Randall Gross
@randallgross.bsky.social
(he/him) Retired Global Sr. tech manager, & inveterate news junkie. Everyone is my friend until they firmly prove otherwise. Active on social media since the '80's
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Yes, that is Howard Beale, mad prophet of the airwaves.
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Yes, that is Howard Beale, mad prophet of the airwaves.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Following this incident I followed up with Mayor Frey to ask for more information about what had happened. His chief of staff confirmed that the Mayor and his administration had a meeting with border czar Tom Homan. I assume the ICE vehicles outside were part of Homan’s convoy.
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Following this incident I followed up with Mayor Frey to ask for more information about what had happened. His chief of staff confirmed that the Mayor and his administration had a meeting with border czar Tom Homan. I assume the ICE vehicles outside were part of Homan’s convoy.
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This morning 5 ICE vehicles parked illegally in a bike lane and in MPD parking spots directly outside of City Hall. Myself and several other Council Members and city staff went outside to observe them and blew our whistles to alert people nearby. After about 45 minutes they left
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
This morning 5 ICE vehicles parked illegally in a bike lane and in MPD parking spots directly outside of City Hall. Myself and several other Council Members and city staff went outside to observe them and blew our whistles to alert people nearby. After about 45 minutes they left
Republicans: all they have is bigotry & fear mongering
Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Republicans: all they have is bigotry & fear mongering
Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Meanwhile our Navy is still murdering at Sea.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
U.S. Boat Strike Kills 2 in Pacific, With One Survivor
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Meanwhile our Navy is still murdering at Sea.
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They have now removed the Pride flag from the Stonewall Inn.
Erasure. Just like the Nazis.
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Erasure. Just like the Nazis.
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Trump administration removes Rainbow Flag from Stonewall National Monument
The Trump administration removed a large Rainbow Flag from a flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument, the National Park Service confirmed to Gay City News
gaycitynews.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:12 AM
They have now removed the Pride flag from the Stonewall Inn.
Erasure. Just like the Nazis.
gaycitynews.com/trump-rainbo...
Erasure. Just like the Nazis.
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NEW: Immigrants claiming their detention is illegal have filed more than 18,000 challenges in federal court.
The cases, known as habeas petitions, total more than were filed under the last three administrations combined, including Trump’s first term.
The cases, known as habeas petitions, total more than were filed under the last three administrations combined, including Trump’s first term.
More Immigrants Are Challenging Their ICE Detention Than Ever Before
Immigrants claiming their detention is illegal have filed more than 18,000 challenges in federal court. This total is more than were filed under the last three administrations combined — including Tru...
www.propublica.org
February 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Immigrants claiming their detention is illegal have filed more than 18,000 challenges in federal court.
The cases, known as habeas petitions, total more than were filed under the last three administrations combined, including Trump’s first term.
The cases, known as habeas petitions, total more than were filed under the last three administrations combined, including Trump’s first term.
Our last-century Pro-Coal President wants to force Fossil Fuel deaths and environmental destruction on us for the Theater of it all, because no business is going to ignore these laws and rules because their legal departments will council against it.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | Trump to Repeal Landmark Climate Finding in Huge Regulatory Rollback
The move would reverse a legal determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Our last-century Pro-Coal President wants to force Fossil Fuel deaths and environmental destruction on us for the Theater of it all, because no business is going to ignore these laws and rules because their legal departments will council against it.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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The SAVE act — another GOP effort to convert election lies into policy — would disenfranchise millions of voters. Congress is likely to vote on it this week. Sherrilyn’s article explains the urgency.
And here’s more context from the Bipartisan Policy Center: bipartisanpolicy.org/article/five...
And here’s more context from the Bipartisan Policy Center: bipartisanpolicy.org/article/five...
February 10, 2026 at 1:36 AM
The SAVE act — another GOP effort to convert election lies into policy — would disenfranchise millions of voters. Congress is likely to vote on it this week. Sherrilyn’s article explains the urgency.
And here’s more context from the Bipartisan Policy Center: bipartisanpolicy.org/article/five...
And here’s more context from the Bipartisan Policy Center: bipartisanpolicy.org/article/five...
‘Designed to intimidate’: Fulton County official decries FBI raid in court filing
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‘Designed to intimidate’: Fulton County official decries FBI raid in court filing
The FBI showed “callous disregard” for numerous constitutional rights through the raid, the county alleged.
www.democracydocket.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
‘Designed to intimidate’: Fulton County official decries FBI raid in court filing
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surprise it's just blatant corruption again
A billionaire family that owns a bridge crossing between Michigan and Canada has wanted Trump to stop a new bridge — and Trump is now threatening to block its opening (with authority he doesn’t have). www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
Trump Threatens to Block Opening of New Bridge to Canada
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:10 AM
surprise it's just blatant corruption again
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This is so true -- ever since the '80's Weyrich speech Republicans have been "Sowing doubts" about elections to diminish the majority voice in our democratic republic.
This isn’t about election integrity.
It’s about making Americans believe democracy can’t be trusted.
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It’s about making Americans believe democracy can’t be trusted.
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This Is How Trump Prepares America to Reject an Election
He’s already telling his supporters the system is rigged, floating unconstitutional ideas, and priming them for chaos if Republicans lose.
open.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
This is so true -- ever since the '80's Weyrich speech Republicans have been "Sowing doubts" about elections to diminish the majority voice in our democratic republic.
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BREAKING: Trump's DOJ blocked prosecutors from investigating Renee Good’s killing, several people told the Times. trib.al/G1kYE0F
As soon as FBI agents received the warrant to examine blood splatter and bullet holes in Good’s vehicle, they received orders to stop the investigation. trib.al/G1kYE0F
As soon as FBI agents received the warrant to examine blood splatter and bullet holes in Good’s vehicle, they received orders to stop the investigation. trib.al/G1kYE0F
February 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
BREAKING: Trump's DOJ blocked prosecutors from investigating Renee Good’s killing, several people told the Times. trib.al/G1kYE0F
As soon as FBI agents received the warrant to examine blood splatter and bullet holes in Good’s vehicle, they received orders to stop the investigation. trib.al/G1kYE0F
As soon as FBI agents received the warrant to examine blood splatter and bullet holes in Good’s vehicle, they received orders to stop the investigation. trib.al/G1kYE0F
Women: this will end with you having to take birth certs and marriage license(s) with you along with your photo ID just to vote. To get a passport it's $165.00, and if you want them to find your missing docs it's $150.00 on top of that.
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“The SAVE Act will require voters to show proof of citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections…”
“Only half of Americans hold a valid passport…Birth certificates are also problematic for many married women [whose] name may be different than the name on her birth certificate.”
“Only half of Americans hold a valid passport…Birth certificates are also problematic for many married women [whose] name may be different than the name on her birth certificate.”
February 10, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Women: this will end with you having to take birth certs and marriage license(s) with you along with your photo ID just to vote. To get a passport it's $165.00, and if you want them to find your missing docs it's $150.00 on top of that.
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Author of the "research" that was reportedly the basis of the Fulton County election raid:
"In 2004, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor voyeurism charge and was ordered by a jury to pay $3.25 million in damages after secretly filming guests in his home bathroom."
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
"In 2004, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor voyeurism charge and was ordered by a jury to pay $3.25 million in damages after secretly filming guests in his home bathroom."
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
The Conservative Researcher Being Linked to the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud. While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the fede...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Author of the "research" that was reportedly the basis of the Fulton County election raid:
"In 2004, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor voyeurism charge and was ordered by a jury to pay $3.25 million in damages after secretly filming guests in his home bathroom."
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
"In 2004, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor voyeurism charge and was ordered by a jury to pay $3.25 million in damages after secretly filming guests in his home bathroom."
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
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The central role of Epstein in the global political machinations of Trump and his inner circle haven't been understood before.
February 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
The central role of Epstein in the global political machinations of Trump and his inner circle haven't been understood before.
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"I'm not part of a MAGA agenda"
Green Day “American Idiot” | Live from Super Bowl LX Week in San Francisco
YouTube video by 107.7 The Bone
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February 9, 2026 at 12:48 AM
"I'm not part of a MAGA agenda"
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Still no charges for the Good murder, still no charges for the Pretti murder.
February 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Still no charges for the Good murder, still no charges for the Pretti murder.
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Norway police investigate diplomat couple over suspected Epstein corruption reut.rs/4aviBxo
Norway police investigate diplomat couple over suspected Epstein corruption
Norwegian police are investigating two high-profile diplomats in a corruption probe announced on Monday, part of a widening scandal in the Nordic country and across Europe over prominent figures' ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Norway police investigate diplomat couple over suspected Epstein corruption reut.rs/4aviBxo
‘A cynical ploy to hold power’: how the US right has exploited racial division
This article is more than 8 months old
In the documentary White with Fear, an insidious long-running campaign to villainize people of color in the US is laid bare
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This article is more than 8 months old
In the documentary White with Fear, an insidious long-running campaign to villainize people of color in the US is laid bare
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
‘A cynical ploy to hold power’: how the US right has exploited racial division
In the documentary White with Fear, an insidious long-running campaign to villainize people of color in the US is laid bare
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:42 PM
‘A cynical ploy to hold power’: how the US right has exploited racial division
This article is more than 8 months old
In the documentary White with Fear, an insidious long-running campaign to villainize people of color in the US is laid bare
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
This article is more than 8 months old
In the documentary White with Fear, an insidious long-running campaign to villainize people of color in the US is laid bare
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...
‘White With Fear,’ Coming To PBS Next Month, Argues Conservative Politicians “Successfully Weaponized Racism And Fear For Decades”
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‘White With Fear,’ Coming To PBS Next Month, Argues Conservative Politicians “Successfully Weaponized Racism And Fear For Decades”
The PBS documentary 'White with Fear,' directed by Andrew Goldberg, argues conservatives have used racial division as a political tactic for decades.
deadline.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:41 PM
‘White With Fear,’ Coming To PBS Next Month, Argues Conservative Politicians “Successfully Weaponized Racism And Fear For Decades”
deadline.com/2026/02/whit...
deadline.com/2026/02/whit...
Clashes in Sydney over Israeli president’s visit as police disperse mass protests
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Clashes in Sydney over Israeli president’s visit as police disperse mass protests | CNN
Israeli President Isaac Herzog received two very different receptions in Australia on Monday – a warm welcome by a government determined to show solidarity with its grieving Jewish community, and mass...
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February 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Clashes in Sydney over Israeli president’s visit as police disperse mass protests
www.cnn.com/2026/02/07/a...
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“It’s no surprise to me that someone like Elon Musk sees a fracturing Republican Party and cannot resist reengaging and trying to make that party his own,”
Republican Nate Morris Is Elon's $10 Million Dollars Pick for Kentucky
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February 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
“It’s no surprise to me that someone like Elon Musk sees a fracturing Republican Party and cannot resist reengaging and trying to make that party his own,”