Michael Eckersley
@mdeckersley.bsky.social
Design Planner & User Experience Researcher by way of Cognitive Science. Working mostly in Healthcare, Financial Tech, Education.
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I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
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Here's a photo of the late Robert Duvall wearing cue cards on his body so that co-star Marlon Brando could see his lines during the filming of The Godfather.
February 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Here's a photo of the late Robert Duvall wearing cue cards on his body so that co-star Marlon Brando could see his lines during the filming of The Godfather.
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BREAKING: Millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a 'global criminal enterprise' that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council says
February 18, 2026 at 1:28 AM
BREAKING: Millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a 'global criminal enterprise' that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council says
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And why wouldn’t he?
Trump is simply ripe for the picking
Trump is simply ripe for the picking
My column: Netanyahu Plays Trump and American Jews for Fools — Again www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/o...
Opinion | Netanyahu Plays Trump and American Jews for Fools — Again
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:54 AM
And why wouldn’t he?
Trump is simply ripe for the picking
Trump is simply ripe for the picking
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The U.S. killed 11 more civilians in boat strikes yesterday -- 8 in the Pacific Ocean and 3 in the Caribbean.
We're tracking the increasing toll of these extrajudicial killings in a tracker @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
We're tracking the increasing toll of these extrajudicial killings in a tracker @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
February 17, 2026 at 10:37 PM
The U.S. killed 11 more civilians in boat strikes yesterday -- 8 in the Pacific Ocean and 3 in the Caribbean.
We're tracking the increasing toll of these extrajudicial killings in a tracker @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
We're tracking the increasing toll of these extrajudicial killings in a tracker @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
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I told you they’d come after Veterans’ benefits. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Veterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings
The new rule states that a disability level must be based on how well a veteran functions while on medication and not on the underlying impairment.
www.stripes.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I told you they’d come after Veterans’ benefits. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
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February 17, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Donald Trump is constantly weaponizing his influence to transform the media landscape to suppress Democratic voices. In response, Senate Democrats convened their first Digital Creators Summit to deploy independent digital media and creators on the front lines in the fight to protect our democracy.
Senate Democrats Understand The Assignment: Empowering Creators In The Fight For Democracy
Senate Democrats gathered digital creators together in Washington recently to issue an urgent call to arms
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Donald Trump is constantly weaponizing his influence to transform the media landscape to suppress Democratic voices. In response, Senate Democrats convened their first Digital Creators Summit to deploy independent digital media and creators on the front lines in the fight to protect our democracy.
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Rest in peace and thank you, Jesse Jackson.
Saw him in person once - took this photo at Yale in 1988.
Canon New F-1, Canon FD 135mm f2.5, Kodak Tri-X.
#BelieveInFilm #35mmLoveLetter
Saw him in person once - took this photo at Yale in 1988.
Canon New F-1, Canon FD 135mm f2.5, Kodak Tri-X.
#BelieveInFilm #35mmLoveLetter
February 17, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Rest in peace and thank you, Jesse Jackson.
Saw him in person once - took this photo at Yale in 1988.
Canon New F-1, Canon FD 135mm f2.5, Kodak Tri-X.
#BelieveInFilm #35mmLoveLetter
Saw him in person once - took this photo at Yale in 1988.
Canon New F-1, Canon FD 135mm f2.5, Kodak Tri-X.
#BelieveInFilm #35mmLoveLetter
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Our government continues to shame & sicken us. Those responsible for this must be held accountable to fullest extent of the law if we ever throw off current criminal gang. (Nor does this at all diminish Biden Admin complicity in genocide: it just means we’ve gone from one lawlessness to another.)
A second government official... questioned why, after months of attacks in the region, search and rescue assets weren’t pre-positioned closer to the Eastern Pacific.
“SOUTHCOM doesn’t want these people alive,” that official said.
“SOUTHCOM doesn’t want these people alive,” that official said.
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Sent a Rescue Plane for Boat Strike Survivors. It Took 45 Hours to Arrive.
In seas that could kill a person within an hour, it took nearly two days for a rescue plane to arrive.
New from @airwars.bsky.social and @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2026/02/17/b...
In seas that could kill a person within an hour, it took nearly two days for a rescue plane to arrive.
New from @airwars.bsky.social and @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2026/02/17/b...
February 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Our government continues to shame & sicken us. Those responsible for this must be held accountable to fullest extent of the law if we ever throw off current criminal gang. (Nor does this at all diminish Biden Admin complicity in genocide: it just means we’ve gone from one lawlessness to another.)
