Alexis
@alexis8.bsky.social
Global citizen, currently in Paris, France. Some of the things I love: creating, technology, art, science, literature, music, travel, and more. Democracy is a given.
No cold DMs, please.
No cold DMs, please.
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Seeing anyone from Trump’s #Ikea Cabinet immediately brings @camanpour.bsky.social reaction to mind.
Christiane Amanpour:
“Honestly I just want to throw up.”
LOCK THEM UP!
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
Thread 4/7🧵
Christiane Amanpour:
“Honestly I just want to throw up.”
LOCK THEM UP!
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
Thread 4/7🧵
February 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Seeing anyone from Trump’s #Ikea Cabinet immediately brings @camanpour.bsky.social reaction to mind.
Christiane Amanpour:
“Honestly I just want to throw up.”
LOCK THEM UP!
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
Thread 4/7🧵
Christiane Amanpour:
“Honestly I just want to throw up.”
LOCK THEM UP!
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
Thread 4/7🧵
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A win! A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to ensure detainees at an immigration facility near Minneapolis have meaningful access to legal counsel, noting concerns that many immigrants may have been cut off from proper legal services.
Trump judge slams DHS for blocking detainees' access to lawyers
It's estimated to be the 45th time a Trump judge has ruled against the administration on mass immigration detention in the past year.
www.axios.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
A win! A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to ensure detainees at an immigration facility near Minneapolis have meaningful access to legal counsel, noting concerns that many immigrants may have been cut off from proper legal services.
NEW: A majority of voters want to see reforms put into place before DHS receives more funding — including body cameras, independent investigations, and judicial warrants.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/2/...
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/2/...
February 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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🚨BREAKING: In a big win for Virginia Democrats’ efforts to counter President Donald Trump’s GOP gerrymanders in other states, the Virginia Supreme Court said the state can hold its special election on the redistricting plan. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In victory for Democrats, Virginia Supreme Court says redistricting vote can go forward
Voters will get to decide on a proposed “10-1” map that could deliver four more Democratic seats in Congress.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a big win for Virginia Democrats’ efforts to counter President Donald Trump’s GOP gerrymanders in other states, the Virginia Supreme Court said the state can hold its special election on the redistricting plan. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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The Trump EPA has fully abandoned its duty to protect the American people from greenhouse gas pollution and climate change.
The only winners today are Trump’s fossil fuel megadonors.
The only winners today are Trump’s fossil fuel megadonors.
Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The Trump EPA has fully abandoned its duty to protect the American people from greenhouse gas pollution and climate change.
The only winners today are Trump’s fossil fuel megadonors.
The only winners today are Trump’s fossil fuel megadonors.
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In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both. n.pr/46QDn9p
RFK Jr. made promises to get his job as health secretary. He's broken many of them
In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both.
n.pr
February 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both. n.pr/46QDn9p
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There's got to be a lot more accountability for a lot more people in Epstein's world. That's why I'm not letting up on my follow the money investigation.
NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
February 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
There's got to be a lot more accountability for a lot more people in Epstein's world. That's why I'm not letting up on my follow the money investigation.
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Dr. Oz appears to have invited Jeffrey Epstein to a Valentines Day party in 2016, long after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting sex with underage girls.
February 13, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Dr. Oz appears to have invited Jeffrey Epstein to a Valentines Day party in 2016, long after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting sex with underage girls.
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The attorney general’s congressional hearing was so bad, Fox didn’t even cover it. It’s an old, old Murdochian ploy: When there’s news that doesn’t suit the agenda, just ignore it.
And it may not even have been the worst thing she did this week! trib.al/RgoO9lU
And it may not even have been the worst thing she did this week! trib.al/RgoO9lU
February 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The attorney general’s congressional hearing was so bad, Fox didn’t even cover it. It’s an old, old Murdochian ploy: When there’s news that doesn’t suit the agenda, just ignore it.
And it may not even have been the worst thing she did this week! trib.al/RgoO9lU
And it may not even have been the worst thing she did this week! trib.al/RgoO9lU
there's fierce competition, but this is one of the most stomach-turning things I've read in some time
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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there's fierce competition, but this is one of the most stomach-turning things I've read in some time
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
there's fierce competition, but this is one of the most stomach-turning things I've read in some time
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"More than half the Boone County voters identified as noncitizens were actually citizens."
"DHS has pooled confidential data from across the federal government to enable states to mass-verify voters’ citizenship status using SAVE."
Also relied on by ICE and their facial recognition apps.
#Pinks
"DHS has pooled confidential data from across the federal government to enable states to mass-verify voters’ citizenship status using SAVE."
Also relied on by ICE and their facial recognition apps.
#Pinks
“Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes.
The Department of Homeland Security pushed out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.
www.propublica.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM
"More than half the Boone County voters identified as noncitizens were actually citizens."
"DHS has pooled confidential data from across the federal government to enable states to mass-verify voters’ citizenship status using SAVE."
Also relied on by ICE and their facial recognition apps.
#Pinks
"DHS has pooled confidential data from across the federal government to enable states to mass-verify voters’ citizenship status using SAVE."
Also relied on by ICE and their facial recognition apps.
#Pinks
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Some of the most perpetually active organizers in most communities
new from me: it's interesting that one of the biggest roadblocks we're seeing to ICE buying up warehouses to convert into modern day concentration camps for detained immigrants is conservative NIMBYs (non-derogatory, for once) saying "not here, thanks"
Opinion | ICE’s warehouse detention centers run up against NIMBYism
A surprising number of Republican communities are coming out against the idea of ICE deportation facilities in their backyards.
www.ms.now
February 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Some of the most perpetually active organizers in most communities
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Do not buy these glasses and DO NOT give them to your kids. We shape the world we want in part by how we use our economic power. I don’t know why you would give these out-of-control fascist zealot tech bros more of your money or your privacy.
Zuck wants to put AI-powered facial recognition into his stalkerware and turn Meta glasses into a warrantless surveillance network at the same time. This will empower the creepiest dudes in the world and make everyone who wears them an accomplice for ICE. Absolutely the fuck not, Mark. cc @eff.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Do not buy these glasses and DO NOT give them to your kids. We shape the world we want in part by how we use our economic power. I don’t know why you would give these out-of-control fascist zealot tech bros more of your money or your privacy.
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"I feel grateful that I got this privilege of being a federal employee...But I wear my uniform home because I’m too scared not to. I could be targeted."
I’m a Minneapolis postal worker. This is what I saw.
Come rain, shine, tear gas, or ICE shootings, postal worker Bianca Sonnenberg is delivering the mail.
www.motherjones.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
"I feel grateful that I got this privilege of being a federal employee...But I wear my uniform home because I’m too scared not to. I could be targeted."
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OK everyone who is making fun of Kristi Noem over the blanket thing has OBVIOUSLY never had a toddler who was elevated to a Cabinet position
February 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
OK everyone who is making fun of Kristi Noem over the blanket thing has OBVIOUSLY never had a toddler who was elevated to a Cabinet position
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Pam Bondi just laughed when asked if she would apologize to Epstein Survivors.
February 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Pam Bondi just laughed when asked if she would apologize to Epstein Survivors.
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In France, Epstein files evoke history of pedophilia in intellectual circles
In France, Epstein files evoke history of pedophilia in intellectual circles
Members of France’s political and cultural elite are under fire for their ties to the convicted sex offender. The reaction recalls a decadeslong history of French intellectuals defending sex with chil...
www.courthousenews.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
In France, Epstein files evoke history of pedophilia in intellectual circles
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#scpol US Congressman Josh Kimbrall-RSC was out to dinner and bowling in Spartanburg and apparently was called out by his server for being maga. I must say that Underpin Lanes nLounge is going to get a lot of 5 star reviews today.😊 He posted about it on FB. The comments are gold.
