Kathleen J. Frydl
@kfrydl.bsky.social
February 2026: Liberalism & the Reinvention of the Modern Corporation
https://global.oup.com/academic/product/liberalism-and-the-reinvention-of-the-modern-corporation-9780197567401?lang=en&cc=us#
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If I wake up early tomorrow, I'm tuning in to men's downhill live.
Men’s Olympic downhill: Skiers must be brave and a ‘little bit crazy’ to race the Stelvio
On Saturday, the daunting downhill course in Bormio will challenge the world's best male Alpine skiers.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:43 PM
If I wake up early tomorrow, I'm tuning in to men's downhill live.
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Bezos gutted the staff of the Washington Post within days of the theatrical premiere of his $75 million bribe to the Trump Family. Samuel Freedman argues that it's time to spin up a nonprofit news organization in DC on the model of the Baltimore Banner www.liberalcurrents.com/the-washingt...
The Washington Post and the Limits of Mourning
It is time to move from grief to revival.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Bezos gutted the staff of the Washington Post within days of the theatrical premiere of his $75 million bribe to the Trump Family. Samuel Freedman argues that it's time to spin up a nonprofit news organization in DC on the model of the Baltimore Banner www.liberalcurrents.com/the-washingt...
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Another US lethal strike on a boat, this one in the eastern Pacific. Total attacks now up to 38, killing at least 128.
As with previous boat bombings, in violation of US law and international treaties, without any causus beli, when the US wasn’t attacked, and hasn’t even advanced stated goals.
As with previous boat bombings, in violation of US law and international treaties, without any causus beli, when the US wasn’t attacked, and hasn’t even advanced stated goals.
February 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Another US lethal strike on a boat, this one in the eastern Pacific. Total attacks now up to 38, killing at least 128.
As with previous boat bombings, in violation of US law and international treaties, without any causus beli, when the US wasn’t attacked, and hasn’t even advanced stated goals.
As with previous boat bombings, in violation of US law and international treaties, without any causus beli, when the US wasn’t attacked, and hasn’t even advanced stated goals.
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
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#BBCNews live page: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
Police say they are searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation
Police say they are searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation
Police say they are searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation
Met Police say they are carrying out searches at properties in the Wiltshire area and Camden in North London. No-one has been arrested.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
#BBCNews live page: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
Police say they are searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation
Police say they are searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation
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One reason Minneapolis remains in the world's eye is we have one of the most robust & independent media ecosystems remaining in the country. You all need this...and more! @mprnews.org @startribune.com @sahanjournal.bsky.social @minnesotareformer.com @minnpost.bsky.social @racketmn.com etc.
February 6, 2026 at 12:12 AM
One reason Minneapolis remains in the world's eye is we have one of the most robust & independent media ecosystems remaining in the country. You all need this...and more! @mprnews.org @startribune.com @sahanjournal.bsky.social @minnesotareformer.com @minnpost.bsky.social @racketmn.com etc.
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REPORT: National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., have broken up fights, administered opioid overdose medication and helped deliver a baby, but they have not had a measurable impact on crime reduction.
Read more:
www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
Read more:
www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
February 5, 2026 at 10:31 PM
REPORT: National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., have broken up fights, administered opioid overdose medication and helped deliver a baby, but they have not had a measurable impact on crime reduction.
Read more:
www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
Read more:
www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
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Breaking, from me: An executive order from Oklahoma's governor directs most of the state's public colleges to "phase out tenure." #AcademicSky #HigherEd @chronicle.com
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
Tenure Will Be Eliminated at Most of Oklahoma’s Public Colleges, Governor Says
Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, directed the state’s two-dozen regional universities and community colleges to phase out the practice. Existing faculty members will be grandfathered in.
www.chronicle.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Breaking, from me: An executive order from Oklahoma's governor directs most of the state's public colleges to "phase out tenure." #AcademicSky #HigherEd @chronicle.com
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
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While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Mingled With Silicon Valley Start-Ups
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
Wow.
Judging from the score (5-1) a real statement game underway for Team USA
Judging from the score (5-1) a real statement game underway for Team USA
February 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Wow.
Judging from the score (5-1) a real statement game underway for Team USA
Judging from the score (5-1) a real statement game underway for Team USA
Team USA scores on power play
February 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Team USA scores on power play
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“It’s now impossible for Democrats to change the subject from the United States’ descent into authoritarianism, and they shouldn’t want to.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/its-the-de...
www.thebulwark.com/p/its-the-de...
It’s the Democracy, Stupid
It turns out voters care about rights and freedoms after all.
www.thebulwark.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
“It’s now impossible for Democrats to change the subject from the United States’ descent into authoritarianism, and they shouldn’t want to.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/its-the-de...
www.thebulwark.com/p/its-the-de...
I definitely cheer for Team USA to win, but when playing the Czech Republic...
I also cheer for a close game.
Team USA def trying to score early & discourage a talented Czech side.
I also cheer for a close game.
Team USA def trying to score early & discourage a talented Czech side.
February 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I definitely cheer for Team USA to win, but when playing the Czech Republic...
I also cheer for a close game.
Team USA def trying to score early & discourage a talented Czech side.
I also cheer for a close game.
Team USA def trying to score early & discourage a talented Czech side.
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the Swiss mixed doubles curling team is married and when their game ended the Peacock stream just showed them playing with their Curling Baby for like 5 minutes with the Olympics music playing
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
the Swiss mixed doubles curling team is married and when their game ended the Peacock stream just showed them playing with their Curling Baby for like 5 minutes with the Olympics music playing
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Tomorrow in Olympic group stage play, USA women's hockey will take on the Czech Republic.
Don't sleep on the Czech women's team.
I'm expecting team USA to come through, but the Czech women's team now rivals the men for punching *way* above their weight in hockey.
Don't sleep on the Czech women's team.
I'm expecting team USA to come through, but the Czech women's team now rivals the men for punching *way* above their weight in hockey.
February 4, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Tomorrow in Olympic group stage play, USA women's hockey will take on the Czech Republic.
Don't sleep on the Czech women's team.
I'm expecting team USA to come through, but the Czech women's team now rivals the men for punching *way* above their weight in hockey.
Don't sleep on the Czech women's team.
I'm expecting team USA to come through, but the Czech women's team now rivals the men for punching *way* above their weight in hockey.
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Worth emphasizing that all of these military options for attacking Iran—without congressional authorization—would be flagrantly illegal under both US and international law.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
Trump Weighs New Military Options Against Iran
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Worth emphasizing that all of these military options for attacking Iran—without congressional authorization—would be flagrantly illegal under both US and international law.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
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imho the combat over "moderation" would be more fruitful if it could incorporate this disparity as a major element of its frame.
A more pertinent question: Why might one mayor in one city be a political liability for national Democrats, while the president, VP, various governors, and members of Congress are not for the national Republicans, let alone any GOP mayor?
How did that come to be? Who makes that happen?
How did that come to be? Who makes that happen?
November 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
imho the combat over "moderation" would be more fruitful if it could incorporate this disparity as a major element of its frame.
2024 operating loss of WaPo: $100 million
or
2 Bezos weddings
or
1.25 "Melania" films
or
2 Bezos weddings
or
1.25 "Melania" films
February 4, 2026 at 2:46 PM
2024 operating loss of WaPo: $100 million
or
2 Bezos weddings
or
1.25 "Melania" films
or
2 Bezos weddings
or
1.25 "Melania" films
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Everything is just so stupid and so evil, and the stupid makes it more evil and the evil makes it more stupid. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel
Cartoon lump of coal with giant eyes was spotlighted by US interior secretary in X post saying: ‘Mine, Baby, Mine!’
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Everything is just so stupid and so evil, and the stupid makes it more evil and the evil makes it more stupid. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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This is a scene from a failing state.
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM
This is a scene from a failing state.
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Wish I could like this @newyorker.com graphic a million times. media.newyorker.com/photos/69725...
February 4, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Wish I could like this @newyorker.com graphic a million times. media.newyorker.com/photos/69725...
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this is really good
“BORTAC in particular is used to operating in the desert. They are not trained for urban policing,” says Gil Kerlikowske, a former CBP commissioner. “They’re absolutely the wrong tool for the job. It’s like using a chain saw to mow your lawn”
The Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units at the Center of Minnesota's Killings
Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.
www.wired.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:04 AM
this is really good
Everyone has overwhelm & I get it.
If you subscribe to the NYT, know that "The Evening" newsletter keeps me correct at a time of day when I can handle...
whatever it is I can handle.
Recommend.
If you subscribe to the NYT, know that "The Evening" newsletter keeps me correct at a time of day when I can handle...
whatever it is I can handle.
Recommend.
February 3, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Everyone has overwhelm & I get it.
If you subscribe to the NYT, know that "The Evening" newsletter keeps me correct at a time of day when I can handle...
whatever it is I can handle.
Recommend.
If you subscribe to the NYT, know that "The Evening" newsletter keeps me correct at a time of day when I can handle...
whatever it is I can handle.
Recommend.