Peri Pakroo
@peripak.bsky.social
Business author & consultant, specializing in human-centered entrepreneurship, digital strategy & sustainable economic development. Strategic consulting via P-Brain Media. Musician, mom, meatloaf sushi inventor. She/her.
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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I think it should probably be a bigger story that the president of the United States is a raving lunatic
Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast: "We hit 'em. And we want to hit 'em right, sir, and we want to hit them from the top! East, west, north, south. Sir, they won't know what the hell! And we'll knock them out. We did it politically correct. Five years."
February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I think it should probably be a bigger story that the president of the United States is a raving lunatic
I wish more people were clued in to Substack’s commitment to creating income streams for Nazis. @angryblacklady.blacksky.app has been a most-welcome broken record on this. Here’s another good explainer.
If people laid off from The Post are wondering about maybe starting a Substack, last summer I wrote about why I wasn’t. www.pbump.net/o/the-power-...
The power we use and the power we give
There was an article posted recently that walked well-worn terrain, arguing for people not to abandon Twitter but, instead, to engage with it. There’s not much point in rehashing the details; the piec...
www.pbump.net
February 5, 2026 at 8:03 AM
I wish more people were clued in to Substack’s commitment to creating income streams for Nazis. @angryblacklady.blacksky.app has been a most-welcome broken record on this. Here’s another good explainer.
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Jeff Bezos had $75 million to bribe Trump for the Melania movie but cut 16,000 jobs at Amazon and is cutting more at the Washington Post today.
And somehow people *dont* want to campaign on the issue of evil billionaires.
And somehow people *dont* want to campaign on the issue of evil billionaires.
February 4, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Jeff Bezos had $75 million to bribe Trump for the Melania movie but cut 16,000 jobs at Amazon and is cutting more at the Washington Post today.
And somehow people *dont* want to campaign on the issue of evil billionaires.
And somehow people *dont* want to campaign on the issue of evil billionaires.
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This is one of the most important cases that galvanized Black people in the late 40s through the 1950s. Almost every major Black leader had a comment about it. It is also one of the most successful defense committees that was organized in the 20th century. Almost no one knows about it today.
On this day in 1948, an all-white jury sentenced a Black woman and two of her teenage sons to death for killing an armed white man in self-defense.
Feb. 3, 1948 | Black Woman and Her Children Sentenced to Die for Defending Themselves
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
calendar.eji.org
February 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
This is one of the most important cases that galvanized Black people in the late 40s through the 1950s. Almost every major Black leader had a comment about it. It is also one of the most successful defense committees that was organized in the 20th century. Almost no one knows about it today.
These testimonies are beyond horrifying. It is no exaggeration to say the US is committing crimes against humanity. People are beaten, deprived of medications for chronic conditions, deprived of medical care for acute illness, forced to live in filth, given food unfit for human consumption.
Here is a collection of sworn testimonies from detainees being held in ICE custody. Until reading these testimonies, I wasn't fully aware of what is happening. Please read them yourself. We need to know this. We need to understand the consequences of ICE/CBP arrests. assets.aclu.org/live/uploads...
assets.aclu.org
February 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
These testimonies are beyond horrifying. It is no exaggeration to say the US is committing crimes against humanity. People are beaten, deprived of medications for chronic conditions, deprived of medical care for acute illness, forced to live in filth, given food unfit for human consumption.
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A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A huge 89% majority of global people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the #ClimateCrisis, but mistakenly believe they’re in a minority.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
The “silent majority” for #ClimateAction needs to get loud.
People want action. Smart cities need to go much further, much faster.
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Unreal. He’s shutting down the Kennedy Center, after his flunkies caused mass defections of artists?
Everything the man touches turns to ash. Our cultural heritage; destroyed. Our national treasures; plundered.
Everything the man touches turns to ash. Our cultural heritage; destroyed. Our national treasures; plundered.
Trump: "I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success, Beauty, and Grandeur, is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time, with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass anything."
February 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
omg
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Unmarked car, no lights or police insignia. Masked armed men leap out. Victim not in the act of committing any crime. This is not how a serious federal law enforcement agency acts in a free society.
How is this not supposed to be a “right wing paramilitary force loyal to the regime”?
How is this not supposed to be a “right wing paramilitary force loyal to the regime”?
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Unmarked car, no lights or police insignia. Masked armed men leap out. Victim not in the act of committing any crime. This is not how a serious federal law enforcement agency acts in a free society.
How is this not supposed to be a “right wing paramilitary force loyal to the regime”?
How is this not supposed to be a “right wing paramilitary force loyal to the regime”?
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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
January 31, 2026 at 9:22 PM
It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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straight up Gestapo shit
January 31, 2026 at 8:54 PM
straight up Gestapo shit
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A drawing by a 5-year-old girl detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas with her mother Hayam El-Gamal. “I am 5 years old” is written at the top of the page. Lower down, next to stick figures, are the words “let us go.” Courtesy of Eric Lee, Lee & Godshall-Bennett, LLP
January 29, 2026 at 9:20 PM
A drawing by a 5-year-old girl detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas with her mother Hayam El-Gamal. “I am 5 years old” is written at the top of the page. Lower down, next to stick figures, are the words “let us go.” Courtesy of Eric Lee, Lee & Godshall-Bennett, LLP
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🧵This is what our tax dollars are going towards.
Not education, health care, or public transport.
Cages for people.
DHS just paid $70 million in cash for a warehouse in Surprise, AZ.
The week before, $102 million for one in Maryland.
A third in El Paso.
Not education, health care, or public transport.
Cages for people.
DHS just paid $70 million in cash for a warehouse in Surprise, AZ.
The week before, $102 million for one in Maryland.
A third in El Paso.
ICE Begins Buying ‘Mega’ Warehouse Detention Centers Across US
Plans for such centers and jails in nearly two dozen communities have sparked protests over suitability, proximity to homes and schools.
www.bloomberg.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:06 AM
🧵This is what our tax dollars are going towards.
Not education, health care, or public transport.
Cages for people.
DHS just paid $70 million in cash for a warehouse in Surprise, AZ.
The week before, $102 million for one in Maryland.
A third in El Paso.
Not education, health care, or public transport.
Cages for people.
DHS just paid $70 million in cash for a warehouse in Surprise, AZ.
The week before, $102 million for one in Maryland.
A third in El Paso.
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The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal | Ravinder Kaur
The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal | Ravinder Kaur
The ‘mother of all deals’ is as much about the tariff-heavy geopolitics of the Trump era as it is about bilateral trade, says Asian studies professor Ravinder Kaur
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:20 AM
The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal | Ravinder Kaur
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
But seriously, this is brilliant
Another ICE shooting, another round of Republican buts and prayers
January 27, 2026 at 12:23 AM
But seriously, this is brilliant
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An entire city learned to be legal observers after a 17 year old was brave enough to bear witness to George Floyd's murder. I am heartbroken that Minneapolis experienced this violence, but thankful to Darnella Frazier and the people who followed her example.
January 27, 2026 at 12:20 AM
An entire city learned to be legal observers after a 17 year old was brave enough to bear witness to George Floyd's murder. I am heartbroken that Minneapolis experienced this violence, but thankful to Darnella Frazier and the people who followed her example.
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BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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As Bill Kristol helped create the monster, he also has some correct ideas on how to kill it
The killing of Alex Pretti and the grotesque lying was an overreach by the administration. They've paid a price and had to pull back a bit. But it's when there's some disarray that the democratic opposition needs to intensify the offensive, and turn a marginal tactical success into a major victory.
January 26, 2026 at 11:48 PM
As Bill Kristol helped create the monster, he also has some correct ideas on how to kill it
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Kristi Noem Calls On Minneapolis Residents To Stop Obstructing Murders https://theonion.com/kristi-noem-calls-on-minneapolis-residents-to-stop-obstructing-murders/
January 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Kristi Noem Calls On Minneapolis Residents To Stop Obstructing Murders https://theonion.com/kristi-noem-calls-on-minneapolis-residents-to-stop-obstructing-murders/
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CNN calling Tom Homan "well respected" and "not as hardline as Bovino" is an interesting choice. The dude took a $50,000 bribe in a fucking Cava bag and says all the same fascist shit as Bovino and Noem.
January 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM
CNN calling Tom Homan "well respected" and "not as hardline as Bovino" is an interesting choice. The dude took a $50,000 bribe in a fucking Cava bag and says all the same fascist shit as Bovino and Noem.
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Secretary Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I’m calling on her to resign.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
January 25, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Secretary Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I’m calling on her to resign.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
Gregory Bovino must also be fired.
No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
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I almost appreciate how Trump has exposed how vacant every single high profile conservative belief was: free speech, states’ rights, letting the market decide, NATO, the right to bear arms, democracy, all of it. It’s been an empty, malicious political project for decades and decades now
Folks have been noting the creepiness of this NRA statement on the Minneapolis murder that DOESN'T affirm Alex Pretti's right to have a gun at a protest, instead blaming "radical progressive politicians lie Tim Walz" who have "incited violence against law enforcement officers" for his death....
January 25, 2026 at 8:27 PM
I almost appreciate how Trump has exposed how vacant every single high profile conservative belief was: free speech, states’ rights, letting the market decide, NATO, the right to bear arms, democracy, all of it. It’s been an empty, malicious political project for decades and decades now