Patrick
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Lover of words, science, & trivia. Intolerant of intolerance. Random acts of kindness do make a difference. Fantasy baseball champion (yes, it's dorky) and often praised for my grilled cheese skills.
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CBO makes clear that the GOP megabill achieves cost savings by taking health care away.
Real Medicaid costs are supposed to rise just 5% over the decade despite aging population (as opposed to 61% for Medicare).
The reason it's so low is decline in people receiving Medicaid.
Real Medicaid costs are supposed to rise just 5% over the decade despite aging population (as opposed to 61% for Medicare).
The reason it's so low is decline in people receiving Medicaid.
February 11, 2026 at 3:34 PM
CBO makes clear that the GOP megabill achieves cost savings by taking health care away.
Real Medicaid costs are supposed to rise just 5% over the decade despite aging population (as opposed to 61% for Medicare).
The reason it's so low is decline in people receiving Medicaid.
Real Medicaid costs are supposed to rise just 5% over the decade despite aging population (as opposed to 61% for Medicare).
The reason it's so low is decline in people receiving Medicaid.
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Wow. CBO estimates that U.S. consumers bear 95 PERCENT OF THE TRUMP TARIFFS.
Basically, foreign firms bear 5% of them, U.S. companies bear 30% of them but other U.S. companies get to raise prices on consumers from less competition so that nets to zero.
And consumers pay rest.
Basically, foreign firms bear 5% of them, U.S. companies bear 30% of them but other U.S. companies get to raise prices on consumers from less competition so that nets to zero.
And consumers pay rest.
February 11, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Wow. CBO estimates that U.S. consumers bear 95 PERCENT OF THE TRUMP TARIFFS.
Basically, foreign firms bear 5% of them, U.S. companies bear 30% of them but other U.S. companies get to raise prices on consumers from less competition so that nets to zero.
And consumers pay rest.
Basically, foreign firms bear 5% of them, U.S. companies bear 30% of them but other U.S. companies get to raise prices on consumers from less competition so that nets to zero.
And consumers pay rest.
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During her 11 months as the de facto leader of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Kari Lake has wasted millions of dollars and done profound damage to America’s foreign broadcasters, and to America’s ability to communicate with the world
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
What Is Kari Lake Trying to Achieve?
The Arizona politician has wasted millions of dollars while blocking U.S. efforts to bring reliable news to repressive countries.
www.theatlantic.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:54 PM
During her 11 months as the de facto leader of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Kari Lake has wasted millions of dollars and done profound damage to America’s foreign broadcasters, and to America’s ability to communicate with the world
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Can't imagine why.
CBO FORECASTS SOARING U.S. DEFICITS AND DEBT The Congressional Budget Office projects the U.S. budget deficit will hit $3.115 trillion (6.7% of GDP) by FY2036, averaging 6.1% annually from FY2027–2036. FY2026 is expected at $1.853 trillion, unchanged from FY2025 as a share of
February 11, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Can't imagine why.
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CBO SEES LARGE 'HISTORICALLY UNUSUAL' DEFICITS IN COMING DECADE
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
CBO SEES LARGE 'HISTORICALLY UNUSUAL' DEFICITS IN COMING DECADE
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It’s the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We’re proud of the women who work to improve our collective understanding of the universe—from coral reefs to Earth’s atmosphere to exoplanets.
Here are a few of the #WomenInSTEM we’ve highlighted in our career issue over the years. #IDWGIS
Here are a few of the #WomenInSTEM we’ve highlighted in our career issue over the years. #IDWGIS
February 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
It’s the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We’re proud of the women who work to improve our collective understanding of the universe—from coral reefs to Earth’s atmosphere to exoplanets.
Here are a few of the #WomenInSTEM we’ve highlighted in our career issue over the years. #IDWGIS
Here are a few of the #WomenInSTEM we’ve highlighted in our career issue over the years. #IDWGIS
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the sort of information environment where you wish the FAA was not run by a contestant on the Real World, the Department of Defense by a Fox and Friends drunk, and DHS by Corey Lewandowski
February 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM
the sort of information environment where you wish the FAA was not run by a contestant on the Real World, the Department of Defense by a Fox and Friends drunk, and DHS by Corey Lewandowski
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A confidential document shows that Trump’s DOJ plans to analyze states’ voter files and then instruct the states to remove specific voters. But the federal government has neither the legal authority nor expertise to correctly add and remove voters from the rolls. bit.ly/46tX4nd
“Confidential” Agreements Show Trump Administration’s Plans for States’ Voter Data
At least 10 states have handed over their full voter files to the Justice Department.
www.brennancenter.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Inspired by a delightful back-and-forth on here recently between @robertloerzel.bsky.social & @ladytophamcatt.bsky.social sharing photos of the Chicago Municipal Device, I thought it’d be fun to write about what the hell it even is and why you can spot it all over town once you look for it
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The Chicago Municipal Device is the city symbol few Chicagoans know about
The backstory of Chicago’s century-old symbol — a “Y” inside a circle — that can be found dotted throughout the city.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Inspired by a delightful back-and-forth on here recently between @robertloerzel.bsky.social & @ladytophamcatt.bsky.social sharing photos of the Chicago Municipal Device, I thought it’d be fun to write about what the hell it even is and why you can spot it all over town once you look for it
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This is as good as any contrast between Trump and Biden: state capacity to help people from predatory capital is done. Instead the only growth in state capacity is is in building its coercive powers.
