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An American perspective at the western frontier of liberal democracy, framed and focused through the lens of life in Taiwan. #LiberalHawk #NeoIdealist #TaiwanIsACountry
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Pacific Standard 🚜🌻☂️ @pacstandardtw.bsky.social · 2h
This story reads entirely like the CCP elite capture regime has successfully penetrated the very top of the US government. Trump has 100% caved on his entire premise. This is an unprecedented can of whoopass unleashed by Beijing. Laugh at Trump if it makes you feel good, but this is very bad news.
Trump’s China Deal May Avert a Crisis of His Own Making
www.nytimes.com
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 10h
Affordable health care should not be a partisan issue.

My new op-ed in the @chicago.suntimes.com today outlines how Republicans in Congress have created a health care catastrophe. You and your family deserve better.
Republicans gutted health care, and Illinoisans are about to pay for it
If you get coverage under an Affordable Care Act plan in Illinois, get ready for sticker shock.
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 11h
SNAP exists because politicians take campaign contributions from large corporations in exchange for letting those corporations pay a poverty wage so low that it must be subsidized with taxpayer money, paid by middle class workers barely getting by—all so 700 billionaires can have a few extra billion
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6h
Corporate profits have hit record highs.

CEOs are paid 280x as much as a typical worker.

We're subsidizing corporations that pay lousy wages by funding food stamps with our taxpayer dollars.

Yet too many focus their ire on the working poor who need help instead of targeting corporate greed.
qasimrashid.com Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 11h
SNAP exists because politicians take campaign contributions from large corporations in exchange for letting those corporations pay a poverty wage so low that it must be subsidized with taxpayer money, paid by middle class workers barely getting by—all so 700 billionaires can have a few extra billion
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MW Hyde @mwhyde.bsky.social · 11h
In any case, it is important to oppose any United Front narrative that Taiwan's position becomes untenable even if Trump undermines his own mandate under the Taiwan Relations Act.

There is no fait accompli in the Taiwan Strait. Anyone who suggests otherwise is carrying water for Beijing.
pacstandardtw.bsky.social Pacific Standard 🚜🌻☂️ @pacstandardtw.bsky.social · 11h
"Even if Trump is tempted to go along with that kind of notion, as part of a “deal” with Xi, wiser heads in Washington would probably talk him out of it — just as he was persuaded not to completely abandon Ukraine."
Trump, Xi and the danger for Taiwan
The US president has unnerved Taiwan. But the island can still resist Beijing
www.ft.com
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ian bremmer @ianbremmer.com · 7h
sometimes politics is symbolism.
sometimes it’s corruption.
this week, we’ve got both.
@gzeromedia.com
Trump’s East Wing demolition, Binance pardon, and tariffs on Canada
YouTube video by GZERO Media
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 9h
The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders. We can no longer wait to be led by those with the power and authority to lead. You must lead, I must lead, all of us must lead. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 7h
President Trump meets with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
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Pacific Standard 🚜🌻☂️ @pacstandardtw.bsky.social · 7h
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sivav.bsky.social Siva @sivav.bsky.social · 7h
Legalized sports betting is a terrible thing.
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Siva @sivav.bsky.social · 7h
Legalized sports betting is a terrible thing.
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 8h
Opinion: The argument that Taiwan deserves to be defended because it's a democracy is not one that is likely to appeal to Donald Trump. But preventing the island from falling under the sway of China is still a critical US interest, writes FT columnist Gideon Rachman. on.ft.com/3Jw256A
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 11h
Why did American policing get so big, so fast? The answer, mainly, is slavery. This is one of those key facts about US history that you won't find in high school history books, and that MAGA rewrites of history are keen to suppress. Jill Lepore's piece from 2020.
The Invention of the Police
Why did American policing get so big, so fast? The answer, mainly, is slavery.
www.newyorker.com
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 11h
The Russian equities market is in decline after the sanctions imposed by the United States.

The MOEX Index, having lost 6.5% last week, dropped an additional 3.2% by 14:50 MSK to 2,457.87 points - the lowest level since December of the previous year.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 11h
DICKERSON: ".. I am extremely grateful for all that CBS gave me — the work, the audience’s attention and the honor of being a part of the network’s history .."

@thewrap.com @jdickerson.bsky.social
www.thewrap.com/cbs-news-joh...
CBS News Loses ‘Evening News’ Co-Anchor John Dickerson as Bari Weiss Charts New Course for Network
Dickerson said on Monday he was “extremely grateful” for his 16 years at the network
www.thewrap.com
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Pacific Standard 🚜🌻☂️ @pacstandardtw.bsky.social · 10h
"The renewed strategy comes in a response to China's decision in October to implement tighter restrictions on rare earths exports. "
EU seeks to end dependency on China for rare earths
Through the RESourceEU plan, the European Union seeks to end its reliance on China for its critical raw materials, which are essential for Europe's automotive, defence, Greentech and digital sectors.
www.euronews.com
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Sex Positive Gaming @sexpositivegaming.bsky.social · 12h
I Visited an Adult Game Studio in Taiwan

youtu.be/8UhsT5eTKGQ
One of the Best New Studios in Taiwan
YouTube video by Sex Positive Gaming
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Pacific Standard 🚜🌻☂️ @pacstandardtw.bsky.social · 11h
"Even if Trump is tempted to go along with that kind of notion, as part of a “deal” with Xi, wiser heads in Washington would probably talk him out of it — just as he was persuaded not to completely abandon Ukraine."
Trump, Xi and the danger for Taiwan
The US president has unnerved Taiwan. But the island can still resist Beijing
www.ft.com
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Pacific Standard 🚜🌻☂️ @pacstandardtw.bsky.social · 11h
"In the wake of Covid, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertion in global markets, western countries have realised they can’t afford such concentrated supply chains."
The world dropped the ball on critical minerals and China pounced. Is it too late for Australia and the US to close the gap?
In the wake of Covid, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertion in global markets, western countries have realised they can’t afford such concentrated supply chains
www.theguardian.com
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Michael Turton @michaelturton.bsky.social · 15h
In the mud with Taiwan's heroes: Guangfu recovery and rescue effort documentary
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF2D...
【In the Mud with Taiwan’s Heroes】與台灣英雄並肩作戰的泥濘之中：外國人眼中的光復災區四天實錄
YouTube video by The Fuzzes
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New Bloom @newbloommag.net · 15h
"Time Magazine Calls for Appeasement on Taiwan in the Name of Peace" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Time Magazine Calls for Appeasement on Taiwan in the Name of Peace | New Bloom Magazine
A recent trio of articles in Time Magazine has led to backlash in Taiwan, particularly seeing as the three articles frame current Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te as being dangerously pro-independence...
newbloommag.net
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Pacific Standard 🚜🌻☂️ @pacstandardtw.bsky.social · 11h
DNKT 👀

"...nearly 80% of all Chardonnay vines in the state trace their genetic roots back to a Livermore clone developed at Wente Family Vineyards. And an estimated 80% of California’s Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Concannon clones, first cultivated here too."
This Town is Quietly Producing Some of the Best Wine in California—And It's Not Napa
This quiet California town is gaining buzz for its incredible wines, charming tasting rooms and laid-back local scene.
parade.com
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 14h
would personally love to know what justice gorsuch thinks about this
anthonymkreis.bsky.social Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 1d
May I present a former clerk to Justice Gorsuch.
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Mohamed A. El-Erian @elerianm.bsky.social · 14h
Good morning.
From The Wall Street Journal on President Milei’s political victory in yesterday’s Argentine election:
“The result, stronger than most polls had predicted, gives Milei fresh political momentum after months of unrest over deep spending cuts and a…

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Max Boot @maxboot.bsky.social · 14h
The US has a long record of fomenting regime change in Latin America. It has seldom worked out well, even when successful, & it has led to deep-rooted resentment of “The Colossus of the North.” Yet, for some reason, Trump seems eager to reprise this ignominious history in Venezuela. wapo.st/3X1jhE0
Opinion | U.S. regime change history in Latin America bodes ill for Trump
The White House is ratcheting up military pressure on Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 13h
Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 catastrophic storm as it bears down on Jamaica. www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3...
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