Working Waterfront In Winter New Bedford, Massachusetts #Photography

Really? www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

This begs the question- where to next? apnews.com/live/trump-i...

Really?

apnews.com/article/trum... jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video

Curling builds character

Good point

Disappointed to see the Patriots fall short in the #SuperBowl Better luck next year?

Sir??? Will Lewis??? The time to resign was BEFORE the layoffs.

“Please stay calm as we steal the election”.

Time for the 25th Amendment? open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

Super Bowl Olympics Is there any actual news happening?

Is it adjacent to train tracks?

I ‘quit’ X for all intents and purposes 3+ years ago, with the exception of the occasional press-related post. It shocks me that pols continue to associate with what is, essentially, a cesspool.

Winter scenes #photography

I'm scheduled to give a few "News Media in the Misinformation Age" talks at libraries in MA and RI this month. First up: the evening of Monday, February 9, at the Milford, MA Town Library.

Protestors hold signs commemorating slain Minnesotans Renee Good and Alex Pretti during a rally in Providence, Rhode Island January 30, 2026, during a “National Shutdown” and general strike to oppose the federal government’s use of ICE, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement troops in Minnesota.

Several thousand people fill the street in front of the Rhode Island State House in Providence in a rally and march in solidarity with the people of Minnesota. It is part of a day long "general strike" in opposition to the ongoing federal immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

We’re in a dark chapter of American history when the government targets those who document injustice instead of those who commit it.

When they tell you what they’re going to do, BELIEVE THEM www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/28/m...

When they tell you who they are, BELIEVE THEM www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...

@brucespringsteen.net weighs in…

It happens that Bristol County, Massachusetts will soon have an open contest for District Attorney; this would be an interesting question to put to any of the candidates.

A memorable "Legends of Folk" show at the Greenwich Odeum Saturday night, January 25, 2026. Nicole Gauthier brought the music of Joni Mitchell, Beth Killian as Joan Baez, Avi Jacob as Bob Dylan and John Fuzek as Cat Stevens. All shot on #sonya7v

A viral image of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos shows the boy standing with a blank stare in a blue knit hat with white bunny ears. Liam and his father were captured by ICE officers in Minnesota. School officials say that the child was used “as bait” by ICE.

BREAKING: Judge blocks the government from searching data it seized from the outrageous raid on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signs an executive order: "Prohibiting the Use of City Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities". "We are making clear that City property will be used to serve our community, not to carry out civil immigration enforcement". lprnews.org/order-bars-i...

It’s the “rule of Don,” not the rule of law. Trump is unhinged — and dangerous. World leaders: Stop whispering in private and caving to him in public. Stand strong. Stand united! Wake up!

The Mad Stamp Collector open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

NEW: “This is beyond dog-whistle politics when they are playing to the lowest common denominator” Former Justice Dept officials and civil rights groups warn about a change inside Trump Admin Just filed ====> www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...

Current (snowy) situation

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “The FBI raid on the home of a Washington Post reporter on Wednesday took the Trump administration’s attacks on press freedoms to a troubling new level,” writes the lawyer David Schulz.

I joined my friend, @billbartholomew.bsky.social on his RIPodcast.com to talk about @govdanmckee.bsky.social Governor Dan McKee's "State of the State" address. Click the link in the comments below.

Really?

Now HERE’s a house with light, shadow, color and character #Photography

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee delivers his "State of the State" address.

If I hadn’t been watching the Patriots last night, (I dozed off at halftime) I probably would have been watching the Golden Globes. Now I’m glad I didn’t. Ick. The Golden Globes Still Give The Ick open.substack.com/pub/theankle...

Is this in America?

FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted house of worship because of its 'Jewish ties' apnews.com/article/miss...

The Patriots …making Monday better 🏈

So long, Texas - it’s been fun!

@meidastouch.com www.facebook.com/reel/1214775...

L.A. TACO is proud to award its first-ever “Taquero of the Year” trophy to Rodolfo “Rudy” Barrientos, the owner of Gracias Señor taquería. 🏆 Hadley Tomicki and @eltragon.bsky.social presented the award to Rudy for his generosity, his inspiring words, and his excellent food. 🌮

Federal agents shot and killed a woman during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

@cbseveningnews.bsky.social gets off to a rocky start, but not a total disaster. It helps that Tony Dukoupil is likeable. Cancels first day gimmick trip to Miami in the face of the Maduro capture. Miami promised for tomorrow.

The work of small men: www.npr.org/2026/01/05/n...

Business (Bloomberg) seems quite taken with the prospects for Venezuela in the aftermath of the administration’s takeover. finance.yahoo.com/news/rubio-s...

Where have we seen these conditions before?