Helena Janeczek
@helenajaneczek.bsky.social
Writer, Italy. Here more for politics than literature.
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Die Reaktionen zeigen: Einige stört es, dass gebildete Bürger mit Migrationsgeschichte sichtbarer werden, ihre Interessen und Sensibilitäten artikulieren und Teilhabe einfordern.
Das alte Bild des anspruchslosen migrantischen Arbeiters - malochen, schweigen, Projektionsfläche sein - ist vorbei.
Das alte Bild des anspruchslosen migrantischen Arbeiters - malochen, schweigen, Projektionsfläche sein - ist vorbei.
Das Bild einer Entfremdung: Die Stipendiaten der Deutschlandstiftung Integration verlassen bei der Rede des Bundeskanzlers den Saal.
Viele wollen es nicht verstehen oder wahr haben, aber die Äußerungen des Kanzlers haben enorme Kränkungen verursacht.
Viele wollen es nicht verstehen oder wahr haben, aber die Äußerungen des Kanzlers haben enorme Kränkungen verursacht.
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Die Reaktionen zeigen: Einige stört es, dass gebildete Bürger mit Migrationsgeschichte sichtbarer werden, ihre Interessen und Sensibilitäten artikulieren und Teilhabe einfordern.
Das alte Bild des anspruchslosen migrantischen Arbeiters - malochen, schweigen, Projektionsfläche sein - ist vorbei.
Das alte Bild des anspruchslosen migrantischen Arbeiters - malochen, schweigen, Projektionsfläche sein - ist vorbei.
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He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
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After more than 10 years of “the Danish Model”, nativism is hegemonic in the country, the far right polls near level highs again, and the Social Democrats lost Copenhagen and poll at historic low.
European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!
Me in @theguardian.com
European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!
Me in @theguardian.com
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Cas Mudde spells out what has become largely the consensus among researchers: moving right on immigration will not weaken the far right nor strengthen social democracy. If your reaction is "but in Denmark" please at least familiarize yourself with Danish politics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Cas Mudde spells out what has become largely the consensus among researchers: moving right on immigration will not weaken the far right nor strengthen social democracy. If your reaction is "but in Denmark" please at least familiarize yourself with Danish politics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"But reliance on A.I. as a source of growth poses a question for the economy: What happens if the gold rush stops?"
“The U.S. economy in 2025 is split in two: Everything tied to artificial intelligence is booming. Just about everything else is not.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/b...
The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"But reliance on A.I. as a source of growth poses a question for the economy: What happens if the gold rush stops?"
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There we go
This morning, the Turkish Ministry of Interior has granted permission for an investigation into Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş and his Private Secretary Nevzat Uzunoğlu for “abuse of office” over irregularities regarding concert expenses.
t24.com.tr/haber/icisle...
t24.com.tr/haber/icisle...
November 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
There we go
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‘Palestinians are told to wait for the next stage of the plan, while Israel’s gains become the baseline for the next round of negotiations. And the waiting never ends. Each phase is temporary, but every loss is permanent.’
Zinaida Miller on Gaza’s ‘Yellow Line’.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
Zinaida Miller on Gaza’s ‘Yellow Line’.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
Zinaida Miller | Temporary Measures
The Yellow Line is supposed to be temporary, but history suggests otherwise. Under ostensibly transient arrangements,...
www.lrb.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
‘Palestinians are told to wait for the next stage of the plan, while Israel’s gains become the baseline for the next round of negotiations. And the waiting never ends. Each phase is temporary, but every loss is permanent.’
Zinaida Miller on Gaza’s ‘Yellow Line’.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
Zinaida Miller on Gaza’s ‘Yellow Line’.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
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Last year, 90% of Sudan’s official gold exports flowed to the UAE, which reported $53.4 billion in gold export revenues and these are just the official numbers. 💔🇸🇩🕊️
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Last year, 90% of Sudan’s official gold exports flowed to the UAE, which reported $53.4 billion in gold export revenues and these are just the official numbers. 💔🇸🇩🕊️
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Good morning. This article by @alissawilkinson.bsky.social
about AI and documentaries is closely researched, often horrifying, and very important. I'm sharing a gift link because I hope everyone reads it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/m...
about AI and documentaries is closely researched, often horrifying, and very important. I'm sharing a gift link because I hope everyone reads it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/m...
Can You Believe the Documentary You’re Watching?
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Good morning. This article by @alissawilkinson.bsky.social
about AI and documentaries is closely researched, often horrifying, and very important. I'm sharing a gift link because I hope everyone reads it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/m...
about AI and documentaries is closely researched, often horrifying, and very important. I'm sharing a gift link because I hope everyone reads it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/m...
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Another woman killed by an abortion ban.
NEW:
In 2024, Tierra Walker was sick and getting sicker. She was also pregnant.
She knew abortion was illegal in Texas, but thought there was an exception for women like her, whose health was at risk. Doctors told her there was no emergency.
Then she died.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
In 2024, Tierra Walker was sick and getting sicker. She was also pregnant.
She knew abortion was illegal in Texas, but thought there was an exception for women like her, whose health was at risk. Doctors told her there was no emergency.
Then she died.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Another woman killed by an abortion ban.
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New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
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The first flight in May went to Hungary before passengers continued to Malaysia, Indonesia, or South Africa. The Oct and Nov flights were routed through Kenya to South Africa
They registered online, underwent sec checks, were added to a WhatsApp group. Paid w Tether via money-wire in Al-Nuseirat
They registered online, underwent sec checks, were added to a WhatsApp group. Paid w Tether via money-wire in Al-Nuseirat
Inside the Israeli-Linked Flights Carrying Palestinians Out of Gaza
An incident at a South African airport called attention to a little-known organization that facilitates exits and takes payment in cryptocurrency
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
An incident at a South African airport called attention to a little-known organization that facilitates exits and takes payment in cryptocurrency
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Inside the Israeli-Linked Flights Carrying Palestinians Out of Gaza
A little-known organization that facilitates exits and takes payment in cryptocurrency has flown nearly 400 people out on three flights.
www.wsj.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The first flight in May went to Hungary before passengers continued to Malaysia, Indonesia, or South Africa. The Oct and Nov flights were routed through Kenya to South Africa
They registered online, underwent sec checks, were added to a WhatsApp group. Paid w Tether via money-wire in Al-Nuseirat
They registered online, underwent sec checks, were added to a WhatsApp group. Paid w Tether via money-wire in Al-Nuseirat
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The Genocide and Holocaust Studies Crisis Network invites you to an online panel: "Denying Genocide: Comparative Reflections from Armenia, Bosnia, the Holocaust, and Palestine."
Register for this November 17 event here: wakeforest-university.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register for this November 17 event here: wakeforest-university.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The Genocide and Holocaust Studies Crisis Network invites you to an online panel: "Denying Genocide: Comparative Reflections from Armenia, Bosnia, the Holocaust, and Palestine."
Register for this November 17 event here: wakeforest-university.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register for this November 17 event here: wakeforest-university.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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The Authoritarian Stack: how tech billionaires are building a post-democratic America and why Europe is next.
My new project is an interactive investigation and open data platform to expose tech authoritarianism and mobilize collective power for democratic alternatives.
www.authoritarian-stack.info
My new project is an interactive investigation and open data platform to expose tech authoritarianism and mobilize collective power for democratic alternatives.
www.authoritarian-stack.info
The Authoritarian Stack
How Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic America — And Why Europe Is Next
www.authoritarian-stack.info
November 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The Authoritarian Stack: how tech billionaires are building a post-democratic America and why Europe is next.
My new project is an interactive investigation and open data platform to expose tech authoritarianism and mobilize collective power for democratic alternatives.
www.authoritarian-stack.info
My new project is an interactive investigation and open data platform to expose tech authoritarianism and mobilize collective power for democratic alternatives.
www.authoritarian-stack.info
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Mamdani won because he corrected mistakes the party made in 2024: He offered concrete policies, he didn’t shrink from bad-faith attacks, and he talked to pretty much anyone who would listen.
The game has changed, and Mamdani knows how to win it. newrepublic.com/article/2027...
The game has changed, and Mamdani knows how to win it. newrepublic.com/article/2027...
November 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Mamdani won because he corrected mistakes the party made in 2024: He offered concrete policies, he didn’t shrink from bad-faith attacks, and he talked to pretty much anyone who would listen.
The game has changed, and Mamdani knows how to win it. newrepublic.com/article/2027...
The game has changed, and Mamdani knows how to win it. newrepublic.com/article/2027...
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I've worked on this for decades, as an activist, negotiator, & analyst, really appreciate the approach & substantive ideas offered by @omerman.bsky.social and @sarahleah1.bsky.social in this interview with Jonathan Adler about their recent book:
www.972mag.com/from-aparthe...
www.972mag.com/from-aparthe...
How to end Israeli apartheid
Install a caretaker government, abolish unjust laws, disarm militias: a new book lays out a roadmap for a democratic future in Israel-Palestine.
www.972mag.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I've worked on this for decades, as an activist, negotiator, & analyst, really appreciate the approach & substantive ideas offered by @omerman.bsky.social and @sarahleah1.bsky.social in this interview with Jonathan Adler about their recent book:
www.972mag.com/from-aparthe...
www.972mag.com/from-aparthe...
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‘Early estimates suggest the losses might total $14 billion, equivalent to nearly three-quarters of the island’s yearly economic output. The worst affected regions are known as the island’s bread basket.’
Luke de Noronha on the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
Luke de Noronha on the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
Luke de Noronha | After the Hurricane
I got a text from Denico last Wednesday afternoon: ‘I’m okay bro it’s a disaster.’ Power remained down across 75...
www.lrb.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
‘Early estimates suggest the losses might total $14 billion, equivalent to nearly three-quarters of the island’s yearly economic output. The worst affected regions are known as the island’s bread basket.’
Luke de Noronha on the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
Luke de Noronha on the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/no...
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Israeli genocide scholar: ‘My country is in denial’
This week, Alona is joined by Omer Bartov, the Israeli-American historian and professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University.
podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/i...
This week, Alona is joined by Omer Bartov, the Israeli-American historian and professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University.
podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/i...
Israeli genocide scholar: ‘My country is in denial’
Podcast-Folge · The Prospect Podcast · 08.10.2025 · 33 Min.
podcasts.apple.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Israeli genocide scholar: ‘My country is in denial’
This week, Alona is joined by Omer Bartov, the Israeli-American historian and professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University.
podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/i...
This week, Alona is joined by Omer Bartov, the Israeli-American historian and professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University.
podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/i...
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Netanyahu’s onslaught against Gaza has been genocidal, but Israelis refuse to see it. This has historical parallels—and roots in Israel’s foundation
By Omer Bartov
October 8, 2025
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/israel...
By Omer Bartov
October 8, 2025
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/israel...
A state of denial
Netanyahu’s onslaught against Gaza has been genocidal, but Israelis refuse to see it. This has historical parallels—and roots in Israel’s foundation
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Netanyahu’s onslaught against Gaza has been genocidal, but Israelis refuse to see it. This has historical parallels—and roots in Israel’s foundation
By Omer Bartov
October 8, 2025
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/israel...
By Omer Bartov
October 8, 2025
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/israel...
It's important to show that an increasing number of Jews worldwide say it out loud: "not in our names" and "never again for anyone".
So please sign.
So please sign.
We are Jews calling on world leaders to hold the Israeli gov accountable for the atrocities it has committed in Gaza & to press for a long-term political solution.
Read our Four Demands below ⬇️
Read our Four Demands below ⬇️
October 23, 2025 at 6:57 AM
It's important to show that an increasing number of Jews worldwide say it out loud: "not in our names" and "never again for anyone".
So please sign.
So please sign.
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Judith Butler on being named to a list of UC Berkeley faculty & students provided to the Department of Education to be investigated for anti-semitism, w/ zero transparency about what they're being accused of or by whom. Pure McCarthyism & totally indefensible. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
September 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Judith Butler on being named to a list of UC Berkeley faculty & students provided to the Department of Education to be investigated for anti-semitism, w/ zero transparency about what they're being accused of or by whom. Pure McCarthyism & totally indefensible. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Intellectual honesty about the motives of Kirk’s assassin are in short supply.
Many on the left proclaimed him a far-right follower of Fuentes, who’s attacked Kirk from the right.
Meanwhile, parts of the right (see 🧵⬇️) & now far left (see below) proclaim that Israel/Mossad/the Jews did it.
Many on the left proclaimed him a far-right follower of Fuentes, who’s attacked Kirk from the right.
Meanwhile, parts of the right (see 🧵⬇️) & now far left (see below) proclaim that Israel/Mossad/the Jews did it.
The dominant conspiracy theory that I’m seeing emerge about Charlie Kirk’s death among his fans themselves is that he was assassinated by Israel or Mossad because he started “asking too many questions.”
Interesting indicator of where young MAGA is moving on Israel, potentially.
Interesting indicator of where young MAGA is moving on Israel, potentially.
September 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Intellectual honesty about the motives of Kirk’s assassin are in short supply.
Many on the left proclaimed him a far-right follower of Fuentes, who’s attacked Kirk from the right.
Meanwhile, parts of the right (see 🧵⬇️) & now far left (see below) proclaim that Israel/Mossad/the Jews did it.
Many on the left proclaimed him a far-right follower of Fuentes, who’s attacked Kirk from the right.
Meanwhile, parts of the right (see 🧵⬇️) & now far left (see below) proclaim that Israel/Mossad/the Jews did it.
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No ma infatti, ha solo trasformato degli insurrezionalisti violenti in eroi della patria, spacciato odio a piene mani su chiunque non la pensi come lui, trattato i migranti come bestiame da eliminare, normalizzato neo-nazisti etc etc etc
Dev'essere colpa degli antifascisti!
Dev'essere colpa degli antifascisti!
September 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
No ma infatti, ha solo trasformato degli insurrezionalisti violenti in eroi della patria, spacciato odio a piene mani su chiunque non la pensi come lui, trattato i migranti come bestiame da eliminare, normalizzato neo-nazisti etc etc etc
Dev'essere colpa degli antifascisti!
Dev'essere colpa degli antifascisti!
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“#Venezia è anche un sogno, di quelli che puoi comperare…”.
#Taxtherich
#Taxtherich
June 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
“#Venezia è anche un sogno, di quelli che puoi comperare…”.
#Taxtherich
#Taxtherich
Far saltare il primo portone di #Evin. Un obiettivo "altamente simbolico". Peccato che i prigionieri politici non sono simboli. Qualcuno è stato ferito, altri, pare, colpiti dalle guardie nel tentativo di fuggire (può darsi che questa fuga l'abbia inventata il regime).
Bombardare la prigione di Evin, con i prigionieri politici dentro…
June 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Far saltare il primo portone di #Evin. Un obiettivo "altamente simbolico". Peccato che i prigionieri politici non sono simboli. Qualcuno è stato ferito, altri, pare, colpiti dalle guardie nel tentativo di fuggire (può darsi che questa fuga l'abbia inventata il regime).