before this vile president. When we've defeated these people, let's remember who did right, and celebrate them.

Democratic leadership didn’t want to stick their necks out for him. The GOP didn’t want him even referred to as a “Maryland man.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, his congressional representative fought for him. And we should never forget any of this. apnews.com/article/abre...

A huge night for Democrats: —They flip Miami's mayorship. —They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%. —They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council. —And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.

99% of the world is dead. In a small Minnesota town, 1 woman writes the monthly local paper but it’s actually an epic horror story mailed to your door. THE END TIMES. Brilliantly conceived by @benjaminpercy.bsky.social , published by @badhandbooks.bsky.social. 1 issue in and I already love it.

This #BlackFriday, looking for the perfect gift for your relatives? www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734363...

Visited Brooklyn’s great horror bookstore, THE TWISTED SPINE. Signed copies of a story I wrote for them, available for sale there & not online anywhere. “Whatever Kills You Makes You Stronger.” Cover design by Alan Lastufka/Shortwave Publishing. Plus, I drank coffee out of a skull.

Mayor Mamdani is right yet again. Free busing works! Pass the news to Governor Hochul. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...

A feel good story for your Thursday.

Capitalism is incredible. Sorry, former teacher, your retirement fund is gone because 5 guys who've collectively never worked a full hour told the banks to put all the money in the country into virtual girlfriend futures

Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.

Angry and weary that Democrats caved to Republicans, but I am glad to read that trans people’s rights have note been thrown away in this resolution. At least so far. Pathetic that this is a silver lining: some human beings continue to enjoy human rights, for now.

Angry and weary that Democrats caved to Republicans, but I am glad to read that trans people’s rights have note been thrown away in this resolution. At least so far. Pathetic that this is a silver lining: some human beings continue to enjoy human rights, for now.

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We are cooking up a short, wild, gorgeously illustrated run for T’Challa. Facing foes he has never seen before. It’s going to be a blast.