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Mike Johnson on Trump calling for Rs to "nationalize" elections: "We had 3 Republicans who were ahead on election day in last cycle & every time a new tranche of ballots came in they just magically whittled away until their leads were lost. It looks on its face to be fraudulent. Can I prove it? No"
February 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Mike Johnson on Trump calling for Rs to "nationalize" elections: "We had 3 Republicans who were ahead on election day in last cycle & every time a new tranche of ballots came in they just magically whittled away until their leads were lost. It looks on its face to be fraudulent. Can I prove it? No"
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Here’s what they found:
Women are interrupted more often than men—by about 10–20% in economics seminars.
Those interruptions are more likely to:
- Cut women off mid-sentence
- Come from men
- Be adversarial rather than clarifying in nature
Women are interrupted more often than men—by about 10–20% in economics seminars.
Those interruptions are more likely to:
- Cut women off mid-sentence
- Come from men
- Be adversarial rather than clarifying in nature
February 3, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Here’s what they found:
Women are interrupted more often than men—by about 10–20% in economics seminars.
Those interruptions are more likely to:
- Cut women off mid-sentence
- Come from men
- Be adversarial rather than clarifying in nature
Women are interrupted more often than men—by about 10–20% in economics seminars.
Those interruptions are more likely to:
- Cut women off mid-sentence
- Come from men
- Be adversarial rather than clarifying in nature
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"Photographic evidence from the shooting scene of a Venezuelan man by federal agents last month in Minneapolis supports the account of witnesses there – and appears to undercut the narrative provided by federal officials." www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Live: Judge orders release of suspects in alleged shovel attack on agent
Department of Homeland Security says agent fired in self-defense after being attacked with a snow shovel and broom.
www.startribune.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:21 PM
"Photographic evidence from the shooting scene of a Venezuelan man by federal agents last month in Minneapolis supports the account of witnesses there – and appears to undercut the narrative provided by federal officials." www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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King: boy those Epstein emails
King: it's really sobering to see how money and power allowed sex predators to operate
Neil Gaiman: hello everyone
Gaiman: i'm back
Barker: oh boy
Barker: oh boy you sure picked a time
King: it's really sobering to see how money and power allowed sex predators to operate
Neil Gaiman: hello everyone
Gaiman: i'm back
Barker: oh boy
Barker: oh boy you sure picked a time
February 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
King: boy those Epstein emails
King: it's really sobering to see how money and power allowed sex predators to operate
Neil Gaiman: hello everyone
Gaiman: i'm back
Barker: oh boy
Barker: oh boy you sure picked a time
King: it's really sobering to see how money and power allowed sex predators to operate
Neil Gaiman: hello everyone
Gaiman: i'm back
Barker: oh boy
Barker: oh boy you sure picked a time
Reposted by Sara Gaiser
U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon: “In a well-functioning constitutional democratic republic, free speech, courageous newsgathering, and nonviolent protest are all permitted, respected, and even celebrated. In an authoritarian regime, that is not the case. Our nation is now at a crossroads."
A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily limited federal officers’ use of force on peaceful protesters outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland. The ruling blocks federal officers from directing or using munitions such as pepper balls and tear gas.
Judge limits federal officers’ use of crowd control munitions at Portland ICE building
The decision Tuesday applies only outside the federal facility in Portland. It blocks federal officers from directing or using “chemical or projectile munitions,” including pepper balls, tear gas and other crowd control munitions.
www.opb.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon: “In a well-functioning constitutional democratic republic, free speech, courageous newsgathering, and nonviolent protest are all permitted, respected, and even celebrated. In an authoritarian regime, that is not the case. Our nation is now at a crossroads."
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I'm surprised (or maybe not?) we aren't hearing more from LA electeds and civic leaders in the local coverage. Aside from his role as LA28 chair, Casey Wasserman is also leading Newsom's fire recovery philanthropy and is a major UCLA donor with buildings named after him on campus
February 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM
I'm surprised (or maybe not?) we aren't hearing more from LA electeds and civic leaders in the local coverage. Aside from his role as LA28 chair, Casey Wasserman is also leading Newsom's fire recovery philanthropy and is a major UCLA donor with buildings named after him on campus
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The LA Times has published a story! Proud of them. They haven't previously reported on the connection between Wasserman and Epstein which, as is noted in this story, was first made in a 2003 Vanity Fair profile
Latest Epstein files include emails between Ghislaine Maxwell, LA28 Olympics head Casey Wasserman
The latest cache of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein includes personal emails exchanged between Casey Wasserman, chairman of the LA28 Olympics organizing committee, and convicted sex offender Gh...
www.latimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The LA Times has published a story! Proud of them. They haven't previously reported on the connection between Wasserman and Epstein which, as is noted in this story, was first made in a 2003 Vanity Fair profile
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5. When you read the Constitution's original instructions for the census (they're in Article I, Section 2, Clause 3), you won't find the word "citizen" or "voter."
From the beginning, the founding document of the United States has called for a once-a-decade count of "persons"
From the beginning, the founding document of the United States has called for a once-a-decade count of "persons"
Enumeration Clause
www.law.cornell.edu
February 3, 2026 at 10:50 PM
5. When you read the Constitution's original instructions for the census (they're in Article I, Section 2, Clause 3), you won't find the word "citizen" or "voter."
From the beginning, the founding document of the United States has called for a once-a-decade count of "persons"
From the beginning, the founding document of the United States has called for a once-a-decade count of "persons"
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DeSantis has spent $573 million from an emergency response fund on immigration efforts.
The state "says it expects the federal government to reimburse the state for about half of the cost.
"So far, it has received nothing."
The state "says it expects the federal government to reimburse the state for about half of the cost.
"So far, it has received nothing."
DeSantis’ immigration emergency efforts cost Florida taxpayers $573 million
A state fund allows the governor to spend money on declared emergencies without seeking lawmaker approval.
www.miamiherald.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
DeSantis has spent $573 million from an emergency response fund on immigration efforts.
The state "says it expects the federal government to reimburse the state for about half of the cost.
"So far, it has received nothing."
The state "says it expects the federal government to reimburse the state for about half of the cost.
"So far, it has received nothing."
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Sen. Tuberville: "We gotta get rid of these voting machines. There's a half dozen people here in the House and Senate that did not get elected. It was all bogus. We've seen the evidence."
February 3, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Sen. Tuberville: "We gotta get rid of these voting machines. There's a half dozen people here in the House and Senate that did not get elected. It was all bogus. We've seen the evidence."
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Ohio's corrupt Statehouse wants to punish school districts that successfully proved in court that the current voucher program is illegal.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A bill introduced Tuesday would deduct state funding from any school district that challenges Ohio in court over private school vouchers or other parts of the state education funding.
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/open/2026/02...
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/open/2026/02...
Ohio bill would cut funding to school districts suing over vouchers
House Bill 671 would withhold state money from districts challenging EdChoice programs, affecting more than 100 districts currently in litigation
www.cleveland.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Ohio's corrupt Statehouse wants to punish school districts that successfully proved in court that the current voucher program is illegal.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
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current front page in the onion newstand
February 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM
current front page in the onion newstand
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The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023.
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
February 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The US immigrant population generated more in taxes than they received in benefits from all levels of government every year from 1994 to 2023.
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
The Cato study provides the first-ever 30-year analysis of the fiscal effects of immigration on government budgets.
https://ow.ly/jy8a50Y8kM3
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Wondering if people who don't live in DC get how utterly, hilariously delusional this is.
Trump says he's made it possible for people to "walk to the White House instead of getting into an Uber and getting mugged even as the Uber progresses"
February 3, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Wondering if people who don't live in DC get how utterly, hilariously delusional this is.
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In 1862, Garrison's abolitionist newspaper The Liberator reprinted a brief report on the slavery of Native children in California. The article doesn't mention it but in 1850 the California government had officially legalized the enslavement of Native persons.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_for...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_for...
February 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
In 1862, Garrison's abolitionist newspaper The Liberator reprinted a brief report on the slavery of Native children in California. The article doesn't mention it but in 1850 the California government had officially legalized the enslavement of Native persons.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_for...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_for...
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The western U.S. faces its lowest snowpack on record despite average or above-average rainfall. Warmer temperatures mean more precipitation falls as rain rather than snow, and will worsen droughts in areas like the Pacific Northwest and the Colorado River Basin.
science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-...
science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-...
February 3, 2026 at 6:27 AM
The western U.S. faces its lowest snowpack on record despite average or above-average rainfall. Warmer temperatures mean more precipitation falls as rain rather than snow, and will worsen droughts in areas like the Pacific Northwest and the Colorado River Basin.
science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-...
science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-...
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COLLINS: On the Epstein files, Elon Musk was in there and so was Howard Lutnick. Did you read those new files?
TRUMP: No. I have a lot of things I'm doing. I don't know. You mentioned two names. I'm sure they're fine. I think it's time for the country to get on to something else.
TRUMP: No. I have a lot of things I'm doing. I don't know. You mentioned two names. I'm sure they're fine. I think it's time for the country to get on to something else.
February 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
COLLINS: On the Epstein files, Elon Musk was in there and so was Howard Lutnick. Did you read those new files?
TRUMP: No. I have a lot of things I'm doing. I don't know. You mentioned two names. I'm sure they're fine. I think it's time for the country to get on to something else.
