Akoma
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Loves video games. Somehow, studying them hasn't changed that.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
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ⓘ Readers added context: Matt Taibbi wrote a pedophile tourism book about Russia
The Twitter Files were the most scandalous and important documents ever but the ones about prominent politicians and members of the elite being pedophiles? Yawn
February 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
ⓘ Readers added context: Matt Taibbi wrote a pedophile tourism book about Russia
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This is part of a broader Trump administration effort to use Jews as a token "good minority" group, as a cudgel against other minority groups, just as they did with higher education. At a time of rising right-wing antisemitism and a broad crackdown on civil liberties, we cannot fall for it.
To qualify for DHS security grants, Jewish institutions now have to agree to cooperate with ICE: "Some groups have been reluctant to apply because applicants must affirm cooperation with federal immigration enforcement."
Democratic leader says GOP-led Congress boosted ICE funding while Jewish security is underfunded
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Congress for prioritizing ICE funding over Jewish security grants as antisemitism rises.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:28 AM
This is part of a broader Trump administration effort to use Jews as a token "good minority" group, as a cudgel against other minority groups, just as they did with higher education. At a time of rising right-wing antisemitism and a broad crackdown on civil liberties, we cannot fall for it.
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I wrote about the New York Times refusing to call Neo-segregationists by their true names, the DARVO style of writing about race, and some great articles and books I read this week.
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The New York Times Does PR for Segregationists
The paper of record casts a legal movement that is repealing Civil Rights era reforms as one committed to anti-discrimination.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:31 PM
I wrote about the New York Times refusing to call Neo-segregationists by their true names, the DARVO style of writing about race, and some great articles and books I read this week.
If you haven't subscribed to my newsletter with @hebagowayed.bsky.social yet, now is the time.
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The Melania movie may be an interminable slog of airbrushed nothingness. But in its aggressive push of the "good immigrant" myth, the film is far more revelatory than it seems.
It is an American obscenity.
It is an American obscenity.
The Melania movie is an American obscenity
The vapid, corruption-soaked film, which celebrates the myth of the "good immigrant," is more revelatory than it seems.
www.motherjones.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The Melania movie may be an interminable slog of airbrushed nothingness. But in its aggressive push of the "good immigrant" myth, the film is far more revelatory than it seems.
It is an American obscenity.
It is an American obscenity.
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After his emails with Epstein were made public, Musk has made more promises to protect children than he ever made after Grok was found to be creating nonconsensual sexual material of children. Let that sink in, I guess.
February 2, 2026 at 2:25 AM
After his emails with Epstein were made public, Musk has made more promises to protect children than he ever made after Grok was found to be creating nonconsensual sexual material of children. Let that sink in, I guess.
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In the last 48 hours, Musk's reactions to the Epstein release show exactly why he bought Twitter.
He's used the platform to call coverage of his emails with Epstein as "lies," elevated his fans who have defended him, and gotten positive reinforcement from his AI chatbot.
He's used the platform to call coverage of his emails with Epstein as "lies," elevated his fans who have defended him, and gotten positive reinforcement from his AI chatbot.
February 2, 2026 at 1:31 AM
In the last 48 hours, Musk's reactions to the Epstein release show exactly why he bought Twitter.
He's used the platform to call coverage of his emails with Epstein as "lies," elevated his fans who have defended him, and gotten positive reinforcement from his AI chatbot.
He's used the platform to call coverage of his emails with Epstein as "lies," elevated his fans who have defended him, and gotten positive reinforcement from his AI chatbot.
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There is a whole world of Wordle games out there, NYT doesn't hold the monopoly Wordles of the World share.google/kYxdIFQt09iH...
🟩 Wordles of the World
An ever-growing multilingual list of Wordle-like games from all over the world 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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February 2, 2026 at 2:34 AM
There is a whole world of Wordle games out there, NYT doesn't hold the monopoly Wordles of the World share.google/kYxdIFQt09iH...
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Fear and Anger Grow as Thousands Remain Without Power in the South
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:14 AM
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Red-tail(ored) Hawk
February 2, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Red-tail(ored) Hawk
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A very well and carefully argued analysis of the current attacks on journalists' rights, and context of how these relate to attacks by other recent presidents of both parties.
(1/17 🧵) Here's my further analysis of the recent journalist arrests, for those not inclined to hunt down my posts elsewhere. While this is a political flash point, I do not believe it is a partisan issue. It is part of a pattern perpetrated by, and that hurts, both parties:
February 2, 2026 at 1:21 AM
A very well and carefully argued analysis of the current attacks on journalists' rights, and context of how these relate to attacks by other recent presidents of both parties.
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the Epstein files make it very clear why the MeToo backlash was so extreme and why so much of elite society preferred Donald Trump ruling us like a king to the barest hint of accountability
February 1, 2026 at 9:27 PM
the Epstein files make it very clear why the MeToo backlash was so extreme and why so much of elite society preferred Donald Trump ruling us like a king to the barest hint of accountability
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In addition to being a horrifying human being, a rapist and pedophile Epstein also was a racist too...
This level of disgusting racism and cruelty didn’t exist in a vacuum, and it didn’t end with Epstein.
Epstein files:
“JEFF wanted, ‘young, fresh meat girls. Virgins.’ He told ■, ‘Don’t bring me any n*ggers.’”
Epstein files:
“JEFF wanted, ‘young, fresh meat girls. Virgins.’ He told ■, ‘Don’t bring me any n*ggers.’”
February 1, 2026 at 8:39 PM
In addition to being a horrifying human being, a rapist and pedophile Epstein also was a racist too...
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Anne Frank died of typhus at Bergen-Belsen
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
Anne Frank died of typhus at Bergen-Belsen
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Happy Black History Month and stay out of Target.
February 2, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Happy Black History Month and stay out of Target.
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I'm used to having to convince coastal types that there are people out there who genuinely believe in libertarian and traditionalist principles (rather than as laundry for regular bigotry). rarely, however, do you see those types publicly confronted with how little company they actually have
February 2, 2026 at 2:35 AM
I'm used to having to convince coastal types that there are people out there who genuinely believe in libertarian and traditionalist principles (rather than as laundry for regular bigotry). rarely, however, do you see those types publicly confronted with how little company they actually have
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In many of the first generation of modern concentration camp systems (near the turn of the twentieth century), the vast majority of deaths were caused by disease and malnutrition. Most of the victims were women and children.
It appears there is now a measles outbreak at the Dilley family detention facility. www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
Source: Measles outbreak reported at ICE's Dilley family detention facility
DPS troopers stand guard in front of the Dilley detention center during a protest last weekend. After a week of public outcry over the Dilley, Texas South
www.sacurrent.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:29 AM
In many of the first generation of modern concentration camp systems (near the turn of the twentieth century), the vast majority of deaths were caused by disease and malnutrition. Most of the victims were women and children.
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A reminder that the Kennedy Center is the literal and legal and congressional designated presidential memorial to JFK. This would be like Trump tearing down the Lincoln Memorial to build something “better.”
February 2, 2026 at 1:28 AM
A reminder that the Kennedy Center is the literal and legal and congressional designated presidential memorial to JFK. This would be like Trump tearing down the Lincoln Memorial to build something “better.”
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Bad Bunny at the Grammys: "Before I say thanks to God, I want to say ICE out. We're not savage, we're not animals, we're not aliens, we are humans, and we are Americans."
February 2, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Bad Bunny at the Grammys: "Before I say thanks to God, I want to say ICE out. We're not savage, we're not animals, we're not aliens, we are humans, and we are Americans."
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This site has really come into its own over the past couple of years.
February 2, 2026 at 12:25 AM
This site has really come into its own over the past couple of years.
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I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
Accountability for ICE and CBP
However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...