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
Pinned
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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Sad stuff from Iran's protests against their Fascist Theocratic tyrant gov www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘Deliberate targeting of vital body parts’: X-rays taken after Iran protests expose extent of catastrophic injuries
Exclusive: Expert analysis of images from one hospital suggests severe trauma to the face, chest and genitals was caused by metal birdshot and high-calibre bullets
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Sad stuff from Iran's protests against their Fascist Theocratic tyrant gov www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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“Russia is no longer a superpower.”
— Kaja Kallas
The EU’s chief diplomat argues Moscow’s gains are marginal, but the cost has been immense: ~1.2M casualties, economic strain, loss of Europe’s energy market, and a steady population outflow.
Source:
x.com/i/status/202...
“Russia is no longer a superpower.”
— Kaja Kallas
The EU’s chief diplomat argues Moscow’s gains are marginal, but the cost has been immense: ~1.2M casualties, economic strain, loss of Europe’s energy market, and a steady population outflow.
Source:
x.com/i/status/202...
February 18, 2026 at 6:22 AM
1/4
“Russia is no longer a superpower.”
— Kaja Kallas
The EU’s chief diplomat argues Moscow’s gains are marginal, but the cost has been immense: ~1.2M casualties, economic strain, loss of Europe’s energy market, and a steady population outflow.
Source:
x.com/i/status/202...
“Russia is no longer a superpower.”
— Kaja Kallas
The EU’s chief diplomat argues Moscow’s gains are marginal, but the cost has been immense: ~1.2M casualties, economic strain, loss of Europe’s energy market, and a steady population outflow.
Source:
x.com/i/status/202...
Let’s goooo.
⚡️Poland is preparing reparations claims from Russia for decades of Soviet-era crimes and economic damage.
Poland Prepares Russia Reparations Claim for Soviet-Era Atrocities
Poland’s government orders a broad review of Soviet-era crimes and costs, preparing a potential reparations demand from Russia, a terrorist state.
united24media.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Let’s goooo.
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There's more:
Is Trump dangerous? 43% of Republicans have no opinion.
Honest? 44% have no opinion.
Corrupt? 43% have no opinion.
Out-of-touch? 49% have no opinion.
They know who he is. They just don't want to admit it.
Is Trump dangerous? 43% of Republicans have no opinion.
Honest? 44% have no opinion.
Corrupt? 43% have no opinion.
Out-of-touch? 49% have no opinion.
They know who he is. They just don't want to admit it.
February 18, 2026 at 1:19 AM
There's more:
Is Trump dangerous? 43% of Republicans have no opinion.
Honest? 44% have no opinion.
Corrupt? 43% have no opinion.
Out-of-touch? 49% have no opinion.
They know who he is. They just don't want to admit it.
Is Trump dangerous? 43% of Republicans have no opinion.
Honest? 44% have no opinion.
Corrupt? 43% have no opinion.
Out-of-touch? 49% have no opinion.
They know who he is. They just don't want to admit it.
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We all gathered around to bully a delivery robot on the sidewalk
February 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM
We all gathered around to bully a delivery robot on the sidewalk
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Extrajudicial killings have become the norm for this Administration.
From shooting our own citizens in Minneapolis to these lawless killings in international waters.
We must make sure that Hegseth & those who ordered these murders are held accountable.
From shooting our own citizens in Minneapolis to these lawless killings in international waters.
We must make sure that Hegseth & those who ordered these murders are held accountable.
US military says it killed 11 people in strikes on three alleged drug boats | CNN Politics
The US military struck three alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean on Monday night, killing all 11 people on board, US Southern Command said Tuesday.
www.cnn.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Extrajudicial killings have become the norm for this Administration.
From shooting our own citizens in Minneapolis to these lawless killings in international waters.
We must make sure that Hegseth & those who ordered these murders are held accountable.
From shooting our own citizens in Minneapolis to these lawless killings in international waters.
We must make sure that Hegseth & those who ordered these murders are held accountable.
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Remember when Roe was settled law? Remember when birthright citizenship was just an unquestioned feature of the 14th amendment? Remember when states and localities regulated guns all the time because of course the 2nd amendment wasn’t about individual self-defense?
February 16, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Remember when Roe was settled law? Remember when birthright citizenship was just an unquestioned feature of the 14th amendment? Remember when states and localities regulated guns all the time because of course the 2nd amendment wasn’t about individual self-defense?
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ICE agents crashed directly into a 19-year-old refugee's car, pulled him out from the wreck, threw him on the ground, then rushed him off to detention before he could locate the immigration papers in his car that proved he's here lawfully. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
February 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM
ICE agents crashed directly into a 19-year-old refugee's car, pulled him out from the wreck, threw him on the ground, then rushed him off to detention before he could locate the immigration papers in his car that proved he's here lawfully. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
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Here's a visual representation of how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files... so far.
www.instagram.com/p/DUgiBD_EiSP/
Here's a visual representation of how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files... so far.
www.instagram.com/p/DUgiBD_EiSP/
February 18, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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Here's a visual representation of how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files... so far.
www.instagram.com/p/DUgiBD_EiSP/
Here's a visual representation of how many times Trump's name appears in the Epstein files... so far.
www.instagram.com/p/DUgiBD_EiSP/
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Misinformation and intimidation are designed to keep you from voting. That’s why CADEM is doubling down on our voter protection efforts: recruiting hundreds of volunteer poll monitors and field attorneys, providing multilingual support to voters, and offering our Voter Protection Hotline.
California AG Rob Bonta is prepared to seek restraining orders within hours if there’s any federal interference in our elections. California Democrats stand against Trump's unconstitutional push to nationalize elections.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election
Local elections administrators across California say they have been preparing for once unthinkable threats to the midterms, from their own federal government.
www.latimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Misinformation and intimidation are designed to keep you from voting. That’s why CADEM is doubling down on our voter protection efforts: recruiting hundreds of volunteer poll monitors and field attorneys, providing multilingual support to voters, and offering our Voter Protection Hotline.
On carrying your torch--whatever that is-- to figure out what the future of the United States will be.
While I'm a professor and a writer, I decided this year that my torch is more humble: I volunteer at my city's thrift store which makes money for its food bank. It's very simple.
While I'm a professor and a writer, I decided this year that my torch is more humble: I volunteer at my city's thrift store which makes money for its food bank. It's very simple.
North Carolina’s @katebarrcanwin.bsky.social gave us the perfect metaphor for what we are all doing in this perilous moment.
From today’s Politics Chat, watch now on YouTube.
From today’s Politics Chat, watch now on YouTube.
February 18, 2026 at 4:40 AM
On carrying your torch--whatever that is-- to figure out what the future of the United States will be.
While I'm a professor and a writer, I decided this year that my torch is more humble: I volunteer at my city's thrift store which makes money for its food bank. It's very simple.
While I'm a professor and a writer, I decided this year that my torch is more humble: I volunteer at my city's thrift store which makes money for its food bank. It's very simple.
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Historian of medicine here. Yes. Yes, they did.
before antibiotics did people just die all the time from everything?
February 17, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Historian of medicine here. Yes. Yes, they did.
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You cannot reason with people who are not connected to material reality in any meaningful way. These people hate liberals, liberalism, immigrants, people of color and queer people so much that they would bare nearly any burden both physically and economical to watch their "foes" suffer.
February 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
You cannot reason with people who are not connected to material reality in any meaningful way. These people hate liberals, liberalism, immigrants, people of color and queer people so much that they would bare nearly any burden both physically and economical to watch their "foes" suffer.
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Climate change coverage fell 14% globally in 2025, while the world endured record heat, raging wildfires, and devastating floods.
The crisis intensified. The headlines didn’t.
Less coverage = less urgency.
www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...
The crisis intensified. The headlines didn’t.
Less coverage = less urgency.
www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...
Climate change media coverage fell 14% in 2025
Despite rising impacts, climate change received less attention in media around the world in 2025. CU Boulder sociologist Max Boykoff shares the reasons and
www.colorado.edu
February 17, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Climate change coverage fell 14% globally in 2025, while the world endured record heat, raging wildfires, and devastating floods.
The crisis intensified. The headlines didn’t.
Less coverage = less urgency.
www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...
The crisis intensified. The headlines didn’t.
Less coverage = less urgency.
www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...
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‘I’m Tired of People Asking If I’m Electable’ Jasmine Crockett Makes Her Pitch as Early Voting Begins
February 18, 2026 at 4:11 AM
‘I’m Tired of People Asking If I’m Electable’ Jasmine Crockett Makes Her Pitch as Early Voting Begins
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Trump pulls out all the stops to protect aggressor Russia.
It's why Putin installed him in the White House – twice.
It's why Putin installed him in the White House – twice.
February 18, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Trump pulls out all the stops to protect aggressor Russia.
It's why Putin installed him in the White House – twice.
It's why Putin installed him in the White House – twice.
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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.