@cherrycapital.bsky.social
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Democrats aren’t asking for anything unreasonable on ICE reforms.
We’re just asking that they be held to the same standards as local law enforcement.
Donald Trump and Kristi Noem shouldn’t be able to command a secret, masked police force.
We’re just asking that they be held to the same standards as local law enforcement.
Donald Trump and Kristi Noem shouldn’t be able to command a secret, masked police force.
February 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Democrats aren’t asking for anything unreasonable on ICE reforms.
We’re just asking that they be held to the same standards as local law enforcement.
Donald Trump and Kristi Noem shouldn’t be able to command a secret, masked police force.
We’re just asking that they be held to the same standards as local law enforcement.
Donald Trump and Kristi Noem shouldn’t be able to command a secret, masked police force.
Step the fuck up, Congress.
Bad news today.
The administration finalized a plan to remove civil service protections from about 50,000 federal workers, with no exemption for statistical or scientific agency personnel. This erodes protection of those agencies from political influence.
www.govexec.com/workforce/20... #econsky
The administration finalized a plan to remove civil service protections from about 50,000 federal workers, with no exemption for statistical or scientific agency personnel. This erodes protection of those agencies from political influence.
www.govexec.com/workforce/20... #econsky
Trump admin moves to finalize return of Schedule F
Officials estimate that around 50,000 federal workers will be stripped of their civil service protections beginning in around a month, as unions, employee associations and good government groups decry...
www.govexec.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Step the fuck up, Congress.
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Bad news today.
The administration finalized a plan to remove civil service protections from about 50,000 federal workers, with no exemption for statistical or scientific agency personnel. This erodes protection of those agencies from political influence.
www.govexec.com/workforce/20... #econsky
The administration finalized a plan to remove civil service protections from about 50,000 federal workers, with no exemption for statistical or scientific agency personnel. This erodes protection of those agencies from political influence.
www.govexec.com/workforce/20... #econsky
Trump admin moves to finalize return of Schedule F
Officials estimate that around 50,000 federal workers will be stripped of their civil service protections beginning in around a month, as unions, employee associations and good government groups decry...
www.govexec.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Bad news today.
The administration finalized a plan to remove civil service protections from about 50,000 federal workers, with no exemption for statistical or scientific agency personnel. This erodes protection of those agencies from political influence.
www.govexec.com/workforce/20... #econsky
The administration finalized a plan to remove civil service protections from about 50,000 federal workers, with no exemption for statistical or scientific agency personnel. This erodes protection of those agencies from political influence.
www.govexec.com/workforce/20... #econsky
BLS staff should not be treated as political appointees, for obvious reasons. They also should be considered to be essential personnel, again for obvious reasons, or better, guaranteed salaries through government shutdowns.
Congress should act to categorically exempt statistical agency staff from this schedule.
Statistical agencies by definition do not set policy.
Their only power and purpose is collecting data & publishing credible, informative stats. Without political independence, they can't do this.
Statistical agencies by definition do not set policy.
Their only power and purpose is collecting data & publishing credible, informative stats. Without political independence, they can't do this.
February 9, 2026 at 6:52 PM
BLS staff should not be treated as political appointees, for obvious reasons. They also should be considered to be essential personnel, again for obvious reasons, or better, guaranteed salaries through government shutdowns.
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Congress should act to categorically exempt statistical agency staff from this schedule.
Statistical agencies by definition do not set policy.
Their only power and purpose is collecting data & publishing credible, informative stats. Without political independence, they can't do this.
Statistical agencies by definition do not set policy.
Their only power and purpose is collecting data & publishing credible, informative stats. Without political independence, they can't do this.
February 9, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Congress should act to categorically exempt statistical agency staff from this schedule.
Statistical agencies by definition do not set policy.
Their only power and purpose is collecting data & publishing credible, informative stats. Without political independence, they can't do this.
Statistical agencies by definition do not set policy.
Their only power and purpose is collecting data & publishing credible, informative stats. Without political independence, they can't do this.
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Not at all surprised to learn that Bad Bunny has a historical adviser. His halftime show was a reminder that our history and culture are deeply intertwined with the rest of the western hemisphere. We should think of his performance as part of #America250. #SuperBowl
news.wisc.edu/pop-star-bad...
news.wisc.edu/pop-star-bad...
Pop star Bad Bunny needed a Puerto Rican history scholar. UW–Madison had just the one.
Bad Bunny collaborated with UW–Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo on Puerto Rican narratives that accompany the new album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.”
news.wisc.edu
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Not at all surprised to learn that Bad Bunny has a historical adviser. His halftime show was a reminder that our history and culture are deeply intertwined with the rest of the western hemisphere. We should think of his performance as part of #America250. #SuperBowl
news.wisc.edu/pop-star-bad...
news.wisc.edu/pop-star-bad...
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Immigrants save Americans' lives: "...a 25% increase in the steady state flow of immigrants to the US would result in 5,000 fewer deaths nationwide. We identify reduced use of nursing homes as a key mechanism driving this result."
www.nber.org/papers/w34791
www.nber.org/papers/w34791
February 9, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Immigrants save Americans' lives: "...a 25% increase in the steady state flow of immigrants to the US would result in 5,000 fewer deaths nationwide. We identify reduced use of nursing homes as a key mechanism driving this result."
www.nber.org/papers/w34791
www.nber.org/papers/w34791
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Minutes ago, China sentenced democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, 78, to 20 years in jail. 7 years ago, US officials including Pence and Pompeo met with him, during Trump’s first term. I wonder if we’ll hear a word from the US now?
Minutes ago, China sentenced democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, 78, to 20 years in jail. 7 years ago, US officials including Pence and Pompeo met with him, during Trump’s first term. I wonder if we’ll hear a word from the US now?
February 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Minutes ago, China sentenced democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, 78, to 20 years in jail. 7 years ago, US officials including Pence and Pompeo met with him, during Trump’s first term. I wonder if we’ll hear a word from the US now?
Minutes ago, China sentenced democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, 78, to 20 years in jail. 7 years ago, US officials including Pence and Pompeo met with him, during Trump’s first term. I wonder if we’ll hear a word from the US now?
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The US deficit is approaching ww2 levels as a percent of GDP.
Because of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that GOP voted for.
We are spending more on INTEREST than on anything else including the military.
This is a time bomb, and the GOP is responsible. Fiscal conservative my ass
Because of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that GOP voted for.
We are spending more on INTEREST than on anything else including the military.
This is a time bomb, and the GOP is responsible. Fiscal conservative my ass
February 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
The US deficit is approaching ww2 levels as a percent of GDP.
Because of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that GOP voted for.
We are spending more on INTEREST than on anything else including the military.
This is a time bomb, and the GOP is responsible. Fiscal conservative my ass
Because of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that GOP voted for.
We are spending more on INTEREST than on anything else including the military.
This is a time bomb, and the GOP is responsible. Fiscal conservative my ass
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We were taught that truth is the best weapon.
That if people have access to facts, they'll figure it out.
🧵This turned out to be completely, dangerously wrong
That if people have access to facts, they'll figure it out.
🧵This turned out to be completely, dangerously wrong
February 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
We were taught that truth is the best weapon.
That if people have access to facts, they'll figure it out.
🧵This turned out to be completely, dangerously wrong
That if people have access to facts, they'll figure it out.
🧵This turned out to be completely, dangerously wrong
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DOJ's 86-page prosecution memo listing possible co-conspirators in the Epstein case—and the victim's allegations against those possible co-conspirators—disappeared from their website after the Miami Herald questioned them about the list. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Who were the other men in the Epstein files? This is the FBI’s own list
FBI employees shared a PowerPoint presentation in the summer of 2025 covering the Epstein case, including a slide about 11 powerful men.
www.miamiherald.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:11 PM
DOJ's 86-page prosecution memo listing possible co-conspirators in the Epstein case—and the victim's allegations against those possible co-conspirators—disappeared from their website after the Miami Herald questioned them about the list. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
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It would be sensible for Congress to audit spending on JD Vance's junkets, which are unlike anything I've ever seen for a traveling VP. www.thedailybeast.com/vances-clunk...
Vance’s Lavish Motorcade Wreaks Havoc at Winter Olympics
The vice president almost prevented an American from performing her scheduled skate.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
It would be sensible for Congress to audit spending on JD Vance's junkets, which are unlike anything I've ever seen for a traveling VP. www.thedailybeast.com/vances-clunk...
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A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
February 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM
A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
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The US lost roughly 68,000 manufacturing jobs in 2025, with most of the losses occurring after Trump announced his tariffs.
68,000 fewer manufacturing jobs.
Are we tired of winning yet?
68,000 fewer manufacturing jobs.
Are we tired of winning yet?
February 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The US lost roughly 68,000 manufacturing jobs in 2025, with most of the losses occurring after Trump announced his tariffs.
68,000 fewer manufacturing jobs.
Are we tired of winning yet?
68,000 fewer manufacturing jobs.
Are we tired of winning yet?
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Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
February 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
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3. A proper independent investigation of all the Epstein documents would be undertaken, like the 9/11 commission.
