inkwrat
@inkwrat.bsky.social
Recovering journo, Champion of the Apostrophe
Former: Your favorite neighborhood bartender
Current: Librocubicularist Laureate
Still pretty good at listening & libations
Dogs are welcome here. Humans will be vetted.
Former: Your favorite neighborhood bartender
Current: Librocubicularist Laureate
Still pretty good at listening & libations
Dogs are welcome here. Humans will be vetted.
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inkwrat
@inkwrat.bsky.social
· Jan 26
A Party, and Nation, in Crisis
The GOP’s leaders are attempting to destroy the foundations of American democracy.
www.theatlantic.com
" ... the soul-blighted Donald Trump and the satraps and lackeys who abet his nefarious behavior—are attempting to destroy the foundations of American democracy. This must be stated clearly, and repeatedly."
Sadly, unbelievably, it must be stated again.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Sadly, unbelievably, it must be stated again.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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A step up the ladder of escalation
US Intercepts Russian Tanker in Atlantic
"The US has launched an operation to seize a Russian tanker in the north Atlantic."
www.ft.com/content/fce8...
US Intercepts Russian Tanker in Atlantic
"The US has launched an operation to seize a Russian tanker in the north Atlantic."
www.ft.com/content/fce8...
US intercepts Russian tanker in Atlantic
Move follows failure of previous bid to capture vessel as it headed to Venezuela
www.ft.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A step up the ladder of escalation
US Intercepts Russian Tanker in Atlantic
"The US has launched an operation to seize a Russian tanker in the north Atlantic."
www.ft.com/content/fce8...
US Intercepts Russian Tanker in Atlantic
"The US has launched an operation to seize a Russian tanker in the north Atlantic."
www.ft.com/content/fce8...
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They're doing this so they can call any government program that isn't ICE or the military "rife with fraud" and thus illegitimate. They are trying to manufacture consent to say any entitlement — from Medicare to social security — must be canceled because of extreme edge cases. Don't fall for it.
The Trump administration sent out letters tonight to 5 blue states, freezing about $10 billion in funding for child care and social services programs pending a "thorough review," citing concerns over "systemic fraud."
5 Democratic-run states are told that their child care funds have been frozen
The suspension of the funds could hurt low-income families in those states, depending on how long it lasts, advocates say.
www.axios.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:34 AM
They're doing this so they can call any government program that isn't ICE or the military "rife with fraud" and thus illegitimate. They are trying to manufacture consent to say any entitlement — from Medicare to social security — must be canceled because of extreme edge cases. Don't fall for it.
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MUST-WATCH: In 60 seconds @mehdirhasan rattles off some of the criminal fraudsters Trump pardoned, showing they don’t really care about fraud (unless you’re Somali)
January 7, 2026 at 4:04 AM
MUST-WATCH: In 60 seconds @mehdirhasan rattles off some of the criminal fraudsters Trump pardoned, showing they don’t really care about fraud (unless you’re Somali)
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Hegseth is a small man and Mark Kelly outranks him. Not just in the military, but as a person. That’s what this is about.
January 7, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Hegseth is a small man and Mark Kelly outranks him. Not just in the military, but as a person. That’s what this is about.
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'Batsh*t crazy': Democratic representatives sound off on the White House publishing a website about January 6 that calls the insurrectionists “patriots” and blames officers for the violence. @pabloreports.bsky.social reports.
January 6, 2026 at 11:11 PM
'Batsh*t crazy': Democratic representatives sound off on the White House publishing a website about January 6 that calls the insurrectionists “patriots” and blames officers for the violence. @pabloreports.bsky.social reports.
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Imagine looking at the period after WWII and especially after the Cold War as an era of American weakness.
Unless, I suppose, if becoming the strongest, wealthiest country in history sounds bad to you because some brown people were a part oft, and you'd rather be weaker if it means being whiter.
Unless, I suppose, if becoming the strongest, wealthiest country in history sounds bad to you because some brown people were a part oft, and you'd rather be weaker if it means being whiter.
Stephen Miller: This whole period that happened after World War II where the West began apologizing and groveling and begging—
Host: I don't even know what you're talking about right now. I asked you if there would be an election in Venezuela.
Host: I don't even know what you're talking about right now. I asked you if there would be an election in Venezuela.
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Imagine looking at the period after WWII and especially after the Cold War as an era of American weakness.
Unless, I suppose, if becoming the strongest, wealthiest country in history sounds bad to you because some brown people were a part oft, and you'd rather be weaker if it means being whiter.
Unless, I suppose, if becoming the strongest, wealthiest country in history sounds bad to you because some brown people were a part oft, and you'd rather be weaker if it means being whiter.
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So, hear me out on this, I want my taxpayer dollars going to feeding, hungry people, educating kids, and building better roads. I have no desire to buy Donald Trump an island, & last time I checked, the power of the purse, still belonged to Congress.
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that recent administration threats against Greenland didn’t signal an imminent invasion and that the goal is to buy the island from Denmark, according to people familiar with the discussions."
Exclusive | Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Aims to Buy Greenland, Downplays Military Action
The secretary of state said the White House is using rhetoric to pressure Denmark into negotiations.
www.wsj.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:28 PM
So, hear me out on this, I want my taxpayer dollars going to feeding, hungry people, educating kids, and building better roads. I have no desire to buy Donald Trump an island, & last time I checked, the power of the purse, still belonged to Congress.
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It's not going away, Donald. No matter who else you attack.
January 6, 2026 at 11:30 PM
It's not going away, Donald. No matter who else you attack.
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.@PabloReports: Any reaction to the WH blaming the police for what happened on Jan. 6th?
Walkinshaw: I think it’s absolutely outrageous. It shows what a lowlife Trump is.
Walkinshaw: I think it’s absolutely outrageous. It shows what a lowlife Trump is.
January 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM
.@PabloReports: Any reaction to the WH blaming the police for what happened on Jan. 6th?
Walkinshaw: I think it’s absolutely outrageous. It shows what a lowlife Trump is.
Walkinshaw: I think it’s absolutely outrageous. It shows what a lowlife Trump is.
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I don't often agree with Donald Trump.
But this time he is absolutely, positively 💯 percent correct.
Please help us make poor Donald's nightmare come true:
secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_g...
But this time he is absolutely, positively 💯 percent correct.
Please help us make poor Donald's nightmare come true:
secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_g...
Trump: "You gotta win the midterms. Because if we don't win the midterms, they'll find a reason to impeach me. I'll get impeached."
January 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I don't often agree with Donald Trump.
But this time he is absolutely, positively 💯 percent correct.
Please help us make poor Donald's nightmare come true:
secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_g...
But this time he is absolutely, positively 💯 percent correct.
Please help us make poor Donald's nightmare come true:
secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_g...
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On-the-record White House statement about Greenland:
“The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the U.S. military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal.”
The U.S. has become a bandit state.
“The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the U.S. military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal.”
The U.S. has become a bandit state.
January 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM
On-the-record White House statement about Greenland:
“The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the U.S. military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal.”
The U.S. has become a bandit state.
“The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the U.S. military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal.”
The U.S. has become a bandit state.
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No amount of gaslighting will convince sane and rational Americans that we didn’t see what we saw on January 6, 2021.
Let’s cut through some of the bullshit and lies…
Let’s cut through some of the bullshit and lies…
January 6, 2026 at 10:13 PM
No amount of gaslighting will convince sane and rational Americans that we didn’t see what we saw on January 6, 2021.
Let’s cut through some of the bullshit and lies…
Let’s cut through some of the bullshit and lies…
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Andy Kim up now.
Some worthwhile Jan6 speeches from Dems (and Thom Tillis, tho I missed it) in the Senate right now.
www.c-span.org/congress/?ch...
www.c-span.org/congress/?ch...
Congressional Chronicle - Members of Congress, Hearings and More | C-SPAN.org | C-SPAN.org
www.c-span.org
January 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Andy Kim up now.
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Both Maduro and his wife have submitted filings to get medical attention for injuries suffered during their capture (these filings are sealed).
Also Bruce Fein is joining Maduro's team.
Also Bruce Fein is joining Maduro's team.
January 6, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Both Maduro and his wife have submitted filings to get medical attention for injuries suffered during their capture (these filings are sealed).
Also Bruce Fein is joining Maduro's team.
Also Bruce Fein is joining Maduro's team.
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If your resolution this year is to support more independent bookstores, hi!👋🏽
We’re Bookshop.org, an ethical alternative to Amazon for buying books online where every purchase supports indie bookstores all over the U.S. 😌📚
(And our CEO has never gone to space, just saying)
We’re Bookshop.org, an ethical alternative to Amazon for buying books online where every purchase supports indie bookstores all over the U.S. 😌📚
(And our CEO has never gone to space, just saying)
January 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
If your resolution this year is to support more independent bookstores, hi!👋🏽
We’re Bookshop.org, an ethical alternative to Amazon for buying books online where every purchase supports indie bookstores all over the U.S. 😌📚
(And our CEO has never gone to space, just saying)
We’re Bookshop.org, an ethical alternative to Amazon for buying books online where every purchase supports indie bookstores all over the U.S. 😌📚
(And our CEO has never gone to space, just saying)
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A deeply reported data dive by @andrewvandam.bsky.social uncovers a disturbing trend:
Malnutrition deaths are surging in America, driven by deaths among people who are 85 and older
Malnutrition deaths are surging in America, driven by deaths among people who are 85 and older
Column | Why are malnutrition deaths soaring in America?
According to data, malnutrition deaths have jumped in the United States, especially among those 85 and older. Here’s why the numbers suddenly started to rise.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
A deeply reported data dive by @andrewvandam.bsky.social uncovers a disturbing trend:
Malnutrition deaths are surging in America, driven by deaths among people who are 85 and older
Malnutrition deaths are surging in America, driven by deaths among people who are 85 and older
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The attack on our democracy 5 years ago at the Capitol is now playing out on national and global stages due to the lawlessness of our president and his allies. But, as I will say on Capitol Hill today, there is a path forward if we all do our part. And Congress must do its part too.
Five years after the Capitol Insurrection, the attacks on our democracy are only intensifying.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social is testifying on Capitol Hill on the aftermath of Jan 6 and ongoing harms to American democracy.
TUNE IN @ 10 AM ET: www.youtube.com/live/EUEmzBY...
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social is testifying on Capitol Hill on the aftermath of Jan 6 and ongoing harms to American democracy.
TUNE IN @ 10 AM ET: www.youtube.com/live/EUEmzBY...
After January 6th: Setting the Record Straight on the Capitol Insurrection
YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
The attack on our democracy 5 years ago at the Capitol is now playing out on national and global stages due to the lawlessness of our president and his allies. But, as I will say on Capitol Hill today, there is a path forward if we all do our part. And Congress must do its part too.
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For five years running, the first criminal docket of the year in DC has been a Jan6er.
2022: Dan Shaw
2023: Paul Modrell
2024: Christopher Keniley
2025: Timothy DesJardins
2026: Brian Cole
FIVE YEARS of crimes Trump inspired.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/72099...
2022: Dan Shaw
2023: Paul Modrell
2024: Christopher Keniley
2025: Timothy DesJardins
2026: Brian Cole
FIVE YEARS of crimes Trump inspired.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/72099...
United States v. COLE, 1:26-cr-00001 - CourtListener.com
Docket for United States v. COLE, 1:26-cr-00001 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information.
www.courtlistener.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
For five years running, the first criminal docket of the year in DC has been a Jan6er.
2022: Dan Shaw
2023: Paul Modrell
2024: Christopher Keniley
2025: Timothy DesJardins
2026: Brian Cole
FIVE YEARS of crimes Trump inspired.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/72099...
2022: Dan Shaw
2023: Paul Modrell
2024: Christopher Keniley
2025: Timothy DesJardins
2026: Brian Cole
FIVE YEARS of crimes Trump inspired.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/72099...
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".. The trader’s final bet came at 9:58 p.m. ET on Friday ..
".. 'It’s more likely than not that this was an insider. That’s a lot of money to put in at that price, without a lot of news.'"
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/world/americ...
".. 'It’s more likely than not that this was an insider. That’s a lot of money to put in at that price, without a lot of news.'"
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/world/americ...
A Mystery Trader Made $400,000 Betting on Maduro’s Downfall
The person doubled down Friday with a final bet on Polymarket at 9:58 p.m., shortly before President Trump ordered the military to strike.
www.wsj.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:27 PM
".. The trader’s final bet came at 9:58 p.m. ET on Friday ..
".. 'It’s more likely than not that this was an insider. That’s a lot of money to put in at that price, without a lot of news.'"
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/world/americ...
".. 'It’s more likely than not that this was an insider. That’s a lot of money to put in at that price, without a lot of news.'"
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/world/americ...
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NYT Reporter 👇🏽
January 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
NYT Reporter 👇🏽
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THREAD: Viral misinformation on US capture of Nicolas Maduro - 4 January
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
January 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM
THREAD: Viral misinformation on US capture of Nicolas Maduro - 4 January
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
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Predatory conduct towards children is fine, says Trump. After all, it's nothing he wouldn't do. And as for policy about drug interdiction, just ask what that white powder is trailing from the noses of Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US abandons child exploitation and drug cases to prioritize ICE, Democrats allege
Exclusive: Letter decries ‘stunning abdication of basic responsibilities’ and demands to know how many officers diverted
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Predatory conduct towards children is fine, says Trump. After all, it's nothing he wouldn't do. And as for policy about drug interdiction, just ask what that white powder is trailing from the noses of Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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As Administration officials seem to be struggling with this, let us say it again: it is illegal to use the U.S. military to invade a foreign country without the authorization of Congress and is a violation of international law.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
January 6, 2026 at 2:21 PM
As Administration officials seem to be struggling with this, let us say it again: it is illegal to use the U.S. military to invade a foreign country without the authorization of Congress and is a violation of international law.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Just as the Nazis successfully rewrote the history of their failed putsch, so Trump is feverishly recrafting the history of Jan 6, using all the levers of power to do so. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
January 6, five years on: sustained effort by Trump to rewrite history
President and Republican allies have tried to make sure the deadly attack on the Capitol has been erased from memory
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Just as the Nazis successfully rewrote the history of their failed putsch, so Trump is feverishly recrafting the history of Jan 6, using all the levers of power to do so. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...