Edwin Eisendrath
@eisendrath.net
It's the Democracy, Stupid.
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Long ago: Chicago schoolteacher, alderman, CEO Chicago Sun Times, etc.
Radio: WCPT/ @heartlandsignal.bsky.social
Video podcast: @lincolnsquare.media
Substack: https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/
Long ago: Chicago schoolteacher, alderman, CEO Chicago Sun Times, etc.
Pinned
I am done listening to pundits, consultants, and influencers tell us what Democrats must do, as if the attack on American democracy and freedom is a problem that the Democratic Party must solve. This is Americans vs MAGA. My latest:
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Bravo @chuygarcia.house.gov
Bondi’s yawn tells us what she thinks of the rights of ordinary Americans.
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Bondi’s yawn tells us what she thinks of the rights of ordinary Americans.
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Rep Chuey Garcia (D-IL) rips into AG Bondi for her part in the massive cover-up of the deaths of his constituents at the hands of thug ICE agents.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Bravo @chuygarcia.house.gov
Bondi’s yawn tells us what she thinks of the rights of ordinary Americans.
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Bondi’s yawn tells us what she thinks of the rights of ordinary Americans.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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I’m just going to leave this here
February 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I’m just going to leave this here
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Anyone currently involved in federal immigration enforcement, every officer, every bureaucrat, every lawyer, every judge, is a member of the most evil group of people this country has seen since Reconstruction. Darkness personified, every one. Doing this to children is beyond depraved.
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Anyone currently involved in federal immigration enforcement, every officer, every bureaucrat, every lawyer, every judge, is a member of the most evil group of people this country has seen since Reconstruction. Darkness personified, every one. Doing this to children is beyond depraved.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM
I couldn't ask for a better group of guests to help unravel this insane week. I hope you'll join us Saturday on WCPT/ @heartlandsignal.bsky.social
+ @mjtoma.bsky.social
+ @mikenellis.bsky.social
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The SAVE Act would block millions of American citizens from voting by effectively requiring a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. More than 21 million Americans lack ready access to those documents. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM
February 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
The SAVE Act would block millions of American citizens from voting by effectively requiring a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. More than 21 million Americans lack ready access to those documents. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM
@atrupar.com is not just the best chronicler of Trump but also a proud Minnesotan who has helped share the tyranny of the federal occupation there with the rest of the country. We'll talk about all of that & more today LIVE at 12CT on @lincolnsquare.media. Stream here: substack.com/@lincolnsqua...
February 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
@atrupar.com is not just the best chronicler of Trump but also a proud Minnesotan who has helped share the tyranny of the federal occupation there with the rest of the country. We'll talk about all of that & more today LIVE at 12CT on @lincolnsquare.media. Stream here: substack.com/@lincolnsqua...
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This is a breathtaking article about the complete clown show at DHS being overseen by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski (gift link)
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
This is a breathtaking article about the complete clown show at DHS being overseen by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski (gift link)
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The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping set of regulatory proposals this week that would substantially change health plan offerings on the ACA marketplace next year.
One change would sharply raise annual out-of-pocket costs — to more than $27K for certain plans — while lowering premiums.
One change would sharply raise annual out-of-pocket costs — to more than $27K for certain plans — while lowering premiums.
Trump Team’s Planned ACA Rule Offers Its Answer to Rising Premium Costs: Catastrophic Coverage - KFF Health News
Sweeping changes to the Affordable Care Act marketplace next year have been proposed by the Trump administration that focus on making more insurance plans available with higher annual out-of-pocket co...
kffhealthnews.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping set of regulatory proposals this week that would substantially change health plan offerings on the ACA marketplace next year.
One change would sharply raise annual out-of-pocket costs — to more than $27K for certain plans — while lowering premiums.
One change would sharply raise annual out-of-pocket costs — to more than $27K for certain plans — while lowering premiums.
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AP-NORC poll | 2/5-2/8
President Trump approval
Disapprove 62% (+3)
Approve 36% (-4)
apnorc.org/projects/abo...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 62% (+3)
Approve 36% (-4)
apnorc.org/projects/abo...
February 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM
AP-NORC poll | 2/5-2/8
President Trump approval
Disapprove 62% (+3)
Approve 36% (-4)
apnorc.org/projects/abo...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 62% (+3)
Approve 36% (-4)
apnorc.org/projects/abo...
