first they came for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and I said nothing, but i did laugh quite a lot
February 20, 2026 at 4:54 AM
February 20, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Apparently, many people need to be reminded that raping children is a far more heinous crime than illegal immigration.
February 20, 2026 at 4:54 AM
NEW: Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s husband has been barred from entering Labor Department HQ after two female staffers accused him of sexual assault inside the building, according to NYT. One alleged incident was captured on security cameras and is now part of a criminal investigation.
February 20, 2026 at 4:54 AM
This is Cato. His humans credit him for saving their lives after he detected when they each had cancer. In 2021, he became anxious around his mom, who was later diagnosed with breast cancer. And he previously exhibited similar behavior shortly before his dad was diagnosed with colon cancer. 15/10
February 20, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Trump has turned the Department of Justice into his own personal vendetta machine. And Pam Bondi has been happy to go along for the ride.
We're witnessing the most egregious politicization of the DOJ in recent memory — and I lived through the Nixon years. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
We're witnessing the most egregious politicization of the DOJ in recent memory — and I lived through the Nixon years. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Large banner of Trump unfurled at Justice Department headquarters
The DOJ has traditionally operated with a degree of separation from the White House to prevent the department's powers from being abused for political purposes.
www.nbcnews.com
February 20, 2026 at 4:53 AM
In the 1800s, a slave owner purchased over a dozen people in Georgia and set the foundation for his family’s generational wealth
Generations later, a railroad company owned by one of his descendants is using eminent domain to seize land of Black farmers
Generations later, a railroad company owned by one of his descendants is using eminent domain to seize land of Black farmers
Georgia Is Letting a Railroad Seize Land a Black Family Has Owned For 100 Years
Descendants of enslaved people are fighting an attempt to use eminent domain to carve a spur through one of Georgia’s largest Black‑owned farms.
capitalbnews.org
February 20, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Virginia Giuffre’s Brother: It was disgraceful that Bondi couldn't even acknowledge us because if they did that, then they would admit wrongdoing. Our president can't do that. The reason is he is potentially implicated in these files. He may have to answer some questions himself.
February 20, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Yet another sad reminder that there is a two-tiered justice system in America: One for the rich. Another for everyone else.
If elites can be held accountable in other parts of the world, why can't they be held accountable in America?
If elites can be held accountable in other parts of the world, why can't they be held accountable in America?
February 20, 2026 at 4:51 AM
“Illiberal governments tend to live or die by their ability to sustain corruption. They rely for support on a network of oligarchs, who in turn are tied to the administration’s success. It happened in Hungary, Turkey, Russia and increasingly, it is happening here.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...
Opinion | One Man Stole $660 Million. He’ll Never Pay It Back.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2026 at 4:48 AM
BREAKING NYT:
The husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been barred from the department's headquarters after at least two female staff members told officials that he had sexually assaulted them, according to people familiar with the decision and a police report obtained by The Times.
The husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been barred from the department's headquarters after at least two female staff members told officials that he had sexually assaulted them, according to people familiar with the decision and a police report obtained by The Times.
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Just saw an ad that started out "your kids won't remember their best day of screen time" and while I of course broadly agree with the sentiment that you should do activities with your children, don't tell me i don't remember beating zelda a link to the past
February 19, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing.
This is a month of reflection, discipline, generosity, and community. A reminder that justice and compassion are not abstract values, but daily practices.
May this month bring renewal and a lighter year ahead.
This is a month of reflection, discipline, generosity, and community. A reminder that justice and compassion are not abstract values, but daily practices.
May this month bring renewal and a lighter year ahead.
February 19, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Sen Ossoff (D-GA) nails it‼️This administration is of, by and for the Epstein Class. The middle class is getting absolutely crushed by this economy. The #TrumpAffordabilityChaos is wreaking havoc on working citizens, everything costs more and prices will only continue to rise.
February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
The young stars of the constellation #Taurus: GN 04.32.8 is a reflection #nebula, clouds of dust in space that don't emit their own light, but reflect light from nearby newly forming stars. 480 ly from Earth.
Link for more info: esahubble.org/images/potw2...
Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, G. Duchêne
Link for more info: esahubble.org/images/potw2...
Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, G. Duchêne
February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
The decline of right wing cultural production is just due to the fact that they don’t like culture, they like the signifiers of culture, ie “classic sculpture means white people are better.” They don’t like art at all except for this purpose. They don’t even like the nerd stuff they whine about
February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
I’ve said it before, and I’m sure I’ll say it a thousand times more: If you believe you love freedom but don’t care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is privilege.
February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Lets help the redistricting in Texas backfire on GOP, please support or consider a donation to a real astronaut, and best candidate, @astroterry.bsky.social Terry Virts will beat GOP candidate if he wins. And he’s the best chance. I’ve donated personally.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Almost 70F today and yes. After a walk we are in front of the heater.
February 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM
they should invent a cost of living that goes down
February 19, 2026 at 4:30 AM
February 19, 2026 at 4:30 AM