Lea Leander
@lealeander.bsky.social
Classic movies, film history, bicycles, Jersey beaches. DSA. The rent is too damn high. Please: No DM's. Thanks.
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❗️ Putin's envoy Dmitriev spotted in Paris, received at US Embassy
Le Monde: Putin's envoy Dmitriev spotted in Paris, received at US Embassy
The French newspaper Le Monde has reported that Kirill Dmitriev, a Kremlin representative in talks with Washington regarding the Russo-Ukrainian war, was in Paris on 7 January.
www.pravda.com.ua
January 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
❗️ Putin's envoy Dmitriev spotted in Paris, received at US Embassy
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FYI: this was in 2020
The federal government Friday agreed to pay $125,000 after a judge found a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent liable for civil assault for pointing a gun at a hotel maintenance man who came to the agent’s room to unclog a toilet.
Feds pay $125K after Border Patrol agent pointed gun at Portland hotel worker
The payout amount was finalized during a settlement conference Friday after a judge found the officer civilly liable for assault.
www.oregonlive.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:07 AM
FYI: this was in 2020
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Palestine Action activist on hunger strike for nearly 70 days 'deteriorating'
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Palestine Action activist on hunger strike for nearly 70 days 'deteriorating'
Palestine Action hunger strikers could be at risk of death, the group and a leading doctor have warned, as one of them enters 69 days without food. Three prisoners on remand are taking part in the action over demands including...
news.sky.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:11 AM
January 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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“In terms of just looking at an image or a video, it will essentially become impossible to detect if it’s fake. I think that we’re getting close to that point, if we’re not already there,” says one expert.
AI is intensifying a 'collapse' of trust online, experts say
From Venezuela to Minneapolis, the rapid rollout of deepfakes around major news events is stirring confusion and suspicion about real news.
nbcnews.to
January 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
“In terms of just looking at an image or a video, it will essentially become impossible to detect if it’s fake. I think that we’re getting close to that point, if we’re not already there,” says one expert.
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Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/w...
Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/w...
Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/w...
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This is an incredible look into the special circumstances faced by American Samoans—American “nationals,” not citizens—who aren’t allowed to vote, but who often don’t even know that this is the case, and who are now being prosecuted in Alaska boltsmag.org/prosecuted-f...
Eleven American Samoans in Alaska face serious prison time for voting in the only country they’ve ever known. Theirs is a wild story of colonialism, cops, “voter fraud” panic, small-town beef, and family. I spent months on this + am so glad to now be able to share it: boltsmag.org/prosecuted-f...
Americans by Name, Punished for Believing It - Bolts
In a small Alaska town, American Samoans face prosecution for voting in the only country they’ve ever known. They live in a limbo, created by colonial expansion, that now confuses even public official...
boltsmag.org
January 9, 2026 at 1:17 PM
This is an incredible look into the special circumstances faced by American Samoans—American “nationals,” not citizens—who aren’t allowed to vote, but who often don’t even know that this is the case, and who are now being prosecuted in Alaska boltsmag.org/prosecuted-f...
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Context: A decade ago, Border Patrol agents had to be ordered not to put themselves in front of moving vehicles as a pretext to use deadly force
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/new-dir...
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/new-dir...
NEW: Second video shows ICE shooting in Minneapolis. A woman, a U.S. citizen, was killed
January 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
I hate trump and I hope he does soon.
January 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM
I hate trump and I hope he does soon.
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For the Hero of the Bondi Beach Attack, a Whirlwind Visit to America www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/n...
For the Hero of the Bondi Beach Attack, a Whirlwind Visit to America www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/n...
For the Hero of the Bondi Beach Attack, a Whirlwind Visit to America
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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For the Hero of the Bondi Beach Attack, a Whirlwind Visit to America www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/n...
For the Hero of the Bondi Beach Attack, a Whirlwind Visit to America www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/n...
They're both pathetic
January 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM
They're both pathetic
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2d shoe drops: "On Oct 2, 2025, the US filed the Application, which seeks an ex parte (i.e.
secret) order directing the IRS to disclose tax return infor for a limited liability company to Mr. Sarcone and other officials." Denied, and order made public this morning
secret) order directing the IRS to disclose tax return infor for a limited liability company to Mr. Sarcone and other officials." Denied, and order made public this morning
January 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM
2d shoe drops: "On Oct 2, 2025, the US filed the Application, which seeks an ex parte (i.e.
secret) order directing the IRS to disclose tax return infor for a limited liability company to Mr. Sarcone and other officials." Denied, and order made public this morning
secret) order directing the IRS to disclose tax return infor for a limited liability company to Mr. Sarcone and other officials." Denied, and order made public this morning
Their lawyer was disqualified - again!!!
2d shoe drops: "On Oct 2, 2025, the US filed the Application, which seeks an ex parte (i.e.
secret) order directing the IRS to disclose tax return infor for a limited liability company to Mr. Sarcone and other officials." Denied, and order made public this morning
secret) order directing the IRS to disclose tax return infor for a limited liability company to Mr. Sarcone and other officials." Denied, and order made public this morning
January 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Their lawyer was disqualified - again!!!
Yes this sounds like a good use of our military's time and training.
January 9, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Yes this sounds like a good use of our military's time and training.
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I am feeling like "not informing him would've been the more prudent decision".
January 9, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I am feeling like "not informing him would've been the more prudent decision".
I keep thinking about her son. Did they take him out of class to tell him? Did they wait for the school day to be over? That poor boy. Six years old.
January 8, 2026 at 11:05 PM
I keep thinking about her son. Did they take him out of class to tell him? Did they wait for the school day to be over? That poor boy. Six years old.
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This is a must read!!!
Credit must be given to Chris Armitage.
I researched every attempt to stop fascism in history. The success rate is 0%.
Once they win elections, it's already too late.
cmarmitage.substack.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This is a must read!!!