Piero Tortola
@pierotortola.bsky.social
Associate professor of European politics & society, @unigroningen.bsky.social | PI of @regroup-horizon.bsky.social | Theme director at @agricolaschool.bsky.social
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New paper for @recodeproject.bsky.social: "Locating transnational city networks in multilevel governance"
#citynetworks #multilevelgovernance
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#citynetworks #multilevelgovernance
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Chomsky had deeper ties with Epstein than previously known, documents reveal
Chomsky had deeper ties with Epstein than previously known, documents reveal
The philosopher and the sex trafficker were in contact long after Epstein was convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, documents reveal
The prominent linguist and philosopher Noam Chomsky called it a “most valuable experience” to have maintained “regular contact” with Jeffrey Epstein, who by then had long been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, according to emails released earlier in November this month by US lawmakers.
Such comments from Chomsky, or attributed to him, suggest his association with Epstein – who officials concluded killed himself in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges – went deeper than the occasional political and academic discussions the former had previously claimed to have with the latter. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Chomsky had deeper ties with Epstein than previously known, documents reveal
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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
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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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
www.theguardian.com
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...
New paper for @recodeproject.bsky.social: "Locating transnational city networks in multilevel governance"
#citynetworks #multilevelgovernance
osf.io/preprints/so...
#citynetworks #multilevelgovernance
osf.io/preprints/so...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
New paper for @recodeproject.bsky.social: "Locating transnational city networks in multilevel governance"
#citynetworks #multilevelgovernance
osf.io/preprints/so...
#citynetworks #multilevelgovernance
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OPINION by Lyz Lenz:
“Claiming to be the victim of the very violence she espoused doesn’t make her a hero.”
READ MORE:
www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
“Claiming to be the victim of the very violence she espoused doesn’t make her a hero.”
READ MORE:
www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
You don't have to forgive Marjorie Taylor Greene
Opposing a sex trafficking ring is truly a case of clearing the lowest bar.
www.ms.now
November 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
OPINION by Lyz Lenz:
“Claiming to be the victim of the very violence she espoused doesn’t make her a hero.”
READ MORE:
www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
“Claiming to be the victim of the very violence she espoused doesn’t make her a hero.”
READ MORE:
www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
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“Quiet! Quiet, piggy,” Trump snapped at a female reporter on Monday when asked about the Epstein files.
His rage, wrapped in characteristic cruelty after failing to convince even his most loyal House supporters not to back the bill, was clear; this was not a man at peace.
His rage, wrapped in characteristic cruelty after failing to convince even his most loyal House supporters not to back the bill, was clear; this was not a man at peace.
Trump and Johnson are still seething over the Epstein vote
"Quiet piggy!" is not the response of a man at peace with defeat.
www.motherjones.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“Quiet! Quiet, piggy,” Trump snapped at a female reporter on Monday when asked about the Epstein files.
His rage, wrapped in characteristic cruelty after failing to convince even his most loyal House supporters not to back the bill, was clear; this was not a man at peace.
His rage, wrapped in characteristic cruelty after failing to convince even his most loyal House supporters not to back the bill, was clear; this was not a man at peace.
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Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
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epstein emails released and everyone coming out as a pedophile to defend donald trump
November 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
epstein emails released and everyone coming out as a pedophile to defend donald trump
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This is the hype video the White House posted when they arrested Sandwich Guy, who was found not guilty today.
November 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
This is the hype video the White House posted when they arrested Sandwich Guy, who was found not guilty today.
The far right is actually still doing fine in the Netherlands.
Running against populists in other countries may require entirely different programmes. But in terms of style, they may look like the campaign of Rob Jetten, the probable new leader of the Netherlands
How to beat the hard right, Netherlands edition
It turns out that it is not so simple; but smiling helps
econ.st
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The far right is actually still doing fine in the Netherlands.
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The AfD is asking questions about us and sending a message. No big surprise here. We are staying on course with our goal of providing constitutional expertise on the challenges democracy faces in Germany, the U.S., and elsewhere. Read more in our new editorial by MAX STEINBEIS buff.ly/eVxn5WT
Counting on You to Count on Us: The highly interesting question of how Verfassungsblog is financed
The highly interesting question of how Verfassungsblog is financed
verfassungsblog.de
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The AfD is asking questions about us and sending a message. No big surprise here. We are staying on course with our goal of providing constitutional expertise on the challenges democracy faces in Germany, the U.S., and elsewhere. Read more in our new editorial by MAX STEINBEIS buff.ly/eVxn5WT
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O'DONNELL: Why did you pardon Changpeng Zhao?
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
O'DONNELL: Why did you pardon Changpeng Zhao?
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
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Bari Weiss is a politer Chris Rufo. Her general take is that American institutions (media, universities, health care, government) have been corrupted by wokeness. For example: universities are the "main culprits" behind political violence in America.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
November 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Bari Weiss is a politer Chris Rufo. Her general take is that American institutions (media, universities, health care, government) have been corrupted by wokeness. For example: universities are the "main culprits" behind political violence in America.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-worst-...
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In Grok we don’t trust: academics assess Elon Musk’s AI-powered encyclopedia www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
In Grok we don’t trust: academics assess Elon Musk’s AI-powered encyclopedia
From publishing falsehoods to pushing far-right ideology, Grokipedia gives chatroom comments equal status to research
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
In Grok we don’t trust: academics assess Elon Musk’s AI-powered encyclopedia www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Huge crowds gather on first anniversary of Serbian train station disaster
Huge crowds gather on first anniversary of Serbian train station disaster
Student-led movement continues to demand political change as embattled president issues rare apology
Tens of thousands of Serbians have gathered to commemorate victims of a fatal railway station collapse a year ago, a tragedy that galvanised anti-government sentiment that still threatens the embattled president, Aleksandar Vučić.
A student-led movement organised the rallies in the country’s second largest city, Novi Sad, where on 1 November 2024, the canopy at the newly renovated railway station collapsed. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Huge crowds gather on first anniversary of Serbian train station disaster
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Interesting paper! When you ask people about the most important issue "facing the country," they often say immigration. But when you ask them about issues facing them personally, it doesn't crack the top 10.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Interesting paper! When you ask people about the most important issue "facing the country," they often say immigration. But when you ask them about issues facing them personally, it doesn't crack the top 10.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
This indicates that voters are reacting to media narratives, not their own experience.
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BREAKING: DOJ puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they sought prison sentence for pardoned Jan. 6 rioter in separate case. @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social has the latest
October 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
BREAKING: DOJ puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they sought prison sentence for pardoned Jan. 6 rioter in separate case. @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social has the latest
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Argentina edition of Libertarian bible
October 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Argentina edition of Libertarian bible
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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Dear @nytimes,
It is entirely possible to write a story about education without seeking comment from Chris Rufo.
Sincerely,
An actual educator
It is entirely possible to write a story about education without seeking comment from Chris Rufo.
Sincerely,
An actual educator
October 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Dear @nytimes,
It is entirely possible to write a story about education without seeking comment from Chris Rufo.
Sincerely,
An actual educator
It is entirely possible to write a story about education without seeking comment from Chris Rufo.
Sincerely,
An actual educator
Geni
+++ BRUNO VESPA PARCHEGGIA L'AUTO SOTTO CASA E LA RITROVA LAVATA +++
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October 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Geni
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Esplode l'auto di Sigfrido Ranucci, sul posto carabinieri e Digos. Per capire cosa sia andato storto.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Esplode l'auto di Sigfrido Ranucci, sul posto carabinieri e Digos. Per capire cosa sia andato storto.
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Solidarietà a Sigfrido Ranucci, stanotte è stata distrutta la sua auto e quella della figlia, dopo le querele, le denunce, gli attacchi al suo programma d’inchiesta, la riduzione delle puntate, arrivano gli attentati.
La destra e la Rai dovrebbero chiedergli scusa.
La destra e la Rai dovrebbero chiedergli scusa.
October 17, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Solidarietà a Sigfrido Ranucci, stanotte è stata distrutta la sua auto e quella della figlia, dopo le querele, le denunce, gli attacchi al suo programma d’inchiesta, la riduzione delle puntate, arrivano gli attentati.
La destra e la Rai dovrebbero chiedergli scusa.
La destra e la Rai dovrebbero chiedergli scusa.
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She gets all the flowers. I mean ALL of them. If we see her, we immediately have to give her flowers.
October 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
She gets all the flowers. I mean ALL of them. If we see her, we immediately have to give her flowers.