Debbie Carlson
@debbiecarlson.bsky.social
Journalist: Commodities, investing retirement + more for @barronsonline @WSJ, @theguardianus + others. Curiosity gets the best of me.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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RFK Jr. update
HHS Secretary RFK Jr: "This idea that you should trust the experts, a good mother doesn't do that"
January 15, 2026 at 11:26 PM
RFK Jr. update
Not service members, not soldiers, "warfighters."
Apparently journalism =woke for Defense Dept.
"The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters”
Apparently journalism =woke for Defense Dept.
"The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters”
The Defense Department said it plans to overhaul Stars and Stripes, a military newspaper that has had editorial independence, to rid it of “woke distractions.”
Pentagon to overhaul independent military newspaper, calling it ‘woke’
Plans for more Defense Department control of Stars and Stripes surface after job seekers were asked about their commitment to President Donald Trump’s policies.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Not service members, not soldiers, "warfighters."
Apparently journalism =woke for Defense Dept.
"The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters”
Apparently journalism =woke for Defense Dept.
"The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters”
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That's good graphics.
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
That's good graphics.
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A Department of Homeland Security whistleblower has released the identities of about 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol employees Tuesday in what has been called potentially the largest agency data breach for the department.
Whistleblower drops 'largest ever' ICE leak to unmask agents: 'The last straw'
A Department of Homeland Security whistleblower has released the identities of about 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol employees Tuesday in what has been called potentially the largest agency data breach for the department.The killing of 37-year-old mother Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross last...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
A Department of Homeland Security whistleblower has released the identities of about 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol employees Tuesday in what has been called potentially the largest agency data breach for the department.
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A federal judge has ruled the president does not have the power to do that:
January 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
A federal judge has ruled the president does not have the power to do that:
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It's both. Powell's term as chair is up soon. Trump will replace him, with Powell presumably remaining as a governor. But he wants to humiliate Powell for defying him & gain total control of the Fed. Trump is power-hungry so he can exact retribution & he pursues revenge to show how powerful he is.
The Powell witch-hunt is not about revenge. It’s not about monetary policy. It’s about power. As is ICE. As is Venezuela. As is the fact that he does not intend to give up power in 2028.
January 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
It's both. Powell's term as chair is up soon. Trump will replace him, with Powell presumably remaining as a governor. But he wants to humiliate Powell for defying him & gain total control of the Fed. Trump is power-hungry so he can exact retribution & he pursues revenge to show how powerful he is.
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In response to a quote tweet of DHS that says “you guys killed an American citizen,” Greg Bovino replies: “Triggered much?”
January 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
In response to a quote tweet of DHS that says “you guys killed an American citizen,” Greg Bovino replies: “Triggered much?”
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Where’s the line?
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Where’s the line?
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“organized gangs of wine moms”
January 11, 2026 at 10:31 PM
“organized gangs of wine moms”
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"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation."
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:49 AM
"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation."
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What can history teach us about what happens when a populist strongman with an idiosyncratic taste for low interest rates undermines central bank independence?
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 AM
What can history teach us about what happens when a populist strongman with an idiosyncratic taste for low interest rates undermines central bank independence?
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Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
January 8, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
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Editorial in the National Catholic Reporter: "The vice president's comments justifying the death of Renee Good are a moral stain on the collective witness of our Catholic faith. His repeated attempts to blame Good for her own death are fundamentally incompatible with the Gospel."
Catholic Vice President Vance takes to social media to justify killing of Renee Good
After the tragic shooting of Renee Good at the hands of ICE, the Catholic vice president of the United States took to social media to justify the killing.
www.ncronline.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Editorial in the National Catholic Reporter: "The vice president's comments justifying the death of Renee Good are a moral stain on the collective witness of our Catholic faith. His repeated attempts to blame Good for her own death are fundamentally incompatible with the Gospel."
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Ordinary Americans will pay for Donald Trump's gold monuments to celebrate his military conquests.
When Trump says Venezuela will pay for its own reconstruction, remember it wasn't funny when Bush said it with Iraq in 2003, it's less funny today deanbaker22.substack.com/p/iraq-venez...
