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National correspondent, The Nation. Co-producer of "The Sit In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show." Author: "What's The Matter With White People." Proud mom of Sadie, Stella and NoraWD.

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Hennepin County Attorney seeks public tips in probe of alleged federal agent misconduct Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office is investigating 17 alleged incidents of excessive force by federal immigration agents, and she’s asking the public for information.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office is investigating 17 alleged incidents of excessive force by federal immigration agents, and she’s asking the public to submit tips and evidence.

02.03.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 360    πŸ” 120    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 6

Somebody needs to get Brad Karp a T-shirt reading β€œI shaved my balls for this?”

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β€˜SendBarron’ trends online as South Park writer sets up website after Iran strikes The president has been accused of appearing indifferent about the deaths of American service members, prompting questions about whether he would feel differently if his own son was deployed

And, here is the answer behind the website.

02.03.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Who made this?

www.draftbarrontrump.com

02.03.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Remember what I said about how, when Trump is flailing, they start inserting a fake, fictional Trump into their stories, who is acting rationally and sanely?

02.03.2026 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3609    πŸ” 809    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 5

2/ Whoa.

Melania try to strangle him or what?

02.03.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

A squirter???

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Most lethal and precise bombing of an elementary school in history.

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Nils Lofgren - No Kings No Hate No Fear
YouTube video by Nils Lofgren Nils Lofgren - No Kings No Hate No Fear

You missed this one by @leftylofgren.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOy0...

02.03.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Today should be your 38th birthday..
When you lose your son you lose more than a child you lose a piece of your heart and your joy. Life is forever altered, and nothing can ever fill that space. Yet in my soul, he remains, my precious boy, forever loved. His laughter, his smile, and his love are woven into who I am. My love for him will never fade. Yor are my pride and my joy - you've made a change that cannot be broken..

Today should be your 38th birthday.. When you lose your son you lose more than a child you lose a piece of your heart and your joy. Life is forever altered, and nothing can ever fill that space. Yet in my soul, he remains, my precious boy, forever loved. His laughter, his smile, and his love are woven into who I am. My love for him will never fade. Yor are my pride and my joy - you've made a change that cannot be broken..

Alex's mom on his 38th birthday.

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@joanwalsh.bsky.social Hi, trying to shine some light on a 1A problem we are having in Santa Fe. If you could amplify, bsky.app/profile/indi..., I’d be grateful.

01.03.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
01 March, 2026

Rerouting of ME11 and MECL Service around the Cape of Good Hope

Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East region following the escalating military conflict, we have decided – in close coordination with our security partners – to pause future Trans Suez sailings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait for the time being.

Until further, all sailings on the ME11 (Middle East-India to Mediterranean) and MECL (Middle East-India to East Coast US) services will be rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope. The safety of our crews, vessels and customers’ cargo remains our key priority and we will continue to monitor the situation closely and take all needed actions. We remain committed to minimising the impact on our customers’ supply chains and will continue to keep them updated on the situation.

Once the situation stabilises and the security situation again permits, we will continue to prioritise the Trans-Suez route for ME11 and MECL services as it is the fastest, most sustainable and most efficient way for us to serve our customers.

Cargo acceptance for the Middle East area remains open.

Sailing through the Strait of Hormuz
The safety of our crews, vessels and customers’ cargo remains our key priority. We are suspending all vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. As a result, services calling ports in the Arabian Gulf may experience delays, rerouting, or schedule adjustments.

01 March, 2026 Rerouting of ME11 and MECL Service around the Cape of Good Hope Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East region following the escalating military conflict, we have decided – in close coordination with our security partners – to pause future Trans Suez sailings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait for the time being. Until further, all sailings on the ME11 (Middle East-India to Mediterranean) and MECL (Middle East-India to East Coast US) services will be rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope. The safety of our crews, vessels and customers’ cargo remains our key priority and we will continue to monitor the situation closely and take all needed actions. We remain committed to minimising the impact on our customers’ supply chains and will continue to keep them updated on the situation. Once the situation stabilises and the security situation again permits, we will continue to prioritise the Trans-Suez route for ME11 and MECL services as it is the fastest, most sustainable and most efficient way for us to serve our customers. Cargo acceptance for the Middle East area remains open. Sailing through the Strait of Hormuz The safety of our crews, vessels and customers’ cargo remains our key priority. We are suspending all vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. As a result, services calling ports in the Arabian Gulf may experience delays, rerouting, or schedule adjustments.

About those core interests (this is presumably temporary, but will elicit greater escalation).

www.maersk.com/stay-ahead

01.03.2026 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 93    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Elite Doctors Served Jeffrey Epstein While Treating His β€˜Girls’

Just wanted to make sure this wasn't lost.

The connection between Epstein, the Dubins, and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Vile stuff.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/u...

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I needed that reminder. Thanks.

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β€˜I Just Stood Up’: The Stunning Arrest Of Aliya Rahman At The State Of The Union Rahman, who was Rep. Ilhan Omar’s guest, suspects she was targeted after testifying to Congress about her brutal ICE detention in Minneapolis.

NEW, from me: I talked to Aliya Rahman, who was dragged out of Tuesday's State of the Union + arrested for... standing up.

Really.

Rahman, who is autistic and has disabilities, was a guest of Rep. Ilhan Omar + was previously brutally detained by ICE in Minneapolis. www.huffpost.com/entry/aliya-...

01.03.2026 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1666    πŸ” 766    πŸ’¬ 36    πŸ“Œ 35

They want to cut suicide prevention among veterans even as they drag us into another war.

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> @jimlaporta.bsky.social

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Clean af on opsec yet again

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Send their kids for a change.

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This is so fucking sick.

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Paul Noth, The New Yorker

28.02.2026 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 659    πŸ” 167    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

I have to stop myself from flaming every idiot who criticized Kamala or Hillary for being "hawks." I want a Game of Thrones level of "Shame, shame, shame." (God I love Hannah Waddingham.)

28.02.2026 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'd either apologize publicly, or throw myself in front of a train.

28.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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As I scroll through triumphal pro-war tweets, thinking about this image a lot today:

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β€œMr President, the bombings have begun in Tehran and also customers are complaining we have run out of shrimp at the pool buffet.”

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Susie Wiles is wearing an Apple Watch during a highly classified meeting on Iran.

Unreal.

28.02.2026 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 18773    πŸ” 6086    πŸ’¬ 2144    πŸ“Œ 597

Everyone gets like that on a bender...

28.02.2026 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

MSNOW was toggling back and forth between "Trump: Iran's Supreme Leader Is Dead" and the regime's denial as its chyrons. Now Trump's claim has held for about 15 minutes. This is where we are, folks. Who knows?

28.02.2026 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t worry everybody, Thomas is on the job

www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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