Catherine Prendergast🇺🇦🪬
@badtoss.bsky.social
Guggenheim Fellow, Prof Emerita and Author: The Gilded Edge (Dutton) and forthcoming, a book on America's home grown Soviet spy (37Ink). Oh, and tennis tweets. Expect them.
Lit rep: Mackenzie Brady Watson
Stacks at https://prendergastc.substack.com
Lit rep: Mackenzie Brady Watson
Stacks at https://prendergastc.substack.com
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American Songbirds for the Kremlin
On Calla Walsh's Trip to Tehran and its Foreboding Precedent
prendergastc.substack.com
I turned my previous thread on Calla Walsh, and why she is in deep, deep trouble, into a substack.
prendergastc.substack.com/p/american-s...
prendergastc.substack.com/p/american-s...
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House Democrats voted “No” on SB1331, which would put overly burdensome requirements on SNAP recipients and includes a definition of “able-bodied” that includes cancer patients.
February 18, 2026 at 3:41 AM
House Democrats voted “No” on SB1331, which would put overly burdensome requirements on SNAP recipients and includes a definition of “able-bodied” that includes cancer patients.
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i fucking caucused in 2016 while an overflow crowd of bernie bros screamed, “C*NT!!!” at me, the only HRC delegate, when i had motherfucking cancer. damn right i did everything i could for the past goddamn decade to prevent this fascist hellscape
Each individual has to answer the question "Did I do everything I could to stop this" and if the answer is no. Then yeah it's your fault too.
February 18, 2026 at 3:44 AM
i fucking caucused in 2016 while an overflow crowd of bernie bros screamed, “C*NT!!!” at me, the only HRC delegate, when i had motherfucking cancer. damn right i did everything i could for the past goddamn decade to prevent this fascist hellscape
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Counterpoint: if the Prince of Darkness rises from a fiery portal at the Iowa Caucus and declares his opposition to Donald Trump, I will ride to battle with the host of Hell
February 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Counterpoint: if the Prince of Darkness rises from a fiery portal at the Iowa Caucus and declares his opposition to Donald Trump, I will ride to battle with the host of Hell
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Tomorrow, the Oversight Committee will have the opportunity to question Les Wexner about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Survivors told us from day one: follow the money. That is exactly what we intend to do.
Survivors told us from day one: follow the money. That is exactly what we intend to do.
February 18, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Tomorrow, the Oversight Committee will have the opportunity to question Les Wexner about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Survivors told us from day one: follow the money. That is exactly what we intend to do.
Survivors told us from day one: follow the money. That is exactly what we intend to do.
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To unnecessarily deport a sick baby and his entire family is heinous. My staff and I are in contact with Juan’s family.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
To unnecessarily deport a sick baby and his entire family is heinous. My staff and I are in contact with Juan’s family.
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After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.
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“Poland [is] launching an investigation into whether Epstein was tied to Russian intelligence… Polish PM Donald Tusk said… ‘paedophilia scandal co-organised by Russian intelligence services [could] possess compromising materials against many leaders still active today.’” @hcrichardson.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 7:11 AM
“Poland [is] launching an investigation into whether Epstein was tied to Russian intelligence… Polish PM Donald Tusk said… ‘paedophilia scandal co-organised by Russian intelligence services [could] possess compromising materials against many leaders still active today.’” @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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Countries that have opened investigations linked to the Epstein files: Germany, France, Turkey, Italy, United Kingdom, Poland, Lithuania, Norway, Latvia, Australia, North Macedonia, Sweden, and Brazil. Italy just convicted and sentenced a group trying to revive their fascist party.
February 15, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Countries that have opened investigations linked to the Epstein files: Germany, France, Turkey, Italy, United Kingdom, Poland, Lithuania, Norway, Latvia, Australia, North Macedonia, Sweden, and Brazil. Italy just convicted and sentenced a group trying to revive their fascist party.
The trafficking of Eastern European young women during the time Epstein was active was hellacious.
They would be wooed by education, au pair, and modeling opportunities. The horrible stories were so prevalent in Slovakia that my friend would only send her daughter to stay with me.
They would be wooed by education, au pair, and modeling opportunities. The horrible stories were so prevalent in Slovakia that my friend would only send her daughter to stay with me.
