@jai79.bsky.social
After 45 yrs as a Democrat, I’ve left the party, thanks to spineless Democrats in governmental leadership roles who serve corporations and lobbying groups like AIPAC and NOT the People!
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Trump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yet
Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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Memo to Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom: Why taxing the rich makes enormous sense https://robertreich.substack.com/p/memo-to-kathy-hochul-and-gavin-newsom
Memo to Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom: Why taxing the rich makes enormous sense
And why you shouldn't worry about the wealthy abandoning your states
robertreich.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Memo to Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom: Why taxing the rich makes enormous sense https://robertreich.substack.com/p/memo-to-kathy-hochul-and-gavin-newsom
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Millions of files related to 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 says reut.rs/4rpxDfl
Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say
Millions of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a "global criminal enterprise" that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity,...
reut.rs
February 17, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Millions of files related to 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 says reut.rs/4rpxDfl
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4 corporations. $315B in profits. Just 4.9% in federal taxes. Tesla paid $0.
With Trump’s billionaire tax cuts Amazon, Alphabet, Meta & Tesla got $51B in cuts in ONE year.
At the original 35% rate, they’d owe ~$110B. Free public college costs ~$75B.
45M students drown in debt so 4 corps cash in 🇺🇸
With Trump’s billionaire tax cuts Amazon, Alphabet, Meta & Tesla got $51B in cuts in ONE year.
At the original 35% rate, they’d owe ~$110B. Free public college costs ~$75B.
45M students drown in debt so 4 corps cash in 🇺🇸
February 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM
4 corporations. $315B in profits. Just 4.9% in federal taxes. Tesla paid $0.
With Trump’s billionaire tax cuts Amazon, Alphabet, Meta & Tesla got $51B in cuts in ONE year.
At the original 35% rate, they’d owe ~$110B. Free public college costs ~$75B.
45M students drown in debt so 4 corps cash in 🇺🇸
With Trump’s billionaire tax cuts Amazon, Alphabet, Meta & Tesla got $51B in cuts in ONE year.
At the original 35% rate, they’d owe ~$110B. Free public college costs ~$75B.
45M students drown in debt so 4 corps cash in 🇺🇸
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Amazon just saved nearly $8B on its 2025 tax bill — despite profits hitting $90B — thanks to Trump's Big Ugly Bill.
Remember: Amazon spent $75M producing and marketing the Melania movie, while Jeff Bezos gave $1M to Trump's inaugural fund.
Quite a return on investment, huh?
Remember: Amazon spent $75M producing and marketing the Melania movie, while Jeff Bezos gave $1M to Trump's inaugural fund.
Quite a return on investment, huh?
February 18, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Amazon just saved nearly $8B on its 2025 tax bill — despite profits hitting $90B — thanks to Trump's Big Ugly Bill.
Remember: Amazon spent $75M producing and marketing the Melania movie, while Jeff Bezos gave $1M to Trump's inaugural fund.
Quite a return on investment, huh?
Remember: Amazon spent $75M producing and marketing the Melania movie, while Jeff Bezos gave $1M to Trump's inaugural fund.
Quite a return on investment, huh?
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“I do not believe when Mr. Wexner says that he did not have a personal relationship or a friendly relationship" with Jeffrey Epstein, Rep. Robert Garcia said. He also sharply criticized the DOJ after Wexner stated he has not been contacted by the FBI.
"What the hell is going on? That is shameful.”
"What the hell is going on? That is shameful.”
Les Wexner says 'diabolical' Jeffrey Epstein 'duped' him, denies wrongdoing
Wexner, the retired founder of Victoria's Secret ex-parent L Brands, has long faced scrutiny over his personal and financial relationships with Epstein.
www.cnbc.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:12 PM
“I do not believe when Mr. Wexner says that he did not have a personal relationship or a friendly relationship" with Jeffrey Epstein, Rep. Robert Garcia said. He also sharply criticized the DOJ after Wexner stated he has not been contacted by the FBI.
"What the hell is going on? That is shameful.”
"What the hell is going on? That is shameful.”
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James Marion Sims, known as “the father of modern gynecology," achieved his breakthroughs by experimenting on Black girls and women, without anesthesia or meaningful consent.
It’s an origin story the US medical establishment has spent almost 180 years trying to reconcile, whitewash, or ignore.
It’s an origin story the US medical establishment has spent almost 180 years trying to reconcile, whitewash, or ignore.
One woman's quest to reclaim the ugly history of Black maternal health
Artist Michelle Browder's Mothers of Gynecology project is an act of resistance.
www.motherjones.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:30 PM
James Marion Sims, known as “the father of modern gynecology," achieved his breakthroughs by experimenting on Black girls and women, without anesthesia or meaningful consent.
It’s an origin story the US medical establishment has spent almost 180 years trying to reconcile, whitewash, or ignore.
It’s an origin story the US medical establishment has spent almost 180 years trying to reconcile, whitewash, or ignore.
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trump’s racist memes, the Crockett/Talarico primary drama, Lex Wexner's Epstein connection, and my upcoming trip to the State of the Union with @JoJoFromJerz.
Plus: Why the SAVE Act is the GOP’s newest scam.
🚨LIVE on my YouTube at 6:30pm!
Plus: Why the SAVE Act is the GOP’s newest scam.
🚨LIVE on my YouTube at 6:30pm!
February 18, 2026 at 9:36 PM
trump’s racist memes, the Crockett/Talarico primary drama, Lex Wexner's Epstein connection, and my upcoming trip to the State of the Union with @JoJoFromJerz.
Plus: Why the SAVE Act is the GOP’s newest scam.
🚨LIVE on my YouTube at 6:30pm!
Plus: Why the SAVE Act is the GOP’s newest scam.
🚨LIVE on my YouTube at 6:30pm!
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AXIOS: “The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon.”
Is Iran in the Epstein files?
www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
Is Iran in the Epstein files?
www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
February 18, 2026 at 9:41 PM
AXIOS: “The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon.”
Is Iran in the Epstein files?
www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
Is Iran in the Epstein files?
www.axios.com/2026/02/18/i...
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What could go wrong?
RFK Jr. wants to end the “war” on unproven treatments like stem cell therapy
What could go wrong?
www.motherjones.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
What could go wrong?
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If there was a “steal midterms” button Trump could press, Republicans wouldn’t have bothered with the gerrymandering push.
Let's not grant him powers he does not have.
Let's not grant him powers he does not have.
Trump Can’t Steal the Midterms
The case for being vigilant without panicking.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
If there was a “steal midterms” button Trump could press, Republicans wouldn’t have bothered with the gerrymandering push.
Let's not grant him powers he does not have.
Let's not grant him powers he does not have.
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Steve Bannon and the Epshteyn connection:
Steve Bannon Is in Trouble—and It Has Nothing to Do With Epstein
“Worse than I ever imagined”: lawsuit reveals the podcaster’s memecoin woes.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Steve Bannon and the Epshteyn connection:
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The extent of Epstein’s involvement and interest in other men’s alleged sexual abuse cases—and the advice and lavish sympathy he was given about his own legal issues by his many famous friends—is further revealed.
When Jeffrey Epstein was the world’s leading expert on getting away with it
The convicted sex-criminal was obsessed with other high profile abuse cases, offering commentary, advice, and even financial help.
www.motherjones.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:03 AM
The extent of Epstein’s involvement and interest in other men’s alleged sexual abuse cases—and the advice and lavish sympathy he was given about his own legal issues by his many famous friends—is further revealed.
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They REAAAAALLY WANT that voter roll data.
WHY
WHY
BREAKING: I read the new version of the “Save America Act” (S. 1383) so u don’t have to. Here’s my summary. Point 1 is new. It requires that all 50 states send their voter rolls to the DHS to run thru DHS’s faulty “SAVE” voter purge program. Points 6 & 7 are new too. Tell ur Senators #NoOnSAVE 1/
February 17, 2026 at 10:55 PM
They REAAAAALLY WANT that voter roll data.
WHY
WHY
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The Constitution is currently being interpreted by the Epstein Class at SCOTUS.
“If this guy isn’t impeached and removed, what’s the point to the whole Constitution? You can’t have a fucking criminal running the government for his own benefit screwing the people. And that’s what we have.”
February 17, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The Constitution is currently being interpreted by the Epstein Class at SCOTUS.
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I believe I know this story from my family's history in Europe.
Mike Rounds says Republicans just want to make you show your document with a yellow star in order to vote
February 17, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I believe I know this story from my family's history in Europe.
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Brendan Carr (FCC Chairman) spent the entire Biden admin claiming Biden would force TV stations to cancel interviews critical of him—and we’d have fascism
Last night Brendan Carr forced CBS to cancel Colbert's interview of James Talarico
Yes—fascism is here
Every MAGA Accusation Is A Confession
Last night Brendan Carr forced CBS to cancel Colbert's interview of James Talarico
Yes—fascism is here
Every MAGA Accusation Is A Confession
February 17, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Brendan Carr (FCC Chairman) spent the entire Biden admin claiming Biden would force TV stations to cancel interviews critical of him—and we’d have fascism
Last night Brendan Carr forced CBS to cancel Colbert's interview of James Talarico
Yes—fascism is here
Every MAGA Accusation Is A Confession
Last night Brendan Carr forced CBS to cancel Colbert's interview of James Talarico
Yes—fascism is here
Every MAGA Accusation Is A Confession
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The FBI has not released all the evidence it has on this victim or her allegations against Trump. Her story was credible enough to be used to sue Epstein successfully and help convict Ghislaine Maxwell. Why can't the world see an unredacted 302 report?
February 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The FBI has not released all the evidence it has on this victim or her allegations against Trump. Her story was credible enough to be used to sue Epstein successfully and help convict Ghislaine Maxwell. Why can't the world see an unredacted 302 report?
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Important update: Colbert censorship by the White House backfires as his viewership online surges.
Key deposition of Lex Wexner, an alleged Epstein co-conspirator, is set for tomorrow.
A two-month old boy is being detained by ICE in Texas, and tonight, no one knows where he is.
Key deposition of Lex Wexner, an alleged Epstein co-conspirator, is set for tomorrow.
A two-month old boy is being detained by ICE in Texas, and tonight, no one knows where he is.
Important Tuesday Night Update: Censorship of Colbert Backfires as Viewership Surges and ICE Detains Two-Month Old With Deteriorating Health
Good evening everyone.
open.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Important update: Colbert censorship by the White House backfires as his viewership online surges.
Key deposition of Lex Wexner, an alleged Epstein co-conspirator, is set for tomorrow.
A two-month old boy is being detained by ICE in Texas, and tonight, no one knows where he is.
Key deposition of Lex Wexner, an alleged Epstein co-conspirator, is set for tomorrow.
A two-month old boy is being detained by ICE in Texas, and tonight, no one knows where he is.
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CBS is Trump TV. Less than two months after CBS News suddenly pulled a report on the regime’s prison camps, CBS lawyers told Stephen Colbert that he couldn’t air an interview with a Texas Democratic candidate.
This is what complicity looks like.
This is what complicity looks like.
Stephen Colbert says CBS didn't air interview out of fear of FCC
Colbert kicked off Monday's episode of "The Late Show" by saying that the network's lawyers told him he could not have Texas state Rep. James Talarico on the broadcast.
www.nbcnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:14 PM
CBS is Trump TV. Less than two months after CBS News suddenly pulled a report on the regime’s prison camps, CBS lawyers told Stephen Colbert that he couldn’t air an interview with a Texas Democratic candidate.
This is what complicity looks like.
This is what complicity looks like.
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Trump just announced he was “totally exonerated” in the Epstein files, which means he is guilty as sin.
February 17, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Trump just announced he was “totally exonerated” in the Epstein files, which means he is guilty as sin.
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Major update: New Mexico lawmakers approve first ever investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch.
Trump falsely claims he has been “totally exonerated.”
Hillary Clinton turns the table on Trump accusing him of a cover-up. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Trump falsely claims he has been “totally exonerated.”
Hillary Clinton turns the table on Trump accusing him of a cover-up. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Major Update: New Mexico Launches First Ever Probe of Epstein Ranch as Trump Falsely Claims he is "Totally Exonerated"
Major developments unfolded this evening in the ongoing controversy surrounding the release of files connected to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying political tensions and renewi...
open.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Major update: New Mexico lawmakers approve first ever investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch.
Trump falsely claims he has been “totally exonerated.”
Hillary Clinton turns the table on Trump accusing him of a cover-up. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Trump falsely claims he has been “totally exonerated.”
Hillary Clinton turns the table on Trump accusing him of a cover-up. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Massie not backing down.
February 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Massie not backing down.