Kate is a reporter for the American Banker. Trump’s DOJ & CFPB turn a predatory lending discrimination lawsuit into an anti-immigrant crusade. Instead of providing restitution for victims of discrimination they use $ to fund more police resources aimed at “illegals.” (Full article paywalled.)
February 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This is as good as any contrast between Trump and Biden: state capacity to help people from predatory capital is done. Instead the only growth in state capacity is is in building its coercive powers.
Already skipping school. Shocked, I tell you. Shocked.
KREMLIN OFFICIALS WON'T ATTEND 1ST BOARD OF PEACE MEETING: TASS
February 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Already skipping school. Shocked, I tell you. Shocked.
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Aidan Branch was hospitalized twice as a toddler for extreme lead poisoning from a rental property. The effects continue to shape his daily life.
Milwaukee children face lifelong impacts from lead poisoning in rental homes
Aidan Branch was hospitalized twice as a toddler for extreme lead poisoning from a rental property. The effects continue to shape his daily life.
www.tmj4.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Aidan Branch was hospitalized twice as a toddler for extreme lead poisoning from a rental property. The effects continue to shape his daily life.
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75 years ago a young actor sang on national TV in Spanish and was among the most watched shows for many years. Americans didn’t lose their minds or boycott the network for airing it. In fact…I Love Lucy is still loved by millions and still airing in reruns. Thanks Desi Arnez for leading the way.
February 11, 2026 at 4:42 AM
75 years ago a young actor sang on national TV in Spanish and was among the most watched shows for many years. Americans didn’t lose their minds or boycott the network for airing it. In fact…I Love Lucy is still loved by millions and still airing in reruns. Thanks Desi Arnez for leading the way.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Reminder: It has been a very bad flu season. Undercutting flu vaccination is a perfect Trump Administration special combination of stupid and dangerous.
February 10, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Reminder: It has been a very bad flu season. Undercutting flu vaccination is a perfect Trump Administration special combination of stupid and dangerous.
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The Epstein money trail leads straight to 45*!
45* sent FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE (4725) wire transfers to Jeffrey Epstein.
They totaled over $1.1 billion. 😱
45* sent FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE (4725) wire transfers to Jeffrey Epstein.
They totaled over $1.1 billion. 😱
February 11, 2026 at 3:46 AM
The Epstein money trail leads straight to 45*!
45* sent FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE (4725) wire transfers to Jeffrey Epstein.
They totaled over $1.1 billion. 😱
45* sent FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE (4725) wire transfers to Jeffrey Epstein.
They totaled over $1.1 billion. 😱
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The Epstein connections to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and his entourage are multifarious and extended over a long period of time. At the time of the FBI raid on the Epstein townhouse, a stash of blank Saudi diplomatic passports were found in his safe.
February 11, 2026 at 3:49 AM
The Epstein connections to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and his entourage are multifarious and extended over a long period of time. At the time of the FBI raid on the Epstein townhouse, a stash of blank Saudi diplomatic passports were found in his safe.
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A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
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The numbers speak for themselves
A stunning detail the ICE chief shared in this hearing that was supposed to be a brag, except it isn't: ICE has arrested 379,000 people between Jan. 2025-Jan. 2026 -- but only 8,700 were suspected gang members or known suspected terrorists.
That's 2%! www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
That's 2%! www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
Congresswoman Uses Simple Math To Show How Broken ICE Is
www.huffpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:36 AM
The numbers speak for themselves
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A brain-speed video game was linked to a 25% lower dementia risk. Benefits lasted up to 20 years after training ended. Other brain games did not show the same effect.
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
Brain-Training Game Linked To Lower Dementia Risk Decades Later
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Imagine you’re driving down the street when, out of nowhere, a skateboarder rolls into your path.You’re looking straig
www.healthday.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:45 AM
A brain-speed video game was linked to a 25% lower dementia risk. Benefits lasted up to 20 years after training ended. Other brain games did not show the same effect.
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
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Every cyclist experiences this.
In every city. Good infrastructure gives way to scary, uncomfortable, dangerous. It's why people don't ride bikes everywhere. They don't line having the sh!t scared of of them. Also they don't want their 5 & 12 year olds to get killed, nor their grandparents.
In every city. Good infrastructure gives way to scary, uncomfortable, dangerous. It's why people don't ride bikes everywhere. They don't line having the sh!t scared of of them. Also they don't want their 5 & 12 year olds to get killed, nor their grandparents.
February 10, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Every cyclist experiences this.
In every city. Good infrastructure gives way to scary, uncomfortable, dangerous. It's why people don't ride bikes everywhere. They don't line having the sh!t scared of of them. Also they don't want their 5 & 12 year olds to get killed, nor their grandparents.
In every city. Good infrastructure gives way to scary, uncomfortable, dangerous. It's why people don't ride bikes everywhere. They don't line having the sh!t scared of of them. Also they don't want their 5 & 12 year olds to get killed, nor their grandparents.
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That the illegal destruction of USAID will kill more than *20 million people* in the next five years, & has ALREADY KILLED 600,000 in just one year, is a world-historical crime that Americans aren't being told about in the terms & with the repetition necessary for them to believe it.
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
That the illegal destruction of USAID will kill more than *20 million people* in the next five years, & has ALREADY KILLED 600,000 in just one year, is a world-historical crime that Americans aren't being told about in the terms & with the repetition necessary for them to believe it.
All I can think of watching this is
February 11, 2026 at 3:14 AM
All I can think of watching this is