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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Jun 11

We are happy to report that issue 11.2 of _Feminist Philosophy Quarterly_ at www.feministphilosophyquarterly.com is now online. Share and enjoy five peer-reviewed articles. As always, FPQ is free to all authors and all readers, so as to enjoy and support feminist philosophical research.

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · May 9

No words.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/u...

The Pentagon’s Culture Wars Strike West Point

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Apr 25

A friend on fb recently posted someone's "thoughts on yesterday's executive order mandating the adoption and use of 'generative AI' in k-12 education" -- Bsky friends, what are they talking about? Could someone please post news links to the executive order? I've seen/heard nothing about this.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · Apr 16

I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.

Headed to El Salvador to meet with government officials and discuss return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Apr 14

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/u...

Inside Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Universities

The opaque process, part of a strategy by conservatives to realign the liberal tilt of elite universities, has upended higher education.

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Apr 14

I think the federal government should 'realign the liberal tilt of universities' just as soon as they finish realigning the conservative tilt of military bodies.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/u...

Harvard Will Not Comply With a List of Trump Administration Demands

Federal officials said Harvard must enact “merit-based reform” in hiring and admissions and report international students who broke rules, among other steps. Harvard called the demands unlawful.

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Mar 24

Deleting your data does not look difficult: www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Column | Delete your DNA from 23andMe right now

The genetic information company declared bankruptcy on Sunday, and California’s attorney general has issued a privacy “consumer alert.”

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Mar 20

This is where we are now.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped

I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Mar 7

We are happy to report that issue 11.1 of _Feminist Philosophy Quarterly_ at www.feministphilosophyquarterly.com is now online. Share and enjoy 5 peer-reviewed articles. As always, FPQ is free to all authors and all readers.

www.feministphilosophyquarterly.com

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Mar 5

White House: “We spoke with the big three auto dealers. We are going to give a one-month exemption on any autos coming through USMCA,” the 2018 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
My confusion: Why isn't every story on the tariffs pointing out that the USA is violating the existing trade treaty?

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Mar 4

It's easier to freeze cin rolls and they come back from freezing beautifully, so you are making a right decision here

Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Mar 4

Oh, whoopsie, "U.S. relies on imports for over 95 per cent of its potash fertilizer needs, with nearly 90 per cent of that coming from Canada." Quick check: Do farms require fertilizer?

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Mar 4

This is the best!

Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Mar 4

"the right to fight on," or a cease-fire with Russia that comes with no guarantees for the future, or bare continued existence in Ukraine’s reduced form.

What is a good word for extortionist demands?
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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Mar 4

But referring to US demands as “deals” is a strange choice on the part of news outlets. A deal connotes something positive that benefits the recipient and reduces their costs. The proposals by Trump have included guarantees for American access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for
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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Mar 4

Stop calling it a deal
“A peace deal.” “Commitment to a deal.” Although Canada and the USA are at odds at the moment, here’s something they have in common: In both countries, their major newspapers repeatedly refer to the proposals of President Trump to the leader of Ukraine as deals. 1/3

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Feb 27

Careful, man, the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one!

Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Feb 27

The breezy comment by Bezos that anyone can find anything on the interwebz is grating, and in keeping with the trend toward replacing the judgement of persons with expertise, training, and caring --- who needs an editor when we have whatevs! Alas. 2/2

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Feb 27

The Washington Post turns away from editorial traditions that I have always valued: judicious editorial selection and provision of an array of perspectives worth reading, that express what the section editor and team believe to be worthwhile and informative ways of looking at current issues. 1/2

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Nicole Hemmer @pastpunditry.bsky.social · Feb 26

we don’t talk enough about this aspect of our current moment: the sadness and grief of losing institutions that were once so important to us, because they proved unworthy of our support. and it is real grief, because we lose what those institution might have been, if only they had been better.

Nicole Hemmer @pastpunditry.bsky.social · Feb 26

thank god i used my personal liberties to cancel my subscription last year. (which was painful as someone who worked with wapo for YEARS. i cried the first time i walked into that building bc i was so happy to be there.)

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Feb 26

Jeff Bezos email to WaPo staff:

I’m writing to let you know about a change coming to our opinion pages.
We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets... viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others.

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Feb 20

This is the fear we've had since we moved here: USA coming for the water.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Trump's musings on 'very large faucet' in Canada part of looming water crisis, say researchers | CBC News

For water experts, there’s worry that climate change and shifting U.S. policies could put pressure on long-standing cross-border water agreements.

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Feb 12

Hang tight, AP! Be the journalists we want to see in the world.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/g...

Reporter banned from Oval Office event over editorial decision not to use 'Gulf of America,' AP says | CBC News

The Associated Press on Tuesday said the White House barred its reporter from an event at the Oval Office because the news agency would not start using "Gulf of America" to describe the Gulf of Mexico...

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Feb 4

It bothers me every time someone says everyone to the left of Republican isn't trying or resisting or not 'up off the mat.' So this was a relief to read. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | The resistance will not be rushed

Resting up to join a peaceful, nonviolent, colorful and multigenerational opposition.

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Kate Norlock @kathrynnorlock.bsky.social · Feb 1

This is different.
www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...

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