Birgitta Jonsdottir
@birgittaj.bsky.social
Poetician and Antifa from Iceland.
Former Captain in, and co-creator of, the Pirate Party. 8 years as an elected activist in parliament. Co-produced Collateral Murder. A annoying fly in the tent. Care about: Mother Earth & all her creatures 💚 🇵🇸 🏳️⚧️ 🇺🇦 🌏
Former Captain in, and co-creator of, the Pirate Party. 8 years as an elected activist in parliament. Co-produced Collateral Murder. A annoying fly in the tent. Care about: Mother Earth & all her creatures 💚 🇵🇸 🏳️⚧️ 🇺🇦 🌏
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What’s happening now is part of a plan to end democracy:
“It is clear that Thiel sees corporations as the governments of the future and capitalists such as himself as the kings, and it is also clear that this is a shockingly common view in Thiel’s cohort.”
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“It is clear that Thiel sees corporations as the governments of the future and capitalists such as himself as the kings, and it is also clear that this is a shockingly common view in Thiel’s cohort.”
thebaffler.com/latest/mouth...
Mouthbreathing Machiavellis Dream of a Silicon Reich | Corey Pein
Meet the neo-reactionaries who influenced the rightward drift of Silicon Valley.
thebaffler.com
Dark enlightenment & other crazy Thiel pet projects are unfolding. It's critical that people understand that the brownshirts hacking the entire USA infrastructure and dismantling it are his and Elon minions. Thiel sees himself as some sort of Saruman, while he fondles his Palantír.
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Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647.
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Prince Andrew's Arrest
Across the pond in Britain, justice and accountability is a serious matter
open.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647.
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...
Home alone.
UK blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran
The Times
White House drawing up detailed military plan involving use of Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire home to America’s fleet of heavy bombers in Europe
Lack of allies support
Chagos Islands involved
bit.ly/4aHOoek
The Times
White House drawing up detailed military plan involving use of Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire home to America’s fleet of heavy bombers in Europe
Lack of allies support
Chagos Islands involved
bit.ly/4aHOoek
UK blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran
The disagreement over the use of British sites is behind the US president’s withdrawal of support for the Chagos Islands deal, The Times understands
www.thetimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Home alone.
The first board of war gather around a demented old man and pay him personally 1 billion for the honor.
Two skeets hit my timeline simultaneously.
1. Trump speaking at the “Board of Peace” (@adamjschwarz.bsky.social)
2. U.S. preparing for war on Iran (@robertscotthorton.bsky.social)
1. Trump speaking at the “Board of Peace” (@adamjschwarz.bsky.social)
2. U.S. preparing for war on Iran (@robertscotthorton.bsky.social)
February 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The first board of war gather around a demented old man and pay him personally 1 billion for the honor.
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So it’s going to be a different kind of Epstein island. 🤔
Sounds like a cover up.
Sounds like a cover up.
February 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
So it’s going to be a different kind of Epstein island. 🤔
Sounds like a cover up.
Sounds like a cover up.
Virginia Giuffre, the brave woman who first publicly told the world about Prince Andrew and Epstein, should be alive to see this news today.
Another victim of a powerful cabal of pedophiles who are finally being held accountable.
Another victim of a powerful cabal of pedophiles who are finally being held accountable.
February 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Andrew arrested, UK launches criminal investigation into Mandelson for his ties to Epstein, Paris re-opens case into Epstein ally Jean Luc Brunel, French authorities raid Twitter HQs...
Meanwhile, an active cover-up by the Trump Admin and the GOP in America.
Meanwhile, an active cover-up by the Trump Admin and the GOP in America.
February 19, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Andrew arrested, UK launches criminal investigation into Mandelson for his ties to Epstein, Paris re-opens case into Epstein ally Jean Luc Brunel, French authorities raid Twitter HQs...
Meanwhile, an active cover-up by the Trump Admin and the GOP in America.
Meanwhile, an active cover-up by the Trump Admin and the GOP in America.
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Watching other countries actually make their leaders and powerful men face consequences with jealousy.
February 19, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Watching other countries actually make their leaders and powerful men face consequences with jealousy.
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It was really nice to talk to @deutschewelle.dw.com about India's AI impact summit, but I was really struck to learn about this community in GB Nagar carrying buckets of water while a new Adani (!!) data centre is promised 24/7 supply
My mum had to carry buckets growing up in Gujarat in the 70s....
