Minka
@minkab.bsky.social
Retired college English professor. Grandmother to 10. Lover of nature, books, and quilting. Person of faith. Believer in democracy.
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Democrats Are Winning. Don’t Blow It! (w/ Rick Wilson) | The Bulwark Podcast
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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February 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM
🧵 ICE just deported a sick, two-month-old baby.
After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.
February 18, 2026 at 1:44 AM
🧵 ICE just deported a sick, two-month-old baby.
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After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.
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Reposted by Minka
Yes, censure the hell out of this guy. Make Republicans stand behind him--or get some guts.
www.axios.com/2026/02/17/r...
www.axios.com/2026/02/17/r...
Scoop: Democrats eye forced vote to censure GOP Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post
A censure vote "could likely happen," one senior House progressive told Axios.
www.axios.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Yes, censure the hell out of this guy. Make Republicans stand behind him--or get some guts.
www.axios.com/2026/02/17/r...
www.axios.com/2026/02/17/r...
URGENT: ICE DETAINS 2 Month Old Baby Who Has FAILING HEALTH
YouTube video by Aaron Parnas
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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“I don’t want to be in this place I want to go to my school.”
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
February 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM
“I don’t want to be in this place I want to go to my school.”
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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Reposted by Minka
CBS pulling @jamestalarico.bsky.social’s interview from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is alarming and nothing short of censorship. Full breakdown on my Substack page (link below).
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...
February 17, 2026 at 7:43 PM
CBS pulling @jamestalarico.bsky.social’s interview from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is alarming and nothing short of censorship. Full breakdown on my Substack page (link below).
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...
CBS and FCC illegally censored Stephen Colbert by refusing to air his interview with US Democratic Senatorial candidate, James Talarico (who is running to unseat John Cornyn). You can watch it here!!!
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
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
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 6:39 PM
CBS and FCC illegally censored Stephen Colbert by refusing to air his interview with US Democratic Senatorial candidate, James Talarico (who is running to unseat John Cornyn). You can watch it here!!!
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
Good riddance. McLaughlin is a complete disgrace. Noem, you’re next.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin to leave Trump administration
The move comes as public opinion has turned on the administration’s hardline immigration policies.
www.politico.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Good riddance. McLaughlin is a complete disgrace. Noem, you’re next.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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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...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
February 17, 2026 at 3:17 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...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
By continuing to contract with DHS/ICE, big tech, such as Microsoft, Palantir, Google, and Amazon, are enabling the abuse ICE is causing. And they know it.
Boycott them all!!!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Boycott them all!!!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
ICE reliance on Microsoft technology surged amid immigration crackdown, documents show
Exclusive: ICE more than tripled the amount of data stored in Microsoft’s cloud at the same time that its arsenal of surveillance technology ballooned
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:23 PM
By continuing to contract with DHS/ICE, big tech, such as Microsoft, Palantir, Google, and Amazon, are enabling the abuse ICE is causing. And they know it.
Boycott them all!!!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Boycott them all!!!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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In an interview that aired over the weekend Obama was asked if aliens were real and he replied “They’re real, but I haven’t seen them.”
Obama Clarifies His Aliens Are ‘Real’ Comments
In an interview that aired over the weekend Obama was asked if aliens were real and he replied “They’re real, but I haven’t seen them.”
www.forbes.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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