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Amplify the good stuff. Bring attention to topics in danger of falling off the radar. Focus on legit news in need of amplification. Remember: Carl Bernstein says, "Truth is not neutral." Christiane Amanpour, says be "truthful, not neutral."
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Maryland lawmakers push for answers about "disturbing" conditions in Baltimore ICE facility
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Maryland lawmakers push for answers about "disturbing" conditions in Baltimore ICE facility
A group of Maryland lawmakers is pushing for DHS and ICE leaders to address "deeply disturbing" conditions at an ICE facility in Baltimore.
www.cbsnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Maryland lawmakers push for answers about "disturbing" conditions in Baltimore ICE facility
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www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/ne...
Just a heads up. [June 17, 2025] "Older Americans want access to AM radio. An April 2025 AARP survey of Americans 50 and older showed that 79 percent of them support the continued availability of AM radio in cars." @kenmartin.bsky.social
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February 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Just a heads up. [June 17, 2025] "Older Americans want access to AM radio. An April 2025 AARP survey of Americans 50 and older showed that 79 percent of them support the continued availability of AM radio in cars." @kenmartin.bsky.social
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@macfarlanenews.bsky.social Didn't you do a piece about radios/cars not long ago?
🎉 Celebrate World Radio Day! 🎙️
Tune into college & community radio history, from vintage playlists to searchable transcripts of historic broadcasts.
It’s all in our blog ⬇️
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#WorldRadioDay #InternetArchive
Tune into college & community radio history, from vintage playlists to searchable transcripts of historic broadcasts.
It’s all in our blog ⬇️
blog.archive.org/2026/02/13/t...
🧵1️⃣/5️⃣
#WorldRadioDay #InternetArchive
February 13, 2026 at 9:12 PM
@macfarlanenews.bsky.social Didn't you do a piece about radios/cars not long ago?
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🎉 Celebrate World Radio Day! 🎙️
Tune into college & community radio history, from vintage playlists to searchable transcripts of historic broadcasts.
It’s all in our blog ⬇️
blog.archive.org/2026/02/13/t...
🧵1️⃣/5️⃣
#WorldRadioDay #InternetArchive
Tune into college & community radio history, from vintage playlists to searchable transcripts of historic broadcasts.
It’s all in our blog ⬇️
blog.archive.org/2026/02/13/t...
🧵1️⃣/5️⃣
#WorldRadioDay #InternetArchive
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
🎉 Celebrate World Radio Day! 🎙️
Tune into college & community radio history, from vintage playlists to searchable transcripts of historic broadcasts.
It’s all in our blog ⬇️
blog.archive.org/2026/02/13/t...
🧵1️⃣/5️⃣
#WorldRadioDay #InternetArchive
Tune into college & community radio history, from vintage playlists to searchable transcripts of historic broadcasts.
It’s all in our blog ⬇️
blog.archive.org/2026/02/13/t...
🧵1️⃣/5️⃣
#WorldRadioDay #InternetArchive
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FLASH: ICE says 2 of its officers are under investigation for apparently lying about Jan. 14 incident in Minneapolis where officer shot immigrant. DOJ abruptly dropped charges yday w/@kyledcheney
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
ICE says federal agents appear to have lied about confrontation that led to shooting
Officers claimed they were attacked, prompting one to open fire.
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM
FLASH: ICE says 2 of its officers are under investigation for apparently lying about Jan. 14 incident in Minneapolis where officer shot immigrant. DOJ abruptly dropped charges yday w/@kyledcheney
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police leadership, weeks after a sheriff’s comments on the bill left some lawmakers feeling threatened.
Stricter standards for Washington sheriffs approved in state Senate
The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police leadership, weeks after a sheriff’s comments on the bill left some lawmake
www.columbian.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police leadership, weeks after a sheriff’s comments on the bill left some lawmakers feeling threatened.
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There are only 130 siheks left in the world. Three of them share a bachelor pad at the Oregon Zoo.
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
There are only 130 siheks left in the world. Three of them share a bachelor pad at the Oregon Zoo.
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Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Tapestry at Apple Music. music.apple.com/us/album/tap...
Tapestry by Carole King on Apple Music
Album · 1971 · 12 Songs
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February 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Tapestry at Apple Music. music.apple.com/us/album/tap...
