Waking up an American:

“Every nationalist is haunted by the belief that the past can be altered.” — #Orwell

Democrats Condemn ICE For Murdering Without Proper Warrants

I speak for truth I shout for history

Do thou, too, remain warm among ice.

From: The Day I Quit Smoking (1982), dir. Nedeljko Dragić, Zagreb Film

'Rings was first released on this day, Nov 15th, 1978 in the US. #lotr #animation

Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About

Climate reporter Nina Lakhani says corporations at #COP30 are "there to promote false solutions" like carbon markets that "are not going to save the planet."

Thank you, New York City. Together we made history. Now let’s get to work. transition2025.com

GOOD MORNING CALI 🐻

Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.

In Memoriam: Cheney Haunted By People He Didn't Manage To Kill In Iraq War

“Every nationalist is haunted by the belief that the past can be altered.” — #Orwell

While communities face fires and floods, the powerful flirt with nuclear escalation. With COP30 on the horizon, the world must choose cooperation over chaos. No billionaire bunkers. No nuclear winter. A liveable planet for all.

In the '70s, Hayao Miyazaki tried to revive the cartoons of his youth. And he kept mentioning Fleischer's Mr. Bug Goes to Town. He loved its animation and use of "space," and the physical way its characters navigate its world. We look into the story: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/miyazaki-a...

How high is your high tide?

There is no rational reason why this masterpiece from Takahata is impossible to find much less purchase.

BREAKING: The ICJ says Israel, 'as an occupying power' must facilitate UN aid efforts in Gaza, including UNRWA’s, and must ensure “basic needs” of Palestinians in Gaza. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/3htm6o

Al Jazeera documentary uncovers new evidence in killings of Hind Rajab, her family and rescue team in Gaza City.

There is no ceasefire because Israel has no intention of stopping the genocide, and the international community still seems uninterested in stopping them

Did Muslim Voters Swing the 2024 Election for Trump? The only comprehensive poll of Muslim-American voters since November 2024 shows these voters are more divided – and more complex – than most post-election narratives suggest. Read now: zeteo.com/p/did-muslim...

“We Are Under Attack”: Rep. Delia Ramirez on Immigration Crackdown in Chicago, Gov’t Shutdown & More

ABOUT LAST NIGHT 🙌 💙

An astounding, underrated masterpiece that stunningly still hasn’t received its due.

ICE unleashed chemical warfare on our neighbors in Chicago yesterday. The East Side looked like a battlefield in our own city. Our city is shaken but not broken. Bullies always fear the power of a united people.

We’ve met with Greta Thunberg and others in the flotilla. They describe hours-long scenes of torture and sexual harassment in Israeli captivity. Experts conclude that they have been subjected to serious crimes – Sweden’s foreign minister believes they have themselves to blame. tinyurl.se/crR

Just watched the New Zealand foreign minister criticize Greta Thunberg for shifting her protest from climate change to Palestine, saying, “What’s she going to be for tomorrow?” When the establishment doesn’t slam you for being single-issue they slam you for being multiple-issues.

D’Angelo, the neo-soul trailblazer and modern visionary whose three albums were all heralded as classic works of art, has died at age 51. Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, as we recognize the history and deep cultural traditions of the diverse Indigenous Tribes, we must also reflect on the trauma and damage they have suffered in this country. Today, we recommit to lifting up and supporting our Indigenous communities.

Today we honor National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing the rich cultures, history, and continued resilience of Native and Indigenous communities. We can’t erase the past. We must acknowledge it and work toward justice.

Happy Indigenous People’s Day! We are all on stolen land. And while Republicans try to whitewash American history, we acknowledge our country’s role in inflicting trauma on our Indigenous neighbors.

Neil Young Pulls Music From Amazon: “Don’t Go Back to the Big Corporations Who Have Sold Out America." "Take America Back together, stop buying from the big corporations, support local business," the rock star wrote. Read more: bit.ly/3IDnbQg

María Corina Machado, a U.S.-backed Venezuelan opposition figure, has received the Nobel Peace Prize. “They didn't give it to Donald Trump, but they seem to have given it to the next best thing," says historian Greg Grandin.

Ten percent of Gazans have been killed or wounded — mostly women, children, & the elderly. The U.S. has sent $22 billion taxpayer dollars to facilitate Netanyahu's slaughter. This ceasefire must hold, the hostages must be freed, aid must flow and this horrific war must end.

Peace is more than an absence of war! Welcoming today’s ceasefire in #Gaza, Greenpeace calls for humanitarian organisations to be given unrestricted access to deliver aid in the face of famine and genocide. Full statement: www.greenpeace.org/internationa...

My statement on Middle East peace

This is the first hopeful moment in a long time. At last we have an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all the hostages, and a surge of desperately needed aid to the people of Gaza. It is long overdue. My full statement:

We get an on-the-ground reaction from Gaza as news of a ceasefire deal spreads.

Greenpeace condemns the Israeli government's illegal and forceful interception of the Thousand Madleens and Freedom Flotilla Coalition vessels in international waters, en route to deliver aid and support to the people of #Gaza 🧵1/3

Pencil and final animation: Tokyo Godfathers (2003), dir. Satoshi Kon, Madhouse Animation by Shinji Otsuka

Studio Ghibli fell in love with this film and gave its director a movie deal. Master animators like Yuri Norstein call it a favorite. Its name is Father and Daughter, and we've explored its story: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...