Box of Frogs
@boxoffrogs.bsky.social
We are the first generation that has sufficient resources to put a roof over every head, a meal on every table, to provide education and basic health care to all, and to care for the planet.
Yet we don't.
You have to ask yourself what's wrong with us?
Yet we don't.
You have to ask yourself what's wrong with us?
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Box of Frogs
@boxoffrogs.bsky.social
· Aug 12
Republicans have turned the USA into the kind of police state that Republicans always warned you America would become if you didn't vote for Republicans.
The cost of rectifying constitutional rights abuses by this Republican administration are going to become a whole new class of government expenditure contributing to the national deficit.
Federal judge has ordered Trump administration to facilitate the return of certain Venezuelan migrants who he found were unlawfully deported to a Salvadoran prison under the Alien Enemies Act last year
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...
Judge orders Trump administration to facilitate return of some Venezuelan migrants deported under Alien Enemies Act
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Venezuelan migrants who were deported to a Salvadoran prison last year and then released into other countries.
www.cbsnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:50 AM
The cost of rectifying constitutional rights abuses by this Republican administration are going to become a whole new class of government expenditure contributing to the national deficit.
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Step one: Complain constantly our elections are not safe.
Facts: Election fraud is minuscule
Step Two: Commit election fraud.
Step Three: Yell loudly election fraud exists
Step Four: Legislate to make voting impossibly hard
Step Five: Only one party wins elections
Facts: Election fraud is minuscule
Step Two: Commit election fraud.
Step Three: Yell loudly election fraud exists
Step Four: Legislate to make voting impossibly hard
Step Five: Only one party wins elections
February 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Step one: Complain constantly our elections are not safe.
Facts: Election fraud is minuscule
Step Two: Commit election fraud.
Step Three: Yell loudly election fraud exists
Step Four: Legislate to make voting impossibly hard
Step Five: Only one party wins elections
Facts: Election fraud is minuscule
Step Two: Commit election fraud.
Step Three: Yell loudly election fraud exists
Step Four: Legislate to make voting impossibly hard
Step Five: Only one party wins elections
Would I be wrong to assume that "Material inconsistencies" is yet another euphemism for "lies"?
Another shooting case falls apart (this time ICE, not CBP).
These are the Venezuelans that ICE excused shooting by claiming they beat him w/shovels.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
These are the Venezuelans that ICE excused shooting by claiming they beat him w/shovels.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 13, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Would I be wrong to assume that "Material inconsistencies" is yet another euphemism for "lies"?
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What repealing the ‘endangerment finding’ means for public health - Scientific American
February 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
What repealing the ‘endangerment finding’ means for public health - Scientific American
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You can't prove received wisdom wrong if you don't try... and you've got to give China credit for not being afraid to try. A step on the way to serious reduction of shipping emissions by 2050? Or an expensive experiment with niche coastal uses? Time will tell!
maritime-executive.com/article/chin...
maritime-executive.com/article/chin...
February 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
You can't prove received wisdom wrong if you don't try... and you've got to give China credit for not being afraid to try. A step on the way to serious reduction of shipping emissions by 2050? Or an expensive experiment with niche coastal uses? Time will tell!
maritime-executive.com/article/chin...
maritime-executive.com/article/chin...
One of the weirdest things about the Republican war on clean energy as a result of their climate change denialism is that they have already lost.
All they are doing is maximizing the profits other countries will make supplying the technology.
All they are doing is maximizing the profits other countries will make supplying the technology.
Final EIA-860 is out, and 2025 really did it: 54 GW of new U.S. electric capacity, 96% clean. Solar again carries the offense, and we built more storage in 2025 than the cumulative total through 2023. More and more and more additions... but also record low retirements.
February 12, 2026 at 9:11 PM
One of the weirdest things about the Republican war on clean energy as a result of their climate change denialism is that they have already lost.
All they are doing is maximizing the profits other countries will make supplying the technology.
All they are doing is maximizing the profits other countries will make supplying the technology.
If we every guilty person on the Epstein list had their assets seized as punishment for their crimes, we could probably wipe out the national debt.
February 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
If we every guilty person on the Epstein list had their assets seized as punishment for their crimes, we could probably wipe out the national debt.
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They are all involved.
It’s the Epstein Administration.
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
They are all involved.
If we're going to do this then let's at least organize a donut festival and allow everyone a vote!
Normal voting restrictions apply. Voter's may be disenfranchised due to inability to provide proof of citizenship or a birth certificate with that matches your married name.
#nhpolitics
Normal voting restrictions apply. Voter's may be disenfranchised due to inability to provide proof of citizenship or a birth certificate with that matches your married name.
