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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 9d

This is fascism, core fascism. Control of knowledge-producing institutions via subversion of their independence, to conscript them into service of the leader & his regime

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 9d

Some schools will be starved of resources. Other schools will be offered bribes. The end goal is the same. To make the universities an extension of the Trump administration. Shame on any of these institutions willing to take the bribes.

Letters on Wednesday were going out to solicit agreement and feedback from Vanderbilt University, Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Southern California, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Texas, the University of Arizona, Brown University and the University of Virginia, according to an administration official.

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 10d

We laugh at this shit -- I mean, how can you not? -- but it's serious: these guys want to infuse reactionary thinking into AI and then infuse AI into every nook & cranny of American life. They can't win the argument so they are trying to blunt-force their views onto us with money & power.

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 15d

Bailing out Argentina clarifies "America First." The transnational right is first, everyone else is an enemy.

The Trump admin defends it by calling Argentina an ally. But while US-Argentina relations are friendly, they're not allies. US allies are states Trump is antagonizing, such as South Korea.

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Megan Mattes @meganmattes.bsky.social · 21d

Kneecap is no threat to public safety and the government knows it. It is insane that Canada is following the UK's disastrous policies of targeting those who speak out against genocide. Where's this level of condemnation for those alleged to support the state of Israel's genocidal hate and violence?

Toronto Star @thestar.com · 21d

#Breaking: Canada bans Irish band Kneecap over its alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah

Canada bans Irish band Kneecap over its alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah

Kneecap has attracted high-profile controversy in recent months and has been branded as antisemitic.

www.thestar.com

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 22d

Again, FCC chair Brendan Carr basically SAID THIS STRAIGHT OUT on Sean Hannity in a quote that nobody noticed:

newrepublic.com/article/2006...

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Adam Gurri @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com · 22d

Contra this, saw someone (correctly) describe our situation as the administration wanting to skip to the steps at the end of an authoritarian consolidation when they haven’t even managed the first ones

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 23d

It's pretty clear that they got their Reichstag Fire with the Kirk assassination. Democracy is dead.

We now have a fascist dictator.

Alt text:
Screenshot of a Truth Social post by Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) dated September 17, 2025, at 8:26 PM. The post reads:

"I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

The post shows 1.54k ReTruths and 4.97k Likes below the text.

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Bruno J. Navarro @brunojnavarro.bsky.social · Jul 13

in case you’ve ever wondered how much a nazi prison supervisor would get paid in 2025

Maggie Mayhem @maggiemayhem.bsky.social · Jul 12

Concentration camp jobs posted on Indeed. I wonder if they’ll start advertising that the uniforms are being made by Hugo Boss:

www.indeed.com/cmp/Critical...

Camp Manager - Emergency Detention Facility - ($6,360/week)
Critical Response Strategies - Naples, FL
$60/hour
Position Overview:
We are seeking organized & experienced Camp Managers for rapid deployment to oversee base camp operations at a temporary correctional or shelter-based facility in South Florida. This W2 contract role is contingent upon contract award & includes housing & meals provided on-site. The Camp Manager will ensure the safe, efficient, & orderly functioning of all support services, logistics, & camp infrastructure
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day operations of base camp, including housing, food service, sanitation, & logistics
• Manage & supervise camp support personnel & contractors
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, & regulatory standards
• Monitor supply levels & coordinate with vendors for restocking and deliveries
• Conduct inspections & resolve operational issues promptly
• Coordinate closely with medical, security, & facility staff
• Maintain accurate logs, shift reports, & incident documentation
• Serve as point-of-contact for administrative & operational concerns
• Provide leadership, stability, & professionalism in a fast-paced environment
Assignment Details:
W2 Temporary Assignment no benefits
• Housing & meals included on base no per diem or travel reimbursement
• 84 hours/week - 12-hour shifts, 7 days/week
• Rotational Schedule: 2-3 weeks on /1 week off
• Project Duration: Up to 12 months
Qualifications:
• Prior experience managing field operations, remote camps, shelters, or emergency housing (required)
• Background in logistics, disaster response, or facility management preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, & organizational skills
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Physically capable of working in demanding & remote environments
• Proficient in English (spoken & written)
If you're a decisive leader who thrives under pressure & takes pride in operational excellence, we encourage you to apply today

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · Jul 4

"With the passage of Trump's death bill, we face the prospect of many great harms, including an archipelago of concentration camps across the United States."
snyder.substack.com/p/concentrat...

Concentration Camp Labor

Cannot Become Normal

snyder.substack.com

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · Jun 17

🚨B.C. is listening!🚨

The all-party committee on electoral reform wants your input.

Think every vote should count? Speak up for proportional representation!

Submit your feedback by July 25 at 2 PM PT: consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...

LABC Consultation Portal

Welcome to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia's Consultation Portal. Participate in public consultations, submit feedback, and share your views on key legislative matters.

consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca

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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · May 10

Canada has the form of democracy, but not the substance

Our parliamentary system is in a state of disrepair so advanced that it has lost much of its relevance

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Megan Mattes @meganmattes.bsky.social · Apr 25

Also available in French: bit.ly/DémocratieClimatique

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Megan Mattes @meganmattes.bsky.social · Apr 25

My report written in collaboration with @realityclimatique.bsky.social with the support of Mitacs and SFU's 312 Main Research Shop is now available! Check it out to learn more about different tools for local public engagement on climate (and eight case studies!) bit.ly/ClimateDemocracyReport

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Andrew Tobolowsky @andytobo.bsky.social · Apr 14

I will say this - EVERYONE with power seems to be desperately hoping that unpopularity does the work that consequences need to do

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Megan Mattes @meganmattes.bsky.social · Apr 9

Really interesting analysis! Great work Alex!

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · Apr 7

you know things are going well when they break out the turnip photos

photo of a red shopping basket filled with turnips, under the headline:
If you’re worried about food tariffs, adopt a frugal mindset and cook smarter
Learn to shop for groceries like a thrifter and work on eliminating waste
By Sheryl Julian Globe Correspondent,Updated April 7, 2025, 7:21 a.m.

caption: The big question is, writes Sheryl Julian, are we expected to remove all the pleasures from the table and turn the nightly dinner into a feast of locally grown turnips (above) and leafy greens?Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

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Adam Bonica @adambonica.bsky.social · Apr 4

With Yoon removed from office today, by my count that makes 34 democratic leaders convicted since 2010. Only one—Trump—faced no real consequences. Trump's actions weren't uncommon. What was exceptional was how our institutions failed to hold him accountable.

A table titled “Convicted World Leaders” with columns: Name, Country, Role, Year, Reason, Status, and Consequence. It lists political leaders from various countries who were convicted of crimes ranging from corruption and bribery to abuse of power and attempted coups. Most rows have a red background, signaling convictions with prison time or bans. One row is highlighted in green and features Donald Trump (USA, President), listed as convicted in 2023 for Jan 6, Corruption, Abuse of Power, Documents, Election Interference, with the consequence noted as No formal ban or sentencing/Granted Immunity.

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · Apr 4

A recession? In this economy?

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Megan Mattes @meganmattes.bsky.social · Apr 3

Since October I've been working with the Climate Reality Canada team to report on creative ways to include the public in climate policy making. Join us on April 24 for the report launch - registration below!

Climate Reality / Réalité climatique Canada @realityclimatique.bsky.social · Apr 3

Join us April 24 to launch "Advancing Climate Action through Participatory Democracy: Innovative Approaches for Public Engagement at the Local Level".

Let's talk about inclusive policy making, polarization & climate action!

Sign-up: bit.ly/ClimateDemoc...
Co-hosted with @climatecaucus.bsky.social

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Patrick Iber @patrickiber.bsky.social · Mar 26

Here's a picture of someone being pulled off the street in broad daylight during the rule of the Argentine junta. If you do it in public, during the day, it's because you want people to see

A group of soldiers are carrying a body towards what appears to be a bus or large vehicle of some sort; a woman in a blue dress seems to be trying to pull the detainee back; they are all in the middle of the street on a sunny day

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · Mar 26

Unidentified men grabbing someone off the street and putting her in a car because she wrote an op-Ed. This as flatly authoritarian as anything we’ve seen in this country in a very long time.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · Mar 26

Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.

They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.

From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY

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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · Mar 24

Hamdan Ballal, Academy Award winning co-director of No Other Land, has reportedly been kidnapped and imprisoned by the IDF

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · Mar 10

Look, folks, this is it. The entire ballgame. Either we're a Republic of laws & the Constitution, or we have a dictator. This is fascism, & the impeachment vote should be happening today. Every single university president in the country should be out, in front of microphones, condemning this.

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · Mar 10

Trump takes credit for Mahmoud Khalil's arrest by ICE:

Following my previously signed Executive Orders, ICE proudly apprehended and detained Mahmoud Khalil, a Radical Foreign Pro-Hamas Student on the campus of Columbia University. This is the first arrest of many to come. We know there are more students at Columbia and other Universities across the Country who have engaged in pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity, and the Trump Administration will not tolerate it. Many are not students, they are paid agitators. We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country — never to return again. If you support terrorism, including the slaughtering of innocent men, women, and children, your presence is contrary to our national and foreign policy interests, and you are not welcome here. We expect every one of America’s Colleges and Universities to comply. Thank you!

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Lily Mason @lilymasonphd.bsky.social · Mar 11

Quote from the article: "This is what is important: It does not matter if you approve of Khalil’s views. It does not matter if you support the Israelis or the Palestinians. It does not matter if you are a liberal or a conservative. It does not even matter if you voted for Trump or Kamala Harris. If the state can deprive an individual of his freedom just because of his politics, which is what appears to have happened here, then no one is safe. You may believe that Khalil does not deserve free speech or due process. But if he does not have them, then neither do you. Neither do I."

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Hari Kunzru @harikunzru.bsky.social · Mar 3

Some figures on the potential death toll from Musk's pointless destruction of USAID, from a memo written by a fired official. He will be remembered as one of the great monsters of history. 1/x

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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · Feb 26

People keep saying "it's gonna be a long four years," and I keep saying: this cannot go on for even a small portion of that.

People will die, government will crumble, America will go to war, and our democratic republic will be dead, buried, and rotted out top to bottom. He *must* be removed ASAP

Alexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · Feb 26

I don't think you can look at what is brewing in Washington right now and just assume that the US will still be a functioning geopolitical actor this time next year

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