Kevin Howley
@khowley.bsky.social
Veteran academic, sometime columnist, part-time broadcaster
Reposted by Kevin Howley
Sun is rising.
Manatees are fed.
And the coffee is hot and black.
Good Morning, America!
They better think…
#RadioFreeAmerica
youtu.be/1Co963GXmyA?...
Manatees are fed.
And the coffee is hot and black.
Good Morning, America!
They better think…
#RadioFreeAmerica
youtu.be/1Co963GXmyA?...
Aretha Franklin Slays “Think” | The Blues Brothers (1980) 4K
YouTube video by Musical Picks
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Sun is rising.
Manatees are fed.
And the coffee is hot and black.
Good Morning, America!
They better think…
#RadioFreeAmerica
youtu.be/1Co963GXmyA?...
Manatees are fed.
And the coffee is hot and black.
Good Morning, America!
They better think…
#RadioFreeAmerica
youtu.be/1Co963GXmyA?...
Our Black History Month celebration continues with an hour of "The First Lady of Song": Ella Fitzgerald.
ICYMI: Nationalizing Elections
hashtag#mfg: Music dedicated to and inspired by my friend geoff
Tuesday 4-5PM @WGRE "Your Sound Alternative"
ICYMI: Nationalizing Elections
hashtag#mfg: Music dedicated to and inspired by my friend geoff
Tuesday 4-5PM @WGRE "Your Sound Alternative"
February 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Our Black History Month celebration continues with an hour of "The First Lady of Song": Ella Fitzgerald.
ICYMI: Nationalizing Elections
hashtag#mfg: Music dedicated to and inspired by my friend geoff
Tuesday 4-5PM @WGRE "Your Sound Alternative"
ICYMI: Nationalizing Elections
hashtag#mfg: Music dedicated to and inspired by my friend geoff
Tuesday 4-5PM @WGRE "Your Sound Alternative"
RIP Ofelia Giselle
February 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
RIP Ofelia Giselle
GOTV Virginia!
The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that the state can put a redistricting plan on the ballot this spring that could add as many as four more Democratic seats in Congress.
The referendum will take place on April 21.
The referendum will take place on April 21.
February 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
GOTV Virginia!
Reposted by Kevin Howley
Yes it’s Valentine’s Day. But it’s also the chosen birthday of Frederick Douglass who was born in 1818 on a plantation in Talbot County, Maryland. He escaped from slavery & rose to become the most eloquent and forceful voice for the abolition of slavery & for Black voting rights in the U.S.
February 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Yes it’s Valentine’s Day. But it’s also the chosen birthday of Frederick Douglass who was born in 1818 on a plantation in Talbot County, Maryland. He escaped from slavery & rose to become the most eloquent and forceful voice for the abolition of slavery & for Black voting rights in the U.S.
Saturday evening ritual: Linguine & clam sauce with soundtrack courtesy of WKCR's archival recording of the late Phil Schaap's indispensable "Traditions in Swing."
www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/
www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/
WKCR 89.9FM NY
www.cc-seas.columbia.edu
February 15, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Saturday evening ritual: Linguine & clam sauce with soundtrack courtesy of WKCR's archival recording of the late Phil Schaap's indispensable "Traditions in Swing."
www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/
www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/
The tyrant is fond of renaming institutions for himself.
Call it the Tr*mp DoPP.
Call it the Tr*mp DoPP.
February 14, 2026 at 11:57 PM
The tyrant is fond of renaming institutions for himself.
Call it the Tr*mp DoPP.
Call it the Tr*mp DoPP.
Jordan is the House GOP oracle of performative outrage. Their theatrics are tiresome for everyday Americans who recognize the grift that is Trump 2.0.
Jim Jordan called out by GOP strategist for failing to control 'disgraceful' sideshow
www.rawstory.com
Jim Jordan called out by GOP strategist for failing to control 'disgraceful' sideshow
twp.ai
February 14, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Jordan is the House GOP oracle of performative outrage. Their theatrics are tiresome for everyday Americans who recognize the grift that is Trump 2.0.
Like her boss, Noem's corruption hides in plain sight. Shame on US news outlets that normalize MAGA's brazen lawlessness.
When the GOP claims to be the party of law and order, we call bullsh*t.
#AbolishICE #FireNoem #NoKings
When the GOP claims to be the party of law and order, we call bullsh*t.
#AbolishICE #FireNoem #NoKings
February 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Like her boss, Noem's corruption hides in plain sight. Shame on US news outlets that normalize MAGA's brazen lawlessness.
When the GOP claims to be the party of law and order, we call bullsh*t.
#AbolishICE #FireNoem #NoKings
When the GOP claims to be the party of law and order, we call bullsh*t.
#AbolishICE #FireNoem #NoKings
Today's abject lesson in incompetence under Trump 2.0
The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso, only to reopen it hours later. The bizarre episode pointed to a lack of coordination between the FAA and the Pentagon. n.pr/4qzeFBI
The airspace around El Paso is open again. Why it closed is in dispute
The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso, only to reopen it hours later. The bizarre episode pointed to a lack of coordination between the FAA and the Pentagon.
n.pr
February 12, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Today's abject lesson in incompetence under Trump 2.0
C'mon @thestar.com
The Mad King is unrepentantly illogical ... and you know it.
#Opinion #NoKings #Canada
The Mad King is unrepentantly illogical ... and you know it.
#Opinion #NoKings #Canada
Donald Trump is furious about the Gordie Howe bridge. See if you can follow his logic... #Opinion
Vinay Menon: Donald Trump is furious about the Gordie Howe bridge. See if you can follow his logic...
Trump freaked out as if the new project was named the Bad Bunny Bridge.
www.thestar.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:37 AM
C'mon @thestar.com
The Mad King is unrepentantly illogical ... and you know it.
#Opinion #NoKings #Canada
The Mad King is unrepentantly illogical ... and you know it.
#Opinion #NoKings #Canada
When unbridled revenge meets utter incompetence.
Trump is struggling to check off his enemies list. www.vox.com/the-logoff-n...
Trump’s failed attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers, briefly explained
Trump is struggling to check off his enemies list.
www.vox.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:33 AM
When unbridled revenge meets utter incompetence.
Fascists: Everyday Americans call out GOP extremists for slavish support of the tyrant's private army.
#AbolishICE #NoKings
#AbolishICE #NoKings
'Wackos': GOP senators ridicule Dem demands for ICE reform as yet another shutdown looms
'Wackos': GOP senators ridicule Dem demands for ICE reform as yet another shutdown looms
WASHINGTON — Another partial government shutdown seems all but certain, now Republican leaders on Capitol Hill have outsourced negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to President Donald Trump’s White House.“I'm for whatever the presiden...
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Fascists: Everyday Americans call out GOP extremists for slavish support of the tyrant's private army.
#AbolishICE #NoKings
#AbolishICE #NoKings
Trump 2.0 operations manual.
Admit nothing.
Deny everything.
Lie endlessly.
Blame subordinates.
Rinse and Repeat.
Admit nothing.
Deny everything.
Lie endlessly.
Blame subordinates.
Rinse and Repeat.
The issue was the post using the term "Armenian genocide," a designation the U.S. government historically has not used for what happened, with a notable exception by the Biden administration. The White House blamed a staff mistake. https://to.pbs.org/4cokNZU
Vance deleted a message referring to the 'Armenian genocide.' Here's why the phrase matters
U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s team posted and then deleted a message on social media about the Republican’s visit to a memorial paying tribute to early 20th century Armenians killed by the Ottoman Em...
to.pbs.org
February 12, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Trump 2.0 operations manual.
Admit nothing.
Deny everything.
Lie endlessly.
Blame subordinates.
Rinse and Repeat.
Admit nothing.
Deny everything.
Lie endlessly.
Blame subordinates.
Rinse and Repeat.
Visiting Greyfriars was a highlight of a long-ago trip to Edinburgh filled with highlights.
The story of Greyfriars Bobby is one of Edinburgh’s most enduring and popular tales.
‘Gravedigger Bob’ inspires politicians with undying canine loyalty
www.thetimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Visiting Greyfriars was a highlight of a long-ago trip to Edinburgh filled with highlights.
BREAKING: House Republicans all in on scheme to ensure one party rule.
GOP voting bill clears House as conservatives clamor for Senate action
GOP voting bill clears House as conservatives clamor for Senate action
House Republicans clamoring for stricter voting rules cleared a hurdle with passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act on Wednesday — but that’s only ramping up debate a…
myfox8.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
BREAKING: House Republicans all in on scheme to ensure one party rule.
There’s a joyful noise on this week’s edition of Music For End Times. Our Black History Month celebration rolls on with The Staple Singers … for the hour!
constituentnotes.wordpress.com/podcast/
constituentnotes.wordpress.com/podcast/
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constituentnotes.wordpress.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:51 PM
There’s a joyful noise on this week’s edition of Music For End Times. Our Black History Month celebration rolls on with The Staple Singers … for the hour!
constituentnotes.wordpress.com/podcast/
constituentnotes.wordpress.com/podcast/
Your daily reminder that MAGA is working overtime to undermine election integrity ahead of this year's midterms. The road to one party rule is paved with conspiracy, lies and intimidation.
Right-wing media and election deniers have been pushing conspiracy theories claiming that the 2020 election was stolen by the Venezuelan government for over five years.
After years of right-wing media and election deniers pushing outrageous claim Venezuela stole the 2020 US election, the Trump administration is now probing for evidence
For over five years, right-wing media and election deniers have pushed long-winded conspiracy theories claiming that the 2020 U.S. presidential election was stolen by the Venezuelan government via Sma...
www.mediamatters.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Your daily reminder that MAGA is working overtime to undermine election integrity ahead of this year's midterms. The road to one party rule is paved with conspiracy, lies and intimidation.
This week on Music For End Times our Black History Month celebration continues with The Staple Singers ... for the hour!
ICYMI: Trump's Assault on Immigrants Hurts US-Born Workers Too
#mfg: Music dedicated to and inspired by my friend geoff
Tuesday 4-5PM @WGRE "Your Sound Alternative"
ICYMI: Trump's Assault on Immigrants Hurts US-Born Workers Too
#mfg: Music dedicated to and inspired by my friend geoff
Tuesday 4-5PM @WGRE "Your Sound Alternative"
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
This week on Music For End Times our Black History Month celebration continues with The Staple Singers ... for the hour!
ICYMI: Trump's Assault on Immigrants Hurts US-Born Workers Too
#mfg: Music dedicated to and inspired by my friend geoff
Tuesday 4-5PM @WGRE "Your Sound Alternative"
ICYMI: Trump's Assault on Immigrants Hurts US-Born Workers Too
#mfg: Music dedicated to and inspired by my friend geoff
Tuesday 4-5PM @WGRE "Your Sound Alternative"
MAGA = International pariah state.
Chinese companies, which now view the U.S. as unpredictable and volatile, are choosing to fund projects in politically friendly or neutral countries instead
https://restofworld.org/2026/china-fdi-north-america/
https://restofworld.org/2026/china-fdi-north-america/
China prioritizes investments outside the U.S.
In 2025, China invested in manufacturing hubs and data centers in Asia, mining in Latin America, and energy projects in Africa and the Middle East.
restofworld.org
February 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
MAGA = International pariah state.
Starmer's going down faster than an Olympic skier.
UK PM Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quits, Sky News reports reut.rs/4a5GWuH
UK PM Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quits, Sky News reports
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has quit, Sky News and Guardian reporters said on Sunday.
reut.rs
February 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Starmer's going down faster than an Olympic skier.
President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the reconstruction of Gaza.
Donald Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month
President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the reconstruction of Gaza.
trib.al
February 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM