Brian Eason
@brianeason.bsky.social
Independent journalist with bylines in The Colorado Sun and other places.
I write about housing and public finance.
I write about housing and public finance.
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BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
”hurting society” lol
Jensen Huang of Nvidia, $NVDA, has said relentless negativity around AI is hurting society and has done a lot of damage, per Techspot.
January 22, 2026 at 1:57 AM
”hurting society” lol
When the new landlord took over, “amenity rent” charges showed up on one tenant's ledger. $100 for her apartment’s loft; $50 for a mountain view; $25 for vinyl flooring.
“I’m like kind of aghast. Those aren’t amenities. Those are just features of an apartment.”
coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/d...
“I’m like kind of aghast. Those aren’t amenities. Those are just features of an apartment.”
coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/d...
When a landlord ghosted its Denver tenants, trash and dog poop piled up. Then came the mysterious fees.
Colorado lawmakers have steadily expanded protections for tenants in recent years, but many renters still find it hard to reason with out-of-state investment firms.
coloradosun.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:39 PM
When the new landlord took over, “amenity rent” charges showed up on one tenant's ledger. $100 for her apartment’s loft; $50 for a mountain view; $25 for vinyl flooring.
“I’m like kind of aghast. Those aren’t amenities. Those are just features of an apartment.”
coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/d...
“I’m like kind of aghast. Those aren’t amenities. Those are just features of an apartment.”
coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/d...
Colorado lawmakers have steadily expanded protections for renters in recent years. But in practice, many tenants still find it hard to reason with out-of-state investment firms when they need maintenance or face questionable charges on their monthly bill.
coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/d...
coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/d...
When a landlord ghosted its Denver tenants, trash and dog poop piled up. Then came the mysterious fees.
Colorado lawmakers have steadily expanded protections for tenants in recent years, but many renters still find it hard to reason with out-of-state investment firms.
coloradosun.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Colorado lawmakers have steadily expanded protections for renters in recent years. But in practice, many tenants still find it hard to reason with out-of-state investment firms when they need maintenance or face questionable charges on their monthly bill.
coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/d...
coloradosun.com/2026/01/12/d...
“officials at Roosevelt High School said armed U.S. Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders”
Minneapolis Public Schools canceled classes district-wide for the remainder of the week “due to safety concerns,” following the killing of a woman Wednesday by an ICE agent. The district said it was acting “out of an abundance of caution.”
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt
Minneapolis schools closed for the week citing safety concerns after an encounter involving armed Border Patrol agents near Roosevelt High School.
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:12 PM
“officials at Roosevelt High School said armed U.S. Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders”
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The move came after officials at Roosevelt High School said armed U.S. Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders.
January 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM
The move came after officials at Roosevelt High School said armed U.S. Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders.
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The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears
The shooting is shocking enough but the government's response is off the charts when you consider that this incident is forensically documented on video.
January 8, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears
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I read this paragraph four times. Not because it's murky, but to let the message sink in. www.cjr.org/tow_center/b...
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
January 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM
I read this paragraph four times. Not because it's murky, but to let the message sink in. www.cjr.org/tow_center/b...
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
If an information company is clear and determined in supporting (not "saving') democracy, then it can be a home for good journalism. If not then the press must disengage. Now.
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After a white county in South Carolina rejected a data center, developers have sets their sights on a Black community for a proposed data center complex the size of 1,200 football fields
After a White Town Rejected a Data Center, Developers Targeted a Black Area
Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.
capitalbnews.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
After a white county in South Carolina rejected a data center, developers have sets their sights on a Black community for a proposed data center complex the size of 1,200 football fields
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It’s so hard to take this statement seriously when the reporter reacted by going scorched earth and putting their job at risk. You don’t do that if your editor just wants to take another week to make the story better
The New York Times updated their story with a statement from Bari Weiss:
December 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It’s so hard to take this statement seriously when the reporter reacted by going scorched earth and putting their job at risk. You don’t do that if your editor just wants to take another week to make the story better
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It used to be that the United States would use Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to transmit truth across the borders of repressive regimes.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
The 60 Minutes piece on the Trump Administration’s torture prison that Bari Weiss doesn’t want you to see has leaked.
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It used to be that the United States would use Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to transmit truth across the borders of repressive regimes.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
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bari weiss saw this and decided that she had to hide it from the american public
Guards began beating him. Beat him until he bled. Knocked his face into the wall, broke all his teeth. No access to outdoors, no contact with relatives.
Now describing US knowledge of CECOT's torture practices, followed by footage of Trump praising those practices.
Now describing US knowledge of CECOT's torture practices, followed by footage of Trump praising those practices.
December 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
bari weiss saw this and decided that she had to hide it from the american public
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we have to go back. to warn them.
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
we have to go back. to warn them.
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Freshmen Rep. Jeff Hurd steps into a high-wire policy push with bill to extend ACA tax credit www.cpr.org/2025/11/24/h... #copolitics
Freshmen Rep. Jeff Hurd steps into a high-wire policy push with bill to extend ACA tax credit
The Western Slope freshman is part of a bipartisan push to keep enhanced tax credits from expiring, something many Republicans oppose.
www.cpr.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Freshmen Rep. Jeff Hurd steps into a high-wire policy push with bill to extend ACA tax credit www.cpr.org/2025/11/24/h... #copolitics
happy fire nico day to all who celebrate
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
happy fire nico day to all who celebrate
The state capped a drug at $31,000 a year and the pharmaceutical company said it would suffer irreparable harm
After Colorado put a price cap on its drug, Amgen sued the state board that did it. Again.
After Colorado put a price cap on its drug, Amgen sued the state board that did it. Again.
Pharmaceutical company Amgen sued the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board over a price cap the board placed on Enbrel.
coloradosun.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The state capped a drug at $31,000 a year and the pharmaceutical company said it would suffer irreparable harm
The hill overlooking downtown “was littered with the bones of developers” who tried and failed to build housing.
Why Littleton has become a battleground in the war over housing affordability and density in Colorado
coloradosun.com/2025/10/23/h...
Why Littleton has become a battleground in the war over housing affordability and density in Colorado
coloradosun.com/2025/10/23/h...
It’s hard to build housing in Littleton. When the council tried to make it easier, residents revolted.
After months of acrimony, Littleton voters this November will get a more direct say in city housing policy through city charter amendment 3A and a slate of mayor and council races that have become a r...
coloradosun.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The hill overlooking downtown “was littered with the bones of developers” who tried and failed to build housing.
Why Littleton has become a battleground in the war over housing affordability and density in Colorado
coloradosun.com/2025/10/23/h...
Why Littleton has become a battleground in the war over housing affordability and density in Colorado
coloradosun.com/2025/10/23/h...
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hanging out at the #Georgia Public Service Commission today, where Georgia Power will make its case to fill a 10,000MW need with mostly gas-fired power plants as well as solar and batteries.
My preview of what's at stake is here:
www.ajc.com/business/202...
My preview of what's at stake is here:
www.ajc.com/business/202...
Georgia Power says answer to state’s data center surge is more natural gas
Georgia Power officials will make their case beginning Tuesday for gas-fired power plants and solar and battery storage to meet electricity demand driven by data centers.
www.ajc.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
hanging out at the #Georgia Public Service Commission today, where Georgia Power will make its case to fill a 10,000MW need with mostly gas-fired power plants as well as solar and batteries.
My preview of what's at stake is here:
www.ajc.com/business/202...
My preview of what's at stake is here:
www.ajc.com/business/202...
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Crowds turn out across Colorado for “No Kings” protest, seeing threats to democracy.
@coloradosun.com has reporters around the state covering the rallies that are expected to draw thousands
@coloradosun.com has reporters around the state covering the rallies that are expected to draw thousands
Crowds turn out across Colorado for "No Kings" protest, seeing threats to democracy
Thousands of Coloradans were expected at up to 60 rallies statewide, in show of opposition to Trump Administration.
coloradosun.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Crowds turn out across Colorado for “No Kings” protest, seeing threats to democracy.
@coloradosun.com has reporters around the state covering the rallies that are expected to draw thousands
@coloradosun.com has reporters around the state covering the rallies that are expected to draw thousands
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“'The fact that we don't have money to pay journalists, but we have money to pay Bari Weiss between $100 and 200 million is indicative of what the Ellisons' true goal here is,' a network correspondent said. 'And it's not journalism.'"
CBS News staffers are ‘literally freaking out’ about Bari Weiss taking over newsroom
EXCLUSIVE: ‘People are using words like depressing and doomsday – feels like some sort of doomsday,’ one source told The Independent about the mood inside CBS News right now.
www.independent.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
“'The fact that we don't have money to pay journalists, but we have money to pay Bari Weiss between $100 and 200 million is indicative of what the Ellisons' true goal here is,' a network correspondent said. 'And it's not journalism.'"
how on earth did this wirecutter writer find a food historian named gnocchi to interview about pasta
September 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
how on earth did this wirecutter writer find a food historian named gnocchi to interview about pasta
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Even corrections officers claim Cuyahoga County Jail’s conditions impact their health.
“Over the years, many officers said they have developed breathing problems from the air quality,” says the general counsel for the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, which represents corrections officers.
“Over the years, many officers said they have developed breathing problems from the air quality,” says the general counsel for the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, which represents corrections officers.
Months Without Sunshine: The Unbearable Darkness of Jail
Jails in St. Louis, Cleveland and Jackson, Mississippi, don’t provide direct access to sunlight and fresh air – even when their own policies require it.
www.themarshallproject.org
August 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Even corrections officers claim Cuyahoga County Jail’s conditions impact their health.
“Over the years, many officers said they have developed breathing problems from the air quality,” says the general counsel for the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, which represents corrections officers.
“Over the years, many officers said they have developed breathing problems from the air quality,” says the general counsel for the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, which represents corrections officers.
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TL;DR: 5 justices say Trump doesn't have to immediately restore the funding, but 5 *also* signal that the underlying directives are unlawful.
That sends a fairly strong (if mixed) message that Trump will lose these cases *eventually,* but only once they're brought in the Court of Federal Claims.
That sends a fairly strong (if mixed) message that Trump will lose these cases *eventually,* but only once they're brought in the Court of Federal Claims.
Splitting 5-4 (with Chief Justice Roberts joining the three Democratic appointees in dissent), #SCOTUS grants *partial* stay to Trump administration in NIH funding case; holds that challenges to grant terminations (but *not* the underlying guidance) need to be filed in the Court of Federal Claims:
www.supremecourt.gov
August 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
TL;DR: 5 justices say Trump doesn't have to immediately restore the funding, but 5 *also* signal that the underlying directives are unlawful.
That sends a fairly strong (if mixed) message that Trump will lose these cases *eventually,* but only once they're brought in the Court of Federal Claims.
That sends a fairly strong (if mixed) message that Trump will lose these cases *eventually,* but only once they're brought in the Court of Federal Claims.