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Lyn Ettinger-Harwell
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Local News has never been more important! Transgender, Environmental, Food & Water Activist! Disruptor! #SupportLocalJournalism! #DemocracyIsLocal #democracyisprecious
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After The New York Daily News called the Trump administration "the most powerful crime syndicate in history," MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell explains why a new poll shows more voters believe Donald Trump is covering up Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

youtube.com/watch?v=lMHA...
Lawrence: Nothing has separated voters from Trump more than the Epstein ‘cover-up’
YouTube video by MS NOW
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February 19, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social: Nothing has separated voters from Trump more than the Epstein ‘cover-up’ youtu.be/lMHA4YGFZs4?...
MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell with white text over his shoulder: "The most powerful crime syndicate in history"
February 19, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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It’s not too late to check out the new Wednesday Recommends Call 3 from @hopeful66.bsky.social 💙 Follow and share! 💙 Thank you dear Hopeful!
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February 19, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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It’s not too late to check out the new Wednesday Recommends Call 2 from @hopeful66.bsky.social 💙 Follow and share! 💙 Thank you dear Hopeful!
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February 19, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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It’s not too late to check out the new Wednesday Recommends Call 1 from @hopeful66.bsky.social 💙 Follow and share! 💙 Thank you dear Hopeful!
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February 19, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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WOW!
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February 19, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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Sharing this great pack! Thank you Marcie! 💙🦋🌊
mlipsitt.bsky.social Marcie Lipsitt @mlipsitt.bsky.social · 10h
America’s children yearn for unconditional love, food & housing security, globally enviable public education, health care,civil rights, a sustainable planet, end to gun violence & A FUTURE! And an END to ICE Kidnapping Children! youtu.be/FfeFUOjQsVQ?... go.bsky.app/8EgJUje
February 19, 2026 at 5:18 AM
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I told you they’d come after Veterans’ benefits. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Veterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings
The new rule states that a disability level must be based on how well a veteran functions while on medication and not on the underlying impairment.
www.stripes.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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altnatarchives.altgov.info
Fucking hell. Here’s the link to the fucking rule.
The comment period runs thru April 20. PLEASE COMMENT.

www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends 38 CFR 4.10 within the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). This amendment clarifies VA's longstanding interpretation of Sec. 4.10 and, in doing ...
www.federalregister.gov
February 18, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
1. DHS surges 3,000 officers to Minneapolis without doing anywhere near enough prep first.
2. Hundreds of habeas cases overwhelm local courts.
3. Dozens of DOJ lawyers quit in disgust/anger.
4. The DOJ brings in JAGs to cover.
5. A JAG was just held in contempt and fined $500/day for ICE's failures.
Paul Blume @PaulBlume_FOX9 · 1h BREAKING NEWS: U.S. District Court Judge Laura Provinzino has just found a government atty in CIVIL CONTEMPT of COURT for violations of her orders in a habeas case. Attorney cited is Matthew Isihara, a JAG atty from Dept. of War assisting in local US Attorney office @FOX9 (1/) Paul Blume @PaulBlume_FOX9 · 1h Judge Provinzino had ordered a detained immigrant held by ICE in El Paso, TX be released in Minnesota with all of his identification papers. ICE released the man in TX with none of his papers, forcing his attorney to find him a shelter for the night & flight back to MN (2/) Paul Blume @PaulBlume_FOX9 · 57m Judge said she is imposing CIVIL CONTEMPT "to force the government to comply with her court order" to immediately return immigrant's papers. Gov't attorney Matthew Isihara is responsible for $500 daily fine, every day the man does not have his papers starting tomorrow. (3/3) Paul Blume @PaulBlume_FOX9 · 47m CONTEMPT FINDING: Matthew Isihara apologized for allowing the order in this habeas case to "fall through the cracks." Blamed situation on case overload & significant understaffing in US Attorney's office. Says he has picked up nearly 130 habeas cases in just last month. @FOX9
February 18, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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sky.skymarchini.net
meanwhile on the other site some dude with 47k followers is so mad about I & @jamellebouie.net saying gender affirming surgery for minors isn't a thing - particularly my misuse of literally - that he has been @'ing me about it for over 24hr (also he's gotten like 26 likes because lol, dead website)
I’d like to hear from @rhcm123 about how he came to the conclusion that youth gender surgery “literally doesn’t exist.” Quote Benjamin Ryan @benryanwriter · Feb 17 Replying to @benryanwriter @ChloeCole and @PrishaMosley This person is an economist and believes the false claim that minors don’t get gender surgeries. Image Image 6:47 PM · Feb 17, 2026 · 1,913 Views Sky Marchini Benjamin Ryan @benryanwriter · 21h This jury concluded that youth gender surgery happened, @rhcm123 : Quote Benjamin Ryan @benryanwriter · Feb 1 A Legal First That Could Change Gender Medicine At 16, Fox Varian got a mastectomy while undergoing a gender transition. She sued her psychologist and plastic surgeon for leaving her ‘disfigured for life.’ Benjamin Ryan reports from the courtroom. Read the @TheFP article: Show more Image https://x.com/benryanwriter/status/2023907177799262351
February 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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erininthemorning.com Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 11h
Time for Mayor Mamdani to live up to his campaign promises and ensure care is kept safe for New York trans kids.

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @mayor.nyc.gov
esqueer.net Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 21h
In a blatant violation of NY state and NYC law, NYU Langone has shut down its youth gender clinic and caused a potential forced detransition to its patients. Where is the NY AG and Mayor Mamdani?

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/n...
February 19, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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moreperfectunion.bsky.social
A judge has ruled that Colorado cannot force prisoners to work.

The ruling states that the Colorado Department of Corrections and Governor Jared Polis violated the state's constitution by coercing prisoners to work.

www.denver7.com/news/state-n...
Judge rules CDOC, Gov. Jared Polis violated Colorado Constitution by forcing prisoners to work
It's been four years in the making, but a judge has finally ruled in a class action lawsuit against the CDOC and Gov. Polis, finding they violated the state constitution by forcing prisoners to work.
www.denver7.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
lyneh1.bsky.social
So... Wexner built a famous and notably incredible retail empire, and he says he was conned out of billion dollars 💸 by someone he barely knew? Not buying it!
You?
#coverup #Autocracy #UncheckedPower
#TrumpisintheFiles
#UncheckedPower
#Kakistocracy #autocraticdystopia
#Tyranny #SmokeandMirrors
ms.now MS NOW @ms.now · 14h
MOMENTS AGO: Rep. Robert Garcia says Lex Wexner gave Jeffrey Epstein about $1 billion.

www.ms.now/news/les-wex...
February 18, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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beedle.bsky.social
Interesting (crazy) development in the Coomer defamation case. I think the last thing I wrote about this was how a ton of the other defendants had already settled:
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/06/sale...
Salem Media Apologizes and Issues Retraction Over Election Denier Promotion. Again.
Late Friday afternoon, Salem Media, the national broadcasting company focused on Christian and conservative content that owns several Colorado stations including 710 KNUS, issued an undated apology to...
coloradotimesrecorder.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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coloradonewsline.com
Coloradans could be asked this November to approve a temporary congressional map giving a big advantage to Democrats, joining other Democratic-led states that have pursued similar efforts in response to GOP redistricting at President Donald Trump’s urging.
By @chasewoodruff.bsky.social
Colorado Democratic group launches effort to draw new congressional map by 2028 | Colorado Newsline
Coloradans could be asked this November to approve a temporary congressional map to counter Trump-urged redistricting in other states.
coloradonewsline.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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coloradonewsline.com
ICYMI: Gov. Polis appoints Susan Blanco to Colorado Supreme Court
Gov. Polis appoints Susan Blanco to Colorado Supreme Court | Colorado Newsline
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday appointed Susan Blanco, chief judge of the state’s 8th Judicial District, to the Colorado Supreme Court.
coloradonewsline.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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kylec.bsky.social
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Colorado marks its 150th, or sesquisemiquincentennial.

It's a challenge for news anchors directed by their producers to say sesquisemiquincentennial.
February 18, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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I had the honor to introduce my replacement on 9NEWS
January 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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NEW: DOJ told a judge in New Jersey that it had violated court orders about 54 times between Dec. 5 and this week — the latest accounting of a phenomenon that used to be rare and is now rampant. www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 18, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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loveon9.bsky.social
Wexner deposition. Plays dumb. I read today that all holdings have been transferred to his wife co-conspirator Abigail Wexner.
February 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Not a single Republican showed up for Les Wexner’s deposition today — the billionaire longtime Epstein associate whose name appears repeatedly in the files.

Zero. Oversight. From the GOP.

Wexner also says the FBI and DOJ have never contacted him.
February 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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jesseapaul.bsky.social Jesse Aaron Paul @jesseapaul.bsky.social · 17h
Turnout for state Rep. Scott Bottoms news conference on his bill to ban gender-affirming surgery for children and his claims (made without evidence) that there are pedophile rings at the Colorado Capitol. Bottoms is running for governor and has declared himself the front runner. #copolitics #coleg
February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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How is it possible that Kristi Noem still has this job. Imagine if you’re a family member or a shipmate of this guardsman.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
February 17, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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mattgertz.bsky.social
Recent CBS News news:
1. Anderson Cooper leaves 60 Minutes after two decades
2. Stephen Colbert reveals network won’t let him air interview with Dem
3. Producer says politics dictating what airs
4. Owner’s bid for CNN parent back on the table.
5. Not firing Epstein pal.
February 17, 2026 at 12:27 PM