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“But the hushing of the criticism of honest opponents is a dangerous thing.”
— W.E.B. Du Bois
— W.E.B. Du Bois
Texas fight?
February 13, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Texas fight?
Or — and hear me out on this one — you can just stop using Ring.
a man sitting in a chair with the words i forget there was a world before the attack
ALT: a man sitting in a chair with the words i forget there was a world before the attack
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Or — and hear me out on this one — you can just stop using Ring.
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@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Feb 12 AP:
After Natl Park Service takes down pride flag at flagpole at NYC's Stonewall National Monument, city leaders -- including Manhattan Borough President -- along with 100 activists & residents show up to raise it again.
After Natl Park Service takes down pride flag at flagpole at NYC's Stonewall National Monument, city leaders -- including Manhattan Borough President -- along with 100 activists & residents show up to raise it again.
NY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administration
New York politicians defiantly raised a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument amid a boisterous, cheering crowd.
apnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:13 AM
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Feb 12 AP:
After Natl Park Service takes down pride flag at flagpole at NYC's Stonewall National Monument, city leaders -- including Manhattan Borough President -- along with 100 activists & residents show up to raise it again.
After Natl Park Service takes down pride flag at flagpole at NYC's Stonewall National Monument, city leaders -- including Manhattan Borough President -- along with 100 activists & residents show up to raise it again.
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"It's going to be rough for the students, and I think Texas A&M will have to decide are they going to drive this university into the ground or are they going to pause and think about the ultimate consequences."
—Leonard Bright, @tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@drleonardbright.bsky.social
—Leonard Bright, @tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@drleonardbright.bsky.social
Professors, students push back as Texas A&M regents increase curriculum oversight
The American Association of University Professors has started a petition against policies that limit classroom discussions about topics including race and gender.
www.keranews.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"It's going to be rough for the students, and I think Texas A&M will have to decide are they going to drive this university into the ground or are they going to pause and think about the ultimate consequences."
—Leonard Bright, @tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@drleonardbright.bsky.social
—Leonard Bright, @tamu-aaup.bsky.social
@drleonardbright.bsky.social
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On February 10, PEN America, joined by a broad group of 36 organizational partners, wrote to the Board of Regents of Texas A&M University to request that they rescind two policies…that have resulted in the censorship of academic courses across the institution. 👇
pen.org/pen-america-...
pen.org/pen-america-...
PEN America, 36 Organizational Partners, Call on Texas A&M to Rescind Censorship Policies
On February 10, 2026, PEN America, joined by a broad group of 36 organizational partners, wrote to the Board of Regents of Texas A&M University to request that they rescind two policies, passed in fal...
pen.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:13 PM
On February 10, PEN America, joined by a broad group of 36 organizational partners, wrote to the Board of Regents of Texas A&M University to request that they rescind two policies…that have resulted in the censorship of academic courses across the institution. 👇
pen.org/pen-america-...
pen.org/pen-america-...
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Signatures needed! Petition in support of Women’s and Gender Studies at TexasA&M University.
Signatures needed! Petition in support of Women’s and Gender Studies at TexasA&M University.
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Defend Academic Freedom at Texas A&M: Save Women’s and Gender Studies!
c.org
February 6, 2026 at 12:34 PM
c.org/jHtVsq8kSm
Signatures needed! Petition in support of Women’s and Gender Studies at TexasA&M University.
Signatures needed! Petition in support of Women’s and Gender Studies at TexasA&M University.
“The footage seems to undermine the initial Homeland Security claim that Martinez and another man ‘rammed’ the Tahoe driven by Exum that also carried the two additional agents. It also appears to support Martinez’s claim that Exum swerved his Tahoe in her direction.“
Border Patrol agents say 'time to get aggressive' in footage that contradicts claims against Marimar Martinez
Martinez is expected to announce a new lawsuit stemming from her Oct. 4 shooting by a Border Patrol agent at a press conference Wednesday. Her attorneys say newly released evidence will show an agent ...
chicago.suntimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:57 AM
“The footage seems to undermine the initial Homeland Security claim that Martinez and another man ‘rammed’ the Tahoe driven by Exum that also carried the two additional agents. It also appears to support Martinez’s claim that Exum swerved his Tahoe in her direction.“
Unsustainable, energy-chomping data centers motivated TVA’s reversal on plans to close 2 coal plants.
www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...
www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...
February 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Unsustainable, energy-chomping data centers motivated TVA’s reversal on plans to close 2 coal plants.
www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...
www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...
The victims of Trump’s fascist paramilitary.
Combattants de la Liberté
Resisting fascism and oppression is always correct.
combattants-de-la-liberte.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The victims of Trump’s fascist paramilitary.
“Uh-oh, Papi …” #zydeco
Pick It Up
YouTube video by Rosie Ledet - Topic
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
“Uh-oh, Papi …” #zydeco
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When journalists are prevented from reporting firsthand, transparency and accountability are diminished. Without direct access, independent coverage is constrained, and press freedom is weakened.
“Lifting the information embargo is long overdue,” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini
“Lifting the information embargo is long overdue,” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini
February 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
When journalists are prevented from reporting firsthand, transparency and accountability are diminished. Without direct access, independent coverage is constrained, and press freedom is weakened.
“Lifting the information embargo is long overdue,” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini
“Lifting the information embargo is long overdue,” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini
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CoreCivic's Q4 2025 earnings call included lots of congratulations, multiple mentions by CoreCivic execs of their 7,000 "idle" beds (which they suggest are the most humane detention option available), and two analyst questions about ICE's warehouse plans.
February 12, 2026 at 4:57 PM
CoreCivic's Q4 2025 earnings call included lots of congratulations, multiple mentions by CoreCivic execs of their 7,000 "idle" beds (which they suggest are the most humane detention option available), and two analyst questions about ICE's warehouse plans.
“Crowdsourced ICE encounter reports in the last several days have shown more activity fanning out into the suburbs, as agents have found it easier to fill quotas in less dense areas.”
ICE in Minnesota — Days 69-71: Hints of Fed Withdrawal Teased; Homeland Security Chiefs Grilled in Congress - UNICORN RIOT
Politicians are hinting Operation Metro Surge could wind down, but any change in the situation remains vaporous for now.
unicornriot.ninja
February 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
“Crowdsourced ICE encounter reports in the last several days have shown more activity fanning out into the suburbs, as agents have found it easier to fill quotas in less dense areas.”
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Ice and dhs have to be destroyed and everyone involved sent to prison that’s still the bare minimum and anything less is capitulation.
February 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Ice and dhs have to be destroyed and everyone involved sent to prison that’s still the bare minimum and anything less is capitulation.
“That finding has been consistent and within range in every poll conducted since 2014, according to the center’s polling data.
The 15 countries surveyed are Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria and Tunisia.”
The 15 countries surveyed are Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria and Tunisia.”
New poll shows only 6% of Arabs accept recognizing Israel
CHICAGO: Eighty-seven percent of citizens in the Arab world oppose recognition of Israel while only 6 percent accept it, according to a new survey by the Arab Center Washington DC. The 2025 Arab Opini...
www.arabnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
“That finding has been consistent and within range in every poll conducted since 2014, according to the center’s polling data.
The 15 countries surveyed are Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria and Tunisia.”
The 15 countries surveyed are Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria and Tunisia.”
“‘we’ve had some exchanges of messages, but we cannot say we have set a bilateral dialogue at this moment,’ [says] Cuba’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Fernandez de Cossio …. Havana … signaled its readiness to enter into negotiations on the condition that its sovereignty is not violated”
Rubio 'deliberately' lies about Cuba talks in push for regime change: Report
Cuba is facing a severe food and energy crisis as a result of Trump’s executive order imposing a blockade on the island
thecradle.co
February 12, 2026 at 3:31 PM
“‘we’ve had some exchanges of messages, but we cannot say we have set a bilateral dialogue at this moment,’ [says] Cuba’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Fernandez de Cossio …. Havana … signaled its readiness to enter into negotiations on the condition that its sovereignty is not violated”
The western media erased her moral agency by labeling her “First Lady.”
