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Franny K. Stein
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Polyamorous Liberal Witch
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February 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
February 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Just had an idea! What if we didn’t spend a trillion dollars on the military but instead funded healthcare, housing, and education? Let’s do it!
February 16, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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…and the rich (both people & corporations [aka “people” per SCOTUS]) get richer under Felon47.
February 17, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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What would normally be presidency-ending scandals not even a blip on the radar

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February 17, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking for you today:

Active Voting Rights Cases: 166
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 89
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 73
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 24

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February 17, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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AOC on Randy Fine: “This is genuinely one of the most disgusting statements I have ever seen issued by an American official — It should not stop shocking us that the Republican Party openly embraces this — Fine should be censured & stripped of committees. To ignore this is to accept & normalize it”
February 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
When Republicans talk about the "Liberal Agenda" and "woke", they are really just attacking the simple idea that ALL human beings deserve to have rights. This is video is a perfect example of why they hate PBS. RIP Jessie Jackson! My mom campaigned for him back in the day!
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84. My thoughts are with his family.

I wanted to share this clip from his appearance on Sesame Street in 1971. His important words ring just as true today as they did back then.
February 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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We are off the cliff, folks. 🇺🇸

www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
February 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Christian Nationalists and Republicans be like "Instead of feeding and housing the homeless, let's put all our time and energy into making sure they can't vote!"
February 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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February 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I can't believe that this country is making @georgetakei.bsky.social have to see internment camps here again! This is so fucking shameful and will be yet another stain on the USA for generations to come! #ImpeachTrump #fuckfascism #resist #AbolishICE #primarythetraitors #fuckICE #fuckDHS
History teaches us that the greatest harms often begin with the quiet acceptance of the unacceptable. I have seen where that road leads, and I will not walk it again without resistance.
February 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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The pathetic censorship of James Talarico’s interview by CBS and the Trump regime had the predictable effect, instead of burying the subject, they lit it up like fireworks. Every attempt to gag ends up as a free show, and the Republican Party once again reaps the ridicule it sows.

#ProudBlue #DV1
February 17, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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This is the episode CBS pulled. You know what to do. youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Gotta love that Streisand Effect.

If the FCC hadn't leaned on CBS and CBS on Colbert, they would have aired a completely inoffensive and uninteresting interview with a Texas candidate to little effect.

Now it has international attention.
February 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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They’re definitely afraid of this James Talarico fella in Texas 💯

www.thewrap.com/creative-con...
Stephen Colbert Defies CBS and Discusses Pulled James Talarico Interview On-Air | Video
Stephen Colbert went against CBS' wishes and discussed why his interview with Texas State Representative James Talarico would not air on "The Late Show."
www.thewrap.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Moved and saddened by the passing of Reverend Jackson, who kept hope alive for working-class economics, interracial progressive organizing and peace for many decades. Condolences to Rep. Jonathan Jackson, Jesse Jackson, Jr. and the whole family.
Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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“As the airplane took off, Epstein started touching me forcibly in between my legs, and I freaked out. I realized, this is not a modeling opportunity, I've been kidnapped. They whisked me away to the island. I was stuck there. They never arranged any modeling opportunities, I was completely conned."
Epstein survivor tells CBS News how she was trafficked, and assaulted
Juliette Bryant says not long after meeting Jeffrey Epstein, he assaulted her, and she realized, "this is not a modeling opportunity, I've been kidnapped."
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February 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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There’s only 1 person in Congress who doesn’t trade stocks, doesn’t take corporate PAC money, and has a public schedule. That’s me. And it should be the standard.
February 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
How is it possible that Kristi Noem still has this job. Imagine if you’re a family member or a shipmate of this guardsman.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
February 17, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Senator Susan collins (R-ME) just announced that she's running for a sixth term in Congress.
February 10, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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In an attempt to bury the truth along with the body, Trump's partisan FBI has now officially denied law enforcement officials in Minnesota access to evidence related to the ICE killing of Minneapolis intensive care nurse Alex Pretti last month.
www.commondreams.org/news/alex-pr...
'Unprecedented': Trump Admin Denies Minnesota Investigators Access to Alex Pretti Shooting Evidence | Common Dreams
The Trump administration denies Minnesota officials access to evidence in nurse's shooting. BCA vows thorough investigation despite lack of key information. Governor demands real probe.
www.commondreams.org
February 16, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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From the @status.news on Anderson Cooper's decision not to renew his contract at CBS.

"Weiss not only failed to persuade Cooper to grow his footprint at the network, but ultimately helped chase him away from it entirely."
February 17, 2026 at 4:04 AM