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Greetings from Kyiv
Morning here.
Had a warcoffee, the EcoFlow barista made it.
No power, and no idea when it’ll return. russia launched a large-scale strike on Ukraine’s power grid, damaging major thermal plants and high-voltage lines.
Are you still here? Still listening to the story of genocide?
Morning here.
Had a warcoffee, the EcoFlow barista made it.
No power, and no idea when it’ll return. russia launched a large-scale strike on Ukraine’s power grid, damaging major thermal plants and high-voltage lines.
Are you still here? Still listening to the story of genocide?
February 7, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Greetings from Kyiv
Morning here.
Had a warcoffee, the EcoFlow barista made it.
No power, and no idea when it’ll return. russia launched a large-scale strike on Ukraine’s power grid, damaging major thermal plants and high-voltage lines.
Are you still here? Still listening to the story of genocide?
Morning here.
Had a warcoffee, the EcoFlow barista made it.
No power, and no idea when it’ll return. russia launched a large-scale strike on Ukraine’s power grid, damaging major thermal plants and high-voltage lines.
Are you still here? Still listening to the story of genocide?
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No, really, @washingtonpost.com, I am the one who is sorry to see you go. Farewell to what was once my go-to, trusted news source. I'm sorry that you had to die in darkness.
February 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM
No, really, @washingtonpost.com, I am the one who is sorry to see you go. Farewell to what was once my go-to, trusted news source. I'm sorry that you had to die in darkness.
piece of shit
Evil.
US Marshals, acting on behalf of the DOJ in Memphis, TN, kicked a dog during an arrest, leaving it with a broken rib.
February 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
piece of shit
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The legal fight to open Gaza to foreign press has failed. It’s time to change course
As Israel’s Supreme Court continues enabling the government’s foreign media ban, Palestinian journalists are paying the price. Further legal efforts are futile.
www.972mag.com/gaza-foreign...
As Israel’s Supreme Court continues enabling the government’s foreign media ban, Palestinian journalists are paying the price. Further legal efforts are futile.
www.972mag.com/gaza-foreign...
The legal fight to open Gaza to foreign press has failed
As Israel’s Supreme Court continues enabling the government’s foreign media ban, Palestinian journalists are paying the price. It's time to change course.
www.972mag.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The legal fight to open Gaza to foreign press has failed. It’s time to change course
As Israel’s Supreme Court continues enabling the government’s foreign media ban, Palestinian journalists are paying the price. Further legal efforts are futile.
www.972mag.com/gaza-foreign...
As Israel’s Supreme Court continues enabling the government’s foreign media ban, Palestinian journalists are paying the price. Further legal efforts are futile.
www.972mag.com/gaza-foreign...
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We put on an all-Yiddish community production of fiddler on the roof in Philadelphia and cast member and local artist Sofie Rose Seymour created the most amazing show poster that ever was
February 6, 2026 at 5:10 AM
We put on an all-Yiddish community production of fiddler on the roof in Philadelphia and cast member and local artist Sofie Rose Seymour created the most amazing show poster that ever was
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Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology 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 2:37 PM
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#GladysMaeWest Learn her name and let her legacy inspire you
Re-focusing on a real American hero.
Everyone should know the name Gladys Mae West, an icon and pioneer in GPS, which impacts each of us every day.
Her contributions and achievements are even more impressive given what she had to overcome, ignore, and navigate.
#blackhistorymonth
Everyone should know the name Gladys Mae West, an icon and pioneer in GPS, which impacts each of us every day.
Her contributions and achievements are even more impressive given what she had to overcome, ignore, and navigate.
#blackhistorymonth
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...
February 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM
#GladysMaeWest Learn her name and let her legacy inspire you
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Below is Yaroslava’s post of a couple of hours ago. Please keep her and all Ukrainians in your thoughts. If you’re able to support Yaroslava, please do. She’s a wonderful spokeswoman for Kyiv and for Ukraine.
Greetings from Kyiv
and a warcoffee after the workout.
The repairman fixed the windows, and I hope the little warmth we still have will now stay inside the flat.
1,126 high-rise buildings on the left bank of Kyiv (where I live) remain without heating after the latest russian attack.
and a warcoffee after the workout.
The repairman fixed the windows, and I hope the little warmth we still have will now stay inside the flat.
1,126 high-rise buildings on the left bank of Kyiv (where I live) remain without heating after the latest russian attack.
