Disgusted by all conservative cockroaches

My new piece is up. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...

I'm filing two lawsuits against the Trump administration for illegally trying to stop construction on offshore wind projects off Long Island that will power over a million homes. New Yorkers deserve clean energy, good-paying union jobs, and a government that follows the law.

We are all still reeling from Renee Nicole Good’s murder. Annastacia Belladonna, State Director of Common Cause Minnesota, reveals more of what’s happening on the ground in the wake of tragedy. https://contrarian.substack.com/p/renee-nicole-good-is-all-of-us

The suspension of benefits to Minnesota appears to be yet another illegal action by the Trump administration

"Fuckin' bitch."

Doctor Says More Than 200 Reported Dead in Tehran as Regime Opens Fire on Protests time.com/7345092/iran...

A shadow government has been quietly building the framework for authoritarian rule in the U.S. Authoritarianism and fascism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat unpacks the dark history on The Pod. Listen: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/trumps-dictator-playbook-and-standing

Your periodic reminder that you have the right to find out why your health insurer denied your claim. We built a tool to help you do it: projects.propublica.org/claimfile/

By this time next year the lineup of the Kennedy Center is gonna be, like, a MAGA puppet show

NEW: It took a federal judge less than 24 hours to shut down Trump’s politically motivated child care cuts in California.

We won a court order protecting over $10 billion in funding for critical social services as we continue our lawsuit.

From childcare to shelter services for survivors of domestic violence, I’ll keep fighting to protect New York from losing funding and essential services.

The courts are ruling against Donald Trump yet again tonight. A federal judge just blocked his unlawful funding freeze for child care and other critical programs in Illinois with a temporary restraining order. His abuse of power against the families of this state won’t stand.

Sad but expected news. Does anyone know where they’re going to relocate to?

Iranian journalist Omid Habibinia: "I have received multiple reports from various parts of Tehran that Basij forces, fleeing from the people, have opened fire in side streets and then escaped.

It’s ok for a reporter to shout out, “no sir, you lost Minnesota all three elections.”

Yes it is. Can’t put that back in the bottle.

"Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised" "Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including Covid"

Day Thirteen of the Protests: Nighttime Demonstrations Continue Amid Internet Shutdown www.en-hrana.org/day-thirteen...

Dug up the TRO brief and this is a very succinct explanation for the winning argument.

We are not here to debate. We are here to dismantle. ICE’s violence is not “unfortunate.” It’s intentional. It’s deadly. This weekend — we gather to demand accountability — and to build power. #ICEOutForGood social.demcast.com/s/G9n7pPTc

The ICE agent who shot Marimar Martinez in Chicago tried to goad her out of her car. He said “do something b*tch” and shot her 5 times. The ICE agent who shot Nicole Renee Good did the same thing. Stood right in front of her vehicle and yelled “f*cking bitch”. They hate women & it shows.

I.C.E. OUT of Southlake and TX-24 Join this peaceful protest in the town Square to demand this madness and killings stop!!! #ICEOUT Stop ICE Terror! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblet...

Immigrants are welcome here! Stand up against ICE Terror! Prosecute ICE. ICE murdered Renee Nicole Good!

Release the full and un-redacted Epstein files.

thedemocraticcoalition BREAKING: The Senate has advanced a war powers resolution, which would block the president's illegal use of the U.S. armed forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.

Fascism is here. Whether or not we stand up to and eradicate it is the only question left. NO ONE is coming to save us...not Congress, not the courts, not law enforcement, not the military. IF, and it's a substantial IF, we get out of this, it will be because of us.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. -- U.S. Const. amend. I.

I think it is probably a bad idea to put clearly unhinged, angry psychopaths in federal law enforcement positions.

A Quebec survey among healthcare workers found a 17% cumulative risk of long COVID after acute infection, with risk increasing after each reinfection. Estimated prevalence was 5.6% in this population, while other research suggests global rates may reach up to 40% among healthcare workers.

A must-read

Thanks to @eyesonice-bmore.bsky.social @freestatecoalition.bsky.social @pslweb.bsky.social Bmore & more who organized speakers/march in 24 hrs to stand up for our neighbors & us all in Bmore, Glen Burnie, DC, Minneapolis, Chicago, Portland, LA, Memphis, NOLA & everywhere @charmcityclfa.bsky.social

This entire regime consists of depraved sociopaths.

Who is Jonathan Ross? Will you be surprised to learn this Iraq veteran, is a hardcore Christian Nationalist, MAGA cult follower, Trump supporter? Just the type of guy ICE looks for to recruit. He is married to an immigrant, who just found out her husband is a cold blooded murderer! 🎥JollyGoodGinger

🚨 NEW VIDEO 👇🏽This puts an end to all the lies. Horrific. They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him. Stop the lies.

By the way, if you’re on the side of thinking that ICE is going to win whatever this “war” against the people they talk about…. They aren’t And the statute of limitations goes past three years for a lot of crimes

Despite the FBI taking over the ICE shooting investigation and barring state access, there is still hope that justice will prevail. Watch Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' full interview with April Ryan: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-tea-wapril-ryan-ft-la-mayor-bass

Spot on 🎯

BIG NEWS: California’s revenues are $42 billion HIGHER than expected. The projected $2.9 billion deficit does NOT account for strong December revenues ($3B higher) that weren’t yet factored into the budget proposal.

In the wake of George Floyd, Republicans passed legislation allowing drivers to run over pedestrians for "driver safety." Now as a driver attempted to drive Away from ICE fascists, Republicans support ICE killing the driver because "a vehicle is a weapon." The hypocrisy & cruelty is the point.

Giorgia Meloni: But I think Macron is right about this: I believe the time has come for Europe to talk to Russia, too.

The first year of Trump's economy, wrapped: > "The worst year for job gains outside of a recession since 2003." www.cnn.com/2026/01/09/e...

A friendly reminder: Using rational arguments to stop an irrational actor does not work. Using shame to stop an actor with no conscience does not work. Using the law to stop an actor who thinks they are above the law does not work. Using moral norms to stop an immoral actor does not work.

Rep. @raskin.house.gov joined Jen Rubin on The Pod to talk about democracy, Venezuela, and why there’s no love lost between him and the Supreme Court. Listen: contrarian.substack.com/p/venezuela-...

In the video, a Russian humiliates an African mercenary with an anti-tank mine strapped to his torso and says that he is about to "run and hop through the woods."

Ed is right on the money here. Our policies are not just illegal and dangerous, they are, at their core, ugly as hell.

BREAKING: The US Supreme court says it will not issue a tariff ruling today.

Best moment of the NBA season: