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@mitchellcolbert.bsky.social
Non-toxic gamer. Published cannabis waste researcher. Animal lover. Sustainability advocate. Journalist with over 200 articles in over a dozen outlets (High Times, etc). A contemporary Renaissance man gifted with bardic knowledge. linktr.ee/mitchellcolbert
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Raising the Volume: How Regulations and Consumer Market Trends Have Increased the Volume of Cannabis Packaging Waste in California
www.astm.org
The ASTM International just published my study on #cannabis #CPG #waste. If you are interested in cannabis and #sustainability, do yourself a favor and check it out.
#ASTM #ASTMInternational
#ASTM #ASTMInternational
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Reposting because it's a rare opportunity for US to provide input on the proposed 90,000 sf ballroom addition to the White House complex.
✍️U.S. Commission of Fine Arts due by 2/18, 2026 at 4pm ET.
✍️National Capital Planning Commission due by 3/4 at Noon ET.
Get the details: ow.ly/Rj5650Yh8OW
✍️U.S. Commission of Fine Arts due by 2/18, 2026 at 4pm ET.
✍️National Capital Planning Commission due by 3/4 at Noon ET.
Get the details: ow.ly/Rj5650Yh8OW
Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal | National Trust for Historic Preservation
Members of the public currently have the opportunity to provide input on the East Wing Modernization Project, including the proposed construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White...
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February 18, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Comments are due by 1pm PST tomorrow.
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www.thewrap.com/media-platfo... Brendan Carr may help flip Texas
Colbert’s James Talarico Interview Hits 3 Million YouTube Views, Surpasses Bad Bunny Appearance
"The Late Show" aired the interview straight to YouTube after alleged pressure from CBS over the FCC's equal-time rule
www.thewrap.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
www.thewrap.com/media-platfo... Brendan Carr may help flip Texas
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NEW: Trump is suing the IRS for $10 billion dollars. Here's what that means: The president is suing an agency he oversees for an amount that would roughly double his net worth. That's outrageous.
Trump is suing the IRS for $10 billion. Here’s what that actually means. - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Trump’s $10 billion cash grab from the IRS is an ethical disaster that would likely make him dramatically wealthier.
www.citizensforethics.org
February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
NEW: Trump is suing the IRS for $10 billion dollars. Here's what that means: The president is suing an agency he oversees for an amount that would roughly double his net worth. That's outrageous.
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He destroyed our economy and everyone knows it.
Whatever he or his voters would like to believe about what he did, the numbers do not lie.
We are seeing the worst job growth in over two decades and it is explicitly tied to bad decisions he made and then lied about.
He's pathetic.
Whatever he or his voters would like to believe about what he did, the numbers do not lie.
We are seeing the worst job growth in over two decades and it is explicitly tied to bad decisions he made and then lied about.
He's pathetic.
February 17, 2026 at 6:43 PM
He destroyed our economy and everyone knows it.
Whatever he or his voters would like to believe about what he did, the numbers do not lie.
We are seeing the worst job growth in over two decades and it is explicitly tied to bad decisions he made and then lied about.
He's pathetic.
Whatever he or his voters would like to believe about what he did, the numbers do not lie.
We are seeing the worst job growth in over two decades and it is explicitly tied to bad decisions he made and then lied about.
He's pathetic.
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Anderson Cooper’s exit from 60 Minutes is another sign that Bari Weiss is ruining CBS News in service to an authoritarian regime that wants no accountability journalism. What a disgrace.
February 17, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Anderson Cooper’s exit from 60 Minutes is another sign that Bari Weiss is ruining CBS News in service to an authoritarian regime that wants no accountability journalism. What a disgrace.
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youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
CBS refused to show this!
Texas Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism on
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
#Resist the Fascist takeover of America!
CBS refused to show this!
Texas Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism on
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
#Resist the Fascist takeover of America!
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 6:01 AM
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
CBS refused to show this!
Texas Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism on
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
#Resist the Fascist takeover of America!
CBS refused to show this!
Texas Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism on
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
#Resist the Fascist takeover of America!
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Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published Feb. 2025)
(Published Feb. 2025)
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
February 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published Feb. 2025)
(Published Feb. 2025)
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No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
America belongs to the people.
No Kings Day is coming March 28
👉 Find or start a peaceful protest near you
👉 Watch the #NoKings training
👉 Help a friend register to vote at Voterizer dot org
Show up. Stand up.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/MCUdVtlW
America belongs to the people.
No Kings Day is coming March 28
👉 Find or start a peaceful protest near you
👉 Watch the #NoKings training
👉 Help a friend register to vote at Voterizer dot org
Show up. Stand up.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/MCUdVtlW
Find a peaceful protest near you and view the No Kings Training
social.fieldteam6.org
February 16, 2026 at 6:49 AM
No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
America belongs to the people.
No Kings Day is coming March 28
👉 Find or start a peaceful protest near you
👉 Watch the #NoKings training
👉 Help a friend register to vote at Voterizer dot org
Show up. Stand up.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/MCUdVtlW
America belongs to the people.
No Kings Day is coming March 28
👉 Find or start a peaceful protest near you
👉 Watch the #NoKings training
👉 Help a friend register to vote at Voterizer dot org
Show up. Stand up.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/MCUdVtlW
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None of this is normal
February 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
None of this is normal
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I just want CNN to stop qualifying every Epstein story about Trump with, "Let's be clear, he hasn't been accused of any criminal activity." He has been accused. He hasn't been cleared.
#EpsteinFiles show FBI i'viewed a victim in Jul '19 who credibly accused #Trump of sexual assault, undermining claims he'd not been accused of wrongdoing. Unclear what became of the investigation. Entered in FBI case files the day before Epstein found dead. Uncovered by reporter Roger Sollenberger.
February 16, 2026 at 7:08 AM
I just want CNN to stop qualifying every Epstein story about Trump with, "Let's be clear, he hasn't been accused of any criminal activity." He has been accused. He hasn't been cleared.
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Hi friends,
As many of you know, ICE is operating in ways that tear families apart, enter homes without warrants, and traumatize innocent people. This is not law enforcement — this is terror and an abuse of power.
As many of you know, ICE is operating in ways that tear families apart, enter homes without warrants, and traumatize innocent people. This is not law enforcement — this is terror and an abuse of power.
February 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Hi friends,
As many of you know, ICE is operating in ways that tear families apart, enter homes without warrants, and traumatize innocent people. This is not law enforcement — this is terror and an abuse of power.
As many of you know, ICE is operating in ways that tear families apart, enter homes without warrants, and traumatize innocent people. This is not law enforcement — this is terror and an abuse of power.
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Every single time a story like this is reported, we must assume that there are many many more that do not.
CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
7-Year-Old Migrant Girl Dies Of Dehydration And Shock In U.S. Border Patrol Custody
The girl's death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.
shorturl.at
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Every single time a story like this is reported, we must assume that there are many many more that do not.
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This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
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NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
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The so-called "pro-life," "pro-family" party is perfectly fine with an 18-month-old child almost dying because of the deplorable conditions at this detention center. Hello?
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toddler-hospitalized-dilley-ice-detention-rcna257912
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toddler-hospitalized-dilley-ice-detention-rcna257912
Toddler hospitalized with respiratory failure was returned to ICE detention and denied prescribed medication, lawsuit says
The 18-month-old was sent back to a South Texas facility after days in intensive care with severe respiratory distress,
www.nbcnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:51 PM
The so-called "pro-life," "pro-family" party is perfectly fine with an 18-month-old child almost dying because of the deplorable conditions at this detention center. Hello?
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toddler-hospitalized-dilley-ice-detention-rcna257912
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toddler-hospitalized-dilley-ice-detention-rcna257912
I'm glad someone is speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Long has our love of dogs been weaponized to support odeus causes, but NO MORE!
Long has our love of dogs been weaponized to support odeus causes, but NO MORE!
February 10, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I'm glad someone is speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Long has our love of dogs been weaponized to support odeus causes, but NO MORE!
Long has our love of dogs been weaponized to support odeus causes, but NO MORE!
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they pissed off the WeRateDogs guy enough from him to break character to directly tell them off, that's genuinely impressive levels of being an asshole
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 PM
they pissed off the WeRateDogs guy enough from him to break character to directly tell them off, that's genuinely impressive levels of being an asshole
His Epstein mentions are WAY over 9,000....
February 10, 2026 at 7:50 PM
His Epstein mentions are WAY over 9,000....
Do you have friends who are immigrants and work in the legal #cannabis industry? Make sure they are aware that state legalization *does not* protect them from deportation by #ICE.
For my newest @yourgreenstate.bsky.social article, I spoke to multiple immigration attorneys who highlighted the risks.
For my newest @yourgreenstate.bsky.social article, I spoke to multiple immigration attorneys who highlighted the risks.
ICE raids exposing risks in cannabis industry | GreenState
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have been increasing, including operations targeting the cannabis industry.
www.greenstate.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Do you have friends who are immigrants and work in the legal #cannabis industry? Make sure they are aware that state legalization *does not* protect them from deportation by #ICE.
For my newest @yourgreenstate.bsky.social article, I spoke to multiple immigration attorneys who highlighted the risks.
For my newest @yourgreenstate.bsky.social article, I spoke to multiple immigration attorneys who highlighted the risks.
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US-supplied internationally prohibited thermal & thermobaric munitions burning at 3,500C have left no trace of nearly 3,000 Palestinians, @aljazeera.com reveals. “We found nothing of Saad. Not even a body to bury. That was the hardest part,” says one mother. www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
US-supplied internationally prohibited thermal & thermobaric munitions burning at 3,500C have left no trace of nearly 3,000 Palestinians, @aljazeera.com reveals. “We found nothing of Saad. Not even a body to bury. That was the hardest part,” says one mother. www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
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Khanna: "Here we have a sitting cabinet member, Lutnick, who's all over the files as having a business relationship allegedly and personal relationship alleged after Epstein was convicted. He's allegedly lied about his relationship. And there's no consequence. We need to get real in this country."
February 10, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Khanna: "Here we have a sitting cabinet member, Lutnick, who's all over the files as having a business relationship allegedly and personal relationship alleged after Epstein was convicted. He's allegedly lied about his relationship. And there's no consequence. We need to get real in this country."
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The guys behind him in the flat hats are Los Pleneros de la Cresta, a teaching ensemble working to keep traditional plena music alive on the island
They were an integral part of the residency last summer and are on tour with him this year
They were an integral part of the residency last summer and are on tour with him this year
February 9, 2026 at 4:29 AM
The guys behind him in the flat hats are Los Pleneros de la Cresta, a teaching ensemble working to keep traditional plena music alive on the island
They were an integral part of the residency last summer and are on tour with him this year
They were an integral part of the residency last summer and are on tour with him this year
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Bad Bunny’s closing messages during his Super Bowl performance:
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Bad Bunny’s closing messages during his Super Bowl performance:
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
It's #SuperbOwl Sunday, let's see some excellent owls!
February 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
It's #SuperbOwl Sunday, let's see some excellent owls!
I saw a buzzard fighting a crow over who gets to eat a skunk.
It was one of the most punk rock things ever.
It was one of the most punk rock things ever.
February 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I saw a buzzard fighting a crow over who gets to eat a skunk.
It was one of the most punk rock things ever.
It was one of the most punk rock things ever.