Helen Lindberg
@cloudbuster01.bsky.social
Researcher, lecturer in political science, global politics, and Human Rights. Columnist. Freelance writer. Lover of all things dog. Twitter is my abusive x. Yes, still working on that book. Following the green light.
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"It is illegal for a coin to be issued with 'the image of a living former or current President, or of any deceased former President during the 2-year period following the date of the death...," per a law on currency designs." buff.ly/OueHVHp
It is ILLEGAL
Dictator Trump cares not at all
It is ILLEGAL
Dictator Trump cares not at all
Donald Trump Is Putting His Face on Both Sides of a New Coin. U.S. Treasury Reveals 'First Drafts'
The U.S. Treasury revealed the draft of a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump on both sides.
people.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"It is illegal for a coin to be issued with 'the image of a living former or current President, or of any deceased former President during the 2-year period following the date of the death...," per a law on currency designs." buff.ly/OueHVHp
It is ILLEGAL
Dictator Trump cares not at all
It is ILLEGAL
Dictator Trump cares not at all
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Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting a historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’
Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting a historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’
The mayor-elect’s address pulled from Socialist titans, Astoria’s uncles and his rival’s father. Julian Gerson explains how the two collaborated on the ‘love letter to New York’
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Zohran Mamdani’s writer on crafting a historic victory speech: ‘In New York, inspiration is everywhere’
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I wrote about the "Appeasement Eight" Senate Democrats getting the party to fold to Trump in the government shutdown, and why it shows that pro-democracy Americans badly need a real opposition party, full of leaders who recognize the United States isn't a normal rule of law democracy anymore.
Democrats Have to Get Out of a Normal Democracy Mindset
By folding in the government shutdown in exchange for virtually nothing, eight Democratic senators aid Trump's authoritarian takeover rather than oppose it
www.arcdigital.media
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I wrote about the "Appeasement Eight" Senate Democrats getting the party to fold to Trump in the government shutdown, and why it shows that pro-democracy Americans badly need a real opposition party, full of leaders who recognize the United States isn't a normal rule of law democracy anymore.
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
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I can't stress this enough as a super volunteer for the Democratic Party and Democratic candidates. This should prompt you to get MORE involved, not less. Show up and use the existing infrastructure to make it work for all of us. In my neck of the woods, we've seen a ton of local victories this way.
Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I can't stress this enough as a super volunteer for the Democratic Party and Democratic candidates. This should prompt you to get MORE involved, not less. Show up and use the existing infrastructure to make it work for all of us. In my neck of the woods, we've seen a ton of local victories this way.
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Jesus I see what you've done for others
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Jesus I see what you've done for others
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My Trade Secrets today. Trump is signing geopolitical trade deals in Asia which let the US dictate countries' trade policy and turn them against China.
But I reckon governments can steer a middle course if they're smart and nimble. (I speak to Malaysia's trade minister, who unsurprisingly agrees.)
But I reckon governments can steer a middle course if they're smart and nimble. (I speak to Malaysia's trade minister, who unsurprisingly agrees.)
The US can’t force Asian countries into its trade camp
[FREE TO READ] Trump’s deals with Malaysia and Cambodia will not turn them into economic satellites in a cold war of commerce
on.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
My Trade Secrets today. Trump is signing geopolitical trade deals in Asia which let the US dictate countries' trade policy and turn them against China.
But I reckon governments can steer a middle course if they're smart and nimble. (I speak to Malaysia's trade minister, who unsurprisingly agrees.)
But I reckon governments can steer a middle course if they're smart and nimble. (I speak to Malaysia's trade minister, who unsurprisingly agrees.)
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November 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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would be bonkers if a bunch of rocket scientists had to leave the US for Europe because of fascism.
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire Space X fanboy picked to take over NASA, plans to eviscerate the agency
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
would be bonkers if a bunch of rocket scientists had to leave the US for Europe because of fascism.
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How are contemporary cleavage structures stabilized in times of declining mass social and political organizations?
In this new paper with @davidattewell6.bsky.social @bjpols.bsky.social, we suggest that homogeneous social (educational) networks provide part of the answer.
tinyurl.com/49cs8jwp
In this new paper with @davidattewell6.bsky.social @bjpols.bsky.social, we suggest that homogeneous social (educational) networks provide part of the answer.
tinyurl.com/49cs8jwp
Educational Networks, Social Closure, and Cleavage Stabilization | British Journal of Political Science | Cambridge Core
Educational Networks, Social Closure, and Cleavage Stabilization - Volume 55
tinyurl.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
How are contemporary cleavage structures stabilized in times of declining mass social and political organizations?
