Tom Recane
@trecane.bsky.social
Retired SW Engineer and oh so happy about it. Amateur carpenter/woodworker and volunteer.
“If you can convince the lowest white man that he’s better than the best black man, he won’t notice when you’re picking his pockets”
— President Lyndon Johnson
“If you can convince the lowest white man that he’s better than the best black man, he won’t notice when you’re picking his pockets”
— President Lyndon Johnson
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Tom Recane
@trecane.bsky.social
· Sep 20
Look at this hiring ad for ICE. Imagine what kind of goons this will appeal to.
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Tim Scott is right: We give this one the top rating. Reposting a video that puts the faces of the first black president and first lady on the bodies of apes is old-fashioned racism. But here are all the other top examples of racism from this administration:
Trump 2.0’s Most Racist Moments, Ranked
The Obamas-as-apes video is the latest in a long line of racist acts and statements from this administration.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Tim Scott is right: We give this one the top rating. Reposting a video that puts the faces of the first black president and first lady on the bodies of apes is old-fashioned racism. But here are all the other top examples of racism from this administration:
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Massachusetts is not defenseless. Know your rights. Memorize them. Share them.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
February 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Massachusetts is not defenseless. Know your rights. Memorize them. Share them.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
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You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
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According to Heritage foundation, since 1979, 1412 cases of voter fraud (mail, in person, non-citizens) in 2 BILLION or so ballots (24 POTUS/midterm elections). That's about 0.00000000706% of votes. So, yeah, it's all about "secure elections!" www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
www.dailykos.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
According to Heritage foundation, since 1979, 1412 cases of voter fraud (mail, in person, non-citizens) in 2 BILLION or so ballots (24 POTUS/midterm elections). That's about 0.00000000706% of votes. So, yeah, it's all about "secure elections!" www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Mainstream outlets are now confirming that the FBI has called state election officials into an unusual midterm briefing.
February 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Mainstream outlets are now confirming that the FBI has called state election officials into an unusual midterm briefing.
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The man who told reporters it’s time to move on from the Epstein files won’t shut up about the 2020 election.
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The man who told reporters it’s time to move on from the Epstein files won’t shut up about the 2020 election.
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Fact Check: AI Image Of Zuckerberg, Hoffman, Epstein Eating Sushi Is NOT Real -- Published By Parody Account
#CheckTok #FactCheck #MarkZuckerberg #ReidHoffman #JeffreyEpstein #AIImage
leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2...
#CheckTok #FactCheck #MarkZuckerberg #ReidHoffman #JeffreyEpstein #AIImage
leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2...
February 7, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Fact Check: AI Image Of Zuckerberg, Hoffman, Epstein Eating Sushi Is NOT Real -- Published By Parody Account
#CheckTok #FactCheck #MarkZuckerberg #ReidHoffman #JeffreyEpstein #AIImage
leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2...
#CheckTok #FactCheck #MarkZuckerberg #ReidHoffman #JeffreyEpstein #AIImage
leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2...
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Bad idea. ICE is pre-funded by the BBB. Also, CBP is just as bad if not worse and also pre-funded by the BBB. Severing ICE gives away any leverage we have to shut down the rest of DHS. We should be demanding to defund ICE/CBP of its BBB money and shut down ALL of DHS if they don’t agree.
February 6, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Bad idea. ICE is pre-funded by the BBB. Also, CBP is just as bad if not worse and also pre-funded by the BBB. Severing ICE gives away any leverage we have to shut down the rest of DHS. We should be demanding to defund ICE/CBP of its BBB money and shut down ALL of DHS if they don’t agree.
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Brad Karp was pushed out of his top job at one of the country's biggest law firms over his newly revealed Epstein emails.
Good timing, too, since he was just about to appear at a WSJ conference.
The topic: "Leadership in uncertain times."
🎁 link:
www.wsj.com/business/a-r...
Good timing, too, since he was just about to appear at a WSJ conference.
The topic: "Leadership in uncertain times."
🎁 link:
www.wsj.com/business/a-r...
Exclusive | A Revolt Inside Paul Weiss Over the Epstein Files Took Down Brad Karp
The latest batch of Epstein emails prompted partners to push elite law firm’s leader from chairman role.
www.wsj.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Brad Karp was pushed out of his top job at one of the country's biggest law firms over his newly revealed Epstein emails.
Good timing, too, since he was just about to appear at a WSJ conference.
The topic: "Leadership in uncertain times."
🎁 link:
www.wsj.com/business/a-r...
Good timing, too, since he was just about to appear at a WSJ conference.
The topic: "Leadership in uncertain times."
🎁 link:
www.wsj.com/business/a-r...
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
NO KINGS: Eyes on ICE: Document and Record
YouTube video by No Kings
m.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Gestapos opened fire, striking Martinez 5 times in the arm, chest & both legs
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
'My own government attempted to execute me,' Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies
Marimar Martinez said she believes that she survived her encounter with Border Patrol agents so she could share her story.
www.yahoo.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Gestapos opened fire, striking Martinez 5 times in the arm, chest & both legs
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
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Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
February 2, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Globe and Mail cartoon
February 2, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Globe and Mail cartoon
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As Propublica’s editors note, “the policy of shielding officers' identities, particularly after a public shooting, is a stark departure from standard law enforcement protocols.
“Such secrecy, in our view, deprives the public of the most fundamental tool for accountability.”
“Such secrecy, in our view, deprives the public of the most fundamental tool for accountability.”
February 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
As Propublica’s editors note, “the policy of shielding officers' identities, particularly after a public shooting, is a stark departure from standard law enforcement protocols.
“Such secrecy, in our view, deprives the public of the most fundamental tool for accountability.”
“Such secrecy, in our view, deprives the public of the most fundamental tool for accountability.”
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New film logo:
February 1, 2026 at 1:51 AM
New film logo:
I absolutely kid you not
January 31, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I absolutely kid you not
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"On the day he was photographed, Liam had been used by faceless, nameless DHS agents to capture his father at his preschool pickup; he was also being used as bait to see if the agents could ambush other members of the family." ICYMI @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4c7BlVM
Why a Scared 5-Year-Old Boy Shook Our National Conscience
What the image of Liam Ramos, grabbed in Minnesota and thrown in detention in Texas, means for our democracy.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 31, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"On the day he was photographed, Liam had been used by faceless, nameless DHS agents to capture his father at his preschool pickup; he was also being used as bait to see if the agents could ambush other members of the family." ICYMI @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4c7BlVM
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I won’t stop reporting the truth. The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy, and I’ll continue to fight to protect it 🤝🏾🇺🇸
January 31, 2026 at 4:40 AM
I won’t stop reporting the truth. The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy, and I’ll continue to fight to protect it 🤝🏾🇺🇸