ConnieRR
@connierr.bsky.social
Lover of family, friends, travel, theater, the arts. Chicago native, DC dweller/fan. Small biz fan & former economist. Wellesley.
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@theatlantic.com @newyorker.com @marisakabas.bsky.social @democracydocket.com
Thanks!
@thedsrnetwork.bsky.social @contrariannews.org @thebulwark.com @propublica.org @wired.com @newrepublic.com @status.news @froomkin.bsky.social
@theatlantic.com @newyorker.com @marisakabas.bsky.social @democracydocket.com
Thanks!
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Criminality is so rampant inside CBP that it has seen one of its own agents or officers arrested every 24 to 36 hours since 2005.
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
February 13, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Criminality is so rampant inside CBP that it has seen one of its own agents or officers arrested every 24 to 36 hours since 2005.
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
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Gift link for this fascinating look into how the Times is digging into Epstein files using AI tools they built to help reporters sort and organize 🎁
How The Times Is Digging Into Millions of Pages of Epstein Files www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/i...
How The Times Is Digging Into Millions of Pages of Epstein Files www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/i...
How The Times Is Digging Into Millions of Pages of Epstein Files
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Gift link for this fascinating look into how the Times is digging into Epstein files using AI tools they built to help reporters sort and organize 🎁
How The Times Is Digging Into Millions of Pages of Epstein Files www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/i...
How The Times Is Digging Into Millions of Pages of Epstein Files www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/i...
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Let this serve as a reminder that a tyrant can never be appeased.
"In a letter to chief executive Tim Cook, FTC chair Andrew Ferguson cited recent press coverage of a report from conservative media watchdog Media Research Center which claimed that Apple has promoted “leftist outlets” in its news feed."
www.ft.com/content/0c25...
www.ft.com/content/0c25...
Apple faces new tensions with Trump administration
US regulator issues warning to iPhone maker about its News platform following controversy over Super Bowl half-time show
www.ft.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Let this serve as a reminder that a tyrant can never be appeased.
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James Talarico: No one's ever asked me about the cost of housing. The only thing the media wants to ask me about are trans athletes.
The only minority destroying this country is the billionaires. Trans people are 1% of the population. We are all focused on the wrong 1%.
The only minority destroying this country is the billionaires. Trans people are 1% of the population. We are all focused on the wrong 1%.
February 13, 2026 at 2:45 AM
James Talarico: No one's ever asked me about the cost of housing. The only thing the media wants to ask me about are trans athletes.
The only minority destroying this country is the billionaires. Trans people are 1% of the population. We are all focused on the wrong 1%.
The only minority destroying this country is the billionaires. Trans people are 1% of the population. We are all focused on the wrong 1%.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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This is just unconscionable man
February 13, 2026 at 1:43 AM
This is just unconscionable man
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Elon Musk genuinely has to be regarded as one of history’s pre-eminent mass murderers
HORRIFYING -
Dismantling USAID & cancelling >80% of aid caused ~750,000 deaths by mid-2025
🧸Most were children
⌛️ Many died within the first year
😰 Preventable deaths were mainly from:
- HIV, TB, malaria
- Maternal & fetal deaths
- Malnutrition
news.westernu.ca/2026/01/u-s-...
Dismantling USAID & cancelling >80% of aid caused ~750,000 deaths by mid-2025
🧸Most were children
⌛️ Many died within the first year
😰 Preventable deaths were mainly from:
- HIV, TB, malaria
- Maternal & fetal deaths
- Malnutrition
news.westernu.ca/2026/01/u-s-...
Expert insight: U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health - Western News
History professor Mitchell L. Hammond explains how the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization could affect global health and disease threats.
news.westernu.ca
February 13, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Elon Musk genuinely has to be regarded as one of history’s pre-eminent mass murderers
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There has been no draw down today. ICE snatched someone off Central Ave out of his car because he looked Latino before then letting him go a couple hours later. They were stopping people in Blaine on highway 65, they were all around Fridley, and were in the parking lot of the St Anthony liquor store
February 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM
There has been no draw down today. ICE snatched someone off Central Ave out of his car because he looked Latino before then letting him go a couple hours later. They were stopping people in Blaine on highway 65, they were all around Fridley, and were in the parking lot of the St Anthony liquor store
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Great thread on Alito retiring, and if that happens a likely SCOTUS fight.
There is a 🧪angle.
The major scientific societies like @aaas.org should have a Supreme Court nominee fight strategy.
The Trump noms will be anti-science.
We shld draw up a plan now.
There is a 🧪angle.
The major scientific societies like @aaas.org should have a Supreme Court nominee fight strategy.
The Trump noms will be anti-science.
We shld draw up a plan now.
So @elienyc.bsky.social and @strictscrutiny.bsky.social have speculated that Alito may retire soon. I agree. Elie lays out the case here—it'd be odd to release a memoir in October if he's (a) still serving and (b) unable to promote it because he's hearing arguments. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Is Samuel Alito Preparing to Disrobe?
In this installment of Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explores the week’s big legal news, including a possible Alito retirement. Also, the anti-trans mob’s latest target: tight clothing.
www.thenation.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Great thread on Alito retiring, and if that happens a likely SCOTUS fight.
There is a 🧪angle.
The major scientific societies like @aaas.org should have a Supreme Court nominee fight strategy.
The Trump noms will be anti-science.
We shld draw up a plan now.
There is a 🧪angle.
The major scientific societies like @aaas.org should have a Supreme Court nominee fight strategy.
The Trump noms will be anti-science.
We shld draw up a plan now.
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Bondi should be impeached based solely on her conduct today. Talking money when the topic is Epstein victims should earn her contempt of Congress and disbarment as well. She is a disgrace to the legal profession.
February 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Bondi should be impeached based solely on her conduct today. Talking money when the topic is Epstein victims should earn her contempt of Congress and disbarment as well. She is a disgrace to the legal profession.
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Call the Kushner-Witkoff "peace plan" what it is: a naked cash grab, enriching the Kremlin and wealthy Americans at the expense of Ukraine, democracy, and stability in Europe.
My latest in @moscowtimes.bsky.social:
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/04/t...
My latest in @moscowtimes.bsky.social:
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/04/t...
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push Was Always a Naked Cash Grab - The Moscow Times
Opinion | When the Trump administration’s 28-point peace plan for the Ukraine war leaked last month, its evident pro-Russian bent was treated with a mixture of disdain and confusion in Kyiv and across...
www.themoscowtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Call the Kushner-Witkoff "peace plan" what it is: a naked cash grab, enriching the Kremlin and wealthy Americans at the expense of Ukraine, democracy, and stability in Europe.
My latest in @moscowtimes.bsky.social:
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/04/t...
My latest in @moscowtimes.bsky.social:
www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/04/t...
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Donald Trump was mentioned over ONE MILLION TIMES in the Epstein files
Howard Lutnick took his family to Epstein’s island
Steve Bannon tried to fix Epstein’s reputation
Elon Musk begged Epstein to invite him to parties
Pam Bondi wants to cover it all up
But the survivors WILL NOT be silenced
Howard Lutnick took his family to Epstein’s island
Steve Bannon tried to fix Epstein’s reputation
Elon Musk begged Epstein to invite him to parties
Pam Bondi wants to cover it all up
But the survivors WILL NOT be silenced
Jayapal asks Epstein survivors in hearing room to stand and raise hands if they still haven't been able to meet with Bondi's DOJ. Every single one of them doe. Jayapal then gives Bondi an opportunity to apologize. She responds by trying to attack Jayapal and Merrick Garland but doesn't apologize.
February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Donald Trump was mentioned over ONE MILLION TIMES in the Epstein files
Howard Lutnick took his family to Epstein’s island
Steve Bannon tried to fix Epstein’s reputation
Elon Musk begged Epstein to invite him to parties
Pam Bondi wants to cover it all up
But the survivors WILL NOT be silenced
Howard Lutnick took his family to Epstein’s island
Steve Bannon tried to fix Epstein’s reputation
Elon Musk begged Epstein to invite him to parties
Pam Bondi wants to cover it all up
But the survivors WILL NOT be silenced
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I have my original birth certificate but it was not accepted because the seal was not raised. I sent to the state and they sent me somebody else's certificate.
February 11, 2026 at 10:56 PM
I have my original birth certificate but it was not accepted because the seal was not raised. I sent to the state and they sent me somebody else's certificate.
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Yesterday the Washington Post rid itself of Publisher and Chief Executive Will Lewis. If you're interested in those events and their tumultuous background, I would recommend this detailed account from NPR's @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
No paywall. www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
No paywall. www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
'Washington Post' CEO departs after going AWOL during massive job cuts
Washington Post chief executive and publisher Will Lewis has departed just days after the newspaper announced massive layoffs.
www.npr.org
February 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Yesterday the Washington Post rid itself of Publisher and Chief Executive Will Lewis. If you're interested in those events and their tumultuous background, I would recommend this detailed account from NPR's @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
No paywall. www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
No paywall. www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
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I've tried to get this point across myself. Here, @brianbeutler.bsky.social does a great job of it. Liberal bias is a political tool — not a critique of performance — and it will assert itself regardless of how well the newsroom does on truthtelling and fairness. www.offmessage.net/p/a-requiem-...
February 12, 2026 at 12:10 AM
I've tried to get this point across myself. Here, @brianbeutler.bsky.social does a great job of it. Liberal bias is a political tool — not a critique of performance — and it will assert itself regardless of how well the newsroom does on truthtelling and fairness. www.offmessage.net/p/a-requiem-...
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A 76-year-old veteran and nurse was tackled and detained at the site of Alex Pretti's killing. Agents told him his phone was evidence in an investigation into him assaulting an officer.
“I didn’t assault an officer. I got assaulted by three officers." minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/w...
“I didn’t assault an officer. I got assaulted by three officers." minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/w...
Why is ICE seizing people’s phones and documents? • Minnesota Reformer
After the federal agents took the shackles off Gust Johnson’s ankles to release him from detainment, he asked for his phone back. That would be staying at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, th...
minnesotareformer.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
A 76-year-old veteran and nurse was tackled and detained at the site of Alex Pretti's killing. Agents told him his phone was evidence in an investigation into him assaulting an officer.
“I didn’t assault an officer. I got assaulted by three officers." minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/w...
“I didn’t assault an officer. I got assaulted by three officers." minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/w...
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He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
Homan: "Operation Metro Surge is ending. In the next week, we're going to deploy the officers here on detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they're needed."
February 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
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The news should be centered on his lying. Why is he lying? How do we know he is lying? Who are his lies meant to protect? Who is being manipulated?
THAT'S the news. NOT whether ICE is a legit law enforcement agency.
THAT'S the news. NOT whether ICE is a legit law enforcement agency.
February 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
The news should be centered on his lying. Why is he lying? How do we know he is lying? Who are his lies meant to protect? Who is being manipulated?
THAT'S the news. NOT whether ICE is a legit law enforcement agency.
THAT'S the news. NOT whether ICE is a legit law enforcement agency.
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RON JOHNSON: Did you ever encourage people to go out there and exercise their First Amendment rights?
KEITH ELLISON: I freely admit being in favor of the First Amendment
KEITH ELLISON: I freely admit being in favor of the First Amendment
February 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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The new publisher of the Washington Post basically admits to the Post staff... We were incompetent. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
February 12, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The new publisher of the Washington Post basically admits to the Post staff... We were incompetent. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
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Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
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NEW: We’re publishing a full list of the 373 federal judges who have ruled against ICE’s mass detention policy and the 28 who have endorsed it — as well as links to key rulings by each.
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
NEW: We’re publishing a full list of the 373 federal judges who have ruled against ICE’s mass detention policy and the 28 who have endorsed it — as well as links to key rulings by each.
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...