May-lee Chai (she/her)
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Writer. Prof at SFSU. Tomorrow in Shanghai & Other Stories; Useful Phrases for Immigrants; The Girl from Purple Mountain, etc. Board member of NBCC @bookcritics. Web: https://may-leechai.com/
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Historian Greg Grandin argued that Trump’s foreign policy will likely result in “more confrontation, more brinkmanship, more war.”
Historian Greg Grandin argued that Trump’s foreign policy will likely result in “more confrontation, more brinkmanship, more war.”
Yale Historian Warns Trump Is Putting US on Path to World War III | Common Dreams
Yale historian Greg Grandin warns that Trump's foreign policy could lead to a new world war, as US seeks to control global spheres of influence.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Historian Greg Grandin argued that Trump’s foreign policy will likely result in “more confrontation, more brinkmanship, more war.”
Historian Greg Grandin argued that Trump’s foreign policy will likely result in “more confrontation, more brinkmanship, more war.”
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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A gangster state at home, a rogue state abroad: and entirely because Congress and the Supreme Court have abdicated their proper constitutional roles.
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A gangster state at home, a rogue state abroad: and entirely because Congress and the Supreme Court have abdicated their proper constitutional roles.
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After this, no one should doubt Trump’s intention to invade Greenland. The EU needs to step up fast.
January 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM
After this, no one should doubt Trump’s intention to invade Greenland. The EU needs to step up fast.
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“As members of the United Nations Security Council, we seek to convene the Council. The Government of Colombia rejects the aggression against the sovereignty of Venezuela and of Latin America."
January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
“As members of the United Nations Security Council, we seek to convene the Council. The Government of Colombia rejects the aggression against the sovereignty of Venezuela and of Latin America."
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overthrowing govs, sending people to detention facilities for torture, cutting taxes for the rich, slashing social spending for the poor, increasing military spending, promoting christian nationalism, demonizing gays, surveilling citizens under "national security." same old GOP.
January 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM
overthrowing govs, sending people to detention facilities for torture, cutting taxes for the rich, slashing social spending for the poor, increasing military spending, promoting christian nationalism, demonizing gays, surveilling citizens under "national security." same old GOP.
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Lest anyone for a single moment thinks this latest coup is a somehow a dramatic breach of long-term US foreign policy.
January 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Lest anyone for a single moment thinks this latest coup is a somehow a dramatic breach of long-term US foreign policy.
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This war is brought to you by crypto bros and AI tech execs.
January 3, 2026 at 9:59 AM
This war is brought to you by crypto bros and AI tech execs.
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International law was a nice idea while it lasted.
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
International law was a nice idea while it lasted.
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kidnapped. the word is kidnapped
President Trump said on Saturday that the U.S. had captured the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro. Follow live updates. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 3, 2026 at 10:20 AM
kidnapped. the word is kidnapped
What?!!
The U.S. carried out a “large scale strike” against Venezuela early this morning, capturing leader Nicolás Maduro and flying him out of the country, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
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US strikes Venezuela and captures Maduro, Trump says
President Maduro and his wife have been flown out of the country after “large-scale strike” by American forces, Trump said.
www.politico.eu
January 3, 2026 at 10:27 AM
What?!!
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Where’s Congress?
January 3, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Where’s Congress?
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Every single person involved in this has committed a crime, the earliest statute of limitations for which runs in 2031
U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee was not notified ahead of U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela, source tells CNN
January 3, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Every single person involved in this has committed a crime, the earliest statute of limitations for which runs in 2031
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Three million people live in Caracas, five million in the metro area. It's one of the densest cities in South America. Remember this in the morning when they try to spin this as anything other than a cold-blooded attack on a major civilian center.
January 3, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Three million people live in Caracas, five million in the metro area. It's one of the densest cities in South America. Remember this in the morning when they try to spin this as anything other than a cold-blooded attack on a major civilian center.
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The President does not have power to wage war. He was already guilty of child sexual abuse & ripping the Constitution to shreds, & now, he’s a mass murderer.
Impeachment, conviction & removal are not enough. Trump & his enablers must be punished. No War in Venezuela. New York Nuremberg instead.
Impeachment, conviction & removal are not enough. Trump & his enablers must be punished. No War in Venezuela. New York Nuremberg instead.
Per reporting- US officials confirm that the United States launched military strikes on Venezuela, these bombings serving as a hideous extension of the regime’s illegal murders at sea.
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The President does not have power to wage war. He was already guilty of child sexual abuse & ripping the Constitution to shreds, & now, he’s a mass murderer.
Impeachment, conviction & removal are not enough. Trump & his enablers must be punished. No War in Venezuela. New York Nuremberg instead.
Impeachment, conviction & removal are not enough. Trump & his enablers must be punished. No War in Venezuela. New York Nuremberg instead.
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BTW, I am not planning to say “we” started this war. Trump and his regime did that. I am not part of their “we.”
January 3, 2026 at 8:28 AM
BTW, I am not planning to say “we” started this war. Trump and his regime did that. I am not part of their “we.”
Well the year of the snake is not going out peacefully. One more month till this wretched year ends and horse year gallops in, 😬
January 3, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Well the year of the snake is not going out peacefully. One more month till this wretched year ends and horse year gallops in, 😬
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BREAKING
U.S. officials have confirmed that President Donald Trump ordered military strikes inside Venezuela, including strikes on Venezuelan military facilities.
U.S. officials have confirmed that President Donald Trump ordered military strikes inside Venezuela, including strikes on Venezuelan military facilities.
January 3, 2026 at 8:07 AM
BREAKING
U.S. officials have confirmed that President Donald Trump ordered military strikes inside Venezuela, including strikes on Venezuelan military facilities.
U.S. officials have confirmed that President Donald Trump ordered military strikes inside Venezuela, including strikes on Venezuelan military facilities.
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The phone number for the U.S. Capitol Switchboard is (202) 224-3121. Here's my FAQ on finding their district phone numbers, email addresses, and what to say to them:
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January 3, 2026 at 7:52 AM
The phone number for the U.S. Capitol Switchboard is (202) 224-3121. Here's my FAQ on finding their district phone numbers, email addresses, and what to say to them:
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God that's some close in footage
Attack helicopter providing very close direct fire support. Based on the rocket pods and minigun fire this is likely an MH-60L DAP or AH-6, both of which are used by the 160th SOAR
January 3, 2026 at 7:46 AM
God that's some close in footage
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Confirmation that La Carlota Air Base in Venezuela was struck.
January 3, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Confirmation that La Carlota Air Base in Venezuela was struck.
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So it’s a secret war? That’s been considered an impeachable offense in the past.
January 3, 2026 at 7:37 AM
So it’s a secret war? That’s been considered an impeachable offense in the past.
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This is unconscionable!! Bombing a nation out of nowhere, a nation that isn’t a threat to us, just for oil?!
This is bloodthirsty and absurd!
Everyone in this administration must be impeached asap!
This is bloodthirsty and absurd!
Everyone in this administration must be impeached asap!
BREAKING: The United States appears to have begun bombing Venezuela. Massive airstrikes are underway. War is here.
January 3, 2026 at 8:08 AM
This is unconscionable!! Bombing a nation out of nowhere, a nation that isn’t a threat to us, just for oil?!
This is bloodthirsty and absurd!
Everyone in this administration must be impeached asap!
This is bloodthirsty and absurd!
Everyone in this administration must be impeached asap!
So much for that happy new year optimistic feeling…
January 3, 2026 at 8:24 AM
So much for that happy new year optimistic feeling…
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What the literal fuck.
January 3, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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