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Independents say 2:1 that Bad Bunny "better represents America" than Donald Trump www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
February 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Independents say 2:1 that Bad Bunny "better represents America" than Donald Trump www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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There is so much crazy shit, outrageous corruption, and naked, hamfisted ambition in this WSJ piece about Noem, Lewandowski, and DHS. Gift link. Read and take note of the of eye-popping number of sources who have knives out for Kristi and Corey.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:50 PM
There is so much crazy shit, outrageous corruption, and naked, hamfisted ambition in this WSJ piece about Noem, Lewandowski, and DHS. Gift link. Read and take note of the of eye-popping number of sources who have knives out for Kristi and Corey.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
For a pocketful of petrodollars POTUS will destroy everything.
Trump: "We are officially terminating the so-called 'endangerment finding'"
February 13, 2026 at 12:22 AM
For a pocketful of petrodollars POTUS will destroy everything.
For years I’ve said said is the dumbest box of rocks in the US Senate. This is so stupid it’s actually funny.
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 13, 2026 at 12:18 AM
For years I’ve said said is the dumbest box of rocks in the US Senate. This is so stupid it’s actually funny.
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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 2:58 PM
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
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JUST IN: U.S. Customs and Border Protection says Border Patrol agent Charles Exum, who shot Chicago's Marimar Martinez, "was placed on administrative leave":
February 11, 2026 at 10:27 PM
JUST IN: U.S. Customs and Border Protection says Border Patrol agent Charles Exum, who shot Chicago's Marimar Martinez, "was placed on administrative leave":
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A Reuters photographer captured this image of a page from Pam Bondi's "burn book," which she used to counter any questions from Democratic lawmakers during an unhinged hearing today.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
February 11, 2026 at 11:06 PM
A Reuters photographer captured this image of a page from Pam Bondi's "burn book," which she used to counter any questions from Democratic lawmakers during an unhinged hearing today.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
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Look!
"News of a potential immigrant detention center in Kansas City sparked fierce public backlash over the past month. At rallies and protests, many people called on Platform Ventures to not sell the building to the federal government..."
And now:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
"News of a potential immigrant detention center in Kansas City sparked fierce public backlash over the past month. At rallies and protests, many people called on Platform Ventures to not sell the building to the federal government..."
And now:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
Kansas City developers halt sale of warehouse for ICE detention center as public pressure mounts
Federal officials first toured the building in January, sparking speculation over whether the owners had sold the building to the U.S. government. Media reports suggested the sale was part of a push t...
www.kcur.org
February 12, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Look!
"News of a potential immigrant detention center in Kansas City sparked fierce public backlash over the past month. At rallies and protests, many people called on Platform Ventures to not sell the building to the federal government..."
And now:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
"News of a potential immigrant detention center in Kansas City sparked fierce public backlash over the past month. At rallies and protests, many people called on Platform Ventures to not sell the building to the federal government..."
And now:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
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The volume & geographic distribution of protest nationwide during year 1 of Trump's second term was extraordinary.
February 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The volume & geographic distribution of protest nationwide during year 1 of Trump's second term was extraordinary.
This is hugely important and comforting news.
New poll: In 2024, low-engagement voters went for Trump over Harris by 11 percentage points. But now they disapprove of the way he's handling the presidency by 13. They have moved 25 points against Trump — 2x as large as the shift for high-knowledge voters www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
Trump has lost the voters who weren’t paying attention in 2024
The least-engaged Americans have swung 25 points against him since 2024 — about twice the shift among everyone else. Trump has flattened the engagement gap.
www.gelliottmorris.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:41 PM
This is hugely important and comforting news.
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ICYMI: @eisendrath.net & @skyeperryman.bsky.social sat down on It's The Democracy, Stupid to discuss the fact that the courts won't save us, but the people will.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:06 AM
ICYMI: @eisendrath.net & @skyeperryman.bsky.social sat down on It's The Democracy, Stupid to discuss the fact that the courts won't save us, but the people will.
Subscribe to watch the full episode
www.lincolnsquare.media/p/the-courts...
Subscribe to watch the full episode
www.lincolnsquare.media/p/the-courts...
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one thing that comes across in these clips is that bondi is totally out of her depth. just an absolute lightweight. barely sentient.
holy shit -- Bondi's new tactic is refusing to answer Democratic questions, then using time during the next Republican questioner to smear the previous Democratic member and accuse them of being complicit in violence crimes
February 11, 2026 at 7:07 PM
one thing that comes across in these clips is that bondi is totally out of her depth. just an absolute lightweight. barely sentient.
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Goldman: "Will the survivors and victims who are here please stand up one more time. By show of hands, how many of you or your loved ones actually have met with the DOJ? None ... How many of you were ignored by the DOJ? All of them." (Bondi responds by smearing Goldman.)
February 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Goldman: "Will the survivors and victims who are here please stand up one more time. By show of hands, how many of you or your loved ones actually have met with the DOJ? None ... How many of you were ignored by the DOJ? All of them." (Bondi responds by smearing Goldman.)