Andy In Arlington
@andyinarlington.bsky.social
Dad, musician, science fan, analog astronaut, IT professional
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The best and most humane way to decrease the undocumented immigrant population in this country is to create a situation in their home countries that provides economic stability and physical security so that they want to return to the soil of their generational homes.
February 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
The best and most humane way to decrease the undocumented immigrant population in this country is to create a situation in their home countries that provides economic stability and physical security so that they want to return to the soil of their generational homes.
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The thing is...science doesn't care about your politics, as we will soon learn.
BREAKING: The EPA revokes scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger the public health, removing a key basis for the climate change fight.
Live updates: Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
The Trump administration revoked a scientific finding at the center of U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, a significant rollback of regulations.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The thing is...science doesn't care about your politics, as we will soon learn.
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Extremely funny that the U.S. is going to become a zombie patent monopoly, all the mRNA tech in the world and none of the societal benefits, transnational corporations giving that shit to Canadians like Halloween candy as we try to cross Niagara Falls by barrel like it’s 1832
February 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Extremely funny that the U.S. is going to become a zombie patent monopoly, all the mRNA tech in the world and none of the societal benefits, transnational corporations giving that shit to Canadians like Halloween candy as we try to cross Niagara Falls by barrel like it’s 1832
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
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Whoa! This is really disturbing. This website was so helpful!!
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Whoa! This is really disturbing. This website was so helpful!!
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This in Fahrenheit.
Imagine living here without electricity or without heat—or both—and with your notifications looking like this.
Imagine living here without electricity or without heat—or both—and with your notifications looking like this.
February 4, 2026 at 5:59 AM
This in Fahrenheit.
Imagine living here without electricity or without heat—or both—and with your notifications looking like this.
Imagine living here without electricity or without heat—or both—and with your notifications looking like this.
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God I love it when young people have a good idea and make shit happen
College money well spent and needed.
Rice students created an interactive map exposing ICE raids across the country as they're unfolding.
Soon it will be a map of ICE raids and ICE murders.
Keep reminding Schumer and Dems.
Rice students created an interactive map exposing ICE raids across the country as they're unfolding.
Soon it will be a map of ICE raids and ICE murders.
Keep reminding Schumer and Dems.
Rice students expose ICE raids with new interactive map
It's a nationwide digital spotlight on ICE arrests and detention centers.
www.chron.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:27 AM
God I love it when young people have a good idea and make shit happen
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This is, quite frankly, complete bullshit. I’ve received more criticism, harassment, and — at one point — calls for my death in the past six months of criticizing this administration than I did in an entire FBI career of investigations, operations, and arrests. And I never wore a goddamn mask.
Tillis says he opposes ICE being barred from wearing masks: "I've seen people dox me. I've seen people take pictures and identify law enforcement officers and then put their families at risk. So, I think that's a step too far."
January 28, 2026 at 11:45 PM
This is, quite frankly, complete bullshit. I’ve received more criticism, harassment, and — at one point — calls for my death in the past six months of criticizing this administration than I did in an entire FBI career of investigations, operations, and arrests. And I never wore a goddamn mask.
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In all of 2025, there were 8 substantiated homicides attributed to undocumented immigrants nationwide.
ICE and CBP have already killed 9 people in January 2026 alone.
The “dangerous immigrant” narrative collapses under scrutiny.
Full breakdown:
open.substack.com/pub/rebekahj...
ICE and CBP have already killed 9 people in January 2026 alone.
The “dangerous immigrant” narrative collapses under scrutiny.
Full breakdown:
open.substack.com/pub/rebekahj...
You’re More Likely to Be Killed by ICE/CBP Than by an Undocumented Immigrant
And the government is lying about it.
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:41 PM
In all of 2025, there were 8 substantiated homicides attributed to undocumented immigrants nationwide.
ICE and CBP have already killed 9 people in January 2026 alone.
The “dangerous immigrant” narrative collapses under scrutiny.
Full breakdown:
open.substack.com/pub/rebekahj...
ICE and CBP have already killed 9 people in January 2026 alone.
The “dangerous immigrant” narrative collapses under scrutiny.
Full breakdown:
open.substack.com/pub/rebekahj...
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I'm really liking this guy. The FBI is usually led by a lawyer. I think the next real President should perhaps ask for Chief O'Hara's resume when considering their choice. He seems to have a good grasp on law enforcement done right.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 26, 2026 at 5:13 AM
I'm really liking this guy. The FBI is usually led by a lawyer. I think the next real President should perhaps ask for Chief O'Hara's resume when considering their choice. He seems to have a good grasp on law enforcement done right.
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I just checked—it turns out that Art. II, Sec. 1 of the Constitution of the United States does *not* say "The executive Power shall be vested in a bunch of sociopaths who think they can do whatever the fuck they want and make shit up as they go along."
January 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I just checked—it turns out that Art. II, Sec. 1 of the Constitution of the United States does *not* say "The executive Power shall be vested in a bunch of sociopaths who think they can do whatever the fuck they want and make shit up as they go along."
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
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Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
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So much this 👇
Unbelievable cowardice from the people who have been elected right now.
The line was crossed months ago, what more do you need to see. Who else are you going to need to see killed.
Do your jobs for once in your pathetic lives.
The line was crossed months ago, what more do you need to see. Who else are you going to need to see killed.
Do your jobs for once in your pathetic lives.
January 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM
So much this 👇
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Cecilia Payne Gaposchkin’s autobiography is just amazing. Every astronomer should read it.
Here she is talking about her memories of Annie Jump Cannon.
Here she is talking about her memories of Annie Jump Cannon.
January 22, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Cecilia Payne Gaposchkin’s autobiography is just amazing. Every astronomer should read it.
Here she is talking about her memories of Annie Jump Cannon.
Here she is talking about her memories of Annie Jump Cannon.
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Glad to see @governorva.bsky.social and the General Assembly moving to ensure Virginia rejoins the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. RGGI helped bring millions of dollars for clean energy and flood mitigation, and will help lower costs for Virginians. A good deal for our Commonwealth.
Virginia will rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Spanberger says
Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Virginia will rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the multistate coalition that aims to reduce the use of fossil fuels as an energy source. The state left th…
www.pilotonline.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Glad to see @governorva.bsky.social and the General Assembly moving to ensure Virginia rejoins the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. RGGI helped bring millions of dollars for clean energy and flood mitigation, and will help lower costs for Virginians. A good deal for our Commonwealth.
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"Missile and drone barrage unleashed on Kyiv comes hours after Donald Trump invited Vladimir Putin to join his 'Board of Peace'"- FT
January 20, 2026 at 1:12 PM
"Missile and drone barrage unleashed on Kyiv comes hours after Donald Trump invited Vladimir Putin to join his 'Board of Peace'"- FT
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In Virginia lawmakers are pushing clean energy with affordability top of mind 🌞⚡️
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Emboldened Virginia Democrats focus on clean energy, affordability
Their proposals include bills intended to increase renewables and energy storage, expand utility efficiency programs and improve load forecasting.
www.utilitydive.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:10 AM
In Virginia lawmakers are pushing clean energy with affordability top of mind 🌞⚡️
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
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Jeff Bezos "should sell the paper if he doesn't want to do the bare minimum of standing up for his own employee being targeted by the government."
@samsteindc.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast:
@samsteindc.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast:
January 15, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Jeff Bezos "should sell the paper if he doesn't want to do the bare minimum of standing up for his own employee being targeted by the government."
@samsteindc.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast:
@samsteindc.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast:
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Trump's war on EVs "isn’t industrial policy; it’s industrial suicide."
Opinion | $25 Billion. That’s What Trump Cost Detroit.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Trump's war on EVs "isn’t industrial policy; it’s industrial suicide."
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In Virginia lawmakers are pushing clean energy with affordability top of mind 🌞⚡️
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Emboldened Virginia Democrats focus on clean energy, affordability
Their proposals include bills intended to increase renewables and energy storage, expand utility efficiency programs and improve load forecasting.
www.utilitydive.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
In Virginia lawmakers are pushing clean energy with affordability top of mind 🌞⚡️
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
Policies aim to expand solar, storage and efficiency while lowering bills, showing climate solutions can go hand-in-hand with economic relief and grid resilience. 🌱💡 #CleanEnergyEconomy
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Leaving aside the brutality of this, I can’t get over how dumbly resource intensive these raids are.
Dozens of agents—including a senior official Bovino himself supervising—going after one guy, who may or may not even be an enforcement target for them.
The terror is real, but this doesn’t scale.
Dozens of agents—including a senior official Bovino himself supervising—going after one guy, who may or may not even be an enforcement target for them.
The terror is real, but this doesn’t scale.
🚨"We've got a Honduran here"
A SWARM of Border Patrol agents violently invaded a Minneapolis gas station—crushing car windows, tackling and brutalizing drivers, and taking several. We've confirmed at least one of them was U.S. CITIZEN Lalo Rios Meza.
A SWARM of Border Patrol agents violently invaded a Minneapolis gas station—crushing car windows, tackling and brutalizing drivers, and taking several. We've confirmed at least one of them was U.S. CITIZEN Lalo Rios Meza.
January 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Leaving aside the brutality of this, I can’t get over how dumbly resource intensive these raids are.
Dozens of agents—including a senior official Bovino himself supervising—going after one guy, who may or may not even be an enforcement target for them.
The terror is real, but this doesn’t scale.
Dozens of agents—including a senior official Bovino himself supervising—going after one guy, who may or may not even be an enforcement target for them.
The terror is real, but this doesn’t scale.
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"We’ve tracked the picture back to an account on X that has 'Trump Loyalist' and '#Ai' in its profile."
This is so sick. So sick. Of course it's all over Twitter.
This is so sick. So sick. Of course it's all over Twitter.
January 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM
"We’ve tracked the picture back to an account on X that has 'Trump Loyalist' and '#Ai' in its profile."
This is so sick. So sick. Of course it's all over Twitter.
This is so sick. So sick. Of course it's all over Twitter.
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All links to material in the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal appear to have been wiped. You have to go looking for things.
January 6, 2026 at 4:35 AM
All links to material in the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal appear to have been wiped. You have to go looking for things.