Glenn Mackin
@glennmackin.bsky.social
Political theorist at a music school, writing about politics and aesthetics; runner, cyclist, dog-lover, tea obsessive; will likely post about some or all of these. Or maybe something else!
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Stunningly timely, absolutely gorgeous
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Stunningly timely, absolutely gorgeous
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every American needs to watch this:
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“abolition is ridiculously utopian. you know what’s realistic? peaceful dragon unicorn bunnies.”
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 AM
“abolition is ridiculously utopian. you know what’s realistic? peaceful dragon unicorn bunnies.”
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“Homan said his goal was to end this surge as soon as he could, but it was contingent on the end of the “illegal” and intimidating actions against ICE.”
If this were actually about arresting undocumented people, the criterion for “time to leave” would not be “when the protesters submit.”
If this were actually about arresting undocumented people, the criterion for “time to leave” would not be “when the protesters submit.”
Update from Claire Fahy
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
“Homan said his goal was to end this surge as soon as he could, but it was contingent on the end of the “illegal” and intimidating actions against ICE.”
If this were actually about arresting undocumented people, the criterion for “time to leave” would not be “when the protesters submit.”
If this were actually about arresting undocumented people, the criterion for “time to leave” would not be “when the protesters submit.”
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Really disappointed I didn’t see a Soggy Bottom Boy joke around this www.snopes.com/news/2026/02...
Did Trump poop himself during executive order signing? Rumor isn't backed up by credible evidence
Rumors suggested attendees of a news conference visibly reacted to the U.S. president audibly defecating.
www.snopes.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Really disappointed I didn’t see a Soggy Bottom Boy joke around this www.snopes.com/news/2026/02...
One idea I've been playing with is that part of the response to the nihilistic cynicism of many elites is and has to be a kind of radical naivety.
one thing the trump era has made clear, i think, is that the american people themselves are far more committed to the values of our founding documents than our elites
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
One idea I've been playing with is that part of the response to the nihilistic cynicism of many elites is and has to be a kind of radical naivety.
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This is tremendous. Take the time to watch it.
Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”
February 4, 2026 at 1:48 PM
This is tremendous. Take the time to watch it.
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Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics.
newrepublic.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
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📢 NEW RANT: The Epstein files have made it clear that the real sanctuary city is Washington, D.C., where accountability and justice go to die under Donald Trump. How is it possible that so many people could have participated in these heinous crimes against kids and none of them will be prosecuted?
February 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
📢 NEW RANT: The Epstein files have made it clear that the real sanctuary city is Washington, D.C., where accountability and justice go to die under Donald Trump. How is it possible that so many people could have participated in these heinous crimes against kids and none of them will be prosecuted?
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so many of the things we've debated -- for instance, who the real threats to free speech are -- are now, comprehensively, answered
the question now is, what do we do with that?
the question now is, what do we do with that?
Given it now seems beyond doubt that the cancel culture/wokeness panic was an all-or-nothing elite defence of - variously - important sex offenders, police impunity, official racism, various forms of hate and bigotry, and actual fascism: is anyone planning to apologise for their personal role in it?
February 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM
so many of the things we've debated -- for instance, who the real threats to free speech are -- are now, comprehensively, answered
the question now is, what do we do with that?
the question now is, what do we do with that?
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I can officially confirm that the snow in NC is roughly one (1) corgi deep
January 31, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I can officially confirm that the snow in NC is roughly one (1) corgi deep
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The sunlights differ, but there is only one darkness.
January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The sunlights differ, but there is only one darkness.
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Worst game of Clue ever.
Elon Musk, Jeffrey Epstein and Woody Allen on a Carribean island at Christmastime?
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
January 30, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Worst game of Clue ever.
My galgos are in full-blown revolt, raising their paws in the air, chanting, the whole nine yards
it's cold out, please remember to winterize your greyhounds
January 30, 2026 at 2:27 PM
My galgos are in full-blown revolt, raising their paws in the air, chanting, the whole nine yards
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Now that all of the pieces in our symposium in honor of Kirstie McClure are available online from Philosophy and Global Affairs, here's a little thread with each of the pieces. (1/8)
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Now that all of the pieces in our symposium in honor of Kirstie McClure are available online from Philosophy and Global Affairs, here's a little thread with each of the pieces. (1/8)
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I’m grateful for the experience of editing this symposium for our teacher Kirstie McClure with my friends @megangallagher.bsky.social, @arashdavar.bsky.social, and @fredleept.bsky.social. I am also grateful for the pieces by our contributors which I think do justice to Kirstie’s memory.
Now that all of the pieces in our symposium in honor of Kirstie McClure are available online from Philosophy and Global Affairs, here's a little thread with each of the pieces. (1/8)
January 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I’m grateful for the experience of editing this symposium for our teacher Kirstie McClure with my friends @megangallagher.bsky.social, @arashdavar.bsky.social, and @fredleept.bsky.social. I am also grateful for the pieces by our contributors which I think do justice to Kirstie’s memory.
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The fact that the cases are meritless actually makes them MORE effective for intimidation. Prosecuting actual criminals sends no broader message. They’re saying: “Piss us off and we’ll find some bullshit reason to tie you up in court whether or not we have any chance of making it stick.”
January 30, 2026 at 2:11 PM
The fact that the cases are meritless actually makes them MORE effective for intimidation. Prosecuting actual criminals sends no broader message. They’re saying: “Piss us off and we’ll find some bullshit reason to tie you up in court whether or not we have any chance of making it stick.”
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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ICE is in Ypsilanti waiting at bus stops for parents to drop off their kiddos
From Washtenaw Sheriff Dyer:
From Washtenaw Sheriff Dyer:
January 28, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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"'We lost all trust,' a current ICE official added. 'I’m not sure I can see how we exist three years from now.'”
If an ICE official can see there being a world without ICE, there's no reason any of us shouldn't be able to do the same thing.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
If an ICE official can see there being a world without ICE, there's no reason any of us shouldn't be able to do the same thing.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
While immigration officers support the Trump administration’s goal of deporting undocumented migrants, many of them have grown ‘disillusioned’ with leadership’s tactics, according to reports
www.independent.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 6:35 PM
"'We lost all trust,' a current ICE official added. 'I’m not sure I can see how we exist three years from now.'”
If an ICE official can see there being a world without ICE, there's no reason any of us shouldn't be able to do the same thing.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
If an ICE official can see there being a world without ICE, there's no reason any of us shouldn't be able to do the same thing.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
January 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...