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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 7d

Europe in most "dangerous situation" since WWII and Denmark ready to "down" Russian drones, says PM Mette Frederiksen @eu2025dk.bsky.social at #euco

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 8d

More on that supposed threat from a radical left.

Republican Arizona lawmaker makes post calling for execution of Democratic congresswoman

John Gillette on X called for ‘people like’ Pramila Jayapal to be ‘hanged’ in response to her video on anti-Trump protests

www.theguardian.com

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 9d

Club Med, it's been a while!

James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 9d

Big climate alarm: European mayors have warned the EU about prospect of forced evacuation of their cities for "large periods of the year" due to 45-50 degrees centigrade heat, says @ec.europa.eu's Exec VP Teresa Ribera, who also calls for systems to anticipate "catastrophic" events.

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 12d

The mifepristone fight is back out in the open, and Europe needs to be on guard too. The far right and ultraconservatives will eliminate choice for women if they can.

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 13d

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. opened an investigation into the safety of the abortion pill mifepristone, as the anti-abortion movement continues to push the administration to restrict access through lawsuits and policy.

RFK Jr. Opens Investigation Into the Safety of the Abortion Pill

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. opened an investigation into the safety of the abortion pill mifepristone, as the antiabortion movement continues to push the administration to restrict access through lawsuits and policy.

bloom.bg

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Alan Owlport 🦉 🎃 @alanallport.bsky.social · 13d

By coincidence I am teaching Civil War grand strategy today and I have never heard even the most callow disengaged undergraduate say something as fucking stupid as that below

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 13d

EU response to latest Trump-inspired attack by Big Tech:

"absolutely no intention from the Commission side to repeal" the Digital Markets Act, says @ec.europa.eu spokes; not aware of plans to "change governance structure" of the DMA.

DER SPIEGEL @spiegel.de · 13d

Mit dem DMA will die Europäische Union die Macht der Techriesen begrenzen. Apple fühlt sich dadurch benachteiligt. Durch das Gesetz seien »völlig neue Gefahren für Nutzer« entstanden, so der Konzern.

Apple: Techkonzern fordert Abschaffung des Digital Markets Act

Mit dem DMA will die Europäische Union die Macht der Techriesen begrenzen. Apple fühlt sich dadurch benachteiligt. Durch das Gesetz seien »völlig neue Gefahren für Nutzer« entstanden, so der Konzern.

www.spiegel.de

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 14d

Maybe it's just me but I get a distinct "journalists are useless" vibe from this @ec.europa.eu YouTube promo.

What about allocating funding to news professionals to convey, you know, the news?

European Commission Official YouTube Channel | EU News, Policies and Updates

YouTube video by European Commission

www.youtube.com

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 14d

Can't wait to visit. "The inclusive hospitality industry remains marginal in Belgium, but initiatives like the Dogood Café demonstrate the potential for professional integration for people with disabilities."

Dogood Café à Ixelles, un premier bar à chiens bruxellois construit sur un modèle inclusif

Les établissements horeca employant du personnel handicapé sont rares en Belgique. L'ouverture à Ixelles d'un bar à chiens

www.lecho.be

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 14d

He's all about being on the side of societal consensus. And that keeps one in clover. But it's not journalism that excites or inspires.

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 14d

he's super problematic, hard agree.

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 15d

The greatest trick the devil ever played is convincing pundits free speech motivated Charlie Kirk. No. Kirk used the trick of free speech to tell women to stay home and call black people moronic. Obnoxious and infantile views. That is the point.

Below by @espiers.bsky.social still the best take.

Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning

www-thenation-com.cdn.ampproject.org

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 15d

How cowardly. Spahn succumbing to Maga madness. Charlie Kirk used the trick of free speech to call black people moronic and tell women to stay at home. Dumb and infantile views. That is the point.

Gyp Rosetti @gabielenadohm.bsky.social · 16d

Jens Spahn stellt bei #Miosga in Abrede, dass Charlie Kirk ein Extremist war: "Es sind zum Teil sehr konservative, zum Teil sehr liberale Positionen. (...) Sie sind halt sehr klar. Sie sind anders als viele Zuschauer es vielleicht sehen. Aber deswegen sind sie doch nicht weniger legitlm."

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 19d

Turkmenbashi.
Trumpmanbashi.
We look to Ashgabat now.

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 20d

The shift away from X in the EU Bubble has been shamefully slow when you consider how X benefits a white supremacist who is inciting political violence in Europe. The EU institutions must lead here because they set the news agenda. Today we see more progress. Bravo @press.europarl.europa.eu.

EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20d

We are delighted to announce that the European Parliament's Bluesky family is expanding, with the arrival of accounts for each of the Parliament's Committees 🦋

Check out the full list below, and follow them for regular updates on Committee activity - votes, meetings, etc.!

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Eoghan Walsh @eoghanwalshbxl.bsky.social · 20d

Delighted to be rolling out European Parliament Committee accounts on Bluesky this morning.

If you followed them on the other place and are jonesing for some EP action, then you can follow them now for all the usual updates!

EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20d

We are delighted to announce that the European Parliament's Bluesky family is expanding, with the arrival of accounts for each of the Parliament's Committees 🦋

Check out the full list below, and follow them for regular updates on Committee activity - votes, meetings, etc.!

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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20d

We are delighted to announce that the European Parliament's Bluesky family is expanding, with the arrival of accounts for each of the Parliament's Committees 🦋

Check out the full list below, and follow them for regular updates on Committee activity - votes, meetings, etc.!

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 20d

Next up, codewords for Charlie Kirk, like the Chinese have for Tiananmen Square.

ABC Pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Indefinitely After Host’s Charlie Kirk Comments

Nexstar, one of the biggest owners o US f TV stations in, said will pre-empt Jimmy Kimmel's late night show due to the host's Charlie Kirk remarks

variety.com

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 20d

Pyongyang on the Plains.

Oklahoma targets teachers for insufficient mourning of Charlie Kirk.

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Wendy Suares @wsuares.bsky.social · 20d

INBOX- State Superintendent Ryan Walters says after investigating reports that came in through Awareity, they've identified 70 certified teachers from 44 districts who've made statements regarding Charlie Kirk's murder and 12 school districts who did not participate in a moment of silence. #oklahoma

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 21d

Clay Higgins sent a letter to Bluesky and other social media sites threatening investigations if they don't censor speech critical of Charlie Kirk.

They don't even know who Jay is because they addressed her as "gentleman."

clayhiggins.house.gov/wp-content/u...

Alt text: Two-page letter on official U.S. House of Representatives letterhead, dated September 15, 2025, from Congressman Clay Higgins (Louisiana, 3rd District) to major tech executives, including Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Elon Musk (X), Neal Mohan (YouTube), Shou Zi Chew (TikTok), Jay Graber (Bluesky), and Devin Nunes (Trump Media & Technology Group).

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The letter opens by thanking the executives for their service and offering condolences. It references the "graphic, televised murder of a heroic Christian leader, Mr. Charlie Kirk," urging the companies to take responsibility by removing posts that allegedly celebrated Kirk’s death. It demands that authors of such posts be banned and new pages they create also prohibited. It frames celebration of Kirk’s murder as unacceptable in a free society, and states that Congressman Higgins has initiated a Congressional effort to enforce this.

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The letter continues, stating that shielding offenders will not be protected under Section 230. Higgins emphasizes his role as Chair of the Federal Law Enforcement subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, with authority over federal regulatory law enforcement. He frames the restriction of harmful public statements not as oppression, but as protection of free speech and societal standards. The letter closes with a demand for a formal response within one business week, signed "Clay Higgins, Member of Congress," and CCs Donald J. Trump (President of the United States) and Pam Bondi (Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice).

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David Noll @david.noll.org · 20d

given the well-justified criticism it receives here, it's notable when the paper of record reports on the president's agenda in a factual, straightforward manner
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...

Trump Invokes Kirk’s Killing in Justifying Measures to Silence Opponents

www.nytimes.com

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 20d

67pct of Israelis are very or somewhat concerned about potential European steps addressing atrocities in Gaza says survey from Mitvim Institute. So leverage there it seems. But equal percentage now view the EU as an adversary, which is most since 2018 when Mitvim began asking the question.

Mitvim Institute – The Israeli Foreign Policy Index 2025 – Key Findings.docx (1).pdf

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 21d

EU foreign minister @kajakallas.bsky.social pours cold water on Israel @eurovision.tv boycotts. Says taking measures impacting Israeli culture, entertainment and people are "wrong." h/t @raffschaidreiter.bsky.social

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James Kanter @jameskanter.bsky.social · 21d

Take also the lies, abuses and half-truths spouted by the Slovak government.

Including the threat to free and fair public broadcasting.

Advocates like @rsf.org are urgently calling on @ec.europa.eu to step up and enforce Union law on media freedom.

Post-Truth Nation, streaming now.

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Ep.119: Post-Truth Nation

Pavol Szalai on defending media in Slovakia.

euscream.com

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