Debbie Seltzer
@dlseltzer.bsky.social
historian & philosopher of education (and environmental studies), lover of cats and orchids, foodie
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The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid.
theintercept.com/2026/02/13/a...
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The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid.
One of the women Alex Pretti was killed trying to defend is an EMT. Federal agents stopped her from giving him first aid.
theintercept.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:37 AM
The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid.
theintercept.com/2026/02/13/a...
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Such an important decision, one that will save countless lives.
Ruling holds that syringe exchange is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Ruling holds that syringe exchange is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Harm reduction services, including syringe service and fentanyl testing programs, are proven to save lives.
As a federal court recognized, people with substance use disorder have a right to these services under disability law.
As a federal court recognized, people with substance use disorder have a right to these services under disability law.
Landmark settlement could create new protections for harm reduction under disability law
A Christian group announces a potentially landmark legal settlement that the ACLU says could establish new federal protections for harm reduction services.
www.statnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Such an important decision, one that will save countless lives.
Ruling holds that syringe exchange is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Ruling holds that syringe exchange is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed:
“ICE is the “waste, fraud, and abuse” they were warning us about the whole time.”
“ICE is the “waste, fraud, and abuse” they were warning us about the whole time.”
February 16, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed:
“ICE is the “waste, fraud, and abuse” they were warning us about the whole time.”
“ICE is the “waste, fraud, and abuse” they were warning us about the whole time.”
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I think that linking worsening material conditions for working class people, out of control healthcare costs, the Democratic party being too cozy with tech billionaires, and how ALL of this ties directly to an increased risk of fascist takeovers is a much more useful explanation than "The GOP sucks"
February 15, 2026 at 11:39 PM
I think that linking worsening material conditions for working class people, out of control healthcare costs, the Democratic party being too cozy with tech billionaires, and how ALL of this ties directly to an increased risk of fascist takeovers is a much more useful explanation than "The GOP sucks"
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Democratic candidate who address head-on the Democrats' failure over the last two generations (at least) to substantially and durably improve material conditions for working class Americans over the last two generations, and who talk about what needs to change, will do better IMHO in the general.
February 15, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Democratic candidate who address head-on the Democrats' failure over the last two generations (at least) to substantially and durably improve material conditions for working class Americans over the last two generations, and who talk about what needs to change, will do better IMHO in the general.
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This is a correct and historically well-informed take by AOC. It's so much better than the Democratic Party messaging which tries to talk about Republicans' authoritarian moves while completely ignoring the worsening material conditions that make right-populist movements popular.
AOC on why Trump returned to office: "when you have economic stagnation, for the working class that, especially in an environment where GDP is growing, that is the stuff of populist movement. The choice is what direction those populist movements can go."
February 15, 2026 at 11:31 PM
This is a correct and historically well-informed take by AOC. It's so much better than the Democratic Party messaging which tries to talk about Republicans' authoritarian moves while completely ignoring the worsening material conditions that make right-populist movements popular.
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Traffic cones can be placed over tear gas canisters and then water is poured through the hole on top to extinguish them.
They've also been used against self-driving cars.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023...
They've also been used against self-driving cars.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023...
The rebel group stopping self-driving cars in San Francisco – one cone at a time
The Safe Street Rebel group has waged a war against robotaxis in an effort to end vehicle dominance in the city and promote public transport
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Traffic cones can be placed over tear gas canisters and then water is poured through the hole on top to extinguish them.
They've also been used against self-driving cars.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023...
They've also been used against self-driving cars.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023...
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PBS News Hour: U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents describe how they were treated.
Watch the segment here www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMgC...
I'm clipping transcripts of the citizens speaking in this thread 1/3
Watch the segment here www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMgC...
I'm clipping transcripts of the citizens speaking in this thread 1/3
February 15, 2026 at 8:24 PM
PBS News Hour: U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents describe how they were treated.
Watch the segment here www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMgC...
I'm clipping transcripts of the citizens speaking in this thread 1/3
Watch the segment here www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMgC...
I'm clipping transcripts of the citizens speaking in this thread 1/3
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The Senate Inquiry into Climate Disinformation is on again today (& tomorrow) - starting at 9am with META.
Disinformation is at the heart of many of the issues we face so this inquiry is worth catching. Watch here - & full schedule below #auspol > www.youtube.com/live/Vwuqxfy...
Disinformation is at the heart of many of the issues we face so this inquiry is worth catching. Watch here - & full schedule below #auspol > www.youtube.com/live/Vwuqxfy...
February 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
The Senate Inquiry into Climate Disinformation is on again today (& tomorrow) - starting at 9am with META.
Disinformation is at the heart of many of the issues we face so this inquiry is worth catching. Watch here - & full schedule below #auspol > www.youtube.com/live/Vwuqxfy...
Disinformation is at the heart of many of the issues we face so this inquiry is worth catching. Watch here - & full schedule below #auspol > www.youtube.com/live/Vwuqxfy...
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This story would not have been nearly this detailed if the driver had hit a random pedestrian.
Traffic violence suddenly gets covered more in-depth when police are involved. Weird how that works.
Traffic violence suddenly gets covered more in-depth when police are involved. Weird how that works.
Driver allegedly on phone slams into cruiser, seriously injuring Massachusetts State Police trooper
A Massachusetts State Trooper was seriously injured after his cruiser was hit on Interstate-95 in Salisbury on Saturday.
www.cbsnews.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:43 PM
This story would not have been nearly this detailed if the driver had hit a random pedestrian.
Traffic violence suddenly gets covered more in-depth when police are involved. Weird how that works.
Traffic violence suddenly gets covered more in-depth when police are involved. Weird how that works.
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If we don’t want to repeat history – then for God’s sake in this moment we better be strong enough to learn from it.
February 15, 2026 at 10:31 PM
If we don’t want to repeat history – then for God’s sake in this moment we better be strong enough to learn from it.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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“This is the Epstein Administration because there are two types of people in it — people who are in the Epstein files and people who are covering up the Epstein files.”
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social
“The Epstein Admin protects the Epstein Class, supported by the Epstein Court.” @dzaia40.bsky.social
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social
“The Epstein Admin protects the Epstein Class, supported by the Epstein Court.” @dzaia40.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 7:11 AM
“This is the Epstein Administration because there are two types of people in it — people who are in the Epstein files and people who are covering up the Epstein files.”
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social
“The Epstein Admin protects the Epstein Class, supported by the Epstein Court.” @dzaia40.bsky.social
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social
“The Epstein Admin protects the Epstein Class, supported by the Epstein Court.” @dzaia40.bsky.social
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If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
February 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
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PEDOPHILE PROTECTOR PAM BONDI SAYS NO MORE TRUMP-EPSTEIN PEDO FILES WILL BE RELEASED.
THAT TELLS ME THE OTHER HALF THAT THEY REFUSE TO RELEASE ARE WAY WORSE THAN THE DISGUSTING, SICKENING FILES WE ALREADY HAVE.
A COVER UP IS STILL ONGOING FROM TRUMP AND HIS DOJ.
THAT TELLS ME THE OTHER HALF THAT THEY REFUSE TO RELEASE ARE WAY WORSE THAN THE DISGUSTING, SICKENING FILES WE ALREADY HAVE.
A COVER UP IS STILL ONGOING FROM TRUMP AND HIS DOJ.
February 15, 2026 at 11:44 PM
PEDOPHILE PROTECTOR PAM BONDI SAYS NO MORE TRUMP-EPSTEIN PEDO FILES WILL BE RELEASED.
THAT TELLS ME THE OTHER HALF THAT THEY REFUSE TO RELEASE ARE WAY WORSE THAN THE DISGUSTING, SICKENING FILES WE ALREADY HAVE.
A COVER UP IS STILL ONGOING FROM TRUMP AND HIS DOJ.
THAT TELLS ME THE OTHER HALF THAT THEY REFUSE TO RELEASE ARE WAY WORSE THAN THE DISGUSTING, SICKENING FILES WE ALREADY HAVE.
A COVER UP IS STILL ONGOING FROM TRUMP AND HIS DOJ.
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kind of crazy to see republicans attack thomas massie for doing the thing they demanded for years (release the epstein files)
February 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
kind of crazy to see republicans attack thomas massie for doing the thing they demanded for years (release the epstein files)
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Why did Biden's climate policies fail to cement EVs in US life? Only well-off ppl have been buying lots of new cars—IRA leaned into that.
The EV subsidies for expensive cars had income caps—but were de facto most relevant for buyers earning just under the limit. Not much help for working class.
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The EV subsidies for expensive cars had income caps—but were de facto most relevant for buyers earning just under the limit. Not much help for working class.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Why did Biden's climate policies fail to cement EVs in US life? Only well-off ppl have been buying lots of new cars—IRA leaned into that.
The EV subsidies for expensive cars had income caps—but were de facto most relevant for buyers earning just under the limit. Not much help for working class.
1/
The EV subsidies for expensive cars had income caps—but were de facto most relevant for buyers earning just under the limit. Not much help for working class.
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So lying “economist” Peter Navarro is just as stupid as Pamela Jo Bondi? The Dow Jones is not “the stock market.” And it is indexed—the 50,000 doesn’t stand for $50,000.
Peter Navarro: "It's the perfect Trump economy in 2026 ... we're seeing stock market over $50,000"
February 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
So lying “economist” Peter Navarro is just as stupid as Pamela Jo Bondi? The Dow Jones is not “the stock market.” And it is indexed—the 50,000 doesn’t stand for $50,000.
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Even if you fully intend to vote for whoever the Democratic nominee ends up being, there’s a huge difference between doing that quietly in November 2028 and loudly announcing it years in advance with zero conditions attached.
What's the purpose of saying that there's no position so extreme that someone could lose your vote? Especially this far out? You're effectively giving possible candidates the all clear to move as far right as they'd like. This seems foolish.
February 15, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Even if you fully intend to vote for whoever the Democratic nominee ends up being, there’s a huge difference between doing that quietly in November 2028 and loudly announcing it years in advance with zero conditions attached.
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What Rubio describes is not how it went. In the colonial period, free land, religious toleration, "mild govt", fast +easy naturalization so U could bequeath land to heirs were the main reasons peeps came. Belonging was also defined by enslaved importation + Indigenous dispossession.
The Rubio speech really is appalling, and if you haven’t read it yet, you should.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
www.state.gov/releases/off...
February 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM
What Rubio describes is not how it went. In the colonial period, free land, religious toleration, "mild govt", fast +easy naturalization so U could bequeath land to heirs were the main reasons peeps came. Belonging was also defined by enslaved importation + Indigenous dispossession.
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an urban park surrounded by dense, family-friendly housing instead of multi-lane stroads is such a departure from anything we are capable of in the US
www.linkedin.com/posts/villed...
www.linkedin.com/posts/villed...
Si on vous disait qu'il existe un jardin de 7300m2 en plein cœur du 13ème arrondissement ?
Il s'agit du jardin Laure Albin Guillot, à deux pas de la Place d'Italie. Adossé au parc Keller...
Si on vous disait qu'il existe un jardin de 7300m2 en plein cœur du 13ème arrondissement ?
Il s'agit du jardin Laure Albin Guillot, à deux pas de la Place d'Italie. Adossé au parc Kellerman, il offr...
www.linkedin.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM
an urban park surrounded by dense, family-friendly housing instead of multi-lane stroads is such a departure from anything we are capable of in the US
www.linkedin.com/posts/villed...
www.linkedin.com/posts/villed...
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a gorgeous 8-story single stair social housing development in paris w/ flats and maisonettes from 1-3 bedrooms.
great stuff. stunning interiors.
divisare.com/projects/551...
great stuff. stunning interiors.
divisare.com/projects/551...
Nicolas Hugoo Architecture, Pierre-Romain Guedj, Charly Broyez, 11H45 · 36 Social flats
Volumetry serving the urban project
This parallelogram-shaped lot necessitated the present building with its sharp angle. The location and volumetry of the project seek to soften this angularity by pl...
divisare.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:37 PM
a gorgeous 8-story single stair social housing development in paris w/ flats and maisonettes from 1-3 bedrooms.
great stuff. stunning interiors.
divisare.com/projects/551...
great stuff. stunning interiors.
divisare.com/projects/551...
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This is what a rigged economy looks like.
February 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
This is what a rigged economy looks like.
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We can't fall into right-wing populism’s lie that the most vulnerable in society are to blame for wealth inequality in our countries. We need to build movements that tell the truth: the story of wealth inequality is not a cultural one, but a class one.
February 15, 2026 at 8:11 PM
We can't fall into right-wing populism’s lie that the most vulnerable in society are to blame for wealth inequality in our countries. We need to build movements that tell the truth: the story of wealth inequality is not a cultural one, but a class one.