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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Donald Trump has a pattern of insisting that a situation is so serious that it requires unprecedented action—and then walking away when he encounters pushback, @dgraham.bsky.social argues in The Atlantic Daily:
The ‘You Can’t Fire Me—I Quit’ Presidency
Trump has a pattern of taking radical steps to deal with what he says are serious problems—and then walking away once he encounters pushback.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Donald Trump has a pattern of insisting that a situation is so serious that it requires unprecedented action—and then walking away when he encounters pushback, @dgraham.bsky.social argues in The Atlantic Daily:
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WOW. Incredible. This is the case in which DHS claimed that ICE officers had been attacked with a shovel and fired back in self-defense. Evidence since suggests an ICE officer fired through a closed door and struck someone on the other side.
Will DHS retract the prior claims?
Will DHS retract the prior claims?
February 13, 2026 at 7:24 PM
WOW. Incredible. This is the case in which DHS claimed that ICE officers had been attacked with a shovel and fired back in self-defense. Evidence since suggests an ICE officer fired through a closed door and struck someone on the other side.
Will DHS retract the prior claims?
Will DHS retract the prior claims?
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Thank you to the good people of Long Beach - and my friend Mayor Rex Richardson - for the warm welcome back and for a timely conversation about housing, community, and belonging.
February 13, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Thank you to the good people of Long Beach - and my friend Mayor Rex Richardson - for the warm welcome back and for a timely conversation about housing, community, and belonging.
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📷 Brassaï.
Jardin du Luxembourg
1935. Paris
Jardin du Luxembourg
1935. Paris
June 14, 2025 at 6:43 AM
📷 Brassaï.
Jardin du Luxembourg
1935. Paris
Jardin du Luxembourg
1935. Paris
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Rachel Maddow has repeatedly noted that the US is nearing Harvard's 3.5% mark. The last No Kings protest brought out 2% of the population--the most in US history. If all those marchers bring 1 friend each to the March 28 No Kings protest, the US will sail past 3.5%. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
‘3.5% rule’: The anti-Trump movement is nearing an important threshold
If you want to guarantee success against authoritarianism, research shows you need at least 3.5% of the country’s population on your side.
www.ms.now
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Rachel Maddow has repeatedly noted that the US is nearing Harvard's 3.5% mark. The last No Kings protest brought out 2% of the population--the most in US history. If all those marchers bring 1 friend each to the March 28 No Kings protest, the US will sail past 3.5%. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
As long as Ohio Sen. John Husted has been in office, he's accepted over $116,000 from Les Wexner, former Victoria’s Secret CEO and alleged Epstein co-conspirator.
Husted accepted $3,500 from Wexner as recently as July—only two months before voting to block the Epstein files release. trib.al/6iNBfAh
Husted accepted $3,500 from Wexner as recently as July—only two months before voting to block the Epstein files release. trib.al/6iNBfAh
February 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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“.. using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought ..”
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February 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
“.. using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought ..”
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Mastercard may want to call their crisis comms team. Mastercard is sponsoring Trump 'Freedom 250' birthday event, promoting Trump and 'America First.' @juddlegum.bsky.social got the scoop: open.substack.com/pub/populari...
#$MA #CorpGov
#$MA #CorpGov
February 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Mastercard may want to call their crisis comms team. Mastercard is sponsoring Trump 'Freedom 250' birthday event, promoting Trump and 'America First.' @juddlegum.bsky.social got the scoop: open.substack.com/pub/populari...
#$MA #CorpGov
#$MA #CorpGov
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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