TRUMP: No. I have a lot of things I'm doing. I don't know. You mentioned two names. I'm sure they're fine. I think it's time for the country to get on to something else.
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As many as 300 employees will be eliminated.
Washington Post To Announce Massive Layoffs Wednesday: Report
Washington Post To Announce Massive Layoffs Wednesday: Report
www.huffpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
As many as 300 employees will be eliminated.
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Read the latest www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Live: Judge orders release of suspects in alleged shovel attack on agent
Department of Homeland Security says agent fired in self-defense after being attacked with a snow shovel and broom.
www.startribune.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Read the latest www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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In case you wanted to know why Mike Johnson thinks it's crazy to expect the government to obtain actual warrants in these cases. Seems that there simply isn't enough time or manpower. Totalitarianism takes up a lot of resources, folks. bsky.app/profile/jose...
According to FOX 9, a Minneapolis federal judge demanded to know why DOJ is missing deadlines & AUSA Julie Le said, "The system sucks, this job sucks" & asked to be held in contempt so she could sleep.
PACER shows she got assigned to defend the govt in 88+ cases since Operation Metro Surge started.
PACER shows she got assigned to defend the govt in 88+ cases since Operation Metro Surge started.
February 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
In case you wanted to know why Mike Johnson thinks it's crazy to expect the government to obtain actual warrants in these cases. Seems that there simply isn't enough time or manpower. Totalitarianism takes up a lot of resources, folks. bsky.app/profile/jose...
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Trump to Kaitlan Collins after she pressed him on getting justice for Epstein survivors:
"No wonder CNN has no ratings because of people like you. You know, she‘s a young woman. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen you smile. I‘ve known you for 10 years. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen a smile in your face."
"No wonder CNN has no ratings because of people like you. You know, she‘s a young woman. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen you smile. I‘ve known you for 10 years. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen a smile in your face."
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Trump to Kaitlan Collins after she pressed him on getting justice for Epstein survivors:
"No wonder CNN has no ratings because of people like you. You know, she‘s a young woman. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen you smile. I‘ve known you for 10 years. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen a smile in your face."
"No wonder CNN has no ratings because of people like you. You know, she‘s a young woman. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen you smile. I‘ve known you for 10 years. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen a smile in your face."
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JUST IN: Trump takes another hard shot at former adviser and conservative legal activist Leonard Leo. Unclear what prompted. Last time it was fears of losing tariffs case at #SCOTUS
February 3, 2026 at 8:14 PM
JUST IN: Trump takes another hard shot at former adviser and conservative legal activist Leonard Leo. Unclear what prompted. Last time it was fears of losing tariffs case at #SCOTUS
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BREAKING: Judge Ana Reyes, in DC, issues a stay of DHS Sec. Noem’s decision to end Haiti’s temporary protected status (TPS) designation, a decision that was to go into effect on Tuesday and could have ended legal status for up to 350,000 people overnight. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 3, 2026 at 12:42 AM
BREAKING: Judge Ana Reyes, in DC, issues a stay of DHS Sec. Noem’s decision to end Haiti’s temporary protected status (TPS) designation, a decision that was to go into effect on Tuesday and could have ended legal status for up to 350,000 people overnight. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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If DOJ is sending these teams to help charge cases, but only for "one or two weeks" at a time, then who is going to prosecute the cases after they leave?
Exclusive: DOJ is requiring all 93 US attorneys to designate prosecutors for "emergency jump teams" supporting surge districts dealing with assaults & obstruction of federal officers, per internal memo. Comes as more Minn. prosecutors resign. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
DOJ Demands Emergency Surge Prosecutors From All US Attorneys
The Justice Department is requiring all US attorneys to rapidly assign prosecutors for “emergency jump teams” supporting districts handling alleged assaults or obstruction of law enforcement, accordin...
news.bloomberglaw.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
If DOJ is sending these teams to help charge cases, but only for "one or two weeks" at a time, then who is going to prosecute the cases after they leave?
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Chicagoan Marimar Martinez, who Border Patrol agent Charles Exum shot in October, just concluded her testimony before a bicameral forum on DHS agents' violent behavior in Washington DC. She concluded with this remark:
"If there's no justice for the people, let there be no peace for the government."
"If there's no justice for the people, let there be no peace for the government."
The livestream of this forum has begun; you can find it here:
February 3, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Chicagoan Marimar Martinez, who Border Patrol agent Charles Exum shot in October, just concluded her testimony before a bicameral forum on DHS agents' violent behavior in Washington DC. She concluded with this remark:
"If there's no justice for the people, let there be no peace for the government."
"If there's no justice for the people, let there be no peace for the government."