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Important: Kash Patel’s egregiously anti-first-amendment statements here and Cam Higby’s claim to have “infiltrated” huge ICE-monitoring chats do NOT mean Signal is somehow “compromised.”
“An asshole manages to get added to some massive + intentionally minimally-screened chats” is not surprising.
“An asshole manages to get added to some massive + intentionally minimally-screened chats” is not surprising.
FBI is investigating Minnesota Signal groups tracking ICE, Patel says
FBI Director Kash Patel made the statement after right-wing media figures said they joined the chats and claimed participants were obstructing law enforcement.
www.nbcnews.com
Faine is 100% on-point here. Anyone who has ever done any form of organizing will tell you that every large enough group, every unvetted chat, has at least one UC member of "law enforcement" there to monitor. And if they're not there somehow, you should always act as if they are.
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What’s the Churchill line about Americans always doing the right thing after exhausting all other possible options?
Remarkable: Trump's planned migrant prison camps are hitting deep resistance in red areas. In Virginia's partly rural Hanover (+26 Trump) opposition is intense. GOP leaders in other states are opposed.
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Trump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country
The next phase of ICE’s big ramp-up: a nationwide network of vast detention facilities. But guess what? Even parts of Red America are saying no.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM
What’s the Churchill line about Americans always doing the right thing after exhausting all other possible options?
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It really is a determined, systematic effort to take everything the government does that people might find helpful or worthwhile and destroy it
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 3:05 AM
It really is a determined, systematic effort to take everything the government does that people might find helpful or worthwhile and destroy it
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"It's called me belligеrent, it's,took me for ignorant
But it ain't never once made me scared just to be
Could you imagine just constantly worryin'
Kickin' and fightin', beggin' to breathe..."
But it ain't never once made me scared just to be
Could you imagine just constantly worryin'
Kickin' and fightin', beggin' to breathe..."
Tyler Childers performing “Long Violent History” live at the Hollywood Bowl – June 10, 2025.
YouTube video by Cooter
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February 5, 2026 at 3:05 AM
"It's called me belligеrent, it's,took me for ignorant
But it ain't never once made me scared just to be
Could you imagine just constantly worryin'
Kickin' and fightin', beggin' to breathe..."
But it ain't never once made me scared just to be
Could you imagine just constantly worryin'
Kickin' and fightin', beggin' to breathe..."
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Somebody was decrying the dearth of "modern" protest music on here the other day. I humbly submit for your approval Tyler Childers Long Violent History.
Some context for those unfamiliar with Childers & this song.
www.npr.org/sections/we-...
www.npr.org/sections/we-...
Tyler Childers Pushes Back On Southern Values And Our 'Long, Violent History'
The Kentuckian singer-songwriter wanted to be clear on the meaning of a surprise new song and album, explaining to his fans in a video that, among other things, "Black lives matter."
www.npr.org
February 5, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Somebody was decrying the dearth of "modern" protest music on here the other day. I humbly submit for your approval Tyler Childers Long Violent History.
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one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
February 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
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What One Year Of Trump’s #Climate Censorship Reveals
David Sherfinski reports for @contextnewsroom.bsky.social
#news #environment
EJ Today Headlines: sej.org/headlines/list
@sejorg.bsky.social
www.context.news/climate-risk...
David Sherfinski reports for @contextnewsroom.bsky.social
#news #environment
EJ Today Headlines: sej.org/headlines/list
@sejorg.bsky.social
www.context.news/climate-risk...
What one year of Trump’s climate censorship reveals | Context by TRF
Here's what groups tracking and preserving climate data have found – and what could be next
www.context.news
February 5, 2026 at 2:13 AM
What One Year Of Trump’s #Climate Censorship Reveals
David Sherfinski reports for @contextnewsroom.bsky.social
#news #environment
EJ Today Headlines: sej.org/headlines/list
@sejorg.bsky.social
www.context.news/climate-risk...
David Sherfinski reports for @contextnewsroom.bsky.social
#news #environment
EJ Today Headlines: sej.org/headlines/list
@sejorg.bsky.social
www.context.news/climate-risk...
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Democracy dies in oligarchy.
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
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After weeks of negotiations, it looks like the efforts to somehow restore the Obamacare subsidies have failed.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Negotiators Say Talks to Restore ACA Subsidies Likely Dead
New, higher health-insurance bills are kicking in for many households.
www.wsj.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:14 AM
After weeks of negotiations, it looks like the efforts to somehow restore the Obamacare subsidies have failed.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Gramsci once observed "the old is dying and the new struggles to be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear," and I'm not sure there would be any better encapsulation of our society's comorbidities than this headline.
For-Profit School Opening in For-Profit ICE Family Prison - The American Prospect
Stride, Inc., is hiring multiple teachers to run a new school at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley. But the establishment of a school is really an effort to sanitize the extended det...
prospect.org
February 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Gramsci once observed "the old is dying and the new struggles to be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear," and I'm not sure there would be any better encapsulation of our society's comorbidities than this headline.
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This is important and a scarily prescient warning
Nine months out from the midterm elections, we face a coordinated effort by Trump, his administration, congressional Republicans and MAGA leaders to normalize a federal takeover of elections, enforced by ICE and federal agents.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/one-...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/one-...
One month into 2026 and Republicans are losing their minds
If Democrats win the majority, Trump’s authoritarian plan will be foiled — and he knows that.
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:17 AM
This is important and a scarily prescient warning
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Tired of these guys man
February 5, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Tired of these guys man
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BREAKING: BRAD KARP OUT AS CHAIR OF PAUL WEISS.
Brad Karp to step down as Paul Weiss chair after Epstein revelations
Files released by US Department of Justice detailed his relationship with the child sex offender
www.ft.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
BREAKING: BRAD KARP OUT AS CHAIR OF PAUL WEISS.
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Again, we don't have an Opposition Party, not even close; these people are a dangerous fucking joke, the lowest bar possible.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
February 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Again, we don't have an Opposition Party, not even close; these people are a dangerous fucking joke, the lowest bar possible.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
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Washington DC is often vilified as just the capital, the rest of the country somehow doesn’t see us as ‘real’ and I’ve been told to my fucking face that I’m not a ‘real American’ b/c I live here
but DC is absolutely a real place with real folks who are really hurting.
but DC is absolutely a real place with real folks who are really hurting.
February 4, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Washington DC is often vilified as just the capital, the rest of the country somehow doesn’t see us as ‘real’ and I’ve been told to my fucking face that I’m not a ‘real American’ b/c I live here
but DC is absolutely a real place with real folks who are really hurting.
but DC is absolutely a real place with real folks who are really hurting.
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Spare a thought for my local DC peeps who are bearing the brunt of all this chaos. And still under national guard occupation.
And now have even more layoffs and the trickle down effects of that.
And now have even more layoffs and the trickle down effects of that.
February 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Spare a thought for my local DC peeps who are bearing the brunt of all this chaos. And still under national guard occupation.
And now have even more layoffs and the trickle down effects of that.
And now have even more layoffs and the trickle down effects of that.
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Nine months out from the midterm elections, we face a coordinated effort by Trump, his administration, congressional Republicans and MAGA leaders to normalize a federal takeover of elections, enforced by ICE and federal agents.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/one-...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/one-...
One month into 2026 and Republicans are losing their minds
If Democrats win the majority, Trump’s authoritarian plan will be foiled — and he knows that.
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Nine months out from the midterm elections, we face a coordinated effort by Trump, his administration, congressional Republicans and MAGA leaders to normalize a federal takeover of elections, enforced by ICE and federal agents.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/one-...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/one-...
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After the expiration of ACA subsidies, soaring health care costs have forced some to dip into savings, take on second jobs or go without coverage.
February 5, 2026 at 1:17 AM
After the expiration of ACA subsidies, soaring health care costs have forced some to dip into savings, take on second jobs or go without coverage.
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"PoliDashboard Unveils 25 New Country-Specific Dashboards, Advancing Global Transparency in Political Advertising on Meta Platform" socialmedialab.ca/2026/02/04/p...
PoliDashboard Unveils 25 New Country-Specific Dashboards, Advancing Global Transparency in Political Advertising on Meta Platform - Social Media Lab
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4, 2026 Toronto, Ontario — In the wake of recent reports highlighting the prevalence of fraudulent advertisements on Meta-owned platforms (Tech Transparency Project) and ...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:14 AM
"PoliDashboard Unveils 25 New Country-Specific Dashboards, Advancing Global Transparency in Political Advertising on Meta Platform" socialmedialab.ca/2026/02/04/p...
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So yeah, it's been a week since my account was suspended and moderation never emailed back. Crickets.
I emailed an appeal to Bluesky moderation ⬇️ immediately upon receiving the bullshit suspension, I didn't hear a word back, & after the allotted suspension timeframe, my account just turned back on.
FUCK ICE, fuck Collaborators, & fuck people who "just follow orders" & wash their hands like Pilate.
FUCK ICE, fuck Collaborators, & fuck people who "just follow orders" & wash their hands like Pilate.
February 5, 2026 at 1:34 AM
So yeah, it's been a week since my account was suspended and moderation never emailed back. Crickets.
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In less than a week the Kennedy Center has effectively closed and our local DC paper has been gutted, both by billionaires.
I don’t think immigrants are our problem in this country.
I don’t think immigrants are our problem in this country.
February 4, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In less than a week the Kennedy Center has effectively closed and our local DC paper has been gutted, both by billionaires.
I don’t think immigrants are our problem in this country.
I don’t think immigrants are our problem in this country.
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they closed the only good thing the CIA ever did. apnews.com/article/cia-...
CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool
The CIA is ending the publication of its popular World Factbook reference manual. The agency announced the decision Wednesday but gave no reason for it.
apnews.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:34 AM
they closed the only good thing the CIA ever did. apnews.com/article/cia-...
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Estimated 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Against Severe COVID-19: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
"COVID vaccines offered protection against hospitalization and severe in-hospital outcomes..."
"...40% against hospitalization & 79% against invasive mechanical ventilation or death."
"COVID vaccines offered protection against hospitalization and severe in-hospital outcomes..."
"...40% against hospitalization & 79% against invasive mechanical ventilation or death."
Estimated 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Against Severe COVID-19
This case-control study estimates vaccine effectiveness of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines against severe COVID-19 and investigates whether it varied by SARS-CoV-2 lineage or spike protein mutations.
jamanetwork.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Estimated 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Against Severe COVID-19: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
"COVID vaccines offered protection against hospitalization and severe in-hospital outcomes..."
"...40% against hospitalization & 79% against invasive mechanical ventilation or death."
"COVID vaccines offered protection against hospitalization and severe in-hospital outcomes..."
"...40% against hospitalization & 79% against invasive mechanical ventilation or death."
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ICYMI: Critical React Native Metro dev server bug under attack as researchers scream into the void
Critical React Native Metro dev server bug under attack as researchers scream into the void
Too slow react-ion time
Baddies are exploiting a critical bug in React Native's Metro development server to deliver malware to both Windows and Linux machines, and yet the in-the-wild attacks still haven't received the "broad public acknowledgement" that they should, according to security researchers.…
dlvr.it
February 5, 2026 at 1:05 AM
ICYMI: Critical React Native Metro dev server bug under attack as researchers scream into the void