M
@mroubal.bsky.social
professor - librarian - humanist
putting on the foil: freedom, information, music, art, history, books, science, & hockey - no dms
putting on the foil: freedom, information, music, art, history, books, science, & hockey - no dms
Pinned
Saying the quiet parts out loud.
"She argues ... young people are confusing antisemitism with broader social-justice frameworks and treating it like anti-Black racism, or flattening it into a narrative of 'powerful Israelis hurting weak, skinny Palestinians.'"
"She argues ... young people are confusing antisemitism with broader social-justice frameworks and treating it like anti-Black racism, or flattening it into a narrative of 'powerful Israelis hurting weak, skinny Palestinians.'"
Backlash after former Obama speechwriter claims youth misinterpret Holocaust lessons amid Gaza war - https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/backlash-ensues-after-former-obama-speechwriter-claims-youth-misinterpret-holocaust
Backlash after former Obama speechwriter claims youth misinterpret Holocaust lessons amid Gaza war
Sarah Hurwitz argues young Jews 'can’t hear anything through the wall of carnage in Gaza' and are misapplying lessons about antisemitism
www.middleeasteye.net
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Saying the quiet parts out loud.
"She argues ... young people are confusing antisemitism with broader social-justice frameworks and treating it like anti-Black racism, or flattening it into a narrative of 'powerful Israelis hurting weak, skinny Palestinians.'"
"She argues ... young people are confusing antisemitism with broader social-justice frameworks and treating it like anti-Black racism, or flattening it into a narrative of 'powerful Israelis hurting weak, skinny Palestinians.'"
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At least 305 Palestinians killed since Gaza ceasefire began in October - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/least-305-palestinians-killed-ceasefire-began-october
At least 305 Palestinians killed since Gaza ceasefire began in October
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>At least 305 Palestinians have been killed since the US-brokered ceasefire came into effect five-and-a-half weeks ago, Reuters reported on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Nearly half of those were killed in a single day last week when Israel retaliated for an attack on its troops, according to Palestinian health authorities.</p>
<p>Three Israeli soldiers have been killed during the same period.</p>
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www.middleeasteye.net
November 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
At least 305 Palestinians killed since Gaza ceasefire began in October - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/least-305-palestinians-killed-ceasefire-began-october
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These were the major deals signed by Saudi crown prince on his US visit - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/these-were-major-deals-signed-saudi-crown-prince-us-visit
These were the major deals signed by Saudi crown prince on his US visit
Saudi Arabia's Humain went on a deal-making blitz, and US and kingdom agreed to build a critical minerals refinery, but chip export licences weren't unveiled
www.middleeasteye.net
November 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
These were the major deals signed by Saudi crown prince on his US visit - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/these-were-major-deals-signed-saudi-crown-prince-us-visit
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The organized boycotts for the holidays are taking over the nation. We Ain’t Buying It and Blackout The System have been in plans for months now.
Two protests at the same time and a larger one at play
A mass boycott for the entire season against certain corps is lurking
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Two protests at the same time and a larger one at play
A mass boycott for the entire season against certain corps is lurking
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The organized boycotts for the holidays are taking over the nation. We Ain’t Buying It and Blackout The System have been in plans for months now.
Two protests at the same time and a larger one at play
A mass boycott for the entire season against certain corps is lurking
/
Two protests at the same time and a larger one at play
A mass boycott for the entire season against certain corps is lurking
/
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Ready for the Mass Blackout next week?
Instead of Black Friday shopping, boycott the system instead.
STOP:
✔️Shopping—except small businesses!
✔️Working
✔️Streaming
✔️Using cards—pay with cash!
More info here 👇
www.themassblackout.com
Instead of Black Friday shopping, boycott the system instead.
STOP:
✔️Shopping—except small businesses!
✔️Working
✔️Streaming
✔️Using cards—pay with cash!
More info here 👇
www.themassblackout.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Ready for the Mass Blackout next week?
Instead of Black Friday shopping, boycott the system instead.
STOP:
✔️Shopping—except small businesses!
✔️Working
✔️Streaming
✔️Using cards—pay with cash!
More info here 👇
www.themassblackout.com
Instead of Black Friday shopping, boycott the system instead.
STOP:
✔️Shopping—except small businesses!
✔️Working
✔️Streaming
✔️Using cards—pay with cash!
More info here 👇
www.themassblackout.com
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💥 Mass Blackout Reminder… We are done powering their profits. Nov 25 to Dec 2 we step back. Rest. Unplug. Refuse to consume. They fear unity and they are about to feel it.
November 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
💥 Mass Blackout Reminder… We are done powering their profits. Nov 25 to Dec 2 we step back. Rest. Unplug. Refuse to consume. They fear unity and they are about to feel it.
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At press time, J.K. Rowling and Dave Chappelle’s legacies were also reportedly feared dead on the hill every transphobe’s legacy dies on.
Group of Mountain Climbers Dies on Mountain Everyone Dies On: tinyurl.com/emzu2z7v
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 AM
At press time, J.K. Rowling and Dave Chappelle’s legacies were also reportedly feared dead on the hill every transphobe’s legacy dies on.
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"If he had so little ability to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein even after all that was publicly known about Epstein's sex offenses involving underage girls, then Summers cannot… teach a generation of students at Harvard or anywhere else." - @warren.senate.gov
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
November 18, 2025 at 4:32 AM
"If he had so little ability to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein even after all that was publicly known about Epstein's sex offenses involving underage girls, then Summers cannot… teach a generation of students at Harvard or anywhere else." - @warren.senate.gov
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
November 20, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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I am BEGGING @cnn.com & @msnowcomms.bsky.social to put a LEGAL expert on EVERY show discussing the Epstein files. I am a CANADIAN and ONE conversation w/ an 🇺🇸 Attorney revealed to me that any open case under investigation has disclosure exceptions— it is not a flaw of the Epstein bill.
November 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I am BEGGING @cnn.com & @msnowcomms.bsky.social to put a LEGAL expert on EVERY show discussing the Epstein files. I am a CANADIAN and ONE conversation w/ an 🇺🇸 Attorney revealed to me that any open case under investigation has disclosure exceptions— it is not a flaw of the Epstein bill.
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United States paid Eswatini $5.1M to accept deportees from third countries, Eswatini’s finance minister confirmed to Reuters.
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
United States paid Eswatini $5.1M to accept deportees from third countries, Eswatini’s finance minister confirmed to Reuters.
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Past is prologue.
In 1933, during the Great Depression, a group of wealthy businessmen tried to overthrow the US government and install a fascist dictator to protect their own interests.
And everything that led to it feels way too familiar right now.
This is not a history lesson, it’s a warning.
In 1933, during the Great Depression, a group of wealthy businessmen tried to overthrow the US government and install a fascist dictator to protect their own interests.
And everything that led to it feels way too familiar right now.
This is not a history lesson, it’s a warning.
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Past is prologue.
In 1933, during the Great Depression, a group of wealthy businessmen tried to overthrow the US government and install a fascist dictator to protect their own interests.
And everything that led to it feels way too familiar right now.
This is not a history lesson, it’s a warning.
In 1933, during the Great Depression, a group of wealthy businessmen tried to overthrow the US government and install a fascist dictator to protect their own interests.
And everything that led to it feels way too familiar right now.
This is not a history lesson, it’s a warning.
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Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us
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Every time Congress threatens SNAP, the message is clear: “You’re on your own.” Libraries, by contrast, send the opposite message: “You’re part of a community, and we take care of each other.”
When Libraries Do More Than Congress: Food-for-Fines in American Libraries
While Congress debates cutting SNAP benefits, local librarians are stocking food pantries, organizing donation drives, and ensuring that struggling families don’t walk away empty-handed.
buff.ly
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Every time Congress threatens SNAP, the message is clear: “You’re on your own.” Libraries, by contrast, send the opposite message: “You’re part of a community, and we take care of each other.”
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“Huh, I rolled a 6 and a 7 on these dice, and our game scores came out to 41, 69, and 420. What unremarkable numbers.”
“Your parents are so cool and quick-witted. I guess what people say is true—it’s impossible to make fun of elder millennials.”
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/thi...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/thi...
Things My Tween’s Friends Probably Aren’t Saying During Their Sleepover at Our House
“Your parents keep such a clean and tidy house. You’d never know they have kids.” “No thanks, I’ve seen enough YouTube. It’s a little passé at this...
www.mcsweeneys.net
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“Huh, I rolled a 6 and a 7 on these dice, and our game scores came out to 41, 69, and 420. What unremarkable numbers.”
Remember when they vowed not to be evil? Do you best to boycott. Tell others.
Details: www.instagram.com/reel/DPIyuJW...
Details: www.instagram.com/reel/DPIyuJW...
November 20, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Remember when they vowed not to be evil? Do you best to boycott. Tell others.
Details: www.instagram.com/reel/DPIyuJW...
Details: www.instagram.com/reel/DPIyuJW...
Boycotts work. Do your best to limit purchases from these vendors and more listed in my reply.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRNLGb_...
www.instagram.com/reel/DRNLGb_...
November 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Boycotts work. Do your best to limit purchases from these vendors and more listed in my reply.
www.instagram.com/reel/DRNLGb_...
www.instagram.com/reel/DRNLGb_...
Listen to this CHILD. Yes, CHILD.
We are a shithole nation.
Listen: www.instagram.com/reel/DQZt2OI...
We are a shithole nation.
Listen: www.instagram.com/reel/DQZt2OI...
Jennifer on Instagram: "ICE violently detained a Virginia mother while she was driving her daughter to school because she couldn’t recite her Social Security number from memory.
“When she stumbled, t...
A mother's nightmare unfolds as ICE agents detain her in Virginia while driving her daughter to school. The agents claim she couldn't recite her Social Security number from memory, but she produces mu...
www.instagram.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Listen to this CHILD. Yes, CHILD.
We are a shithole nation.
Listen: www.instagram.com/reel/DQZt2OI...
We are a shithole nation.
Listen: www.instagram.com/reel/DQZt2OI...
"A 17-year-old with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men. She wants the public to have a fuller understanding of how she was victimized."
In Matt Gaetz Scandal, Circumstances Left Teen Vulnerable to Exploitation
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"A 17-year-old with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men. She wants the public to have a fuller understanding of how she was victimized."
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Good. Bring them all down.
Epstein documents released last week showed dozens of email exchanges between Summers and Epstein from 2016 to 2019.
Epstein Files Fallout: Larry Summers Steps Back From Public Roles, Says He’s ‘Deeply Ashamed’
Epstein documents released last week showed dozens of email exchanges between Summers and Epstein from 2016 to 2019.
www.forbes.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Good. Bring them all down.
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“Quiet, Piggy” would be fitting for his tombstone.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
“Quiet, Piggy” would be fitting for his tombstone.