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Open any AI app you choose & have it really dig in on a subject that you know inside & out. Watch for how many errors it produces.
Now imagine that at Pentagon scale, where the AI has no guard rails & is only guided by vibes and whiskey.
Anthropic, $200M, & no legal framework.
What could go wrong?

26.02.2026 06:09 β€” πŸ‘ 191    πŸ” 63    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 5
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Father of U.S.-based activist sentenced in Hong Kong under national security law A court on Thursday used Hong Kong's national security law to jail Kwok Yin-sang for eight months, in the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad, and wanted by authorities.

A court on Thursday used Hong Kong's national security law to jail Kwok Yin-sang for eight months, in the first case against a family member of an activist living abroad, and wanted by authorities. n.pr/4qVSANO

26.02.2026 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 106    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 6

51% of all revenue comes from income taxes. 33% comes from SSA and Medicare taxes.

4% comes from the idiotic tarriffs.

So cutting the IRS budget by 4 billion is super dumb.

#Trumpmath

26.02.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 113    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

This is such bullshit. 😑

26.02.2026 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Which is more important to you?

Allowing Pete Hegseth to use AI however he wants?

Or preventing AI from doing mass surveillance of Americans and creating lethal weapons without human oversight?

That’s the choice before us. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/pete-hegseth-and-the-ai-doomsday

26.02.2026 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1567    πŸ” 610    πŸ’¬ 117    πŸ“Œ 25

Tennessee. Go figure.

26.02.2026 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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Russia thought it would take days to seize Ukraine. 4 years later, war is still raging Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and the fighting continues. Here's a look at where the war stands today.

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago, and the fighting continues. Here's a look at where the war stands today. n.pr/4aM1S8X

24.02.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 200    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
A black and white photo of a young Mary Beth Tinker wearing a black arm band sitting next to her mother.

A black and white photo of a young Mary Beth Tinker wearing a black arm band sitting next to her mother.

57 years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of students' right to protest the Vietnam War in our landmark case Tinker v. Des Moines.

The law is clear: Students don't hang up their free speech rights at the schoolhouse gate.

24.02.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 602    πŸ” 190    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 7
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Plan for ICE detention center in Merrimack has been scrapped, governor says After two months of speculation, protests and public debate, the Department of Homeland Security is moving on from plans for an immigrant detention facility in Merrimack, WMUR was first to report on T...

We don't always have to wait for an election to see results.

Last week I met Granite Staters raising their voice against this proposed ICE detention facility.

Today, they won: the Trump administration gave up. Never underestimate your own power in moments like these.

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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

24.02.2026 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1234    πŸ” 604    πŸ’¬ 61    πŸ“Œ 68
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www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

22.02.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2601    πŸ” 773    πŸ’¬ 119    πŸ“Œ 35
A tweet from @anyone_want_chips contrasting a reported Trump family crypto deal with criticism of Hunter Biden’s art sales. The image shows a side-by-side photo of Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump on the left and Hunter Biden on the right.

A tweet from @anyone_want_chips contrasting a reported Trump family crypto deal with criticism of Hunter Biden’s art sales. The image shows a side-by-side photo of Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump on the left and Hunter Biden on the right.

The Trumps are the ultimate grifters and gaslighters.

19.02.2026 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2066    πŸ” 427    πŸ’¬ 71    πŸ“Œ 15

Royalty is a social construct. They are human (allegedly 🦎 ) and when their acts are criminal they deserve to be punished.

As do presidents.

Impeach, convict; prosecute, convict, right to jail.

19.02.2026 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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US union membership soared to 16-year high in 2025 despite Trump assault Union coverage slightly increased last year even as White House tried to eliminate contracts for thousands of workers

1/5 🧡
16.5 million workers were covered by union contracts in 2025.
That's the highest level in 16 years.

This happened while the White House tried to cancel bargaining rights for up to 1 million federal workers.

Organizing didn’t shrink. It grew.

19.02.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 157    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
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Trump's SAD Playbook for the November Midterms The Trump regime is throwing Spaghetti At Democracy to see what will stick

The SAVE Act was never going to pass the Senate, but passage was never the point. This piece lays out the real strategy: throw a barrage of voter suppression moves against the wallβ€”all of which are designed to sow fear, suppress turnout, and muddy the midtermsβ€”and see what sticks.

20.02.2026 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1531    πŸ” 364    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 5
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Your vote REALLY matters in primary elections. This is our moment to build a better Democratic Party. See our March voter guide here: leaderswedeserve.substack.com/p/leaders-we...

18.02.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 347    πŸ” 97    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 8

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.

This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

18.02.2026 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 41053    πŸ” 10840    πŸ’¬ 477    πŸ“Œ 1031
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This local Wolfdog joined an Olympic ski event and triggered the finish-line camera. This is Nazgul. He snuck into a cross-country skiing sprint this morning and raced the homestretch with some competitors before being escorted home. 14/10 someone get him a medal

18.02.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 23722    πŸ” 5067    πŸ’¬ 487    πŸ“Œ 641

The Trump administration's strikes on civilian boats at sea are illegal and immoral, and those responsible must be held accountable.

18.02.2026 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 398    πŸ” 107    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 3
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NEW: ICE Confiscates Children's Letters at Dilley Concentration Camp. I've filed a FOIA Request to Get Them ProPublica recently published heart-wrenching letters from children at Dilley. ICE then raided the dormitories to confiscate and destroy those letters. I've filed a Freedom of Information Act Request.

NEW: ICE has raided dormitories at the Dilley concentration camp to confiscate letters from children per @pabloreports.bsky.social. I have filed a FOIA request for them. @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social: the second we get anything, we will send it to you. 1/ www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-ice-co...

18.02.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 13267    πŸ” 6994    πŸ’¬ 659    πŸ“Œ 447
"KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: RECORDING FEDERAL AGENTS IN PUBLIC.
You have the right to photograph or film anything in plain view, including federal buildings and law enforcement, so long as you aren't trespassing or violating a lawful order.If you're not under arrest, law enforcement needs a warrant to confiscate or search your device.If you're arrested, officers still need a warrant to search your device's contents.The government may never lawfully delete your photos or videos.While the Constitution protects your right to record and helps you defend against unjustified retaliation or arrest, the exercise of this right can still carry risks. ACLU."

"KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: RECORDING FEDERAL AGENTS IN PUBLIC. You have the right to photograph or film anything in plain view, including federal buildings and law enforcement, so long as you aren't trespassing or violating a lawful order.If you're not under arrest, law enforcement needs a warrant to confiscate or search your device.If you're arrested, officers still need a warrant to search your device's contents.The government may never lawfully delete your photos or videos.While the Constitution protects your right to record and helps you defend against unjustified retaliation or arrest, the exercise of this right can still carry risks. ACLU."

The First Amendment protects your right to record government officials performing their duties in public.

This applies to ICE agents, police, FBI, National Guard troops, and any other government officials.

Learn more at aclu.org/kyr_record-

18.02.2026 01:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1048    πŸ” 560    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 19
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Rev. Jesse Jackson has died. And, U.S. and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at age 84. And, the U.S. and Iran are set for high-stakes negotiations today in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program.

Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at age 84. And, the U.S. and Iran are set for high-stakes negotiations today in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program. n.pr/469rKu1

18.02.2026 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 206    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

Sending warm wishes for peace and joy to Muslims around the world as they begin observing this holy month. Ramadan Mubarak!

18.02.2026 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5315    πŸ” 668    πŸ’¬ 54    πŸ“Œ 23
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Veterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings The new rule states that a disability level must be based on how well a veteran functions while on medication and not on the underlying impairment.

I told you they’d come after Veterans’ benefits. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...

18.02.2026 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 10678    πŸ” 4982    πŸ’¬ 668    πŸ“Œ 377
The reason speaking out is so important is that it lowers the perceived risk of those who are silent and have something to say. Your courage matters. Your words matter. Every voice is a key to unlocking another’s.
-Attributed to Ian Smith

The reason speaking out is so important is that it lowers the perceived risk of those who are silent and have something to say. Your courage matters. Your words matter. Every voice is a key to unlocking another’s. -Attributed to Ian Smith

Keep speaking out. Whether it's conversations with friends or whistle-blowing to Congress, keep going. Your words matter.

Goodnight πŸ’š

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Just as ICE and CBP have no legitimate role in "election security" neither does the head of DHS. The mere existence of this press conference should be a scandal, much less this tone-deaf comment.

14.02.2026 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6669    πŸ” 2079    πŸ’¬ 282    πŸ“Œ 85

Indefinite detention is not supposed to be a thing in America. That’s how you know this is more like a concentration camp rn, and it’s not the only one.

08.02.2026 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 166    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
"We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It's the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate." Senator Jon Ossof

"We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It's the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate." Senator Jon Ossof

This is it. This is the message.

08.02.2026 05:29 β€” πŸ‘ 335    πŸ” 101    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 5