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Melissa
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Sis Tired; UU Seminarian; dog lover; librarian; sociologist; Gardener; Emotionally Aware and Responsive
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…they complain about not being able to make women prey.”
It is really infuriating to see how misogyny really does unite men across the sociopolitical spectrum. And, in so far as the Epstein files go, they sort women into two categories: fuckable or irrelevant. When they near a hint of accountability they complain about not being able to make women prey.
February 5, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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On Feb. 4, 1999. Amadou Diallo an African immigrant was shot 19 times in a hail of 41 bullets by NYPD, claiming his wallet was a gun. As organizers we hit the streets. African, immigrant, Black (also African) & others, all knew it was the same system of oppression
February 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Trump supporters are really going with, "I haven't seen it" in regards to the 38,000 times his name is mentioned in the Epstein files. Yes, 38,000 times. (Source New York Times)
February 4, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!

This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Tuesday defended his decision to order Chicago police officers to document alleged abuses by federal immigration agents for potential felony prosecution after the county’s top prosecutor questioned his plan’s “legality.”
Mayor Johnson defends executive order aimed at holding ICE accountable for alleged abuses
chicago.suntimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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Trump's threat to acquire Greenland exposed a fundamental weakness in Europe's security strategy: its inability to act in unison when facing U.S. pressure, even as an overwhelming majority of Europeans now view him as a force against negative peace.
Trump’s Greenland threats reveals no-win dilemma at the heart of European security strategy
European publics and more government leaders are questioning the value of the alliance with the United States under Trump. But a different path remains elusive.
buff.ly
February 1, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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California asked the Supreme Court to respect the will of the voters who approved the state’s newly passed congressional map in November.

The state argued that the Republican challenge implies partisan gerrymandering is only unlawful when practiced by Democrats.
California asks Supreme Court to reject GOP map challenge
California ultimately seized on the Court’s own words to make Republicans’ case even weaker.
www.democracydocket.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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House Republicans rake in funds as they seek to stave off midterm headwinds
House Republicans rake in funds as they seek to stave off midterm headwinds
New campaign finance filings show vulnerable GOP members proved strong fundraisers at the end of 2025.
dlvr.it
February 1, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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US President Donald Trump’s trade war is “unquestionably a step backwards and will leave everyone worse off,” the UK opposition’s finance spokesman plans to say in a speech on Monday.
UK Opposition’s Finance Spokesman Attacks Trump’s Trade War
US President Donald Trump’s trade war is “unquestionably a step backwards and will leave everyone worse off,” the UK opposition’s finance spokesman plans to say in a speech on Monday.
bloom.bg
February 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters
Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters
Witnesses said agents deployed tear gas, pepper balls and rubber bullets.
dlvr.it
February 1, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Kehlani Turned Her Grammy Moment Into an ICE Protest and Didn’t Flinch [Video]
Kehlani Turned Her Grammy Moment Into an ICE Protest and Didn’t Flinch [Video]
Kehlani used one of music’s biggest stages to make her voice count. During her Best R&B Performance Grammy acceptance speech for “Folded,” the Oakland singer shifted the room from applause to accountability, calling out the deadly ICE raids happening across the country and urging artists to stand together. Video Instead of keeping the moment polished and safe, Kehlani leaned into purpose. She reminded everyone in the room that influence does not stop at chart positions or trophies. “Everybody is so powerful in this room and in this room later,” she said, framing the awards show as a launchpad, not a finish line. Her message centered on unity. Kehlani stressed that collective action matters more than isolated outrage, especially in moments when communities are under pressure. “Together we’re stronger in numbers to speak against all the injustice going on in the world right now,” she continued, pushing for artists to move as a community instead of leaving the work to a few outspoken voices. The room reportedly reacted with a mix of cheers and stunned silence as she made her closing statement impossible to miss. “I hope everybody’s inspired to join together as a community of artists and speak out against what’s going on,” Kehlani said before ending with, “And I’ma leave this and say, f**k ICE.” That final line landed hard. It turned a standard acceptance speech into a moment of protest, placing immigration enforcement and state violence directly in the Grammy conversation. By the time the music swelled and the cameras cut away, Kehlani had already done what she came to do. She made sure the spotlight traveled far beyond the stage and onto a reality too often ignored.
balleralert.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:55 PM
At this point…who is NOT in the Epstein files?!
