The Incog Stew
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Waiting for spring in so many ways.
"All of this might prove to be little more than another crazy episode of The Trump Show. But sometimes, well—sometimes Trump says a bunch of absurd stuff, and then there's a riot at the Capitol."
-Reason
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-Reason
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Greenland Will Find Out
mailchi.mp
January 22, 2026 at 7:01 PM
"All of this might prove to be little more than another crazy episode of The Trump Show. But sometimes, well—sometimes Trump says a bunch of absurd stuff, and then there's a riot at the Capitol."
-Reason
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-Reason
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Repeat after me - the institutions of this economy depend on the institutions of this democracy, among which is the rule of law
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Repeat after me - the institutions of this economy depend on the institutions of this democracy, among which is the rule of law
Meanwhile...
"People will carry on and keep the country running — even though there’s no end in sight to this sub-zero terror. Just do your job, pay your rent, pay your taxes, keep the country afloat. That’s the mission."
-Politico
www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
"People will carry on and keep the country running — even though there’s no end in sight to this sub-zero terror. Just do your job, pay your rent, pay your taxes, keep the country afloat. That’s the mission."
-Politico
www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
My survival guide to the Kremlin’s winter of terror in Kyiv
POLITICO’s Ukraine correspondent describes life in a shivering but resilient city under relentless Russian assault.
www.politico.eu
January 21, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Meanwhile...
"People will carry on and keep the country running — even though there’s no end in sight to this sub-zero terror. Just do your job, pay your rent, pay your taxes, keep the country afloat. That’s the mission."
-Politico
www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
"People will carry on and keep the country running — even though there’s no end in sight to this sub-zero terror. Just do your job, pay your rent, pay your taxes, keep the country afloat. That’s the mission."
-Politico
www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
That's his takeaway?
"Trump acknowledged on Tuesday that the administration might have 'bad public relations people' selling his economic achievements."
-The Hill
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"Trump acknowledged on Tuesday that the administration might have 'bad public relations people' selling his economic achievements."
-The Hill
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM
That's his takeaway?
"Trump acknowledged on Tuesday that the administration might have 'bad public relations people' selling his economic achievements."
-The Hill
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
"Trump acknowledged on Tuesday that the administration might have 'bad public relations people' selling his economic achievements."
-The Hill
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
Take a break for a few minutes.
"An elephant shrew can cover hundreds of meters in seconds, reaching speeds of up to 17 mph (28 kph). It can also leap over 6.5 feet (2 meters) to evade predators or obstacles."
-EarthSky
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"An elephant shrew can cover hundreds of meters in seconds, reaching speeds of up to 17 mph (28 kph). It can also leap over 6.5 feet (2 meters) to evade predators or obstacles."
-EarthSky
earthsky.org/earth/elepha...
The elephant shrew is a long-snouted speedster
earthsky.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Take a break for a few minutes.
"An elephant shrew can cover hundreds of meters in seconds, reaching speeds of up to 17 mph (28 kph). It can also leap over 6.5 feet (2 meters) to evade predators or obstacles."
-EarthSky
earthsky.org/earth/elepha...
"An elephant shrew can cover hundreds of meters in seconds, reaching speeds of up to 17 mph (28 kph). It can also leap over 6.5 feet (2 meters) to evade predators or obstacles."
-EarthSky
earthsky.org/earth/elepha...
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"It can no longer be denied: Donald Trump is governing America like a mad king."
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
"It can no longer be denied: Donald Trump is governing America like a mad king."
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ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
January 19, 2026 at 5:41 AM
ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
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Smart move by Walz.
Him deploying the Guard makes it much harder for Trump to Federalize them or argue that regular military forces are necessary.
#RadioFreeAmerica
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Him deploying the Guard makes it much harder for Trump to Federalize them or argue that regular military forces are necessary.
#RadioFreeAmerica
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... ts
www.usatoday.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Smart move by Walz.
Him deploying the Guard makes it much harder for Trump to Federalize them or argue that regular military forces are necessary.
#RadioFreeAmerica
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Him deploying the Guard makes it much harder for Trump to Federalize them or argue that regular military forces are necessary.
#RadioFreeAmerica
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High doses of fluoride associate with lower IQ in children - cause and effect have not been proven. Lower doses of Fluoride improve oral health in children and adults.
"This agency is moving at Trump Speed.”
-EPA Spokesperson (via ProPublica)
www.propublica.org/article/fluo...
"This agency is moving at Trump Speed.”
-EPA Spokesperson (via ProPublica)
www.propublica.org/article/fluo...
After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources
Florida and Utah have banned fluoridation, with multiple other states looking to do the same. Critics of fluoride in drinking water point to supplements as an alternative, but many are creating barrie...
www.propublica.org
January 17, 2026 at 7:20 PM
High doses of fluoride associate with lower IQ in children - cause and effect have not been proven. Lower doses of Fluoride improve oral health in children and adults.
"This agency is moving at Trump Speed.”
-EPA Spokesperson (via ProPublica)
www.propublica.org/article/fluo...
"This agency is moving at Trump Speed.”
-EPA Spokesperson (via ProPublica)
www.propublica.org/article/fluo...
Oh, they'll become more apparent sooner or later.
"The protracted nature of these adjustments...means that the negative economic and political consequences have been less immediately apparent."
-Time
time.com/collections/...
"The protracted nature of these adjustments...means that the negative economic and political consequences have been less immediately apparent."
-Time
time.com/collections/...
Why Trump's Tariffs Are Like Termites
Trump’s tariffs are splintering U.S. manufacturing, global trade, and alliances.
time.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Oh, they'll become more apparent sooner or later.
"The protracted nature of these adjustments...means that the negative economic and political consequences have been less immediately apparent."
-Time
time.com/collections/...
"The protracted nature of these adjustments...means that the negative economic and political consequences have been less immediately apparent."
-Time
time.com/collections/...
They're being told to Google folks they work with.
"The...USDA instructions represent a significant escalation, casting suspicion on all researchers from outside the U.S. and asking agency staff to vet the foreign nationals they collaborate with."
-Propublica
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
"The...USDA instructions represent a significant escalation, casting suspicion on all researchers from outside the U.S. and asking agency staff to vet the foreign nationals they collaborate with."
-Propublica
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump Administration Orders USDA Employees to Investigate Foreign Researchers They Work With
The new directive asks workers to check the backgrounds of foreign nationals collaborating with the department’s scientists for evidence of “subversive or criminal activity.” Their names are being sen...
www.propublica.org
January 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM
They're being told to Google folks they work with.
"The...USDA instructions represent a significant escalation, casting suspicion on all researchers from outside the U.S. and asking agency staff to vet the foreign nationals they collaborate with."
-Propublica
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
"The...USDA instructions represent a significant escalation, casting suspicion on all researchers from outside the U.S. and asking agency staff to vet the foreign nationals they collaborate with."
-Propublica
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
I don't even know how to frame this.
"For now, those expressing alarm about the new embrace of American imperialism seem to be on the outskirts of the MAGA movement — with even former intervention skeptics backing his Venezuela and Greenland moves."
-The Hill
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"For now, those expressing alarm about the new embrace of American imperialism seem to be on the outskirts of the MAGA movement — with even former intervention skeptics backing his Venezuela and Greenland moves."
-The Hill
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MAGA debates embracing American imperialism
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January 14, 2026 at 10:22 PM
I don't even know how to frame this.
"For now, those expressing alarm about the new embrace of American imperialism seem to be on the outskirts of the MAGA movement — with even former intervention skeptics backing his Venezuela and Greenland moves."
-The Hill
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"For now, those expressing alarm about the new embrace of American imperialism seem to be on the outskirts of the MAGA movement — with even former intervention skeptics backing his Venezuela and Greenland moves."
-The Hill
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He quit because DOJ wants Becca Good investigated. Can't make this stuff up.
"'The Minneapolis police chief...said...that [Joseph H.] Thompson's resignation dealt a major blow to efforts to root out rampant theft from state agencies,' reports [NYT]."
-Reason
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"'The Minneapolis police chief...said...that [Joseph H.] Thompson's resignation dealt a major blow to efforts to root out rampant theft from state agencies,' reports [NYT]."
-Reason
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Minnesota Not So Nice
mailchi.mp
January 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
He quit because DOJ wants Becca Good investigated. Can't make this stuff up.
"'The Minneapolis police chief...said...that [Joseph H.] Thompson's resignation dealt a major blow to efforts to root out rampant theft from state agencies,' reports [NYT]."
-Reason
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"'The Minneapolis police chief...said...that [Joseph H.] Thompson's resignation dealt a major blow to efforts to root out rampant theft from state agencies,' reports [NYT]."
-Reason
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Where is the accountability?
"In nearly 20 cases, agents appeared to use chokeholds and other neck restraints that the Department of Homeland Security prohibits 'unless deadly force is authorized.'"
-ProPublica
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"In nearly 20 cases, agents appeared to use chokeholds and other neck restraints that the Department of Homeland Security prohibits 'unless deadly force is authorized.'"
-ProPublica
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We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...
www.propublica.org
January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Where is the accountability?
"In nearly 20 cases, agents appeared to use chokeholds and other neck restraints that the Department of Homeland Security prohibits 'unless deadly force is authorized.'"
-ProPublica
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
"In nearly 20 cases, agents appeared to use chokeholds and other neck restraints that the Department of Homeland Security prohibits 'unless deadly force is authorized.'"
-ProPublica
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
"The National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC has removed a placard that referred to Donald Trump’s two impeachments and his supporters’ January 6 attack on the US Capitol."
-The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
-The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Smithsonian swaps Trump portrait and removes mention of impeachments
National Portrait Gallery removes text on new portrait of Trump standing in Oval Office with a scowl and fists on desk
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM
"The National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC has removed a placard that referred to Donald Trump’s two impeachments and his supporters’ January 6 attack on the US Capitol."
-The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
-The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Want to help businesses? Provide a predictable and stable business environment.
"(GM's) goal was to make the...majority of...vehicles electric by 2035....Those plans have been shaken due to...differences in...policies between the Biden and Trump administrations."
-AP
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"(GM's) goal was to make the...majority of...vehicles electric by 2035....Those plans have been shaken due to...differences in...policies between the Biden and Trump administrations."
-AP
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GM hit with $6 billion in charges as EV incentives cut and emissions standards fade
General Motors will be hit with charges of about $6 billion in its fourth quarter after sales of electric vehicles sputtered when the U.S. cut tax incentives to buy them and also eased auto emissions ...
apnews.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Want to help businesses? Provide a predictable and stable business environment.
"(GM's) goal was to make the...majority of...vehicles electric by 2035....Those plans have been shaken due to...differences in...policies between the Biden and Trump administrations."
-AP
apnews.com/article/gene...
"(GM's) goal was to make the...majority of...vehicles electric by 2035....Those plans have been shaken due to...differences in...policies between the Biden and Trump administrations."
-AP
apnews.com/article/gene...
I have so many questions.
"(ProPublica reporters) found a concerted push to shrink public school systems by steering taxpayer dollars to private, religious and charter schools, as well as options like homeschooling."
-ProPublica
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
"(ProPublica reporters) found a concerted push to shrink public school systems by steering taxpayer dollars to private, religious and charter schools, as well as options like homeschooling."
-ProPublica
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Vouchers, Patriotism and Prayer: The Trump Administration’s Plan to Remake Public Education
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is bringing about a new era in education — and perhaps the end of public schools as we know them.
www.propublica.org
January 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
I have so many questions.
"(ProPublica reporters) found a concerted push to shrink public school systems by steering taxpayer dollars to private, religious and charter schools, as well as options like homeschooling."
-ProPublica
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
"(ProPublica reporters) found a concerted push to shrink public school systems by steering taxpayer dollars to private, religious and charter schools, as well as options like homeschooling."
-ProPublica
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
"(These are examples of) grassroots efforts — by congregations, neighborhood groups, civic organizations and more — to rebuild community bonds at a time in which people are disconnected from each other at historic levels, with loneliness describe(d) as 'epidemic.'"
