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“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” - Philip K. Dick

“Many people would sooner die than think; In fact, they do so.” - Bertrand Russell
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ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social
💯 Every. Fucking. Word.
January 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
eliserothberg.bsky.social
Everyone who ever got turned down for a car loan or a mortgage or credit card should sue the bank!

Embrace the new normal!
January 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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burrowcrat.bsky.social
His not being impeached by the end of the business day as a result of this threat is as much a problem as the threat itself. It’s not just Trump that the world has to worry about, it’s a GOP that supports him and Democrats who suck their thumbs and refuse to even discuss pushing to remove him
January 21, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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mikelevin.org
16 years after the Supreme Court decided Citizens United, the damage is unmistakable.

Unlimited money has warped our politics, empowered the wealthiest and biggest special interests, and pushed everyday voters to the sidelines.
January 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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darren32359.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 3:14 PM
eliserothberg.bsky.social
Donald Trump can tell you exactly, in detail, what it takes to rape a child- you don't need to wonder what it entails.

But you don't care about that, little man.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d
Bovino: "Think about it just for a second -- what the rape of a child actually entails"
January 20, 2026 at 9:08 PM
eliserothberg.bsky.social
Mamdani is awesome.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d
Mamdani: "I am in support of abolishing ICE. What we see is an entity that has no interest in fulfilling its stated reason to exist. We're seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it's doing is terrorizing people."
January 20, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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newrepublic.com
TNR has been chronicling the community response to ICE, from LA to Chicago to Minneapolis. But one thing we haven’t done is simply say this: we all owe them a debt of gratitude.

And to the ICE agents out there causing violence and mayhem, let me say—from the heart—get fucked. trib.al/NMhe5o8
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
eliserothberg.bsky.social
This is wonderful.
acyn.bsky.social Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 3d
Jennings: Let's not get our knickers in a twist here

McGowan: Why are you talking like that? It's insane. Your attitude is just horrifying…
January 20, 2026 at 6:57 AM
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therickydavila.bsky.social
Accurate AF.
January 19, 2026 at 6:24 PM
eliserothberg.bsky.social
Thank you, John Crace, for spelling it out plainly. I forgot people could actually be straightforward and truthful and present objective reality unvarnished in a newspaper.
January 19, 2026 at 10:33 PM
eliserothberg.bsky.social
It'd be much short list to count how many GOP in elected positions are NOT sexual predators.
mickiedances.bsky.social MickieMorganfield @mickiedances.bsky.social · 3d
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c... The 2024 HR probe was an escalation of concerns about Miami Mayor Steve Meiner’s behavior toward women at the SEC. Eight current or former employees said concerns and complaints were discussed for years at the agency but never resulted in discipline.
SEC investigating allegations of sexual harassment against Miami Beach mayor
Before Steven Meiner was elected mayor of Miami Beach, three former colleagues told the Miami Herald he had made unwanted advances toward them.
www.miamiherald.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:53 PM
eliserothberg.bsky.social
"...significant alterations in brain neurochemicals, brain signal intensity, and tissue structure not only in individuals with Long COVID but also in those who considered themselves fully recovered."

