Phil Brooke
@coast1909.bsky.social
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Finally, a smart political leader raises questions:
February 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Finally, a smart political leader raises questions:
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Believe your own eyes. Nothing about this is normal.
Trump and his goon squad are trying to undermine a fundamental principle of our democracy: free and fair elections.
Trump and his goon squad are trying to undermine a fundamental principle of our democracy: free and fair elections.
February 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Believe your own eyes. Nothing about this is normal.
Trump and his goon squad are trying to undermine a fundamental principle of our democracy: free and fair elections.
Trump and his goon squad are trying to undermine a fundamental principle of our democracy: free and fair elections.
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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What a disgrace.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
Prosecutors stunned as ICE lets suspect in $100m jewelry heist leave US
Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, charged with stalking armored truck in 2022, allowed to self-deport to South America
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM
What a disgrace.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
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Minneapolis residents are trying a new tactic to slow and deter federal agents from entering city neighborhoods. Called filter blockades, they’re pop-up block parties in the middle of city streets, and they’ve already earned the ire of Trump border czar Tom Homan (1) www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Neighbors: Blockades are pop-up parties that also slow down ICE agents
Organizers are trying a new tactic to slow and deter federal agents from entering city neighborhoods: pop-up block parties in the middle of city streets. Tom Homan, the Trump administration border cza...
www.mprnews.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Minneapolis residents are trying a new tactic to slow and deter federal agents from entering city neighborhoods. Called filter blockades, they’re pop-up block parties in the middle of city streets, and they’ve already earned the ire of Trump border czar Tom Homan (1) www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Fear is the revolution killer. If you've been spooked about the Signal stuff and want some *actually* practical information, watch this video.
And share, because the algorithm doesn't like this stuff.
And share, because the algorithm doesn't like this stuff.
Rightwing dipshits are invading Signal chats of newly forming ICE Watch/Rapid Response groups, creating an environment of generalized fear in many communities
In my new video I explain how we can protect ourselves, and the difference between Security Culture and Theater
youtu.be/l9r0WY6ie5I
In my new video I explain how we can protect ourselves, and the difference between Security Culture and Theater
youtu.be/l9r0WY6ie5I
Fear, the Revolution killer: Rapid Response OpSec and Security Theater
YouTube video by SquidTips
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Fear is the revolution killer. If you've been spooked about the Signal stuff and want some *actually* practical information, watch this video.
And share, because the algorithm doesn't like this stuff.
And share, because the algorithm doesn't like this stuff.
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forget Uber
Support Lyft
Support Lyft
February 7, 2026 at 5:37 AM
forget Uber
Support Lyft
Support Lyft
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So the whole being as racist as possible play didn't distract everyone from the child rape thing
February 7, 2026 at 6:21 AM
So the whole being as racist as possible play didn't distract everyone from the child rape thing
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Virginia Democrats release a congressional map proposal that could allow the party to win all but one of state's districts in this year's midterm elections.
Virginia Democrats propose congressional map that could boost their party in the midterms
The redistricting effort, which faces a court challenge and would need voters' approval, could allow Democrats to gain up to four seats in this year's elections.
nbcnews.to
February 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Virginia Democrats release a congressional map proposal that could allow the party to win all but one of state's districts in this year's midterm elections.
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Students in Milan protest against ICE's role in the Winter Olympics ahead of the opening ceremony.
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Students in Milan protest against ICE's role in the Winter Olympics ahead of the opening ceremony.
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Find a No Kings event near you.
March 28. Join a protest.
Don't have a sign, or a costume? Don't worry. Just come out and make your presence known.
Our voices MATTER. #NoKings
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
March 28. Join a protest.
Don't have a sign, or a costume? Don't worry. Just come out and make your presence known.
Our voices MATTER. #NoKings
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
February 7, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Find a No Kings event near you.
March 28. Join a protest.
Don't have a sign, or a costume? Don't worry. Just come out and make your presence known.
Our voices MATTER. #NoKings
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
March 28. Join a protest.
Don't have a sign, or a costume? Don't worry. Just come out and make your presence known.
Our voices MATTER. #NoKings
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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This regime's cruelty knows no bounds.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/05/liam-conejo-ramos-dhs-requests-expedited-deportation-proceedings-for-family
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/05/liam-conejo-ramos-dhs-requests-expedited-deportation-proceedings-for-family
DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
This regime's cruelty knows no bounds.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/05/liam-conejo-ramos-dhs-requests-expedited-deportation-proceedings-for-family
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/05/liam-conejo-ramos-dhs-requests-expedited-deportation-proceedings-for-family
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Powerful white men have raped and pillaged this country for centuries.
We are seeing this unfold in the Epstein sex trafficking cabal and its close ties to Trump, Russia & Israel.
We are also witnessing a party that accepts it to protect them.
#FuckTheGOP
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
We are seeing this unfold in the Epstein sex trafficking cabal and its close ties to Trump, Russia & Israel.
We are also witnessing a party that accepts it to protect them.
#FuckTheGOP
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
February 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Powerful white men have raped and pillaged this country for centuries.
We are seeing this unfold in the Epstein sex trafficking cabal and its close ties to Trump, Russia & Israel.
We are also witnessing a party that accepts it to protect them.
#FuckTheGOP
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
We are seeing this unfold in the Epstein sex trafficking cabal and its close ties to Trump, Russia & Israel.
We are also witnessing a party that accepts it to protect them.
#FuckTheGOP
#ProudBlue
#Voices4Victory
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JD Vance should be booed everywhere he goes for the rest of his life.
February 6, 2026 at 10:23 PM
JD Vance should be booed everywhere he goes for the rest of his life.
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Countries now launching investigations into the Epstein files
France
Turkey
UK
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia Australia
North Macedonia.
Sweden
Poland
Slovakia
This is no longer isolated. It's gone global. The world will know the kind of deviant Republicans have kept in office.
France
Turkey
UK
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia Australia
North Macedonia.
Sweden
Poland
Slovakia
This is no longer isolated. It's gone global. The world will know the kind of deviant Republicans have kept in office.
February 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Countries now launching investigations into the Epstein files
France
Turkey
UK
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia Australia
North Macedonia.
Sweden
Poland
Slovakia
This is no longer isolated. It's gone global. The world will know the kind of deviant Republicans have kept in office.
France
Turkey
UK
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia Australia
North Macedonia.
Sweden
Poland
Slovakia
This is no longer isolated. It's gone global. The world will know the kind of deviant Republicans have kept in office.
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I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
February 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
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Can't forget that Maduro is a close Putin ally and this all could be a Russia-Witkoff-Kushner-Maduro ratfuc-ing operation in the US; and Maduro allowed he/his wife to be seized for a cut of the oil proceeds, to keep his party in power, and an eventual Trump pardon (like former Honduran President).
NEW: Trump's plan to steal the Midterms. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/trumps-pla...
Trump’s Plan to Nationalize Elections Using Fabricated Claims of Foreign Interference
A recent history of Donald's attempts to conjure up foreign election interference in an effort to seize voting machines and control elections in the name of national security.
www.muellershewrote.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Can't forget that Maduro is a close Putin ally and this all could be a Russia-Witkoff-Kushner-Maduro ratfuc-ing operation in the US; and Maduro allowed he/his wife to be seized for a cut of the oil proceeds, to keep his party in power, and an eventual Trump pardon (like former Honduran President).
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NEW: Virginia Dems have unveiled their proposed 10-1 congressional map in response to GOP gerrymanders in other states. It targets 4 Republicans & has 10 Harris seats.
It will be used in 2026 contingent upon an April 21 voter referendum.
Interactive map+data: davesredistricting.org/join/20e0049...
It will be used in 2026 contingent upon an April 21 voter referendum.
Interactive map+data: davesredistricting.org/join/20e0049...
February 6, 2026 at 1:03 AM
NEW: Virginia Dems have unveiled their proposed 10-1 congressional map in response to GOP gerrymanders in other states. It targets 4 Republicans & has 10 Harris seats.
It will be used in 2026 contingent upon an April 21 voter referendum.
Interactive map+data: davesredistricting.org/join/20e0049...
It will be used in 2026 contingent upon an April 21 voter referendum.
Interactive map+data: davesredistricting.org/join/20e0049...
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BREAKING: Over 680 members of the National Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering have endorsed articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
(1/2 🧵)
(1/2 🧵)
February 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
BREAKING: Over 680 members of the National Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering have endorsed articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
(1/2 🧵)
(1/2 🧵)
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Oregon's U.S. District Court Judge, Mustafa Kasubhai, granted a preliminary injunction in a proposed class-action lawsuit targeting the DHS' practice of "arrest first, justify later."
www.npr.org/2026/02/05/g...
www.npr.org/2026/02/05/g...
ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules
U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
www.npr.org
February 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Oregon's U.S. District Court Judge, Mustafa Kasubhai, granted a preliminary injunction in a proposed class-action lawsuit targeting the DHS' practice of "arrest first, justify later."
www.npr.org/2026/02/05/g...
www.npr.org/2026/02/05/g...
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TRUMP: "We have the greatest economy in the world" — “A new golden age" — "hottest economy"
REALITY: Private payrolls rose only 22,000 in January, far short of expectations.
REALITY: Private payrolls rose only 22,000 in January, far short of expectations.
February 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
TRUMP: "We have the greatest economy in the world" — “A new golden age" — "hottest economy"
REALITY: Private payrolls rose only 22,000 in January, far short of expectations.
REALITY: Private payrolls rose only 22,000 in January, far short of expectations.
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The GOP tells us that the for-profit US health care system delivers the best outcomes
They are lying
The US ranks 50th in life expectancy
We have the highest infant and maternal mortality of all developed nations
Americans spend more on healthcare than any other nation
We need Medicare for all
They are lying
The US ranks 50th in life expectancy
We have the highest infant and maternal mortality of all developed nations
Americans spend more on healthcare than any other nation
We need Medicare for all
February 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The GOP tells us that the for-profit US health care system delivers the best outcomes
They are lying
The US ranks 50th in life expectancy
We have the highest infant and maternal mortality of all developed nations
Americans spend more on healthcare than any other nation
We need Medicare for all
They are lying
The US ranks 50th in life expectancy
We have the highest infant and maternal mortality of all developed nations
Americans spend more on healthcare than any other nation
We need Medicare for all
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We've solved the male loneliness crisis!
‘ICE Chasing’ Teen Brothers Risk Their Lives To Expose Agents | 10 News+
YouTube video by 10 News
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
We've solved the male loneliness crisis!