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Trans people: please use our correct pronouns and don't call us freaks
The Trump administration: if you publicly oppose genocide our secret police will disappear you and send you to a torture gulag in El Salvador
Centrists: these two things are the same
The Trump administration: if you publicly oppose genocide our secret police will disappear you and send you to a torture gulag in El Salvador
Centrists: these two things are the same
March 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Trans people: please use our correct pronouns and don't call us freaks
The Trump administration: if you publicly oppose genocide our secret police will disappear you and send you to a torture gulag in El Salvador
Centrists: these two things are the same
The Trump administration: if you publicly oppose genocide our secret police will disappear you and send you to a torture gulag in El Salvador
Centrists: these two things are the same
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yup
the board of Columbia is delighted to be “forced” into these changes
shame on them and every similar institution aggressively cracking down on their own students
the board of Columbia is delighted to be “forced” into these changes
shame on them and every similar institution aggressively cracking down on their own students
As best as I can tell, the board has been running Columbia, and the board didn't so much surrender to Trump as draw up a list of demands for him to issue. The board, Trump, and the Free Press are all on the same page.
March 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
yup
the board of Columbia is delighted to be “forced” into these changes
shame on them and every similar institution aggressively cracking down on their own students
the board of Columbia is delighted to be “forced” into these changes
shame on them and every similar institution aggressively cracking down on their own students
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it’s true that a lot of major universities and law firms have the resources to fight back against these awful executive orders
it’s also true that many of them are run by powerful people who are delighted to have an excuse to go after a bunch of people they’ve always resented having to listen to
it’s also true that many of them are run by powerful people who are delighted to have an excuse to go after a bunch of people they’ve always resented having to listen to
March 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
it’s true that a lot of major universities and law firms have the resources to fight back against these awful executive orders
it’s also true that many of them are run by powerful people who are delighted to have an excuse to go after a bunch of people they’ve always resented having to listen to
it’s also true that many of them are run by powerful people who are delighted to have an excuse to go after a bunch of people they’ve always resented having to listen to
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👀Marko Elez, who was fired from DOGE's team at Treasury after the discovery of racist social media posts, was apparently rehired at the Labor Department and detailed earlier this month to HHS. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
March 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
👀Marko Elez, who was fired from DOGE's team at Treasury after the discovery of racist social media posts, was apparently rehired at the Labor Department and detailed earlier this month to HHS. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
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Maybe the fact that Fetterman wielded a shotgun whilst
chasing down an innocent black jogger was a pretty clear indication of what a vile creep he is?
Probably should have been a dealbreaker.
chasing down an innocent black jogger was a pretty clear indication of what a vile creep he is?
Probably should have been a dealbreaker.
March 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Maybe the fact that Fetterman wielded a shotgun whilst
chasing down an innocent black jogger was a pretty clear indication of what a vile creep he is?
Probably should have been a dealbreaker.
chasing down an innocent black jogger was a pretty clear indication of what a vile creep he is?
Probably should have been a dealbreaker.
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Done.
Also, gofundme campaigns for medical bills always make me think “Orphan Crushing Machine”.
Also, gofundme campaigns for medical bills always make me think “Orphan Crushing Machine”.
March 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Also important to note we’re also witnessing the long shadow of Reagan’s efforts to crush higher education to stop student movements from gaining power in the US.
theintercept.com/2022/08/25/s...
theintercept.com/2022/08/25/s...
The Origin of Student Debt: Reagan Adviser Warned Free College Would Create a Dangerous "Educated Proletariat”
In 1970, Roger Freeman, who also worked for Nixon, revealed the right’s motivation for coming decades of attacks on higher education.
theintercept.com
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Also important to note we’re also witnessing the long shadow of Reagan’s efforts to crush higher education to stop student movements from gaining power in the US.
theintercept.com/2022/08/25/s...
theintercept.com/2022/08/25/s...
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Telling how Fetterman's analysis of 2024 is nothing more than the crude identity politics practiced only by the right.
Progressives got a Black woman who wasn't in her 80s, ergo, "what they wanted." Nevermind her positions, her campaign, or what progressives said about both; identity is everything.
Progressives got a Black woman who wasn't in her 80s, ergo, "what they wanted." Nevermind her positions, her campaign, or what progressives said about both; identity is everything.
Not surprised with the casual sexism here.
March 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Telling how Fetterman's analysis of 2024 is nothing more than the crude identity politics practiced only by the right.
Progressives got a Black woman who wasn't in her 80s, ergo, "what they wanted." Nevermind her positions, her campaign, or what progressives said about both; identity is everything.
Progressives got a Black woman who wasn't in her 80s, ergo, "what they wanted." Nevermind her positions, her campaign, or what progressives said about both; identity is everything.
From the rear, it could almost pass. No help for the front, though.
normal teslas are pretty common in the Seattle area, where they've been a "starter" EV for years (WA state offers *significant* incentives that make them cheaper than some gas vehicles/many EVs); as long as it's not a wankpanzer, I try to have some sympathy, but slow-clapping lols for this effort👇
Imagine your car becoming so hated that owners are like "please let them think I'm driving a Buick!"
March 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
From the rear, it could almost pass. No help for the front, though.
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How do you determine whether they violated the law without due process
Indiana congresswoman says, “You violated the law, you don’t get due process.” These are the same lawmakers who oppose Red Flag Laws because they don’t provide armed domestic abusers with … due process.
March 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
How do you determine whether they violated the law without due process
That's what complicity gets you.
The president of Columbia agreed to Trump's demands to purge all academic freedom re Palestine but then privately said she'd slow walk them, which immediately leaked to Bari Weiss's outlet, so then the board purged her too
March 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
That's what complicity gets you.
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One of those "I bought this before Elon went crazy" stickers but for your Columbia diploma
The president of Columbia agreed to Trump's demands to purge all academic freedom re Palestine but then privately said she'd slow walk them, which immediately leaked to Bari Weiss's outlet, so then the board purged her too
March 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
One of those "I bought this before Elon went crazy" stickers but for your Columbia diploma
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"Ask yourself: if a Hamas fighter were hiding under an apartment block of Jewish people in Israel, would the Israel Defense Forces destroy the entire building to kill him? Of course not, but it did so in Gaza because Palestinian lives are devalued."
Great, sobering op-ed from a genius (and former Chuck Schumer staffer):
Civilian deaths in Gaza rival those of Darfur – which the US called a ‘genocide’ | Alan J Kuperman
In fact, terror attacks and hostage-taking sparked several recent conflicts that US presidents of both parties labeled genocide
www.theguardian.com
April 16, 2024 at 8:03 PM
"Ask yourself: if a Hamas fighter were hiding under an apartment block of Jewish people in Israel, would the Israel Defense Forces destroy the entire building to kill him? Of course not, but it did so in Gaza because Palestinian lives are devalued."
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Any time anyone who is anti-immigrant makes this argument, they are revealing themselves as white supremacist. Concerned about falling birth rates, also concerned about there being too many people in this country.
Can’t square that circle without white supremacy.
Can’t square that circle without white supremacy.
Baier: What's the biggest thing that keeps you up at night?
Musk: The birth rate is very low in almost every country. And unless that changes, civilization will disappear. America had the lowest birth rate
Musk: The birth rate is very low in almost every country. And unless that changes, civilization will disappear. America had the lowest birth rate
March 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Any time anyone who is anti-immigrant makes this argument, they are revealing themselves as white supremacist. Concerned about falling birth rates, also concerned about there being too many people in this country.
Can’t square that circle without white supremacy.
Can’t square that circle without white supremacy.
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This piece decrying "the crushing pressure inside [higher ed] to conform with dominant political views" gives two examples.
1) "Only" 60% say it's OK to teach that "efforts to redress racial inequalities represent anti-White racism."
2) Some professors voluntarily bring up climate change in class.
1) "Only" 60% say it's OK to teach that "efforts to redress racial inequalities represent anti-White racism."
2) Some professors voluntarily bring up climate change in class.
Now is exactly THE WRONG TIME, NYT, to run the "Well, actually, maybe colleges were too woke" op-ed. What the hell is wrong with you?🤦♂️🤦♂️
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment to defend free speech -- anything else is Quisling capitulation www.nytimes.com/2025/03/29/o...
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment to defend free speech -- anything else is Quisling capitulation www.nytimes.com/2025/03/29/o...
Opinion | Colleges Have to Be Much More Honest With Themselves
To rebuild trust and resist interference, universities must look within.
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This piece decrying "the crushing pressure inside [higher ed] to conform with dominant political views" gives two examples.
1) "Only" 60% say it's OK to teach that "efforts to redress racial inequalities represent anti-White racism."
2) Some professors voluntarily bring up climate change in class.
1) "Only" 60% say it's OK to teach that "efforts to redress racial inequalities represent anti-White racism."
2) Some professors voluntarily bring up climate change in class.
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Why are there no articles that begin, “Fascism has a long history of inspiring massacres and war crimes. In this time of overt corruption and unconstitutionality, the Republicans should go fuck themselves.”
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Defeat has a long history of inspiring honest reflection in politics. In this time of frustration and anxiety for Democrats, they should give it a try,” the editorial board writes.
“Defeat has a long history of inspiring honest reflection in politics. In this time of frustration and anxiety for Democrats, they should give it a try,” the editorial board writes.
Opinion | The Democrats Are in Denial About 2024
Party leaders have embraced convenient excuses. This perilous political moment requires more self-reflection and honesty.
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Why are there no articles that begin, “Fascism has a long history of inspiring massacres and war crimes. In this time of overt corruption and unconstitutionality, the Republicans should go fuck themselves.”
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Does the Letter mention what happened to their President?
Does it include reflection and an apology ?
Does it mention Derrick Bell?
Has that been shown
Does it include reflection and an apology ?
Does it mention Derrick Bell?
Has that been shown
This is important. More than 700 Harvard faculty, with diverse views, have now signed a letter urging the university administration to "publicly condemn attacks on universities," "legally contest and refuse to comply with unlawful demands that threaten academic freedom" and +
March 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Does the Letter mention what happened to their President?
Does it include reflection and an apology ?
Does it mention Derrick Bell?
Has that been shown
Does it include reflection and an apology ?
Does it mention Derrick Bell?
Has that been shown
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Kappa Alpha, surprising no one
A judge challenging the outcome of his North Carolina Supreme Court race was photographed wearing Confederate military garb and posing before a Confederate battle flag when he was a member of a college fraternity.
Via @apnews.com
Via @apnews.com
North Carolina Judge Challenging Outcome of Race Wore Confederate Uniform in College Photo - Chapelboro.com
North Carolina judge and state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin posed in Confederate military garb while attending UNC in the 2000s.
chapelboro.com
March 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Kappa Alpha, surprising no one
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“we’re revoking your visa because of your viewpoint” would have been obviously unconstitutional at any point up to Jan. 20 but who the hell knows now
Hundreds of international students have just received an email telling them their visas have been revoked.
The ‘justification’ is campus activism or social media posts.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/hun...
The ‘justification’ is campus activism or social media posts.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/hun...
March 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“we’re revoking your visa because of your viewpoint” would have been obviously unconstitutional at any point up to Jan. 20 but who the hell knows now
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they want worldwide jim crow
1/ The Trump Administration is seeking to force foreign companies worldwide to ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes within their firms if they want to do business with the US government. It's an aggressive expansion of its anti-DEI crusade. ⬇️
March 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
they want worldwide jim crow
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The #TeslaTakedown protests are smart, because they have a clear, actionable, achievable goal—make stock price go down—accurately assessing that a lot of Musk’s power derives from his extreme wealth, and that he’s more vulnerable than Trump.
And if you doubt that the protests matter, just ask Elon.
And if you doubt that the protests matter, just ask Elon.
Musk: I mean, have you Tim Walz, who is a huge jerk, running on stage with the Tesla stock price.. What an evil thing to do. What a creep, what a jerk. Like who derives joy from that?
March 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The #TeslaTakedown protests are smart, because they have a clear, actionable, achievable goal—make stock price go down—accurately assessing that a lot of Musk’s power derives from his extreme wealth, and that he’s more vulnerable than Trump.
And if you doubt that the protests matter, just ask Elon.
And if you doubt that the protests matter, just ask Elon.
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We have had nearly two decades of panic about Free Speech on Campus and not a single case, not even the ones they made up, were as bad as what's happening now
This is the text of the email just sent to hundreds of international students telling them that their visas have been revoked due to activism or social media posts.
March 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We have had nearly two decades of panic about Free Speech on Campus and not a single case, not even the ones they made up, were as bad as what's happening now
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keep thinking about that post about the left is too mean on social media & the dissonance between that veneer of an idea and the news about hundreds of students having their visas revoked and people being taken by the state. The problem has never once been decorum, it has always been power
March 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
keep thinking about that post about the left is too mean on social media & the dissonance between that veneer of an idea and the news about hundreds of students having their visas revoked and people being taken by the state. The problem has never once been decorum, it has always been power