No one should be offered death in lieu of treatment. No one should be offered death when they’re asking for help. It’s coercive even if they have the “right” to say no, because if no other treatments are offered they’re going to experience tremendous suffering.

Hey folks 👋 I'm the reporter who revealed immigration agents detained 170+ citizens this year My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! [email protected] www.propublica.org/people/nicol...

I'm broke until the new year or just before. 'Tis the season, people! Providing people with food is supposed to be a big part of the winter holidays!

I am not the originator of this insight, but: we do not actually know what is ADHD and what is post-traumatic stress, because our society does not produce untraumatized people with ADHD.

Meanwhile some of the most interesting organic radical action on the ground is coming from rural communities protesting data centers. Somehow that doesn’t excite a lot of people who preach about radial action.

Im no crowd size expert but when the livestreamer pans out, walks through crowd, the crowd looks like it has grown. People are chanting, offering pizza and water. There's amplified sound. Person yelling, "We aren't leaving. We're here for you until they leave." Maple Lane in Elgin Illinois.

Video shared to social media ~1:20 pm shows a different angle of community members and protestors facing federal immigration agents in Elgin, IL today. In the video, someone(s?) in the crowd throws snowballs at the agents as they appear to be dogpiling someone. Seconds later, gas comes out.

feds launched multiple gas canisters as they made their exit from elgin, leaving community members scrambling and choking. unclear if they abducted their target. this is the first time feds have used gas since the dismissal of a federal lawsuit which had sought to constrain agents’ use of force.

Per a ~3:10 pm update from the Elgin Area Rapid Response team, at least one man was in fact taken from the scene on Maple Lane in Elgin.

Despite overwhelming evidence that just saying “no” to the creeps pushing this works, the organizations that are supposed to be set up to protect/fight for us keep failing.

If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity

If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity.

If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity.

This is like Mr Rogers picking up Mjolnir

I don’t think there’s been one good or interesting Pantone color of the year in my entire adulthood.

These families are always the ones filling Waldorf elementary schools, which are soooooooo anti-tech. It would not surprise me in the least

I missed this earlier... more good news as the Feds once again can't back up their stories with evidence.

The fact that a second strike like that in an armed conflict is definitely a war crime should not completely negate the fact that *there is no war* and ALL the strikes are cold-blooded murder. The whole chain of command are murderers.

Your daily reminder from me that this administration operates like someone who abuses their partner. They use hurt and fear to maintain power and control. They cannot tolerate pushback and refuse to take any responsibility for their actions. And they always blame the victim for their violence.

This morning's "Broadview Six" status hearing getting underway now. The case is being heard by District Judge April Perry.

Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.

Hey all, The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships. Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits. You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.

Oh dang, it's true. You're not losing Whammageddon, you're listening for a good cause. www.thegeorgemichaelfund.com

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:

No-strings-attached, zero-means-testing, no-questions-asked cash payouts have been proven, over and over again, to be the most effective form of charity/aid going. It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.

What's happening with the Chicago Public Libraries right now is terrible. The proposed budget of the city would CUT 89 CPL positions. Importantly, 78 positions were lost LAST year. That would be 167 positions in 2 YEARS while COPS KEEP GETTING MORE MONEY. ENOUGH. SAY NO.

My dear friends over at @unraveledpress.com having been working nonstop to cover policing and the immigration raids in Chicago. They absolutely deserve your support.

So on these 7th Circuit arguments earlier today: The arguments were heard by a three-judge appellate panel consisting of Judges Thomas Kirsch, John Lee and Doris Pryor; a Trump appointee and two Biden appointees respectively. (🧵1/?)

In many ways this is the widest ban on trans healthcare yet. In some states Catholic Church-run healthcare systems are over 40% of all healthcare. This ban also applies to the many doctors, urgent cares and specialists in the church's sprawling networks. And they're buying up/taking over more.

The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"

Adding alt text to this because this is fucking amazing and everyone deserves to read it.

Great culture can save lives. Literally. Amazing letter in today’s @thetimes.com about Tom Stoppard

"Prosecute ICE" should be a basic position for Democrats at this point.

Of the 1,895 people detained by ICE, 1,271 lacked any criminal record. Only 28 arrestees —1.5% — had been convicted of a violent felony or sex crime.

"Eligible to New York City-based artists with children under the age of three, awardees will receive a grant for $25,000 to be used for childcare expenses with the provider of their choice." www.artistsandmothers.org/grant - Applications due by Jan 2.

"I don't think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little ..." ~ Tom Stoppard

Well, the agenda for my day is set!

Thinking about becoming a handsome ER doc who doesn’t play by the rules

just put up a bunch of new earrings and bolo ties on nora.jewelry i am still doing 10% of sales to distribute aid for harm reduction toolkits!

You know how I know Eric Garcia is a good reporter you should be following?

600 ICE agents were supposed to be deployed to Canal Street. Hundreds of New Yorkers gathered instead. Quick summary by me:

The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time." Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...

The fact doomers have gone from "America is over" to "Dems won't hold anyone responsible when this is over" can actually be read as an optimistic signal imo.

10 Better Choices for the National Anthem Than the Actual National Anthem: 1. Seven Nation Army 2. Fight the Power 3. Piano Man 4. We Can Work It Out (Stevie Wonder Version) 5. Back on the Chain Gang 6. The Chain 7. Runnin' Down a Dream 8. Let's Go Crazy 9. I Love Rock 'n Roll 10. Believe

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen: Green Day U2 Lucky Boys Confusion Parliament with George Clinton They Might Be Giants