Jan Walsh
@janwalsh.bsky.social
Retired Legal Asst. from Denver now living east of Lake Ontario. I knit and vote for Democrats. Happily married to L-Dub w/dogs, cats, goats, chickens, ducks, guineas. Three grands. #DenverNuggets
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This is Trump’s America. Fuck Trump’s America. This must never be our America. And btw, let’s not just get angry about it. Join an effort to DO something about it. Go to Paxis.app and help us. We’re building an answer to ICE’s lawlessness & cruelty.
Veteran detained by ICE: I identified myself as a US citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas into my car, dragged me out. Even after I complied, I was held for 3 days without charges. No phone call, no lawyer, no medical care
December 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This is Trump’s America. Fuck Trump’s America. This must never be our America. And btw, let’s not just get angry about it. Join an effort to DO something about it. Go to Paxis.app and help us. We’re building an answer to ICE’s lawlessness & cruelty.
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Republicans are freaking the fuck out over that Miami margin last night.
Thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers.
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Republicans are freaking the fuck out over that Miami margin last night.
Thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers.
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"This post is about an evergreen but newly urgent topic: How mainstream media in general, and the New York Times in particular, ‘frame’ the political news." —@jfallows.bsky.social
Read the rest here: fallows.substack.com/p/here-today...
Read the rest here: fallows.substack.com/p/here-today...
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow.
Saturday's NYT shows what its editors can do, when they want to. Why not do this every day?
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December 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"This post is about an evergreen but newly urgent topic: How mainstream media in general, and the New York Times in particular, ‘frame’ the political news." —@jfallows.bsky.social
Read the rest here: fallows.substack.com/p/here-today...
Read the rest here: fallows.substack.com/p/here-today...
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I rediscovered this post I wrote in May, about how Trump has shifted the money the US used to spend on curing cancer into snatching your neighbors.
I think I'll keep harping on this point.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/05/09/s...
I think I'll keep harping on this point.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/05/09/s...
Stephen Miller's War on Cancer Cures - emptywheel
Stephen Miller is cutting your access to health care and cancer cures to pay to deport your nurse assistant and cancer researchers (and, given the unnecessary bump in DOD spending, to invade Canada to...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I rediscovered this post I wrote in May, about how Trump has shifted the money the US used to spend on curing cancer into snatching your neighbors.
I think I'll keep harping on this point.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/05/09/s...
I think I'll keep harping on this point.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/05/09/s...
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This is the culmination of the plan that Trump was chasing in 2016 when the Mueller investigation thwarted everything.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RXJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RXJ...
How the 2016 Russian Election Attack Led Donald Trump to Destroy US Hegemony
YouTube video by emptywheel
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December 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This is the culmination of the plan that Trump was chasing in 2016 when the Mueller investigation thwarted everything.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RXJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RXJ...
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I've twice explained to spouse that there is no peace plan. Rather, there's a plan to limit the blowback when Trump capitulates to Russia.
Trump will do it anyway: Trump is going to reverse sanctions bc he wants the grift.
He's just trying to limit blowback for Russia Russia Russia.
Trump will do it anyway: Trump is going to reverse sanctions bc he wants the grift.
He's just trying to limit blowback for Russia Russia Russia.
I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine in exchange for Russian money for his billionaire friends.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
It could be the greatest corruption of American foreign policy in our history. Russia gets Ukraine. Trump's friends get rich.
December 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I've twice explained to spouse that there is no peace plan. Rather, there's a plan to limit the blowback when Trump capitulates to Russia.
Trump will do it anyway: Trump is going to reverse sanctions bc he wants the grift.
He's just trying to limit blowback for Russia Russia Russia.
Trump will do it anyway: Trump is going to reverse sanctions bc he wants the grift.
He's just trying to limit blowback for Russia Russia Russia.
