@bluestatedon.bsky.social
“Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.” — H. L. Mencken
“Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob.” — FDR
Anti-DEI=Resegregation GOP=Confederacy
“Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob.” — FDR
Anti-DEI=Resegregation GOP=Confederacy
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It’s wild that DHS has $ millions for ICE to buy buildings for concentration camps, but FEMA can’t fully fund disaster relief. Maybe instead of being Nazis, we could use those funds to help the people this administration has left unhoused. Govt. budget allocation is a moral document.
AFGE Leads Coalition in Seeking Emergency Order to Prevent FEMA Dismantling
The coalition of unions, nonprofit groups, and local governments that filed a supplemental complaint last month challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful and drastic reduction of staff at FEMA f...
www.afge.org
February 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM
It’s wild that DHS has $ millions for ICE to buy buildings for concentration camps, but FEMA can’t fully fund disaster relief. Maybe instead of being Nazis, we could use those funds to help the people this administration has left unhoused. Govt. budget allocation is a moral document.
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NEW: ICE has raided dormitories at the Dilley concentration camp to confiscate letters from children per @pabloreports.bsky.social. I have filed a FOIA request for them. @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social: the second we get anything, we will send it to you. 1/ www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-ice-co...
NEW: ICE Confiscates Children's Letters at Dilley Concentration Camp. I've filed a FOIA Request to Get Them
ProPublica recently published heart-wrenching letters from children at Dilley. ICE then raided the dormitories to confiscate and destroy those letters. I've filed a Freedom of Information Act Request.
www.muellershewrote.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:09 PM
NEW: ICE has raided dormitories at the Dilley concentration camp to confiscate letters from children per @pabloreports.bsky.social. I have filed a FOIA request for them. @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social: the second we get anything, we will send it to you. 1/ www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-ice-co...
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The decline of right wing cultural production is just due to the fact that they don’t like culture, they like the signifiers of culture, ie “classic sculpture means white people are better.” They don’t like art at all except for this purpose. They don’t even like the nerd stuff they whine about
February 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The decline of right wing cultural production is just due to the fact that they don’t like culture, they like the signifiers of culture, ie “classic sculpture means white people are better.” They don’t like art at all except for this purpose. They don’t even like the nerd stuff they whine about
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“You should be pissed off about this—not because you’re a Democrat, but because you’re an American. You should be pissed about this if you care about the endurance of our republic and these foundational underpinnings of our democracy.” — Mayor Frey
ICE is crushing Minneapolis economy. On the pod, Mayor Jacob Frey tallies up damage:
$203 million overall
$80 million small biz losses
$5 million hotel cancellations
75K people food insecurity
"Impact is staggering," Frey tells us. Bleeding city for being diverse:
newrepublic.com/article/2066...
$203 million overall
$80 million small biz losses
$5 million hotel cancellations
75K people food insecurity
"Impact is staggering," Frey tells us. Bleeding city for being diverse:
newrepublic.com/article/2066...
Minneapolis Mayor’s Emotional Message to Trump: You Failed to Break Us
In an interview, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says ICE’s attack came from the top—and shares new details about how badly it damaged his city, while explaining how the people there are emerging utterly...
newrepublic.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
“You should be pissed off about this—not because you’re a Democrat, but because you’re an American. You should be pissed about this if you care about the endurance of our republic and these foundational underpinnings of our democracy.” — Mayor Frey
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biden *trounced* a well-established, well-funded left option in an open primary 2020 by 2:1
you can read here why most dem primary voters (not party elites) made that decision
newrepublic.com/article/1953...
you can read here why most dem primary voters (not party elites) made that decision
newrepublic.com/article/1953...
Why the Democratic Tea Party Failed (and How It Could Succeed)
For the left to win, it must blame fascism on the actual fascists.
newrepublic.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
biden *trounced* a well-established, well-funded left option in an open primary 2020 by 2:1
you can read here why most dem primary voters (not party elites) made that decision
newrepublic.com/article/1953...
you can read here why most dem primary voters (not party elites) made that decision
newrepublic.com/article/1953...
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And here's our piece about her from last week:
www.thebulwark.com/p/does-dhs-f...
www.thebulwark.com/p/does-dhs-f...
Does DHS Flack Tricia McLaughlin Believe Her Own Lies?
She knows what her real audience wants to hear from her.
www.thebulwark.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:08 PM
And here's our piece about her from last week:
www.thebulwark.com/p/does-dhs-f...
www.thebulwark.com/p/does-dhs-f...
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DOGE allegedly used ChatGPT to identify 1,400 NEH grants it said were DEI. Grants were terminated April 2025, according to a court filing. E.g.
Film: 1873 Colfax massacre
Film: first female pilots flying for U.S. military in WWII
Film: “Untold Story of Jewish Women Slave Labor in the Holocaust"
Film: 1873 Colfax massacre
Film: first female pilots flying for U.S. military in WWII
Film: “Untold Story of Jewish Women Slave Labor in the Holocaust"
ChatGPT cuts in action
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:49 PM
DOGE allegedly used ChatGPT to identify 1,400 NEH grants it said were DEI. Grants were terminated April 2025, according to a court filing. E.g.
Film: 1873 Colfax massacre
Film: first female pilots flying for U.S. military in WWII
Film: “Untold Story of Jewish Women Slave Labor in the Holocaust"
Film: 1873 Colfax massacre
Film: first female pilots flying for U.S. military in WWII
Film: “Untold Story of Jewish Women Slave Labor in the Holocaust"
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i am begging people to understand that without black church attendees, especially women, the democratic party is not a viable political party and religion isnt just about right wing evangelicals.
February 18, 2026 at 4:25 PM
i am begging people to understand that without black church attendees, especially women, the democratic party is not a viable political party and religion isnt just about right wing evangelicals.
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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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This whole fight over transgender stuff happening on X is so weird to me. The most notable thing about trans issues in the last 5 years has been the enormous, coordinated anti-trans activism campaign across the right, aided by moral cowards in the center.
But that campaign is *never mentioned*.
But that campaign is *never mentioned*.
February 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM
This whole fight over transgender stuff happening on X is so weird to me. The most notable thing about trans issues in the last 5 years has been the enormous, coordinated anti-trans activism campaign across the right, aided by moral cowards in the center.
But that campaign is *never mentioned*.
But that campaign is *never mentioned*.
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“In other words, there hasn’t been an organic shift in public opinion on trans people but rather a massive astroturfing campaign against us.” — @juliaserano.bsky.social
February 18, 2026 at 6:12 AM
“In other words, there hasn’t been an organic shift in public opinion on trans people but rather a massive astroturfing campaign against us.” — @juliaserano.bsky.social
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It seems kind of big to me that the U.S. Deputy Attorney General just tacitly admitted that the Trump Administration is hiding evidence of an international elite pedophile rape conspiracy that included the sexualized torture, and even murder, of children. And why? Well, the president was involved.
The fact that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly stated that DOJ excluded all images showing “death, physical abuse, or injury” from Epstein files is almost certain proof that the images exist.
By withholding the images entirely rather than redacting minors, he is protecting the abusers.
By withholding the images entirely rather than redacting minors, he is protecting the abusers.
February 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It seems kind of big to me that the U.S. Deputy Attorney General just tacitly admitted that the Trump Administration is hiding evidence of an international elite pedophile rape conspiracy that included the sexualized torture, and even murder, of children. And why? Well, the president was involved.
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Since 1990:
-- Only the richest 1% of households have grown their share of U.S. wealth
-- For the top 0.1%, their share of U.S. wealth has risen nearly 6 points to 14.4%
-- For the bottom half of households, their share of US wealth has dropped from 3.5% to 2.5%
Free 🔗
www.wsj.com/finance/bill...
-- Only the richest 1% of households have grown their share of U.S. wealth
-- For the top 0.1%, their share of U.S. wealth has risen nearly 6 points to 14.4%
-- For the bottom half of households, their share of US wealth has dropped from 3.5% to 2.5%
Free 🔗
www.wsj.com/finance/bill...
Billionaires’ Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy
Tax avoidance by the superwealthy is an economic issue as well as a political one.
www.wsj.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Since 1990:
-- Only the richest 1% of households have grown their share of U.S. wealth
-- For the top 0.1%, their share of U.S. wealth has risen nearly 6 points to 14.4%
-- For the bottom half of households, their share of US wealth has dropped from 3.5% to 2.5%
Free 🔗
www.wsj.com/finance/bill...
-- Only the richest 1% of households have grown their share of U.S. wealth
-- For the top 0.1%, their share of U.S. wealth has risen nearly 6 points to 14.4%
-- For the bottom half of households, their share of US wealth has dropped from 3.5% to 2.5%
Free 🔗
www.wsj.com/finance/bill...
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you can say it in french too:
www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/...
www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/...
France's 13,335 millionaires who pay no income tax
In 2024, thousands of taxpayers with significant real estate wealth paid no income tax, according to a previously unpublished note from the Finance Ministry. These revelations have reignited the debat...
www.lemonde.fr
February 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM
you can say it in french too:
www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/...
www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/...
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#FDA backs down on #Moderna: The agency had refused to review the company's licensure application for an mRNA flu vaccine, but after significant pushback has relented. www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/f...
FDA reverses course, agrees to review Moderna’s flu vaccine
The FDA reversed course and told Moderna it would review its application for a new flu vaccine, the company announced Wednesday.
www.statnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
#FDA backs down on #Moderna: The agency had refused to review the company's licensure application for an mRNA flu vaccine, but after significant pushback has relented. www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/f...
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'The new rule may affect veterans with a range of ailments like musculoskeletal injuries, hypertension, and mental health conditions. Experts said the new rule might cause veterans to purposefully not take their prescribed medications to avoid a lower rating.' taskandpurpose.com/military-lif...
New VA rule could lower veterans’ disability rating if medication improves their symptoms
Under a new rule, the Department of Veterans Affairs will lower veterans’ disability pay if medication improves their condition.
taskandpurpose.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:36 PM
'The new rule may affect veterans with a range of ailments like musculoskeletal injuries, hypertension, and mental health conditions. Experts said the new rule might cause veterans to purposefully not take their prescribed medications to avoid a lower rating.' taskandpurpose.com/military-lif...
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25 years ago, a bunch of libertarians moved to NH to take over state government. Jason Osborne, one of those "Free Staters," has since risen to be majority leader in the state house.
How is he fighting for "liberty?" By helping Stephen Miller build a 324,000-foot prison for migrants and refugees.
How is he fighting for "liberty?" By helping Stephen Miller build a 324,000-foot prison for migrants and refugees.
Communities nationwide push back against proposed ICE facility sites
A proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Merrimack is continuing to spark strong reactions from residents and local officials.
www.wmur.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
25 years ago, a bunch of libertarians moved to NH to take over state government. Jason Osborne, one of those "Free Staters," has since risen to be majority leader in the state house.
How is he fighting for "liberty?" By helping Stephen Miller build a 324,000-foot prison for migrants and refugees.
How is he fighting for "liberty?" By helping Stephen Miller build a 324,000-foot prison for migrants and refugees.
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Well which is it? Are you for birthright citizenship or against?
From @theathletic.com: Vice President JD Vance does not seem to agree with Eileen Gu's choice to represent China, rather than the United States, at the Olympics. Gu, who was born in San Francisco, has won five medals for China, where her mother is from. nyti.ms/3ZJtaYv
JD Vance insinuates Eileen Gu should be representing the United States at Winter Olympics
Gu was born in 2003, and her mother, Yan Gu, is a first-generation Chinese immigrant. Her father is American.
nyti.ms
February 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Well which is it? Are you for birthright citizenship or against?
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Doug Wilson preached at the Pentagon yesterday. And only 1 news outlet reported on it yesterday after watching it. Seriously, I shouldn't be the only one covering this!
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/doug-wilso...
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/doug-wilso...
Doug Wilson Preaches at Pentagon, Compares Services to Day of Pentecost
Controversial Christian Nationalist preacher Doug Wilson stood at a podium inside the Pentagon on Tuesday as the guest preacher for the latest monthly Christian worship service held there for leaders ...
publicwitness.wordandway.org
February 18, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Doug Wilson preached at the Pentagon yesterday. And only 1 news outlet reported on it yesterday after watching it. Seriously, I shouldn't be the only one covering this!
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/doug-wilso...
publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/doug-wilso...
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BREAKING — WE WON! DC Superior Court Judge Darlene Soltys ordered the DC Metropolitan Police to produce ALL body cam footage of the March 2025 DOGE raid on the US Institute of Peace within 14 days.
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
February 18, 2026 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING — WE WON! DC Superior Court Judge Darlene Soltys ordered the DC Metropolitan Police to produce ALL body cam footage of the March 2025 DOGE raid on the US Institute of Peace within 14 days.
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
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< wrestling announcer voice >
the BIBLE'S!! OOOOOOOOOORIGINAL!!!!!WOOOOOMAANNNNN!!!!!!! < airhorns >
the BIBLE'S!! OOOOOOOOOORIGINAL!!!!!WOOOOOMAANNNNN!!!!!!! < airhorns >
February 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
< wrestling announcer voice >
the BIBLE'S!! OOOOOOOOOORIGINAL!!!!!WOOOOOMAANNNNN!!!!!!! < airhorns >
the BIBLE'S!! OOOOOOOOOORIGINAL!!!!!WOOOOOMAANNNNN!!!!!!! < airhorns >
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Even as diversionary battles flare up—immigration raids, legal losses, and Epstein fallout—Trump is making his move where it matters most: elections.
His goal here isn’t necessarily victory on the merits. It may be delay, uncertainty, and public doubt—especially in close races. trib.al/nKrAoXm
His goal here isn’t necessarily victory on the merits. It may be delay, uncertainty, and public doubt—especially in close races. trib.al/nKrAoXm
February 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Even as diversionary battles flare up—immigration raids, legal losses, and Epstein fallout—Trump is making his move where it matters most: elections.
His goal here isn’t necessarily victory on the merits. It may be delay, uncertainty, and public doubt—especially in close races. trib.al/nKrAoXm
His goal here isn’t necessarily victory on the merits. It may be delay, uncertainty, and public doubt—especially in close races. trib.al/nKrAoXm
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Bayard Rustin could be the most influential civil rights activist you’ve never heard of. Did his sexuality and religion keep him out of the history books?
That question and more on @revealnews.org's More To The Story: tinyurl.com/3v3f93xm
That question and more on @revealnews.org's More To The Story: tinyurl.com/3v3f93xm
February 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Bayard Rustin could be the most influential civil rights activist you’ve never heard of. Did his sexuality and religion keep him out of the history books?
That question and more on @revealnews.org's More To The Story: tinyurl.com/3v3f93xm
That question and more on @revealnews.org's More To The Story: tinyurl.com/3v3f93xm
As always seems to be the case, whenever actual voter fraud is uncovered, it's a Republican doing it.
The fact that the illegal voter is a Trump-supporting non-citizen Latino who's now going to get deported because of this is the topper.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
The fact that the illegal voter is a Trump-supporting non-citizen Latino who's now going to get deported because of this is the topper.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Trump supporting Mayor faces deportation for illegal votes and election perjury.
Joe Ceballos Joe Ceballos is the Mayor of Coldwater, Kansas (pop. 700). He voted for Trump — the MAGA racist who promised to make America great again by cracking down on people who look like Joe. His ...
www.dailykos.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
As always seems to be the case, whenever actual voter fraud is uncovered, it's a Republican doing it.
The fact that the illegal voter is a Trump-supporting non-citizen Latino who's now going to get deported because of this is the topper.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
The fact that the illegal voter is a Trump-supporting non-citizen Latino who's now going to get deported because of this is the topper.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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“.. ‘many system vendors will go bankrupt or exit product lines due to a lack of memory. Mobile phone production will be reduced by 200-250 million units, and PC and TV production will be significantly reduced.’ Yikes.”
@pcgamer.com #DRAM
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/mem...
@pcgamer.com #DRAM
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/mem...
February 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM
“.. ‘many system vendors will go bankrupt or exit product lines due to a lack of memory. Mobile phone production will be reduced by 200-250 million units, and PC and TV production will be significantly reduced.’ Yikes.”
@pcgamer.com #DRAM
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/mem...
@pcgamer.com #DRAM
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/mem...