Billie S.
@billieefs.bsky.social
Retired educator. Speech-Language Pathologist. Supporter of science. Jersey Girl.
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump have too much power. @gtconway.bsky.social and I warn that this is our last chance to elect leaders who will act in the country’s best interests and save America.
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Steve Schmidt and George Conway: This Is Our Last Chance to Save America
YouTube video by The Warning with Steve Schmidt
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February 18, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have too much power. @gtconway.bsky.social and I warn that this is our last chance to elect leaders who will act in the country’s best interests and save America.
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NEW: ICE has raided dormitories at the Dilley concentration camp to confiscate letters from children per @pabloreports.bsky.social. I have filed a FOIA request for them. @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social: the second we get anything, we will send it to you. 1/ www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-ice-co...
NEW: ICE Confiscates Children's Letters at Dilley Concentration Camp. I've filed a FOIA Request to Get Them
ProPublica recently published heart-wrenching letters from children at Dilley. ICE then raided the dormitories to confiscate and destroy those letters. I've filed a Freedom of Information Act Request.
www.muellershewrote.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:09 PM
NEW: ICE has raided dormitories at the Dilley concentration camp to confiscate letters from children per @pabloreports.bsky.social. I have filed a FOIA request for them. @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social: the second we get anything, we will send it to you. 1/ www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-ice-co...
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BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
February 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
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Holy shit.
A lot of people have suggested this, but I don’t think Lieu would make the allegation unless he had seen some evidence.
A lot of people have suggested this, but I don’t think Lieu would make the allegation unless he had seen some evidence.
February 18, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Holy shit.
A lot of people have suggested this, but I don’t think Lieu would make the allegation unless he had seen some evidence.
A lot of people have suggested this, but I don’t think Lieu would make the allegation unless he had seen some evidence.
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That...is not why it's called that
Kash Patel: "You know why it's called the President's Daily Briefing? Because the president decides what are the intel priorities in that briefing."
February 18, 2026 at 7:48 PM
That...is not why it's called that
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JUST IN: Federal prosecutors in Chicago move to dismiss another case tied to Operation Midway Blitz.
Assuming its’s granted, Jacqueline Guataquira would become the 17th of 32 known defendants cleared.
None of the 32 has been convicted.
Docket entry and original charging doc below:
Assuming its’s granted, Jacqueline Guataquira would become the 17th of 32 known defendants cleared.
None of the 32 has been convicted.
Docket entry and original charging doc below:
February 18, 2026 at 4:12 PM
JUST IN: Federal prosecutors in Chicago move to dismiss another case tied to Operation Midway Blitz.
Assuming its’s granted, Jacqueline Guataquira would become the 17th of 32 known defendants cleared.
None of the 32 has been convicted.
Docket entry and original charging doc below:
Assuming its’s granted, Jacqueline Guataquira would become the 17th of 32 known defendants cleared.
None of the 32 has been convicted.
Docket entry and original charging doc below:
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NEW: DOJ told a judge in New Jersey that it had violated court orders about 54 times between Dec. 5 and this week — the latest accounting of a phenomenon that used to be rare and is now rampant. www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 18, 2026 at 4:33 PM
NEW: DOJ told a judge in New Jersey that it had violated court orders about 54 times between Dec. 5 and this week — the latest accounting of a phenomenon that used to be rare and is now rampant. www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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"Even while acknowledging that elections are one area where the President doesn’t have a defined role, he still included language lumping federal elections under the Take Care Clause, effectively flipping that principle on its head."
February 18, 2026 at 4:25 PM
"Even while acknowledging that elections are one area where the President doesn’t have a defined role, he still included language lumping federal elections under the Take Care Clause, effectively flipping that principle on its head."
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Hassett on new study from NY Fed showing 90% of tariff burden is being shouldered by US firms & consumers: "The paper is an embarrassment. It's I think the worst paper I've ever seen in the history of the Fed system. The people associated with this paper should presumably be disciplined."
February 18, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Experts say newly released documents show the need for an independent investigation into Epstein's sex-trafficking ring.
UN panel says Epstein abuses may constitute ‘crimes against humanity'
Experts say newly released documents show the need for an independent investigation into Epstein's sex-trafficking ring.
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February 18, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Experts say newly released documents show the need for an independent investigation into Epstein's sex-trafficking ring.
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Maine Secy of State Shenna Bellows: “In the context of Trump’s assault on the rule of law & threats to elections, the odd invitation raises concerns.” Here’s what you need to know about the administration summoning state election officials to a meeting: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Context Matters: Trump Administration Summons Secretaries of State
And the context for this one isn't promising.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Maine Secy of State Shenna Bellows: “In the context of Trump’s assault on the rule of law & threats to elections, the odd invitation raises concerns.” Here’s what you need to know about the administration summoning state election officials to a meeting: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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When an attorney general responds to questions about Epstein victims by touting the Dow, something is very wrong. @preetbharara.bsky.social and I discuss Bondi’s congressional testimony on a new episode of @cafedotcom.bsky.social Insider. Listen: cafe.visitlink.me/lKZr85
February 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM
When an attorney general responds to questions about Epstein victims by touting the Dow, something is very wrong. @preetbharara.bsky.social and I discuss Bondi’s congressional testimony on a new episode of @cafedotcom.bsky.social Insider. Listen: cafe.visitlink.me/lKZr85
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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Ami Bera announces he will boycott Trump’s State of the Union
I’m Skipping the State of the Union. Here’s Why.
Guest article by Representative Ami Bera (D-CA-06)
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February 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Ami Bera announces he will boycott Trump’s State of the Union
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The Epstein fallout continues to haunt Trump as his polls sink, Democrats step into a global leadership vacuum in Munich, Canada forges new alliances, Ukraine updates, Obama takes the spotlight, and more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast live at 8p ET/5p PT!
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 2/16/26
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
The Epstein fallout continues to haunt Trump as his polls sink, Democrats step into a global leadership vacuum in Munich, Canada forges new alliances, Ukraine updates, Obama takes the spotlight, and more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast live at 8p ET/5p PT!
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we were told in no uncertain terms by our network’s lawyers, who called us directly, that we could not have him on the broadcast,” Colbert said.” 2/2
February 17, 2026 at 9:39 AM
we were told in no uncertain terms by our network’s lawyers, who called us directly, that we could not have him on the broadcast,” Colbert said.” 2/2
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NEWS: CBS blocked Stephen Colbert from airing an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico and ordered him not to mention the cancellation over fear of FCC chair Brendan Carr.
Colbert went on air and revealed it anyway.
“He was supposed to be here, but… 1/
Colbert went on air and revealed it anyway.
“He was supposed to be here, but… 1/
February 17, 2026 at 9:39 AM
NEWS: CBS blocked Stephen Colbert from airing an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico and ordered him not to mention the cancellation over fear of FCC chair Brendan Carr.
Colbert went on air and revealed it anyway.
“He was supposed to be here, but… 1/
Colbert went on air and revealed it anyway.
“He was supposed to be here, but… 1/
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Well this just about sums it up... Catch up on all the latest news now: www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...
February 17, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Well this just about sums it up... Catch up on all the latest news now: www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...
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Counterpoint:
Don’t upload your medical records to any LLM.
That’s fucking insane.
Don’t upload your medical records to any LLM.
That’s fucking insane.
February 18, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Counterpoint:
Don’t upload your medical records to any LLM.
That’s fucking insane.
Don’t upload your medical records to any LLM.
That’s fucking insane.
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The walking cold sore that is Steve Bannon’s friendship with child sex trafficker Epstein unspooled in context.
Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The walking cold sore that is Steve Bannon’s friendship with child sex trafficker Epstein unspooled in context.
Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
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My Dad’s statement on the passing of Jesse Jackson: “I was sorry to hear this. Jesse inspired a lot of people. I think “Keep Hope Alive” in 1984 and 1988 did help lead to “Yes We Can” in 2008. That’s an important legacy.”
February 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
My Dad’s statement on the passing of Jesse Jackson: “I was sorry to hear this. Jesse inspired a lot of people. I think “Keep Hope Alive” in 1984 and 1988 did help lead to “Yes We Can” in 2008. That’s an important legacy.”
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This is a much-needed corrective of the "Trump is just going to cancel the election or make it impossible to vote" fear going around the left. There are many things that Trump can't do, because there's no mechanism for anyone to do them unilaterally.
Trump can't steal the midterms.
I say that not as a call for complacency, but to right-size worries. Authoritarianism partially exists in our heads. Excessive fear plays into their hands.
Be vigilant but don't panic. Don't grant the regime more power than it actually has.
Me, in @thebulwark.com:
I say that not as a call for complacency, but to right-size worries. Authoritarianism partially exists in our heads. Excessive fear plays into their hands.
Be vigilant but don't panic. Don't grant the regime more power than it actually has.
Me, in @thebulwark.com:
Trump Can’t Steal the Midterms
The case for being vigilant without panicking.
www.thebulwark.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
This is a much-needed corrective of the "Trump is just going to cancel the election or make it impossible to vote" fear going around the left. There are many things that Trump can't do, because there's no mechanism for anyone to do them unilaterally.
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It’s not just details of a child sex trafficking network, already what’s been released of the Epstein files serve an X-ray of how elites take care of one another to advance themselves at the expense of everyone else whom they view as tools to be used/abused as they, in their elite smugness, see fit.
February 18, 2026 at 12:58 AM
It’s not just details of a child sex trafficking network, already what’s been released of the Epstein files serve an X-ray of how elites take care of one another to advance themselves at the expense of everyone else whom they view as tools to be used/abused as they, in their elite smugness, see fit.
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Trump was right about the system being “rigged.” He tapped into that understandable populist anger. However, he knew it was rigged because he was part of the privileged (and criminally perverted) few doing the rigging, laughing about it, cashing in on it.
February 18, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Trump was right about the system being “rigged.” He tapped into that understandable populist anger. However, he knew it was rigged because he was part of the privileged (and criminally perverted) few doing the rigging, laughing about it, cashing in on it.
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And he conned so much of his base that he was anything other than he is: a criminal grifter, a coward bully draftdodger. Who indeed believes he can "move up" on anyone he perceives to be weaker than him and "grab" and take what he wants. His whole approach to life has been criminal assault.
February 18, 2026 at 1:10 AM
And he conned so much of his base that he was anything other than he is: a criminal grifter, a coward bully draftdodger. Who indeed believes he can "move up" on anyone he perceives to be weaker than him and "grab" and take what he wants. His whole approach to life has been criminal assault.
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For real
February 18, 2026 at 1:38 AM
For real