Alyssa S.
@drsepinwall.bsky.social
Writer. Prof. Lover of Music and Film. 🇭🇹🇫🇷🎮🎬🗃️Views expressed through this account represent my own opinions and not my employer's.
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from the perspective of Venezuelans, I suppose last night's military operation doesn't really look very different from Grenada in 1983, Panama in 1989, or countless other US military actions
what makes this feel different from vantage points outside of Latin America is that the US is no longer
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what makes this feel different from vantage points outside of Latin America is that the US is no longer
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January 3, 2026 at 1:40 PM
from the perspective of Venezuelans, I suppose last night's military operation doesn't really look very different from Grenada in 1983, Panama in 1989, or countless other US military actions
what makes this feel different from vantage points outside of Latin America is that the US is no longer
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what makes this feel different from vantage points outside of Latin America is that the US is no longer
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If you don't think kidnapping Maduro matters because he's a "bad guy" then you don't get to complain about January 6th, because they thought we were the "bad guys".
January 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
If you don't think kidnapping Maduro matters because he's a "bad guy" then you don't get to complain about January 6th, because they thought we were the "bad guys".
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Statement on Trump’s military actions in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Statement on Trump’s military actions in Venezuela.
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Imagine being the person brave enough to leak this in the hopes that media attention could stop it and then the media just……buries it.
NEW: Plans for secret U.S. raid to capture Maduro leaked to the Washington Post and New York Times before it happened, but both decided not to publish to protect U.S. troops - Semafor
January 4, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Imagine being the person brave enough to leak this in the hopes that media attention could stop it and then the media just……buries it.
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The New York Times has just confirmed that 40 civilians died in President Trump's invasion.
This is the aftermath in one area
This is the aftermath in one area
January 4, 2026 at 3:56 AM
The New York Times has just confirmed that 40 civilians died in President Trump's invasion.
This is the aftermath in one area
This is the aftermath in one area
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The "Who Gon Check Me, Boo?" Doctrine
Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
January 4, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The "Who Gon Check Me, Boo?" Doctrine
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Call your Senators and your Congressperson. Tell them EXACTLY how you feel about what our military and the executive branch are doing in Venezuela.
Do it! Make sure their offices are flooded with calls, whether you have a Rep or Dem rep. It's the weekend and you can leave a message!
You know what to do folks, flood the phones: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
January 4, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Call your Senators and your Congressperson. Tell them EXACTLY how you feel about what our military and the executive branch are doing in Venezuela.
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👇🏼 This might be the winner for the worst response by a Democratic Senator.
President Trump’s actions today with Venezuela raise more questions than answers. Is America going to be involved in running and stabilizing Venezuela? Today's actions raise many questions about the stability of the region and our policy towards South America.
January 4, 2026 at 1:02 AM
👇🏼 This might be the winner for the worst response by a Democratic Senator.
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If you can't even stay awake for your junta, it's time to hang it up.
January 3, 2026 at 5:19 PM
If you can't even stay awake for your junta, it's time to hang it up.
Do it! Make sure their offices are flooded with calls, whether you have a Rep or Dem rep. It's the weekend and you can leave a message!
You know what to do folks, flood the phones: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
CALL NOW: Tell your Representative to Stop Trump’s War in Venezuela
indivisible.org
January 4, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Do it! Make sure their offices are flooded with calls, whether you have a Rep or Dem rep. It's the weekend and you can leave a message!
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he's just gonna keep doing illegal shit as long as everyone keeps letting him
January 4, 2026 at 12:08 AM
he's just gonna keep doing illegal shit as long as everyone keeps letting him
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We’ve seen this playbook before in Haiti, only we don’t have oil so there is never any talk of running the country after the US kidnaps a Haitian president.
January 3, 2026 at 9:04 PM
We’ve seen this playbook before in Haiti, only we don’t have oil so there is never any talk of running the country after the US kidnaps a Haitian president.
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NYT:
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
January 3, 2026 at 11:25 PM
NYT:
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
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Anti-war march in NYC, organized overnight. Happening right now, 8th Ave.
People care.
People care.
January 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Anti-war march in NYC, organized overnight. Happening right now, 8th Ave.
People care.
People care.
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I do not understand how anyone other than the Trump administration is assuming "the US has taken over Venezuela" (let alone "restored democracy") when THE VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT IS STILL CURRENTLY IN POWER AND DEFIANT.
It's the damn Saddam Hussein statue toppling all over again. People are so dumb.
It's the damn Saddam Hussein statue toppling all over again. People are so dumb.
January 4, 2026 at 12:47 AM
I do not understand how anyone other than the Trump administration is assuming "the US has taken over Venezuela" (let alone "restored democracy") when THE VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT IS STILL CURRENTLY IN POWER AND DEFIANT.
It's the damn Saddam Hussein statue toppling all over again. People are so dumb.
It's the damn Saddam Hussein statue toppling all over again. People are so dumb.
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Happening right now downtown San Diego… At the waterfront park! No war with Venezuela!
January 3, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Happening right now downtown San Diego… At the waterfront park! No war with Venezuela!
Downtown San Diego turns out against the war.
January 3, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Downtown San Diego turns out against the war.
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San Diego Friends join us at Waterfront Park today, Saturday at 3pm to RESIST THE USA WAR ON VENEZUELA to steal their oil ‼️
January 3, 2026 at 10:08 PM
San Diego Friends join us at Waterfront Park today, Saturday at 3pm to RESIST THE USA WAR ON VENEZUELA to steal their oil ‼️
Amen on this. #GiftArticle.
“Mamdani called Trump to criticize Venezuela strikes”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
“Mamdani called Trump to criticize Venezuela strikes”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Mamdani Called Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Amen on this. #GiftArticle.
“Mamdani called Trump to criticize Venezuela strikes”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
“Mamdani called Trump to criticize Venezuela strikes”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
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As we approach the start of a new semester, I thought this a timely moment to think about how you can design in-class, small-team learning activities to maximize engagement and accountability. 🧵
I’ve been a university-level teacher for over 30 years. Part of that work is observing and mentoring new and experienced teachers. One lesson I’ve learned? Small-team tasks are where good teaching goes to die. A thread on how to make small-team tasks work in the classroom. 🧵 1/38
January 3, 2026 at 10:21 PM
As we approach the start of a new semester, I thought this a timely moment to think about how you can design in-class, small-team learning activities to maximize engagement and accountability. 🧵
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Trump's chief contribution to American politics is revealing that you don't need a respectable veneer for evil, corrupt behavior. You can rob the bank, say you did it because you like money and you'll do it again, and challenge anyone to stop you
I feel like I haven’t even been properly lied to about the purposes of this war
January 3, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Trump's chief contribution to American politics is revealing that you don't need a respectable veneer for evil, corrupt behavior. You can rob the bank, say you did it because you like money and you'll do it again, and challenge anyone to stop you
Also does he think this is going to make Venezuelans more enthusiastic about the invasion and occupation?
Cuz Iraqis LOVED IT when we invaded to “free them from Saddam.”
And these 🤬 hate history books… but it’s other people who are going to be at risk of dying.
Cuz Iraqis LOVED IT when we invaded to “free them from Saddam.”
And these 🤬 hate history books… but it’s other people who are going to be at risk of dying.
Is someone going to invade the US, kidnap our president, and have him faced criminal charges abroad?
Cuz I’m watching the news and… 😶
Cuz I’m watching the news and… 😶
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Also does he think this is going to make Venezuelans more enthusiastic about the invasion and occupation?
Cuz Iraqis LOVED IT when we invaded to “free them from Saddam.”
And these 🤬 hate history books… but it’s other people who are going to be at risk of dying.
Cuz Iraqis LOVED IT when we invaded to “free them from Saddam.”
And these 🤬 hate history books… but it’s other people who are going to be at risk of dying.
The Times has been a cheerleader for American occupations in the past, including of Haiti.
But hey, at least they know the word to use, unlike a lot of the media.
But hey, at least they know the word to use, unlike a lot of the media.
Veteran New York Times national security reporter David Sanger says what Trump is describing in Venezuela is an "American occupation."
January 3, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The Times has been a cheerleader for American occupations in the past, including of Haiti.
But hey, at least they know the word to use, unlike a lot of the media.
But hey, at least they know the word to use, unlike a lot of the media.
Is someone going to invade the US, kidnap our president, and have him faced criminal charges abroad?
Cuz I’m watching the news and… 😶
Cuz I’m watching the news and… 😶
January 3, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Is someone going to invade the US, kidnap our president, and have him faced criminal charges abroad?
Cuz I’m watching the news and… 😶
Cuz I’m watching the news and… 😶
Back to my talk: here's slide for y'all from the Best Doc Oscar 🏆 for 1943, Moscow Fights Back, when the US joined Russia in fighting against fascism. 🗃️📽️
As Alexei Tolstoy said: "Humanity has suffered severe trials during the past year....The only effective defense [against fascism] is attack."
As Alexei Tolstoy said: "Humanity has suffered severe trials during the past year....The only effective defense [against fascism] is attack."
January 3, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Back to my talk: here's slide for y'all from the Best Doc Oscar 🏆 for 1943, Moscow Fights Back, when the US joined Russia in fighting against fascism. 🗃️📽️
As Alexei Tolstoy said: "Humanity has suffered severe trials during the past year....The only effective defense [against fascism] is attack."
As Alexei Tolstoy said: "Humanity has suffered severe trials during the past year....The only effective defense [against fascism] is attack."