Spot
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I parsed through some of the emails in the Epstein files, and it’s very clear that Epstein was a eugenicist weirdo. Something he very much had in common with the billionaire class à la Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Donald Trump. New for @motherjones.com.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Epstein couldn't stop emailing people about eugenics
In the latest files, the trafficker gives it a Silicon Valley–pilled name: "genetic altruism."
www.motherjones.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:47 PM
I parsed through some of the emails in the Epstein files, and it’s very clear that Epstein was a eugenicist weirdo. Something he very much had in common with the billionaire class à la Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Donald Trump. New for @motherjones.com.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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NEW: Debunked claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election made by notorious conspiracy theorists and election deniers were the basis of the evidence used by the Trump administration to obtain a search warrant for the FBI to raid a Fulton County, Georgia election hub earlier this month.
FBI's Fulton County raid was based on reams of debunked 2020 fraud claims from election deniers, records show
The affidavit mentions evidence collected by Clay Parikh, a cybersecurity specialist with ties to MyPillow CEO and conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell, who is currently working as a special government em...
www.democracydocket.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:16 PM
NEW: Debunked claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election made by notorious conspiracy theorists and election deniers were the basis of the evidence used by the Trump administration to obtain a search warrant for the FBI to raid a Fulton County, Georgia election hub earlier this month.
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"Do you think Trump is covering up Jeffrey Epstein's crimes?"
Yes: 52%
No: 30%
YouGov / Feb 9, 2026
Yes: 52%
No: 30%
YouGov / Feb 9, 2026
February 10, 2026 at 11:08 PM
"Do you think Trump is covering up Jeffrey Epstein's crimes?"
Yes: 52%
No: 30%
YouGov / Feb 9, 2026
Yes: 52%
No: 30%
YouGov / Feb 9, 2026
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The president had his DOJ raid an election office and seize ballots. Now it turns out the whole thing is just election deniers telling the same old lies. Our democracy is in danger but I founded Democracy Docket to help keep you informed on the fight ahead. Subscribe now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
February 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
The president had his DOJ raid an election office and seize ballots. Now it turns out the whole thing is just election deniers telling the same old lies. Our democracy is in danger but I founded Democracy Docket to help keep you informed on the fight ahead. Subscribe now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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So a Trump attorney that aided his 2020 campaign (and wrote a memo encouraging Pence to skip counting electoral votes) was given an "election integrity" job in the administration, where he made a referral to investigate Fulton County. 1/2
February 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM
So a Trump attorney that aided his 2020 campaign (and wrote a memo encouraging Pence to skip counting electoral votes) was given an "election integrity" job in the administration, where he made a referral to investigate Fulton County. 1/2
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“Can we agree this convicted felon, adjudicated rapist, likely child rapist (see the Epstein files), virulent racist, anti-democratic authoritarian…should not have his name attached to any public building once our beloved country is rid of him?”
www.americaamerica.news/p/deleting-d...
www.americaamerica.news/p/deleting-d...
Deleting Donald Trump, Letter By Letter
The name of this blight on America should only survive on buildings as a warning
www.americaamerica.news
February 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM
“Can we agree this convicted felon, adjudicated rapist, likely child rapist (see the Epstein files), virulent racist, anti-democratic authoritarian…should not have his name attached to any public building once our beloved country is rid of him?”
www.americaamerica.news/p/deleting-d...
www.americaamerica.news/p/deleting-d...
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As always, well worth the read. And Tom often "gifts" his articles -- so no griping about paywalls. I have already recommended subscribing to THE ATLANTIC. Lots of fine writing to be found.
Hegseth, among others, is using the school as a punching bag to express the generic social anxiety and status-based resentment that drives much of the MAGA movement.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Pete Hegseth’s Attack on Harvard
The anger at the Ivy League is about status envy, not war-fighting.
www.theatlantic.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:37 AM
As always, well worth the read. And Tom often "gifts" his articles -- so no griping about paywalls. I have already recommended subscribing to THE ATLANTIC. Lots of fine writing to be found.
