brooklyntrolleydodger
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What an excellent piece, clear-eyed while not falling prey to despair.
One Year of Trump. The Time to Act Is Now, While We Still Can. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
One Year of Trump. The Time to Act Is Now, While We Still Can. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
Opinion | One Year of Trump. The Time to Act Is Now, While We Still Can.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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The narrative of exceptional Ukrainian resilience is one of the most harmful tropes I’ve seen during this war.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
January 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The narrative of exceptional Ukrainian resilience is one of the most harmful tropes I’ve seen during this war.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
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Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
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An interesting case of "high on their own supply"— Trumpists apparently *believe* that weaponizing the DOJ easily gets you indictments and convictions, because they're committed to not believing that the investigations under Biden and Garland were valid and backed by lots of evidence.
January 17, 2026 at 2:44 PM
An interesting case of "high on their own supply"— Trumpists apparently *believe* that weaponizing the DOJ easily gets you indictments and convictions, because they're committed to not believing that the investigations under Biden and Garland were valid and backed by lots of evidence.
gothamist.com/news/nyc-lan...
“The potential conditions on the sale could mark a partial victory for Mamdani, who vowed on his first day in office to improve life for renters in the buildings.
“The potential conditions on the sale could mark a partial victory for Mamdani, who vowed on his first day in office to improve life for renters in the buildings.
NYC landlord clashes with Mamdani administration in 9-hour bankruptcy hearing
Attorneys for City Hall and Pinnacle tenants argued for legally binding financial commitments that would compel a new buyer to address housing violations.
gothamist.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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“The potential conditions on the sale could mark a partial victory for Mamdani, who vowed on his first day in office to improve life for renters in the buildings.
“The potential conditions on the sale could mark a partial victory for Mamdani, who vowed on his first day in office to improve life for renters in the buildings.
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This FB post is public.
This FB post is public.
January 16, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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This FB post is public.
This FB post is public.
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Answering questions outside the White House on Thursday, DHS Sec. Kristi Noem made clear that virtually anyone could face a Kavanaugh stop.
Noem says that virtually anyone could face a Kavanaugh stop
Trump started off the day with an Insurrection Act threat. DHS Sec. Noem followed up by saying that anyone "surrounding" any DHS target has to prove their legal status.
www.lawdork.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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www.stevevladeck.com/p/bonus-202-...
“…it’s the first time ever that the federal government has executed a search warrant at a reporter’s home for evidence in a leak investigation.”
“…it’s the first time ever that the federal government has executed a search warrant at a reporter’s home for evidence in a leak investigation.”
Bonus 202: Searching Reporters' Homes
Wednesday's search of a Washington Post reporter's home implicates a series of open questions about when, and to what extent, journalists can themselves be targets or suspects in leak investigations.
www.stevevladeck.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:45 AM
www.stevevladeck.com/p/bonus-202-...
“…it’s the first time ever that the federal government has executed a search warrant at a reporter’s home for evidence in a leak investigation.”
“…it’s the first time ever that the federal government has executed a search warrant at a reporter’s home for evidence in a leak investigation.”
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📺 OMG—who made this?! Noah Wyle has a message for all you—vaccine skeptics…
Share with a friend who needs to hear it.
Share with a friend who needs to hear it.
January 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
📺 OMG—who made this?! Noah Wyle has a message for all you—vaccine skeptics…
Share with a friend who needs to hear it.
Share with a friend who needs to hear it.
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This photo by Mostafa Bassim shows an ICE agent scanning someone's face with a mobile app, quite possibly Mobile Fortify as first reported by @404media.co. This is the first image I've seen of the app's UI in action.
If you look closely, you can also see an interesting wristband on the agent.
If you look closely, you can also see an interesting wristband on the agent.
January 15, 2026 at 9:17 PM
This photo by Mostafa Bassim shows an ICE agent scanning someone's face with a mobile app, quite possibly Mobile Fortify as first reported by @404media.co. This is the first image I've seen of the app's UI in action.
If you look closely, you can also see an interesting wristband on the agent.
If you look closely, you can also see an interesting wristband on the agent.
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GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a nasally delivered, antibiotic-inactivated Bordetella pertussis (AIBP) vaccine that NOT ONLY prevents SEVERE disease BUT also CURBS bacterial TRANSMISSION. This NEEDLE-FREE AIBP platform could open the door to new vaccines against other respiratory bacteria.
January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a nasally delivered, antibiotic-inactivated Bordetella pertussis (AIBP) vaccine that NOT ONLY prevents SEVERE disease BUT also CURBS bacterial TRANSMISSION. This NEEDLE-FREE AIBP platform could open the door to new vaccines against other respiratory bacteria.
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Critical piece about a new Palantir app ICE is using to determine the “density” of potential people to deport in a given neighborhood. Gives some indications on how ICE is deciding where to act
www.404media.co/elite-the-pa...
www.404media.co/elite-the-pa...
‘ELITE’: The Palantir App ICE Uses to Find Neighborhoods to Raid
Internal ICE material and testimony from an official obtained by 404 Media provides the clearest link yet between the technological infrastructure Palantir is building for ICE and the agency’s activit...
www.404media.co
January 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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COMMENTARY: If Governor Polis gives clemency to Tina Peters, it may end up being his legacy. And it could depend on whether appeasing President Trump works.
January 14, 2026 at 6:09 AM
COMMENTARY: If Governor Polis gives clemency to Tina Peters, it may end up being his legacy. And it could depend on whether appeasing President Trump works.
windycitygreekarchive.wordpress.com/2017/03/09/a...
In Miracle at Zakynthos, Deno Seder tells the story of the only Greek Jewish community saved in its entirety from annihilation by of the Nazis.
In Miracle at Zakynthos, Deno Seder tells the story of the only Greek Jewish community saved in its entirety from annihilation by of the Nazis.
Author Spotlight: Deno Seder of ‘Miracle at Zakynthos’
Meet Deno Seder, author of Miracle at Zakynthos. He is a producer of media and films and is passionate about politics and art. Discover this interesting account of The history of Greek Jews through…
windycitygreekarchive.wordpress.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:13 PM
windycitygreekarchive.wordpress.com/2017/03/09/a...
In Miracle at Zakynthos, Deno Seder tells the story of the only Greek Jewish community saved in its entirety from annihilation by of the Nazis.
In Miracle at Zakynthos, Deno Seder tells the story of the only Greek Jewish community saved in its entirety from annihilation by of the Nazis.
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A Trump quote without his voice or face - It's Trump without Trump. This is from his meeting with oil and gas executives in the White House on January 9th, 2026. He showed them the beginning of his great big ballroom - Ballroom dreaming.
January 14, 2026 at 2:01 AM
A Trump quote without his voice or face - It's Trump without Trump. This is from his meeting with oil and gas executives in the White House on January 9th, 2026. He showed them the beginning of his great big ballroom - Ballroom dreaming.
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The skyrocketing electricity demands of AI data centers—and a cold snap—are driving up America’s emissions after years of declines, a new report finds
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Rising for the First Time in Two Years—They Could Climb Far Higher
The skyrocketing electricity demands of AI data centers—and a cold snap—are driving up America’s emissions after years of declines, a new report finds
www.scientificamerican.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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NEW CANARY ALBUM
These recordings are from the July 1-5, 1970 gathering of Native performers in the unique, closed, independent Red Lake Nation where none of the 1,260 square miles of land is owned by any individual of whom there are now over 5,500 residents.
These recordings are from the July 1-5, 1970 gathering of Native performers in the unique, closed, independent Red Lake Nation where none of the 1,260 square miles of land is owned by any individual of whom there are now over 5,500 residents.
Indian '70: Recorded Live at the Red Lake, Minnesota Reservation 100th Annual 4th of July Celebration, 1970, by Canary Records
8 track album
canary-records.bandcamp.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM
NEW CANARY ALBUM
These recordings are from the July 1-5, 1970 gathering of Native performers in the unique, closed, independent Red Lake Nation where none of the 1,260 square miles of land is owned by any individual of whom there are now over 5,500 residents.
These recordings are from the July 1-5, 1970 gathering of Native performers in the unique, closed, independent Red Lake Nation where none of the 1,260 square miles of land is owned by any individual of whom there are now over 5,500 residents.
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Starting a new thread for West Virginia v. BPJ because BlueSky is starting to time me out of the other one.
West Virginia bans trans athletes as well but this time it's been challenged by a minor.
Michael Williams, Solicitor General for West Virginia, is arguing on behalf of bigotry.
West Virginia bans trans athletes as well but this time it's been challenged by a minor.
Michael Williams, Solicitor General for West Virginia, is arguing on behalf of bigotry.
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Starting a new thread for West Virginia v. BPJ because BlueSky is starting to time me out of the other one.
West Virginia bans trans athletes as well but this time it's been challenged by a minor.
Michael Williams, Solicitor General for West Virginia, is arguing on behalf of bigotry.
West Virginia bans trans athletes as well but this time it's been challenged by a minor.
Michael Williams, Solicitor General for West Virginia, is arguing on behalf of bigotry.
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For today's horribles: the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on banning trans athletes. It's the most bigoted thing they'll do this term. I'll be jotting down my thoughts here.
January 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
For today's horribles: the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on banning trans athletes. It's the most bigoted thing they'll do this term. I'll be jotting down my thoughts here.
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The article appears to be partly paywalled and I would encourage anyone who can afford it to subscribe, Slate's got a hell of a sale going right now and subscriptions are how they can afford to pay freelancers for articles like this one
For my fellow brokies, though:
For my fellow brokies, though:
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
web.archive.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The article appears to be partly paywalled and I would encourage anyone who can afford it to subscribe, Slate's got a hell of a sale going right now and subscriptions are how they can afford to pay freelancers for articles like this one
For my fellow brokies, though:
For my fellow brokies, though:
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We're witnessing the Trump plan. Incarcerate as many humans as possible.
Charge taxpayers, and profits go to GOP donors (for-profit prison operators).
It’s human trafficking.
Trump knows exactly how that works, and any warm body will do.
Plus...
Charge taxpayers, and profits go to GOP donors (for-profit prison operators).
It’s human trafficking.
Trump knows exactly how that works, and any warm body will do.
Plus...
January 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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