February 6, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Below is Yaroslava’s post of a couple of hours ago. Please keep her and all Ukrainians in your thoughts. If you’re able to support Yaroslava, please do. She’s a wonderful spokeswoman for Kyiv and for Ukraine.
apnews.com/article/minn... agents draw guns and arrest activists following them in Minneapolis
Immigration agents draw guns and arrest activists following them in Minneapolis
Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles Tuesday in Minneapolis.
apnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:18 PM
apnews.com/article/minn... agents draw guns and arrest activists following them in Minneapolis
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The second day of "Peace talks" got underway early this morning in Abu Dhabi.
An exchange of POWs was agreed yesterday, but there are expectations of much more and the US + Ukraine will respond if Russia again stalls.
It's Day 1443 of the war and this is THE daily thread:
An exchange of POWs was agreed yesterday, but there are expectations of much more and the US + Ukraine will respond if Russia again stalls.
It's Day 1443 of the war and this is THE daily thread:
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM
The second day of "Peace talks" got underway early this morning in Abu Dhabi.
An exchange of POWs was agreed yesterday, but there are expectations of much more and the US + Ukraine will respond if Russia again stalls.
It's Day 1443 of the war and this is THE daily thread:
An exchange of POWs was agreed yesterday, but there are expectations of much more and the US + Ukraine will respond if Russia again stalls.
It's Day 1443 of the war and this is THE daily thread:
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The basic questions repeat over and over in history.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The basic questions repeat over and over in history.
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This fucking abhorrent and disgusting practice that ICE uses of breaking peoples car windows is absolutely criminal.
🤬🤬🤬🤬
That is criminal mischief and every one of these POS SOB BASTARDS should be charged when that day arrives.
Fucking accountability has to happen.
substack.com/@muna364836/...
🤬🤬🤬🤬
That is criminal mischief and every one of these POS SOB BASTARDS should be charged when that day arrives.
Fucking accountability has to happen.
substack.com/@muna364836/...
Muna (@muna364836)
Until when these lawless thugs are allowed to do this? What does it take to make them stop?
substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
This fucking abhorrent and disgusting practice that ICE uses of breaking peoples car windows is absolutely criminal.
🤬🤬🤬🤬
That is criminal mischief and every one of these POS SOB BASTARDS should be charged when that day arrives.
Fucking accountability has to happen.
substack.com/@muna364836/...
🤬🤬🤬🤬
That is criminal mischief and every one of these POS SOB BASTARDS should be charged when that day arrives.
Fucking accountability has to happen.
substack.com/@muna364836/...
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The problem of ICE/CBP reform is we have a monster rampaging through our democracy and are trying to restrict *which* cities it can pillage and *how many* civilians it can eat. The problem isn’t the restrictions on the monster; the problem is the monster. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/six-ways-t...
Six Ways to Reform ICE and CBP
And why congressional "reform" isn't actually the real problem....
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 5, 2026 at 12:59 PM
The problem of ICE/CBP reform is we have a monster rampaging through our democracy and are trying to restrict *which* cities it can pillage and *how many* civilians it can eat. The problem isn’t the restrictions on the monster; the problem is the monster. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/six-ways-t...
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Perfection
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Perfection
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Dumas' FATHER was born to a French count and an enslaved African women in Haiti. The Père was then brought to France, was educated, served in the military, etc.
"The Black Count" is a fantastic book about him.
His son is the author Alexander Dumas, and he based Count of Monte Cristo on his Dad.🇭🇹
"The Black Count" is a fantastic book about him.
His son is the author Alexander Dumas, and he based Count of Monte Cristo on his Dad.🇭🇹
February 5, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Dumas' FATHER was born to a French count and an enslaved African women in Haiti. The Père was then brought to France, was educated, served in the military, etc.
"The Black Count" is a fantastic book about him.
His son is the author Alexander Dumas, and he based Count of Monte Cristo on his Dad.🇭🇹
"The Black Count" is a fantastic book about him.
His son is the author Alexander Dumas, and he based Count of Monte Cristo on his Dad.🇭🇹
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Hello again, it's Day 1442 of Russia's 3-day-special-operation to take Kyiv.
It's so 'special' Putin can't bear to end it.
Believe me when I say even if the west thinks they have a peace agreement, it will only be a pause to lift sanctions and revamp the army.
Here's the daily🧵
It's so 'special' Putin can't bear to end it.
Believe me when I say even if the west thinks they have a peace agreement, it will only be a pause to lift sanctions and revamp the army.
Here's the daily🧵
February 4, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Hello again, it's Day 1442 of Russia's 3-day-special-operation to take Kyiv.
It's so 'special' Putin can't bear to end it.
Believe me when I say even if the west thinks they have a peace agreement, it will only be a pause to lift sanctions and revamp the army.
Here's the daily🧵
It's so 'special' Putin can't bear to end it.
Believe me when I say even if the west thinks they have a peace agreement, it will only be a pause to lift sanctions and revamp the army.
Here's the daily🧵
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Crockett: "Now my colleagues want to be the protectors of girls & women. I didn't hear them screaming this when Renee Good was killed in the middle of the street by the same people the vast majority of you just voted to give more money to. It was a lot of crickets, including about the Esptein files"
February 3, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Crockett: "Now my colleagues want to be the protectors of girls & women. I didn't hear them screaming this when Renee Good was killed in the middle of the street by the same people the vast majority of you just voted to give more money to. It was a lot of crickets, including about the Esptein files"
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Another topic for the Harper's letter signatories to stay quiet about:
February 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Another topic for the Harper's letter signatories to stay quiet about:
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Shit's serious again after Putin bombed the crap out of what remains of Ukraine's energy production facilities, despite Trump's promise.
The White House occupant will, after all send top agents Vitkov & Nepo to tomorrow's peace talks.
Witless + Kushy must ensure Ukraine don't walk out.
The White House occupant will, after all send top agents Vitkov & Nepo to tomorrow's peace talks.
Witless + Kushy must ensure Ukraine don't walk out.
February 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Shit's serious again after Putin bombed the crap out of what remains of Ukraine's energy production facilities, despite Trump's promise.
The White House occupant will, after all send top agents Vitkov & Nepo to tomorrow's peace talks.
Witless + Kushy must ensure Ukraine don't walk out.
The White House occupant will, after all send top agents Vitkov & Nepo to tomorrow's peace talks.
Witless + Kushy must ensure Ukraine don't walk out.
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Day 1441 - that's how long we've let a criminal, terrorist regime wage war on Ukraine.
People are being murdered directly, or indirectly. Intending to leave a capital city of 2-3m people, and the whole country, without heat and power is attempted genocide
Here's the daily🧵
People are being murdered directly, or indirectly. Intending to leave a capital city of 2-3m people, and the whole country, without heat and power is attempted genocide
Here's the daily🧵
February 3, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Day 1441 - that's how long we've let a criminal, terrorist regime wage war on Ukraine.
People are being murdered directly, or indirectly. Intending to leave a capital city of 2-3m people, and the whole country, without heat and power is attempted genocide
Here's the daily🧵
People are being murdered directly, or indirectly. Intending to leave a capital city of 2-3m people, and the whole country, without heat and power is attempted genocide
Here's the daily🧵
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“One cop we talked to—he appeared to be a lieutenant or commander—about babies being gassed said in response ‘that's too bad.’”
New — I spoke to eight people who were present at the ICE protest on Saturday in Portland, Oregon when federal agents deployed tear gas and rubber bullets into a crowd of families, children, elderly and disabled people, and their pets.
These are their stories:
These are their stories:
What it's like to see ICE tear gas kids
Attendees at a Portland, OR protest describe a vicious, unprovoked and sudden attack
www.thehandbasket.co
February 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
“One cop we talked to—he appeared to be a lieutenant or commander—about babies being gassed said in response ‘that's too bad.’”
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We had electricity for an hour.
Now it’s gone.
But even an hour is a gift in the current situation.
Now it’s gone.
But even an hour is a gift in the current situation.
February 3, 2026 at 3:17 PM
We had electricity for an hour.
Now it’s gone.
But even an hour is a gift in the current situation.
Now it’s gone.
But even an hour is a gift in the current situation.
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Kyiv.
We’ve just got power back!
After a heavy night attack,
they managed to give us some electricity.
Even if it won’t last long, it feels like magic.
Glory to Ukrainian engineers 💪
We’ve just got power back!
After a heavy night attack,
they managed to give us some electricity.
Even if it won’t last long, it feels like magic.
Glory to Ukrainian engineers 💪
February 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Kyiv.
We’ve just got power back!
After a heavy night attack,
they managed to give us some electricity.
Even if it won’t last long, it feels like magic.
Glory to Ukrainian engineers 💪
We’ve just got power back!
After a heavy night attack,
they managed to give us some electricity.
Even if it won’t last long, it feels like magic.
Glory to Ukrainian engineers 💪
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And unless it's a cost-free government ID, it's a POLL TAX. If you have to pay the government for a document that you must have to vote, that is a POLL TAX.
Requiring Americans to prove their citizenship to register to vote would exclude millions of citizens from the political process. bit.ly/4cikrkp
Millions of Americans Don’t Have Documents Proving Their Citizenship Readily Available
Requiring Americans to prove their citizenship to register to vote would exclude millions of citizens from the political process.
www.brennancenter.org
February 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
And unless it's a cost-free government ID, it's a POLL TAX. If you have to pay the government for a document that you must have to vote, that is a POLL TAX.