kind of amazing that everything trump does can be understood through the lens of narcissism and it's related needs (e.g., self aggrandizement, revenge, domination, grievance validation). i don't think any character has been so one-dimensional, not even wile e coyote or scrooge mcduck

Good news: The Supreme Court finally issued an absolutely obvious ruling that Trump's tariffs are unconstitutional. Bad news: Three justices are so beholden to Trump and committed to ushering in an authoritarian state that they chose to ignore the clear text of the Constitution (Art 1, Sect 8).

Dr. Simpson nails the issue. RFK Jr's demand that all vaccines be tested against placebos reflects a complete disregard for medical ethics. Following the horrors of "Untreated Syphilis Study" at Tuskegee, researches NEVER deny care to study participants. It is immoral to do so, or to suggest it.

On this day, exactly 4 years ago, Pisskov said: "We appeal to reason! What sense would it make for Russia to attack anyone?! Russia has never attacked anyone in its entire history. Russia is the last country in Europe to even utter the word 'war.'" Four days later, russia attacked Ukraine.

A lot of people have asked what this opinion means: Are ICE tactics likely to change because of the court's holding in this case? So let's talk for a minute about what the court is doing.

Can someone explain to me what the other "clashes" have been that comprise the "series"? The piece itself notes "Mr. Trump has had an extraordinarily successful run before the Supreme Court." What am I missing?

Appreciate it, Elie. I really busted my ass to cover Trump's presser, live-posting half of it through bad wifi on a flight and then racing to an airport bar to get the rest. If you find value in my efforts, it would mean a lot to me if you signed up for my newsletter: www.publicnotice.co/subscribe

1. Trump's global tariffs were always on shaky legal ground. 2. Still heartening that Roberts, Gorsuch, & Barrett had the spine to say they're illegal. 3. The liberals held on the line on major questions! 4. Kavanaugh's dissent is an abomination. 5. Thomas' is even worse! slate.com/news-and-pol...

This isn't what SCOTUS *said* (they said nothing) BUT the Court's "passivity"-deciding not to decide or say anything - helps the executive branch aggressively characterize & implement the Court's orders. My draft paper "Passive Vices" goes into this (Law Review editors- it's looking for a home!)

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/u...

A California federal judge hit the Trump admin with a scathing order to notify thousands of detained immigrants nationwide that they can join a lawsuit demanding either a hearing or immediate release, while using blistering language about the admin's ICE crackdown. www.rawstory.com/trump-ice-26...

I'm telling you ⤵️

Collins has voted with Trump 96% of the time — the same rate as Mitch McConnell and two points above conservative Rand Paul. This is hardly the profile of someone looking to chart her own path. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/susa...

i like that this is the nicest thing that vance could bring himself to say about jackson

Exactly, David. They did what they wanted to do when Trump admin was more than willing to take the blame.

🧵 A lot of people are saying the DOGE Medicaid data release is a HIPAA violation. It isn't. It doesn't contain individual patient records. But what it actually is, and what it's actually being used for, is worse. New post ⤵️

They came up to us, big strong men with tears in their eyes. They said, Sir,,,,

It's hard to believe that you could be the trade representative for a major power and not know that tariffs are regressive. My econ 101 students know what the word regressive means, and that tariffs are regressive. Many could even cite studies on the subject.

Thank you, Victor. I spent a few weeks on this. As usual, it’s always a negotiation with length. So a few other bon mots: 1. The admin has issued DOJ guidance to challenge state laws that would regulate AI www.wired.com/story/ai-sup...

Jesse Jackson appeared on Sesame Street in 1973. During his appearance, he led a group of children in reciting his well-known poem “I Am Somebody,” a message focused on self-worth and empowerment The segment became one of the most memorable celebrity appearances from the early seasons of the show.

Victory in NC for Democrats! 🎉🎉🎉 Around 70,000 will stay on voter rolls after Republicans dispute data! No automatic purge! Republicans are afraid of losing in midterms! #SheShed #DefendersofDemocracy 🔥⬇️ www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

One of the things I have to teach in every single one of my classes is that to start to understand America is to recognize that profound racial prejudice comes from both sides of the aisle. Always has, always will. A hallmark of empire is that racism is embedded in the very structures that form govt

I don't know how anyone else feels but I'm damn sick and tired of pols like Massie threatening to release information and not following through on it. Isn't it past time? It's not like some victims are afraid of it coming out, they're already out there wanting it to. Lets give them the vindication.

#BlackHistoryMonth #Pinks #ProudBlue www.rawstory.com/trump-slaver...

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The Rubio speech really is appalling, and if you haven’t read it yet, you should. www.state.gov/releases/off...

This is concerning, that a rep feels they must post this. A lot in our coalition has felt the same way and worried about it, but didn’t think we’d be here publicly.

What if the biggest conspiracy is our government’s refusal to believe more than a 1000 women (and children) for many decades?

related to the view among the professional commentariat that only students at ivys and boutique liberal arts colleges actually matter

Ann Telnaes (ht @borowitzreport.bsky.social ) captures Pam Bondi's despicable performance yesterday

"Judge blasts attempt to demote senator over video to U.S. troops A judge ruled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated Sen. Mark Kelly’s (D-Ariz.) First Amendment rights by moving to strip him of his retired military rank for reminding troops to refuse illegal orders." .

NEW: A page from Bondi's burn book. This is a list of the searches by Rep Jayapal of the unredacted Epstein files. That means the DOJ grabbed her search terms from the computers they set up for members of congress to view the Epstein files to use as ammunition. The photo is from Reuters.

I don’t really pay attention to charges of doomerism. I don’t know what it means offline. I do know that refusing a version of how the future will unfold forecloses on the power that actually shapes that future. That’s not disavowing that tech changes are happening but they are in now a given.

This was Bad Bunny giving the Grammy to his younger self.

I have no inside knowledge but it almost feels like a kind of malicious compliance from Pirro/whover worked on this. Like "Ok, sure boss. You bet. Coming right up. Six indictments of MoC for a video they did."

“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?” There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.

Senate VOTES this week Call your senators (202) 224-3121 We the People DEMAND that they DEFUND ICE NOW! Remember all who vote for AMERICAN FASCISM ‼️Taxpayers are funding corporate CONCENTRATION CAMPS ‼️Taxpayers are funding masked ICE GESTAPO Have you EVER FELT MORE ASHAMED of our democracy?

I keep rereading this paragraph expecting the words to change

Bad Bunny has a foundation called Good Bunny that distributes musical instruments, art supplies and sports equipment and funds programs to help children improve their lives. If you were looking for leadership you found it. God bless that dude.🙏

Do you know why Ukraine will win? Ukrainian people have incredible strength, & they know what they're fighting for and why... 💙💛 Defenders of Democracy 💙💛 I Stand With Ukraine! Thread 1/2🧵

The Olympic Charter says no “political, religious, or racial propaganda” is allowed. How is this propaganda?

This proposed act is so evil.

If you can read these letters from kids detained at Dilley and not feel sick to your stomach then something is broken inside of you. Absolutely vile what we’re doing to children in detention. But I guess when you’ve got a government filled with child abusers this horror makes perfect sense.

First shot: sugarcane The backbone of Puerto Rico's agricultural economy since colonial times Still used to make rum of course!

“If passed, the SAVE Act will disenfranchise 20 million voters.” Trump has pushed the Republicans to hold a vote in the House this week. Call your Rep and your Senators. 202-224-3121

Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."

Truth.

Rooting against Olympians for speaking up isn’t patriotism. It’s bootlicking cosplay with a flag🇺🇸 Free speech broke MAGA. MAGA: “Shut up and perform.” Athletes: “Nah.” 🇺🇸🏅 Solidarity with the athletes✊🏼 #SheShed #DefendersofDemocracy

Everyone talks about the Schmitt-ian basis for Trump/MAGA and the crisis they have foisted on us, but this from @mattpolprof.bsky.social does it so well: jacobin.com/2026/02/mann...