The disparity btwn what’s actually happening in Los Angeles and the way it’s being mischaracterized is one of the biggest stress tests of modern media in recent memory. Botted socials, AI, old clips, declining literacy—it’s like seeing a broken emergency response system hit by a storm.

Hoping it hasn’t happened yet

Debunking the Myth of the ‘Migrant Crime Wave’ Data does not support claims that the United States is experiencing a surge in crime caused by immigrants.

Some politicians and pundits are pushing the idea that immigrants are more likely to commit crimes. Not only is that claim false, the opposite is true.

Happy 1st anniversary of the passing of #HenryKissinger, for those who celebrate. To quote Bourdain:

If you can add me to the urban history starter pack, I would appreciate it.

Striking shift in GOP donor base - top 400 donors now provide over 60% of GOP funds, nearly double 2020 levels.

Both parties are far too reliant on mega-donors. But the GOP is now on another level. (1/n)

As I see more references to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 (re: state resistance to federal manhunts), it's worth looking back at what prominent universities like Harvard did during the Fugitive Slave Act era.

Did they protect their students, staff, and communities?

Absolutely not.

The arc of the moral universe is, indeed, a constant pain in the tush. Thx @amandalehr.bsky.social @mcsweeneys.net

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Congress is set to vote on the most dangerous domestic anti-terrorism bill since The PATRIOT Act If passed, the anti-charities bill would be the most dangerous piece of domestic antiterrorism legislation since the PATRIOT Act and it would take direct aim at the Palestine movement.

If passed, the anti-charities bill would be the most dangerous piece of domestic antiterrorism legislation since the PATRIOT Act and it would take direct aim at the Palestine movement.

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Trump's corruption of the DOJ goes much deeper than Gaetz It's John Yoos all the way down.

New in PN: Trump's corruption of the DOJ goes much deeper than Gaetz

"The Gaetz nomination is a giant middle finger to anyone who believes in the rule of law. But Trump's nominees for other key DOJ roles are potentially even more dangerous for democracy."

Please act today to stop HR 9495. The bill allows Treasury Sec to revoke nonprofit status from any organization—ACLU, universities, Southern Poverty Law Center—without due process. This is an act to destroy civil society. How to contact your rep below.

The North Carolina GOP snuck an outrageous antidemocratic power grab into a hurricane relief bill “They didn’t like what happened in the election, and they want to overturn the will of the people."

The gerrymandered NC GOP legislature rushing to pass massive power grab in lame duck session stripping power from Dem gov & AG and giving GOP control over state and county election boards. Snuck into hurricane relief bill. Incredibly dangerous and anti-democratic www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

It Was Always About Inflation Simply put, Donald Trump owes his reelection to inflation and to the fact that the Biden administration did little to address the problem in a way that helped working-class families.

I wrote about Trump's victory, particularly the contribution of inflation, something liberals and leftists don't like talking about.

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