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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Watch the full episode of the Bulwark Podcast featuring Bill Kristol: lnk.thebulwark.com/4qIAwXs?utm_...
February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Watch the full episode of the Bulwark Podcast featuring Bill Kristol: lnk.thebulwark.com/4qIAwXs?utm_...
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"The DSA candidates are basically more committed to maintaining the rules-based order, the alliances—the economic and political alliances we have with Europe than the former neocons are."
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss AOC's populist messaging in Munich.
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss AOC's populist messaging in Munich.
February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
"The DSA candidates are basically more committed to maintaining the rules-based order, the alliances—the economic and political alliances we have with Europe than the former neocons are."
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss AOC's populist messaging in Munich.
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss AOC's populist messaging in Munich.
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Here's a look at possible snow totals in the Sierra.
https://www.kcra.com/article/northern-california-rain-sierra-snow-forecast-february-16-2026/70380218
https://www.kcra.com/article/northern-california-rain-sierra-snow-forecast-february-16-2026/70380218
February 17, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Here's a look at possible snow totals in the Sierra.
https://www.kcra.com/article/northern-california-rain-sierra-snow-forecast-february-16-2026/70380218
https://www.kcra.com/article/northern-california-rain-sierra-snow-forecast-february-16-2026/70380218
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🚫Croatia is refusing to transport Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
Croatian Minister Ante Šušnjar: "there are no technical excuses left for staying tied to Russian crude [...] A barrel bought from Russia may appear cheaper to some countries, but helps fund war and attacks on Ukrainian people"
Croatian Minister Ante Šušnjar: "there are no technical excuses left for staying tied to Russian crude [...] A barrel bought from Russia may appear cheaper to some countries, but helps fund war and attacks on Ukrainian people"
February 17, 2026 at 8:08 AM
🚫Croatia is refusing to transport Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia.
Croatian Minister Ante Šušnjar: "there are no technical excuses left for staying tied to Russian crude [...] A barrel bought from Russia may appear cheaper to some countries, but helps fund war and attacks on Ukrainian people"
Croatian Minister Ante Šušnjar: "there are no technical excuses left for staying tied to Russian crude [...] A barrel bought from Russia may appear cheaper to some countries, but helps fund war and attacks on Ukrainian people"
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Mark Warner, vice chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, on elections: In the past, we’ve mostly seen foreign interference — my bigger fear now is domestic interference, some of that potentially originating inside the administration.
February 16, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Mark Warner, vice chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, on elections: In the past, we’ve mostly seen foreign interference — my bigger fear now is domestic interference, some of that potentially originating inside the administration.
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This war "actually worked out in his (Putin's) favor"
February 17, 2026 at 7:06 AM
This war "actually worked out in his (Putin's) favor"
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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined state attorneys general from across the country in opposing an effort by the Trump administration to roll back federal fair housing regulations.
Ford among 24 state AGs opposing HUD proposal to roll back fair housing regulations
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined state attorneys general from across the country in opposing an effort by the Trump administration to roll back federal fair housing regulations.
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I made an image of one of his floats into an NAFO meme a couple years ago.
February 17, 2026 at 5:15 AM
I made an image of one of his floats into an NAFO meme a couple years ago.
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Just wait until Putin sees the 1,000+ YouTube thumbnails I have made the last 4 years making fun of him.
euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/16/r...
euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/16/r...
Russia is prosecuting a German carnival float builder — he responded by making another Putin float - Euromaidan Press
Moscow charges Jacques Tilly with "defaming Russian state organs" and threatens him with up to 10 years in prison, but Düsseldorf's legendary satirist says he won't be intimidated and is rolling out a...
euromaidanpress.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Just wait until Putin sees the 1,000+ YouTube thumbnails I have made the last 4 years making fun of him.
euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/16/r...
euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/16/r...
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Putin is prosecuting in absentia a German carnival float builder, Jacques Tilly, for making parade floats making fun of him.
Anyone in MAGA want to speak up for this float builder's free speech rights being violated by Russia? Anyone?
Anyone in MAGA want to speak up for this float builder's free speech rights being violated by Russia? Anyone?
February 17, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Putin is prosecuting in absentia a German carnival float builder, Jacques Tilly, for making parade floats making fun of him.
Anyone in MAGA want to speak up for this float builder's free speech rights being violated by Russia? Anyone?
Anyone in MAGA want to speak up for this float builder's free speech rights being violated by Russia? Anyone?
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Politico published symbolic awards following the Munich Security Conference, naming EU foreign policy chief Kallas for Worst Poker Face. She was seen pressing her lips and puffing her cheeks as US UN ambassador Mike Waltz praised Washington for ending several wars. The reaction spread quickly online
February 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Politico published symbolic awards following the Munich Security Conference, naming EU foreign policy chief Kallas for Worst Poker Face. She was seen pressing her lips and puffing her cheeks as US UN ambassador Mike Waltz praised Washington for ending several wars. The reaction spread quickly online
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Donald Trump said today that "Republicans should say, we want to take over. We should take over the voting."
My life's work is to prevent that from happening. I started Democracy Docket as a critical tool in the fight for free and fair elections. Support its work by subscribing now. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
My life's work is to prevent that from happening. I started Democracy Docket as a critical tool in the fight for free and fair elections. Support its work by subscribing now. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
February 17, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Donald Trump said today that "Republicans should say, we want to take over. We should take over the voting."
My life's work is to prevent that from happening. I started Democracy Docket as a critical tool in the fight for free and fair elections. Support its work by subscribing now. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
My life's work is to prevent that from happening. I started Democracy Docket as a critical tool in the fight for free and fair elections. Support its work by subscribing now. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
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Steve Bannon’s latest legal headache isn’t Epstein-related—it’s crypto.
A new lawsuit claims investors lost millions in the MAGA-linked “F*ck Joe Biden” memecoin, with funds meant for charity allegedly disappearing as the coin imploded.
A new lawsuit claims investors lost millions in the MAGA-linked “F*ck Joe Biden” memecoin, with funds meant for charity allegedly disappearing as the coin imploded.
February 17, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Steve Bannon’s latest legal headache isn’t Epstein-related—it’s crypto.
A new lawsuit claims investors lost millions in the MAGA-linked “F*ck Joe Biden” memecoin, with funds meant for charity allegedly disappearing as the coin imploded.
A new lawsuit claims investors lost millions in the MAGA-linked “F*ck Joe Biden” memecoin, with funds meant for charity allegedly disappearing as the coin imploded.
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🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6W2k...
📱💻YouTube: youtu.be/fVYkq51chck?...
We also talked ice fishing, football and politics.
This is your extended dose of information, independence, and inspiration.🎙️🚨🇺🇸🏈
📱💻YouTube: youtu.be/fVYkq51chck?...
We also talked ice fishing, football and politics.
This is your extended dose of information, independence, and inspiration.🎙️🚨🇺🇸🏈
Rachel Maddow. Where Does This All End? Racist Trump Posts New Racist Crap.
Podcast Episode · Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff · 02/06/2026 · 1h 15m
podcasts.apple.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:37 AM
🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6W2k...
📱💻YouTube: youtu.be/fVYkq51chck?...
We also talked ice fishing, football and politics.
This is your extended dose of information, independence, and inspiration.🎙️🚨🇺🇸🏈
📱💻YouTube: youtu.be/fVYkq51chck?...
We also talked ice fishing, football and politics.
This is your extended dose of information, independence, and inspiration.🎙️🚨🇺🇸🏈
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February 17, 2026 at 2:37 AM
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Meaning: they lack probable cause to be able to secure a judicial warrant.
February 17, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Meaning: they lack probable cause to be able to secure a judicial warrant.
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Rep. Mark Alford: "If you tie a judicial warrant to what ICE is doing, it will never happen"
February 16, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Rep. Mark Alford: "If you tie a judicial warrant to what ICE is doing, it will never happen"
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Federal and state law enforcement in Arizona are still looking for Nancy Guthrie. There’s hope that a found glove may contain DNA from a potential suspect. https://to.pbs.org/4rWsnQ5
Where the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation stands as it enters its 3rd week
Federal and state law enforcement in Arizona are still looking for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie. There’s hope that a found glove may contain DNA from a potential suspe...
to.pbs.org
February 17, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Federal and state law enforcement in Arizona are still looking for Nancy Guthrie. There’s hope that a found glove may contain DNA from a potential suspect. https://to.pbs.org/4rWsnQ5
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It's not snowing now. Feels like it wants to snow and that's forecast. But nothing yet.
February 17, 2026 at 2:41 AM
It's not snowing now. Feels like it wants to snow and that's forecast. But nothing yet.
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Putin believe, or are trying to make us believe, that the Ruskies are gaining time by stalling the US's pointless talks. In reality, it’s Ukraine that is gaining time. There are still oil depots, factories, power plants, ports, etc., to bomb in Russia before spring.
February 17, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Putin believe, or are trying to make us believe, that the Ruskies are gaining time by stalling the US's pointless talks. In reality, it’s Ukraine that is gaining time. There are still oil depots, factories, power plants, ports, etc., to bomb in Russia before spring.
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NEW: Russian officials are unlikely to deviate from their original war demands during the upcoming February 17 to 18 trilateral US-Ukrainian-Russian talks in Geneva.
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 16, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar021626
More Key Takeaways ⬇️ (1/3)
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 16, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar021626
More Key Takeaways ⬇️ (1/3)
February 17, 2026 at 1:42 AM
NEW: Russian officials are unlikely to deviate from their original war demands during the upcoming February 17 to 18 trilateral US-Ukrainian-Russian talks in Geneva.
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 16, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar021626
More Key Takeaways ⬇️ (1/3)
Read the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 16, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar021626
More Key Takeaways ⬇️ (1/3)
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Teachers, doctors, parents of other children: “Your daughter is so sweet and such a delight, how did you get her to behave like this?”
Same daughter to me as I pick her up at 9pm from theater rehearsal: “I’m hungry, I’m tired, my feet hurt, don’t talk to me for 20 minutes.”
Same daughter to me as I pick her up at 9pm from theater rehearsal: “I’m hungry, I’m tired, my feet hurt, don’t talk to me for 20 minutes.”
February 17, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Teachers, doctors, parents of other children: “Your daughter is so sweet and such a delight, how did you get her to behave like this?”
Same daughter to me as I pick her up at 9pm from theater rehearsal: “I’m hungry, I’m tired, my feet hurt, don’t talk to me for 20 minutes.”
Same daughter to me as I pick her up at 9pm from theater rehearsal: “I’m hungry, I’m tired, my feet hurt, don’t talk to me for 20 minutes.”
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NEW: The Syrian govt is transferring all residents from al Hol IDP camp in Hasakah Province to Aleppo Province & Iraq. The govt will close the camp in the coming days. ISIS & other Salafi-jihadi groups will likely capitalize on its closure. (1/4)
Iran Update, Feb 16, 2026: isw.pub/IranUpdate02...
Iran Update, Feb 16, 2026: isw.pub/IranUpdate02...
February 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM
NEW: The Syrian govt is transferring all residents from al Hol IDP camp in Hasakah Province to Aleppo Province & Iraq. The govt will close the camp in the coming days. ISIS & other Salafi-jihadi groups will likely capitalize on its closure. (1/4)
Iran Update, Feb 16, 2026: isw.pub/IranUpdate02...
Iran Update, Feb 16, 2026: isw.pub/IranUpdate02...
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⚡️Ukraine's military turns Russian equipment into 'scrap metal' in newly released video.
Over the past week, the elite Prymary ("Ghosts") unit targeted several high-value pieces of Russian military equipment, including a Pantsir missile system.
Over the past week, the elite Prymary ("Ghosts") unit targeted several high-value pieces of Russian military equipment, including a Pantsir missile system.
Ukraine's military turns Russian equipment into 'scrap metal' in newly released video
Over the past week, the elite Prymary ("Ghosts") unit targeted several high-value pieces of Russian military equipment, including a Pantsir missile system.
kyivindependent.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:58 AM
⚡️Ukraine's military turns Russian equipment into 'scrap metal' in newly released video.
Over the past week, the elite Prymary ("Ghosts") unit targeted several high-value pieces of Russian military equipment, including a Pantsir missile system.
Over the past week, the elite Prymary ("Ghosts") unit targeted several high-value pieces of Russian military equipment, including a Pantsir missile system.