brandon soderberg
@bsoderberg.bsky.social
I live in Baltimore and I report on cops, guns, and drugs / Cowriter, "I Got a Monster" / Soderberg v. Carrion / bsoderberg.com
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brandon soderberg
@bsoderberg.bsky.social
· Dec 29
Baltimore's Crime Numbers Game: A Three-Part Series
A three-part series on the past 30-plus years of rising crime and rising police budgets.
therealnews.com
"Baltimore's Crime Numbers Game," a three-part, two-year, ~14k word look at Baltimore crime data and Baltimore police corruption history from 1990-2024 now has a landing page. Very proud of this project: therealnews.com/baltimores-c...
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Did other people know this is fiction? It's an incredibly bizarre choice and something I haven't seen magazines do before.
This Is How a Child Dies of Measles
When your family becomes a data point in an outbreak
www.theatlantic.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Did other people know this is fiction? It's an incredibly bizarre choice and something I haven't seen magazines do before.
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Fantastic news: the work of Allan Rohan Crite, featured in two shows in Boston this past fall, will now be on view at Rutgers University's Zimmerli Art Museum through the end of July. I'm a huge fan of Crite's work & would recommend a visit if you're in the area zimmerli.rutgers.edu/art/exhibiti...
Allan Rohan Crite: Neighborhood
zimmerli.rutgers.edu
February 15, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Fantastic news: the work of Allan Rohan Crite, featured in two shows in Boston this past fall, will now be on view at Rutgers University's Zimmerli Art Museum through the end of July. I'm a huge fan of Crite's work & would recommend a visit if you're in the area zimmerli.rutgers.edu/art/exhibiti...
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The inclusion of Johns Hopkins, a relatively conservative institution in addition to being a major Pentagon contractor, is so funny www.cnn.com/2026/02/13/p...
Pentagon may bar tuition aid for top universities in Hegseth’s crackdown on ‘biased’ schools | CNN Politics
Military officers could soon find dozens of top colleges and universities across the United States abruptly off limits for tuition assistance as part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign again...
www.cnn.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The inclusion of Johns Hopkins, a relatively conservative institution in addition to being a major Pentagon contractor, is so funny www.cnn.com/2026/02/13/p...
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AI company "acceptable use" policies, constitutions, mission statements, etc are by and large worthless documents that should not be taken seriously.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Exclusive | Pentagon Used Anthropic’s Claude in Maduro Venezuela Raid
The use of the model through a contract with Palantir highlights the growing role of AI in the Pentagon.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:32 PM
AI company "acceptable use" policies, constitutions, mission statements, etc are by and large worthless documents that should not be taken seriously.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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This wasn't an obvious case, and I can see why it took a while. But yikes, look at that.
February 13, 2026 at 1:14 AM
This wasn't an obvious case, and I can see why it took a while. But yikes, look at that.
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I read a lot of 8th Circuit decisions involving traffic stops, and suppression is a real rarity.
February 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
I read a lot of 8th Circuit decisions involving traffic stops, and suppression is a real rarity.
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Narcotics cop makes pretextual stop for tinted windows. Driver has a suspended license. Instead of writing ticket or calling for tow, cop waits 20 min for drug-sniffing dog, which alerts.
8th Circuit: Drugs suppressed, this was prolonged delay under Rodriguez.
ecf.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/26/02...
8th Circuit: Drugs suppressed, this was prolonged delay under Rodriguez.
ecf.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/26/02...
February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Narcotics cop makes pretextual stop for tinted windows. Driver has a suspended license. Instead of writing ticket or calling for tow, cop waits 20 min for drug-sniffing dog, which alerts.
8th Circuit: Drugs suppressed, this was prolonged delay under Rodriguez.
ecf.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/26/02...
8th Circuit: Drugs suppressed, this was prolonged delay under Rodriguez.
ecf.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/26/02...
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You could always listen to Laughing Stock. It might not fix things, but it can’t hurt.
TALK TALK - LAUGHING STOCK - FULL ALBUM - 1991
YouTube video by MECA PD CHANNEL
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
You could always listen to Laughing Stock. It might not fix things, but it can’t hurt.
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This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
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Weird that Reuters would publish this article and not address the elephant in the room. Erik Prince hasn’t tweeted in four days and the entire world has been rejoicing at his possible capture for the last two days. Still nothing about his whereabouts. If nothing else, I hope he sees how hated he is.
Exclusive: Trump ally Prince sent men, drones to help Congo's army secure strategic town
Blackwater founder Erik Prince deployed a private security force to operate drones and help Democratic Republic of Congo's army secure the strategic city of Uvira against Rwanda-backed rebels, four pe...
www.reuters.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Weird that Reuters would publish this article and not address the elephant in the room. Erik Prince hasn’t tweeted in four days and the entire world has been rejoicing at his possible capture for the last two days. Still nothing about his whereabouts. If nothing else, I hope he sees how hated he is.
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Could be awkward for Erik. Story from Sat:
"The well-known US businessman Erik Prince (founder of the private military company "Blackwater") helped the Congolese army recapture Uvira, the 2nd most important city in the South Kivu province, from the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels (see Fides, 6/2/2026)."
"The well-known US businessman Erik Prince (founder of the private military company "Blackwater") helped the Congolese army recapture Uvira, the 2nd most important city in the South Kivu province, from the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels (see Fides, 6/2/2026)."