#nhpolitics
Does New Hampshire need an official state doughnut? 🍩
Some students think so. And they're making the case on behalf of an autumnal favorite. https://bit.ly/3M5Kbcm
Some students think so. And they're making the case on behalf of an autumnal favorite. https://bit.ly/3M5Kbcm
Batter up: Nashua students pitch the apple cider donut as the 'official doughnut' of NH
A group of fourth-graders from Nashua drafted a bill to recognize the fried sweet treat as the official doughnut of New Hampshire.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
If we're going to do this then let's at least organize a donut festival and allow everyone a vote!
Normal voting restrictions apply. Voter's may be disenfranchised due to inability to provide proof of citizenship or a birth certificate with that matches your married name.
#nhpolitics
Normal voting restrictions apply. Voter's may be disenfranchised due to inability to provide proof of citizenship or a birth certificate with that matches your married name.
#nhpolitics
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Community matters. Vote for longtime community advocate Bobbi Boudman for Carroll County District 7 on March 10. #localelectionsmatter #communitymatters
February 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Community matters. Vote for longtime community advocate Bobbi Boudman for Carroll County District 7 on March 10. #localelectionsmatter #communitymatters
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Good for Sen. Tim McGough. Meanwhile, radio silence from NH’s own Pam Bondi—Komplicit Kelly Ayotte. #NHPolitics www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/12/n...
Trump wants ICE facilities in Merrimack, N.H., and across the US. Some Republicans are pushing back. - The Boston Globe
The administration’s plans to convert warehouses into detention facilities face opposition from residents and local officials — including some who have supported him.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Good for Sen. Tim McGough. Meanwhile, radio silence from NH’s own Pam Bondi—Komplicit Kelly Ayotte. #NHPolitics www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/12/n...
AI is to software development what Google maps was to navigation.
The more you use it to get somewhere the more you lose the ability to get anywhere without it.
The more you use it to get somewhere the more you lose the ability to get anywhere without it.
February 12, 2026 at 1:58 PM
AI is to software development what Google maps was to navigation.
The more you use it to get somewhere the more you lose the ability to get anywhere without it.
The more you use it to get somewhere the more you lose the ability to get anywhere without it.
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"Community is our unity.' says Bobbi Boudman, and that is a truth that matters more than ever during these politically polarizing times. We need a community advocate in Concord that the communities of #Wolfeboro, #Tuftonboro, and #Ossipee can trust.
#LocalElectionsMatter
#LocalElectionsMatter
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 PM
"Community is our unity.' says Bobbi Boudman, and that is a truth that matters more than ever during these politically polarizing times. We need a community advocate in Concord that the communities of #Wolfeboro, #Tuftonboro, and #Ossipee can trust.
#LocalElectionsMatter
#LocalElectionsMatter
Does anyone know of an analysis that breaks down the expected impact of disenfranchisement by party?
I have seen maps that show by passport and by married name mismatch, but no analysis of party line impact.
It seems entirely possible that this backfires on Republicans in many ways.
#nhpolitics
I have seen maps that show by passport and by married name mismatch, but no analysis of party line impact.
It seems entirely possible that this backfires on Republicans in many ways.
#nhpolitics
The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from November midterm elections. From @ashleymurray.bsky.social
US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections • New Hampshire Bulletin
The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from November midterm…
newhampshirebulletin.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Does anyone know of an analysis that breaks down the expected impact of disenfranchisement by party?
I have seen maps that show by passport and by married name mismatch, but no analysis of party line impact.
It seems entirely possible that this backfires on Republicans in many ways.
#nhpolitics
I have seen maps that show by passport and by married name mismatch, but no analysis of party line impact.
It seems entirely possible that this backfires on Republicans in many ways.
#nhpolitics
Sadly I don't think we are going to get to the "how are we going to organize ourselves now we know capitalism no longer drives positive societal change" discussion in my lifetime.
February 12, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Sadly I don't think we are going to get to the "how are we going to organize ourselves now we know capitalism no longer drives positive societal change" discussion in my lifetime.
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Lindsey Graham’s approval rating in South Carolina is 28%.
After 9 months on the campaign trail I can confidently say Lindsey Graham’s approval rating in Black churches in South Carolina is 0%.
After 9 months on the campaign trail I can confidently say Lindsey Graham’s approval rating in Black churches in South Carolina is 0%.
February 11, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Lindsey Graham’s approval rating in South Carolina is 28%.
After 9 months on the campaign trail I can confidently say Lindsey Graham’s approval rating in Black churches in South Carolina is 0%.
After 9 months on the campaign trail I can confidently say Lindsey Graham’s approval rating in Black churches in South Carolina is 0%.
