Melissa Grabau
@melissagrabau.bsky.social
Radical Leftist Scum in a grandmotherly sort of way
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Tennessee
"No details about the size, scope, purchase price or street address of the facility in Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Nashville, were immediately made available Friday, and news of the purchase took state and local officials by surprise..."
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"No details about the size, scope, purchase price or street address of the facility in Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Nashville, were immediately made available Friday, and news of the purchase took state and local officials by surprise..."
tennesseelookout.com/2026/02/13/i...
ICE to open second Tennessee immigrant detention center in Lebanon • Tennessee Lookout
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has purchased a facility in Lebanon to house detained immigrants, an agency spokesperson said Friday.
tennesseelookout.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Tennessee
"No details about the size, scope, purchase price or street address of the facility in Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Nashville, were immediately made available Friday, and news of the purchase took state and local officials by surprise..."
tennesseelookout.com/2026/02/13/i...
"No details about the size, scope, purchase price or street address of the facility in Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Nashville, were immediately made available Friday, and news of the purchase took state and local officials by surprise..."
tennesseelookout.com/2026/02/13/i...
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…every time, there’s a lump in my throat. It’s hard to walk here. It feels like they are all looking straight at you. There are no strangers here. In the news, it’s just numbers and reports, but here-it’s specific people and their eyes.
February 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM
…every time, there’s a lump in my throat. It’s hard to walk here. It feels like they are all looking straight at you. There are no strangers here. In the news, it’s just numbers and reports, but here-it’s specific people and their eyes.
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On February 16, 2026, in Kearny, New Jersey, four goons smashed out a car window and brutally ripped out a community citizen from his vehicle.
February 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
On February 16, 2026, in Kearny, New Jersey, four goons smashed out a car window and brutally ripped out a community citizen from his vehicle.
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Early voting starts next week for the TX primaries.
TX Comptroller candidate #DonHuffines must answer questions about his acquisition of #Epstein's Zorro Ranch.
FOLLOW THE MONEY.
headlineusa.com/nm-epstein-r...
TX Comptroller candidate #DonHuffines must answer questions about his acquisition of #Epstein's Zorro Ranch.
FOLLOW THE MONEY.
headlineusa.com/nm-epstein-r...
February 16, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Early voting starts next week for the TX primaries.
TX Comptroller candidate #DonHuffines must answer questions about his acquisition of #Epstein's Zorro Ranch.
FOLLOW THE MONEY.
headlineusa.com/nm-epstein-r...
TX Comptroller candidate #DonHuffines must answer questions about his acquisition of #Epstein's Zorro Ranch.
FOLLOW THE MONEY.
headlineusa.com/nm-epstein-r...
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An epically brilliant series by @prleathley.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social continues with Inkbound 2. Enchanting, superbly imaginative and abound with moral dilemmas to unpick as the twists and turns hurtle towards a shocking finale! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/i...
Inkbound 2 – Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass by Philippa Leathley
The Book in Rhyme… “Up in New London, something strange is a foot, A wonderful Founders day celebration – with a but… Meticulous Jones – or Metty to her Kin, Is awaiti…
tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
An epically brilliant series by @prleathley.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social continues with Inkbound 2. Enchanting, superbly imaginative and abound with moral dilemmas to unpick as the twists and turns hurtle towards a shocking finale! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/i...
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Just in time for knucklehead’s State of the Union tirade. Four big polls, all showing the same thing. America is done with this clown.
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'If there's a floor, Trump just fell through it!': CNN's data guru delivers Trump and MAGA's worst polling numbers ever
Four different surveys, one consistent trend: Trump’s approval is underwater across the board.
open.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Just in time for knucklehead’s State of the Union tirade. Four big polls, all showing the same thing. America is done with this clown.
open.substack.com/pub/unpresid...
open.substack.com/pub/unpresid...
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The Trump and Witkoff families pocketed $187 million and $31 million respectively for selling out American security. It wasn’t just a corrupt business deal, it was an act of espionage.
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A gargantuan scale of corruption
Only a fool would be surprised to discover that Jared Kushner is at the center of a growing scandal around highly sensitive national security matters.
steveschmidt.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:42 AM
The Trump and Witkoff families pocketed $187 million and $31 million respectively for selling out American security. It wasn’t just a corrupt business deal, it was an act of espionage.
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/a-gargantu...
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/a-gargantu...
