Andy Carvin
@acarv.in
Interim social media editor, Forward.com. Former managing editor and current nonresident senior fellow, DFRLab.org. NPR and Reported.ly alum. Woodturner, #ActuallyADHD, veteran of the prolactinoma wars. Calling BS is my calling. I used to tweet a lot.
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one of the least-appreciated own-goals happening right now is the deliberate sabotage of our knowledge/research sector www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Texas Halts Hiring of H-1B Workers at State Colleges, Agencies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies and public universities to immediately freeze new H-1B visa petitions, curtailing a program that has also been overhauled by President Donald Trump.
www.bloomberg.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:06 PM
one of the least-appreciated own-goals happening right now is the deliberate sabotage of our knowledge/research sector www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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"The guest list includes representatives from most far-right parties in Europe, as well as dubious figures from the US and elsewhere. Perversely, racists from around the world are uniting in Jerusalem for a discussion on antisemitism."
💢 Racists from all over the world are uniting in Jerusalem
blogs.timesofisrael.com/racists-from...
By Nadav Tamir
blogs.timesofisrael.com/racists-from...
By Nadav Tamir
The Blogs: Racists from all over the world are uniting in Jerusalem
From the blog of Nadav Tamir at The Times of Israel
blogs.timesofisrael.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM
"The guest list includes representatives from most far-right parties in Europe, as well as dubious figures from the US and elsewhere. Perversely, racists from around the world are uniting in Jerusalem for a discussion on antisemitism."
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This NYT passage should read "Richard Hanania, a political scientist who once wrote for white-nationalist publications under a pseudonym and also for the New York Times before claiming to moderate his views"
January 27, 2026 at 9:27 PM
This NYT passage should read "Richard Hanania, a political scientist who once wrote for white-nationalist publications under a pseudonym and also for the New York Times before claiming to moderate his views"
Didn't he essentially say the same thing that afternoon when he lied in a tweet saying "an assassin tried to murder federal agents?"
SCOOP: Trump aide Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that slain Minn. protester wanted to "massacre" agents
Scoop: Trump aide Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that slain Minn. protester wanted to "massacre" agents
The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser
trib.al
January 27, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Didn't he essentially say the same thing that afternoon when he lied in a tweet saying "an assassin tried to murder federal agents?"
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Economist/YouGov poll shows Trump's approval with
White people:
47% approve
51% disapprove
Hispanics:
27%
68%
18-29:
32%
63%
Men:
43%
54%
Women:
35%
60%
White people:
47% approve
51% disapprove
Hispanics:
27%
68%
18-29:
32%
63%
Men:
43%
54%
Women:
35%
60%
January 27, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Economist/YouGov poll shows Trump's approval with
White people:
47% approve
51% disapprove
Hispanics:
27%
68%
18-29:
32%
63%
Men:
43%
54%
Women:
35%
60%
White people:
47% approve
51% disapprove
Hispanics:
27%
68%
18-29:
32%
63%
Men:
43%
54%
Women:
35%
60%
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Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014 apnews.com/article/cons...
Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014
U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects.
apnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014 apnews.com/article/cons...
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in Hungary do they have masked agents of the state gunning down civilians in the street? I feel like we need to dial up our authoritarian regime comparisons quite a bit from where they were a year ago
January 27, 2026 at 9:08 PM
in Hungary do they have masked agents of the state gunning down civilians in the street? I feel like we need to dial up our authoritarian regime comparisons quite a bit from where they were a year ago
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Trump: "Cuba will be failing pretty soon"
January 27, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Trump: "Cuba will be failing pretty soon"
"The center put the number of Russian troop deaths at close to 325,000 since Putin ordered the invasion in Feb 2022...he study estimated that 100,000 to 140,000 Ukrainian troops had been killed since the war began."
'A new study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies says that nearly 1.2 million Russian troops and close to 600,000 Ukrainian troops had been killed or wounded or were missing.' www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u... (gift article)
Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Near 2 Million, Study Finds
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM
"The center put the number of Russian troop deaths at close to 325,000 since Putin ordered the invasion in Feb 2022...he study estimated that 100,000 to 140,000 Ukrainian troops had been killed since the war began."
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Day after day in Minneapolis, ordinary people have pulled out their phones and documented ICE & Border Patrol's actions, often in the face of threats and tear gas. They showed the world the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. But what happens when the camera is in ICE’s hands? 1/11
January 27, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Day after day in Minneapolis, ordinary people have pulled out their phones and documented ICE & Border Patrol's actions, often in the face of threats and tear gas. They showed the world the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. But what happens when the camera is in ICE’s hands? 1/11
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In calling for a "transparent, independent investigation," Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, wrote to constituents online that "you've trusted me, and maintaining that trust matters." https://to.pbs.org/4qRKFly
Response to Pretti killing highlights Trump administration's challenges with trust and credibility
Trust is one of a president's most valuable currencies, especially in a time of crisis.
www.pbs.org
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 PM
In calling for a "transparent, independent investigation," Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, wrote to constituents online that "you've trusted me, and maintaining that trust matters." https://to.pbs.org/4qRKFly
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incredible. if a wrestler came out to this song, i would take a child's soda and throw it at them
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 PM
incredible. if a wrestler came out to this song, i would take a child's soda and throw it at them
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BREAKING: Trump doesn’t support the 2nd Amendment.
Q: Do you agree with the assessment from some of your own officials that Alex Pretti is a domestic terrorist or assassin?
TRUMP: Well, I haven't heard that, but he certainly shouldn't have been carrying a gun. I don't like that he had a gun.
TRUMP: Well, I haven't heard that, but he certainly shouldn't have been carrying a gun. I don't like that he had a gun.
January 27, 2026 at 8:51 PM
BREAKING: Trump doesn’t support the 2nd Amendment.
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I support Letterboxd here. Review-bombing something you haven't seen is lame. Plenty of ways to make fun of a movie you hate that don't involve giving it a fake score on a site people like to use for their real movie takes.
January 27, 2026 at 8:52 PM
I support Letterboxd here. Review-bombing something you haven't seen is lame. Plenty of ways to make fun of a movie you hate that don't involve giving it a fake score on a site people like to use for their real movie takes.
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I understand that the Washington Post is a business, but come on.
Bezos has literally hundreds of billions of dollars. Instead of punishing the people who report, perhaps get rid of the executive class that can't to _its_ job.
Bring in boneheads, get boned.
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Bezos has literally hundreds of billions of dollars. Instead of punishing the people who report, perhaps get rid of the executive class that can't to _its_ job.
Bring in boneheads, get boned.
bsky.app/profile/pass...
News: The Washington Post is preparing to slash upwards of 300 staffers, incl sports, metro and foreign desks @nataliekorach.bsky.social reports.
“The newsroom is being punished for absolute incompetence from the owner and publisher,” one staffer told @status.news
www.status.news/p/washington...
“The newsroom is being punished for absolute incompetence from the owner and publisher,” one staffer told @status.news
www.status.news/p/washington...
Post Parting Depression
Looming cuts at The Washington Post threaten to decimate key coverage areas as staffers question the motives and commitment of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.
www.status.news
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I understand that the Washington Post is a business, but come on.
Bezos has literally hundreds of billions of dollars. Instead of punishing the people who report, perhaps get rid of the executive class that can't to _its_ job.
Bring in boneheads, get boned.
bsky.app/profile/pass...
Bezos has literally hundreds of billions of dollars. Instead of punishing the people who report, perhaps get rid of the executive class that can't to _its_ job.
Bring in boneheads, get boned.
bsky.app/profile/pass...
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At least he has his sense of humor.
TRUMP: THE DOLLAR IS STRONG AND DOING GREAT.
January 27, 2026 at 8:53 PM
At least he has his sense of humor.
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it's weird to know that I was worried about being put on a database for reporting about certain things about the Trump administration early last year, and now US government officials are threatening to create and publicize a database of anyone who monitors and protests against ICE and CBP officers
January 27, 2026 at 8:39 PM
it's weird to know that I was worried about being put on a database for reporting about certain things about the Trump administration early last year, and now US government officials are threatening to create and publicize a database of anyone who monitors and protests against ICE and CBP officers
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The $40 million that Bezos paid for the Melanie propaganda film would cover the cost of about 200 journalists for a year.
News: The Washington Post is preparing to slash upwards of 300 staffers, incl sports, metro and foreign desks @nataliekorach.bsky.social reports.
“The newsroom is being punished for absolute incompetence from the owner and publisher,” one staffer told @status.news
www.status.news/p/washington...
“The newsroom is being punished for absolute incompetence from the owner and publisher,” one staffer told @status.news
www.status.news/p/washington...
Post Parting Depression
Looming cuts at The Washington Post threaten to decimate key coverage areas as staffers question the motives and commitment of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.
www.status.news
January 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The $40 million that Bezos paid for the Melanie propaganda film would cover the cost of about 200 journalists for a year.
These are clearly exciting scientific findings but hang on there's an actual place called Megalopolis?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/s...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/s...
January 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM
These are clearly exciting scientific findings but hang on there's an actual place called Megalopolis?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/s...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/s...
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This isn't fixed with better training.
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 27, 2026 at 8:13 PM
This isn't fixed with better training.
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Noem is certainly indirectly responsible for these slayings. But she compounded that guilt with actions for which she is directly, individually responsible: Viciously slandering the victims as terrorists, not just in advance of the evidence, but in brazen contradiction of all available evidence.
146 House Democrats back the articles of impeachment I introduced against Secretary Noem.
Secretary Noem has blood on her hands. Under her leadership, Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good were murdered.
Impeach Noem. Get ICE out of our cities.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
Secretary Noem has blood on her hands. Under her leadership, Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good were murdered.
Impeach Noem. Get ICE out of our cities.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
Democrats grow louder on calls for Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment
Eight more Democrats have joined an impeachment resolution against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after the latest fatal shooting by a federal agent.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Noem is certainly indirectly responsible for these slayings. But she compounded that guilt with actions for which she is directly, individually responsible: Viciously slandering the victims as terrorists, not just in advance of the evidence, but in brazen contradiction of all available evidence.
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Tom Homan vows that protesters will be... ah, what is the word for it... unmasked?
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
January 27, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Tom Homan vows that protesters will be... ah, what is the word for it... unmasked?
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
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The Raygoza case in LA is important bc it's an attempt to criminalize observation. DOJ dropped doxing charge but not conspiracy, then added stalking. Here's how Raygoza is attempting to make stalking case go away.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:07 PM
The Raygoza case in LA is important bc it's an attempt to criminalize observation. DOJ dropped doxing charge but not conspiracy, then added stalking. Here's how Raygoza is attempting to make stalking case go away.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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I'm more confident that we're going to win than I felt a couple of days ago. We'll know we held together, cared for each other, were strong, joyous, and bonded.
But if/when we do win, this will all stay with us. It's burned in. We won't be back to how it was before. We'll adjust to the new reality.
But if/when we do win, this will all stay with us. It's burned in. We won't be back to how it was before. We'll adjust to the new reality.
January 27, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I'm more confident that we're going to win than I felt a couple of days ago. We'll know we held together, cared for each other, were strong, joyous, and bonded.
But if/when we do win, this will all stay with us. It's burned in. We won't be back to how it was before. We'll adjust to the new reality.
But if/when we do win, this will all stay with us. It's burned in. We won't be back to how it was before. We'll adjust to the new reality.