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A judge just tossed out Columbia University's disciplinary actions against 22 students over the 2024 Hamilton Hall occupation, finding the school relied on sealed arrest records and held individuals responsible for group actions, violating its own rules.

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28.02.2026 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2471    πŸ” 564    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 28

Friday's Weather Rating: 4/10

Sunshine remains in control today, with high temperatures reaching near 40Β° F this afternoon and a light breeze. There's still a chill in the air, but the vibes are getting...warmer!

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Okay Mr. Mayor, was it just a snowball fight or was it a criminal attack? Because your cops are proceeding as if it’s the latter!

26.02.2026 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 135    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 10
February 26, 2026
Dear members of the Columbia community:
This morning at approximately
6:30 a.m., federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security entered a Columbia Residential building and detained a student.
We are working to gather more information, working to reach the family, and providing legal support.
Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a
"missing person." We are working to gather more details.
It is important to reiterate that all law enforcement agents must have a judicial warrant or judicial subpoena to access non-public areas of the University, including

February 26, 2026 Dear members of the Columbia community: This morning at approximately 6:30 a.m., federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security entered a Columbia Residential building and detained a student. We are working to gather more information, working to reach the family, and providing legal support. Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a "missing person." We are working to gather more details. It is important to reiterate that all law enforcement agents must have a judicial warrant or judicial subpoena to access non-public areas of the University, including

It is important to reiterate that all law enforcement agents must have a judicial warrant or judicial subpoena to access non-public areas of the University, including housing, classrooms, and areas requiring CUID swipe access. An administrative warrant is not sufficient.
If law enforcement agents seek entry to non-public areas of the University, ask the agents to wait to enter any non-public areas until contacting Public Safety. Public Safety will contact the Office of the General Counsel to coordinate the University's response. Do not allow them to enter or accept service of a warrant or subpoena.
We will update our community as additional information becomes
available.
Sincerely,

It is important to reiterate that all law enforcement agents must have a judicial warrant or judicial subpoena to access non-public areas of the University, including housing, classrooms, and areas requiring CUID swipe access. An administrative warrant is not sufficient. If law enforcement agents seek entry to non-public areas of the University, ask the agents to wait to enter any non-public areas until contacting Public Safety. Public Safety will contact the Office of the General Counsel to coordinate the University's response. Do not allow them to enter or accept service of a warrant or subpoena. We will update our community as additional information becomes available. Sincerely,

BREAKING: Columbia President Claire Shipman says DHS agents entered a residential buliding this morning and detained a student.

"Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a 'missing person.'"

26.02.2026 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2648    πŸ” 1242    πŸ’¬ 103    πŸ“Œ 193
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α΄› ᴜ ᴇ s α΄… α΄€ ʏ

28.01.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1401    πŸ” 195    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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This guy gets it.

23.02.2026 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 23605    πŸ” 5749    πŸ’¬ 453    πŸ“Œ 804
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FreelanceFiends FreelanceFiends is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts

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More musical permutations from the past I hope you're all okay

24.02.2026 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I had a roommate in college who made something almost exactly like this for the opposite reason, as a solar composter to feed his worm farm.

Ps I am going to buy the hell out of the physical copy of your book

24.02.2026 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stability in Chaos Noise fades. Work takes center stage.

Here's the latest version of the illustrated survival guide. Lots of new material since my last share on here, including instructions on making a solar food dehydrator.
www.the-sentinel-intelligence.net/stability-in...

24.02.2026 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Ach so sorry!

24.02.2026 07:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 The attack by the military comes less than a week after the head of U.S. Southern Command visited Caracas, Venezuela.

U.S. murders three more in missile strike on boat in Caribbean
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β€œThis conversation is part of an ongoing series we’re developing on ICE resistance efforts across the country. Stay tuned for more like this soon!"

20.02.2026 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING

Former ICE agent:

On my first day training new cadets, I received secretive orders to teach them to violate the Constitution by entering homes without a judicial warrant.

23.02.2026 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 26678    πŸ” 12710    πŸ’¬ 889    πŸ“Œ 956
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Largest nurses strike in New York City history ends as holdout workers ratify contract The largest nurses strike in New York City history ended this weekend when the last holdout nurses voted to ratify a contract and agreed to return to work.

New York City nurses get a deal, end strike, ratify contract. β€œThe largest nurses strike in New York City history ended this weekend when the last holdouts in the 41-day labor action overwhelmingly voted to ratify a contract and agreed to return to work, officials said." abcnews.com/US/largest-n...

24.02.2026 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7078    πŸ” 1486    πŸ’¬ 116    πŸ“Œ 78
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Favoritas - Playlist by Freelance… bandcamp fueled my weekly show for a decade, since I hung up the mic please enjoy this running list. It's always been about folk finding a new…

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Woke up in a cold sweat thinking you all may need some music.

24.02.2026 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DoJ cases against protesters keep collapsing as officers’ lies are exposed in court String of embarrassing defeats for prosecutors as experts condemn DoJ effort to cast people as β€˜violent perpetrators’

"In Chicago, of 92 people arrested for assaulting or impeding officers last fall, 74 cases have resulted in no charges; in 13 cases, charges were filed and dismissed; and five charged cases were still pending. . . there have been no convictions.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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A few more pieces up on the shop. Both are works from the first volume of Gateway City: an introduction illustration and a panel redraw from the body of the book. russellmarkolson.bigcartel.com

22.02.2026 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful

23.02.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning, NYC.

Snowfall: 8”-15” last night.

Forecast: More snow until early afternoon. 

Winds: Gusts of 40-60mph. 

Travel: Roads are CLOSED until at least noon today. Essential & emergency trips only. 

Coastal Flood Warnings: Lifted at 5am. 

Text NotifyNYC to 692-692 for real-time updates.

23.02.2026 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1071    πŸ” 144    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 6
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Apartment Dwellers, Avoid These Winter Heating Hazards to Stay Safe Beware of space heaters, using your oven and stove as a furnace and more.

Keep these safety tips in mind while using a space heater today, NYC:

23.02.2026 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Part of why I am insistent that public libraries must be expanded is because they can offer us a foundation for unleashing creativity and for nurturing imagination. This is an affirmative project at a time when we desperately need to be FOR things and not just against them.

21.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1049    πŸ” 298    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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DHS confirms ICE agent fatally shot US citizen in 2025 Ruben Ray Martinez was shot through his driver's-side window in South Padre Island, Texas.

Ruben Ray Martinez was shot through his driver's-side window in South Padre Island, Texas.

20.02.2026 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 548    πŸ” 333    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 35

I hope everyone was safe during the winter storm and kept their phone battery high while getting 800 pictures every 10 minutes from your parents of how much snow is on the car.

26.01.2026 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sunday's Weather Rating: 1/10

A mix of rain and snow develops this morning. Snow takes over and becomes heavy this afternoon, with heavy snow and blizzard conditions developing tonight. This is a big one, y'all. The vibes are getting SNOWY!!!

22.02.2026 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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The worst of the blizzard is expected to start late this evening and into the overnight hours. Stay indoors, stay off the roads, and use mass transit if you must travel. Warming centers and buses are open throughout the city, click the link for locations: buff.ly/CakL5YJ

22.02.2026 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh I'll keep watch, I needed an excuse to pick up GC vol 5 anyway

21.02.2026 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm having a big studio clear out. For the next few weeks I'll be putting older artworks up on my site for pretty reasonable prices. First up are a bunch of old Doctor Who drawings. russellmarkolson.bigcartel.com

21.02.2026 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Weekend Storm Update: NYC, We May Have a Problem www.patreon.com/posts/weeken...

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