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@happybeachvibes.bsky.social
Dog Dads to Ernie, Freddie and LuLu
two blue dots in a sea of red
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What a petty man, FUCK AMERICA for electing this sociopath to represent the best of the United States. Removing the #PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 Flag was always the goal of his new regulations. A flag is a small symbol of the struggles of #LGBTQ communities and their fight for equality apple.news/AJpzOZXt-QuW...
Trump Administration Removes Pride Flag From Stonewall National Monument — them
The enduring symbol of LGBTQ+ liberation has been taken down from the historic site.
apple.news
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“We as individuals may often feel we have no impact at all, but when we have our city taking a stand, we know that together we can make a difference. What starts in Davis just doesn't stay in Davis.” -a Davis resident who helped push this resolution. #TeslaTakedown

www.pcmag.com/news/califor...
California City Bans Contracts With Elon Musk's Companies, Except for Starlink
The Davis City Council approves a resolution to block investments in Musk-controlled companies, but leaders create a carveout for Starlink when it comes to emergency operations.
www.pcmag.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Bari Weiss’s lecture at UCLA on “the future of journalism” canceled
February 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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LOL why would they? 🤡

@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
February 18, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Given the length and depth of the Trump-Epstein relationship, the fact that Virginia Giuffre was recruited from Mar-a-Lago, that strange birthday note, and his frantic efforts to cover up the files – it’s hard to believe Trump didn’t know what Epstein was doing.
February 18, 2026 at 2:06 PM
I hope @joshsteinnc.bsky.social is going to do everything in his power to ensure ICE doesn’t buy warehouses in North Carolina to house people @ncdemocrats.bsky.social
NC sites on ICE's concentration camp shopping list:

😢 The closed Rivers Correctional Inst. (145 Parkers Fishery Rd, Winton, owned by GEO Group)

😢 The shuttered American Hebrew Academy (4334 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro, now owned by the Baptiste Group in Georgia
February 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Kaitlan Collins Responds to Donald Trump Saying 'I Don't Think I've Ever Seen You Smile': "You shouldn't smile when you're asking questions about a sex trafficker."
February 18, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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WH on the Russian war against Ukraine: “The President views this entire situation as unfair, not just for the Russians and Ukrainians who have lost their lives, but also for the American taxpayers who were footing the bill for this war effort before President Trump put a stop to it.”
February 18, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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There aren't many recent examples of Republicans hitting Democrats and Democrats hitting back even harder, but it will be pretty remarkable if Trump's scheme to use Texas for extra gerrymandering shakes out with Republicans losing seats on net.
Major redistricting news:

Colorado Dems are launching a ballot initiative effort for November that would let them redraw the House map in 2028 to counter Republican gerrymanders elsewhere.

A new map could flip 3 currently GOP seats & create a 7-1 Dem majority (though some may flip in 2026 anyway)
Colorado Democrats Push to Rip Up 2028 House Map for an Extra Edge
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Ho-lee Shit. This is phenomenally good news. Department of Education rolls back— for now— its attempts to destroy Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives. Keep an eye on them, of course, and watch for the hidden knife, always, but for now: Fantastic news.
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.

This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
February 18, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Jonathan Alter (@jonathanalter.bsky.social) has learned that Trump will kill Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros and help Paramount win, giving the president control of Fox, CBS, CNN, and TikTok.

washingtonmonthly.com/2026/02/17/t...
After Censoring CBS, Trump Will Go For CNN
I've learned Trump will kill Netflix’s bid for Warner and help Paramount win, giving him control of Fox, CBS, CNN, and TikTok.
washingtonmonthly.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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h/t @nancychadwick.bsky.social

YET ANOTHER REVERSAL: ICE retracted its claim of buying the Chester, NY site. That’s the 2nd walk-back in 48 hours (after Lebanon, TN).

ICE can’t be trusted. Moving forward, we’ll only mark sites 🔴 on the map once a deed is officially recorded with the state.
ICE retracts false claim that it purchased Hudson Valley warehouse
The federal agency said its statement that it bought a former Pep Boys building in Chester to use as a detention center was a “mistake.”
www.timesunion.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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If they force us to choose between calling for the resignation of imbecilic bigots or normalizing hateful religious incitement, that’s not a tough one. This fanatic should spare his constituents any further embarrassment and resign.
February 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Trump goes into full meltdown after Democrats speak in Germany — lashes out at AOC and Newsom while repeating “I’ve been exonerated!” mid-flight. The idiot speaks to his declining supporters on his failing social media platform. Everyone is laughing.
He’s the stupid people’s President!!!🤣😂🤣
February 18, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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The price of Bitcoin has gone down 41.25% in the past 6 months.

Today, Eric Trump says he’s “never been more bullish on Bitcoin” in his life.

I’ll never not laugh at the people who called Donald “the Bitcoin President.”
February 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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BREAKING: MeidasTouch and MoveOn are hosting the People’s State of the Union on the National Mall as Dems boycott Trump’s address.

Hosted by Katie Phang and Joy Reid, it will feature lawmakers alongside federal workers, immigrants, and Americans impacted by Trump’s policies.

Watch on our YouTube.
February 18, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Happy Kevin wants economists to be disciplined by their bosses for contradicting the regime's understanding of The Truth.
Hassett: "The basic theory of President Trump's tariffs is sure, we're importing stuff from China, but we've got producers in US who make stuff, maybe at alightly higher place. If we bring stuff home, create demand, then that will hurt China & drive up wages & American consumers will be better off."
February 18, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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"And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab 'em by the pussy. You can do anything." #TeslaTakedown techcrunch.com/2026/02/17/t...
Tesla dodges 30-day suspension in California after removing 'Autopilot' | TechCrunch
The decision comes a month after Tesla discontinued Autopilot, its basic driver-assistance system.
techcrunch.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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ICE Human Warehouse Stopped in Dallas County | MTN

meidasnews.com/news/ice-hum...
ICE Human Warehouse Stopped in Dallas County
Community outrage and organized activism pushed Lakers co-owner’s firm to refuse the sale
meidasnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Pardoning drug lords but deporting sick little kids straight from the hospital really sums the whole thing up doesn’t it
So after Trump pardoned Honduras's narco-president, the admin didn't just let him out--they canceled an immigration hold and sent a specialized team to **chauffeur him to the $1k/night Waldorf Astoria.**

“It's "absolutely fucking nuts,” said one official

www.propublica.org/article/trum...
February 18, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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This is what I’ve been talking about for weeks now.

There’s still a potential (read: very very small) for an off-ramp, but they aren’t sending all this hardware into the region for nothing.

www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
February 18, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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February 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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🔥Just a magical FPV strike on a crowd of Russians unloading from Bukhanka
February 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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😎 The 41st Separate Mechanized Brigade showed how the cleanup in Kupyansk was going. As soon as the Ukrainians approached, the occupant tried to escape through the window. But the Ukrainian fighters turned out to be a little more agile.
February 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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A group of pediatricians wrote an op-ed detailing the traumatic, lasting effects kids in detention centers will endure:

www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
We're pediatricians. We see how ICE is harming children. | Opinion
Liam Ramos is one of more than 1,700 children to have been put in family detention centers since 2025. We call for these centers to close.
www.usatoday.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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🔥🔥🔥 DO NOT BE DISTRACTED & STAY LOUD

DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN

TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS & I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared 🔥🔥🔥
February 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM