Char Selsvold
@vol56.bsky.social
I am a slow traveler, owner of Blue Bee Odysseys, desiring a more peaceful and sustainable world. I’m also a yogi who loves bees and blue herons.
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Minnesota fraud didn’t “just get discovered” — it got repackaged. A viral video became the right-wing’s new shiny object, and now they want you to forget that officials have been investigating for YEARS.
The timing isn’t accidental. Here's why: brooklyndaddefiant.substack.com/p/something-...
The timing isn’t accidental. Here's why: brooklyndaddefiant.substack.com/p/something-...
December 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Minnesota fraud didn’t “just get discovered” — it got repackaged. A viral video became the right-wing’s new shiny object, and now they want you to forget that officials have been investigating for YEARS.
The timing isn’t accidental. Here's why: brooklyndaddefiant.substack.com/p/something-...
The timing isn’t accidental. Here's why: brooklyndaddefiant.substack.com/p/something-...
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“But it's also clear that there is likely something in the files that further incriminates him.” This is what I think, too. Horrible as the facts at hand are, there must be something else, something verging on the unimaginable.
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/feminism-ver...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/feminism-ver...
Feminism Versus Trump and Epstein
We already knew that Jeffrey Epstein had sexually assaulted and exploited dozens of girls and young women, that he had done so openly, that his dehumanization of the vulnerable had not prevented a who...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“But it's also clear that there is likely something in the files that further incriminates him.” This is what I think, too. Horrible as the facts at hand are, there must be something else, something verging on the unimaginable.
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/feminism-ver...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com/feminism-ver...
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A tiny trial in New York has shown that personalized mRNA vaccines can provoke massive, lasting immune responses against pancreatic cancer, even as sweeping federal cuts now threaten the fragile labs required to produce them.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/a-breakthr...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/a-breakthr...
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A tiny trial in New York has shown that personalized mRNA vaccines can provoke massive, lasting immune responses against pancreatic cancer, even as sweeping federal cuts now threaten the fragile labs required to produce them.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/a-breakthr...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/a-breakthr...
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Israel has killed 249 journalists in the last 2 years.
That's more than were killed in WWII & the Vietnam War put together.
A Vermonter, Dylan Collins, was wounded in one of these attacks, which killed another reporter. This war against journalists must be investigated & ended.
That's more than were killed in WWII & the Vietnam War put together.
A Vermonter, Dylan Collins, was wounded in one of these attacks, which killed another reporter. This war against journalists must be investigated & ended.
Israel’s war against journalists must end | Video by Dylan Collins
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
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December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Israel has killed 249 journalists in the last 2 years.
That's more than were killed in WWII & the Vietnam War put together.
A Vermonter, Dylan Collins, was wounded in one of these attacks, which killed another reporter. This war against journalists must be investigated & ended.
That's more than were killed in WWII & the Vietnam War put together.
A Vermonter, Dylan Collins, was wounded in one of these attacks, which killed another reporter. This war against journalists must be investigated & ended.
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It's great that the media, Congress is going all Watergate on one of Trump's many crimes, the 'double-tap' murder of 2 Caribbean sailors
But the reality is that Trump's death cult has killed hundreds of thousands, mostly through senseless USAID cuts
My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
But the reality is that Trump's death cult has killed hundreds of thousands, mostly through senseless USAID cuts
My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
The Trump regime murders that aren’t on video | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, troubled Mount Airy Lodge is a perfect Trump venue.
www.inquirer.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It's great that the media, Congress is going all Watergate on one of Trump's many crimes, the 'double-tap' murder of 2 Caribbean sailors
But the reality is that Trump's death cult has killed hundreds of thousands, mostly through senseless USAID cuts
My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
But the reality is that Trump's death cult has killed hundreds of thousands, mostly through senseless USAID cuts
My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
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Geez…yet another whopper of a conversation about the precipice we are teetering on insofar as campaign finance and big money further hindering free and fair elections and democracy.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social @marcelias.bsky.social
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@hcrichardson.bsky.social @marcelias.bsky.social
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American Conversations: Marc Elias
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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December 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Geez…yet another whopper of a conversation about the precipice we are teetering on insofar as campaign finance and big money further hindering free and fair elections and democracy.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social @marcelias.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/LojhZEN...
@hcrichardson.bsky.social @marcelias.bsky.social
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Watch this video before you do your Black Friday shopping on Amazon.
November 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Watch this video before you do your Black Friday shopping on Amazon.
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This thread is a summary of this brilliant piece by my former colleague Rosan Smits. It went viral in the Netherlands—and you can read the English translation now -->
decorrespondent.nl/16177/this-...
decorrespondent.nl/16177/this-...
This is fascism
Fascism starts with talk, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup. And it takes hold thanks to people who think things won’t move quickly—until they do just that.
decorrespondent.nl
June 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This thread is a summary of this brilliant piece by my former colleague Rosan Smits. It went viral in the Netherlands—and you can read the English translation now -->
decorrespondent.nl/16177/this-...
decorrespondent.nl/16177/this-...
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The Department of Education is parceling off its main offices and giving their responsibilities to other federal agencies.
Much of the funding for K-12 and colleges is being handed over to—wait for it—the Department of LABOR.
Because what else is education good for apart from producing workers?😞
Much of the funding for K-12 and colleges is being handed over to—wait for it—the Department of LABOR.
Because what else is education good for apart from producing workers?😞
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
The Department of Education is parceling off its main offices and giving their responsibilities to other federal agencies.
Much of the funding for K-12 and colleges is being handed over to—wait for it—the Department of LABOR.
Because what else is education good for apart from producing workers?😞
Much of the funding for K-12 and colleges is being handed over to—wait for it—the Department of LABOR.
Because what else is education good for apart from producing workers?😞
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The Trump administration took down a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the Department of Justice’s website nearly 300 days ago to comply with an executive order against diversity, equity and inclusion.
oklahomawatch.org/2025/11/14/t...
oklahomawatch.org/2025/11/14/t...
Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content - Oklahoma Watch
The Trump administration removed a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the DOJ website, citing compliance with an executive order against DEI. Senators who ch...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The Trump administration took down a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the Department of Justice’s website nearly 300 days ago to comply with an executive order against diversity, equity and inclusion.
oklahomawatch.org/2025/11/14/t...
oklahomawatch.org/2025/11/14/t...
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@agu.org has shown some really impressive leadership in this difficult year. Really acting like a “Union”, not just an “Association” or a “Society.” Kudos to both their elected and staff leadership.
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
@agu.org has shown some really impressive leadership in this difficult year. Really acting like a “Union”, not just an “Association” or a “Society.” Kudos to both their elected and staff leadership.
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“Housing shortage – Jews to blame," letter sticker, German Reich, 1938
zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
“Housing shortage – Jews to blame," letter sticker, German Reich, 1938
zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
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The East Wing was where Eleanor Roosevelt welcomed all visitors to the White House.
That must have kept this administration up nights until they could knock it down. To build a ballroom we can't afford, during a shutdown, for a president who just posted himself dropping shit on the country.
That must have kept this administration up nights until they could knock it down. To build a ballroom we can't afford, during a shutdown, for a president who just posted himself dropping shit on the country.
October 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The East Wing was where Eleanor Roosevelt welcomed all visitors to the White House.
That must have kept this administration up nights until they could knock it down. To build a ballroom we can't afford, during a shutdown, for a president who just posted himself dropping shit on the country.
That must have kept this administration up nights until they could knock it down. To build a ballroom we can't afford, during a shutdown, for a president who just posted himself dropping shit on the country.
Portugal has inspired me since I read the Carnation Revolution last year. Persistence, courage, and exceptional creative resistance released them from an oppressive dictator. I took a tour group to Portugal last spring for my business, Blue Bee Odysseys, because of this. Thanks for your support!
America, Portugal/Europe has your back. Let’s do this together, just like in 1941/1945.
October 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Portugal has inspired me since I read the Carnation Revolution last year. Persistence, courage, and exceptional creative resistance released them from an oppressive dictator. I took a tour group to Portugal last spring for my business, Blue Bee Odysseys, because of this. Thanks for your support!
I like the idea of “anthropological change.” This reminds me of what happened in Portugal over 40 years, culminating in 1974. Patience, persistence, and optimism.
Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela
Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.
www.theatlantic.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I like the idea of “anthropological change.” This reminds me of what happened in Portugal over 40 years, culminating in 1974. Patience, persistence, and optimism.
I agree with the conclusion.
As alarmed as people may be, they aren't alarmed enough. Trump just escalated this crisis from a fight between the federal government and a state, to a situation where one state is deploying armed forces to impose its will on another state. www.thebulwark.com/p/emergency-...
Emergency Triad: The Chicago Rubicon and What Comes Next
We aren’t at the worst-case scenario yet. But if you squint, you can see it looming out there, just over the horizon.
www.thebulwark.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I agree with the conclusion.
Important to read.
"State Terror: A brief guide for Americans"
Revisiting a piece I wrote in April 2025
"In the history of state terror, the escape from law into coercion takes three forms... the leader principle; the state of exception; and the zone of statelessness."
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
Revisiting a piece I wrote in April 2025
"In the history of state terror, the escape from law into coercion takes three forms... the leader principle; the state of exception; and the zone of statelessness."
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
State Terror
A brief guide for Americans
snyder.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Important to read.
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One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny":
Listen for dangerous words.
Listen for dangerous words.
October 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny":
Listen for dangerous words.
Listen for dangerous words.
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Trump’s hatred for renewables means the US is falling behind the rest of the world
Trump’s hatred for renewables means the US is falling behind the rest of the world
As well as embracing ‘beautiful coal’, the president has set about obliterating clean energy projects
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Trump’s hatred for renewables means the US is falling behind the rest of the world
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How do you manage through [waves hands all around] *all this*?
That's the topic of a (free!) online webinar that I'm running Tuesday from 1-2pm Eastern.
It's a pilot for the idea of monthly webinars for managers, and I would love to see you there.
Register here: myumi.ch/G2dZ7
That's the topic of a (free!) online webinar that I'm running Tuesday from 1-2pm Eastern.
It's a pilot for the idea of monthly webinars for managers, and I would love to see you there.
Register here: myumi.ch/G2dZ7
September 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
How do you manage through [waves hands all around] *all this*?
That's the topic of a (free!) online webinar that I'm running Tuesday from 1-2pm Eastern.
It's a pilot for the idea of monthly webinars for managers, and I would love to see you there.
Register here: myumi.ch/G2dZ7
That's the topic of a (free!) online webinar that I'm running Tuesday from 1-2pm Eastern.
It's a pilot for the idea of monthly webinars for managers, and I would love to see you there.
Register here: myumi.ch/G2dZ7
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Gil Duran on Trump, Tech, and “The Nerd Reich”
YouTube video by Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California
youtu.be
September 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“We need to build a new opposition movement.” Hopeful. I need more discussion and brainstorming.
We need to build a new opposition movement. In this video, I lay out the challenge ahead and what I think we need to do to make it happen. Please watch, comment, and share. youtu.be/_GUgnpAYMCc
Can We Actually Save America?
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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September 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
“We need to build a new opposition movement.” Hopeful. I need more discussion and brainstorming.
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🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice Thursday sued six states — California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania — over their refusal to hand over sensitive voter registration data. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Sues Six States, Escalating Campaign to Seize Private Voter Data
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice Thursday sued six states — California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania — over their refusal to hand over sensitive voter registration data. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Worth noting that Microsoft's decision to end this particular military application of its technologies was based on 1) investigative journalism and a free and independent press, and 2) sustained pressure by activists exercising their free speech rights.
“The project was so expansive that, according to sources from Unit 8200 – which is equivalent in its remit to the US National Security Agency – a mantra emerged internally that captured its scale and ambition: ‘A million calls an hour.’”
Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians
Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Worth noting that Microsoft's decision to end this particular military application of its technologies was based on 1) investigative journalism and a free and independent press, and 2) sustained pressure by activists exercising their free speech rights.