Derrick Cogburn
@derrickcogburn.bsky.social
Scholar. Teacher. Sailor: Full Professor @AmericanU @KogodBiz & @ausis | Director idppglobal.org and internetgovernancelab.org | Data scientist doing #TextAnalysis #NLP using #AI #ML #LLMs #Python #RStats #Positron #HPC #a11y #CSCW #HCI
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Even as Big Tech CEOs curry favor with President Trump, Silicon Valley employees are calling on their bosses to use their influence to help stop his immigration policies. www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
Silicon Valley Tech Workers Are Campaigning to Get ICE Out of US Cities
Even as Big Tech CEOs curry favor with President Trump, Silicon Valley employees are calling on their bosses to use their influence to help stop his immigration policies.
www.wired.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Even as Big Tech CEOs curry favor with President Trump, Silicon Valley employees are calling on their bosses to use their influence to help stop his immigration policies. www.wired.com/story/the-bi...
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No matter their industries, many successful women swear by incorporating exercise into their daily routines to boost energy and mental health.
Successful women say exercise is a core part of their routines. Their essentials include Alo Yoga clothes and an Oura Ring dupe.
No matter their industries, many successful women swear by incorporating exercise into their daily routines to boost energy and mental health.
www.businessinsider.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:33 AM
No matter their industries, many successful women swear by incorporating exercise into their daily routines to boost energy and mental health.
Paul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent track
November 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Paul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent track
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Grijalva: I do think that Speaker Johnson misplayed his hand.
There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise.
Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is.
There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise.
Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is.
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Grijalva: I do think that Speaker Johnson misplayed his hand.
There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise.
Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is.
There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise.
Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is.
Kenny Loggins Slams Donald Trump for Using ‘Danger Zone’ in AI Video Bombing No Kings Protesters With Poop: ‘I Request That My Recording Is Removed Immediately’ - Variety
October 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Kenny Loggins Slams Donald Trump for Using ‘Danger Zone’ in AI Video Bombing No Kings Protesters With Poop: ‘I Request That My Recording Is Removed Immediately’ - Variety
These are great. Thanks. I’m going to try some of them. I’ll look at my list tomorrow to see if I have any to suggest.
October 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM
These are great. Thanks. I’m going to try some of them. I’ll look at my list tomorrow to see if I have any to suggest.
I wondered how long it would take for this response to the unusual meeting. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Marine colonel quits after 24 years citing concern for future of US under Trump
Resignation, coinciding with Hegseth’s partisan speech, was over Trump flouting constitution, Doug Krugman writes
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I wondered how long it would take for this response to the unusual meeting. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I’m really looking forward to moderating this event tomorrow. My colleagues and I in the @internetgovlab.bsky.social and @idpp.bsky.social are going to have an engaging discussion.
TOMORROW: Join us on Zoom at 12pmEST for a virtual conversation with @ausis.bsky.social professors @nanettelevinson.bsky.social, @derrickcogburn.bsky.social, and @redthistle.bsky.social. Don't miss it! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1680994793...
A Conversation with the Authors: Geopolitics at the Internet's Core
Join this virtual conversation with the authors of "Geopolitics at the Internet's Core," moderated by Series Editor Derrick Cogburn.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I’m really looking forward to moderating this event tomorrow. My colleagues and I in the @internetgovlab.bsky.social and @idpp.bsky.social are going to have an engaging discussion.
Thanks for sharing this article. We identified some interesting trends in #CRPD and #Disability rights implementation globally, regionally, and nationally. We have much more data to analyze are excited about our upcoming Lightning Talk on Nov 5 at the World Bank’s Law, Justice & Development week.
Check out this new Data and Policy study from SIS professor @derrickcogburn.bsky.social that features research insights on policy priorities for disability inclusion👇
www.american.edu/sis/research...
www.american.edu/sis/research...
Derrick Cogburn, Uncovering policy priorities for disability inclusion: NLP and LLM approaches to analyzing CRPD state reports
SIS Professor Derrick Cogburn's new article in Data & Policy shows the potential of generative AI tools and large language models to spotlight global policy trends and gaps.
www.american.edu
September 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Thanks for sharing this article. We identified some interesting trends in #CRPD and #Disability rights implementation globally, regionally, and nationally. We have much more data to analyze are excited about our upcoming Lightning Talk on Nov 5 at the World Bank’s Law, Justice & Development week.
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“without a stated reason” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals
The Pentagon has summoned military officials from around the world for a gathering in Virginia. Top generals and their staffs don’t know the reason for the meeting.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
“without a stated reason” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Thank you! Our research team @idpp.bsky.social really enjoyed working on this project and sharing our insights on CRPD implementation at global, regional, and national levels.
September 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thank you! Our research team @idpp.bsky.social really enjoyed working on this project and sharing our insights on CRPD implementation at global, regional, and national levels.
Thank you. Our research team at @idpp.bsky.social and beyond enjoyed working on this project, and used @posit.co #positron for our #rstats and #python coding along with a suite of #GenAI tools. Very interesting insights on #CRPD implementation at global, regional, and national levels.
Check out this new Data and Policy study from SIS professor @derrickcogburn.bsky.social that features research insights on policy priorities for disability inclusion👇
www.american.edu/sis/research...
www.american.edu/sis/research...
Derrick Cogburn, Uncovering policy priorities for disability inclusion: NLP and LLM approaches to analyzing CRPD state reports
SIS Professor Derrick Cogburn's new article in Data & Policy shows the potential of generative AI tools and large language models to spotlight global policy trends and gaps.
www.american.edu
September 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Q: You said the Epstein docs are a hoax that Dems are perpetrating against Trump. You said he didn't sign that check or card. What's the theory since these docs came from Epstein estate?
LEAVITT: I did not say the documents are a hoax. I said the entire narrative surrounding Epstein right now is
LEAVITT: I did not say the documents are a hoax. I said the entire narrative surrounding Epstein right now is
September 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Q: You said the Epstein docs are a hoax that Dems are perpetrating against Trump. You said he didn't sign that check or card. What's the theory since these docs came from Epstein estate?
LEAVITT: I did not say the documents are a hoax. I said the entire narrative surrounding Epstein right now is
LEAVITT: I did not say the documents are a hoax. I said the entire narrative surrounding Epstein right now is
Senate tries to overcome vote-a-rama, infighting to pass megabill - Reuters “”Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!," Musk posted on X.”
July 1, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Senate tries to overcome vote-a-rama, infighting to pass megabill - Reuters “”Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!," Musk posted on X.”
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Sen. Alex Padilla: "If this is how this DHS responds to a senator with a question, I can only imagine what they're doing to farmers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California and throughout the country. We will hold this administration accountable."
June 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Sen. Alex Padilla: "If this is how this DHS responds to a senator with a question, I can only imagine what they're doing to farmers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California and throughout the country. We will hold this administration accountable."
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The Chicago Tribune is embarking on a road trip to revisit Route 66 ahead of the 100-year anniversary of the iconic roadway, which spanned eight states and three time zones, stretching from downtown Chicago to the Pacific Ocean.
One Century, One Road: Route 66, ‘The Main Street of America,’ turns 100
One Century, One Road Route 66, ‘The Main Street of America,’ turns 100 By Jonathan Bullington and E. Jason Wambsgans It was created to connect us, a fused chain of existing road…
www.chicagotribune.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Chicago Tribune is embarking on a road trip to revisit Route 66 ahead of the 100-year anniversary of the iconic roadway, which spanned eight states and three time zones, stretching from downtown Chicago to the Pacific Ocean.
This is a powerful piece by Robert Reich open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Trump’s Vicious Attack on the American Mind
He wants America to be ignorant because ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny
open.substack.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This is a powerful piece by Robert Reich open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
This was my immediate concern when I first heard about the plane.
Ted Cruz: "I also think the plane poses significant espionage and surveillance problems ... I certainly have concerns."
May 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This was my immediate concern when I first heard about the plane.
Ditto
I am deeply troubled by the dismissal of Dr. Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian and the first African American and woman to serve as Librarian of Congress. Her leadership modernized access to knowledge for all. This is a loss for intellectual freedom and public service.
May 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Ditto
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Here is an example of explainable machine learning models (decision tress, random forests and regression) using the #tidymodels #Rstats framework in an important problem: predicting cat adoption:
jmsallan.netlify.app/blog/explain...
jmsallan.netlify.app/blog/explain...
Explainable Machine Learning Models
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May 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Here is an example of explainable machine learning models (decision tress, random forests and regression) using the #tidymodels #Rstats framework in an important problem: predicting cat adoption:
jmsallan.netlify.app/blog/explain...
jmsallan.netlify.app/blog/explain...