🌠🐻 Margaret Abberley🌻🧩
@berryfields.bsky.social
The Bog at Frostbite Falls. Pointing north, measuring up, & changing the world day by day. Exploring patience, patterns, hiccups, & connections. MN, NZ, #BookSky, #bees 🐝, journalistic integrity. #GenX Quantum Realm #WWFRD 🚋 #Proginoskes #MGlit #Dragons
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📌 ICYMI — Big Tech Helped Elon Musk Meet Jeffrey Epstein Four Times After Conviction
Despite what they claim, Silicon Valley's most powerful founders knew they were meeting…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/17/big-tech-helped-elon-musk-meet-jeffrey-epstein-four-times-after-conviction/
Despite what they claim, Silicon Valley's most powerful founders knew they were meeting…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/17/big-tech-helped-elon-musk-meet-jeffrey-epstein-four-times-after-conviction/
Big Tech Helped Elon Musk Meet Jeffrey Epstein Four Times After Conviction
Despite what they claim, Silicon Valley's most powerful founders knew they were meeting, dining and emailing with a convicted sex offender and were told to keep quiet about it
bylinetimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
📌 ICYMI — Big Tech Helped Elon Musk Meet Jeffrey Epstein Four Times After Conviction
Despite what they claim, Silicon Valley's most powerful founders knew they were meeting…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/17/big-tech-helped-elon-musk-meet-jeffrey-epstein-four-times-after-conviction/
Despite what they claim, Silicon Valley's most powerful founders knew they were meeting…
https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/17/big-tech-helped-elon-musk-meet-jeffrey-epstein-four-times-after-conviction/
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Dave Smith: "Nothing could vindicate Trump in this. Even if all the files were released and there's no evidence that Donald Trump did anything with girls or young girls or anything like that, he still tried to cover it all up. So it kind of doesn't matter. He's not vindicated."
February 17, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Dave Smith: "Nothing could vindicate Trump in this. Even if all the files were released and there's no evidence that Donald Trump did anything with girls or young girls or anything like that, he still tried to cover it all up. So it kind of doesn't matter. He's not vindicated."
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Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said on Tuesday the Holy See was ‘perplexed’ by the Board of Peace's plan, with Italy accepting to participate as an observer and cited issues with the proposed 20-point plan proposed by the U.S.
Vatican said it won’t join Board of Peace and is “perplexed” by 20-point plan
www.irishstar.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said on Tuesday the Holy See was ‘perplexed’ by the Board of Peace's plan, with Italy accepting to participate as an observer and cited issues with the proposed 20-point plan proposed by the U.S.
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ICE has been slammed after staff members have allegedly begun conducting raids on cells to seize and "rip up" letters written by children that expose the dire conditions within an immigration detention facility in Dilley, Texas.
ICE blasted for 'destroying' children's letters begging for freedom in Texas
www.irishstar.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:42 PM
ICE has been slammed after staff members have allegedly begun conducting raids on cells to seize and "rip up" letters written by children that expose the dire conditions within an immigration detention facility in Dilley, Texas.
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WaPo reports: Trump just put his receptionist Chamberlain Harris on the arts commission reviewing his ballroom. They omit: in 2021, Harris helped Trump move classified docs to Mar-a-Lago, and scanned some on her laptop. Then once that story went public, she wiped a 2019 trip to Russia off her CV. 1/
February 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
WaPo reports: Trump just put his receptionist Chamberlain Harris on the arts commission reviewing his ballroom. They omit: in 2021, Harris helped Trump move classified docs to Mar-a-Lago, and scanned some on her laptop. Then once that story went public, she wiped a 2019 trip to Russia off her CV. 1/
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Batten down the weather hatches northern Minnesota!
A major winter storm north with a raging blizzard and up to 2 FEET of snow and 60 mph wind gusts along the North Shore.
Twin Cities thunder tonight?
Latest details in Updraft.
#mnwx
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
A major winter storm north with a raging blizzard and up to 2 FEET of snow and 60 mph wind gusts along the North Shore.
Twin Cities thunder tonight?
Latest details in Updraft.
#mnwx
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Potent winter storm north: Winter storm and blizzard warning cover northern Minnesota
A major winter storm brings high winds and heavy snow to northern Minnesota Wednesday into Thursday.
www.mprnews.org
February 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Batten down the weather hatches northern Minnesota!
