Skip Montanaro
@smontanaro.net
Vintage bike rider, book reader, retired software engineer, disappointed in political developments in the US.
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@dailyherald.com Don't do it! Look at the history of private equity in journalism. Your staff will get screwed by a sale to Alden.
chicago.suntimes.com/business/202...
chicago.suntimes.com/business/202...
Chicago Tribune owner Alden wants to acquire publisher of northwest suburban Daily Herald
In a full-page ad in Sunday's Tribune, Alden Global Capital said it could pay 30% more than others for employee-owned Paddock Publications and offer employees better terms. Crystal Lake-based Shaw Med...
chicago.suntimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
@dailyherald.com Don't do it! Look at the history of private equity in journalism. Your staff will get screwed by a sale to Alden.
chicago.suntimes.com/business/202...
chicago.suntimes.com/business/202...
Not the right shade of white? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Not the right shade of white? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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The electricity grid making an appearance at the Super Bowl half-time show 🤯
February 9, 2026 at 1:31 AM
The electricity grid making an appearance at the Super Bowl half-time show 🤯
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I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Redirecting...
bit.ly
February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
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If his racism wasn’t a dealbreaker when you voted for him, you’re okay with racism.
February 8, 2026 at 6:41 AM
If his racism wasn’t a dealbreaker when you voted for him, you’re okay with racism.
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As goes the Washington Post: US democracy takes another hit under Trump
@theguardian.com
JOHNSON’S RESPONSE MAY GO DOWN IN THE ANNALS OF AMERICAN MEDIA HISTORY:
“I WAS JUST LAID OFF BY THE WASHINGTON POST IN THE MIDDLE OF A WARZONE.”
“I HAVE NO WORDS.“
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
@theguardian.com
JOHNSON’S RESPONSE MAY GO DOWN IN THE ANNALS OF AMERICAN MEDIA HISTORY:
“I WAS JUST LAID OFF BY THE WASHINGTON POST IN THE MIDDLE OF A WARZONE.”
“I HAVE NO WORDS.“
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
February 8, 2026 at 7:59 AM
As goes the Washington Post: US democracy takes another hit under Trump
@theguardian.com
JOHNSON’S RESPONSE MAY GO DOWN IN THE ANNALS OF AMERICAN MEDIA HISTORY:
“I WAS JUST LAID OFF BY THE WASHINGTON POST IN THE MIDDLE OF A WARZONE.”
“I HAVE NO WORDS.“
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
@theguardian.com
JOHNSON’S RESPONSE MAY GO DOWN IN THE ANNALS OF AMERICAN MEDIA HISTORY:
“I WAS JUST LAID OFF BY THE WASHINGTON POST IN THE MIDDLE OF A WARZONE.”
“I HAVE NO WORDS.“
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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When you’re losing hope.
Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes.
Think back to when this guy was your president.
When you could associate the presidency with class, decency and integrity.
Now open your eyes
And fight like hell to get someone like him back in office again.
Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes.
Think back to when this guy was your president.
When you could associate the presidency with class, decency and integrity.
Now open your eyes
And fight like hell to get someone like him back in office again.
February 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM
When you’re losing hope.
Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes.
Think back to when this guy was your president.
When you could associate the presidency with class, decency and integrity.
Now open your eyes
And fight like hell to get someone like him back in office again.
Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes.
Think back to when this guy was your president.
When you could associate the presidency with class, decency and integrity.
Now open your eyes
And fight like hell to get someone like him back in office again.
When I close my eyes, all I can see is a tan suit. /s
When you’re losing hope.
Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes.
Think back to when this guy was your president.
When you could associate the presidency with class, decency and integrity.
Now open your eyes
And fight like hell to get someone like him back in office again.
Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes.
Think back to when this guy was your president.
When you could associate the presidency with class, decency and integrity.
Now open your eyes
And fight like hell to get someone like him back in office again.
February 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
When I close my eyes, all I can see is a tan suit. /s
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Ten countries have launched investigations related to the released Epstein files.
Norway, UK, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Australia, North Macedinia, Turkey, Poland.
Conspicuously absent is the United States, the epicenter of this scandal.
We know why.
…
Norway, UK, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Australia, North Macedinia, Turkey, Poland.
Conspicuously absent is the United States, the epicenter of this scandal.
We know why.
…
February 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Ten countries have launched investigations related to the released Epstein files.
Norway, UK, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Australia, North Macedinia, Turkey, Poland.
Conspicuously absent is the United States, the epicenter of this scandal.
We know why.
…
Norway, UK, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Australia, North Macedinia, Turkey, Poland.
Conspicuously absent is the United States, the epicenter of this scandal.
We know why.
…
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This information is important especially as there is another #NoKings protest March 28, 2026.
Mark your calendars, get your baby shampoo & water bottle ready, bring a separate phone and camera, be prepared and be safe.
#ProudBlue
#NoKings
📹: ACLU/TT & IG
Mark your calendars, get your baby shampoo & water bottle ready, bring a separate phone and camera, be prepared and be safe.
#ProudBlue
#NoKings
📹: ACLU/TT & IG
February 6, 2026 at 1:11 PM
This information is important especially as there is another #NoKings protest March 28, 2026.
Mark your calendars, get your baby shampoo & water bottle ready, bring a separate phone and camera, be prepared and be safe.
#ProudBlue
#NoKings
📹: ACLU/TT & IG
Mark your calendars, get your baby shampoo & water bottle ready, bring a separate phone and camera, be prepared and be safe.
#ProudBlue
#NoKings
📹: ACLU/TT & IG
@bsky.app I'm still waiting on an explanation for why you build your system with software which tracks people. @duckduckgo.com Thank you for your app tracking protection stuff.
Why is the @bsky.app built with software which tracks me? I thought y'all were the good guys in the white hats. This image is from the @duckduckgo.com app tracking protection to.
February 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
@bsky.app I'm still waiting on an explanation for why you build your system with software which tracks people. @duckduckgo.com Thank you for your app tracking protection stuff.
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Everything you’re hearing from the Trump administration is a lie. Today was one of the most active days in Northeast since the entire Operation Metro Surge began.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
February 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Everything you’re hearing from the Trump administration is a lie. Today was one of the most active days in Northeast since the entire Operation Metro Surge began.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
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Swear to god, ICE could just announce they're leaving a city but not leave and the media will just stop covering that city completely even though ICE never left.
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
February 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Swear to god, ICE could just announce they're leaving a city but not leave and the media will just stop covering that city completely even though ICE never left.
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too
Probably not even enough for polling places in the presumed "swing" states. Maybe, if they are very careful, they can stand up people in the most anti-Trump precincts in the most anti-Trump cities in the purplest states.
There aren't enough ICE agents out there that can guard every polling location. Good luck with that, you vermin infested, rotting sack of shit.
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Probably not even enough for polling places in the presumed "swing" states. Maybe, if they are very careful, they can stand up people in the most anti-Trump precincts in the most anti-Trump cities in the purplest states.
Why is the @bsky.app built with software which tracks me? I thought y'all were the good guys in the white hats. This image is from the @duckduckgo.com app tracking protection to.
February 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Why is the @bsky.app built with software which tracks me? I thought y'all were the good guys in the white hats. This image is from the @duckduckgo.com app tracking protection to.
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Always remember THEY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH GUYS. In the realm of Online, they can just say things and have them treated as true. In the realm of Real Life, there are 115,000 polling places in America and DHS has like 15,000 dudes total.
Steve Bannon: “You’re damn right we’re gonna have ICE surround the polls come November.”
February 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Always remember THEY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH GUYS. In the realm of Online, they can just say things and have them treated as true. In the realm of Real Life, there are 115,000 polling places in America and DHS has like 15,000 dudes total.
On the off chance you (or a friend or your crazy Uncle Frank) don't realize that dismantling the EPA is a terrible idea.
www.livescience.com/health/prese...
www.livescience.com/health/prese...
Preserved hair reveals just how bad lead exposure was in the 20th century
A new study reveals the dramatic decrease in lead exposure in the U.S. following the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency 55 years ago.
www.livescience.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
On the off chance you (or a friend or your crazy Uncle Frank) don't realize that dismantling the EPA is a terrible idea.
www.livescience.com/health/prese...
www.livescience.com/health/prese...
Excellent piece by Walt Hunter in @theatlantic.com. I've always read, but not always challenging books. In retirement I do more of that. I found "Les Miserables" terrific. "Don Quixote" will require a couple library checkouts with other stuff in between.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Stop Meeting Students Where They Are
What I learned when I finally started assigning the hard reading again.
www.theatlantic.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Excellent piece by Walt Hunter in @theatlantic.com. I've always read, but not always challenging books. In retirement I do more of that. I found "Les Miserables" terrific. "Don Quixote" will require a couple library checkouts with other stuff in between.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
@radiolab.bsky.social is one of my favorite podcasts. I consistently come away having learned something fascinating. A key takeaway in this episode is that the cerebellum behaves like a conductor, helping the person sequence movements or thoughts in a fluid way.
Just to provide a brief respite from the horror, this week's episode of Radiolab is truly wonderful and worth a listen (even if you might not love the cerebellum as much as I do)
www.wnycstudios.org/story/song-o...
www.wnycstudios.org/story/song-o...
Song of the Cerebellum
Is thought just motion in the mind?
www.wnycstudios.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM
@radiolab.bsky.social is one of my favorite podcasts. I consistently come away having learned something fascinating. A key takeaway in this episode is that the cerebellum behaves like a conductor, helping the person sequence movements or thoughts in a fluid way.
Yet another example of the total incompetence of the regime. You have to wonder if they even glanced at the photos before including them in the dump.
It's hard to explain except that probably DOJ had to limit the number people with access to the files to control who actually knows what the files say about . . . certain people.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
The Government Published Dozens of Nude Photos in the Epstein Files
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Yet another example of the total incompetence of the regime. You have to wonder if they even glanced at the photos before including them in the dump.
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My new piece about Resistance 2.0 is up at @theguardian.com! Give it a read to understand why we should expect much more confrontation and disruption this time around. Thanks for the suggestions @victorerikray.bsky.social @sociologistray.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Resistance to Trump 2.0 is getting more confrontational | Dana R Fisher
In Trump’s first term, activists focused on lobbying and voting. Now tactics are shifting to nonviolent civil disobedience
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
My new piece about Resistance 2.0 is up at @theguardian.com! Give it a read to understand why we should expect much more confrontation and disruption this time around. Thanks for the suggestions @victorerikray.bsky.social @sociologistray.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It's rare to see how lobbyists operate. But the Epstein-Mandelson correspondence shows us what happens all the time: plutocrats and government ministers conspiring against the public interest. This is why all lobbying should be in the public domain, but despite Labour and Con promises, it's not. 🧵
February 2, 2026 at 8:20 AM
It's rare to see how lobbyists operate. But the Epstein-Mandelson correspondence shows us what happens all the time: plutocrats and government ministers conspiring against the public interest. This is why all lobbying should be in the public domain, but despite Labour and Con promises, it's not. 🧵
Fuck. I Hope Liam and his dad were vaccinated.
ICE now confirming that there is a measles outbreak at the Texas concentration camp where young Liam was held.
February 2, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Fuck. I Hope Liam and his dad were vaccinated.
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2/01/26
@elliottpayne.org @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov
Thousands of cyclists across the US and more than a dozen countries joined a memorial ride Saturday to honor Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse and avid cyclist who federal agents shot dead on January 24.
youtube.com/shorts/Lo5w2...
@elliottpayne.org @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov
Thousands of cyclists across the US and more than a dozen countries joined a memorial ride Saturday to honor Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse and avid cyclist who federal agents shot dead on January 24.
youtube.com/shorts/Lo5w2...
Thousands of Cyclists Ride to Honor Alex Pretti
YouTube video by CNN
youtube.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:55 PM
2/01/26
@elliottpayne.org @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov
Thousands of cyclists across the US and more than a dozen countries joined a memorial ride Saturday to honor Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse and avid cyclist who federal agents shot dead on January 24.
youtube.com/shorts/Lo5w2...
@elliottpayne.org @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov
Thousands of cyclists across the US and more than a dozen countries joined a memorial ride Saturday to honor Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse and avid cyclist who federal agents shot dead on January 24.
youtube.com/shorts/Lo5w2...
It's at times like this we all need the occasional escape. I vote for "Ted Lasso."
January 31, 2026 at 10:02 PM
It's at times like this we all need the occasional escape. I vote for "Ted Lasso."