kdw
@kdw.bsky.social
hoping for something better than Twitter that involves arguments and evidence
science matters, the rule of law matters, human rights matter
…once had an account on Twitter…it’s gone, no need to mention it here
science matters, the rule of law matters, human rights matter
…once had an account on Twitter…it’s gone, no need to mention it here
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The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota's attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck of murder. https://to.pbs.org/3ZA2HfU
Family of Alex Pretti retains lawyers who helped prosecute the George Floyd case
The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota’s attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck of murder.
www.pbs.org
January 29, 2026 at 12:44 AM
The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota's attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck of murder. https://to.pbs.org/3ZA2HfU
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SHAHEEN: It's been reported that the oil sold for $500 million and $300 million went to Venezuelan government. What happened to the other $200 million?
RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding
SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar?
RUBIO: Yes
RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding
SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar?
RUBIO: Yes
January 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM
SHAHEEN: It's been reported that the oil sold for $500 million and $300 million went to Venezuelan government. What happened to the other $200 million?
RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding
SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar?
RUBIO: Yes
RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding
SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar?
RUBIO: Yes
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"I think it's no surprise that a company run by a man who sat behind Trump at his inauguration, and donated to the destruction of the White House, has taken a stance that helps ICE agents retain anonymity."
Scoop from @davidgilbert.bsky.social
Scoop from @davidgilbert.bsky.social
Meta Is Blocking Links To ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Users of Meta's social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
www.wired.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:51 PM
"I think it's no surprise that a company run by a man who sat behind Trump at his inauguration, and donated to the destruction of the White House, has taken a stance that helps ICE agents retain anonymity."
Scoop from @davidgilbert.bsky.social
Scoop from @davidgilbert.bsky.social
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The sooner the wider public understands that Nigel Farage is actively working against Britain’s interests, the better.
January 24, 2026 at 9:42 AM
The sooner the wider public understands that Nigel Farage is actively working against Britain’s interests, the better.
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NEW: India is avoiding the fossil fuel detour 🪝
Where China built first on coal and gas, India is taking a shortcut >>> read in 5 graphics🧵
Where China built first on coal and gas, India is taking a shortcut >>> read in 5 graphics🧵
January 23, 2026 at 10:51 AM
NEW: India is avoiding the fossil fuel detour 🪝
Where China built first on coal and gas, India is taking a shortcut >>> read in 5 graphics🧵
Where China built first on coal and gas, India is taking a shortcut >>> read in 5 graphics🧵
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Belgium joins Spain in banning aircraft carrying weapons and military equipment to Israel from using the country's airspace or making technical stops, making it the second EU state to do so after Slovenia.
Belgium imposes arms embargo on Israel
Foreign Ministry confirms decision to Anadolu, which aims to prevent transportation of arms, military goods to Israel - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
January 24, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Belgium joins Spain in banning aircraft carrying weapons and military equipment to Israel from using the country's airspace or making technical stops, making it the second EU state to do so after Slovenia.
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Board of Peace - Season 1
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Board of Peace - Season 1
This is utterly disgusting on so many levels at the same time
January 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM
This is utterly disgusting on so many levels at the same time
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Prime Minister Carney meets Bonhomme Carnaval.
(credit: Gray_Mackenzie on X)
(credit: Gray_Mackenzie on X)
January 22, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Prime Minister Carney meets Bonhomme Carnaval.
(credit: Gray_Mackenzie on X)
(credit: Gray_Mackenzie on X)
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Opinion | I'm a pro-family conservative. Here's why I'm ok with Trump being best friends with a pedophile, Elon Musk creating a mountain of kiddie porn, and ICE abducting five-year-olds.
January 23, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Opinion | I'm a pro-family conservative. Here's why I'm ok with Trump being best friends with a pedophile, Elon Musk creating a mountain of kiddie porn, and ICE abducting five-year-olds.
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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Vance: If we're trying to find a sex offender, tell us where the guy lives.
January 23, 2026 at 3:04 AM
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
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The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
January 23, 2026 at 1:57 AM
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
This is a shameful move that puts both Americans and people all over the world at greater risk from disease outbreaks, which require international collaboration to contain.
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Someone sent this to me earlier.
It's a genuine Farage quote from 2015 and boy does that not say it all about the defender of British culture.
It's a genuine Farage quote from 2015 and boy does that not say it all about the defender of British culture.
January 22, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Someone sent this to me earlier.
It's a genuine Farage quote from 2015 and boy does that not say it all about the defender of British culture.
It's a genuine Farage quote from 2015 and boy does that not say it all about the defender of British culture.
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That’s a weird way to say “blew out all the veins on his right hand so now he has to use the left for the injections that we refuse to admit he’s getting”
January 23, 2026 at 1:30 AM
That’s a weird way to say “blew out all the veins on his right hand so now he has to use the left for the injections that we refuse to admit he’s getting”
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AOC: An agency that is attacking U.S. citizens, kidnapping five-year-olds and using them as bait, and privately circulating the idea that they can violate the rights of Americans by busting down their doors—they deserve to be defunded, and I’ll take any step in that direction.
January 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
AOC: An agency that is attacking U.S. citizens, kidnapping five-year-olds and using them as bait, and privately circulating the idea that they can violate the rights of Americans by busting down their doors—they deserve to be defunded, and I’ll take any step in that direction.
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Ossoff: "POTUS called for this man [Mark Kelly] to be hanged. A combat veteran, naval aviator, astronaut, senator. He demanded his execution bc he stated a principle enshrined in uniform code of military justice. If we become numb to that we lose sight of how extraordinary our obligations are."
January 22, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Ossoff: "POTUS called for this man [Mark Kelly] to be hanged. A combat veteran, naval aviator, astronaut, senator. He demanded his execution bc he stated a principle enshrined in uniform code of military justice. If we become numb to that we lose sight of how extraordinary our obligations are."
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will skip the signing of US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Davos after Switzerland confirmed it would enforce the ICC arrest warrant over war crimes in Gaza.
January 22, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will skip the signing of US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Davos after Switzerland confirmed it would enforce the ICC arrest warrant over war crimes in Gaza.
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The Board of Peace is to other international institutions as Truth Social is to other social media.
January 22, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The Board of Peace is to other international institutions as Truth Social is to other social media.
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It's wild how much Orwell got right
January 22, 2026 at 9:24 PM
It's wild how much Orwell got right
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Trump’s Board of Peace logo is basically the UN logo, except dipped in gold and edited so the world only includes America.
January 22, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Trump’s Board of Peace logo is basically the UN logo, except dipped in gold and edited so the world only includes America.
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Oh damn… it sounded so good and totally legit too
January 23, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Oh damn… it sounded so good and totally legit too
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Trump on Gaza: “Everything begins with location. You see, I’m a real estate person at heart. It’s all about location.
“And I said: look at this location by the sea. Look at this beautiful piece of property — what it could become for so many people. It’s going to be incredible.”
“And I said: look at this location by the sea. Look at this beautiful piece of property — what it could become for so many people. It’s going to be incredible.”
January 22, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Trump on Gaza: “Everything begins with location. You see, I’m a real estate person at heart. It’s all about location.
“And I said: look at this location by the sea. Look at this beautiful piece of property — what it could become for so many people. It’s going to be incredible.”
“And I said: look at this location by the sea. Look at this beautiful piece of property — what it could become for so many people. It’s going to be incredible.”
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Jared Kushner now rattling on about redeveloping Gaza, showing clearly that this is just a real estate organisation.
January 22, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Jared Kushner now rattling on about redeveloping Gaza, showing clearly that this is just a real estate organisation.