Alan Keenan
@ajcpkeenan.bsky.social
A while back I wrote a book called "Democracy in Question: Democratic Openness in a Time of Political Closure". Little did I know... So much still to learn.
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The announcement of ICE’s withdrawal from Minnesota, like that of the British from Boston 250 years ago, marks a victory for people power.
Today’s announcement by Trump border czar Tom Homan that the administration was ending its deployment of ICE and
The announcement of ICE’s withdrawal from Minnesota, like that of the British from Boston 250 years ago, marks a victory for people power.
Today’s announcement by Trump border czar Tom Homan that the administration was ending its deployment of ICE and
The occupying army retreats
The announcement of ICE’s...
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February 13, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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The announcement of ICE’s withdrawal from Minnesota, like that of the British from Boston 250 years ago, marks a victory for people power.
Today’s announcement by Trump border czar Tom Homan that the administration was ending its deployment of ICE and
The announcement of ICE’s withdrawal from Minnesota, like that of the British from Boston 250 years ago, marks a victory for people power.
Today’s announcement by Trump border czar Tom Homan that the administration was ending its deployment of ICE and
"Every day we have to get up and say: how do we rebalance this country in favour of ordinary people? How do we break up this network of people who’ve had a grip on our systems, institutions and opportunities for too long?"
Ban lobbying by ex-MPs? Ban dark money?
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Ban lobbying by ex-MPs? Ban dark money?
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‘You call it a shitshow – I say it’s unforgivable’: Lisa Nandy on Epstein, Mandelson and Labour’s torrid week
The culture secretary talks about secret briefings, the need for solidarity and why the government must recognise its big moment of reckoning
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
"Every day we have to get up and say: how do we rebalance this country in favour of ordinary people? How do we break up this network of people who’ve had a grip on our systems, institutions and opportunities for too long?"
Ban lobbying by ex-MPs? Ban dark money?
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Ban lobbying by ex-MPs? Ban dark money?
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
US media is indeed in disastrous, corporate meltdown but @carolecadwalla.bsky.social is too bleak about #Epstein fallout. That demands to hold accountable the criminal male elite are front & center in US politics & shattering MAGA coalition is amazing. And fight is not over.
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Protecting Pedophile Predators: Carole Cadwalladr on Jeffrey Epstein & the Elite's Veil of Silence
YouTube video by Democracy Now!
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February 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
US media is indeed in disastrous, corporate meltdown but @carolecadwalla.bsky.social is too bleak about #Epstein fallout. That demands to hold accountable the criminal male elite are front & center in US politics & shattering MAGA coalition is amazing. And fight is not over.
youtu.be/P0P8GrAlTEk?...
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Ring is a wildly dangerous company. Always has been. But it has sort of flown under the radar the last couple years as it tried to soften its image. Make no mistake that this is an extremely dangerous surveillance dragnet:
www.404media.co/with-ring-am...
www.404media.co/with-ring-am...
With Ring, American Consumers Built a Surveillance Dragnet
Ring's 'Search Party' is dystopian surveillance accelerationism.
www.404media.co
February 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Ring is a wildly dangerous company. Always has been. But it has sort of flown under the radar the last couple years as it tried to soften its image. Make no mistake that this is an extremely dangerous surveillance dragnet:
www.404media.co/with-ring-am...
www.404media.co/with-ring-am...
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
Call me naive, but #ThomasMassie
gives me hope that #Democracy in America is not dead yet.
#Epstein
#Justice
#accountability
m.youtube.com/watch?v=vgiW...
gives me hope that #Democracy in America is not dead yet.
#Epstein
#Justice
#accountability
m.youtube.com/watch?v=vgiW...
BREAKING NEWS: Massie And Bondi Have Shocking Fight As He Accuses Her Of Epstein Files 'Cover-Up'
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
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February 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Call me naive, but #ThomasMassie
gives me hope that #Democracy in America is not dead yet.
#Epstein
#Justice
#accountability
m.youtube.com/watch?v=vgiW...
gives me hope that #Democracy in America is not dead yet.
#Epstein
#Justice
#accountability
m.youtube.com/watch?v=vgiW...
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Congress needs to create a bipartisan select committee dedicated exclusively to the #EpsteinFiles co-chaired by @RepThomasMassie and @rokhanna.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Congress needs to create a bipartisan select committee dedicated exclusively to the #EpsteinFiles co-chaired by @RepThomasMassie and @rokhanna.bsky.social
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Seeing lots of commentary along the lines of 'no-one saw the Mandelson scandal coming', which just isn't true.
Some of us have been warning about it for years. Here's what I wrote two years ago bylinetimes.com/2024/01/04/k...
Some of us have been warning about it for years. Here's what I wrote two years ago bylinetimes.com/2024/01/04/k...
Keir Starmer Faces an Immediate Test of His Pledge to 'Crackdown on Cronyism'
The Labour leader's decision to make restoring trust in public life the centre piece of his election campaign, raises questions about his own record
bylinetimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Seeing lots of commentary along the lines of 'no-one saw the Mandelson scandal coming', which just isn't true.
Some of us have been warning about it for years. Here's what I wrote two years ago bylinetimes.com/2024/01/04/k...
Some of us have been warning about it for years. Here's what I wrote two years ago bylinetimes.com/2024/01/04/k...
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🔴 Exclusive: Corporate donations British parties tripled over last three elections
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
Revealed: Corporate donations to British politics have tripled
Influential Labour committee chairs call on government to clean up politics as our new analysis finds record £42 million in company donations ahead of last election
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February 11, 2026 at 11:47 AM
🔴 Exclusive: Corporate donations British parties tripled over last three elections
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
But here's key thing: almost none is from FTSE500/listed companies
It's almost all companies controlled by super-wealthy individuals, or small, opaque firms
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-c...
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"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
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#R4Today
Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCase
Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag
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February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
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The govt is refusing to commit to an inquiry into the MOD's contracts with US-based spy tech giant Palantir despite the web of shady connections between Mandelson, Epstein, and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel - this absolutely stinks.
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The govt is refusing to commit to an inquiry into the MOD's contracts with US-based spy tech giant Palantir despite the web of shady connections between Mandelson, Epstein, and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel - this absolutely stinks.
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From 1975 to 2023, $79 trillion in wealth was transferred from the bottom 90% to the top 1%.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
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Trump, Extreme Wealth Concentration, and Our Societal Crisis | Common Dreams
The US government simply has not done enough to ensure that the livelihoods of all Americans are protected or improved in this new Gilded Age. What it has done is made sure the rich get richer by the ...
www.commondreams.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
From 1975 to 2023, $79 trillion in wealth was transferred from the bottom 90% to the top 1%.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
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Sneaky fees, excessive paperwork, spam calls, and other avoidable, annoying, shady practices cost Americans $165 billion annually in wasted time and money, according to a new study.
newrepublic.com/article/2063...
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How Companies Profit by Annoying the Hell Out of You
A new report reveals that sneaky fees, excessive paperwork, spam calls, and other annoyances cost Americans $165 billion annually in wasted time and money.
newrepublic.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Sneaky fees, excessive paperwork, spam calls, and other avoidable, annoying, shady practices cost Americans $165 billion annually in wasted time and money, according to a new study.
newrepublic.com/article/2063...
newrepublic.com/article/2063...
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EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
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US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
Turn off the cameras.
February 10, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Turn off the cameras.
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Really have to hand it to the @WeRateDogs guy, who's consistently using his massive platform for good. In this case discussing how Ring is trying to manufacture consent for using its products for immigration—AND ABORTION—monitoring.
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Really have to hand it to the @WeRateDogs guy, who's consistently using his massive platform for good. In this case discussing how Ring is trying to manufacture consent for using its products for immigration—AND ABORTION—monitoring.
Surely there is some way the silent majority of Americans opposed to #ICE brutality can collectively reward the brave restauranteurs who speak out. They shouldn’t suffer for defending decency and human rights. This seems a project tailor made for social media.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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US restaurants targeted for opposing ICE: ‘I refuse to cook for fascists’
Restaurants face one-star reviews and less business in an already precarious industry. Some restaurateurs fear speaking out as immigrants themselves
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Surely there is some way the silent majority of Americans opposed to #ICE brutality can collectively reward the brave restauranteurs who speak out. They shouldn’t suffer for defending decency and human rights. This seems a project tailor made for social media.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Amazing that no one on key BBC politics show make explicit the deep connection b/w #Starmer's "poor judgment" in appointing right-wing, misogynist, elitist #Mandelson & Labour govt's failure to challenge wealthy & corporate power w/policies that benefit average voters.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg - Can Keir Starmer survive the Mandelson crisis?
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden, shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart and Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Amazing that no one on key BBC politics show make explicit the deep connection b/w #Starmer's "poor judgment" in appointing right-wing, misogynist, elitist #Mandelson & Labour govt's failure to challenge wealthy & corporate power w/policies that benefit average voters.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Everyone in the White House involved in any way with that vile, sickening racist Trump post must be fired immediately: everyone in the communications department, everyone in the press office, every deputy chief of staff, everyone involved up and down the line. Not one more tax dollar for this filth.
BREAKING: President Trump removes a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes. The White House initially defended the post, then blamed it on a staffer.
Trump shares racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys
The White House defended Trump's post, saying it was "from an internet meme video depicting President Trump as the King of the Jungle."
nbcnews.to
February 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Everyone in the White House involved in any way with that vile, sickening racist Trump post must be fired immediately: everyone in the communications department, everyone in the press office, every deputy chief of staff, everyone involved up and down the line. Not one more tax dollar for this filth.
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove
Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?
www.foxglove.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
Great work. How nice to see the consummate faux-left insider #Mandelson finally get the scorn & rejection he deserves; but there’s so much more we need to know about who& what interests determine public policy, and for that we need determined journalists & respect for citizens’ right to information.
"Rhe only reason we know any of this [about Mandelson] is because Epstein became entangled in the MAGA movement’s narrative.
"What we still aren’t asking is how similar networks of influence are operating elsewhere today."
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"What we still aren’t asking is how similar networks of influence are operating elsewhere today."
New on D4S: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/release-th...
Release the files - on Mandelson, Starmer and McSweeney
Sunlight is the only disinfectant to the corruption that's been revealed this week
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Great work. How nice to see the consummate faux-left insider #Mandelson finally get the scorn & rejection he deserves; but there’s so much more we need to know about who& what interests determine public policy, and for that we need determined journalists & respect for citizens’ right to information.
I’m in!
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As a DC native who has thought for years that US democracy requires local newspapers delivering local news and uncovering and challenging local power elites, @51st.news is a wonderful discovery. May it - and the city - grow and prosper.
As a DC native who has thought for years that US democracy requires local newspapers delivering local news and uncovering and challenging local power elites, @51st.news is a wonderful discovery. May it - and the city - grow and prosper.
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Striking from new Quinnipiac poll:
*Voters prefer path to legalization over deportations for most undocs by 59-34. Among independents it's 61-33
*Majority says Trump on immigration is making America less safe
Again, there's broad rejection of the whole project, not just ICE tactics (see below)
*Voters prefer path to legalization over deportations for most undocs by 59-34. Among independents it's 61-33
*Majority says Trump on immigration is making America less safe
Again, there's broad rejection of the whole project, not just ICE tactics (see below)
February 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Striking from new Quinnipiac poll:
*Voters prefer path to legalization over deportations for most undocs by 59-34. Among independents it's 61-33
*Majority says Trump on immigration is making America less safe
Again, there's broad rejection of the whole project, not just ICE tactics (see below)
*Voters prefer path to legalization over deportations for most undocs by 59-34. Among independents it's 61-33
*Majority says Trump on immigration is making America less safe
Again, there's broad rejection of the whole project, not just ICE tactics (see below)
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“Agents can identify people on the street through facial recognition, trace their movements through license-plate readers and, in some cases, use commercially available phone-location data to reconstruct daily routines and associations.” All surveillance tools people have pushed back on for ages…
DHS ramps up surveillance in immigration raids, sweeping in citizens
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is providing insights into the surveillance technologies the government is using in its mass deportation campaign.
apnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:28 PM
“Agents can identify people on the street through facial recognition, trace their movements through license-plate readers and, in some cases, use commercially available phone-location data to reconstruct daily routines and associations.” All surveillance tools people have pushed back on for ages…