LeftyLucy
@leftisrightinne.bsky.social
⛅️Black clouds and bright sunshine. Part politics junkie, part fangirl account. Follow at your own risk. She/her. In Nebraska, mostly. God Bless America. 🇺🇸 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
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New via WSJ: French modeling scout Jean-Luc Brunel was secretly negotiating in 2016 with lawyers representing Epstein's victims, according to DOJ files.
Brunel's lawyer told them his client recruited girls for Epstein and had incriminating photographs.
Then Brunel went dark.
Brunel's lawyer told them his client recruited girls for Epstein and had incriminating photographs.
Then Brunel went dark.
Exclusive | The Accomplice Who Was Going to Testify Against Jeffrey Epstein—Then Went Dark
Model scout Jean-Luc Brunel was negotiating to provide prosecutors with evidence against the sex offender in 2016 but ultimately backed out.
www.wsj.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:30 AM
New via WSJ: French modeling scout Jean-Luc Brunel was secretly negotiating in 2016 with lawyers representing Epstein's victims, according to DOJ files.
Brunel's lawyer told them his client recruited girls for Epstein and had incriminating photographs.
Then Brunel went dark.
Brunel's lawyer told them his client recruited girls for Epstein and had incriminating photographs.
Then Brunel went dark.
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Texans: After nearly three decades in charge, “we can fix it” sounds like a confession.
February 18, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Texans: After nearly three decades in charge, “we can fix it” sounds like a confession.
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A detainee died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Indiana on Monday, with the cause of death under investigation, ICE said, marking at least the seventh death in 2026 in federal immigration custody reut.rs/4aY1wgH
February 18, 2026 at 11:19 PM
A detainee died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Indiana on Monday, with the cause of death under investigation, ICE said, marking at least the seventh death in 2026 in federal immigration custody reut.rs/4aY1wgH
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Countries that do not use Fritos as currency could be "left behind," says Frito-Lay CEO Ken Biddleman
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Countries that do not use Fritos as currency could be "left behind," says Frito-Lay CEO Ken Biddleman
Does trump have to release the full Epstein files to a judge to prove he’s been slandered by Rep. Lieu?
#LegalThreads
#LegalThreads
February 18, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Does trump have to release the full Epstein files to a judge to prove he’s been slandered by Rep. Lieu?
#LegalThreads
#LegalThreads
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There’s a lot to investigate and report on from today’s stunning deposition of Les Wexner. But here’s something I can’t get over.
I asked Mr. Wexner if the DOJ or FBI ever contacted him to ask him about Epstein and his crimes. He said NO. That’s outrageous and unforgivable.
I asked Mr. Wexner if the DOJ or FBI ever contacted him to ask him about Epstein and his crimes. He said NO. That’s outrageous and unforgivable.
February 18, 2026 at 9:58 PM
There’s a lot to investigate and report on from today’s stunning deposition of Les Wexner. But here’s something I can’t get over.
I asked Mr. Wexner if the DOJ or FBI ever contacted him to ask him about Epstein and his crimes. He said NO. That’s outrageous and unforgivable.
I asked Mr. Wexner if the DOJ or FBI ever contacted him to ask him about Epstein and his crimes. He said NO. That’s outrageous and unforgivable.
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The world is watching!
When a nation cages children, strips rights, silences dissent & weaponizes poverty, the world doesn’t call it leadership!
It calls it Crimes Against Humanity!
Survivors demand Justice! Children deserve to be Safe!
#CrimesAgainstHumanity
#SheShed
#DefendersOfDemocracy
When a nation cages children, strips rights, silences dissent & weaponizes poverty, the world doesn’t call it leadership!
It calls it Crimes Against Humanity!
Survivors demand Justice! Children deserve to be Safe!
#CrimesAgainstHumanity
#SheShed
#DefendersOfDemocracy
February 18, 2026 at 8:05 PM
The world is watching!
When a nation cages children, strips rights, silences dissent & weaponizes poverty, the world doesn’t call it leadership!
It calls it Crimes Against Humanity!
Survivors demand Justice! Children deserve to be Safe!
#CrimesAgainstHumanity
#SheShed
#DefendersOfDemocracy
When a nation cages children, strips rights, silences dissent & weaponizes poverty, the world doesn’t call it leadership!
It calls it Crimes Against Humanity!
Survivors demand Justice! Children deserve to be Safe!
#CrimesAgainstHumanity
#SheShed
#DefendersOfDemocracy
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Hey look, I know that guy!
One year ago today, I was arrested for protesting MAGA extremism at the Huntington Beach City Council.
If I’m going to ask people to stand up for democracy, for our schools, for our freedoms, then I have to be willing to stand up first.
That’s who I am, and it’s why I’m running for State Assembly.
If I’m going to ask people to stand up for democracy, for our schools, for our freedoms, then I have to be willing to stand up first.
That’s who I am, and it’s why I’m running for State Assembly.
February 18, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Hey look, I know that guy!
Are we paying our income taxes this year?
I don’t want to pay for concentration camps, or international billionaire sex trafficking coverups.
I don’t want to pay for concentration camps, or international billionaire sex trafficking coverups.
February 18, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Are we paying our income taxes this year?
I don’t want to pay for concentration camps, or international billionaire sex trafficking coverups.
I don’t want to pay for concentration camps, or international billionaire sex trafficking coverups.
Trump suing would require discovery. 👀
Holy shit.
A lot of people have suggested this, but I don’t think Lieu would make the allegation unless he had seen some evidence.
A lot of people have suggested this, but I don’t think Lieu would make the allegation unless he had seen some evidence.
February 18, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Trump suing would require discovery. 👀
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ICE staying at Hilton LAX
February 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
ICE staying at Hilton LAX
“I don’t even know what to do with this crap,” he said, holding CBS's printed-out release at the end of the segment.
“Oh, hold on,” Colbert continued, pulling out a dog poop bag, crumbling and picking up the paper, and discarding it to the side.
“Oh, hold on,” Colbert continued, pulling out a dog poop bag, crumbling and picking up the paper, and discarding it to the side.
Colbert takes CBS to task, again
As the network attempts a cleanup, the host continues to fire back. “I don’t even know what to do with this crap."
www.motherjones.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Nebraska lawmaker Machaela Cavanaugh is proposing a constitutional amendment that would require any changes to laws passed by ballot initiative to be sent back to voters for approval before the changes take effect.
February 18, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Nebraska lawmaker Machaela Cavanaugh is proposing a constitutional amendment that would require any changes to laws passed by ballot initiative to be sent back to voters for approval before the changes take effect.
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Mary "Mother Jones" Harris purposefully dressed to look older than she was so as to garner support (and prevent beatings) when she marched with miners and others.
and i think the example of washington — whose peer, in this regard, is frederick douglass — is a reminder that artifice and performance are important parts of democratic society, and that the contempt for virtue signaling is corrosive. virtue is meant to be signaled!
February 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Mary "Mother Jones" Harris purposefully dressed to look older than she was so as to garner support (and prevent beatings) when she marched with miners and others.
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Not a dime of it goes to anyone else, including me. The only way I make any money is if a donor happens to feel like throwing a tip my way AFTER they finish their donation to the candidates—I don’t receive a commission.
February 18, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Not a dime of it goes to anyone else, including me. The only way I make any money is if a donor happens to feel like throwing a tip my way AFTER they finish their donation to the candidates—I don’t receive a commission.
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Ope!
February 18, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Ope!
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DHS is holding a 2-month-old BABY at a detention facility in Texas.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
I have an update on Juan Nicolás, the 2-month-old baby detained at Dilley, and his mother.
February 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM
DHS is holding a 2-month-old BABY at a detention facility in Texas.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
😂
imagine the drop in gun crime if we adopted biathlon rules and made everyone run a lap before taking a shot
February 17, 2026 at 11:40 PM
😂
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Colbert’s show normally averages 2.7 million viewers. The interview with James Talarico that the Trump administration tried so hard to suppress last night now has 2.8 million views.
February 17, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Colbert’s show normally averages 2.7 million viewers. The interview with James Talarico that the Trump administration tried so hard to suppress last night now has 2.8 million views.
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This may end up being a massive own goal for the Trump administration.
February 17, 2026 at 11:15 PM
This may end up being a massive own goal for the Trump administration.
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Stephen Colbert blasted Brendan Carr after FCC scrutiny led CBS to pull an interview with Texas State Rep James Talarico. Instead, 'The Late Show' posted it to YouTube.
Colbert Says CBS Pulled Guest Over FCC Scrutiny; Posts Interview to YouTube Instead
Stephen Colbert blasted Brendan Carr after FCC scrutiny led CBS to pull an interview with Texas State Rep James Talarico. Instead, 'The Late Show' posted it to YouTube.
dlvr.it
February 17, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Stephen Colbert blasted Brendan Carr after FCC scrutiny led CBS to pull an interview with Texas State Rep James Talarico. Instead, 'The Late Show' posted it to YouTube.
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This is the interview Donald Trump didn’t want you to see.
His FCC refused to air my interview with Stephen Colbert.
Trump is worried we’re about to flip Texas.
His FCC refused to air my interview with Stephen Colbert.
Trump is worried we’re about to flip Texas.
February 17, 2026 at 7:27 AM
This is the interview Donald Trump didn’t want you to see.
His FCC refused to air my interview with Stephen Colbert.
Trump is worried we’re about to flip Texas.
His FCC refused to air my interview with Stephen Colbert.
Trump is worried we’re about to flip Texas.