Andrew Osborne
@andrewosborne.bsky.social
writer & researcher / PhD Sociology specialising in the study of organising among New York street vendors, thesis: https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/35889/
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Jeffrey Epstein – Spectre Journal
Andrew Osborne analyzes the social dynamics that made Jeffrey Epstein an indispensable exemplar of capitalist appropriation before, ultimately, rendering him redundant.
spectrejournal.com
My new piece in @journalspectre.bsky.social on Jeffrey Epstein, blackmail, and primitive accumulation—analysing how kompromat became the structural engine of his wealth-building scheme, predetermining outcomes and entrenching power relations. spectrejournal.com/jeffrey-epst...
Land Value Politics, Kim Phillips-Fein interviews
@dlondonwortel.bsky.social —"rather than seeing 'neoliberalism' as a turn towards economic logic, we should see it as a continuation of an older, very narrow fiscal imaginary." www.phenomenalworld.org/interviews/d...
@dlondonwortel.bsky.social —"rather than seeing 'neoliberalism' as a turn towards economic logic, we should see it as a continuation of an older, very narrow fiscal imaginary." www.phenomenalworld.org/interviews/d...
Land Value Politics | Kim Phillips-Fein
An interview with Daniel Wortel-London
www.phenomenalworld.org
November 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Land Value Politics, Kim Phillips-Fein interviews
@dlondonwortel.bsky.social —"rather than seeing 'neoliberalism' as a turn towards economic logic, we should see it as a continuation of an older, very narrow fiscal imaginary." www.phenomenalworld.org/interviews/d...
@dlondonwortel.bsky.social —"rather than seeing 'neoliberalism' as a turn towards economic logic, we should see it as a continuation of an older, very narrow fiscal imaginary." www.phenomenalworld.org/interviews/d...
My new piece in @journalspectre.bsky.social on Jeffrey Epstein, blackmail, and primitive accumulation—analysing how kompromat became the structural engine of his wealth-building scheme, predetermining outcomes and entrenching power relations. spectrejournal.com/jeffrey-epst...
Jeffrey Epstein – Spectre Journal
Andrew Osborne analyzes the social dynamics that made Jeffrey Epstein an indispensable exemplar of capitalist appropriation before, ultimately, rendering him redundant.
spectrejournal.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
My new piece in @journalspectre.bsky.social on Jeffrey Epstein, blackmail, and primitive accumulation—analysing how kompromat became the structural engine of his wealth-building scheme, predetermining outcomes and entrenching power relations. spectrejournal.com/jeffrey-epst...
IG: @nigrotime 📷
October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
IG: @nigrotime 📷
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The first translation of Siegfried Kracauer's "harrowing and hilarious" WWI novel, Ginster, comes out tomorrow. No battles for Ginster, stages his own minor acts of resistance far from the front.
A Lost World War I Classic Returns, as Relevant as Ever
www.nytimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The first translation of Siegfried Kracauer's "harrowing and hilarious" WWI novel, Ginster, comes out tomorrow. No battles for Ginster, stages his own minor acts of resistance far from the front.
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Got a tip recently about how Trump's tariffs are preventing libraries from sharing books, and causing their loaned books to get stuck or lost in other countries: www.404media.co/libraries-ca...
Libraries Can’t Get Their Loaned Books Back Because of Trump’s Tariffs
Libraries have shared their collections internationally for decades. Trump’s tariffs are throwing that system into chaos and can ‘hinder academic progress.’
www.404media.co
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Got a tip recently about how Trump's tariffs are preventing libraries from sharing books, and causing their loaned books to get stuck or lost in other countries: www.404media.co/libraries-ca...
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curtis yarvin seems somewhat unhappy
October 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
curtis yarvin seems somewhat unhappy
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October 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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I asked U.S. Northern Command about this (as the federalized California troops are under their authority); they directed me to the Pentagon which directed me to the White House. a WH spokesperson said Trump "exercised his lawful authority" after alleged "violent riots and attacks on law enforcement"
Gov. Tina Kotek said Sunday that she’s aware that 101 California troops arrived in Oregon via plane overnight and that more were on their way. She received no official notice or correspondence from the federal government via @jmshumway.bsky.social oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/05/t...
Trump administration sending California troops to Oregon after court loss, governors say • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Hours after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from mobilizing 200 Oregon National Guard troops in Portland, the federal government began sending California National Guard troops to Oreg...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I asked U.S. Northern Command about this (as the federalized California troops are under their authority); they directed me to the Pentagon which directed me to the White House. a WH spokesperson said Trump "exercised his lawful authority" after alleged "violent riots and attacks on law enforcement"
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Not even the prospect of a $20 billion bailout paid by U.S. taxpayers is stabilizing Argentina after Milei’s peso/dollar manipulation failed. His sister (and chief of staff) is caught in a bribery scandal, and his top candidate was caught taking $200k from a narco. It’s over.
Argentina’s wily currency traders drain Javier Milei’s dollars on.ft.com/4pUkn1R
Argentina’s wily currency traders drain Javier Milei’s dollars
Labyrinthine restrictions and chronic instability spawn strategies to profit from foreign exchange policies
on.ft.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Not even the prospect of a $20 billion bailout paid by U.S. taxpayers is stabilizing Argentina after Milei’s peso/dollar manipulation failed. His sister (and chief of staff) is caught in a bribery scandal, and his top candidate was caught taking $200k from a narco. It’s over.
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The funniest thing about this is how legit terrified ICE looks.
October 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The funniest thing about this is how legit terrified ICE looks.
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"Goodstein had reportedly been receiving death threats in the past few weeks....
'She's had multiple death threats over the years,'
"Just last month, she was involved in a controversial case in determining if voter's personal information in South Carolina could be handed over to the government. "
'She's had multiple death threats over the years,'
"Just last month, she was involved in a controversial case in determining if voter's personal information in South Carolina could be handed over to the government. "
Judge's $1.5M beachfront home is burned to the ground as her senator husband is rushed to hospital
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Top judge's $1.5M beachfront home is burned to the ground
South Carolina Judge Diane Goodstein's home became engulfed in flames, causing three to be rushed to hospital. Police have launched an investigation.
www.dailymail.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
"Goodstein had reportedly been receiving death threats in the past few weeks....
'She's had multiple death threats over the years,'
"Just last month, she was involved in a controversial case in determining if voter's personal information in South Carolina could be handed over to the government. "
'She's had multiple death threats over the years,'
"Just last month, she was involved in a controversial case in determining if voter's personal information in South Carolina could be handed over to the government. "
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ICE reportedly opened fire on rapid responders on the southwest side this afternoon.
There are *very few* details on this available at this time. Treat all rumors with caution until verified.
This Sun-Times article cites a DHS statement that should be treated, as always, with extreme skepticism:
There are *very few* details on this available at this time. Treat all rumors with caution until verified.
This Sun-Times article cites a DHS statement that should be treated, as always, with extreme skepticism:
Shooting involving federal agents in Brighton Park under investigation
According to the Department of Homeland Security, a woman allegedly "boxed in" federal authorities, who opened fire.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
ICE reportedly opened fire on rapid responders on the southwest side this afternoon.
There are *very few* details on this available at this time. Treat all rumors with caution until verified.
This Sun-Times article cites a DHS statement that should be treated, as always, with extreme skepticism:
There are *very few* details on this available at this time. Treat all rumors with caution until verified.
This Sun-Times article cites a DHS statement that should be treated, as always, with extreme skepticism:
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I spoke to a Venezuelan woman who was arrested in this raid and later released with her 4yo son. She said agents broke down their door, pointed guns at them and made sexualized remarks about Venezuelan women. When she returned to her apartment it was boarded up and all her possessions were gone.
US Border Patrol raid sweeps in citizens, families as Chicago crackdown intensifies, w/ @reneehickman.bsky.social @kristinacooke.bsky.social www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US Border Patrol raid sweeps in citizens, families as Chicago crackdown intensifies
U.S. Border Patrol agents deployed to Chicago led a late-night raid on an apartment building this week, rappelling from helicopters onto rooftops and breaking down doors in an operation authorities said targeted gang members but which swept up U.S. citizens and families.
www.reuters.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I spoke to a Venezuelan woman who was arrested in this raid and later released with her 4yo son. She said agents broke down their door, pointed guns at them and made sexualized remarks about Venezuelan women. When she returned to her apartment it was boarded up and all her possessions were gone.
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This is how ICE drove by protesters yesterday. A row of state police separated protesters and ICE vehicles.
October 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This is how ICE drove by protesters yesterday. A row of state police separated protesters and ICE vehicles.
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Palestinian scholar and feminist Eman Abdelhadi arrested today in Chicago. Here she is calling shame on the cops and demanding they question their life choices.
@emanabdelhadi.bsky.social tells these cops about themselves.
October 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Palestinian scholar and feminist Eman Abdelhadi arrested today in Chicago. Here she is calling shame on the cops and demanding they question their life choices.
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These fascists have taken my friend, Palestinian scholar and feminist @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social into custody.
October 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
These fascists have taken my friend, Palestinian scholar and feminist @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social into custody.
"When she complained, she received a letter [...] The offences you are held on remand for are linked to Palestine Action and impact roles that are considered appropriate for you. The library orderly role is not considered appropriate." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Prisoners held over alleged Palestine Action offences face crackdown since group ban
People charged before protest group was proscribed describe restrictions on wearing keffiyehs and holding certain prison jobs
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"When she complained, she received a letter [...] The offences you are held on remand for are linked to Palestine Action and impact roles that are considered appropriate for you. The library orderly role is not considered appropriate." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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In 1983, 50 companies controlled 90% of the U.S. media market. That number is now down to 5.
September 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In 1983, 50 companies controlled 90% of the U.S. media market. That number is now down to 5.
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NEW: Recently we reported on L.A. honor student and track star Nory Sontay Ramos and her mom Estela, deported after a routine immigration check-in. Weeks after we met them in Guatemala, where they were in hiding, Estela died suddenly. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
The death of Estela Ramos Baten
Nory Sontay Ramos and her mother Estela were deported after a routine check-in. Two months later, Estela was buried with Guatemalan and U.S. flags draped over her coffin.
www.msnbc.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
NEW: Recently we reported on L.A. honor student and track star Nory Sontay Ramos and her mom Estela, deported after a routine immigration check-in. Weeks after we met them in Guatemala, where they were in hiding, Estela died suddenly. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
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Political violence.
The US military killed three people in another deadly strike on a vessel in international waters around South America allegedly "transporting illegal narcotics" from Venezuela, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post. https://cnn.it/4na60EM
September 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Political violence.
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"FREE DC! FREE
PALESTINE! TRUMP IS THE HITLER OF OUR TIME!"
PALESTINE! TRUMP IS THE HITLER OF OUR TIME!"
September 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
"FREE DC! FREE
PALESTINE! TRUMP IS THE HITLER OF OUR TIME!"
PALESTINE! TRUMP IS THE HITLER OF OUR TIME!"
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