John Finch🇺🇸
@jbird1848.bsky.social
Historian. Educator. Advocate for democratic constitutionally based government, public education, national health care, social security, women’s rights, and human rights.🇺🇸 🇨🇦🇬🇧🇬🇱🇲🇽🇵🇦🇺🇦🦋☮️🇺🇳🏳️🌈🇫🇷🇿🇦🇳🇿
These are the times that will test our fortitude (Thomas Pain, 1776).
These are the times that will test our fortitude (Thomas Pain, 1776).
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John Finch🇺🇸
@jbird1848.bsky.social
· Feb 21
A group of finches is called a charm, especially goldfinches. Charm is an appropriate name for this group of small active songbirds. With the arrival of spring, charms of finches become more noticeable. There are many varieties of finches, but a relatively small total population worldwide.
Thank God for Canada🇨🇦!
Canada FM: Canada is unwavering in our support for Ukraine. On the margins of #MSC2026, Minister Anand reaffirmed this to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
February 16, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Thank God for Canada🇨🇦!
🚨 THIS IS BIG: A new UK investigation finds that Trump has released just 2% of the material the FBI seized from Epstein’s properties. Epstein’s hard drives and servers are largely missing from the files made public. What’s been released represent only a fraction of what authorities possess. 🇬🇧
Raw America (@rawstory)
🚨 THIS IS BIG: A new UK investigation finds that Trump has released just 2% of the material the FBI seized from Epstein’s properties. Epstein’s hard drives and servers are largely missing from the fil...
substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:16 AM
🚨 THIS IS BIG: A new UK investigation finds that Trump has released just 2% of the material the FBI seized from Epstein’s properties. Epstein’s hard drives and servers are largely missing from the files made public. What’s been released represent only a fraction of what authorities possess. 🇬🇧
BREAKING: New billboard in Manchester, UK 🇬🇧
Clear. Bold. Unapologetic. When people have to rent billboards to say what leaders won’t, that tells you everything. Well done, Manchester. Share widely!
Clear. Bold. Unapologetic. When people have to rent billboards to say what leaders won’t, that tells you everything. Well done, Manchester. Share widely!
Raw America (@rawstory)
BREAKING: New billboard in Manchester, UK 🇬🇧
Clear. Bold. Unapologetic. When people have to rent billboards to say what leaders won’t, that tells you everything. Well done, Manchester. Share widely!
substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:33 PM
BREAKING: New billboard in Manchester, UK 🇬🇧
Clear. Bold. Unapologetic. When people have to rent billboards to say what leaders won’t, that tells you everything. Well done, Manchester. Share widely!
Clear. Bold. Unapologetic. When people have to rent billboards to say what leaders won’t, that tells you everything. Well done, Manchester. Share widely!
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Tell the Senate: Save Democracy. Defeat the SAVE Act!
Tell Your Senators: Protect our Democracy, Vote NO on the SAVE Act
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
February 15, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Tell the Senate: Save Democracy. Defeat the SAVE Act!
Happy Sunday to all those living under the Blue Sky in the UK.
February 15, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Happy Sunday to all those living under the Blue Sky in the UK.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:41 AM
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Judge rules ICE likely violated Minnesota detainees' constitutional rights
#ICEOUT #Whipple #FDT #Epstein #GTFO
thehill.com/regulation/c...
#ICEOUT #Whipple #FDT #Epstein #GTFO
thehill.com/regulation/c...
Judge rules ICE likely violated Minnesota detainees’ constitutional rights
A federal judge in Minnesota found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) isolated detainees in Minnesota from seeing their attorneys, ruling the action likely violated their constitutional…
thehill.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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Obama SPEAKS: Urges Dems to unify against Trump ahead of midterms youtu.be/PYziv5xQ6d8?... via @YouTube
February 15, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Obama SPEAKS: Urges Dems to unify against Trump ahead of midterms youtu.be/PYziv5xQ6d8?... via @YouTube
BREAKING: Mark Kelly just slammed Donald Trump for blowing up the world order as we knew it. KELLY has the kind of toughness I would like to see in the WH; not the stab in the back sneak around at night internet assassin we currently have. Incidentally, we all can see there is something wrong w/him.
Democratic Wins Media (@demwinsmedia)
BREAKING: Mark Kelly just slammed Donald Trump for blowing up the world order as we knew it. This is fire.
substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM
BREAKING: Mark Kelly just slammed Donald Trump for blowing up the world order as we knew it. KELLY has the kind of toughness I would like to see in the WH; not the stab in the back sneak around at night internet assassin we currently have. Incidentally, we all can see there is something wrong w/him.
A clear lesson from current events. Will this be an example of where we learned from “history” or dropped the ball when we had a chance to score?
"It is a stark example of how, during Trump’s second term, the Department of Justice has eroded long-standing norms, weaponized prosecutorial power, and turned the courtroom into a stage for political theater," write @annabower.bsky.social, @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, and Troy Edwards.
'When Life Gives You Lemons': A Minnesota Case Study in How the Trump Administration Warps Justice
The bizarre saga that unfolded in the weeks leading up to Don Lemon’s indictment illustrates just how far the Justice Department has fallen.
www.lawfaremedia.org
February 14, 2026 at 7:36 PM
A clear lesson from current events. Will this be an example of where we learned from “history” or dropped the ball when we had a chance to score?
The contrast was striking. Trump was consumed by his latest petty grievances and online feuds at a moment when the international community was grappling with war, security, and the future of alliances. The United States has become an international joke. A dangerous one, at that. All thanks to Trump!
Saturday Afternoon News Updates — 2/14/26
Hi everyone, and Happy Valentine’s Day!
open.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The contrast was striking. Trump was consumed by his latest petty grievances and online feuds at a moment when the international community was grappling with war, security, and the future of alliances. The United States has become an international joke. A dangerous one, at that. All thanks to Trump!
Facts: A viral claim that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated Jesus wrote the Bible in English is false and originated from a satirical Facebook page.
The Old Testament was primarily written in Hebrew, with small portions in Aramaic, while the New Testament was written entirely in Greek.
The Old Testament was primarily written in Hebrew, with small portions in Aramaic, while the New Testament was written entirely in Greek.
Disgusted (@ellenmitchell2)
substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Facts: A viral claim that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated Jesus wrote the Bible in English is false and originated from a satirical Facebook page.
The Old Testament was primarily written in Hebrew, with small portions in Aramaic, while the New Testament was written entirely in Greek.
The Old Testament was primarily written in Hebrew, with small portions in Aramaic, while the New Testament was written entirely in Greek.
“Through its third-country deportation deals, the Trump administration is putting millions of taxpayer dollars into the hands of foreign governments, while turning a blind eye to the human costs."
Trump Has Spent $40 Million in Secretive Deals Deporting Hundreds of People to Third Countries
The Trump administration's secretive deportation deals with human rights-abusing countries are costing taxpayers millions and putting migrants at risk. How can we stand by as our government prioritizes appearance over human lives? Demand transparency and accountability now. #EndDeportationDeals
www.commondreams.org
February 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
THIS IS GREAT: Noting Trump’s desire for everything to be named after him, Jimmy Kimmel proposes the Epstein files “will heretofore be known as the Trump-Epstein Files." TRUMP-EPSTEIN FILES it is. Pass it on.
Raw America (@rawstory)
THIS IS GREAT: Noting Trump’s desire for everything to be named after him, Jimmy Kimmel proposes the Epstein files “will heretofore be known as the Trump-Epstein Files." TRUMP-EPSTEIN FILES it is. Pas...
substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
THIS IS GREAT: Noting Trump’s desire for everything to be named after him, Jimmy Kimmel proposes the Epstein files “will heretofore be known as the Trump-Epstein Files." TRUMP-EPSTEIN FILES it is. Pass it on.
"Clean Beautiful Coal," Trump says, is America’s most reliable and affordable energy source (Fox News 2/12/26).
IT's hard to overstate the damage Trump is doing to the world and America. Think of how he's jerking around the auto companies, especially now that EVs and hybrids are popular. And who wants coal pollution? Really no one, not even MAGA.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’
Rollback of government’s ability to limit climate-heating pollution from vehicles will make families ‘sicker and less safe’, environmental advocate says
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:27 PM
"Clean Beautiful Coal," Trump says, is America’s most reliable and affordable energy source (Fox News 2/12/26).
It’s Good News:
ICE is leaving Minneapolis. We won for now and we are stronger for the experience. Minnesotans (and all like minded people) must get smarter to prevent a reoccurrence here or else where. Plan ahead and stay vigilant. We answered history’s call to do the right thing once, do it again.
ICE is leaving Minneapolis. We won for now and we are stronger for the experience. Minnesotans (and all like minded people) must get smarter to prevent a reoccurrence here or else where. Plan ahead and stay vigilant. We answered history’s call to do the right thing once, do it again.
Minnesota, you won. Much of ICE are leaving. Don't trust this. They are trying to get the funding bill passed. Once the bill passes they'll be back at it either by you or someplace else.
February 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
It’s Good News:
ICE is leaving Minneapolis. We won for now and we are stronger for the experience. Minnesotans (and all like minded people) must get smarter to prevent a reoccurrence here or else where. Plan ahead and stay vigilant. We answered history’s call to do the right thing once, do it again.
ICE is leaving Minneapolis. We won for now and we are stronger for the experience. Minnesotans (and all like minded people) must get smarter to prevent a reoccurrence here or else where. Plan ahead and stay vigilant. We answered history’s call to do the right thing once, do it again.
Judge Blasts Hegseth Over Effort to 'Shrink the First Amendment Liberties' of Sen. Mark Kelly
Judge Blasts Hegseth Over Effort to 'Shrink the First Amendment Liberties' of Sen. Mark Kelly
Federal judge blocks Defense Secretary's attempt to punish Senator for advising military against unlawful orders. First Amendment rights upheld.
www.commondreams.org
February 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Texas Lawmakers Sound Alarm on 'Torture, Killing, and Inhumane Treatment' of Detainees in Fort Bliss ICE Facility
At least three inmates have died in the facility in just two months, including one who witnesses say was choked to death by guards.
Texas Lawmakers Sound Alarm on 'Torture, Killing, and Inhumane Treatment' of Detainees in Fort Bliss ICE Facility
At least three inmates have died in the facility in just two months, including one who witnesses say was choked to death by guards.
www.commondreams.org
February 11, 2026 at 9:23 PM
ICE Continues to Strike the Rebel Star Base: Minnesota After being randomly struck by an ICE vehicle—in a twisted turn of events—(Minneapolis resident) Nadine and her Latino U.S. citizen husband were then harassed by ICE to provide proof of citizenship.
ICE RAMS Into Car, Demands VICTIMS Show Their Papers: “We're Citizens!”
"That vehicle hit us and they’ve got three vehicles cornering us in; everybody is wearing masks and hiding," Minneapolis resident Nadine says. After ICE rammed them, they demanded proof of citizenship
open.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
ICE Continues to Strike the Rebel Star Base: Minnesota After being randomly struck by an ICE vehicle—in a twisted turn of events—(Minneapolis resident) Nadine and her Latino U.S. citizen husband were then harassed by ICE to provide proof of citizenship.
The Great Trump Wall of Protection is Cracking: Keep up the Pressure!
Pam Bondi Refuses to Apologize to Epstein Survivors Standing Right Behind Her During House Hearing
Pam Bondi Refuses to Apologize to Epstein Survivors Standing Right Behind Her During House Hearing
US Attorney General Pam Bondi faces scrutiny for failing to protect Epstein victims' privacy in DOJ files release. Rep. Jayapal demands apology.
www.commondreams.org
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
The Great Trump Wall of Protection is Cracking: Keep up the Pressure!
Congressman Raskin rips Pam Bondi a new asshole: "You're running a massive Epstein cover-up right out of the DOJ. You redacted the names of abusers to spare them embarrassment and disgrace. Even worse, you shockingly failed to redact many of the victims' names."
Oliver Markus Malloy (@malloyrocks)
Congressman Raskin rips Pam Bondi a new asshole: "You're running a massive Epstein cover-up right out of the DOJ. You redacted the names of abusers to spare them embarrassment and disgrace. Even worse...
substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Congressman Raskin rips Pam Bondi a new asshole: "You're running a massive Epstein cover-up right out of the DOJ. You redacted the names of abusers to spare them embarrassment and disgrace. Even worse, you shockingly failed to redact many of the victims' names."
Trump threatens Canada again: "Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. I will not allow this bridge to open until the US is fully compensated for everything we have given them."
The entire $6.4 billion cost for the bridge was funded entirely by Canada. #CdnPoli
The entire $6.4 billion cost for the bridge was funded entirely by Canada. #CdnPoli
February 10, 2026 at 7:08 AM
A billionaire family that owns a bridge crossing between Michigan and Canada has wanted Trump to stop a new bridge — and Trump is now threatening to block its opening (with authority he doesn’t have). www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
Trump Threatens to Block Opening of New Bridge to Canada
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:07 AM
it will really be something if the Epstein Files unseat a British Prime Minster who isn't in them, and not the American President who was Epstein's best friend.
February 10, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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Is anyone else mad at the fact that they have to pay federal taxes for bullshit they don't want? Like new ballrooms, the Gestapo, child torture, and human trafficking.
I wanna pay for education, social services, UBI, and universal health care! I'm so gotdamn mad right now, I need to lie down.
I wanna pay for education, social services, UBI, and universal health care! I'm so gotdamn mad right now, I need to lie down.
February 10, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Is anyone else mad at the fact that they have to pay federal taxes for bullshit they don't want? Like new ballrooms, the Gestapo, child torture, and human trafficking.
I wanna pay for education, social services, UBI, and universal health care! I'm so gotdamn mad right now, I need to lie down.
I wanna pay for education, social services, UBI, and universal health care! I'm so gotdamn mad right now, I need to lie down.