Tracy Bale
@thebalelab.bsky.social
Neuroscientist. CU Anschutz Professor studying stress and brain development. @IBRO Past President. Community advocate. Lab website: balethompsonLTP.org
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New — This was projected on the US Institute of Peace building this evening ahead of the first meeting tomorrow of Trump’s farcically-named “Board of Peace.”
Photo taken by person who was over there tonight. Unclear who’s behind the projection.
Photo taken by person who was over there tonight. Unclear who’s behind the projection.
February 19, 2026 at 3:48 AM
New — This was projected on the US Institute of Peace building this evening ahead of the first meeting tomorrow of Trump’s farcically-named “Board of Peace.”
Photo taken by person who was over there tonight. Unclear who’s behind the projection.
Photo taken by person who was over there tonight. Unclear who’s behind the projection.
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W (and I mean W) TAF?
Brings new meaning to "Going wild on health"
Brings new meaning to "Going wild on health"
The US Department of Health and Human Services just released this video.
February 18, 2026 at 10:56 AM
W (and I mean W) TAF?
Brings new meaning to "Going wild on health"
Brings new meaning to "Going wild on health"
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An update on Minnesota:
ICE is still here. They've just moved to the suburbs where they're less likely to be noticed while they continue to commit abhorrent kidnappings.
We are adapting our patrols to continue trying to keep our neighbors safe.
ICE is still here. They've just moved to the suburbs where they're less likely to be noticed while they continue to commit abhorrent kidnappings.
We are adapting our patrols to continue trying to keep our neighbors safe.
Two female ICE agents popped the hood of their car and knocked on the door of a mechanic born in Mexico. He went out to help.
“A bunch of agents jump out and tackle him, essentially restraining him, and take him away...His six kids are now without their father." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
“A bunch of agents jump out and tackle him, essentially restraining him, and take him away...His six kids are now without their father." www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
ICE drawdown? Indications point to steady enforcement activity outside the Twin Cities
Some people who observe ICE activity are skeptical about a large scale drawdown of agents in the state. There are indications that activity has decreased in the Twin Cities, but has continued outside ...
www.mprnews.org
February 19, 2026 at 3:44 AM
An update on Minnesota:
ICE is still here. They've just moved to the suburbs where they're less likely to be noticed while they continue to commit abhorrent kidnappings.
We are adapting our patrols to continue trying to keep our neighbors safe.
ICE is still here. They've just moved to the suburbs where they're less likely to be noticed while they continue to commit abhorrent kidnappings.
We are adapting our patrols to continue trying to keep our neighbors safe.
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Fourth Amendment
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, ..."
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, ..."
Rep. Mark Alford: "If you tie a judicial warrant to what ICE is doing, it will never happen"
February 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Fourth Amendment
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, ..."
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, ..."
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February 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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The problem for democracy is that it will not survive three more years of such a system. We cannot hold free and fair elections if judges blindly accept the word of Pam Bondi and Kash Patel’s minions. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/two-...
Two cases and the grease that breaks democracy
The obvious lesson many are drawing is that ordinary citizens are more reliable protectors of democracy than judges in black robes.
www.democracydocket.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:53 AM
The problem for democracy is that it will not survive three more years of such a system. We cannot hold free and fair elections if judges blindly accept the word of Pam Bondi and Kash Patel’s minions. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/two-...
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The President, two of his current Cabinet secretaries, his former strategist, his biggest donor, and his pending Fed Chair nominee are all in the files of a pedophile who ran a sex trafficking ring, while the attorney general and a former Cabinet secretary let him get away with it.
Seems kinda bad?
Seems kinda bad?
At least half a dozen top Trump administration officials appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files
The degree to which each individual was connected to Epstein varies significantly, from a single email to years of communications.
www.nbcnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:43 PM
The President, two of his current Cabinet secretaries, his former strategist, his biggest donor, and his pending Fed Chair nominee are all in the files of a pedophile who ran a sex trafficking ring, while the attorney general and a former Cabinet secretary let him get away with it.
Seems kinda bad?
Seems kinda bad?
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Enraging that this took a court order:
"Catholic nuns and clergy had visited the facility for years, offering prayer services and holy communion to detainees during visitor hours.
Trump Administration immigration authorities rolled back that access in September..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
"Catholic nuns and clergy had visited the facility for years, offering prayer services and holy communion to detainees during visitor hours.
Trump Administration immigration authorities rolled back that access in September..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
Judge Orders ICE to Let Clergy Give Communion to Detained Migrants on Ash Wednesday
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Enraging that this took a court order:
"Catholic nuns and clergy had visited the facility for years, offering prayer services and holy communion to detainees during visitor hours.
Trump Administration immigration authorities rolled back that access in September..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
"Catholic nuns and clergy had visited the facility for years, offering prayer services and holy communion to detainees during visitor hours.
Trump Administration immigration authorities rolled back that access in September..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
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Check out the debut of #GlobalAF on @legalafmtn.bsky.social with myself and @mspopok.bsky.social youtu.be/UN7ffNkRNNc?...
Trump gets TRASHED by ENTIRE WORLD at MUNICH
YouTube video by Legal AF
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February 14, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Check out the debut of #GlobalAF on @legalafmtn.bsky.social with myself and @mspopok.bsky.social youtu.be/UN7ffNkRNNc?...
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My forever Valentine, in every galaxy and universe 💗💫
February 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
My forever Valentine, in every galaxy and universe 💗💫
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
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Everyone is wondering what we can do. This you can do. Stand up. 📣 Have voice. 👇👇👇👇👇 #StandUpForScience 🧬🧪🔬🧠 because you can. @standupforscience.bsky.social
Get in, dorks. We're ready for round two.
RALLY TO TAKE BACK SCIENCE! 🔬🧪✊
March 7th, 2026 in Washington, DC
Learn more at www.standupforscience.net/ma... (link in our bio.)
RALLY TO TAKE BACK SCIENCE! 🔬🧪✊
March 7th, 2026 in Washington, DC
Learn more at www.standupforscience.net/ma... (link in our bio.)
February 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Everyone is wondering what we can do. This you can do. Stand up. 📣 Have voice. 👇👇👇👇👇 #StandUpForScience 🧬🧪🔬🧠 because you can. @standupforscience.bsky.social
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Jeffries: "Y'all saw the embarrassing display by the so-called attorney general the other day. Who would trust her or the weaponized DOJ to independently investigate wrongdoing by Trump administration officials or by ICE agents? That's a reasonable demand. It's also a hard line in the sand."
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Jeffries: "Y'all saw the embarrassing display by the so-called attorney general the other day. Who would trust her or the weaponized DOJ to independently investigate wrongdoing by Trump administration officials or by ICE agents? That's a reasonable demand. It's also a hard line in the sand."
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NIH has lost another Institute Director today. Linsey Criswell was not renewed at NIAMS. 15 (of 27) Directorships are now unfilled, creating a leadership vacuum and opening the door for Trump to install more cronies like former JD Vance roommate Kyle Walsh.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
NIH has lost another Institute Director today. Linsey Criswell was not renewed at NIAMS. 15 (of 27) Directorships are now unfilled, creating a leadership vacuum and opening the door for Trump to install more cronies like former JD Vance roommate Kyle Walsh.
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insidehealthpolicy.com/share/153675
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Everything is for sale.
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Everything is for sale.
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Kudos to two outstanding members of our CCTSI community, Wendy Kohrt, PhD, and Kristine Erlandson, MD, for being selected for the 2026 CU Anschutz Research Awards! 🎉 Celebrate with us Feb 24! 👉 buff.ly/vR236FK
@kmess44.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social
@kmess44.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Kudos to two outstanding members of our CCTSI community, Wendy Kohrt, PhD, and Kristine Erlandson, MD, for being selected for the 2026 CU Anschutz Research Awards! 🎉 Celebrate with us Feb 24! 👉 buff.ly/vR236FK
@kmess44.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social
@kmess44.bsky.social, @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, @drhigginsmd.bsky.social
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Congratulations to ACCE senior Rodney Oglesby on his multiple college acceptances. He has chosen UMBC for its music program and plans to pursue a career as a music performer and/or teacher. Wishing him continued success as he takes this next step.
February 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Congratulations to ACCE senior Rodney Oglesby on his multiple college acceptances. He has chosen UMBC for its music program and plans to pursue a career as a music performer and/or teacher. Wishing him continued success as he takes this next step.
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The previous president was forced to drop out of running for re-election because of concerns over cognitive decline, all while sounding far more coherent than this.
"Helicopter pilots were wounded pretty badly in the legs landing on the couple of machine gunners seemed to have make it through a thicket of bombs. But they were taken out rapidly by our snipers who stationed on platforms. Hellu-- actually unbelievable, helicopter platforms all the way the line"
February 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The previous president was forced to drop out of running for re-election because of concerns over cognitive decline, all while sounding far more coherent than this.
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Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty To The Court Jesters Of The Oval Office!
Don Lemon pleads not guilty to Minnesota church protest charges
The former CNN anchor was inside a church on Jan. 18 when protesters disrupted a service. A pastor there, demonstrators alleged, worked for ICE.
www.nbcnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty To The Court Jesters Of The Oval Office!
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When your only interest is protests, the algorithm shows you ONLY protests.
So I can say with certainty that the U.S. has protested EVERY single day since Renee Good died 01|07.
Weekday school walkouts
Weekend large marches
Overpasses at rush hour
Daytime ICE facilities
Nighttime hotels
Constant!
So I can say with certainty that the U.S. has protested EVERY single day since Renee Good died 01|07.
Weekday school walkouts
Weekend large marches
Overpasses at rush hour
Daytime ICE facilities
Nighttime hotels
Constant!
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
When your only interest is protests, the algorithm shows you ONLY protests.
So I can say with certainty that the U.S. has protested EVERY single day since Renee Good died 01|07.
Weekday school walkouts
Weekend large marches
Overpasses at rush hour
Daytime ICE facilities
Nighttime hotels
Constant!
So I can say with certainty that the U.S. has protested EVERY single day since Renee Good died 01|07.
Weekday school walkouts
Weekend large marches
Overpasses at rush hour
Daytime ICE facilities
Nighttime hotels
Constant!
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Breaking:
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Feds open criminal probe into whether ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Feds open criminal probe into whether ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.
February 13, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Breaking:
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Feds open criminal probe into whether ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Feds open criminal probe into whether ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.