Lord Peter Mandelson said he has resigned from his membership of the Labour Party as he does not wish to cause further embarrassment over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour to avoid 'embarrassment' over Epstein ties
www.mirror.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 11:25 PM
CRACKS in the base
Neo Nazi Nick Fuentes….reminds….his followers… that the president and DOJ are hiding something…
February 1, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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“This overperformance is a warning sign to Republicans across the country.”
Texas Democrat flips state Senate district that Trump won by 17 points
“This overperformance is a warning sign to Republicans across the country.”
www.motherjones.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Before Herb Kent “The Cool Gent,” Don Cornelius and so many others, there was Jack L. Cooper, who pioneered a Black radio empire in Chicago.
'The patriarch of Black radio,' Chicago's Jack Cooper, modeled success as host and businessman
Before Herb Kent “The Cool Gent,” Don Cornelius and so many others, there was Jack L. Cooper, who pioneered a Black radio empire in Chicago.
trib.al
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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This week on "The State of Belief," interfaith organizer Maggie Siddiqi makes clear that coming together to counter antisemitism and Islamophobia is an essential part of the effort to protect American democracy.
religionnews.com/2026/01/31/j...
Jewish-Muslim Solidarity: Moral Witness in Pressing Times Jewish-Muslim Solidarity: Moral Witness in Pressing Times
Highlights from a Capitol Hill briefing on Jewish-Muslim solidarity as a defense against authoritarianism, featuring prominent Muslim and Jewish leaders and lawmakers. With discussion and inspiration…
religionnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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A Dem candidate for Ohio Attorney General faces backlash, stands by comments about killing Trump ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/29/a...
A Dem candidate for Ohio Attorney General faces backlash, stands by comments about killing Trump • Ohio Capital Journal
A Democratic candidate for Ohio Attorney General is receiving backlash after making comments about killing President Donald Trump through legal conviction and "capital punishment."
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Trump says US is ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as he moves to cut its oil supplies
Trump says US is ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as he moves to cut its oil supplies
The administration puts greater pressure on the communist-run island and cuts off key oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico.
www.1011now.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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The Microsoft billionaire has 2,638 reasons to be worried about another blow to his reputation
Bill Gates, the Epstein files and what Melinda did next
www.thetimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
Meta Is Blocking Links to ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
wrd.cm
February 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Don Lemon’s arrest balances freedom of religion vs. freedom of the press, Todd Blanche says
Don Lemon’s arrest balances freedom of religion vs. freedom of the press, Todd Blanche says
“It doesn't matter if you happen to be a former CNN journalist," he argued.
dlvr.it
February 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Demond Wilson was best known as the son of Redd Foxx’s comically cantankerous Fred Sanford character in a sitcom that was among the first to feature a mostly Black cast when it began airing in 1972.
Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on ‘Sanford and Son,’ dies at 79
Demond Wilson, who found fame in the 1970s playing Lamont on “Sanford and Son” and went on to become a minister, has died. He was 79.
trib.al
February 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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In a habeas petition filed Tuesday aimed at preemptively ending her prison sentence, Maxwell alleged that 29 friends of the notorious sex trafficker had been “protected” by the Justice Department by way of “secret settlements.” trib.al/bCmU14A
Ghislaine Maxwell Drops New Epstein Allegations—and They’re a Doozy
Ghislaine Maxwell accused the Department of Justice of failing to investigate nearly 30 of Jeffrey Epstein’s associates.
trib.al
February 1, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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As the Trump administration pressures Iran with a massive military buildup in the region, Persian Gulf states are warning U.S. officials that Tehran’s missile program remains capable of inflicting significant damage to U.S. interests in the region.
Iranian missiles pose deadly threat to region, gulf allies warn U.S.
Iran retains munitions that can reach U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf, including more than a dozen military bases and tens of thousands of troops.
wapo.st
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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OPINION: Lately I’ve found myself checking in daily on the livestream of a group of Buddhist monks walking for peace across the U.S. Since they began their pilgrimage last fall, this little distraction has helped keep me spiritually sane.
religionnews.com/2026/01/30/i...
If I wasn’t Methodist, I might be Buddhist
(RNS) — My Methodist heart was 'strangely warmed' in the dead of winter in North Carolina by a stalwart group of Buddhist monks walking for peace.
religionnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM