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S. Laurel Weldon
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Political Scientist, Scholar of Women, Gender and Politics, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Fellow Royal Society of Canada, Distinguished Professor, Simon Fraser University

S. Laurel Weldon is a Canadian and American political scientist, currently a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Simon Fraser University. She is a democratic and feminist theorist, known for studies of the cross-national evolution of women's rights, policies on the prevention of violence against women, and the inclusion of women in political decision-making. Weldon's work has been noted for contributing to both substantive political theory and empirical methods. .. more

Political science 68%
Sociology 14%

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Very disturbing. Here’s a link to the filing by @aaup.org chapters and allied groups, specifying what EEOC requested and other important details. fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldoc...

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Lutherans when riled:

And though this world, with devils filled
Should threaten to undo us
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us
The Prince of Darkness grim
We tremble not for him
His rage we can endure
For lo, his doom is sure
One little word shall fell him
AOC: They are sending ICE into the streets. They’re invading other countries. They are tweeting crazy shit. But what they’re not doing is lowering the price of groceries…
ICE agents are stalking the streets of Minneapolis demanding that random brown people provide proof of citizenship.

We good with that, America?

I thought we learned this lesson back in World War II, but I guess not.
So much wrong with this but…they sold his phone?!? Like, for profit?? Now ICE can just confiscate and pawn your property???
This is 10th-grader Arnoldo Bazan.

A citizen.

Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold.

"We're from the United States bro!' he screamed.

Agents took and sold his phone

And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.
As the Trump administration escalates its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, arrests and aggressive tactics by ICE and the Border Patrol, many seen on viral videos, have intensified the frustration and fear among residents, business owners and immigrant workers. trib.al/zVm2mk5
This is 10th-grader Arnoldo Bazan.

A citizen.

Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold.

"We're from the United States bro!' he screamed.

Agents took and sold his phone

And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.
NPR @npr.org · 14d
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology."
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Drone show and fireworks in Burnaby for Central Spark tonight 🦇🎃
I think the Reagan ad is most effective not by the topic but by reminding everyone that presidents don't have to sound like insane morons.

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ACA Tax Credits give so many families in Nevada the support they need to afford health care. I’ve heard from so many southern Nevadans who worry that they’re only one policy decision away from losing everything that’s keeping their family afloat…

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Oct 24
Spurred on by local supporters and backed by their union, four laid-off journalists established a workers’ non-profit co-op to create a new community-focused publication. Freshet News launched its website and weekly newsletter last week.

thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Is Print the Future of Local News? This Co-Op Thinks So | The Tyee
Freshet News, owned by workers, has launched to cover Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities.
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“At this moment in time of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.”

It’s hard to wrap your mind around it because of how callous it is.

But that’s what White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt actually said. Out loud. To press. Proudly.
Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
Over the past week, the president said the DOJ should pay him a quarter billion dollars, bulldozed half the White House to build himself a gaudy ballroom, bragged about murdering civilians in international waters, pardoned some more criminals, directed federal prosecutors to indict his opponents ...
BREAKING: Video shows Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino personally throwing two canisters of tear gas at protesters in Little Village in Chicago earlier this morning. Video via Yani Sotelo on Facebook. (Warning: Strong language)

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Are you a current SFU undergraduate student interested in joining the new SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program? Learn about the internal transfer process at the Nov 6 info session on Nov 6.

Register at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1740258332...

@uniexeterlawschool.bsky.social @slweldon.bsky.social

State troopers in riot gear just plowed into the crowd, started arresting protesters and clergy.
PDX continuing to show why it's the best airport in the country.
PDX chooses not to air video of Sec. Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown
The Port of Portland is choosing not to broadcast a new video that shows DHS Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown."Democr
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Are you affiliated with UPenn (faculty, staff, student, alumni, or parent/guardian of a student)?

If so, please consider signing the petition calling on President Jameson to categorically reject the Compact for "Excellence in Higher Education."

actionnetwork.org/petitions/ju...
Just Say No to Trump's Compact for Academic Extortion
Yesterday, the University of Pennsylvania was one of nine targets of the Trump Administration's "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education." Through it, Trump asks once again for universitie...
actionnetwork.org

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As loudly as the outside world might protest Russia’s flouting of human-rights law, Ukraine’s only means of helping captives is prisoner exchanges. Swaps are proceeding slowly
Russia is torturing its Ukrainian captives
“Worse than the worst horror film” says the former mayor of Kherson
econ.st

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Only one thing could top the honor of speaking at the No Kings rally, and that's the honor of speaking at No Kings 2. See you October 18th!
Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”

👉👉 nokings.org

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Happy #NationalComingOutDay!

Today, we recommit to building a world where everybody can live authentically, proudly, and without fear.

No matter where you are in your journey, know that you are seen, valued, and loved.
Re-upping:

Excellent assessment of John "Roger Taney" Roberts.

In @harvardmagazine.bsky.social , by Lincoln Caplan.

As careful, legally informed, judicious-minded writer as you're going to find. With an unsparing judgment.

www.harvardmagazine.com/legal/suprem...
What Trump Means for John Roberts's Legacy | Harvard Magazine
Executive power is on the docket at the Supreme Court.
www.harvardmagazine.com

This is quite terrifying. Someone needs to stop this guy
TERRORISM EXPERT HERE:

This statement is a clear example of what is known as “State Terrorism”: When the dictatorship will order all instruments of its state security & intelligence apparatus against its own citizens to terrorize the population.