Sue's Daily Stack, The Thom Hartmann Program 02/18/26
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Wednesday’s Daily Stack
Hour One: History Shows How the Transition to Tyranny Begins: By Ignoring the Weak and Defying the Courts
Article: “History Shows How the Transition to Tyranny Begins: By Punishing the Weak and Defying the Courts“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “The American Revolution Started Over This Kind of Abuse: Have We Forgotten?“ by Thom Hartmann.
Book: “They Thought They Were Free“ by Milton Mayer.
Article: “Trump administration strikes three more alleged drug boats in the Pacific and Caribbean“ by Megan Lebowitz.
Article: “Citing Orwell’s ‘1984,’ judge orders Trump administration to restore slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia“ by Hannah Schoenbaum.
Article: “Trump could soon suffer stinging court loss as major case on ‘life support’: expert“ by Robert Davis.
Article: “Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped.“ by Nate Raymond, Kristina Cooke and Brad Heath.
Article: “Schutzstaffel“ (SS) by Wikipedia.
Article: “Sturmabteilung“(brown shirts) by Wikipedia.
Article: “The Sound of Freedom Shattering at 3 AM“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “The American Revolution Started Over This Kind of Abuse: Have We Forgotten?“ by Thom Hartmann.
Law: “Declaration of Independence“. “That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.“
Article: “Federalist 78: The Judiciary Department“ by Alexander Hamilton. “The judiciary, on the contrary, has no influence over either the sword or the purse; no direction either of the strength or of the wealth of the society; and can take no active resolution whatever. It may truly be said to have neither FORCE nor WILL, but merely judgment; and must ultimately depend upon the aid of the executive arm even for the efficacy of its judgments.“
Article: “Thousands gathered at State Capitol after civil rights reverend led 50-mile march for peace, love“ by WRAL.
Article: “Don Davis’ Reelection Announcement Moves NC-01 Into the Lean Republican Column“ by Erin Covey.
Article: “Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for a Moral Revival“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Northwest Detention Center“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Portland ICE facility“ by Wikipedia.
Colbert exposes the CBS “crap claim” and here’s the truth on why they’re lying...
Article: “Colbert Ratchets Up Battle With CBS in Scorching Monologue — Literally Trashes Network’s ‘Crap’ Statement Claiming They Didn’t Kill Talarico Interview“ by David Gilmour.
The monster ICE just abandoned a 2 month old bronchitis stricken infant out of the hospital into Mexico. Where’s are humanity?
Article: “‘Monstrous’: Firestorm as ICE ‘abandons’ bronchitis-stricken infant and family in Mexico“ by Daniel Hampton.
Article: “Trump wants America to vote on his terms, or not at all“ by Donna Brazile.
Bill: “H.R.7296 - SAVE America Act“ by Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act).
Bill: “H.R.22 - SAVE Act“ by Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act).
Article: “Did the SAVE Act pass today? How will the SAVE Act affect married women“ by Maria Francis.
Article: “Sen. Susan Collins says SAVE Act would ensure confidence in election results“ by WABI.
Article: “Bannon: ‘We’re going to have ICE surround the polls’“ by Sophie Brams.
Article: “Georgia Breaks Record for First-Day Midterm Turnout after Abrams Alleges Voter Suppression“ by Caroline Downey.
Article: “Remembering Jesse Jackson: Tributes pour in for the late civil rights leader“ by CNN.
Quote: “But then dream of a reality that ought to be -- that must be.“ - Jesse Jackson.
Article: “Odin“ (Woden) by Wikipedia.
Article: “Million Man March“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Peninsula students rally against immigration tactics“ by Christina T Henry.
Article: “Gig Harbor High students from across the political spectrum make their voices heard“ by Julie Warrick Ammann.
Article: “Trump has tapped an unprecedented 13 billionaires for his administration. Here’s who they are“ by Peter Charalambous, Laura Romero, and Soo Rin Kim.
Article: “Who’s making money out of Trump?“ by Richard Murphy.
Article: “How Much Richer Have Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg Gotten Since Trump Started His Second Term?“ by Vance Cariaga.
Article: “Medicaid: What to Watch in 2026“ by Robin Rudowitz, Alice Burns, Elizabeth Hinton, Jennifer Tolbert, and Elizabeth Williams.
Minnesota update
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Site: People over Papers (ICE sightings).
Article: “Renee Good memorial site damaged in fire, being investigated as ‘suspicious’“ by Jeff Wald.
Article: “Melissa Hortman remembered for leadership, legislation as House speaker“ by Winter Keefer.
Article: “A divided Minnesota legislature faces task of passing bonding bill“ by KAALTV.
Article: “Proposed DFL legislation to take aim at ICE tactics and accountability“ by Rob Hubbard.
Article: “ICE drawdown? Indications point to steady enforcement activity outside the Twin Cities“ by Jon Collins.
Article: “Crash involving ICE in Mankato“ by Aaron Stuve.
Article: “After ICE surge causes hardship for some renters, advocates call for anti-eviction measures“ by Dana Ferguson.
Article: “Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the Trump administration“ by Protect Democracy.
Article: “How ICE raids changed a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood“ by Blanca Estrada.
Article: “Don Lemon Accuses Trump DOJ of Intimidation After Pleading Not Guilty: ‘This is About All Journalists’“ by David Gilmour.
Hour Two: Do you know why the twin cities are panning the largest rent strike in 100+ years? You’ll be shocked...
