MB Barber
@mbbarber916.bsky.social
Californian. Civil servant. Library & arts lover. MBA. Former journalist and political junkie who’s damn worried about our democracy. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇦
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MB Barber
@mbbarber916.bsky.social
· Feb 8
I really wanted to be the crazy family member at holiday dinners and not fucking Cassandra.
I feel like this should be discussed more.
jesus the Palm Beach Police really sought arrest warrants against underage Epstein victims for coming forward and cooperating, and (purported) admitting to crimes, and it caused the victims to become uncooperative with the federal investigation
![. . . very cooperative, but the police at that point had to let [redacted] know that what she had done that she could be facing charges.
Q And that was after they had told her earlier that she didn't need an attorney present, correct?
A Exactly.
Q Okay. So this happens to her with the Palm Beach Police Department and did the Palm Beach Police actually present or propose charging [redacted]?
A They did get a probable cause affidavit against [redacted].
Q And is that why Ms. [redacted] and her attorney were concerned about her testimony here?
A Yes.
Q Now was a subpoena issued for Ms. [redacted] on behalf of this grand jury?
A Yes, it was.
Q And before Ms. [redacted] would comply with that, did she -- did her attorney request some sort of order?
A Yes.
Q And what did he ask for?
A He asked for immunity for [redacted].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eoss3vmzem55cm5kuddhdmwn/bafkreiariijffjjrgfh26o22jjr76pwprinvnbpkcho5lyi2sucfbqlooy@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I feel like this should be discussed more.
If you’re interested in more details about what the men in the 60 Minutes segment went through, watch the longer segment by @frontlinepbs.bsky.social and @propublica.org that came out earlier this week.
Looking for the truth about what it was like inside CECOT?
Earlier this year, we spoke to the men the Trump administration deported to El Salvador. Hear about what they endured, in their own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8INs141xeQ
Earlier this year, we spoke to the men the Trump administration deported to El Salvador. Hear about what they endured, in their own words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8INs141xeQ
December 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
If you’re interested in more details about what the men in the 60 Minutes segment went through, watch the longer segment by @frontlinepbs.bsky.social and @propublica.org that came out earlier this week.
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If you're having trouble watching other versions, here's an Internet Archive link for the 60 Minutes CECOT segment suppressed by Bari Weiss in the U.S.
Inside Cecot : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
https://bsky.app/profile/jasonparis.bsky.social/post/3mam565pyes24
archive.org
December 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
If you're having trouble watching other versions, here's an Internet Archive link for the 60 Minutes CECOT segment suppressed by Bari Weiss in the U.S.
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Bari Weiss specifically referred to “Berkeley students” when describing the 60 Minutes piece. Turns out they did a deep digital verification to get the truth. Here’s the human rights center’s website. In case anyone wants to do an end of year donation. humanrights.berkeley.edu
Home - Berkeley Human Rights Center
humanrights.berkeley.edu
December 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Bari Weiss specifically referred to “Berkeley students” when describing the 60 Minutes piece. Turns out they did a deep digital verification to get the truth. Here’s the human rights center’s website. In case anyone wants to do an end of year donation. humanrights.berkeley.edu
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
Looks like 60 Minutes sent the full show to a Canadian streaming service before Weiss had it pulled.
This will definitely go viral. Everyone will see it.
This will definitely go viral. Everyone will see it.
Can confirm: Pulled 60 Minutes “Inside CECOT” segment on the El Salvador mega prison housing hundreds of Venezuelan deportees sent by the U.S. is on Global TV’s free app
December 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Looks like 60 Minutes sent the full show to a Canadian streaming service before Weiss had it pulled.
This will definitely go viral. Everyone will see it.
This will definitely go viral. Everyone will see it.
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Here’s a gift link to this stunner Washpost story, quoting the 60 Minutes correspondent on the CECOT story, who accuses Bari Weiss of spiking the piece all because the Trump Administration wouldn’t comment.
“Government silence is a statement, not a VETO.”
wapo.st/3YL4T3D
“Government silence is a statement, not a VETO.”
wapo.st/3YL4T3D
‘60 Minutes’ correspondent says CBS’s Bari Weiss abruptly pulled segment on Trump deportations
CBS News pulled a ‘60 Minutes’ segment about a prison in El Salvador one day before it was set to air because the Trump administration declined to participate.
wapo.st
December 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Here’s a gift link to this stunner Washpost story, quoting the 60 Minutes correspondent on the CECOT story, who accuses Bari Weiss of spiking the piece all because the Trump Administration wouldn’t comment.
“Government silence is a statement, not a VETO.”
wapo.st/3YL4T3D
“Government silence is a statement, not a VETO.”
wapo.st/3YL4T3D
Funny artist.
PS If you see this elsewhere, please give original creator credit.
PS If you see this elsewhere, please give original creator credit.
December 22, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Funny artist.
PS If you see this elsewhere, please give original creator credit.
PS If you see this elsewhere, please give original creator credit.
This joke went viral pretty quick.
December 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
This joke went viral pretty quick.
This is the promo for the segment that was supposed to air tonight.
I have hopes the general public will get to see it soon, in full.
I have hopes the general public will get to see it soon, in full.
Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?
December 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
This is the promo for the segment that was supposed to air tonight.
I have hopes the general public will get to see it soon, in full.
I have hopes the general public will get to see it soon, in full.
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I am furious that DOJ ignored the new federal law requiring release of the Epstein Files. I am equally angry that so many in legacy media seem not to care.
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I am furious that DOJ ignored the new federal law requiring release of the Epstein Files. I am equally angry that so many in legacy media seem not to care.
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Huh.
"While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress." - Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) on social media
December 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Huh.
This is a wild thread about the fabrication of academic citations completely made up by AI tools in Google scholar.
And so checked out Google Scholar. Now on my profile it doesn't appear, but somwhow on Nelli's it does and ... and ... omg, IT'S BEEN CITED 42 TIMES almost exlusively in papers about AI in education from this year alone... scholar.google.com.vn/citations?vi...
scholar.google.com.vn
December 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM
This is a wild thread about the fabrication of academic citations completely made up by AI tools in Google scholar.
How am I only hearing about this story of the suburban Sac County white terrorist leader NOW? www.kcra.com/article/elk-...
Elk Grove woman sentenced to prison after admitting to leading terrorist group
The group is described as an international network of white supremacists and neo-Nazis who wanted to incite a race war and accelerate the collapse of society.
www.kcra.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
How am I only hearing about this story of the suburban Sac County white terrorist leader NOW? www.kcra.com/article/elk-...
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🚨”This is shameful. This is shameful.”
The NTSB is speaking out against a proposed change in a pending military spending bill (section 373) that would grant the military unrestricted access to congested airspace over the DC area. She states these changes will pose significant risk to 1/2
The NTSB is speaking out against a proposed change in a pending military spending bill (section 373) that would grant the military unrestricted access to congested airspace over the DC area. She states these changes will pose significant risk to 1/2
December 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🚨”This is shameful. This is shameful.”
The NTSB is speaking out against a proposed change in a pending military spending bill (section 373) that would grant the military unrestricted access to congested airspace over the DC area. She states these changes will pose significant risk to 1/2
The NTSB is speaking out against a proposed change in a pending military spending bill (section 373) that would grant the military unrestricted access to congested airspace over the DC area. She states these changes will pose significant risk to 1/2
What are the chances Nick Reiner had been talking to an AI chatbot leading up to Saturday night?
December 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
What are the chances Nick Reiner had been talking to an AI chatbot leading up to Saturday night?
Seems like that video by the senator from AZ and the other veterans in congress seems kinda important right now.
The is a declaration and act of war without congressional approval, and imperialistic jingoism.
December 17, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Seems like that video by the senator from AZ and the other veterans in congress seems kinda important right now.
WATCH: Replica of the Statue of Liberty topples due to strong winds in Guaíba, Brazil
December 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Reiner was a huge supporter of early childhood support programs, equal rights and opportunities, and speaking up for good.
RIP Rob and Michele.
RIP Rob and Michele.
Rob Reiner was found dead in his Brentwood home alongside his wife Michele Singer. The deaths are being investigated as a homicide. Reiner was finishing a project called "The Spy and the Asset" a documentary about Putin & Trump. RIP Rob & Michele, you will be missed. ❤️
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
December 15, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Reiner was a huge supporter of early childhood support programs, equal rights and opportunities, and speaking up for good.
RIP Rob and Michele.
RIP Rob and Michele.
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This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
December 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
All my literary folks will get this one. #booksky
“I brought this horrid creature into the world, and now I must take him out!” Winfrey said
Oprah Pursues Dr. Phil On Ship Through Arctic
THE ARCTIC CIRCLE—With a vow to destroy the abomination she had created if it was the last thing she ever did, television host Oprah Winfrey has spent weeks on a ship pursuing Dr. Phil through the Arc...
theonion.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:36 AM
All my literary folks will get this one. #booksky
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The GOP enacted civil service reform.
The GOP will destroy civil service reform.
The GOP is NOT the same party that it was. Keep this in mind when they claim Lincoln as their own
The GOP will destroy civil service reform.
The GOP is NOT the same party that it was. Keep this in mind when they claim Lincoln as their own
December 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The GOP enacted civil service reform.
The GOP will destroy civil service reform.
The GOP is NOT the same party that it was. Keep this in mind when they claim Lincoln as their own
The GOP will destroy civil service reform.
The GOP is NOT the same party that it was. Keep this in mind when they claim Lincoln as their own
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I'll never understand how so many people got conned into hating the idea of universal healthcare.
Say you pay 20% more in taxes.
Your employer pays you more because no insurance.
You never see a doctor, lab or out of network specialist bill again.
You have a low copay for drugs.
Isn't that worth it?
Say you pay 20% more in taxes.
Your employer pays you more because no insurance.
You never see a doctor, lab or out of network specialist bill again.
You have a low copay for drugs.
Isn't that worth it?
December 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I'll never understand how so many people got conned into hating the idea of universal healthcare.
Say you pay 20% more in taxes.
Your employer pays you more because no insurance.
You never see a doctor, lab or out of network specialist bill again.
You have a low copay for drugs.
Isn't that worth it?
Say you pay 20% more in taxes.
Your employer pays you more because no insurance.
You never see a doctor, lab or out of network specialist bill again.
You have a low copay for drugs.
Isn't that worth it?
I have this joke about Medusa that will freeze you as you stand.
I have this joke about Virgil but it's kinda derivative.
I have this joke about Helen but I'm afraid it might start a fight.
December 8, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I have this joke about Medusa that will freeze you as you stand.
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"I'm trying to figure out why Trump's inability to stay awake during a press availability isn't being covered as if it's a crisis." -- Senator Brian Schatz
December 7, 2025 at 5:53 AM
"I'm trying to figure out why Trump's inability to stay awake during a press availability isn't being covered as if it's a crisis." -- Senator Brian Schatz