American Tejano
@americantejano.bsky.social
I’m a researcher, academic author, and science advocate.
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Breaking News: The U.S. is pressuring Mexico to allow U.S. troops into the country to target fentanyl labs, American officials said.
The U.S. Is Pressing Mexico to Allow U.S. Forces to Fight Cartels
The United States is escalating pressure on the Mexican government to permit the U.S. military to target fentanyl labs, according to American officials.
nyti.ms
January 15, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Breaking News: The U.S. is pressuring Mexico to allow U.S. troops into the country to target fentanyl labs, American officials said.
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The Trump admin, which says it was investigating fraud in Democratic-led states, quietly shelved a massive welfare fraud investigation in Mississippi involving public funds funneled to Brett Favre and others
Trump Admin Went Easy On A Red State After Punishing Blue States For The Same Exact Thing
Mississippi caught a break on an embezzlement scandal that funneled money to Brett Favre and others.
www.huffpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The Trump admin, which says it was investigating fraud in Democratic-led states, quietly shelved a massive welfare fraud investigation in Mississippi involving public funds funneled to Brett Favre and others
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The data show that when you let more women and racial/ethnic minorities into your academic society they tend to be overrepresented doing the service work of your society. Isn’t that interesting? #ACNP2026
January 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM
The data show that when you let more women and racial/ethnic minorities into your academic society they tend to be overrepresented doing the service work of your society. Isn’t that interesting? #ACNP2026
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I would, I think, normally have dismissed or at least shrugged at the Governor’s invocation of MN as a special place with its own ethos and distinct moral identity.
But I lived there. And it’s true.
But I lived there. And it’s true.
January 15, 2026 at 2:02 AM
I would, I think, normally have dismissed or at least shrugged at the Governor’s invocation of MN as a special place with its own ethos and distinct moral identity.
But I lived there. And it’s true.
But I lived there. And it’s true.
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I’ve figured out how episode 5 feels. (Of heated rivalry, duh). It’s the end of persuasion, “half agony / half hope.”
January 14, 2026 at 5:56 PM
I’ve figured out how episode 5 feels. (Of heated rivalry, duh). It’s the end of persuasion, “half agony / half hope.”
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Happening Now: Students have walked out of school and are protesting against ICE in Saint Paul, Minnesota
January 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Happening Now: Students have walked out of school and are protesting against ICE in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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America's NATO allies organize to discourage American attack
NEW and WOW: Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and Canada are sending troops to Greenland amid continued threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to annex the territory, multiple outlets reported. www.newsweek.com/greenland-ge...
Germany, other NATO allies sending troops to Greenland amid Trump threats
Trump said Wednesday anything less than U.S. control of Greenland would be "unacceptable" in a warning to NATO allies about Arctic security.
www.newsweek.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
America's NATO allies organize to discourage American attack
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The number of federal agents is "close to the total headcount of sworn officers among the region’s largest 10 law enforcement agencies and equals nearly one agent for every 1,000 of the Twin Cities’ 3.2 million residents."
www.startribune.com/how-ice-numb...
Via @jeffhargarten.bsky.social
www.startribune.com/how-ice-numb...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The number of federal agents is "close to the total headcount of sworn officers among the region’s largest 10 law enforcement agencies and equals nearly one agent for every 1,000 of the Twin Cities’ 3.2 million residents."
www.startribune.com/how-ice-numb...
Via @jeffhargarten.bsky.social
www.startribune.com/how-ice-numb...
Via @jeffhargarten.bsky.social
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I’m happy to see the new American Cancer Society report showing that the U.S. has reached a historic milestone in cancer survivorship, where 70% of patients live for 5+ years after diagnosis.
But I also see it as a requiem, because the systems that made it happen have been destroyed.
But I also see it as a requiem, because the systems that made it happen have been destroyed.
A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus years
Better treatment options have improved survival rates in the U.S., according to a report from the American Cancer Society.
www.nbcnews.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I’m happy to see the new American Cancer Society report showing that the U.S. has reached a historic milestone in cancer survivorship, where 70% of patients live for 5+ years after diagnosis.
But I also see it as a requiem, because the systems that made it happen have been destroyed.
But I also see it as a requiem, because the systems that made it happen have been destroyed.
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Breaking News: Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said that federal prosecutors are investigating her after she urged service members to resist illegal orders.
Senator Says Prosecutors Are Investigating Her After Video About Illegal Orders
It is unclear what possible crime might involve Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, who has warned in dire terms about the dissolution of American democracy.
nyti.ms
January 14, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Breaking News: Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said that federal prosecutors are investigating her after she urged service members to resist illegal orders.
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Breaking News: About 1.4 million fewer people have enrolled in Obamacare coverage this year in the face of soaring premiums. That number could increase significantly.
Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million as Expiring ACA Subsidies Drive Up Premiums
That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.
nyti.ms
January 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Breaking News: About 1.4 million fewer people have enrolled in Obamacare coverage this year in the face of soaring premiums. That number could increase significantly.
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A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
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Unarmed American citizens are being executed by Trump's Gestapo and the job market is the weakest we've seen this century. But some of tonight's Golden Globes speeches went on too long. I have never felt more politically homeless.
January 12, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Unarmed American citizens are being executed by Trump's Gestapo and the job market is the weakest we've seen this century. But some of tonight's Golden Globes speeches went on too long. I have never felt more politically homeless.
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"In terms of pushback, it's still pretty tepid. You have the Speaker of the House saying he doesn't really have a problem with it. You have a lot of people just not commenting on the investigation and bashing Powell," says Tamara Keith. https://to.pbs.org/3LCGfPM
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on pushback to Trump's threats to Federal Reserve
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including some Republicans pushing back against President Trump'...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
"In terms of pushback, it's still pretty tepid. You have the Speaker of the House saying he doesn't really have a problem with it. You have a lot of people just not commenting on the investigation and bashing Powell," says Tamara Keith. https://to.pbs.org/3LCGfPM
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Someone kill me.
January 13, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Someone kill me.
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This is major.
MacKenzie Scott just donated $45 million to the Trevor Project.
www.wired.com/story/macken...
MacKenzie Scott just donated $45 million to the Trevor Project.
www.wired.com/story/macken...
MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group that the organization calls “transformational.”
www.wired.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
This is major.
MacKenzie Scott just donated $45 million to the Trevor Project.
www.wired.com/story/macken...
MacKenzie Scott just donated $45 million to the Trevor Project.
www.wired.com/story/macken...
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In delegating personnel authority to Presidents, Congress erred on the side of giving them flexibility, even as some realized that the system assumed a well-intentioned manager, rather than a fox in the henhouse. They relied on norms, rather than hard constraints.
January 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
In delegating personnel authority to Presidents, Congress erred on the side of giving them flexibility, even as some realized that the system assumed a well-intentioned manager, rather than a fox in the henhouse. They relied on norms, rather than hard constraints.
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My name is Mary Peltola, and I'm running for U.S. Senate to fight for fish, family, and freedom – and that begins with fixing the rigged system in DC that’s shutting down Alaska.
We need systemic change if we're going to lower costs, save our fisheries, and fill our homes with abundance again.
We need systemic change if we're going to lower costs, save our fisheries, and fill our homes with abundance again.
January 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM
My name is Mary Peltola, and I'm running for U.S. Senate to fight for fish, family, and freedom – and that begins with fixing the rigged system in DC that’s shutting down Alaska.
We need systemic change if we're going to lower costs, save our fisheries, and fill our homes with abundance again.
We need systemic change if we're going to lower costs, save our fisheries, and fill our homes with abundance again.
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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
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Separate from the obvious misogyny of the last few days, it’s been striking to watch the right wing media apparatus really confront the role of normie middle-aged women as a leading and increasingly radical force of opposition to trump
January 11, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Separate from the obvious misogyny of the last few days, it’s been striking to watch the right wing media apparatus really confront the role of normie middle-aged women as a leading and increasingly radical force of opposition to trump
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A children’s birthday party on Rochester’s deep blue Dewey Avenue might seem like a strange place to meet Trump supporters. But over the sound of slot cars racing, you can hear whispers that woke is the reason the medium cheese pizza from Birdland is $18.
January 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A children’s birthday party on Rochester’s deep blue Dewey Avenue might seem like a strange place to meet Trump supporters. But over the sound of slot cars racing, you can hear whispers that woke is the reason the medium cheese pizza from Birdland is $18.
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In our current everything-must-stretch culture, real denim now feels strange. And that's a bummer. An updated piece from the archive: georgehahn.com/real-denim-d...
Real Denim Doesn’t Stretch
In our current stretch culture, real denim now feels strange. And that’s a bummer.
georgehahn.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
In our current everything-must-stretch culture, real denim now feels strange. And that's a bummer. An updated piece from the archive: georgehahn.com/real-denim-d...
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I think about this July 2024 threat from the head of the Heritage Foundation quite a lot these days.
January 11, 2026 at 4:36 PM
I think about this July 2024 threat from the head of the Heritage Foundation quite a lot these days.
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The higher the court, the likelier Trump was to win rulings in 2025:
District courts: 25%
Appeals courts: 51%
Supreme Court: 88%
District courts: 25%
Appeals courts: 51%
Supreme Court: 88%
January 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM
The higher the court, the likelier Trump was to win rulings in 2025:
District courts: 25%
Appeals courts: 51%
Supreme Court: 88%
District courts: 25%
Appeals courts: 51%
Supreme Court: 88%