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And, for today's "No one could have expected this" news...
Bloomington police announce arrests in sex trafficking bust: "Rashad Johnson out of Maple Grove. This is the most disturbing arrest that we've had here. He is a backgrounder for ICE, Homeland Security, and federal agencies."
February 11, 2026 at 5:34 PM
And, for today's "No one could have expected this" news...
Feb 11, 1794: The US Senate holds its first public session, after fears arise of appearing too secretive & hidden during divisive times.
Days later, the Senate would decide to make this change permanent, with the construction of a public gallery.
It's like transparency was understood to be vital.
Days later, the Senate would decide to make this change permanent, with the construction of a public gallery.
It's like transparency was understood to be vital.
February 11, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Feb 11, 1794: The US Senate holds its first public session, after fears arise of appearing too secretive & hidden during divisive times.
Days later, the Senate would decide to make this change permanent, with the construction of a public gallery.
It's like transparency was understood to be vital.
Days later, the Senate would decide to make this change permanent, with the construction of a public gallery.
It's like transparency was understood to be vital.
The only business model ICE wants to emulate is Death.
SWALWELL: You said you wanted to see a deportation process that was 'like Amazon Prime but with human beings.' How many times has Amazon Prime shot a mom 3 times in the face?
LYONS: None
SWALWELL: How many times has Amazon Prime shot a nurse 10 times in the back?
LYONS: None
LYONS: None
SWALWELL: How many times has Amazon Prime shot a nurse 10 times in the back?
LYONS: None
February 11, 2026 at 1:38 AM
The only business model ICE wants to emulate is Death.
A good message from @andrecrews.bsky.social . Yes, it's on Instagram. Still counts.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:57 PM
A good message from @andrecrews.bsky.social . Yes, it's on Instagram. Still counts.
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Principals matter more than gold.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych appeared for training on the Olympic track wearing his ‘helmet of memory,’ with photographs of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia’s war, despite a ban from the IOC.
❤️🩹
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February 10, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Principals matter more than gold.
Feb 10, 1940: After divvying up Poland with Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia begins mass deportations of minorities and others to Siberia. Those unwilling were executed.
An estimated 1 million Polish were forcefully deported, with 90-100k dying in the process.
Stephen Miller is copying this horror.
An estimated 1 million Polish were forcefully deported, with 90-100k dying in the process.
Stephen Miller is copying this horror.
February 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Feb 10, 1940: After divvying up Poland with Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia begins mass deportations of minorities and others to Siberia. Those unwilling were executed.
An estimated 1 million Polish were forcefully deported, with 90-100k dying in the process.
Stephen Miller is copying this horror.
An estimated 1 million Polish were forcefully deported, with 90-100k dying in the process.
Stephen Miller is copying this horror.
"The worse of the worst."
... This is what white America looks like.
... This is what white America looks like.
3/ “I have never been separated from my siblings and its honestly sad because they are little and they need their mom and sister.”
From 14-year-old Ariana V.V, whose U.S.-citizen siblings are 2 and 5 years old. Detained for 45+ days
From 14-year-old Ariana V.V, whose U.S.-citizen siblings are 2 and 5 years old. Detained for 45+ days
February 10, 2026 at 12:49 AM
"The worse of the worst."
... This is what white America looks like.
... This is what white America looks like.
Feb 9, 2020: President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador entered the Legislature with armed soldiers, trying to force their approval of an international loan for his security plans.
Many believe Bukele was inspired by Trump's Jan 6th actions. The difference: their Legislature & Supreme Court fought back.
Many believe Bukele was inspired by Trump's Jan 6th actions. The difference: their Legislature & Supreme Court fought back.
February 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Feb 9, 2020: President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador entered the Legislature with armed soldiers, trying to force their approval of an international loan for his security plans.
Many believe Bukele was inspired by Trump's Jan 6th actions. The difference: their Legislature & Supreme Court fought back.
Many believe Bukele was inspired by Trump's Jan 6th actions. The difference: their Legislature & Supreme Court fought back.
Scenes like these are what define the best of America.
our local library has deliberately made the youth area THE community‘s safe, free, well staffed gathering spot M-F from 3 PM until closing, and on weekends. everyone in the community gets it that the library will be noisy and busy during those times, and the rest of the time, quiet. amazing success.
February 8, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Scenes like these are what define the best of America.
Feb 8, 1968: 200 students in Orangeburg, SC hold a protest over police beatings 2 nights prior. When police moved in, the students threw debris, injuring 1.
5 minutes later, the kids gathered not knowing over 60 cops were hidden nearby. They were fired upon, 3 dying.
The cops gloated afterwards.
5 minutes later, the kids gathered not knowing over 60 cops were hidden nearby. They were fired upon, 3 dying.
The cops gloated afterwards.
February 8, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Feb 8, 1968: 200 students in Orangeburg, SC hold a protest over police beatings 2 nights prior. When police moved in, the students threw debris, injuring 1.
5 minutes later, the kids gathered not knowing over 60 cops were hidden nearby. They were fired upon, 3 dying.
The cops gloated afterwards.
5 minutes later, the kids gathered not knowing over 60 cops were hidden nearby. They were fired upon, 3 dying.
The cops gloated afterwards.
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Today the winter Olympics open. Russia and Belarus are allowed to participate under neutral flag.
Picture by Gatis Šļūka
Picture by Gatis Šļūka
February 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Today the winter Olympics open. Russia and Belarus are allowed to participate under neutral flag.
Picture by Gatis Šļūka
Picture by Gatis Šļūka
Feb 7, 2013: Mississippi ratifies the 13th Amendment, officially abolishing slavery.
No, that's not a typo.
But slavery was a long time ago, right? For the black community, America's darkest tradition never really went away. White folk just moved on without killing the monster they alone created.
No, that's not a typo.
But slavery was a long time ago, right? For the black community, America's darkest tradition never really went away. White folk just moved on without killing the monster they alone created.
Mississippi Officially Abolishes Slavery, Ratifies 13th Amendment
abcnews.go.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Feb 7, 2013: Mississippi ratifies the 13th Amendment, officially abolishing slavery.
No, that's not a typo.
But slavery was a long time ago, right? For the black community, America's darkest tradition never really went away. White folk just moved on without killing the monster they alone created.
No, that's not a typo.
But slavery was a long time ago, right? For the black community, America's darkest tradition never really went away. White folk just moved on without killing the monster they alone created.
You could add, "while the Republicans in Congress hold us down and tell us to stop resisting it'll be over soon."
Epstein survivor Anouska De Georgiou: The fact that the very people who are meant to lead this country have completely retraumatized us… it’s—I mean—it’s like being raped by the Department of Justice.
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
You could add, "while the Republicans in Congress hold us down and tell us to stop resisting it'll be over soon."
Feb 6, 1998: The Washington Airport is renamed the Ronald Raegan National Airport, 9 years after Raegan left office.
He didn't receive any compensation. He didn't negotiate American taxpayer funds to receive it.
Congress passed a law after his Presidency to honor his service & legacy.
How novel.
He didn't receive any compensation. He didn't negotiate American taxpayer funds to receive it.
Congress passed a law after his Presidency to honor his service & legacy.
How novel.
Trump offered to unfreeze funding for NYC tunnel if Dulles airport, train station renamed for him, source says
U.S. President Donald Trump offered last month to drop his hold on funding for a key $16 billion New York Hudson River tunnel project in exchange for Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer supporting the re...
www.reuters.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Feb 6, 1998: The Washington Airport is renamed the Ronald Raegan National Airport, 9 years after Raegan left office.
He didn't receive any compensation. He didn't negotiate American taxpayer funds to receive it.
Congress passed a law after his Presidency to honor his service & legacy.
How novel.
He didn't receive any compensation. He didn't negotiate American taxpayer funds to receive it.
Congress passed a law after his Presidency to honor his service & legacy.
