Andrew Rothstein
@asrothstein.bsky.social
Minnesotan lawyer (not your lawyer) and photographer. Nothing I say on here is legal advice. Fan of the outdoors, public health, sports, and many nerd things. All views and skeets are my own except the bad ones. (He/Him)
Exceptions for “travel”? And the depths of legal arguments and “articulated”, he doesn’t talk like this.
This reads like Stephen miller wasn’t available so the social media intern went with AI slop.
This reads like Stephen miller wasn’t available so the social media intern went with AI slop.
“There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!”
February 13, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Exceptions for “travel”? And the depths of legal arguments and “articulated”, he doesn’t talk like this.
This reads like Stephen miller wasn’t available so the social media intern went with AI slop.
This reads like Stephen miller wasn’t available so the social media intern went with AI slop.
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Jerry’s profile photo appears on the screen and fades to black and white as Sarah McLachlan’s ‘Angel’ starts to play.
Countless spouses who don’t even use this app have been subjected to this terrorist’s musings and “comedy”. With your donation we can put an end to this madness.
Countless spouses who don’t even use this app have been subjected to this terrorist’s musings and “comedy”. With your donation we can put an end to this madness.
welcome people joining via the "people who made a post so good I showed my wife" starter pack. DM for a list of signed affidavits of other spouses who have been shown my posts against their wills
February 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Jerry’s profile photo appears on the screen and fades to black and white as Sarah McLachlan’s ‘Angel’ starts to play.
Countless spouses who don’t even use this app have been subjected to this terrorist’s musings and “comedy”. With your donation we can put an end to this madness.
Countless spouses who don’t even use this app have been subjected to this terrorist’s musings and “comedy”. With your donation we can put an end to this madness.
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The Project 2025 author is using millions of dollars in USAID money for his own security detail.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
The Project 2025 author is using millions of dollars in USAID money for his own security detail.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
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Good night, moon,
Good night, goons,
Good night, El Paso party balloons.
Good night, goons,
Good night, El Paso party balloons.
“The news is reporting”
February 12, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Good night, moon,
Good night, goons,
Good night, El Paso party balloons.
Good night, goons,
Good night, El Paso party balloons.
Just yesterday I was shitting on the Atlantic as being a welfare system for right of center and “libertarian” young boomer/Gen X political columnists who are otherwise intolerable and unemployable…and they are not beating the allegations.
Rod Dreher has fueled some of the more apocalyptic currents on the Trumpist right. Robert F. Worth spoke with the writer to understand his worldview:
Rod Dreher Thinks the Enlightenment Was a Mistake
The influential author derides secularism and the modern world. Conservatives—including the vice president—are joining him on a march back to the Middle Ages.
bit.ly
February 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Just yesterday I was shitting on the Atlantic as being a welfare system for right of center and “libertarian” young boomer/Gen X political columnists who are otherwise intolerable and unemployable…and they are not beating the allegations.
This summary while accurate doesn’t do justice to how awful the terms for the security grants are. It’s much more than supporting ICE, it’s also agreeing to not have ANY DEI programming, and an unconstitutional ban on protest against Israel.
The Trump administration is trying to divide Jews from other marginalized communities at a time of rising antisemitism and fascism, by forcing Jews to choose between supporting ICE or rejecting federal security funding. It is an unacceptable choice,. www.jta.org/2026/02/11/i...
American synagogues are being forced into a terrible choice: Collaborate with ICE or risk our own safety - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Jewish federations should fund security so synagogues don't have to accept the federal government's conditions, a Philadelphia rabbi urges.
www.jta.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM
This summary while accurate doesn’t do justice to how awful the terms for the security grants are. It’s much more than supporting ICE, it’s also agreeing to not have ANY DEI programming, and an unconstitutional ban on protest against Israel.
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The Trump administration is trying to divide Jews from other marginalized communities at a time of rising antisemitism and fascism, by forcing Jews to choose between supporting ICE or rejecting federal security funding. It is an unacceptable choice,. www.jta.org/2026/02/11/i...
