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Hope Hansen
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Pro: democracy, choice, peace
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politico.com
‘South Texas will never be red again’: Home builders warn GOP over Trump’s immigration raids
‘South Texas will never be red again’: Home builders warn GOP over Trump’s immigration raids
Construction executives have held multiple meetings over the last month with the White House and Congress to discuss immigration busts on job sites.
dlvr.it
February 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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reuters.com
Olympic condom crisis hits Milano Games on Valentine's Day reut.rs/4az9DyS
Olympic condom crisis hits Milano Games on Valentine's Day
Athletes at the Milano Cortina Games seem to have embraced Valentine’s week with their trademark Olympic intensity, racing through their free condom supply to leave dispensers empty before the big day itself.
reut.rs
February 14, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
I realize media doesn’t think it’s a big deal that Trump, Vance & Hegseth continue to give partisan political speeches to troops, evidenced by the fact that they are never asked about it nor are members of Congress, but it is one of the most dangerous things happening right now.
February 14, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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dominicervolina.com
2/12/2026 - Lindenwold, NJ

ICE agents chase children who were waiting at a bus stop for an elementary school

These are elementary school-age children running from adult federal agents attempting to kidnap them
February 14, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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nbcnews.com
The U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January, according to federal data released this week. But a closer look shows that the lion's share of this growth came from one specific task: caring for older Americans.
Underpaid and under pressure: The eldercare workforce leading America's job growth
The fastest-growing U.S. jobs are in homes and nursing facilities, caring for an aging population. But worker shortages and policy threaten the pipeline.
nbcnews.to
February 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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walshfreedom.bsky.social
Thank you Rand Paul. www.mediaite.com/politics/ran...
Rand Paul Plays Alex Pretti Killing During Senate Hearing: ‘Not Even a Hint’ of Aggression ‘On His Part’
Rand Paul confronted the Trump administration's leaders on immigration enforcement with a breakdown of the shooting video of Alex Pretti.
www.mediaite.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
BREAKING: Judge blocks Hegseth effort to punish Sen. Kelly.

"This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees."

Background: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-k...
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MARK KELLY, Plaintiff, Civil Case No. 26-81 (RJL) V. PETE HEGSETH, et al., Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION February 12, 2026 [Dkt. #2] United States Senator Mark Kelly, a retired naval officer, has been censured by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for voicing certain opinions on military actions and policy. In addition, he has been subjected to proceedings to possibly reduce his retirement rank and pay and threatened with criminal prosecution if he continues to speak out on these issues. Secretary Hegseth relies on the well-established doctrine that military servicemembers enjoy less vigorous First Amendment protections given the fundamental obligation for obedience and discipline in the armed forces. Unfortunately for Secretary Hegseth, no court has ever extended those principles to retired servicemembers, much less a retired servicemember serving in Congress and exercising oversight responsibility over the military. This Court will not be the first to do so! Worse still, Secretary Hegseth contends that this Court is not yet competent to decide the issues in this case. He and his fellow Defendants argue that military personnel 1 Case 1:26-cv-00081-RJL Document 37 Filed 02/12/26 Page 2 of 29 decisions are exempt from judicial review and, in any event, that Senator Kelly should first be required to go through the military appeals process so the military can have the first crack at adjudicating his First Amendment rights. I disagree. This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees. After all, as Bob Dylan famously said, "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows." To say the least, our retired veterans deserve more respect from their Government, and our Constitution demands they receive it! Senator Kelly's First Amendment claim is not only justiciable; he is likely to succeed on the merits. He has also shown irreparable harm, and the balance of the equities fall decidedly in his favor. As such, his motion for a preliminary injunction on his First Amendment claim is hereby GRANTED.
February 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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thedailybeast.bsky.social
A champion wrestler has vanished from the ring after fans at his last match chanted ‘F--k ICE’ in protest against the Trump administration.
Wrestler Disappears From Show After ‘F*** ICE’ Chants Slam Trump
Brody King’s fans last week pulled off a savage smackdown of MAGA’s immigration crackdown.
trib.al
February 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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nbcnews.com
A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by President Trump has been convicted of child molestation and other crimes after he tried to use an anticipated payout from the Trump administration to silence one victim, according to a Florida prosecutor's office.
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump is convicted of child molestation
Andrew Johnson tried to bribe a child victim with the promise of a Jan. 6-related payout, prosecutors say. Trump has discussed the possibility of compensating rioters, but no one has received any payments.
nbcnews.to
February 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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usatoday.com
Estée Lauder sues Walmart, claiming retail giant selling knockoffs
Estée Lauder sues Walmart, claiming retail giant selling knockoffs
The New York-based cosmetics company accused the retail giant of selling counterfeit versions of their brands, including Clinique and Tom Ford.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
Yikes — Epstein showing appreciation for @GovBillLee pal Betsy Devos making it harder to report sexual abuse on campuses
February 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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nbcnews.com
About 400 people, including children and U.S. citizens, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
Idaho families sue over immigration raid that swept up hundreds, including U.S. citizens
About 400 people, including children and U.S. citizens, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
nbcnews.to
February 11, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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oregonian.com
Oklahoma Governor Stitt removed the presidential meeting from the official program after learning Democrats would be excluded from the traditional bipartisan event.
Trump’s Republicans-only invitation prompts governors to cancel White House meeting
Oklahoma Governor Stitt removed the presidential meeting from the official program after learning Democrats would be excluded from the traditional bipartisan event.
www.oregonlive.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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samleecole.bsky.social
have never seen popular public opinion shift so fast about a surveillance product than the fallout from ring's super bowl "search party" ad. they'll teach this in advertising courses one day. chef's kiss baby 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 3:14 PM
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marcelias.bsky.social
A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump dismissed the DOJ’s efforts to obtain Michigan’s unredacted voter rolls, a bruising setback for the department’s sweeping national effort to force states to disclose sensitive voter data.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump-appointed judge rejects DOJ attempt to access Michigan voter rolls
Michigan is just one of two dozen states wrestling with the unusual demand from the DOJ.
www.democracydocket.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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kjhealy.co
Amongst other things, this again highlights the core point about due process. It’s bad enough to be in a “show me your papers” situation, but your precious citizen/non-citizen, “legal”/“illegal” distinctions are meaningless when you can’t prove anything to authorities because they don’t give a shit.
February 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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robertscotthorton.bsky.social
Acive duty military are being ordered to buy a ticket to Melania and watch it, whether they want to, or not. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/mil...
Military Pressured to See ‘Melania’ Against Their Will
A military group has evidence of troops being ordered into theater—the movie theater.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
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February 7, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
After latest release country should move on to Epstein trials.
February 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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daviddarmofal.bsky.social
This is Kid Rock's concert series and features him & Jason Aldean. And their concert in the very conservative Upstate of SC has been cancelled. Another canary in the coal mine.

MAGA-friendly ‘Rock The Country’ event in Anderson canceled after bands drop out, politics cited
MAGA-friendly ‘Rock The Country’ event in Anderson canceled after bands drop out, politics cited
The Anderson, S.C., stop of the “Rock The Country” concert series, founded by rock-country artist Kid Rock, was removed from the tour without explanation.
www.postandcourier.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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mprnews.org
A man taken into custody in Rochester Thursday by federal immigration agents and now held at the Whipple Federal Building in the Twin Cities is a recent organ transplant recipient who is without his needed anti-rejection medication, state Rep. Kim Hicks tells MPR News.
Transplant recipient arrested by federal agents in Rochester needs medicine, state representative says
State Rep. Kim Hicks told MPR News she drove to the Whipple Federal Building near Ft. Snelling Thursday night to give the man his medication but authorities wouldn't take it without a doctor's note. S...
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Can we not know the name of the alleged staffer posting racist shit from Trump’s account, or would that be “doxing” too?

1. What is this person’s name?

2. How many of Trump’s posts, which impact the markets & foreign policy, are being made by this person?

3. Have they been fired?
February 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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factpostnews.bsky.social
Three-time Trump voter: I'm looking at this awful picture of the Obamas. What an embarrassment to our country. He is not worthy of the presidency. He takes bribes blatantly, and now he's being a racist blatantly. He's pathetic as a president, and I want to apologize for supporting this rotten man.
February 6, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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joncooper-us.bsky.social
Yes, it should.
February 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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billkristolbulwark.bsky.social
"Conservative podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey complained that the affair demonstrated that women posing as tradwives had become a 'fetish' for right-wing men. Far-right commentator Vrillium summed it up. 'It’s all bullshit,' he said of the trad lifestyle."

open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
A Shocking Sex Scandal Rocks the Trad Right
Sex, lies, and audiotape—and the hypocrisy of the trad lifestyle project.
open.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:20 PM