“you raise your voice, i erase your voice” is about as succinct of a description of a fascist government as i could possibly write, and i’m a professional writer
Lost in the background of the horrific murder of Alex Pretti is that an ICE agent walked up to a woman who was actively backing away from him and shoved her with two hands, sending her sprawling backwards onto an icy sidewalk. He then tries to pepper spray her while she is prone on the ground.
There is no justification for this physical violence against her. She isn't resisting arrest and she isn't threatening the agent. He crossed the street to physically attack her.
This is not normal. This is not ok. Law enforcement cannot physically assault citizens on the street. Any police officer who did this would lose their job.
We've seen countless examples of ICE initiating physical violence with no justification. This cannot be normalized.
One of my former research assistants was killed by ICE in Minneapolis today😢
Alex was the kindest, sweetest human and a ICU nurse with a bright future ahead of him
May his soul rest in peace and this senseless carnage stop💔
Update: Alijah Arenas is now out of his induced coma and making progress in recovery while being intubated following a car crash Thursday.
Statement from the family:
For decades, the junk food industry has deliberately engineered foods to be addictive. Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs have helped people break free from this cycle. In response, the industry is now searching for ways to counteract the effects of these medications, aiming to design foods that remain addictive even for those on GLP-1.
Wild but true. Fascinating piece in NYTimes Magazine. https://t.co/VjH8VqyKDP
Memes & Nightmares premieres on Hulu Feb. 20th!!!
Appreciate ya @andscape for supporting the vision…
@starrylemonlime for keeping us hydrated…
and LeBron and @uninterrupted for recognizing game! 👑🍿
the air quality in LA is going to be terrible over the next few days due to the fires.
prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke can increase the risk of respiratory issues, heart problems, and may even contribute to cognitive decline.
here’s how to protect yourself 🧵