Spoke to folks in Kharkiv and Kyiv - people are freezing to death while being bombed daily for hours. It’s a humanitarian crisis. Tweets of “how incredibly strong Ukrainians are” and “prayers” aren’t enough. They need help. Now.

Thank God there were people filming. This administration would have said Alex Pretti pulled a handgun, a package of fentanyl, and a signed copy of the Communist Manifesto if they could.

Walz: "I don't know how many times they try and confuse the people across this country. It's their job to do immigration and customs enforcement. It's law enforcement's job to do law enforcement in Minnesota."

Epstein files are still a thing, right?

Chris Murphy: "This is really scary because what Bovino essentially told you is that if you just happen to be present when they are undertaking an operation, if you pull out your phone to record it, the use of force against you is justified. That is not true, it's not what the law says."

English writer Virginia Woolf was born #OTD in 1882. Woolf is considered one of the most important modernist 20th-century authors and a pioneer in the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device. #literature #litsky #booksky newyorker.com/magazine/195...

Self-portrait — Vivian Maier

In Kupiansk, #Ukraine used robots that destroyed 90% of Russian forces.

Don't try to sanitize your feed by changing topic away from yesterdays execution in cold blood. Don't complain you're fed up of hearing about it. Keep. Posting. About. It. Go back on twitter and post there too. Do not stop.

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent's Anna Belokur reports on how subzero temperatures are shaping the war on Ukraine's front lines. Watch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV_a...

NEW: We have a LIVE update on what’s happening on the ground in Minnesota. Watch: https://open.substack.com/live-stream/104663

Countries in the region keep warning that taking out the dictators could destabilize the region. Tens of thousands of peaceful protesters have been murdered, the lives of a similar amount are at stake, hundreds of thousands have been injured. What are they talking about? #Iran #Iranmassacre

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. William H. Foege, a towering figure in global public health whose visionary leadership changed the course of human history. Bill's contributions to the eradication of smallpox stand as one of the most extraordinary achievements in medicine and epidemiology.

Denys Davood Jan 24 Ukraine has saturated the front lines with skilled drone operators and more drones than they can use.Drone production with volunteers and dedicated citizens is a remarkable thing to see The struggle against occupation by the monstrous Putin has their backs to the wall

If you’re able, please support this verified GoFundMe for Alex Pretti’s family. And if you’re not in a position to donate, sharing it far and wide matters just as much. It’s at $300K and counting.

Trump will continue to MURDER as many people as he can to distract from the EPSTEIN FILES. We cannot let him succeed. Whoever leaks the EPSTEIN FILES will save countless lives end undue suffering brought about by the heritage foundation, the gop and trump.

A bit better, BBC "BBC Verify has analysed seven videos of the moments surrounding the deadly shooting, to see how closely they match the account provided by Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem." www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj... #WATO

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES. RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES. TRAITOR trump MUST FACE JUSTICE.

In the 2024 general election, 34.7% of registered voters did NOT vote. That’s 82 million people who gave up their say in our future. Our vote is our voice. Please support The Voter Participation Center and Field Team 6. Now is the time to get to work, get out the vote and get Democrats registered.

‘If you haven’t served, respect those who have’: Nato soldiers on Trump’s slurs

Russian drone just hit apartment building in Kharkiv. There are wounded.

They murdered a nurse who cared for military veterans & then called him a terrorist.

I can’t stop thinking about the 2 year old baby. About the 5 year old preschooler. About how scared they must have been and still are. About how traumatic it is to rip kids from their families. About how this happens all the time in our communities, through ICE, through the family policing system.

Anyone able to ID this patch?

There’s some religious fanatic here named MiriamLikesPie who put me on a blocking list for haters of “People of the Book.” Not even sure which book she worships. My problem is not with books, I assure you.

The past few days have confirmed for me something I’ve long believed: the American political system is terminally fucked, but the American people are not. Most Americans want to live in a democracy in which everyone has a decent life—the fascists in this regime represent a dying minority.

The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) Day 25 of #birbfest2026 Oil paint sketch over acrylic on A5 paper #birbfest #birdart #oilpaint

A woman saw me with the dog in the park and quietly said "Hmmm... good walking... excellent walking" before going off again. I suspect she was referring to my dog's slack leash and focus, rather than complementing me on my gait, which would have been seriously weird.

The Trump administration warned European allies that the U.S. would pull back its forces from parts of the globe to prioritize its own interests and defense of the Western Hemisphere, signaling that they can no longer depend on the U.S. to deter Russia.

PM Carney calls on Canadians to buy Canadian

We were at a garden center today to get a dose of spring before this winter storm hits. I really liked how pretty these pink flowers were under the hanging plants with sunlight shining through the greenhouse windows. Just sharing a small pretty thing. 🩷

Teachers in England driving homeless pupils to school and washing clothes, research shows

They know what they say is untrue, they do not care it is untrue. The media know that what they repeat is untrue, they do not care it is untrue. Their supporters know what they are told is untrue, they do not care it is untrue. Telling the truth is not enough, unless people care about the truth.

🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: This week alone, the Russians have launched more than 1,700 attack drones, over 1,380 guided aerial bombs, and 69 missiles of various types. Every massive attack by Russia can become devastating. That is why missiles for air defense systems are needed every day.

Democrats who want to win reelection or be president need to be speaking up right about now.

So far in Minnesota They Shot a 37-year-old mother Renee Good four times, killing her, right after she dropped off her son at school. Then Ice kidnapped a five year old. Then ice kidnapped a two year old Then border patrol murdered Va nurse. Then Sec Noam went on tv and lied about it

7yo gave me an unpleasant shock y’day by chiming in on Greenland saying “Donald Trump didn’t actually use violence and he only wants to protect it from Russia & China” - after I’d calmed down I tried to work out where he’s been hearing this bullshit. Turns out it’s bloody BBC Newsround!

Baby is back at home and sleeping soundly after a very stressful 4 days in the hospital with RSV. That RSV... it's no joke. Nasty stuff. Very grateful for the amazing hospital, all the excellent doctors and nurses who helped us, my incredible wife, and for modern medicine.

Ukraine has hit Belgorod with what seems to be HIMARS. “A massive strike”, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. #explodey

Then God said, “And behold, when the fourth seal was opened, there arose four upon the crest of the storm: pipes skirling doom, bellows wheezing famine, strings twanging conquest, drum thundering regret. Power given to afflict the earth with cursed reel forever.”

15 years ago I borrowed a bulletproof vest from a reporter so I could report from a war zone. I held onto it after I returned. Last week the reporter finally asked for it back because he is headed to Minneapolis.

I’m too angry right now to comment. But here’s a picture of my dog Bubba. #AbolishICE

The only thing safe in America right now is the Epstein Files.

They built wind turbines to make power — but under the sea, they “produce” something no one expected www.ecoportal.net/en/turbines-...

'Beautiful' rare octopus spotted on popular Welsh beach. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Good talk w DIL. They will stay inside except for walking their dog briefly, & for work, & for mutual aid volunteering. I am so proud of this couple. They described the ways their coworkers have organized to take care of each other, every shift every day. Hours daily!

A quiet hour this morning counting birds. But those pesky robins …were there three or just the one revisiting? Had Brian Hanrahan in my head ‘I counted them all out and I counted them all back'

A Bronze Age urn found on the northern edge of Newton Abbot, Devon which is more than 3,000 years old has been loaned from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum to go on display at Newton Abbot Museum. 👇 BBC News - Bronze Age urn goes on display in museum www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Amazing how quickly the bright green parakeets of West London go from being extraordinary & exotic to commonplace & even a bit annoying. I want goldfinches!

Marcus McAllister ”SB148.01 avec Amour et avec Magie” 2025 - Sketchbook drawing - 23x15cm #sketchbook #drawing #SciArt #bird