A major winter storm north with a raging blizzard and up to 2 FEET of snow and 60 mph wind gusts along the North Shore.
Twin Cities thunder tonight?
Latest details in Updraft.
#mnwx
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
A major winter storm north with a raging blizzard and up to 2 FEET of snow and 60 mph wind gusts along the North Shore.
Twin Cities thunder tonight?
Latest details in Updraft.
#mnwx
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Black global leadership connects Minnesota to the wider African diaspora and the fight for justice worldwide.
Keep reading: buff.ly/CmWf4ai
#BlackGlobalLeadership
Keep reading: buff.ly/CmWf4ai
#BlackGlobalLeadership
February 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Black global leadership connects Minnesota to the wider African diaspora and the fight for justice worldwide.
Keep reading: buff.ly/CmWf4ai
#BlackGlobalLeadership
Keep reading: buff.ly/CmWf4ai
#BlackGlobalLeadership
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The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
February 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
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A reminder that these are supposed to be *civil* detention facilities — not criminal. But Trump is designing them specifically as concentration camps so terrible people will voluntarily waive due process to speed their expulsion.
“I don’t want to be in this place I want to go to my school.”
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
February 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
A reminder that these are supposed to be *civil* detention facilities — not criminal. But Trump is designing them specifically as concentration camps so terrible people will voluntarily waive due process to speed their expulsion.
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“I am not afraid of deportation. I am a citizen and have done nothing wrong. I am afraid of miscommunication. If I am approached suddenly and cannot hear commands, I worry the situation could escalate before I understand what is happening..." via @sdas98.bsky.social sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
For disabled Minnesotans, ICE surge brought heightened risk and fear
As Operation Metro Surge ramped up, disabled immigrants found themselves facing additional challenges, including disruptions to their caregivers and anxiety about communicating in high-conflict encoun...
sahanjournal.com
February 17, 2026 at 8:17 PM
“I am not afraid of deportation. I am a citizen and have done nothing wrong. I am afraid of miscommunication. If I am approached suddenly and cannot hear commands, I worry the situation could escalate before I understand what is happening..." via @sdas98.bsky.social sahanjournal.com/immigration/...
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Shawn Ryan on Pam Bondi: "You're gonna protect pedophiles. You're gonna protect pedophiles rather than go after them and hope everybody's happy that the Dow hit 50,000. Are you fucking out of your mind?"
February 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Shawn Ryan on Pam Bondi: "You're gonna protect pedophiles. You're gonna protect pedophiles rather than go after them and hope everybody's happy that the Dow hit 50,000. Are you fucking out of your mind?"
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We know that the Oligarchs exploit our every vulnerability and yet we type our most sensitive questions into their "please exploit my vulnerabilities" machines.
February 17, 2026 at 8:37 PM
We know that the Oligarchs exploit our every vulnerability and yet we type our most sensitive questions into their "please exploit my vulnerabilities" machines.
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NEW: ‘It’s a coup’.
One year on from when DOGE entered the US treasury & Trump’s blitzkrieg on the rule of law began, I’ve republished an article I wrote then about what the headlines weren’t saying.
NB: They’re still not.
1/
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
One year on from when DOGE entered the US treasury & Trump’s blitzkrieg on the rule of law began, I’ve republished an article I wrote then about what the headlines weren’t saying.
NB: They’re still not.
1/
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
The US coup: one year on
I re-publish my piece from a year ago. It's not yet over. But it's nearly there...
open.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
NEW: ‘It’s a coup’.
One year on from when DOGE entered the US treasury & Trump’s blitzkrieg on the rule of law began, I’ve republished an article I wrote then about what the headlines weren’t saying.
NB: They’re still not.
1/
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
One year on from when DOGE entered the US treasury & Trump’s blitzkrieg on the rule of law began, I’ve republished an article I wrote then about what the headlines weren’t saying.
NB: They’re still not.
1/
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Yes, @aselrod.bsky.social has been great on this. Relatedly here's 3,800 words on how Dems can persuade on immigration. Perhaps it compares favorably to Lakshya's approach, @sky.skymarchini.net
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
February 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Yes, @aselrod.bsky.social has been great on this. Relatedly here's 3,800 words on how Dems can persuade on immigration. Perhaps it compares favorably to Lakshya's approach, @sky.skymarchini.net
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
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February 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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UK unemployment reaches post-pandemic high @jamesfrancisw.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/uk-unemploym...
