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this piece has been in the works a while but honestly i could not have asked for a better foil than ezra klein's interview with ta-nehisi coates. klein longs for peacetime--but you don't get to decide when you're in a fight.
www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
Democrats Must Embrace War Mindset
We have exited a long period of peace and entered into a struggle not unlike war, in which all the old certainties have gone malleable and the future of the republic is at stake.
www.liberalcurrents.com
This.
This is a far more elegant and clear way of describing what's necessary - what we need today - than I've been able to do. This is what absolutely claws at me from moderates & those who've already given up even trying to run another woman candidate.
Now is the time to dig in & double-down!!
This is a far more elegant and clear way of describing what's necessary - what we need today - than I've been able to do. This is what absolutely claws at me from moderates & those who've already given up even trying to run another woman candidate.
Now is the time to dig in & double-down!!
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COCOUNSEL STATEMENT ON TRUMP ATTEMPT TO CLOSE KENNEDY CENTER FOLLOWING LOSS OF ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES
February 2, 2026 at 2:59 AM
COCOUNSEL STATEMENT ON TRUMP ATTEMPT TO CLOSE KENNEDY CENTER FOLLOWING LOSS OF ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES
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This article is a very good example of why "more training" and "more vetting" isn't the answer. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez joined Border Patrol in 2018 and 2014 respectively. These aren't new agents. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 10:02 PM
This article is a very good example of why "more training" and "more vetting" isn't the answer. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez joined Border Patrol in 2018 and 2014 respectively. These aren't new agents. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
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In many of the first generation of modern concentration camp systems (near the turn of the twentieth century), the vast majority of deaths were caused by disease and malnutrition. Most of the victims were women and children.
It appears there is now a measles outbreak at the Dilley family detention facility. www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
Source: Measles outbreak reported at ICE's Dilley family detention facility
DPS troopers stand guard in front of the Dilley detention center during a protest last weekend. After a week of public outcry over the Dilley, Texas South
www.sacurrent.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:29 AM
In many of the first generation of modern concentration camp systems (near the turn of the twentieth century), the vast majority of deaths were caused by disease and malnutrition. Most of the victims were women and children.
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ANOTHER ANGLE:
This view includes a 2nd VETERAN being escorted out of Mike Lawler’s town hall…but not before yelling at Mike Lawler to go f*** himself.
This view includes a 2nd VETERAN being escorted out of Mike Lawler’s town hall…but not before yelling at Mike Lawler to go f*** himself.
February 2, 2026 at 3:53 AM
ANOTHER ANGLE:
This view includes a 2nd VETERAN being escorted out of Mike Lawler’s town hall…but not before yelling at Mike Lawler to go f*** himself.
This view includes a 2nd VETERAN being escorted out of Mike Lawler’s town hall…but not before yelling at Mike Lawler to go f*** himself.
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convergence of Trump policies is exponential escalation of the catastrophes he has unleashed
Horrifying. ICE confirms measles outbreak at Dilley family detention center. www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-dil...
ICE halts "all movement" at Texas detention facility due to measles infections
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:10 AM
convergence of Trump policies is exponential escalation of the catastrophes he has unleashed
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There's a reasonable case to be made that American law enforcement has abused chemical irritants for far too long and should be banned from having them nationwide
ICE agents just seem to consider pepper spraying people in the face to be an appropriate casual greeting. www.noozhawk.com/federal-ice-...
Federal ICE Agent Pepper Sprays Person in Face in Santa Barbara Eastside Incident
A masked federal agent wearing a vest labeled “police” pepper sprayed a person in the face at close range Wednesday morning on Santa Barbara’s Eastside.
www.noozhawk.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM
There's a reasonable case to be made that American law enforcement has abused chemical irritants for far too long and should be banned from having them nationwide
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Here's a thought, for the world we build after this:
Whatever version of police or prisons we have? They get to do *absolutely nothing* in secret, in their official capacity.
Every action, interaction, and statistic is logged, publicly available. Every officer is accountable for their actions.
Whatever version of police or prisons we have? They get to do *absolutely nothing* in secret, in their official capacity.
Every action, interaction, and statistic is logged, publicly available. Every officer is accountable for their actions.
We know that 4more children from Liam's school are still in ICE custody in TX. But we still do not know how many children from MN in total have been detained by ICE.
JUST IN: The five-year-old Columbia Heights Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who have been in an ICE detention facility in Texas, are on their way home.
February 1, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Here's a thought, for the world we build after this:
Whatever version of police or prisons we have? They get to do *absolutely nothing* in secret, in their official capacity.
Every action, interaction, and statistic is logged, publicly available. Every officer is accountable for their actions.
Whatever version of police or prisons we have? They get to do *absolutely nothing* in secret, in their official capacity.
Every action, interaction, and statistic is logged, publicly available. Every officer is accountable for their actions.
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Liam is back home.
He is only one of the approximately 3,800 children in ICE custody.
(Source: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/29/i...)
He is only one of the approximately 3,800 children in ICE custody.
(Source: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/29/i...)
February 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Liam is back home.
He is only one of the approximately 3,800 children in ICE custody.
(Source: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/29/i...)
He is only one of the approximately 3,800 children in ICE custody.
(Source: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/29/i...)
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Some jawdropping CBP crime statistics here...
February 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Some jawdropping CBP crime statistics here...
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He’s just describing The American Dream but you’re supposed to hate it for some reason
February 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
He’s just describing The American Dream but you’re supposed to hate it for some reason
Is a 30-point swing good?
Man, I'd hate to be some doofus who redrew maps with the intent on giving my party an extra 5 seats, only to have massive swing's like this hang your whole ass plan precariously above a fire pit...
Man, I'd hate to be some doofus who redrew maps with the intent on giving my party an extra 5 seats, only to have massive swing's like this hang your whole ass plan precariously above a fire pit...
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Is a 30-point swing good?
Man, I'd hate to be some doofus who redrew maps with the intent on giving my party an extra 5 seats, only to have massive swing's like this hang your whole ass plan precariously above a fire pit...
Man, I'd hate to be some doofus who redrew maps with the intent on giving my party an extra 5 seats, only to have massive swing's like this hang your whole ass plan precariously above a fire pit...
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Usually dictators are more subtle about looting the treasury, because gross corruption is often a part of what gets them overthrown.
Trump on his multiple suits against the federal government: "I'm supposed to work out a settlement with myself ... We could make it a substantial amount, nobody would care, because it's gonna go to numerous, very good charities."
February 1, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Usually dictators are more subtle about looting the treasury, because gross corruption is often a part of what gets them overthrown.
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I was there. They were indiscriminately firing multiple canisters into a huge peaceful crowd. Fucking cowards
February 1, 2026 at 2:17 AM
I was there. They were indiscriminately firing multiple canisters into a huge peaceful crowd. Fucking cowards
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Abolish ICE and fire all agents is the moderate position.
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Abolish ICE and fire all agents is the moderate position.
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Just got gassed pretty good at the labor union anti-ICE protest in Portland. Massive march, 5-10k strong. Vibes were very much liberal rather than radical. Lots of kids and older folks.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
February 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Just got gassed pretty good at the labor union anti-ICE protest in Portland. Massive march, 5-10k strong. Vibes were very much liberal rather than radical. Lots of kids and older folks.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
They gassed the whole crowd as soon as it marched on ICE, in broad daylight.
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If anyone is curious at how the economy can seemingly be doing so well, yet so many people can be struggling - this video explains some of it.
The gist is: the vast majority of us are completely irrelevant in consumer spending numbers anymore.
youtu.be/T2OHjHPkUzM?...
The gist is: the vast majority of us are completely irrelevant in consumer spending numbers anymore.
youtu.be/T2OHjHPkUzM?...
Why You Don't Matter Anymore ........... (Economically Speaking)
YouTube video by How Money Works
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January 31, 2026 at 10:20 PM
If anyone is curious at how the economy can seemingly be doing so well, yet so many people can be struggling - this video explains some of it.
The gist is: the vast majority of us are completely irrelevant in consumer spending numbers anymore.
youtu.be/T2OHjHPkUzM?...
The gist is: the vast majority of us are completely irrelevant in consumer spending numbers anymore.
youtu.be/T2OHjHPkUzM?...
If the US wants to survive, it will punish the fascists in charge right now & tax the fuck out of the ultra wealthy. 10% of the pop is fueling more consumer spending than the bottom 60% (at minimum).
If it actually needs to be said: THIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE. WE. ARE. IRRELEVANT. MAKE. IT. CHANGE.
If it actually needs to be said: THIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE. WE. ARE. IRRELEVANT. MAKE. IT. CHANGE.
The system will never hold them accountable as billionaires are buying elected officials by pouring a record amount into political races.
But, maybe, maybe we can at least tax the f'ers. (Prolly not, but we must hope.)
But, maybe, maybe we can at least tax the f'ers. (Prolly not, but we must hope.)
The Epstein Files reveal that the world's most wealthy and powerful men are either raping girls OR have absolutely no problem with other perverted men raping and trafficking girls as long as it helps their bottom line.
I can only hope this infuriates the majority against the elite.
I can only hope this infuriates the majority against the elite.
February 1, 2026 at 2:48 AM
If the US wants to survive, it will punish the fascists in charge right now & tax the fuck out of the ultra wealthy. 10% of the pop is fueling more consumer spending than the bottom 60% (at minimum).
If it actually needs to be said: THIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE. WE. ARE. IRRELEVANT. MAKE. IT. CHANGE.
If it actually needs to be said: THIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE. WE. ARE. IRRELEVANT. MAKE. IT. CHANGE.
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we absolutely need to know who he sent this to. how is this something the public is being kept in the dark on???
January 31, 2026 at 10:29 PM
we absolutely need to know who he sent this to. how is this something the public is being kept in the dark on???
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We Are Nothing Like the Gestapo.
Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:25 AM
We Are Nothing Like the Gestapo.
The PEOPLE are going to have a field day with this one. I can't wait to see what fantastic signs and other displays people use to completely destroy this shit.
February 1, 2026 at 1:55 AM
The PEOPLE are going to have a field day with this one. I can't wait to see what fantastic signs and other displays people use to completely destroy this shit.
JD found out that the ultra wealthy pay very well (in terms of normal people thinking - to them it s a pitance) to pay off those in power to stay out of jail.
Yeah hey JD remember that? What ever happened with that?
February 1, 2026 at 1:44 AM
JD found out that the ultra wealthy pay very well (in terms of normal people thinking - to them it s a pitance) to pay off those in power to stay out of jail.
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“bari weiss’s wife in the epstein files” is simply too perfect
If I have the right Nellie Bowles, the partner in question is Bari Weiss
January 31, 2026 at 4:12 PM
“bari weiss’s wife in the epstein files” is simply too perfect
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Interesting to watch Musk spin his newly released correspondence with Epstein.
What he is not addressing is that he very much requested to visit and party with Epstein, while SpaceX gave a tour to Epstein in 2013.
What he is not addressing is that he very much requested to visit and party with Epstein, while SpaceX gave a tour to Epstein in 2013.
January 31, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Interesting to watch Musk spin his newly released correspondence with Epstein.
What he is not addressing is that he very much requested to visit and party with Epstein, while SpaceX gave a tour to Epstein in 2013.
What he is not addressing is that he very much requested to visit and party with Epstein, while SpaceX gave a tour to Epstein in 2013.
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bottle of white
bottle of red
perhaps a slew of war crimes instead
bottle of red
perhaps a slew of war crimes instead
January 31, 2026 at 6:29 PM
bottle of white
bottle of red
perhaps a slew of war crimes instead
bottle of red
perhaps a slew of war crimes instead