@truesummer.bsky.social
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Also important to note we’re also witnessing the long shadow of Reagan’s efforts to crush higher education to stop student movements from gaining power in the US.
theintercept.com/2022/08/25/s...
theintercept.com/2022/08/25/s...
The Origin of Student Debt: Reagan Adviser Warned Free College Would Create a Dangerous "Educated Proletariat”
In 1970, Roger Freeman, who also worked for Nixon, revealed the right’s motivation for coming decades of attacks on higher education.
theintercept.com
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Also important to note we’re also witnessing the long shadow of Reagan’s efforts to crush higher education to stop student movements from gaining power in the US.
theintercept.com/2022/08/25/s...
theintercept.com/2022/08/25/s...
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“There is no reason why they’re being held,” U.S. District Leonie M. Brinkema said. Then, addressing a government lawyer: “If this was a criminal case … I’d throw you out of my chambers” Salvador Rizzo and @teoarmus.bsky.social report
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Judge releases detained Venezuelan couple with temporary protected status
The judge said the detention of the couple was baseless and unlawful.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“There is no reason why they’re being held,” U.S. District Leonie M. Brinkema said. Then, addressing a government lawyer: “If this was a criminal case … I’d throw you out of my chambers” Salvador Rizzo and @teoarmus.bsky.social report
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Breaking News: Johns Hopkins University, a leader in scientific research, said it would eliminate more than 2,000 workers because of the Trump administration’s steep cuts, primarily to international aid programs.
Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.
www.nytimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Breaking News: Johns Hopkins University, a leader in scientific research, said it would eliminate more than 2,000 workers because of the Trump administration’s steep cuts, primarily to international aid programs.
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Canadian MP @charlieangus104.bsky.social posted a good piece on Canada's response to American aggression, and how we need to approach it with level-heads, not balaclava-clad ones.
THE ART OF THE DEAL MEETS THE ART OF WAR
How Serious is the Trump Invasion Threat?
substack.com
March 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Canadian MP @charlieangus104.bsky.social posted a good piece on Canada's response to American aggression, and how we need to approach it with level-heads, not balaclava-clad ones.
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NEW: White House says the arrest and deportation of student activist & legal US resident, Mahmoud Khalil, is a blueprint for more.
The final line here is chilling. The White House specifically says Khalil was not breaking the law.
No evidence, no due process, no crime. He was just disappeared.
The final line here is chilling. The White House specifically says Khalil was not breaking the law.
No evidence, no due process, no crime. He was just disappeared.
March 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
NEW: White House says the arrest and deportation of student activist & legal US resident, Mahmoud Khalil, is a blueprint for more.
The final line here is chilling. The White House specifically says Khalil was not breaking the law.
No evidence, no due process, no crime. He was just disappeared.
The final line here is chilling. The White House specifically says Khalil was not breaking the law.
No evidence, no due process, no crime. He was just disappeared.
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NEW: The closure effectively hobbles the VA’s efforts to investigate and eliminate long-standing racial inequities that the department itself has acknowledged.
“The consequences will be dire, wide-reaching and deadly,” an advocate for Black veterans said.
By @vernalcoleman.bsky.social
“The consequences will be dire, wide-reaching and deadly,” an advocate for Black veterans said.
By @vernalcoleman.bsky.social
The Office That Investigates Disparities in Veterans’ Care Is Being “Liquidated”
The closure effectively hobbles the VA’s efforts to investigate and eliminate long-standing racial inequities that the department itself has acknowledged. “The consequences will be dire, wide-reaching...
propub.li
March 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
NEW: The closure effectively hobbles the VA’s efforts to investigate and eliminate long-standing racial inequities that the department itself has acknowledged.
“The consequences will be dire, wide-reaching and deadly,” an advocate for Black veterans said.
By @vernalcoleman.bsky.social
“The consequences will be dire, wide-reaching and deadly,” an advocate for Black veterans said.
By @vernalcoleman.bsky.social
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JD Vance says Canada should spare him our "sob story" about being good allies.
We sent so many young Canadians into Afghanistan to help the United States in THEIR war.
A war THEY lost.
We paid a huge price and will never forget the sacrifice.
J. D. can go lie on his couch.
Canada is #elbowsup
We sent so many young Canadians into Afghanistan to help the United States in THEIR war.
A war THEY lost.
We paid a huge price and will never forget the sacrifice.
J. D. can go lie on his couch.
Canada is #elbowsup
March 11, 2025 at 1:29 AM
JD Vance says Canada should spare him our "sob story" about being good allies.
We sent so many young Canadians into Afghanistan to help the United States in THEIR war.
A war THEY lost.
We paid a huge price and will never forget the sacrifice.
J. D. can go lie on his couch.
Canada is #elbowsup
We sent so many young Canadians into Afghanistan to help the United States in THEIR war.
A war THEY lost.
We paid a huge price and will never forget the sacrifice.
J. D. can go lie on his couch.
Canada is #elbowsup
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Trump has ordered massive swathes of US national forests to be cut down.
Hundreds of millions of acres of trees will be razed and endangered species will not be protected.
Hundreds of millions of acres of trees will be razed and endangered species will not be protected.
Trump orders swathes of US forests to be cut down for timber
President’s move to expand tree cutting across 280m acres evades rules to protect endangered species
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Trump has ordered massive swathes of US national forests to be cut down.
Hundreds of millions of acres of trees will be razed and endangered species will not be protected.
Hundreds of millions of acres of trees will be razed and endangered species will not be protected.
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On today’s front page: @fenitn.bsky.social went to rural West Texas, epicenter of a worsening measles outbreak that has already claimed the life of an unvaccinated child.
He found that some people are doubling down on their resistance to vaccines.
He found that some people are doubling down on their resistance to vaccines.
March 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On today’s front page: @fenitn.bsky.social went to rural West Texas, epicenter of a worsening measles outbreak that has already claimed the life of an unvaccinated child.
He found that some people are doubling down on their resistance to vaccines.
He found that some people are doubling down on their resistance to vaccines.
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"Canada is no longer in 2023 or 2024; it is now 2025, and the world has become a radically more dangerous place. What happens to Ukraine will set the stage for what could happen to us.
If ever there was an all-hands-on-deck moment for Canada, it is now."
If ever there was an all-hands-on-deck moment for Canada, it is now."
Here is my latest reflection.
The attack on President Zelenskyy shattered the last of our wishful thinking.
Many countries hoped that if they fawned over him, he would pick on someone else.
Now we know: that we either stand up or get dragged into the abyss.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/the-washin...
The attack on President Zelenskyy shattered the last of our wishful thinking.
Many countries hoped that if they fawned over him, he would pick on someone else.
Now we know: that we either stand up or get dragged into the abyss.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/the-washin...
THE MOST DEPLORABLE MOMENT IN AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY
Who Will Stand Up to the Traitor Regime?
charlieangus.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
"Canada is no longer in 2023 or 2024; it is now 2025, and the world has become a radically more dangerous place. What happens to Ukraine will set the stage for what could happen to us.
If ever there was an all-hands-on-deck moment for Canada, it is now."
If ever there was an all-hands-on-deck moment for Canada, it is now."
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Fascism depends on lies, and it depends on people going along with those lies.
Fascism wants us to believe that bigotry is common sense, that medicine makes you sick, and that surrendering to invasion and slaughter counts as "peace".
Peace comes by destroying Fascism. Not by rolling over for it.
Fascism wants us to believe that bigotry is common sense, that medicine makes you sick, and that surrendering to invasion and slaughter counts as "peace".
Peace comes by destroying Fascism. Not by rolling over for it.
I have spent my life fighting for peace.
The "peace" offered by the PUTIN/MAGA gang is a lie.
Peace is not surrender.
Peace is not bending in the face of violence.
Peace is the right of people to live their lives without intimidation or occupation.
Slava Ukraine
Slava Canada
The "peace" offered by the PUTIN/MAGA gang is a lie.
Peace is not surrender.
Peace is not bending in the face of violence.
Peace is the right of people to live their lives without intimidation or occupation.
Slava Ukraine
Slava Canada
March 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Fascism depends on lies, and it depends on people going along with those lies.
Fascism wants us to believe that bigotry is common sense, that medicine makes you sick, and that surrendering to invasion and slaughter counts as "peace".
Peace comes by destroying Fascism. Not by rolling over for it.
Fascism wants us to believe that bigotry is common sense, that medicine makes you sick, and that surrendering to invasion and slaughter counts as "peace".
Peace comes by destroying Fascism. Not by rolling over for it.
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"The key insight is this: The tech sector operates as a winner-take-all economy. But our political economy is based on perpetual competition."
Winner Take All
Why the tech bros want authoritarian government.
www.thebulwark.com
March 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"The key insight is this: The tech sector operates as a winner-take-all economy. But our political economy is based on perpetual competition."
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Not to mention: if you are appalled at how untouchable Vance and Trump must feel to behave in such an indefensible manner in public just because they're rich and powerful we all might consider reflecting a bit about what gave them that impression
March 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Not to mention: if you are appalled at how untouchable Vance and Trump must feel to behave in such an indefensible manner in public just because they're rich and powerful we all might consider reflecting a bit about what gave them that impression
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I guess it's good to know that there is a line for elite conduct somewhere but it is depressing how it's more commonly drawn in response to breaches of etiquette rather than, say, dropping of bombs or withdrawals of food aid
One of Norway's largest fuel companies just announced that they will no longer refuel US Navy vessels after Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy.
“It made us sick... We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example.”
“It made us sick... We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example.”
March 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I guess it's good to know that there is a line for elite conduct somewhere but it is depressing how it's more commonly drawn in response to breaches of etiquette rather than, say, dropping of bombs or withdrawals of food aid
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"Indulging the Tate brothers to own the libs is an act of pure nihilism. The Tate brothers are a uniquely malevolent force on the viral internet. Denouncing them should be the easiest test of moral seriousness imaginable."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
When You’re MAGA, They Let You Do It
Why Trumpworld is just fine with Andrew Tate’s violent misogyny.
www.theatlantic.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"Indulging the Tate brothers to own the libs is an act of pure nihilism. The Tate brothers are a uniquely malevolent force on the viral internet. Denouncing them should be the easiest test of moral seriousness imaginable."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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"America’s alliances are now in danger, and should be: Trump is openly, and gleefully, betraying everything America has tried to defend since the defeat of the Axis 80 years ago."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
It Was an Ambush
Today marked one of the grimmest days in the history of American diplomacy.
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"America’s alliances are now in danger, and should be: Trump is openly, and gleefully, betraying everything America has tried to defend since the defeat of the Axis 80 years ago."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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You are making a big difference in standing up to tyranny. Your decision to cancel the family trip to the United States is freaking them out.
As Donald insults our nation, businesses are watching our tourism dollars dry up.
Boycott all trips to the United States.
www.thetravel.com/us-travel-as...
As Donald insults our nation, businesses are watching our tourism dollars dry up.
Boycott all trips to the United States.
www.thetravel.com/us-travel-as...
U.S. Travel Association Warns of Economic Tourism Disaster After Thousands of Canadian Tourists Cancel Trips in Protest
While Proposed Tariffs Against Canada Are Now Paused, Canadian Travel Agencies Already Witnessing Retaliation in Form of Canceled Trips
www.thetravel.com
February 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
You are making a big difference in standing up to tyranny. Your decision to cancel the family trip to the United States is freaking them out.
As Donald insults our nation, businesses are watching our tourism dollars dry up.
Boycott all trips to the United States.
www.thetravel.com/us-travel-as...
As Donald insults our nation, businesses are watching our tourism dollars dry up.
Boycott all trips to the United States.
www.thetravel.com/us-travel-as...
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At the NATO meeting a loud US republican saw my CDN flag pin on my lapel and reached for it saying, "Hey Canada."
I stopped him.
"Don't touch the Canadian flag."
"Just joking," he said.
"You'll die before you touch our flag," I said, "not joking."
He scrambled out of there.
#notfuckingaround
I stopped him.
"Don't touch the Canadian flag."
"Just joking," he said.
"You'll die before you touch our flag," I said, "not joking."
He scrambled out of there.
#notfuckingaround
February 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
At the NATO meeting a loud US republican saw my CDN flag pin on my lapel and reached for it saying, "Hey Canada."
I stopped him.
"Don't touch the Canadian flag."
"Just joking," he said.
"You'll die before you touch our flag," I said, "not joking."
He scrambled out of there.
#notfuckingaround
I stopped him.
"Don't touch the Canadian flag."
"Just joking," he said.
"You'll die before you touch our flag," I said, "not joking."
He scrambled out of there.
#notfuckingaround
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Posted at the Piedra Lisa South Trailhead in Albuquerque.
February 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Posted at the Piedra Lisa South Trailhead in Albuquerque.
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The Trump administration is requesting data from all federal agencies about government resources devoted to union matters, potentially setting the stage for a showdown between the White House and federal unions.
Judge blocks Trump’s orders to curb youth gender transition care
A federal judge in Washington state called the executive orders discriminatory and a breach of the separation of powers between Congress and the president.
wapo.st
March 1, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The Trump administration is requesting data from all federal agencies about government resources devoted to union matters, potentially setting the stage for a showdown between the White House and federal unions.
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Such a small and tawdry world. Alex Ovechkin who is Vladimir Putin's top cheerleader is trying to rally people for MAGA Wayne Gretzky.
They should head off to Mar-a-Lago or Moscow to play shinny.
Let's have Hayley Wickenheiser as the real TEAM Canada captain.
They should head off to Mar-a-Lago or Moscow to play shinny.
Let's have Hayley Wickenheiser as the real TEAM Canada captain.
March 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Such a small and tawdry world. Alex Ovechkin who is Vladimir Putin's top cheerleader is trying to rally people for MAGA Wayne Gretzky.
They should head off to Mar-a-Lago or Moscow to play shinny.
Let's have Hayley Wickenheiser as the real TEAM Canada captain.
They should head off to Mar-a-Lago or Moscow to play shinny.
Let's have Hayley Wickenheiser as the real TEAM Canada captain.
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For my latest edition of @bloomberg.com Buying Power, I wrote about the enormous economic and societal risks that come along with this week’s news that the richest 10% of Americans now do fully half of the country’s consumer spending. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Rich People Are Firing a Cash Cannon at the US Economy—But at What Cost?
Industries get recalibrated, economic signals get crossed and the social fabric begins to fray.
www.bloomberg.com
February 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
For my latest edition of @bloomberg.com Buying Power, I wrote about the enormous economic and societal risks that come along with this week’s news that the richest 10% of Americans now do fully half of the country’s consumer spending. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...