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“At some point over the past 15 years, kids stopped reading”—but that’s because not enough teachers are asking them to, Walt Hunter writes:
C’mon, Professors, Assign the Hard Reading
College kids aren’t reading novels—but that’s because not enough teachers are asking them to.
bit.ly
February 10, 2026 at 6:15 AM
“At some point over the past 15 years, kids stopped reading”—but that’s because not enough teachers are asking them to, Walt Hunter writes:
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Americans encounter bureaucratic friction in almost all consumer experiences, including subscriptions, insurance, and rentals—and “the American government doesn’t help the situation,” @annielowrey.bsky.social argues:
America’s Annoyance Economy Is Growing
The government should protect consumers instead of annoying them.
bit.ly
February 10, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Americans encounter bureaucratic friction in almost all consumer experiences, including subscriptions, insurance, and rentals—and “the American government doesn’t help the situation,” @annielowrey.bsky.social argues:
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The US deficit is approaching ww2 levels as a percent of GDP.
Because of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that GOP voted for.
We are spending more on INTEREST than on anything else including the military.
This is a time bomb, and the GOP is responsible. Fiscal conservative my ass
Because of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that GOP voted for.
We are spending more on INTEREST than on anything else including the military.
This is a time bomb, and the GOP is responsible. Fiscal conservative my ass
February 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
The US deficit is approaching ww2 levels as a percent of GDP.
Because of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that GOP voted for.
We are spending more on INTEREST than on anything else including the military.
This is a time bomb, and the GOP is responsible. Fiscal conservative my ass
Because of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that GOP voted for.
We are spending more on INTEREST than on anything else including the military.
This is a time bomb, and the GOP is responsible. Fiscal conservative my ass
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The Trump Admin is still stonewalling on the Epstein Files.
They have shared survivors' identities while actively shielding the Epstein Class.
The survivors and the public deserve the WHOLE truth — not just what the DOJ wants to reveal.
Accountability demands it.
They have shared survivors' identities while actively shielding the Epstein Class.
The survivors and the public deserve the WHOLE truth — not just what the DOJ wants to reveal.
Accountability demands it.
February 9, 2026 at 12:09 AM
The Trump Admin is still stonewalling on the Epstein Files.
They have shared survivors' identities while actively shielding the Epstein Class.
The survivors and the public deserve the WHOLE truth — not just what the DOJ wants to reveal.
Accountability demands it.
They have shared survivors' identities while actively shielding the Epstein Class.
The survivors and the public deserve the WHOLE truth — not just what the DOJ wants to reveal.
Accountability demands it.
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Louise, a rape survivor featured in our 2025 investigation with @wbur.org, said the proposal gives new hope for victims.
DNA evidence did not tie a suspect to her assault until 17 years later — two years after the state’s statute of limitations expired.
DNA evidence did not tie a suspect to her assault until 17 years later — two years after the state’s statute of limitations expired.
Mass. Governor Proposes Eliminating Statute of Limitations for Rape When DNA Evidence Exists
A WBUR-ProPublica investigation found that no DNA match, testimony or even confession could allow a rape to be prosecuted after the state’s 15-year deadline. The governor aims to “help survivors who h...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Louise, a rape survivor featured in our 2025 investigation with @wbur.org, said the proposal gives new hope for victims.
DNA evidence did not tie a suspect to her assault until 17 years later — two years after the state’s statute of limitations expired.
DNA evidence did not tie a suspect to her assault until 17 years later — two years after the state’s statute of limitations expired.
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The demise of the CIA World Factbook is “part of a broad war on information being waged by the Trump administration,” @dgraham.bsky.social argues in The Atlantic Daily.
The Trump Administration’s War on Data
A series of recent steps have erased the shared facts that help uphold democracy.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 1:15 AM
The demise of the CIA World Factbook is “part of a broad war on information being waged by the Trump administration,” @dgraham.bsky.social argues in The Atlantic Daily.
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“This is not legitimate. This is Donald Trump’s obsession with losing the 2020 election,” a Democratic Fulton County commissioner said. “We’ve assembled a team to fight back against this.”