POLAND INVESTIGATING EPSTEIN FILES - THE WALLS ARE SLOWLY CLOSING IN
The PM of Poland, Donald Tusk, has announced the formation of a team to analyze Epstein files and "possibly also to launch an investigation if our concerns over the scandal involving pedophilia in the U.S. are confirmed."
The PM of Poland, Donald Tusk, has announced the formation of a team to analyze Epstein files and "possibly also to launch an investigation if our concerns over the scandal involving pedophilia in the U.S. are confirmed."
February 18, 2026 at 3:11 AM
The trafficking of Eastern European young women during the time Epstein was active was hellacious.
They would be wooed by education, au pair, and modeling opportunities. The horrible stories were so prevalent in Slovakia that my friend would only send her daughter to stay with me.
They would be wooed by education, au pair, and modeling opportunities. The horrible stories were so prevalent in Slovakia that my friend would only send her daughter to stay with me.
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If y'all don't know what voter suppression looks like, this is it.
Pretending that a mostly white electorate are the base of the Democratic party (they're not), then ignoring the actual base as if we don't exist.
Black women are biggest part of the base, but we're absent here. I wonder why.😒
Pretending that a mostly white electorate are the base of the Democratic party (they're not), then ignoring the actual base as if we don't exist.
Black women are biggest part of the base, but we're absent here. I wonder why.😒
February 17, 2026 at 2:40 PM
If y'all don't know what voter suppression looks like, this is it.
Pretending that a mostly white electorate are the base of the Democratic party (they're not), then ignoring the actual base as if we don't exist.
Black women are biggest part of the base, but we're absent here. I wonder why.😒
Pretending that a mostly white electorate are the base of the Democratic party (they're not), then ignoring the actual base as if we don't exist.
Black women are biggest part of the base, but we're absent here. I wonder why.😒
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I never thought I’d see this day.
Democracy, and the people who stand up for it, are being assaulted.
This is how the rest of the world sees us.
We must all stand up and fight.
If we’re going to have a future worth living.
Democracy, and the people who stand up for it, are being assaulted.
This is how the rest of the world sees us.
We must all stand up and fight.
If we’re going to have a future worth living.
February 17, 2026 at 5:25 PM
I never thought I’d see this day.
Democracy, and the people who stand up for it, are being assaulted.
This is how the rest of the world sees us.
We must all stand up and fight.
If we’re going to have a future worth living.
Democracy, and the people who stand up for it, are being assaulted.
This is how the rest of the world sees us.
We must all stand up and fight.
If we’re going to have a future worth living.
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📣 ATTORNEYS GENERAL and SECRETARIES OF STATE are vital to protecting our elections and civil rights!
Donate today to help keep & flip them blue! #Blue26
--Opt out of sharing your email/phone w/the campaigns.
--Not a dime of donations through this page go to me.
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Donate today to help keep & flip them blue! #Blue26
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--Not a dime of donations through this page go to me.
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Show your support with a contribution.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
📣 ATTORNEYS GENERAL and SECRETARIES OF STATE are vital to protecting our elections and civil rights!
Donate today to help keep & flip them blue! #Blue26
--Opt out of sharing your email/phone w/the campaigns.
--Not a dime of donations through this page go to me.
secure.actblue.com/donate/agsos...
Donate today to help keep & flip them blue! #Blue26
--Opt out of sharing your email/phone w/the campaigns.
--Not a dime of donations through this page go to me.
secure.actblue.com/donate/agsos...
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Leftists who are STILL saying that Dems will need to "earn their votes" should be treated like the social pariahs they are.
People are STILL dying in the US to try to hang on to our voting rights.
F*ck. YOU.
People are STILL dying in the US to try to hang on to our voting rights.
F*ck. YOU.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Leftists who are STILL saying that Dems will need to "earn their votes" should be treated like the social pariahs they are.
People are STILL dying in the US to try to hang on to our voting rights.
F*ck. YOU.
People are STILL dying in the US to try to hang on to our voting rights.
F*ck. YOU.
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The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
February 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
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We have not yet reached the systematic purging of high ranking officers, but with the blocked promotions, early retirements, & the promotions to higher ranks of officers with tangential Christian-nationalist beliefs, it’s a sort of a quiet purge.
Hegseth forces ouster of senior Army spokesman in latest internal clash
Col. David Butler, who had been selected by senior Army leaders for promotion to brigadier general, will instead retire, officials said.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:57 AM
We have not yet reached the systematic purging of high ranking officers, but with the blocked promotions, early retirements, & the promotions to higher ranks of officers with tangential Christian-nationalist beliefs, it’s a sort of a quiet purge.