Article: “Twin Cities Unions Planning ‘Largest US Rent Strike in 100+ Years’ as ICE Occupation Drives Eviction Crisis“ by Stephen Prager.
Law: “4th Amendment“. “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.“.
Article: “Grand jury rejects DOJ attempt to indict 6 Democrats in Congress“ by James Powel, Dinah Voyles Pulver.
Article: “DOJ opens probe into handling of Schiff mortgage investigation“ by Rebecca Beitsch.
Article: “Rep. Swalwell accused of mortgage fraud, subject to DOJ probe: reports“ by KTVU.
Article: “Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges after Minnesota anti-ICE protest“ by Lucy Campbell. “For them, the process is the punishment.“
Article: “History of Haiti“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “François Duvalier“ (Haiti) (Papa doc) by Wikipedia.
Article: “Jean-Claude Duvalier“ (Haiti) (Baby doc) by Wikipedia.
Article: “A History of U.S. Intervention in Latin America and the Caribbean“ by Katie Angell.
Trump Says He Will Fix Disastrous Potomac Sewage Spill If Dem Governors Ask Him ‘Politely.’ Screw you! Trump. What Dick-tator move this is.
Article: “Trump Says He Will Fix Disastrous Potomac Sewage Spill If Dem Governors Ask Him ‘Politely’“ by Sean James.
Image: “Thom 30 paces from Obama/Bush“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “2026 Potomac River sewage spill“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Yes, RFK Jr. took grandkids swimming in sewage-contaminated creek on Mother’s Day 2025“ by Anna Rascouët-Paz.
Article: “RFK Jr. Boasts He’s ‘Not Scared’ of Germs Because He ‘Used to Snort Cocaine Off of Toilet Seats’“ by Jennifer Bowers Bahney.
Article: “Report: Staff at Dilley raiding cells to confiscate kids’ letters and drawings detailing conditions inside “ by Stephanie Koithan.
Article: ““I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley Facility“ by Mica Rosenberg, Anna Donlan, Shoshana Gordon and Cengiz Yar.
Article: “Randy Fine Doubles Down After Being Asked About Widely-Denounced Dogs Vs. Muslims Post: ‘The Choice is Easy’“ by Charlie Nash.
Article: “Randy Fine faces censure and resignation calls over post on Muslims and dogs “ by Emily Brooks.
Article: “Lee Atwater“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Corporate titans warned of ‘tsunami’ of Trump-related probes if Dems seize House control“ by Tom Boggioni.
Article: “Democrats Start Deposition of Les Wexner in Epstein Case“ by Hollie Silverman.
Article: “Who is Michael Brown? Man Defending ICE Arrested After School Fight“ by Marni Rose McFall.
Article: “A Republican just broke ranks to limit Trump’s pardon power, and it could change everything“ by Nick Moyle.
Article: “Jasmine Crockett’s chances of beating James Talarico as Texas voting starts“ by Mandy Taheri.
Article: “Crockett: Pulled Colbert interview probably gave Talarico ‘boost’ “ by Sophie Brams.
Law: “Constitution of the United States“ Article 2 section 4 (impeachment). “The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.“
Article: “News release: Fake messages imitating Driver and Vehicle Services target Minnesotans“ by Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Hour Three: MAGA stooge throws in the towel. Did the lies get to her?
Article: “Homeland Security stooge throws in the towel“ by Emily Singer.
Article: “Prosecutors move to dismiss charges against men accused of hitting ICE officer with broom and shovel“ by Michael Biesecker and Jack Brook.
Article: “ICE forces showering citizen outside into freezing weather in his underwear: report“ by David Edwards.
Article: “Judge says E Jean Carroll allegation Trump raped her is ‘substantially true’ in court dismissal“ by Martin Pengelly.
Article: “FBI won’t co-operate on Alex Pretti investigation, state officials say“ by Harry Sekulich.
Article: “VIDEO: DRUNK Lyndsey Graham’s Munich Crashout Was “A Low Point For This Regime.”“ by Dean Blundell.
Article: “Democratic National Committee cyber attacks“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Mueller report“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “X’s new location labels unmask users. Insiders say the idea was rejected for years.“ by David Ingram, Kevin Collier, Ben Goggin and Bruna Horvath.
Article: “Kevin McCarthy“ by Wikipedia.
New subpoenas issued in inquiry on response to 2016 Russian election interference, They are going to make sure the “big lie” becomes the truth.
Article: “New subpoenas issued in inquiry on response to 2016 Russian election interference, AP sources say“ by Eric Tucker.
Article: “Electricity Prices Down 30% in Australia Expose Idiocy of Trump’s Attacks on Wind, Solar “ by Juan Cole.
Article: “Hannah Dugan verdict sends message to judges: ‘Tread very lightly’“ by John Diedrich, Hope Karnopp.
Article: “2004 United States presidential election in Ohio“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “One Republican Now Controls a Huge Chunk of US Election Infrastructure“ by Kim Zetter.
Article: “ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next“ by Leah Feiger.
Article: “Dolley Madison Rescues George Washington“ by Mount Vernon.
Article: “Pam Bondi hearing: Attorney general touts record Dow as Democrats grill her over Trump, Epstein“ by Kevin Breuninger.
Article: “Stock Market Performance by President (From Election Date)“ by Macrotrends.
Article: “Dow Jones - 100 Year Historical Chart“ by Macrotrends.
Article: “Quantitative Easing (QE)“ by Investopedia.
Article: “Fed: From Quantitative Tightening to Quantitative Easing“ by Bastien Drut.