4. Many top Americans should be criminally indicted on the basis of such an Epstein report. /2
4. Many top Americans should be criminally indicted on the basis of such an Epstein report. /2
February 7, 2026 at 11:26 PM
3. A proper independent investigation of all the Epstein documents would be undertaken, like the 9/11 commission.
4. Many top Americans should be criminally indicted on the basis of such an Epstein report. /2
4. Many top Americans should be criminally indicted on the basis of such an Epstein report. /2
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Anybody who takes a Russian suggestion of anything $12 trillion economic cooperation must be really dumb (Think Trump & Witkoff!)
Russia's GDP is just over $2 trillion & stagnant.
Transparency International ranks ranks 154 among 180 countries.
Russia is too criminal for business.
Russia's GDP is just over $2 trillion & stagnant.
Transparency International ranks ranks 154 among 180 countries.
Russia is too criminal for business.
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Anybody who takes a Russian suggestion of anything $12 trillion economic cooperation must be really dumb (Think Trump & Witkoff!)
Russia's GDP is just over $2 trillion & stagnant.
Transparency International ranks ranks 154 among 180 countries.
Russia is too criminal for business.
Russia's GDP is just over $2 trillion & stagnant.
Transparency International ranks ranks 154 among 180 countries.
Russia is too criminal for business.
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Peter Pomerantsev: "If Moldova, the poorest country in Europe with 2.4mn people, can defeat Russian hybrid attacks, why can’t the rest of the continent?"
www.ft.com/content/36b5...
www.ft.com/content/36b5...
Putin isn’t really winning. Europe needs to make that clear
Behind Russia’s victory narrative in Ukraine is a system under strain. To fight back, the ‘middle powers’ must work harder on their own story
www.ft.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Peter Pomerantsev: "If Moldova, the poorest country in Europe with 2.4mn people, can defeat Russian hybrid attacks, why can’t the rest of the continent?"
www.ft.com/content/36b5...
www.ft.com/content/36b5...
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2/ “Trump And The GOP Blocked Election Security Bills, But ‘Stop The Steal’ Made Everyone Forget” - by Jennifer Cohn, 10/6/23 for @buckscountybeacon.com
Trump and the GOP Blocked Election Security Bills, But 'Stop the Steal' Made Everyone Forget - Bucks County Beacon
If the last two presidential elections are any indication, we can expect Roger Stone and his cabal of miscreants to flood the information space with phony, distracting, and inflammatory narratives abo...
buckscountybeacon.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:47 PM
2/ “Trump And The GOP Blocked Election Security Bills, But ‘Stop The Steal’ Made Everyone Forget” - by Jennifer Cohn, 10/6/23 for @buckscountybeacon.com
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I proudly worked for
@barackobama.bsky.social
for 5 years. We made some policy mistakes. But never once did he embarrass me or my country with some horrible tweet or comment. Not once.
@barackobama.bsky.social
for 5 years. We made some policy mistakes. But never once did he embarrass me or my country with some horrible tweet or comment. Not once.
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM
I proudly worked for
@barackobama.bsky.social
for 5 years. We made some policy mistakes. But never once did he embarrass me or my country with some horrible tweet or comment. Not once.
@barackobama.bsky.social
for 5 years. We made some policy mistakes. But never once did he embarrass me or my country with some horrible tweet or comment. Not once.
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I criticize dems
Today is a great example as to why-
Trump sends ANOTHER racist post
NOT ONE DEM PRESS CONFERENCE
Dems should be forming a BLUE WALL and saying NO MATTER WHAT maga bills go up- we WILL NOT VOTE FOR THEM until they impeach Trump
That's how the minority takes power
But... nah
Today is a great example as to why-
Trump sends ANOTHER racist post
NOT ONE DEM PRESS CONFERENCE
Dems should be forming a BLUE WALL and saying NO MATTER WHAT maga bills go up- we WILL NOT VOTE FOR THEM until they impeach Trump
That's how the minority takes power
But... nah
February 7, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I criticize dems
Today is a great example as to why-
Trump sends ANOTHER racist post
NOT ONE DEM PRESS CONFERENCE
Dems should be forming a BLUE WALL and saying NO MATTER WHAT maga bills go up- we WILL NOT VOTE FOR THEM until they impeach Trump
That's how the minority takes power
But... nah
Today is a great example as to why-
Trump sends ANOTHER racist post
NOT ONE DEM PRESS CONFERENCE
Dems should be forming a BLUE WALL and saying NO MATTER WHAT maga bills go up- we WILL NOT VOTE FOR THEM until they impeach Trump
That's how the minority takes power
But... nah
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By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
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Criminal president.
February 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Criminal president.
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...