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Clinic Closures Force More Rural Americans To Rely On Horse Who Stomps Twice When Patient Has Cancer https://theonion.com/clinic-closures-force-more-rural-americans-to-rely-on-horse-who-stomps-twice-when-patient-has-cancer/
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Clinic Closures Force More Rural Americans To Rely On Horse Who Stomps Twice When Patient Has Cancer https://theonion.com/clinic-closures-force-more-rural-americans-to-rely-on-horse-who-stomps-twice-when-patient-has-cancer/
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This Border Patrol agent raped sex workers and robbed them and almosr certainly threatened them with deportation.
O'Hare-based Border Protection officer sexually abused, robbed women at gunpoint, indictment claims
UPDATED @chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
UPDATED @chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
O'Hare-based Border Protection officer sexually abused, robbed women at gunpoint, indictment claims
The 11-count indictment handed up against Luis Uribe alleges violent sexual assaults against four victims between Feb. 5, 2022, and Oct. 9, 2022, in Schaumburg and Naperville.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
This Border Patrol agent raped sex workers and robbed them and almosr certainly threatened them with deportation.
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what is it called when you work with people who try to attack Americans?
Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
what is it called when you work with people who try to attack Americans?
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Bawitdaba, da-bang, da-bang, diggy-diggy-diggy
Said the boogie, said up drop the campaign finance reports www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/de...
Said the boogie, said up drop the campaign finance reports www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/de...
Rep. Lauren Boebert used campaign funds to see Kid Rock, FEC filings show
Rep. Lauren Boebert spent thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to visit singer Kid Rock, who is rumored to be her boyfriend.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Bawitdaba, da-bang, da-bang, diggy-diggy-diggy
Said the boogie, said up drop the campaign finance reports www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/de...
Said the boogie, said up drop the campaign finance reports www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/de...
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AP: “Hundreds of immigrant children lingered in federal detention beyond a court-mandated limit, some more than five months… Attorneys highlighted the government’s own admissions to longer custody times, contaminated food, lack of medical care…” apnews.com/article/immi...
December 10, 2025 at 5:42 AM
AP: “Hundreds of immigrant children lingered in federal detention beyond a court-mandated limit, some more than five months… Attorneys highlighted the government’s own admissions to longer custody times, contaminated food, lack of medical care…” apnews.com/article/immi...
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College teachers and staff everywhere, take note
ICE raided Augsburg University in Minnesota and allegedly pointed guns at students.
They didn’t have a warrant to be on private property, and students are shaken and left feeling unsafe.
At least one was detained.
They’re not going after criminals.
They’re grabbing anyone they can.
They didn’t have a warrant to be on private property, and students are shaken and left feeling unsafe.
At least one was detained.
They’re not going after criminals.
They’re grabbing anyone they can.
December 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
College teachers and staff everywhere, take note
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"Ukraine has no right under its Constitution, international law, or moral law to give up its territories." - Zelensky.
December 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"Ukraine has no right under its Constitution, international law, or moral law to give up its territories." - Zelensky.
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admiral Bradley might well be someone who has had exemplary service in the military. But this is a war crime. And he ordered it.
Watch this till the end, truly powerful by one who knows. It is clear that this was flat out murder on the high seas. We need to see that whole video. Hegseth and Trump are holding it back because they know what it shows.
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Venezuela, Western Dominance, & Regime Change: Rep. Adam Smith's Striking Updates
"The capsized bow of the boat...probably wasn't any bigger than your average kitchen table."
contrarian.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
admiral Bradley might well be someone who has had exemplary service in the military. But this is a war crime. And he ordered it.
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A constitutional law attorney reviewed Tina Peters' request for a presidential pardon on state-level charges and found it full of "factual inaccuracies, procedural inaccuracies, and legal inaccuracies." @marshallglasses.bsky.social reports.
December 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
A constitutional law attorney reviewed Tina Peters' request for a presidential pardon on state-level charges and found it full of "factual inaccuracies, procedural inaccuracies, and legal inaccuracies." @marshallglasses.bsky.social reports.
