Mark Turner
@markturner.net
#Raleigh geek. Tin can salty dog. #Opensource advocate. DevOps dude. #Democrat. Political junkie. #Experiencer (see @ETC.MarkTurner.Net). Aspiring rock star. #ncpol #usnavy #veteran #natsec #infosec #karaoke #dnrnc #antifa AF #blm #ncstate #NAFO He/him
To be fair, that balloon had it coming.
It always pays to read down into the story! The “War Department” scrambled its new laser technology near the southern border and shot down… a party balloon! www.cbsnews.com/news/airspac...
February 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM
To be fair, that balloon had it coming.
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In just 3 hours, we went from El Paso airport & airspace is closed for 10 days for a mystery reason to nope, never mind.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM
In just 3 hours, we went from El Paso airport & airspace is closed for 10 days for a mystery reason to nope, never mind.
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Age verification? I used to ride in the back seat of the car with no seatbelt because the back seat was "safe."
Age verification? I was often told by my parents to get up and change the channel on the television.
Age verification? Growing up I used a gramophone to play my mum's 78rpm jazz records. And how to indicate I was about to make a turn by sticking my arm out the driver's side window on vehicles that didn't have indicators. (It was on the driving test back then.)
February 10, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Age verification? I used to ride in the back seat of the car with no seatbelt because the back seat was "safe."
Sad to learn that Greg Brown, founding guitarist of Cake, has died. He was an amazing guitarist with a unique sound who wrote Cake's biggest hit to date, "The Distance."
I'm going to listen to Motorcade of Generosity on repeat today. @thebandcake.bsky.social
I'm going to listen to Motorcade of Generosity on repeat today. @thebandcake.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Sad to learn that Greg Brown, founding guitarist of Cake, has died. He was an amazing guitarist with a unique sound who wrote Cake's biggest hit to date, "The Distance."
I'm going to listen to Motorcade of Generosity on repeat today. @thebandcake.bsky.social
I'm going to listen to Motorcade of Generosity on repeat today. @thebandcake.bsky.social
I've been buying DVDs and CDs for just this moment.
February 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
I've been buying DVDs and CDs for just this moment.
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We reviewed more than 100 Minnesota license plates attached to immigration enforcement vehicles in recent weeks.
We found that nearly 60% were not registered with the state of Minnesota, including the Chevy Tahoe that federal agent Jonathan Ross traveled in the day he fatally shot Renee Good.
We found that nearly 60% were not registered with the state of Minnesota, including the Chevy Tahoe that federal agent Jonathan Ross traveled in the day he fatally shot Renee Good.
Swapped, covered and removed: The license plate tactics ICE is using in Minnesota
The Department of Homeland Security defends secretive practices as safety measures.
bit.ly
February 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM
We reviewed more than 100 Minnesota license plates attached to immigration enforcement vehicles in recent weeks.
We found that nearly 60% were not registered with the state of Minnesota, including the Chevy Tahoe that federal agent Jonathan Ross traveled in the day he fatally shot Renee Good.
We found that nearly 60% were not registered with the state of Minnesota, including the Chevy Tahoe that federal agent Jonathan Ross traveled in the day he fatally shot Renee Good.
Here's a photo of a badass and her husband.
February 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Here's a photo of a badass and her husband.
I hope states' attorneys general block this effort in its tracks. The Constitution allocates representation based on population - it does not differentiate between citizens and non-citizens. This is a blatantly unconstitutional effort to deny states their lawful resources and representation.
The Trump administration proposes to include a question about U.S. citizenship status in this year's field test of the 2030 census, as Republicans push to alter the counts behind voting maps. n.pr/46y82Ip
Trump officials propose testing a citizenship question amid a push to alter the census
The Trump administration proposes to include a question about U.S. citizenship status in this year's field test of the 2030 census, as Republicans push to alter the counts behind voting maps.
n.pr
February 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
I hope states' attorneys general block this effort in its tracks. The Constitution allocates representation based on population - it does not differentiate between citizens and non-citizens. This is a blatantly unconstitutional effort to deny states their lawful resources and representation.
Being in Friday isn't so special now, is it huh.
February 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Being in Friday isn't so special now, is it huh.
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☎️ Report from the Hotline on Check-Ins with ICE and CIS (Citizenship and Immigration Services) in North Carolina, especially in the cities of Charlotte and Durham.
February 4, 2026 at 11:10 PM
☎️ Report from the Hotline on Check-Ins with ICE and CIS (Citizenship and Immigration Services) in North Carolina, especially in the cities of Charlotte and Durham.
I was poll-greeting during the November 2016 election when a man and woman in business attire walked up and quietly asked if I'd seen anything suspicious. They were U.S. DOJ observers. I was impressed they were out ensuring a fair vote.
Now Trump wants to "take over" voting. How far we've fallen.
Now Trump wants to "take over" voting. How far we've fallen.
Trump calls on Republicans to "take over the voting" in 15 states, presumably those run by Democrats, an escalation in his effort to assert control over American elections. @reidepstein.bsky.social @nytnickc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I was poll-greeting during the November 2016 election when a man and woman in business attire walked up and quietly asked if I'd seen anything suspicious. They were U.S. DOJ observers. I was impressed they were out ensuring a fair vote.
Now Trump wants to "take over" voting. How far we've fallen.
Now Trump wants to "take over" voting. How far we've fallen.
BlueSky also broke for me a few hours ago, demanding "age vetification," which I ignored. Did this happen to anyone else?
Bluesky was down for a few hours after I posted this morning. Wanted age verification. It's about kids accessing social media, but I think it's really to silence everyone. 🤷
February 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
BlueSky also broke for me a few hours ago, demanding "age vetification," which I ignored. Did this happen to anyone else?
Reposted by Mark Turner
The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts documenting ICE operations.
Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics | TechCrunch
The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts documenting ICE operations.
techcrunch.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts documenting ICE operations.
For close to two decades, I've run a listserver for my community. Unfortunately, those days are numbered as the Big Email providers get increasingly paranoid of accepting email from the little guys. Their paranoia is killing email.
I may move to a web forum or chat app but email is DYING.
I may move to a web forum or chat app but email is DYING.
February 3, 2026 at 2:45 PM
For close to two decades, I've run a listserver for my community. Unfortunately, those days are numbered as the Big Email providers get increasingly paranoid of accepting email from the little guys. Their paranoia is killing email.
I may move to a web forum or chat app but email is DYING.
I may move to a web forum or chat app but email is DYING.
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BREAKING: Judge Jia Cobb issues a TRO blocking DHS Sec Noem's Jan 8 memo purporting to require 7-day notices by members of Congress to perform oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
February 2, 2026 at 4:50 PM
BREAKING: Judge Jia Cobb issues a TRO blocking DHS Sec Noem's Jan 8 memo purporting to require 7-day notices by members of Congress to perform oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
Thom Tillis is, and always has been, a weasel.
I see a lot of folks talking positively about Thom Tillis' pushback on ICE, Noem, Miller, etc. Take it from a North Carolinian. Thom just talks a big game and when the chips are down he folds every time. He voted for all these dipwads in the cabinet. He won't do jack fucking shit.
February 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Thom Tillis is, and always has been, a weasel.
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie: “How will we know if this bill has been successful? We will know when rich men are being perp walked in handcuffs to the jail. Until then, this is still a coverup.”
#EpsteinFiles
#EpsteinFiles
February 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie: “How will we know if this bill has been successful? We will know when rich men are being perp walked in handcuffs to the jail. Until then, this is still a coverup.”
#EpsteinFiles
#EpsteinFiles
Insane.
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Insane.
Somehow a cretin snuck onto my timeline. Blocked.
January 31, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Somehow a cretin snuck onto my timeline. Blocked.
Wow. Marco Rubio high on cocaine while testifying to Congress. What has this country become? www.reddit.com/r/thescoop/c...
January 31, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Wow. Marco Rubio high on cocaine while testifying to Congress. What has this country become? www.reddit.com/r/thescoop/c...
This piece about Craig Newmark got me thinking about what the world really needs: trust and truth.
AI is the weapon of choice for crooks and dictators. Truth gets buried by AI slop. We need a way to vet what we see or we will all be lost in a hall of mirrors.
www.philanthropy.com/news/craigsl...
AI is the weapon of choice for crooks and dictators. Truth gets buried by AI slop. We need a way to vet what we see or we will all be lost in a hall of mirrors.
www.philanthropy.com/news/craigsl...
Craigslist Founder Signs Giving Pledge and Narrows Focus
Craig Newmark's philanthropic strategy is shaped as much by what didn’t work as by what did — leading to an approach that favors scale, networks, and trusted intermediaries over scattershot giving.
www.philanthropy.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:08 PM
This piece about Craig Newmark got me thinking about what the world really needs: trust and truth.
AI is the weapon of choice for crooks and dictators. Truth gets buried by AI slop. We need a way to vet what we see or we will all be lost in a hall of mirrors.
www.philanthropy.com/news/craigsl...
AI is the weapon of choice for crooks and dictators. Truth gets buried by AI slop. We need a way to vet what we see or we will all be lost in a hall of mirrors.
www.philanthropy.com/news/craigsl...
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You walk into this bar and show your ICE mugshot, you don't pay a dime.
Scrolling through the photos of Pam Bondi's "Minnesota rioters," it's just hero after hero. Every photo includes a cowardly DHS agent with their back to the camera.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
January 29, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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With all that's going on, it's important to recognize true courage and integrity when you see it. I have huge respect for Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel for his decision to stand up to fascism.
Bravo, sir. America needs more like you.
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
Bravo, sir. America needs more like you.
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
www.startribune.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:45 PM
With all that's going on, it's important to recognize true courage and integrity when you see it. I have huge respect for Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel for his decision to stand up to fascism.
Bravo, sir. America needs more like you.
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
Bravo, sir. America needs more like you.
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...