My mum had to carry buckets growing up in Gujarat in the 70s....
AI Summit: Behind India's push to be a global AI hub | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
www.youtube.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:13 AM
It was really nice to talk to @deutschewelle.dw.com about India's AI impact summit, but I was really struck to learn about this community in GB Nagar carrying buckets of water while a new Adani (!!) data centre is promised 24/7 supply
My mum had to carry buckets growing up in Gujarat in the 70s....
My mum had to carry buckets growing up in Gujarat in the 70s....
Good news of the day.
BBC reporting that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
There is no precedent for a senior member of the royal family being placed under arrest in modern British history. A seismic moment for the monarchy.
There is no precedent for a senior member of the royal family being placed under arrest in modern British history. A seismic moment for the monarchy.
February 19, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Good news of the day.
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I do love that the trend in the UK, specifically, is young men rapidly swung left from 2010 onwards, it’s just that young women swung left even more rapidly
I've lost count of the number of times I've had to pull out this chart from the FT.
It's not really true to say young men are moving right in the developed world overall, let along within the UK.
Just like the mythical Reform surge with teenagers, it's a meme that just will not die.
It's not really true to say young men are moving right in the developed world overall, let along within the UK.
Just like the mythical Reform surge with teenagers, it's a meme that just will not die.
February 19, 2026 at 9:03 AM
I do love that the trend in the UK, specifically, is young men rapidly swung left from 2010 onwards, it’s just that young women swung left even more rapidly
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Gaza death toll was a third higher than official figures, says Lancet study - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-death-toll-was-third-higher-official-figures-says-lancet-study
Gaza death toll was a third higher than official figures, says Lancet study
Number of violent deaths in first 16 months of genocide was over 75,000 - far exceeding conservative health ministry estimates, research finds
www.middleeasteye.net
February 19, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Gaza death toll was a third higher than official figures, says Lancet study - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-death-toll-was-third-higher-official-figures-says-lancet-study
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If you have been following the clumsy — no, pathetic — attempt by CBS lawyers to collaborate with the FCC in reviving the pointless "equal time" rule, using Stephen Colbert and his show as their playground... then watch him explain it from his POV.
Fascinating. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQIl...
Fascinating. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQIl...
Why Everyone's Talking About Stephen Colbert, CBS, The FCC And James Talarico
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:05 PM
If you have been following the clumsy — no, pathetic — attempt by CBS lawyers to collaborate with the FCC in reviving the pointless "equal time" rule, using Stephen Colbert and his show as their playground... then watch him explain it from his POV.
Fascinating. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQIl...
Fascinating. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQIl...
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Jeffrey Epstein’s reported financier, Les Wexner, is set to give a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee today at his home in Ohio.
For all that screeching about “transparency,” Republicans sure seem to want to keep Epstein-related things private.
For all that screeching about “transparency,” Republicans sure seem to want to keep Epstein-related things private.
February 18, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Jeffrey Epstein’s reported financier, Les Wexner, is set to give a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee today at his home in Ohio.
For all that screeching about “transparency,” Republicans sure seem to want to keep Epstein-related things private.
For all that screeching about “transparency,” Republicans sure seem to want to keep Epstein-related things private.
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If you want to know more about James Orr’s many strange and sinister views, we did a mini profile at the top of our last live show
open.spotify.com/episode/6Ove...
open.spotify.com/episode/6Ove...
February 18, 2026 at 10:23 AM
If you want to know more about James Orr’s many strange and sinister views, we did a mini profile at the top of our last live show
open.spotify.com/episode/6Ove...
open.spotify.com/episode/6Ove...
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said his country is investigating whether Epstein was working for the Kremlin:
“I don’t need to tell you how serious the increasingly likely possibility that Russian intelligence services co-organized this operation…”
fridainsight.substack.com/p/epstein-ca...
“I don’t need to tell you how serious the increasingly likely possibility that Russian intelligence services co-organized this operation…”
fridainsight.substack.com/p/epstein-ca...
Epstein Case Makes Geopolitical Waves
A Hydra of Scandals Wraps its Tentacles Around the Globe
fridainsight.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said his country is investigating whether Epstein was working for the Kremlin:
“I don’t need to tell you how serious the increasingly likely possibility that Russian intelligence services co-organized this operation…”
fridainsight.substack.com/p/epstein-ca...
“I don’t need to tell you how serious the increasingly likely possibility that Russian intelligence services co-organized this operation…”
fridainsight.substack.com/p/epstein-ca...
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After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.
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One of the most prolific liars in the Trump Administration - and that's saying something - is out.
Good riddance to *former* DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Good riddance to *former* DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin to leave Trump administration
The move comes as public opinion has turned on the administration’s hardline immigration policies.
www.politico.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:53 PM
One of the most prolific liars in the Trump Administration - and that's saying something - is out.
Good riddance to *former* DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Good riddance to *former* DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Stephen Colbert had Democrat James Talarico (running for Senate in Texas) on The LateShow. Trump's FCC goon called CBS and told them they couldn't air that interview. CBS pulled the interview out of fear/fealty. So Colbert put the whole interview up on Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Stephen Colbert had Democrat James Talarico (running for Senate in Texas) on The LateShow. Trump's FCC goon called CBS and told them they couldn't air that interview. CBS pulled the interview out of fear/fealty. So Colbert put the whole interview up on Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
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Jesse Jackson adapted his “I am Somebody” speech many times, never more memorably than this moving 1971 Sesame Street appearance. RIP. youtu.be/iTB1h18bHlY
Sesame Street - I Am Somebody
YouTube video by LittleJerryFan92 *RETIRED CHANNEL*
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February 17, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Jesse Jackson adapted his “I am Somebody” speech many times, never more memorably than this moving 1971 Sesame Street appearance. RIP. youtu.be/iTB1h18bHlY
A giant of fierce defiance has left this world but his legacy will not falter.
We say goodbye to a man who refused to accept the world as it was.
Jesse Jackson didn’t just march in history he helped write it. He stood in the long shadow of Martin Luther King Jr. and refused to let that dream fade when the cameras left and the crowds went home.
Jesse Jackson didn’t just march in history he helped write it. He stood in the long shadow of Martin Luther King Jr. and refused to let that dream fade when the cameras left and the crowds went home.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84
“Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in a statement Tuesday.
www.nbcnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:17 AM
A giant of fierce defiance has left this world but his legacy will not falter.
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Ireland's powerful data protection regulator has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's social media firm X over the wave of sexualized deepfakes generated by its AI tool Grok.
Ireland launches ‘large-scale inquiry’ into Musk’s AI bot Grok
The country’s regulator probes Grok’s use of Europeans’ personal data to produce sexualized images.
www.politico.eu
February 17, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Ireland's powerful data protection regulator has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's social media firm X over the wave of sexualized deepfakes generated by its AI tool Grok.
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Like there's not already enough to worry about as an author in the AI era without this level of evil hitting your inbox on a weekly basis (which it now is for me and Jason and - I'm sure - many thousands of others).
Book club scams are now threatening authors who don't fall for their BS. In December, I received an email from Herry Sharp, so-called CEO of "Super Book Lover Curator" praising my novella We Who Hunt Alexanders.
Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.
Now Herry is threatening me. 1/
Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.
Now Herry is threatening me. 1/
February 17, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Like there's not already enough to worry about as an author in the AI era without this level of evil hitting your inbox on a weekly basis (which it now is for me and Jason and - I'm sure - many thousands of others).
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February 16, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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WOW 🤯
The number of times a State of Emergency has been declared this year in New Zealand ALREADY matches the 2025 total.
It’s February.
This is what the Climate Crisis looks like.
The number of times a State of Emergency has been declared this year in New Zealand ALREADY matches the 2025 total.
It’s February.
This is what the Climate Crisis looks like.
February 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
WOW 🤯
The number of times a State of Emergency has been declared this year in New Zealand ALREADY matches the 2025 total.
It’s February.
This is what the Climate Crisis looks like.
The number of times a State of Emergency has been declared this year in New Zealand ALREADY matches the 2025 total.
It’s February.
This is what the Climate Crisis looks like.
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It’s so funny how true this is and how pissed off the founders are this happened
Bluesky was literally meant to be a cryptobro social network for grifters, LinkedIn sludge, and libertarians who know way too much about age of consent laws.
Jack Dorsey *left* when instead of weird and off-putting cryptonerds, trans people started hanging out here.
Jack Dorsey *left* when instead of weird and off-putting cryptonerds, trans people started hanging out here.
Can you think of examples where people use technologies differently from what the developers intended, whether unintentionally or as an act of resistance?
February 15, 2026 at 11:15 PM
It’s so funny how true this is and how pissed off the founders are this happened