Brian Sapient
@briansapient.bsky.social
On a journey to live the most fact-based life I can possibly live. Atheist, humanist, tree-hugger, educator, golfer, and science advocate. Philly sports lover. Kinda into stocks.
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Brian Sapient
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· May 16
If you only ever take one thing away from my page, I hope it's my list of reputable #news sources. If you haven't embarked on a similar journey, I think my effort may change your life for the better. Here's a list to follow (free) and I'll follow up with more info 🧵
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Quiet. We’re busy rebuilding Venezuelan infrastructure. And the Kennedy Center. 🤡
Tens of thousands of people across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana have gone a week without power or heat after a brutal ice storm. At least three dozen people have died in connection with the storm, officials have said.
Fear and Anger Grow as Thousands Remain Without Power in the South
More than 30 people have died across three Southern states in connection with last week’s storm, and thousands remain without power.
nyti.ms
February 2, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Quiet. We’re busy rebuilding Venezuelan infrastructure. And the Kennedy Center. 🤡
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#GA14 🤓
Marge went absolutely nuts on Trump in a new interview, branding his MAGA movement a “big lie” and accusing the president of ignoring U.S. citizens so that he can focus on waging “war on behalf of Israel.”
“MAGA is — I think people are realizing it was all a lie. It was a big lie for the people.”
“MAGA is — I think people are realizing it was all a lie. It was a big lie for the people.”
February 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
#GA14 🤓
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Damn. 🔥
“.. Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned.”
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“.. Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned.”
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January 31, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Damn. 🔥
“.. Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned.”
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“.. Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned.”
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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“.. Democrat and machinist union leader Taylor Rehmet won the special election Saturday .. a stunning upset that injected a fresh and urgent sense of a panic into the GOP from the Texas Capitol to the White House ..”
@texastribune.org #SSD9
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@texastribune.org #SSD9
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February 1, 2026 at 2:04 PM
“.. Democrat and machinist union leader Taylor Rehmet won the special election Saturday .. a stunning upset that injected a fresh and urgent sense of a panic into the GOP from the Texas Capitol to the White House ..”
@texastribune.org #SSD9
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@texastribune.org #SSD9
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“.. In a blistering opinion, Judge Fred Biery .. condemned ‘the perfidious lust for unbridled power’ and ‘the imposition of cruelty.’”
@nytimes.com #Ramos
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@nytimes.com #Ramos
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January 31, 2026 at 9:06 PM
“.. In a blistering opinion, Judge Fred Biery .. condemned ‘the perfidious lust for unbridled power’ and ‘the imposition of cruelty.’”
@nytimes.com #Ramos
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@nytimes.com #Ramos
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HARVEY LEVIN, with an impassioned response to Don Lemon’s arrest:
“.. It is obvious what's happening in this country, people. LOOK at what is happening.”
@tmz.com.web.brid.gy @meidastouch.com
“.. It is obvious what's happening in this country, people. LOOK at what is happening.”
@tmz.com.web.brid.gy @meidastouch.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:09 PM
HARVEY LEVIN, with an impassioned response to Don Lemon’s arrest:
“.. It is obvious what's happening in this country, people. LOOK at what is happening.”
@tmz.com.web.brid.gy @meidastouch.com
“.. It is obvious what's happening in this country, people. LOOK at what is happening.”
@tmz.com.web.brid.gy @meidastouch.com
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In her email, Melania Trump expressed excitement about visiting Ghislaine Maxwell in Palm Beach and tried to make arrangements to meet up with her as soon as she was back in New York City.
New Epstein file dump reveals gushing emails between Melania Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell
The Justice Department on Friday released many more files related to its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, including a gushing exchange between Melania Trump and Epstein’s now-imprisoned sidekick, …
trib.al
January 31, 2026 at 12:30 PM
In her email, Melania Trump expressed excitement about visiting Ghislaine Maxwell in Palm Beach and tried to make arrangements to meet up with her as soon as she was back in New York City.
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Turns out the sectors driven by brains and brawn are both struggling in the Trump economy.
Trump Is Making America Stupider
How MAGA is purging scientists and other skilled workers from both the private and public sectors.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Turns out the sectors driven by brains and brawn are both struggling in the Trump economy.
Spoiler: there appear to be claims of Trump and underage girls in there.
The Department of Justice released its latest, and likely last, batch of files related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. https://to.pbs.org/4kcQkQs
What's revealed in the latest Epstein files release – and what's redacted
The Department of Justice released its latest, and likely last, batch of files related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. It comes more than a month after the missed deadline set by Congress. The...
to.pbs.org
January 31, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Spoiler: there appear to be claims of Trump and underage girls in there.
I held 15% weighting in metals going into today. But, attached is the text I sent to someone I manage for on Wed. Our last hedge was late December. The hedge has yielded 75% of its max profit. #$SLV #$GLD #econsky @mikezaccardi.bsky.social @seanbrodrick.bsky.social #gold #silver @hmeisler.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I held 15% weighting in metals going into today. But, attached is the text I sent to someone I manage for on Wed. Our last hedge was late December. The hedge has yielded 75% of its max profit. #$SLV #$GLD #econsky @mikezaccardi.bsky.social @seanbrodrick.bsky.social #gold #silver @hmeisler.bsky.social
Just watch the video from yesterday of Rob Kaplan saying that gold could hit 5450 to 5500.
It's already above 5500 by the time I got to see the video.
Video 2:15 Mark: youtu.be/K_7tht4yJhc?...
#$GLD #$PHYS #gold
It's already above 5500 by the time I got to see the video.
Video 2:15 Mark: youtu.be/K_7tht4yJhc?...
#$GLD #$PHYS #gold
Weak Dollar Poses Risks to US Economy Warns Goldman’s Kaplan
YouTube video by Bloomberg Podcasts
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Just watch the video from yesterday of Rob Kaplan saying that gold could hit 5450 to 5500.
It's already above 5500 by the time I got to see the video.
Video 2:15 Mark: youtu.be/K_7tht4yJhc?...
#$GLD #$PHYS #gold
It's already above 5500 by the time I got to see the video.
Video 2:15 Mark: youtu.be/K_7tht4yJhc?...
#$GLD #$PHYS #gold
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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The US, on the other hand, need NOT ratify trade deal. 🤡
Bessent says disappointed by EU-India deal; South Korea must ratify trade deal reut.rs/4al4VWz
Bessent says disappointed by EU-India deal; South Korea must ratify trade deal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday he was disappointed by Europe's decision to strike a major trade agreement with India, saying it showed Europe put trade ahead of the interests of the Ukrainian people.
reut.rs
January 28, 2026 at 8:41 PM
The US, on the other hand, need NOT ratify trade deal. 🤡
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GEORGE WILL: “.. Minneapolis is today’s Birmingham.
“.. It is infuriating .. that the current national administration, which will not stop banging on about how it is restoring America’s greatness, is incessantly embarrassing ..”
@postopinions.bsky.social
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“.. It is infuriating .. that the current national administration, which will not stop banging on about how it is restoring America’s greatness, is incessantly embarrassing ..”
@postopinions.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
January 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM
GEORGE WILL: “.. Minneapolis is today’s Birmingham.
“.. It is infuriating .. that the current national administration, which will not stop banging on about how it is restoring America’s greatness, is incessantly embarrassing ..”
@postopinions.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
“.. It is infuriating .. that the current national administration, which will not stop banging on about how it is restoring America’s greatness, is incessantly embarrassing ..”
@postopinions.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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The Oscar-winning actor slammed President Donald Trump, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their deadly immigration crackdown.
Natalie Portman Speaks Out Against ‘Outrageous’ Immigration Raids In Minnesota
The Oscar-winning actor slammed President Donald Trump, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their deadly immigration crackdown.
www.huffpost.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The Oscar-winning actor slammed President Donald Trump, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their deadly immigration crackdown.
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It’s 39 days beyond the statutory deadline.
JUST IN: DOJ says its attorneys have reviewed and redacted “millions” of pages of Epstein Files material and should complete their review in the “near term.” But they say there’s no specific date or ballpark for the release. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 28, 2026 at 2:16 AM
It’s 39 days beyond the statutory deadline.
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"Bitcoin is the new gold." 🤔
GOLD is the new gold.
GOLD is the new gold.
January 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM
"Bitcoin is the new gold." 🤔
GOLD is the new gold.
GOLD is the new gold.
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“.. Republicans spent years talking about the Second Amendment as a means to fight government tyranny, he said. ‘The moment someone who’s thought to be from the left, they abandon that principled stance.’”
@apnews.com
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@apnews.com
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January 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM
“.. Republicans spent years talking about the Second Amendment as a means to fight government tyranny, he said. ‘The moment someone who’s thought to be from the left, they abandon that principled stance.’”
@apnews.com
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@apnews.com
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reported ICE activities in the Twin Cities this morning
-- terrorizing a daycare
-- drawing weapons outside a bank
-- terrorizing a daycare
-- drawing weapons outside a bank
January 26, 2026 at 5:44 PM
reported ICE activities in the Twin Cities this morning
-- terrorizing a daycare
-- drawing weapons outside a bank
-- terrorizing a daycare
-- drawing weapons outside a bank
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Footage of the GOP Gestapo ICE and CBP agents should prominently be displayed in Democrat ads in all November Senate races where an incumbent Republican challenger voted to confirm enablers.
January 26, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Footage of the GOP Gestapo ICE and CBP agents should prominently be displayed in Democrat ads in all November Senate races where an incumbent Republican challenger voted to confirm enablers.
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“.. Dan and Jane resisted the idea that they had become political. .. ‘It became clear very quickly that ICE is the Proud Boys, the Boogaloo boys. They’ve given them uniforms and let them run wild,’ Dan said.”
@theatlantic.com
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@theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
January 26, 2026 at 12:13 PM
“.. Dan and Jane resisted the idea that they had become political. .. ‘It became clear very quickly that ICE is the Proud Boys, the Boogaloo boys. They’ve given them uniforms and let them run wild,’ Dan said.”
@theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
@theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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This is an absurd characterization. It reeks of access journalism fear, IMO.
The truth is the truth. Gaslighting isn't a battle for the truth. It's a brainwashing technique.
The truth is the truth. Gaslighting isn't a battle for the truth. It's a brainwashing technique.
January 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM
This is an absurd characterization. It reeks of access journalism fear, IMO.
The truth is the truth. Gaslighting isn't a battle for the truth. It's a brainwashing technique.
The truth is the truth. Gaslighting isn't a battle for the truth. It's a brainwashing technique.
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The ICU nurse, who was killed by immigration agents, is seen in the footage reading the veteran's final salute.
Son Of Deceased Vet Shares Video Of Alex Pretti Honoring His Father At The VA
Son Of Deceased Vet Shares Video Of Alex Pretti Honoring His Father At The VA
www.huffpost.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The ICU nurse, who was killed by immigration agents, is seen in the footage reading the veteran's final salute.