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Sanders: The other day, Trump said, “We are living in the best economy in the history of the world.” Well, he’s right — for him and his billionaire friends, he’s exactly right. But not for ordinary Americans.
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Sanders: The other day, Trump said, “We are living in the best economy in the history of the world.” Well, he’s right — for him and his billionaire friends, he’s exactly right. But not for ordinary Americans.
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The recent request goes against decades of precedent, and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions. www.wired.com/story/social...
Social Security Workers Are Being Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE
The recent request goes against decades of precedent, and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.
www.wired.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The recent request goes against decades of precedent, and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions. www.wired.com/story/social...
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This this a thousand times this.
The foundation of almost every problem we have is a wealth inequality problem (which also ties into this country’s particular history of racism and white supremacy).
The foundation of almost every problem we have is a wealth inequality problem (which also ties into this country’s particular history of racism and white supremacy).
AOC: "Extreme level of wealth inequality leads to social instability and drives authoritarianism, right-wing populism, and really dangerous domestic internal politics. That is a direct outcome of the failure of democracies over decades to deliver."
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
This this a thousand times this.
The foundation of almost every problem we have is a wealth inequality problem (which also ties into this country’s particular history of racism and white supremacy).
The foundation of almost every problem we have is a wealth inequality problem (which also ties into this country’s particular history of racism and white supremacy).
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Reporter: Kristi Noem transferred to a different plane, and the blanket did not come with her. Then Corey Lewandowski ousted the pilot for not bringing the blanket along to the second plane. They ended up having to reverse the decision because they realized they needed someone to fly the plane home.
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Reporter: Kristi Noem transferred to a different plane, and the blanket did not come with her. Then Corey Lewandowski ousted the pilot for not bringing the blanket along to the second plane. They ended up having to reverse the decision because they realized they needed someone to fly the plane home.
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Flagrant Podcast scoffs at Ghislaine Maxwell wanting clemency in exchange for clearing Trump:
"If his name was clear, why do you need clemency?"
"If his name was clear, why do you need clemency?"
February 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Flagrant Podcast scoffs at Ghislaine Maxwell wanting clemency in exchange for clearing Trump:
"If his name was clear, why do you need clemency?"
"If his name was clear, why do you need clemency?"
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries blames GOP for a DHS shutdown by sending lawmakers home for a 10-day break instead of staying on Capitol Hill. "ICE needs to be dramatically reformed."
February 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries blames GOP for a DHS shutdown by sending lawmakers home for a 10-day break instead of staying on Capitol Hill. "ICE needs to be dramatically reformed."
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Thank you Senator @wyden.senate.gov!
I’m just going to leave this here
February 13, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Thank you Senator @wyden.senate.gov!
This.👇 Oregon's Senator Wyden -- Tenacious just about covers it.👏👏
Thank you Senator @wyden.senate.gov!
I’m just going to leave this here
February 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
This.👇 Oregon's Senator Wyden -- Tenacious just about covers it.👏👏
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February 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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Sanders: The American people do not want this country to be an authoritarian society or an oligarchy. We have our differences, that’s what democracy is about—we argue it out. We don’t throw people who disagree in jail. We don’t intimidate the media. We don’t send ICE agents to shoot people.
February 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Sanders: The American people do not want this country to be an authoritarian society or an oligarchy. We have our differences, that’s what democracy is about—we argue it out. We don’t throw people who disagree in jail. We don’t intimidate the media. We don’t send ICE agents to shoot people.
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Two federal officers appear to have lied about an incident last month in Minneapolis that ended with one of them shooting a Venezuelan immigrant in the leg, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons said Friday.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
ICE says federal agents appear to have lied about confrontation that led to shooting
Officers claimed they were attacked, prompting one to open fire.
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Two federal officers appear to have lied about an incident last month in Minneapolis that ended with one of them shooting a Venezuelan immigrant in the leg, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons said Friday.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Every talking head: The Don Lemon case is a First Amendment case.
Me (*screaming at the TV*):
It’s a COMMERCE CLAUSE case!
The Don Lemon case is a Commerce Clause case.
THE DON LEMON CASE IS A COMMERCE CLAUSE CASE!!!!
Me (*screaming at the TV*):
It’s a COMMERCE CLAUSE case!
The Don Lemon case is a Commerce Clause case.