How novel.
Huh. Who could've imagined that the Deep State would happen under a Republican Administration that specifically ran against such a thing.
CIA actions against Americans. DOJ rebuffed for repeatedly harassing political opponents. Dismantling the 2nd Amendment.
(deadpan) Did no one predicted this?
CIA actions against Americans. DOJ rebuffed for repeatedly harassing political opponents. Dismantling the 2nd Amendment.
(deadpan) Did no one predicted this?
Senator expresses ‘deep concern’ about CIA activity in cryptic letter
It’s not clear what activities — whether at home or abroad — the senator was referring to
www.independent.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Huh. Who could've imagined that the Deep State would happen under a Republican Administration that specifically ran against such a thing.
CIA actions against Americans. DOJ rebuffed for repeatedly harassing political opponents. Dismantling the 2nd Amendment.
(deadpan) Did no one predicted this?
CIA actions against Americans. DOJ rebuffed for repeatedly harassing political opponents. Dismantling the 2nd Amendment.
(deadpan) Did no one predicted this?
Feb 5, 1988: Manuel Noriega, dictator of Panama, is indicted in US courts for drug smuggling, money laundering, & racketeering.
US forces invaded Panama a year later, where he was captured & jailed on US soil until 2010. He was ultimately returned via France to a Panama jail in 2011, dying in 2017.
US forces invaded Panama a year later, where he was captured & jailed on US soil until 2010. He was ultimately returned via France to a Panama jail in 2011, dying in 2017.
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Feb 5, 1988: Manuel Noriega, dictator of Panama, is indicted in US courts for drug smuggling, money laundering, & racketeering.
US forces invaded Panama a year later, where he was captured & jailed on US soil until 2010. He was ultimately returned via France to a Panama jail in 2011, dying in 2017.
US forces invaded Panama a year later, where he was captured & jailed on US soil until 2010. He was ultimately returned via France to a Panama jail in 2011, dying in 2017.
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I hope McConnell gets the same level of care and compassion that a septic pregnant woman gets in a Texas hospital parking lot.
February 4, 2026 at 10:17 AM
I hope McConnell gets the same level of care and compassion that a septic pregnant woman gets in a Texas hospital parking lot.
Feb 4, 1938: Hitler appoints himself as head of German Armed Forces High Command, as a slow transition from a republic's military to a personal one.
Many of its officers later faces Nuremberg trials, or worse, for their crimes against humanity.
Stephen Miller, head of ICE. Hitler would be proud.
Many of its officers later faces Nuremberg trials, or worse, for their crimes against humanity.
Stephen Miller, head of ICE. Hitler would be proud.
February 4, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Feb 4, 1938: Hitler appoints himself as head of German Armed Forces High Command, as a slow transition from a republic's military to a personal one.
Many of its officers later faces Nuremberg trials, or worse, for their crimes against humanity.
Stephen Miller, head of ICE. Hitler would be proud.
Many of its officers later faces Nuremberg trials, or worse, for their crimes against humanity.
Stephen Miller, head of ICE. Hitler would be proud.
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My office and a group of AGs secured over $17 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for inflating the prices of medication for diabetes, cancer, ADHD, and more.
New Yorkers who may have been cheated can claim the money they're owed.
New Yorkers who may have been cheated can claim the money they're owed.
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Welcome to the AG Generic Drugs Settlement Website
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February 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
My office and a group of AGs secured over $17 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for inflating the prices of medication for diabetes, cancer, ADHD, and more.
New Yorkers who may have been cheated can claim the money they're owed.
New Yorkers who may have been cheated can claim the money they're owed.
Feb 3, 1971: NYC Detective Frank Serpico is shot in the face while attempting an arrest.
It's believed he was set up by colleagues, who were angry over testimony Serpico gave against police corruption.
His work sparked a national debate and NYC investigation, which he still speaks out on today.
It's believed he was set up by colleagues, who were angry over testimony Serpico gave against police corruption.