In this new paper with @davidattewell6.bsky.social @bjpols.bsky.social, we suggest that homogeneous social (educational) networks provide part of the answer.
tinyurl.com/49cs8jwp
In this new paper with @davidattewell6.bsky.social @bjpols.bsky.social, we suggest that homogeneous social (educational) networks provide part of the answer.
tinyurl.com/49cs8jwp
Vila i frid Ted Ström. Den här sången borde vara en del av svensk kulturkanon. Den är i mitt sociala DNA i varjefall.
youtu.be/3KquHpO2VWI
youtu.be/3KquHpO2VWI
Volvo - Made by Sweden - Vintersaga
YouTube video by Volvo Car Sverige
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Vila i frid Ted Ström. Den här sången borde vara en del av svensk kulturkanon. Den är i mitt sociala DNA i varjefall.
youtu.be/3KquHpO2VWI
youtu.be/3KquHpO2VWI
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“Not everything that is buried is dead.” Heinrich Heine
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“Not everything that is buried is dead.” Heinrich Heine
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Migrationsverket kallade det "ett systemskifte" – jag lånade begreppet "paradigmskifte" från den danska migrationspolitiska debatten.
”Ett paradigmskifte i svensk migrationspolitik”
tidningensyre.se
November 17, 2023 at 5:26 PM
Migrationsverket kallade det "ett systemskifte" – jag lånade begreppet "paradigmskifte" från den danska migrationspolitiska debatten.
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Skriver om att Moderaterna har bestämt sig för att göra journalister till motståndare.
www.dn.se/ledare/amand...
www.dn.se/ledare/amand...
Amanda Sokolnicki: Moderaterna har bestämt sig för att göra journalister till motståndare
”Hotar du mig?” undrar statsministerns medarbetare. Moderaternas uppgörelse med Aftonbladet den här veckan är illavarslande.
www.dn.se
October 31, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Skriver om att Moderaterna har bestämt sig för att göra journalister till motståndare.
www.dn.se/ledare/amand...
www.dn.se/ledare/amand...
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Apropå, om Lasermannen och 90-talet. (Från min bok Man kan fly en galning men inte gömma sig från ett samhälle)
October 31, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Apropå, om Lasermannen och 90-talet. (Från min bok Man kan fly en galning men inte gömma sig från ett samhälle)
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Classic JD saying
October 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Classic JD saying
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Ridglan Farms closing beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin!!!
TY Dane4Dogs and all who have been writing and calling, thank you! Your commitment for the dogs has been inspiring.
👏👏👏
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Wayne Hsiung
American activist and attorney you are a hero for the dogs!!!
TY Dane4Dogs and all who have been writing and calling, thank you! Your commitment for the dogs has been inspiring.
👏👏👏
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Wayne Hsiung
American activist and attorney you are a hero for the dogs!!!
October 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Ridglan Farms closing beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin!!!
TY Dane4Dogs and all who have been writing and calling, thank you! Your commitment for the dogs has been inspiring.
👏👏👏
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Wayne Hsiung
American activist and attorney you are a hero for the dogs!!!
TY Dane4Dogs and all who have been writing and calling, thank you! Your commitment for the dogs has been inspiring.
👏👏👏
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Wayne Hsiung
American activist and attorney you are a hero for the dogs!!!
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GOOD NEWS: The Dane County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt Resolution 2025-119, calling on the Wisconsin DATCP to investigate Ridglan Farms—and, as warranted, revoke its state-issued breeding license.
Also, we've filed NEW complaints against Ridglan: riseforanimals.org/news/resolution-passed
Also, we've filed NEW complaints against Ridglan: riseforanimals.org/news/resolution-passed
Ridglan Update: Resolution Passed & New Complaints Filed!
By a vote of 30 to 5 (with two abstentions), the Dane County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2025-119, calling on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP...
riseforanimals.org
October 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM
GOOD NEWS: The Dane County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt Resolution 2025-119, calling on the Wisconsin DATCP to investigate Ridglan Farms—and, as warranted, revoke its state-issued breeding license.
Also, we've filed NEW complaints against Ridglan: riseforanimals.org/news/resolution-passed
Also, we've filed NEW complaints against Ridglan: riseforanimals.org/news/resolution-passed
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Mark my words, bet me money, whatever: "higher turnout is bad for Democrats" will suddenly once again become wrong in 2026 and 2028
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Mark my words, bet me money, whatever: "higher turnout is bad for Democrats" will suddenly once again become wrong in 2026 and 2028
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2,500 pantries supported across the state
$80M in state funds fast-tracked for distribution
390 @calvolunteers.bsky.social — with hundreds more waiting in the wings
And National Guard men and women deployed, proud to be the good guys
We will not just let Californians in need go hungry.
$80M in state funds fast-tracked for distribution
390 @calvolunteers.bsky.social — with hundreds more waiting in the wings
And National Guard men and women deployed, proud to be the good guys
We will not just let Californians in need go hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
2,500 pantries supported across the state
$80M in state funds fast-tracked for distribution
390 @calvolunteers.bsky.social — with hundreds more waiting in the wings
And National Guard men and women deployed, proud to be the good guys
We will not just let Californians in need go hungry.
$80M in state funds fast-tracked for distribution
390 @calvolunteers.bsky.social — with hundreds more waiting in the wings
And National Guard men and women deployed, proud to be the good guys
We will not just let Californians in need go hungry.
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🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.