Rachel Levy
@rachellevy.bsky.social
Teacher, parent, writer, ed ldshp & policy PhD, former candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, local Dem chair, staffer to everyone's favorite Virginia state senator, jigsaw puzzler. I ask a lot of questions. Sometimes I make people angry. (she/her)
Rest in Power, Jesse Jackson.
A ‘servant leader’ honored: The nation pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon • Virginia Mercury
WASHINGTON — Tributes poured in across the country for the revered civil rights figure the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who died Tuesday morning at 84. The two-time Democratic presidential hopeful and G...
virginiamercury.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Rest in Power, Jesse Jackson.
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NEWS: The FBI interviewed an Epstein victim who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her when she was underage not once — but at least FOUR times. But the document that shows those additional interviews appears to have been deleted from the DOJ website. substack.com/home/post/p-...
DOJ Removed Record of Multiple FBI Interviews with Underage Trump Accuser, Epstein Data Shows
The FBI spoke at least four times with a woman who credibly accused Trump of sexually assaulting her when she was a minor, Epstein files show. That document is no longer accessible on the DOJ website.
substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:28 PM
NEWS: The FBI interviewed an Epstein victim who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her when she was underage not once — but at least FOUR times. But the document that shows those additional interviews appears to have been deleted from the DOJ website. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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In honor of DHS spokesliar Tricia McLaughlin's resignation, let's revisit how her husband's company won a $220 million no-bid contract to run a stupid propaganda campaign featuring her boss, Kristi Noem, bashing immigrants while sitting on a horse in front of Mt. Rushmore.
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rule...
www.propublica.org
February 19, 2026 at 12:43 AM
In honor of DHS spokesliar Tricia McLaughlin's resignation, let's revisit how her husband's company won a $220 million no-bid contract to run a stupid propaganda campaign featuring her boss, Kristi Noem, bashing immigrants while sitting on a horse in front of Mt. Rushmore.
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We were told to scrub "biodiversity" from our websites because of this shit.
February 19, 2026 at 12:51 AM
We were told to scrub "biodiversity" from our websites because of this shit.
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We’ve been living in a GOP experiment for the last 40 years or so. It’s time to admit that Republican theories on trickle-down economics, free markets, less government regulations, gun violence, and the dangers of socialized medicine have all been proven wrong. Time to try something new.
February 14, 2026 at 11:26 PM
We’ve been living in a GOP experiment for the last 40 years or so. It’s time to admit that Republican theories on trickle-down economics, free markets, less government regulations, gun violence, and the dangers of socialized medicine have all been proven wrong. Time to try something new.
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‘Pure Corruption Reigns’ at Trump DOJ as Top Antitrust Official Gail Slater Ousted www.commondreams.org/news/gail-sl...
‘Pure Corruption Reigns’ at Trump DOJ as Top Antitrust Official Gail Slater Ousted | Common Dreams
"Congress needs to pass legislation in 2029 that will automatically undo all major mergers occurring under this corrupt regime," said one antitrust advocate.
www.commondreams.org
February 14, 2026 at 11:26 PM
‘Pure Corruption Reigns’ at Trump DOJ as Top Antitrust Official Gail Slater Ousted www.commondreams.org/news/gail-sl...
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Let me just note, in this thread about how cities are neat places to live, that as a white kid growing up in a very white suburb, “Sesame Street” did that for me.
It was my intro to subways, people being multilingual, corner stores, trash pickup, multiracial neighborhoods, you name it.
It was my intro to subways, people being multilingual, corner stores, trash pickup, multiracial neighborhoods, you name it.
February 15, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Let me just note, in this thread about how cities are neat places to live, that as a white kid growing up in a very white suburb, “Sesame Street” did that for me.
It was my intro to subways, people being multilingual, corner stores, trash pickup, multiracial neighborhoods, you name it.
It was my intro to subways, people being multilingual, corner stores, trash pickup, multiracial neighborhoods, you name it.