American synagogues are being forced into a terrible choice: Collaborate with ICE or risk our own safety - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Jewish federations should fund security so synagogues don't have to accept the federal government's conditions, a Philadelphia rabbi urges.
www.jta.org
February 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The Trump administration is trying to divide Jews from other marginalized communities at a time of rising antisemitism and fascism, by forcing Jews to choose between supporting ICE or rejecting federal security funding. It is an unacceptable choice,. www.jta.org/2026/02/11/i...
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Really rough to see antisemitism get more and more mainstreamed over just a few years. Never thought I’d see it happen in this country, quite honestly.
Current state of things: One Fox News host casually declares that Epstein’s money comes from “Jewish billionaires” and a “Jewish banking family,” another responds that he was a “sex rabbi.” www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/jes...
February 13, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Really rough to see antisemitism get more and more mainstreamed over just a few years. Never thought I’d see it happen in this country, quite honestly.
Navi but it’s Neelix.
This game releases in a couple weeks and this seems like a bad review but it’s also kind of exactly what I want from it
February 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Navi but it’s Neelix.
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May this follow her the rest of her miserable life.
February 13, 2026 at 2:47 AM
May this follow her the rest of her miserable life.
Folks, it is extremely weird and a red flag to run around like Mulder shouting “I want to believe” about Epstein being an Israeli asset and then being upset when other people say there’s no proof and demanding people review 3 million documents before judging your unsubstantiated claim.
It’s also possible he’s an alien from the planet Pedotopia. But absent proof I’m not going to speculate out my ass on it. Especially if blaming Pedotopia for things is bc of antisemitism.
That’s a terrible read on both Stancil and burden of proof (in an argument/debate perspective not law).
That’s a terrible read on both Stancil and burden of proof (in an argument/debate perspective not law).
February 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Folks, it is extremely weird and a red flag to run around like Mulder shouting “I want to believe” about Epstein being an Israeli asset and then being upset when other people say there’s no proof and demanding people review 3 million documents before judging your unsubstantiated claim.
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I was diagnosed with MS 12 years ago after an attack of full body neuropathy. I’ve been really lucky that I haven’t had any subsequent attacks. Still, the possibility always hangs over me, and the possibility of taking that stress from others was joyous to me. This is so awful.
Moderna has 2 trials for EBV vaccines in Phase 1/2 and Phase 2. EBV is now widely believed to be a causative agent for Multiple Sclerosis. Just under 3 million people in the world, about 1 million in the US have MS.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:32 AM
I was diagnosed with MS 12 years ago after an attack of full body neuropathy. I’ve been really lucky that I haven’t had any subsequent attacks. Still, the possibility always hangs over me, and the possibility of taking that stress from others was joyous to me. This is so awful.
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About "agitators" --
1. Homan can't even capitulate without threatening more illegal, military-ish force against people exercising their 1A rights.
2. I doubt it's unintentional that they continue to use a loaded term inextricably linked with segregationists and bigots.
1. Homan can't even capitulate without threatening more illegal, military-ish force against people exercising their 1A rights.
2. I doubt it's unintentional that they continue to use a loaded term inextricably linked with segregationists and bigots.
He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
Homan: "Operation Metro Surge is ending. In the next week, we're going to deploy the officers here on detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they're needed."
February 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
About "agitators" --
1. Homan can't even capitulate without threatening more illegal, military-ish force against people exercising their 1A rights.
2. I doubt it's unintentional that they continue to use a loaded term inextricably linked with segregationists and bigots.
1. Homan can't even capitulate without threatening more illegal, military-ish force against people exercising their 1A rights.
2. I doubt it's unintentional that they continue to use a loaded term inextricably linked with segregationists and bigots.
Racist and Islamophobic.
we've reached the portion of the hearing where Republicans (specifically Bernie Moreno) are making baseless insinuations that Keith Ellison is antisemitic and demanding he denounce Louis Farrakhan
February 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Racist and Islamophobic.
So umm, my childhood babysitter became an AVN award winning pornstar.
I think that qualifies.
I think that qualifies.
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
guys i just found out i went to the same high school as howard lutnick. please respect my privacy at this time.
February 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM
So umm, my childhood babysitter became an AVN award winning pornstar.
I think that qualifies.
I think that qualifies.
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He is lying, but he is speaking now in an aspirational tone to try to defend the existence of the agency, which is a win.
Keep the pressure on.
Keep the pressure on.
Homan: "ICE is a legitimate federal law enforcement agency. We're not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process."
February 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM
He is lying, but he is speaking now in an aspirational tone to try to defend the existence of the agency, which is a win.
Keep the pressure on.
Keep the pressure on.
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Do I trust Tom Homan, no.
But what I am hearing is: the occupation is moving elsewhere.
Until they do, we need to keep caring for our neighbors.
After they do, we need to keep caring for our neighbors.
And we need to stand ready to support wherever is next.
Abolish ICE.
But what I am hearing is: the occupation is moving elsewhere.
Until they do, we need to keep caring for our neighbors.
After they do, we need to keep caring for our neighbors.
And we need to stand ready to support wherever is next.
Abolish ICE.
February 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Do I trust Tom Homan, no.
But what I am hearing is: the occupation is moving elsewhere.
Until they do, we need to keep caring for our neighbors.
After they do, we need to keep caring for our neighbors.
And we need to stand ready to support wherever is next.
Abolish ICE.
But what I am hearing is: the occupation is moving elsewhere.
Until they do, we need to keep caring for our neighbors.
After they do, we need to keep caring for our neighbors.
And we need to stand ready to support wherever is next.
Abolish ICE.
Love seeing Lilly paying Olympians to be paid spokespeople for medicines for conditions they DON'T have and disclosing that in 3pt font for 4 seconds at the bottom of the ad.
What are we doing here folks?
What are we doing here folks?
February 12, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Love seeing Lilly paying Olympians to be paid spokespeople for medicines for conditions they DON'T have and disclosing that in 3pt font for 4 seconds at the bottom of the ad.
What are we doing here folks?
What are we doing here folks?
Coincidentally m though they’ve started an approval poll for all potential democratic nominees past present and future.
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years thehill.com/homenews/med...
February 12, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Coincidentally m though they’ve started an approval poll for all potential democratic nominees past present and future.
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Look at what they’re doing to schools. Attendance cut in half or more in many. Armed, masked agents lurking in the parking lots at dropoff time, forcing families to physically protect children with their bodies. The other day ICE drew weapons outside an elementary school, forcing it into lockdown.
February 11, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Look at what they’re doing to schools. Attendance cut in half or more in many. Armed, masked agents lurking in the parking lots at dropoff time, forcing families to physically protect children with their bodies. The other day ICE drew weapons outside an elementary school, forcing it into lockdown.
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grim answer: the US can "afford" to fund a robust Medicare system *and* a racist immigration enforcement militia. the question is of political will or consensus, we're not weighing "Immigration Bucks" vs "Groceries" in the month's plan.
February 11, 2026 at 10:46 PM
grim answer: the US can "afford" to fund a robust Medicare system *and* a racist immigration enforcement militia. the question is of political will or consensus, we're not weighing "Immigration Bucks" vs "Groceries" in the month's plan.
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if i can do a little (hopefully useful) pedantry: the reason why this is popular is because it's accessible to common experience. it sounds like a household budget, but that's not how it works in reality. i'm not sure it's generally long-term useful for progressives and liberals to indulge it, tbh.
“Cut ICE’s budget to restore federal health care funding” is an extremely popular message www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...
February 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
if i can do a little (hopefully useful) pedantry: the reason why this is popular is because it's accessible to common experience. it sounds like a household budget, but that's not how it works in reality. i'm not sure it's generally long-term useful for progressives and liberals to indulge it, tbh.
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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If you're an attorney in Minnesota, the MSBA is offering a CLE this Friday (2/13), at noon, about the latest developments in our communities' legal needs, and providing guidance on how attorneys in all practice areas can support efforts to meet them. Free for members
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Urgent Legal Needs Forum: Supporting Minnesota’s Immigrant Communities During a Time of Heightened Need
mnbars.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:19 PM
If you're an attorney in Minnesota, the MSBA is offering a CLE this Friday (2/13), at noon, about the latest developments in our communities' legal needs, and providing guidance on how attorneys in all practice areas can support efforts to meet them. Free for members
mnbars.org?pg=events&ev...
mnbars.org?pg=events&ev...