Phil Mandelbaum
@philmandelbaum.bsky.social
Nonprofit x Political x Digital Strategy + Activation | Design | Journalism | Work: AP, NWU, Stand Up For Science, National Writers Union, Unicorn Riot, Counterpunch, Melina Abdullah, Cat Brooks, Noelle Cook • philmandelbaum.com • aka @awkword.bsky.social
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NEW: Data Centers, the Climate Crisis, and Community Defense
How Local Activists are Interrupting Big Tech AI Investments
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How Local Activists are Interrupting Big Tech AI Investments
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Data Centers, the Climate Crisis, and Community Defense - UNICORN RIOT
As Trump’s Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims you should “build data centers” if “you want low electricity prices,” more than 200 environmental organizations have joined to “demand a halt to the bui...
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“The same systems that made sure Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color were last in line for clean air, safe housing, and political power are the same ones making sure we’re also first in line to drown, burn, or be displaced.” - @merirei.com
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My first for @unicornriot.bsky.social
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AI drones used in Gaza are now surveilling American cities…
And corporate media isn’t covering it.
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And corporate media isn’t covering it.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:32 PM
AI drones used in Gaza are now surveilling American cities…
And corporate media isn’t covering it.
www.donotpanic.news/p/the-ai-dro...
And corporate media isn’t covering it.
www.donotpanic.news/p/the-ai-dro...
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The Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is awarded the order of freedom by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the International Olympic Committee's decision to bar him from the Winter Olympics. “Remembrance is not a violation,” Zelenskyy said www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
February 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is awarded the order of freedom by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the International Olympic Committee's decision to bar him from the Winter Olympics. “Remembrance is not a violation,” Zelenskyy said www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
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Physically incapable of analyzing politics outside of this insipid frame.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Physically incapable of analyzing politics outside of this insipid frame.
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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A trump voter tells donald he's not moving on from the Epstein files.
He says: "I'm a conservative and I voted for you and I care about this more than anything.....our country is run by rich pedophiles who do whatever they want with no consequences."
Is the cult cracking?
He says: "I'm a conservative and I voted for you and I care about this more than anything.....our country is run by rich pedophiles who do whatever they want with no consequences."
Is the cult cracking?
February 14, 2026 at 12:31 AM
A trump voter tells donald he's not moving on from the Epstein files.
He says: "I'm a conservative and I voted for you and I care about this more than anything.....our country is run by rich pedophiles who do whatever they want with no consequences."
Is the cult cracking?
He says: "I'm a conservative and I voted for you and I care about this more than anything.....our country is run by rich pedophiles who do whatever they want with no consequences."
Is the cult cracking?
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Whitehouse finally recognizes what is inside their own building 🤣🤣🤣
February 13, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Whitehouse finally recognizes what is inside their own building 🤣🤣🤣
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🚨 The exercise, known as Hedgehog 2025, involved more than 16,000 troops from 12 NATO countries who drilled alongside Ukrainian drone experts, including soldiers borrowed from the front line.
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Opinion | NATO Has Seen the Future and Is Unprepared
A simulation of drone warfare shows how far the alliance has to go to learn the lessons of Ukraine.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:23 PM
🚨 The exercise, known as Hedgehog 2025, involved more than 16,000 troops from 12 NATO countries who drilled alongside Ukrainian drone experts, including soldiers borrowed from the front line.
archive.ph/2026.02.13-2...
www.wsj.com/opinion/nato...
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Case in point: Federal immigration enforcement agents are using facial recognition technology to track and record U.S. citizen observers, according to a federal court declaration in Minnesota. | KTSP youtu.be/Z9_kxOnXJ_4
ICE uses facial recognition to track citizen observers in Minnesota, federal court filing says
YouTube video by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News
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February 14, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Case in point: Federal immigration enforcement agents are using facial recognition technology to track and record U.S. citizen observers, according to a federal court declaration in Minnesota. | KTSP youtu.be/Z9_kxOnXJ_4
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Bovino comes off as an incel.
Border patrol chief Greg Bovino tried to flirt with a journalist…
“I’d love to see you bustling around the gubner’s kitchen fixing us a pie. I truly would.”
@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social
“I’d love to see you bustling around the gubner’s kitchen fixing us a pie. I truly would.”
@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Bovino comes off as an incel.
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Border patrol chief Greg Bovino tried to flirt with a journalist…
“I’d love to see you bustling around the gubner’s kitchen fixing us a pie. I truly would.”
@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social
“I’d love to see you bustling around the gubner’s kitchen fixing us a pie. I truly would.”
@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Border patrol chief Greg Bovino tried to flirt with a journalist…
“I’d love to see you bustling around the gubner’s kitchen fixing us a pie. I truly would.”
@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social
“I’d love to see you bustling around the gubner’s kitchen fixing us a pie. I truly would.”
@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social
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February 12, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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February 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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ICE contracts increased private prison company GEO Group's revenues by 800% in 2025, according to an earnings call attended by @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social. But none of that money seems to be going to oversight amid a spate of sexual abuse & physical assault complaints against GEO Group guards.
ICE Boosts Income at Private Prison Company GEO Group by 800 Percent - The American Prospect
The company’s year-end earnings call came just days after a lawsuit alleges guards in the company’s Washington state immigrant prison assaulted immigrants.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:50 PM
ICE contracts increased private prison company GEO Group's revenues by 800% in 2025, according to an earnings call attended by @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social. But none of that money seems to be going to oversight amid a spate of sexual abuse & physical assault complaints against GEO Group guards.
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NEW: The Trump admin publicized the arrest of an "antifa domestic terrorist," implying he was charged with threatening federal agents. But the criminal complaint suggests Kyle Wagner was charged with Instagram beefing with controversial rightwing agitator Jayden Scott.
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The Trump Admin Arrested an Antifascist for Shit-Talking a Fascist
A supposed ‘antifa domestic terrorist’ was arrested for ‘cyberstalking’ a controversial right-wing agitator who showed up at a reporter’s home to threaten him.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:49 PM
NEW: The Trump admin publicized the arrest of an "antifa domestic terrorist," implying he was charged with threatening federal agents. But the criminal complaint suggests Kyle Wagner was charged with Instagram beefing with controversial rightwing agitator Jayden Scott.
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New on my Substack:
"If Trump is innocent".
A thought experiment in logic, morality, and the patterns we cannot unsee.
"If Trump is innocent, his behavior makes no sense.
If he's guilty, everything suddenly does"
Curious about your thoughts!
#StopTrump #StopICE 👊🏼
"If Trump is innocent".
A thought experiment in logic, morality, and the patterns we cannot unsee.
"If Trump is innocent, his behavior makes no sense.
If he's guilty, everything suddenly does"
Curious about your thoughts!
#StopTrump #StopICE 👊🏼
If Trump Is Innocent
And the defying questions.
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
New on my Substack:
"If Trump is innocent".
A thought experiment in logic, morality, and the patterns we cannot unsee.
"If Trump is innocent, his behavior makes no sense.
If he's guilty, everything suddenly does"
Curious about your thoughts!
#StopTrump #StopICE 👊🏼
"If Trump is innocent".
A thought experiment in logic, morality, and the patterns we cannot unsee.
"If Trump is innocent, his behavior makes no sense.
If he's guilty, everything suddenly does"
Curious about your thoughts!
#StopTrump #StopICE 👊🏼
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Did you see this today?
Anti #ICE protesters carried a MASSIVE U.S.
Constitution through the streets of Minneapolis.
Not a flag.
Not a slogan.
The Constitution.
Thousands marched, demanding accountability and asking whether federal enforcement is aligning with the rights written on those pages.
Anti #ICE protesters carried a MASSIVE U.S.
Constitution through the streets of Minneapolis.
Not a flag.
Not a slogan.
The Constitution.
Thousands marched, demanding accountability and asking whether federal enforcement is aligning with the rights written on those pages.
February 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Did you see this today?
Anti #ICE protesters carried a MASSIVE U.S.
Constitution through the streets of Minneapolis.
Not a flag.
Not a slogan.
The Constitution.
Thousands marched, demanding accountability and asking whether federal enforcement is aligning with the rights written on those pages.
Anti #ICE protesters carried a MASSIVE U.S.
Constitution through the streets of Minneapolis.
Not a flag.
Not a slogan.
The Constitution.
Thousands marched, demanding accountability and asking whether federal enforcement is aligning with the rights written on those pages.
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🚨 Old Report on Musk Plotting Against Starmer Resurfaces.
Elon Musk has privately discussed with allies how Sir Keir Starmer could be removed as UK prime minister before the next general election, according to people briefed on the matter.
archive.ph/2026.02.12-2...
www.ft.com/content/dd4b...
Elon Musk has privately discussed with allies how Sir Keir Starmer could be removed as UK prime minister before the next general election, according to people briefed on the matter.
archive.ph/2026.02.12-2...
www.ft.com/content/dd4b...
Musk examines how to oust Starmer as UK prime minister before next election
Technology billionaire interested in building support for another political party, notably Reform UK
www.ft.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:36 PM
🚨 Old Report on Musk Plotting Against Starmer Resurfaces.
Elon Musk has privately discussed with allies how Sir Keir Starmer could be removed as UK prime minister before the next general election, according to people briefed on the matter.
archive.ph/2026.02.12-2...
www.ft.com/content/dd4b...
Elon Musk has privately discussed with allies how Sir Keir Starmer could be removed as UK prime minister before the next general election, according to people briefed on the matter.
archive.ph/2026.02.12-2...
www.ft.com/content/dd4b...
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An 88-year-old grandfather from Norwalk danced in the Super Bowl halftime show.
He carried Costa Rica’s flag and said he just wanted to “give happiness.”
“In a situation as serious as this, you have to come in with a very positive attitude and a willingness to learn."
We can all learn from him.
He carried Costa Rica’s flag and said he just wanted to “give happiness.”
“In a situation as serious as this, you have to come in with a very positive attitude and a willingness to learn."
We can all learn from him.
February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
An 88-year-old grandfather from Norwalk danced in the Super Bowl halftime show.
He carried Costa Rica’s flag and said he just wanted to “give happiness.”
“In a situation as serious as this, you have to come in with a very positive attitude and a willingness to learn."
We can all learn from him.
He carried Costa Rica’s flag and said he just wanted to “give happiness.”
“In a situation as serious as this, you have to come in with a very positive attitude and a willingness to learn."
We can all learn from him.
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These Border Patrol thugs say they are being boxed in by a car driven by a mom. A lie.
Then they veer into her car & say they've been struck. Another lie.
Then the driver opens fire at her.
Trump's CBP & #ICE savages are terrorizing our streets.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand action.
Then they veer into her car & say they've been struck. Another lie.
Then the driver opens fire at her.
Trump's CBP & #ICE savages are terrorizing our streets.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand action.
February 11, 2026 at 3:34 PM
These Border Patrol thugs say they are being boxed in by a car driven by a mom. A lie.
Then they veer into her car & say they've been struck. Another lie.
Then the driver opens fire at her.
Trump's CBP & #ICE savages are terrorizing our streets.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand action.
Then they veer into her car & say they've been struck. Another lie.
Then the driver opens fire at her.
Trump's CBP & #ICE savages are terrorizing our streets.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand action.
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Donald Trump isn’t going unchallenged — at least by us.
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@chenoweth.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Donald Trump isn’t going unchallenged — at least by us.
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NEW: Indigenous activists erected multiple tipis at Coldwater Spring outside Fort Snelling and near the Whipple Federal Building -- headquarters of ICE's Operation Metro Surge -- establishing an occupation demanding 'land back' in the form of “returning Fort Snelling” to the Dakota people. [Video]
Indigenous Activists Occupy Land Near Fort Snelling, Plan to Stay Until 'Land Back' - UNICORN RIOT
Indigenous activists erected multiple tipis at Coldwater Spring outside Fort Snelling, establishing an occupation. Organizers demand land back in the form of "returning Fort Snelling" to the Dakota pe...
unicornriot.ninja
February 12, 2026 at 4:42 AM
NEW: Indigenous activists erected multiple tipis at Coldwater Spring outside Fort Snelling and near the Whipple Federal Building -- headquarters of ICE's Operation Metro Surge -- establishing an occupation demanding 'land back' in the form of “returning Fort Snelling” to the Dakota people. [Video]
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Here's a hidden secret of doorbell cameras, as revealed by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping. They're recording even when you don't know it, and sending video to company servers even when you don't pay
February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Here's a hidden secret of doorbell cameras, as revealed by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping. They're recording even when you don't know it, and sending video to company servers even when you don't pay
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Make sure, you keep your red card handy!👮🏻♂️
@the-ilrc.bsky.social has them in many languages for you to print. www.ilrc.org/redcards
#ICEoffOurStreets
@the-ilrc.bsky.social has them in many languages for you to print. www.ilrc.org/redcards
#ICEoffOurStreets
February 11, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Make sure, you keep your red card handy!👮🏻♂️
@the-ilrc.bsky.social has them in many languages for you to print. www.ilrc.org/redcards
#ICEoffOurStreets
@the-ilrc.bsky.social has them in many languages for you to print. www.ilrc.org/redcards
#ICEoffOurStreets
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Please Listen and share.
February 11, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Please Listen and share.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:58 PM