I really wish people would stop fucking minimizing #Covid and denying that #LongCovid exists.
maskblochtx.bsky.social MaskblocHTX @maskblochtx.bsky.social · 4d
Pretty alarming stuff from this study by Griffith University’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology & Emerging Disease (NCNED).
#covi̇d19 #longcovid #braindamage #coronavirus #publichealth #wekeepussafe
On a light blue background is a graphic breaking down a research study into three sections: study overview, key findings, and implications and next steps. Each section has a colored bubble that is enlarged to indicate that sections topic. The top of the graphic reads: “Who: Researchers at Griffith University’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology & Emerging Disease (NCNED).” Under the title of the graphic is an enlarged, blue bubble with the mask bloc htx logo inside the bubble with blue text reading: “mask bloc htx” with a blue KN95 mask. Under the section bubble is black text for the topic of this slide “Study Overview,” and under the topic text, in black text is the study’s results findings reading: “What: Multimodal MRI investigation of brain health in three groups: • Individuals with Long COVID • People who consider themselves fully recovered from COVID‑19 • Uninfected controls Goal: Detect subtle structural and neuro‑chemical changes that persist after infection (published: Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health (Nov 2025)).” The text reading: “changes that persist after infection “ is in red text. There is a smaller light green bubble to the right of the enlarged blue bubble that indicates a section for “key findings’ in black text and an orange bubble to the right of the light green bubble that indicates the section “implications and next steps” in black text as well. On a light blue background is a graphic breaking down a research study into three sections, study overview, key findings, and implications and next steps. Each section has a bubble that is enlarged to indicate that sections topic. The top of the graphic reads: “Who: Researchers at Griffith University’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology & Emerging Disease (NCNED).” Under the title of the graphic is black text reading “Key Findings” that indicates the topic for this slide. Under “Key findings” is black text is the results for this study’s findings reading: “What: Gray‑matter & white‑matter alterations: • Significant differences in tissue microstructure across all brain regions examined (memory, cognition, overall brain health) • Neuro‑chemical shifts • MRI spectroscopy revealed altered concentrations of metabolites linked to neuronal integrity and inflammation • Present in “recovered” participants • Even participants who reported no lingering symptoms showed measurable changes, not just those with Long COVID.” The text reading: “Significant differences in tissue microstructure across all brain regions examined (memory, cognition, overall brain health)” is in red text, as well as text reading: “Even participants who reported no lingering symptoms showed measurable changes, not just those with Long COVID.” Under the text describing the topic of this slide is smaller blue section bubble with black text underneath that reads: “Study Overview.” Next to this section bubble is an enlarged light green section bubble with the mask bloc htx logo inside the bubble with blue text reading: “mask bloc htx” with a blue KN95 mask. Next to the enlarged light green section bubble is a smaller orange section bubble with black text underneath reading: “Implications and Next Steps.” On a light blue background is a graphic breaking down a research study into three sections, study overview, key findings, and implications and next steps. Each section has a bubble that is enlarged to indicate that sections topic. The top of the graphic reads: “Who: Researchers at Griffith University’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology & Emerging Disease (NCNED).” Under the title of the graphic, on the left of the graphis is an enlarged blue section bubble with black text underneath reading: “Study Overview.” Next to the enlarged blue section bubble is black text reading: “Key Findings.” Under “Key Findings” is smaller light green section bubble and next to “Key Findings” is an enlarged orange section bubble with the mask bloc htx logo inside the bubble with blue text reading: “mask bloc htx” with a blue KN95 mask. Under the enlarged orange section bubble is text for the topic of this slide “Implications and Next Steps.” Under this text is the results of the study’s findings in black text reading: “What: • Clinical relevance – may explain persistent cognitive complaints (memory lapses, reduced concentration, fatigue) observed months‑to‑years post‑infection • Public‑health recommendation – need neurological follow‑up for ALL COVID‑19 survivors • Future research – Longitudinal MRI studies tracking if these changes resolve, stabilize, or progress; explore therapeutic interventions (rehabilitation, anti‑inflammatory strategies). • Practitioners – consider neuro‑imaging or cognitive screening when EVERY patient reports subtle brain‑related symptoms The text reading: “ observed months‑to‑years post‑infection” and “for ALL COVID‑19 survivors” and “when EVERY patient reports subtle brain‑related symptoms” is in red text.
January 19, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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atrupar.com
Gallego: "He thinks the military is his toy that he could just use at any time, and he wants nothing more to be able to use them and deploy them to these blue cities to intimidate"
January 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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statuscoupnews.bsky.social
"We're protesting fascists even when it's cold as hell; they had about 17 police officers show up—not to protect us from the Nazis 30 feet away but to put out our fires," -ICE protester tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social as police put out their fire in -9 degree wind chill. LIVE NOW⬇️
January 17, 2026 at 1:52 AM
eliserothberg.bsky.social
Journalists *CAN* assign blame to the agents of death of people who didn't commit crimes!

I didn't think they did that anymore.
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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acyn.bsky.social
FOX: Where’s the protest against the regime that's killing people in the street right now?

Trent: They are doing those today. It’s called the ICE protests

FOX: Are they talking about Iran at the ICE protests?

Trent: No, I think they are talking about the regime that is shooting people in the face
January 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
COACH KERR: "It's shameful that the government can come out and lie about what happened when there's video and witnesses who have all come out and disputed what the government is saying."
January 10, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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politicsgirl.bsky.social
They don’t care. We live in a lawless nation right now, but understand a handful of Republican members of Congress could stop this tomorrow.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12d
Rep. Angie Craig: "We were told because this facility is being funding by the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' not the congressional appropriations act, that we would not be allowed to enter the facility. That's complete nonsense ... I informed them they were violating the law. They said they didn't care."
January 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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simplyskye.bsky.social
AOC: “I understand that VP Vance believes shooting a young mother of three in the face three times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, & I do not — That is a fundamental difference between VP Vance & I — I do not believe the American people should be assassinated in the street”
January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
eliserothberg.bsky.social
What have we learned?
thetnholler.bsky.social The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12d
UNARMED WOMAN: “Shame on you.”

ICE GOON: “Have you not learned from the past few days?”

UNARMED WOMAN: “Learned what? What’s our lesson?”

ICE GOON: *VIOLENTLY SNATCHES HER PHONE*

(H/T @Mollyploofkins)
January 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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atrupar.com
Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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elienyc.bsky.social
The ICE agent who murdered Renee Good must be prosecuted for murder. He enjoys no immunity from state murder charges.
Then, Blue state governors must call up their National Guard to protect us from the armed ICE terrorists.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Prosecute Renée Nicole Good’s Murderer
The ICE agent who killed Renée Nicole Good not only can be held accountable for murder—he must be.
www.thenation.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM
eliserothberg.bsky.social
I really feel this point has been lost and it should not be.

Am I intensely upset at the toothless response(s) from most dems at the demolition of our norms and democracy itself? Absolutely.

Are they equally to blame? Absolutely not.
benschaeffer.bsky.social Ben Schaeffer @benschaeffer.bsky.social · 16d
When someone does something bad, and someone else fails to prevent it, the balance of blame is not equal.
January 6, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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marcelias.bsky.social
Today I wrote about how this year many large institutions -- media, law, business -- sacrificed their dignity for profits. It is more vital than ever to support independent pro-democracy outlets. Become a Democracy Docket member to access premium content and support its work. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM