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J Patrice McSherry

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Analista política, doctora Ciencia Política y profe emérita. Libros: la Nueva Canción chilena; la Operación Cóndor; la transición incompleta argentina. DD.HH.

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J Patrice McSherry @jpmcsherry.bsky.social · Nov 24

Mis libros, desde la transición incompleta en Argentina hasta la Operación Cóndor y la Nueva Canción chilena; fui co-editora de 'The Iraq Papers'.

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Attorney General William Tong @agwilliamtong.bsky.social · 9h

This is a dark moment for the American justice system and our democracy. I have worked alongside Letitia James for seven years. She is as tough and as fair as it gets, and a leader amongst attorneys general on both sides of the aisle. I stand with her unequivocally in this moment.

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Beverly @grammylovesyou.bsky.social · 9h

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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago

CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to the city as part of its ongoing immigration-enforcement push. The ruling by U....

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Tony Michaels 🎙 @thetonymichaels.bsky.social · 9h

Protest in front of Trump Tower Chicago

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 11h

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 20h

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Anita zx @omi684.bsky.social · 20h

ICE kidnapping a child walking home from school

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They Call Me Gary @theycallmegary.bsky.social · 14h

Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago
Gov. Kevin Stitt, the current chairman of the National Governors Association, broke with Texas, saying, “Oklahomans would lose their mind” if Illinois sent troops to their red state.
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Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago

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J Patrice McSherry @jpmcsherry.bsky.social · 14h

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“Sería un insulto no recibirlo”: Aseguran que Trump presiona para que le otorguen el Nobel de la Paz

Según Financial Times, el presidente de EEUU ha intensificado su presión sobre el comité noruego del Nobel para obtener el galardón. Autoridades europeas creen que busca acelerar el plan de paz en Gaz...

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J Patrice McSherry @jpmcsherry.bsky.social · 14h

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Cuando el amor se hace canto y el canto se vuelve revolución

Por Miguel Ángel Rojas Pizarro Cada 8 de octubre el calendario vuelve a estremecerse recordando el asesinato de Ernesto Guevara (el Che) en Bolivia. No es

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J Patrice McSherry @jpmcsherry.bsky.social · 14h

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Suprema confirma presidio perpetuo para 2 exoficiales del Ejército por secuestro y torturas a 35 personas en Iquique y Pisagua entre 1973 y 1974

La Corte Suprema confirmó la sentencia que condenó a tres oficiales en retiro del Ejército por su responsabilidad en los delitos consumados de secuestro

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J Patrice McSherry @jpmcsherry.bsky.social · 14h

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro was convicted but the military appetite for a coup lingers

Armed forces academies teach troops that military control would be better for the country, historians and experts say

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J Patrice McSherry @jpmcsherry.bsky.social · 14h

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Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

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bkeithb @bkeithb.bsky.social · 15h

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$h!t getting real.

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US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport

Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 1d

BREAKING: Federal judge officially found ICE violated people’s rights during raids in Chicago, conducted unlawful arrests.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18h

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 20h

Hundreds of people arrested by ICE agents around Chicago over the past few months could be released, according to a new fed. ruling.

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Hundreds Could Be Freed From ICE Custody After Warrantless Arrest Ruling

Immigration attorneys said they have already identified more than 200 arrests that potentially violate the consent decree. However, they said those 200 arrests are likely "just the tip of the iceberg....

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J Patrice McSherry @jpmcsherry.bsky.social · 15h

Hoy en el Museo de la Memoria y DDHH, un interesante seminario sobre "Plan Cóndor 50 años, Diálogos desde el Cono Sur"

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Sickening.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 1d

🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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Rutgers professor moving to Europe after threats over antifa accusations

Mark Bray says threats intensified after a Turning Point USA petition accused him of promoting political violence

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Mark @ferl67.bsky.social · 1d

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Gaza flotilla: Canada demands Israel release 6 Canadians, including Montreal doctor

The Canadian government has called on Israel for the “swift release” of six Canadians who have been detained after they attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH: Trump’s lawless Ice goons shoot an unarmed priest in the head with a pepper ball. Completely out of control.

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J Patrice McSherry @jpmcsherry.bsky.social · 1d

"Trump and his valet at the Defense Department, Secretary of Physical Training Pete Hegseth, are now making a dedicated run at turning the men and women of the armed forces into Trump’s personal and partisan army" www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

The Civil-Military Crisis Is Here

The leaders of the U.S. military may soon face a terrible decision.

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J Patrice McSherry @jpmcsherry.bsky.social · 1d

Interesante charla hoy de Roberto Simon sobre el rol de Brasil durante el golpe en Chile

J Patrice McSherry @jpmcsherry.bsky.social · 1d

Magníficos edificios en el barrio de la Universidad Diego Portales en Santiago Centro

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