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NEW: Progressive State Sen. Julie Gonzales is dropping her Democratic Socialist affiliation as she challenges Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO).
Gonzales told me she is no longer a member of the DSA.
Gonzales told me she is no longer a member of the DSA.
December 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
NEW: Progressive State Sen. Julie Gonzales is dropping her Democratic Socialist affiliation as she challenges Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO).
Gonzales told me she is no longer a member of the DSA.
Gonzales told me she is no longer a member of the DSA.
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This Colorado transplant is raising two Colorado-born daughters with the goal that they never talk to people the way you do
When you say things like “a very Denver adventure”it’s like a neon light that flashes transplant. Yes it is a very Denver adventure the difference is natives don’t make a point to point this out specifically.
December 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This Colorado transplant is raising two Colorado-born daughters with the goal that they never talk to people the way you do
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Mamdani: Oftentimes when we win elections, we tell people to go home and just trust us. But the message really has to be that we want you to come along with us… That’s something we’ve been looking to share with New Yorkers: We want to not only win with New Yorkers, but also govern with New Yorkers.
December 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Mamdani: Oftentimes when we win elections, we tell people to go home and just trust us. But the message really has to be that we want you to come along with us… That’s something we’ve been looking to share with New Yorkers: We want to not only win with New Yorkers, but also govern with New Yorkers.
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What they’ve described here is murder. Full stop. We don’t deny aid, and we don’t execute people who are trying to surrender.
It should make EVERYONE nauseous.
But yes, this story is falling apart.
It should make EVERYONE nauseous.
But yes, this story is falling apart.
December 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
What they’ve described here is murder. Full stop. We don’t deny aid, and we don’t execute people who are trying to surrender.
It should make EVERYONE nauseous.
But yes, this story is falling apart.
It should make EVERYONE nauseous.
But yes, this story is falling apart.
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As far as I know, they haven’t started the official process of withdrawing from NATO yet.
And based on that reporting, the US just says they won’t be the “primary conventional defense provider” - I’d be shocked if this isn’t scrapped before anything happens.
And based on that reporting, the US just says they won’t be the “primary conventional defense provider” - I’d be shocked if this isn’t scrapped before anything happens.
December 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
As far as I know, they haven’t started the official process of withdrawing from NATO yet.
And based on that reporting, the US just says they won’t be the “primary conventional defense provider” - I’d be shocked if this isn’t scrapped before anything happens.
And based on that reporting, the US just says they won’t be the “primary conventional defense provider” - I’d be shocked if this isn’t scrapped before anything happens.
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Eight years now I've worn the late Doyle Larson's jacket, at his widow's request, as a reminder that many families aren't whole at the holidays.
December 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Eight years now I've worn the late Doyle Larson's jacket, at his widow's request, as a reminder that many families aren't whole at the holidays.
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NEW: Carol Loennig tells Nicoll Wallace on MSNOW that the DOJ intends to try and indict Letitia James a THIRD time.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
NEW: Carol Loennig tells Nicoll Wallace on MSNOW that the DOJ intends to try and indict Letitia James a THIRD time.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
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(1) Time once again for my very own cartoon carousel of #myart from the last 7 days. Special thanks to all who repost and interact with my work, it is truly appreciated. As always, prints of my work are available.🧵
December 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
(1) Time once again for my very own cartoon carousel of #myart from the last 7 days. Special thanks to all who repost and interact with my work, it is truly appreciated. As always, prints of my work are available.🧵
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It really is amazing that the president has a noticeable an unexplained physical ailment that is disfiguring his right hand and there's no reporting about it. The White House's line is that it's from Trump shaking too many hands! Something is clearly being covered up.
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It really is amazing that the president has a noticeable an unexplained physical ailment that is disfiguring his right hand and there's no reporting about it. The White House's line is that it's from Trump shaking too many hands! Something is clearly being covered up.