Tr*mp's America = Pu&in's Russia.
Barbaric & cruel.
Barbaric & cruel.
'Even in Russia, they don't treat children like this': A family's nightmare in ICE detention
A Russian couple and their children sought asylum in the U.S. In a Texas detention center, they say they endured worms in the food and hourslong waits for medicine.
www.nbcnews.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Tr*mp's America = Pu&in's Russia.
Barbaric & cruel.
Barbaric & cruel.
How Former N.Y.C. Schools Chief Joel Klein Became Friendly With Epstein
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
End of an era, indeed.
Not good that we are losing the Richmond Free Press.
Not good that we are losing the Richmond Free Press.
End of an Era: The Richmond Free Press Announces Final Edition
➤ 68 days until the redistricting referendum on April 21, 2026
blackvirginianews.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
End of an era, indeed.
Not good that we are losing the Richmond Free Press.
Not good that we are losing the Richmond Free Press.
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ICE has forfeited that claim thanks to its own behavior and leadership. It’s not a “legitimate law enforcement agency.” Defund ICE.
Homan: "ICE is a legitimate federal law enforcement agency. We're not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process."
February 13, 2026 at 10:36 PM
ICE has forfeited that claim thanks to its own behavior and leadership. It’s not a “legitimate law enforcement agency.” Defund ICE.
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Clear as day analysis of points that major US media simply pretend not to comprehend.
February 13, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Clear as day analysis of points that major US media simply pretend not to comprehend.
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The president is overruling science to eliminate measures that protect us from pollution and environmental damage, mainly to benefit multinational corporations that have thrown money at his campaign, ballroom, and family.
It's simple corruption, and it will cost American lives and livelihoods.
It's simple corruption, and it will cost American lives and livelihoods.
February 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The president is overruling science to eliminate measures that protect us from pollution and environmental damage, mainly to benefit multinational corporations that have thrown money at his campaign, ballroom, and family.
It's simple corruption, and it will cost American lives and livelihoods.
It's simple corruption, and it will cost American lives and livelihoods.
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As of today, Trump has made himself the single greatest threat to our pale blue dot now drawing breath on is surface. youtu.be/wupToqz1e2g?...
Carl Sagan - Pale Blue Dot
YouTube video by carlsagandotcom
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 11:13 PM
As of today, Trump has made himself the single greatest threat to our pale blue dot now drawing breath on is surface. youtu.be/wupToqz1e2g?...
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An incredible, and incredibly timely, read as I sit at the hospital with my newborn and as measles flares in SC, UT, AZ and beyond.
February 12, 2026 at 11:14 PM
An incredible, and incredibly timely, read as I sit at the hospital with my newborn and as measles flares in SC, UT, AZ and beyond.
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The beclowning of the executive branch continues apace.
Ah well 🤷♀️
“Officials targeted what they thought was a drug cartel drone, but turned out to be a party balloon, they said.”
Border Officials Are Said to Have Caused El Paso Closure by Firing Anti-Drone Laser
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
“Officials targeted what they thought was a drug cartel drone, but turned out to be a party balloon, they said.”
Border Officials Are Said to Have Caused El Paso Closure by Firing Anti-Drone Laser
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
Border Officials Are Said to Have Caused El Paso Closure by Firing Anti-Drone Laser
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM
The beclowning of the executive branch continues apace.
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About 400 people, including U.S. citizens and children, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
Idaho families sue over immigration raid that swept up hundreds, including U.S. citizens
About 400 people, including children and U.S. citizens, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:41 AM
About 400 people, including U.S. citizens and children, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
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Now have all the votes in Virginia’s SD-39
Dems hold it +65%
Was Harris +55%/Spanberger +66%
Standard caveats regarding special election turnout etc.
But Virginia looks closer to 2025 in 2026 than 2024
Important implications for Redistricting referendum (Pending legal case)
Dems hold it +65%
Was Harris +55%/Spanberger +66%
Standard caveats regarding special election turnout etc.
But Virginia looks closer to 2025 in 2026 than 2024
Important implications for Redistricting referendum (Pending legal case)
February 11, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Now have all the votes in Virginia’s SD-39
Dems hold it +65%
Was Harris +55%/Spanberger +66%
Standard caveats regarding special election turnout etc.
But Virginia looks closer to 2025 in 2026 than 2024
Important implications for Redistricting referendum (Pending legal case)
Dems hold it +65%
Was Harris +55%/Spanberger +66%
Standard caveats regarding special election turnout etc.
But Virginia looks closer to 2025 in 2026 than 2024
Important implications for Redistricting referendum (Pending legal case)
As it should be.
Breaking News: Prosecutors failed to secure an indictment against six Democrats who posted a video reminding members of the military to refuse illegal orders.
Prosecutors Fail to Bring Charges Against Democrats Involved in Illegal Orders Video
The rejection was a remarkable rebuke, suggesting that ordinary citizens did not believe that the lawmakers had committed any crimes.
nyti.ms
February 11, 2026 at 1:41 AM
As it should be.
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The federal government rounded up 18 activists tied to an anti-ICE protest in Texas, claiming they were part of an antifa cell. And it's the first big test of Trump’s crackdown on free speech. trib.al/4LCP0Jn
February 8, 2026 at 11:09 PM
The federal government rounded up 18 activists tied to an anti-ICE protest in Texas, claiming they were part of an antifa cell. And it's the first big test of Trump’s crackdown on free speech. trib.al/4LCP0Jn
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In case you missed the moment.
Art is powerful
Art is powerful
February 9, 2026 at 2:05 AM
In case you missed the moment.
Art is powerful
Art is powerful
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Unidos somos América.
February 9, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Unidos somos América.
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Let's pick this up again concerning PR's electrical grid. Just a few days ago:
"The Trump administration has canceled all eight of the remaining awards devoted to distributed energy on the island."
Maeve Allsup
February 5, 2026
www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-end...
"The Trump administration has canceled all eight of the remaining awards devoted to distributed energy on the island."
Maeve Allsup
February 5, 2026
www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-end...
The end of DOE’s grid work in Puerto Rico
The Trump administration has canceled all eight of the remaining awards devoted to distributed energy on the island.
www.latitudemedia.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Let's pick this up again concerning PR's electrical grid. Just a few days ago:
"The Trump administration has canceled all eight of the remaining awards devoted to distributed energy on the island."
Maeve Allsup
February 5, 2026
www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-end...
"The Trump administration has canceled all eight of the remaining awards devoted to distributed energy on the island."
Maeve Allsup
February 5, 2026
www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-end...
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The NFL announces that next year's Super Bowl halftime performer will be Zohran Mamdani.
February 9, 2026 at 2:46 AM
The NFL announces that next year's Super Bowl halftime performer will be Zohran Mamdani.
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"During In Living Color’s first season, a marketing impresario approached Fox with an idea that would stick it to CBS, the NFL rights holder and Super Bowl carrier that Murdoch had in his sights: a special episode of In Living Color that would air opposite the Super Bowl intermission."
time to remind everybody that the Super Bowl halftime show only exists in this grandiose fashion because a tv show called "In Living Color" stole the ratings from the NFL; the execs notoriously said, "get me Michael Jackson's agent" and thus began all the pomp
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
‘We stole the Super Bowl audience’: how In Living Color pulled off the greatest heist in US TV history
Turning Point USA is plotting its own half-time broadcast in defiance of Bad Bunny – but one of TV’s Blackest shows already perfected the alt-cast in 1992
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:14 AM
"During In Living Color’s first season, a marketing impresario approached Fox with an idea that would stick it to CBS, the NFL rights holder and Super Bowl carrier that Murdoch had in his sights: a special episode of In Living Color that would air opposite the Super Bowl intermission."