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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"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
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$1.4 billion [that we know about] in the last year
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | How Much Can One Man Make From Being President?
The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
$1.4 billion [that we know about] in the last year
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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What? That can't be right. Haven't they seen the president's plans for his special golden ballroom?
Enten: "Trump's base with non-college voters is absolutely collapsing ... he's underwater by 9 points. That's a 23 point switcheroo."
February 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
What? That can't be right. Haven't they seen the president's plans for his special golden ballroom?
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The group is asking the Court whether private plaintiffs, like individuals and advocacy groups, have the ability to challenge such discriminatory practices.
February 9, 2026 at 3:23 PM
The group is asking the Court whether private plaintiffs, like individuals and advocacy groups, have the ability to challenge such discriminatory practices.
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UPDATE: A pro-voting group asked SCOTUS to review an 8th Circuit decision blocking individuals and advocacy groups from suing to enforce a provision of the VRA that protects voters who need assistance due to a disability or an inability to read or write.
🚨 New Filing in Arkansas United v. Thurston.
Read the latest filing in Arkansas United v. Thurston.
www.democracydocket.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:22 PM
UPDATE: A pro-voting group asked SCOTUS to review an 8th Circuit decision blocking individuals and advocacy groups from suing to enforce a provision of the VRA that protects voters who need assistance due to a disability or an inability to read or write.
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The EPA has reapproved the herbicide dicamba for use on genetically modified cotton and soybeans, adding “new limits on when and how it can be sprayed”. Dicamba is used to control tough weeds that can hurt crop yields, and the updated rules are intended to
February 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The EPA has reapproved the herbicide dicamba for use on genetically modified cotton and soybeans, adding “new limits on when and how it can be sprayed”. Dicamba is used to control tough weeds that can hurt crop yields, and the updated rules are intended to
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👇🇺🇸 Defending Nazis #GOP
"GOP senators come to Miller’s defense after colleagues call for White House shakeup" #USSenate
#WhiteHouse #StephenMiller #LindseyGraham
"GOP senators come to Miller’s defense after colleagues call for White House shakeup" #USSenate
#WhiteHouse #StephenMiller #LindseyGraham
thehill.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
👇🇺🇸 Defending Nazis #GOP
"GOP senators come to Miller’s defense after colleagues call for White House shakeup" #USSenate
#WhiteHouse #StephenMiller #LindseyGraham
"GOP senators come to Miller’s defense after colleagues call for White House shakeup" #USSenate
#WhiteHouse #StephenMiller #LindseyGraham
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🚨🚨🚨It’s been confirmed that the United States rules will still apply to people traveling for the FIFA World Cup🚨🚨🚨
All people planning to attend will have to supply 5 years Social Media history including E-mail addresses to receive an ESTA Visa.
All people planning to attend will have to supply 5 years Social Media history including E-mail addresses to receive an ESTA Visa.
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
🚨🚨🚨It’s been confirmed that the United States rules will still apply to people traveling for the FIFA World Cup🚨🚨🚨
All people planning to attend will have to supply 5 years Social Media history including E-mail addresses to receive an ESTA Visa.
All people planning to attend will have to supply 5 years Social Media history including E-mail addresses to receive an ESTA Visa.
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I know, sadly. That’s why I added the caveat that Huliaipole is becoming important, because even animal-loving Ukrainians sometimes have to make tough decisions like that.
February 9, 2026 at 7:28 AM
I know, sadly. That’s why I added the caveat that Huliaipole is becoming important, because even animal-loving Ukrainians sometimes have to make tough decisions like that.
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Full update video here:
youtu.be/0HTBYG0N9ds
youtu.be/0HTBYG0N9ds
Russian Forces Totally Stopped After Starlink Loss
YouTube video by Jake Broe
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Full update video here:
youtu.be/0HTBYG0N9ds
youtu.be/0HTBYG0N9ds
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Russia wants people to believe that their former Minister of Justice Sergey Tropin drowned on his own in his bathtub.
February 9, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Russia wants people to believe that their former Minister of Justice Sergey Tropin drowned on his own in his bathtub.