JavaPeg
@javapeg.bsky.social
Married to Doug (http://www.douglasjlane.com) in OR. Impatient gardener, food & beverage fanatic, former engineer, data driven liberal.
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This is your daily reminder that EOs aren't laws. They are guidance to agencies suggesting how they should interpret existing law.
There is no world in which the great orange menace can decree a Voter-ID mandate.
There is no world in which the great orange menace can decree a Voter-ID mandate.
King Trump said today he wants voter-ID laws implemented for the 2026 midterm elections, even though legislation mandating them appears DOA in the Senate.
Now, it appears he will intervene in this year’s midterms on his own by issuing an Executive Order to help facilitate voter-ID implementation.
Now, it appears he will intervene in this year’s midterms on his own by issuing an Executive Order to help facilitate voter-ID implementation.
Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter-ID requirements before midterms
President Donald Trump proclaims that he will find a way to implement national voter-ID requirements by November's elections.
www.cnbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This is your daily reminder that EOs aren't laws. They are guidance to agencies suggesting how they should interpret existing law.
There is no world in which the great orange menace can decree a Voter-ID mandate.
There is no world in which the great orange menace can decree a Voter-ID mandate.
And that's just the times when someone had the means to file a suit.
As has been the case from the start of this admin, unless someone is going to enforce the law, they are going to ignore it.
As has been the case from the start of this admin, unless someone is going to enforce the law, they are going to ignore it.
Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped.
The decisions amount to a huge legal rebuke, but the administration has continued jailing people indefinitely.
www.reuters.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:27 AM
And that's just the times when someone had the means to file a suit.
As has been the case from the start of this admin, unless someone is going to enforce the law, they are going to ignore it.
As has been the case from the start of this admin, unless someone is going to enforce the law, they are going to ignore it.
Combine making passports hard to get with the Save Act and its voter suppression on steroids.
February 14, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Combine making passports hard to get with the Save Act and its voter suppression on steroids.
Sinister ploy is exactly the right description.
Relieved both my Senators are a no on this wretched attempt to undermine our democracy.
Relieved both my Senators are a no on this wretched attempt to undermine our democracy.
The Republican SAVE Act is a sinister ploy to deny millions of Americans their right to vote.
I’m a HELL NO.
I’m a HELL NO.
February 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Sinister ploy is exactly the right description.
Relieved both my Senators are a no on this wretched attempt to undermine our democracy.
Relieved both my Senators are a no on this wretched attempt to undermine our democracy.
Oldest selfie on your phone.
Not a selfie* but a good pic - Sci-Fiving Neil DeGrasse Tyson at a VIP post show event. Oct 2015.
*I don't do selfies. I suck at it, plus I am an absolute Chandler if I pose. The majority of selfies on my phone are my husband taking a picture of us with my phone.
Not a selfie* but a good pic - Sci-Fiving Neil DeGrasse Tyson at a VIP post show event. Oct 2015.
*I don't do selfies. I suck at it, plus I am an absolute Chandler if I pose. The majority of selfies on my phone are my husband taking a picture of us with my phone.
February 11, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Oldest selfie on your phone.
Not a selfie* but a good pic - Sci-Fiving Neil DeGrasse Tyson at a VIP post show event. Oct 2015.
*I don't do selfies. I suck at it, plus I am an absolute Chandler if I pose. The majority of selfies on my phone are my husband taking a picture of us with my phone.
Not a selfie* but a good pic - Sci-Fiving Neil DeGrasse Tyson at a VIP post show event. Oct 2015.
*I don't do selfies. I suck at it, plus I am an absolute Chandler if I pose. The majority of selfies on my phone are my husband taking a picture of us with my phone.
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It's amazing the almost complete coherence between eugenicists and pedophiles, "longevity" dipshits and pedophiles, and, oh yeah, the billionaire class actively pushing AI for its worst uses and pedophiles.
It's almost like it's pedophiles all the way down.
It's almost like it's pedophiles all the way down.
I parsed through some of the emails in the Epstein files, and it’s very clear that Epstein was a eugenicist weirdo. Something he very much had in common with the billionaire class à la Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Donald Trump. New for @motherjones.com.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Epstein couldn't stop emailing people about eugenics
In the latest files, the trafficker gives it a Silicon Valley–pilled name: "genetic altruism."
www.motherjones.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
It's amazing the almost complete coherence between eugenicists and pedophiles, "longevity" dipshits and pedophiles, and, oh yeah, the billionaire class actively pushing AI for its worst uses and pedophiles.
It's almost like it's pedophiles all the way down.
It's almost like it's pedophiles all the way down.
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The cruelty of the Trump Regime must never be forgotten.
All this suffering to please a minority of scared racists.
All this suffering to please a minority of scared racists.
Super Bowl viewers Sunday speculated that 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos appeared in the halftime show. In fact, he has been in hiding with his family.
“He can’t sleep well at night. He wakes up three or four times a night screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’” Liam's father Adrian Conejo Arias, said.
“He can’t sleep well at night. He wakes up three or four times a night screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’” Liam's father Adrian Conejo Arias, said.
‘He’s not the same’: Father of Liam Conejo Ramos says 5-year-old continues to suffer
Some people thought they say the 5-year-old during the Super Bowl halftime show. But Liam is still in hiding with his family, after he and his father were detained and then released from a Texas deten...
www.mprnews.org
February 10, 2026 at 1:45 AM
The cruelty of the Trump Regime must never be forgotten.
All this suffering to please a minority of scared racists.
All this suffering to please a minority of scared racists.
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Someday the Smithsonian will have a display of these letters. Perhaps in a exhibit called "The Years of Shame."
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Someday the Smithsonian will have a display of these letters. Perhaps in a exhibit called "The Years of Shame."
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars”, “Star Trek”, “Dr. Who”, or “Transformers.”
February 10, 2026 at 5:10 AM
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn’t from “Star Wars”, “Star Trek”, “Dr. Who”, or “Transformers.”
It's terrible to learn how @opb.org is losing its integrity and adopting corporate media strategies.
We supported OPB. We donated to keep them going. We knew about the union negotiations, but at least believed the journalism being done was driven responsibly.
Goodbye @opb.org.
We supported OPB. We donated to keep them going. We knew about the union negotiations, but at least believed the journalism being done was driven responsibly.
Goodbye @opb.org.
This is easily the hardest thing I've ever had to write.
I Had a Dream Journalism Job. Here's Why I Quit.
The rot that hollowed out trust in corporate media finally reached OPB. I had to go.
westernedgemedia.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The Winter Light Festival is such a cool treat - much creativity and interactive fun! It's the dose of multi-colored vibrancy we all need in the midst of a so often gray season.
once a year the city of portland is like "who wants to look at a bunch of crazy light-up stuff downtown" and all the degens are like "WE DO"
February 8, 2026 at 8:28 AM
The Winter Light Festival is such a cool treat - much creativity and interactive fun! It's the dose of multi-colored vibrancy we all need in the midst of a so often gray season.
It's really disappointing how many prominent voices - well-established and probably financially able - haven't moved.
February 8, 2026 at 6:46 AM
It's really disappointing how many prominent voices - well-established and probably financially able - haven't moved.
Exactly this.
Not one of the GOP bother to apologize, express regret, or offer to help fix the situation they created.
Not one of the GOP bother to apologize, express regret, or offer to help fix the situation they created.
When Republican lawmakers decide not to seek re-election and only then break bad on Trump, it tells us that GOP politicians have known all along that Trump is corrupt and dangerous but are happy to screw the country for a slice of the loot.
February 8, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Exactly this.
Not one of the GOP bother to apologize, express regret, or offer to help fix the situation they created.
Not one of the GOP bother to apologize, express regret, or offer to help fix the situation they created.
@wyden.senate.gov @merkley.senate.gov @repbonamici.bsky.social
this is why reforms and investigations alone aren't enough! ICE is continuing to terrorize Americans every day.
This is beyond politics and re-election. It's about humanity. Schumer and Jeffries need demand a halt to ICE actions.
this is why reforms and investigations alone aren't enough! ICE is continuing to terrorize Americans every day.
This is beyond politics and re-election. It's about humanity. Schumer and Jeffries need demand a halt to ICE actions.
A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
February 8, 2026 at 6:05 AM
@wyden.senate.gov @merkley.senate.gov @repbonamici.bsky.social
this is why reforms and investigations alone aren't enough! ICE is continuing to terrorize Americans every day.
This is beyond politics and re-election. It's about humanity. Schumer and Jeffries need demand a halt to ICE actions.
this is why reforms and investigations alone aren't enough! ICE is continuing to terrorize Americans every day.
This is beyond politics and re-election. It's about humanity. Schumer and Jeffries need demand a halt to ICE actions.
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We were super frustrated with the existing guitar tuning apps out there so we made our own! It's simple, beautiful, useful.
FREE for standard tuning. No subscriptions. One-time purchase to unlock everything.
Share this post, go download the app, give it 5 stars 🙌
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FREE for standard tuning. No subscriptions. One-time purchase to unlock everything.
Share this post, go download the app, give it 5 stars 🙌
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February 6, 2026 at 9:54 PM
We were super frustrated with the existing guitar tuning apps out there so we made our own! It's simple, beautiful, useful.
FREE for standard tuning. No subscriptions. One-time purchase to unlock everything.
Share this post, go download the app, give it 5 stars 🙌
apps.apple.com/us/app/dial-...
FREE for standard tuning. No subscriptions. One-time purchase to unlock everything.
Share this post, go download the app, give it 5 stars 🙌
apps.apple.com/us/app/dial-...
GOP pulling the football, state edition.
An Oregon Republican who backed a Democrat-led bill restricting the deployment of the state’s National Guard and other states’ troops to Oregon has revoked his support.
Oregon Republican pulls support from bill restricting National Guard deployment • Oregon Capital Chronicle
One legal expert appeared to echo the lawmaker's concerns over whether the bill would make a tangible difference when it comes to deployment.
buff.ly
February 6, 2026 at 6:42 AM
GOP pulling the football, state edition.