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The DHS that's happily rounding up people in camps indefinitely? Sounds prudent.
BREAKING: I read the new version of the “Save America Act” (S. 1383) so u don’t have to. Here’s my summary. Point 1 is new. It requires that all 50 states send their voter rolls to the DHS to run thru DHS’s faulty “SAVE” voter purge program. Points 6 & 7 are new too. Tell ur Senators #NoOnSAVE 1/
February 18, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The DHS that's happily rounding up people in camps indefinitely? Sounds prudent.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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Uncomfortable truth:
There will be no definitive action, ie no real justice administered.
Until there’s a plethora of Black people involved in the Epstein Files.
There will be no definitive action, ie no real justice administered.
Until there’s a plethora of Black people involved in the Epstein Files.
February 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Uncomfortable truth:
There will be no definitive action, ie no real justice administered.
Until there’s a plethora of Black people involved in the Epstein Files.
There will be no definitive action, ie no real justice administered.
Until there’s a plethora of Black people involved in the Epstein Files.
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The concentration camps will not only be for immigrants, documented or otherwise. They already aren't.
They won't only be for brown and Black people.
The targets will keep expanding. It will not end.
The only way it will is if we stop it. Both in and out of the system. There is no other way.
They won't only be for brown and Black people.
The targets will keep expanding. It will not end.
The only way it will is if we stop it. Both in and out of the system. There is no other way.
February 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The concentration camps will not only be for immigrants, documented or otherwise. They already aren't.
They won't only be for brown and Black people.
The targets will keep expanding. It will not end.
The only way it will is if we stop it. Both in and out of the system. There is no other way.
They won't only be for brown and Black people.
The targets will keep expanding. It will not end.
The only way it will is if we stop it. Both in and out of the system. There is no other way.
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DHS is holding a 2-month-old BABY at a detention facility in Texas.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
I have an update on Juan Nicolás, the 2-month-old baby detained at Dilley, and his mother.
February 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM
DHS is holding a 2-month-old BABY at a detention facility in Texas.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
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Virginia's Law.
Named after late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre who spoke out on behalf of so many, Virginia's Law will eliminate the statute of limitations that has denied survivors the ability to hold criminals like Epstein accountable.
The time for justice is now.
Named after late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre who spoke out on behalf of so many, Virginia's Law will eliminate the statute of limitations that has denied survivors the ability to hold criminals like Epstein accountable.
The time for justice is now.
February 10, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Virginia's Law.
Named after late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre who spoke out on behalf of so many, Virginia's Law will eliminate the statute of limitations that has denied survivors the ability to hold criminals like Epstein accountable.
The time for justice is now.
Named after late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre who spoke out on behalf of so many, Virginia's Law will eliminate the statute of limitations that has denied survivors the ability to hold criminals like Epstein accountable.
The time for justice is now.
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How about I put that yellow star on my arm? Like an identifying badge of sorts?
Mike Rounds says Republicans just want to make you show your document with a yellow star in order to vote
February 17, 2026 at 9:58 PM
How about I put that yellow star on my arm? Like an identifying badge of sorts?
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Susan Collins' vote for Justice Kavanaugh led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade — and she still thinks it was the "right vote."
I protected reproductive freedom and the right to an abortion in Maine, and I'm ready to take that fight to the Senate.
I protected reproductive freedom and the right to an abortion in Maine, and I'm ready to take that fight to the Senate.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Susan Collins' vote for Justice Kavanaugh led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade — and she still thinks it was the "right vote."
I protected reproductive freedom and the right to an abortion in Maine, and I'm ready to take that fight to the Senate.
I protected reproductive freedom and the right to an abortion in Maine, and I'm ready to take that fight to the Senate.
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This might have also nuked Jasmine Crockett's chances to win in Texas.
This may end up being a massive own goal for the Trump administration.
February 18, 2026 at 12:47 AM
This might have also nuked Jasmine Crockett's chances to win in Texas.
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"Tesla owners are arrogant as hell."
Daily nightmare descends on Tesla charging lot in SF
"Tesla owners are arrogant as hell."
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February 18, 2026 at 12:40 AM
"Tesla owners are arrogant as hell."