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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With its military campaign an embarrassing failure, Russia is counting on its man Trump to deliver. But having withdrawn all support to Ukraine, Trump no longer has leverage to use for the Kremlin's behalf. Indeed, the implosion of the Russian economy is creating a dangerous situation for Putin.
Russia presses demands, and faces pressure, as Ukraine talks move to Geneva
High casualties and economic trouble signal time is no longer on Russia’s side, but Moscow isn’t backing off political and territorial demands to weaken Ukraine.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:54 PM
With its military campaign an embarrassing failure, Russia is counting on its man Trump to deliver. But having withdrawn all support to Ukraine, Trump no longer has leverage to use for the Kremlin's behalf. Indeed, the implosion of the Russian economy is creating a dangerous situation for Putin.
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Unbreakable love of a Ukrainian soldier and his beloved.
February 17, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Unbreakable love of a Ukrainian soldier and his beloved.
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FOX: Ds are winning congressional vote preference by 6. We've got a long way to go, but obviously that number would not be good.
VANCE: That would not be good. I will say, as much as we love Fox News, we always think Fox has the worst polling
FOX: I could show you other ones that are very similar
VANCE: That would not be good. I will say, as much as we love Fox News, we always think Fox has the worst polling
FOX: I could show you other ones that are very similar
February 17, 2026 at 8:34 PM
FOX: Ds are winning congressional vote preference by 6. We've got a long way to go, but obviously that number would not be good.
VANCE: That would not be good. I will say, as much as we love Fox News, we always think Fox has the worst polling
FOX: I could show you other ones that are very similar
VANCE: That would not be good. I will say, as much as we love Fox News, we always think Fox has the worst polling
FOX: I could show you other ones that are very similar
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Donald...NO. You. Have. NOT. Been. "Totally." "Exonerated."
That's a lot of sh*t.
That's a lot of sh*t.
February 17, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Donald...NO. You. Have. NOT. Been. "Totally." "Exonerated."
That's a lot of sh*t.
That's a lot of sh*t.
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Your regular reminder that since August of last year, Mr. Abrego has agreed to be deported to Costa Rica, but the Trump admin refuses to do so because they want to instead punish him by sending him to an African country that will most likely detain and then deport him to El Salvador for the admin.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled. https://cnn.it/4kHhwqR
February 17, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Your regular reminder that since August of last year, Mr. Abrego has agreed to be deported to Costa Rica, but the Trump admin refuses to do so because they want to instead punish him by sending him to an African country that will most likely detain and then deport him to El Salvador for the admin.
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⚡️ President Zelenskyy says there is no time for history lectures; the war must end.
Zelenskyy said that the head of the Russian delegation, Medinsky, likes to philosophize about the "historical roots" of the war.
"We don't have time for all this shit. We have to finish the war," the president said
Zelenskyy said that the head of the Russian delegation, Medinsky, likes to philosophize about the "historical roots" of the war.
"We don't have time for all this shit. We have to finish the war," the president said
February 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM
⚡️ President Zelenskyy says there is no time for history lectures; the war must end.
Zelenskyy said that the head of the Russian delegation, Medinsky, likes to philosophize about the "historical roots" of the war.
"We don't have time for all this shit. We have to finish the war," the president said
Zelenskyy said that the head of the Russian delegation, Medinsky, likes to philosophize about the "historical roots" of the war.
"We don't have time for all this shit. We have to finish the war," the president said
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ICYMI: ICE’s plans to convert warehouse into detention space is “doomed to failure,” according to an account from a person with firsthand knowledge of ICE’s plans to convert warehouses into mass detention centers.
Have a tip or insight? Reach us at projectsaltbox@proton.me
Have a tip or insight? Reach us at projectsaltbox@proton.me
"Doomed to Failure”
Veteran officials know the plan is unworkable. Political leadership doesn't care. And the budget has soared past $55 billion.
open.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
ICYMI: ICE’s plans to convert warehouse into detention space is “doomed to failure,” according to an account from a person with firsthand knowledge of ICE’s plans to convert warehouses into mass detention centers.
Have a tip or insight? Reach us at projectsaltbox@proton.me
Have a tip or insight? Reach us at projectsaltbox@proton.me
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MacCALLUM: But surely, as VP, you'd like to be president
JD VANCE: Heh heh hah hah! Would I?
JD VANCE: Heh heh hah hah! Would I?
February 17, 2026 at 8:26 PM
MacCALLUM: But surely, as VP, you'd like to be president
JD VANCE: Heh heh hah hah! Would I?
JD VANCE: Heh heh hah hah! Would I?
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“If this guy isn’t impeached and removed, what’s the point to the whole Constitution? You can’t have a fucking criminal running the government for his own benefit screwing the people. And that’s what we have.”
February 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
“If this guy isn’t impeached and removed, what’s the point to the whole Constitution? You can’t have a fucking criminal running the government for his own benefit screwing the people. And that’s what we have.”
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Too many families are being squeezed by rising housing and child care costs. That's why I'm proud to have helped secure millions in federal investments for Bay Area projects to address these challenges and make life more affordable. www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea...
Marin Co.: County Receives Federal Funding For Housing, Childcare Safety
Bay City News
www.sfgate.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Too many families are being squeezed by rising housing and child care costs. That's why I'm proud to have helped secure millions in federal investments for Bay Area projects to address these challenges and make life more affordable. www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea...
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Podcast: Backlash builds over a legislative bill that would empower #Florida sugar industry to sue its critics -- thanks to an unlikely alliance of MAHA activists, fishing guides, evangelicals and environmentalists jasongarcia.substack.com/p/florida-le... via @jasongarcia.bsky.social
Florida Legislature 2026: Big Sugar v. MAHA
Backlash builds over a bill that would empower Florida's sugar industry to sue its critics.
jasongarcia.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Podcast: Backlash builds over a legislative bill that would empower #Florida sugar industry to sue its critics -- thanks to an unlikely alliance of MAHA activists, fishing guides, evangelicals and environmentalists jasongarcia.substack.com/p/florida-le... via @jasongarcia.bsky.social
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The Florida Senate wants to spend at least $2.75 million putting Donald Trump's name all over the Palm Beach County International Airport.
I dunno, maybe the billionaire could pay for that instead of taxpayers?
I dunno, maybe the billionaire could pay for that instead of taxpayers?
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Florida Senate wants to spend at least $2.75 million putting Donald Trump's name all over the Palm Beach County International Airport.
I dunno, maybe the billionaire could pay for that instead of taxpayers?
I dunno, maybe the billionaire could pay for that instead of taxpayers?
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According to our information, Ukrainian forces have liberated roughly 130 km2 over the past three weeks in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. At the same time, Russian troops made gains inside and west of Pokrovsk and increased activity along the Sumy border. #Ukraine
February 17, 2026 at 8:23 PM
According to our information, Ukrainian forces have liberated roughly 130 km2 over the past three weeks in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions. At the same time, Russian troops made gains inside and west of Pokrovsk and increased activity along the Sumy border. #Ukraine
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We would like to hear your memories of the civil rights trailblazer Jesse Jackson – whether you met him or just valued his work
Share your tributes and memories of Jesse Jackson
We would like to hear your memories of the civil rights trailblazer – whether you met him or just valued his work
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:24 PM
We would like to hear your memories of the civil rights trailblazer Jesse Jackson – whether you met him or just valued his work
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JD Vance on Europe: "They are doing a lot of things to sabotage themselves. We would like that to stop. We would like them to be an ally in the true sense of the word."
February 17, 2026 at 8:24 PM
JD Vance on Europe: "They are doing a lot of things to sabotage themselves. We would like that to stop. We would like them to be an ally in the true sense of the word."
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Axios reports President Zelensky is seeking a personal meeting with Putin and asked the Ukrainian delegation in Geneva to raise the issue. US mediators proposed a demilitarized free economic zone in part of Donbas if Ukrainian forces withdraw, with sovereignty unresolved. #Ukraine
February 17, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Axios reports President Zelensky is seeking a personal meeting with Putin and asked the Ukrainian delegation in Geneva to raise the issue. US mediators proposed a demilitarized free economic zone in part of Donbas if Ukrainian forces withdraw, with sovereignty unresolved. #Ukraine
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.@jasongarcia.bsky.social 's Seeking Rents is a model for state political news coverage. Would love a list of similar newsletters (and if your state doesn't have one, can you please start one? 🙂 ).
February 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM
.@jasongarcia.bsky.social 's Seeking Rents is a model for state political news coverage. Would love a list of similar newsletters (and if your state doesn't have one, can you please start one? 🙂 ).
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“President Trump’s private company has filed for trademarks for airports not yet named after himself—setting up the possibility he could profit from what has historically been an honor in name only.”
@srkelleher.bsky.social for Forbes
@srkelleher.bsky.social for Forbes
Trump Pre-Emptively Files Trademark For Airports Not Yet Named For Him
Trump may not only see his name on an airport like he’s always wanted—but he may get control over the trademark.
www.forbes.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM
“President Trump’s private company has filed for trademarks for airports not yet named after himself—setting up the possibility he could profit from what has historically been an honor in name only.”
@srkelleher.bsky.social for Forbes
@srkelleher.bsky.social for Forbes
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Mamdani: "$5.4 billion is a very steep mountain to climb ... We want to work with Albany to raise personal income taxes by 2% on the 33,000 New Yorkers earning more than $1 million per year and to raise corporate taxes on the most profitable corporations."
February 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Mamdani: "$5.4 billion is a very steep mountain to climb ... We want to work with Albany to raise personal income taxes by 2% on the 33,000 New Yorkers earning more than $1 million per year and to raise corporate taxes on the most profitable corporations."
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Russian pro war blogger Yevgeny Golman says that volunteers are struggling to collect funds for basic supplies for troops, including socks and underwear. He said mass business closures have effectively halted volunteer assistance to the front. #Russia
February 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Russian pro war blogger Yevgeny Golman says that volunteers are struggling to collect funds for basic supplies for troops, including socks and underwear. He said mass business closures have effectively halted volunteer assistance to the front. #Russia
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Russian "liberation" of Donetsk and Donbas - no water, no help from the local "authorities".
Russia says it wants to "protect" the people of Donbas. But in fact, it destroys Donbas, drains it out (literally and figuratively).
Russia says it wants to "protect" the people of Donbas. But in fact, it destroys Donbas, drains it out (literally and figuratively).
February 17, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Russian "liberation" of Donetsk and Donbas - no water, no help from the local "authorities".
Russia says it wants to "protect" the people of Donbas. But in fact, it destroys Donbas, drains it out (literally and figuratively).
Russia says it wants to "protect" the people of Donbas. But in fact, it destroys Donbas, drains it out (literally and figuratively).
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As Operation Metro Surge ramped up, disabled immigrants found themselves facing additional challenges, including disruptions to their caregivers and anxiety about communicating in high-conflict encounters.
Written by Shubhanjana Das
Written by Shubhanjana Das
For disabled Minnesotans, ICE surge brought heightened risk and fear
As Operation Metro Surge ramped up, disabled immigrants found themselves facing additional challenges, including disruptions to their caregivers and anxiety about communicating in high-conflict encoun...
sahanjournal.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
As Operation Metro Surge ramped up, disabled immigrants found themselves facing additional challenges, including disruptions to their caregivers and anxiety about communicating in high-conflict encounters.
Written by Shubhanjana Das
Written by Shubhanjana Das
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Eric Boehm: "the attempt to link most of the world's largest non-US, non-China economies into a single economic bloc is perhaps the most significant sign that the rest of the world is preparing for a future where America is no longer pushing for open markets and free trade."
The world has turned and left me here
With Trump favoring tariffs, U.S. allies pursue a massive trade deal that could reshape global supply chains.
reason.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Eric Boehm: "the attempt to link most of the world's largest non-US, non-China economies into a single economic bloc is perhaps the most significant sign that the rest of the world is preparing for a future where America is no longer pushing for open markets and free trade."
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The less voters knew, the more they liked Trump in 2024. Not Anymore. Trump's youth votes have turned against him.
gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
The less voters knew, the more they liked Trump in 2024. Not Anymore
The least-engaged Americans have swung 25 points against him since 2024 — about twice the shift among everyone else. Trump has flattened the engagement gap.
gelliottmorris.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The less voters knew, the more they liked Trump in 2024. Not Anymore. Trump's youth votes have turned against him.
gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
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Are there any polls asking people if they feel duped by Trump? Serious replies only please.
February 17, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Are there any polls asking people if they feel duped by Trump? Serious replies only please.