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David Dayen

@ddayen.bsky.social

ICE/CBP have gone unfunded for 3 days; how about 3 years? The best way to claw back the $170 billion immigration enforcement surge in the Big Beautiful Bill is to just claw it back. The 2nd-best way is to slowly drain it by never funding the underlying appropriation. @ryanlcooper.com makes the case:

The Case for Keeping ICE and CBP Defunded - The American Prospect

Democrats should not provide one thin dime to MAGA storm troopers.

prospect.org

February 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM

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Gabriel Zucman

@gabrielzucman.bsky.social

The pace at which US wealth concentration is rising is simply staggering

The concentration of AI wealth into the hands of a few tech barons + plutocratic capture ==> unchartered territory

February 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM

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Chad Loder

@chadloder.bsky.social

ICE using the same ruse that Ted Bundy used to kidnap people should tell you something.

Tina-Desiree Berg @tinadesireeberg.com · 2d

CCTV footage appears to show DHS agents posing as people having car trouble in order to lure a target out of his house before arresting them. The target comes out and starts helping them before 3 vehicles surround the scene. The car "experiencing" trouble then drives off with them.

February 15, 2026 at 1:51 AM

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Sam

@samd.bsky.social

strongly supported Karen Bass when she first ran for Mayor, and I strongly regret doing so.

I really hope LA votes for more effective governance this time with @cd4losangeles.bsky.social instead of doubling down on incompetence.

Streets For All @streetsforall.org · 1d

The City of LA is about to give back millions of dollars of previously won money for active transportation projects because it can’t build things in any reasonable amount of time.

February 14, 2026 at 8:31 PM

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Cooper River Indivisible

@crindivisible.bsky.social

Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social

February 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM

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dan sinker

@dansinker.com

Hey a very great maker of plastic for 3d printers has set up a thing where you pay $20 and they ship a spool of filament to members of our printing crew. One spool makes 500 whistles or more. Help out!

proto-pasta.com/products/the...

"We Keep Us Safe" by The Whistle Crew

The Protopasta Fil-anthropy Fund is proud to partner with the Whistle Crew, "a loose federation united by our love for 3D printing and community safety." Across the nation, our communities' lives are ...

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February 14, 2026 at 2:18 AM

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Molly Knight

@mollyknight.bsky.social

Alex Vesia addressed the media today for the first time about his daughter’s death during the World Series. He thanked the Dodgers and Blue Jays for their support, and encouraged people who are struggling to seek therapy. Hat tip to @fabianardaya.bsky.social for transcribing Vesia’s full statement.

"Bear with me please. Good morning. I just wanted to start off by acknowledging my wife, Kayla, who is not only the strongest person that I know, but a support system for me every bit as I am for her. Part of what I'm here to share is on behalf of the both of us. I will start off by thanking the Dodgers, Andrew Friedman, Brandon Gomes, Doc, the whole coaching staff and all of my teammates. The amount of support you have given Kay and I has been overwhelming in the best way. We are beyond grateful for this organization and this family.
So many of you have stepped up and have been there for us in a big way over the past few months. It has meant the world to both Kay and I.
"I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the Toronto Blue Jays, their front office, coaching staff and players for showing us the support. They are a first-class organization and I just want to say thank you to them. When Kay and I were watching the World Series, we noticed that there was (No.) 51 on Louie Varland's hat. I immediately texted Gus Varland, his brother, and I asked him if I was seeing that correctly. He texted me back right away and he said, The Varlands love you dude. The whole Toronto bullpen has it too. It's bigger than baseball. We love you all.' Kay and I, we were very emotional. We were super overwhelmed with emotion and the baseball community, the relationships that you make along the way, it showed that it's much bigger than baseball.
"The outpouring of love and support Kay and I have had over the past few months, has been unmatched. We're both grateful to not only Dodger nation, but the fans worldwide.
My DMs, messages, my DMs are basically broken on Instagram from all the love and support that we've had. I've tried to read all the comments and everything just because it's meant the world, really.
"We even got a jersey from the LA Rams, with all their signatures on it. That was a surprise and very cool as well. We'll have that framed and put up in our house.