His work sparked a national debate and NYC investigation, which he still speaks out on today.
'The dishonest officer should fear the honest one': The policeman who inspired Al Pacino's Serpico
Frank Serpico was shot on 3 February 1971, after exposing corruption in the NYPD. The following year, the BBC reported on the "widespread" rot in the Big Apple's police force.
www.bbc.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Feb 3, 1971: NYC Detective Frank Serpico is shot in the face while attempting an arrest.
It's believed he was set up by colleagues, who were angry over testimony Serpico gave against police corruption.
His work sparked a national debate and NYC investigation, which he still speaks out on today.
It's believed he was set up by colleagues, who were angry over testimony Serpico gave against police corruption.
His work sparked a national debate and NYC investigation, which he still speaks out on today.
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In celebration of #LGBTQHistoryMonth & in anticipation of our upcoming event “Queer Speculative Love Letters” with Istanbul-based writer Secil Epik in April, GWL volunteer Ari gives a brief intro into some of the most prominent queer love letters from history ⬇️
womenslibrary.org.uk/2026/01/30/q...
womenslibrary.org.uk/2026/01/30/q...
Queer Love Letters from History | Glasgow Women’s Library
In anticipation of the Library’s upcoming event “Queer Speculative Love Letters” with Istanbul-based writer Secil Epik on the 23rd of April, I give a brief introduction into some of the most prominent...
womenslibrary.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM
In celebration of #LGBTQHistoryMonth & in anticipation of our upcoming event “Queer Speculative Love Letters” with Istanbul-based writer Secil Epik in April, GWL volunteer Ari gives a brief intro into some of the most prominent queer love letters from history ⬇️
womenslibrary.org.uk/2026/01/30/q...
womenslibrary.org.uk/2026/01/30/q...
Related to a US veteran, police, or fire service member? Chances are you're proud to tell people about it. Spread their stories. They're considered the spirit of America.
ICE officers hide their names, deeds, and stories. Why?
They are the spirit of a white nationalist America, gasping to hold on.
ICE officers hide their names, deeds, and stories. Why?
They are the spirit of a white nationalist America, gasping to hold on.
'ICE List' doxxing site alleges DHS whistleblower leaked identities of 4,500 agents
ICE List's founder, who does not live in the U.S., said the leak includes 2,000 frontline immigration enforcement officers and about 2,500 employees in support roles
www.police1.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Related to a US veteran, police, or fire service member? Chances are you're proud to tell people about it. Spread their stories. They're considered the spirit of America.
ICE officers hide their names, deeds, and stories. Why?
They are the spirit of a white nationalist America, gasping to hold on.
ICE officers hide their names, deeds, and stories. Why?
They are the spirit of a white nationalist America, gasping to hold on.
Feb 2, 1989: After 10 years of war in Afghanistan, the Soviet Army leaves Kabul. What started as a request by Afghan officials to put down extremists escalated to over 115k Soviet troops.
The now-unsupported government fell quickly to civil war, leading to Taliban rule in 1996. Five years later...
The now-unsupported government fell quickly to civil war, leading to Taliban rule in 1996. Five years later...
February 2, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Feb 2, 1989: After 10 years of war in Afghanistan, the Soviet Army leaves Kabul. What started as a request by Afghan officials to put down extremists escalated to over 115k Soviet troops.
The now-unsupported government fell quickly to civil war, leading to Taliban rule in 1996. Five years later...
The now-unsupported government fell quickly to civil war, leading to Taliban rule in 1996. Five years later...
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Today we mark #NationalFreedomDay, honoring the formal end of slavery in the United States. But we must also acknowledge that the work of freedom is ongoing and the long shadow of slavery continues to haunt us. Justice, equity, and compassion; that is the only path forward.
February 2, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Today we mark #NationalFreedomDay, honoring the formal end of slavery in the United States. But we must also acknowledge that the work of freedom is ongoing and the long shadow of slavery continues to haunt us. Justice, equity, and compassion; that is the only path forward.