Robyn Eckhardt
@robyneckhardt.bsky.social
Former food journalist with past lives in Asia and Italy. Author, “Istanbul & Beyond”, about Turkey’s lesser known eastern cuisines. Dogs/cats/nature. The Pacific Northwest is best. 🌧️
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MY LATEST: It is one thing to seize old ballots; it is quite another to imagine federal agents seizing ballots from county offices on election night or the day after. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/dojs...
DOJ’s legal machinery to subvert the 2026 election is already in place
It is one thing to seize old ballots; it is quite another to imagine federal agents seizing ballots from county offices on election night or the day after.
www.democracydocket.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:45 PM
MY LATEST: It is one thing to seize old ballots; it is quite another to imagine federal agents seizing ballots from county offices on election night or the day after. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/dojs...
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Between seizing ballots in Georgia, trying to leverage Minnesota to turn over its sensitive voter data, and political prosecutions, the DOJ is laying the groundwork to subvert the 2026 elections. I created Democracy Docket for times like this. Help it grow by supporting it now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 31, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Between seizing ballots in Georgia, trying to leverage Minnesota to turn over its sensitive voter data, and political prosecutions, the DOJ is laying the groundwork to subvert the 2026 elections. I created Democracy Docket for times like this. Help it grow by supporting it now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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I understand it's hard for some to use the term concentration camp, even for those horrified by what's happening. And there are settings (e.g., court) where it may not be helpful today. The key thing to realize is that there's an arc of how detention regimes tend to go, and we're recognizably on it.
January 30, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I understand it's hard for some to use the term concentration camp, even for those horrified by what's happening. And there are settings (e.g., court) where it may not be helpful today. The key thing to realize is that there's an arc of how detention regimes tend to go, and we're recognizably on it.
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Breaking on MS NOW:
Career DOJ prosecutors in both Minnesota and Los Angeles refused to be involved in charging Don Lemon and the other journalists who covered the Minneapolis church protests.
The prosecutors believe the evidence does not support the charges, per @carolleonnig.bsky.social.
Career DOJ prosecutors in both Minnesota and Los Angeles refused to be involved in charging Don Lemon and the other journalists who covered the Minneapolis church protests.
The prosecutors believe the evidence does not support the charges, per @carolleonnig.bsky.social.
January 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Breaking on MS NOW:
Career DOJ prosecutors in both Minnesota and Los Angeles refused to be involved in charging Don Lemon and the other journalists who covered the Minneapolis church protests.
The prosecutors believe the evidence does not support the charges, per @carolleonnig.bsky.social.
Career DOJ prosecutors in both Minnesota and Los Angeles refused to be involved in charging Don Lemon and the other journalists who covered the Minneapolis church protests.
The prosecutors believe the evidence does not support the charges, per @carolleonnig.bsky.social.
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Here is an email that Elon Musk, current world’s richest man and owner of a social media network that generated child sexual abuse material on demand, sent to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on November 11, 2012: “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
www.404media.co/musk-to-epst...
www.404media.co/musk-to-epst...
January 30, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Here is an email that Elon Musk, current world’s richest man and owner of a social media network that generated child sexual abuse material on demand, sent to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on November 11, 2012: “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
www.404media.co/musk-to-epst...
www.404media.co/musk-to-epst...
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Dan Olson has some thoughts.
Ruminations on that DHS Penguin Tweet
YouTube video by Folding Ideas
youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Dan Olson has some thoughts.
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"The Democrats are pushing reforms that they know won’t work because they are doing performative, perfunctory opposition to try to quiet their base, instead of real legislating and fighting to dismantle Trump’s ICE and CBP." newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Senate Democrats’ ICE Proposals Are a Huge and Inexcusable Whiff
Their opening bid should have been eight or 10 bold proposals. But as usual, the Democrats start by negotiating with themselves.
newrepublic.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:14 PM
"The Democrats are pushing reforms that they know won’t work because they are doing performative, perfunctory opposition to try to quiet their base, instead of real legislating and fighting to dismantle Trump’s ICE and CBP." newrepublic.com/article/2059...
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Chris Rufo is so upset about the Minneapolis protests that he is resorting to anti-Nordic racism christopherrufo.com/p/the-curse-...
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Chris Rufo is so upset about the Minneapolis protests that he is resorting to anti-Nordic racism christopherrufo.com/p/the-curse-...
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Once again, extraordinary things happening on the social media of the German foreign ministry
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
January 29, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Once again, extraordinary things happening on the social media of the German foreign ministry
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW47K...
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Since I'm pretty sure this administration doesn't realize this document exists, it would be worth downloading the 2020 Intelligence Community Assessment on foreign threats to the U.S. elections before it disappears, which includes the following finding:
www.dni.gov/index.php/ne...
www.dni.gov/index.php/ne...
January 30, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Since I'm pretty sure this administration doesn't realize this document exists, it would be worth downloading the 2020 Intelligence Community Assessment on foreign threats to the U.S. elections before it disappears, which includes the following finding:
www.dni.gov/index.php/ne...
www.dni.gov/index.php/ne...
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mr president thakn you sir for the last 24 hours of trying to end air travel in this country, attempting to raid the treasury of billions of dollars to line your own pockets and smearing the man your secret police summarily executed in the streets in broad day light
January 30, 2026 at 12:05 PM
mr president thakn you sir for the last 24 hours of trying to end air travel in this country, attempting to raid the treasury of billions of dollars to line your own pockets and smearing the man your secret police summarily executed in the streets in broad day light
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"Luchs speaks five languages: English, French, Italian, and some German and Russian. She approached grasping Gen Z parlance like she was learning another language.
...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"
...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"
Alison Luchs, who has worked at the National Gallery of Art for 47 years, agreed to learn Gen Z slang and make videos because she wanted to raise interest in the museum’s art.
She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S
She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S
January 30, 2026 at 5:14 AM
"Luchs speaks five languages: English, French, Italian, and some German and Russian. She approached grasping Gen Z parlance like she was learning another language.
...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"
...An Instagram commenter wrote: 'She’s so natural with it too like it’s not even cringe.'"
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It remains wild to me that they got so may people on board with gutting anything resembling social welfare in the name of “cutting costs” and people believed them, meanwhile they’re just ripping the copper wiring out of the drywall of what’s left to enrich their senile dear leader
In other news today: Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak - www.reuters.com/markets/us/t...
Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday sued the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department for $10 billion over the disclosure of his tax returns to the media in 2019 and 2020.
www.reuters.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:49 AM
It remains wild to me that they got so may people on board with gutting anything resembling social welfare in the name of “cutting costs” and people believed them, meanwhile they’re just ripping the copper wiring out of the drywall of what’s left to enrich their senile dear leader
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"Democrats declare crime illegal" sounds like the Onion headline.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:42 AM
"Democrats declare crime illegal" sounds like the Onion headline.
demanding a ban on sth that’s already banned by the 14th amendment. bold.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:43 AM
demanding a ban on sth that’s already banned by the 14th amendment. bold.
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In GA, they might find small problems, errors, things that don’t quite line up. They’ll suggest these are intentional, tip of the iceberg, that they’ve found evidence of some grand conspiracy. That won’t be true, but it won’t matter for those looking for evidence to justify what they already believe
January 28, 2026 at 11:50 PM
In GA, they might find small problems, errors, things that don’t quite line up. They’ll suggest these are intentional, tip of the iceberg, that they’ve found evidence of some grand conspiracy. That won’t be true, but it won’t matter for those looking for evidence to justify what they already believe
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Other signals of this: Trump attacking negative polls as fraudulent. Trump’s executive order (currently blocked by a judge) to change the laws around the timing of mail in votes. Whispers about Maduro confessing to election fraud in 2020. As the polls look worse and worse, expect all this to pick up
January 28, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Other signals of this: Trump attacking negative polls as fraudulent. Trump’s executive order (currently blocked by a judge) to change the laws around the timing of mail in votes. Whispers about Maduro confessing to election fraud in 2020. As the polls look worse and worse, expect all this to pick up
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Pay attention to this. The purpose of these investigations is not just to manufacture evidence to support Trump’s 2020 “voter fraud” accusations, but also to set the stage for another round of efforts to suppress votes and delegitimize election results in 2026 (which the GOP is likely to lose).
1/ NEW: @propublica.org has obtained a search warrant that the FBI is executing for records related to the contested 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., which has not yet been widely shared. It’s an extraordinary document.
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
1-28-26 Fulton Warrant
www.documentcloud.org
January 28, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Pay attention to this. The purpose of these investigations is not just to manufacture evidence to support Trump’s 2020 “voter fraud” accusations, but also to set the stage for another round of efforts to suppress votes and delegitimize election results in 2026 (which the GOP is likely to lose).
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my increasingly curmudgeonly take is that we all, in fact, have responsibilities. politics isn't an arena for self-actualization. it's an arena for public service. this is as true of voters as it is of politicians.
Ps: a common refrain that you'll hear is that "you're saying the Dems can't be at fault, it's the voters, as if the voters owe something to politicians and not the other way around!"
Yes, actually, that's how the social contract of democracy works. Voters yet the government they work for. Or don't.
Yes, actually, that's how the social contract of democracy works. Voters yet the government they work for. Or don't.
January 29, 2026 at 5:10 PM
my increasingly curmudgeonly take is that we all, in fact, have responsibilities. politics isn't an arena for self-actualization. it's an arena for public service. this is as true of voters as it is of politicians.
Those last 2 reposts (original poster has disabled quote posts) are places you can donate to help folks in Springfield OH prepare for next week’s announced ICE onslaught.
January 29, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Those last 2 reposts (original poster has disabled quote posts) are places you can donate to help folks in Springfield OH prepare for next week’s announced ICE onslaught.
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We want to keep everyone as safe, warm, and fed as we can. Help Us out
here's the links again
givebutter.com/SpringfieldU...
here's the links again
givebutter.com/SpringfieldU...
Springfield Unity Fund
Springfield Unity Fund: Support our Haitian neighbors in Springfield
givebutter.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
We want to keep everyone as safe, warm, and fed as we can. Help Us out
here's the links again
givebutter.com/SpringfieldU...
here's the links again
givebutter.com/SpringfieldU...
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this area is HIGHLY policed and militarized due to Wright-Patt being near. There's no where in the open to created safe encampments.
Aid here HAS to be done with the consent and involvement of the locals- please plan and reach out.
even if you know someone we have room rotations being set up.
Aid here HAS to be done with the consent and involvement of the locals- please plan and reach out.
even if you know someone we have room rotations being set up.
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
this area is HIGHLY policed and militarized due to Wright-Patt being near. There's no where in the open to created safe encampments.
Aid here HAS to be done with the consent and involvement of the locals- please plan and reach out.
even if you know someone we have room rotations being set up.
Aid here HAS to be done with the consent and involvement of the locals- please plan and reach out.
even if you know someone we have room rotations being set up.
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city like Minneapolis. We have to find y'all rooms and make sure you get into the meal plans for your visit.
Showing up without contacts will make things harder on those of us who don't get to leave.
People here are so ready to welcome support with different strategies than can be used elsewhere
Showing up without contacts will make things harder on those of us who don't get to leave.
People here are so ready to welcome support with different strategies than can be used elsewhere
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
city like Minneapolis. We have to find y'all rooms and make sure you get into the meal plans for your visit.
Showing up without contacts will make things harder on those of us who don't get to leave.
People here are so ready to welcome support with different strategies than can be used elsewhere
Showing up without contacts will make things harder on those of us who don't get to leave.
People here are so ready to welcome support with different strategies than can be used elsewhere
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Dear Non-Springfielders,
We are watching, preparing and putting systems into place. We've got a pretty cool community system that's been in the work for months. If you are planning to come help Springfield, Ohio CONTACT US before you show up
#Springfield #Ohio - we aren't a major (cont)
We are watching, preparing and putting systems into place. We've got a pretty cool community system that's been in the work for months. If you are planning to come help Springfield, Ohio CONTACT US before you show up
#Springfield #Ohio - we aren't a major (cont)
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Dear Non-Springfielders,
We are watching, preparing and putting systems into place. We've got a pretty cool community system that's been in the work for months. If you are planning to come help Springfield, Ohio CONTACT US before you show up
#Springfield #Ohio - we aren't a major (cont)
We are watching, preparing and putting systems into place. We've got a pretty cool community system that's been in the work for months. If you are planning to come help Springfield, Ohio CONTACT US before you show up
#Springfield #Ohio - we aren't a major (cont)