Clay Hensley
@clayhensley.bsky.social
Posts about #globaled/#intled/#highered, & #intlstudent mobility, + art, democracy, sports.
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I went to college in Northfield. It makes me so sad and angry to know that my friends' communities are being terrorized by our own government.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
As immigration crackdown spreads beyond Minneapolis, the small town of Northfield resists
Much of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is concentrated in Minneapolis and surrounding cities. But federal agents are making arrests across Minnesota and community members are banding...
www.mprnews.org
February 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
I went to college in Northfield. It makes me so sad and angry to know that my friends' communities are being terrorized by our own government.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
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Good for them.
NBC's Olympics coverage this morning had recruiting ads from Bovino's CBP.
NBC's Olympics coverage this morning had recruiting ads from Bovino's CBP.
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Good for them.
NBC's Olympics coverage this morning had recruiting ads from Bovino's CBP.
NBC's Olympics coverage this morning had recruiting ads from Bovino's CBP.
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This, from @jamellebouie.net is exactly right. And I think so many folks have refused to see or admit what Trump is because admitting implicates them, or their families, so denial is easier.
February 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
This, from @jamellebouie.net is exactly right. And I think so many folks have refused to see or admit what Trump is because admitting implicates them, or their families, so denial is easier.
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Readers deserve to know who writes headlines and subheadlines for the New York Times. This subhed, in particular, is absurdly deceitful and dishonest.
It is (sort of) gainsaid by the piece itself, which you can read here for free: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/n... 1/8
It is (sort of) gainsaid by the piece itself, which you can read here for free: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/n... 1/8
February 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Readers deserve to know who writes headlines and subheadlines for the New York Times. This subhed, in particular, is absurdly deceitful and dishonest.
It is (sort of) gainsaid by the piece itself, which you can read here for free: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/n... 1/8
It is (sort of) gainsaid by the piece itself, which you can read here for free: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/n... 1/8
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Instead of reciting Republican/SHSAT lobby talking points, a thorough and balanced piece would point out that capping would not affect enrolled students, and plainly ask the question: is it worth New York City losing $1B so Townsend Harris can enroll 325 freshmen vs. 250?
Those are the stakes 8/8
Those are the stakes 8/8
February 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Instead of reciting Republican/SHSAT lobby talking points, a thorough and balanced piece would point out that capping would not affect enrolled students, and plainly ask the question: is it worth New York City losing $1B so Townsend Harris can enroll 325 freshmen vs. 250?
Those are the stakes 8/8
Those are the stakes 8/8
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The IRS already knows what you need to pay in taxes – so why doesn’t it just tell you instead of putting you through a costly and tax-consuming reporting process?
Answer: Because Congress is catering to tax prep companies.
buff.ly/8koKPYG
#taxes
Answer: Because Congress is catering to tax prep companies.
buff.ly/8koKPYG
#taxes
The IRS already has all your income tax data – so why do Americans still have to file their taxes?
A tax expert explains why the US continues to use such a complex and costly income tax system.
buff.ly
February 8, 2026 at 5:35 AM
The IRS already knows what you need to pay in taxes – so why doesn’t it just tell you instead of putting you through a costly and tax-consuming reporting process?
Answer: Because Congress is catering to tax prep companies.
buff.ly/8koKPYG
#taxes
Answer: Because Congress is catering to tax prep companies.
buff.ly/8koKPYG
#taxes
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Anarchism is definitely having a moment in Minnesota. The anarchy is real, productive, and amazing here these days.
February 8, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Anarchism is definitely having a moment in Minnesota. The anarchy is real, productive, and amazing here these days.
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Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries.
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
Donate to Support for Washington Post international employees, organized by Michelle Lee
Among the hundreds of journalists laid off by The Washington Post on … Michelle Lee needs your support for Support for Washington Post international employees
www.gofundme.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries.
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
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His stage name is BAD BUNNY... a bad-ass artist and honey-of-a-Bunny. His given name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. He is a handsome 31-year-old American citizen. Make no mistake. 1917: The Jones Act grants U.S. citizenship to all Puerto Ricans. I'll be watching... I'm a huge fan!
February 8, 2026 at 3:46 AM
His stage name is BAD BUNNY... a bad-ass artist and honey-of-a-Bunny. His given name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. He is a handsome 31-year-old American citizen. Make no mistake. 1917: The Jones Act grants U.S. citizenship to all Puerto Ricans. I'll be watching... I'm a huge fan!
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Some carnage going on with US official statistics
‘The hardest hit agency was the National Center for Education Statistics, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, which lost 95% of its staff.’
apnews.com/article/cens...
‘The hardest hit agency was the National Center for Education Statistics, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, which lost 95% of its staff.’
apnews.com/article/cens...
Scores of government statisticians are gone, leaving data at risk, report says
A new report reveals that the U.S. government's statistical system is struggling due to staff layoffs, reduced funding, and political interference.
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Some carnage going on with US official statistics
‘The hardest hit agency was the National Center for Education Statistics, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, which lost 95% of its staff.’
apnews.com/article/cens...
‘The hardest hit agency was the National Center for Education Statistics, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, which lost 95% of its staff.’
apnews.com/article/cens...
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Good to see the FT editorial draw attention to this less well known casualty of the US regime - official statistics
on.ft.com/43Tejhn
on.ft.com/43Tejhn
The White House war on federal statistics
Economists and scientists worry over disappearing data and advisory groups
on.ft.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Good to see the FT editorial draw attention to this less well known casualty of the US regime - official statistics
on.ft.com/43Tejhn
on.ft.com/43Tejhn
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Experts worry the changes—notably fewer test sites, less outreach, and an English-only online questionnaire—will make it harder to test proposed improvements and could lead to a significant undercount of the country’s population in 2030.’
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Sharp cutbacks in field tests could threaten quality of 2030 U.S. census
Efforts to correct historic undercount of poor, immigrant, rural, and minority populations are at risk, critics say
www.science.org
February 8, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Experts worry the changes—notably fewer test sites, less outreach, and an English-only online questionnaire—will make it harder to test proposed improvements and could lead to a significant undercount of the country’s population in 2030.’
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
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honestly true and i wish more actual factual on-the-ground activists, progressive groups, and electeds would figure that out
Tbh this website is legit good for high engagement content— why if you're left of center at all you should be posting here
100 followers already??? thank you all so much!!!
@diplomatofnight.com you are the greatest hypewoman of all time
@diplomatofnight.com you are the greatest hypewoman of all time
February 8, 2026 at 6:46 AM
honestly true and i wish more actual factual on-the-ground activists, progressive groups, and electeds would figure that out
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Tbh this website is legit good for high engagement content— why if you're left of center at all you should be posting here
100 followers already??? thank you all so much!!!
@diplomatofnight.com you are the greatest hypewoman of all time
@diplomatofnight.com you are the greatest hypewoman of all time
February 8, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Tbh this website is legit good for high engagement content— why if you're left of center at all you should be posting here
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It is currently 'packs of coyotes walking across the Charles River' cold outside.
February 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
It is currently 'packs of coyotes walking across the Charles River' cold outside.
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the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
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Facing racism in the sport head on, Surya Bonaly landed the banned backflip on one foot and made history anyway ⛸️ 💥
February 8, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Facing racism in the sport head on, Surya Bonaly landed the banned backflip on one foot and made history anyway ⛸️ 💥
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Trump is badly losing the war over ICE, not just on the streets, but also in the culture. As Bad Bunny shows, this has become a culture war unto itself. Trump-MAGA's initial hubris has been utterly deflated.
I've got fresh data illustrating the point. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2062...
I've got fresh data illustrating the point. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2062...
Trump Rages at Bad Bunny—and Accidentally Exposes a Big MAGA Weakness
MAGA’s hatred of the Super Bowl halftime performer reflects a hubris about what parts of the culture are “theirs.” But those assumptions are proving more wrong every day.
newrepublic.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Trump is badly losing the war over ICE, not just on the streets, but also in the culture. As Bad Bunny shows, this has become a culture war unto itself. Trump-MAGA's initial hubris has been utterly deflated.
I've got fresh data illustrating the point. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2062...
I've got fresh data illustrating the point. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2062...
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Just watch.
The olympic audience cheers American athletes.
But the moment JD Vance appears on screen they boo.
The world doesn't hate *America.*
It hates our corrupt, lawless leaders. And the moment we remove them from power, the vibe can shift again.
The olympic audience cheers American athletes.
But the moment JD Vance appears on screen they boo.
The world doesn't hate *America.*
It hates our corrupt, lawless leaders. And the moment we remove them from power, the vibe can shift again.
February 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Just watch.
The olympic audience cheers American athletes.
But the moment JD Vance appears on screen they boo.
The world doesn't hate *America.*
It hates our corrupt, lawless leaders. And the moment we remove them from power, the vibe can shift again.
The olympic audience cheers American athletes.
But the moment JD Vance appears on screen they boo.
The world doesn't hate *America.*
It hates our corrupt, lawless leaders. And the moment we remove them from power, the vibe can shift again.
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To all our international friends attending the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan tomorrow:
Please loudly boo JD Vance and his delegation. Make him feel like shit. We encourage it. We wish we could be there to boo him, too.
Signed,
the American people
Please loudly boo JD Vance and his delegation. Make him feel like shit. We encourage it. We wish we could be there to boo him, too.
Signed,
the American people
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
To all our international friends attending the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan tomorrow:
Please loudly boo JD Vance and his delegation. Make him feel like shit. We encourage it. We wish we could be there to boo him, too.
Signed,
the American people
Please loudly boo JD Vance and his delegation. Make him feel like shit. We encourage it. We wish we could be there to boo him, too.
Signed,
the American people
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Sometimes I'll just boo a photo of JD Vance in my free time
Reporter: Did you see that the VP Vance got booed at the Olympics?
Trump: That’s surprising because people like him. He doesn’t get booed in this country.
Trump: That’s surprising because people like him. He doesn’t get booed in this country.
February 7, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Sometimes I'll just boo a photo of JD Vance in my free time
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The Olympics said don't boo Vance but as Vance is incredibly boo-able, it had to happen
February 6, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The Olympics said don't boo Vance but as Vance is incredibly boo-able, it had to happen
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With Ron Charles and Becca Rothfeld laid off from WaPo, there are now only 5 full-time book critics working in the United States.
That's down from 7 when this pubbed last year, though you may find my definition of a "full-time book critic" arbitrary.
worldliteraturetoday.org/2025/septemb...
That's down from 7 when this pubbed last year, though you may find my definition of a "full-time book critic" arbitrary.
worldliteraturetoday.org/2025/septemb...
Criticism Is Literature. Why Is It Vanishing?, by Adam Morgan
What do the best book reviews do? What is the current state of the critical ecosystem? Chicago Review of Books founder Adam Morgan takes stock of book reviewing in the US.
worldliteraturetoday.org
February 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
With Ron Charles and Becca Rothfeld laid off from WaPo, there are now only 5 full-time book critics working in the United States.
That's down from 7 when this pubbed last year, though you may find my definition of a "full-time book critic" arbitrary.
worldliteraturetoday.org/2025/septemb...
That's down from 7 when this pubbed last year, though you may find my definition of a "full-time book critic" arbitrary.
worldliteraturetoday.org/2025/septemb...
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The GOP just had its best chance to finally flip a legislative seat in Trump 2.0. Democrats had other ideas.
Chasity Martinez just won a rural Trump+13 in the Louisiana House in a 24-point landslide—an overperformance of 37 points.
Our complete writeup on this remarkable outcome -->
Chasity Martinez just won a rural Trump+13 in the Louisiana House in a 24-point landslide—an overperformance of 37 points.
Our complete writeup on this remarkable outcome -->
Breaking: Democrats resoundingly defend red district in Louisiana, denying GOP its first pickup
Republicans have yet to flip a single legislative seat since Trump's return
www.the-downballot.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:16 AM
The GOP just had its best chance to finally flip a legislative seat in Trump 2.0. Democrats had other ideas.
Chasity Martinez just won a rural Trump+13 in the Louisiana House in a 24-point landslide—an overperformance of 37 points.
Our complete writeup on this remarkable outcome -->
Chasity Martinez just won a rural Trump+13 in the Louisiana House in a 24-point landslide—an overperformance of 37 points.
Our complete writeup on this remarkable outcome -->