"ICE detention centers near you" breaks the magic information wall that "Bad stuff only happens in blue cities in other states" that right wing media relies on.
Apart from being objectively wrong it is politically naive from Republicans.
Apart from being objectively wrong it is politically naive from Republicans.
New It Could Happen Here
@jamesstout.bsky.social is joined by Sam Hamilton to discuss how people in Social Circle, GA are organizing against an 8,000 person detention facility that ICE is planning to build in a warehouse in their community.
www.iheart.com/podcast/105-...
@jamesstout.bsky.social is joined by Sam Hamilton to discuss how people in Social Circle, GA are organizing against an 8,000 person detention facility that ICE is planning to build in a warehouse in their community.
www.iheart.com/podcast/105-...
February 12, 2026 at 10:56 AM
"ICE detention centers near you" breaks the magic information wall that "Bad stuff only happens in blue cities in other states" that right wing media relies on.
Apart from being objectively wrong it is politically naive from Republicans.
Apart from being objectively wrong it is politically naive from Republicans.
Trump: "Europe respects America like never before"
Europe:
Europe:
In Europe, we look at America and see frightening soviet tendencies.
Even more disconcerting is the fact that your leader is an idiot. If he were smart, at least there would be a chance he would see the light.
Unfortunately, he can only see glory and $ signs.
Even more disconcerting is the fact that your leader is an idiot. If he were smart, at least there would be a chance he would see the light.
Unfortunately, he can only see glory and $ signs.
February 12, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Trump: "Europe respects America like never before"
Europe:
Europe:
What Republicans will see about yesterday's hearing with Pam Bondi is not what we have seen.
www.foxnews.com/politics/bon...
www.foxnews.com/politics/bon...
Bondi hearing devolves into chaos of shouts as AG accuses top Democrats of 'theatrics'
Attorney General Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing erupted as Democrats made demands and engaged in shouting matches over the Epstein files.
www.foxnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM
What Republicans will see about yesterday's hearing with Pam Bondi is not what we have seen.
www.foxnews.com/politics/bon...
www.foxnews.com/politics/bon...
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We need to end “Citizens United” now.
The wealthy dominate political donations. My co-authored research found the top 0.1% contribute at rates 10-15x higher than bottom 90%. They’re not just more likely to donate, they give exponentially more per capita. The wealth gradient in politics is real. cup.org/4cfm0Az
February 12, 2026 at 7:43 AM
We need to end “Citizens United” now.
Some one should ask Lindsey Graham if DOJ monitoring Congress members search history is worth $500k compensation.
NEW: A page from Bondi's burn book. This is a list of the searches by Rep Jayapal of the unredacted Epstein files. That means the DOJ grabbed her search terms from the computers they set up for members of congress to view the Epstein files to use as ammunition. The photo is from Reuters.
February 12, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Some one should ask Lindsey Graham if DOJ monitoring Congress members search history is worth $500k compensation.
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The maker of a gun accessory tied to a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo will pay $1.75 million to survivors and victims’ families and stop selling the device in New York, state Attorney General Letitia James said. https://cnn.it/3MzKhcl
Gun accessory company to pay $1.75 million to Buffalo supermarket shooting victims | CNN
The maker of a gun accessory tied to a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo will pay $1.75 million to survivors and victims’ families and stop selling the device in ...
cnn.it
February 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The maker of a gun accessory tied to a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo will pay $1.75 million to survivors and victims’ families and stop selling the device in New York, state Attorney General Letitia James said. https://cnn.it/3MzKhcl
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From courts to protest, many Americans say their fear for the future of US democracy is rooted not in panic, but in pattern | Douglas Rowland II
When love of country feels like fear: why so many Americans are alarmed
From courts to protest, many Americans say their fear for the future of US democracy is rooted not in panic, but in pattern
bylines.cymru
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 AM
From courts to protest, many Americans say their fear for the future of US democracy is rooted not in panic, but in pattern | Douglas Rowland II
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(1/2) Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🧬🔬🔭.🧫🧪👩🔬
Women have historically been locked out of science and engineering fields & continue to face obstacles that men have never had to deal with. #NHPolitics #NH01 #WomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
Women have historically been locked out of science and engineering fields & continue to face obstacles that men have never had to deal with. #NHPolitics #NH01 #WomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
February 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM
(1/2) Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🧬🔬🔭.🧫🧪👩🔬
Women have historically been locked out of science and engineering fields & continue to face obstacles that men have never had to deal with. #NHPolitics #NH01 #WomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
Women have historically been locked out of science and engineering fields & continue to face obstacles that men have never had to deal with. #NHPolitics #NH01 #WomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
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