Kirstie Farrar
@profkc.bsky.social
UConn Associate Professor in Communication, mom to 3, martial artist, pet mom to two dogs and a cat! X Files, Outlander, 49ers, SFGiants, WNBA, Lego, 🥎🥎
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Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
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Mahmoud Khalil hearing THREAD:
Judge Furman opened the brief hearing by acknowledging "some heated opinions" on the case and reminded the courtroom to keep decorum.
He then chided parties for filing their joint letter nearly two hours after the 5pm deadline yesterday (1/8)
Judge Furman opened the brief hearing by acknowledging "some heated opinions" on the case and reminded the courtroom to keep decorum.
He then chided parties for filing their joint letter nearly two hours after the 5pm deadline yesterday (1/8)
Long line to get into Judge Furman’s hearing for Mahmoud Khalil this morning outside of the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse. The hearing is set to begin at 11:30am.
March 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Mahmoud Khalil hearing THREAD:
Judge Furman opened the brief hearing by acknowledging "some heated opinions" on the case and reminded the courtroom to keep decorum.
He then chided parties for filing their joint letter nearly two hours after the 5pm deadline yesterday (1/8)
Judge Furman opened the brief hearing by acknowledging "some heated opinions" on the case and reminded the courtroom to keep decorum.
He then chided parties for filing their joint letter nearly two hours after the 5pm deadline yesterday (1/8)
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
God forbid we get ahead of this and prevent mass casualities....
The Trump administration confirmed it's reviewing whether to pull $590 million in funding that Moderna received in the final days of the Biden administration to develop an mRNA vaccine for bird flu in people.
Trump team weighs pulling funding for Moderna's bird flu shot despite outbreak
The funding from BARDA aimed to create another line of defense should the bird flu become easily transmissible between people.
www.axios.com
March 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
God forbid we get ahead of this and prevent mass casualities....
Diversity is a strength.
February 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Diversity is a strength.
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A federal judge in Washington said that the way the Trump administration set up and has been running Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency could violate the Constitution.
February 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A federal judge in Washington said that the way the Trump administration set up and has been running Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency could violate the Constitution.
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Musk has tweeted more than 220 times in last 24 hrs.
That's not counting the replies.
That's not counting the replies.
February 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Musk has tweeted more than 220 times in last 24 hrs.
That's not counting the replies.
That's not counting the replies.
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a new agency made of teenage neonazis and drug dealers is in charge of the entire government. the richest man in the world, who gave a nazi salute at the president's inauguration, says he is in charge. officially, he isn't. the government won't tell the courts who is in charge
February 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
a new agency made of teenage neonazis and drug dealers is in charge of the entire government. the richest man in the world, who gave a nazi salute at the president's inauguration, says he is in charge. officially, he isn't. the government won't tell the courts who is in charge
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Slyngstad cartoons
February 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Slyngstad cartoons
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DOGE’s expenses have risen above 40 million, with weekly costs now exceeding 10 million. We will release an updated DOGE staff list soon.
February 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
DOGE’s expenses have risen above 40 million, with weekly costs now exceeding 10 million. We will release an updated DOGE staff list soon.
"Might" be ill-equipped? MIGHT BE?? Do better, NYT.
An outbreak of bird flu has been tearing through dairy farms across the U.S. and infecting more and more people. But how close are we to another pandemic? On “The Daily,” our reporter explains how the virus has changed and why our government might be ill-equipped to respond.
As Bird Flu Cases Rise, How Close Is Another Pandemic?
The bird flu is driving up egg prices and tearing through dairy farms. Here’s what has changed.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"Might" be ill-equipped? MIGHT BE?? Do better, NYT.
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#DespicableHE 🤬🤬🤬🤬#FOTUS #AmeriKKKa 🤬🤬🤬🤬
February 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
#DespicableHE 🤬🤬🤬🤬#FOTUS #AmeriKKKa 🤬🤬🤬🤬
Imagine.
The State Department has suddenly awoken to the incredible opportunity that is $400 million of expensive and impractical armored Cybertrucks www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Imagine.
This 100% sounds like something that would be on The Simpsons. And, yet, fairly appealing!
February 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This 100% sounds like something that would be on The Simpsons. And, yet, fairly appealing!
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Donald Trump is cutting funding for your kid's school lunch.
For your local child care center.
For veterans' health care.
And for programs that support seniors' retirement.
How does any of that make life easier or more affordable for Americans?
For your local child care center.
For veterans' health care.
And for programs that support seniors' retirement.
How does any of that make life easier or more affordable for Americans?
February 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Donald Trump is cutting funding for your kid's school lunch.
For your local child care center.
For veterans' health care.
And for programs that support seniors' retirement.
How does any of that make life easier or more affordable for Americans?
For your local child care center.
For veterans' health care.
And for programs that support seniors' retirement.
How does any of that make life easier or more affordable for Americans?
Breaking: One nation's billion-dollar fever dream about to shock the world 💥 - The most audacious territorial acquisition plan you've never heard of... - Imagine buying a WHOLE state like it's a garage sale item. This is NOT a fake news." denmarkification.com?utm=.share.b...
Help Denmark Buy California – Because Why Not?
Buy it from Trump, the bigliest crowdsourcing ever
denmarkification.com
February 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Breaking: One nation's billion-dollar fever dream about to shock the world 💥 - The most audacious territorial acquisition plan you've never heard of... - Imagine buying a WHOLE state like it's a garage sale item. This is NOT a fake news." denmarkification.com?utm=.share.b...
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My latest from inside NIH as well as universities that get its funding. I think it is important to say clearly what moves like this will actually do to people.
Destructive Banality: NIH Indirect Costs Move Sounds Boring, Could Kill You
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.
www.splinter.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
My latest from inside NIH as well as universities that get its funding. I think it is important to say clearly what moves like this will actually do to people.
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The Chiefs can still be named Super Bowl champions if Mike Pence has the courage.
February 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
The Chiefs can still be named Super Bowl champions if Mike Pence has the courage.
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Favorite sign so far
February 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Favorite sign so far
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Murphy: "The reality is this could get dystopian very quickly. If you were to start speaking ill of Elon Musk on social media, Musk might be able to stop or delay your tax refund, or your mom's Social Security benefit, in part because we have no window into what's happening at Treasury right now."
February 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Murphy: "The reality is this could get dystopian very quickly. If you were to start speaking ill of Elon Musk on social media, Musk might be able to stop or delay your tax refund, or your mom's Social Security benefit, in part because we have no window into what's happening at Treasury right now."
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We really are though.
February 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We really are though.
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theyre learning a little bit
Elon Musk is ripping us off and like millions of Americans across the country, I'm pissed.
I'm taking action by introducing the ELON MUSK Act, preventing grifters like him from getting richer while pillaging our tax dollars for himself.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
I'm taking action by introducing the ELON MUSK Act, preventing grifters like him from getting richer while pillaging our tax dollars for himself.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk
Rep. Mark Pocan's ELON MUSK Act takes aim at the billionaire's federal contracts.
www.politico.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
theyre learning a little bit
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Former CIA officer warns that Trump's talk about "taking over Gaza" is "triggering mechanisms for Islamic extremist groups."
“This kind of language only is going to galvanize groups that want to kill Americans." www.huffpost.com/entry/marc-p...
“This kind of language only is going to galvanize groups that want to kill Americans." www.huffpost.com/entry/marc-p...
Ex-CIA Man Warns Of Quick And Scary Scenario For U.S. After Trump Gaza Proposal
The president's outrageous idea for Gaza set off a red alert for intel expert Marc Polymeropoulos on "Morning Joe."
www.huffpost.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Former CIA officer warns that Trump's talk about "taking over Gaza" is "triggering mechanisms for Islamic extremist groups."
“This kind of language only is going to galvanize groups that want to kill Americans." www.huffpost.com/entry/marc-p...
“This kind of language only is going to galvanize groups that want to kill Americans." www.huffpost.com/entry/marc-p...
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Apparently there’s a “kickoff” meeting between the DOGE people and Department of Labor management planned for tomorrow at 4pm ET.
Unrelatedly, the Frances Perkins Building that houses the Dept of Labor is located at 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210.
Unrelatedly, the Frances Perkins Building that houses the Dept of Labor is located at 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210.
Depr.management
February 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Apparently there’s a “kickoff” meeting between the DOGE people and Department of Labor management planned for tomorrow at 4pm ET.
Unrelatedly, the Frances Perkins Building that houses the Dept of Labor is located at 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210.
Unrelatedly, the Frances Perkins Building that houses the Dept of Labor is located at 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210.