THE DON LEMON CASE IS A COMMERCE CLAUSE CASE!!!!
TODAY: Journalist Don Lemon is set to be arraigned on federal criminal charges in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church.
The case is far from the slam dunk some Justice Department officials have portrayed it to be.
We explain ⬇️⬇️
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/minn...
The case is far from the slam dunk some Justice Department officials have portrayed it to be.
We explain ⬇️⬇️
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/minn...
Minnesota FACE Off: A Deep Dive Into the St. Paul Church Protest Case
Unpacking the Don Lemon indictment, its factual allegations, the elements the government must prove to convict, and the potential defenses available to the accused.
www.lawfaremedia.org
February 13, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Every talking head: The Don Lemon case is a First Amendment case.
Me (*screaming at the TV*):
It’s a COMMERCE CLAUSE case!
The Don Lemon case is a Commerce Clause case.
THE DON LEMON CASE IS A COMMERCE CLAUSE CASE!!!!
Me (*screaming at the TV*):
It’s a COMMERCE CLAUSE case!
The Don Lemon case is a Commerce Clause case.
THE DON LEMON CASE IS A COMMERCE CLAUSE CASE!!!!
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"Both officers have been immediately placed on administrative leave pending the completion of a thorough internal investigation. Lying under oath is a serious federal offense. The U.S. Attorney's Office is actively investigating these false statements," the statement said.
ICE says 2 of its officers may have lied under oath about shooting migrant in Minnesota
The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota is asking a judge to dismiss charges against two men accused by the Trump administration of allegedly attacking an ICE agent.
abcnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:58 PM
"Both officers have been immediately placed on administrative leave pending the completion of a thorough internal investigation. Lying under oath is a serious federal offense. The U.S. Attorney's Office is actively investigating these false statements," the statement said.
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To some election deniers, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s shadowy presence at the Fulton County raid signals the siege might be tied to an outrageous conspiracy: the Venezuelan government rigged voting machines to help Biden win the 2020 vote.
A Venezuela election conspiracy may be fueling the Trump admin's attack on Fulton County
“I’m excited… it doesn’t surprise me that our illustrious DNI, Tulsi Gabbard, was involved,” conspiracy theorist Patrick Byrne said in an interview with LindellTV’s Emerald Robinson the day after the ...
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
To some election deniers, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s shadowy presence at the Fulton County raid signals the siege might be tied to an outrageous conspiracy: the Venezuelan government rigged voting machines to help Biden win the 2020 vote.
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Consumer prices for chocolate have spiked 14.4% year-over-year during the January 1 to early February window, according to market intelligence firm Datasembly.
https://cnn.it/4cq4dZA
https://cnn.it/4cq4dZA
February 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Consumer prices for chocolate have spiked 14.4% year-over-year during the January 1 to early February window, according to market intelligence firm Datasembly.
https://cnn.it/4cq4dZA
https://cnn.it/4cq4dZA
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Jeffries: "Y'all saw the embarrassing display by the so-called attorney general the other day. Who would trust her or the weaponized DOJ to independently investigate wrongdoing by Trump administration officials or by ICE agents? That's a reasonable demand. It's also a hard line in the sand."
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Jeffries: "Y'all saw the embarrassing display by the so-called attorney general the other day. Who would trust her or the weaponized DOJ to independently investigate wrongdoing by Trump administration officials or by ICE agents? That's a reasonable demand. It's also a hard line in the sand."
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Some of the claims that led to the FBI seizing Fulton County's 2020 ballots (like "pristine ballots" inserted into count) were investigated and dismissed by the State Election Board...
...including Witness 2 listed in the FBI affidavit (Dr. Jan Johnston)
youtu.be/7Oa6C9s5Ltk?...
...including Witness 2 listed in the FBI affidavit (Dr. Jan Johnston)
youtu.be/7Oa6C9s5Ltk?...
February 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Some of the claims that led to the FBI seizing Fulton County's 2020 ballots (like "pristine ballots" inserted into count) were investigated and dismissed by the State Election Board...
...including Witness 2 listed in the FBI affidavit (Dr. Jan Johnston)
youtu.be/7Oa6C9s5Ltk?...
...including Witness 2 listed in the FBI affidavit (Dr. Jan Johnston)
youtu.be/7Oa6C9s5Ltk?...