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Late-night show host Stephen Colbert said that CBS lawyers barred him from airing an interview with Democratic Texas State Representative James Talarico, who is running for his party's nomination for the US Senate reut.rs/4qCIJMB
CBS host Stephen Colbert says network barred airing interview with Texas US Senate candidate
CBS late-night show host Stephen Colbert said on Monday that the network's lawyers barred him from airing an interview with Democratic Texas State Representative James Talarico, who is running for his...
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February 17, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Late-night show host Stephen Colbert said that CBS lawyers barred him from airing an interview with Democratic Texas State Representative James Talarico, who is running for his party's nomination for the US Senate reut.rs/4qCIJMB
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If your nation harms the very people Jesus called us to serve, namely the poor, the hungry, the sick, the immigrant, the disenfranchised, the marginalized, and oppressed, all while calling your nation “Christian,” you are embodying the exact kind of religious hypocrisy Jesus raged against.
February 16, 2026 at 11:14 PM
If your nation harms the very people Jesus called us to serve, namely the poor, the hungry, the sick, the immigrant, the disenfranchised, the marginalized, and oppressed, all while calling your nation “Christian,” you are embodying the exact kind of religious hypocrisy Jesus raged against.
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America’s CEOs aren’t acting in the interest of shareholders by staying silent about democracy and the rule of law.
They’re acting out of fear.
They’re acting out of fear.
Role Models | No Mercy / No Malice
“Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they’ll never sit under.” There’s an inverse to that wisdom. Great societies decline when old men chop down forests meant to provide shade and...
www.profgalloway.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:53 PM
America’s CEOs aren’t acting in the interest of shareholders by staying silent about democracy and the rule of law.
They’re acting out of fear.
They’re acting out of fear.
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This is Bob Coveiro. He sat by his human's grave for 10 years until his own death in 2021. Pets were not permitted to be buried with humans, but he was given an exception. Now 5 years later, inspired by his loyalty, Brazil passed the Bob Coveiro Law allowing pets to be buried in family graves. 14/10
February 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM
This is Bob Coveiro. He sat by his human's grave for 10 years until his own death in 2021. Pets were not permitted to be buried with humans, but he was given an exception. Now 5 years later, inspired by his loyalty, Brazil passed the Bob Coveiro Law allowing pets to be buried in family graves. 14/10
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WSJ: “.. The pricing break is over. .. Companies .. are raising prices early this year on items from bluejeans and spices to housewares and industrial products.”
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February 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
WSJ: “.. The pricing break is over. .. Companies .. are raising prices early this year on items from bluejeans and spices to housewares and industrial products.”
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@wsj.com
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“Americans should not accept vague excuses for protecting the identities of Mr. Epstein’s associates,” the editorial board writes. “A two-tiered justice system that coddles the powerful and revictimizes the vulnerable is a violation of American values.”
Opinion | Bondi’s Incompetence Is the Latest Insult for Epstein’s Victims
The attorney general’s behavior reveals a deeper rot in the American justice system.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
“Americans should not accept vague excuses for protecting the identities of Mr. Epstein’s associates,” the editorial board writes. “A two-tiered justice system that coddles the powerful and revictimizes the vulnerable is a violation of American values.”
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This is precisely what polling places were like for part of the 19th century.
People often traveled long distances by horse to vote. It was a big deal when folks got together this way.
People often traveled long distances by horse to vote. It was a big deal when folks got together this way.
February 14, 2026 at 11:28 PM
This is precisely what polling places were like for part of the 19th century.
People often traveled long distances by horse to vote. It was a big deal when folks got together this way.
People often traveled long distances by horse to vote. It was a big deal when folks got together this way.
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They don’t want us to vote.
Because they are NOT the majority.
Because they are NOT the majority.
February 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
They don’t want us to vote.
Because they are NOT the majority.
Because they are NOT the majority.
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One of the most successful pieces of far right propaganda was to convince so many Christians that helping the poor, feeding the hungry, bringing healthcare to the sick, loving all our neighbors, and caring for our planet was “leftist” and wasn’t actually part of following Jesus.
February 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM
One of the most successful pieces of far right propaganda was to convince so many Christians that helping the poor, feeding the hungry, bringing healthcare to the sick, loving all our neighbors, and caring for our planet was “leftist” and wasn’t actually part of following Jesus.
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Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
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One of the better ideas I’ve seen. Scott Galloway with his “Resist and Unsubscribe.
Resistandunsubscribe.com
Resistandunsubscribe.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:27 AM
One of the better ideas I’ve seen. Scott Galloway with his “Resist and Unsubscribe.
Resistandunsubscribe.com
Resistandunsubscribe.com
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This is a breathtaking article about the complete clown show at DHS being overseen by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski (gift link)
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
This is a breathtaking article about the complete clown show at DHS being overseen by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski (gift link)
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Can’t get in touch with your Members of Congress? Then send an email: act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
February 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Can’t get in touch with your Members of Congress? Then send an email: act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
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It’s important to recognize good actions by companies re the war in Ukraine. Elon Musk and Space X decision the shutdown Starlink to the Russia side of the illegal invasion has been very hurtful to the Russian military and caused borderline panic.
Good call
Good call
February 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
It’s important to recognize good actions by companies re the war in Ukraine. Elon Musk and Space X decision the shutdown Starlink to the Russia side of the illegal invasion has been very hurtful to the Russian military and caused borderline panic.
Good call
Good call
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Rand Paul to ICE officials on Pretti's killing: "Because people within the government made conclusions immediately that he was a terrorist and an assassin, people aren't believing that it's gonna be an honest investigation ... there has to ultimately be repercussions ... it's inexcusable."
February 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Rand Paul to ICE officials on Pretti's killing: "Because people within the government made conclusions immediately that he was a terrorist and an assassin, people aren't believing that it's gonna be an honest investigation ... there has to ultimately be repercussions ... it's inexcusable."
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This was totally fun! A nice break from my usual beat.
It’s Lincoln’s birthday so I asked @hcrichardson.bsky.social to come on the pod to talk about him, the war, public memory….and vampires. You’re welcome, America.
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Episode 183: Heather Cox Richardson on Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Podcast Episode · Reckoning with Jason Herbert · 02/12/2026 · 1h 46m
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February 12, 2026 at 10:34 PM
This was totally fun! A nice break from my usual beat.
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The Trump administration has diverted law enforcement officers from across the government to help ICE, yet arrests have increased only among immigrants with no criminal convictions.
Despite Budget Surge, ICE Fails to Make the Country Safer
The administration has diverted law enforcement officers from across government to help ICE but has increased arrests only of immigrants with no criminal conviction.
www.brennancenter.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The Trump administration has diverted law enforcement officers from across the government to help ICE, yet arrests have increased only among immigrants with no criminal convictions.
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This is Bogie. This rope is his very favorite toy because it makes his tiny human smile too. 13/10 (TT: _chelsea_brown_4)
February 12, 2026 at 10:28 PM
This is Bogie. This rope is his very favorite toy because it makes his tiny human smile too. 13/10 (TT: _chelsea_brown_4)
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NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
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Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
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The House could vote today on the GOP’s new voter suppression legislation modeled on the infamous SAVE Act. This series of bills would end registration by mail and add new ID requirements that could prevent millions of eligible voters from registering. Make sure your representative hears from you.
Tell Your Representative: Vote NO on Voter Suppression | Indivisible
indivisible.org
February 11, 2026 at 1:27 PM
The House could vote today on the GOP’s new voter suppression legislation modeled on the infamous SAVE Act. This series of bills would end registration by mail and add new ID requirements that could prevent millions of eligible voters from registering. Make sure your representative hears from you.
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One of the most blatant forms of hypocrisy in our time is Christians holding all ordinary people accountable to the most rigid moral standards while simultaneously holding their preferred politicians and celebrities accountable to no standards at all.
February 11, 2026 at 3:21 AM
One of the most blatant forms of hypocrisy in our time is Christians holding all ordinary people accountable to the most rigid moral standards while simultaneously holding their preferred politicians and celebrities accountable to no standards at all.
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"This is Mia, 7 years old -- 'I don't want to be in this place. I want to be in my school'" -- Walkinshaw confronts Lyons with letters written by kids being detained by ICE
February 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
"This is Mia, 7 years old -- 'I don't want to be in this place. I want to be in my school'" -- Walkinshaw confronts Lyons with letters written by kids being detained by ICE
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Congress is scrambling to pass a DHS funding bill by Friday, and we need to make it loud and clear that our senators and representatives must oppose any bill that hands ICE and Border Patrol more funding or fails to include strict safeguards to protect our communities.
Tell Your Members of Congress to rein in ICE NOW
On January 24, federal forces with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. This was just over two weeks after the killing of Renee Good. These killings are a direc...
act.indivisible.org
February 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Congress is scrambling to pass a DHS funding bill by Friday, and we need to make it loud and clear that our senators and representatives must oppose any bill that hands ICE and Border Patrol more funding or fails to include strict safeguards to protect our communities.
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Kids of immigrants aren’t going to school out of fear of being grabbed.
Not only no school, but also, no free meals.
So folks in Minnesota are distributing food.
(gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/d...
Not only no school, but also, no free meals.
So folks in Minnesota are distributing food.
(gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/d...
Hungry Families, ICE and Secret Grocery Networks in Minneapolis
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Kids of immigrants aren’t going to school out of fear of being grabbed.
Not only no school, but also, no free meals.
So folks in Minnesota are distributing food.
(gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/d...
Not only no school, but also, no free meals.
So folks in Minnesota are distributing food.
(gift article)
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/d...