UK unemployment reaches post-pandemic high
Unemployment rose at the end of last year, the highest level since 2021, with expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates this spring.
www.courthousenews.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
UK unemployment reaches post-pandemic high @jamesfrancisw.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/uk-unemploym...
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Springsteen planned his opening show in Minneapolis.
We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair — the cavalry is coming! Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be taking the stage this spring from Minneapolis to California to Texas to Washington, D.C. for the Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour.
February 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Springsteen planned his opening show in Minneapolis.
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The Minnesota Legislature started its 2026 session by reflecting on the tragedy that rocked lawmakers in 2025: The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman.
Minnesota Legislature returns with tears, roses, remembrances of Hortman
The Minnesota Legislature started its 2026 session by reflecting on the tragedy that rocked lawmakers in 2025: The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman.
www.mprnews.org
February 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The Minnesota Legislature started its 2026 session by reflecting on the tragedy that rocked lawmakers in 2025: The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman.
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Republicans are rejecting the Constitution in favor of Trump's terror campaign against immigrants and those of us who support them. Here's what the 4th Amendment says.
February 17, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Republicans are rejecting the Constitution in favor of Trump's terror campaign against immigrants and those of us who support them. Here's what the 4th Amendment says.
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The implementation of the new automated system follows Justice Samuel Alito’s last-minute recusal from an environmental case after discovering financial conflicts days before oral arguments. @kelseyreichmann.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/supreme-cour...
Supreme Court brings recusal checks into 21st century
The implementation of the new automated system follows Justice Alito’s last-minute recusal from an environmental case after discovering financial conflicts days before oral arguments.
www.courthousenews.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM
The implementation of the new automated system follows Justice Samuel Alito’s last-minute recusal from an environmental case after discovering financial conflicts days before oral arguments. @kelseyreichmann.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/supreme-cour...
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Dems like Newsom would do well to remember this lesson when they throw out trans siblings under the bus. We are stronger together. All of us.
One part of Jesse Jackson's legacy I feel able to talk about is that he absolutely helped to pull the Democratic Party forward on gay rights. He did so out of both moral conviction-- because it was right--and a shrewd belief in coalition politics. That's one of many lessons we can learn from him.
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Dems like Newsom would do well to remember this lesson when they throw out trans siblings under the bus. We are stronger together. All of us.
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Great interview. Watch and amplify!
Colbert posted the interview online. I do wonder if CBS and the FCC are aware of the Streisand effect? The interview has been up for 8 hours and has just over half a million views.
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Great interview. Watch and amplify!
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An astonishingly comprehensive list, with a great lede:
"Here are 50 examples of unhinged behavior by a man who possesses the nuclear codes. Donald Trump’s supporters and some journalists ignore or laugh off his individual bizarre actions. Taken together, they’re cause for deep alarm."
"Here are 50 examples of unhinged behavior by a man who possesses the nuclear codes. Donald Trump’s supporters and some journalists ignore or laugh off his individual bizarre actions. Taken together, they’re cause for deep alarm."
Here’s my list of 50 reasons why Trump is mentally unfit to be president. Share this with any family and friends who still make excuses for the mad king.
50 ways Trump is out of his mind
MAGA and the media must stop laughing off this dangerous situation
www.stopthepresses.news
February 17, 2026 at 5:43 PM
An astonishingly comprehensive list, with a great lede:
"Here are 50 examples of unhinged behavior by a man who possesses the nuclear codes. Donald Trump’s supporters and some journalists ignore or laugh off his individual bizarre actions. Taken together, they’re cause for deep alarm."
"Here are 50 examples of unhinged behavior by a man who possesses the nuclear codes. Donald Trump’s supporters and some journalists ignore or laugh off his individual bizarre actions. Taken together, they’re cause for deep alarm."
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Maybe the most shameless liar I've dealt with in 46 years of journalism
Tricia McLaughlin is reportedly out at DHS, according to multiple sources. She’s a very close ally of Noem.
That news, plus stories like the below which are coming out daily, strongly suggest the knives are clearly out for Noem inside DHS.
That news, plus stories like the below which are coming out daily, strongly suggest the knives are clearly out for Noem inside DHS.
February 17, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Maybe the most shameless liar I've dealt with in 46 years of journalism