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Esther Be Good!
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Amateur fact checker, driven by compassion, seeking to build a just America where all are safe & finally equal, non-practicing attorney . . . .
“Millions of files related to the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a “global criminal enterprise” that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the…[UN] human rights council has said.”
Epstein files suggest acts that may amount to crimes against humanity, say UN experts
Independent experts appointed by human rights council speak of ‘grave’ nature regarding scale of atrocities against women and girls
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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Rest in Peace, Jesse Jackson

His message is still timely.

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Jesse Jackson 'I Am Somebody' on Sesame Street
YouTube video by Headline USA
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February 17, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Having Airports & Monuments Renamed After You Isn't Just Vanity: It's a Huge Moneymaker

www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
Trump files trademarks aimed at making millions off namesake airport
President Donald Trump's company has reportedly filed trademark applications to rename Palm Beach International Airport as “Donald J. Trump International Airport” — a move he's already making moves to...
www.rawstory.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Rest in Peace, Jesse Jackson

His message is still timely.

youtu.be/zuZV7ES4VE8?...
Jesse Jackson 'I Am Somebody' on Sesame Street
YouTube video by Headline USA
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Come November, Vote Out Mike Lawler!

Nice Music as Lawler’s Electoral Prospects Meet the Chopping Block!

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whereslawler on Instagram: "#AnotherOneBitesTheDust#HoldLawlerAccountable#CD17#VoteHimOut#DefeatLawler2026"
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www.instagram.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Good for Bad Bunny!

“Bad Bunny’s unforgettable halftime show at Super Bowl LX has driven a massive increase in travel searches for his home of Puerto Rico.

“Billboard reports that flight searches for Puerto Rico have increased a whopping 245% in the days since his halftime show…on February 8….”
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Leads to 245% Spike in Travel Interest to Puerto Rico
Bad Bunny's halftime show has caused a major increase in flight searches to Puerto Rico and other Latin countries.
consequence.net
February 16, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Early Voting Starts in Georgia 14 Tomorrow in the Special Election to replace Greene

There are 21 Candidates: 16 Republicans, 3 Democrats, 1 Independent, & 1 Libertarian.

Election Day is March 10.

Whoever gets more than 50% of the vote wins, or the top 2 candidates will runoff on April 7.

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Twenty-one candidates are running in special general election on March 10 to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) - Ballotpedia News
news.ballotpedia.org
February 16, 2026 at 3:16 AM
So, is FoxNews taking the position that sexual assault against girls & young women is no big deal & kind of funny—but if you have a problem with it, blame the Jews?

www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
February 16, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Which Super Bowl Halftime Show Did Disgusting GOP U.S. Rep. Randy Fine Watch?

Sadly, you know the FCC is investigating.

Sigh.

Talk About Waste, Fraud, & Abuse.
February 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
“Federal funding for the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel between New York City & New Jersey, which had been suspended for more than four months, began to flow again on Friday after lawyers for the Trump administration told a federal judge on Friday that it would comply with her orders.”
Trump Administration Tells Judge It Will Release Gateway Funding
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:53 AM
A CBP supervisor was charged w/ harboring an illegal immigrant authorities.

Andres Wilkinson, 52, was released on a $75,000 bond after making his initial court appearance in federal court in Texas.

Wilkinson faces up to 10 years in prison & a $250,000 fine if convicted.

nypost.com/2026/02/12/u...
CBP supervisor arrested after allegedly harboring illegal immigrant girlfriend – who is also his niece
The CBP supervisor is referred to as the illegal immigrant’s “boyfriend” in the complaint, however, the document notes that records reviewed by investigators determined that she was also his …
nypost.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:41 AM
FYI: Protest ICE at New Windsor Secret Office: Monday, February 16, 2026 at Noon
February 15, 2026 at 2:19 AM
“ICE & CBP have spent $140 million buying cloud services from Amazon & Microsoft during the 2d Trump” Gov.

Demands included Amazon ending: its cloud-computing support to ICE & CBP;…its partnerships w/ Palantir…; & … Amazon-owned Ring’s partnership w/ Flock, a police surveillance tech company.”
In Seattle, ‘ICE Out’ has come for Amazon. It is already claiming a win
An Amazon employee-led advocacy group is among those demanding the company sever ties with immigration enforcement agencies.
www.seattletimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Donald “spent part of his Valentine’s Day composing a very lengthy social media post attacking comedian Bill Maher.

“Among…[Donald’s] grievances was the fact he invited the HBO “Real Time” host to the White House for dinner last April, yet Maher has continued mocking him on his Friday night show.”
Trump lashes out at Bill Maher in Valentine’s Day message
President Trump posted a long, rambling and angry Valentine’s Day message blasting comedian Bill Maher for having “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
www.nydailynews.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:51 AM
“Marjorie Taylor Greene believes that the federal government is not justified in its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.”

While on the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast, Greene criticized Donald, his Gov & the GOP, saying that releasing documents “should have never been a fight in the 1st place”
Ex-Trump loyalist believes this 1 issue has ‘shattered’ MAGA
The former congresswoman said the debate had pushed her out of politics.
www.nj.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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What a unique way to get voters!

Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.

So far, he has over 4,000 Matches!

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Exclusive | Democrat candidate running against NY Rep. Mike Lawler seeks votes on Tinder
Mike Sacks, a Democrat seeking to run against Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, is searching for votes and political soulmates on the dating site Tinder.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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Mike Sacks, Dem Progressive Primary Candidate in NY-17 Challenging Mike Lawler Asks Voters to Swipe to the Right for Democracy

mikesacksforcongress.com/swipe
Mike Sacks for Congress | NY-17 Progressive Democrat
Mike Sacks is a progressive Democratic candidate for Congress in New York's 17th District. Emmy-winning journalist and constitutional law expert fighting for Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, and ...
mikesacksforcongress.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Here’s how the primary is going in Mike Lawler’s District, New York 17

www.politico.com/newsletters/...
A close race gets ugly in NY-17
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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NY GOP File ER Petition w/ SCOTUS & Dems Have a Palantir Problem

www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Dems’ Palantir problem
Democrats with ties to Palantir, a data analytics giant that contracts with ICE, are under increasing scrutiny as the party hardens its stance against the agency’s aggressive and deadly operations.
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Rumors (Unsubstantiated) that Samuel Alito May Be Plotting an Exit Make Me Joyful

I’ve noticed a few articles on this topic. See next post.

I’ve seen Elie Mystal make great predictions out of almost nothing in the past, so I am feeling a little bit happier than had it been someone else.

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Is Samuel Alito Preparing to Disrobe?
www.thenation.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
NY GOP File ER Petition w/ SCOTUS & Dems Have a Palantir Problem

www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Dems’ Palantir problem
Democrats with ties to Palantir, a data analytics giant that contracts with ICE, are under increasing scrutiny as the party hardens its stance against the agency’s aggressive and deadly operations.
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM