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Christina Haritos
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Freie Universität Berlin | Memories, colonialism, journalism
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alexander-hobe.bsky.social
Ich habe den Ortstermin zum sehr schönen neuen @mittelweg36.bsky.social Heft beigesteuert. In der Boulderhalle geht es um die Frage, was das noch mit "Bergsport" zu tun hat: Die Worte "Abenteuer", "Athletik" und "Allez !" fallen.

Featuring Reinhold Messner, Marion Fourcade u.v.a.m.
October 10, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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alexander-hobe.bsky.social
Was meinte Hans Globke, als er von "Europa" schrieb? Diese Frage stelle ich mir für das Themenportal Europäische Geschichte anhand einer Archivquelle.🗃️ Die Antwort liegt in der europäischen Integration ebenso wie in der "Vergangenheitspolitik".

www.europa.clio-online.de/essay/id/fda...
Was meinte Hans Globke, als er von Europa schrieb? Eine Geschichte über Vergangenheitspolitik, Wehrmachtsveteranen und eine transnationale Kriegsverbrecherlobby in den frühen 1950er-Jahren
Die Korrespondenz zwischen Bundeskanzler Konrad Adenauers engem Mitarbeiter Hans Globke und einem ehemaligen hochrangigen Offizier der Wehrmacht lässt Rückschlüsse auf den Europa-Begriff in der Frühph...
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June 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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brandonwolf.bsky.social
Remember when the WH insisted that global HIV prevention & treatment was exempt from the freeze? When it seemed MAYBE they understood that cutting off medicine could put the entire planet at risk of drug resistant HIV strains?

Wrong. Elon Musk’s interns were simply shutting payments off manually.
Excerpt from the linked story
February 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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ryanlcooper.com
this action has already murdered ~14,000 adults and ~1,500 children

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February 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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propublica.org
Marocco has leadership roles at both the State Dept. and USAID — two agencies that sidelined him during the first Trump administration after he was accused of undermining U.S. foreign policy.

This time, he answers to few besides Trump himself.

By @annamaria.bsky.social and Brett Murphy
Trump Official Destroying USAID Secretly Met With Christian Nationalists Abroad in Defiance of U.S. Policy
Now one of the most powerful people in the U.S. government, Peter Marocco’s turbulent tenure during the first Trump administration sheds light on his current efforts to dismantle the American foreign…
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February 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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boeckler-stiftung.bsky.social
Wir trauern um Amel und ihre Tochter Hafsa, die nach dem Angriff auf die Demo in München ihr Leben verloren haben. Beim Verein Gewerkschaften helfen e.V. gibt es für alle Opfer nun ein Spendenkonto. Wenn Ihr könnt, unterstützt sie gerne! Herzlichen Dank!

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February 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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themorrancave.bsky.social
As DOGE and Trump claim to be rooting out govt waste, remember that the first Trump administration granted "church" status to the Family Research Council, allowing the nonprofit to shield its finances from public scrutiny.

It also can't be audited without ok from a high-level Treasury official.
Right-Wing Think Tank Family Research Council Is Now a Church in Eyes of the IRS
The FRC, a staunch opponent of abortion and LGBTQ rights, joins a growing list of activist groups seeking church status, which allows organizations to shield themselves from financial scrutiny.
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February 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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propublica.org
The Trump official currently dismantling USAID was caught in a secret meeting with a group of pro-Russian separatists in the Balkans.

Those he met with are under American sanctions for trying to restart the Bosnian war in the name of Christian nationalism. 1/
February 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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ryanlcooper.com
my state can't access over a billion dollars in our money because of Elon Musk www.notus.org/courts/penns...
Pennsylvania Still Can’t Access More than $1 Billion in Federal Funds, Per New Lawsuit
The state, which is one of the biggest recipients of funds from Biden’s signature infrastructure and climate policies, has joined in the legal fight against the Trump administration
www.notus.org
February 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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murshedz.bsky.social
👀‼️ "On a visit to the U.S. military’s key European military hub in Stuttgart, Hegseth was booed by around two dozen people who live at the base in an apparent demonstration against the policies currently being implemented by the Trump administration."
Defense Secretary Hegseth booed and heckled by military families protesting against DEI push
Last week, Hegseth wrote a memo in which he banned transgender people from joining the military and restricted the use of some learning materials in Defense Department schools.
www.nbcnews.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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justinbaragona.bsky.social
Trump just issued an executive order titled: ADDRESSING EGREGIOUS ACTIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

It says "the United States shall promote the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees escaping government-sponsored race-based discrimination, including racially discriminatory property confiscation"
the United States shall promote the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees escaping government-sponsored race-based discrimination, including racially discriminatory property confiscation Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the United States that, as long as South Africa continues these unjust and immoral practices that harm our Nation: (a) the United States shall not provide aid or assistance to South Africa; and (b) the United States shall promote the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees escaping government-sponsored race-based discrimination, including racially discriminatory property confiscation. Sec. 3. Assistance. (a) All executive departments and agencies (agencies), including the United States Agency for International Development, shall, to the maximum extent allowed by law, halt foreign aid or assistance delivered or provided to South Africa, and shall promptly exercise all available authorities and discretion to halt such aid or assistance. (b) The head of each agency may permit the provision of any such foreign aid or assistance that, in the discretion of the relevant agency head, is necessary or appropriate. Sec. 4. Refugee Resettlement and Other Humanitarian Considerations. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall take appropriate steps, consistent with law, to prioritize humanitarian relief, including admission and resettlement through the United States Refugee Admissions Program, for Afrikaners in South Africa who are victims of unjust racial discrimination. Such plan shall be submitted to the President through the Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor. Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
February 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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jamellebouie.net
huh, i wonder what this is about www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump administration disbands taskforce targeting Russian oligarchs
US attorney general issues memo to break up effort started after 2022 Ukraine invasion to target those close to Kremlin
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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theins.press
Elon Musk shares fake video created by Russian disinfo network alleging celebrity trips to Ukraine were funded by USAID

The clip is likely tied to the Russian disinfo network "Matryoshka," which previously spread pro-Kremlin narratives on Bluesky and X.
Elon Musk shares fake video created by Russian disinfo network alleging celebrity trips to Ukraine were funded by USAID
Billionaire-turned-U.S. “special government employee” Elon Musk shared a fake video on his X (Twitter) account that falsely claimed U.S. taxpayer money was used to finance visits by celebrities to Ukr...
theins.press
February 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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jeremykonyndyk.bsky.social
Mind-boggling wreckage. Among the lifesaving programs now disrupted by Elon’s attack on @USAID: phase 1 trials for a possible HIV vaccine.
February 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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joshtpm.bsky.social
This fact sheet on the White House website lists bullet point items of what it alleges are “waste and abuse” at USAID. I was curious what they came up with. Actually every link is to articles at Daily Mail, Breitbart and Washington examiner. www.whitehouse.gov/uncategorize...
At USAID, Waste and Abuse Runs Deep
For decades, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been unaccountable to taxpayers as it funnels massive sums of money to the
www.whitehouse.gov
February 6, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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juliezebrak.bsky.social
Andrew Natsios, who ran USAID under President George W. Bush and is a lifelong conservative Republican, calls such moves “illegal” and “outrageous.” What Musk and Rubio are doing “is criminal. They can’t abolish the aid program without a vote of Congress.” www.politico.com/news/magazin...
‘What Elon Musk Said Is a Bold-Faced Lie’
A former Republican director of USAID says the agency is critical to U.S. interests and can’t be abolished or folded into the State Department.
www.politico.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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apoorvanyt.bsky.social
Two weeks into President Trump’s sweeping freeze on foreign aid, H.I.V. groups abroad have not received any funding, jeopardizing the health of more than 20 million people, including 500,000 children.

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/h...
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment (Gift Article)
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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jamellebouie.net
i don’t even know if crime is the right word for the illegal destruction of USAID. it is an autocratic power grab and a direct attack on the sovereignty of the american people
February 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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bcmerchant.bsky.social
aaaand now it all makes sense
February 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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ajbauer.bsky.social
Has congress passed a law superseding or eliminating the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961?

Has the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional?

Then why are journalists reporting that Trump and Musk are "shutting down" USAID. They are not authorized to do so.
February 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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fritschner.bsky.social
Congressman @beyer.house.gov will be going to USAID today with colleagues to shine a light on what is happening there, I think others will join us. Figuring out details now and will share but flagging now for press and public in the area
February 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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gwensnyder.bsky.social
He is cutting aid to South African to punish them for ending apartheid.
newsguy.bsky.social Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · Feb 2
President Trump says he's cutting off "all future funding" to the Republic of South Africa for "confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people very badly" thus the US "won't stand for it, we will act."
February 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
charitos.bsky.social
Absolutely despicable. The U.S. isn't just trying to be racist at home, they're trying to make sure racism abroad is alive and well, too.

Also, the U.S. already froze all funding to South Africa, and now they want to make demands by threatening to cut off funding? Embarrassing.
Trump cuts funding to South Africa, accuses country of ‘confiscating’ land
United States president Donald Trump on Sunday said South Africa was "confiscating" land and "treating certain classes of people very badly" as he announced he was […]
www.namibian.com.na
February 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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npr.org
Under Biden, thousands of workers who experienced wage theft and other abuses have been granted protection from deportation and authorization to work so they can participate in labor investigations.
Immigrant workers are helping investigate labor abuses. Will Trump let them stay?
Under Biden, thousands of workers who experienced wage theft and other abuses have been granted protection from deportation and authorization to work so they can participate in labor investigations.
www.npr.org
January 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM