Tired of dystopian sci-fi? You might like Solarpunk.

Trump nuked a major EPA climate rule. Here's what you need to know.

Jesse Jackson Fought for Justice at Home & Abroad: Juan González & Bishop William Barber https://www.democracynow.org/2026/2/18/jesse_jackson_william_barber_tribute_death

“Extremely Dangerous Situation”: Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict https://www.democracynow.org/2026/2/18/trita_parsi_iran_nuclear_negotiations_sanctions

CFPB Staffer Alexis Goldstein Fired for Confronting DOGE Members, Announces Run for Congress https://www.democracynow.org/2026/2/18/alexis_goldstein_cfpb_consumer_protection_doge

Meet Analilia Mejía, Who Won NJ Congressional Primary After Speaking Out Against ICE & Genocide in Gaza https://www.democracynow.org/2026/2/18/analilia_mejia_new_jersey_congress_aipac

The U.S. military says it carried out strikes on three boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing at least 11 people and again providing no evidence of alleged drug smuggling. This brings the total number of strikes on boats in waters near Latin America to 42, resulting in at least 145 deaths.

Lori Schott’s daughter Annalee died by suicide in 2020 from body image issues Lori believes were exacerbated by social media. “Internal researchers for Meta knew that body dysmorphia filters were harming children, and they did nothing.”

With only nine months before the midterms, Trump is plotting to prevent Democrats from taking control of Congress. But contrary to many doomsayers, it isn’t too late to protect the elections. Marc Elias shares three voting laws every blue state should enact to do so👇

Americans living abroad are committed to taking part in democracy despite the complexity of casting a ballot. But that commitment is being threatened by the GOP-backed SAVE America Act, which if implemented, would cause those living abroad to lose their right to vote, Martha McDevitt-Pugh writes.

A lawyer who played a key role in Trump’s failed effort to overturn Wisconsin’s 2020 election results is now helping the DOJ seek access to the state’s full voter registration list. His absence in any previous DOJ voting case suggests he’s been newly hired into the department’s voting section.

The Heritage Foundation is now calling for the overturn of Plyler vs. Doe, the Supreme Court ruling that banned states from denying an education to the children of undocumented immigrants.

Over 36% of unemployed Americans have college degrees. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

lol. Totally.

New York Health and Hospitals has a 3-year contract with Palantir. For almost $4 million, Palantir works to “increase charges captured from missed opportunities,” from Medicaid and other public benefit patients. It also uses AI to review and deny insurance claims. theintercept.com/2026/02/15/p...

During the first year of Trump’s term in office, the U.S. manufacturing industry lost 108,000 jobs.

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Yes, this, please! Masking is such an easy way to protect yourself and others. I even mask inside the common areas of my house if I'm sick or my roommate is sick, & so does my roommate. Neither one of us has had Covid and we're hoping to keep it that way. Bonus: far far fewer colds etc!

If you want more books about women leading, fighting, surviving, and defying every rule? Order Fire Sword & Sea.  That’s how we prove demand. buff.ly/fWsyv1a

it’s rough out there for English majors—& everyone, really. so if you’re a teacher & your students make you proud, tell them why & how. I’ve been trying to do this more consciously lately.

The Joys Of Assigning Unessay Projects in Class At least once a year, I assign an unessay project and essay in my classes. I’ve written about this numerous times, and while I am always nervous about what the students will produce, because fear and apprehension keep them from really leaning into…

Tired of politricks? Check out my favorite Twitch streamer, Miles, who is live right now! www.twitch.tv/nasirhere

Hidden history doesn’t reach the world unless readers lift it up. Ordering Fire Sword & Sea is one of the strongest ways to do that. buff.ly/fWsyv1a

People are uncomfortable sharing their disability status because of discrimination. A lot of newly disabled people just stop showing up where you used to see them because it’s not accessible to them anymore. Anyone missing at your local bar? LC rate is btwn 5-30% of the public depending on the study

Tonight on TJRS, we served up a little bit of Texas tea, and talked Epstein files and the legacy of the late, great, Rev. Jesse Jackson www.youtube.com/live/VBNcd5z...

Just mask please If you forget once or twice it sucks but just put on a mask next time you go out Kay?

And when a bunch of people from marginalized groups keep being the target for his full / multi day arguments Ask yourself what he’s fighting for

If a guy who claims to be doing a bunch of organizational work is super dismissive of masking Assume he doesn’t give a flying fuck about disabled people ✌🏾

It’s easier to hind behind 40 atrocities than a single incident - Andor season one

I don’t have words to express the profound impact Toni Morrison has had on me. it is a gift to assign her to students & watch them awaken, too. she taught me so much, including to make sure I never let anyone give me “a secondhand lonely.”

The Accomplice Who Was Going to Testify Against Jeffrey Epstein—Then Went Dark www.wsj.com/us-news/epst...

Still need about $350 to get my rent paid and we’re getting really down to the wire (a late fee was added so that’s why it’s more). Thank you for any donations and shares!

justified “FUCK ICE” chants (never gets old) #AEWDynamite

YES: JB Pritzker just ELIMINATED $1 BILLION in medical debt for Illinois residents, helping MILLIONS of people struggling with bills due to unexpected illnesses. This is the difference between concepts of a plan, and REAL results.

Go to the site, the link is below, Click on "submit written comments", then choose "East Wing Mondernization" from the Select Project box, then type your comment. I JUST DID IT. YOU CAN TOO. www.ncpc.gov/participate/...

in April I will be giving the Bastian Lecture at Centre college on Shakespeare’s (mad)women. they’re covering my travel & lodging up front. I still remember having to put conference attendance expenses on credit cards in graduate school (don’t do this). I think I’ve made it.

Two years ago our girlfriend had a really rough patch of long COVID and we to this day wear a mask every day because we're immuno-compromised. This is a very important cause and so we wanted to shout it out!

Honoring Long COVID Awareness Day on March 13th, Baddies Wear Masks is a raid train planned for Long COVID Awareness, protecting ourselves and our communities through masking and prevention, and being the change we wish to see.

If you're interested in joining in for the raid train planned for March 13th-15th, please check out the website for more information to sign up: baddieswearmasks.carrd.co Graphic Design by @bibiblossoms.bsky.social

Please give a lot of love to the organizers of this event as well: @bibiblossoms.bsky.social, @jiakimchi.bsky.social, @nightamella.bsky.social, @hummingmints.bsky.social, and @c7andr7.bsky.social. Please stay tuned for more information!

✨ Happy Black History Month ✨ My name's J. K. I'm a Black indie author who writes + publishes contemporary fiction centered around Black characters falling in love while baking together 🧁 💘 📚 If that sounds like something you love, consider donating a coffee to my ko-fi ⬇️ ko-fi.com/jklambo 💙 📚 👀

WAKE UP!! All of these concentration camps are NOT for Immigrants!

With the caveat that there are much more important things in need of financial support in our fucked up times, the support page for the Ignytes is back up for the 2026 cycle. ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/support/

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.

Shame on NYU Langone for ending gender-affirming care & kicking trans New Yorkers to the curb. It's a violation of their promise to treat all people equally, kindly, and respectfully — and a violation of NYC's human rights law as well. Bending the knee is bad; denying people care is even worse.

CORRUPT & CRUEL & CALLOUS & CRAZY! Yep, all of this and a lot more. The worst qualities of humanity all in one useless sack.