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Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

Ken Chesebro concealed secret Twitter account communications from Michigan prosecutors; Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has asked for a gag order in the upcoming election interference hush money trial of Donald Trump; Russia tied hackers issue a ransom for Fulton County trial documents; GOP Rep Ken Buck has issued a 25th Amendment resolution for President Joe Biden; Fani Willis and Nathan Wade had to change their phone numbers after they were published on social media; a hazmat team is spotted at Don Jr's home after he opened an envelope that contained a white powder; the Koch Network says it will stop funding Nikki Haley’s campaign after her South Carolina primary loss; Justice Clarence Thomas has hired a racist law clerk; students at Nex Benedict’s school stage a walkout to protest bullying policies. Plus, Allison and Dana deliver your good news.

Russia-tied hackers threaten to leak Georgia Trump trial docs if ransom isn't paid: report
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-trial-docs

Koch network says it will stop funding Nikki Haley's presidential bid
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/koch-network-stop-funding-nikki-haley-americans-for-prosperity-rcna140425

Georgia prosecutors received deluge of harassing calls after cell phone records leaked, sources say
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/26/politics/georgia-prosecutors-harassing-calls/index.html

Exclusive: Key figure in fake electors plot concealed damning posts on secret Twitter account from investigators
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/26/politics/kenneth-chesebro-secret-twitter-account-kfile/index.html

Clarence Thomas Hires Clerk Who Allegedly Wrote Racist Texts
https://www.thedailybeast.com/clarence-thomas-hires-clerk-crystal-clanton-who-allegedly-wrote-racist-texts

Oklahoma students walk out after trans student’s death to protest bullying policies
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/nex-benedict-death-protest-bullying-owasso-oklahoma-rcna140501

Letter With White Powder Mailed to Donald Trump Jr.’s Florida Home: Sources
https://www.thedailybeast.com/hazmat-teams-spotted-at-don-jrs-florida-home-after-white-powder-discovered

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

In the Hot Notes; a showdown between the FBI and the DoJ over the surprise search of Mar-a-Lago; Matt Gaetz tries to gotcha Biden’s Under Secretary of Defense by accidentally introducing propaganda from the People’s Republic of China; an intelligence review finds the Havana Syndrome is not caused by an energy weapon or a foreign adversary; Congressional Dem leaders send a letter to Fox News following the Dominion lawsuit revelations; plus AG delivers your Good News.

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American Identity in Crisis: Notes from an Accidental Activist

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Friday, February 27th, 2026

Today, Trump is seeking unconstitutional power over our elections; the Trump administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota; Kansas has sent letters to trans people demanding the immediate surrender of drivers licenses; a Nobel winner is stepping down as head of Columbia's Brain Institute over his ties to Epstein; and Dana reads your Good News while Allison is on vacation.

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Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency | The Washington Post

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns | AP News

Kansas Sends Letters To Trans People Demanding The Immediate Surrender Of Drivers Licenses | Erin In The Morning

Nobel Winner Steps Down As Head Of Columbia's Brain Institute Over Epstein Links | Forbes

Good Trouble

No Big Bend Wall!
Local opposition to border wall mounts – Big Bend Sentinel
Stop the Border Wall in Big Bend
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Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Today, the Supreme Court deals a setback to ICE detention contractor in fight over detainee work; a Judge says the government may not search devices seized from a Washington Post reporter; a judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s ‘third country’ deportation policy is unlawful; Pete Kegseth is hell bent on trying to punish Mark Kelly; Larry Summers has resigned at Harvard over his connection to the Epstein Files; and Dana reads your Good News while Allison is on vacation.

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Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly's punishment over video | AP News

Supreme Court deals setback to ICE detention contractor in fight over detainee work | POLITICO

Judge says government may not search devices seized from Post reporter | The Washington Post

Trump administration's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules | AP News

Larry Summers resigning from Harvard University over Jeffrey Epstein ties | CBS News

Good Trouble

The foraging habitat for Jackie and Shadow the Big Bear Bald Eagle mated pair is in jeopardy.  This mated pair of bald eagles have the popular livestream of their nest. 

The Friends of Big Bear Valley and other volunteer groups are trying to buy the area from a developer who wants to build luxury housing on the land. Here is the link to the website and more info: 
Save Moon Camp

Eagle Livestream:
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

Today, a federal grand jury in D.C. unanimously rejected the attempt to indict six lawmakers who told military and intelligence community members on social media not to obey unlawful orders; Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a DEA probe; Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing mounting pressure from his own party over affair allegations, Plans for proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, N.H have failed; the Justice Department has withheld and removed even more Epstein Files related to Trump; and Dana delivers your Good News. Allison is on vacation.

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U.S. Attorney's Office drops effort to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers who posted video on illegal orders, sources say | CBS News

Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a DEA probe that spanned at least 5 years, heavily redacted document reveals | CBS News

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegations | NPR

Plans for proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, N.H., won’t move forward, governor says | The Boston Globe

Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump | NPR

Good Trouble

Jes Craven Chop Wood, Carry Water  has a script for you to use when you Call Your House Rep: 

“Hi, I’m a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.

I know Reps. Khanna and Massie are going to force a House floor vote next week on their Iran war powers resolution. I expect the Congressmember to support it. Do NOT allow Trump to take us to war with Iran”.
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