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Human-powered news feed defending your civil liberties and climate from oligarchs & fascists. Rants as necessary here already for quite a while.

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Trump's properties remain an epicenter of his conflicts and corruption in second term - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington In his first 365 days back in office, Trump visited his properties 198 times, and visited his golf courses 116 times.

NEW: President Trump’s first year of his second term was reportedly β€œthe most lucrative year of his life.”

His profiteering during his first term already made him the most corrupt president in historyβ€”but last year it got even worse. 🧡

24.02.2026 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 92    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 6
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These are the nine ICE concentration camps that are supposedly still moving forward. It's important to note that a number of the canceled sales were at one point in this category. News of a purchase is *not* a foregone conclusion.

24.02.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 443    πŸ” 159    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 12
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And after birth control, it's returning women to subjugation.

For the Gilead control the Birchers always demanded.

24.02.2026 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Shame on anyone who told women they were silly to worry that, post-Dobbs, birth control would be next.

24.02.2026 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 269    πŸ” 127    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

When they add the extra human masquerade for manipulation to keep the luxury surveillance coming.

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24.02.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When they add the extra human masquerade for manipulation to keep the luxury surveillance coming.

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24.02.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You know what they say...

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24.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Twitter: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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John Oliver and team do a great job here of explaining how Twitter/X is a cesspool and why you shouldn’t go anywhere near it. Only thing it misses is new research showing that its right-biased algorithm β€œworks” in that it shifts users’ views rightward. www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7ZG...

24.02.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 837    πŸ” 300    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 18

Except for the bits about Musk and the Trump pissoir (which I would also fully support) I legitimately think Sparky's platform is the bare minimum necessary for any Dem candidate. Anything less fails the historical moment.

23.02.2026 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 200    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 0

#Sparky2028

#BetterThanNewsom

24.02.2026 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cartoon: Better things are possible As always, if οΏ½ you find value in this work I do, please consider helping me keep it sustainable by joining my weekly newsletter, οΏ½ Sparky’s List! οΏ½ You can get it in your inbox or read it on ...

oh hey whether you are dealing with snow or laying on the beach, there's a new cartoon for you

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23.02.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 422    πŸ” 135    πŸ’¬ 44    πŸ“Œ 0
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President Trump says he wants to stop Wall Street and private equity from buying up homes.

Democrats are introducing The American Homeownership Act to get it done - while boosting housing supply and lowering costs.

The President and Republicans should join us.

24.02.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 424    πŸ” 89    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 4

It upholds the right's ability to rig the minority election wins on which they depend so it's really the SAVE GOP Act.

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24.02.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It upholds the right's ability to rig the minority election wins on which they depend so it's really the SAVE GOP Act.

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24.02.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brazilian Father Detained in Pittsburgh by ICE while Daughter Hospitalized with Cancer More than $72,000 has been raised to support the family!

Brazilian father detained in Pittsburgh by ICE while his daughter battles cancer in the hospital.

More than $72,000 has been raised online to support the family

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24.02.2026 04:08 β€” πŸ‘ 181    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4

Today, a Trump-appointed judge will consider whether to end telemedicine prescriptions of mifepristone nationwide.

Plus, state legislatures are back in session and pushing a host of anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ bills. That and more in yesterday's @autonomynews.co roundup:

24.02.2026 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 103    πŸ” 63    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

CNN/SSRS poll:Β 

Trump's approval among independents sits at just 26%, a new low across both terms.

Just 32% of Americans now say that Trump has had the right priorities. 68% say he hasn't paid enough attention to the country's most important problems.

24.02.2026 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 394    πŸ” 86    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 6

The DOJ interviewed her four times: "Her initial interviewβ€”the one that has been publicly released and is still accessibleβ€”was conducted July 24, 2019, then entered into the FBI’s case files on Aug. 9, the day before Epstein was found dead."
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24.02.2026 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4

What a coincidence

24.02.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 95    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of an NPR article titled "Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump." It includes a photo of Trump and Epstein.

A screenshot of an NPR article titled "Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump." It includes a photo of Trump and Epstein.

Princes, ambassadors, and CEOs from around the world are being held accountable for their involvement in Epstein’s horrific sex trafficking ring. NO ONE is above the law β€” not even the President.

This cover-up needs to end. RELEASE ALL THE FILES. NOW.

24.02.2026 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3

3 WEEKS UNTIL ELECTION DAY!!!! PHONEBANK FOR US FROM ANYWHERE PLS TYSM ILY discord.gg/katforillinois

24.02.2026 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 590    πŸ” 113    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4

"A Memoir of Discovery"

From someone who can't actually read books but follows a path to power.

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24.02.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"A Memoir of Discovery"

From someone who can't actually read books but follows a path to power.

bsky.app/profile/perr...

24.02.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

News outlets that publish Jesse Singal aren't just embarrassing themselves, they're doing concrete harm to vulnerable folks already under attack from the government here and abroad.

24.02.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 122    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew Britain’s House of Commons has approved the release of papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy. The approval came in a voice vote Tuesday.

Britain’s House of Commons has approved the release of papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy.

24.02.2026 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 459    πŸ” 121    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 4

Carlos Dada's informed and superb advice to US journalists: "First, don’t quit because you’re necessary; then don’t make any concessions, because making concessions is even worse than quitting. I would also tell them... not to normalise what shouldn’t be normalised."

24.02.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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LIVE: PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION as Dems BOYCOTT TRUMP YouTube video by MeidasTouch

It’s now Year 11 of America having to listen to Trump’s BS. If you are tired of hearing the same old lies, grievances, and conspiracies, check out ours at the same time featuring at least 34 Senators/Reps who are boycotting the Orange Menace. www.youtube.com/live/oArKZut...

24.02.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 852    πŸ” 288    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 9
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Even in New York, Reporters Face Prison for Criticizing Israel An alarming current attempt to use spurious accusations of antisemitism to attack press freedoms wasn't recently carried out by the Trump administration. It was at the hands of Manhattan’s liberal dis...

One of the most bone chilling and outrageous stories you’ll see about the authoritarian nature of our institutions. And extremely important to think about the fact that it was done by a liberal DA in a city governed by Democrats. jacobin.com/2026/02/wilk...

24.02.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

So says the armory owning gun lapel pin salesman.

Remember, fascism is a strategy of intimidation for minority control so fear is the key.

To keeping anyone from ever holding them accountable for all their underlying corruption.

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24.02.2026 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So says the armory owning gun lapel pin salesman.

Remember, fascism is a strategy of intimidation for minority control so fear is the key.

To keeping anyone from ever holding them accountable for all their underlying corruption.

bsky.app/profile/atru...

24.02.2026 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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