Kevin Howley
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Veteran academic, sometime columnist, part-time broadcaster
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!
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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
Hey Starbucks, how about rewarding your employees with a living wage? @sbworkersunited.org
#NoContractNoCoffee #UnionStrong
#NoContractNoCoffee #UnionStrong
You can get free Starbucks the Monday after the Super Bowl. Here's how.
You can get free Starbucks the Monday after the Super Bowl. Here's how.
Starbucks has free coffee on Monday, Feb. 9, for Starbucks Rewards members. There's also new menu items, a new coffee blend and new drinkware.
bit.ly
February 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Hey Starbucks, how about rewarding your employees with a living wage? @sbworkersunited.org
#NoContractNoCoffee #UnionStrong
#NoContractNoCoffee #UnionStrong
Subtlety clashes with fascism.
February 8, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Subtlety clashes with fascism.
Data-driven subservience to a petty tyrant.
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has put out his first statement since the paper's cuts. He said "data tells us what is valuable and where to focus."
Jeff Bezos speaks out about The Washington Post for the first time since mass layoffs and focuses on 'data'
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has put out his first statement since the paper's cuts. He said "data tells us what is valuable and where to focus."
www.businessinsider.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Data-driven subservience to a petty tyrant.
Vice President JD Vance was met with a chorus of boos at Friday’s Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.
JD Vance booed at Winter Olympics amid anti-ICE protests
Trump called the reaction “surprising,” and falsely claimed his vice president “doesn’t get booed in this country.”
www.motherjones.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Commercial and corporate media are failing the American people as never before.
Support independent media @democracynow.org
Support independent media @democracynow.org
We have a radical president with three more years and a MAGA movement not going anywhere. CBS was co-opted by Bari Weiss, and now too, The Washington Post with Jeff Bezos. CNN and the Times have hinted at moving right
We are in a uniquely dangerous time in the U.S. trib.al/plzBEZX
We are in a uniquely dangerous time in the U.S. trib.al/plzBEZX
The Washington Post Is in Free Fall—and There’s One Person to Blame
Today’s layoffs at this once great newspaper were nowhere near inevitable. But Jeff Bezos was never committed to the paper’s best traditions.
trib.al
February 7, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Commercial and corporate media are failing the American people as never before.
Support independent media @democracynow.org
Support independent media @democracynow.org
Slotkin shows cowardly Senate collegues how it's done!
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi that she will not interview with the Justice Department over a video put out in November by her and several other lawmakers urging military members to “refuse illegal orders”
ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/the-i...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/the-i...
'The intimidation is the point': Slotkin won't interview with DOJ over ‘illegal orders’ video • Ohio Capital Journal
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro that she will not interview with the Justice Department over a video…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Slotkin shows cowardly Senate collegues how it's done!
Jump Blues on tap this evening with archival recording of "Traditions in Swing" @WKCR featuring Tiny Bradshaw.
www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/
www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/
WKCR 89.9FM NY
www.cc-seas.columbia.edu
February 7, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Jump Blues on tap this evening with archival recording of "Traditions in Swing" @WKCR featuring Tiny Bradshaw.
www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/
www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/
Note to Democrats: You can't reform a rogue agency. #AbolishICE
The Trump administration's immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won't go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.
Will calls to 'abolish ICE' sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split
The Trump administration's immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won't go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.
n.pr
February 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Note to Democrats: You can't reform a rogue agency. #AbolishICE
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Team USA athletes in Milan are speaking out as ICE agents’ presence at the Winter Olympics sparks protests and controversy among locals.
Team USA athlete hits out at ICE with brutal message to Donald Trump
www.irishstar.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Team USA athletes in Milan are speaking out as ICE agents’ presence at the Winter Olympics sparks protests and controversy among locals.
House GOP is all in on the tyrant's effort to rig the midterms and pave the way for one party rule.
Call your reps!
The SAVE America Act is a Republican power grab.
Call your reps!
The SAVE America Act is a Republican power grab.
House GOP digs in on push for voting bill in hopes of pressuring Senate
House GOP digs in on push for voting bill in hopes of pressuring Senate
Republicans are digging in on their push for a partisan voting requirements bill as they aim to combat Democratic demands to reform immigration enforcement. But they face a minefield of internal di…
myfox8.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
House GOP is all in on the tyrant's effort to rig the midterms and pave the way for one party rule.
Call your reps!
The SAVE America Act is a Republican power grab.
Call your reps!
The SAVE America Act is a Republican power grab.