Laura Jedeed

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Journalist/Writer at https://firewalledmedia.com. Past bylines: Rolling Stone, Politico, TNR, The Nation, Slate, etc. Does not work for ICE Email: laura.jedeed@gmail.com Links: https://linktr.ee/laurajedeed

A square cardboard trashcan that says "Trash Only" at the top. On the side of the trash can, the words "2026 Patriot Games." Below that, an AI-generated picture of a young muscular woman looking noble and gladiatorial with a fiery background very reminscent of The Hunger Games
A close up of Trump sitting with three officials and a bunch of athletes wearing medals behind them
A woman on a red dress and a man in a suit speaking into a camera. They can see a shot of themselves and it's angled very carefully
A bunch of young kids sirting on an indoor AstroTurf field in red white and blue uniforms with numbers on the back
It's EMPTY. Two women ahead of me, maybe a couple people all the way down
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville on Friday criticized major television networks for not airing President Trump’s speech on election security the previous night, saying that it was a mistake for CNN, NBC and ABC not to provide “blanket coverage” of what he sees as the president’s deteriorating mental state. “I think the president of the United States acting loonier than a tune is newsworthy,” Carville told CNN host Wolf Blitzer during an appearance on the network. “I don’t think we should have hidden that from the American people.”
Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members by Ellen Mitchell 07/15/26 01:21 PM ET Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a new effort to annually screen service members’ testosterone levels and offer testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), framing it as a way to keep troops on the “leading edge of lethality.”
There have been at least 10 deaths involving encounters with immigration agents since Trump launched his deportation campaign. At least four of those deaths involved people in vehicles, including the one last week in Houston, a trend so troubling that U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said Tuesday that she had urged Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin “to cease all non-urgent vehicle stops.”
LERONE MURPHY @LeroneMurphy Pure hate online for McGregor. Which I don't get. The man transcended the sport. It was a big ask to come back after 5years BUT them injuries are uncontrollable 2:46 AM 7/12/26 179K Views @auste... 1h Jane Austen Enjoyer It's probably because of the rape
You should care about this because trans people are human beings with inalienable human rights, but even if you don't, you should care about this for your own personal safety First they violate the rights of a group they think no one will fight for, and then they come for the rest of us
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks at an event, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File) BY MARY CLARE JALONICK Updated 03:57 PM PDT, July 12, 2026
Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine July 10, 2026 Maine Department of the Secretary of State Division of Elections 101 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 Re: Withdrawal of Candidacy - US Senate To Whom It May Concern, I write to formally withdraw my candidacy for United States Senate. On June 9th, 156,084 Mainers voted for a new kind of politics. One that is representative of people down here in the real world - not billionaires, oligarchs, or the political establishment. Mainers voted for Medicare for All; to ban billionaires from buying elections; and for an end to taxpayer- funded genocide and forever wars. They voted for time and dignity; for strong unions and jobs they can raise families on; for the hope of buying a home; for the chance to retire with grace. People are desperate for change. For this broken system to be righted. For the American experiment to be furthered. Over the past eleven months, thousands and thousands of Mainers poured their hearts, time, and talent into a movement to deliver that vision. I will be forever grateful to them. And in submitting this letter today, I seek to further the movement we have built together and the future we believe in. My name may have been on the ballot, but that ballot line belongs to the people of Maine. As such, please consider this notice as my official withdrawal from consideration for this office. F*ck ICE. Free Palestine. Up the Hearts. Solidarity forever, Graham Platner
Ryan Grim @ryangrim Subscribe NEW: Politico knew at the time of publication precisely what Jenny Racicot texted to Graham Platner but deliberately omitted it from their article. Racicot, according to the lead Politico reporter on the story, told Platner she "needed her glute massaged." He told her he was coming right over; she responded by telling him not to do so, but he came over quickly. Whether this detail is important to you or not, it is a shocking breach of journalistic ethics by Politico and CNN not to include it in their coverage. Story at Drop Site to follow.
The Washington monument lit up blue with the word "free" in white
A large crowd in the street with the Washington Monument in the distance. Police lights down the street
I am charging my phone in the deserted DOJ booth
A scavenger hunt card that reads DEPARTMENT OF WAR SCAVENGER HUNT FIND AN: AMERICAN FLAG FIND A JET FIND A SATELLITE FIND A PARACHUTE FIND A RESCUE SWIMMER FIND A DRILL INSTRUCTOR
I am standing in front of Temu Arch with a USA shirt on. It looks like shit but it's far away so it doesn't look as shit as it actually is
A canvas tote with blue handles stitched down the sides and to a blue bottom with the logo Trump Accounts
The United States DOJ booth. There is nothing but an empty table and the logo. It's been stripped bare
Two banners First banner reads: Welcome to the Great Experiment 250 years of American invention - a story still in the making Two hundred and fifty years ago, America made a bet: that ordinary people with extraordinary ideas could build a nation unlike any before. That bet is still paying off. The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention presents this exhibit in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce - home of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the institution that turned creative freedom into economic fuel. At the Cade, we believe so deeply in thinking and acting like an inventor that we gave it a name: Inventivity.® This exhibit is brimming with it. The race is well underway, but it's never too late to jump in. So gear up, strap in, and take a lap GEORGE WASHINGTON April 30, 1789 - March 4, 1797 Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefito, and humbly to implore his protection and favor SERVICE "Let me serve voluntarily; then I will, with the greatest pleasure in life, devote my services to the expedition without any other reward, than the satisfaction of serving my country" RELIGION "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports." CHARACTER "To the distinguished Character of Patriot, it should be our highest Glory to add the more distinguished Character of Christian.
For the first time, this year's Independence Day celebration has been designated a national special security event, the highest security level. Such designations are usually given to events that the Department of Homeland Security determines are potential targets for terrorism or other criminal activity, like presidential inaugurations and the State of the Union address. Before entering the event area, all attendees will go through an airport-like security screening and pass through a magnetometer, officials said. IDs will not be required. Visitors are allowed to bring either one clear bag, or one small clutch or purse, according to Freedom 250. Items such as aerosols, including bug spray and sunscreen, are prohibited, as well as drink tumblers, coolers, Frisbees, balls, backpacks and folding chairs, among other things, according to Freedom 250. Blankets - and one bottle of water per person - are permitted.
The absolute freak show Trump Hired to fix the reflecting pool, resplendent in a maroon jacket with black tie, unlit cigar clamped between his teeth, inside of a room that is very clearly not a cigar bar. He looks a lot like Paul Bearer from the WWE if that helps. Terrible comb over, deranged expression, just gross. The woman on his arm looks like a video game character from the tomb raider era
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Your Results 3% Woke 97% Chud 84% Techbro 16% Neo-Luddite 48% Hopepilled 52% Doomer 33% Davos 67% Dubai YOUR CLOSEST MATCH: Nayib Bukele President of El Salvador (2019-present)
‪Laura Jedeed‬ ‪@laurajedeed.bsky.social‬ · 1h I really don't think there's a single situation in this world that can't be helped, at least a little bit, by watching The Sound of Music for the millionth time swooppalm.bsky.social ‪@swooppalm.bsky.social‬ Follow Humor or otherwise, there are many people on the planet who would find this comment insensitive and insulting . 10:57 PM · Jun 24, 2026
A giant novelty Monster can with a monster truck, fireworks, and an eagle with a USA hat and American flag sunglasses. The words on the can are partially obscured, but read: Monster ENERGY JUICE ye and 10 years ago Great at nation was born. We celebrate with our Limited edition Juice Monster Berry Lemonade! It's like an AP Honors U.S. history book packed onto...not a tiny Euro can... An American size 16oz. can! Bursting with real juice, Perfectly tart lemonade, The sweet taste of Raspberries, plus a full our energy blend. Unleash the Beast!
Joe Rogan speaking to a man in red face paint and a war bonnet. Marines stand silent and still behind them
A sign that says Giant Western Sausage: Juicy's with a picture of the Giant Western Sausage covered in peppers and onions and whatnot
An honestly really good shot of a man in an army green t-shirt and red hair. About to punch a punching bag that measures how hard you punch
A UFC Freedom 250 cup being held by a very intelligent person making good decisions
A tent full of secret service recruiters