Erik Garrett
@garretterik.bsky.social
Professor of Rhetoric & Communication. Philosopher. Phenomenologist. Media Ecologist. Defender of the Humanities. Teacher. Activist. Gadfly. And Father.
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Lech Wałęsa expresses ‘horror and distaste’ at Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy
Lech Wałęsa expresses ‘horror and distaste’ at Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy
Ex-Polish leader, who won Nobel prize for pro-democracy efforts, compares meeting to a communist interrogation
The former Polish president and Nobel peace prize winner Lech Wałęsa has signed a letter to Donald Trump expressing “horror and distaste” at…
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Lech Wałęsa expresses ‘horror and distaste’ at Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy
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Donald Trump’s administration has begun indiscriminately culling scores of people who keep air travel safe, despite four deadly plane crashes during his first two months as president.
Trump Launches Mass Purge of Air Traffic Control Staff
The Trump administration has kicked off a firing spree of air traffic controllers, despite four deadly plane crashes on his watch.
newrepublic.com
February 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Donald Trump’s administration has begun indiscriminately culling scores of people who keep air travel safe, despite four deadly plane crashes during his first two months as president.
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"The PayPal Mafia": Meet the South African Oligarchs Surrounding Trump, from Elon Musk to Peter Thiel
“The PayPal Mafia”: Meet the South African Oligarchs Surrounding Trump
President Trump’s targeting of South Africa is clearly tied to his influential adviser Elon Musk and a coterie of wealthy U.S. oligarchs, “all of whom in some way or other grew up in South Africa...
www.democracynow.org
February 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"The PayPal Mafia": Meet the South African Oligarchs Surrounding Trump, from Elon Musk to Peter Thiel
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Get ready to #standupforscience in 2.5 weeks!
February 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Get ready to #standupforscience in 2.5 weeks!
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On Friday night, HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website. Materials are starting to come down.
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
February 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
On Friday night, HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website. Materials are starting to come down.
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
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Welcome to the Rebellion, Quakers! www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Quaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship
The suit appears to be the first from a faith-based organization challenging the change in court.
www.nbcnews.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Welcome to the Rebellion, Quakers! www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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A two-fer post today! Happy Saturday!
February 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A two-fer post today! Happy Saturday!
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Private business jet crashes near mall in northeast Philadelphia, officials say.
Read more: cnn.it/4hF9xb6
Read more: cnn.it/4hF9xb6
February 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Private business jet crashes near mall in northeast Philadelphia, officials say.
Read more: cnn.it/4hF9xb6
Read more: cnn.it/4hF9xb6
FYI the Chief and Deputy Chief of the FAA resigned because Musk pushed for Chief Whitaker's firing because the Chief was critical of Space X aviation safety.
Some degree of blood is on the hands of "Deputy President" Musk.
#firemusk
x.com/ajtourville/...
Some degree of blood is on the hands of "Deputy President" Musk.
#firemusk
x.com/ajtourville/...
x.com
x.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:10 AM
FYI the Chief and Deputy Chief of the FAA resigned because Musk pushed for Chief Whitaker's firing because the Chief was critical of Space X aviation safety.
Some degree of blood is on the hands of "Deputy President" Musk.
#firemusk
x.com/ajtourville/...
Some degree of blood is on the hands of "Deputy President" Musk.
#firemusk
x.com/ajtourville/...
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In May of 2024 Joe Biden signed a bill that provided funds to hire more air traffic controllers to remedy the shortage of such workers. In January of 2025 Trump fired the head of the FAA (because Musk had beef with him) and encouraged federal workers to resign. www.cnn.com/2024/05/16/p...
Biden signs bipartisan FAA bill into law | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, enacting a law that aims to improve aviation safety and strengthen protections for passengers ...
www.cnn.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
In May of 2024 Joe Biden signed a bill that provided funds to hire more air traffic controllers to remedy the shortage of such workers. In January of 2025 Trump fired the head of the FAA (because Musk had beef with him) and encouraged federal workers to resign. www.cnn.com/2024/05/16/p...
Mood right now
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January 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Mood right now
youtube.com/watch?v=nd-_...
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School lunches are funded by a federal program grant.
www.newsweek.com/school-lunch...
This program has been in place since 1932.
www.newsweek.com/school-lunch...
This program has been in place since 1932.
www.newsweek.com
January 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
School lunches are funded by a federal program grant.
www.newsweek.com/school-lunch...
This program has been in place since 1932.
www.newsweek.com/school-lunch...
This program has been in place since 1932.
25.01.95: Football legend Eric Cantona kicked a fascist football hooligan.
January 28, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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32 years ago
Hollywood Rock Festival (Rio de Janeiro, January, 1993)
L7 - Pretend We're Dead (live in rio)
#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #L7 #grunge #history #punkrockhistory
Hollywood Rock Festival (Rio de Janeiro, January, 1993)
L7 - Pretend We're Dead (live in rio)
#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #L7 #grunge #history #punkrockhistory
January 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
32 years ago
Hollywood Rock Festival (Rio de Janeiro, January, 1993)
L7 - Pretend We're Dead (live in rio)
#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #L7 #grunge #history #punkrockhistory
Hollywood Rock Festival (Rio de Janeiro, January, 1993)
L7 - Pretend We're Dead (live in rio)
#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #L7 #grunge #history #punkrockhistory