Jo Ostgarden.bsky.social
@joostgarden.bsky.social
Jill of many trades; master of none ‘cept my MA from UA (former journalist).☮️Still imagining all the people living here in peace. 🏳️🌈Ally✊🏾BLM Ally ☯️Trans Ally 🪬🌊🔬Ally 🔵BlueCrew 🔵PressFreedom 🔵ClimateWarrior ⛔️MAGA/Porn/FansOnly ⛔️DMs=BLOCK
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Sept. 11 Victims’ Lawsuit Against Saudi Government Can Go to Trial, Judge Rules
Information uncovered by plaintiffs has already undermined the FBI’s conclusion that two U.S.-based Saudi officials “unwittingly” helped al-Qaida hijackers after they arrived in America.
www.propublica.org
ProPublica’s brand messaging should be:
Doing the Work Corporate Media Consistently Fails to Do
Doing the Work Corporate Media Consistently Fails to Do
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Why in the world is Sheriff Witt, whose agency has been collaborating with ICE throughout the duration of Operation Metro Surge, featured on a panel of “key voices dedicated to . . . community resilience?”
February 17, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Why in the world is Sheriff Witt, whose agency has been collaborating with ICE throughout the duration of Operation Metro Surge, featured on a panel of “key voices dedicated to . . . community resilience?”
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the man in charge of our elections watching Scott Graham not confirm eligible voters before taking vote:
February 18, 2026 at 1:13 AM
the man in charge of our elections watching Scott Graham not confirm eligible voters before taking vote:
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Jacob Frey and his corporate PAC donors spent $103 per vote to put Pearll Warren in office.
$159k in PAC money + $93k in campaign money for 2,437 final round votes so they could get their rubber stamp to defend the Laken Riley Act.
$159k in PAC money + $93k in campaign money for 2,437 final round votes so they could get their rubber stamp to defend the Laken Riley Act.
Council Member Pearll Warren speaking against a resolution calling for defunding immigration enforcement. Says it would leave us defenseless against immigrants from "the land of one-eyed people eaters, and they had three hairs on top of their head — if they're doing something crazy that's not okay."
February 18, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Jacob Frey and his corporate PAC donors spent $103 per vote to put Pearll Warren in office.
$159k in PAC money + $93k in campaign money for 2,437 final round votes so they could get their rubber stamp to defend the Laken Riley Act.
$159k in PAC money + $93k in campaign money for 2,437 final round votes so they could get their rubber stamp to defend the Laken Riley Act.
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Today, Senator John Hoffman returned to the Senate chamber after surviving an assassination attempt in June. He spoke today about what it means to be back and to serve Minnesotans.
youtu.be/SzMSsbGA0Dg?...
youtu.be/SzMSsbGA0Dg?...
Senator John Hoffman Returns to the Senate Chamber
YouTube video by Minnesota Senate DFL
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Today, Senator John Hoffman returned to the Senate chamber after surviving an assassination attempt in June. He spoke today about what it means to be back and to serve Minnesotans.
youtu.be/SzMSsbGA0Dg?...
youtu.be/SzMSsbGA0Dg?...
Only the Good die Young…Billy Joel circa 1977
Last night, there was attempted arson at Renee Good’s memorial at 33rd and Portland with gasoline being poured on the fence, near the front yard of the house, and throughout the memorial. This is despicable. 1/
February 18, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Only the Good die Young…Billy Joel circa 1977
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it’s not even in his stream. he puts this shit IN WRITING. using the r slur, calling people “gay” as an insult, saying “f slur,” but lefties keep watching and boosting him. some people just lose all their ethics when it comes to video content
February 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
it’s not even in his stream. he puts this shit IN WRITING. using the r slur, calling people “gay” as an insult, saying “f slur,” but lefties keep watching and boosting him. some people just lose all their ethics when it comes to video content
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POS
“.. First we need to push back on the lies; then crush the pedo/trafficking narrative; then rebuild your image as philanthropist,” Mr. Bannon wrote to Mr. Epstein in April 2019.
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
@nytimes.com
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February 16, 2026 at 11:54 PM
POS
I hope some intrepid journalist steps up and gets the goods, ala Sy Hersh. Netflix’s CoverUp offers a damn straight tutorial.
It's always the cover up that eventually gets them
Minnesota's top investigative agency says federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
February 18, 2026 at 12:07 AM
I hope some intrepid journalist steps up and gets the goods, ala Sy Hersh. Netflix’s CoverUp offers a damn straight tutorial.
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Crimes against humanity
To my surprise, CDC is still tracking how many children RFK condemns to measles. Cases are getting younger and, of course, it is spreading faster.
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
February 17, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Crimes against humanity
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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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@gutsickgibbon.bsky.social wonderful and succinct. I loved this! I’m not sure if you, @stefanmilo.bsky.social & @screendoorpictures.com are making a dent in today’s Idiocracy landscape but I thank the Universe for creating you all! m.youtube.com/watch?v=zIZS...
The Most Transitional Species Got More Transitional: New Homo habilis Skeleton Explained
YouTube video by Gutsick Gibbon
m.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
@gutsickgibbon.bsky.social wonderful and succinct. I loved this! I’m not sure if you, @stefanmilo.bsky.social & @screendoorpictures.com are making a dent in today’s Idiocracy landscape but I thank the Universe for creating you all! m.youtube.com/watch?v=zIZS...
To my upscale and biz travel friends: please tell me you will no longer stay at Hyatts.
And arrest and question him perhaps 🤷♂️🤷♂️
I don't think someone would resign over a hoax.
February 17, 2026 at 11:49 PM
To my upscale and biz travel friends: please tell me you will no longer stay at Hyatts.
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A reckless & dangerous ICE apprehension chase led to the death of another US citizen.
Linda Davis, a special education teacher, was killed because of #ICELawlessness.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand accountability!
It's okay if you've called before. Call every day until they call back.
Linda Davis, a special education teacher, was killed because of #ICELawlessness.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand accountability!
It's okay if you've called before. Call every day until they call back.
February 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM
A reckless & dangerous ICE apprehension chase led to the death of another US citizen.
Linda Davis, a special education teacher, was killed because of #ICELawlessness.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand accountability!
It's okay if you've called before. Call every day until they call back.
Linda Davis, a special education teacher, was killed because of #ICELawlessness.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand accountability!
It's okay if you've called before. Call every day until they call back.
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Bloomberg says we've spent $3B on Trump's invasion of Venezuela.
Which is 6X more than the cancer, Alzheimer, diabetes, and heart disease cures they've cut to pay for it.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Which is 6X more than the cancer, Alzheimer, diabetes, and heart disease cures they've cut to pay for it.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump's Caribbean Surge Nears $3 Billion Price Tag So Far
The operations around Venezuela that eventually led to the capture of its president pulled in nearly a fifth of the US Navy’s surface fleet at a cost of more than $20 million a day.
www.bloomberg.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Bloomberg says we've spent $3B on Trump's invasion of Venezuela.
Which is 6X more than the cancer, Alzheimer, diabetes, and heart disease cures they've cut to pay for it.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Which is 6X more than the cancer, Alzheimer, diabetes, and heart disease cures they've cut to pay for it.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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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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Jeffrey Epstein paid $28,000 to a North Dallas school. The school won’t say why
The checks to the Texas Torah Institute were written after Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008
Read in The Dallas Morning News: apple.news/A0vIiqkjbTzW...
🔥😡🔥😡what went on there⁉️any children missing from that time period⁉️
The checks to the Texas Torah Institute were written after Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008
Read in The Dallas Morning News: apple.news/A0vIiqkjbTzW...
🔥😡🔥😡what went on there⁉️any children missing from that time period⁉️
Jeffrey Epstein paid $28,000 to a North Dallas school. The school says it was unaware — The Dallas Morning News
The checks to the Texas Torah Institute were written after Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008
apple.news
February 17, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Jeffrey Epstein paid $28,000 to a North Dallas school. The school won’t say why
The checks to the Texas Torah Institute were written after Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008
Read in The Dallas Morning News: apple.news/A0vIiqkjbTzW...
🔥😡🔥😡what went on there⁉️any children missing from that time period⁉️
The checks to the Texas Torah Institute were written after Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008
Read in The Dallas Morning News: apple.news/A0vIiqkjbTzW...
🔥😡🔥😡what went on there⁉️any children missing from that time period⁉️
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WATCH: “That’s not America. That’s not Tennessee. I’m ashamed of those sons of bitches.”
A decorated veteran from a family of soldiers warns Republican anti-immigrant Stephen Miller bills are creating a “Gestapo”.
(Bonus: turns out this patriot is a Holler fan 🎉)
A decorated veteran from a family of soldiers warns Republican anti-immigrant Stephen Miller bills are creating a “Gestapo”.
(Bonus: turns out this patriot is a Holler fan 🎉)
February 17, 2026 at 11:29 PM
WATCH: “That’s not America. That’s not Tennessee. I’m ashamed of those sons of bitches.”
A decorated veteran from a family of soldiers warns Republican anti-immigrant Stephen Miller bills are creating a “Gestapo”.
(Bonus: turns out this patriot is a Holler fan 🎉)
A decorated veteran from a family of soldiers warns Republican anti-immigrant Stephen Miller bills are creating a “Gestapo”.
(Bonus: turns out this patriot is a Holler fan 🎉)
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Insanity. They are laughing at us.
February 17, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Insanity. They are laughing at us.
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Hungary's FM just begged Croatia for Russian oil—despite Hungary having a pipeline for non-RU crude
The real emergency isn't energy. It's the discount.
MOL buys Russian crude cheap, sells refined products at EU prices. But savings never reach Hungarian drivers—they fund Orbán's patronage network
The real emergency isn't energy. It's the discount.
MOL buys Russian crude cheap, sells refined products at EU prices. But savings never reach Hungarian drivers—they fund Orbán's patronage network
February 17, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Hungary's FM just begged Croatia for Russian oil—despite Hungary having a pipeline for non-RU crude
The real emergency isn't energy. It's the discount.
MOL buys Russian crude cheap, sells refined products at EU prices. But savings never reach Hungarian drivers—they fund Orbán's patronage network
The real emergency isn't energy. It's the discount.
MOL buys Russian crude cheap, sells refined products at EU prices. But savings never reach Hungarian drivers—they fund Orbán's patronage network
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#Vaquejada is horrible animal abuse👺
Cows break leg bones and ribs 💔
It has nothing to do with sports.
It has nothing to do with entertainment.
All people watching participating and condoning are animal abusers.
#BanVaquejada #Brasil
#AnimalLiberation
#AnimalJustice
#AnimalRights ✊
Cows break leg bones and ribs 💔
It has nothing to do with sports.
It has nothing to do with entertainment.
All people watching participating and condoning are animal abusers.
#BanVaquejada #Brasil
#AnimalLiberation
#AnimalJustice
#AnimalRights ✊
February 17, 2026 at 10:11 AM
#Vaquejada is horrible animal abuse👺
Cows break leg bones and ribs 💔
It has nothing to do with sports.
It has nothing to do with entertainment.
All people watching participating and condoning are animal abusers.
#BanVaquejada #Brasil
#AnimalLiberation
#AnimalJustice
#AnimalRights ✊
Cows break leg bones and ribs 💔
It has nothing to do with sports.
It has nothing to do with entertainment.
All people watching participating and condoning are animal abusers.
#BanVaquejada #Brasil
#AnimalLiberation
#AnimalJustice
#AnimalRights ✊
When George Will is addressing Trump’s recent cabinet meeting meltdown and Fox News has to break away from it, you know the foxes are now managing the rooster’s house.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwdH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwdH...
1 Minute Ago: Trump Falls Apart Staff Handling Him Legacy Panic & Black History Erasure |George Will
YouTube video by Politics Raw
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:34 PM
When George Will is addressing Trump’s recent cabinet meeting meltdown and Fox News has to break away from it, you know the foxes are now managing the rooster’s house.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwdH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwdH...
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How is it possible that Kristi Noem still has this job. Imagine if you’re a family member or a shipmate of this guardsman.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
February 17, 2026 at 3:17 PM
How is it possible that Kristi Noem still has this job. Imagine if you’re a family member or a shipmate of this guardsman.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
Uh, I think the problem resides in TrumpWorld. With the likes of disgusting Ice Barbie and the various other TrumpRegime Barbies populating the socials and airwaves, Mattel has seen their icon co-opted.
February 17, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Uh, I think the problem resides in TrumpWorld. With the likes of disgusting Ice Barbie and the various other TrumpRegime Barbies populating the socials and airwaves, Mattel has seen their icon co-opted.