FBI’s Search of Georgia Election Center Is “Dangerous,” Experts Warn
The search warrant, which sought 2020 election ballots, tabulator tapes, digital data and voter rolls from Fulton County, marked what experts described as a significant escalation in President Donald ...
www.propublica.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
“This is not legitimate. This is Donald Trump’s obsession with losing the 2020 election,” a Democratic Fulton County commissioner said. “We’ve assembled a team to fight back against this.”
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Great work by Greg Sargent. We are, right now, deciding whether we want to be a land of giant concentration camps and ethnic cleanings.
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Trump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country
The next phase of ICE’s big ramp-up: a nationwide network of vast detention facilities. But guess what? Even parts of Red America are saying no.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Great work by Greg Sargent. We are, right now, deciding whether we want to be a land of giant concentration camps and ethnic cleanings.
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
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ICE officers tried to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis but were turned away by consulate staff, Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry said — prompting the South American nation to file a formal diplomatic protest.
ICE agents blocked from entering Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis, ministry says
Law enforcement is generally prohibited from entering consulates or embassies without permission. Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry said it had filed a formal diplomatic protest.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
ICE officers tried to enter the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis but were turned away by consulate staff, Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry said — prompting the South American nation to file a formal diplomatic protest.
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RFK Jr. has talked about a war on sugar and a war on protein, a war on peptides and a war on vitamins. Benjamin Mazer writes about what happens when the “warrior ethos” comes to public health: theatln.tc/eWWttupM
January 24, 2026 at 6:15 AM
RFK Jr. has talked about a war on sugar and a war on protein, a war on peptides and a war on vitamins. Benjamin Mazer writes about what happens when the “warrior ethos” comes to public health: theatln.tc/eWWttupM
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The fundraiser for the ICE agent in the Renee Good killing has stayed online in seeming breach of GoFundMe’s own terms of service, prompting questions about selective enforcement.
GoFundMe Ignores Own Rules by Hosting a Legal-Defense Fund for the ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good
The fundraiser for the ICE agent in the Renee Good killing has stayed online in seeming breach of GoFundMe’s own terms of service, prompting questions about selective enforcement.
wrd.cm
January 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The fundraiser for the ICE agent in the Renee Good killing has stayed online in seeming breach of GoFundMe’s own terms of service, prompting questions about selective enforcement.
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A New York City Council employee was detained by ICE officers as he attended a routine immigration appointment at a court on Long Island, federal and local officials said.
ICE arrests New York City Council employee at immigration appointment
Council Speaker Julie Menin said the man, whom ICE identified as Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, had no criminal record and had authorization to work in the U.S.
wapo.st
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A New York City Council employee was detained by ICE officers as he attended a routine immigration appointment at a court on Long Island, federal and local officials said.
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NEW: Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken.
“I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold.
The government won’t say if any agents have been punished.
“I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold.
The government won’t say if any agents have been punished.
We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...
www.propublica.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken.
“I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold.
The government won’t say if any agents have been punished.
“I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold.
The government won’t say if any agents have been punished.
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🧪A reminder of how measles made headlines over a century ago.
Headline From The Bridgeport Evening Farmer
November 22, 1913
We have forgotten. History rhymes.
#ImpeachRFKJr
#SackTheQuack
Headline From The Bridgeport Evening Farmer
November 22, 1913
We have forgotten. History rhymes.
#ImpeachRFKJr
#SackTheQuack
December 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
🧪A reminder of how measles made headlines over a century ago.
Headline From The Bridgeport Evening Farmer
November 22, 1913
We have forgotten. History rhymes.
#ImpeachRFKJr
#SackTheQuack
Headline From The Bridgeport Evening Farmer
November 22, 1913
We have forgotten. History rhymes.
#ImpeachRFKJr
#SackTheQuack
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Covid vaccines released last fall sharply decreased the risk of ER and urgent care visits in children, according to new data released by the CDC — providing a striking counterpoint to Trump administration rhetoric about the shots
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/h...
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Covid Vaccines Reduced Children’s Likelihood of E.R. and Urgent Care Visits, the C.D.C. Reported
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Covid vaccines released last fall sharply decreased the risk of ER and urgent care visits in children, according to new data released by the CDC — providing a striking counterpoint to Trump administration rhetoric about the shots
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/h...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/h...