Beka Feathers
@feathersb.bsky.social
Thinks a lot about governance, rule of law, justice & peace processes. Consequently depressing at parties. Independent political development expert, comics scriptwriter, & Senior Advisor @PAEMA. Opinions my own. Author of RE:CONSTITUTIONS, WHY THE PEOPLE.
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"Five years on, the Myanmar junta has failed to break the will of the people to resist its tyranny and system of repression. It has neither legitimacy nor mandate, and can only resort to violence against the ppl."
✊🏽End impunity!
#Rejectshamelection & institutions formed as a result
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✊🏽End impunity!
#Rejectshamelection & institutions formed as a result
buff.ly/3wLxuZA
Five years of resistance show Myanmar people’s resolve to dismantle the Myanmar military cartel | Justice For Myanmar
Five years after the Myanmar military’s coup attempt, the people of Myanmar continue to resist through extraordinary courage, determination, and sacrifice.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM
"Five years on, the Myanmar junta has failed to break the will of the people to resist its tyranny and system of repression. It has neither legitimacy nor mandate, and can only resort to violence against the ppl."
✊🏽End impunity!
#Rejectshamelection & institutions formed as a result
buff.ly/3wLxuZA
✊🏽End impunity!
#Rejectshamelection & institutions formed as a result
buff.ly/3wLxuZA
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Political Scientists would call it a "tactical concession" (RRS' Spiral Model). Human rights and democracy campaigners need to make sure it leads to more gains (positive spiral) instead of stalling progress (negative spiral).
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 27, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Political Scientists would call it a "tactical concession" (RRS' Spiral Model). Human rights and democracy campaigners need to make sure it leads to more gains (positive spiral) instead of stalling progress (negative spiral).
Useful framing from the Sanaa Center about the current moment in #Yemen. The government has yet to meet the lowest bar: delivering basic security and services, meaningfully including Southerners and other voices, and conducting govt business through govt institutions, not non-state networks.
After Hadramawt: An Opportunity to Reset Yemen’s Political Track? - Sana'a Center For Strategic Studies
The Southern Transitional Council’s (STC) seizure of Yemen’s southeastern governorates of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra in early December marked a dangerous turning point, plunging Yemen into a political cri...
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January 20, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Useful framing from the Sanaa Center about the current moment in #Yemen. The government has yet to meet the lowest bar: delivering basic security and services, meaningfully including Southerners and other voices, and conducting govt business through govt institutions, not non-state networks.
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Yes, this. Tactical brilliance. In addition to SELMA (2014), the American experience episode on the sit-ins is terrific in this regard. I often show young organizers the segment on prepping for sit-ins as an example of setting a goal and planning backwards from it for everything you'll need.
January 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Yes, this. Tactical brilliance. In addition to SELMA (2014), the American experience episode on the sit-ins is terrific in this regard. I often show young organizers the segment on prepping for sit-ins as an example of setting a goal and planning backwards from it for everything you'll need.
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The surge of DHS agents into Minnesota has done tremendous harm to the people of Minnesota, and I urge those who have personally experienced or directly witnessed that harm to share their stories with my office.
To submit a report, visit: ag.state.mn.us/Federal-Action/
To submit a report, visit: ag.state.mn.us/Federal-Action/
January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The surge of DHS agents into Minnesota has done tremendous harm to the people of Minnesota, and I urge those who have personally experienced or directly witnessed that harm to share their stories with my office.
To submit a report, visit: ag.state.mn.us/Federal-Action/
To submit a report, visit: ag.state.mn.us/Federal-Action/
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Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin dies at 86 19thnews.org/2026/01/civi... via @19thnews.org
Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin dies at 86
At 15, Colvin became the first Black person to be arrested for challengingMontgomery’s bus laws. History has largely ignored her bravery.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin dies at 86 19thnews.org/2026/01/civi... via @19thnews.org
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"Preparation is itself a form of politics—a way of insisting that the world you are ready for is a world that could exist."
January 11, 2026 at 10:54 PM
"Preparation is itself a form of politics—a way of insisting that the world you are ready for is a world that could exist."
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A Red Lake Ojibwe descendant was snatched by ICE in Minneapolis, and a Plains Cree woman was questioned.
This is in addition to the four Oglala Lakota men who reportedly were grabbed by ICE.
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This is in addition to the four Oglala Lakota men who reportedly were grabbed by ICE.
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‘I felt like I was kidnapped’: Ojibwe man recounts ICE detainment - ICT
At least five Native American men have been detained by ICE around Minneapolis following significant immigration raids
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January 10, 2026 at 3:19 AM
A Red Lake Ojibwe descendant was snatched by ICE in Minneapolis, and a Plains Cree woman was questioned.
This is in addition to the four Oglala Lakota men who reportedly were grabbed by ICE.
ictnews.org/news/i-felt-...
This is in addition to the four Oglala Lakota men who reportedly were grabbed by ICE.
ictnews.org/news/i-felt-...
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With Gambia v. Myanmar public hearings starting on Jan. 12, @adhaque.bsky.social provides an in-depth analysis of technical issues that the ICJ may wish to clarify in its final judgment regarding the intent to kill members of a group:
www.justsecurity.org/128222/eleme...
#Rohingya #ICJ
www.justsecurity.org/128222/eleme...
#Rohingya #ICJ
Elements of Genocide: Intent to Kill
In Gambia v. Myanmar, the ICJ should interpret ‘intentionally’ killing members of a group to include both dolus directus and dolus eventualis.
www.justsecurity.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:17 PM
With Gambia v. Myanmar public hearings starting on Jan. 12, @adhaque.bsky.social provides an in-depth analysis of technical issues that the ICJ may wish to clarify in its final judgment regarding the intent to kill members of a group:
www.justsecurity.org/128222/eleme...
#Rohingya #ICJ
www.justsecurity.org/128222/eleme...
#Rohingya #ICJ
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The victim of today's ICE shooting in Minneapolis has been identified by her mother as Renee Nicole Good, 37.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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Live: Mother identifies woman shot and killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Video of the shooting shows an agent firing at a vehicle as it drives toward him. The governor and Minneapolis mayor called for calm after the incident. ICE said the agent acted defensively.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM
The victim of today's ICE shooting in Minneapolis has been identified by her mother as Renee Nicole Good, 37.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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Giants Brigades are taking control in Aden from STC forces. So far they’re at the presidential palace and central bank. Talking to folks earlier, they described lots of new checkpoints with “new people”. The Giants are believed to be temporary before passing control to Saudi-backed National Shield.
Much anticipation in Aden over what’s coming.
National Shield Forces appear to be on their way after reached Shabwah yesterday.
Today, reports indicate Presidential Guard and STC forces have left/are leaving strategic locations including Presidential palace compound. Adenis are holding their breath
National Shield Forces appear to be on their way after reached Shabwah yesterday.
Today, reports indicate Presidential Guard and STC forces have left/are leaving strategic locations including Presidential palace compound. Adenis are holding their breath
January 6, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Giants Brigades are taking control in Aden from STC forces. So far they’re at the presidential palace and central bank. Talking to folks earlier, they described lots of new checkpoints with “new people”. The Giants are believed to be temporary before passing control to Saudi-backed National Shield.
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The UAE removing their own forces from bases in southern Yemen does not change events or control on the ground. The issue is over USE-backed STC and Hadhrami Elite Forces.
The UAE appears to be putting its own interpretation on Saudi’s very clear demands.
The UAE appears to be putting its own interpretation on Saudi’s very clear demands.
The clock is ticking on Saudi’s 24hr ultimatum for withdrawal of UAE backed forces.
UAE is now claiming it’s ended its counter terrorism units in Yemen “voluntarily”.
Without a sign of STC troop withdrawal, it’s meaningless. Any handover to Hadhrami Elite Forces (UAE-backed) would be status quo.
UAE is now claiming it’s ended its counter terrorism units in Yemen “voluntarily”.
Without a sign of STC troop withdrawal, it’s meaningless. Any handover to Hadhrami Elite Forces (UAE-backed) would be status quo.
December 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The UAE removing their own forces from bases in southern Yemen does not change events or control on the ground. The issue is over USE-backed STC and Hadhrami Elite Forces.
The UAE appears to be putting its own interpretation on Saudi’s very clear demands.
The UAE appears to be putting its own interpretation on Saudi’s very clear demands.
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Second round of airstrikes in less than a week carried out by Saudi Arabia against UAE intervention and UAE-backed forces in Hadhramaut
APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia says it bombs #Yemen port city of Mukalla over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE.
December 30, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Second round of airstrikes in less than a week carried out by Saudi Arabia against UAE intervention and UAE-backed forces in Hadhramaut
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APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia directly links UAE to #Yemen separatists' advances, warns Abu Dhabi its actions are 'extremely dangerous.'
December 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM
APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia directly links UAE to #Yemen separatists' advances, warns Abu Dhabi its actions are 'extremely dangerous.'
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The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure. n.pr/3L95mJU
North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe receives full federal recognition after 137-year effort
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure. n.pr/3L95mJU
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From the Editorial Board: The American Booksellers Association reported that more than 420 new bookstores opened this year, part of a rebirth of bookshops after the initial Amazon/big-box shock that caused so many to go under.
Editorial: The bookstore comeback is good news for readers
Bookstore declines appear to be reversing. Barnes and Noble opened nearly 70 new stores this year.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:47 AM
From the Editorial Board: The American Booksellers Association reported that more than 420 new bookstores opened this year, part of a rebirth of bookshops after the initial Amazon/big-box shock that caused so many to go under.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) _ Saudi Arabia on Thursday formally called on Emirati-backed separatists in Yemen to withdraw from two governorates their forces now control in the country, a move that threatens sparking a confrontation within a fragile coalition that's battling the Houthi rebels.
December 25, 2025 at 5:50 AM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) _ Saudi Arabia on Thursday formally called on Emirati-backed separatists in Yemen to withdraw from two governorates their forces now control in the country, a move that threatens sparking a confrontation within a fragile coalition that's battling the Houthi rebels.
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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In 1951, Barbara Rose Johns led a walkout of her segregated high school.
Now, her statue will stand in the same spot in the Capitol where Robert E. Lee's once was.
Even as this Admin tries to erase the Civil Rights struggle, we must continue the work to recognize these heroes.
Now, her statue will stand in the same spot in the Capitol where Robert E. Lee's once was.
Even as this Admin tries to erase the Civil Rights struggle, we must continue the work to recognize these heroes.
Statue of Black teen who fought segregation replaces Robert E. Lee at U.S. Capitol
Barbara Rose Johns was only 16 when she led a walkout in 1951 to protest horrendous conditions at her segregated high school for Black students in rural Farmville, Virginia.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In 1951, Barbara Rose Johns led a walkout of her segregated high school.
Now, her statue will stand in the same spot in the Capitol where Robert E. Lee's once was.
Even as this Admin tries to erase the Civil Rights struggle, we must continue the work to recognize these heroes.
Now, her statue will stand in the same spot in the Capitol where Robert E. Lee's once was.
Even as this Admin tries to erase the Civil Rights struggle, we must continue the work to recognize these heroes.
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Deescalation between UAE-backed STC and Saudi-backed National Shield along with the Yemeni government (IRG) appear to have come to a head. Saudi has closed Yemen’s airspace. Tensions are high. Saudi Task Force 802 troops have been withdrawing from many (not all) locations across Yemen since Saturday
December 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Deescalation between UAE-backed STC and Saudi-backed National Shield along with the Yemeni government (IRG) appear to have come to a head. Saudi has closed Yemen’s airspace. Tensions are high. Saudi Task Force 802 troops have been withdrawing from many (not all) locations across Yemen since Saturday
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And if you TRULY want to be moved & dazzled, do yourself a favor & watch this:
First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath River after the largest dam removal in U.S. history
YouTube video by Oregon Public Broadcasting
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November 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
And if you TRULY want to be moved & dazzled, do yourself a favor & watch this:
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The arguments made against immigrants are always the same and they're always false, regardless of what era it is or where each new group is coming from.
Insulting to have to point this out, but if you have spent even 30 minutes reading US history, you realize that every decade has been dominated by racist hysteria that the "new" people won't ever fit in.
This exact prejudice would have been applied to Miller's forebears, when they fled pogroms.
This exact prejudice would have been applied to Miller's forebears, when they fled pogroms.
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The arguments made against immigrants are always the same and they're always false, regardless of what era it is or where each new group is coming from.
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Thanksgiving is problematic. Giving thanks is not. As someone who wants to remember the attempted genocide of indigenous people but also likes a reminder to practice gratitude, I like to use Indigenous People's Month to support (and be grateful for) indigenous creators. A partial list! /1
November 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Thanksgiving is problematic. Giving thanks is not. As someone who wants to remember the attempted genocide of indigenous people but also likes a reminder to practice gratitude, I like to use Indigenous People's Month to support (and be grateful for) indigenous creators. A partial list! /1
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Two Northern California tribes have committed to restoring the Eel River and its fish populations after Pacific Gas & Electric removes two hydroelectric dams.
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Northern California tribes sign treaty to restore Eel River, fish populations, after dams removed - ICT
Two Northern California tribes have committed to restoring the Eel River and its fish populations after Pacific Gas & Electric removes two hydroelectric dams
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November 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Two Northern California tribes have committed to restoring the Eel River and its fish populations after Pacific Gas & Electric removes two hydroelectric dams.
ictnews.org/news/norther...
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