Skeptical Brotha 🏳️🌈
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Acerbic. Negro. Gay. Church Queen. Recovering political junkie afraid of creeping Fascism. Abortion is health care. Trans rights are human rights. Lapsed Episcopalian #KHive #AbolishICE
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For the rest of my life I will strive to honor your memory and the powerful example of your love, kindness, honesty, and excellence.
For the rest of my life I will strive to honor your memory and the powerful example of your love, kindness, honesty, and excellence.
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is calling on local prosecutors to pursue “all available charges” related to the killing of Silverio Villegas González, a suburban father who was fatally shot by federal immigration agents outside Chicago last year.
Toni Preckwinkle Urging Cook County Prosecutors to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Federal Immigration Agents
Preckwinkle urged Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke to act “swiftly, proactively and transparently” in order to ensure accountability after agents have repeatedly used “excessive force...
news.wttw.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is calling on local prosecutors to pursue “all available charges” related to the killing of Silverio Villegas González, a suburban father who was fatally shot by federal immigration agents outside Chicago last year.
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This is a breathtaking article about the complete clown show at DHS being overseen by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski (gift link)
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
This is a breathtaking article about the complete clown show at DHS being overseen by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski (gift link)
Minnesota AG: Feds still not cooperating on Pretti and Good investigations www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Minnesota AG: Feds still not cooperating on Pretti and Good investigations
The comments come as White House border czar Tom Homan announced an end to the surge in immigration operations in Minneapolis.
www.politico.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Minnesota AG: Feds still not cooperating on Pretti and Good investigations www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration crackdown that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths.
February 12, 2026 at 2:19 PM
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration crackdown that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths.
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BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 PM
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
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These are outtakes of the memorial of Alex Pretti at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
His co-workers acknowledged the kind hearted person that Pretti was.
youtu.be/LWbh6tTxrLM?...
His co-workers acknowledged the kind hearted person that Pretti was.
youtu.be/LWbh6tTxrLM?...
Alex Pretti's Co-Workers BROKEN After Border Patrol Murdered Him: "We're Broken"
YouTube video by Status Coup News
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 8:51 PM
These are outtakes of the memorial of Alex Pretti at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
His co-workers acknowledged the kind hearted person that Pretti was.
youtu.be/LWbh6tTxrLM?...
His co-workers acknowledged the kind hearted person that Pretti was.
youtu.be/LWbh6tTxrLM?...
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Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
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Walkinshaw: Bondi is going to have to answer questions about her failure to follow the law with respect to the Epstein files. Missed the deadline, continues to hide 2.5 million files, redactions that are not consistent with the law. What's she covering up and who is she covering up for?
February 11, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Walkinshaw: Bondi is going to have to answer questions about her failure to follow the law with respect to the Epstein files. Missed the deadline, continues to hide 2.5 million files, redactions that are not consistent with the law. What's she covering up and who is she covering up for?
The Nation’s Most Democratic State Might Elect a Trump-Friendly Governor prospect.org/2026/02/09/c...
The Nation’s Most Democratic State Might Elect a Trump-Friendly Governor - The American Prospect
California’s nonpartisan primary pits eight Democrats against two Republicans; only the top two finishers advance. Do the math.
prospect.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:53 AM
The Nation’s Most Democratic State Might Elect a Trump-Friendly Governor prospect.org/2026/02/09/c...
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BREAKING: @carolleonnig.bsky.social reports a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. declined to indict Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin on charges of seditious conspiracy Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the proceedings.
February 11, 2026 at 1:41 AM
BREAKING: @carolleonnig.bsky.social reports a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. declined to indict Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin on charges of seditious conspiracy Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the proceedings.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Grand jury refuses to indict lawmakers in probe over video telling military to refuse illegal orders, AP source says.
February 11, 2026 at 2:39 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Grand jury refuses to indict lawmakers in probe over video telling military to refuse illegal orders, AP source says.
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ABC - The Pima County Sheriff's Department, with assistance from the FBI, has detained an individual for questioning in connection with the abduction of Nancy Guthrie. abcnews.com/US/nancy-guthrie-...
Person detained for questioning in connection with Nancy Guthrie abduction: Official
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI have detained an individual for questioning in connection with the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, a source said.
abcnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:32 AM
ABC - The Pima County Sheriff's Department, with assistance from the FBI, has detained an individual for questioning in connection with the abduction of Nancy Guthrie. abcnews.com/US/nancy-guthrie-...