AFRICA/DR CONGO - Copper and cobalt from Congo soon in American hands
Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – Security in exchange for minerals. This is the “deal” between the U
www.fides.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Could be awkward for Erik. Story from Sat:
"The well-known US businessman Erik Prince (founder of the private military company "Blackwater") helped the Congolese army recapture Uvira, the 2nd most important city in the South Kivu province, from the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels (see Fides, 6/2/2026)."
"The well-known US businessman Erik Prince (founder of the private military company "Blackwater") helped the Congolese army recapture Uvira, the 2nd most important city in the South Kivu province, from the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels (see Fides, 6/2/2026)."
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Keep him!
“Information continuing to emerge from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claims that the M23 armed group has detained Erik Prince, the American national known as the founder and former head of the private military company Blackwater.“
“Information continuing to emerge from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claims that the M23 armed group has detained Erik Prince, the American national known as the founder and former head of the private military company Blackwater.“
Reports Emerge Claiming M23 Detained Blackwater Founder Erik Prince in Eastern DRC
kigalidailynews.rw
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Keep him!
“Information continuing to emerge from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claims that the M23 armed group has detained Erik Prince, the American national known as the founder and former head of the private military company Blackwater.“
“Information continuing to emerge from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claims that the M23 armed group has detained Erik Prince, the American national known as the founder and former head of the private military company Blackwater.“
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1972's THE MECHANIC — one of Charles Bronson's more psychologically complex roles as a stateside leading man — gets a strong 4K UHD Blu-ray release from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
Nick Rogers (nickrogers.bsky.social) reviews the recent release.
midwestfilmjournal.com/2026/02/09/k...
Nick Rogers (nickrogers.bsky.social) reviews the recent release.
midwestfilmjournal.com/2026/02/09/k...
February 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
1972's THE MECHANIC — one of Charles Bronson's more psychologically complex roles as a stateside leading man — gets a strong 4K UHD Blu-ray release from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
Nick Rogers (nickrogers.bsky.social) reviews the recent release.
midwestfilmjournal.com/2026/02/09/k...
Nick Rogers (nickrogers.bsky.social) reviews the recent release.
midwestfilmjournal.com/2026/02/09/k...
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Relient KKK
Now that being a pedophile is openly accepted on the right, MAGA rappers are switching to pop punk
February 8, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Relient KKK
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The White House did a dishonest y-axis so I fixed their y-axis for them, you’re welcome White House
www.howtoreadthisch.art/lets-conside...
www.howtoreadthisch.art/lets-conside...
February 7, 2026 at 5:34 PM
The White House did a dishonest y-axis so I fixed their y-axis for them, you’re welcome White House
www.howtoreadthisch.art/lets-conside...
www.howtoreadthisch.art/lets-conside...
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Slob on my knob was made by teenagers in a Memphis bedroom and everyone loves it
"I need AI to make art, human art is only for the rich and privileged-"
February 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Slob on my knob was made by teenagers in a Memphis bedroom and everyone loves it
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NEW RESEARCH: a cost benefit analysis of #restorativejustice in #Philly compared to court.
This is a living updatable model; at the link you will find both a report that explains the model, AND a spreadsheet that can be adjusted for your jurisdiction.
data.philadao.com/Research.htm...
#DATALab
This is a living updatable model; at the link you will find both a report that explains the model, AND a spreadsheet that can be adjusted for your jurisdiction.
data.philadao.com/Research.htm...
#DATALab
February 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
NEW RESEARCH: a cost benefit analysis of #restorativejustice in #Philly compared to court.
This is a living updatable model; at the link you will find both a report that explains the model, AND a spreadsheet that can be adjusted for your jurisdiction.
data.philadao.com/Research.htm...
#DATALab
This is a living updatable model; at the link you will find both a report that explains the model, AND a spreadsheet that can be adjusted for your jurisdiction.
data.philadao.com/Research.htm...
#DATALab
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Mamdani announces a new executive order protecting New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement," including requiring ICE to have a judicial warrant to enter NYC property
February 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Mamdani announces a new executive order protecting New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement," including requiring ICE to have a judicial warrant to enter NYC property
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The vile video is racist. Period. And it came from a racist White House. If you can't say that, what are we doing here.
February 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The vile video is racist. Period. And it came from a racist White House. If you can't say that, what are we doing here.
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Good. "But DHS isn't just ICE, it's also..." nope, wrong. DHS no longer serves any useful functions, the whole thing has been reassigned to repression. FEMA isn't even paying out to states. All DHS does is shooting, teargassing, facial recognition, and administrative warrants. Shut it down.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if they do not work with Republicans and the White House.
Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Secu…
trib.al
February 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Good. "But DHS isn't just ICE, it's also..." nope, wrong. DHS no longer serves any useful functions, the whole thing has been reassigned to repression. FEMA isn't even paying out to states. All DHS does is shooting, teargassing, facial recognition, and administrative warrants. Shut it down.
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guys. the kid rock performance is uh. well it’s exactly what you’d expect
February 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
guys. the kid rock performance is uh. well it’s exactly what you’d expect
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Put this transcript in the history books. An insert.
Great read. An ICE attorney working for DOJ temporarily explains that ICE has no clue how all of this "federal court" stuff works and makes clear that both ICE and DOJ were totally unprepared for the flood of habeases that were the inevitable result of the Minneapolis raids.
February 5, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Put this transcript in the history books. An insert.