Joel Reinstein 🇵🇸🇺🇦🇻🇪
@joelreinstein.bsky.social
Labor organizer
"Would it not be easier for the government to dissolve the people, and elect another?"
"Would it not be easier for the government to dissolve the people, and elect another?"
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This by @tayari.bsky.social is my favorite essay and it's never far from my heart
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The LAPD is citing truancy laws in an attempt to squash the ongoing school walkouts against ICE. The LAPD is also threatening to arrest any parents or adults who support the kids in their acts of civil disobedience.
February 17, 2026 at 4:35 AM
The LAPD is citing truancy laws in an attempt to squash the ongoing school walkouts against ICE. The LAPD is also threatening to arrest any parents or adults who support the kids in their acts of civil disobedience.
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ICE killed a teacher in Georgia today when they chose to chase a man who posed no danger and had no criminal history.
Savannah teacher killed in crash by man fleeing from ICE
According to the Chatham County Police Department, Monday morning’s fatal crash was the result of a chase between Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and a suspect.
www.wtoc.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM
ICE killed a teacher in Georgia today when they chose to chase a man who posed no danger and had no criminal history.
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Sitting state senator (and Oath Keeper) Mark Finchem is returning to the Quantum Summit’s third annual conference in Cape Canaveral, FL next month. This is a QAnon event hosted by a crypto scammer who swindles his followers with the promise that NESARA Is Coming. Richard Mack is also attending lol.
February 17, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Sitting state senator (and Oath Keeper) Mark Finchem is returning to the Quantum Summit’s third annual conference in Cape Canaveral, FL next month. This is a QAnon event hosted by a crypto scammer who swindles his followers with the promise that NESARA Is Coming. Richard Mack is also attending lol.
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"[the 4th Amendment] is dead on arrival," according to three sources close to the administration and a GOP strategist
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
‘Complete nonstarter’: Administration allies say judicial warrants a red line for White House in DHS funding talks as shutdown looms
The seeming stalemate sets up a clash between the Trump administration and Democrats ahead of a Friday night deadline.
www.politico.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:19 AM
"[the 4th Amendment] is dead on arrival," according to three sources close to the administration and a GOP strategist
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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"For all the worry about AI as a power unto itself — autonomous digital actors running amok, taking over humanity, eating bits and bytes — the more immediate danger is simpler. These technologies enhance existing hierarchies. " jacobin.com/2026/02/arti...
Who Wants to Rent a Human?
As AI technologies spread, the next bold, brave frontier is not replacing labor but directing it. Rent A Human turns people into “meatsack” factotums and lackeys for algorithms, handing familiar elite...
jacobin.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:36 AM
"For all the worry about AI as a power unto itself — autonomous digital actors running amok, taking over humanity, eating bits and bytes — the more immediate danger is simpler. These technologies enhance existing hierarchies. " jacobin.com/2026/02/arti...
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In the subpoena, ICE requests that Google not “disclose the existence of this summons for indefinite period of time."
Google Fulfilled ICE Subpoena Demanding Student Journalist’s Bank and Credit Card Numbers
Amandla Thomas-Johnson didn't know how much information ICE requested in a subpoena now. Google never gave him a chance to fight it.
interc.pt
February 17, 2026 at 1:24 AM
In the subpoena, ICE requests that Google not “disclose the existence of this summons for indefinite period of time."
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We live in an autocratic oligarchic hellhole.
The Pentagon is basically saying that if Anthropic doesn't drop its demands over restricting the use of AI in autonomous drone targeting and surveillance of Americans, it will essentially destroy the company.
The Pentagon is basically saying that if Anthropic doesn't drop its demands over restricting the use of AI in autonomous drone targeting and surveillance of Americans, it will essentially destroy the company.
Exclusive: Pentagon warns Anthropic will "pay a price" as feud escalates
The Pentagon may label Anthropic a "supply chain risk," forcing all its vendors to sever ties.
www.axios.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:42 PM
We live in an autocratic oligarchic hellhole.
The Pentagon is basically saying that if Anthropic doesn't drop its demands over restricting the use of AI in autonomous drone targeting and surveillance of Americans, it will essentially destroy the company.
The Pentagon is basically saying that if Anthropic doesn't drop its demands over restricting the use of AI in autonomous drone targeting and surveillance of Americans, it will essentially destroy the company.
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BRO, WHAT THE FUCK IS THE MATTER WITH YOU?!