Lt. Gov. Delgado drops campaign against Gov. Hochul for NY governor www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Delgado drops campaign against Hochul for NY governor
The lieutenant governor ended his bid after an avalanche of Hochul endorsements.
www.politico.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Lt. Gov. Delgado drops campaign against Gov. Hochul for NY governor www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate www.texastribune.org/2026/02/09/t...
Poll: Crockett, Paxton lead their primary bids for U.S. Senate
The survey findings released Monday come just eight days before the start of early voting.
www.texastribune.org
February 10, 2026 at 7:20 PM
New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate www.texastribune.org/2026/02/09/t...
Swalwell picks up steam in California gov's race, adds Schiff endorsement www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Swalwell picks up steam in California gov's race, adds Schiff endorsement
The former House colleagues built their profiles working together on impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump.
www.politico.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Swalwell picks up steam in California gov's race, adds Schiff endorsement www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Democrats reject GOP counterproposal on ICE changes as shutdown deadline nears abcnews.go.com/Politics/dem...
Democrats reject GOP counterproposal on ICE changes as shutdown deadline nears
Details of the GOP counteroffer have not been made public.
abcnews.go.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Democrats reject GOP counterproposal on ICE changes as shutdown deadline nears abcnews.go.com/Politics/dem...
Judge drops deportation case against Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk www.ms.now/news/judge-d...
Judge drops deportation case against Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk
An immigration judge ended the case last month against the Turkish student grabbed by ICE officers and sent to a Louisiana detention center, her lawyers said Monday.
www.ms.now
February 10, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Judge drops deportation case against Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk www.ms.now/news/judge-d...
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Nancy Guthrie's household employees have been swabbed for DNA as the investigation into her disappearance takes a new turn.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Nancy Guthrie cops DNA twist as hired home help are swabbed
The 84-year-old mother of NBC Today host Savannah Guthrie went missing in the early hours of February 1 and she has not been seen since.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Nancy Guthrie's household employees have been swabbed for DNA as the investigation into her disappearance takes a new turn.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
We should be sending nurses and midwives to Sweden to receive this training and bring it back to Anti-abortion states.
Sweden’s experience with midwives providing abortion care offers lessons for other countries. Swedism midwives have long led care for healthy women during pregnancy and birth, with doctors supporting when complications arise. Applying the same model to abortion care is both logical and effective.
What Happens When Midwives Lead Abortion Care: Lessons from Sweden | International Confederation of Midwives
In Sweden, abortion is recognised as essential healthcare—built on decades of research and early innovation. More recently, reforms have enabled midwives to play a central role, making care safer, tim...
internationalmidwives.org
February 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
We should be sending nurses and midwives to Sweden to receive this training and bring it back to Anti-abortion states.
As Nancy Guthrie ransom deadline nears, investigators appear uncertain if it's real: Experts abcnews.go.com/US/nancy-gut...
As Nancy Guthrie ransom deadline nears, investigators appear uncertain if it's real: Experts
A deadline loomed on Monday for Nancy Guthrie's family -- including her daughter, "Today" host Savannah Guthrie -- to pay a ransom in her possible kidnapping.
abcnews.go.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:46 PM
As Nancy Guthrie ransom deadline nears, investigators appear uncertain if it's real: Experts abcnews.go.com/US/nancy-gut...
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ALERT: Rep Robert Garcia (D-CA) says Ghislaine Maxwell has appeared for virtual deposition with House Oversight Cmte and “said nothing. She answered no questions and provided no information about the men who raped and trafficked women and girls”
February 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
ALERT: Rep Robert Garcia (D-CA) says Ghislaine Maxwell has appeared for virtual deposition with House Oversight Cmte and “said nothing. She answered no questions and provided no information about the men who raped and trafficked women and girls”
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Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer says his client will only speak if Trump grants her clemency
February 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer says his client will only speak if Trump grants her clemency
MAGA Is Anti-Black www.commondreams.org/opinion/maga...
MAGA Is Anti-Black | Common Dreams
No matter what Trump or his allies allege, the video depicting the Obamas as apes is entirely consistent with their racist worldview; for them, Black is ugly, dangerous,and savage, while white is bea...
www.commondreams.org
February 8, 2026 at 9:37 PM
MAGA Is Anti-Black www.commondreams.org/opinion/maga...
Savannah Guthrie in new video pleads for mother's return: 'We will pay' abcnews.go.com/US/savannah-...
Savannah Guthrie in new video pleads for mother's return: 'We will pay'
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a new video saying they have received a message and begged for their mother's return.
abcnews.go.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Savannah Guthrie in new video pleads for mother's return: 'We will pay' abcnews.go.com/US/savannah-...