Northwoods Common Ground
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Connecting Northwoods Wisconsinites to protect democracy and the common good.
"What the hell are you doing, Madam Secretary?"
-- Robert Reich
-- Robert Reich
A short note to Kristi Noem
To a current cabinet secretary from a former one
substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
"What the hell are you doing, Madam Secretary?"
-- Robert Reich
-- Robert Reich
The plot thickens.
Major News: Epstein Fallout Explodes as World Leader Criminally Charged and Sultan Ousted, Kristi Noem Faces Bipartisan Resignation Calls
Good morning everyone.
open.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:39 AM
The plot thickens.
Loons and the Loon Project are both in peril in northern Wisconsin.
Funding decline puts 30-plus year loon research project at risk during critical stage
Dr. Walter Piper has been running The Loon Project since 1993, primarily in Vilas and Oneida Counties.
www.wxpr.org
February 10, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Loons and the Loon Project are both in peril in northern Wisconsin.
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*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
Timothy Snyder outlines various great ways to support Ukraine at this critical time. Please share further.
The Long Ukrainian Winter
How You Can Help
open.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Timothy Snyder outlines various great ways to support Ukraine at this critical time. Please share further.
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And why is no one legally authorized to inspect them allowed inside?
Why isn't news of Trump building vast concentration camps being treated as a national emergency?
February 7, 2026 at 2:36 AM
And why is no one legally authorized to inspect them allowed inside?
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Ten countries have launched investigations related to the released Epstein files.
Norway, UK, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Australia, North Macedinia, Turkey, Poland.
Conspicuously absent is the United States, the epicenter of this scandal.
We know why.
…
Norway, UK, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Australia, North Macedinia, Turkey, Poland.
Conspicuously absent is the United States, the epicenter of this scandal.
We know why.
…
February 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Ten countries have launched investigations related to the released Epstein files.
Norway, UK, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Australia, North Macedinia, Turkey, Poland.
Conspicuously absent is the United States, the epicenter of this scandal.
We know why.
…
Norway, UK, France, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Australia, North Macedinia, Turkey, Poland.
Conspicuously absent is the United States, the epicenter of this scandal.
We know why.
…
Yeah, get rid of these pesky journalists. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
‘It’s an absolute bloodbath’: Washington Post lays off hundreds of workers
Former Post executive editor blasts owner Jeff Bezos’s ‘sickening efforts to curry favor’ with Trump
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Yeah, get rid of these pesky journalists. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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The IRS contractor who leaked the returns has already been convicted and sentenced to five years in prison.
That satisfies Trump's vengeance but doesn't do anything to line his pockets, so ....
That satisfies Trump's vengeance but doesn't do anything to line his pockets, so ....
February 5, 2026 at 10:41 PM
The IRS contractor who leaked the returns has already been convicted and sentenced to five years in prison.
That satisfies Trump's vengeance but doesn't do anything to line his pockets, so ....
That satisfies Trump's vengeance but doesn't do anything to line his pockets, so ....
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When you do business with Uline, you're helping fund fascism.
A resignation and call to conscience at company owned by Maga billionaires
Uline employee says she can no longer work for people who helped ‘America descend into fascism’
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
When you do business with Uline, you're helping fund fascism.
"Never again is now."
A Letter to America
YouTube video by Emotional Support European
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 2:14 PM
"Never again is now."
Pete for President.
His actions have led to higher prices for groceries, housing, utility bills, and more.
Of course the president will do anything to avoid talking about his economic failures.
Of course the president will do anything to avoid talking about his economic failures.
January 30, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Pete for President.
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President Epstein just told Americans they can't have guns.
January 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM
President Epstein just told Americans they can't have guns.
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In 2026, I'm calling on the Legislature to:
🏠 Prevent property tax increases for homeowners
🛒 Lower costs for working families
💊 Make medication more affordable
🩺 Cut healthcare costs
✏️ Invest in our kids and schools
Let’s work together and get good things done.
🏠 Prevent property tax increases for homeowners
🛒 Lower costs for working families
💊 Make medication more affordable
🩺 Cut healthcare costs
✏️ Invest in our kids and schools
Let’s work together and get good things done.
January 28, 2026 at 2:42 AM
In 2026, I'm calling on the Legislature to:
🏠 Prevent property tax increases for homeowners
🛒 Lower costs for working families
💊 Make medication more affordable
🩺 Cut healthcare costs
✏️ Invest in our kids and schools
Let’s work together and get good things done.
🏠 Prevent property tax increases for homeowners
🛒 Lower costs for working families
💊 Make medication more affordable
🩺 Cut healthcare costs
✏️ Invest in our kids and schools
Let’s work together and get good things done.
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It’s been 39 days since the Epstein files were supposed to be released.
January 27, 2026 at 9:49 PM
It’s been 39 days since the Epstein files were supposed to be released.
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AND IMPEACH AND REMOVE.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
January 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
AND IMPEACH AND REMOVE.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
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Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
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The person who publishes the Free Press — where the words “Minneapolis” and “Minnesota” never appear tonight — also runs CBS News.
January 26, 2026 at 1:39 AM
The person who publishes the Free Press — where the words “Minneapolis” and “Minnesota” never appear tonight — also runs CBS News.