Dave Rakowski
@daverakowski.bsky.social
Educator, business owner, attorney and Dad living in Allentown, PA. Grew up without grandparents because of Nazi fascism, so I'm in this fight for the long haul.
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My law firm is now litigating 85 voting and election cases in 40 states. This is the largest number of cases in the most states we have ever handled at one time. And, while Big Law firms mostly sit idly by, the need to protect elections in court is only growing.
February 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
My law firm is now litigating 85 voting and election cases in 40 states. This is the largest number of cases in the most states we have ever handled at one time. And, while Big Law firms mostly sit idly by, the need to protect elections in court is only growing.
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"He said he expects this weekend’s Shabbat service will have a larger attendance than its usual crowd of 60 or 70.
“We will not cower in fear. We are proud of who we are. We stand up for the sign that says ‘Hate has no home here’ and we firmly believe that.”
www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...
“We will not cower in fear. We are proud of who we are. We stand up for the sign that says ‘Hate has no home here’ and we firmly believe that.”
www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...
‘We will not cower,’ rabbi says after antisemitic vandalism of Md. synagogue
Rabbi Jonah Layman said that after signs at the Shaare Tefila Synagogue in Maryland had been defaced with antisemitic graffiti, he appreciated the community outreach.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:38 PM
"He said he expects this weekend’s Shabbat service will have a larger attendance than its usual crowd of 60 or 70.
“We will not cower in fear. We are proud of who we are. We stand up for the sign that says ‘Hate has no home here’ and we firmly believe that.”
www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...
“We will not cower in fear. We are proud of who we are. We stand up for the sign that says ‘Hate has no home here’ and we firmly believe that.”
www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...
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The CEO of a private prison corporation having the last name "Swindle" feels like it should be a joke in an episode of Leverage
February 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The CEO of a private prison corporation having the last name "Swindle" feels like it should be a joke in an episode of Leverage
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At some point, whether it's lying or actual stupidity just isn't relevant anymore.
Homan: "When they say 'stop racial profiling' -- that's just not occurring. ICE will briefly detain and question somebody based on reasonable suspicion. It has nothing to do with racial profiling."
February 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
At some point, whether it's lying or actual stupidity just isn't relevant anymore.
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The rule of law can’t survive this
February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The rule of law can’t survive this
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If the elections were rigged by Democrats, then Republicans wouldn’t control the White House and both chambers of Congress.
February 15, 2026 at 2:51 AM
If the elections were rigged by Democrats, then Republicans wouldn’t control the White House and both chambers of Congress.
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Whether it's Robert F. Kennedy, Sr. fighting to desegregate public restrooms or Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. snorting cocaine off of toilet seats, toilets play a key role in the history of the Kennedys.
February 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Whether it's Robert F. Kennedy, Sr. fighting to desegregate public restrooms or Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. snorting cocaine off of toilet seats, toilets play a key role in the history of the Kennedys.
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The Year of the Pissed Off Voter
Trump's trainwreck second term is Making Apathy Go Away... and that is a good thing. -- Jim Acosta
Trump's trainwreck second term is Making Apathy Go Away... and that is a good thing. -- Jim Acosta
The Year of the Pissed Off Voter
Trump's trainwreck second term is Making Apathy Go Away... and that is a good thing.
jimacosta.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The Year of the Pissed Off Voter
Trump's trainwreck second term is Making Apathy Go Away... and that is a good thing. -- Jim Acosta
Trump's trainwreck second term is Making Apathy Go Away... and that is a good thing. -- Jim Acosta
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🙋
This city is home to people of countless faiths. But no matter what you believe, one thing unites us: we are all New Yorkers. We will not allow ICE to terrorize our neighbors.
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Welcome The Stranger
YouTube video by NYC Mayor's Office
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February 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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I think we are going to have a Democratic-controlled Senate.
And all we will need for the leadership of that Democratic Senate to do is hold actual, real, impeachment trials.
As the Constitution requires.
Not the bullshit fake trials like the ones that the Senate held in 2020 and 2021...
And all we will need for the leadership of that Democratic Senate to do is hold actual, real, impeachment trials.
As the Constitution requires.
Not the bullshit fake trials like the ones that the Senate held in 2020 and 2021...
February 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I think we are going to have a Democratic-controlled Senate.
And all we will need for the leadership of that Democratic Senate to do is hold actual, real, impeachment trials.
As the Constitution requires.
Not the bullshit fake trials like the ones that the Senate held in 2020 and 2021...
And all we will need for the leadership of that Democratic Senate to do is hold actual, real, impeachment trials.
As the Constitution requires.
Not the bullshit fake trials like the ones that the Senate held in 2020 and 2021...
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The New York Times reports that the Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta, and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing. I’ll save them time.
A short note to Kristi Noem
To a current Cabinet secretary from a former one
robertreich.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The New York Times reports that the Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta, and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing. I’ll save them time.
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Doesn't pay his contractors
Planned & incited an insurrection
Is a full-time grifter
A serial liar
A bully
A racist
Is homophobic & transphobic
Discriminates against POC
Is xenophobic
Speaks at the level of a 4th grader Wants to go to war with Canada, Greenland & Panama
Wants to annex the Gaza Strip
Planned & incited an insurrection
Is a full-time grifter
A serial liar
A bully
A racist
Is homophobic & transphobic
Discriminates against POC
Is xenophobic
Speaks at the level of a 4th grader Wants to go to war with Canada, Greenland & Panama
Wants to annex the Gaza Strip
February 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Doesn't pay his contractors
Planned & incited an insurrection
Is a full-time grifter
A serial liar
A bully
A racist
Is homophobic & transphobic
Discriminates against POC
Is xenophobic
Speaks at the level of a 4th grader Wants to go to war with Canada, Greenland & Panama
Wants to annex the Gaza Strip
Planned & incited an insurrection
Is a full-time grifter
A serial liar
A bully
A racist
Is homophobic & transphobic
Discriminates against POC
Is xenophobic
Speaks at the level of a 4th grader Wants to go to war with Canada, Greenland & Panama
Wants to annex the Gaza Strip
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Here we go again. Billionaire posting culture war history lessons while rewriting the actual history of a country built by immigrants, enslaved people, and waves of newcomers from everywhere.
Wrong facts. Same obsession.
Wrong facts. Same obsession.
February 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Here we go again. Billionaire posting culture war history lessons while rewriting the actual history of a country built by immigrants, enslaved people, and waves of newcomers from everywhere.
Wrong facts. Same obsession.
Wrong facts. Same obsession.
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This is definitely the face of a woman who’s screaming:
“My dog ate the Epstein Files.”
“My dog ate the Epstein Files.”
February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
This is definitely the face of a woman who’s screaming:
“My dog ate the Epstein Files.”
“My dog ate the Epstein Files.”
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Good job, New Mexico! 😎✨
February 15, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Good job, New Mexico! 😎✨
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Trump’s Hollywood star vandalized —again. It would stand to reason to remove this eyesore.
Terrorist
Pedophile
Traitor
Tyrant
Terrorist
Pedophile
Traitor
Tyrant
February 15, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Trump’s Hollywood star vandalized —again. It would stand to reason to remove this eyesore.
Terrorist
Pedophile
Traitor
Tyrant
Terrorist
Pedophile
Traitor
Tyrant
"But who is, in fact, paying the Trump tariffs? Two reports released last week — the CBO’s latest report on the budget and economic outlook, and a study released by the FRB of New York — both concluded that the tariffs are overwhelmingly being borne by U.S. households and firms.
bit.ly/4tSIrUS
bit.ly/4tSIrUS
Who Is Paying the Trump Tariffs?
A wonkish guide for the confused
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February 15, 2026 at 1:53 PM
"But who is, in fact, paying the Trump tariffs? Two reports released last week — the CBO’s latest report on the budget and economic outlook, and a study released by the FRB of New York — both concluded that the tariffs are overwhelmingly being borne by U.S. households and firms.
bit.ly/4tSIrUS
bit.ly/4tSIrUS
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CBP officer spends his days kidnapping immigrants & throwing them in camps.
Then he goes home to an undocumented immigrant who he’s illegally harbouring because she’s his girlfriend.
She’s also his niece.
These are dangerous, vile men.
Imagine what they do behind closed doors
Then he goes home to an undocumented immigrant who he’s illegally harbouring because she’s his girlfriend.
She’s also his niece.
These are dangerous, vile men.
Imagine what they do behind closed doors
CBP supervisor arrested after allegedly harboring illegal immigrant girlfriend – who is also his niece
The CBP supervisor is referred to as the illegal immigrant’s “boyfriend” in the complaint, however, the document notes that records reviewed by investigators determined that she was also his …
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February 15, 2026 at 9:25 AM
CBP officer spends his days kidnapping immigrants & throwing them in camps.
Then he goes home to an undocumented immigrant who he’s illegally harbouring because she’s his girlfriend.
She’s also his niece.
These are dangerous, vile men.
Imagine what they do behind closed doors
Then he goes home to an undocumented immigrant who he’s illegally harbouring because she’s his girlfriend.
She’s also his niece.
These are dangerous, vile men.
Imagine what they do behind closed doors
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New post about tariffs. Last week two reports found that foreigners have borne very little of the cost. But the CPI came in somewhat soft. Is there a contradiction? As I explain, no.
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/who-is-pay...
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/who-is-pay...
Who Is Paying the Trump Tariffs?
A wonkish guide for the confused
paulkrugman.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:38 PM
New post about tariffs. Last week two reports found that foreigners have borne very little of the cost. But the CPI came in somewhat soft. Is there a contradiction? As I explain, no.
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/who-is-pay...
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/who-is-pay...
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ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY 💯%.......
February 14, 2026 at 10:23 AM
ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY 💯%.......
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A dispute over a rule led to a brawl during a pickleball game at a central Florida country club, authorities said, with one player hitting his opponent in the face with a paddle and punching him on the ground before others got involved.
https://cnn.it/3MH9SA4
https://cnn.it/3MH9SA4
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A dispute over a rule led to a brawl during a pickleball game at a central Florida country club, authorities said, with one player hitting his opponent in the face with a paddle and punching him on the ground before others got involved.
https://cnn.it/3MH9SA4
https://cnn.it/3MH9SA4
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I’m old enough to remember when it was a national emergency for the United States to acquire Greenland.
February 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I’m old enough to remember when it was a national emergency for the United States to acquire Greenland.
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"ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers."
Senate Democrats: Do not appropriate any more funds for ICE.
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Senate Democrats: Do not appropriate any more funds for ICE.
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ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion converting warehouses into detention centers, according to planning documents, more than the annual budgets of 22 states.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM
"ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers."
Senate Democrats: Do not appropriate any more funds for ICE.
wapo.st/3OfarSk
Senate Democrats: Do not appropriate any more funds for ICE.
wapo.st/3OfarSk