Brian Pierce MD
@mainedpcdoc.medsky.social
he/him, independent family physician in Midcoast Maine, lucky husband, empty nest dad, Direct Primary Care (DPC) small business owner, learning POCUS, USCG and USAF veteran, former Republican, like Mastodon but this place is busier
Interesting article in @economist.com :
"...the strategy... ... is moving away from rallies and electoral organising towards direct action. It is becoming one of the most significant civil-disobedience efforts in America since the civil-rights movement."
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"...the strategy... ... is moving away from rallies and electoral organising towards direct action. It is becoming one of the most significant civil-disobedience efforts in America since the civil-rights movement."
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Inside the movement challenging—and disrupting—ICE
A non-violent network of activists is forming across America
www.economist.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Interesting article in @economist.com :
"...the strategy... ... is moving away from rallies and electoral organising towards direct action. It is becoming one of the most significant civil-disobedience efforts in America since the civil-rights movement."
Gift link-
"...the strategy... ... is moving away from rallies and electoral organising towards direct action. It is becoming one of the most significant civil-disobedience efforts in America since the civil-rights movement."
Gift link-
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Uncle Sam’s take may go downhill from here
Has America hit “peak tariff”?
Uncle Sam’s take may go downhill from here
econ.st
February 1, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Uncle Sam’s take may go downhill from here
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Courts need to make clear that states can in fact prosecute federal agents who commit crimes; that ICE’s view of the constitution is wrong; and that the federal government cannot ride roughshod over the states
ICE’s impunity is a formula for more violence
Is America’s president building his own paramilitary militia?
econ.st
February 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Courts need to make clear that states can in fact prosecute federal agents who commit crimes; that ICE’s view of the constitution is wrong; and that the federal government cannot ride roughshod over the states
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Some sleep experts contend that humans are biologically disposed to nap. An alarm clock is a vital tool for the health-conscious, however
How to get power naps right
It’s all in the timing
econ.st
February 1, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Some sleep experts contend that humans are biologically disposed to nap. An alarm clock is a vital tool for the health-conscious, however
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Having once administered vast swathes of the globe some countries are still finding it difficult to adjust to their straitened circumstances
How its long-lost empires still shape Europe
The colonial era is gone but not forgotten
econ.st
February 1, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Having once administered vast swathes of the globe some countries are still finding it difficult to adjust to their straitened circumstances
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Mangione’s defense argued that the stalking charges do not meet the requirements for a “crime of violence.” According to Friday's opinion, Judge Garnett agreed.
Mangione now faces the maximum penalty of life without the possibility of parole.
Read more: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Mangione now faces the maximum penalty of life without the possibility of parole.
Read more: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
BREAKING: Death Penalty Charges Dropped for Luigi Mangione
Details: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Details: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
January 30, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Mangione’s defense argued that the stalking charges do not meet the requirements for a “crime of violence.” According to Friday's opinion, Judge Garnett agreed.
Mangione now faces the maximum penalty of life without the possibility of parole.
Read more: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Mangione now faces the maximum penalty of life without the possibility of parole.
Read more: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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“Unfortunately, if it does flop,” one member of the Melania production team said, “I would really feel great about it.”
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Read @tessastuart.bsky.social's great reporting on this entire mess ⬇️
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Read @tessastuart.bsky.social's great reporting on this entire mess ⬇️
'Chaos': Behind the Scenes of Amazon's Melania Trump Doc
Crew members of the Amazon documentary "Melania: Twenty Days to History" detail a chaotic production process under Brett Ratner.
www.rollingstone.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM
“Unfortunately, if it does flop,” one member of the Melania production team said, “I would really feel great about it.”
😭😭😭😭
Read @tessastuart.bsky.social's great reporting on this entire mess ⬇️
😭😭😭😭
Read @tessastuart.bsky.social's great reporting on this entire mess ⬇️
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‘ICE Out’: Protest Songs From Bruce Springsteen, My Morning Jacket, NOFX, and Others
Bon Iver have released a new charity single to benefit the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
✊ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Bon Iver have released a new charity single to benefit the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
✊ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
January 30, 2026 at 9:52 PM
‘ICE Out’: Protest Songs From Bruce Springsteen, My Morning Jacket, NOFX, and Others
Bon Iver have released a new charity single to benefit the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
✊ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Bon Iver have released a new charity single to benefit the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
✊ www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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“We will be in St. Bart’s,” Musk wrote at one point. “When should we head to your island on the 2nd?”
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
January 30, 2026 at 10:41 PM
“We will be in St. Bart’s,” Musk wrote at one point. “When should we head to your island on the 2nd?”
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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"Minnesota is like a mini-America. We have a massively diverse group of people. We love the differences that we all bring. And we will not stop fighting.”
Interview: bit.ly/4tb4Ege
Interview: bit.ly/4tb4Ege
January 31, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"Minnesota is like a mini-America. We have a massively diverse group of people. We love the differences that we all bring. And we will not stop fighting.”
Interview: bit.ly/4tb4Ege
Interview: bit.ly/4tb4Ege
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From Moira Rose to Kate McCallister, quirky dog moms to kooky folk singers, nine must-see highlights from Catherine O’Hara’s 50-year body of work.
🔗 bit.ly/45GD6FL
🔗 bit.ly/45GD6FL
January 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
From Moira Rose to Kate McCallister, quirky dog moms to kooky folk singers, nine must-see highlights from Catherine O’Hara’s 50-year body of work.
🔗 bit.ly/45GD6FL
🔗 bit.ly/45GD6FL
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“in this case we have a particularly clear trail from public racism to practical policy“ writes @timothysnyder.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Ethnic Cleansing in Ohio?
Nazi Lies in Vance's America
open.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:56 PM
“in this case we have a particularly clear trail from public racism to practical policy“ writes @timothysnyder.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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Are there limitations to recording ICE? What's the deal with ICE and facial recognition tech? How do you protect your privacy while protesting? If you or loved ones are exercising your rights to demand justice, join our ICE and CBP town hall livestream on Thursday at 10 am PT. eff.org/livestream-ice
EFF Town Hall: ICE, CBP, and Digital Rights
You see it. We see it. ICE and CBP are out of control. Many people are exercising their right to say it's unacceptable. But what are the limitations around recording immigration agents? Is it true
www.eff.org
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Are there limitations to recording ICE? What's the deal with ICE and facial recognition tech? How do you protect your privacy while protesting? If you or loved ones are exercising your rights to demand justice, join our ICE and CBP town hall livestream on Thursday at 10 am PT. eff.org/livestream-ice
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Khang said there were no warning signs that immigration authorities were looking for him before he was detained on Jan. 21.
Pardoned auto shop owner freed after rare government reversal
Fong Khang spent seven days in detention despite being a legal resident and receiving clemency for past crimes.
bit.ly
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Khang said there were no warning signs that immigration authorities were looking for him before he was detained on Jan. 21.
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The old Resistance-is-cringe. who scoffed at the f-word, now concede the “hysterical pussy hats” were right. I’m not mad at you, as Renee Good once said. No, nearly 60% of Americans now consider Trump’s first year a failure (ya don't say!).
trib.al/sz41odV
trib.al/sz41odV
February 1, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The old Resistance-is-cringe. who scoffed at the f-word, now concede the “hysterical pussy hats” were right. I’m not mad at you, as Renee Good once said. No, nearly 60% of Americans now consider Trump’s first year a failure (ya don't say!).
trib.al/sz41odV
trib.al/sz41odV
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lol good luck with your Trump-friendly gerrymander this November, Texas GOP.
This is a 31 point swing, y’all!
Like every state in the nation, Texans hate what the Trump regime is doing — stripping our healthcare, jobs, affordability, education, safety net, and the shredding of our constitution.
And we want brownshirt #ICEoffOurStreets NOW.
Like every state in the nation, Texans hate what the Trump regime is doing — stripping our healthcare, jobs, affordability, education, safety net, and the shredding of our constitution.
And we want brownshirt #ICEoffOurStreets NOW.
February 1, 2026 at 3:02 PM
lol good luck with your Trump-friendly gerrymander this November, Texas GOP.
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This terrible NYT article ought to be an expose of the lunatics who persuaded a bunch of idiots to launch a wildly ineffective missile strike on an allied country. But instead it’s a respectful ticktock that tells you nothing. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/w...
How Trump Took Up the ‘Christian Genocide’ Cause in Nigeria
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This terrible NYT article ought to be an expose of the lunatics who persuaded a bunch of idiots to launch a wildly ineffective missile strike on an allied country. But instead it’s a respectful ticktock that tells you nothing. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/w...
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Trump’s America
February 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Trump’s America
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“In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this,” one worker wrote on Slack.
Palantir Defends Work With ICE to Staff Following Killing of Alex Pretti
“In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this,” one worker wrote on Slack.
wrd.cm
February 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
“In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this,” one worker wrote on Slack.
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Ad in the Washington Post calls it the “Trump Kennedy Center.” I am not OK with that.
February 1, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Ad in the Washington Post calls it the “Trump Kennedy Center.” I am not OK with that.
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"As a ski area, Big Moose Mountain has a lot going for it. Its trails provide breathtaking views of Moosehead Lake and the surrounding mountains and forests," Outdoors contributor Aislinn Sarnacki writes.
Why a local ski spot is the place to be this winter
Friends of the Mountain is raising $5.95 million to buy the 1,700-acre Big Moose Mountain property and make it a nonprofit ski area.
www.bangordailynews.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM
"As a ski area, Big Moose Mountain has a lot going for it. Its trails provide breathtaking views of Moosehead Lake and the surrounding mountains and forests," Outdoors contributor Aislinn Sarnacki writes.
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Defund ICE.
Disable the grift.
Disempower the Epstein class.
Defy authoritarianism.
Discredit Trumpism.
Deconstruct MAGA.
Defeat the GOP.
Thank you for your attention to these matters.
Disable the grift.
Disempower the Epstein class.
Defy authoritarianism.
Discredit Trumpism.
Deconstruct MAGA.
Defeat the GOP.
Thank you for your attention to these matters.
February 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Defund ICE.
Disable the grift.
Disempower the Epstein class.
Defy authoritarianism.
Discredit Trumpism.
Deconstruct MAGA.
Defeat the GOP.
Thank you for your attention to these matters.
Disable the grift.
Disempower the Epstein class.
Defy authoritarianism.
Discredit Trumpism.
Deconstruct MAGA.
Defeat the GOP.
Thank you for your attention to these matters.
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I'm a libertarian. But your rights end where my feeling start.
January 29, 2026 at 6:40 PM
I'm a libertarian. But your rights end where my feeling start.
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Doctors say children should be vaccinated. This ketamine-addicted CBS News contributor says they shouldn't. For busy parents, it can be hard to know who to trust.
January 29, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Doctors say children should be vaccinated. This ketamine-addicted CBS News contributor says they shouldn't. For busy parents, it can be hard to know who to trust.
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The Atlantic was founded in 1857, the New York Times in 1851. So it's a bit surprising that David Brooks is leaving the Times for the Atlantic, given that the Atlantic is only six years younger.
January 30, 2026 at 4:13 PM
The Atlantic was founded in 1857, the New York Times in 1851. So it's a bit surprising that David Brooks is leaving the Times for the Atlantic, given that the Atlantic is only six years younger.