Elisabeth Gehrke
@elisabethgehrke.bsky.social
Former EU policy wonk and activist, turned graduate student in comparative literature. Endlessly curious about the world.
American/Swede living in Copenhagen, Denmark.
American/Swede living in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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More than a third of FEMA staff have been fired, and Kristi Noem has left the rest unable to do their jobs. Kenny Stancil argues that it's worse than negligence — it’s evidence for “the Trump administration’s disdain for human life itself.” trib.al/qetyhzU
Trump’s Katrina Is Coming - The American Prospect
The president’s FEMA sabotage has all but guaranteed us more acute disasters in the future.
trib.al
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
More than a third of FEMA staff have been fired, and Kristi Noem has left the rest unable to do their jobs. Kenny Stancil argues that it's worse than negligence — it’s evidence for “the Trump administration’s disdain for human life itself.” trib.al/qetyhzU
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X cuts off the European Commission’s ad account after being fined €120 million
X cuts off the European Commission’s ad account after being fined €120 million
X cutting off the European Commission’s ad account is unlikely to change its mind about the €120 million fine.
buff.ly
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
X cuts off the European Commission’s ad account after being fined €120 million
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Jag har följt det här ärendet lite från sidan, med inblick i Försäkringskassan och en god förståelse av hur myndigheten fungerar. Denna story är bland det mest hårresande jag sett. Läs granskningen!
Elinor Torps granskning av Försäkringskassans övervakning av sina anställda är hårresande läsning. Att det dessutom har lett till att myndigheten avskedat ett fackligt ombud gör det hela ännu allvarligare.
www.svd.se/a/8plkB2/spa...
www.svd.se/a/8plkB2/spa...
Kickad och polisanmäld för ”felaktig” tidrapport
En svart siluett av en kvinna toppar nyhetssajten. Elizabeth Hellmouth Hovnanian har anmälts för bedrägeri av sin egen arbetsgivare, Försäkringskassan. Nu står hon vid kanten av ett järnvägsspår.
www.svd.se
December 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Jag har följt det här ärendet lite från sidan, med inblick i Försäkringskassan och en god förståelse av hur myndigheten fungerar. Denna story är bland det mest hårresande jag sett. Läs granskningen!
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"en grön plupp i appen betyder att du är tillgänglig och arbetar aktivt vid datorn.
– Om du läser rapporter, böcker eller andra handlingar utanför datorn går Skype ner i gult läge eftersom du inte rör datorn. Vi på analysavdelningen undvek det genom att ställa tunga saker på tangentbordet"
– Om du läser rapporter, böcker eller andra handlingar utanför datorn går Skype ner i gult läge eftersom du inte rör datorn. Vi på analysavdelningen undvek det genom att ställa tunga saker på tangentbordet"
Elinor Torps granskning av Försäkringskassans övervakning av sina anställda är hårresande läsning. Att det dessutom har lett till att myndigheten avskedat ett fackligt ombud gör det hela ännu allvarligare.
www.svd.se/a/8plkB2/spa...
www.svd.se/a/8plkB2/spa...
Kickad och polisanmäld för ”felaktig” tidrapport
En svart siluett av en kvinna toppar nyhetssajten. Elizabeth Hellmouth Hovnanian har anmälts för bedrägeri av sin egen arbetsgivare, Försäkringskassan. Nu står hon vid kanten av ett järnvägsspår.
www.svd.se
December 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
"en grön plupp i appen betyder att du är tillgänglig och arbetar aktivt vid datorn.
– Om du läser rapporter, böcker eller andra handlingar utanför datorn går Skype ner i gult läge eftersom du inte rör datorn. Vi på analysavdelningen undvek det genom att ställa tunga saker på tangentbordet"
– Om du läser rapporter, böcker eller andra handlingar utanför datorn går Skype ner i gult läge eftersom du inte rör datorn. Vi på analysavdelningen undvek det genom att ställa tunga saker på tangentbordet"
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
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Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
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Jag upprepar:
DET VI UPPLEVER ÄR INTE EN
- ÖKAD GENERELL MISSTRO MOT DEMOKRATI
- ÖKAD POLARISERING
- ÖKAD "KRITIK" MOT INVANDRING
- AUKTORITÄRA TENDESER
VI SER DEN STÖRSTA GLOBALA HÖGERPOPULISTISKA, KRAFTSAMLINGEN I MODERN TID. PÅ ALLA FRONTER.
MOT ALLA DE VÄRDEN SOM VI SLAGITS FÖR I 150 ÅR.
DET VI UPPLEVER ÄR INTE EN
- ÖKAD GENERELL MISSTRO MOT DEMOKRATI
- ÖKAD POLARISERING
- ÖKAD "KRITIK" MOT INVANDRING
- AUKTORITÄRA TENDESER
VI SER DEN STÖRSTA GLOBALA HÖGERPOPULISTISKA, KRAFTSAMLINGEN I MODERN TID. PÅ ALLA FRONTER.
MOT ALLA DE VÄRDEN SOM VI SLAGITS FÖR I 150 ÅR.
En sak vi MÅSTE göra är att sluta beskriva den framväxande fascismen enbart i termer av "oroliga tider", "ökad polarisering" eller "autoritära tendenser".
Så länge vi i det öppna samtalet inte vågar erkänna att det är en framväxande medveten politisk rörelse kommer den bara fortsätta segra. >>
Så länge vi i det öppna samtalet inte vågar erkänna att det är en framväxande medveten politisk rörelse kommer den bara fortsätta segra. >>
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Jag upprepar:
DET VI UPPLEVER ÄR INTE EN
- ÖKAD GENERELL MISSTRO MOT DEMOKRATI
- ÖKAD POLARISERING
- ÖKAD "KRITIK" MOT INVANDRING
- AUKTORITÄRA TENDESER
VI SER DEN STÖRSTA GLOBALA HÖGERPOPULISTISKA, KRAFTSAMLINGEN I MODERN TID. PÅ ALLA FRONTER.
MOT ALLA DE VÄRDEN SOM VI SLAGITS FÖR I 150 ÅR.
DET VI UPPLEVER ÄR INTE EN
- ÖKAD GENERELL MISSTRO MOT DEMOKRATI
- ÖKAD POLARISERING
- ÖKAD "KRITIK" MOT INVANDRING
- AUKTORITÄRA TENDESER
VI SER DEN STÖRSTA GLOBALA HÖGERPOPULISTISKA, KRAFTSAMLINGEN I MODERN TID. PÅ ALLA FRONTER.
MOT ALLA DE VÄRDEN SOM VI SLAGITS FÖR I 150 ÅR.
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This technology that people in school administrations and higher education are demanding everyone get behind because it's "the future" and "we just have to accept it," which is, nfn, the language of abuse.
The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’ www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’
The use of ‘nudify’ apps is becoming more and more prevalent, with hundreds of teachers having seen images created by pupils, often of their peers. The fallout is huge – and growing fast
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This technology that people in school administrations and higher education are demanding everyone get behind because it's "the future" and "we just have to accept it," which is, nfn, the language of abuse.
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This is a pathetic use of tax payer funds.
Sabrina Carpenter ratioed the White House after it used her song in an ICE video.
The WH deleted the post…but now it’s back with a new ICE video, this time using an altered clip from Carpenter’s SNL monologue.
The WH deleted the post…but now it’s back with a new ICE video, this time using an altered clip from Carpenter’s SNL monologue.
December 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This is a pathetic use of tax payer funds.
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Hollywood unions alarmed by Netflix's $72 billion Warner Bros deal reut.rs/3Ks2VSv
Hollywood unions alarmed by Netflix's $72 billion Warner Bros deal
Hollywood unions and theater owners on Friday sounded the alarm over Netflix's proposed $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, warning the deal would cut jobs, concentrate power and reduce theatrical movie releases if the deal passes regulatory review.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Hollywood unions alarmed by Netflix's $72 billion Warner Bros deal reut.rs/3Ks2VSv
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Corruption game recognizes corruption game.
People say FIFA disgraced itself by having that little Trump ceremony. Habibi, it’s FIFA. People died building the Qatari stadium for the last World Cup and it held the World Cup in Russia before that.
December 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Corruption game recognizes corruption game.
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Än en gång: Sverige och väst gör Ukraina och världen ingen tjänst genom dra undan stödet till Syd. Vi bränner broar och ger utrymme till Kina och Ryssland.
Just nu: Utvecklingsbiståndet till fem länder fasas ut - Ekot
Regeringen fasar ut utvecklingsbiståndet till fem länder: Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mocambique, Liberia och Bolivia.Pengarna ska gå till att stärka biståndet ...
www.sverigesradio.se
December 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Än en gång: Sverige och väst gör Ukraina och världen ingen tjänst genom dra undan stödet till Syd. Vi bränner broar och ger utrymme till Kina och Ryssland.
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The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
Även om man bortser ifrån landet Israel’s politik (wtf?) så är det uppenbart att deras programbolag fuskade. Det borde tvinga fram en bojkott även ifrån dem som inte vill handla "politiskt". Att ignorera deras handlingar blir politiskt.
Det var alltså inte Sverige som vann Melodifestivalen de gånger vi vann. Det var SVT.
December 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Även om man bortser ifrån landet Israel’s politik (wtf?) så är det uppenbart att deras programbolag fuskade. Det borde tvinga fram en bojkott även ifrån dem som inte vill handla "politiskt". Att ignorera deras handlingar blir politiskt.
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Ännu en slippery slope. Medborgarskap bör vara en permanent företeelse. www.dn.se/sverige/vill...
Vill kunna ta gängtoppars medborgarskap
Den som dömts för brott som allvarligt skadar Sveriges ”vitala intressen” föreslås kunna förlora sitt svenska medborgarskap.
www.dn.se
December 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Ännu en slippery slope. Medborgarskap bör vara en permanent företeelse. www.dn.se/sverige/vill...
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Det kommer så många repressiva och demokratiskadliga lagförslag på löpande band nu att man knappt hinner reagera mot dem alla. Den här regeringen är direkt farlig för rättsstaten!
För 1,5 år sedan skrev jag detta 👇🏻Sedan dess har polisstaten kommit närmare med stormsteg.
www.gp.se/debatt/sveri...
För 1,5 år sedan skrev jag detta 👇🏻Sedan dess har polisstaten kommit närmare med stormsteg.
www.gp.se/debatt/sveri...
DEBATT: Sverige rör sig i riktning mot att bli en polisstat
Vi befinner oss i en tid där lagstiftningen präglas av straffpopulism, där de åtgärder som lyfts inskränker mänskliga fri- och rättigheter, skriver advokaten Peter Hellman.
www.gp.se
December 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Det kommer så många repressiva och demokratiskadliga lagförslag på löpande band nu att man knappt hinner reagera mot dem alla. Den här regeringen är direkt farlig för rättsstaten!
För 1,5 år sedan skrev jag detta 👇🏻Sedan dess har polisstaten kommit närmare med stormsteg.
www.gp.se/debatt/sveri...
För 1,5 år sedan skrev jag detta 👇🏻Sedan dess har polisstaten kommit närmare med stormsteg.
www.gp.se/debatt/sveri...
😳😬 Ja detta hade nog inte varit lagligt under normala omständigheter. RIP HBO det var kul så länge det varade.
December 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
😳😬 Ja detta hade nog inte varit lagligt under normala omständigheter. RIP HBO det var kul så länge det varade.
What struck me most on Europe wasn’t the focus on value, freedom of speech etc - again, very similar to Vance’s Munich speech - but how activist it is. This is about directly trying to influence what is going on in Europe:
December 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Texas clearly did a racial gerrymander, which is illegal.
A district court found that Texas did a racial gerrymander, rejecting the new map because it is illegal.
But the Supreme Court reversed it.
Because? Must assume the gerrymanderers were acting in good faith (despite the evidence otherwise).
A district court found that Texas did a racial gerrymander, rejecting the new map because it is illegal.
But the Supreme Court reversed it.
Because? Must assume the gerrymanderers were acting in good faith (despite the evidence otherwise).
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Texas clearly did a racial gerrymander, which is illegal.
A district court found that Texas did a racial gerrymander, rejecting the new map because it is illegal.
But the Supreme Court reversed it.
Because? Must assume the gerrymanderers were acting in good faith (despite the evidence otherwise).
A district court found that Texas did a racial gerrymander, rejecting the new map because it is illegal.
But the Supreme Court reversed it.
Because? Must assume the gerrymanderers were acting in good faith (despite the evidence otherwise).
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The fact that both the unsigned 6–3 majority opinion and Alito's concurrence (for Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch) open with a reference to California's redistricting leaves one with the strong impression that this decision, like California's, is about tit for tat.
![SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
No. 25A608
GREG ABBOTT, ET AL. v. LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS, ET AL.
ON APPLICATION FOR STAY
[December 4, 2025]
With an eye on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, several States have in recent months redrawn their congressional districts in ways that are predicted to favor the State's dominant political party. Texas adopted the first new map, then California responded with its own map for the stated purpose of counteracting what Texas had done. North Carolina followed suit, and other States are also considering new maps.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qrllvid7s54k4hnwtqxwetrf/bafkreib7k7524ynq3rfb7daons5fqmxc5wx75ga3gihx45fxq5xwlgk4dq@jpeg)
December 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The fact that both the unsigned 6–3 majority opinion and Alito's concurrence (for Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch) open with a reference to California's redistricting leaves one with the strong impression that this decision, like California's, is about tit for tat.
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What's changed is that the Court has become more transparent in its corruption. There's not even an argument here beyond the implicit one which is: how do you expect us to hold the House without those seats?
December 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
What's changed is that the Court has become more transparent in its corruption. There's not even an argument here beyond the implicit one which is: how do you expect us to hold the House without those seats?
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“What’s your plan for the Court?” is the only question that matters for 2028 Democratic hopefuls, because if they don’t, the Republican Super Legislature is hatcheting their agenda before it can get off the ground.
December 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
“What’s your plan for the Court?” is the only question that matters for 2028 Democratic hopefuls, because if they don’t, the Republican Super Legislature is hatcheting their agenda before it can get off the ground.
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Simply amazing that the Supreme Court declared an end to legal race discrimination in the affirmative action case two years ago and now allows overt racism in both immigration arrests and redistricting.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
BREAKING: Supreme Court GRANTS Texas request to restore redistricting maps
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Simply amazing that the Supreme Court declared an end to legal race discrimination in the affirmative action case two years ago and now allows overt racism in both immigration arrests and redistricting.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
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Wow the Supreme Court intervened to help Republican electoral prospects? That’s crazy. I bet it’s never happened before.
December 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Wow the Supreme Court intervened to help Republican electoral prospects? That’s crazy. I bet it’s never happened before.
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The first school to market itself as AI free is going to corner the market on people interested in actually learning. And I would not be surprised if rich families and the children of people creating this tech were the first movers.
My employer, Dartmouth College, today boasts it's 1st Ivy "to launch AI at an institutional scale." It is doing this by partnering--"more than a collaboration"--with Anthropic, a company that stole the books of many faculty, me included, which many of us are suing.
December 5, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The first school to market itself as AI free is going to corner the market on people interested in actually learning. And I would not be surprised if rich families and the children of people creating this tech were the first movers.