Iraq Venezuela Will Pay for Its Own Reconstruction
Everything Trump says about his attack is a lie
deanbaker22.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Ordinary Americans will pay for Donald Trump's gold monuments to celebrate his military conquests.
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talked to the owner of a denim company that produces jeans in the US. he said that he's seen declining sales abroad in EU and Canada. stores tell him that customers don't want to buy MiUSA products bc Trump makes dumb, pointless threats like "taking over Canada or Greenland"
January 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
talked to the owner of a denim company that produces jeans in the US. he said that he's seen declining sales abroad in EU and Canada. stores tell him that customers don't want to buy MiUSA products bc Trump makes dumb, pointless threats like "taking over Canada or Greenland"
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Definitely would suggest everyone who wants to detail their experiences to write them out and email that so they can understand the totality of our experiences because only 60 minutes means 30 public speakers in total which is hardly anything for a city of nearly three million.
Chicago’s Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is holding a special meeting next Thursday, January 8.
This is in response to a 2000+ signature petition asking CCPSA to hold a public hearing to “understand the extent of CPD's interactions with federal immigration authorities.”
This is in response to a 2000+ signature petition asking CCPSA to hold a public hearing to “understand the extent of CPD's interactions with federal immigration authorities.”
January 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Definitely would suggest everyone who wants to detail their experiences to write them out and email that so they can understand the totality of our experiences because only 60 minutes means 30 public speakers in total which is hardly anything for a city of nearly three million.
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April 18, 1930: The BBC announces there is "no news" that day and plays piano music. www.bbc.com/news/enterta...
'There is no news': What a change from 1930 to today
On this day in 1930, the BBC played piano music because there was no news.
www.bbc.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
April 18, 1930: The BBC announces there is "no news" that day and plays piano music. www.bbc.com/news/enterta...
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So fair and foul a day I have not seen! Beautiful fog at Graceland Cemetery today.
December 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
So fair and foul a day I have not seen! Beautiful fog at Graceland Cemetery today.
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As spotted on the A57 near the Manchester Apollo last night.
October 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
As spotted on the A57 near the Manchester Apollo last night.
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Podcasts in all cases are things I listen to when I’m doing something else. Not for watching! They aren’t TV shows. I don’t want more TV. If what you’re making isn’t consumable through my podcast app it is categorically not a podcast.
‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens
‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens
From Joe Marler’s visual-only stunts to the incomprehensible shuffling sounds Steven Bartlett recently subjected headphone users to, dodgy audio experiences are on the rise
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Podcasts in all cases are things I listen to when I’m doing something else. Not for watching! They aren’t TV shows. I don’t want more TV. If what you’re making isn’t consumable through my podcast app it is categorically not a podcast.
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unironically a good idea
December 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
unironically a good idea
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A cool thing about "The House I Live In" is that its lyrics were written by Abel Meeropol, best known for (a) writing the lyrics for the anti-lynching song "Strange Fruit," recorded by Billie Holiday, and (b) adopting Julius and Ethel Rosenberg's orphaned sons.
The House I Live In
YouTube video by Library of Congress
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
A cool thing about "The House I Live In" is that its lyrics were written by Abel Meeropol, best known for (a) writing the lyrics for the anti-lynching song "Strange Fruit," recorded by Billie Holiday, and (b) adopting Julius and Ethel Rosenberg's orphaned sons.
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Side note: Sinatra’s mom Natalina “Dolly” Garaventa, a midwife by trade, ran an underground free abortion clinic, chained herself to a fence to fight for women’s suffrage and was an extremely influential organizer for the Democratic Party
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/eamo...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/eamo...
December 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Side note: Sinatra’s mom Natalina “Dolly” Garaventa, a midwife by trade, ran an underground free abortion clinic, chained herself to a fence to fight for women’s suffrage and was an extremely influential organizer for the Democratic Party
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/eamo...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/eamo...
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Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti, son of Italian immigrant Gaetano Crocetti
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
December 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti, son of Italian immigrant Gaetano Crocetti
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers