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There hasn't been enough of a look back at agencies that have seen significant attrition during Trump's assault on the federal workforce. Today we do that with a profile on those who departed the VA health care system, many of them vets themselves. The system is struggling to survive.
How Trump Put Veteran Care in Crisis - The American Prospect
Thousands of staff have left the health care side of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and those who remain are approaching burnout.
prospect.org
February 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
There hasn't been enough of a look back at agencies that have seen significant attrition during Trump's assault on the federal workforce. Today we do that with a profile on those who departed the VA health care system, many of them vets themselves. The system is struggling to survive.
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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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A technology I’m really excited about is lab grown meat, and the right is actually using its state power to prevent this technology from coming to fruition, but there has been far less hand-wringing about that than the organic consumer rejection of AI
February 18, 2026 at 3:29 PM
A technology I’m really excited about is lab grown meat, and the right is actually using its state power to prevent this technology from coming to fruition, but there has been far less hand-wringing about that than the organic consumer rejection of AI
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If I were a journalist I would care much more about engagement with my story then about mean replies. There's ample data showing clickthrough rates are higher on BlueSky then X. BlueSky folks love to hate read.
This post is essentially just saying the Nazis are nicer to me and that's what matters.
This post is essentially just saying the Nazis are nicer to me and that's what matters.
This is a good example of why I find Bluesky exhausting and not worth cross posting. You could write a piece that carefully lays out the evidence, and the first (and 2nd-4th) replies are Big Mad that you didn't just write the piece they wanted. X has its problems — many, many problems — but ...
Well look at that.
If only the media had reported realistically about the economy in 2024, would we even be in this position?
But bothsides, amirite?
If only the media had reported realistically about the economy in 2024, would we even be in this position?
But bothsides, amirite?
February 18, 2026 at 2:04 PM
If I were a journalist I would care much more about engagement with my story then about mean replies. There's ample data showing clickthrough rates are higher on BlueSky then X. BlueSky folks love to hate read.
This post is essentially just saying the Nazis are nicer to me and that's what matters.
This post is essentially just saying the Nazis are nicer to me and that's what matters.
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Stephen Colbert, with grace and humor, is making his network overlords look like the most pathetic cowards imaginable, and that’s what they are. The last two nights have been a masterclass in courage and precise examples of how everyone should deal with this stupid administration.
February 18, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Stephen Colbert, with grace and humor, is making his network overlords look like the most pathetic cowards imaginable, and that’s what they are. The last two nights have been a masterclass in courage and precise examples of how everyone should deal with this stupid administration.
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Why were hundreds lined up on Eutaw Street? ‘Survivor,’ of course.
‘Survivor’ lured hundreds to line up on Eutaw Street
A riddle mentioning “a tower that once stood tallest” drew hundreds of “Survivor” fans to downtown Baltimore on Monday.
buff.ly
February 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Why were hundreds lined up on Eutaw Street? ‘Survivor,’ of course.
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The Atlantic’s essay about a child’s measles death was gut-wrenching.
Some readers felt deceived when they learned the family in question wasn’t real, the scenario a hypothetical.
My latest for @washingtonpost.com:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Some readers felt deceived when they learned the family in question wasn’t real, the scenario a hypothetical.
My latest for @washingtonpost.com:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The Atlantic’s essay about measles was gut-wrenching. Some readers feel deceived.
Some critics and physicians said Elizabeth Bruenig’s account of a mother confronting a child’s death from measles felt misleading once they learned the story was reported fiction.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:07 PM
The Atlantic’s essay about a child’s measles death was gut-wrenching.
Some readers felt deceived when they learned the family in question wasn’t real, the scenario a hypothetical.
My latest for @washingtonpost.com:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Some readers felt deceived when they learned the family in question wasn’t real, the scenario a hypothetical.
My latest for @washingtonpost.com:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Not my job to make their investments make sense retroactively!
“the left wont engage with ai,” dude all i did was take a look at the numbers and they dont work and you cant make me pretend they do
February 18, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Not my job to make their investments make sense retroactively!
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Chuck Schumer spectacularly failed the “vote blue no matter who” test and should be hounded from office
I believe Stancil here, but to honor the skepticism some on the left have about this, i think it's fair to note that Chuck Schumer failed this test
When you say "vote blue no matter who" these guys always say "oh ho ho, but what if it was Lina Khan, would you vote blue THEN?"
And the answer is "yes"? Very obviously? Was "vote blue no matter who" unclear?
And the answer is "yes"? Very obviously? Was "vote blue no matter who" unclear?
February 18, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Chuck Schumer spectacularly failed the “vote blue no matter who” test and should be hounded from office
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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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This is not a group of people who dislikes Democratic voters and ideas. This is a group of people who dislike the leadership of the party— *because* they hate Trump far more.
“Weak” “paralyzed” “afraid”… they are expressing a desire for fighters and leaders that will harness the public energy.
“Weak” “paralyzed” “afraid”… they are expressing a desire for fighters and leaders that will harness the public energy.
Hope that Democrats aren't relying on the enthusiasm of their base to win in November www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
February 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
This is not a group of people who dislikes Democratic voters and ideas. This is a group of people who dislike the leadership of the party— *because* they hate Trump far more.
“Weak” “paralyzed” “afraid”… they are expressing a desire for fighters and leaders that will harness the public energy.
“Weak” “paralyzed” “afraid”… they are expressing a desire for fighters and leaders that will harness the public energy.
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Talarico, who is Christian, has warned about the dangers of Christian Nationalism
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Blocked James Talarico Interview Over FCC ‘Equal Time’ Fears
Stephen Colbert revealed CBS lawyers blocked his 'Late Show' interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico over FCC equal time rule concerns.
variety.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Talarico, who is Christian, has warned about the dangers of Christian Nationalism
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this is exactly why I am absolutely not willing to overlook anyone who was once “advocating for ending USAID” as merely committing a little oopsie-daisy-booboo, by the way
The Project 2025 author is using millions of dollars in USAID money for his own security detail.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:50 AM
this is exactly why I am absolutely not willing to overlook anyone who was once “advocating for ending USAID” as merely committing a little oopsie-daisy-booboo, by the way
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Elimination of emissions standards was one of the pretty clear policy stakes of the 2024 election and it received about 1% as much coverage as whether Tim Walz retiring from the national guard after 21 years was cowardly.
“The U.S. no longer has emission standards of any meaning,” said Margo T. Oge, who served as the E.P.A.’s top vehicle emissions regulator under three presidents and has since advised both automakers and environmental groups…
“Nothing. Zero,” she added. “Not many countries have zero.”
“Nothing. Zero,” she added. “Not many countries have zero.”
With Latest Rollback, the U.S. Essentially Has No Clean-Car Rules
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Elimination of emissions standards was one of the pretty clear policy stakes of the 2024 election and it received about 1% as much coverage as whether Tim Walz retiring from the national guard after 21 years was cowardly.
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I’ve seen this person get retweeted by MAGA influencers like Benny Johnson. He’s not kidding. This is a real political goal he is pursuing. He has 425,000 followers on Facebook.
February 16, 2026 at 4:21 AM
I’ve seen this person get retweeted by MAGA influencers like Benny Johnson. He’s not kidding. This is a real political goal he is pursuing. He has 425,000 followers on Facebook.
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I don't think I've ever seen gears shift this fast before.
February 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I don't think I've ever seen gears shift this fast before.
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Even compared to the dire state of the newspaper business in general, Black newspapers in particular are getting fucking hammered.
February 15, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Even compared to the dire state of the newspaper business in general, Black newspapers in particular are getting fucking hammered.
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perfectly calibrated message to the website where "electoralism" is controversial. I dunno, man, I'm having a hard time seeing that work out in the end.
February 16, 2026 at 2:16 AM
perfectly calibrated message to the website where "electoralism" is controversial. I dunno, man, I'm having a hard time seeing that work out in the end.
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"just say Palestinian" is an extremely weird clapback to people noticing you didn't live in the district when you declared and then it turning out that you and your friend group were hiding the relationship that prompted you to run in that district in the first place
February 16, 2026 at 2:15 AM
"just say Palestinian" is an extremely weird clapback to people noticing you didn't live in the district when you declared and then it turning out that you and your friend group were hiding the relationship that prompted you to run in that district in the first place
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To say Newsom has a good LGBTQ record when he has one of the bluest legislatures in the country seems a bit misleading. It’s not like he’s bravely vetoing a slew of RW culture war bills. He embraces transphobic framing and has platformed their champions, which is especially damaging for a CA gov.
February 16, 2026 at 12:40 AM
To say Newsom has a good LGBTQ record when he has one of the bluest legislatures in the country seems a bit misleading. It’s not like he’s bravely vetoing a slew of RW culture war bills. He embraces transphobic framing and has platformed their champions, which is especially damaging for a CA gov.
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Rep. Angie Craig: "Democrats need to hold the line. The Senate needs to hold the line. I will not forgive anyone who doesn't stand their ground at this moment in time and I don't think the American people will either."
February 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Rep. Angie Craig: "Democrats need to hold the line. The Senate needs to hold the line. I will not forgive anyone who doesn't stand their ground at this moment in time and I don't think the American people will either."
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This is your regular reminder that the idea that Christianity is a thing uniform beliefs that everyone within “Western Civilization” believed and agreed on is a fiction that just ignores centuries of Christians killing each other and fighting literal wars over their different beliefs.
The Rubio speech really is appalling, and if you haven’t read it yet, you should.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
www.state.gov/releases/off...
February 15, 2026 at 1:53 AM
This is your regular reminder that the idea that Christianity is a thing uniform beliefs that everyone within “Western Civilization” believed and agreed on is a fiction that just ignores centuries of Christians killing each other and fighting literal wars over their different beliefs.
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I’m sure this dude is fine. He does have a Nazi tattoo. And says women whine about sexual assault in the military. And that black people are stupid. But gosh darn it he says he’s a progressive, and since he’s white and male, who can really say what’s in a person’s heart.
Platner's dismissive comments about sexual assault in the military were so disgusting that a candidate who had experienced assault in the service dropped out to endorse Mills rather than risk Platner getting into the senate. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/progressiv...
Progressive Candidate Has Dropped Out Of ME Senate Race
Not Platner. Daira Smith-Rodriguez
www.everythingishorrible.net
February 15, 2026 at 7:28 AM
I’m sure this dude is fine. He does have a Nazi tattoo. And says women whine about sexual assault in the military. And that black people are stupid. But gosh darn it he says he’s a progressive, and since he’s white and male, who can really say what’s in a person’s heart.
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8yrs ago, if someone said “black lives matter” to me, I would’ve instantly pounced with “ALL lives matter.” Today, when someone says “black lives matter,” I respond with “you’re right, black lives DO matter.” What changed? Me. I listened. And learned.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...
My Personal Reckoning on Race
America can do so much better
open.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
8yrs ago, if someone said “black lives matter” to me, I would’ve instantly pounced with “ALL lives matter.” Today, when someone says “black lives matter,” I respond with “you’re right, black lives DO matter.” What changed? Me. I listened. And learned.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...