Mohit Tiwari,The Global Reader
@mohit95.bsky.social
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A match made in heaven—or at least in Mar-a-Lago. Two leaders, one shared vision of 'democracy
The most corrupt pro-Putin president in US history endorses the most corrupt pro-Putin leader in Europe.
February 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
A match made in heaven—or at least in Mar-a-Lago. Two leaders, one shared vision of 'democracy
Taniel (on Marc Elias announcing SCOTUS added opinion release days: Feb 20, 24, 25): “One of these is my birthday… but I won’t jinx it in case SCOTUS drops Callais then.”
Perfect mix of excitement + superstitious dread about the big redistricting case. 😂
Perfect mix of excitement + superstitious dread about the big redistricting case. 😂
one of these is my birthday but i won't jinkx it in case SCOTUS takes that as an invitation to release Callais on that day
NEW: Supreme Court adds three new days for releasing opinions: Feb. 20, 24, and 25.
February 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Taniel (on Marc Elias announcing SCOTUS added opinion release days: Feb 20, 24, 25): “One of these is my birthday… but I won’t jinx it in case SCOTUS drops Callais then.”
Perfect mix of excitement + superstitious dread about the big redistricting case. 😂
Perfect mix of excitement + superstitious dread about the big redistricting case. 😂
Huge W — Virginia Supreme Court clears path: April 21 referendum can proceed, potentially delivering Democrats a 10-1 congressional delegation. Elias: GOP scrambling for new lawsuits/SCOTUS plays, but they’ll fail.
Victory folder energy. 🚀
Victory folder energy. 🚀
After the state Supreme Court's order today, Virginia Democrats are now one referendum vote away from a 10-1 congressional map. I suspect the GOP is trying to figure out how to file a new lawsuit or concoct a theory for SCOTUS. Both will fail.
A big win! www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
A big win! www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
🚨 McDougle et al v. Nardo et al
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Huge W — Virginia Supreme Court clears path: April 21 referendum can proceed, potentially delivering Democrats a 10-1 congressional delegation. Elias: GOP scrambling for new lawsuits/SCOTUS plays, but they’ll fail.
Victory folder energy. 🚀
Victory folder energy. 🚀
Big update from Taniel: Virginia Supreme Court green-lights April 21 referendum — could deliver 10-1 Dem delegation if “yes” wins.
Court will hear the gerrymandering challenge later (briefs April 13), but won’t block the vote.
High-stakes redistricting fight still very much alive.
Court will hear the gerrymandering challenge later (briefs April 13), but won’t block the vote.
High-stakes redistricting fight still very much alive.
this got a little complicated, but basically—
the April 21 referendum that could deliver a 10-1 delegation in Virginia *is* happening
the April 21 referendum that could deliver a 10-1 delegation in Virginia *is* happening
The Virginia supreme court just:
(1) agreed to take the case pertaining to Dems' gerrymander maneuver;
(2) scheduled deadlines for briefs on April 13;
(3) says the April 21 referendum can go forward in the meantime.
[So it'll rule after, presumably only if the 'yes' wins.]
(1) agreed to take the case pertaining to Dems' gerrymander maneuver;
(2) scheduled deadlines for briefs on April 13;
(3) says the April 21 referendum can go forward in the meantime.
[So it'll rule after, presumably only if the 'yes' wins.]
February 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Big update from Taniel: Virginia Supreme Court green-lights April 21 referendum — could deliver 10-1 Dem delegation if “yes” wins.
Court will hear the gerrymandering challenge later (briefs April 13), but won’t block the vote.
High-stakes redistricting fight still very much alive.
Court will hear the gerrymandering challenge later (briefs April 13), but won’t block the vote.
High-stakes redistricting fight still very much alive.
Zack Polanski warns: Palantir — secretive US surveillance giant founded by Peter Thiel — now has access to millions of NHS patient records. Founder called for NHS to be “ripped up”.
Sign petition to stop it: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-palantir
#StopPalantir #NHSCrisis #Privatisation
Sign petition to stop it: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-palantir
#StopPalantir #NHSCrisis #Privatisation
February 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Zack Polanski warns: Palantir — secretive US surveillance giant founded by Peter Thiel — now has access to millions of NHS patient records. Founder called for NHS to be “ripped up”.
Sign petition to stop it: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-palantir
#StopPalantir #NHSCrisis #Privatisation
Sign petition to stop it: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-palantir
#StopPalantir #NHSCrisis #Privatisation
TN Holler roasts Rep. Andy Ogles (“Pinocchiiogles”):
Nobody takes him seriously in Tennessee — he’s a liar/fraud just fishing for Trump belly scratches.
