Pat Toy
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February 18, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Are you looking for more ways to make your lessons more engaging? Browse Retro Report's variety of interactive maps and timelines today. Learn more: retroreport.org/interactive/
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Brutal new polling finds Trump's net approval is -16 — down 22 points from inauguration day.
Every authoritarian action he's taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.
He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.
Every authoritarian action he's taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.
He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.
February 18, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Brutal new polling finds Trump's net approval is -16 — down 22 points from inauguration day.
Every authoritarian action he's taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.
He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.
Every authoritarian action he's taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.
He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.
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notorious radical left communist rag says tax the rich
February 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
notorious radical left communist rag says tax the rich
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ICE is crushing Minneapolis economy. On the pod, Mayor Jacob Frey tallies up damage:
$203 million overall
$80 million small biz losses
$5 million hotel cancellations
75K people food insecurity
"Impact is staggering," Frey tells us. Bleeding city for being diverse:
newrepublic.com/article/2066...
$203 million overall
$80 million small biz losses
$5 million hotel cancellations
75K people food insecurity
"Impact is staggering," Frey tells us. Bleeding city for being diverse:
newrepublic.com/article/2066...
Minneapolis Mayor’s Emotional Message to Trump: You Failed to Break Us
In an interview, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says ICE’s attack came from the top—and shares new details about how badly it damaged his city, while explaining how the people there are emerging utterly...
newrepublic.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:43 PM
ICE is crushing Minneapolis economy. On the pod, Mayor Jacob Frey tallies up damage:
$203 million overall
$80 million small biz losses
$5 million hotel cancellations
75K people food insecurity
"Impact is staggering," Frey tells us. Bleeding city for being diverse:
newrepublic.com/article/2066...
$203 million overall
$80 million small biz losses
$5 million hotel cancellations
75K people food insecurity
"Impact is staggering," Frey tells us. Bleeding city for being diverse:
newrepublic.com/article/2066...
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This is the opposite of what is about as close as you get to an objective fact in economics.
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on tariffs: "It's not regressive. Most consumption in America is done by the wealthiest people. So the idea it's somehow regressive is just wrong."
February 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM
This is the opposite of what is about as close as you get to an objective fact in economics.
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This is not a group of people who dislikes Democratic voters and ideas. This is a group of people who dislike the leadership of the party— *because* they hate Trump far more.
“Weak” “paralyzed” “afraid”… they are expressing a desire for fighters and leaders that will harness the public energy.
“Weak” “paralyzed” “afraid”… they are expressing a desire for fighters and leaders that will harness the public energy.
Hope that Democrats aren't relying on the enthusiasm of their base to win in November www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
February 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
This is not a group of people who dislikes Democratic voters and ideas. This is a group of people who dislike the leadership of the party— *because* they hate Trump far more.
“Weak” “paralyzed” “afraid”… they are expressing a desire for fighters and leaders that will harness the public energy.
“Weak” “paralyzed” “afraid”… they are expressing a desire for fighters and leaders that will harness the public energy.
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gotta do investigations into DHS “waste, fraud and abuse” as pretext for killing the agency
The interior of Kristi Noem’s new billionaire-class luxury jet is complete with two bidets and a wet bar with a wine chiller. It will be purchased on our dime from the slush fund Congress approved in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
open.substack.com/pub/newsnotn...
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Let Them Fly First Class: Kristi Noem’s DHS Luxury Jet Scandal
Inside Noem's flying palace. Plus: Pentagon demands obedient, deadly AI. The race to deploy untested nuclear reactors. Lawmakers move to rein in presidential pardons. And remembering Robert Duvall.
open.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:53 AM
gotta do investigations into DHS “waste, fraud and abuse” as pretext for killing the agency
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I’m imploring you. The GOP thinks schools are their issue.
If Democrats let the party that’s ripping families apart with masked raids, throwing families off health care, and doing nothing to solve soaring costs claim the “education” mantle, they’ve only themselves to blame.
If Democrats let the party that’s ripping families apart with masked raids, throwing families off health care, and doing nothing to solve soaring costs claim the “education” mantle, they’ve only themselves to blame.
February 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I’m imploring you. The GOP thinks schools are their issue.
If Democrats let the party that’s ripping families apart with masked raids, throwing families off health care, and doing nothing to solve soaring costs claim the “education” mantle, they’ve only themselves to blame.
If Democrats let the party that’s ripping families apart with masked raids, throwing families off health care, and doing nothing to solve soaring costs claim the “education” mantle, they’ve only themselves to blame.
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AG Bondi claims the administration has released everything—but a new analysis suggests it's only 2%. trib.al/vjXcnXW
Investigators seized massive amounds of data from Epstein’s properties in Palm Beach, NYC, and of course, “pedophile island”—also known as Howard Lutnick’s favorite vacation spot.
Investigators seized massive amounds of data from Epstein’s properties in Palm Beach, NYC, and of course, “pedophile island”—also known as Howard Lutnick’s favorite vacation spot.
February 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
AG Bondi claims the administration has released everything—but a new analysis suggests it's only 2%. trib.al/vjXcnXW
Investigators seized massive amounds of data from Epstein’s properties in Palm Beach, NYC, and of course, “pedophile island”—also known as Howard Lutnick’s favorite vacation spot.
Investigators seized massive amounds of data from Epstein’s properties in Palm Beach, NYC, and of course, “pedophile island”—also known as Howard Lutnick’s favorite vacation spot.
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Russell Vought Uses $15M From Foreign Aid Agency He Gutted to Pay for Security Detail
Russell Vought Uses $15M From Foreign Aid Agency He Gutted to Pay for Security Detail
Reuters is reporting that the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, is using $15 million of what remains of USAID's operating expenses to fund his security detail.
www.democracynow.org
February 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Russell Vought Uses $15M From Foreign Aid Agency He Gutted to Pay for Security Detail
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Hey everyone. Potentially the biggest story in the country, right here. substack.com/home/post/p-...
February 15, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Hey everyone. Potentially the biggest story in the country, right here. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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In 1854, after watching the federal government deploy 2000 federal troops and spend $40,000 sending Anthony Burns back into slavery, Boston's Amos Adams Lawrence said “we went to bed one night old-fashioned, conservative, Compromise Union Whigs and waked up stark mad Abolitionists.”
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 7:53 PM
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Sort of gives away the lie that they're arresting hardened criminals who are drags on society when they're setting up traps to lure in Good Samaritans
CCTV footage appears to show DHS agents posing as people having car trouble in order to lure a target out of his house before arresting them. The target comes out and starts helping them before 3 vehicles surround the scene. The car "experiencing" trouble then drives off with them.
February 15, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Sort of gives away the lie that they're arresting hardened criminals who are drags on society when they're setting up traps to lure in Good Samaritans
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February 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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The right's "whatabout Laken Riley?" deflection deliberately ignores the fact her killer has already been tried, convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The only reason they bring her up is to justify the brutalization and terror of ICE and CBP against thousands of innocents.
Rick Scott: "No one wanted Renee Good or Alex Pretti to die, but ... "
February 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM
The right's "whatabout Laken Riley?" deflection deliberately ignores the fact her killer has already been tried, convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The only reason they bring her up is to justify the brutalization and terror of ICE and CBP against thousands of innocents.
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⚡️ NEW MEXICO SENATE UPDATE
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D) will face no Republican opponent in his re-election bid after his GOP challenger was disqualified for failing to meet ballot requirements.
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D) will face no Republican opponent in his re-election bid after his GOP challenger was disqualified for failing to meet ballot requirements.
February 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
⚡️ NEW MEXICO SENATE UPDATE
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D) will face no Republican opponent in his re-election bid after his GOP challenger was disqualified for failing to meet ballot requirements.
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D) will face no Republican opponent in his re-election bid after his GOP challenger was disqualified for failing to meet ballot requirements.
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Now that Dems refuse to vote for DHS funding until there are serious ICE reforms, Republicans are suddenly citing the importance of TSA.
February 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Now that Dems refuse to vote for DHS funding until there are serious ICE reforms, Republicans are suddenly citing the importance of TSA.
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So, Jack Smith working with a subpoena to acquire general phone logs is a breech of privacy but the DOJ can just randomly spy on the congress people and their computer searches for no apparent reason?
The cognitive dissonance of these people never ceases to astonish me.
The cognitive dissonance of these people never ceases to astonish me.
Pam Bondi brought a document to the Judiciary Committee today that had my search history of the Epstein files on it.
The DOJ is spying on members of Congress. It’s a disgrace and I won’t stand for it.
The DOJ is spying on members of Congress. It’s a disgrace and I won’t stand for it.
February 12, 2026 at 2:19 AM
So, Jack Smith working with a subpoena to acquire general phone logs is a breech of privacy but the DOJ can just randomly spy on the congress people and their computer searches for no apparent reason?
The cognitive dissonance of these people never ceases to astonish me.
The cognitive dissonance of these people never ceases to astonish me.
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No son, they are not "magically delicious." The workers made them delicious. This is a slogan meant to mystify the social conditions of labor
February 11, 2026 at 1:46 AM
No son, they are not "magically delicious." The workers made them delicious. This is a slogan meant to mystify the social conditions of labor
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Textbook. If you are surprised, it is because this shit usually, at least not in the last 150 years, does not happen in the US. And the past is mild in comparison
February 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Textbook. If you are surprised, it is because this shit usually, at least not in the last 150 years, does not happen in the US. And the past is mild in comparison
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Important to remember that not even Congress can bypass the Constitution's core components. And what the GOP & Trump are calling a non-starter is the highest law of the land. So they better get started & back their asses down.
The administration insists obeying the Constitution is a “non-starter” because it might slow its pogrom.
No agency should be able to grant itself permission to invade private property and abduct people.
If this isn’t impeachable, what is?
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
No agency should be able to grant itself permission to invade private property and abduct people.
If this isn’t impeachable, what is?
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
‘Complete nonstarter’: Administration allies say judicial warrants a red line for White House in DHS funding talks as shutdown looms
The seeming stalemate sets up a clash between the Trump administration and Democrats ahead of a Friday night deadline.
www.politico.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Important to remember that not even Congress can bypass the Constitution's core components. And what the GOP & Trump are calling a non-starter is the highest law of the land. So they better get started & back their asses down.
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Literally searching for outgroups to scare people about
"That has left the G.O.P. looking for ways to address its voters’ concerns over the number of immigrants who came into the country during the Biden admin. while avoiding the increasingly unpopular policy of mass deportations under Mr. Trump."
"That has left the G.O.P. looking for ways to address its voters’ concerns over the number of immigrants who came into the country during the Biden admin. while avoiding the increasingly unpopular policy of mass deportations under Mr. Trump."
February 10, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Literally searching for outgroups to scare people about
"That has left the G.O.P. looking for ways to address its voters’ concerns over the number of immigrants who came into the country during the Biden admin. while avoiding the increasingly unpopular policy of mass deportations under Mr. Trump."
"That has left the G.O.P. looking for ways to address its voters’ concerns over the number of immigrants who came into the country during the Biden admin. while avoiding the increasingly unpopular policy of mass deportations under Mr. Trump."
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This is the 38th time that the U.S. military has unlawfully killed civilians on the orders of Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump. At least 130 people — never charged with crimes, their identities unknown to their executioners — are now dead.
We are murdering people and it is basically just background noise at this point. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
U.S. Boat Strike Kills 2 in Pacific, With One Survivor
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:29 AM
This is the 38th time that the U.S. military has unlawfully killed civilians on the orders of Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump. At least 130 people — never charged with crimes, their identities unknown to their executioners — are now dead.
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[frantically raising hand] ooh, ooh. I know. Because Americans have a constitutional right to vote but don't have a right to open a bank account or drive a car.
Mike Johnson: "Americans need an ID to drive, to open a bank account, to buy cold medicine, to file govt assistance, even to attend the DNC. So why would voting be any different? They can't answer that question."
February 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM
[frantically raising hand] ooh, ooh. I know. Because Americans have a constitutional right to vote but don't have a right to open a bank account or drive a car.