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There's no question ICE is being deployed politically. Especially when they admit it.
bsky.app/profile/mike...
bsky.app/profile/mike...
Brian Kilmeade from Fox literally just said out loud that ICE pulled out of Maine to protect Susan Collins’ re‑election campaign. I can’t believe he would just admit that.
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
There's no question ICE is being deployed politically. Especially when they admit it.
bsky.app/profile/mike...
bsky.app/profile/mike...
Someone needs to smack Schumer and Jeffries in the face with this info.
Striking from new Quinnipiac poll:
*Voters prefer path to legalization over deportations for most undocs by 59-34. Among independents it's 61-33
*Majority says Trump on immigration is making America less safe
Again, there's broad rejection of the whole project, not just ICE tactics (see below)
*Voters prefer path to legalization over deportations for most undocs by 59-34. Among independents it's 61-33
*Majority says Trump on immigration is making America less safe
Again, there's broad rejection of the whole project, not just ICE tactics (see below)
February 4, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Someone needs to smack Schumer and Jeffries in the face with this info.
This whole thread is modern day unsung heroes.
All these people putting themselves on the line. They may never have their name on a school or a plaque or a statue, but they are committed to doing what's right.
Inspiring.
All these people putting themselves on the line. They may never have their name on a school or a plaque or a statue, but they are committed to doing what's right.
Inspiring.
Most of the footage you see from ICE observers in Minnesota comes from the core cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. I talked to observers in the northern suburbs, who say they're taking on the same mission in very different conditions. (1)
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Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
share.google
February 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
This whole thread is modern day unsung heroes.
All these people putting themselves on the line. They may never have their name on a school or a plaque or a statue, but they are committed to doing what's right.
Inspiring.
All these people putting themselves on the line. They may never have their name on a school or a plaque or a statue, but they are committed to doing what's right.
Inspiring.
Nimby-ism finally has an upside.
No one wants to live next to migrant prisons in the Trump gulag.
Remarkable: Trump's planned migrant prison camps are hitting deep resistance in red areas. In Virginia's partly rural Hanover (+26 Trump) opposition is intense. GOP leaders in other states are opposed.
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
February 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Nimby-ism finally has an upside.
This is not enough @repbonamici.bsky.social, @wyden.senate.gov, @merkley.senate.gov!
We need to halt ICE, et. al., full stop and investigate illegal & unconstitutional actions.
They are breaking the law daily, until there are consequences you can't trust reforms.
We need Noem and Miller gone.
We need to halt ICE, et. al., full stop and investigate illegal & unconstitutional actions.
They are breaking the law daily, until there are consequences you can't trust reforms.
We need Noem and Miller gone.
Democrats want commonsense reform for ICE:
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
February 4, 2026 at 6:14 AM
This is not enough @repbonamici.bsky.social, @wyden.senate.gov, @merkley.senate.gov!
We need to halt ICE, et. al., full stop and investigate illegal & unconstitutional actions.
They are breaking the law daily, until there are consequences you can't trust reforms.
We need Noem and Miller gone.
We need to halt ICE, et. al., full stop and investigate illegal & unconstitutional actions.
They are breaking the law daily, until there are consequences you can't trust reforms.
We need Noem and Miller gone.
Make good trouble.
Here, my local city council formally codified their sanctuary status. It formalizes certain non-cooperation with immigration for city staff and agencies, makes certain areas off limits for immigration and more.
beaverton.community.highbond.com/document/420...
Here, my local city council formally codified their sanctuary status. It formalizes certain non-cooperation with immigration for city staff and agencies, makes certain areas off limits for immigration and more.
beaverton.community.highbond.com/document/420...
February 4, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Make good trouble.
Here, my local city council formally codified their sanctuary status. It formalizes certain non-cooperation with immigration for city staff and agencies, makes certain areas off limits for immigration and more.
beaverton.community.highbond.com/document/420...
Here, my local city council formally codified their sanctuary status. It formalizes certain non-cooperation with immigration for city staff and agencies, makes certain areas off limits for immigration and more.
beaverton.community.highbond.com/document/420...
5 things you can eat until you explode. #FoodSky
Chips with salsa and guacamole
Sushi / sashimi
Doritos Nacho cheese chips
Cheese, charcuterie, and tinned fish
Dim Sum
Chips with salsa and guacamole
Sushi / sashimi
Doritos Nacho cheese chips
Cheese, charcuterie, and tinned fish
Dim Sum
Raw sugar snap peas
Pakoras with chutney
Dark chocolate peanut butter cups
Potato chips
Grilled halloumi
Pakoras with chutney
Dark chocolate peanut butter cups
Potato chips
Grilled halloumi
Never mind the jobs you've had or the classes you took, tell me 5 things you can eat until you explode. #FoodSky
February 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM
5 things you can eat until you explode. #FoodSky
Chips with salsa and guacamole
Sushi / sashimi
Doritos Nacho cheese chips
Cheese, charcuterie, and tinned fish
Dim Sum
Chips with salsa and guacamole
Sushi / sashimi
Doritos Nacho cheese chips
Cheese, charcuterie, and tinned fish
Dim Sum