Kelly Hoover
@hoover70.bsky.social
Paying attention to tech, politics, and current events. Reposting what’s worth discussing.
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Paying attention to tech, media, and politics.
Here to learn, share what stands out, and have good-faith conversations,disagreement welcome.
Here to learn, share what stands out, and have good-faith conversations,disagreement welcome.
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From a decade ago, March 2016. And now here we are. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/don...
Opinion | Is this the end of the West as we know it?
We may be two or three bad elections away from the end of the liberal world order.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:25 AM
From a decade ago, March 2016. And now here we are. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/don...
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Enough appeasement: Britain needs its own ‘trade bazooka’ to take on Donald Trump
Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Enough appeasement: Britain needs its own ‘trade bazooka’ to take on Donald Trump | Ed Davey
It’s time to stand up for ourselves. With targeted action and tariffs, we can help push back the bully-in-chief, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Enough appeasement: Britain needs its own ‘trade bazooka’ to take on Donald Trump
Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Paying attention to tech, media, and politics.
Here to learn, share what stands out, and have good-faith conversations,disagreement welcome.
Here to learn, share what stands out, and have good-faith conversations,disagreement welcome.
January 21, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Paying attention to tech, media, and politics.
Here to learn, share what stands out, and have good-faith conversations,disagreement welcome.
Here to learn, share what stands out, and have good-faith conversations,disagreement welcome.
What’s one topic you think gets way more heat than light online?
January 21, 2026 at 2:53 AM
What’s one topic you think gets way more heat than light online?
I repost things I find interesting and reply when something adds value.
If you disagree, I’m fine with that conversation > outrage.
If you disagree, I’m fine with that conversation > outrage.
January 21, 2026 at 2:52 AM
I repost things I find interesting and reply when something adds value.
If you disagree, I’m fine with that conversation > outrage.
If you disagree, I’m fine with that conversation > outrage.
Here to learn, listen, and share what’s worth discussing.
Interested in tech, media, and politics without the shouting.
Interested in tech, media, and politics without the shouting.
January 21, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Here to learn, listen, and share what’s worth discussing.
Interested in tech, media, and politics without the shouting.
Interested in tech, media, and politics without the shouting.
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Seems like Putin instructed or advised Trump to take Greenland. Trump has long been Putin’s lap dog & does what he is told. If Trump gets Greenland, Putin will have full access to the US. Trump has already destroyed US relationship with NATO & our allies. That was a most fervent Putin wish.
January 21, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Seems like Putin instructed or advised Trump to take Greenland. Trump has long been Putin’s lap dog & does what he is told. If Trump gets Greenland, Putin will have full access to the US. Trump has already destroyed US relationship with NATO & our allies. That was a most fervent Putin wish.
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I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
January 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM
I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
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Vegapunk York & Lilith (One Piece)
January 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Vegapunk York & Lilith (One Piece)
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The difference between Zohran Mamdani and Chuck Schumer talking about affordability is that it isn’t part of Mamdani’s job to be a check on the power of the President of the United States.
Mamdani doesn’t have the constitutional power to affect Trump’s agenda the way Schumer does.
Mamdani doesn’t have the constitutional power to affect Trump’s agenda the way Schumer does.
January 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The difference between Zohran Mamdani and Chuck Schumer talking about affordability is that it isn’t part of Mamdani’s job to be a check on the power of the President of the United States.
Mamdani doesn’t have the constitutional power to affect Trump’s agenda the way Schumer does.
Mamdani doesn’t have the constitutional power to affect Trump’s agenda the way Schumer does.
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During Trump’s first year back in office, Delaware families paid over $1,300 more on average for housing and transportation costs due to inflation. Nationally, families paid over $1,600 more.
Donald Trump promised to lower prices on day one. Another empty promise from a career conman.
Donald Trump promised to lower prices on day one. Another empty promise from a career conman.
January 20, 2026 at 8:08 PM
During Trump’s first year back in office, Delaware families paid over $1,300 more on average for housing and transportation costs due to inflation. Nationally, families paid over $1,600 more.
Donald Trump promised to lower prices on day one. Another empty promise from a career conman.
Donald Trump promised to lower prices on day one. Another empty promise from a career conman.
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the average minnesota mom has done more to fight donald trump than almost the entire senate democratic caucus
This - I I’ve watched programs about people putting everything on the line to rescue people from the Nazis. I’ve watched on TV and online as people in Chicago, Minneapolis, and elsewhere have struggle to protect their neighbors and friends from the ICE monsters.
January 20, 2026 at 8:09 PM
the average minnesota mom has done more to fight donald trump than almost the entire senate democratic caucus
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The US is collapsing into fascism and going to war with Europe and the opposition party is like “I’m here to talk about the important thing: how your average grocery bill has risen by two dollars over the last year, which I also have no plan or ability to fix”
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The US is collapsing into fascism and going to war with Europe and the opposition party is like “I’m here to talk about the important thing: how your average grocery bill has risen by two dollars over the last year, which I also have no plan or ability to fix”
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That's wild man what about every other church in the area? They have any disruptions?
Activists disrupt Minn. church where pastor is ICE official
Activists disrupt Minn. church where pastor is ICE official
The DOJ said it is investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
buff.ly
January 20, 2026 at 6:08 PM
That's wild man what about every other church in the area? They have any disruptions?
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BREAKING: seconds after Indiana Quarterback Fernando Mendoza wins the NCAA Championship for Indiana University, Donald Trump orders ICE agents to arrest him and deport him back to Cuba.
#DonaldTrump #Mendoza
#DonaldTrump #Mendoza
January 20, 2026 at 8:47 AM
BREAKING: seconds after Indiana Quarterback Fernando Mendoza wins the NCAA Championship for Indiana University, Donald Trump orders ICE agents to arrest him and deport him back to Cuba.
#DonaldTrump #Mendoza
#DonaldTrump #Mendoza
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That fourth-down run will live forever in framed photos and on T-shirts. It’s now the most legendary play in Hoosier football history.
Fernando Mendoza and Indiana won it all by betting on themselves one more time: www.nbcsports.com/college-foot...
Fernando Mendoza and Indiana won it all by betting on themselves one more time: www.nbcsports.com/college-foot...
Fernando Mendoza and Indiana win it all by betting on themselves one more time
Indiana's star quarterback put the cherry on top of the stunning season that wouldn't have been possible without him.
www.nbcsports.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:31 AM
That fourth-down run will live forever in framed photos and on T-shirts. It’s now the most legendary play in Hoosier football history.
Fernando Mendoza and Indiana won it all by betting on themselves one more time: www.nbcsports.com/college-foot...
Fernando Mendoza and Indiana won it all by betting on themselves one more time: www.nbcsports.com/college-foot...
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waking up to the Belgian PM quoting Gramsci at Davos re: Trump www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
January 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM
waking up to the Belgian PM quoting Gramsci at Davos re: Trump www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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A rectangle is walking :3
January 20, 2026 at 1:35 PM
A rectangle is walking :3
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Opinion: After a year of Trump, fear is the dominant emotion on US campuses #academicsky #highered
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/after-year-trump-fear-dominant-emotion-us-campuses
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/after-year-trump-fear-dominant-emotion-us-campuses
January 20, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Opinion: After a year of Trump, fear is the dominant emotion on US campuses #academicsky #highered
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/after-year-trump-fear-dominant-emotion-us-campuses
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/after-year-trump-fear-dominant-emotion-us-campuses
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In this week’s email newsletter: when did the #Reformation end?
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January 20, 2026 at 8:45 AM
In this week’s email newsletter: when did the #Reformation end?
📬 Sign up for Miscellanies at buff.ly/FBRP3JS, and we’ll send it to you on Thursday.
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US universities after one year of Trump 2.0: uncertainty and funding cuts are taking their toll, writes @patrickjack.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/us-univ...
US universities count the cost, one year into Trump’s second term
Some of president’s most audacious cuts have been scaled back or suspended but a year of turmoil is beginning to show in institutions’ bottom lines
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:39 AM
US universities after one year of Trump 2.0: uncertainty and funding cuts are taking their toll, writes @patrickjack.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/us-univ...
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Public Attitudes to Science Survey out today: researchers perceived less positively in UK since pandemic amid greater uncertainty over integrity and intentions www.timeshighereducation.com/news/public-...
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Public Attitudes to Science Survey out today: researchers perceived less positively in UK since pandemic amid greater uncertainty over integrity and intentions www.timeshighereducation.com/news/public-...
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Academics focused on sectors including AI, quantum computing and semiconductors could have their visa fees refunded when they come to the UK www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uk-reim... via @helenpacker.bsky.social
UK to reimburse visa fees for AI and quantum researchers
Government renews drive to attract international academics with more recruits coming to UK under Global Talent Fund
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Academics focused on sectors including AI, quantum computing and semiconductors could have their visa fees refunded when they come to the UK www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uk-reim... via @helenpacker.bsky.social
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Just as the 2019 strategy was a product of brief post-Brexit, pre-Covid "global Britain" window, today's international education strategy very much product of its times - an anti-immigration environment in which ministers are focused on fending off Reform www.timeshighereducation.com/news/new-uk-...
New UK international education strategy pushes offshore expansion
Labour prioritises growth abroad over increasing international student numbers on home soil amid immigration concerns
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Just as the 2019 strategy was a product of brief post-Brexit, pre-Covid "global Britain" window, today's international education strategy very much product of its times - an anti-immigration environment in which ministers are focused on fending off Reform www.timeshighereducation.com/news/new-uk-...