Derrick L. Cogburn

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 7d

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.

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 18d

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DC Startup & Tech Week 2025: Automations, Agents & the New Rules of P...

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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 21d

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

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 24d

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.

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 25d

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

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · 25d

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.

sisresearch.bsky.social @sisresearch.bsky.social · 25d

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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sisresearch.bsky.social @sisresearch.bsky.social · 25d

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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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · Sep 30

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.

sisresearch.bsky.social @sisresearch.bsky.social · Sep 25

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...

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

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · Sep 25

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.

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · Sep 25

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.

sisresearch.bsky.social @sisresearch.bsky.social · Sep 25

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...

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

sisresearch.bsky.social @sisresearch.bsky.social · Sep 25

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...

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

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · Sep 25

“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.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 9

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

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · Jul 1

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.”

JAMES HEATHERS @jamesheathers.bsky.social · Jul 1

I have three questions.

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Microsoft says AI system better than doctors at diagnosing complex health conditions

Firm says results of research create ‘path to medical superintelligence’ but plays down job implications

www.theguardian.com

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · Jun 30

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Justices need to own the consequences of their injunction ruling

The court has significantly weakened district courts’ ability to halt illegal presidential actions.

www.washingtonpost.com

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · Jun 12

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."

Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · Jun 3

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

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · May 14

This was my immediate concern when I first heard about the plane.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · May 13

Ted Cruz: "I also think the plane poses significant espionage and surveillance problems ... I certainly have concerns."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · May 13

Ted Cruz: "I also think the plane poses significant espionage and surveillance problems ... I certainly have concerns."

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · May 10

Ditto

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL 01) @jonathanjackson.house.gov · May 9

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.

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL 01) @jonathanjackson.house.gov · May 9

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.

Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · May 9

Roaringly Acknowledge Organizations with ROR IDs in DESCRIPTION ropensci.org/blog/2025/05...

Roaringly Acknowledge Organizations with ROR IDs in DESCRIPTION

A few years ago, the R community started using ORCID (“Open Researcher and Contributor ID”) to persistently and uniquely identify individual authors of packages in DESCRIPTION. The idea is the followi...

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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · May 9

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | With Leo, there’s no going back from Francis

Pope Leo XIV shares his predecessor’s commitment to social justice.

www.washingtonpost.com

Catarina Dutilh Novaes 🟥 @cdutilhnovaes.bsky.social · May 9

Researchers run an experiment with AI bots in the r/changemyview subreddit, and Redditors are not happy-rightly so, IMO; astonishing that this study got ethics approval at all. (It got approval from the relevant university but was not authorized by Reddit mods or admins.) bgr.com/tech/researc...

Researchers ran an unauthorized AI experiment on Redditors

A group of researchers ran an unauthorized AI experiment on Reddit members of the r/changemyview subreddit and a lot of people are upset.

bgr.com

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · May 8

The Atlantic wins the ASME 2025 Best Cover Award for our October 2024 issue.

Inspired by the visual language of old Ray Bradbury and Stephen King paperbacks, Justin Metz created this illustration—among the only covers without a headline or typography in our history. https://theatln.tc/o0BM860L

Geri Reid @gerireid.com · May 9

Accessibility week is incoming! On Tuesday I'm speaking at London Web Standards alongside @craigabbott.co.uk and Matthew Atkinson. Grab a ticket👇

londonwebstandards.org/events/lwsma... #LWSMay2025 #GAAD

LWS May 2025 - GAAD event | London Web Standards

Our May event is talking place Tuesday 13 May at Greenwich University with a special Accessibility event to coincide with Global Accessibility Awareness Day happen on 15 May.

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Jose M Sallan @jmsallan.bsky.social · May 9

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...

Explainable Machine Learning Models

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Derrick Cogburn @derrickcogburn.bsky.social · May 2

No kings, queens, monarchs, and nobles in this country…

Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · May 1

We have no kings in the United States of America.

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