February 8, 2026 at 6:54 AM
#scpol US Congressman Josh Kimbrall-RSC was out to dinner and bowling in Spartanburg and apparently was called out by his server for being maga. I must say that Underpin Lanes nLounge is going to get a lot of 5 star reviews today.😊 He posted about it on FB. The comments are gold.
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This is a breathtaking article about the complete clown show at DHS being overseen by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski (gift link)
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
This is a breathtaking article about the complete clown show at DHS being overseen by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski (gift link)
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This is so embarrassing.
The cartel drones Pam Bondi was sounding the alarm about during the hearing turned out to be… party balloons.
This administration is so incompetent.
The cartel drones Pam Bondi was sounding the alarm about during the hearing turned out to be… party balloons.
This administration is so incompetent.
February 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM
This is so embarrassing.
The cartel drones Pam Bondi was sounding the alarm about during the hearing turned out to be… party balloons.
This administration is so incompetent.
The cartel drones Pam Bondi was sounding the alarm about during the hearing turned out to be… party balloons.
This administration is so incompetent.
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Bondi, the head of our DOJ is actively covering up an international sex-trafficking ring. It shouldn’t be a partisan issue when children are being harmed.
TW ⚠️
Emails between Olivier Colom, a former diplomat and advisor to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, are what nightmares are made of.
TW ⚠️
Emails between Olivier Colom, a former diplomat and advisor to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, are what nightmares are made of.
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Sent:
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We are - again - in agreement.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:02 AM
'jeevacation@gmail.com'
Re:
De : Jeffrey Epstein [mailto:jeevacation@gmail.com] Envoyé : Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:51 PM À : COLOM, Olivier Objet
I can;t even think of the smell of black shrimp . ugh
2013/6/18 COLOM, Olivier
I like shrimp.
But not so much if it's too pink, although I'm definitely more into white than into any other color
I like your philosophy
De : Jeffrey Epstein [mailto:jeevacation@gmail.com <mailto:jeevacation@gmail.com> |
Envoyé : Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:32 AM
À : COLOM, Olivier
Objet : Re:
no, some are like shrimp, you throw away the head and keep the body
2013/6/17 COLOM, Olivier <
As long as you don't have any hammerhead ones...
l like white sharks
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À: COLOM, Olivier
Objet: Re:
as two are russian, i guess some might refer to them as white sharks
2013/6/17 COLOM, Olivier <
The King of Saudi Arabia has a few white sharks in his at his Jeddah palace.
I totally prefer yours. Sure I would enjoy the view.
De : Jeffrey Epstein [mailto:jeevacation@gmail.com <mailto:jeevacation@gmail.com>]
Envoyé : Monday, June 17, 2013 11:47 PM
À: COLOM, Olivier
Objet : Re:
on my island in the caribean, with an aquarium full of girls
2013/6/17 COLOM, Olivier <
Thanks. Very nice of you!
Where are you now?
e : Jeffrey Epstein [mailto:jeevacation@gmail.com <mailto:jeevacation@gmail.com> nvoyé : Monday, June 17, 2013 11:41 PN À: COLOM, Olivier
Objet: Re:
no problem , a friend that built the beijing airport, asked if i knew a bank that was
interesting, I thought id run it buy you if it were good for you, im not involved in anyway, nor woudl i expect to be
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February 13, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Bondi, the head of our DOJ is actively covering up an international sex-trafficking ring. It shouldn’t be a partisan issue when children are being harmed.
TW ⚠️
Emails between Olivier Colom, a former diplomat and advisor to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, are what nightmares are made of.
TW ⚠️
Emails between Olivier Colom, a former diplomat and advisor to former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, are what nightmares are made of.
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Starting think letting the guy who f*cked kids destroy our economy, environment and democracy might not be such a good idea. But then again, I guess Biden was old, so….
February 13, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Starting think letting the guy who f*cked kids destroy our economy, environment and democracy might not be such a good idea. But then again, I guess Biden was old, so….
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