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The Washington Post has laid off one-third of its staff on owner Jeff Bezos' orders.
The layoffs will impact over 300 journalists on the paper's local news, international, and sports teams.
The layoffs will impact over 300 journalists on the paper's local news, international, and sports teams.
February 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The Washington Post has laid off one-third of its staff on owner Jeff Bezos' orders.
The layoffs will impact over 300 journalists on the paper's local news, international, and sports teams.
The layoffs will impact over 300 journalists on the paper's local news, international, and sports teams.
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NEW: A federal judge said uses of force against peaceful protesters and journalists appeared to be escalating in Portland. He ordered sharp restrictions to DHS agents' use of force and chemical munitions.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social @natsfert.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social @natsfert.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM
NEW: A federal judge said uses of force against peaceful protesters and journalists appeared to be escalating in Portland. He ordered sharp restrictions to DHS agents' use of force and chemical munitions.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social @natsfert.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social @natsfert.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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THANK YOU @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social for pointing this out. open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
ICE Was Terrorizing Worshipers Long Before Don Lemon Entered a Church
Let’s take a stroll through the last year.
open.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
THANK YOU @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social for pointing this out. open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments
apnews.com/article/wash...
apnews.com/article/wash...
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
The Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
apnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments
apnews.com/article/wash...
apnews.com/article/wash...
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“.. Maxine Waters just asked Scott Bessent if he wrote a letter to investors warning that "tariffs are inflatonary." His response: No.”
The letter: assets.realclear.com/files/2024/0...
(via @eleanormueller.bsky.social)
The letter: assets.realclear.com/files/2024/0...
(via @eleanormueller.bsky.social)
February 4, 2026 at 4:21 PM
“.. Maxine Waters just asked Scott Bessent if he wrote a letter to investors warning that "tariffs are inflatonary." His response: No.”
The letter: assets.realclear.com/files/2024/0...
(via @eleanormueller.bsky.social)
The letter: assets.realclear.com/files/2024/0...
(via @eleanormueller.bsky.social)
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"We’re witnessing a murder," writes @ashleyrparker.bsky.social. "Jeff Bezos ... and Will Lewis, the publisher he appointed at the end of 2023, are embarking on the latest step of their plan to kill everything that makes the paper special." www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Murder of The Washington Post
Today’s layoffs are the latest attempt to kill what makes the paper special.
www.theatlantic.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:39 PM
"We’re witnessing a murder," writes @ashleyrparker.bsky.social. "Jeff Bezos ... and Will Lewis, the publisher he appointed at the end of 2023, are embarking on the latest step of their plan to kill everything that makes the paper special." www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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“Can I prove that? No.”
Spineless Speaker Johnson obediently helps Trump attack our democracy by peddling The Big Lie. A profile in cowardice and treachery.
He knows damn well mail-in ballots counted late is completely above board.
(H/T @atrupar.com )
Spineless Speaker Johnson obediently helps Trump attack our democracy by peddling The Big Lie. A profile in cowardice and treachery.
He knows damn well mail-in ballots counted late is completely above board.
(H/T @atrupar.com )
February 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
“Can I prove that? No.”
Spineless Speaker Johnson obediently helps Trump attack our democracy by peddling The Big Lie. A profile in cowardice and treachery.
He knows damn well mail-in ballots counted late is completely above board.
(H/T @atrupar.com )
Spineless Speaker Johnson obediently helps Trump attack our democracy by peddling The Big Lie. A profile in cowardice and treachery.
He knows damn well mail-in ballots counted late is completely above board.
(H/T @atrupar.com )
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CNN: “Trump’s name is mentioned over 1000 times, why not make him testify?”
@RepJamesComer: “He gets asked about it in press gaggles… Bill Clinton…”
Deeply pathetic stuff. The pedophile protection ring continues.
@RepJamesComer: “He gets asked about it in press gaggles… Bill Clinton…”
Deeply pathetic stuff. The pedophile protection ring continues.
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM
CNN: “Trump’s name is mentioned over 1000 times, why not make him testify?”
@RepJamesComer: “He gets asked about it in press gaggles… Bill Clinton…”
Deeply pathetic stuff. The pedophile protection ring continues.
@RepJamesComer: “He gets asked about it in press gaggles… Bill Clinton…”
Deeply pathetic stuff. The pedophile protection ring continues.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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There no logic, people like Helen just have careers backfilling justifications for xenophobia. Immigrant groups that underperform US-born are lazy morons who don’t deserve to be here, those who over perform are ruthless strivers destroying valuable White Ways of Knowing & Doing. There’s no winning
Yes, people are going to LSU to "flee Asian educational norms." Sure.
February 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
There no logic, people like Helen just have careers backfilling justifications for xenophobia. Immigrant groups that underperform US-born are lazy morons who don’t deserve to be here, those who over perform are ruthless strivers destroying valuable White Ways of Knowing & Doing. There’s no winning
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"Canada isn't big enough to hurt the US"
Guess what? We *can* respond to Trump's aggressions by imposing economic pain. If the Republicans can't win key swing states like Michigan, Ohio, or Pennsylvania because we've imposed damage in response to Trump's attacks, Canada wins.
Guess what? We *can* respond to Trump's aggressions by imposing economic pain. If the Republicans can't win key swing states like Michigan, Ohio, or Pennsylvania because we've imposed damage in response to Trump's attacks, Canada wins.
“.. Michigan has lost 6,300 manufacturing jobs since Trump took office .. Canada was Michigan’s primary export market. Now its wheat exports are down 89 percent ..”
