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pulling this reflection on white silence/fear over here, too:
"It is not objectively reasonable to stay silent as a white person. What we fear as white people in this moment is a hypothetical fear that is currently reality for many of our neighbors. It has been for a long time... The fear that is what is happening to other people could happen to you." 👇👇👇
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The reality is America is a huge multicultural multilingual country, not a white ethnostate, and venomous white supremacist MAGA crybabies lose it whenever that reality becomes unignorable. We should always seek to increase, not decrease, their discomfort. www.the-reframe.com/hating-the-g...
Hating the Game
The cooperation game, the murder game, and acting in good faith with people you know are acting in bad faith.
www.the-reframe.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The reality is America is a huge multicultural multilingual country, not a white ethnostate, and venomous white supremacist MAGA crybabies lose it whenever that reality becomes unignorable. We should always seek to increase, not decrease, their discomfort. www.the-reframe.com/hating-the-g...
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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
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In 1998, Texas' Guadalupe River flooded. Then fracking came.
Now landowners worry oil tanks & waste could wash into local waters when the next one comes. @dylanbaddour.bsky.social @insideclimatenews.org: bit.ly/4aBpzln
Oil refineries are strung along the Ohio River.
@amyactonoh.bsky.social
Now landowners worry oil tanks & waste could wash into local waters when the next one comes. @dylanbaddour.bsky.social @insideclimatenews.org: bit.ly/4aBpzln
Oil refineries are strung along the Ohio River.
@amyactonoh.bsky.social
‘A Disaster Waiting to Happen’: How the Fracking Boom Put an Oil Field in the Guadalupe River Floodplain - Inside Climate News
Lack of a state floodplain policy in Texas enabled oil companies to build in areas hit by an epic inundation less than 30 years ago.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM
In 1998, Texas' Guadalupe River flooded. Then fracking came.
Now landowners worry oil tanks & waste could wash into local waters when the next one comes. @dylanbaddour.bsky.social @insideclimatenews.org: bit.ly/4aBpzln
Oil refineries are strung along the Ohio River.
@amyactonoh.bsky.social
Now landowners worry oil tanks & waste could wash into local waters when the next one comes. @dylanbaddour.bsky.social @insideclimatenews.org: bit.ly/4aBpzln
Oil refineries are strung along the Ohio River.
@amyactonoh.bsky.social
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AEP is inflating the need for data centers.
Customers are being asked to pay for a future that may never arrive, with forecasts treated like guaranteed demand-- driving real costs. @ethanhowl.bsky.social Utility Dive: bit.ly/4kpjqMC
@kentksmith.bsky.social @twrader.bsky.social
Customers are being asked to pay for a future that may never arrive, with forecasts treated like guaranteed demand-- driving real costs. @ethanhowl.bsky.social Utility Dive: bit.ly/4kpjqMC
@kentksmith.bsky.social @twrader.bsky.social
Manufacturers say AEP Ohio still inflating data center demand after halving forecast
AEP cut its large load forecast by more than 50% after regulators approved a new large load tariff. But the trade group said it does not reflect PJM’s load forecast methodology.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
AEP is inflating the need for data centers.
Customers are being asked to pay for a future that may never arrive, with forecasts treated like guaranteed demand-- driving real costs. @ethanhowl.bsky.social Utility Dive: bit.ly/4kpjqMC
@kentksmith.bsky.social @twrader.bsky.social
Customers are being asked to pay for a future that may never arrive, with forecasts treated like guaranteed demand-- driving real costs. @ethanhowl.bsky.social Utility Dive: bit.ly/4kpjqMC
@kentksmith.bsky.social @twrader.bsky.social
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COLUMBUS OH — Republican lawmakers in the Ohio House of Representatives introduced a sweeping legislative package designed to compel local cooperation w/federal immigration enforcement, sparking a sharp partisan battle over state sovereignty & public safety.
by Joe Durbin
local12.com/newsletter-d...
by Joe Durbin
local12.com/newsletter-d...
Ohio Republicans introduce multi-bill package to mandate cooperation with ICE
The suite of four bills has been dubbed by some as the 'Cooperation Package.'
local12.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:56 AM
COLUMBUS OH — Republican lawmakers in the Ohio House of Representatives introduced a sweeping legislative package designed to compel local cooperation w/federal immigration enforcement, sparking a sharp partisan battle over state sovereignty & public safety.
by Joe Durbin
local12.com/newsletter-d...
by Joe Durbin
local12.com/newsletter-d...
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I'm probably not gonna get over 43k shares and likes, but I'm also not gonna lie or make things up for traction.
If you wann know what Springfield Ohio is actually like right now, I'll just tell ya
If you wann know what Springfield Ohio is actually like right now, I'll just tell ya
Greetings From Springfield, Ohio.
we've got a bad case of cabalz 'round here
ko-fi.com/post/Greetin...
we've got a bad case of cabalz 'round here
ko-fi.com/post/Greetin...
Greeting From Springfield Ohio
Greetings From Sundown Ohio published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:13 PM
I'm probably not gonna get over 43k shares and likes, but I'm also not gonna lie or make things up for traction.
