@collpicc.bsky.social
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The problem for democracy is that it will not survive three more years of such a system. We cannot hold free and fair elections if judges blindly accept the word of Pam Bondi and Kash Patel’s minions. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/two-...
Two cases and the grease that breaks democracy
The obvious lesson many are drawing is that ordinary citizens are more reliable protectors of democracy than judges in black robes.
www.democracydocket.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:53 AM
The problem for democracy is that it will not survive three more years of such a system. We cannot hold free and fair elections if judges blindly accept the word of Pam Bondi and Kash Patel’s minions. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/two-...
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This is somewhat more of an old-fashioned ICE ruse. Arguably this is a sign of the agency going back to more standard “targeted enforcement” tactics designed to be not as disruptive as the more recent aggro-style arrests. Watch for more like this to come.
CCTV footage appears to show DHS agents posing as people having car trouble in order to lure a target out of his house before arresting them. The target comes out and starts helping them before 3 vehicles surround the scene. The car "experiencing" trouble then drives off with them.
February 15, 2026 at 2:13 AM
This is somewhat more of an old-fashioned ICE ruse. Arguably this is a sign of the agency going back to more standard “targeted enforcement” tactics designed to be not as disruptive as the more recent aggro-style arrests. Watch for more like this to come.
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As @asharangappa.bsky.social noted earlier:
"It’s a loyalty test. It’s always a loyalty test. And every time Republicans feign ignorance or hem and haw, it gives him the green light to go even further."
bsky.app/profile/asha...
"It’s a loyalty test. It’s always a loyalty test. And every time Republicans feign ignorance or hem and haw, it gives him the green light to go even further."
bsky.app/profile/asha...
Notice that he didn’t “lash” out at the “staffer” who allegedly posted it, he’s vowing retribution against those critical of the racist video.
No staffer has been reprimanded or fired. Trump did that racism.
No staffer has been reprimanded or fired. Trump did that racism.
Hours after refusing to apologize for a racist video posted to his Truth Social account, Trump hadn’t let go.
He spent last weekend complaining to allies about Republicans who had condemned the video depicting the Obamas as apes, questioning the lawmakers’ loyalty and vowing consequences.
He spent last weekend complaining to allies about Republicans who had condemned the video depicting the Obamas as apes, questioning the lawmakers’ loyalty and vowing consequences.
February 15, 2026 at 2:54 AM
As @asharangappa.bsky.social noted earlier:
"It’s a loyalty test. It’s always a loyalty test. And every time Republicans feign ignorance or hem and haw, it gives him the green light to go even further."
bsky.app/profile/asha...
"It’s a loyalty test. It’s always a loyalty test. And every time Republicans feign ignorance or hem and haw, it gives him the green light to go even further."
bsky.app/profile/asha...
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
www.pbs.org
February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
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I was proud of that one
Mean Girl On Crack is a great line from Asha.
I sense there will be at minimum an awful lot of state bar referrals to sort out.
I sense there will be at minimum an awful lot of state bar referrals to sort out.
February 15, 2026 at 4:28 AM
I was proud of that one
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Legit what would you do if you walked in to get married and Trump was your officiant 😳 (does he have authority to do that as POTUS??)
But good for MZ (and the couples) that is much better
But good for MZ (and the couples) that is much better
Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
February 15, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Legit what would you do if you walked in to get married and Trump was your officiant 😳 (does he have authority to do that as POTUS??)
But good for MZ (and the couples) that is much better
But good for MZ (and the couples) that is much better
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Wow! This is some top-notch investigative journalism. The report claims the 3 million Epstein files released are only 2% of the total.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Wow! This is some top-notch investigative journalism. The report claims the 3 million Epstein files released are only 2% of the total.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.
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FELLOW AMERICANS:
We are NOT powerless. When we raise our voices, united, in opposition, people and CORPORATIONS are forced to listen.
Ring backing down from Flock is just the latest example. We have to keep the pressure on to prevent a police state. You won't be using MY DATA to ensnare anyone.
We are NOT powerless. When we raise our voices, united, in opposition, people and CORPORATIONS are forced to listen.
Ring backing down from Flock is just the latest example. We have to keep the pressure on to prevent a police state. You won't be using MY DATA to ensnare anyone.
Well holy fucking shit. Ring cancelled their partnership with Flock. Keep pressure on them to stop volunteering their feeds to state, local, and federal agencies, though, because that part's still going.
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
February 15, 2026 at 8:03 AM
FELLOW AMERICANS:
We are NOT powerless. When we raise our voices, united, in opposition, people and CORPORATIONS are forced to listen.
Ring backing down from Flock is just the latest example. We have to keep the pressure on to prevent a police state. You won't be using MY DATA to ensnare anyone.
We are NOT powerless. When we raise our voices, united, in opposition, people and CORPORATIONS are forced to listen.
Ring backing down from Flock is just the latest example. We have to keep the pressure on to prevent a police state. You won't be using MY DATA to ensnare anyone.
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Trump is saying that he will disregard Congress and issue an Excutive order that will violate the Constitution.
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’
"I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future," wrote Trump, who is not a lawyer.
www.democracydocket.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Trump is saying that he will disregard Congress and issue an Excutive order that will violate the Constitution.
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Major news: DOJ releases list of “politically exposed persons” in the Epstein Files to create more chaos in the public.
Epstein survivor tells me that the list is” missing a few names......"
Europe embraces Democratic leaders as Trump abandons the alliance. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Epstein survivor tells me that the list is” missing a few names......"
Europe embraces Democratic leaders as Trump abandons the alliance. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Major News: DOJ Releases Letter of "Politically Exposed Persons" in Epstein Files to Muddy the Waters as Europe Embraces Democratic Leaders
Good evening everyone.
open.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Major news: DOJ releases list of “politically exposed persons” in the Epstein Files to create more chaos in the public.
Epstein survivor tells me that the list is” missing a few names......"
Europe embraces Democratic leaders as Trump abandons the alliance. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Epstein survivor tells me that the list is” missing a few names......"
Europe embraces Democratic leaders as Trump abandons the alliance. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
February 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
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Sort of gives away the lie that they're arresting hardened criminals who are drags on society when they're setting up traps to lure in Good Samaritans
CCTV footage appears to show DHS agents posing as people having car trouble in order to lure a target out of his house before arresting them. The target comes out and starts helping them before 3 vehicles surround the scene. The car "experiencing" trouble then drives off with them.
February 15, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Sort of gives away the lie that they're arresting hardened criminals who are drags on society when they're setting up traps to lure in Good Samaritans
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Moskowitz: By the president’s own metrics, what accomplishments does Noem have?
• She’s holding up 200 miles of border wall.
• She’s deported fewer people than Obama.
• She’s not helping any of these red-state governors with their disasters.
Why hasn’t he fired her?
• She’s holding up 200 miles of border wall.
• She’s deported fewer people than Obama.
• She’s not helping any of these red-state governors with their disasters.
Why hasn’t he fired her?
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Moskowitz: By the president’s own metrics, what accomplishments does Noem have?
• She’s holding up 200 miles of border wall.
• She’s deported fewer people than Obama.
• She’s not helping any of these red-state governors with their disasters.
Why hasn’t he fired her?
• She’s holding up 200 miles of border wall.
• She’s deported fewer people than Obama.
• She’s not helping any of these red-state governors with their disasters.
Why hasn’t he fired her?
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Raskin: What makes somebody a good lawyer?
You have to identify with the people who are the victims of injustice — not with their perpetrators.
So I would say to Pam Bondi: If you’re going to stand with the victimizers and not the victims, then you’re not a real lawyer.
You have to identify with the people who are the victims of injustice — not with their perpetrators.
So I would say to Pam Bondi: If you’re going to stand with the victimizers and not the victims, then you’re not a real lawyer.
February 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Raskin: What makes somebody a good lawyer?
You have to identify with the people who are the victims of injustice — not with their perpetrators.
So I would say to Pam Bondi: If you’re going to stand with the victimizers and not the victims, then you’re not a real lawyer.
You have to identify with the people who are the victims of injustice — not with their perpetrators.
So I would say to Pam Bondi: If you’re going to stand with the victimizers and not the victims, then you’re not a real lawyer.
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I call bullshit on the DOJ release of names in the Epstein files
They are including names that show up in press clippings that Epstein happened to forward or that were forwarded to him!
This is a ploy to cover for the fact that Trump's name is REALLY in the files--& a smear of innocent people
They are including names that show up in press clippings that Epstein happened to forward or that were forwarded to him!
This is a ploy to cover for the fact that Trump's name is REALLY in the files--& a smear of innocent people
February 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I call bullshit on the DOJ release of names in the Epstein files
They are including names that show up in press clippings that Epstein happened to forward or that were forwarded to him!
This is a ploy to cover for the fact that Trump's name is REALLY in the files--& a smear of innocent people
They are including names that show up in press clippings that Epstein happened to forward or that were forwarded to him!
This is a ploy to cover for the fact that Trump's name is REALLY in the files--& a smear of innocent people
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A criminal case collapses after ICE agents were caught lying under oath, as federal courts flex contempt powers and a grand jury’s refusal to indict six members of Congress — plus the deepening Epstein fallout and mounting pressure on Pam Bondi. Watch Legal AF live now!
LIVE: Trump IS BURIED by EPSTEIN FILE RECKONING…AND MORE!!! | Legal AF
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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February 15, 2026 at 1:50 AM
A criminal case collapses after ICE agents were caught lying under oath, as federal courts flex contempt powers and a grand jury’s refusal to indict six members of Congress — plus the deepening Epstein fallout and mounting pressure on Pam Bondi. Watch Legal AF live now!
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This is a crucial tool for stealing the election: Misidentify citizens as non-citizens and demand they be struck from the voter rolls. And, of course, if the USG gets state voter data, they will have party ID among other things to more carefully target their mis-identifications.
The Department of Homeland Security has had to correct information provided to at least five states after its SAVE voter tool misidentified some voters as noncitizens, according to correspondence between state and federal officials.
With @texastribune.org
With @texastribune.org
“Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes.
The Department of Homeland Security pushed out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.
www.propublica.org
February 15, 2026 at 2:08 AM
This is a crucial tool for stealing the election: Misidentify citizens as non-citizens and demand they be struck from the voter rolls. And, of course, if the USG gets state voter data, they will have party ID among other things to more carefully target their mis-identifications.
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White House stands by State Department nominee who complains that "white Americans are increasingly second-class citizens," warns of "white erasure" and says "the Jews love to see themselves as oppressed." @camcgrady.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
Trump Nominates an Apostle of ‘White Erasure’ for the State Department
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
White House stands by State Department nominee who complains that "white Americans are increasingly second-class citizens," warns of "white erasure" and says "the Jews love to see themselves as oppressed." @camcgrady.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
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That was, and remains, the model used. Donald Trump used to openly talk about the feeble-minded, easily fooled followers of the very individuals mentioned below. Also, America is largely a hostage to conservative, Bible-based hypocrisy. Recruit a conman, suffer a conman's agenda.
"Trump has become a parody of a 1980s televangelist, openly grifting his followers for massive amounts of cash. (His ballroom is practically his own Heritage USA.) But Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart put on a more convincing show." — @playtyperguy.com
Trump is clowning his evangelical base
He's not even bothering to pretend anymore.
www.publicnotice.co
February 14, 2026 at 6:20 PM
That was, and remains, the model used. Donald Trump used to openly talk about the feeble-minded, easily fooled followers of the very individuals mentioned below. Also, America is largely a hostage to conservative, Bible-based hypocrisy. Recruit a conman, suffer a conman's agenda.
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Really interesting post from @asharangappa.bsky.social tackling the imponderably difficult task of restoration at DOJ once the cavalry finally arrives and exploring a process akin to the "denazification" sorting that took place after WWII.
open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
Excising the Cancer in Our Institutions
We need to start thinking about how we are going to separate the sheep from the wolves in sheep's clothing.
open.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Really interesting post from @asharangappa.bsky.social tackling the imponderably difficult task of restoration at DOJ once the cavalry finally arrives and exploring a process akin to the "denazification" sorting that took place after WWII.
open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
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Makes sense to start thinking about de-magafication now rather than when opportunity presents itself. If the US is going to recover from this period, it’s going to need some root-and-branch change, rather than the usual ‘swing of the pendulum, brush the last lot under the carpet’ approach.
Some thoughts on what de-magafication of our institutions might look like when this nightmare is over (free post) open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
Excising the Cancer in Our Institutions
We need to start thinking about how we are going to separate the sheep from the wolves in sheep's clothing.
open.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Makes sense to start thinking about de-magafication now rather than when opportunity presents itself. If the US is going to recover from this period, it’s going to need some root-and-branch change, rather than the usual ‘swing of the pendulum, brush the last lot under the carpet’ approach.
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The dictator will keep dictating until we stop him.
Trump: “The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple — They want to continue to cheat in Elections. This was not what our Founders desired … There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!“
February 13, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The dictator will keep dictating until we stop him.
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BREAKING: This is the latest iteration of Trump's efforts to plunder our national monuments & public spaces & recast them in his own image
Like his previous attempts, we will not allow this to stand
@democracydefendersfund.org, @democracyforward.org & Lowell & Associates are fighting back -TN
Like his previous attempts, we will not allow this to stand
@democracydefendersfund.org, @democracyforward.org & Lowell & Associates are fighting back -TN
LEGAL CHALLENGE BROUGHT AGAINST EFFORT BY TRUMP-VANCE ADMINISTRATION TO STYMIE PUBLIC ACCESS TO EAST POTOMAC PARK, CREATE EXCLUSIVE GOLF COURSE FOR PRESIDENT
The DC Preservation League and two local residents are taking legal action to protect East Potomac Park and its golf course, challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful and possibly hazardou...
www.democracydefendersfund.org
February 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM
BREAKING: This is the latest iteration of Trump's efforts to plunder our national monuments & public spaces & recast them in his own image
Like his previous attempts, we will not allow this to stand
@democracydefendersfund.org, @democracyforward.org & Lowell & Associates are fighting back -TN
Like his previous attempts, we will not allow this to stand
@democracydefendersfund.org, @democracyforward.org & Lowell & Associates are fighting back -TN