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There’s a passage in historian Taylor Branch’s account of the civil rights movement that captures something essential: “By challenging the established order in novel and unexpected ways that confounded and baffled officials, practitioners of nonviolent tactics could be extraordinarily aggressive.”
The Strategic Genius of "Aggressive" Nonviolence
How Creative Disruption Defeats Power
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Read this
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More than 400 people, including hundreds of citizens, were “sorted” at gun point into racial and ethnic groups by 200 ICE agents who fired flash-bang grenades into cars with people inside, pointed guns at children & demanded their zip tied parents not comfort them. apple.news/Ausdx6kWtT0e...
Idaho families sue over immigration raid that swept up hundreds, including U.S. citizens — NBC News
About 400 people, including children and U.S. citizens, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
apple.news
February 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM
More than 400 people, including hundreds of citizens, were “sorted” at gun point into racial and ethnic groups by 200 ICE agents who fired flash-bang grenades into cars with people inside, pointed guns at children & demanded their zip tied parents not comfort them. apple.news/Ausdx6kWtT0e...
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Republican Rep. Bruce Westerman says he has not gone to see the newly-unredacted Epstein Files and hasn't "decided yet" if he plans to. "I've got a lot of stuff going on," he says to @premthakker.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Republican Rep. Bruce Westerman says he has not gone to see the newly-unredacted Epstein Files and hasn't "decided yet" if he plans to. "I've got a lot of stuff going on," he says to @premthakker.bsky.social
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Like in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, DHS might have gotten away with its false claims about Martinez were it not for the video evidence that contradicted its account.
DHS shot her and called her a “terrorist.” New videos show something different.
"It’s time to get aggressive," a Border Patrol agent said shortly before Marimar Martinez was shot five times.
www.motherjones.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Like in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, DHS might have gotten away with its false claims about Martinez were it not for the video evidence that contradicted its account.
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AOC to @premthakker.bsky.social: Pam Bondi was behaving so erratically at a hearing today because she knows she’s implicated in a cover-up to protect a pedophile ring by redacting perpetrators’ names, withholding files, and unexplainably transferring Ghislaine Maxwell to a cushy facility.
February 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
AOC to @premthakker.bsky.social: Pam Bondi was behaving so erratically at a hearing today because she knows she’s implicated in a cover-up to protect a pedophile ring by redacting perpetrators’ names, withholding files, and unexplainably transferring Ghislaine Maxwell to a cushy facility.
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Sounds like some people at the FAA saved a lot of lives today.
Calling for a ten-day closure was astute. It meant this incident was not going to be swept under the rug.
@apnews.com has six bylines on this story with several listed as contributors. Thanks, AP!
Calling for a ten-day closure was astute. It meant this incident was not going to be swept under the rug.
@apnews.com has six bylines on this story with several listed as contributors. Thanks, AP!
BREAKING: The Pentagon let Customs and Border Protection use an anti-drone laser before the FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Sounds like some people at the FAA saved a lot of lives today.
Calling for a ten-day closure was astute. It meant this incident was not going to be swept under the rug.
@apnews.com has six bylines on this story with several listed as contributors. Thanks, AP!
Calling for a ten-day closure was astute. It meant this incident was not going to be swept under the rug.
@apnews.com has six bylines on this story with several listed as contributors. Thanks, AP!
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They’ll no longer need to wear masks once we know their identities.
Small European Website Is Exposing US Immigration Agents via @theguardian.com ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Small European Website Is Exposing US Immigration Agents via @theguardian.com ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
ICE List: the small European website exposing US immigration agents
Netherlands-based site uses public information and tips to reveal identities of agents involved in crackdowns across US
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:27 AM
They’ll no longer need to wear masks once we know their identities.
Small European Website Is Exposing US Immigration Agents via @theguardian.com ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Small European Website Is Exposing US Immigration Agents via @theguardian.com ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
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The Dilley family detention center is run by CoreCivic, a major Trump donor who has raked in millions from federal contracts already.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
The Kids Trump Sent to ICE’s Dilley Detention Center
ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about t
www.propublica.org
February 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The Dilley family detention center is run by CoreCivic, a major Trump donor who has raked in millions from federal contracts already.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
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JUST NOW: 6 House Republicans joined Dems to make things less expensive for Americans.
Bacon-NE
Fitzpatrick-PA
Hurd-CO
Kiley-CA
Massie-KY
Newhouse-WA
(All 8 Tennessee Republicans voted to keep things more expensive)
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/p...
Bacon-NE
Fitzpatrick-PA
Hurd-CO
Kiley-CA
Massie-KY
Newhouse-WA
(All 8 Tennessee Republicans voted to keep things more expensive)
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/p...
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 PM
JUST NOW: 6 House Republicans joined Dems to make things less expensive for Americans.
Bacon-NE
Fitzpatrick-PA
Hurd-CO
Kiley-CA
Massie-KY
Newhouse-WA
(All 8 Tennessee Republicans voted to keep things more expensive)
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/p...
Bacon-NE
Fitzpatrick-PA
Hurd-CO
Kiley-CA
Massie-KY
Newhouse-WA
(All 8 Tennessee Republicans voted to keep things more expensive)
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/p...
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No tyranny in San Francisco. No tyranny ANYWHERE. Join us on March 28. Watch this space for more details.
#NoKings #NoKings3 #SanFrancisco
#NoKings #NoKings3 #SanFrancisco
February 11, 2026 at 11:35 PM
No tyranny in San Francisco. No tyranny ANYWHERE. Join us on March 28. Watch this space for more details.
#NoKings #NoKings3 #SanFrancisco
#NoKings #NoKings3 #SanFrancisco
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The House voted to rescind tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year, delivering a symbolic but politically consequential rebuke Republicans had fought for a year to block. In a 219 to 211 vote, six Republicans joined nearly all Democrats in backing the resolution.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
House votes to disapprove of Trump's Canada tariffs
Six Republicans voted in favor of the resolution, which now goes to the Senate. The president would almost certainly veto it.
www.politico.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:37 PM
The House voted to rescind tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year, delivering a symbolic but politically consequential rebuke Republicans had fought for a year to block. In a 219 to 211 vote, six Republicans joined nearly all Democrats in backing the resolution.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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California won't stand idly by while Trump and his lapdog Republicans use their "Big, Beautiful Bill" to virtually eliminate all federal Planned Parenthood funding.
I just signed legislation delivering $90 million to reproductive health care providers across our state.
I just signed legislation delivering $90 million to reproductive health care providers across our state.
February 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
California won't stand idly by while Trump and his lapdog Republicans use their "Big, Beautiful Bill" to virtually eliminate all federal Planned Parenthood funding.
I just signed legislation delivering $90 million to reproductive health care providers across our state.
I just signed legislation delivering $90 million to reproductive health care providers across our state.
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Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
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Khanna: There were two rounds of redactions. There was the original FBI redactions… and they did a second round of redactions at the DOJ. What they’re showing members now is the unredacted version of the DOJ’s redactions—not the original FBI redactions. They’re in blatant violation of the law.
February 11, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Khanna: There were two rounds of redactions. There was the original FBI redactions… and they did a second round of redactions at the DOJ. What they’re showing members now is the unredacted version of the DOJ’s redactions—not the original FBI redactions. They’re in blatant violation of the law.
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Very worrisome, especially given the extreme far-right goals and history of Clearview founders: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
February 11, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Very worrisome, especially given the extreme far-right goals and history of Clearview founders: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years thehill.com/homenews/med...
February 11, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years thehill.com/homenews/med...
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In 2023, under Joe Biden, the economy added 3 million jobs. In 2024, still under Biden, it added 2.2 million jobs. In 2025, under Trump, it added just 181,000 jobs.
You read that right - Trump is just that amazing.
You read that right - Trump is just that amazing.
Shock Poll: Americans Miss Joe Biden’s Economy
Here’s what they’re worried about.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
In 2023, under Joe Biden, the economy added 3 million jobs. In 2024, still under Biden, it added 2.2 million jobs. In 2025, under Trump, it added just 181,000 jobs.
You read that right - Trump is just that amazing.
You read that right - Trump is just that amazing.
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In a critical loss for the DOJ, a federal grand jury on Tuesday refused to indict Democratic lawmakers who made a video reminding members of the military and intelligence community that they can refuse to carry out illegal orders.
"The tide Is turning": Democratic military vets respond to Trump's failure to indict them
Six members of Congress stood up for the Constitution. They won.
www.motherjones.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:11 PM
In a critical loss for the DOJ, a federal grand jury on Tuesday refused to indict Democratic lawmakers who made a video reminding members of the military and intelligence community that they can refuse to carry out illegal orders.
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NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
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This is why domestic "shuffle" flights between ICE detention centers have skyrocketed, much moreso than ICE deportation flights.
When you are moved to a different jurisdiction, you have to refile your habeas petition all over again. They want to wear people down so they'll give up on their cases.
When you are moved to a different jurisdiction, you have to refile your habeas petition all over again. They want to wear people down so they'll give up on their cases.
February 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
This is why domestic "shuffle" flights between ICE detention centers have skyrocketed, much moreso than ICE deportation flights.
When you are moved to a different jurisdiction, you have to refile your habeas petition all over again. They want to wear people down so they'll give up on their cases.
When you are moved to a different jurisdiction, you have to refile your habeas petition all over again. They want to wear people down so they'll give up on their cases.
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The Elon is in the Epstein Files message has been chopped up but everything else remains! No worries tho, this weekend is the year anniversary of #TeslaTakedown & we will all be out with a special #DUMPMUSK theme for Valentine’s Day. Join us Sat&Sun 2-4pm | 2710 S Glebe Road. @teslatakedown.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
The Elon is in the Epstein Files message has been chopped up but everything else remains! No worries tho, this weekend is the year anniversary of #TeslaTakedown & we will all be out with a special #DUMPMUSK theme for Valentine’s Day. Join us Sat&Sun 2-4pm | 2710 S Glebe Road. @teslatakedown.com
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It’s all Elon’s fault. No, really. Elon’s been involved w/anti-immigrant policy for years now. He’s a white supremacist apartheid supporter, and he’s importing his hate from his home country of South Africa. We MUST stop him.
#telastakedown is on the case. Watch, learn, take action!!!
#telastakedown is on the case. Watch, learn, take action!!!
As we gear up for our first birthday, we're launching a miniseries called "It's all Elon's Fault." First up, we're getting in the way back machine to show you how AI Epstein gave $50 million to fund Stephen Miller's dark money attack on immigrants and trans people starting way back in 2022.
February 10, 2026 at 5:41 AM
It’s all Elon’s fault. No, really. Elon’s been involved w/anti-immigrant policy for years now. He’s a white supremacist apartheid supporter, and he’s importing his hate from his home country of South Africa. We MUST stop him.
#telastakedown is on the case. Watch, learn, take action!!!
#telastakedown is on the case. Watch, learn, take action!!!
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Instead of AI adopters having a lot more free time because it makes them more productive, they often work harder than ever because they now have a tireless companion that can write code or produce documents past the point when they would have been mentally exhausted.
AI Doesn’t Reduce Work—It Intensifies It
Aruna Ranganathan and Xingqi Maggie Ye from Berkeley Haas School of Business report initial findings in the HBR from their April to December 2025 study of 200 employees at a …
simonwillison.net
February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Instead of AI adopters having a lot more free time because it makes them more productive, they often work harder than ever because they now have a tireless companion that can write code or produce documents past the point when they would have been mentally exhausted.
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Not only are they removing non-criminals, they’ve also decided to review the interviews of 10s of 1000s of refugees who are *already legally* in the country. The review process is meant to deport as many as possible.
Trump/Miller cannot meet their own target numbers, so they are getting creative
Trump/Miller cannot meet their own target numbers, so they are getting creative
That Trump/Miller prioritize sheer numbers of removals over all else is demonstrable. They're shifting massive law enforcement resources *away* from serious crimes and into removing non-criminals. To them, ethnic reengineering > public safety and high jobs numbers.
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
February 10, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Not only are they removing non-criminals, they’ve also decided to review the interviews of 10s of 1000s of refugees who are *already legally* in the country. The review process is meant to deport as many as possible.
Trump/Miller cannot meet their own target numbers, so they are getting creative
Trump/Miller cannot meet their own target numbers, so they are getting creative