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U.S. energy chief warns u.s. could quit IEA if agency keeps focus on climate reut.rs/4kOScPO
U.S. energy chief warns u.s. could quit IEA if agency keeps focus on climate
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Tuesday the United States is not satisfied yet with reforms at the International Energy Agency (IEA).
reut.rs
February 17, 2026 at 5:45 PM
U.S. energy chief warns u.s. could quit IEA if agency keeps focus on climate reut.rs/4kOScPO
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“Like a skylark, Sarah sings…
You never stayed still, you know, you were always in the trees, climbing rocks. He used to call you his skylark, and he said you'd never come to earth.”
You never stayed still, you know, you were always in the trees, climbing rocks. He used to call you his skylark, and he said you'd never come to earth.”
February 17, 2026 at 4:35 AM
“Like a skylark, Sarah sings…
You never stayed still, you know, you were always in the trees, climbing rocks. He used to call you his skylark, and he said you'd never come to earth.”
You never stayed still, you know, you were always in the trees, climbing rocks. He used to call you his skylark, and he said you'd never come to earth.”
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Colbert and Talarico ended up talking at length about Freedom of Religion in the interview that Brendan Carr censored.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:04 PM
www.cnn.com/2026/02/17/p...
Evidence-free allegation.
Evidence-free allegation.
US military says it killed 11 people in strikes on three alleged drug boats | CNN Politics
The US military struck three alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean on Monday night, killing all 11 people on board, US Southern Command said Tuesday.
www.cnn.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:45 PM
www.cnn.com/2026/02/17/p...
Evidence-free allegation.
Evidence-free allegation.
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
Laura, an awesome governor!
Laura, an awesome governor!
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes anti-trans 'bathroom bounty' bill
The bill would have designated restrooms in public buildings according to sex assigned at birth, allowing for fines and lawsuits agains people who use the "wrong" facility.
www.advocate.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:43 PM
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
Laura, an awesome governor!
Laura, an awesome governor!
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Jesse Jackson was 26, the youngest person on that balcony when Dr King’s was murdered.
He spent the rest of his life keeping Dr King’s dream alive.
Thank you Jesse Jackson.
Love to his family and friends. 💔
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
He spent the rest of his life keeping Dr King’s dream alive.
Thank you Jesse Jackson.
Love to his family and friends. 💔
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
Video: Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and impassioned orator, died on Tuesday at 84. He was hospitalized in November for a rare neurodegenerative condition.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Jesse Jackson was 26, the youngest person on that balcony when Dr King’s was murdered.
He spent the rest of his life keeping Dr King’s dream alive.
Thank you Jesse Jackson.
Love to his family and friends. 💔
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
He spent the rest of his life keeping Dr King’s dream alive.
Thank you Jesse Jackson.
Love to his family and friends. 💔
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
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President Zelensky warned that allowing Russia to seize territory would repeat mistakes made since 2014 and earlier conflicts. He said Putin cannot be stopped with concessions and claimed Russia is losing 30,000 to 35,000 troops a month.
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President Zelensky warned that allowing Russia to seize territory would repeat mistakes made since 2014 and earlier conflicts. He said Putin cannot be stopped with concessions and claimed Russia is losing 30,000 to 35,000 troops a month.
February 16, 2026 at 11:17 AM
t.me/NewsInsideUk...
t.me/noel_reports...
President Zelensky warned that allowing Russia to seize territory would repeat mistakes made since 2014 and earlier conflicts. He said Putin cannot be stopped with concessions and claimed Russia is losing 30,000 to 35,000 troops a month.
t.me/noel_reports...
President Zelensky warned that allowing Russia to seize territory would repeat mistakes made since 2014 and earlier conflicts. He said Putin cannot be stopped with concessions and claimed Russia is losing 30,000 to 35,000 troops a month.
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I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Robert Duvall.
He was a fine actor.
He was a fine actor.
February 16, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Robert Duvall.
He was a fine actor.
He was a fine actor.
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Minnesota farms face labor shortage as workers fear federal immigration action. Agriculture leaders say some farms might not survive the season since migrant workers might avoid the state. www.startribune.com/minnesota-fa...
Minnesota farms face labor shortage as workers fear federal immigration action
Agriculture leaders say some farms might not survive the season since migrant workers might avoid the state.
www.startribune.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Minnesota farms face labor shortage as workers fear federal immigration action. Agriculture leaders say some farms might not survive the season since migrant workers might avoid the state. www.startribune.com/minnesota-fa...
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BREAKING: DHS spokesperson and compulsive liar Tricia McLaughlin is resigning!
GOOD F-CKING RIDDANCE!
GOOD F-CKING RIDDANCE!
February 17, 2026 at 4:44 PM
BREAKING: DHS spokesperson and compulsive liar Tricia McLaughlin is resigning!
GOOD F-CKING RIDDANCE!
GOOD F-CKING RIDDANCE!
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Someone tell Bari about the Streisand effect
Colbert posted the interview online. I do wonder if CBS and the FCC are aware of the Streisand effect? The interview has been up for 8 hours and has just over half a million views.
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Someone tell Bari about the Streisand effect