February 17, 2026 at 12:41 AM
BRO, WHAT THE FUCK IS THE MATTER WITH YOU?!
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Incredible commentary from this Swiss announcer, who accurately characterizes the Israeli team as "Self-defined zionist to the core...who posted several messages in favour of the genocide in Gaza...calling it ‘the most morally just war in history.’”
Solidarity to a real one.
Solidarity to a real one.
February 16, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Incredible commentary from this Swiss announcer, who accurately characterizes the Israeli team as "Self-defined zionist to the core...who posted several messages in favour of the genocide in Gaza...calling it ‘the most morally just war in history.’”
Solidarity to a real one.
Solidarity to a real one.
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NOW: Demanding justice for all those shot and killed by federal agents over the last 2 months, protesters marched from Stewart Park to the memorial of Alex Pretti.
Pretti was shot and killed by border patrol agents on January 24, 2026.
Minneapolis February 16, 2026
Pretti was shot and killed by border patrol agents on January 24, 2026.
Minneapolis February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026 at 10:10 PM
NOW: Demanding justice for all those shot and killed by federal agents over the last 2 months, protesters marched from Stewart Park to the memorial of Alex Pretti.
Pretti was shot and killed by border patrol agents on January 24, 2026.
Minneapolis February 16, 2026
Pretti was shot and killed by border patrol agents on January 24, 2026.
Minneapolis February 16, 2026
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They just laid off 15% of the AJC and of course every single fired reporter we know of so far is a woman or a person of color
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BREAKING: @ajc.com on Tuesday evening said it will lay off approximately 50 staffers, about 15% of its headcount, as it seeks to cut costs and marshal resources to invest in its growth.
The AJC published its last print edition on 12/31. About half of those laid off will come from the newsroom.
The AJC published its last print edition on 12/31. About half of those laid off will come from the newsroom.
The AJC to cut staff as it continues digital transformation
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said Tuesday it will lay off staffers in the newsroom and other segments of the business.
www.ajc.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:07 PM
They just laid off 15% of the AJC and of course every single fired reporter we know of so far is a woman or a person of color
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Today is a good day to refuse
February 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Today is a good day to refuse
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Sixty seven members of one family.
February 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Sixty seven members of one family.
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👀 Invoking Orwell, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore panels and historical acknowledgments of the history of slavery that the National Park Service removed in Philadelphia. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM
👀 Invoking Orwell, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore panels and historical acknowledgments of the history of slavery that the National Park Service removed in Philadelphia. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Everything else is commentary
February 16, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Everything else is commentary
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the democrats deliberately boosted the candidacy of donald trump and ran status-quo empty suits against him and those brilliant strategies got the US two trump terms. a few oddly still have the audacity to blame the left for their lack of enthusiasm in cheering on these obviously awful plans
February 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM
the democrats deliberately boosted the candidacy of donald trump and ran status-quo empty suits against him and those brilliant strategies got the US two trump terms. a few oddly still have the audacity to blame the left for their lack of enthusiasm in cheering on these obviously awful plans
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A judge has ordered the release of an 18-year-old who was detained by federal agents in a chaotic scene inside the Hennepin County Government Center last week.
Judge orders release of man who was detained in chaotic scene at courthouse
The 18-year-old was in court for a hearing on first-degree drug possession charges stemming from his arrest in January.
bit.ly
February 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM
A judge has ordered the release of an 18-year-old who was detained by federal agents in a chaotic scene inside the Hennepin County Government Center last week.
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FBI officially refuses to give local investigators any evidence in Minneapolis shootings
www.rawstory.com/fbi-bca-shoo...
www.rawstory.com/fbi-bca-shoo...
FBI officially refuses to give local investigators any evidence in Minneapolis shootings
The FBI has officially notified Minnesota officials that it will not provide evidence from the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti to local law enforcement.In a statement on Monday, the Minnesota ...
www.rawstory.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
FBI officially refuses to give local investigators any evidence in Minneapolis shootings
www.rawstory.com/fbi-bca-shoo...
www.rawstory.com/fbi-bca-shoo...
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Platform Ventures planned "to sell a massive south Kansas City warehouse to the federal government for use as an ICE detention center."
"[N]ot moving forward."
"[T]he people of Kansas City forced Platform Ventures' hand."
#Missouri #USA #Protest #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"[N]ot moving forward."
"[T]he people of Kansas City forced Platform Ventures' hand."
#Missouri #USA #Protest #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
Platform Ventures Backs Down From ICE Detention Center Sale After Weeks of Mass Organizing and Protest
The people won. For now.
kansascitydefender.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Platform Ventures planned "to sell a massive south Kansas City warehouse to the federal government for use as an ICE detention center."
"[N]ot moving forward."
"[T]he people of Kansas City forced Platform Ventures' hand."
#Missouri #USA #Protest #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"[N]ot moving forward."
"[T]he people of Kansas City forced Platform Ventures' hand."
#Missouri #USA #Protest #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
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Just did this.
"Rude" is essentially a shadowban and is capriciously applied.
"Rude or impolite, including crude language and disrespectful comments, without constructive purpose."
Dudes, your CEO was shrieking "Waffles!" at people.
"Rude" is essentially a shadowban and is capriciously applied.
"Rude or impolite, including crude language and disrespectful comments, without constructive purpose."
Dudes, your CEO was shrieking "Waffles!" at people.
If you want to see posts from cool people on here, go to @moderation.bsky.app and turn off this label
February 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Just did this.
"Rude" is essentially a shadowban and is capriciously applied.
"Rude or impolite, including crude language and disrespectful comments, without constructive purpose."
Dudes, your CEO was shrieking "Waffles!" at people.
"Rude" is essentially a shadowban and is capriciously applied.
"Rude or impolite, including crude language and disrespectful comments, without constructive purpose."
Dudes, your CEO was shrieking "Waffles!" at people.
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BREAKING: Majestic Realty, who owns one of the warehouses ICE was planning to purchase to create a detention camp, announced today that it would not sell to the agency. More at DMagazine.com shortly.
February 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
BREAKING: Majestic Realty, who owns one of the warehouses ICE was planning to purchase to create a detention camp, announced today that it would not sell to the agency. More at DMagazine.com shortly.
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Health insurance company got a chatbot and I have to admit it does make the process faster
February 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Health insurance company got a chatbot and I have to admit it does make the process faster
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🟢 In leaked audio, NJ Democrat Sue Altman, now running in the state’s 12th Congressional District, says she is revising her position on U.S. weapons transfers to Israel. In 2024, running in a different district, she won the endorsement of the AIPAC-aligned group Democratic Majority for Israel...
February 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
🟢 In leaked audio, NJ Democrat Sue Altman, now running in the state’s 12th Congressional District, says she is revising her position on U.S. weapons transfers to Israel. In 2024, running in a different district, she won the endorsement of the AIPAC-aligned group Democratic Majority for Israel...
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Mayor Frey resisted our $1 million rental assistance funding to the very end. Now he’s claiming credit.
But we’re not fooled. “Pause Evictions, Save Lives” is up next to give residents more time to connect with rental assistance before facing eviction. Tell your Council Member to vote "yes"!
But we’re not fooled. “Pause Evictions, Save Lives” is up next to give residents more time to connect with rental assistance before facing eviction. Tell your Council Member to vote "yes"!
February 16, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Mayor Frey resisted our $1 million rental assistance funding to the very end. Now he’s claiming credit.
But we’re not fooled. “Pause Evictions, Save Lives” is up next to give residents more time to connect with rental assistance before facing eviction. Tell your Council Member to vote "yes"!
But we’re not fooled. “Pause Evictions, Save Lives” is up next to give residents more time to connect with rental assistance before facing eviction. Tell your Council Member to vote "yes"!
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The numbers do speak for themselves. In fact, our neighbors know this because they feel it on the ground. They expect us to do more.
How about you stop telling us behind closed doors that we shouldn’t fund immigrant legal assistance, rental assistance, or support for our small businesses!
How about you stop telling us behind closed doors that we shouldn’t fund immigrant legal assistance, rental assistance, or support for our small businesses!
Big numbers. Big impact. The numbers speak for themselves when it comes to the effects of Operation Metro Surge. What can you do? Support businesses. Donate. Volunteer for a grocery run. As Assistant Chief Gaiters said today, we're Minneapolis Strong.
February 13, 2026 at 11:14 PM
The numbers do speak for themselves. In fact, our neighbors know this because they feel it on the ground. They expect us to do more.
How about you stop telling us behind closed doors that we shouldn’t fund immigrant legal assistance, rental assistance, or support for our small businesses!
How about you stop telling us behind closed doors that we shouldn’t fund immigrant legal assistance, rental assistance, or support for our small businesses!