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Why does someone who overstayed their visa need to be held in shackles? Does any child belong in a prison camp? Does anybody deserve to be underfed, or brutalized, or denied medical care? presswatchers.org/2026/02/the-...
The inhumane treatment of immigration detainees requires more coverage | Press Watch
The glimpses we’ve gotten justify a lot more reporting
presswatchers.org
February 18, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Why does someone who overstayed their visa need to be held in shackles? Does any child belong in a prison camp? Does anybody deserve to be underfed, or brutalized, or denied medical care? presswatchers.org/2026/02/the-...
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“You see him trying to throw up all these little gimmicks…” Rachel Maddow nails it. 🔥
While families reel from harsh immigration crackdowns, Donald Trump rolls out all of these false promises and distractions to change the subject.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
youtube.com/shorts/p995v...
While families reel from harsh immigration crackdowns, Donald Trump rolls out all of these false promises and distractions to change the subject.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
youtube.com/shorts/p995v...
“Watch what he does, not what he says”: Maddow on Trump’s tendency to change the subject
YouTube video by MS NOW
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February 18, 2026 at 8:01 PM
“You see him trying to throw up all these little gimmicks…” Rachel Maddow nails it. 🔥
While families reel from harsh immigration crackdowns, Donald Trump rolls out all of these false promises and distractions to change the subject.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
youtube.com/shorts/p995v...
While families reel from harsh immigration crackdowns, Donald Trump rolls out all of these false promises and distractions to change the subject.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
youtube.com/shorts/p995v...
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This is flying under the radar:
Donald Trump FIRED the DOJ official in charge of suing Live Nation-Ticketmaster for monopolizing ticketing and hiking prices.
Then, their stock jumped.
If Trump's DOJ takes it easy on Ticketmaster, it'll be a slap in the face to every American.
Donald Trump FIRED the DOJ official in charge of suing Live Nation-Ticketmaster for monopolizing ticketing and hiking prices.
Then, their stock jumped.
If Trump's DOJ takes it easy on Ticketmaster, it'll be a slap in the face to every American.
February 18, 2026 at 10:41 PM
This is flying under the radar:
Donald Trump FIRED the DOJ official in charge of suing Live Nation-Ticketmaster for monopolizing ticketing and hiking prices.
Then, their stock jumped.
If Trump's DOJ takes it easy on Ticketmaster, it'll be a slap in the face to every American.
Donald Trump FIRED the DOJ official in charge of suing Live Nation-Ticketmaster for monopolizing ticketing and hiking prices.
Then, their stock jumped.
If Trump's DOJ takes it easy on Ticketmaster, it'll be a slap in the face to every American.
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JFC
We're suing the Trump Administration for illegally cutting $1.2 billion in energy and infrastructure funding approved by federal lawmakers.
Donald Trump is once again defying Congress and jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs.
Donald Trump is once again defying Congress and jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs.
As part of an ongoing effort to roll back federal clean-energy programs, the Trump Admin terminated $1.2 billion in funding to California.
We’re suing.
We won’t allow the Trump admin to disregard CA workers and harm our economy.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
We’re suing.
We won’t allow the Trump admin to disregard CA workers and harm our economy.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
February 18, 2026 at 10:38 PM
JFC
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Even though my fatalistic pessimism self knew 10 years ago, I have to agree.
If someone had told me ten years ago that in 2026, there could be evidence of the president raping and threatening to kill children, and he would *still* be allowed to stay in office, I would have politely asked them to put down the meth pipe.
February 18, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Even though my fatalistic pessimism self knew 10 years ago, I have to agree.
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Storm-fallen bald cypress branches by a pond - Mallard ducks - and reflections!
February 18, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Storm-fallen bald cypress branches by a pond - Mallard ducks - and reflections!
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Everyone involved should be tried for these murders, from the ones in command to the ones taking refuge in “just following orders”.
The U.S. military says it carried out strikes on three boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing at least 11 people and again providing no evidence of alleged drug smuggling.
This brings the total number of strikes on boats in waters near Latin America to 42, resulting in at least 145 deaths.
This brings the total number of strikes on boats in waters near Latin America to 42, resulting in at least 145 deaths.
February 18, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Everyone involved should be tried for these murders, from the ones in command to the ones taking refuge in “just following orders”.
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Ministers randomly redefining Park boundaries – boundaries put in place by an Act in the entire Legislature – is heinous. Doing so without consultation adds insult to injury. And selling off said former protected Park land to develop condos? Makes me vomit.
This morning, I sent a letter to the Ministers of Tourism and Sport and Forestry and Parks to rescind the Ministerial Order changing the boundaries of parks in Kananaskis to create All-Season Resort Areas.
Read my letter below!
Read my letter below!
February 18, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Ministers randomly redefining Park boundaries – boundaries put in place by an Act in the entire Legislature – is heinous. Doing so without consultation adds insult to injury. And selling off said former protected Park land to develop condos? Makes me vomit.
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"An Associated Press reporter was beaten by the police and detained along with three other journalists on Tuesday in Cameroon while reporting on a secretive Trump administration program to deport migrants to the Central African country, according to two of the people detained." (gift link)
Journalists Arrested in Cameroon While Reporting on Trump’s Secretive Deportation Program
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:10 PM
"An Associated Press reporter was beaten by the police and detained along with three other journalists on Tuesday in Cameroon while reporting on a secretive Trump administration program to deport migrants to the Central African country, according to two of the people detained." (gift link)
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ai could never, actually
February 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM
ai could never, actually
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“…sad to see the history and culture of our great country being ripped apart…” - 2017
“Signage identifying nine enslaved people and describing life for 18th century Black Philadelphians was dismantled Jan. 22 by federal workers…” - 2026
Excerpt From USA TODAY:
“Signage identifying nine enslaved people and describing life for 18th century Black Philadelphians was dismantled Jan. 22 by federal workers…” - 2026
Excerpt From USA TODAY:
Who controls history? Judge hits Trump decision to pull slavery display — USA TODAY
George Washington kept nine enslaved people at President's House in Philadelphia. The Trump administration removed a display honoring them.
apple.news
February 17, 2026 at 12:09 AM
“…sad to see the history and culture of our great country being ripped apart…” - 2017
“Signage identifying nine enslaved people and describing life for 18th century Black Philadelphians was dismantled Jan. 22 by federal workers…” - 2026
Excerpt From USA TODAY:
“Signage identifying nine enslaved people and describing life for 18th century Black Philadelphians was dismantled Jan. 22 by federal workers…” - 2026
Excerpt From USA TODAY:
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I came upon this red-tailed hawk as he was in the ditch hunting. He had dropped down from a tree and was doing the grab-the-grass technique hoping to feel and catch a mole or vole. He came up empty this time and launched back up to the wire.
#birds #red-tailedhawk
#birds #red-tailedhawk
February 16, 2026 at 1:34 AM
I came upon this red-tailed hawk as he was in the ditch hunting. He had dropped down from a tree and was doing the grab-the-grass technique hoping to feel and catch a mole or vole. He came up empty this time and launched back up to the wire.
#birds #red-tailedhawk
#birds #red-tailedhawk
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Happy Friday, please enjoy this minute of Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks 🪶🖤🦆
Audubon Park, New Orleans, December 2025
Audubon Park, New Orleans, December 2025
February 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Happy Friday, please enjoy this minute of Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks 🪶🖤🦆
Audubon Park, New Orleans, December 2025
Audubon Park, New Orleans, December 2025
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Reuters: New Mexico lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to launch what they said was the first full investigation into what happened at Zorro Ranch, where the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is accused of trafficking and sexually assaulting girls and women.
February 17, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Reuters: New Mexico lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to launch what they said was the first full investigation into what happened at Zorro Ranch, where the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is accused of trafficking and sexually assaulting girls and women.
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Obviously this is who we have always been, that is a given... but the fact that people who did not know that are out here, protesting for the first time, in actual tears?
They have lost complete control of this narrative, man.
They have lost complete control of this narrative, man.
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Obviously this is who we have always been, that is a given... but the fact that people who did not know that are out here, protesting for the first time, in actual tears?
They have lost complete control of this narrative, man.
They have lost complete control of this narrative, man.
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Critics in Suriname oppose plans to clear 113,465 hectares of rainforest in Nickerie for industrial agriculture.
The project, tied to a 2024 public-private deal, allegedly advanced without permits. Experts warn large-scale clearing could cost Suriname its carbon-negative status.
The project, tied to a 2024 public-private deal, allegedly advanced without permits. Experts warn large-scale clearing could cost Suriname its carbon-negative status.
Another controversial land deal in Suriname threatens the Amazon Rainforest
Officials in Suriname are trying to cancel a controversial agribusiness contract that could result in the clearance of over a hundred thousand hectares of Amazon rainforest, risking the country’s…
news.mongabay.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Critics in Suriname oppose plans to clear 113,465 hectares of rainforest in Nickerie for industrial agriculture.
The project, tied to a 2024 public-private deal, allegedly advanced without permits. Experts warn large-scale clearing could cost Suriname its carbon-negative status.
The project, tied to a 2024 public-private deal, allegedly advanced without permits. Experts warn large-scale clearing could cost Suriname its carbon-negative status.
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Celebrates Valentine’s Day with snakes mating? Why not? Snakes are awesome
This was a pretty incredible thing to come across on a spring walk
#herps 🌿 🧪
This was a pretty incredible thing to come across on a spring walk
#herps 🌿 🧪
Northern Water Snakes Mating!
YouTube video by Get To Know Nature
m.youtube.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Celebrates Valentine’s Day with snakes mating? Why not? Snakes are awesome
This was a pretty incredible thing to come across on a spring walk
#herps 🌿 🧪
This was a pretty incredible thing to come across on a spring walk
#herps 🌿 🧪
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Decided not to crop in for the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Portrait as this Redwing looked so beautiful just posing in the sunshine with the woodland backdrop. 📷 🪶
Sorry for lack of posting recently, I've been having a few issues with my eyes! Hope everyone is keeping well 👋🕊️
#BlueSkyArtShow #Wood
Sorry for lack of posting recently, I've been having a few issues with my eyes! Hope everyone is keeping well 👋🕊️
#BlueSkyArtShow #Wood
February 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Decided not to crop in for the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Portrait as this Redwing looked so beautiful just posing in the sunshine with the woodland backdrop. 📷 🪶
Sorry for lack of posting recently, I've been having a few issues with my eyes! Hope everyone is keeping well 👋🕊️
#BlueSkyArtShow #Wood
Sorry for lack of posting recently, I've been having a few issues with my eyes! Hope everyone is keeping well 👋🕊️
#BlueSkyArtShow #Wood
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Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
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"To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known."
— Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot, 1994
— Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot, 1994
February 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM
"To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known."
— Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot, 1994
— Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot, 1994
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A gorgeous Pine Grosbeak finding seeds in the snow. #birds #birding #pinegrosbeak #Algoma #ElliottLake
February 11, 2026 at 11:52 AM
A gorgeous Pine Grosbeak finding seeds in the snow. #birds #birding #pinegrosbeak #Algoma #ElliottLake
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February 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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One of 3 Firecrests flitting around at Boscathnoe this morning
#BirdsSeenIn2026 #cornwallbirding #birdphotography #🪶 #🦅
#BirdsSeenIn2026 #cornwallbirding #birdphotography #🪶 #🦅
February 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM
One of 3 Firecrests flitting around at Boscathnoe this morning
#BirdsSeenIn2026 #cornwallbirding #birdphotography #🪶 #🦅
#BirdsSeenIn2026 #cornwallbirding #birdphotography #🪶 #🦅
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This Song Sparrow was flitting about in the tall bushes of an oceanside field. The out of focus blue background is not sky, it is the Bay of Fundy.
L'Etete, #NewBrunswick, Canada
July 2025
📸 #birds #SOSP #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
L'Etete, #NewBrunswick, Canada
July 2025
📸 #birds #SOSP #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
February 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This Song Sparrow was flitting about in the tall bushes of an oceanside field. The out of focus blue background is not sky, it is the Bay of Fundy.
L'Etete, #NewBrunswick, Canada
July 2025
📸 #birds #SOSP #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf
L'Etete, #NewBrunswick, Canada
July 2025
📸 #birds #SOSP #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf