Eric Darnley Small
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Writer, director and producer of podcasts and web series. Lover of comics (Marvel and DC), tv sitcoms, sci-fi and fantasy. A tinkerer, but not a joiner. Fan of […]
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Now Trumpists Are Menacing Economists
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February 18, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Now Trumpists Are Menacing Economists
https://youtube.com/watch?v=lzZdxmSmBaM&si=d27Aqv-9nmQSljOi
https://youtube.com/watch?v=lzZdxmSmBaM&si=d27Aqv-9nmQSljOi
A new study by Veloz highlights the huge savings of EVs over gas-powered cars, with charging at home costing just $12.86 for a full battery and fueling at about 5 cents per mile—less than half the cost of an internal combustion engine (12 cents per mile). Heavy users can recoup their purchase […]
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February 18, 2026 at 2:20 PM
A new study by Veloz highlights the huge savings of EVs over gas-powered cars, with charging at home costing just $12.86 for a full battery and fueling at about 5 cents per mile—less than half the cost of an internal combustion engine (12 cents per mile). Heavy users can recoup their purchase […]
The DHS is increasingly demanding tech companies reveal identities behind anti-ICE social media accounts, sending hundreds of confidential subpoenas to Google, Meta, Reddit, and Discord. Unlike warrants, these administrative subpoenas bypass court review, raising civil liberties concerns. The […]
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February 14, 2026 at 11:57 PM
The DHS is increasingly demanding tech companies reveal identities behind anti-ICE social media accounts, sending hundreds of confidential subpoenas to Google, Meta, Reddit, and Discord. Unlike warrants, these administrative subpoenas bypass court review, raising civil liberties concerns. The […]
Prof. David Cay Johnston issues a warning to Americans about what may be to come in the country's financial future. Watch below. Read the story here: https://www.dcreport.org/2025/12/29/ny-fed-unlimited-cash-infusions-bank-crisis
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Big Banks Enjoy Stealth Bailouts - A DCReport Exclusive
The NYFed has quietly injected tens of billions into major banks—now with no limit. Unreported policy changes raise fears of another Wall Street bailout.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Prof. David Cay Johnston issues a warning to Americans about what may be to come in the country's financial future. Watch below. Read the story here: https://www.dcreport.org/2025/12/29/ny-fed-unlimited-cash-infusions-bank-crisis
https://youtu.be/xL9ZF2fV5do?si=_RjKf_zDJdapVoOw
https://youtu.be/xL9ZF2fV5do?si=_RjKf_zDJdapVoOw
Costco stands out as a rare example of a major company defiantly backing its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts despite widespread corporate pullback under political and legal pressure from Trump's administration. While giants like Target and Walmart scaled back their DEI programs, Costco […]
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February 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Costco stands out as a rare example of a major company defiantly backing its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts despite widespread corporate pullback under political and legal pressure from Trump's administration. While giants like Target and Walmart scaled back their DEI programs, Costco […]
The Trump-era Department of Government Efficiency's radical budget cuts have stalled, with Congress passing only $9 billion—far short of the envisioned massive $2 trillion trims. Trump’s focus shifted away, and recent signals suggest no additional large-scale cuts are likely, especially with […]
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February 12, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The Trump-era Department of Government Efficiency's radical budget cuts have stalled, with Congress passing only $9 billion—far short of the envisioned massive $2 trillion trims. Trump’s focus shifted away, and recent signals suggest no additional large-scale cuts are likely, especially with […]
Jeff Vaughn, a 60-year-old former LA TV anchor, believes a 2022 billboard showing only diverse anchors, excluding him as a White male, was a turning point in his career. He claims it symbolized a shift in CBS’s diversity strategy, leading to his firing in 2023—his replacement is Black. Vaughn […]
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February 12, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Jeff Vaughn, a 60-year-old former LA TV anchor, believes a 2022 billboard showing only diverse anchors, excluding him as a White male, was a turning point in his career. He claims it symbolized a shift in CBS’s diversity strategy, leading to his firing in 2023—his replacement is Black. Vaughn […]
Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) plans to retire early next week, just as the House GOP majority teeters on a razor’s edge with a 218-214 seat count and three vacant seats. A former Army surgeon, Dunn has dominated Florida’s 2nd district since 2016, which leans heavily Republican. His exit could make it […]
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February 12, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) plans to retire early next week, just as the House GOP majority teeters on a razor’s edge with a 218-214 seat count and three vacant seats. A former Army surgeon, Dunn has dominated Florida’s 2nd district since 2016, which leans heavily Republican. His exit could make it […]
Montgomery County officials condemned a brutal ICE raid in Lower Providence, where over 20 unmarked vehicles, some with Uber stickers, and masked agents stormed a home, injuring Guadalupe López and alarming children present. Witness Dr. Jeanine Darby described heartbreaking scenes of families in […]
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February 11, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Montgomery County officials condemned a brutal ICE raid in Lower Providence, where over 20 unmarked vehicles, some with Uber stickers, and masked agents stormed a home, injuring Guadalupe López and alarming children present. Witness Dr. Jeanine Darby described heartbreaking scenes of families in […]
A student activist and journalist, Amandla Thomas-Johnson, was shocked to learn that Google responded to an ICE subpoena by handing over extensive personal data—including bank and credit information—without giving him the chance to challenge it. The subpoena, obtained by The Intercept, lacked […]
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February 10, 2026 at 11:31 PM
A student activist and journalist, Amandla Thomas-Johnson, was shocked to learn that Google responded to an ICE subpoena by handing over extensive personal data—including bank and credit information—without giving him the chance to challenge it. The subpoena, obtained by The Intercept, lacked […]
A federal judge in Michigan, appointed by Trump, has blocked the Trump-era Justice Department’s attempt to access the state’s voter rolls, ruling that Michigan was within its rights to refuse sharing personal voter information. Judge Hala Jarbou dismissed the DOJ’s claims that such data was […]
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February 10, 2026 at 11:20 PM
A federal judge in Michigan, appointed by Trump, has blocked the Trump-era Justice Department’s attempt to access the state’s voter rolls, ruling that Michigan was within its rights to refuse sharing personal voter information. Judge Hala Jarbou dismissed the DOJ’s claims that such data was […]
Despite the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upholding the Trump-era policy allowing widespread detention of targeted individuals, two federal judges in Texas are asserting their authority to continue releasing immigrants on constitutional grounds. These judges argue that long-standing connections […]
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February 10, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Despite the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upholding the Trump-era policy allowing widespread detention of targeted individuals, two federal judges in Texas are asserting their authority to continue releasing immigrants on constitutional grounds. These judges argue that long-standing connections […]
A federal judge in West Virginia sharply rebuked the Trump administration’s immigration detention policies, asserting that current practices violate constitutional protections. Judge Thomas E. Johnston, appointed by George W. Bush, ruled that immigrants are being detained without due process […]
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February 10, 2026 at 11:09 PM
A federal judge in West Virginia sharply rebuked the Trump administration’s immigration detention policies, asserting that current practices violate constitutional protections. Judge Thomas E. Johnston, appointed by George W. Bush, ruled that immigrants are being detained without due process […]
Kevin Moncla, a controversial researcher with a history of discredited claims, is now linked to the heavily scrutinized FBI seizure of 2020 election records from Fulton County, Georgia. Despite his claims being widely debunked, Moncla says he’s been interviewed by multiple government […]
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February 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Kevin Moncla, a controversial researcher with a history of discredited claims, is now linked to the heavily scrutinized FBI seizure of 2020 election records from Fulton County, Georgia. Despite his claims being widely debunked, Moncla says he’s been interviewed by multiple government […]
In Minneapolis, a harrowing scene unfolded as federal agents abducted a woman monitoring ICE operations, leaving her voice screaming for help before she vanished—one of several such disappearances during a crackdown called “Operation Metro Surge.” Local community observers, known as commuters […]
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February 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
In Minneapolis, a harrowing scene unfolded as federal agents abducted a woman monitoring ICE operations, leaving her voice screaming for help before she vanished—one of several such disappearances during a crackdown called “Operation Metro Surge.” Local community observers, known as commuters […]
Republican efforts in Utah to overturn a new congressional map through a petition campaign are facing significant hurdles, with only half of the required signatures verified and reports of widespread fraud and coercion. Despite backing from Trump and MAGA groups, the chaotic signature gathering […]
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February 8, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Republican efforts in Utah to overturn a new congressional map through a petition campaign are facing significant hurdles, with only half of the required signatures verified and reports of widespread fraud and coercion. Despite backing from Trump and MAGA groups, the chaotic signature gathering […]
Meanwhile in Arizona... Republicans and right-wing influencers are reigniting fears of “sharia law” infiltrating the state, using anti-Muslim conspiracy theories as a political strategy amid a challenging midterm environment. A misleading photo of a real estate project called “Qatar […]
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February 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Meanwhile in Arizona... Republicans and right-wing influencers are reigniting fears of “sharia law” infiltrating the state, using anti-Muslim conspiracy theories as a political strategy amid a challenging midterm environment. A misleading photo of a real estate project called “Qatar […]
At a time when the president tweets out a picture of the Obamas as apes there is a gathering at the Idaho Capitol, conservative lawmakers and officials doubled down on anti-immigration rhetoric, discussing claims of demographic replacement and proposing new legislation targeting immigrant […]
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February 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
At a time when the president tweets out a picture of the Obamas as apes there is a gathering at the Idaho Capitol, conservative lawmakers and officials doubled down on anti-immigration rhetoric, discussing claims of demographic replacement and proposing new legislation targeting immigrant […]
Senator Ron Wyden is championing the Fourth Amendment in Not for Sale Act to block ICE from buying Americans’ private biometric and online data without a court order. Despite passing the House in 2024, the bill remains stalled in the Senate, while Wyden highlights how ICE is using shady data […]
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February 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Senator Ron Wyden is championing the Fourth Amendment in Not for Sale Act to block ICE from buying Americans’ private biometric and online data without a court order. Despite passing the House in 2024, the bill remains stalled in the Senate, while Wyden highlights how ICE is using shady data […]
Will someone primary her, please...
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto revealed that, according to recent research, Democrats are falling behind Republicans on key issues like crime and safety, which are major concerns for voters. Polls show Democrats lag in public trust on “keeping people safe,” […]
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto revealed that, according to recent research, Democrats are falling behind Republicans on key issues like crime and safety, which are major concerns for voters. Polls show Democrats lag in public trust on “keeping people safe,” […]
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February 7, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Will someone primary her, please...
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto revealed that, according to recent research, Democrats are falling behind Republicans on key issues like crime and safety, which are major concerns for voters. Polls show Democrats lag in public trust on “keeping people safe,” […]
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto revealed that, according to recent research, Democrats are falling behind Republicans on key issues like crime and safety, which are major concerns for voters. Polls show Democrats lag in public trust on “keeping people safe,” […]
Sid Miller, once a Trump-backed rising star in Texas politics and a loyal ally dubbed “man in Texas,” is now facing his toughest reelection battle as agriculture commissioner. Despite early support from Trump and three terms in office, Miller's campaign is under significant threat: his opponent […]
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February 7, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Sid Miller, once a Trump-backed rising star in Texas politics and a loyal ally dubbed “man in Texas,” is now facing his toughest reelection battle as agriculture commissioner. Despite early support from Trump and three terms in office, Miller's campaign is under significant threat: his opponent […]
Shinedown has become the fourth artist to withdraw from Kid Rock’s “Rock the Country” festival, citing concerns over the event’s political associations. The band emphasized their mission to unite audiences through music and chose to step back to avoid further division, despite some critics […]
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February 7, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Shinedown has become the fourth artist to withdraw from Kid Rock’s “Rock the Country” festival, citing concerns over the event’s political associations. The band emphasized their mission to unite audiences through music and chose to step back to avoid further division, despite some critics […]
A video from Phoenixville shows a chaotic scene allegedly involving ICE agents pulling a man from a car, with glass shattering and shouting, prompting community alarm. Two men were reportedly taken into custody during two confrontations in the same parking lot, one possibly leaving a courthouse […]
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February 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
A video from Phoenixville shows a chaotic scene allegedly involving ICE agents pulling a man from a car, with glass shattering and shouting, prompting community alarm. Two men were reportedly taken into custody during two confrontations in the same parking lot, one possibly leaving a courthouse […]
A mother of two, Marta Escalante Perez, has been detained in Tacoma since last summer after being arrested during Trump's mass deportation sweep in Oregon. An Oregon Congresswoman and her immigration attorney are calling for her release, highlighting her as a victim of domestic violence and a […]
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February 4, 2026 at 10:18 PM
A mother of two, Marta Escalante Perez, has been detained in Tacoma since last summer after being arrested during Trump's mass deportation sweep in Oregon. An Oregon Congresswoman and her immigration attorney are calling for her release, highlighting her as a victim of domestic violence and a […]
The Supreme Court has refused to block California’s new, Democrat-favorable congressional map, allowing it to be used in this year’s elections, despite last-minute appeals from Republicans and the Trump administration. The Court’s brief order kept in place districts designed to potentially flip […]
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February 4, 2026 at 7:46 PM
The Supreme Court has refused to block California’s new, Democrat-favorable congressional map, allowing it to be used in this year’s elections, despite last-minute appeals from Republicans and the Trump administration. The Court’s brief order kept in place districts designed to potentially flip […]