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THE RING OF PEDOPHILES EXPANDS IN tRUMP'S EPSTEIN ADMIN
tRumpstein's current US ambassador to Turkey & special envoy to Syria maintained a close relationship with Epstein for years after 2008 conviction of sex crimes
Tom, Jeff & Don were described as the “1980s & ’90s set of nightlife Musketeers”
tRumpstein's current US ambassador to Turkey & special envoy to Syria maintained a close relationship with Epstein for years after 2008 conviction of sex crimes
Tom, Jeff & Don were described as the “1980s & ’90s set of nightlife Musketeers”
Epstein’s Secrecy Orders to Trump’s Wealthy Henchman Exposed
The current U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria maintained a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein for years after the late offender was convicted of sex crimes in 2008. Now, the Ju...
www.yahoo.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:26 PM
THE RING OF PEDOPHILES EXPANDS IN tRUMP'S EPSTEIN ADMIN
tRumpstein's current US ambassador to Turkey & special envoy to Syria maintained a close relationship with Epstein for years after 2008 conviction of sex crimes
Tom, Jeff & Don were described as the “1980s & ’90s set of nightlife Musketeers”
tRumpstein's current US ambassador to Turkey & special envoy to Syria maintained a close relationship with Epstein for years after 2008 conviction of sex crimes
Tom, Jeff & Don were described as the “1980s & ’90s set of nightlife Musketeers”
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Our nation has a poverty problem because it has a billionaire problem.
February 16, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Our nation has a poverty problem because it has a billionaire problem.
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Of the 3,500 detainees who have been held at Dilley Immigration Processing Center, more than half are children.
Children like Amalia, an 18-month old who suffered respiratory failure, was hospitalized, and was returned to Dilley where they CONFISCATED the medicine she was prescribed.
Children like Amalia, an 18-month old who suffered respiratory failure, was hospitalized, and was returned to Dilley where they CONFISCATED the medicine she was prescribed.
February 16, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Of the 3,500 detainees who have been held at Dilley Immigration Processing Center, more than half are children.
Children like Amalia, an 18-month old who suffered respiratory failure, was hospitalized, and was returned to Dilley where they CONFISCATED the medicine she was prescribed.
Children like Amalia, an 18-month old who suffered respiratory failure, was hospitalized, and was returned to Dilley where they CONFISCATED the medicine she was prescribed.
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Let’s Make MAGA un-American, finally.
I wrote about the conflict over national identity, the need to reclaim patriotism from the Right, and the struggle between two traditions that are both authentically American:
White male supremacy vs. the egalitarian promise of democratic pluralism.
I wrote about the conflict over national identity, the need to reclaim patriotism from the Right, and the struggle between two traditions that are both authentically American:
White male supremacy vs. the egalitarian promise of democratic pluralism.
What is “Un-American”?
We must acknowledge America’s history of state authoritarianism and racial violence – but also dare to claim its aspirational tradition. Make MAGA un-American, finally.
steady.page
February 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Let’s Make MAGA un-American, finally.
I wrote about the conflict over national identity, the need to reclaim patriotism from the Right, and the struggle between two traditions that are both authentically American:
White male supremacy vs. the egalitarian promise of democratic pluralism.
I wrote about the conflict over national identity, the need to reclaim patriotism from the Right, and the struggle between two traditions that are both authentically American:
White male supremacy vs. the egalitarian promise of democratic pluralism.
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I note that the White House originally said it was the White House Historical Association that preserved items from the East Wing. Now it says the General Service Administration and the National Park Service did. Did they? Did anyone?
February 16, 2026 at 4:23 AM
I note that the White House originally said it was the White House Historical Association that preserved items from the East Wing. Now it says the General Service Administration and the National Park Service did. Did they? Did anyone?
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ICE is using a Navy war-fighting contract (WEXMAC TITUS) to turn warehouses into detention sites in the US.
They're using mil procurement to skip transparency & local safety laws.
Call your Reps and demand:
1. Why is ICE using WEXMAC TITUS?
2. Where is the oversight?
3. What are you going to do?
They're using mil procurement to skip transparency & local safety laws.
Call your Reps and demand:
1. Why is ICE using WEXMAC TITUS?
2. Where is the oversight?
3. What are you going to do?
February 16, 2026 at 2:48 AM
ICE is using a Navy war-fighting contract (WEXMAC TITUS) to turn warehouses into detention sites in the US.
They're using mil procurement to skip transparency & local safety laws.
Call your Reps and demand:
1. Why is ICE using WEXMAC TITUS?
2. Where is the oversight?
3. What are you going to do?
They're using mil procurement to skip transparency & local safety laws.
Call your Reps and demand:
1. Why is ICE using WEXMAC TITUS?
2. Where is the oversight?
3. What are you going to do?
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Marine Detained in Minneapolis Says Feds Copied His Phone Without a Warrant
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Marine Detained in Minneapolis Says Feds Copied His Phone Without a Warrant
He was observing after Alex Pretti’s killing. Feds detained him at gunpoint, sampled his DNA, scanned his face, and cloned his phone.
theintercept.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Marine Detained in Minneapolis Says Feds Copied His Phone Without a Warrant
theintercept.com/2026/02/12/m...
theintercept.com/2026/02/12/m...
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Sunday reading: What is “Un-American”?
We must acknowledge America’s history of state authoritarianism and racial violence – but also dare to claim its aspirational tradition of egalitarian democracy.
Let’s Make MAGA un-American, finally.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
We must acknowledge America’s history of state authoritarianism and racial violence – but also dare to claim its aspirational tradition of egalitarian democracy.
Let’s Make MAGA un-American, finally.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
What is “Un-American”?
We must acknowledge America’s history of state authoritarianism and racial violence – but also dare to claim its aspirational tradition. Make MAGA un-American, finally.
steady.page
February 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Sunday reading: What is “Un-American”?
We must acknowledge America’s history of state authoritarianism and racial violence – but also dare to claim its aspirational tradition of egalitarian democracy.
Let’s Make MAGA un-American, finally.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
We must acknowledge America’s history of state authoritarianism and racial violence – but also dare to claim its aspirational tradition of egalitarian democracy.
Let’s Make MAGA un-American, finally.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
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San Antonio, Texas: NBC Report Alleges ICE Staff Mocked Migrant Children with Fake Thanksgiving Feast and Served Spoiled Food
February 15, 2026 at 11:43 AM
San Antonio, Texas: NBC Report Alleges ICE Staff Mocked Migrant Children with Fake Thanksgiving Feast and Served Spoiled Food
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⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 Today, we're going to learn about The USS Sumter Three — and the mutiny charges that should never have happened. It's apropos for #BlackHistoryMonth—because most people never knew about it.
Pull up a seat. 🪑 (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
🧵 Today, we're going to learn about The USS Sumter Three — and the mutiny charges that should never have happened. It's apropos for #BlackHistoryMonth—because most people never knew about it.
Pull up a seat. 🪑 (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
February 15, 2026 at 6:21 AM
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 Today, we're going to learn about The USS Sumter Three — and the mutiny charges that should never have happened. It's apropos for #BlackHistoryMonth—because most people never knew about it.
Pull up a seat. 🪑 (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
🧵 Today, we're going to learn about The USS Sumter Three — and the mutiny charges that should never have happened. It's apropos for #BlackHistoryMonth—because most people never knew about it.
Pull up a seat. 🪑 (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
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Once again, a reminder that the "free speech" crusaders were always cynics operating in bad faith
New story up on the Homeland Security Department’s new tactic: flood social media companies with subpoenas to unmask anonymous accounts that criticize ICE or monitor the movements of ICE agents.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Once again, a reminder that the "free speech" crusaders were always cynics operating in bad faith
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Rubio just made a speech to the European defense community in Munich that did not mention Ukraine. Or democracy. Or US business deals with Russia. Or the administration's plans to support the European far right. But there were lots of nice words about our common civilization.
February 14, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Rubio just made a speech to the European defense community in Munich that did not mention Ukraine. Or democracy. Or US business deals with Russia. Or the administration's plans to support the European far right. But there were lots of nice words about our common civilization.
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While this is true, nobody in the Trump admin or MAGA movement believes this.
February 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
While this is true, nobody in the Trump admin or MAGA movement believes this.
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I made some music at the start of this year.
It’s not meant to make you laugh (tho it may). It’s meant to make you dance while thinking about how to de-crapify the world currently.
Stupid Is Over (If You Want It)
From the ep ORIGAMI LOVE ARMY
Released 20 Feb, 2026
It’s not meant to make you laugh (tho it may). It’s meant to make you dance while thinking about how to de-crapify the world currently.
Stupid Is Over (If You Want It)
From the ep ORIGAMI LOVE ARMY
Released 20 Feb, 2026
February 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
I made some music at the start of this year.
It’s not meant to make you laugh (tho it may). It’s meant to make you dance while thinking about how to de-crapify the world currently.
Stupid Is Over (If You Want It)
From the ep ORIGAMI LOVE ARMY
Released 20 Feb, 2026
It’s not meant to make you laugh (tho it may). It’s meant to make you dance while thinking about how to de-crapify the world currently.
Stupid Is Over (If You Want It)
From the ep ORIGAMI LOVE ARMY
Released 20 Feb, 2026
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This morning, check me out on @bloomberg.com Everybody's Business with @svaneksmith.bsky.social and @chafkin.bsky.social! ✨
We discuss how rising Black unemployment and America's Double Tax problem go hand in hand to shrink the economy for all of us, and what we can do about it. #blacksky #econsky
We discuss how rising Black unemployment and America's Double Tax problem go hand in hand to shrink the economy for all of us, and what we can do about it. #blacksky #econsky
Black Unemployment and America’s ‘Double Tax
On Everybody’s Business, we unpack the job market challenges faced by women of color, and the rising standard of luxury as disposable income becomes more scarce.
www.bloomberg.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:47 PM
This morning, check me out on @bloomberg.com Everybody's Business with @svaneksmith.bsky.social and @chafkin.bsky.social! ✨
We discuss how rising Black unemployment and America's Double Tax problem go hand in hand to shrink the economy for all of us, and what we can do about it. #blacksky #econsky
We discuss how rising Black unemployment and America's Double Tax problem go hand in hand to shrink the economy for all of us, and what we can do about it. #blacksky #econsky
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The fleecing of America continues. "Trump administration deported some migrants at a cost of $1 million each, Democratic report says." www.cnn.com/2026/02/13/p...
February 14, 2026 at 3:53 AM
The fleecing of America continues. "Trump administration deported some migrants at a cost of $1 million each, Democratic report says." www.cnn.com/2026/02/13/p...