chitownhustler_actual
@chitownhustler.bsky.social
Grizzled self-unemployed ex-banker. Incurably curious & open to civil discourse on most topics - science, economics, history, politics, pets, photography. Fighting fascism as my parents did.
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“Don’t let the past remind us of what we are not now.”
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“Don’t let the past remind us of what we are not now.”
Astronauts: “Hey, how sure are you about this?” #Artemis www.sciencealert.com/nasa-restart...
NASA Restarts Countdown After Fixing Hydrogen Leaks on Its Moon Rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.
www.sciencealert.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Astronauts: “Hey, how sure are you about this?” #Artemis www.sciencealert.com/nasa-restart...
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“.. We could spend the whole day reacting to every buffoonish spectacle coming out of the White House, but that's exactly what they want: for us to lose focus …
Don't be distracted by the noise; watch what they are doing to your rights while you stare at the screen.”
Don't be distracted by the noise; watch what they are doing to your rights while you stare at the screen.”
February 18, 2026 at 12:25 AM
“.. We could spend the whole day reacting to every buffoonish spectacle coming out of the White House, but that's exactly what they want: for us to lose focus …
Don't be distracted by the noise; watch what they are doing to your rights while you stare at the screen.”
Don't be distracted by the noise; watch what they are doing to your rights while you stare at the screen.”
trump simply must renew his Certified Asshole status on a daily basis. #Potomac thehill.com/homenews/adm...
Moore’s office fires back at Trump after blaming Potomac sewage spill on local Democrats
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Monday that President Trump was at fault for the Potomac waste spill, which now appears to be the largest in U.S. history, following scrutiny from the White House l…
thehill.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:29 PM
trump simply must renew his Certified Asshole status on a daily basis. #Potomac thehill.com/homenews/adm...
“Donald Trump’s administration is temporary. California’s commitment is not.” #Environment #GreenEnergy #Newsom #California www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump lashes out at California governor’s green energy deal with UK
President says it is inappropriate for UK to be dealing with Gavin Newsom after Ed Miliband meets governor in London
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:47 PM
“Donald Trump’s administration is temporary. California’s commitment is not.” #Environment #GreenEnergy #Newsom #California www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. may soon follow Canada in losing the achievement of having eliminated it.
https://to.pbs.org/3NunWgA
https://to.pbs.org/3NunWgA
The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status
Last year, the CDC confirmed 2,144 measles cases across 44 states — the most since 1991 — and nearly 50 separate outbreaks.
www.pbs.org
February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. may soon follow Canada in losing the achievement of having eliminated it.
https://to.pbs.org/3NunWgA
https://to.pbs.org/3NunWgA
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At least a half-dozen top officials in the current Trump administration have connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to an NBC News review of some of the over 3 million documents released by the DOJ.
At least half a dozen top Trump administration officials appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files
The degree to which each individual was connected to Epstein varies significantly, from a single email to years of communications.
nbcnews.to
February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
At least a half-dozen top officials in the current Trump administration have connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to an NBC News review of some of the over 3 million documents released by the DOJ.
Trouble in a high-action sport.
“…double-touching the curling stone after it is released.” #Curling #Olympics apnews.com/article/wint...
“…double-touching the curling stone after it is released.” #Curling #Olympics apnews.com/article/wint...
There is a curling controversy at the Winter Olympics and Canada is at the center of the allegations
Controversy is swirling in curling at the Winter Olympics. It centers on whether the Canadian men’s and women’s teams are cheating by double-touching stones after they are released on the ice.
apnews.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Trouble in a high-action sport.
“…double-touching the curling stone after it is released.” #Curling #Olympics apnews.com/article/wint...
“…double-touching the curling stone after it is released.” #Curling #Olympics apnews.com/article/wint...
“Vance and Rubio are Trump's ideal standard-bearers: The two appear likelier than ever to run together on a ticket to succeed Trump in two years.” www.axios.com/2026/02/15/m...
Rubio outlines MAGA's foreign policy doctrine in Munich
His message dovetailed with Vice President Vance's address at the same conference last year — but was softer in tone and better received.
www.axios.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:24 PM
“Vance and Rubio are Trump's ideal standard-bearers: The two appear likelier than ever to run together on a ticket to succeed Trump in two years.” www.axios.com/2026/02/15/m...
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It's Mandatory Monday and AI is clearly the future.
mandatoryrollercoaster.com/post/8081046...
mandatoryrollercoaster.com/post/8081046...
February 9, 2026 at 8:27 PM
It's Mandatory Monday and AI is clearly the future.
mandatoryrollercoaster.com/post/8081046...
mandatoryrollercoaster.com/post/8081046...
Wag the dog. #Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Wag the dog. #Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
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This weekend the world's leaders will gather together for the Munich Security Conference.
I am calling on them to hold the Epstein Class accountable, including those in their own governments.
I am calling on them to hold the Epstein Class accountable, including those in their own governments.
February 12, 2026 at 7:26 PM
This weekend the world's leaders will gather together for the Munich Security Conference.
I am calling on them to hold the Epstein Class accountable, including those in their own governments.
I am calling on them to hold the Epstein Class accountable, including those in their own governments.
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I’m tired of the ignorance of voters saying “idk what the big deal is about requiring id to vote”🤦🏽♀️ ppl take a civics class & understand the 24th Amendment makes poll taxes ILLEGAL! Ah yes that word illegal. You can’t make ppl PAY for a document to vote… it violates the constitution, so no SAVE Act!
February 13, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I’m tired of the ignorance of voters saying “idk what the big deal is about requiring id to vote”🤦🏽♀️ ppl take a civics class & understand the 24th Amendment makes poll taxes ILLEGAL! Ah yes that word illegal. You can’t make ppl PAY for a document to vote… it violates the constitution, so no SAVE Act!
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Repost if you love #MartinLutherKing #MLK ❤️ 😍 🔄 The greatest there ever was!
February 12, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Repost if you love #MartinLutherKing #MLK ❤️ 😍 🔄 The greatest there ever was!
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Satan getting a bad rap.
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Satan getting a bad rap.
Tha DHS shutdown will affect #TSA. g.co/gemini/share...
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February 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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“Constituents across the U.S. are angry about tariffs amid wider concerns about affordability…” #Tariffs #Economy #Inflation #Affordability #TradeWar #Midterms www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/i...
Tariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdown
New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.
www.cnbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
“Constituents across the U.S. are angry about tariffs amid wider concerns about affordability…” #Tariffs #Economy #Inflation #Affordability #TradeWar #Midterms www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/i...
“You shouldn’t have to jump through hoops and pay over $100 to be able to vote—it’s a right, not a privilege. The SAVE Act is, pure and simple, a poll tax.” #SAVE_ACT
First, read this and learn about the SAVE Act. Then call your senators. We can’t afford to let them impose a poll tax on our right to vote. joycevance.substack.com/p/voting-a-r...
Voting: A Right, Not A Privilege, For Now
Republicans want to change that with the SAVE Act
joycevance.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
“You shouldn’t have to jump through hoops and pay over $100 to be able to vote—it’s a right, not a privilege. The SAVE Act is, pure and simple, a poll tax.” #SAVE_ACT
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The New York Times just launched a new "newsletter about the law and the courts." They are calling it "The Docket."
The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.
More on this tomorrow.
The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.
More on this tomorrow.
February 13, 2026 at 3:47 AM
The New York Times just launched a new "newsletter about the law and the courts." They are calling it "The Docket."
The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.
More on this tomorrow.
The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.
More on this tomorrow.
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The challenge for Democrats resisting Trump? They keep playing into their worst stereotype as overly sensitive, out of touch and overindulged, writes @markleibovich.bsky.social. They "are not built for when the fascists come," @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social says. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
The Democrats Aren’t Built for This
They say they want to save democracy. First they’ll need to get out of their own way.
www.theatlantic.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The challenge for Democrats resisting Trump? They keep playing into their worst stereotype as overly sensitive, out of touch and overindulged, writes @markleibovich.bsky.social. They "are not built for when the fascists come," @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social says. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