"The lessons we've learned from this is that life can change in an instant. Ten minutes is all it took. Sterling Sol was the most beautiful girl in the world. We got to hold her, change her diaper, read to here, and love her. Our time together was far too short. Kay and I will keep those precious moments and memories to ourselves. I hope that anyone listening can empathize and respect our wishes for privacy as we continue to heal, and as we navigate the ups and downs of a baseball season.
"Stepping away from the team, and the brothers I go to war with every day, was difficult. But it was also an easy decision, because my family needed me. We still watched every pitch of the World Series, and for us, in so many ways, that was a light in our darkness.
"We got back to Arizona the first or second of November, and I immediately got back into the gym. I started my throwing program. Having something to look forward to has helped me.
The gym has been my mental clarity. Being around the guys again, preparing for spring training, it's been really nice. Gotten a lot of love so far in the clubhouse, and being able to laugh and joke around, that's been really nice for me.
"Kay and I started therapy about six weeks ago. It hasn't been easy. But talking to someone has made a difference. For those out there who have lost a child, or are fighting through any struggle, if you can take anything from this, please seek help. Talk to somebody. It's definitely helped Kay and I. Please don't be afraid to speak up. Your mental health matters.
"I've learned that what has happened to us has also happened to so many families. And realizing that has deepened our empathy and our gratitude for this community. The baseball community is extremely strong. I was not prepared to not bring my baby girl home, but we're carrying here with us everyday. It's been hard, but we're doing OK."

February 13, 2026 at 7:34 PM

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Radley Balko

@radleybalko.bsky.social

Every photo from Minneapolis looks like this. Cops decked out with guns and full tac gear facing off against people in bathrobes, parkas, and sweatpants armed only with whistles and cell phones.

Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.

February 11, 2026 at 11:50 PM

Mike Royce

@mikeroyce.bsky.social

today our nation's top cop taught me that every time I was enjoying the turmeric latte and warm cafe salad at delightful cafe vida in culver city, I was instead being murdered

February 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM

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Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Massie: "Here is an email that was sent by the victims' lawyers to the DOJ. It was a list of names not to release. What did the DOJ do with this email? They released it! Literally the worst thing you could do the survivors you did."

February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM

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MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

This is utterly deranged behavior from a U.S. attorney general

February 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM

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Elliott Payne

@elliottpayne.org

An 18 year old was taken today in the Hennepin County Government Center.

Any leader thinking collaborating with ICE will be good and help end this surge is forgetting that no one in our community is expendable.

February 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Mike Royce

@mikeroyce.bsky.social

Turn your fridge into a concert hall! Get a personalized music fridge

February 10, 2026 at 7:13 AM

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Parker Molloy

@parkermolloy.com

Alright, this is the topic of today's newsletter: www.readtpa.com/p/the-nfl-to...

The NFL Told You Why It Booked Bad Bunny

The league's own executives explained the strategy, on the record, for years. Conservative media pretended it wasn't happening.

www.readtpa.com

February 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM

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ProPublica

@propublica.org

1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.

Hundreds of kids are still detained.

We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵

February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM

Mike Royce

@mikeroyce.bsky.social

guy who can't speak english mad that he also can't speak spanish

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn't represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence. Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World. This "Show" is just a "slap in the face" to our Country, which is setting new standards and records every single day - including the Best Stock Market and 401(k)s in History! There is nothing inspirational about this mess of a Halftime Show and watch, it will get great reviews from the Fake News Media, because they haven't got a clue of what is going on in the REAL WORLD - And, by the way, the NFL should immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule.
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP
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February 9, 2026 at 4:55 AM

Mike Royce

@mikeroyce.bsky.social

I really enjoyed that

February 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM

Mike Royce

@mikeroyce.bsky.social

and who are you rooting for?

"while i've eaten a seahawk or two in my time, nothing can replace delicious and nutritious human meat. Patriots."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

RFK Jr on what he'll eat during the Super Bowl: "I am on a carnivore diet so I just eat meat and ferments, and I'm very happy with that. So I'm probably going to have yogurt."

February 8, 2026 at 9:58 PM

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rowan kaiser

@rowan.monster

hard to think of a better example of "you may not believe in class war, but billionaires know they're in one" than this

Scott Patrick, PhD @neimanmarxist.bsky.social · 9d

This is bleak: Jes Staley, currently CEO of Barclays, reassuring Epstein that popular revolt against financial elites is unlikely because capitalism and pop culture have defanged social movements, leaving people more invested in consumption than justice.

February 7, 2026 at 3:53 AM

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Nate Pentz

@natepentz.bsky.social

Besides, he added, Minnesotans are stubborn as hell.

“This is like a very black-and-white issue to me. This is either justice and righteousness, or this is the opposite. You are on one side or the other,” said Nate. “We aren’t going away.”

Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 8d

NEW: The Trump admin certainly put on a show last week about changing tactics in Minnesota after ICE agents killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old VA nurse.

Trump even suggested it's time for "a softer touch."

Except residents say nothing has changed. At all. www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-mi...

Trump Using A ‘Softer Touch’ With ICE In Minnesota? Residents Say Don’t Be Fooled.

Two weeks after Alex Pretti’s killing, federal agents have shown no signs of backing down. The resistance definitely hasn't.

www.huffpost.com

February 8, 2026 at 6:53 PM

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Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."

February 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM

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Marc Elias

@marcelias.bsky.social

A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.