@lani52.bsky.social
Reposted
Where is the business community and corporate leaders of Minnesota based companies in speaking up? Why aren't the big law firms sending lawyers to represent the people being attacked?
We are not at the end of this authoritarianism, we are at the beginning. And, sadly, we are on our own.
We are not at the end of this authoritarianism, we are at the beginning. And, sadly, we are on our own.
January 13, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Where is the business community and corporate leaders of Minnesota based companies in speaking up? Why aren't the big law firms sending lawyers to represent the people being attacked?
We are not at the end of this authoritarianism, we are at the beginning. And, sadly, we are on our own.
We are not at the end of this authoritarianism, we are at the beginning. And, sadly, we are on our own.
Reposted
Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
Reposted
The crackdowns are intensifying. The Maduro regime remains in power, with Delcy Rodríguez in command. This was never about democracy or protecting the people of Venezuela. They continue to live in danger and fear while Trump cuts deals with the regime to seize their oil.
January 10, 2026 at 11:52 PM
The crackdowns are intensifying. The Maduro regime remains in power, with Delcy Rodríguez in command. This was never about democracy or protecting the people of Venezuela. They continue to live in danger and fear while Trump cuts deals with the regime to seize their oil.
Reposted
That awkward moment when your past foreign policy faceplants in real time.
January 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
That awkward moment when your past foreign policy faceplants in real time.
Reposted
Auchincloss: "When you have a badge & gun and you are interacting with a citizen who has committed no crime, the onus of responsibility is on you to exercise good judgment. Nobody watching that video will buy the argument that he had no other resort other than to shoot her in the face 3 times."
January 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Auchincloss: "When you have a badge & gun and you are interacting with a citizen who has committed no crime, the onus of responsibility is on you to exercise good judgment. Nobody watching that video will buy the argument that he had no other resort other than to shoot her in the face 3 times."
Reposted
It's time to state clearly that if MAGA and Republicans can't condemn any part of this shooting, continue to blame the victim for it, and even hint that it's a just outcome that others "deserve," that's a crossing of the line that the rest of us won't ever be able to forget.
Rep. Randy Fine: "If you impede the actions of our law enforcement as they seek to repel foreign invaders from our country, you get what's coming to you. I do not feel bad for the woman that was involved."
January 8, 2026 at 8:19 PM
It's time to state clearly that if MAGA and Republicans can't condemn any part of this shooting, continue to blame the victim for it, and even hint that it's a just outcome that others "deserve," that's a crossing of the line that the rest of us won't ever be able to forget.
Reposted
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
Reposted
With the midterms elections less than 10 months away, Democracy Docket is tracking 169 active voting and election cases, including 27 filed by the Trump DOJ, and an additional 46 active redistricting cases.
The future of democracy is literally on the docket. Stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The future of democracy is literally on the docket. Stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 7, 2026 at 3:16 PM
With the midterms elections less than 10 months away, Democracy Docket is tracking 169 active voting and election cases, including 27 filed by the Trump DOJ, and an additional 46 active redistricting cases.
The future of democracy is literally on the docket. Stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The future of democracy is literally on the docket. Stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Reposted
I wrote about the White House Jan. 6 “history.” www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
January 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
I wrote about the White House Jan. 6 “history.” www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
Reposted
A president who wanted a peace prize is actually a prime candidate to be tried for war crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 8:37 AM
A president who wanted a peace prize is actually a prime candidate to be tried for war crimes.
Reposted
I would wager that the actual reason why no prior sitting president has apparently ever taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment test, is that no prior president or VP since the test's creation in 1996 has ever engaged in behavior that is as suggestive of cognitive impairment as Trump has.
Trump again says his health is “PERFECT” and claims he “ACED” his third straight cognitive exam, a test given by doctors to detect signs of dementia
January 3, 2026 at 3:58 AM
I would wager that the actual reason why no prior sitting president has apparently ever taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment test, is that no prior president or VP since the test's creation in 1996 has ever engaged in behavior that is as suggestive of cognitive impairment as Trump has.
Reposted
So the "most transparent president in history" won't let Jack Smith's testimony become public. He's got them holding back tens of thousands of Epstein documents, haven't seen his taxes, his school records, and no one knows why the East Wing was destroyed before he even had ballroom plans. Yeah.
December 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
So the "most transparent president in history" won't let Jack Smith's testimony become public. He's got them holding back tens of thousands of Epstein documents, haven't seen his taxes, his school records, and no one knows why the East Wing was destroyed before he even had ballroom plans. Yeah.
Reposted
Jack Smith has requested that Jim Jordan release the entire video of his 8-hour closed-door testimony which he gave this week to the House Judiciary Committee.
Will Jordan release the video to the public?
If not, why not?
Will Jordan release the video to the public?
If not, why not?
December 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Jack Smith has requested that Jim Jordan release the entire video of his 8-hour closed-door testimony which he gave this week to the House Judiciary Committee.
Will Jordan release the video to the public?
If not, why not?
Will Jordan release the video to the public?
If not, why not?
Reposted
The blockade of Venezuela is a disgusting echo of U.S. imperialism in Latin America. We were lied to about Iraq and WMDs, and an entire generation paid the price.
Here we are again.
We cannot let a wannabe dictator drag us into another forever war.
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/t...
Here we are again.
We cannot let a wannabe dictator drag us into another forever war.
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/t...
Trump orders oil tankers blockade in Venezuela, labels Maduro regime a "terrorist" group
The escalation exerts unprecedented pressure on the Maduro regime, threatening to bankrupt Venezuela's already struggling economy.
www.axios.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The blockade of Venezuela is a disgusting echo of U.S. imperialism in Latin America. We were lied to about Iraq and WMDs, and an entire generation paid the price.
Here we are again.
We cannot let a wannabe dictator drag us into another forever war.
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/t...
Here we are again.
We cannot let a wannabe dictator drag us into another forever war.
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/t...
Reposted
Almost no jobs have been added to the American economy since April. In fact, 710,000 more people are unemployed now versus November 2024. More thoughts on today's dismal jobs report — and what it means for America's affordability crisis.
Why Americans are going batsh*t over the cost of living
Today's added information
robertreich.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Almost no jobs have been added to the American economy since April. In fact, 710,000 more people are unemployed now versus November 2024. More thoughts on today's dismal jobs report — and what it means for America's affordability crisis.
Reposted
"Tariffs are 'national security!'"
"The ballroom is 'national security!'"
"Suing the BBC is 'national security!'"
"Slaughtering Venezuelan fishermen is 'national security!'"
"Torturing day laborers is 'national security!'"
NONE of this is "national security" but it is Naziism 101.
"The ballroom is 'national security!'"
"Suing the BBC is 'national security!'"
"Slaughtering Venezuelan fishermen is 'national security!'"
"Torturing day laborers is 'national security!'"
NONE of this is "national security" but it is Naziism 101.
Bessent claims that if SCOTUS rules against Trump on tariffs "they will be ruling against national security"
December 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"Tariffs are 'national security!'"
"The ballroom is 'national security!'"
"Suing the BBC is 'national security!'"
"Slaughtering Venezuelan fishermen is 'national security!'"
"Torturing day laborers is 'national security!'"
NONE of this is "national security" but it is Naziism 101.
"The ballroom is 'national security!'"
"Suing the BBC is 'national security!'"
"Slaughtering Venezuelan fishermen is 'national security!'"
"Torturing day laborers is 'national security!'"
NONE of this is "national security" but it is Naziism 101.
Reposted
You’ll notice that the same media who couldn’t stop attacking Biden’s age or Hillary’s emails to her daughter or President Obama’s tan suit are now okay with a convicted criminal bulldozing the White House for his ballroom and inviting actual murderers to the Oval Office.
November 20, 2025 at 3:29 AM
You’ll notice that the same media who couldn’t stop attacking Biden’s age or Hillary’s emails to her daughter or President Obama’s tan suit are now okay with a convicted criminal bulldozing the White House for his ballroom and inviting actual murderers to the Oval Office.
Reposted
This is the kind of quote Trump would sue for defamation about except he made it himself
reminder that Donald Trump said on the record that he partied with his buddy Jeffrey Epstein and women “on the younger side” and yet we’re pretending like the natural of their relationship is some big mystery
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This is the kind of quote Trump would sue for defamation about except he made it himself
Reposted
Montage of 19 clips of Trump insulting, berating, demeaning and attacking female reporters over the past few months. Part 1.
November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Montage of 19 clips of Trump insulting, berating, demeaning and attacking female reporters over the past few months. Part 1.
Reposted
I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States
NEW: The DOJ is in settlement talks with Mike Flynn for $50M. They're robbing us blind. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Michael Flynn, DOJ in Settlement Talks Over $50 Million Claim
The Justice Department has been discussing settlements with two former officials from Donald Trump’s first term who — like the president — claim they’re owed major payouts from the US government as vi...
www.bloomberg.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States
Reposted
Congrats, MAGA. You wanted less war, right? Here you go...oh wait.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela orders mobilization
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López said that Venezuela would put the entire country’s military arsenal at the ready, including militia and almost 200,000 soldiers.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Congrats, MAGA. You wanted less war, right? Here you go...oh wait.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Reposted
Cutting 30,000 jobs at the VA, which will put veterans' services at risk.
Firing federal workers across government, many of whom are veterans.
Gutting SNAP & Medicaid, which millions of veterans need.
Our vets defended us, and this is how the Trump regime is repaying them?
Firing federal workers across government, many of whom are veterans.
Gutting SNAP & Medicaid, which millions of veterans need.
Our vets defended us, and this is how the Trump regime is repaying them?
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Cutting 30,000 jobs at the VA, which will put veterans' services at risk.
Firing federal workers across government, many of whom are veterans.
Gutting SNAP & Medicaid, which millions of veterans need.
Our vets defended us, and this is how the Trump regime is repaying them?
Firing federal workers across government, many of whom are veterans.
Gutting SNAP & Medicaid, which millions of veterans need.
Our vets defended us, and this is how the Trump regime is repaying them?
Reposted
Clark: So what are we doing here today? You have already voted to dismantle medicaid, the largest health care program in America. A program that covers 40% of all births in this country. 40% of children in this country. 40% of disabled people in this country.
November 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Clark: So what are we doing here today? You have already voted to dismantle medicaid, the largest health care program in America. A program that covers 40% of all births in this country. 40% of children in this country. 40% of disabled people in this country.
Reposted
“A Gatsby party while you starve”: As millions of Americans go hungry during the historic shutdown, Trump hosts another Mar-a-Lago party featuring opera and truffles. The Weeknight hosts weigh in.
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
“A Gatsby party while you starve”: As millions of Americans go hungry during the historic shutdown, Trump hosts another Mar-a-Lago party featuring opera and truffles. The Weeknight hosts weigh in.
Reposted
Why's the Trump administration purging our military’s best?
Why are they closing a US military base in Romania that helps reassure our allies but offends Putin?
What's the plan--if there is one--with Venezuela?
A very helpful talk with @markhertling.bsky.social
www.thebulwark.com/p/why-is-the...
Why are they closing a US military base in Romania that helps reassure our allies but offends Putin?
What's the plan--if there is one--with Venezuela?
A very helpful talk with @markhertling.bsky.social
www.thebulwark.com/p/why-is-the...
Why is the Trump Administration Purging Our Military’s Best?
Bill Kristol and General Mark Hertling discuss the wave of senior military officers forced out under Trump, the redeployment of forces toward Venezuela, and growing signs of unlawful or politically dr...
www.thebulwark.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Why's the Trump administration purging our military’s best?
Why are they closing a US military base in Romania that helps reassure our allies but offends Putin?
What's the plan--if there is one--with Venezuela?
A very helpful talk with @markhertling.bsky.social
www.thebulwark.com/p/why-is-the...
Why are they closing a US military base in Romania that helps reassure our allies but offends Putin?
What's the plan--if there is one--with Venezuela?
A very helpful talk with @markhertling.bsky.social
www.thebulwark.com/p/why-is-the...