Dia
@bostondia.bsky.social
Book-seeking, library-loving, road-tripping, politics-&-news-obsessing, declutter-striving, coffee-drinking, former-globe-trotting-now-kid-raising, friend-and local-team-cheering, Masshole-swearing Bostonian
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Violating the law and the Constitution, Trump purports to have closed Radio Free/Radio Liberty, a medium which is the source of much of what we known about Russia and the post-communist world. Stanislav Aseyev was arrested in Russian-occupied Ukraine and tortured for his reporting for Radio Liberty.
After my post about Radio Liberty, Professor Snyder asked me to expand on the idea in a short article.
Here it is (translated by Amelia Mukamel Glaser):
snyder.substack.com/p/225?fbclid...
Here it is (translated by Amelia Mukamel Glaser):
snyder.substack.com/p/225?fbclid...
2+2=5
"America destroys one of its own symbols," by Stanislav Aseyev
snyder.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Violating the law and the Constitution, Trump purports to have closed Radio Free/Radio Liberty, a medium which is the source of much of what we known about Russia and the post-communist world. Stanislav Aseyev was arrested in Russian-occupied Ukraine and tortured for his reporting for Radio Liberty.
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As a JHU professor who works on other stuff, the role my colleagues play in global health is extraordinary and completely irreplaceable. The Trump administration is tossing our collective ability to deal with global problems onto a roaring bonfire.
They're going to fucking wreck the university with one of the best hospital systems in the goddam world
The Trump administration has terminated $800 million in grants to Johns Hopkins University, spurring the nation’s top spender on research and development to plan layoffs and cancel health projects
March 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
As a JHU professor who works on other stuff, the role my colleagues play in global health is extraordinary and completely irreplaceable. The Trump administration is tossing our collective ability to deal with global problems onto a roaring bonfire.
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Make. It. Plain.
Shame on Tom Homan for lying about the City of Boston.
March 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Make. It. Plain.
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As requested by a third grader in a letter to my office:
Happy Third Graders Day, Minnesota!
Happy Third Graders Day, Minnesota!
March 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As requested by a third grader in a letter to my office:
Happy Third Graders Day, Minnesota!
Happy Third Graders Day, Minnesota!
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Imagine being rich enough to do anything you want and choosing to take food and medicine from starving children to give yourself even more money.
February 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Imagine being rich enough to do anything you want and choosing to take food and medicine from starving children to give yourself even more money.
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Sorry retailers, but it’s not the holidays until #TreeforBoston arrives. Today’s the day! Always thankful to #NovaScotia for this iconic #Boston tradition & chance to reflect. Learn more: novascotia.ca/treeforboston/
Tree for Boston
Every year Nova Scotia gives Boston the gift of a beautiful Christmas tree. Learn more about this year's virtual celebrations.
novascotia.ca
November 26, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Sorry retailers, but it’s not the holidays until #TreeforBoston arrives. Today’s the day! Always thankful to #NovaScotia for this iconic #Boston tradition & chance to reflect. Learn more: novascotia.ca/treeforboston/