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This is a censorship state.
Is censorship a conservative value? Is that why Republicans are silent about this?
No, of course not. They are just happy to let Trump try to rig our politics because they benefit.
Is censorship a conservative value? Is that why Republicans are silent about this?
No, of course not. They are just happy to let Trump try to rig our politics because they benefit.
NEWS: CBS blocked Stephen Colbert from airing an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico and ordered him not to mention the cancellation over fear of FCC chair Brendan Carr.
Colbert went on air and revealed it anyway.
“He was supposed to be here, but… 1/
Colbert went on air and revealed it anyway.
“He was supposed to be here, but… 1/
February 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM
This is a censorship state.
Is censorship a conservative value? Is that why Republicans are silent about this?
No, of course not. They are just happy to let Trump try to rig our politics because they benefit.
Is censorship a conservative value? Is that why Republicans are silent about this?
No, of course not. They are just happy to let Trump try to rig our politics because they benefit.
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The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
February 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
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The imminent exit of Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin from the agency is the latest sign of a reset in the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategy, which has fallen sharply out of favor with the American people. | Analysis
The many claims by Trump’s DHS that have fallen apart | CNN Politics
The imminent exit of Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin from the agency is the latest sign of a reset in the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategy, which ha...
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February 17, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The imminent exit of Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin from the agency is the latest sign of a reset in the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategy, which has fallen sharply out of favor with the American people. | Analysis
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Just repeating as it's timely: The number one item on my wish list for telecommunications resilience is better regulation for trees near power lines.
Second would be better regulation for trees being cut down and stuff left in the hills (slash) that washes down in storms and takes out bridges.
Second would be better regulation for trees being cut down and stuff left in the hills (slash) that washes down in storms and takes out bridges.
February 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Just repeating as it's timely: The number one item on my wish list for telecommunications resilience is better regulation for trees near power lines.
Second would be better regulation for trees being cut down and stuff left in the hills (slash) that washes down in storms and takes out bridges.
Second would be better regulation for trees being cut down and stuff left in the hills (slash) that washes down in storms and takes out bridges.
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A private equity–owned airline is profiting from Trump’s migrant crackdown. Now, deportation flights are getting longer and crueler as a result.
Migrants said they sometimes soil themselves in their seats. Even when permitted to use the lavatory, it's difficult to clean themselves while shackled.
Migrants said they sometimes soil themselves in their seats. Even when permitted to use the lavatory, it's difficult to clean themselves while shackled.
ICE deportation flights are getting longer and crueler
A private equity–owned airline profits off Trump’s migrant crackdown.
www.motherjones.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A private equity–owned airline is profiting from Trump’s migrant crackdown. Now, deportation flights are getting longer and crueler as a result.
Migrants said they sometimes soil themselves in their seats. Even when permitted to use the lavatory, it's difficult to clean themselves while shackled.
Migrants said they sometimes soil themselves in their seats. Even when permitted to use the lavatory, it's difficult to clean themselves while shackled.
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You’ve taken your daughter to a birthday party. In the air, invisible, is the measles virus. Even if she survives, the virus may never be done with her. Elizabeth Bruenig on what measles can do to a body, to a brain, and to a family:
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theatln.tc/K3Fno0Fa
February 15, 2026 at 8:15 PM
You’ve taken your daughter to a birthday party. In the air, invisible, is the measles virus. Even if she survives, the virus may never be done with her. Elizabeth Bruenig on what measles can do to a body, to a brain, and to a family:
theatln.tc/K3Fno0Fa
theatln.tc/K3Fno0Fa
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
London measles outbreak: more than 60 children infected
Cases are spreading between children in Enfield as the virus exploits low MMR vaccination rates, medical experts say
www.thetimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
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Source: buff.ly/JwhVAen
なぜ「ファミマの靴下」に海外の観光客が殺到するのか 日本の“当たり前”が世界の憧れになる理由 | AMP[アンプ] - 人生の豊かさを生む瞬間を情報でつくりだす新世代向けビジネスメディア
中井千尋
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February 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Source: buff.ly/JwhVAen
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AMP Media marvels at how popular FamilyMart socks have become among tourists to Japan. AMP says that purchasing everyday items, which have recently been highlighted by BBC News and CNN, gives visitors a taste of the convenience built into Japanese combini culture.
February 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
AMP Media marvels at how popular FamilyMart socks have become among tourists to Japan. AMP says that purchasing everyday items, which have recently been highlighted by BBC News and CNN, gives visitors a taste of the convenience built into Japanese combini culture.
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One of the most bizarre things you'll see on a policy level in London is watching influential British figures flaunting myths of UK geopolitical power to EU or US counterparts that are in reality falling apart due to lack of funding and focus
And another bites the dust?
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | Editorial
Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
One of the most bizarre things you'll see on a policy level in London is watching influential British figures flaunting myths of UK geopolitical power to EU or US counterparts that are in reality falling apart due to lack of funding and focus
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And another bites the dust?
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | Editorial
Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
And another bites the dust?
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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And the irony of signs down…
A sign perhaps at who tāwhirimātea is angry at…
Being that the Beehive is on that street
A sign perhaps at who tāwhirimātea is angry at…
Being that the Beehive is on that street
February 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
And the irony of signs down…
A sign perhaps at who tāwhirimātea is angry at…
Being that the Beehive is on that street
A sign perhaps at who tāwhirimātea is angry at…
Being that the Beehive is on that street
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'Social media queen' Jutta Leerdam uses growing spotlight to inspire young girls to try speed skating reut.rs/4tAQvt6
'Social media queen' Jutta Leerdam uses growing spotlight to inspire young girls to try speed skating
With more than six million Instagram followers and a growing spotlight on her, Olympic champion Jutta Leerdam said on Sunday that social media is not a distraction but a platform she hopes to use to inspire young girls to take up speed skating.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:40 PM
'Social media queen' Jutta Leerdam uses growing spotlight to inspire young girls to try speed skating reut.rs/4tAQvt6
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Squirrelly non-answers like this are why @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social & @schumer.senate.gov approvals are lowest of the major Dems
(From @wajali.bsky.social )
(From @wajali.bsky.social )
February 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Squirrelly non-answers like this are why @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social & @schumer.senate.gov approvals are lowest of the major Dems
(From @wajali.bsky.social )
(From @wajali.bsky.social )
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NEW: President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order attempting to impose a nationwide photo ID requirement for voting, a requirement to show proof of citizenship for registration, and a ban on mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’
"I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future," wrote Trump, who is not a lawyer.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
NEW: President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order attempting to impose a nationwide photo ID requirement for voting, a requirement to show proof of citizenship for registration, and a ban on mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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There isn’t much left of USAID after Trump and Vought worked together to dismantle the agency last year. Just around 100 staff members are left to close out all operations by September.
Russell Vought raided USAID budgets he helped gut to pay for his own security
The White House budget office reportedly set aside $15 million of remaining funds to protect the Project 2025 guy, according to Reuters.
www.motherjones.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
There isn’t much left of USAID after Trump and Vought worked together to dismantle the agency last year. Just around 100 staff members are left to close out all operations by September.
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"we continue to work on communication" what is this a couples therapy?
Q: Can you confirm that CBP actually hit a party balloon it thought was a drone with a laser? And why wasn't that coordinated with the FAA?
KRISTI NOEM: You know, this was a joint agency task force, um, mission that was undertaken. And um, we're continuing to work on communication
*ends presser*
KRISTI NOEM: You know, this was a joint agency task force, um, mission that was undertaken. And um, we're continuing to work on communication
*ends presser*
February 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
"we continue to work on communication" what is this a couples therapy?
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 307. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Today in Politics, Bulletin 307. 2/13/26
… ICE Director Todd Lyons admitted in a statement today that ICE officers lied under oath in an investigation that led to criminal charges against two innocent men: “Today, a joint review by ICE and D...
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February 13, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Today in Politics, Bulletin 307. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
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Trump’s official White House portrait was finished 4 years ago. Here’s why he never wants you to see it
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Trump’s White House portrait was finished 4 years ago. He never wants you to see it
Official presidential portraits are typically hung in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery after they have permanently left office
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February 13, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Trump’s official White House portrait was finished 4 years ago. Here’s why he never wants you to see it
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The flamboyant designer behind Hello Kitty — the cute Japanese character that became a global mega brand — is stepping down after more than four decades in charge of her look. 👉 ebx.sh/vo8bgF
February 13, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The flamboyant designer behind Hello Kitty — the cute Japanese character that became a global mega brand — is stepping down after more than four decades in charge of her look. 👉 ebx.sh/vo8bgF
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Saboteurs: Wrecking the US for generations by contributing to the spread of disease.
February 13, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Saboteurs: Wrecking the US for generations by contributing to the spread of disease.
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📽️ WATCH: We went inside the immigrant family detention center in Dilley, Texas.
Listen to what kids told reporter @micarosenberg.bsky.social about their life in detention — and the things they’ve lost and left behind.
Read more: https://propub.li/4toqME6
Listen to what kids told reporter @micarosenberg.bsky.social about their life in detention — and the things they’ve lost and left behind.
Read more: https://propub.li/4toqME6
February 13, 2026 at 2:02 AM
📽️ WATCH: We went inside the immigrant family detention center in Dilley, Texas.
Listen to what kids told reporter @micarosenberg.bsky.social about their life in detention — and the things they’ve lost and left behind.
Read more: https://propub.li/4toqME6
Listen to what kids told reporter @micarosenberg.bsky.social about their life in detention — and the things they’ve lost and left behind.
Read more: https://propub.li/4toqME6
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Opinion: Robin Li, co-founder of Baidu, is one of the most prominent ‘sea turtles’ who returned to China from the US. But evidence suggests that now, homegrown heroes are outpacing prodigal sons in many countries. ft.trib.al/mGRgya8
February 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Opinion: Robin Li, co-founder of Baidu, is one of the most prominent ‘sea turtles’ who returned to China from the US. But evidence suggests that now, homegrown heroes are outpacing prodigal sons in many countries. ft.trib.al/mGRgya8