håvard mokleiv nygård
@havardmn.bsky.social
Director of Knowledge the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, Norad. Former peace researcher at PRIO. Science for a better, sustainable, and more just world.
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The Atlantic has chosen 65 titles to help foster a child’s lifelong relationship with books and to give these formative works the respect and scrutiny they deserve. David Sims explains why he chose "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Explore the full list at the link: theatln.tc/ktFFrmrR
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Atlantic has chosen 65 titles to help foster a child’s lifelong relationship with books and to give these formative works the respect and scrutiny they deserve. David Sims explains why he chose "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Explore the full list at the link: theatln.tc/ktFFrmrR
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Cas Mudde spells out what has become largely the consensus among researchers: moving right on immigration will not weaken the far right nor strengthen social democracy. If your reaction is "but in Denmark" please at least familiarize yourself with Danish politics
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The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
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November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Cas Mudde spells out what has become largely the consensus among researchers: moving right on immigration will not weaken the far right nor strengthen social democracy. If your reaction is "but in Denmark" please at least familiarize yourself with Danish politics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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New: A site licensing Trump's name is selling merch with the presidential seal — including a $20 beer-pong set with “Presidential themed balls.”
Federal law says you can’t manufacture or sell likenesses of the seal without authorization.
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Federal law says you can’t manufacture or sell likenesses of the seal without authorization.
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Trump-Licensed Presidential Seal Beer Pong Set Could Violate Federal Law
A site affiliated with Lee Greenwood sells merchandise with the seal—such as a $20 beer pong set with “Presidential themed balls”—and pays licensing fees to a Trump LLC.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New: A site licensing Trump's name is selling merch with the presidential seal — including a $20 beer-pong set with “Presidential themed balls.”
Federal law says you can’t manufacture or sell likenesses of the seal without authorization.
me, for @forbes.com
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Federal law says you can’t manufacture or sell likenesses of the seal without authorization.
me, for @forbes.com
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There is absolutely nothing old or consolidated about *multiracial, pluralistic democracy* in America. It only started 60 years ago.
And the conflict over whether or not it should be allowed to endure and prosper has been the central fault line in U.S. politics ever since.
And the conflict over whether or not it should be allowed to endure and prosper has been the central fault line in U.S. politics ever since.
From 2022:
November 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
There is absolutely nothing old or consolidated about *multiracial, pluralistic democracy* in America. It only started 60 years ago.
And the conflict over whether or not it should be allowed to endure and prosper has been the central fault line in U.S. politics ever since.
And the conflict over whether or not it should be allowed to endure and prosper has been the central fault line in U.S. politics ever since.
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"The erratic nature of U.S. Global South engagement has created a trust gap between the U.S. and its allies and partners," writes the CSIS Global Development Department. "Long-term genuine partnerships are key to countering strategic competitors."
Read more: features.csis.org/recommendati...
Read more: features.csis.org/recommendati...
Recommendations
Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. These recommendations provide guidance on how the U.S. can engage meaningfully and productively in the world despite the significant changes.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"The erratic nature of U.S. Global South engagement has created a trust gap between the U.S. and its allies and partners," writes the CSIS Global Development Department. "Long-term genuine partnerships are key to countering strategic competitors."
Read more: features.csis.org/recommendati...
Read more: features.csis.org/recommendati...
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From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
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"Our wake-up calls were not heeded. Bloodstains on the ground in el-Fasher have been photographed from space. The stain on the record of the international community is less visible, but no less damaging.”
New UN investigation into Sudan launched: www.bbc.com/news/article... #KeepEyesonSudan
New UN investigation into Sudan launched: www.bbc.com/news/article... #KeepEyesonSudan
Sudan conflict: Mass killings investigation gets green light from UN
"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"Our wake-up calls were not heeded. Bloodstains on the ground in el-Fasher have been photographed from space. The stain on the record of the international community is less visible, but no less damaging.”
New UN investigation into Sudan launched: www.bbc.com/news/article... #KeepEyesonSudan
New UN investigation into Sudan launched: www.bbc.com/news/article... #KeepEyesonSudan
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Her er Cecilie Hellestveit farlig god.
Stortingsflertallet bør gjenopprette etikken minst like raskt som de fjernet den. Stoltenbergs hastverk var et overdrevet ideologisk ekko fra 90-tallet, og skader både Norge og #Oljefondet. www.morgenbladet.no/samfunn/hell...
Stortingsflertallet bør gjenopprette etikken minst like raskt som de fjernet den. Stoltenbergs hastverk var et overdrevet ideologisk ekko fra 90-tallet, og skader både Norge og #Oljefondet. www.morgenbladet.no/samfunn/hell...
(+) – Stoltenbergs frykt har ingen rot i virkeligheten
Et flertall på Stortinget har avviklet den uavhengige vakthunden til oljefondet, mener folkerettsekspert Cecilie Hellestveit. Dermed sier hun takk og farvel etter 11 år som medlem av Etikkrådet.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Her er Cecilie Hellestveit farlig god.
Stortingsflertallet bør gjenopprette etikken minst like raskt som de fjernet den. Stoltenbergs hastverk var et overdrevet ideologisk ekko fra 90-tallet, og skader både Norge og #Oljefondet. www.morgenbladet.no/samfunn/hell...
Stortingsflertallet bør gjenopprette etikken minst like raskt som de fjernet den. Stoltenbergs hastverk var et overdrevet ideologisk ekko fra 90-tallet, og skader både Norge og #Oljefondet. www.morgenbladet.no/samfunn/hell...
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The beautiful chaos of a used bookstore is unmatched.
November 9, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The beautiful chaos of a used bookstore is unmatched.
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A recent @nytimes.com analysis found that over the last three presidential elections "Republicans are overwhelmingly making gains in working-class counties. Democrats are improving almost exclusively in wealthier areas." Our research shows similar patterns among donors. 🧵 cup.org/4cfm0Az
June 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A recent @nytimes.com analysis found that over the last three presidential elections "Republicans are overwhelmingly making gains in working-class counties. Democrats are improving almost exclusively in wealthier areas." Our research shows similar patterns among donors. 🧵 cup.org/4cfm0Az
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As CGD marks our 10th year of the Birdsall House Conference, we're confronting unprecedented challenges—and extraordinary opportunities.
On Nov. 18, join us for the 10th BHC as experts convene to keep gender equality at the heart of global dev. RSVP! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
On Nov. 18, join us for the 10th BHC as experts convene to keep gender equality at the heart of global dev. RSVP! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
November 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
As CGD marks our 10th year of the Birdsall House Conference, we're confronting unprecedented challenges—and extraordinary opportunities.
On Nov. 18, join us for the 10th BHC as experts convene to keep gender equality at the heart of global dev. RSVP! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
On Nov. 18, join us for the 10th BHC as experts convene to keep gender equality at the heart of global dev. RSVP! ⬇️
https://go.cgdev.org/4p5V6k9
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"we investigate how often five basic #climate facts are conveyed in @nytimes.com news articles covering climate change from 1980 to 2018. With only one exception, the frequencies with which these facts appear in news articles today are vanishingly small"
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November 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"we investigate how often five basic #climate facts are conveyed in @nytimes.com news articles covering climate change from 1980 to 2018. With only one exception, the frequencies with which these facts appear in news articles today are vanishingly small"
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
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There’s a young southern woman on tt doing an experiment: calling churches & asking if they can help her get baby formula, saying she can’t afford it. Of the 30+ she’s called, nearly every church has said no. The ones who said yes were:
Black Baptist Churches
A Mosque
A small Appalachian church
Black Baptist Churches
A Mosque
A small Appalachian church
November 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
There’s a young southern woman on tt doing an experiment: calling churches & asking if they can help her get baby formula, saying she can’t afford it. Of the 30+ she’s called, nearly every church has said no. The ones who said yes were:
Black Baptist Churches
A Mosque
A small Appalachian church
Black Baptist Churches
A Mosque
A small Appalachian church
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Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Your cat when you're choking to death in your apartment
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initially thought that this was a shadow being projected on his face. didn’t realize he was in blackface
November 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
initially thought that this was a shadow being projected on his face. didn’t realize he was in blackface
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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We can’t say you didn’t know. “Never again” is happening again.
What's being described in this thread 🧵 is a concentration camp right on American soil, with all the horror and injustice that name carries.
What's being described in this thread 🧵 is a concentration camp right on American soil, with all the horror and injustice that name carries.
Her husband told her that detainees at Broadview had to get up at 5am to get in line for one bathroom. He often peed himself. One time he had to wait until 2pm to use the bathroom. You could only use the bathroom once a day. He said the agents would beat you if you used the bathroom on yourself.
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We can’t say you didn’t know. “Never again” is happening again.
What's being described in this thread 🧵 is a concentration camp right on American soil, with all the horror and injustice that name carries.
What's being described in this thread 🧵 is a concentration camp right on American soil, with all the horror and injustice that name carries.
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
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Today @TheNewYorker released our short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” online.
It traces the ongoing effects of the sudden shutdown of US foreign aid through the story of one mother in Kenya as she seeks to save her daughter from sickness and starvation. 🎥 1/ www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
It traces the ongoing effects of the sudden shutdown of US foreign aid through the story of one mother in Kenya as she seeks to save her daughter from sickness and starvation. 🎥 1/ www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Today @TheNewYorker released our short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” online.
It traces the ongoing effects of the sudden shutdown of US foreign aid through the story of one mother in Kenya as she seeks to save her daughter from sickness and starvation. 🎥 1/ www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
It traces the ongoing effects of the sudden shutdown of US foreign aid through the story of one mother in Kenya as she seeks to save her daughter from sickness and starvation. 🎥 1/ www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
Vent, nå henger jeg ikke med her. Er ikke unge menn alle blitt mørkeblåe høyre-folk med forkjærlighet for populister og anti-woke krigere??!?
November 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Vent, nå henger jeg ikke med her. Er ikke unge menn alle blitt mørkeblåe høyre-folk med forkjærlighet for populister og anti-woke krigere??!?
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I dag er det nøyaktig ett år siden Donald Trump ble valgt som president for andre gang. Etter å ha forsøkt seg på et statskupp den 6. januar, 2021, er altså Trump tilbake i Det hvite hus. Denne gangen med flere velgere enn sin motkandidat. Er det på tide og skrive den amerikanske nekrologen?
November 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
I dag er det nøyaktig ett år siden Donald Trump ble valgt som president for andre gang. Etter å ha forsøkt seg på et statskupp den 6. januar, 2021, er altså Trump tilbake i Det hvite hus. Denne gangen med flere velgere enn sin motkandidat. Er det på tide og skrive den amerikanske nekrologen?