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🚨Supreme Court lets California use its new congressional map. - NPR
The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for this year's midterm election. Voters approved it as a Democratic counterresponse to Texas' new GOP-friendly ma...
www.npr.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
🚨Supreme Court lets California use its new congressional map. - NPR
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NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
Virginia’s New Governor Ends ICE Program. Local Contracts Remain, For Now. - Bolts
Abigail Spanberger left the 287(g) program, which empowered state law enforcement to detain immigrants. Will Democrats also bar local police and sheriffs from the program?
boltsmag.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
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Besieged by ICE and need whistles? See below.
Want to help communities besieged by ICE get whistles? See below.
Want to help communities besieged by ICE get whistles? See below.
Some wildly generous person just spent a bunch of their credit card points and bought us a huge gift card to Polymaker so we can buy filament!
I did not know that was a thing you can do (I'm afraid of cards b/c ADHD trauma) but HOLY SHIT?? BRILLIANT???
More gift card links are now added here!
I did not know that was a thing you can do (I'm afraid of cards b/c ADHD trauma) but HOLY SHIT?? BRILLIANT???
More gift card links are now added here!
WhistleWishLists | Linktree
We're the Whistle Avengers. We turn each spool of filament into 400-700 whistles which we send out into the world. Sponsor whistles in your favorite colors!
linktr.ee
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Besieged by ICE and need whistles? See below.
Want to help communities besieged by ICE get whistles? See below.
Want to help communities besieged by ICE get whistles? See below.
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Migrants have said they sometimes soil themselves in their seats.
Even when permitted to use the lavatory, many say it is difficult to adequately clean themselves while shackled.
Even when permitted to use the lavatory, many say it is difficult to adequately 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 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Migrants have said they sometimes soil themselves in their seats.
Even when permitted to use the lavatory, many say it is difficult to adequately clean themselves while shackled.
Even when permitted to use the lavatory, many say it is difficult to adequately clean themselves while shackled.
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The Trump regime is plotting to convert commercial warehouses to massive ICE detention centers.
Private prison corporations, who just so happened to donate to Trump, are already raking in billions.
How many more private companies are going to cash in on this cruelty?
Private prison corporations, who just so happened to donate to Trump, are already raking in billions.
How many more private companies are going to cash in on this cruelty?
February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The Trump regime is plotting to convert commercial warehouses to massive ICE detention centers.
Private prison corporations, who just so happened to donate to Trump, are already raking in billions.
How many more private companies are going to cash in on this cruelty?
Private prison corporations, who just so happened to donate to Trump, are already raking in billions.
How many more private companies are going to cash in on this cruelty?
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The monks spent most of Monday in Richmond, then departed from Virginia Union University on Brook Road in the city Tuesday morning, heading north to cross into the county as part of the 101st day of their journey.
Full story, including photos:
www.henricocitizen.c...
Full story, including photos:
www.henricocitizen.c...
February 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The monks spent most of Monday in Richmond, then departed from Virginia Union University on Brook Road in the city Tuesday morning, heading north to cross into the county as part of the 101st day of their journey.
Full story, including photos:
www.henricocitizen.c...
Full story, including photos:
www.henricocitizen.c...
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With measles cases on the rise – and the U.S. at real risk of losing its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 years—now is the time to make sure you and your family are vaccinated.
Read the AMA’s full statement and resources on measles: spr.ly/63324hHIp0 #MedSky
Read the AMA’s full statement and resources on measles: spr.ly/63324hHIp0 #MedSky
February 3, 2026 at 8:06 PM
With measles cases on the rise – and the U.S. at real risk of losing its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 years—now is the time to make sure you and your family are vaccinated.
Read the AMA’s full statement and resources on measles: spr.ly/63324hHIp0 #MedSky
Read the AMA’s full statement and resources on measles: spr.ly/63324hHIp0 #MedSky
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US immigration policy: pushing capital overseas since 2025. 🤡
@bloomberg.com #$GOOGL
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@bloomberg.com #$GOOGL
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
February 3, 2026 at 6:09 PM
US immigration policy: pushing capital overseas since 2025. 🤡
@bloomberg.com #$GOOGL
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@bloomberg.com #$GOOGL
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Amnesty International mapped the finances of 65 anti-rights groups operating across the UK. The largest spenders are UK branches of US organisations (£34 million), ultra-conservative Christian policy/advocacy groups (£31.5 million), and anti-abortion organisations (£28.5 million).
Uncovering a growing anti-human rights movement
We uncover truth and hold the powerful to account. Take action, donate and join the Amnesty movement to protect human rights.
www.amnesty.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Amnesty International mapped the finances of 65 anti-rights groups operating across the UK. The largest spenders are UK branches of US organisations (£34 million), ultra-conservative Christian policy/advocacy groups (£31.5 million), and anti-abortion organisations (£28.5 million).
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“"Loving justice between a man and a woman does not stand a chance when other men's manhood matters more…your loyalty to the people whom you love is always more important than whatever lingering loyalty you may sometimes feel to other men's judgment on your manhood."
📖 All About Love x Bell Hooks❤️
📖 All About Love x Bell Hooks❤️
February 3, 2026 at 7:58 AM
“"Loving justice between a man and a woman does not stand a chance when other men's manhood matters more…your loyalty to the people whom you love is always more important than whatever lingering loyalty you may sometimes feel to other men's judgment on your manhood."
📖 All About Love x Bell Hooks❤️
📖 All About Love x Bell Hooks❤️
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A white man in Dillard, Oregon was arrested for stopping people on the freeway to demand at gunpoint that they tell him if they were citizens. He shot and missed one + attempted to get another in his truck to bring to police. Before his spree, he called local PD to complain about "foreign" people.
Defendant contacted police before freeway shooting
Charles Glen Simmons, 53, of Dillard, is in the Douglas County Jail on $1 million bail after Thursday morning’s alleged crime spree. According to a press release from the Oregon
www.nrtoday.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
A white man in Dillard, Oregon was arrested for stopping people on the freeway to demand at gunpoint that they tell him if they were citizens. He shot and missed one + attempted to get another in his truck to bring to police. Before his spree, he called local PD to complain about "foreign" people.
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Trump: "These people were brought to our country to vote, & they vote illegally. The Republicans should say, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting. We have states that I won that show I didn't win. You're gonna see something in Georgia"
February 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Trump: "These people were brought to our country to vote, & they vote illegally. The Republicans should say, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting. We have states that I won that show I didn't win. You're gonna see something in Georgia"
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Heads up.
404 Media is publishing a version of the user guide for the Palantir-made tool called ELITE, which lets ICE bring up dossiers on individual people and provides a “confidence score” of their address.
www.404media.co/here-is-the-...
www.404media.co/here-is-the-...
Here is the User Guide for ELITE, the Tool Palantir Made for ICE
404 Media is publishing a version of the user guide for ELITE, which lets ICE bring up dossiers on individual people and provides a “confidence score” of their address.
www.404media.co
February 2, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Heads up.
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STEPHANOPOULOS: Trump said he was going to prioritize those with criminal records, but about 70% at least of those who have been detained don't have criminal records
BLANCHE: The fact they're here illegally is a crime
S: The lawyer for Liam Ramos and his dad says they were following legal process
BLANCHE: The fact they're here illegally is a crime
S: The lawyer for Liam Ramos and his dad says they were following legal process
February 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
STEPHANOPOULOS: Trump said he was going to prioritize those with criminal records, but about 70% at least of those who have been detained don't have criminal records
BLANCHE: The fact they're here illegally is a crime
S: The lawyer for Liam Ramos and his dad says they were following legal process
BLANCHE: The fact they're here illegally is a crime
S: The lawyer for Liam Ramos and his dad says they were following legal process
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BREAM: Schumer says he wants all the money ICE is now spending to be tagged with reforms. Can that happen?
MIKE JOHNSON: It doesn't matter what they do to the current DHS bill. Those operations will continue.
MIKE JOHNSON: It doesn't matter what they do to the current DHS bill. Those operations will continue.
February 1, 2026 at 4:51 PM
BREAM: Schumer says he wants all the money ICE is now spending to be tagged with reforms. Can that happen?
MIKE JOHNSON: It doesn't matter what they do to the current DHS bill. Those operations will continue.
MIKE JOHNSON: It doesn't matter what they do to the current DHS bill. Those operations will continue.
