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My Goal: Train 5% of America to be 1% better at protecting themselves from fascists and weirdos. Here's how I'm doing it:

https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com
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Yes. The ICE facility is confirmed now as coming to Chester. There's a few things you can do to help. Watch the video for the first.
So are they building the concentration camp in Chester or what?

youtu.be/VZ3m_CxC1Mw
So, are they building a concentration camp in Chester or what?
YouTube video by The Monroe Gazette
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February 18, 2026 at 8:58 PM
A fun fact:

The White House did not get back to me about the AEW "Fuck ICE" chants.

But they did get back to me about this situation in Chester concerning whether or not a sale of 29 Elizabeth Drive to ICE has been confirmed.

I kind of want to know what they think about Brody King though 🤣
February 18, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Last night, DHS / ICE told the Albany Times Union that there announcement concerning the purchase of 29 Elizabeth Drive in Chester was a "mistake."

I have reached out to DHS & ICE for clarification as well as the real estate company behind the sale.
February 18, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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The Orange County Executive had a lot to say about the concentration camp coming to Chester. Most of it was wrong:

www.monroegazette.com/p/orange-cou...
Orange County Executive Fails to Alleviate Fears Over Chester Concentration Camp
On February 13, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus issued a problematic statement regarding the DHS and ICE's purchase of 29 Elizabeth Drive in the Village of Chester
www.monroegazette.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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I don't think these are unreasonable asks
Again, all I'm asking is that any Democrat who wants my vote support 1. Reverting Trump's anti-trans policies, 2. Commit to fighting against the future erosion of trans rights, and 3. Support legislation codifying trans rights into law.

Very weird how many of you centrists think that's unreasonable
February 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Since it seems like everyone is posting one of the two clips about the AEW "FUCK ICE!" moment from last night's "Last Week Tonight" top story segment on HBO in isolation, without context or the other clip, here's an edit that includes both AEW clips in their proper context from the segment.
February 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Understanding American history, and how we ended up where we are, is important to defeating MAGA.

So, here's part one of our explainer:

www.stupidsexyprivacy.com/why-didnt-th...
Why Didn't the Founding Fathers Address These Problems Right at the Start?
This week, BJ interviews Patrick McGee, author of the fantastic new book, "Apple In China." Patrick discusses the astronomical amount of money Apple poured into China, and whether or not you should fe...
www.stupidsexyprivacy.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
February 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Meta is putting a "Name Tag" feature in Ray-Bans - facial recognition through the glasses' camera. You look at someone, AI tells you who they are.
In an internal document, the company wrote that the timing is good because civil society groups are busy with politics and won't cause problems.
February 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Broken bones, burning eyes: How Trump's DHS deploys 'less lethal' weapons on protesters.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Broken bones, burning eyes: How Trump's DHS deploys 'less lethal' weapons on protesters
Federal immigration officers have repeatedly used force in ways that appear to violate their own policies or general policing guidelines, NBC News found.
www.nbcnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM
The Orange County Executive had a lot to say about the concentration camp coming to Chester. Most of it was wrong:

www.monroegazette.com/p/orange-cou...
Orange County Executive Fails to Alleviate Fears Over Chester Concentration Camp
On February 13, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus issued a problematic statement regarding the DHS and ICE's purchase of 29 Elizabeth Drive in the Village of Chester
www.monroegazette.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Standing up against tyranny, fear, and oppression for those in society who don't have the ability or power to do so themselves, like kids, is what actual patriotism is. Blind faith in your country is nothing, standing up for the people in need is everything.
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Noem to Congress: if you don't fund us, then we don't have to obey the law. But if you do fund us, we also won't obey the law.
February 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Understanding American history, and how we ended up where we are, is important to defeating MAGA.

So, here's part one of our explainer:

www.stupidsexyprivacy.com/why-didnt-th...
Why Didn't the Founding Fathers Address These Problems Right at the Start?
This week, BJ interviews Patrick McGee, author of the fantastic new book, "Apple In China." Patrick discusses the astronomical amount of money Apple poured into China, and whether or not you should fe...
www.stupidsexyprivacy.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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All of these people are so weird and shitty www.sfgate.com/politics/art...
Pam Bondi tried to steal a 4-year-old's dog
Drew Magary on MAGA's new rite of passage.
www.sfgate.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Yes. The ICE facility is confirmed now as coming to Chester. There's a few things you can do to help. Watch the video for the first.
February 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of Stupid Sexy Privacy: Being Anti-Vax is Big Business & It's Going To Keep On Killing . Have a listen:
Being Anti-Vax is Big Business & It's Going To Keep On Killing
This week, Rosie tells you something super basic that you're definitely...
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February 13, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Yes. The ICE facility is confirmed now as coming to Chester. There's a few things you can do to help. Watch the video for the first.
February 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Stupid Sexy Privacy: Being Anti-Vax is Big Business & It's Going To Keep On Killing . Have a listen:
Being Anti-Vax is Big Business & It's Going To Keep On Killing
This week, Rosie tells you something super basic that you're definitely...
share.transistor.fm
February 13, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Pass The Second Bill of Rights!

(See bottom of this post with a long list of other ways to defeat MAGA)

open.substack.com/pub/monroega...
February 13, 2026 at 1:46 AM
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Well holy fucking shit. Ring cancelled their partnership with Flock. Keep pressure on them to stop volunteering their feeds to state, local, and federal agencies, though, because that part's still going.
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Flock off
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February 13, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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I encourage you to send Steve Neuhaus your ice scrapers until he cancels the contract between the County and DHS/ICE to house detainees at Orange County Jail. Please pass it on.

www.monroegazette.com/p/south-bloo...
South Blooming Grove Lawsuit & Sending Ice Scrapers to Steve Neuhaus
Here’s how Orange County residents can help end ICE’s contract to house detainees at the jail. Plus an update on our lawsuit against Letitia James.
www.monroegazette.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Counterpoint:

-No it isn't.
-And yes you are.
Homan: "ICE is a legitimate federal law enforcement agency. We're not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process."
February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM