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)
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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
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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...
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Also about 10% of the eligible jurors in DC are lawyers. And probably at least half the juror pool works themselves or has someone close who works for the government and know govt irregularity when they see it.
February 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Also about 10% of the eligible jurors in DC are lawyers. And probably at least half the juror pool works themselves or has someone close who works for the government and know govt irregularity when they see it.
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PS I'm 100% certain boys & young men were also victims of Epstein/Trump/et al's evil, not least bc there have always been boy & men survivors (eg ⬆️). I believe the TikToker about his experience.
And I don't begrudge anyone their deep-dive theorizing (abt any of it); I just don't want it in my @'s.
And I don't begrudge anyone their deep-dive theorizing (abt any of it); I just don't want it in my @'s.
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
PS I'm 100% certain boys & young men were also victims of Epstein/Trump/et al's evil, not least bc there have always been boy & men survivors (eg ⬆️). I believe the TikToker about his experience.
And I don't begrudge anyone their deep-dive theorizing (abt any of it); I just don't want it in my @'s.
And I don't begrudge anyone their deep-dive theorizing (abt any of it); I just don't want it in my @'s.
I’m not exaggerating when I say this could be the largest conspiracy in human history.
The sheer size and scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s pedophilia and abuse network is astonishing. A truly global network and we have records AND key players in custody.
Only one reason for the DOJ to act this way.
The sheer size and scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s pedophilia and abuse network is astonishing. A truly global network and we have records AND key players in custody.
Only one reason for the DOJ to act this way.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
I’m not exaggerating when I say this could be the largest conspiracy in human history.
The sheer size and scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s pedophilia and abuse network is astonishing. A truly global network and we have records AND key players in custody.
Only one reason for the DOJ to act this way.
The sheer size and scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s pedophilia and abuse network is astonishing. A truly global network and we have records AND key players in custody.
Only one reason for the DOJ to act this way.
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US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
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The idea of a bill rendering people deportable for following religious law should make every Jew ill
Tomorrow I will testify before subcommittee of House Judiciary Committee against the proposed "Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act," which would authorize exclusion/deportation of all or most non-citizen Muslim immigrants. My written testimony posted here: reason.com/wp-content/u...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:47 AM
The idea of a bill rendering people deportable for following religious law should make every Jew ill
Age Verification? Our family Mac had Power Pete.
Age verification? My first anime was "Space Cruiser Yamato"
Age verification? On my middle school basketball team we all chewed lemon-lime Gatorgum.
February 10, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Age Verification? Our family Mac had Power Pete.
So watching finished Olympic evens on peacock and when it comes back from the ad breaks, the broadcast has continued!? They aren’t pausing the previously finished event, they’re running ads OVER the content. Why would they do this?!
February 10, 2026 at 2:49 AM
So watching finished Olympic evens on peacock and when it comes back from the ad breaks, the broadcast has continued!? They aren’t pausing the previously finished event, they’re running ads OVER the content. Why would they do this?!
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Remember to tell people that things have NOT DEESCALATED. Pulling 700 agents means there's 2,300 agents on our streets, terrorizing us and kidnapping our neighbors.
February 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Remember to tell people that things have NOT DEESCALATED. Pulling 700 agents means there's 2,300 agents on our streets, terrorizing us and kidnapping our neighbors.
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Another classic post-Homan day where around school dismissal time we get a flurry of ICE vehicles all across our neighborhoods. Today one vehicle led an observer to their own home and pointed at it. This is a sick game to them, but we won’t be intimidated and we won’t stop until DHS is abolished.
February 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Another classic post-Homan day where around school dismissal time we get a flurry of ICE vehicles all across our neighborhoods. Today one vehicle led an observer to their own home and pointed at it. This is a sick game to them, but we won’t be intimidated and we won’t stop until DHS is abolished.
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The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four states led by Democrats because it finds the grants “inconsistent with agency priorities,” according to documents reviewed by the NYT
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
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February 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four states led by Democrats because it finds the grants “inconsistent with agency priorities,” according to documents reviewed by the NYT
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
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We saw this pattern in infrastructure cuts during the shutdown, cuts alleging social services fraud, cuts to contractors under DOGE: all targeted to blue states. It is an obviously partisan abuse of power, brazen and on a scale we simply have not seen before. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/a-year-on-...
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
We saw this pattern in infrastructure cuts during the shutdown, cuts alleging social services fraud, cuts to contractors under DOGE: all targeted to blue states. It is an obviously partisan abuse of power, brazen and on a scale we simply have not seen before. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/a-year-on-...
Do attorneys usually advertise that their client is willing to lie to congress in exchange for clemency?
February 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Do attorneys usually advertise that their client is willing to lie to congress in exchange for clemency?