Winston Slava Ukraini! Smith
@winstonsmith6079.bsky.social
Teacher. MA in History. Genocide and mass violence. Veteran. He/ him #BlackLivesMatter Слава Україні! Путін — хуйло! Donate http://u24.gov.ua
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Ukraine supporters: I created a Russo-Ukrainian War starter pack! This was my first pass so I will be updating this ongoingly. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 go.bsky.app/EQorS1m
Timothy Snyder lecture on the centrality of Ukraine in world history. Absolutely fascinating and delightful, highly recommended. youtu.be/DQAHJSteETM?...
“The World Does Not Start Anew Every Day” — Snyder Challenges Western Myths About Ukraine | APT
YouTube video by APT
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November 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Timothy Snyder lecture on the centrality of Ukraine in world history. Absolutely fascinating and delightful, highly recommended. youtu.be/DQAHJSteETM?...
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Sheffield Hallam's treatment of Laura Murphy's courageous research into the Chinese genocide of the Uyghurs, including slave labor is a worthwhile, if very depressing, read:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show
Sheffield Hallam University apologises to Professor Laura Murphy for restricting her academic freedom.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Sheffield Hallam's treatment of Laura Murphy's courageous research into the Chinese genocide of the Uyghurs, including slave labor is a worthwhile, if very depressing, read:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Tressie cooked here:
"Real working-class politics does not assume the worst of working-class people’s impulses. It does not launder their concerns for political points. It certainly does not argue, directly or indirectly, that a little racism is a good thing for reaching them."
"Real working-class politics does not assume the worst of working-class people’s impulses. It does not launder their concerns for political points. It certainly does not argue, directly or indirectly, that a little racism is a good thing for reaching them."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
“working class” has become a powerful political totem of its own — a discursive sleight of hand used to separate out white voters’ concerns as more legitimate, more materially grounded, more important than other voters’ concerns."
Really good piece.
“working class” has become a powerful political totem of its own — a discursive sleight of hand used to separate out white voters’ concerns as more legitimate, more materially grounded, more important than other voters’ concerns."
Really good piece.
Opinion | A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Tressie cooked here:
"Real working-class politics does not assume the worst of working-class people’s impulses. It does not launder their concerns for political points. It certainly does not argue, directly or indirectly, that a little racism is a good thing for reaching them."
"Real working-class politics does not assume the worst of working-class people’s impulses. It does not launder their concerns for political points. It certainly does not argue, directly or indirectly, that a little racism is a good thing for reaching them."
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“By keeping the House on indefinite hiatus — as well as sidelining its oversight authority— Republicans have…made our national legislature a nullity. They have, for all intents & purposes, dissolved Congress.
It is impossible to overstate the magnitude of this transformation of the American system.
It is impossible to overstate the magnitude of this transformation of the American system.
Outstanding @jamellebouie.net column. Or as I might say it, Mister we could use a man like Thaddeus Stevens again. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
Opinion | The Empty Promises of Trump’s Imperial Presidency
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
“By keeping the House on indefinite hiatus — as well as sidelining its oversight authority— Republicans have…made our national legislature a nullity. They have, for all intents & purposes, dissolved Congress.
It is impossible to overstate the magnitude of this transformation of the American system.
It is impossible to overstate the magnitude of this transformation of the American system.
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This is as good and urgent as others have been saying. I don't think it's possible to sustain anything resembling mass democracy in a post-literate society. musgrave.substack.com/p/a-post-lit...
A Post-Literate Society is a Too-Literal Society
Directness is a virtue and subtlety is lost
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October 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is as good and urgent as others have been saying. I don't think it's possible to sustain anything resembling mass democracy in a post-literate society. musgrave.substack.com/p/a-post-lit...
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"We are in the midst of one of the darkest forms of software in history, described by many as an unwanted guest invading their products, their social media feeds, their bosses’ empty minds, and resting in the hands of monsters."
September 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
"We are in the midst of one of the darkest forms of software in history, described by many as an unwanted guest invading their products, their social media feeds, their bosses’ empty minds, and resting in the hands of monsters."
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On this day 10 years ago, Russia entered the Syrian civil war on behalf of the Assad regime, devastating infrastructure, displacing millions and murdering thousands of Syrian civilians.
Despite all of these widespread crimes, Moscow and Assad would go on to lose.
Despite all of these widespread crimes, Moscow and Assad would go on to lose.
September 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
On this day 10 years ago, Russia entered the Syrian civil war on behalf of the Assad regime, devastating infrastructure, displacing millions and murdering thousands of Syrian civilians.
Despite all of these widespread crimes, Moscow and Assad would go on to lose.
Despite all of these widespread crimes, Moscow and Assad would go on to lose.
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If administrators can dictate what professors teach in the classroom, based on their idea of what politicians want, there is *already* no "academic freedom." The violation of that boundary ended it. There is only whatever politicians haven't yet thought to denounce, and only until they denounce it.
September 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
If administrators can dictate what professors teach in the classroom, based on their idea of what politicians want, there is *already* no "academic freedom." The violation of that boundary ended it. There is only whatever politicians haven't yet thought to denounce, and only until they denounce it.
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Before I turn on @npr.org again or read another @nytimes.com editorial, because I know exactly how it'll be:
This isn't "a threat" to academic freedom. It's not igniting "a debate" about it. The "future" of academic freedom isn't at stake. This is what the end of academic freedom has made possible.
This isn't "a threat" to academic freedom. It's not igniting "a debate" about it. The "future" of academic freedom isn't at stake. This is what the end of academic freedom has made possible.
Texas Tech chancellor directs faculty to recognize only two sexes in classroom instruction
The memo comes after Texas A&M fired a professor over a lesson related to gender identity after a student objected to it.
www.nbcnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Before I turn on @npr.org again or read another @nytimes.com editorial, because I know exactly how it'll be:
This isn't "a threat" to academic freedom. It's not igniting "a debate" about it. The "future" of academic freedom isn't at stake. This is what the end of academic freedom has made possible.
This isn't "a threat" to academic freedom. It's not igniting "a debate" about it. The "future" of academic freedom isn't at stake. This is what the end of academic freedom has made possible.
We know you don’t care for international law and you are incapable of living in peace with your neighbours. Your insane nationalism contains a lust for domination that will not cease until you realise that the age of empires is over and that your empire will not be rebuilt. youtu.be/rpwHKpyQ8go?...
Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski's full speech at the emergency UN Security Council meeting
YouTube video by PolandMFA
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September 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We know you don’t care for international law and you are incapable of living in peace with your neighbours. Your insane nationalism contains a lust for domination that will not cease until you realise that the age of empires is over and that your empire will not be rebuilt. youtu.be/rpwHKpyQ8go?...
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Having spent last week in Ukraine, 2 impressions stand out:
1. The US is out, providing no assistance whatsoever, but Ukrainians are diplomatically not complaining.
2. Physically, Ukraine can produce all the arms they need, but to do so they need financing from Europe.
1. The US is out, providing no assistance whatsoever, but Ukrainians are diplomatically not complaining.
2. Physically, Ukraine can produce all the arms they need, but to do so they need financing from Europe.
September 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Having spent last week in Ukraine, 2 impressions stand out:
1. The US is out, providing no assistance whatsoever, but Ukrainians are diplomatically not complaining.
2. Physically, Ukraine can produce all the arms they need, but to do so they need financing from Europe.
1. The US is out, providing no assistance whatsoever, but Ukrainians are diplomatically not complaining.
2. Physically, Ukraine can produce all the arms they need, but to do so they need financing from Europe.
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A plagiarism on both your houses!
NEW: Oxford will be the first UK university to give all staff and students free ChatGPT Edu access, from this academic year.
ChatGPT Edu is built for education, with enhanced privacy and security.
ChatGPT Edu is built for education, with enhanced privacy and security.
September 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A plagiarism on both your houses!
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Whether it's Obama wearing a tan suit or Trump declaring "Chipocalypse Now" and pledging to unleash "the Department of WAR" on America's third largest city, leaders of both parties have shown disregard for presidential norms.
September 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Whether it's Obama wearing a tan suit or Trump declaring "Chipocalypse Now" and pledging to unleash "the Department of WAR" on America's third largest city, leaders of both parties have shown disregard for presidential norms.
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I’ve studied US drone strikes, I wrote a book called “Drones and Terrorism,” and this Caribbean strike is different.
Lethal fire at a non-threatening target in a non-hostile environment on purpose when other means, such as capture, were easily doable, and without even attempting a legal rationale.
Lethal fire at a non-threatening target in a non-hostile environment on purpose when other means, such as capture, were easily doable, and without even attempting a legal rationale.
September 4, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I’ve studied US drone strikes, I wrote a book called “Drones and Terrorism,” and this Caribbean strike is different.
Lethal fire at a non-threatening target in a non-hostile environment on purpose when other means, such as capture, were easily doable, and without even attempting a legal rationale.
Lethal fire at a non-threatening target in a non-hostile environment on purpose when other means, such as capture, were easily doable, and without even attempting a legal rationale.
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A beauty parlor lost its windows in the Russian attack on #Kyiv but continues working with clients.
When you look at the images of the devastation Russia brings to Ukraine, I want you to also think about the unbelievable Ukrainian resilience. We are strong and fierce.
When you look at the images of the devastation Russia brings to Ukraine, I want you to also think about the unbelievable Ukrainian resilience. We are strong and fierce.
August 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A beauty parlor lost its windows in the Russian attack on #Kyiv but continues working with clients.
When you look at the images of the devastation Russia brings to Ukraine, I want you to also think about the unbelievable Ukrainian resilience. We are strong and fierce.
When you look at the images of the devastation Russia brings to Ukraine, I want you to also think about the unbelievable Ukrainian resilience. We are strong and fierce.
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An absolutely harrowing and important story -- ChatGPT and other chatbots are becoming deeply enmeshed in many people's personal and social lives to an incredible degree, and the consequences can be devastating.
Adam Raine, 16, died from suicide in April after months on ChatGPT discussing plans to end his life. His parents have filed the first known case against OpenAI for wrongful death.
Overwhelming at times to work on this story, but here it is. My latest on AI chatbots: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/t...
Overwhelming at times to work on this story, but here it is. My latest on AI chatbots: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/t...
A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In.
www.nytimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
An absolutely harrowing and important story -- ChatGPT and other chatbots are becoming deeply enmeshed in many people's personal and social lives to an incredible degree, and the consequences can be devastating.
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Updates from the faculty union at the University of Oregon since my original post. Also, apologies for a typo in my post: it’s UO not OU for the University of Oregon. newsletter.uauoregon.org/after-accept...
After Accepting a $25 Million Gift, UO Lays Off Faculty in new Schnitzer School. Fear of Larger Cuts in Fall.
After Accepting a $25 Million Gift, UO Lays Off Faculty in new Schnitzer School. Fear of Larger Cuts in Fall. Within months of the $25 million gift, UO administration enacts disproportionate layof…
newsletter.uauoregon.org
August 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Updates from the faculty union at the University of Oregon since my original post. Also, apologies for a typo in my post: it’s UO not OU for the University of Oregon. newsletter.uauoregon.org/after-accept...
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A massive attack on several humanities units (Arabic Studies, Judaic Studies, Holocaust Studies, Classics, Religion, German & Scandinavian, Russian/East European/Eurasian Studies) *and* tenure now unfolding at the University of Oregon (a blue state!). Closure of units and faculty layoffs threatened.
August 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A massive attack on several humanities units (Arabic Studies, Judaic Studies, Holocaust Studies, Classics, Religion, German & Scandinavian, Russian/East European/Eurasian Studies) *and* tenure now unfolding at the University of Oregon (a blue state!). Closure of units and faculty layoffs threatened.
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Crimea is the original sin in the war. The West should not have encouraged Ukraine to give it up in the first place but put all the pressure they can to push Russia out instead. Crimea was a big green light for Russia. Enormous shame on Obama and Merkel for appeasing Russia.
August 18, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Crimea is the original sin in the war. The West should not have encouraged Ukraine to give it up in the first place but put all the pressure they can to push Russia out instead. Crimea was a big green light for Russia. Enormous shame on Obama and Merkel for appeasing Russia.
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"Compared to warfare, occupation does not decreases human suffering
- it just makes it invisible for the world."
- Oleksandra Matviichuk
Human rights activist,
2022 Nobel Peace Prize winner
- it just makes it invisible for the world."
- Oleksandra Matviichuk
Human rights activist,
2022 Nobel Peace Prize winner
August 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"Compared to warfare, occupation does not decreases human suffering
- it just makes it invisible for the world."
- Oleksandra Matviichuk
Human rights activist,
2022 Nobel Peace Prize winner
- it just makes it invisible for the world."
- Oleksandra Matviichuk
Human rights activist,
2022 Nobel Peace Prize winner
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In which a Yale prof calls for jettisoning humanities to make way for science-only universities.
“scientists… are being punished for the sins of [humanities scholars] because we all live under one roof. I cannot see a compelling reason for our continued cohabitation.”
“scientists… are being punished for the sins of [humanities scholars] because we all live under one roof. I cannot see a compelling reason for our continued cohabitation.”
Unyoke the Sciences From the Humanities
Arts and sciences typically cohabitate. Should they?
thedispatch.com
August 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In which a Yale prof calls for jettisoning humanities to make way for science-only universities.
“scientists… are being punished for the sins of [humanities scholars] because we all live under one roof. I cannot see a compelling reason for our continued cohabitation.”
“scientists… are being punished for the sins of [humanities scholars] because we all live under one roof. I cannot see a compelling reason for our continued cohabitation.”