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We’re going to see more and more of this. They’re going to start canceling live events because our country SUCKS.
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Brian May Rules Out Queen Shows in US: “America Is a Dangerous Place at the Moment”
"It's very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America"
consequence.net/2026/01/bria...
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Brian May Rules Out Queen Shows in US: “America Is a Dangerous Place at the Moment”
"It's very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America"
consequence.net/2026/01/bria...
Brian May Rules Out Queen Shows in US: "America Is a Dangerous Place at the Moment"
Queen guitarist Brian May doesn't see his legendary band playing any US shows in the near future, declaring that "America is a dangerous place at the moment."
consequence.net
January 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
We’re going to see more and more of this. They’re going to start canceling live events because our country SUCKS.
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Brian May Rules Out Queen Shows in US: “America Is a Dangerous Place at the Moment”
"It's very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America"
consequence.net/2026/01/bria...
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Brian May Rules Out Queen Shows in US: “America Is a Dangerous Place at the Moment”
"It's very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America"
consequence.net/2026/01/bria...
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The Justice Department’s latest release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein offered more details about his relationships with several powerful men, including the British billionaire Richard Branson.
Emails Show Warm Relationship Between Epstein and Richard Branson
The two men’s relationship was known, and a photo of Mr. Branson had been on display in Mr. Epstein’s Upper East Side townhouse.
nyti.ms
January 31, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The Justice Department’s latest release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein offered more details about his relationships with several powerful men, including the British billionaire Richard Branson.
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Using “in theater” signals DHS views ICE as a paramilitary force and treats communities as hostile territory.
January 31, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Using “in theater” signals DHS views ICE as a paramilitary force and treats communities as hostile territory.
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The Labor Department has proposed rescinding an Obama-era rule that gave home care workers the right to overtime pay and other wage protections. The administration says the rule made care too costly.
Caregivers for the elderly could lose wage protections under Trump proposal
The Labor Department has proposed rescinding an Obama-era rule that gave home care workers the right to overtime pay and other wage protections. The administration says the rule made care too costly.
n.pr
January 31, 2026 at 3:52 PM
The Labor Department has proposed rescinding an Obama-era rule that gave home care workers the right to overtime pay and other wage protections. The administration says the rule made care too costly.
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DM me? We used to get hundreds of highly qualified applicants for a single job posting. Good prosecutors are increasingly hesitant to work for this DOJ.
January 31, 2026 at 3:51 PM
DM me? We used to get hundreds of highly qualified applicants for a single job posting. Good prosecutors are increasingly hesitant to work for this DOJ.
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The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.
The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means
The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.
n.pr
January 31, 2026 at 3:35 PM
The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.
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At least 3,800 kids, including 20 infants, have been detained since Donald Trump returned to office.
They want to tell you a kid with a Spider-Man backpack is evil
Liam Ramos' innocence, like the innocence of all kids, is unimpeachable. The visuals of his arrest are excruciating.
www.motherjones.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM
At least 3,800 kids, including 20 infants, have been detained since Donald Trump returned to office.
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January 2026 wasn’t just chaotic—it was clarifying.
In one month, the Trump administration showed how quickly a democracy can slide into lawless violence, mass repression, and the open defiance of courts.
This is what authoritarianism looks like in real time.
In one month, the Trump administration showed how quickly a democracy can slide into lawless violence, mass repression, and the open defiance of courts.
This is what authoritarianism looks like in real time.
January was a warning of where Trump will go next
The administration's authoritarian project is accelerating.
www.motherjones.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:36 PM
January 2026 wasn’t just chaotic—it was clarifying.
In one month, the Trump administration showed how quickly a democracy can slide into lawless violence, mass repression, and the open defiance of courts.
This is what authoritarianism looks like in real time.
In one month, the Trump administration showed how quickly a democracy can slide into lawless violence, mass repression, and the open defiance of courts.
This is what authoritarianism looks like in real time.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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God bless these people.
It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
January 31, 2026 at 8:17 AM
God bless these people.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
January 31, 2026 at 1:08 AM
They tried intimidation. Minnesota answered with people.
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For months and months I said Trump was going to arrest and imprison his enemies and I think people just thought I was being alarmist. He will absolutely put them all away to feed his disturbing, sick mind. He’s becoming more and more dangerous and mentally ill. #Projection
January 30, 2026 at 2:12 PM
For months and months I said Trump was going to arrest and imprison his enemies and I think people just thought I was being alarmist. He will absolutely put them all away to feed his disturbing, sick mind. He’s becoming more and more dangerous and mentally ill. #Projection
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First-time protesters flood streets nationwide.
Not activists—ordinary people who've seen ICE murder their neighbors.
This movement doesn't ask permission. It demands: STOP FUNDING OUR KILLERS.
Senate Democrats: HOLD THE LINE! #ICEoffOurStreets
Not activists—ordinary people who've seen ICE murder their neighbors.
This movement doesn't ask permission. It demands: STOP FUNDING OUR KILLERS.
Senate Democrats: HOLD THE LINE! #ICEoffOurStreets
January 30, 2026 at 1:28 AM
First-time protesters flood streets nationwide.
Not activists—ordinary people who've seen ICE murder their neighbors.
This movement doesn't ask permission. It demands: STOP FUNDING OUR KILLERS.
Senate Democrats: HOLD THE LINE! #ICEoffOurStreets
Not activists—ordinary people who've seen ICE murder their neighbors.
This movement doesn't ask permission. It demands: STOP FUNDING OUR KILLERS.
Senate Democrats: HOLD THE LINE! #ICEoffOurStreets
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The special agent in charge of the FBI’s Atlanta field office was forced out this month after questioning the Justice Department’s renewed push to probe Fulton County’s role in the 2020 election, two people familiar with the matter told MS NOW.
READ: www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
READ: www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
Atlanta FBI boss ousted after balking at 2020 election probe
Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown refused to execute search warrants over Trump’s long-running fraud claims, sources tell MS NOW.
www.ms.now
January 31, 2026 at 12:13 AM
The special agent in charge of the FBI’s Atlanta field office was forced out this month after questioning the Justice Department’s renewed push to probe Fulton County’s role in the 2020 election, two people familiar with the matter told MS NOW.
READ: www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
READ: www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
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White Minnesota Ladies Protesting ICE Really Throwing A Wrench In Right Wing Propaganda Machine
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White Minnesota Ladies Protesting ICE Really Throwing A Wrench In Right Wing Propaganda Machine
How are they supposed to pretend to protect women who hate them?
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM
White Minnesota Ladies Protesting ICE Really Throwing A Wrench In Right Wing Propaganda Machine
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open.substack.com/pub/wonkette...
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🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Friday permanently blocked key portions of the sweeping anti-voting executive order that President Donald Trump signed last year. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In major rebuke, federal judge blocks key parts of Trump’s anti-voting order
“Our Constitution does not allow the President to impose unilateral changes to federal election procedures,” the judge wrote.
www.democracydocket.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM
🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Friday permanently blocked key portions of the sweeping anti-voting executive order that President Donald Trump signed last year. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Warnock on the arrest of Don Lemon: It’s chilling, and I think that is the intent. They intend to send chills down the backs of journalists. The authoritarian march is happening in real time, and it’s way past the time to wake up.
January 30, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Warnock on the arrest of Don Lemon: It’s chilling, and I think that is the intent. They intend to send chills down the backs of journalists. The authoritarian march is happening in real time, and it’s way past the time to wake up.
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Chris Hayes: Federal law enforcement increasingly acts at the directions and whims of the aspiring dictator. And in the last few weeks, they have shot and killed two citizens who stood in their way. The wolf is at the door, America.
January 31, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Chris Hayes: Federal law enforcement increasingly acts at the directions and whims of the aspiring dictator. And in the last few weeks, they have shot and killed two citizens who stood in their way. The wolf is at the door, America.
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The arrest of Don Lemon is textbook fascism—a brazen attempt to silence reporting on a criminal regime. Stand up for Don, because our rights stand and fall with those of courageous journalists throughout this country.
January 30, 2026 at 7:18 PM
The arrest of Don Lemon is textbook fascism—a brazen attempt to silence reporting on a criminal regime. Stand up for Don, because our rights stand and fall with those of courageous journalists throughout this country.
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In an interview in October, Howard Lutnick said after he met Epstein in 2005, he vowed to “never be in a room with that disgusting person ever again.”
Documents released today by Trump's DOJ say otherwise.
Documents released today by Trump's DOJ say otherwise.
January 31, 2026 at 1:18 AM
In an interview in October, Howard Lutnick said after he met Epstein in 2005, he vowed to “never be in a room with that disgusting person ever again.”
Documents released today by Trump's DOJ say otherwise.
Documents released today by Trump's DOJ say otherwise.