Zach Halper
@zanath.bsky.social
PR by day, Star Wars, politics, baseball by night.
Trying to decide on my next Switch 2 game. Just beat Kirby Switch 2 edition and Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Was thinking about Pokémon Z-A though I didn’t love Arceus. What do people think? Or is there another game you recommend?
February 16, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Trying to decide on my next Switch 2 game. Just beat Kirby Switch 2 edition and Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Was thinking about Pokémon Z-A though I didn’t love Arceus. What do people think? Or is there another game you recommend?
I’m starting to think Johnny Weir and Tara Lapinski are witches the way they jinx these skaters.
February 16, 2026 at 1:56 AM
I’m starting to think Johnny Weir and Tara Lapinski are witches the way they jinx these skaters.
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Will it be national news? Will it cause performative outrage? Will he be censured?
Nope. Forgotten by tomorrow.
Nope. Forgotten by tomorrow.
February 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Will it be national news? Will it cause performative outrage? Will he be censured?
Nope. Forgotten by tomorrow.
Nope. Forgotten by tomorrow.
We are not a serious nation.
Unlike in Europe, officials in the U.S. with ties to Epstein have largely held their positions of power.
Epstein files fallout takes down elite figures in Europe, while U.S. reckoning is muted
Unlike in Europe, officials in the U.S. with ties to Epstein have largely held their positions of power.
n.pr
February 16, 2026 at 12:45 AM
We are not a serious nation.
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Unlike in Europe, officials in the U.S. with ties to Epstein have largely held their positions of power.
Epstein files fallout takes down elite figures in Europe, while U.S. reckoning is muted
Unlike in Europe, officials in the U.S. with ties to Epstein have largely held their positions of power.
n.pr
February 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Unlike in Europe, officials in the U.S. with ties to Epstein have largely held their positions of power.
He’s right and more actors/creatives should call out entitled fan bullshit like this.
February 16, 2026 at 12:13 AM
He’s right and more actors/creatives should call out entitled fan bullshit like this.
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Counterpoint: if the Prince of Darkness rises from a fiery portal at the Iowa Caucus and declares his opposition to Donald Trump, I will ride to battle with the host of Hell
February 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Counterpoint: if the Prince of Darkness rises from a fiery portal at the Iowa Caucus and declares his opposition to Donald Trump, I will ride to battle with the host of Hell
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Just finding out now that the CEO of Chuck E Cheese is mentioned in the Epstein Files
February 15, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Just finding out now that the CEO of Chuck E Cheese is mentioned in the Epstein Files
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Thom Tillis in on CBS still blaming everybody but Trump for the bad things Trump is doing
February 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Thom Tillis in on CBS still blaming everybody but Trump for the bad things Trump is doing
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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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ABC: Do you still have confidence in Pam Bondi as AG?
MASSIE: I don't think Pam Bondi has confidence in Pam Bondi. She wasn't confident enough to engage in anything but name calling in a hearing. So no, I don't. She was responsible for the document production.
MASSIE: I don't think Pam Bondi has confidence in Pam Bondi. She wasn't confident enough to engage in anything but name calling in a hearing. So no, I don't. She was responsible for the document production.
February 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
ABC: Do you still have confidence in Pam Bondi as AG?
MASSIE: I don't think Pam Bondi has confidence in Pam Bondi. She wasn't confident enough to engage in anything but name calling in a hearing. So no, I don't. She was responsible for the document production.
MASSIE: I don't think Pam Bondi has confidence in Pam Bondi. She wasn't confident enough to engage in anything but name calling in a hearing. So no, I don't. She was responsible for the document production.
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Zohran genuinely loves the people of his city and wants the best for them. It’s astonishing how much we’ve all been starved of that by our leaders.
Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
February 15, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Zohran genuinely loves the people of his city and wants the best for them. It’s astonishing how much we’ve all been starved of that by our leaders.
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i’ll end this little brainstorm by just asking what it is, exactly, that the MAGA right likes about the United States, since it explicitly rejects those things that make this nation distinctive — its pluralism, its revolutionary heritage and egalitarian aspirations, and its republican institutions
February 15, 2026 at 1:49 AM
i’ll end this little brainstorm by just asking what it is, exactly, that the MAGA right likes about the United States, since it explicitly rejects those things that make this nation distinctive — its pluralism, its revolutionary heritage and egalitarian aspirations, and its republican institutions
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Lilacs are purple
Daises are yellow
Hosannas we’ll sing
When we rid of that fellow
Daises are yellow
Hosannas we’ll sing
When we rid of that fellow
Violets are blue
Roses are red
Someday it will happen
And he will be
Roses are red
Someday it will happen
And he will be
February 14, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Lilacs are purple
Daises are yellow
Hosannas we’ll sing
When we rid of that fellow
Daises are yellow
Hosannas we’ll sing
When we rid of that fellow
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I’m glad Jon & Dave have both made a noticeable effort to reclaim the “action figures” talking point from the segment of the punditry class that only wields it as a vague insult. This has never been a bad thing, and it’s extremely telling when someone tries to undercut the work by saying it. (1/5) 🧵
!["That's how I learned how to tell stories. You take these characters. You're talking with your friends, and you're acting things out [with the toys]. My job is not that different from that." - Jon Favreau talking about directing The Mandalorian & Grogu](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:th3l3gtaswuu5vook7duibqq/bafkreicwby64wa2yaf2jyshfke6kju6bgwi523sdcdld7a5qepxgqdik6e@jpeg)
February 14, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I’m glad Jon & Dave have both made a noticeable effort to reclaim the “action figures” talking point from the segment of the punditry class that only wields it as a vague insult. This has never been a bad thing, and it’s extremely telling when someone tries to undercut the work by saying it. (1/5) 🧵
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Again, the answer is “10-25 people in Washington, <all> of whom are Republicans, or it’s not going to happen.”
And yet, these 10-25 people get free passes every day & still can leave their houses & go to work with scarcely a question about when they’re going to start fulfilling their oaths 🤷♂️🤦♂️
And yet, these 10-25 people get free passes every day & still can leave their houses & go to work with scarcely a question about when they’re going to start fulfilling their oaths 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Again, I know everyone wants to yell at The Democrats & Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jefferies, but there are 10-25 people in Washington who could literally end all of this tomorrow, & none of them are Democrats, & they continue to get 24/7 free passes for being absolute oath-violating cowards. Focus.
Yes, we’re looking at you, Lisa Murkowski & Susan Collins & Thom Tillis, you absolute oath-violating cowards.
February 14, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Again, the answer is “10-25 people in Washington, <all> of whom are Republicans, or it’s not going to happen.”
And yet, these 10-25 people get free passes every day & still can leave their houses & go to work with scarcely a question about when they’re going to start fulfilling their oaths 🤷♂️🤦♂️
And yet, these 10-25 people get free passes every day & still can leave their houses & go to work with scarcely a question about when they’re going to start fulfilling their oaths 🤷♂️🤦♂️
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The President, two of his current Cabinet secretaries, his former strategist, his biggest donor, and his pending Fed Chair nominee are all in the files of a pedophile who ran a sex trafficking ring, while the attorney general and a former Cabinet secretary let him get away with it.
Seems kinda bad?
Seems kinda bad?
At least half a dozen top Trump administration officials appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files
The degree to which each individual was connected to Epstein varies significantly, from a single email to years of communications.
www.nbcnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:43 PM
The President, two of his current Cabinet secretaries, his former strategist, his biggest donor, and his pending Fed Chair nominee are all in the files of a pedophile who ran a sex trafficking ring, while the attorney general and a former Cabinet secretary let him get away with it.
Seems kinda bad?
Seems kinda bad?
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“I’m not a white nationalist, i just love hitler’s favorite american law because it kept non whites and jews from coming to America” bsky.app/profile/lets...
when MAGA white supremacists like Carl whinge abt passing of 1965 Hart-Celler Immigration Act they are complaining that it overturned 1924 Johnson-Reed Act, a law limiting immigration to people from Northern Europe, which was drafted by eugenicist Rep. Albert Johnson, with BIG support from the Klan
February 14, 2026 at 6:23 PM
“I’m not a white nationalist, i just love hitler’s favorite american law because it kept non whites and jews from coming to America” bsky.app/profile/lets...
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roses are red
violets are blue
94 days
until Mando & Grogu
violets are blue
94 days
until Mando & Grogu
February 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
roses are red
violets are blue
94 days
until Mando & Grogu
violets are blue
94 days
until Mando & Grogu
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Just as ICE and CBP have no legitimate role in "election security" neither does the head of DHS. The mere existence of this press conference should be a scandal, much less this tone-deaf comment.
Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Just as ICE and CBP have no legitimate role in "election security" neither does the head of DHS. The mere existence of this press conference should be a scandal, much less this tone-deaf comment.
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Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
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Yeah I mean the *2024 exit polls* found 56% support path to legal status for most undocumented versus only 40% deportations. Entire commentariat has pretended not to know this for the last year or so
Here's the thing: This was true in 2024. In the very same surveys where media shouted from rooftops that majorities supported "mass deportation" MORE people supported having people stay. But the latter didn't merit airtime. Chart credit: @mikepod.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Yeah I mean the *2024 exit polls* found 56% support path to legal status for most undocumented versus only 40% deportations. Entire commentariat has pretended not to know this for the last year or so
Just switch parties already
Fetterman on Fox News: "Shutting DHS down will have no impact on ICE. The director confirmed to my face in a hearing just this week, saying it has no impact because they already were funded with the big beautiful bill that I did not vote for. Why are all the Dems going to shutdown our entire DHS?"
February 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Just switch parties already