Pavel Yakovlevich
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Pavel Yakovlevich
@pavellawrence.bsky.social
Interests: Mali, cognitive dissonance, Nagorny Karabakh, 1619, piñatas, that sad montage in Up, Владислав Юрьевич Сурков, Shelburne Farms, truthiness, music as a weapon, Just Transition, Terry Gross, Open Space Technology, Molly
How did we get so stupid to think that this is an good indicator of the economy?
February 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Have The Editors @nationalreview.bsky.social ever focused on their colleague's work related to corruption? This week they were (gleefully) all over Washington Post destruction and transgender surgeries.
February 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
I forgot another favourite. We are Modeselektor.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufcN...
We Are Modeselektor Documentary
YouTube video by Telekom Electronic Beats TV
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM
There is a trend happening... Less consideration of indirect and cumulative impacts. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s new ‘gold standard’ rule will destroy American science as we know it | Colette Delawalla
The new executive order allows political appointees to undermine research they oppose, paving the way for state-controlled science
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Um, the niche comments are the best reason to follow. However, the further guidance is appreciated.
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
rusowsky - (ecco) | A COLORS SHOW
YouTube video by COLORS
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
I fear this is the best explanation I will get. But pretty clear what happened, as if it wasn't clear before.

Illiberalism.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/p...?
Bezos Guts The Washington Post
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Isn't the premise of environmental review to determine how to mitigate impacts in specific location, not to "be informed by previously completed environmental reviews for similar advanced nuclear technologies"? This undermines all logic, to say nothing about public participation in such decisions.
February 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
I am sorry to learn #Ukrainecast stopped! But happy to learn about Ukraine: The Latest youtube.com/playlist?lis.... And we still have Battleground episodes on Ukraine. open.spotify.com/show/0v96h51...
February 5, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Saying it's "a strategic reset" and being overdue in light of "difficult and even disappointing realities" is deeply unsatisfying. www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post'
The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security.
www.npr.org
February 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Has anyone asked what changed? I mean, has Jeff Bezos, William Lewis or anyone at @washingtonpost.com stated what changed? So, I could read it and understand myself.
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
February 4, 2026 at 9:48 AM
I am grateful to have a friend who shares stories about doing the work to bear witness. I was asked to share this far and wide. www.standwithminnesota.com

#Minnesota
#StandWithMinnesota
Stand With Minnesota
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:37 AM
I dream that The Editors at @nationalreview.bsky.social might dare take on the reporting of @letsgomathias.bsky.social regarding Trump's fact-less bogeyman of “antifa”. open.spotify.com/episode/3uzu...
February 2, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Reposted by Pavel Yakovlevich
Benito's reaction in video form
February 2, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Such an important observer with one of the most uniqure jobs on the planet.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Panorama - Our Man in Moscow
Panorama follows a year in the life of the BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, and his work reporting from one of the most hostile places in the world to be a journalist.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM
This is an incredible legacy. "The Know Your Rights Camp App is an essential resource for navigating the unjust system of traffic laws and policing in your area. You deserve to Know Your Rights."

www.knowyourrightscamp.org/kyrcapp
KYRC APP | Know Your Rights
www.knowyourrightscamp.org
February 2, 2026 at 9:10 AM