Catherine Jefferson
@ergoone.bsky.social
Tech industry oldtimer. Antispam & security. Writer. Supporter of #Ukraine and #Israel, NOT Netanyahu! Worried about the future of American denocracy under Trump. A lifelong independent who wants to go back to having two viable political parties, d----t!
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Catherine Jefferson
@ergoone.bsky.social
· Dec 24
This conversation reminds me of several I had with my sister decades ago. I'm on the autism spectrum, picky about facts. She's neurotypical, and usually prefers to generalize.
She'd get upset about some injustice, an make a wildly overbroad statement about it. I'd be annoyed and "fix" it. ;)
She'd get upset about some injustice, an make a wildly overbroad statement about it. I'd be annoyed and "fix" it. ;)
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Here's the full numerical breakdown of the type of charges or convictions for those arrested by ICE over the past year who had criminal records.
February 10, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Here's the full numerical breakdown of the type of charges or convictions for those arrested by ICE over the past year who had criminal records.
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CBS News Exclusive: An internal DHS document shows that less than 14% of nearly 400,000 individuals arrested by ICE in President Trump's first year back in power had violent criminal records.
It's the most detailed look yet at who ICE has arrested.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
It's the most detailed look yet at who ICE has arrested.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
www.cbsnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:19 AM
CBS News Exclusive: An internal DHS document shows that less than 14% of nearly 400,000 individuals arrested by ICE in President Trump's first year back in power had violent criminal records.
It's the most detailed look yet at who ICE has arrested.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
It's the most detailed look yet at who ICE has arrested.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
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“We’ve wanted this bridge for years because it will be a boon for our economy. This is another case of the President undermining Michigan businesses and workers.”
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apple.news/A2BLqfxxqRGO...
Trump threatens to delay opening of Gordie Howe Bridge, demanding
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to indefinitely delay opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge, while also demanding “at least” half ownership of the massive infrastructure project t...
apple.news
February 10, 2026 at 3:24 AM
“We’ve wanted this bridge for years because it will be a boon for our economy. This is another case of the President undermining Michigan businesses and workers.”
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apple.news/A2BLqfxxqRGO...
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Congressional review of the unredacted Epstein files contradicts Trump’s statements. Who’s shocked?
February 10, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Congressional review of the unredacted Epstein files contradicts Trump’s statements. Who’s shocked?
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Maybe the Republicans who made a little noise over the Obamas-as-apes video were saving their powder for the big one. But these other things were pretty racist too:
Trump 2.0’s Most Racist Moments, Ranked
The Obamas-as-apes video is the latest in a long line of racist acts and statements from this administration.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Maybe the Republicans who made a little noise over the Obamas-as-apes video were saving their powder for the big one. But these other things were pretty racist too:
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theintercept.com/2026/02/09/i...
“Friday’s midafternoon disappearance of multiple commuters in quick succession provided visceral evidence that, despite the change in leadership, the struggle between President Donald Trump’s federal agents and residents continues.”
“Friday’s midafternoon disappearance of multiple commuters in quick succession provided visceral evidence that, despite the change in leadership, the struggle between President Donald Trump’s federal agents and residents continues.”
“Uptick in Abductions”: ICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal Observers
In one 30-minute stretch, three Minneapolis legal observers were arrested as ICE ramped up its targeting of community volunteers.
theintercept.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:40 AM
theintercept.com/2026/02/09/i...
“Friday’s midafternoon disappearance of multiple commuters in quick succession provided visceral evidence that, despite the change in leadership, the struggle between President Donald Trump’s federal agents and residents continues.”
“Friday’s midafternoon disappearance of multiple commuters in quick succession provided visceral evidence that, despite the change in leadership, the struggle between President Donald Trump’s federal agents and residents continues.”
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Consumer Beware: 📱 iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may break when removing the case
Users on social media report cracks in the body: the plastic antenna spacers are breaking.
Judging by the comments, these are not isolated cases — the issue appears to be widespread.
Users on social media report cracks in the body: the plastic antenna spacers are breaking.
Judging by the comments, these are not isolated cases — the issue appears to be widespread.
February 10, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Consumer Beware: 📱 iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may break when removing the case
Users on social media report cracks in the body: the plastic antenna spacers are breaking.
Judging by the comments, these are not isolated cases — the issue appears to be widespread.
Users on social media report cracks in the body: the plastic antenna spacers are breaking.
Judging by the comments, these are not isolated cases — the issue appears to be widespread.
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Billionaire pervert, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, is one of the most senior business figures in Dubai. This article details some of his emails with Epstein. Republican Congressman Massie outed him today as the redacted sender of the “torture video” to Epstein.
www.ft.com/content/d8f9...
www.ft.com/content/d8f9...
DP World boss emailed Epstein about sexual experiences
DoJ documents show Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem maintained relationship with sex offender long after 2008 conviction
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Billionaire pervert, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, is one of the most senior business figures in Dubai. This article details some of his emails with Epstein. Republican Congressman Massie outed him today as the redacted sender of the “torture video” to Epstein.
www.ft.com/content/d8f9...
www.ft.com/content/d8f9...
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thehill.com/policy/techn...
““The acid test for justice is not the release of the files, but rather the prosecution of those who committed heinous crimes with Epstein,” he added.”
““The acid test for justice is not the release of the files, but rather the prosecution of those who committed heinous crimes with Epstein,” he added.”
thehill.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:52 AM
thehill.com/policy/techn...
““The acid test for justice is not the release of the files, but rather the prosecution of those who committed heinous crimes with Epstein,” he added.”
““The acid test for justice is not the release of the files, but rather the prosecution of those who committed heinous crimes with Epstein,” he added.”
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The Sears Roebuck store on Allen Parkway in Houston during the 1930s. Buffalo Bayou flooded so bad in Dec., 1935 that all sorts of appliances all kinds of stuff floated away. It was during the Great Depression and it was reported that folks thereabouts were happy to "help" in the cleanup. 🙃
February 10, 2026 at 12:34 AM
The Sears Roebuck store on Allen Parkway in Houston during the 1930s. Buffalo Bayou flooded so bad in Dec., 1935 that all sorts of appliances all kinds of stuff floated away. It was during the Great Depression and it was reported that folks thereabouts were happy to "help" in the cleanup. 🙃
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Munich Security Conference awarded the Ewald von Kleist Prize, its highest award, to the people of Ukraine in 2026
"Russia, while pretending to be ready for negotiations, simultaneously terrorizes Ukrainian civilians," said Chairman Ischinger euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/10/n...
"Russia, while pretending to be ready for negotiations, simultaneously terrorizes Ukrainian civilians," said Chairman Ischinger euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/10/n...
“Now it’s official”: Munich Security Conference 2026 honors Ukrainian people with its highest award
People of Ukraine receive Munich conference prize, as chairman says Russia "terrorizes civilians while pretending to negotiate."
euromaidanpress.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Munich Security Conference awarded the Ewald von Kleist Prize, its highest award, to the people of Ukraine in 2026
"Russia, while pretending to be ready for negotiations, simultaneously terrorizes Ukrainian civilians," said Chairman Ischinger euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/10/n...
"Russia, while pretending to be ready for negotiations, simultaneously terrorizes Ukrainian civilians," said Chairman Ischinger euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/10/n...
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"While his father Steve Witkoff acts as President Trump’s all-purpose special envoy, 32-year-old Zach Witkoff now heads up World Liberty, which has doled out at least $1.4 billion to both families"
extraordinary reporting from @wsj.com
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
extraordinary reporting from @wsj.com
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
One Generation Runs the Country. The Next Cashed In on Crypto.
Sons of top Trump administration officials made billions for their families, but their investors didn’t always fare so well.
www.wsj.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"While his father Steve Witkoff acts as President Trump’s all-purpose special envoy, 32-year-old Zach Witkoff now heads up World Liberty, which has doled out at least $1.4 billion to both families"
extraordinary reporting from @wsj.com
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
extraordinary reporting from @wsj.com
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
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“At some point, even Crimea will be impossible to hold. In reality, there will be a domino effect.
As soon as everything collapses — everything will be lost, but we don’t know in what form it will happen.”
— Garry Kasparov
As soon as everything collapses — everything will be lost, but we don’t know in what form it will happen.”
— Garry Kasparov
February 10, 2026 at 12:09 AM
“At some point, even Crimea will be impossible to hold. In reality, there will be a domino effect.
As soon as everything collapses — everything will be lost, but we don’t know in what form it will happen.”
— Garry Kasparov
As soon as everything collapses — everything will be lost, but we don’t know in what form it will happen.”
— Garry Kasparov
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The National Governors Association organizes the bipartisan winter gathering that usually includes a working meeting with the U.S. president and a major dinner at the White House.
Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings • Nevada Current
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to t...
nevadacurrent.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
The National Governors Association organizes the bipartisan winter gathering that usually includes a working meeting with the U.S. president and a major dinner at the White House.
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Applications for ISW's Summer 2026 Internship Program are open!
Interns will gain hands-on experience in research, open-source analysis, and communications while contributing directly to our mission in national security and conflict monitoring.
Apply now: https://isw.pub/SummerIntern26BS
Interns will gain hands-on experience in research, open-source analysis, and communications while contributing directly to our mission in national security and conflict monitoring.
Apply now: https://isw.pub/SummerIntern26BS
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Applications for ISW's Summer 2026 Internship Program are open!
Interns will gain hands-on experience in research, open-source analysis, and communications while contributing directly to our mission in national security and conflict monitoring.
Apply now: https://isw.pub/SummerIntern26BS
Interns will gain hands-on experience in research, open-source analysis, and communications while contributing directly to our mission in national security and conflict monitoring.
Apply now: https://isw.pub/SummerIntern26BS
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Glory to the heroes 💪🏻🇺🇦
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Glory to the heroes 💪🏻🇺🇦
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The crew of a Mi-24 helicopter from Ukraine’s 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade Kherson was killed while carrying out a combat mission. The loss was reported by the brigade itself. #Ukraine
February 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
The crew of a Mi-24 helicopter from Ukraine’s 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade Kherson was killed while carrying out a combat mission. The loss was reported by the brigade itself. #Ukraine
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"'There are literally millions of people who rely on immigrants for their basic care needs every single day.'"
Why Trump’s Attack on Refugees Could Hurt Grandma
It’s immigrants from ‘shithole’ countries who care for our elderly, and nobody’s lining up to take their place.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
"'There are literally millions of people who rely on immigrants for their basic care needs every single day.'"
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"...Remember, this whistleblower came forward in May. It's now February of the following year, and we're still asking questions": https://ow.ly/Ic4V50Yc1gr on "Face the Nation": https://ow.ly/iQ8V50Yc1go 2/3
Whistleblower Aid Contacts Intelligence Committees Leadership on Long-Stalled Whistleblower Complaint - Whistleblower Aid
WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 9–Whistleblower Aid today sent a letter to the US House and Senate Intelligence Committees following correspondence from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence concerning a long stalled whistleblower disclosure. “On February 3, 2026, we renewed our client’s request for DNI guidance and notified the DNI that should we not receive
whistlebloweraid.org
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
"...Remember, this whistleblower came forward in May. It's now February of the following year, and we're still asking questions": https://ow.ly/Ic4V50Yc1gr on "Face the Nation": https://ow.ly/iQ8V50Yc1go 2/3
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Venezuela's top prosecutor said that his office had requested the arrest of one of the closest allies of opposition leader María Corina Machado. https://to.pbs.org/4bLhVpJ
Venezuela's top prosecutor orders arrest of opposition leader's ally hours after his release
Venezuela's top prosecutor says his office has requested the arrest of Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of opposition leader María Corina Machado.
www.pbs.org
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Venezuela's top prosecutor said that his office had requested the arrest of one of the closest allies of opposition leader María Corina Machado. https://to.pbs.org/4bLhVpJ
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What the Ship (Ep138)
1⃣Tanker Seizures by the US, Dutch, India and in the Baltic
2⃣Russia Oil & LNG
3⃣Panama Canal Overflowing & Kicking out the Chinese
4⃣US Staying in the IMO and Net Zero Framework has new opponents
5⃣Containers & Maersk
Video: youtu.be/-918A1pEN7Q
1⃣Tanker Seizures by the US, Dutch, India and in the Baltic
2⃣Russia Oil & LNG
3⃣Panama Canal Overflowing & Kicking out the Chinese
4⃣US Staying in the IMO and Net Zero Framework has new opponents
5⃣Containers & Maersk
Video: youtu.be/-918A1pEN7Q
February 9, 2026 at 10:33 PM
What the Ship (Ep138)
1⃣Tanker Seizures by the US, Dutch, India and in the Baltic
2⃣Russia Oil & LNG
3⃣Panama Canal Overflowing & Kicking out the Chinese
4⃣US Staying in the IMO and Net Zero Framework has new opponents
5⃣Containers & Maersk
Video: youtu.be/-918A1pEN7Q
1⃣Tanker Seizures by the US, Dutch, India and in the Baltic
2⃣Russia Oil & LNG
3⃣Panama Canal Overflowing & Kicking out the Chinese
4⃣US Staying in the IMO and Net Zero Framework has new opponents
5⃣Containers & Maersk
Video: youtu.be/-918A1pEN7Q
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Via @yonat.bsky.social: 140 rabbis train in Washington on how to resist authoritarian governments, ICE —> religionnews.com/2026/02/09/r...
140 rabbis train in Washington on how to resist authoritarian governments, ICE
(RNS) — The convening will train rabbis on practical tools for non-violent resistance — both to disrupt systems with tactics such as boycotts and strikes, and to create alternative processes to help v...
religionnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Via @yonat.bsky.social: 140 rabbis train in Washington on how to resist authoritarian governments, ICE —> religionnews.com/2026/02/09/r...
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This isn’t about election integrity.
It’s about making Americans believe democracy can’t be trusted.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
It’s about making Americans believe democracy can’t be trusted.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
This Is How Trump Prepares America to Reject an Election
He’s already telling his supporters the system is rigged, floating unconstitutional ideas, and priming them for chaos if Republicans lose.
open.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
This isn’t about election integrity.
It’s about making Americans believe democracy can’t be trusted.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
It’s about making Americans believe democracy can’t be trusted.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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Anas Sarwar is the most senior Labour figure to call for Keir Starmer to quit, piling more pressure on the prime minister over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson to the high-profile diplomatic post. https://to.pbs.org/4r8m77S
Head of Scotland's Labour Party calls on Starmer to resign
Scotland's Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar is the most senior party figure to call for Starmer to quit, piling more pressure on the prime minister over his decision to appoint Mandelson to the high-pr...
to.pbs.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Anas Sarwar is the most senior Labour figure to call for Keir Starmer to quit, piling more pressure on the prime minister over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson to the high-profile diplomatic post. https://to.pbs.org/4r8m77S