Black Intellect
@blackintellect.bsky.social
Aspie Dad, Political Scientist, Writer, Policy Analyst, News Curator, Whovian, Star Citizen & Trekker in the Bronx from Camden, NJ.
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The real division in the US is between those who support a multicultural, multiracial, multilingual America that centers fair socioeconomic opportunity for all & those who want a theocratic Christian evangelical white ethnostate that centers economic elites
The real division in the US is between those who support a multicultural, multiracial, multilingual America that centers fair socioeconomic opportunity for all & those who want a theocratic Christian evangelical white ethnostate that centers economic elites
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell's defends soup after alleged rant by executive Martin Bally - 6abc.com/post/camden-...
Campbell's defends soup after recording of alleged rant by executive Martin Bally released
An executive for Camden-based Campbell's is on leave for an alleged, expletive-filled rant.
6abc.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell's defends soup after alleged rant by executive Martin Bally - 6abc.com/post/camden-...
Is British politics immune to US-style rightwing Christianity? We’re about to find out | www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
Is British politics immune to US-style rightwing Christianity? We’re about to find out | Lamorna Ash
Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson are increasingly espousing Christian ‘values’, and a wealthy US legal group is becoming influential – this could have dire consequences, says author Lamorna Ash
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Is British politics immune to US-style rightwing Christianity? We’re about to find out | www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
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The US stranded a pair of astronauts on the International Space Station for months. After an accident stranded three taikonauts, the Chinese launched their rescue mission in less than two weeks. arstechnica.com/space/2025/1...
China launches an emergency lifeboat to bring three astronauts back to Earth
This is a “successful example for efficient emergency response in the international space industry.”…
arstechnica.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The US stranded a pair of astronauts on the International Space Station for months. After an accident stranded three taikonauts, the Chinese launched their rescue mission in less than two weeks. arstechnica.com/space/2025/1...
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If you’re wondering who’s guiding our transition, it’s the best New Yorkers that money can’t buy.
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
If you’re wondering who’s guiding our transition, it’s the best New Yorkers that money can’t buy.
Read Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino's Deposition In Chicago Use Of Force Lawsuit blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/r...
Read Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino's Deposition In Chicago Use Of Force Lawsuit
The newly released transcripts from one of the Operation Midway Blitz leaders show tense exchanges with attorneys about use of force by immigration agents in the Chicago area.
blockclubchicago.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Read Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino's Deposition In Chicago Use Of Force Lawsuit blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/25/r...
Black leaders demand bold action from NJ Gov-Elect Sherrill in first 100 days - www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyB_...
Black leaders demand bold action from Sherrill in first 100 days
YouTube video by NJ Spotlight News
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Black leaders demand bold action from NJ Gov-Elect Sherrill in first 100 days - www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyB_...
The Fascists Want You Thin - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bea...
The Fascists Want You Thin
YouTube video by Leeja Miller
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Fascists Want You Thin - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bea...
Department of Education’s Proposal to Address ‘Professional’ Students for Loans | www.military.com/feature/2025...
Military and Veteran Benefits, News, Veteran Jobs
Military.com helps millions of military-connected Americans access military and veteran benefits and news, find jobs and enjoy military discounts.
Military.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Department of Education’s Proposal to Address ‘Professional’ Students for Loans | www.military.com/feature/2025...
Africa's solar power revolution is finally happening www.dw.com/en/africas-s...
Africa's solar power revolution is finally happening – DW – 11/25/2025
Chinese solar equipment has been flooding African markets, partly as a ripple effect of the US-China trade war. It's one of several factors helping the continent gain traction with electrification.
www.dw.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Africa's solar power revolution is finally happening www.dw.com/en/africas-s...
Food influencer known as ‘dine-and-dash diva’ arrested in Brooklyn | www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Food influencer known as ‘dine-and-dash diva’ arrested in Brooklyn
Pei Chung allegedly ate at multiple fancy restaurants around New York City and then skipped out on paying
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Food influencer known as ‘dine-and-dash diva’ arrested in Brooklyn | www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
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“The notion that American anti-Semitism is an outside influence operation rather than a homegrown menace is a comforting story. Unfortunately, it’s not true,” @yair-rosenberg.bsky.socialwrites. “Foreign actors may exploit our divisions, but they don’t create them”:
People Are Underestimating America’s Groyper Problem
Rising American anti-Semitism isn’t a foreign influence operation.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“The notion that American anti-Semitism is an outside influence operation rather than a homegrown menace is a comforting story. Unfortunately, it’s not true,” @yair-rosenberg.bsky.socialwrites. “Foreign actors may exploit our divisions, but they don’t create them”:
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WIRED: “ICE expands plans to outsource immigrant tracking to private surveillance firm… up to $280 MILLION…”
Bounty hunting (nonviolent) immigrants. Cruelty is big business — spending our money to harm our own economy.
An own goal. America’s Brexit.
www.wired.com/story/ice-bo...
Bounty hunting (nonviolent) immigrants. Cruelty is big business — spending our money to harm our own economy.
An own goal. America’s Brexit.
www.wired.com/story/ice-bo...
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
WIRED: “ICE expands plans to outsource immigrant tracking to private surveillance firm… up to $280 MILLION…”
Bounty hunting (nonviolent) immigrants. Cruelty is big business — spending our money to harm our own economy.
An own goal. America’s Brexit.
www.wired.com/story/ice-bo...
Bounty hunting (nonviolent) immigrants. Cruelty is big business — spending our money to harm our own economy.
An own goal. America’s Brexit.
www.wired.com/story/ice-bo...
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Turns out the deal Trump bragged about, the one where China would buy 12 million metric tons of US soybeans by year end, was never an actual deal.
It was a “concept” of a deal.
It was a “concept” of a deal.
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Turns out the deal Trump bragged about, the one where China would buy 12 million metric tons of US soybeans by year end, was never an actual deal.
It was a “concept” of a deal.
It was a “concept” of a deal.
Democrats say they aim to win back rural voters for 2026 : NPR www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
Democrats plan a new investment in winning rural voters, who've fled the party
Democrats are announcing a new investment to win over voters in rural areas — where the party has suffered deep losses in recent elections — by leaning on an economic message.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Democrats say they aim to win back rural voters for 2026 : NPR www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
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This comes on the heels of a big assault on citizen initiatives from Missouri Republicans in September: boltsmag.org/missouri-ame...
Under this GOP Measure, All of Missouri’s Recent Popular Initiatives Would Have Failed - Bolts
Republicans have dominated Missouri’s legislature for over two decades, but they haven’t entirely controlled state lawmaking, in large part because Missouri empowers citizens to petition for ballot re...
boltsmag.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This comes on the heels of a big assault on citizen initiatives from Missouri Republicans in September: boltsmag.org/missouri-ame...
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Wild events in Missouri: "Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway on Thursday involved federal immigration agents in her push to halt a campaign seeking to strike down the state’s congressional map."
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Missouri attorney general involves ICE in push to halt anti-gerrymandering group
The attorney general did not provide any evidence to support her claims, which the campaign called false.
www.kansascity.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Wild events in Missouri: "Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway on Thursday involved federal immigration agents in her push to halt a campaign seeking to strike down the state’s congressional map."
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Emmett Till Interpretive Center buys barn where Till was tortured www.axios.com/2025/11/24/e...
Emmett Till Interpretive Center acquires Mississippi barn where Till was tortured
Shonda Rhimes–backed purchase saves critical Till site
www.axios.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Emmett Till Interpretive Center buys barn where Till was tortured www.axios.com/2025/11/24/e...
NIH shake-up to grant decision-making draws concerns of political meddling | www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH shake-up to grant decision-making draws concerns of political meddling
Policy drops “paylines” based on peer-review scores and requires geography and other factors to guide approvals
www.science.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
NIH shake-up to grant decision-making draws concerns of political meddling | www.science.org/content/arti...
Viral video of masked federal agents confronting NJ resident draws criticism - 6abc.com/post/viral-v...
Viral video of masked federal agents confronting resident draws criticism
The footage, recorded Nov. 8, shows agents on private property while the unidentified homeowner, who was out of town, pleads with them remotely.
6abc.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Viral video of masked federal agents confronting NJ resident draws criticism - 6abc.com/post/viral-v...
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
Public defender and DSA organizer challenges Rep. Ritchie Torres -City & State New York www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Public defender and DSA organizer challenges Ritchie Torres
Dalourny Nemorin says that Rep. Ritchie Torres is focused more on his donors than serving his constituents
www.cityandstateny.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Public defender and DSA organizer challenges Rep. Ritchie Torres -City & State New York www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Union Members Take On Congressional Incumbents in Manhattan and The Bronx www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/24/a...
Union Members Take On Congressional Incumbents in Manhattan and The Bronx
The UAW is known locally for its left-leaning politics and justice-oriented members in academia and legal services. Now two of its rank-and-file members, Dalourny Nemorin and Darializa Avila Chevalier...
www.thecity.nyc
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Union Members Take On Congressional Incumbents in Manhattan and The Bronx www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/24/a...
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Discord messages reviewed by Rockstar management before firing union members have been leaked, shedding light on the controversial decision and sparking debate over workplace rights in the gaming industry.
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Discord messages reviewed by Rockstar management before firing union members have been leaked, shedding light on the controversial decision and sparking debate over workplace rights in the gaming industry.
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed an amicus brief Monday supporting Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map, boldly claiming that the much-maligned letter it sent urging state leaders to redistrict was not, in fact, the reason why Texas redrew its map immediately after receiving the letter.
DOJ Tries To Undo Damage of Its ‘Ham-Fisted’ Letter in Texas Gerrymander Case
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice filed an amicus brief Monday supporting Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map, boldly claiming that the much-maligned letter it sent urging state leaders to redistrict was not, in fact, the reason why Texas redrew its map immediately after receiving the letter.