“Flores has been a political leader of the Bolivarian Revolution for more than 25 years who has held top elected offices …. Flores is one of the most powerful political figures in Venezuela.”
“Flores has been a political leader of the Bolivarian Revolution for more than 25 years who has held top elected offices …. Flores is one of the most powerful political figures in Venezuela.”
Who is Cilia Flores? Who is Delcy Rodríguez?
Cilia Flores, kidnapped with President Nicolás Maduro and held prisoner in New York City, is, in the corporate media, often relegated to the dismissive, nondescriptive title of “First Lady.” This sugg...
www.workers.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The western media erased her moral agency by labeling her “First Lady.”
“Flores has been a political leader of the Bolivarian Revolution for more than 25 years who has held top elected offices …. Flores is one of the most powerful political figures in Venezuela.”
“Flores has been a political leader of the Bolivarian Revolution for more than 25 years who has held top elected offices …. Flores is one of the most powerful political figures in Venezuela.”
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Dear gods, could the Democrats instead simply have the words, “hopelessly out of touch” written on their foreheads?
I cannot stress enough this is a totally made up conundrum and you do not actually need to field test if talking about how our entire government is controlled by child rapists is interesting.
Democrats Are Field-Testing New Ways to Talk About the Epstein Scandal
How much do the Epstein files have to do with kitchen-table issues? The Democratic Party is debating ahead of the midterms.
www.notus.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Dear gods, could the Democrats instead simply have the words, “hopelessly out of touch” written on their foreheads?
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Look at what Hammam is saying. Read the article that is connected here. There are medical horror stories happening where these people are living
February 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Look at what Hammam is saying. Read the article that is connected here. There are medical horror stories happening where these people are living
US news media obsessed with the kidnapping of that wealthy white woman’s mother so they don’t have to focus on ICE kidnapping poor brown kids.
February 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
US news media obsessed with the kidnapping of that wealthy white woman’s mother so they don’t have to focus on ICE kidnapping poor brown kids.
“Waving the bloody shirt would become the standard retort ... of dismissive Southern contempt .... used over and over again during the Reconstruction era. It was a staple of the ... editorials that filled Southern newspapers”
— Stephen Budiansky on conservatives who minimized white supremacy
— Stephen Budiansky on conservatives who minimized white supremacy
February 12, 2026 at 1:58 PM
“Waving the bloody shirt would become the standard retort ... of dismissive Southern contempt .... used over and over again during the Reconstruction era. It was a staple of the ... editorials that filled Southern newspapers”
— Stephen Budiansky on conservatives who minimized white supremacy
— Stephen Budiansky on conservatives who minimized white supremacy
“‘Solution for Gaza — either through emigration or by eliminating all the residents.’
That was the proposal aired on Israeli Channel 14, where strategic adviser Ramy Piro called for the removal of Gaza’s entire population, in an explicit call for the … extermination of Palestinians.”
That was the proposal aired on Israeli Channel 14, where strategic adviser Ramy Piro called for the removal of Gaza’s entire population, in an explicit call for the … extermination of Palestinians.”
February 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM
“‘Solution for Gaza — either through emigration or by eliminating all the residents.’
That was the proposal aired on Israeli Channel 14, where strategic adviser Ramy Piro called for the removal of Gaza’s entire population, in an explicit call for the … extermination of Palestinians.”
That was the proposal aired on Israeli Channel 14, where strategic adviser Ramy Piro called for the removal of Gaza’s entire population, in an explicit call for the … extermination of Palestinians.”
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February 11, 2026 at 3:11 PM