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Tonight, Colbert explains why Trump FCC/CBS wont allow him to interview James Talarico on air, so he did it on YouTube. Here’s the link for the Talarico interview with Colbert! You know what to do, internet: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 17, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Tonight, Colbert explains why Trump FCC/CBS wont allow him to interview James Talarico on air, so he did it on YouTube. Here’s the link for the Talarico interview with Colbert! You know what to do, internet: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
Although immigration enforcement & the Epstein files may be capturing much of the national media attention, on a local basis, data center construction is HUGE!
Issue Insights: Data Centers
February 16. 2026 (Update)
sharonlawrence.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Although immigration enforcement & the Epstein files may be capturing much of the national media attention, on a local basis, data center construction is HUGE!
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Mercado Central, a cooperative of small Central American businesses in Minneapolis, is still raising money to try to save itself from closure. It’s an institution and makes this community much richer.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
Donate to Help Save Mercado Central from Closure, organized by Cooperativa Mercado Central
Mercado Central, a cooperative founded by latino entrepeneurs
with… Cooperativa Mercado Central needs your support for Help Save Mercado Central from Closure
www.gofundme.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Mercado Central, a cooperative of small Central American businesses in Minneapolis, is still raising money to try to save itself from closure. It’s an institution and makes this community much richer.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
How offensive!
Renderings show most detailed vision for Trump’s White House ballroom
Trump sparked public backlash when he abruptly began demolishing the East Wing, to clear space for his ballroom
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:54 PM
How offensive!
I just updated this list of national & state based organizations that lobby for animals!
Facts, Figures & Lists: Animal Welfare Advocacy Groups
February 14, 2026 (Update)
sharonlawrence.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I just updated this list of national & state based organizations that lobby for animals!
Great video from minneapolis www.facebook.com/share/r/1HDr...
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February 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Great video from minneapolis www.facebook.com/share/r/1HDr...
I'm covering the economic & government finances news that you need to know ...
News to Know: The Economy & Government Finances
February 14, 2026
sharonlawrence.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:05 AM
I'm covering the economic & government finances news that you need to know ...
In case you missed it ...
How the Democrats Can Play Offense on Immigration
Typically, Democrats run for the hills when immigration comes up. But as two blue-state governors are showing, the winning play is actually to confront ICE and MAGA xenophobia head on.
newrepublic.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
In case you missed it ...
This is helpful background. I expect that more names will be named by Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie, and others as they go through the files.
Who are the six men named in the unredacted Epstein files?
In a floor speech, Ro Khanna, a Democratic representative, revealed identities of six men after seeing unredacted files
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:02 AM
This is helpful background. I expect that more names will be named by Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie, and others as they go through the files.
Now that media giants like CBS News and the Washington Post have hit the skids, I realize that many of you may be looking for replacement news outlets. Here's my list which focuses heavily on the non-profit, independent news sector!
Governing: Alternative News Sources
February 11, 2026 (Updated)
substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Now that media giants like CBS News and the Washington Post have hit the skids, I realize that many of you may be looking for replacement news outlets. Here's my list which focuses heavily on the non-profit, independent news sector!
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This is an EMERGENCY and Pete Ricketts is not treating it like one.
If elected, I will introduce bills to break up Big Ag monopolies, fight for Right to Repair, and reform the broken Checkoff programs.
Pete Ricketts doesn't work for Nebraska farmers. He works for Big Ag CEOs.
If elected, I will introduce bills to break up Big Ag monopolies, fight for Right to Repair, and reform the broken Checkoff programs.
Pete Ricketts doesn't work for Nebraska farmers. He works for Big Ag CEOs.
February 11, 2026 at 9:45 PM
This is an EMERGENCY and Pete Ricketts is not treating it like one.
If elected, I will introduce bills to break up Big Ag monopolies, fight for Right to Repair, and reform the broken Checkoff programs.
Pete Ricketts doesn't work for Nebraska farmers. He works for Big Ag CEOs.
If elected, I will introduce bills to break up Big Ag monopolies, fight for Right to Repair, and reform the broken Checkoff programs.
Pete Ricketts doesn't work for Nebraska farmers. He works for Big Ag CEOs.
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Resistance infrastructure.
February 11, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Resistance infrastructure.
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Notice that Bondi doesn’t turn around.
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Notice that Bondi doesn’t turn around.
Part 7 of my (as of this writing) 7 part series on immigration enforcement. This should make you well prepared to write OpEds, letters to the elected officials, questions for town hall, and text for phone banking.
Issues & Insights: Immigration & Customs Enforcement (Part 7 - Legal Issues)
February 10, 2026
sharonlawrence.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Part 7 of my (as of this writing) 7 part series on immigration enforcement. This should make you well prepared to write OpEds, letters to the elected officials, questions for town hall, and text for phone banking.
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These people are gross
"The sheer number of Epstein’s connections to the rulers of our world is dizzying," writes @moiradonegan.bsky.social. "So, too...is the willingness of his circle to continue their relationships with him despite his convictions for sex crimes..."
Epstein was not ostracised for his crimes. To some powerful men, he became even more appealing | Moira Donegan
The latest tranche of files expose how he was viewed as a sexual svengali – and an expert on dodging the #MeToo movement, says Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:04 AM
These people are gross
So which Democratic candidates in 2026 & 2028 are going to make corporate tax reform a key campaign issue?
Tesla Reported Zero Federal Income Tax on $5.7 Billion of U.S. Income in 2025
Tesla enjoyed almost $5.7 billion of U.S. income in 2025 but paid $0 in federal income tax. Over the past three years, the Elon Musk-led company reported $12.5 billion of U.S. income on which its curr...
itep.org
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
So which Democratic candidates in 2026 & 2028 are going to make corporate tax reform a key campaign issue?
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You don’t “move on” from the largest sex trafficking ring in the world. You expose it. #StandWithSurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
You don’t “move on” from the largest sex trafficking ring in the world. You expose it. #StandWithSurvivors