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Sat 3/7: Restoration premiere of “The Burning Cross” (1947) + “Open Secret” (1948)

The independently made “The Burning Cross” was one of the boldest US films of its era to tackle homegrown fascism. Followed by a noir that takes a grittier approach to antisemitism than its precedents ucla.in/4bg0uNj

Men getting haircuts in a barbershop.

Four men posing for a photo.

Two people speaking next to a sign that says "No shoes in the cell."

A man carrying a bouquet of flowers on a sidewalk.

“Conbody vs Everybody” ep. 1–5 (2024)
Mar. 13–14

Director Debra Granik (“Winter’s Bone”) documents the journey of former drug dealer turned fitness entrepreneur Coss Marte as he builds CONBODY, a NYC gym that empowers previously incarcerated people. Free screening and Q&A! ucla.in/40PuZU9

Last Song People!!

Kraftwork!

HAPPY 😃 SPRING 🌼🌱

Investigation further suggests it was the US that struck an Iranian school, killing 165 JERUSALEM (AP) — The investigative group Bellingcat says newly released video “appears to contradict” U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast.

JERUSALEM (AP) — The investigative group Bellingcat says newly released video “appears to contradict” U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast.

How Democrats flipped 22 Georgia counties with a utility board race The campaign for once-obscure regulatory positions could be a bellwether for midterm elections as skyrocketing electricity prices drive voters to the polls.

In a stunning upset, Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard unseated Republican incumbents Tim Echols and Fitz Johnson by record margins — installing Democrats on Georgia’s Public Service Commission for the first time in more than 20 years.

Whitmer asks for federal investigation into why no tornado watch was issued in deadly Friday storms • Michigan Advance Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office has asked for a federal investigation into why no tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service before deadly storms hit southwest Michigan on Friday night.  ...

Whitmer asks for federal investigation into why no tornado watch was issued in deadly Friday storms

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From @kdailey.bsky.social

US Employers Cut A Surprising 92,000 Jobs Last Month As Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.4% The job market had been expected to rebound this year from a lackluster 2025.

The February jobs report is just the latest piece of evidence that Trump's billionaires-first agenda is a disaster for working people. www.huffpost.com/entry/us-eco...

New Report: Mike Duggan’s Campaign Strategy Has Many “Scratching Their Heads” - Michigan Democratic Party LANSING — As Mike Duggan defends Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts, continually launches one-sided attacks towards Democrats, and even complains about Rick Snyder’s policies being repealed, his campaign…

As Mike Duggan defends Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts, continually launches one-sided attacks towards Democrats, and even complains about Rick Snyder’s policies being repealed, his campaign strategy has left many “scratching their heads.” michigandems.com/new-report-m...

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Strong women pave the way for the next generation. Today, we’re celebrating some of Trojan Records’ most iconic female artists, past and present.

#IWD2026

Hundreds of Detroit home demolition sites may have been filled with toxic dirt Toxic chemicals like lead and asbestos are likely in dirt used to backfill demolished structures in city, experts say

Under Mike Duggan’s leadership, his dirty dirt problem only got worse and worse—and his mismanagement is now costing taxpayers millions of dollars to clean up. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

U.S. Sheds 92K Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises as Mike Rogers Lies About a “Booming Economy” - Michigan Democratic Party LANSING — As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers falsely claims the economy is “booming” and “Trump has America working again,” new data shows Price Hike Mike is as out-of-touch as ever…

"While multi-millionaire Mike Rogers lies about the economy, Michiganders are losing their livelihoods and seeing prices skyrocket because of the toxic agenda he supports.” michigandems.com/u-s-sheds-92...

Federal lead cleanup aid shrinks, straining cash-strapped cities like Benton Harbor • Michigan Advance Tighter regulations and an influx of federal money in recent years have helped communities across the U.S. initiate efforts to clean up lead contamination in soil, drinking water, and older homes.…

The Bipartisan Infrastructure bill invested in replacing lead pipes—including in Michigan communities like Benton Harbor. But Trump and the GOP ripped that money away, and now they're relaxing pollution rules that keep lead out of our soil and water. michiganadvance.com/2026/03/04/f...

Janet Faye Collins.

#ResistanceRoots
#WomensHistoryMonth

Janet Faye Collins was born on this day in 1917 in New Orleans. Collins was a ballerina, choreographer and teacher who broke the color barrier in classical ballet. In 1951, she became the first Black prima ballerina to perform with the Metropolitan Opera. /1

This iceberg was once the biggest in the world. Now it has just weeks left - BBC News A23a was once twice the size of Greater London but now its 40-year journey is coming to an end.

Lovely story on the BBC about iceberg a23a, which has given us decades of fun but is now nearing its end…

Really enjoyed talking with Mark Poynting about this one-time behemoth.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/resourc...

There is no legitimate argument for not abolishing ICE and prosecuting everyone involved like a criminal gang.

Heartbroken by the lives lost from the tornadoes in Southwest Michigan. The first responders have been amazing, and we owe them our deep appreciation for responding so quickly and helping to prevent further loss of life.

I watched myself and found it better than MSNBC,much better, Thank You!!

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Happy election day!!! The Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate has been a wild ride, and while we wait for results to roll in, @thebarbedwire.com is hosting a live stream where we’ll unpack it all at 6pm CT.

LINK HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI6b...

Love talking transit with @smartmovesus CEO Tiffany Gunther at Governor Whitmer’s State of the State!

Supreme Court declines to hear twice-dismissed case on Michigan voter rolls • Michigan Advance On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, challenging the state’s process for canceling the voter registration for dead…

GOP extremists keep trying to push false claims about Michigan's voter rolls—and the courts keep slapping them down. Will they finally stop pushing this conspiracy nonsense now that SCOTUS has declined? michiganadvance.com/briefs/supre...

ICYMI: Michigan Republican Uses Campaign Fund to Pay Son Charged with Domestic Battery - Michigan Democratic Party A week after he was arraigned, Rep. Jamie Thompson’s campaign paid her son $1,220 LANSING — In case you missed it, The Detroit News reported that State Rep. Jamie Thompson used donor money to pay her…

ICYMI: The Detroit News reported that State Rep. Jamie Thompson used donor money to pay her son more than $24,000 in consulting fees over the last two years, including after he was charged with domestic violence in September of 2025. michigandems.com/icymi-michig...

My band opened for the B52s 1981.Detroit....(St. Andrews Hall)

I saw them 1973.Pine knob Michigan.i was young.after 4 songs they got booed off the stage.came back drunk,booed off again,then left...show over.SO weird