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I’ve decided to write longer thoughts because these empires are taking a long time to fall

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My editor mentioned this morning that Melania made $7 million this weekend and I reminded him how the NYT Bestsellers list had to start adding that asterisk to books by right-wing authors whose new books mysteriously sell a ton of bulk orders right when they come out and then none after that
February 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM
They always say history is written by the victors - “his “”story” - but is that possible now that there’s so many places to tell a story ? Or is it easier now that there’s so many places to repeat the lie ?

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The next stage of the Gaza genocide has begun
Recent remarks by former US State Secretary Mike Pompeo herald the next phase of Israel’s genocidal project: erasure.
aje.news
February 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Even though “Arab Spring “ didn’t result in much good there needs to be a name for what’s happening in America right now aje.news/lmcvvi
Videos prompt concern about ICE raids in California
ICE agents in California detained several residents, including a US citizen, amid a surge in immigration raids.
aje.news
February 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
I’m seeing anti- ice training offered nationwide and this needs to happen too . Now is not the time to fuck around and find out .
February 2, 2026 at 12:41 AM
There needs to be trainings on all this sort of stuff for people ( like me ) that don’t know how to do anything digitally theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
Washington Post Raid Is a Frightening Reminder: Turn Off Your Phone’s Biometrics Now
The search warrant to raid a Washington Post reporter’s home shows how authorities can open your phone without your consent.
theintercept.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Tear gassed kids - kids were present
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?

Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
www.cbsnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
I wonder where Putin lands on the org chart mobile.mail.yahoo.com/apps/emailSh...
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February 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM
I would super go with someone that knew how to drive a snowmobile

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The quiet, wintry thrill of a freezing Illinois canyon hike
Those with an adventurous spirit will love what nature has to offer in the colder months. A great place to start is Matthiessen State Park.
chicago.suntimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:09 AM
I do not want to be filmed by a government entity without my permission…or tracked apple.news/A1r6k5EW7Rja...
Activists Beware: Don't Take Your Phone to a Protest Without Doing This First — PCMag
Protesting is your right, but it can be risky—especially in today's climate. Before you join the crowd, we'll show you how to make your phone as secure as possible in just a few minutes.
apple.news
February 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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January 31, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Can’t a good lawyer argue 4th amendment- I would be happy to mount a lawsuit if this tech was used against me without my consent apple.news/Adu8A1YZkSqa...
DHS ramps up surveillance in immigration raids, sweeping in citizens — The Associated Press
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is providing insights into the surveillance technologies the government is using in its mass deportation campaign.
apple.news
January 31, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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JANE FONDA: “I know Don Lemon. My husband created CNN. And I will fight for their right to speak… they arrested the wrong Don. This is how autocrats act. We can’t fall for it.”
January 31, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Terrified
January 31, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Alarmed yet?
January 31, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Politics do make strange bedfellows . If I was a member of the NRA I would go ballistic over Pretti and cease funding all GOP candidates that support ICE’s violations of the 2nd Amendment open.substack.com/pub/seymourh...
THE MIDTERMS WILL NOT BE KIND TO THE REPUBLICANS
Backlash against Trump’s strong-arm tactics on immigration could hand Congress to the Democrats
open.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Giving Russia and China a run for their money . The difference is we do ( hopefully not did ) have a strong enough judiciary to limit this 😱 apple.news/AZUkTiQ9cTrm...
The powerful tools in ICE’s arsenal to track suspects — and protesters — The Washington Post
Biometric trackers, cellphone location databases and drones are among the surveillance technologies agents are using in their immigration enforcement campaign.
apple.news
January 29, 2026 at 5:48 PM