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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 1h

Trump’s approval of the 211-mile Ambler Road Project through Gates of the Arctic National Park hinges on winning an “AI arms race.”

Trump Sacrifices Alaska Wilderness to Help AI Companies

Trump’s approval of the 211-mile Ambler Road Project through Gates of the Arctic National Park hinges on winning an “AI arms race.”

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 47m

So much winning for US farmers

Reuters @reuters.com · 55m

Brazil's soybean exports to hit record as US out of market, Chinese demand strong reut.rs/4q6rzYW

Brazil's soybean exports to hit record as US out of market, Chinese demand strong

Brazil's soybean exports are expected to reach 102.2 million tons through end-October, surpassing annual volumes for the whole of 2024 and 2023, reflecting the absence of U.S. competitors serving Chinese importers, grain exporter group Anec data showed on Wednesday.

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Tim Steller @timsteller.bsky.social · 22h

The University of Arizona's faculty senate has voted to ask the UA president to reject the Trump administration's proposed compact. It's among an accumulation of voices who say not to be tempted by the good things in the compact due to its more fundamental threats.
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U of A Faculty Senate opposes Trump compact; provost says no decision yet

The University of Arizona Faculty Senate approved a resolution calling on the UA to reject the White House’s compact requiring ideological, political and financial commitments in return for federal fu...

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 1h

There's room for all of them 🤪

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It’s only Wednesday but you can do this

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 2h

I mean the fact that the vast majority are white is a given. No research needed there AFAIK. My theory on disciplinarity: fields still dominated by men, esp but not exclusively math and sciences

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Aaron Gerow @dengerow.bsky.social · 12h

My partner appears in the Asahi newspaper, describing the collection of interviews she is putting together of filmmakers attending this year's Yamagata Film Festival.. Please support the crowd funding if you can.

www.asahi.com/articles/AST...

世界各国の監督の声を届けたい　山形映画祭がCFでインタビュー集：朝日新聞

山形市で9日に開幕する山形国際ドキュメンタリー映画祭で、世界各国から訪れる映画監督のインタビュー集を作る資金をクラウドファンディング（CF）で募っている。インタビュー集編集長の小野聖子さんは「様々な…

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 13h

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO TYRANTS Vancouver BC Canada” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/democracy12/... #NoKings

NO TYRANTS Vancouver BC Canada · Democracy 12

**Here in Canada, we stand in solidarity with our American neighbours against their wannabe dictator.** This peaceful movement is growing. That’s because “NO TYRANTS” is more than a slogan—it’s found...

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鋼のStephen Meyerink @sjmtaelus.bsky.social · 20h

Okay, games researchers: looking for something that happened in 1991-92ish. the sound team at Sierra On-Line was interviewed, including Chris Braymen; talked in the interview about using character and leitmotif, key changes, and transition pieces. Trying to find the magazine, if anyone has clues.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 17h

Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding. https://to.pbs.org/4nEQMrw

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

All profits will help public TV stations with licensing fees for popular programs that include "The Best of Joy of Painting" and "America's Test Kitchen."

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 14h

I won’t let go of summer until I have to

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 4d

Are you a terrorist?
You just might be, after the Executive Order Trump just signed. See his vague definition in🧵

Mr. E Histories explains Trump’s #antifa EO, and lets you know if you should be worried. Spoiler Alert: Be worried!

Learn more: time.com/7322106/trum...

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 17h

People in the comments here are not getting the point. Educate yourself on the situation happening around the shutdown right now.

Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 18h

The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.

And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.

This is not about politics. It's about people.

Let’s break it down:

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 23h

Has anyone done a study on what disciplinary backgrounds are most prominently represented in the membership of these "Academic Freedom" groups on North American campuses? Because I have a theory.

Honest question, though. I would like to see some research.

#AcademicSky

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Elise Wang @elisewang.bsky.social · 1d

One of the more incredible stories out of LA this year has been how a taco review blog became the best on-the-ground coverage of ICE raids in the city.

They do a dispatch every day, follow-up on the kidnapped people (which almost no media outlet has done), and fact-check government claims.

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

@lataco.bsky.social first began as a blog documenting local Mexican cuisine. Now, it’s an essential reporting powerhouse to the city as Trump’s mass deportation plot unfolds.

Check out the latest from our friends at Reveal: tinyurl.com/4cm2bsdr

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

Pritzker: “The Trump administration is following a playbook: Cause chaos, create fear and confusion, make it seem that peaceful protesters are a mob by firing gas pellets and tear gas canisters at them. Why? To create the pretext for invoking the Insurrection Act.”

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 1d

This video featuring Boys 2, 3, me, and an unsuspecting mushroom is *definitely* unstaged and did NOT require 15 takes to get right. Camera: Boy 1

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 1d

Badass.

NPR @npr.org · 1d

A year ago, Rwanda faced its first outbreak of Marburg virus. Dr. Tsion Firew remembers how scared she was — and how that didn't stop her from playing a key role in the remarkably effective response.

A bold doctor sent her kids away and helped beat one of the world's deadliest viruses

A year ago, Rwanda faced its first outbreak of Marburg virus. Dr. Tsion Firew remembers how scared she was — and how that didn't stop her from playing a key role in the remarkably effective response.

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Erik Simpson @erikthesimpson.bsky.social · 1d

Job Alert! Tenure-track, Creative Non-Fiction (broadly conceived), Grinnell College. joblist.mla.org/job/2000443/...

Assistant Professor of English: Creative Writing Tenure Track job with Grinnell College | 2000443

Research and teaching interests might include: screenwriting/tv writing, memoir, lyric essay, narrative journalism, graphic storytelling.

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 1d

I have no patience for this level of stupid and hateful but here we are

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3d

FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to illegal immigrants.

FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

This is false. Democrats say they are pushing for the inclusion of key health care provisions in the next congressional spending package.

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: In response to Trump’s DEI bans, Canada’s medical schools will now fall entirely under Canadian oversight.

Until recently, accreditation had been done jointly with the U.S.

Yikes.

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