Jed Barnum
@jedbarnum.bsky.social
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Democrats should propose amendments to the SAVE act that require the government to furnish free IDs to all eligible voters before requiring them, automatically register all people to vote, expand mail-in voting, and create a national voting holiday. Then watch republicans block them.
February 15, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Democrats should propose amendments to the SAVE act that require the government to furnish free IDs to all eligible voters before requiring them, automatically register all people to vote, expand mail-in voting, and create a national voting holiday. Then watch republicans block them.
Katie Phang called this a "pincer move": they're trying to make it so you can't vote without a passport, and they are closing places to get passports.
U.S. State Department Cancels Americans’ Ability To Get Passports Under New Ban Rule That Blocks Applications At Many Facilities
www.thetravel.com/state-depart...
www.thetravel.com/state-depart...
U.S. State Department Cancels Americans’ Ability To Get Passports Under New Ban Rule That Blocks Applications At Many Facilities
A 50-year-old passport service is under threat from a new Cease-and-Desist issued by the U.S. State Department
www.thetravel.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Katie Phang called this a "pincer move": they're trying to make it so you can't vote without a passport, and they are closing places to get passports.
Ideas for cozy places in SF to spend a rainy afternoon/ evening?
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Ideas for cozy places in SF to spend a rainy afternoon/ evening?
Heather Cox Richardson is a national treasure. In this incredible conversation she does what she does best - synthesize current events through the lens of American history. It's exciting to see her do it in conversation, in real time, with an optimistic eye toward the future.
NEW: @hcrichardson.bsky.social and I discuss republican clandestine spying, weaponization of the Justice Department, and failures of Pam Bondi. Never any paywalls, and you can subscribe for free. www.muellershewrote.com/p/heather-co...
Heather Cox Richardson and Allison Gill Discuss Republican Spying and Weaponized Justice
Watch now | A recording from Allison Gill's live video
www.muellershewrote.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Heather Cox Richardson is a national treasure. In this incredible conversation she does what she does best - synthesize current events through the lens of American history. It's exciting to see her do it in conversation, in real time, with an optimistic eye toward the future.
Tonight’s sunset from my massage studio in the Mission:
February 14, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Tonight’s sunset from my massage studio in the Mission:
After journalists exposed, and consumers complained, Ring has cancelled its contract with Flock, used by ICE & other law enforcement.
February 13, 2026 at 6:02 AM
After journalists exposed, and consumers complained, Ring has cancelled its contract with Flock, used by ICE & other law enforcement.
Trump is losing this battle.
@kyledcheney.bsky.social tracks legal opinions in a new list: 373 judges against ICE’s policy, only 28 endorsed; Trump appointees split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
@kyledcheney.bsky.social tracks legal opinions in a new list: 373 judges against ICE’s policy, only 28 endorsed; Trump appointees split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
NEW: We’re publishing a full list of the 373 federal judges who have ruled against ICE’s mass detention policy and the 28 who have endorsed it — as well as links to key rulings by each.
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Trump is losing this battle.
@kyledcheney.bsky.social tracks legal opinions in a new list: 373 judges against ICE’s policy, only 28 endorsed; Trump appointees split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
@kyledcheney.bsky.social tracks legal opinions in a new list: 373 judges against ICE’s policy, only 28 endorsed; Trump appointees split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
This is so true!
I think I’d rather be waterboarded than have to listen to Pam Bondi in another hearing. Her voice is still ringing in my ears. It’s like nails on a chalkboard. I think it could seriously cause psychological harm if you are overexposed to it.
February 12, 2026 at 4:08 AM
This is so true!
On a rainy day like today it’s nice to remember you have soup in the freezer! Lunch: Homemade minestrone with poached egg and parmesan toast from my own sourdough.
February 10, 2026 at 10:14 PM
On a rainy day like today it’s nice to remember you have soup in the freezer! Lunch: Homemade minestrone with poached egg and parmesan toast from my own sourdough.
Really good rundown of how DOJ & ICE are defying court orders in many ways:
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
How ICE defies judges’ orders to release detainees, step by step
A POLITICO review of hundreds of cases brought by ICE detainees shows a pattern of noncompliance that has frustrated judges across the country.
www.politico.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Really good rundown of how DOJ & ICE are defying court orders in many ways:
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Americans back significant changes to ICE:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/what-ameri...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/what-ameri...
What Americans actually want done about ICE
Democratic proposals for reform earn supermajority support among U.S. voters
www.gelliottmorris.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Americans back significant changes to ICE:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/what-ameri...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/what-ameri...
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Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
The haste of ICE arrests w/ no regard to consequences = an overload of habeas petitions for DOJ lawyers. DOJ's dropped ball in many cases, missed deadlines, botched filings, violated orders. ICE isn't communicating with those lawyers, either. Looks like a real mess.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
‘This job sucks’: Government lawyers, drowning in immigration cases, have had it
Government lawyers say they’re overwhelmed and can’t get a response when they tell ICE to comply with judges’ orders.
www.politico.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:27 PM
The haste of ICE arrests w/ no regard to consequences = an overload of habeas petitions for DOJ lawyers. DOJ's dropped ball in many cases, missed deadlines, botched filings, violated orders. ICE isn't communicating with those lawyers, either. Looks like a real mess.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
SCOTUS lets California redistricting map stand:
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for this year's midterm election. Voters approved it as a Democratic counterresponse to Texas' new GOP-friendly ma...
www.npr.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:19 PM
SCOTUS lets California redistricting map stand:
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
Since the 300 Washington Post layoffs this AM, I've seen many independent news outlets (Punchbowl, Semafor, Substack, Hiiv, Notus etc) tweeting / skeeting w/ job offers. These new outlets are the new way. "Legacy Media" is being killed by corporate interests.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Murder of The Washington Post
Today’s layoffs are the latest attempt to kill what makes the paper special.
www.theatlantic.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Since the 300 Washington Post layoffs this AM, I've seen many independent news outlets (Punchbowl, Semafor, Substack, Hiiv, Notus etc) tweeting / skeeting w/ job offers. These new outlets are the new way. "Legacy Media" is being killed by corporate interests.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Dem demands re: DH keep ICE intact but with changes. Guess we need to keep yelling at them.
Per Schumer & other Dems:
1) end roving patrols, tighten rules on warrants
2) enforce accountability, unified code of conduct for fed agents
3) masks off, body cameras on
www.newsweek.com/government-s...
Per Schumer & other Dems:
1) end roving patrols, tighten rules on warrants
2) enforce accountability, unified code of conduct for fed agents
3) masks off, body cameras on
www.newsweek.com/government-s...
Full list of Democrat demands for ICE as government shutdown looms
Senate Democrats are demanding ICE reforms, including agent identification and body cameras, as a partial government shutdown looms.
www.newsweek.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Dem demands re: DH keep ICE intact but with changes. Guess we need to keep yelling at them.
Per Schumer & other Dems:
1) end roving patrols, tighten rules on warrants
2) enforce accountability, unified code of conduct for fed agents
3) masks off, body cameras on
www.newsweek.com/government-s...
Per Schumer & other Dems:
1) end roving patrols, tighten rules on warrants
2) enforce accountability, unified code of conduct for fed agents
3) masks off, body cameras on
www.newsweek.com/government-s...
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Here is the full recording of last night's No Kings Eyes on ICE: Document and Record training.
"This call will give you the tools to exercise your rights in a moment when federal agents are terrorizing our communities and using excessive force.."
www.youtube.com/live/zqka9fU...
"This call will give you the tools to exercise your rights in a moment when federal agents are terrorizing our communities and using excessive force.."
www.youtube.com/live/zqka9fU...
Eyes on ICE: Document and Record
YouTube video by No Kings
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Here is the full recording of last night's No Kings Eyes on ICE: Document and Record training.
"This call will give you the tools to exercise your rights in a moment when federal agents are terrorizing our communities and using excessive force.."
www.youtube.com/live/zqka9fU...
"This call will give you the tools to exercise your rights in a moment when federal agents are terrorizing our communities and using excessive force.."
www.youtube.com/live/zqka9fU...
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Reminder: All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dems to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump — 3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this.
January 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Reminder: All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dems to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump — 3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this.
Schumer a NO on including DHS in next week's appropriations bill.
Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.
January 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Schumer a NO on including DHS in next week's appropriations bill.
Associated Press reports that he was an ICU nurse named Alex Pretti, according to his parents. Link to HuffPo cause AP link wasn't working.
www.huffpost.com/entry/minnea...
www.huffpost.com/entry/minnea...
Minneapolis Man Killed By Federal Agents Identified As ICU Nurse
The killing of the 37-year old man sparked a surge of protests in a city already furious about the ICE killing of Renee Good.
www.huffpost.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Associated Press reports that he was an ICU nurse named Alex Pretti, according to his parents. Link to HuffPo cause AP link wasn't working.
www.huffpost.com/entry/minnea...
www.huffpost.com/entry/minnea...
Random thought while looking at the weather forecast: Patchy Fog would be a great name for a really stoned drag king.
January 24, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Random thought while looking at the weather forecast: Patchy Fog would be a great name for a really stoned drag king.
Yet another extremely negative poll:
January 24, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Yet another extremely negative poll:
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You don’t know your role yet maybe, but we are all finding out just what we have to offer.
In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.
In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.
January 23, 2026 at 2:57 AM
You don’t know your role yet maybe, but we are all finding out just what we have to offer.
In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.
In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.
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FYI: Dems in the senate can't defund ICE. ICE is funded by the Big Ugly Bill. Shutting down DHS on this vote wouldn't touch ICE, but it would shut down FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, etc. Shutting down ICE requires taking back Congress in the midterms. Dismantling DHS requires the White House in 2028.
January 23, 2026 at 5:03 PM
FYI: Dems in the senate can't defund ICE. ICE is funded by the Big Ugly Bill. Shutting down DHS on this vote wouldn't touch ICE, but it would shut down FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, etc. Shutting down ICE requires taking back Congress in the midterms. Dismantling DHS requires the White House in 2028.
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NEW: The House just passed the DHS funding bill. Seven Democrats voted yes:
Henry Cuellar of Texas
Jared Golden of Maine
Laura Gillen of New York
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington State
Don Davis of North Carolina
Tom Souzzi of New York
Vincente Gonzalez of Texas
Henry Cuellar of Texas
Jared Golden of Maine
Laura Gillen of New York
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington State
Don Davis of North Carolina
Tom Souzzi of New York
Vincente Gonzalez of Texas
January 22, 2026 at 9:45 PM
NEW: The House just passed the DHS funding bill. Seven Democrats voted yes:
Henry Cuellar of Texas
Jared Golden of Maine
Laura Gillen of New York
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington State
Don Davis of North Carolina
Tom Souzzi of New York
Vincente Gonzalez of Texas
Henry Cuellar of Texas
Jared Golden of Maine
Laura Gillen of New York
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington State
Don Davis of North Carolina
Tom Souzzi of New York
Vincente Gonzalez of Texas