Mars
@ultralama.bsky.social
poli sci phd. working on my silly little academic interests.
Not a lot being talked about Nepal…violent anti corruption protests starting with gen z disillusionment with system
More to unfold but watching
More to unfold but watching
September 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Not a lot being talked about Nepal…violent anti corruption protests starting with gen z disillusionment with system
More to unfold but watching
More to unfold but watching
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Nepal 's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. She is the first woman to head the nation's government.
Nepal appoints a former chief justice as interim prime minister and first woman leader
Nepal 's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. She is the first woman to head the nation's government.
n.pr
September 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Nepal 's president appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. She is the first woman to head the nation's government.
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Former National Guard Vice Chief Major General Randy E. Manner says deploying the Guard to D.C. will ruin how the average American views the military.
Former national guard vice chief calls deployment into D.C. an 'intimidation' tactic
Former National Guard Vice Chief Major General Randy E. Manner says deploying the Guard to D.C. will ruin how the average American views the military.
n.pr
August 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Former National Guard Vice Chief Major General Randy E. Manner says deploying the Guard to D.C. will ruin how the average American views the military.
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Lots of folks gave the Go Go's $#!^ for being too "pop".
Here is the deal though, they did it DIY.
If you listen to their first cuts, some could barely play their instruments. They put in the effort, made their own sound and got to be an incredibly tight band.
DIY, the essence of punk rock.
Here is the deal though, they did it DIY.
If you listen to their first cuts, some could barely play their instruments. They put in the effort, made their own sound and got to be an incredibly tight band.
DIY, the essence of punk rock.
Happy birthday, Dottie Danger aka Belinda Carlisle, briefly rehearsal drummer with Germs, later singer with Go Go's, born on this day in 1958 in Los Angeles
Photo by Melanie Nissen
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #belindacarlisle #thegerms #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Photo by Melanie Nissen
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #belindacarlisle #thegerms #history #punkrockhistory #otd
August 17, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Lots of folks gave the Go Go's $#!^ for being too "pop".
Here is the deal though, they did it DIY.
If you listen to their first cuts, some could barely play their instruments. They put in the effort, made their own sound and got to be an incredibly tight band.
DIY, the essence of punk rock.
Here is the deal though, they did it DIY.
If you listen to their first cuts, some could barely play their instruments. They put in the effort, made their own sound and got to be an incredibly tight band.
DIY, the essence of punk rock.
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New article at the Journal of Politics finds that when Swifties failed to get Eras Tour tickets it made them more likely to...
-see Ticketmaster as unfair,
-support reforms to make ticket sales more equal, &
-file government complaints
This study uses the ticket lottery for the Eras Tour.
-see Ticketmaster as unfair,
-support reforms to make ticket sales more equal, &
-file government complaints
This study uses the ticket lottery for the Eras Tour.
August 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
New article at the Journal of Politics finds that when Swifties failed to get Eras Tour tickets it made them more likely to...
-see Ticketmaster as unfair,
-support reforms to make ticket sales more equal, &
-file government complaints
This study uses the ticket lottery for the Eras Tour.
-see Ticketmaster as unfair,
-support reforms to make ticket sales more equal, &
-file government complaints
This study uses the ticket lottery for the Eras Tour.
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43 years ago today
TV Party is the fourth EP by the American punk rock band Black Flag, released on the 7" vinyl format on this day in 1982 .
#punk #punks #punkrock #blackflag #tvparty #history #punkrockhistory #otd
TV Party is the fourth EP by the American punk rock band Black Flag, released on the 7" vinyl format on this day in 1982 .
#punk #punks #punkrock #blackflag #tvparty #history #punkrockhistory #otd
July 16, 2025 at 2:42 AM
43 years ago today
TV Party is the fourth EP by the American punk rock band Black Flag, released on the 7" vinyl format on this day in 1982 .
#punk #punks #punkrock #blackflag #tvparty #history #punkrockhistory #otd
TV Party is the fourth EP by the American punk rock band Black Flag, released on the 7" vinyl format on this day in 1982 .
#punk #punks #punkrock #blackflag #tvparty #history #punkrockhistory #otd
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I have never heard of lawyers being allowed anonymity, anywhere
Lawyers for ICE are increasingly hiding their identities in court. This is completely unprecedented.
“We’re not really doing names publicly,” said Judge ShaSha Xu — after stating her own name and those of the immigrants and their lawyers.
theintercept.com/2025/07/15/i...
“We’re not really doing names publicly,” said Judge ShaSha Xu — after stating her own name and those of the immigrants and their lawyers.
theintercept.com/2025/07/15/i...
ICE Lawyers Are Hiding Their Names in Immigration Court
ICE attorneys fighting to deport immigrants are able to obscure their identities — no masks required.
theintercept.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I have never heard of lawyers being allowed anonymity, anywhere
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"The restoration of liberal democracy remains mostly declarative, suggesting—along with the presidential election results—that Poland’s illiberal moment is far from over," write Stanley Bill and Ben Stanley.