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What I’m seeing here is that Epstein is a nexus point for the “intellectual” cabal that shores up the race science justifying our current immigration and anti-DEI policies (Huberman), as well the tone policing moderates (Brooks) that hamstrings oppositions. Oh and their billionaire benefactors.
January 31, 2026 at 4:32 PM
What I’m seeing here is that Epstein is a nexus point for the “intellectual” cabal that shores up the race science justifying our current immigration and anti-DEI policies (Huberman), as well the tone policing moderates (Brooks) that hamstrings oppositions. Oh and their billionaire benefactors.
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Leigh Wambsganss raised nearly $2.3 million for the SD9 district, much of it coming from three billionaire-funded PACs.
Taylor Rehmet raised $346,000, most of it coming from donations of $100 or less. His biggest donor gave him $12K, and a bunch of local unions also cut him larger checks.
Taylor Rehmet raised $346,000, most of it coming from donations of $100 or less. His biggest donor gave him $12K, and a bunch of local unions also cut him larger checks.
February 1, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Leigh Wambsganss raised nearly $2.3 million for the SD9 district, much of it coming from three billionaire-funded PACs.
Taylor Rehmet raised $346,000, most of it coming from donations of $100 or less. His biggest donor gave him $12K, and a bunch of local unions also cut him larger checks.
Taylor Rehmet raised $346,000, most of it coming from donations of $100 or less. His biggest donor gave him $12K, and a bunch of local unions also cut him larger checks.
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Fabric embroidered installation by US artist Judy Chicago, 2020 #WomensArt
February 1, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Fabric embroidered installation by US artist Judy Chicago, 2020 #WomensArt
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I'm so old, I remember January 2025 when this racist letter circulated in Lincoln County, OR encouraging people to report on their neighbors who are undocumented. The letter ended by saying this would bring houses prices down. What was condemned as racist vigilantism last year is now gov't policy.
January 31, 2026 at 11:47 PM
I'm so old, I remember January 2025 when this racist letter circulated in Lincoln County, OR encouraging people to report on their neighbors who are undocumented. The letter ended by saying this would bring houses prices down. What was condemned as racist vigilantism last year is now gov't policy.
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I have been trying to write an essay for four weeks now about Article II under the Trump administration and I keep having to restart because the draft never appropriately conveys the insanity of whatever happened during the last week.
Trump on his multiple suits against the federal government: "I'm supposed to work out a settlement with myself ... We could make it a substantial amount, nobody would care, because it's gonna go to numerous, very good charities."
February 1, 2026 at 2:39 AM
I have been trying to write an essay for four weeks now about Article II under the Trump administration and I keep having to restart because the draft never appropriately conveys the insanity of whatever happened during the last week.
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In *Texas*
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:34 AM
In *Texas*
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If you think measles is exciting, great news! You can catch it in South Carolina! We eliminated it decades ago, but SC said “not on my watch” and now has 840 cases! Huge shoutout to right wing media and influencers telling people not to trust science. Make America Sick Again!🇺🇸🇺🇸
January 31, 2026 at 7:02 PM
If you think measles is exciting, great news! You can catch it in South Carolina! We eliminated it decades ago, but SC said “not on my watch” and now has 840 cases! Huge shoutout to right wing media and influencers telling people not to trust science. Make America Sick Again!🇺🇸🇺🇸
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“We happen to have the former head of state of Venezuela — one of the countries that allegedly interfered in the 2020 election, according to Trumpworld, in U.S. custody. You do the math.”
I know you want to enjoy the weekend but if you need a refresher on Italian satellites, Hugo Chavez, and the draft EO to seize voting mavhines from Trump 1.0 (and why they matter now), I got you open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
If You've Lost the Plot We're on Page 43
Keeping up with the Choose Your Own Adventure presidency.
open.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:32 PM
“We happen to have the former head of state of Venezuela — one of the countries that allegedly interfered in the 2020 election, according to Trumpworld, in U.S. custody. You do the math.”
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This is such an excellent article. One that Democrats need to read if they want Doug Jones to win.
January 31, 2026 at 4:09 PM
This is such an excellent article. One that Democrats need to read if they want Doug Jones to win.