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Democratic socialist. #GlobalHeating. #Forests. #Water. #IncomeInequality. #HumanRights. Docs for English Lit. followed by Public Policy #Resistance
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We are now 40 days beyond the statutory deadline for the full release of the Epstein files
January 28, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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A key ally of Donald Trump said he was “traumatized” by a meeting where the U.S. president’s “psychological state” came across as “dangerous,” according to diplomats with knowledge of the conversation.
Trump Ally Shocked at President’s ‘Psychological State’ in Private Meeting
European leader came out of a meeting with the U.S. president “traumatized” by his state of mind.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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"Fico seemed to be 'traumatized' by his encounter with Trump, one of the European diplomats said. Fico characterized Trump as being 'out of his mind,' a diplomat said, using the words briefed to them by their leader, who was directly involved in the conversation."
Slovak PM Robert Fico was left shocked by Donald Trump’s state of mind after a recent meeting with him, he told his European counterparts at a summit last week, according to five diplomats briefed on the conversation.
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting
The Slovak PM, a Trump ally, told leaders at last week’s EU summit he was concerned about the way the U.S. president spoke to him, European diplomats said.
www.politico.eu
January 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Need to get my hands on an “ICE? No, Grazie!” sign
This is the democratic opposition party in Italy protesting against ICE involvement in the Winter Olympics in Milan
January 28, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Republican National Committee Boosts Spending for Hair and Makeup www.notus.org/money/republ...
Republican National Committee Boosts Spending for Hair and Makeup
The GOP is spending tens of thousands on “media preparation” in a political environment that demands camera-readiness.
www.notus.org
January 28, 2026 at 2:04 PM
More than 40,000 signed home purchase agreements were canceled in December, representing 16.3% of all homes that went under contract… That’s up from 14.9% in December 2024 www.cnbc.com/2026/01/27/h...
Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade
More than 16% of signed contracts on homes in December were canceled, as consumers face continued uncertainty in the economy and rising inventory.
www.cnbc.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
How legacy media fell for Trump’s fake “pivot” in Minnesota
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How legacy media fell for Trump’s fake “pivot” in Minnesota
No, Trump did not "change course."
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Another 'tough guy' .. Rubio to warn that US is ‘prepared to use force’ in Venezuela if leaders stray from goals www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Rubio to warn that US is ‘prepared to use force’ in Venezuela if leaders stray from goals
Secretary of state does not rule out further US military action in Venezuela, according to prepared remarks
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Eight people have died at the hands of ICE so far in 2026. These are their names -- The high-profile killings of Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good are only two among many www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Eight people have died at the hands of ICE so far in 2026. These are their names
The high-profile killings of Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good are only two among many
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:58 PM
‘Fascism is here now’: the US athletes pushing back on Trump’s America www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
‘Fascism is here now’: the US athletes pushing back on Trump’s America
World Series winner Sean Doolittle, Super Bowl champion Doug Baldwin and college star McKenzie Forbes have strong opinions on a troubled era
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Families in Maine scramble to halt ICE’s transfer of detainees out of state -- Officials are quickly moving people they’ve apprehended out of state, making it difficult for loved ones to reach them www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Families in Maine scramble to halt ICE’s transfer of detainees out of state
Officials are quickly moving people they’ve apprehended out of state, making it difficult for loved ones to reach them
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Smothering, bullying, stabbing: how it feels to be in one of the hottest places on Earth www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Smothering, bullying, stabbing: how it feels to be in one of the hottest places on Earth
Everything felt like it was swelling, and despite my diligent consumption of water and Hydralyte, I couldn’t quite escape the persistent, low-level nausea. Even thinking took longer
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:55 PM
‘Shameful’: Trump’s EPA accused of prioritizing big business over public health www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Shameful’: Trump’s EPA accused of prioritizing big business over public health
A year into Trump’s second term, critics say the EPA is rolling back dozens of protections and giving a leg up to polluters
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The investigation is the coverup
open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...
The investigation is the coverup
Trump's "pivot" on Pretti is just a head fake.
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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WATCH: @chrislhayes.bsky.social reports live from the site of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

"History is being made here in Minnesota. It is being made by the people who live here who refuse to give in or to give up."
January 28, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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It’s 39 days beyond the statutory deadline.
JUST IN: DOJ says its attorneys have reviewed and redacted “millions” of pages of Epstein Files material and should complete their review in the “near term.” But they say there’s no specific date or ballpark for the release. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 28, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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MILAN MAYOR SALA:

“.. This is a militia that kills. ..
It's a militia that enters people's homes by signing permits for themselves. … It's clear that they're not welcome in Milan, there's no doubt about that."

@cbsnews.com
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-mil...
January 28, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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Layoff headlines from this week alone — beginning to pile up.

#$ASML #$AMZN #$PINS #$C
@cnbc.com @reuters.com @nytimes.com @bloomberg.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Holy shit, there's an open carry #2A protest of ICE happening in Douglas County Colorado -- a very wealthy and very red suburb county of Denver. (I lived there for 16 years.) The Trump Administration pissing off committed gun owners sufficiently for them to join the protests against ICE is wild.
January 28, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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“A Yale University study last year estimated Musk’s political activity cost Tesla sales of more than 1 million vehicles.”
Musk has argued White people are “a rapidly dying minority” and appeared to claim South Africa was better off during apartheid. He has raised repeated alarms about a genocide of White people, echoing white supremacist talking point. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Tesla bet big on Elon Musk. His politics continue to haunt it.
Tesla struggles to regain its footing in the electric vehicle market, hindered by Elon Musk’s political activity, impacting its stock price and performance.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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January 28, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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As “armadas” head to Iran, more saber-rattling/mission creep in Venezuela.

@bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
January 28, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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(WSJ) - Saudi Arabia on Tuesday ruled out the use of its airspace and territory for a potential U.S. attack on Iran, complicating the Trump administration’s options ..

@wsj.com #OOTT
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
January 28, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Donald Trump’s Twin Cities onslaught feels a lot like the British tyranny in colonial Boston www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Donald Trump’s Twin Cities onslaught feels a lot like the British tyranny in colonial Boston
Centuries-old dispatches show how his administration has betrayed our founding principles.
www.motherjones.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:40 PM
NO KINGS Coalition Responds to Escalating Brutality and Authoritarianism
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NO KINGS Coalition Responds to Escalating Brutality and Authoritarianism
The Next National Mass Mobilization will be on March 28...Mark your calendars and watch this space!
open.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM