There are so many more Sly & Robbie songs I could pick to celebrate Mr. Sly Dunbar, but I’m leaning hard into the celebration angle and their classic dance floor jam Boops (Here to Go) brings me total joy. RIP Sly. I hope you and Robbie are jamming up there in riddim heaven. youtu.be/VVIsTZPp0iM

The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.” That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.

Miller and Noem also defamed the victim and lied about the circumstances of his murder. They all have to go.

Lots of scrambling today by the terrible regime. I want to argue that our goal should be to get Miller removed, that has to be the focus. Noem, Bovino, etc are all just middle managers. The architect of the terror regime is Miller. A thread: bsky.app/profile/simo...

The testing ground for Bovino’s Operation At Large was Los Angeles. A California judge initially prohibited ICE/CBP’s most flagrant constitutional violations. SCOTUS overruled her 6–3, handing Bovino a blank check to inflict unspeakable brutality on Chicago and Minneapolis. The 6 bear so much blame.

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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:

Support Greg Ketter and the DreamHaven team in Minnesota either through a purchase on their website (if you’re able to access their website, that is) or through this GoFundMe. Greg is a hero to the comics and book community, as well as now while is hometown is under attack by ICE.

Timberwolves hold a moment of silence for Alex Pretti

Bravo to the NBA Players Association. “NBA Players can no longer remain silent.”

We must make sure that every once and former ICE agent lives in fear for the rest of their lives. May it never be over for them.

Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com

Comics retailing legend Greg Ketter standing up to ICE in Minneapolis. Yes, that's tear gas. He's 70 years old.

Here is a good opinion:

Well isn’t it ironic? A little too ironic? Dont’cha think?

@golden.house.gov Rep. Golden, you will never be able to wash the stain of blood that is now all over your hands. #RIPAlexPretti

@tomsuozzi.bsky.social Rep Suozzi, you will never be able to wash the stain of blood that is now all over your hands. #RIPAlexPretti

@repcuellar.govpeeps.us Rep Cuellar, you will never be able to wash the stain of blood that is now all over your hands. #RIPAlexPretti

@gluesenkampperez.house.gov Rep Gluesenkamp-Perez, you will never be able to wash off the stain of blood that is on your hands.

It appears we need to update our sayings to “BE PRETTI GOOD” and “MAKE PRETTI GOOD TROUBLE.” #RIPAlexPretti #AbolishICE

My guess is that Johnny or Tara touches Lisa Rinna’s killer brooch first. Colton, as much as everyone on TraitorsSky wants him out, wouldn’t dare. #TheTraitorsUS

The countdown to Robyn’s new album has already been brutal. Where did I put my damn time machine? youtu.be/OAezWNIUMDM

Surprised no one has accused craft services of being a traitor on this season’s The Traitors, due to the scarcity of salmon at the morning breakfasts. #TheTraitorsUS

My main takeaway from that New Yorker article on Bari Weiss is how equally insufferable her wife is. 🙄

Could Canada invade the US and make us the 11th Canadian Province? Asking for a friend. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Holy moley, Mendoza, that was spectacular. #GoHoosiers

This Buckeye is rooting hard for the Hoosiers.

Just watched ep 5 of the Traitors and I’m so glad that scumbag is gone. Hope I never have to hear or see them ever again.

Ondi Timoner’s Oscar-shortlisted , and hopefully nominated next week, short documentary on the fires that laid waste to Altadena and Pacific Palisades last year is truly a must-see. It’s now available to watch free on the LA times site: www.latimes.com/0000019b-959...

Bwa-ha-ha! I mean, Gwar covering Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club is almost as genius as @alyankovic.bsky.social, who I hope has his own spoof tribute in the works. youtu.be/I5XR48KLE8I?...

Wanda Sykes just did that. HERO

Wonder Woman did this in the 1940s as well… #iceout #BeGood

Going full-on Cartman.

Tremendously moved by a screening tonight of the heart-rending film All That’s Left of You, with a live Q&A with its gifted director/producer/writer/star Cherien Dabis and moderator Mark Ruffalo. In theaters beginning tomorrow and expanding in the weeks after. Go see it!

Holy shit! Avoiding social media yesterday almost made me miss the announcement of Robyn’s upcoming new album Sexistential. youtu.be/VhxIcmhydos

they say crows hold grudges for 17 years. that’s what i call “a good start.”

My New Year’s present was going to see a movie in LA and hearing the audience roundly boo the Melania documentary trailer, then enthusiastically cheer the next trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Since my Buckeyes lost, I’m all in for the Hoosiers. Hope they take it all the way to the finish.

Stranger Things finale thoughts: 1. I’m about 50/50 on whether I loved it or hated it. 2. Linda Hamilton’s baddie should have been on that helicopter. 3. I loved pretty much any time Max, Steve, and Robin were onscreen. 4. Erica, Murray, and Mr. Clarke were a hoot. 5. PRINCE! 1/?

Snow Bear. This is truly a holiday gift to this earth. Beautiful art by Aaron Blaise @aaronblaiseart.bsky.social, gorgeous storytelling, and powerful messaging on how much we are still losing for ours and future generations. May it get the Oscar it so much deserves. youtu.be/xOXolSQcEb4?...

This has been made available, so for purposes of commenting on Bari Weiss's decision to spike the story, here's a live-post of that segment. It begins with a "you may recall" summary of the deportation to el Salvador. Describes the admin's claim that it could deport the men without due process

Loved “Is This Thing On?” Nice to see Will Arnett talking about the film in person tonight.

Just devastated to hear about Rob and Michele Reiner. What a profound loss to this world. This was a photo I took of him just two months ago at a book event with Griffin Dunne for his book about Spinal Tap.

Quote with your favorite film and album from the year you were born.

I just heard someone randomly say the word “sorted,” and this song came screaming out of my brain, where it has lain dormant for far too long. Don’t rock…Wobble! #80sFlashback #TheBubblemenRap #LoveAndRockets youtu.be/0m2O5BVqNL4?...

Tyler the Creator kills on this OutKast medley. Damn! youtu.be/LuwI5j0i-v0?...

Rosalía performs Reliquia live. youtu.be/Q_Sory6S8Aw?...

That Hoosiers TD by Cooper was mind-blowing. 🤯

Rosalía’s new album Lux is a pretty damn credible argument for her to win the Grammy this year for Album of the Year. When I heard Patti Smith at the end of this, you could have knocked me over with a feather. youtu.be/3-TsnIjVU8o