If you wann know what Springfield Ohio is actually like right now, I'll just tell ya
If you wann know what Springfield Ohio is actually like right now, I'll just tell ya
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NEW: ProPublica went inside the detention center for immigrant families in Dilley, Texas.
Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of what comes next.
Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of what comes next.
The Kids Trump Sent to ICE’s Dilley Detention Center
ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica went inside the detention center for immigrant families in Dilley, Texas.
Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of what comes next.
Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of what comes next.
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“…the victims, who were allegedly deported from Puerto Rico as a result of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.”
This is happening while MAGA pretends that Puerto Rico *isn’t* part of the U.S.
This is happening while MAGA pretends that Puerto Rico *isn’t* part of the U.S.
four haitian women were deported from puerto rico; they have now been found decapitated
Four Haitian Women Were Deported From Puerto Rico; They Have Now Been Found Decapitated
So far, Dominican authorities have reported the arrest of a Haitian man identified as Chin Laduse, who is allegedly connected to the killings.
www.latintimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM
“…the victims, who were allegedly deported from Puerto Rico as a result of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.”
This is happening while MAGA pretends that Puerto Rico *isn’t* part of the U.S.
This is happening while MAGA pretends that Puerto Rico *isn’t* part of the U.S.
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Please help Ahmad's family survive Israel's genocide, which has left them starving & homeless in winter. His mother needs urgent treatment for retinal disease. Bluesky keeps deleting him, & donations are low:
February 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Please help Ahmad's family survive Israel's genocide, which has left them starving & homeless in winter. His mother needs urgent treatment for retinal disease. Bluesky keeps deleting him, & donations are low:
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Native Families Were Promised Free Solar. Trump Took It Away. Trump’s gutting of the Solar for All program is deeply felt on the Northern Plains reservations. ...
Native Families Were Promised Free Solar. Trump Took It Away.
Trump’s gutting of the Solar for All program is deeply felt on the Northern Plains reservations.
www.motherjones.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Native Families Were Promised Free Solar. Trump Took It Away. Trump’s gutting of the Solar for All program is deeply felt on the Northern Plains reservations. ...
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Head of humanitarian group urges nations to step up Sudan aid to prevent ‘biblical’ famine
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Head of humanitarian group urges nations to step up Sudan aid to prevent ‘biblical’ famine
The United Nations says Sudan’s civil war is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. For a look at the effect this war has had on the people, as well as next steps, Nick Schifrin speaks with Jan...
www.pbs.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Head of humanitarian group urges nations to step up Sudan aid to prevent ‘biblical’ famine
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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In case you missed it this ⬇️ It is still going on. Weirdly in a era where people are asking if a machine can be a person whilst simultaneously treating people like machines. Having to ask questions about both.
It's weird times guys.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
It's weird times guys.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘It’s destroyed me completely’: Kenyan moderators decry toll of training of AI models
Employees describe the psychological trauma of reading and viewing graphic content, low pay and abrupt dismissals
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
In case you missed it this ⬇️ It is still going on. Weirdly in a era where people are asking if a machine can be a person whilst simultaneously treating people like machines. Having to ask questions about both.
It's weird times guys.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
It's weird times guys.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Huge numbers here in Melbourne protesting the state-sponsored visit of the war criminal Isaac Herzog, president of Israel. We have shut down the centre of the city 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🍉🍉🍉🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
February 9, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Huge numbers here in Melbourne protesting the state-sponsored visit of the war criminal Isaac Herzog, president of Israel. We have shut down the centre of the city 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🍉🍉🍉🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
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Iburied my2daughters with abroken heart😭💔
Now,Ibrahim is withering away in this tent⛺️
Our escape from Gaza is the miracle we're waiting for
&every second of delay kills hop⏱️
Please,your urgent support is Ibrahim's only remaining lifeline... Save my only son"now"🙏🫂
Link🔗 chuffed.org/project/161145
Now,Ibrahim is withering away in this tent⛺️
Our escape from Gaza is the miracle we're waiting for
&every second of delay kills hop⏱️
Please,your urgent support is Ibrahim's only remaining lifeline... Save my only son"now"🙏🫂
Link🔗 chuffed.org/project/161145
February 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Iburied my2daughters with abroken heart😭💔
Now,Ibrahim is withering away in this tent⛺️
Our escape from Gaza is the miracle we're waiting for
&every second of delay kills hop⏱️
Please,your urgent support is Ibrahim's only remaining lifeline... Save my only son"now"🙏🫂
Link🔗 chuffed.org/project/161145
Now,Ibrahim is withering away in this tent⛺️
Our escape from Gaza is the miracle we're waiting for
&every second of delay kills hop⏱️
Please,your urgent support is Ibrahim's only remaining lifeline... Save my only son"now"🙏🫂
Link🔗 chuffed.org/project/161145
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South Korean film director Jeong Jin-woo dies at 88 after fall and COVID complications
"He had been hospitalised at a university hospital for treatment after a fall while walking his pet dog about 2 months earlier and was reported to have not recovered his health after being infected with COVID-19"
"He had been hospitalised at a university hospital for treatment after a fall while walking his pet dog about 2 months earlier and was reported to have not recovered his health after being infected with COVID-19"
Director Jeong Jin-woo dies at 88 after fall and COVID complications
Director Jeong Jin-woo dies at 88 after fall and COVID complications
biz.chosun.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:27 AM
South Korean film director Jeong Jin-woo dies at 88 after fall and COVID complications
"He had been hospitalised at a university hospital for treatment after a fall while walking his pet dog about 2 months earlier and was reported to have not recovered his health after being infected with COVID-19"
"He had been hospitalised at a university hospital for treatment after a fall while walking his pet dog about 2 months earlier and was reported to have not recovered his health after being infected with COVID-19"
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You know a surefire way to kill your fetus or newborn baby? MEASLES.
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide. n.pr/4r5Njny
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.
n.pr
February 9, 2026 at 6:34 AM
You know a surefire way to kill your fetus or newborn baby? MEASLES.
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Your periodic reminder that almost 9 years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico still doesn't have a functioning power grid.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Puerto Rico faced a massive power outage. Why does this keep happening?
Puerto Rico's hurricane-battered power grid has suffered compounding crises including hurricanes and financial problems.
www.usatoday.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Your periodic reminder that almost 9 years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico still doesn't have a functioning power grid.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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We ALL know that's Ricky Martin singing in front of the bananas
He's singing "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii," an anti-statehood song that holds up Hawaii as a cautionary tale (as already established, Benito is pro independence)
He's singing "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii," an anti-statehood song that holds up Hawaii as a cautionary tale (as already established, Benito is pro independence)
February 9, 2026 at 4:08 AM
We ALL know that's Ricky Martin singing in front of the bananas
He's singing "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii," an anti-statehood song that holds up Hawaii as a cautionary tale (as already established, Benito is pro independence)
He's singing "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii," an anti-statehood song that holds up Hawaii as a cautionary tale (as already established, Benito is pro independence)
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They're not even near the halfway point to goal.
If 15 people give $50 each tonight, they'll FINALLY hit the $2K mark. Still not halfway. But closer.
This has to happen for this child:
spot.fund/k7g9nj4sc
If 15 people give $50 each tonight, they'll FINALLY hit the $2K mark. Still not halfway. But closer.
This has to happen for this child:
spot.fund/k7g9nj4sc
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February 9, 2026 at 5:11 AM
They're not even near the halfway point to goal.
If 15 people give $50 each tonight, they'll FINALLY hit the $2K mark. Still not halfway. But closer.
This has to happen for this child:
spot.fund/k7g9nj4sc
If 15 people give $50 each tonight, they'll FINALLY hit the $2K mark. Still not halfway. But closer.
This has to happen for this child:
spot.fund/k7g9nj4sc
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Puerto Ricans have been fighting for energy democracy - the right to control their grid locally and build the clean energy future on the island - for decades. If you want to support an incredible effort, get plugged into the work led by Queremos Sol! queremossolpr.org
LO QUE TENEMOS
queremossolpr.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Puerto Ricans have been fighting for energy democracy - the right to control their grid locally and build the clean energy future on the island - for decades. If you want to support an incredible effort, get plugged into the work led by Queremos Sol! queremossolpr.org
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I really can’t watch any of these ice flip videos without thinking about how a white man is being rewarded for accomplishing what a Black woman was punished for doing 30 years ago
Surya Bonaly was an incredible athlete and she was treated like shit for it
Surya Bonaly was an incredible athlete and she was treated like shit for it
February 9, 2026 at 3:01 AM
I really can’t watch any of these ice flip videos without thinking about how a white man is being rewarded for accomplishing what a Black woman was punished for doing 30 years ago
Surya Bonaly was an incredible athlete and she was treated like shit for it
Surya Bonaly was an incredible athlete and she was treated like shit for it
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As others have said, Bad Bunny's halftime performance highlighted the horrible electricity situation in Puerto Rico. For many, blackouts are a weekly occurrence and the situation has only gotten worse in the last few years.
Earlier this week, there were about 130,000 customers without power.
Earlier this week, there were about 130,000 customers without power.
February 9, 2026 at 2:50 AM
As others have said, Bad Bunny's halftime performance highlighted the horrible electricity situation in Puerto Rico. For many, blackouts are a weekly occurrence and the situation has only gotten worse in the last few years.
Earlier this week, there were about 130,000 customers without power.
Earlier this week, there were about 130,000 customers without power.
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well everyone who doesn't know why bad bunny did a whole song linking the colonization and sugar cane plantations of puerto rico and hawaii because they mirrored each other during the same time period as they have in exploitation for tourism later go learn about that
February 9, 2026 at 2:25 AM
well everyone who doesn't know why bad bunny did a whole song linking the colonization and sugar cane plantations of puerto rico and hawaii because they mirrored each other during the same time period as they have in exploitation for tourism later go learn about that
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ACAB includes Ring cameras, ppl.
February 9, 2026 at 2:12 AM
ACAB includes Ring cameras, ppl.