His re-election campaign owes more than it has.
Carry on, Bad Bunny. 🃏
Nobody takes him seriously in Tennessee — he’s a liar/fraud just fishing for Trump belly scratches.
His re-election campaign owes more than it has.
Carry on, Bad Bunny. 🃏
February 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
TN Holler roasts Rep. Andy Ogles (“Pinocchiiogles”):
Nobody takes him seriously in Tennessee — he’s a liar/fraud just fishing for Trump belly scratches.
His re-election campaign owes more than it has.
Carry on, Bad Bunny. 🃏
Nobody takes him seriously in Tennessee — he’s a liar/fraud just fishing for Trump belly scratches.
His re-election campaign owes more than it has.
Carry on, Bad Bunny. 🃏
Molly highlights tense exchange: Rep. Cohen grills AG Bondi on who approved Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer to lower-security prison. Bondi dodges: “I learned after the fact… not involved.”
Classic evasion on high-profile Epstein case move.
Classic evasion on high-profile Epstein case move.
February 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Molly highlights tense exchange: Rep. Cohen grills AG Bondi on who approved Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer to lower-security prison. Bondi dodges: “I learned after the fact… not involved.”
Classic evasion on high-profile Epstein case move.
Classic evasion on high-profile Epstein case move.
Marc Elias shades NYT’s new newsletter “The Docket” — points out his Democracy Docket has been doing exactly this since 2020 (long before NYT).
“Support independent, pro-democracy media” + link to join/subscribe. Clear branding jab with 400k subs backing him up.
“Support independent, pro-democracy media” + link to join/subscribe. Clear branding jab with 400k subs backing him up.
Democracy Docket=Started in 2020 to inform you about democracy and the courts.
The Docket=started yesterday by NYT.
Support independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The Docket=started yesterday by NYT.
Support independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
February 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Marc Elias shades NYT’s new newsletter “The Docket” — points out his Democracy Docket has been doing exactly this since 2020 (long before NYT).
“Support independent, pro-democracy media” + link to join/subscribe. Clear branding jab with 400k subs backing him up.
“Support independent, pro-democracy media” + link to join/subscribe. Clear branding jab with 400k subs backing him up.
Scarborough on Morning Joe: Bondi refused to even look at Epstein victims during hearing. “The real TDS is those who ignore child rape survivors to please Trump.” Brutal takedown.
SCARBOROUGH: “Bondi refused to turn around and even look at them… the real ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ is the people who have thrown their careers overboard to try to get in Trump’s good graces — that they will literally ignore child rape victims.”
(From @marcofoster.bsky.social )
(From @marcofoster.bsky.social )
February 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Scarborough on Morning Joe: Bondi refused to even look at Epstein victims during hearing. “The real TDS is those who ignore child rape survivors to please Trump.” Brutal takedown.
Trump flips on Canada: From praising bridge-building opportunity in 2017 to threatening to halt the new Gordie Howe bridge (Michigan-Ontario) unless Canada treats US with “fairness and respect.”
Dramatic reversal shows how quickly US-Canada relations have soured. (Washington Post reporting)
Dramatic reversal shows how quickly US-Canada relations have soured. (Washington Post reporting)
NEW: In a drastic reversal, Trump has gone from embracing “the opportunity to build even more bridges” with Canada in 2017 to threatening to stop the opening of the Gordie Howe bridge until Canada “treats the U.S. with … Fairness and Respect.”
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
Trump Threatens to Block Michigan-Canada Bridge He Once Championed
The president’s targeting of the bridge shows just how drastically U.S.-Canada relations have fallen between his two terms.
www.propublica.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Trump flips on Canada: From praising bridge-building opportunity in 2017 to threatening to halt the new Gordie Howe bridge (Michigan-Ontario) unless Canada treats US with “fairness and respect.”
Dramatic reversal shows how quickly US-Canada relations have soured. (Washington Post reporting)
Dramatic reversal shows how quickly US-Canada relations have soured. (Washington Post reporting)
Clay Travis on Piers Morgan: “The so-called Epstein victims…”
TN Holler highlights the disgusting phrasing — referring to survivors of child sex trafficking as “so-called.”
Mike Nellis: “This is embarrassing for you.”
Isaiah Martin: “Wow.”
Absolute trash take from Travis.
TN Holler highlights the disgusting phrasing — referring to survivors of child sex trafficking as “so-called.”
Mike Nellis: “This is embarrassing for you.”
Isaiah Martin: “Wow.”
Absolute trash take from Travis.
Clay Travis: “The so-called Epstein victims…”🤔
FRANKLIN, TN-based Clay Travis refers to the survivors as ‘SO-CALLED’
@mikenellis.bsky.social : “This is embarrassing for you.”
@isaiahrmartin.bsky.social : “Wow.”
FRANKLIN, TN-based Clay Travis refers to the survivors as ‘SO-CALLED’
@mikenellis.bsky.social : “This is embarrassing for you.”
@isaiahrmartin.bsky.social : “Wow.”
February 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Clay Travis on Piers Morgan: “The so-called Epstein victims…”
TN Holler highlights the disgusting phrasing — referring to survivors of child sex trafficking as “so-called.”
Mike Nellis: “This is embarrassing for you.”
Isaiah Martin: “Wow.”
Absolute trash take from Travis.
TN Holler highlights the disgusting phrasing — referring to survivors of child sex trafficking as “so-called.”
Mike Nellis: “This is embarrassing for you.”
Isaiah Martin: “Wow.”
Absolute trash take from Travis.
Max Berger drops bombshell Epstein email to Bill Gates (Dec 2016):
“Come to visit the island. New administration people visiting.”
Direct promise of Trump transition officials on Little St. James.
Very damning context.
“Come to visit the island. New administration people visiting.”
Direct promise of Trump transition officials on Little St. James.
Very damning context.
In December 2016, Jeffrey Epstein invited Bill Gates to visit his island—and promised that incoming Trump administration officials would be there.
Epstein emailed: “come to visit the island. new adminstration people visiting.” 👀👀👀
Epstein emailed: “come to visit the island. new adminstration people visiting.” 👀👀👀
February 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Max Berger drops bombshell Epstein email to Bill Gates (Dec 2016):
“Come to visit the island. New administration people visiting.”
Direct promise of Trump transition officials on Little St. James.
Very damning context.
“Come to visit the island. New administration people visiting.”
Direct promise of Trump transition officials on Little St. James.
Very damning context.
Sen. Tim Kaine brutally skewers Trump’s State Dept nominee Jeremy Carl (white nationalist author) — asks if “culturally genocided” whites are really underrepresented when they dominate Senate, House, Presidency & corporate CEOs. Savage takedown. 🔥
SEN. KAINE: “You said American whites are victims of a cultural genocide… are they represented in the senate? House? Presidency? CEO’s?”
Trump’s white nationalist pick for a top state department spot Jeremy Carl skewered by @kaine.senate.gov
Trump’s white nationalist pick for a top state department spot Jeremy Carl skewered by @kaine.senate.gov
February 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Sen. Tim Kaine brutally skewers Trump’s State Dept nominee Jeremy Carl (white nationalist author) — asks if “culturally genocided” whites are really underrepresented when they dominate Senate, House, Presidency & corporate CEOs. Savage takedown. 🔥
NYT spotlight: Massive cargo theft surge continues — NY man charged in theft of 33,750 lbs frozen snow crab (~$325k). Food & drinks now prime targets because they’re easier to sell off than electronics.
A New York man was arrested last week on federal charges that he played a central role in a cargo heist scheme, including the theft of 33,750 pounds of frozen snow crab valued at about $325,000. nyti.ms/4aAKdRz
Crab Heist Puts Spotlight on Surge of Cargo Thefts
Stolen food and beverages, which are easier to offload than costly electronics, are driving an overall spike in cargo crimes, truckers, insurers and other experts say.
nyti.ms
February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
NYT spotlight: Massive cargo theft surge continues — NY man charged in theft of 33,750 lbs frozen snow crab (~$325k). Food & drinks now prime targets because they’re easier to sell off than electronics.
Major standoff — Democrats demand body cameras and other restraints on ICE agents → impasse could trigger partial DHS shutdown Saturday morning. WP reports most of the department set to close if no deal reached.
The Department of Homeland Security is expected to shut down early Saturday morning as congressional Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over new restrictions on federal immigration agents.
Much of DHS set to shut down as Democrats demand new restraints on ICE
Democrats are pushing for new policies requiring agents to wear body cameras and get judicial warrants for raids.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Major standoff — Democrats demand body cameras and other restraints on ICE agents → impasse could trigger partial DHS shutdown Saturday morning. WP reports most of the department set to close if no deal reached.
Powerful testimony from Minneapolis postal worker Bianca Sonnenberg in Mother Jones: She’s grateful to be a federal employee but wears her uniform home out of fear of being targeted after ICE violence and shootings nearby. “I could be targeted. #ICE #PostalWorkers #Minneapolis
"I feel grateful that I got this privilege of being a federal employee...But I wear my uniform home because I’m too scared not to. I could be targeted."
I’m a Minneapolis postal worker. This is what I saw.
Come rain, shine, tear gas, or ICE shootings, postal worker Bianca Sonnenberg is delivering the mail.
www.motherjones.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Powerful testimony from Minneapolis postal worker Bianca Sonnenberg in Mother Jones: She’s grateful to be a federal employee but wears her uniform home out of fear of being targeted after ICE violence and shootings nearby. “I could be targeted. #ICE #PostalWorkers #Minneapolis
Aaron Schatz crowdsourcing ideas for FTN Football Almanac QB tables expansion.
Current considerations: efficiency at different distances, DVOA under pressure, sack-to-pressure ratio.
What else would you add?
Current considerations: efficiency at different distances, DVOA under pressure, sack-to-pressure ratio.
What else would you add?
If I were to expand the QB tables in the FTN Football Almanac so each QB has two tables, what additional stats would you like to see added?
(Among consideration: efficiency at different distances, DVOA under pressure, sack-to-pressure ratio... what else?)
(Among consideration: efficiency at different distances, DVOA under pressure, sack-to-pressure ratio... what else?)
February 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Aaron Schatz crowdsourcing ideas for FTN Football Almanac QB tables expansion.
Current considerations: efficiency at different distances, DVOA under pressure, sack-to-pressure ratio.
What else would you add?
Current considerations: efficiency at different distances, DVOA under pressure, sack-to-pressure ratio.
What else would you add?
Taniel highlights outrageous Iowa practice (struck down by Supreme Court): Dismissed charges = still pay fees. Prosecutors pushed guilty pleas to avoid fees. Now they’re fighting to bring it back as a plea-bargaining tool.
Bolts: “Prosecutors Want to Bring Back Court Fees as Bargaining Chips.”
Bolts: “Prosecutors Want to Bring Back Court Fees as Bargaining Chips.”
NEW: In Iowa, when someone's charges are *dismissed,* they still had to pay court fees. So prosecutors pressured ppl into pleading guilty: 'plead guilty, you'll have no fees. (If you win, you'll owe $$.)'
Iowa's Supreme Court struck that down in January... but prosecutors want to bring it all back:
Iowa's Supreme Court struck that down in January... but prosecutors want to bring it all back:
In Iowa, Prosecutors Want to Bring Back Court Fees as Bargaining Chips - Bolts
Iowa's high court recently ended the practice of making defendants pay fees for charges that get dismissed. Prosecutors are backing legislation to undo the court’s ruling so they can keep using fees a...
boltsmag.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Taniel highlights outrageous Iowa practice (struck down by Supreme Court): Dismissed charges = still pay fees. Prosecutors pushed guilty pleas to avoid fees. Now they’re fighting to bring it back as a plea-bargaining tool.
Bolts: “Prosecutors Want to Bring Back Court Fees as Bargaining Chips.”
Bolts: “Prosecutors Want to Bring Back Court Fees as Bargaining Chips.”
At #MSC2026, Marco Rubio just confirmed the "New Era."
US to Europe: "We aren't just your shield; we might be your landlord."
If Greenland is a "security necessity," is sovereignty now a subscription service?
#GlobalPolitics #USA #Europe
Is Europe ready to stand alone?
US to Europe: "We aren't just your shield; we might be your landlord."
If Greenland is a "security necessity," is sovereignty now a subscription service?
#GlobalPolitics #USA #Europe
Is Europe ready to stand alone?
February 13, 2026 at 1:28 PM
At #MSC2026, Marco Rubio just confirmed the "New Era."
US to Europe: "We aren't just your shield; we might be your landlord."
If Greenland is a "security necessity," is sovereignty now a subscription service?
#GlobalPolitics #USA #Europe
Is Europe ready to stand alone?
US to Europe: "We aren't just your shield; we might be your landlord."
If Greenland is a "security necessity," is sovereignty now a subscription service?
#GlobalPolitics #USA #Europe
Is Europe ready to stand alone?
Trump’s war on “left-wing” media hits Apple News — FTC Chair Ferguson (Trump appointee) warns Apple its news curation may break the law. Ferguson: “Not the speech police,” yet threatening action anyway. Clear intimidation tactic.
Apple News is the latest media property to be warned by a Trump-appointed regulator over charges of liberal bias. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said he’s “not the speech police” but warned Apple that its choice of articles could violate the law.
Trump’s campaign against ‘left-wing’ media finds a new target: Apple News
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson wrote a letter to Apple that warned the company its choice of articles in Apple News could violate the law.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Trump’s war on “left-wing” media hits Apple News — FTC Chair Ferguson (Trump appointee) warns Apple its news curation may break the law. Ferguson: “Not the speech police,” yet threatening action anyway. Clear intimidation tactic.
Zack Polanski highlights razor-thin 36-vote margin between Greens and Reform — says Reform is beatable, and Greens can win with our message: lower bills, protect NHS, rebuild public services.
Join: greenparty.org.uk
Join: greenparty.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Zack Polanski highlights razor-thin 36-vote margin between Greens and Reform — says Reform is beatable, and Greens can win with our message: lower bills, protect NHS, rebuild public services.
Join: greenparty.org.uk
Join: greenparty.org.uk
A new era begins in #Bangladesh! 🇧🇩 With the BNP's landslide victory, the Indo-Pacific strategy gets a major boost.
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics #TariqueRahman
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics #TariqueRahman
February 13, 2026 at 8:19 AM
A new era begins in #Bangladesh! 🇧🇩 With the BNP's landslide victory, the Indo-Pacific strategy gets a major boost.
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics #TariqueRahman
#IndoPacific #Geopolitics #TariqueRahman
Zack Polanski seizes on Peterborough by-election result: Labour crashed -31.2%, Reform gained, Greens surged +16.2%.
“Labour’s vote is collapsing everywhere — voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.”
“Labour’s vote is collapsing everywhere — voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.”
Labour’s vote is collapsing everywhere.
In Peterborough last night, as in Gorton and Denton, voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.
In Peterborough last night, as in Gorton and Denton, voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.
Fletton & Woodston (Peterborough) Council By-Election Result:
➡️ RFM: 29.4% (New)
🌍 GRN: 27.6% (+16.2)
🌳 CON: 21.8% (-11.8)
🌹 LAB: 16.8% (-31.2)
🔶 LDM: 4.4% (-0.7)
No TUSC (-1.9) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
➡️ RFM: 29.4% (New)
🌍 GRN: 27.6% (+16.2)
🌳 CON: 21.8% (-11.8)
🌹 LAB: 16.8% (-31.2)
🔶 LDM: 4.4% (-0.7)
No TUSC (-1.9) as previous.
Reform GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.
February 13, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Zack Polanski seizes on Peterborough by-election result: Labour crashed -31.2%, Reform gained, Greens surged +16.2%.
“Labour’s vote is collapsing everywhere — voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.”
“Labour’s vote is collapsing everywhere — voting Green is the only way to stop Reform.”
Marc Elias calls out NYT’s new "The Docket" newsletter: Same name as Democracy Docket’s long-running segments. “They may not care… but our 400k subscribers might.”
Shade thrown — more details tomorrow. Classic branding clash.
Shade thrown — more details tomorrow. Classic branding clash.
The New York Times just launched a new "newsletter about the law and the courts." They are calling it "The Docket."
The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.
More on this tomorrow.
The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.
More on this tomorrow.
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Marc Elias calls out NYT’s new "The Docket" newsletter: Same name as Democracy Docket’s long-running segments. “They may not care… but our 400k subscribers might.”
Shade thrown — more details tomorrow. Classic branding clash.
Shade thrown — more details tomorrow. Classic branding clash.
Charlotte Clymer goes nuclear: If Democratic leaders are tied to Epstein’s child trafficking network, she’ll “burn the party to the ground and piss on the ashes.” Says every Democrat she knows feels the same. Zero tolerance stance.
#EpsteinFiles #Accountability #Democrats #ChildTrafficking #Justice
#EpsteinFiles #Accountability #Democrats #ChildTrafficking #Justice
“Democrats are afraid of what they’ll find in the Epstein Files. They don’t want full accountability.”
I will burn the Democratic Party to the ground and piss on the ashes if I find out our leaders were involved in a massive child sex trafficking operation. Every Democrat I know feels the same.
I will burn the Democratic Party to the ground and piss on the ashes if I find out our leaders were involved in a massive child sex trafficking operation. Every Democrat I know feels the same.
February 13, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Charlotte Clymer goes nuclear: If Democratic leaders are tied to Epstein’s child trafficking network, she’ll “burn the party to the ground and piss on the ashes.” Says every Democrat she knows feels the same. Zero tolerance stance.
#EpsteinFiles #Accountability #Democrats #ChildTrafficking #Justice
#EpsteinFiles #Accountability #Democrats #ChildTrafficking #Justice