Orna Ophir
@ornaophirdv.bsky.social
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s mass firings at federal agencies
February 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s mass firings at federal agencies
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I want every Democrat to sound like this. Meanwhile I'm listening to the sounds of (congressional) silence.
It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic.
When the fire starts to burn, every good person better be ready to man a post with a bucket of water if you want to stop it from raging out of control.
When the fire starts to burn, every good person better be ready to man a post with a bucket of water if you want to stop it from raging out of control.
February 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I want every Democrat to sound like this. Meanwhile I'm listening to the sounds of (congressional) silence.
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Chappell Roan won best new artist at the Grammys, one of the ceremony’s biggest awards. After accepting the trophy, she read an extended criticism of how the music industry treated her as a young artist from a notebook she brought onstage.
Chappell Roan Wins Best New Artist at the Grammys
The 26-year-old pop star capped a year of breakout success with one of the ceremony’s biggest awards and a candid criticism of the music industry.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Chappell Roan won best new artist at the Grammys, one of the ceremony’s biggest awards. After accepting the trophy, she read an extended criticism of how the music industry treated her as a young artist from a notebook she brought onstage.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro, less than a week after backing down from a decision to turn away US military planes bringing back undocumented migrants, made a bold request to migrants: Come home right away and 'build social wealth' reut.rs/40WpuEk
After tussle with Trump, Colombian leader asks compatriots in US to come back home
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, less than a week after backing down from a decision to turn away U.S. military planes bringing back undocumented migrants, made a bold request to migrants: Come home right away and "build social wealth."
reut.rs
February 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, less than a week after backing down from a decision to turn away US military planes bringing back undocumented migrants, made a bold request to migrants: Come home right away and 'build social wealth' reut.rs/40WpuEk
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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
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Germany's far right is rewriting the Holocaust. Will Netanyahu let it slide? / @davidiss.bsky.social
Germany's far right is rewriting the Holocaust. Will Netanyahu let it slide?
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www.haaretz.com
January 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Germany's far right is rewriting the Holocaust. Will Netanyahu let it slide? / @davidiss.bsky.social
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Erica is utterly brilliant and this is a gift worth opening.
I'm not teaching my grad course 'Civil Resistance: How It Works' this semester. But here is an abridged version of the course schedule, readings, and films I used the last time I taught it (in 2022). Just in case it's useful. drive.google.com/file/d/14RRJ...
Readings - Civil Resistance How It Works Fall 2022.pdf
drive.google.com
January 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Erica is utterly brilliant and this is a gift worth opening.
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At campaign launch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, "Roman saluter" Elon Musk expresses concerns about "too much focus on past guilt" in the country
'Too much focus on past guilt': Musk virtually addresses far-right AfD rally in Germany
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www.haaretz.com
January 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
At campaign launch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, "Roman saluter" Elon Musk expresses concerns about "too much focus on past guilt" in the country
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A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
PBS News Weekend full episode, Jan. 25, 2025
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
January 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
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If you like food you like immigrants.
[Or should.]
[Or should.]
About 75% of immigrant farm workers did not show up for work this week in Bakersfield, California, as the threat of Trump’s immigration raids looms.
Trump’s Immigration Threats Are Already Wrecking the Food Industry
Immigrant farm workers are too scared to show up to work.
newrepublic.com
January 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
If you like food you like immigrants.
[Or should.]
[Or should.]
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Republicans plan to pay for their billionaire tax cuts by slashing health care for kids, seniors, and people with disabilities.
It’s robbing working families so the richest Americans can get even richer.
I’m in the Senate to fight back.
It’s robbing working families so the richest Americans can get even richer.
I’m in the Senate to fight back.
January 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Republicans plan to pay for their billionaire tax cuts by slashing health care for kids, seniors, and people with disabilities.
It’s robbing working families so the richest Americans can get even richer.
I’m in the Senate to fight back.
It’s robbing working families so the richest Americans can get even richer.
I’m in the Senate to fight back.
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Breaking News: Senator Lisa Murkowski became the first Republican to say she would oppose Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship: Live Updates
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Breaking News: Senator Lisa Murkowski became the first Republican to say she would oppose Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon.
Father of Israeli held hostage in Gaza meets with ICC's top prosecutor www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Father of Israeli held hostage in Gaza meets with ICC's top prosecutor
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www.haaretz.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Father of Israeli held hostage in Gaza meets with ICC's top prosecutor www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
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Many Instagram and Facebook users say they are confused about why they are following and seeing posts from President Trump and JD Vance in their feeds. Here’s why.
Why You Might Suddenly Be Following Trump on Instagram and Facebook
Many Instagram and Facebook users say they are confused about why they are seeing posts from the president and vice president in their feeds. Here’s what to know.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Many Instagram and Facebook users say they are confused about why they are following and seeing posts from President Trump and JD Vance in their feeds. Here’s why.