-AP
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-AP
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PHOTO ESSAY: Grassroots groups tackle social isolation
Josh Pyles grew up on the farm where he now lives in Port Royal, Kentucky. His wife, Ashley Pyles, had never farmed before.
apnews.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
"(These are examples of) grassroots efforts — by congregations, neighborhood groups, civic organizations and more — to rebuild community bonds at a time in which people are disconnected from each other at historic levels, with loneliness describe(d) as 'epidemic.'"
-AP
apnews.com/photo-essay/...
-AP
apnews.com/photo-essay/...
"What is a planet? The answer has never been simple."
-The Planetary Society
www.planetary.org/articles/rog...
-The Planetary Society
www.planetary.org/articles/rog...
Rogue worlds and the boundaries of planethood
Exploring rogue planets, how they form, and how they expand our conception of what counts as a planet.
www.planetary.org
January 4, 2026 at 5:46 PM
"What is a planet? The answer has never been simple."
-The Planetary Society
www.planetary.org/articles/rog...
-The Planetary Society
www.planetary.org/articles/rog...
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It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
January 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
"Such 'prisons' were...buttressed by the dominance of an Israeli-centric narrative of Israel’s founding in the West, which has made it so that every Palestinian story appears as a counternarrative that 'carries the whiff of subversiveness.'"
-The Conversation
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-The Conversation
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Author Saeed Teebi writes beyond exile in his memoir of Palestine and writing in dark times
‘You Will Not Kill Our Imagination: A Memoir of Palestine and Writing in Dark Times,’ sees author Saeed Teebi examine the effects of the genocide on Palestinian art and imagination.
theconversation.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
"Such 'prisons' were...buttressed by the dominance of an Israeli-centric narrative of Israel’s founding in the West, which has made it so that every Palestinian story appears as a counternarrative that 'carries the whiff of subversiveness.'"
-The Conversation
theconversation.com/author-saeed...
-The Conversation
theconversation.com/author-saeed...
You've got your axial tilt thing which is responsible for the solstice and you've got your perihelion thing which is something else entirely.
"Are the December solstice and January perihelion related?"
-EarthSky
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"Are the December solstice and January perihelion related?"
-EarthSky
earthsky.org/astronomy-es...
Are the December solstice and January perihelion related?
earthsky.org
January 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
You've got your axial tilt thing which is responsible for the solstice and you've got your perihelion thing which is something else entirely.
"Are the December solstice and January perihelion related?"
-EarthSky
earthsky.org/astronomy-es...
"Are the December solstice and January perihelion related?"
-EarthSky
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"...Trump has presided over a rapid surge of U.S. military activity abroad since returning to the Oval Office. Trump, who has labeled himself a 'peace president,' frames the expansion of force as a strategy of 'peace through strength.'"
-DefenseNews
www.defensenews.com/news/pentago...
-DefenseNews
www.defensenews.com/news/pentago...
A year of strikes: US military operations surge under Trump
President Trump has presided over a surge of U.S. military activity abroad since returning to the Oval Office.
www.defensenews.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:28 PM
"...Trump has presided over a rapid surge of U.S. military activity abroad since returning to the Oval Office. Trump, who has labeled himself a 'peace president,' frames the expansion of force as a strategy of 'peace through strength.'"
-DefenseNews
www.defensenews.com/news/pentago...
-DefenseNews
www.defensenews.com/news/pentago...
Whatever. What about the Epstein files?
"The president said there would be at least 25 Trump-class battleships constructed in the coming years and they will be the “largest we've ever built."
-Politico
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
"The president said there would be at least 25 Trump-class battleships constructed in the coming years and they will be the “largest we've ever built."
-Politico
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Trump’s new ‘Trump-Class’ battleship will carry nuclear weapons
The president wants to outfit new surface ships with weapons that haven't been deployed since the Cold War.
www.politico.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Whatever. What about the Epstein files?
"The president said there would be at least 25 Trump-class battleships constructed in the coming years and they will be the “largest we've ever built."
-Politico
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
"The president said there would be at least 25 Trump-class battleships constructed in the coming years and they will be the “largest we've ever built."
-Politico
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...