Dave Urban
@davidjohnurban.bsky.social
Concerned US citizen and Pennsylvania resident who loves reading about politics and policy.
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They weren't rookies
The two federal agents who murdered Alex Pretti had a combined 20 years of experience with BP or CBP, and simmered in a toxic culture with an absurd crime rate that must be erased, not "reformed"
My new column on what really killed Alex www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
The two federal agents who murdered Alex Pretti had a combined 20 years of experience with BP or CBP, and simmered in a toxic culture with an absurd crime rate that must be erased, not "reformed"
My new column on what really killed Alex www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
The toxic culture that killed Alex Pretti | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, who is Tulsi Gabbard really working for?
www.inquirer.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:33 PM
They weren't rookies
The two federal agents who murdered Alex Pretti had a combined 20 years of experience with BP or CBP, and simmered in a toxic culture with an absurd crime rate that must be erased, not "reformed"
My new column on what really killed Alex www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
The two federal agents who murdered Alex Pretti had a combined 20 years of experience with BP or CBP, and simmered in a toxic culture with an absurd crime rate that must be erased, not "reformed"
My new column on what really killed Alex www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
Ah, duh
It was obvious from the beginning that Trump's unconstitutional and stupid tariffs would kill American manufacturing by denying them access to the global supply chain they need to make things.
It was obvious from the beginning that Trump's unconstitutional and stupid tariffs would kill American manufacturing by denying them access to the global supply chain they need to make things.
February 3, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Ah, duh
It was obvious from the beginning that Trump's unconstitutional and stupid tariffs would kill American manufacturing by denying them access to the global supply chain they need to make things.
It was obvious from the beginning that Trump's unconstitutional and stupid tariffs would kill American manufacturing by denying them access to the global supply chain they need to make things.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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TONIGHT: Texas State Senator-elect Taylor Rehmet talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips red Texas Senate district in major upset
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips red Texas Senate district in major upset
The union leader bested his opponent in the special election, despite President Donald Trump’s last-ditch efforts to drum up support for the Republican candidate.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:46 AM
TONIGHT: Texas State Senator-elect Taylor Rehmet talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
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'Highly suspicious': @whitehouse.senate.gov blasts Trump FBI's raid on Fulton County elections site youtu.be/i-yrLhYSkD0?...
February 3, 2026 at 4:35 AM
'Highly suspicious': @whitehouse.senate.gov blasts Trump FBI's raid on Fulton County elections site youtu.be/i-yrLhYSkD0?...
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@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social: Trump Justice Department has Epstein survivors begging 'delete my name!' youtu.be/07MCl6X6Vx4?...
February 3, 2026 at 4:40 AM
@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social: Trump Justice Department has Epstein survivors begging 'delete my name!' youtu.be/07MCl6X6Vx4?...
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Team Krasner here www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
Philly DA Larry Krasner says ‘don’t be a wimp’ after Gov. Josh Shapiro decried his comparison of ICE agents to Nazis
Gov. Josh Shapiro called District Attorney Larry Krasner's comparison of ICE agents to Nazis "abhorrent." Krasner responded that Shapiro is "not meeting the moment."
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February 3, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Team Krasner here www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
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February 3, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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February 1, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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From Brussels Beer City by Eoghan Walsh.
SCTCH 1920 and Scotch CTS - Crowned Trees Scotch.
www.beercity.brussels/home/2020/sc...
SCTCH 1920 and Scotch CTS - Crowned Trees Scotch.
www.beercity.brussels/home/2020/sc...
Brewing up a skite // SCTCH 1920 and the rebirth of the Brussels Scotch Ale — Brussels Beer City
Skite [/skaɪt/]: (Scotland, slang) verb. To drink a large amount of alcohol It was around the sixth weighty bag of Pale Ale malt when I started wondering what I was doing. Writing about beer is just...
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February 2, 2026 at 1:38 PM
From Brussels Beer City by Eoghan Walsh.
SCTCH 1920 and Scotch CTS - Crowned Trees Scotch.
www.beercity.brussels/home/2020/sc...
SCTCH 1920 and Scotch CTS - Crowned Trees Scotch.
www.beercity.brussels/home/2020/sc...
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The white washing of American history and the accomplishment of people of color is a tragedy.
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Fernando Mendoza 2nd generation Cuban-American, grandparents immigrate from Cuba, wins the Heisman Trophy.
A shiny star example of the success of immigration.
How much greatness is Trump denying America with his blocking of immigration from countries like Cuba.
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A shiny star example of the success of immigration.
How much greatness is Trump denying America with his blocking of immigration from countries like Cuba.
www.scrippsnews.com/sports/india...
Indiana's Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy
Fernando Mendoza, the mercurial quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.
www.scrippsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The white washing of American history and the accomplishment of people of color is a tragedy.
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bsky.app/profile/jd15...
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Wall Street Journal
Rural America is increasingly at odds with Silicon Valley’s billions. Across the country, local communities are mobilizing to hold back the tide of the AI data-center boom. Fearing rising utility costs and a loss of privacy, locals have blocked or delayed nearly 20 projects.
Rural America is increasingly at odds with Silicon Valley’s billions. Across the country, local communities are mobilizing to hold back the tide of the AI data-center boom. Fearing rising utility costs and a loss of privacy, locals have blocked or delayed nearly 20 projects.
February 2, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Wall Street Journal
Rural America is increasingly at odds with Silicon Valley’s billions. Across the country, local communities are mobilizing to hold back the tide of the AI data-center boom. Fearing rising utility costs and a loss of privacy, locals have blocked or delayed nearly 20 projects.
Rural America is increasingly at odds with Silicon Valley’s billions. Across the country, local communities are mobilizing to hold back the tide of the AI data-center boom. Fearing rising utility costs and a loss of privacy, locals have blocked or delayed nearly 20 projects.
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Bad Bunny won a Grammy, a well deserved standing ovation, and the hearts of many tonight.
"We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.”
Bravo, Bad Bunny 🤩
"We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.”
Bravo, Bad Bunny 🤩
February 2, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Bad Bunny won a Grammy, a well deserved standing ovation, and the hearts of many tonight.
"We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.”
Bravo, Bad Bunny 🤩
"We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.”
Bravo, Bad Bunny 🤩
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"Messy" by Lola Young wins 'Best Pop Solo Performance' at the 2026 GRAMMYs.
February 2, 2026 at 3:20 AM
"Messy" by Lola Young wins 'Best Pop Solo Performance' at the 2026 GRAMMYs.
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Olivia Dean during her #GRAMMYs acceptance speech for Best New Artist:
“I’m up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I’m a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”
“I’m up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I’m a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”
February 2, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Olivia Dean during her #GRAMMYs acceptance speech for Best New Artist:
“I’m up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I’m a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”
“I’m up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I’m a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”
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Olivia Dean: "I guess I want to say I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn't be here... I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated"
February 2, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Olivia Dean: "I guess I want to say I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn't be here... I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated"
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Ice out! Bad Bunny and Olivia Dean use their Grammy moments to send the message the country needs to hear.
February 2, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Ice out! Bad Bunny and Olivia Dean use their Grammy moments to send the message the country needs to hear.
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Bad Bunny with a powerful anti-ICE speech at the Grammys 🔥🔥🔥🔥
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ‘ICE out.’ We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ‘ICE out.’ We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
February 2, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Bad Bunny with a powerful anti-ICE speech at the Grammys 🔥🔥🔥🔥
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ‘ICE out.’ We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ‘ICE out.’ We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
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I stand with Bad Bunny.
Bad Bunny with a powerful anti-ICE speech at the Grammys 🔥🔥🔥🔥
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ‘ICE out.’ We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ‘ICE out.’ We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
February 2, 2026 at 3:21 AM
I stand with Bad Bunny.
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Bad Bunny at the Grammys:
"Before I say 'thanks to God,' I'm going to say 'ICE Out.' We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
"Before I say 'thanks to God,' I'm going to say 'ICE Out.' We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Bad Bunny at the Grammys:
"Before I say 'thanks to God,' I'm going to say 'ICE Out.' We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
"Before I say 'thanks to God,' I'm going to say 'ICE Out.' We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
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Billie Eilish during her #GRAMMYs speech for Song of the Year:
“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
February 2, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Billie Eilish during her #GRAMMYs speech for Song of the Year:
“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
“As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”
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February 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM