lpoynton16
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Devastated Dem. News Junkie. Wife and mom of two daughters. M.S. in Child and Adolescent Psychology.
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Imagine being Poland on the border of Russia’s war and hearing the U.S. ambassador threaten to pull troops, then having to ask if he’s freelancing. This is what Trump’s “America First” really looks like to our allies.
February 7, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Imagine being Poland on the border of Russia’s war and hearing the U.S. ambassador threaten to pull troops, then having to ask if he’s freelancing. This is what Trump’s “America First” really looks like to our allies.
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NBC appears to cut crowd’s booing of JD Vance from Winter Olympics broadcast
JD Vance was greeted by a chorus of boos when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday, although American viewers watching NBC’s coverage would have been unaware of the reception.
JD Vance was greeted by a chorus of boos when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday, although American viewers watching NBC’s coverage would have been unaware of the reception.
NBC appears to cut crowd’s booing of JD Vance from Winter Olympics broadcast
The US vice-president, JD Vance, was greeted by a chorus of boos during when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:29 AM
NBC appears to cut crowd’s booing of JD Vance from Winter Olympics broadcast
JD Vance was greeted by a chorus of boos when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday, although American viewers watching NBC’s coverage would have been unaware of the reception.
JD Vance was greeted by a chorus of boos when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday, although American viewers watching NBC’s coverage would have been unaware of the reception.
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Trump did that retweet on Truth Social himself and everyone in the whole fucking country knows it
February 7, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Trump did that retweet on Truth Social himself and everyone in the whole fucking country knows it
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I posted this five years ago. I can barely remember that world, but hope one day such calm is possible again.
February 7, 2026 at 12:53 AM
I posted this five years ago. I can barely remember that world, but hope one day such calm is possible again.
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What angers racists like the orange felon and his republican MAGA cult the most about President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama is jealousy over both of these highly successful intelligent classy black people individually being better than them in virtually every way possible.
February 6, 2026 at 10:20 PM
What angers racists like the orange felon and his republican MAGA cult the most about President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama is jealousy over both of these highly successful intelligent classy black people individually being better than them in virtually every way possible.
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Today President Epstein kicked off Black History Month by sharing a racist AI video of Barack and Michelle Obama.
It's not funny. He's a racist fascist pedophile who mocks murder victims and anyone who still supports him is pure evil.
It's not funny. He's a racist fascist pedophile who mocks murder victims and anyone who still supports him is pure evil.
February 6, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Today President Epstein kicked off Black History Month by sharing a racist AI video of Barack and Michelle Obama.
It's not funny. He's a racist fascist pedophile who mocks murder victims and anyone who still supports him is pure evil.
It's not funny. He's a racist fascist pedophile who mocks murder victims and anyone who still supports him is pure evil.
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If you haven't seen the now-deleted clip that Trump posted on Truth Social—during Black History Month, no less—I urge you to take a moment to reflect on what our country truly stands for. It’s important we don’t lose hope.
February 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
If you haven't seen the now-deleted clip that Trump posted on Truth Social—during Black History Month, no less—I urge you to take a moment to reflect on what our country truly stands for. It’s important we don’t lose hope.
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COONS: Joe, it's same rules NYPD follows. Do you see roving bands of NYPD w/ masks using bear spray on people?
KERNEN: You lost the election! That doesn't give you right to shut down govt
C: I have to fight for the core value of our democracy, including law enforcement that doesn't murder citizens
KERNEN: You lost the election! That doesn't give you right to shut down govt
C: I have to fight for the core value of our democracy, including law enforcement that doesn't murder citizens
February 6, 2026 at 1:38 PM
COONS: Joe, it's same rules NYPD follows. Do you see roving bands of NYPD w/ masks using bear spray on people?
KERNEN: You lost the election! That doesn't give you right to shut down govt
C: I have to fight for the core value of our democracy, including law enforcement that doesn't murder citizens
KERNEN: You lost the election! That doesn't give you right to shut down govt
C: I have to fight for the core value of our democracy, including law enforcement that doesn't murder citizens
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You know what evil looks like? The 5 year old boy who was kidnapped and trafficked by ICE-Gestapo having spent more time in jail than anyone in the Epstein Files.
February 6, 2026 at 4:35 AM
You know what evil looks like? The 5 year old boy who was kidnapped and trafficked by ICE-Gestapo having spent more time in jail than anyone in the Epstein Files.
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The worst part of the devastation of the Washington Post may just be who’s still there and in charge.
Looks like Will Lewis was too busy taking in the festivities ahead of the Super Bowl to address his staff after gutting the newsroom.
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 AM
The worst part of the devastation of the Washington Post may just be who’s still there and in charge.
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"Lizzie's a terrific reporter who's done great work in a very difficult situation for us, and I'm incredibly grateful to her and in awe of her courage and her talent. I don't blame her for being upset. That's a natural reaction, and it's understandable," Matt Murray on firing a reporter in Ukraine.
February 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
"Lizzie's a terrific reporter who's done great work in a very difficult situation for us, and I'm incredibly grateful to her and in awe of her courage and her talent. I don't blame her for being upset. That's a natural reaction, and it's understandable," Matt Murray on firing a reporter in Ukraine.
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🚨CODE RED ALERT🚨
THIS IS A HUGE AND VERY BAD SITUATION.
This is designed as an override of whistleblowing and first amendment rights.
THIS IS A HUGE AND VERY BAD SITUATION.
This is designed as an override of whistleblowing and first amendment rights.
Final schedule F rule "will allow agencies to quickly remove employees from critical positions who engage in misconduct, perform poorly, or *obstruct the democratic process by intentionally
subverting Presidential directives.*"
(emphasis mine)
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02375.pdf
subverting Presidential directives.*"
(emphasis mine)
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02375.pdf
February 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
🚨CODE RED ALERT🚨
THIS IS A HUGE AND VERY BAD SITUATION.
This is designed as an override of whistleblowing and first amendment rights.
THIS IS A HUGE AND VERY BAD SITUATION.
This is designed as an override of whistleblowing and first amendment rights.
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YOU MUST VOTE.
We will never get this country back if any eligible voter stays home from the midterms this year.
Fight like hell. Vote like hell.
Fight like hell. Vote like hell.
February 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
YOU MUST VOTE.
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Turns out the surge at the border started before Biden and receded before Trump 2.0. And the shifts happen too early to support a theory that migrants were anticipating a change in the next election. Fact Checking the “Success” of Trump Border Patrol Policies at www.justsecurity.org/130422/fact-...
Fact Checking the “Success” of Trump Border Patrol Policies
A new study shows that border policies under both Biden and Trump had relatively small effects on border crossings.
www.justsecurity.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Turns out the surge at the border started before Biden and receded before Trump 2.0. And the shifts happen too early to support a theory that migrants were anticipating a change in the next election. Fact Checking the “Success” of Trump Border Patrol Policies at www.justsecurity.org/130422/fact-...
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"'Turn in your neighbors, and life will be better for you.' Logic circa 1930s Germany, now DHS policy." ~Adam Schiff responding to a Homeland security post, stating:
"Want affordable housing? Help report illegal aliens in your area. Call..."
"Want affordable housing? Help report illegal aliens in your area. Call..."
February 5, 2026 at 12:58 PM
"'Turn in your neighbors, and life will be better for you.' Logic circa 1930s Germany, now DHS policy." ~Adam Schiff responding to a Homeland security post, stating:
"Want affordable housing? Help report illegal aliens in your area. Call..."
"Want affordable housing? Help report illegal aliens in your area. Call..."
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DOJ under Trump and Bondi has completely gutted the unit that is supposed to investigate law enforcement when there are allegations of excessive force and civil rights violations. www.reuters.com/world/justic...
February 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
DOJ under Trump and Bondi has completely gutted the unit that is supposed to investigate law enforcement when there are allegations of excessive force and civil rights violations. www.reuters.com/world/justic...
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We believe there are few investigations that deserve more sunlight and public scrutiny than this one, in which two masked agents fired 10 shots at Alex Pretti as he lay on the ground after being pepper-sprayed.
Read our full story: https://propub.li/4qUNfXH
Read our full story: https://propub.li/4qUNfXH
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM
We believe there are few investigations that deserve more sunlight and public scrutiny than this one, in which two masked agents fired 10 shots at Alex Pretti as he lay on the ground after being pepper-sprayed.
Read our full story: https://propub.li/4qUNfXH
Read our full story: https://propub.li/4qUNfXH
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ICE violently detain a deaf teenager—accuse him of "not listening" to their orders.
"They thought I was stupid—but NO!" he told rally.
"They shrugged at me, they didn't care because I'm deaf."
Agents did not provide sign language interpreter—then denied him access to bathroom.
Los Angeles, CA
"They thought I was stupid—but NO!" he told rally.
"They shrugged at me, they didn't care because I'm deaf."
Agents did not provide sign language interpreter—then denied him access to bathroom.
Los Angeles, CA
February 5, 2026 at 12:35 AM
ICE violently detain a deaf teenager—accuse him of "not listening" to their orders.
"They thought I was stupid—but NO!" he told rally.
"They shrugged at me, they didn't care because I'm deaf."
Agents did not provide sign language interpreter—then denied him access to bathroom.
Los Angeles, CA
"They thought I was stupid—but NO!" he told rally.
"They shrugged at me, they didn't care because I'm deaf."
Agents did not provide sign language interpreter—then denied him access to bathroom.
Los Angeles, CA
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Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics.
newrepublic.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
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Luke Ganger, Renee Good’s brother: “In the last few weeks, our family took some consolation thinking that perhaps ‘Nee’s death would bring about change in our country. It has not.”
February 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Luke Ganger, Renee Good’s brother: “In the last few weeks, our family took some consolation thinking that perhaps ‘Nee’s death would bring about change in our country. It has not.”
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This isn’t some anonymous tip. This is sworn testimony, under penalty of perjury, from someone who said Trump threatened to kill her if she exposed Epstein’s sexual abuse.
February 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This isn’t some anonymous tip. This is sworn testimony, under penalty of perjury, from someone who said Trump threatened to kill her if she exposed Epstein’s sexual abuse.
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“I am coming forward to swear to the truthfulness of the physical and sexual abuse that I personally witnessed of minor females at the hands of Mr. Trump and Mr. Epstein.”
This affidavit is from before Trump was president, and before Epstein was a household name.
This affidavit is from before Trump was president, and before Epstein was a household name.
This isn’t some anonymous tip. This is sworn testimony, under penalty of perjury, from someone who said Trump threatened to kill her if she exposed Epstein’s sexual abuse.
February 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM
“I am coming forward to swear to the truthfulness of the physical and sexual abuse that I personally witnessed of minor females at the hands of Mr. Trump and Mr. Epstein.”
This affidavit is from before Trump was president, and before Epstein was a household name.
This affidavit is from before Trump was president, and before Epstein was a household name.
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Marimar Martinez talks about being shot by CBP: “My arms, legs, and chest were all wrapped in bandages. I had 7 bullet holes in my body. I remember the agents rushing the nurses to finish up so they could take me with them.”
February 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Marimar Martinez talks about being shot by CBP: “My arms, legs, and chest were all wrapped in bandages. I had 7 bullet holes in my body. I remember the agents rushing the nurses to finish up so they could take me with them.”
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What insane world are we living in where the Clintons have to testify about Jeffrey Epstein but Donald Trump who is mentioned 6000 times including rape and murder allegations, does not have to answer for a fucking thing?
February 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
What insane world are we living in where the Clintons have to testify about Jeffrey Epstein but Donald Trump who is mentioned 6000 times including rape and murder allegations, does not have to answer for a fucking thing?
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Looks like Dead Center writer’s
future presidential bid is dead in the water.
future presidential bid is dead in the water.
🤔You mean the *centrist* Dem responsible for killing good bills had ties to Epstein? Imagine that
February 3, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Looks like Dead Center writer’s
future presidential bid is dead in the water.
future presidential bid is dead in the water.