Jacob Michelson
@jacobcmichelson.bsky.social
PhD from King’s College London (Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies) I Researching violent extremism and terrorism | Specializing in Islamic revivalist movements and Muslim youth in Western Contexts.
On the post PhD job hunt 🎓
On the post PhD job hunt 🎓
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Suddenly, out of nowhere, a declassified World War II-era CIA guide to sabotaging fascism in the workplace has become one of the most popular free ebooks on the internet:
www.404media.co/declassified...
www.404media.co/declassified...
Declassified CIA Guide to Sabotaging Fascism Is Suddenly Viral
The World War II-era "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" is full of steps that office workers can take to resist leadership.
www.404media.co
January 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a declassified World War II-era CIA guide to sabotaging fascism in the workplace has become one of the most popular free ebooks on the internet:
www.404media.co/declassified...
www.404media.co/declassified...
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WIC. They are pausing WIC.
That's the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Last time I checked (a while ago), every dollar spent on WIC produced over a dollar in savings *in the same fiscal year.* For most people, though, feeding infants and mothers is enough.
That's the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Last time I checked (a while ago), every dollar spent on WIC produced over a dollar in savings *in the same fiscal year.* For most people, though, feeding infants and mothers is enough.
Broader agreement that it to applies to discretionary spending payments (Head Start, WIC, etc).
January 28, 2025 at 4:30 AM
WIC. They are pausing WIC.
That's the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Last time I checked (a while ago), every dollar spent on WIC produced over a dollar in savings *in the same fiscal year.* For most people, though, feeding infants and mothers is enough.
That's the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Last time I checked (a while ago), every dollar spent on WIC produced over a dollar in savings *in the same fiscal year.* For most people, though, feeding infants and mothers is enough.
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Israeli and Hamas negotiators have agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza, officials say, though many details remained unclear. The deal comes after months of shuttle diplomacy to end the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. nyti.ms/4jeAKD5
January 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Israeli and Hamas negotiators have agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza, officials say, though many details remained unclear. The deal comes after months of shuttle diplomacy to end the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. nyti.ms/4jeAKD5
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The use of "allegedly" is just 🤮. I've studied that bloody livestream frame by frame, still by still, in memes, game mods, & GIFs hundreds of times. I have no words for how horrific it is. This far-right platform's pathetic posturing aside, larger issue is around accessibility of the video online.
January 15, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The use of "allegedly" is just 🤮. I've studied that bloody livestream frame by frame, still by still, in memes, game mods, & GIFs hundreds of times. I have no words for how horrific it is. This far-right platform's pathetic posturing aside, larger issue is around accessibility of the video online.
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“Historically, alcohol consumption in the Middle East — including during Islamic rule — was an accepted facet of daily life. But modern Islamist movements have weaponized alcohol bans and strict dress codes as symbols of moral superiority.”
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/th...
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/th...
The Not-So-Frivolous Debate About Alcohol in Syria
It is neither premature nor petty to raise the question of drink, which strikes at the core of discussions about the nature of the new Syrian state
newlinesmag.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:34 AM
“Historically, alcohol consumption in the Middle East — including during Islamic rule — was an accepted facet of daily life. But modern Islamist movements have weaponized alcohol bans and strict dress codes as symbols of moral superiority.”
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/th...
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/th...
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I’ve wanted this Slimer popcorn bucket since I laid eyes on it last year but it sold out everywhere and my hopes were dashed but @jacobcmichelson.bsky.social finally made my dream come true 🎅🏼❤️
December 25, 2024 at 8:57 PM
I’ve wanted this Slimer popcorn bucket since I laid eyes on it last year but it sold out everywhere and my hopes were dashed but @jacobcmichelson.bsky.social finally made my dream come true 🎅🏼❤️
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What's next after Hama? "Entering Homs requires going through large Alawite communities, many of which strongly support Assad. A challenge for rebels to establish local support... more importantly, advancing toward Homs will test Russia's red lines." www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...
Could Syria’s rebels take Damascus?
Controlling Aleppo was a big deal for the Syrian rebels, and taking Hama was an even bigger achievement. But Damascus remains the real prize.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
December 6, 2024 at 5:24 AM
What's next after Hama? "Entering Homs requires going through large Alawite communities, many of which strongly support Assad. A challenge for rebels to establish local support... more importantly, advancing toward Homs will test Russia's red lines." www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...
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Blaze Bernstein, a queer Jew, was murdered by a neo-nazi in Jan 2018.
The Tree of Life synagogue shooting in 2018 killed 11 Jews and wounded 6.
The Poway Chabad shooting was six months later, killing one Jew and wounding 3.
2019 Jersey City Kosher market shooting, 2 Jews and 1 more dead.
The Tree of Life synagogue shooting in 2018 killed 11 Jews and wounded 6.
The Poway Chabad shooting was six months later, killing one Jew and wounding 3.
2019 Jersey City Kosher market shooting, 2 Jews and 1 more dead.
Antisemitism simply is not a significant threat in our society. It used to be, but it isn’t anymore, because our society has changed. There was a time fairly recently when I would’ve been discriminated against for being divorced from the father of my children. This never happens to me,
December 4, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Blaze Bernstein, a queer Jew, was murdered by a neo-nazi in Jan 2018.
The Tree of Life synagogue shooting in 2018 killed 11 Jews and wounded 6.
The Poway Chabad shooting was six months later, killing one Jew and wounding 3.
2019 Jersey City Kosher market shooting, 2 Jews and 1 more dead.
The Tree of Life synagogue shooting in 2018 killed 11 Jews and wounded 6.
The Poway Chabad shooting was six months later, killing one Jew and wounding 3.
2019 Jersey City Kosher market shooting, 2 Jews and 1 more dead.
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Gave some comments for this article, ‘Why are right-wing influencers drinking raw milk?’
A great piece from Serena Smith.
www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...
A great piece from Serena Smith.
www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...
Why are right-wing influencers drinking raw milk?
Gwyneth Paltrow and newly appointed US health secretary RFK Jr are staunch advocates for drinking unpasteurised milk – but experts aren’t convinced
www.dazeddigital.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Gave some comments for this article, ‘Why are right-wing influencers drinking raw milk?’
A great piece from Serena Smith.
www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...
A great piece from Serena Smith.
www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...
Rather fitting considering Coco’s ties to known Nazis during World War II
Pam Bondi's bio at the America First Policy Institute quotes Coco Chanel "Keep your heels, head and standards high."
That one's got a lot of layers ...
americafirstpolicy.com/team/pambondi
That one's got a lot of layers ...
americafirstpolicy.com/team/pambondi
November 24, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Rather fitting considering Coco’s ties to known Nazis during World War II
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Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is investigating the disappearance of a rabbi in Abu Dhabi after receiving reports of a "terrorist incident".
Israeli government warns citizens to "avoid unnecessary travel" to regional ally UAE as "there is terrorist activity" there.
news.sky.com/story/mossad...
Israeli government warns citizens to "avoid unnecessary travel" to regional ally UAE as "there is terrorist activity" there.
news.sky.com/story/mossad...
Mossad investigating disappearance of rabbi in Abu Dhabi in potential terror incident, Israeli PM's office says
Rabbi Zvi Kogan has been missing since Thursday. Now, Israel's intelligence agency is investigating his disappearance following information indicating a "terrorist incident".
news.sky.com
November 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is investigating the disappearance of a rabbi in Abu Dhabi after receiving reports of a "terrorist incident".
Israeli government warns citizens to "avoid unnecessary travel" to regional ally UAE as "there is terrorist activity" there.
news.sky.com/story/mossad...
Israeli government warns citizens to "avoid unnecessary travel" to regional ally UAE as "there is terrorist activity" there.
news.sky.com/story/mossad...
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Andrew Tate got banned from Bluesky in less than one day.
Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.
Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.
November 19, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Andrew Tate got banned from Bluesky in less than one day.
Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.
Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.
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A starter pack for new Bluesky folks who want to find journalists based in the Middle East or covering the region in one way or another.
Many a great scribe/anchor on this list, yet many are missing, so this will be updated as more names join the platform.
go.bsky.app/EGozoFY
Many a great scribe/anchor on this list, yet many are missing, so this will be updated as more names join the platform.
go.bsky.app/EGozoFY
November 20, 2024 at 4:54 PM
A starter pack for new Bluesky folks who want to find journalists based in the Middle East or covering the region in one way or another.
Many a great scribe/anchor on this list, yet many are missing, so this will be updated as more names join the platform.
go.bsky.app/EGozoFY
Many a great scribe/anchor on this list, yet many are missing, so this will be updated as more names join the platform.
go.bsky.app/EGozoFY
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I mean, no surprise to most of you, but we're about to (re)enter a golden age of lawful extremism in this country.
November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
I mean, no surprise to most of you, but we're about to (re)enter a golden age of lawful extremism in this country.
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After neo-Nazis marched through Columbus, another group gathered to push back
www.dispatch.com/story/news/c...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/c...
After neo-Nazis marched through Columbus, another group gathered to push back
After neo-Nazis marched through Columbus, extremism experts and community leaders fear such displays may become more common after Trump's re-election.
www.dispatch.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:59 PM
After neo-Nazis marched through Columbus, another group gathered to push back
www.dispatch.com/story/news/c...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/c...
Chain store or not, I think we can pretty much all agree that any bookstore experiencing expansion is a cause for celebration in this day and age 📚
www.cnn.com/2024/11/16/b...
www.cnn.com/2024/11/16/b...
Barnes & Noble is making a comeback | CNN Business
The world’s largest retail bookseller is expanding at a breakneck pace and is on track to reach its goal of more than 60 planned openings this year. The plan marks a dramatic shift from when it closed...
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Chain store or not, I think we can pretty much all agree that any bookstore experiencing expansion is a cause for celebration in this day and age 📚
www.cnn.com/2024/11/16/b...
www.cnn.com/2024/11/16/b...
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Florida man allegedly had AR-15, silencers and list of Jewish and Black targets
John Lapinski, of Margate, was arrested on Halloween after police responded to a call of shots fired. A target list included a Jewish congressman, prosecutors allege
John Lapinski, of Margate, was arrested on Halloween after police responded to a call of shots fired. A target list included a Jewish congressman, prosecutors allege
Florida man allegedly had AR-15, silencers and list of Jewish and Black targets
John Lapinski, of Margate, was arrested on Halloween after police responded to a call of shots fired. A target list included a Jewish congressman, prosecutors allege.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Florida man allegedly had AR-15, silencers and list of Jewish and Black targets
John Lapinski, of Margate, was arrested on Halloween after police responded to a call of shots fired. A target list included a Jewish congressman, prosecutors allege
John Lapinski, of Margate, was arrested on Halloween after police responded to a call of shots fired. A target list included a Jewish congressman, prosecutors allege
One of the things I miss most about the other platform is academic Twitter—a community of like-minded individuals who came together to commiserate over our terrible life choices 😂
Here’s hoping we can rebuild that vibrant, supportive space on Bluesky! #academicchat
Here’s hoping we can rebuild that vibrant, supportive space on Bluesky! #academicchat
November 20, 2024 at 3:40 AM
One of the things I miss most about the other platform is academic Twitter—a community of like-minded individuals who came together to commiserate over our terrible life choices 😂
Here’s hoping we can rebuild that vibrant, supportive space on Bluesky! #academicchat
Here’s hoping we can rebuild that vibrant, supportive space on Bluesky! #academicchat
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Today, Twitter became too racist for President Andrew Jackson.
November 20, 2024 at 3:25 AM
Today, Twitter became too racist for President Andrew Jackson.
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'Muslims face ‘bleak and dystopian’ climate in UK, says head of thinktank'
Shabna Begum - CEO of Runnymede Trust - on Islamophobia in advance of new report.
www.theguardian.com/news/2024/no...
Shabna Begum - CEO of Runnymede Trust - on Islamophobia in advance of new report.
www.theguardian.com/news/2024/no...
Muslims face ‘bleak and dystopian’ climate in UK, says head of thinktank
Shabna Begum says racist riots will return if Islamophobia continues being ‘an acceptable currency’ in politics
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 5:59 AM
'Muslims face ‘bleak and dystopian’ climate in UK, says head of thinktank'
Shabna Begum - CEO of Runnymede Trust - on Islamophobia in advance of new report.
www.theguardian.com/news/2024/no...
Shabna Begum - CEO of Runnymede Trust - on Islamophobia in advance of new report.
www.theguardian.com/news/2024/no...
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Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
November 18, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
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Coming your way shortly by yours truly, and currently on pre-order 🇨🇴👇🏼 #Colombia #FARC #insurgency
cup.columbia.edu/book/the-com...
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November 19, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Coming your way shortly by yours truly, and currently on pre-order 🇨🇴👇🏼 #Colombia #FARC #insurgency
cup.columbia.edu/book/the-com...
cup.columbia.edu/book/the-com...