@washingtonpost.com @scottlincicome.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
@washingtonpost.com @scottlincicome.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
February 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
"Canada isn't big enough to hurt the US"
Guess what? We *can* respond to Trump's aggressions by imposing economic pain. If the Republicans can't win key swing states like Michigan, Ohio, or Pennsylvania because we've imposed damage in response to Trump's attacks, Canada wins.
Guess what? We *can* respond to Trump's aggressions by imposing economic pain. If the Republicans can't win key swing states like Michigan, Ohio, or Pennsylvania because we've imposed damage in response to Trump's attacks, Canada wins.
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Please watch and share this. Boycotts, resistance, protests work. In the United States, and Canada too.
Rachel Maddow on Hanover County ICE Detention Center
YouTube video by Rob McCausland
youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Please watch and share this. Boycotts, resistance, protests work. In the United States, and Canada too.
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For those keeping score at home:
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
For those keeping score at home:
February 4, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Look at these sickening pedo emails.
Why are they protecting these people? Why did Kash say there was no trafficking going on?
Why do Republicans not care?
@MarshaBlackburn @RepTimBurchett @RepOgles @SenatorHagerty @RepJohnRose
Why are they protecting these people? Why did Kash say there was no trafficking going on?
Why do Republicans not care?
@MarshaBlackburn @RepTimBurchett @RepOgles @SenatorHagerty @RepJohnRose
February 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Look at these sickening pedo emails.
Why are they protecting these people? Why did Kash say there was no trafficking going on?
Why do Republicans not care?
@MarshaBlackburn @RepTimBurchett @RepOgles @SenatorHagerty @RepJohnRose
Why are they protecting these people? Why did Kash say there was no trafficking going on?
Why do Republicans not care?
@MarshaBlackburn @RepTimBurchett @RepOgles @SenatorHagerty @RepJohnRose
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Awful day for journalism. And ominous day for democracy.
Seven years ago yesterday, this ad ran during the Super Bowl.
'Democracy Dies in Darkness': Super Bowl commercial (2019)
YouTube video by Washington Post
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Awful day for journalism. And ominous day for democracy.
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When Bezos first bought WaPo, I viewed this silly underground clock project as a sign of optimism for the paper. He was willing to waste tens of millions on a clock that symbolized long-term thinking; he had cash to burn, and he cared about his legacy. (link is to older story fyi)
Jeff Bezos just shared a new video of a giant $42 million mechanical clock designed to outlast the United States
The 500-foot tall clock, which Bezos is funding, is meant to keep time for 10,000 years.
www.businessinsider.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:14 PM
When Bezos first bought WaPo, I viewed this silly underground clock project as a sign of optimism for the paper. He was willing to waste tens of millions on a clock that symbolized long-term thinking; he had cash to burn, and he cared about his legacy. (link is to older story fyi)
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even more relevant today!
Here’s why some billionaires are going soft on Trump
February 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
even more relevant today!
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1. Build huge subscriber base by telling them their $ supports democracy.
2. Don’t establish other revenue sources.
3. Rug-pull subscribers by pushing opinion side to the right.
4. Subscribers leave, revenue falls.
5. Enact crippling newsroom cuts.
2. Don’t establish other revenue sources.
3. Rug-pull subscribers by pushing opinion side to the right.
4. Subscribers leave, revenue falls.
5. Enact crippling newsroom cuts.
February 4, 2026 at 11:52 AM
1. Build huge subscriber base by telling them their $ supports democracy.
2. Don’t establish other revenue sources.
3. Rug-pull subscribers by pushing opinion side to the right.
4. Subscribers leave, revenue falls.
5. Enact crippling newsroom cuts.
2. Don’t establish other revenue sources.
3. Rug-pull subscribers by pushing opinion side to the right.
4. Subscribers leave, revenue falls.
5. Enact crippling newsroom cuts.
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“.. Michigan has lost 6,300 manufacturing jobs since Trump took office .. Canada was Michigan’s primary export market. Now its wheat exports are down 89 percent ..”
@washingtonpost.com @scottlincicome.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
@washingtonpost.com @scottlincicome.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
February 4, 2026 at 3:51 PM
“.. Michigan has lost 6,300 manufacturing jobs since Trump took office .. Canada was Michigan’s primary export market. Now its wheat exports are down 89 percent ..”
@washingtonpost.com @scottlincicome.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
@washingtonpost.com @scottlincicome.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Swing state Michigan? That Michigan?
“.. Michigan has lost 6,300 manufacturing jobs since Trump took office .. Canada was Michigan’s primary export market. Now its wheat exports are down 89 percent ..”
@washingtonpost.com @scottlincicome.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
@washingtonpost.com @scottlincicome.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
February 4, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Swing state Michigan? That Michigan?
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Seven years ago yesterday, this ad ran during the Super Bowl.
'Democracy Dies in Darkness': Super Bowl commercial (2019)
YouTube video by Washington Post
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Seven years ago yesterday, this ad ran during the Super Bowl.
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New @washingtonpost.com:
Trump is planning to install a statue of Christopher Columbus outside the White House
Officials are eying a spot by E St, north of the Ellipse
with the terrific @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social
Trump is planning to install a statue of Christopher Columbus outside the White House
Officials are eying a spot by E St, north of the Ellipse
with the terrific @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social
Trump plans to install Christopher Columbus statue outside White House
The president has worked to recognize the explorer, saying Italian-Americans should “remember” Trump’s efforts when they go vote.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:53 AM
New @washingtonpost.com:
Trump is planning to install a statue of Christopher Columbus outside the White House
Officials are eying a spot by E St, north of the Ellipse
with the terrific @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social
Trump is planning to install a statue of Christopher Columbus outside the White House
Officials are eying a spot by E St, north of the Ellipse
with the terrific @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social