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
July 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"The restoration of liberal democracy remains mostly declarative, suggesting—along with the presidential election results—that Poland’s illiberal moment is far from over," write Stanley Bill and Ben Stanley.
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/a...
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Search and rescue efforts continue in Central Texas where flash flooding has left at least dozens of people dead.
Photos: Texas grapples with devastation from deadly flooding
Search and rescue efforts continue in Central Texas where flash flooding has left at least dozens of people dead.
n.pr
July 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Search and rescue efforts continue in Central Texas where flash flooding has left at least dozens of people dead.
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After media reports & experts warned for months that drastic & sudden cuts at the Nat Weather Service by Trump could impair their forecasting ability & endanger lives during the storm season, TX officials blame an inaccurate forecast by NWS for the deadly results of the flood.
July 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
After media reports & experts warned for months that drastic & sudden cuts at the Nat Weather Service by Trump could impair their forecasting ability & endanger lives during the storm season, TX officials blame an inaccurate forecast by NWS for the deadly results of the flood.
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June 25, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Liberals say that political violence threatens our democracy. They’re wrong, it threatens our republic.
June 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Liberals say that political violence threatens our democracy. They’re wrong, it threatens our republic.
Welcome to cross cleavage coalition building, America. So begins the potential for popular uprisings.
seeing people with liz cheney placards marching side by side with people brandishing the hammer and sickle lends to… an interesting energy
June 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Welcome to cross cleavage coalition building, America. So begins the potential for popular uprisings.
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Get in losers. We're building a popular front.
seeing people with liz cheney placards marching side by side with people brandishing the hammer and sickle lends to… an interesting energy
June 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Get in losers. We're building a popular front.
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Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
June 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"
not academic related, but I think love is having a two hour tattoo session and your partner sits there and tells you a deep-dive summary of seasons 1 and 2 of severance so you can be up on pop culture
May 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
not academic related, but I think love is having a two hour tattoo session and your partner sits there and tells you a deep-dive summary of seasons 1 and 2 of severance so you can be up on pop culture
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The Chinese Communist Party is attempting to rename the Tibetan people’s homeland, part of a wider effort to eradicate Tibet’s cultural identity. For Tibet, it’s more than just a name.
www.journalofdemocra...
www.journalofdemocra...
Beijing Wants to Erase Tibet’s Name. Don’t Let Them. | Journal of Democracy
The Chinese Communist Party is attempting to rename the Tibetan people’s homeland, part of a wider effort to eradicate Tibet’s cultural identity. For Tibet, it’s more than just a name.
www.journalofdemocracy.org
May 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Chinese Communist Party is attempting to rename the Tibetan people’s homeland, part of a wider effort to eradicate Tibet’s cultural identity. For Tibet, it’s more than just a name.
www.journalofdemocra...
www.journalofdemocra...
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NSF has posted an “update on priorities.”
They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.
And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.
And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
Updates on NSF Priorities
www.nsf.gov
April 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
NSF has posted an “update on priorities.”
They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.
And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.
And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
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'In the Mouth of Madness' (1994)
dir: John Carpenter 📽️
dir: John Carpenter 📽️
April 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
'In the Mouth of Madness' (1994)
dir: John Carpenter 📽️
dir: John Carpenter 📽️
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Harassing civil society based on dubious fraud accusations is a standard part of the authoritarian playbook. Papa Putin must be proud.
newrepublic.com/post/192660/...
newrepublic.com/post/192660/...
Trump’s FBI Moves to Criminally Charge Major Climate Groups
The Trump administration is targeting climate organizations that received a Biden-era grant.
newrepublic.com
March 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Harassing civil society based on dubious fraud accusations is a standard part of the authoritarian playbook. Papa Putin must be proud.
newrepublic.com/post/192660/...
newrepublic.com/post/192660/...
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Timeline cleanse 🌞
March 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Timeline cleanse 🌞
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'Bubble Vendor' (1842)
rom the series 'A Set of Goldfish'
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
rom the series 'A Set of Goldfish'
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
March 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
'Bubble Vendor' (1842)
rom the series 'A Set of Goldfish'
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
rom the series 'A Set of Goldfish'
Utagawa Kuniyoshi
hello im an idiot how many cases select 4 qualitative help
March 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
hello im an idiot how many cases select 4 qualitative help
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43 years ago today
Siouxsie and The Banshees - in session for Kid Jensen - March 15, 1982
#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #gothpunkrock #siouxsiesioux #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Siouxsie and The Banshees - in session for Kid Jensen - March 15, 1982
#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #gothpunkrock #siouxsiesioux #history #punkrockhistory #otd
March 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
43 years ago today
Siouxsie and The Banshees - in session for Kid Jensen - March 15, 1982
#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #gothpunkrock #siouxsiesioux #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Siouxsie and The Banshees - in session for Kid Jensen - March 15, 1982
#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #gothpunkrock #siouxsiesioux #history #punkrockhistory #otd