Lisa Farrar
@lisafarrar.bsky.social
Random acts of kindness are always a good idea. I follow journalists. I'm here to share accurate news, and to promote fundraisers for Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
#WeAreNAFO
P.S. Trump does not have a mandate.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
#WeAreNAFO
P.S. Trump does not have a mandate.
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During a press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Zelenskyy stated that russia ignored the US’ request and violated its promise to pause strikes on energy infrastructure.
We haven’t stopped our air defense campaigns:
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We haven’t stopped our air defense campaigns:
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US businessman Leslie Wexner of Victoria’s Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch and Bath & Body Works fame; Emirati businessman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem; and Salvatore Nuara, Zurab Mikeladze, Leonic Leonov, and Nicola Caputo. “If we found six men that they were hiding in two hours, imagine how many men they
Democratic congressman Ro Khanna names six men appearing in unredacted Epstein files – live
Khanna, who co-sponsored the Epstein transparency act, named six people including Victoria’s Secret tycoon Leslie Wexner on the House floor
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:26 PM
US businessman Leslie Wexner of Victoria’s Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch and Bath & Body Works fame; Emirati businessman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem; and Salvatore Nuara, Zurab Mikeladze, Leonic Leonov, and Nicola Caputo. “If we found six men that they were hiding in two hours, imagine how many men they
The way he spoke to them was unbelievable. So much for being a cultural ambassador. What was he thinking?
February 10, 2026 at 11:26 PM
The way he spoke to them was unbelievable. So much for being a cultural ambassador. What was he thinking?
Same old song every time. They're weird and hopeless.
February 10, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Same old song every time. They're weird and hopeless.
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A walk through the voluminous correspondence between Trump's senior political advisor Steve Bannon and his other client and friend Jeffrey Epstein, with a focus on Bannon's scheme to rehabilitate Epstein following his criminal conviction. www.ms.now/news/steve-b...
Steve Bannon had a plan to rehabilitate Jeffrey Epstein, files reveal. Will MAGA care?
Trump’s former adviser maintained a relationship with Epstein long after his conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
www.ms.now
February 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM
A walk through the voluminous correspondence between Trump's senior political advisor Steve Bannon and his other client and friend Jeffrey Epstein, with a focus on Bannon's scheme to rehabilitate Epstein following his criminal conviction. www.ms.now/news/steve-b...
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Alright, let’s make it official. This Thursday @hcrichardson.bsky.social makes her first appearance on Reckoning with Jason Herbert.
We’re talking Lincoln.
We’re talking mythology.
We’re talking power.
We’re talking…vampires.
Subscribe below not to miss a thing.
We’re talking Lincoln.
We’re talking mythology.
We’re talking power.
We’re talking…vampires.
Subscribe below not to miss a thing.
February 10, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Alright, let’s make it official. This Thursday @hcrichardson.bsky.social makes her first appearance on Reckoning with Jason Herbert.
We’re talking Lincoln.
We’re talking mythology.
We’re talking power.
We’re talking…vampires.
Subscribe below not to miss a thing.
We’re talking Lincoln.
We’re talking mythology.
We’re talking power.
We’re talking…vampires.
Subscribe below not to miss a thing.
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A backgrounder is someone who conducts background checks.
Bloomington police announce arrests in sex trafficking bust: "Rashad Johnson out of Maple Grove. This is the most disturbing arrest that we've had here. He is a backgrounder for ICE, Homeland Security, and federal agencies."
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
A backgrounder is someone who conducts background checks.
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US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
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Police in Bloomington, MN announce that that they broke up an underage sex-trafficking ring which was being run by a DHS agent who works as a background checker for newly recruited ICE agents. DHS had given him a high security clearance kstp.com/kstp-news/lo...
Federal employee who did background checks for ICE arrested in Bloomington sex sting
A federal employee who police say conducted background checks for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other government agencies was arrested last week in a Bloomington prostitution sting.
kstp.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Police in Bloomington, MN announce that that they broke up an underage sex-trafficking ring which was being run by a DHS agent who works as a background checker for newly recruited ICE agents. DHS had given him a high security clearance kstp.com/kstp-news/lo...
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Yep, good take. America never voted for Trumpism www.gelliottmorris.com/p/americans-...
February 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Yep, good take. America never voted for Trumpism www.gelliottmorris.com/p/americans-...
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Someone needs to flork this
Meanwhile in Russian Media…
“A Russian tourist was attacked by a school of fish in the Maldives.”
🙄
www.mk.ru/social/2026/...
“A Russian tourist was attacked by a school of fish in the Maldives.”
🙄
www.mk.ru/social/2026/...
January 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Someone needs to flork this
I don't know but Flork has another hat to make!
February 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I don't know but Flork has another hat to make!
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Meanwhile in Russian Media…
“A Russian tourist encountered a blue krait on a Bali beach and barely survived.”
*sigh* what happened now?
www.mk.ru/social/2026/...
“A Russian tourist encountered a blue krait on a Bali beach and barely survived.”
*sigh* what happened now?
www.mk.ru/social/2026/...
February 10, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Meanwhile in Russian Media…
“A Russian tourist encountered a blue krait on a Bali beach and barely survived.”
*sigh* what happened now?
www.mk.ru/social/2026/...
“A Russian tourist encountered a blue krait on a Bali beach and barely survived.”
*sigh* what happened now?
www.mk.ru/social/2026/...
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Khanna: "Here we have a sitting cabinet member, Lutnick, who's all over the files as having a business relationship allegedly and personal relationship alleged after Epstein was convicted. He's allegedly lied about his relationship. And there's no consequence. We need to get real in this country."
February 10, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Khanna: "Here we have a sitting cabinet member, Lutnick, who's all over the files as having a business relationship allegedly and personal relationship alleged after Epstein was convicted. He's allegedly lied about his relationship. And there's no consequence. We need to get real in this country."
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It's time she finds a home. Please read and repost her bio. Contact the shelter if you're interested. Pleasse
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Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
It's time she finds a home. Please read and repost her bio. Contact the shelter if you're interested. Pleasse
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Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🩷🩷 AMBER 🩷🩷
It's time she finds a home. Please read and repost her bio. Contact the shelter if you're interested. Pleasse
👇💝👇💝👇💝👇💝👇💝👇
24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
It's time she finds a home. Please read and repost her bio. Contact the shelter if you're interested. Pleasse
👇💝👇💝👇💝👇💝👇💝👇
24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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ALERT: A 14-year-old girl described being zip-tied during Idaho raid, sparking fresh questions about ICE tactics
www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-zi...
www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-zi...
A 14-year-old girl described being zip-tied during Idaho raid, sparking fresh questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
www.cbsnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
ALERT: A 14-year-old girl described being zip-tied during Idaho raid, sparking fresh questions about ICE tactics
www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-zi...
www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-zi...
On this for sure.
February 10, 2026 at 9:34 PM
On this for sure.
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The NYT says Democratic proposals for reforming ICE are “facing blowback.”
But blowback from who? Not the people! Polls show support for most reforms exceeds 60%, with some ideas reaching as high as 94% of the public!
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
But blowback from who? Not the people! Polls show support for most reforms exceeds 60%, with some ideas reaching as high as 94% of the public!
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
February 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM
The NYT says Democratic proposals for reforming ICE are “facing blowback.”
But blowback from who? Not the people! Polls show support for most reforms exceeds 60%, with some ideas reaching as high as 94% of the public!
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
But blowback from who? Not the people! Polls show support for most reforms exceeds 60%, with some ideas reaching as high as 94% of the public!
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
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Reposting this from a year ago because The Sirens' Call just came out in paperback and I've been thinking a lot about my own attention habits and boredom.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/o...
Opinion | Chris Hayes: I Want Your Attention. I Need Your Attention. Here Is How I Mastered My Own. (Published 2025)
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Reposting this from a year ago because The Sirens' Call just came out in paperback and I've been thinking a lot about my own attention habits and boredom.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/o...
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Magaziner: Mayorkas testified in front of Congress like 30 times. Noem has only been in front of our committee twice, and one of the times, she left because she didn't want to answer questions. It's going to be very different when we are in the majority next year.
February 10, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Magaziner: Mayorkas testified in front of Congress like 30 times. Noem has only been in front of our committee twice, and one of the times, she left because she didn't want to answer questions. It's going to be very different when we are in the majority next year.