@maureenfrank.bsky.social
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For a non-Brit, this is the best explanation of how the British government functions or doesn't. @iandunt.bsky.social makes a case for anything BUT "clown show nonsense" as PM Starmer ponders next Cabinet Secretary. Will Antonia Romeo become 1st female secretary?
How one hidden-away decision defines the future of the Starmer government
Cabinet secretary appointment raises questions about whether the prime minister really has turned over a new leaf.
iandunt.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:51 PM
For a non-Brit, this is the best explanation of how the British government functions or doesn't. @iandunt.bsky.social makes a case for anything BUT "clown show nonsense" as PM Starmer ponders next Cabinet Secretary. Will Antonia Romeo become 1st female secretary?
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Who were the foreign nationals chatting about Jared Kushner and what was the topic they were discussing, other than he's a genius at every project his FIL gives him? And why this locked safe stipulation?
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard involves an intercepted conversation in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner. The complaint was locked in a safe for eight months. The allegations about Kushner are significant if verified. (WSJ)
February 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Who were the foreign nationals chatting about Jared Kushner and what was the topic they were discussing, other than he's a genius at every project his FIL gives him? And why this locked safe stipulation?
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🏛️ What makes lawmakers effective? Join Craig Volden, UVA Center for Effective Lawmaking, on tackling policy challenges.
📅 Tuesday, March 3, 1 - 2:30pm
📍 Charles E. Young Research Library + Zoom
RSVP at go.library.ucla.edu/marschak
📅 Tuesday, March 3, 1 - 2:30pm
📍 Charles E. Young Research Library + Zoom
RSVP at go.library.ucla.edu/marschak
February 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
🏛️ What makes lawmakers effective? Join Craig Volden, UVA Center for Effective Lawmaking, on tackling policy challenges.
📅 Tuesday, March 3, 1 - 2:30pm
📍 Charles E. Young Research Library + Zoom
RSVP at go.library.ucla.edu/marschak
📅 Tuesday, March 3, 1 - 2:30pm
📍 Charles E. Young Research Library + Zoom
RSVP at go.library.ucla.edu/marschak
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Also, how do you develop the judgment of a senior person if you don’t have the learning experiences of a junior person?
The thesis of AI productivity gains isn’t that AI can replace employees, it’s that a senior person using AI can outperform a group of junior people.
This is now broadly considered true in tech. The question is whether tech is an outlier or precursor to other industries seeing similar trends.
This is now broadly considered true in tech. The question is whether tech is an outlier or precursor to other industries seeing similar trends.
February 12, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Also, how do you develop the judgment of a senior person if you don’t have the learning experiences of a junior person?
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Terrible. The bill now goes to the Senate. Make those calls. 202-224-3121
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House passes SAVE America Act, sending Trump-backed election bill to the Senate
The legislation would overhaul federal election laws in all 50 states by imposing new voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. But it faces a daunting path in the Senate.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Terrible. The bill now goes to the Senate. Make those calls. 202-224-3121
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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Here’s the article by Robert Reich which outlines the corporations & banks investing in DHS & for-profit prisons:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
February 11, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Here’s the article by Robert Reich which outlines the corporations & banks investing in DHS & for-profit prisons:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Dems might also want to introduce a bill that separates out funding for the rest of the year for FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the other less problematic parts of DHS, and say they'll vote for that -- but no $ for ICE or Border Patrol.
February 4, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Dems might also want to introduce a bill that separates out funding for the rest of the year for FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the other less problematic parts of DHS, and say they'll vote for that -- but no $ for ICE or Border Patrol.
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And study it with Nick, who still teaches at Extension!
Study the Vietnam war as part of the overall History of the Cold War offered every fall via Harvard Extension!
The US was building up anti-communist militaries in a lot of places, but those advisers were not sent in as combat troops; this war belongs to LBJ.
The assassination of Diem was a lot more complicated than this, but I can't spend the day giving my War College lectures on Vietnam, sorry.
The assassination of Diem was a lot more complicated than this, but I can't spend the day giving my War College lectures on Vietnam, sorry.
February 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
And study it with Nick, who still teaches at Extension!
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February 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:05 AM
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
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While all of @ronanfarrow.bsky.social's thread is critical information, I think this is the key post.
History shows a pattern here.
When governments begin criminalizing the observation of dissent—using technical oversteps as justification—it’s often a warning sign. We’ve seen similar patterns precede press crackdowns in countries like Turkey, Russia, and Myanmar.
When governments begin criminalizing the observation of dissent—using technical oversteps as justification—it’s often a warning sign. We’ve seen similar patterns precede press crackdowns in countries like Turkey, Russia, and Myanmar.
January 31, 2026 at 6:51 PM
While all of @ronanfarrow.bsky.social's thread is critical information, I think this is the key post.
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The Los Angeles Times asked film writers to rank their top movies set in L.A. Seven titles on the list have been preserved and restored by the @uclaftvarchive.bsky.social, a unit of UCLA Library: cinema.ucla.edu/blog/la-time...
January 30, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The Los Angeles Times asked film writers to rank their top movies set in L.A. Seven titles on the list have been preserved and restored by the @uclaftvarchive.bsky.social, a unit of UCLA Library: cinema.ucla.edu/blog/la-time...
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reminder that a small handful of Republicans in the House and Senate could end this madness today
January 30, 2026 at 3:22 PM
reminder that a small handful of Republicans in the House and Senate could end this madness today
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I wouldn't know about Dr. Bradley Tamler's suit against local Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula but for this from @montereycountynow.com. Without Tamler's very thorough explanation for treating cancer, my husband might not be the healthy man he is today. We support his brave efforts.
A former CHOMP radiation oncologist files a breach of contract and whistleblower lawsuit against the hospital.
A former CHOMP radiation oncologist sues, alleging breach of contract and retaliation for prioritizing patients over profits.
www.montereycountynow.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:35 AM
I wouldn't know about Dr. Bradley Tamler's suit against local Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula but for this from @montereycountynow.com. Without Tamler's very thorough explanation for treating cancer, my husband might not be the healthy man he is today. We support his brave efforts.
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The term “law enforcement” should not be used by media, except perhaps in quotations. It has sadly become an Orwellian term that is used to magically sanctify violence. Language matters. Be specific. Describe individuals with names and ranks. Say exactly what they did. Don’t repeat fascist hocum.
January 24, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The term “law enforcement” should not be used by media, except perhaps in quotations. It has sadly become an Orwellian term that is used to magically sanctify violence. Language matters. Be specific. Describe individuals with names and ranks. Say exactly what they did. Don’t repeat fascist hocum.
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Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
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This can have consequences for how agents see themselves. If they put on clothes designed for war, they are more likely to see cities as hostile terrain and citizens as enemy combatants, which can increase the chance of violence. Link to the story here:
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
The Problem With Greg Bovino’s Overcoat Isn’t What You Think
The head of Border Patrol isn’t referencing the Nazis — but he is sending a message.
www.politico.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:21 PM
This can have consequences for how agents see themselves. If they put on clothes designed for war, they are more likely to see cities as hostile terrain and citizens as enemy combatants, which can increase the chance of violence. Link to the story here:
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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Everyone freezing on the East Coast or in the Midwest remember: Kyiv has the same weather, except that hundreds of thousands of people don't have electricity, heating or running water
January 24, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Everyone freezing on the East Coast or in the Midwest remember: Kyiv has the same weather, except that hundreds of thousands of people don't have electricity, heating or running water
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"It is British sovereign territory and the British government has banned certain arms exports to Israel. This goes against that. Who is actually in control of that base?”
Is using a UK base to transfer F-35s to 🇮🇱 legal?
Dania Akkad @declassifieduk.org reports.
Is using a UK base to transfer F-35s to 🇮🇱 legal?
Dania Akkad @declassifieduk.org reports.
US air base in Suffolk, Mildenhall, has been used to transfer three new F-35 warplanes to Israel.
Is this legal?
www.declassifieduk.org/campaigners-...
Is this legal?
www.declassifieduk.org/campaigners-...
Legality of fighter jet transfer from UK to Israel questioned
Three F-35 jets were delivered from Britain to Nevatim airbase despite a ban on exporting the aircraft's parts directly to Israel
www.declassifieduk.org
January 22, 2026 at 7:27 PM
"It is British sovereign territory and the British government has banned certain arms exports to Israel. This goes against that. Who is actually in control of that base?”
Is using a UK base to transfer F-35s to 🇮🇱 legal?
Dania Akkad @declassifieduk.org reports.
Is using a UK base to transfer F-35s to 🇮🇱 legal?
Dania Akkad @declassifieduk.org reports.
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the knitters too. this is the top pattern on ravelry right now
January 19, 2026 at 4:40 AM
the knitters too. this is the top pattern on ravelry right now
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We are now 29 days beyond the statutory deadline for the full release of the Epstein files
January 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
We are now 29 days beyond the statutory deadline for the full release of the Epstein files
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Mitch "Turtle" McConnell Deserves
Most Of The Blame......
Most Of The Blame......
January 16, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Mitch "Turtle" McConnell Deserves
Most Of The Blame......
Most Of The Blame......
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We're delighted to have acquired the archive of writer and essayist Ronald Blythe, best known for book Akenfield, which explores changing rural life in Suffolk during the 20th century.
Discover more in this blog post by curator Helen Melody: link.bl.uk/86s
Discover more in this blog post by curator Helen Melody: link.bl.uk/86s
January 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM
We're delighted to have acquired the archive of writer and essayist Ronald Blythe, best known for book Akenfield, which explores changing rural life in Suffolk during the 20th century.
Discover more in this blog post by curator Helen Melody: link.bl.uk/86s
Discover more in this blog post by curator Helen Melody: link.bl.uk/86s