Winthrop Yu
@winthropyu.bsky.social
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“The point of modern propaganda isn't only to misinform or push an agenda.
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
December 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“The point of modern propaganda isn't only to misinform or push an agenda.
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
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My org @fightforthefuture.org has been “de-googling” for the last year.
We’re totally off Google suite, Google docs, Drive, Calendar.
We’re using Signal and Element for chat, Nextcloud for docs, etc
Planning to publish a “how to” guide for other nonprofits and activist groups soonish.
We’re totally off Google suite, Google docs, Drive, Calendar.
We’re using Signal and Element for chat, Nextcloud for docs, etc
Planning to publish a “how to” guide for other nonprofits and activist groups soonish.
December 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
My org @fightforthefuture.org has been “de-googling” for the last year.
We’re totally off Google suite, Google docs, Drive, Calendar.
We’re using Signal and Element for chat, Nextcloud for docs, etc
Planning to publish a “how to” guide for other nonprofits and activist groups soonish.
We’re totally off Google suite, Google docs, Drive, Calendar.
We’re using Signal and Element for chat, Nextcloud for docs, etc
Planning to publish a “how to” guide for other nonprofits and activist groups soonish.
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The European Commissision announced its first non-compliance decision under the Digital Services Act, fining X €120 million for deceptive practices and lack of transparency. 1/
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act
Today, the Commission has issued a fine of €120 million to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
ec.europa.eu
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The European Commissision announced its first non-compliance decision under the Digital Services Act, fining X €120 million for deceptive practices and lack of transparency. 1/
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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KONSYSE: The T1 Phone from Trump Mobile, introduced on 16 June 2025 by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, remains undelivered nearly five months after its planned August release.
Trump Mobile T1 Phone Remains Undelivered Months After Announced Release — Konsyse
The T1 Phone remains unshipped months after its introduction.
www.konsyse.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
KONSYSE: The T1 Phone from Trump Mobile, introduced on 16 June 2025 by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, remains undelivered nearly five months after its planned August release.
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I am kind of fearing what will happen once the Betty Boop character enters the public realm in 2026. Source: buff.ly/RknrBtF
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I am kind of fearing what will happen once the Betty Boop character enters the public realm in 2026. Source: buff.ly/RknrBtF
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I'd argue that its 1965 release changed Rock and Roll for the better. It kicked open the doors and broke all the windows. Fiat sonus! Fiat musica! link.deezer.com/s/31N0B0eAqy...
Rubber Soul (Remastered 2009)
The Beatles - album - 1965 - 14 songs
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December 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I'd argue that its 1965 release changed Rock and Roll for the better. It kicked open the doors and broke all the windows. Fiat sonus! Fiat musica! link.deezer.com/s/31N0B0eAqy...
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#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
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The top-10 carmakers by market cap make up 75% of global passenger car sales.
Tesla makes up less than 2%.
The Tesla bubble will be widely documented in history books.
Tesla makes up less than 2%.
The Tesla bubble will be widely documented in history books.
December 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The top-10 carmakers by market cap make up 75% of global passenger car sales.
Tesla makes up less than 2%.
The Tesla bubble will be widely documented in history books.
Tesla makes up less than 2%.
The Tesla bubble will be widely documented in history books.
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Les relations entre Pékin et Tokyo se sont tendues après que la première ministre japonaise a suggéré qu’elle interviendrait militairement en cas d’attaque contre l’île. →https://l.lefigaro.fr/ZPRQ
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Les relations entre Pékin et Tokyo se sont tendues après que la première ministre japonaise a suggéré qu’elle interviendrait militairement en cas d’attaque contre l’île. →https://l.lefigaro.fr/ZPRQ
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ICYMI: Political violence in the U.S. refers to violent acts motivated by political beliefs, ideologies, or partisan affiliations. These range from hate crimes and extremist attacks to targeted assassinations and large-scale terrorism.
Right-Wing vs Left-Wing Extremism: Who Drives Majority of U.S. Political Violence? - Profolus
Political violence in the U.S. refers to violent acts motivated by political beliefs, ideologies, or partisan affiliations.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ICYMI: Political violence in the U.S. refers to violent acts motivated by political beliefs, ideologies, or partisan affiliations. These range from hate crimes and extremist attacks to targeted assassinations and large-scale terrorism.
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#Indonesia 🇮🇩 Researcher Irma Garnesia notes that "while laws, watchdogs, and advocacy networks have multiplied, the architecture of online spaces still reproduces misogyny and impunity" in the country. @globalvoices.org
Five years of fighting: The state of digital violence against female journalists and activists in Indonesia
Digital violence against women journalists and activists is not unique to Indonesia, but the country’s experience exposes a broader global paradox.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#Indonesia 🇮🇩 Researcher Irma Garnesia notes that "while laws, watchdogs, and advocacy networks have multiplied, the architecture of online spaces still reproduces misogyny and impunity" in the country. @globalvoices.org
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“International criminal justice was already faltering before 2022,” warns Gyunduz Mamedov. “Now Russia has learned to weaponise that weakness”
Russia must get no amnesty in any peace deal for Ukraine
Gyunduz Mamedov, a lawyer-turned-soldier, fears the West will acquiesce in the Kremlin’s bid to undermine justice
econ.st
November 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
“International criminal justice was already faltering before 2022,” warns Gyunduz Mamedov. “Now Russia has learned to weaponise that weakness”
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It’s no surprise to find that the intellectual fabric of Trumpism is thin, Joshua Rothman writes. What is possibly surprising, however, is the degree to which the ideas associated with MAGA have refuted their own premises.
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/HrUAXr
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/HrUAXr
Does MAGA Have Ideas?
A new book traces the intellectual origins of Trumpism—straight into the void.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It’s no surprise to find that the intellectual fabric of Trumpism is thin, Joshua Rothman writes. What is possibly surprising, however, is the degree to which the ideas associated with MAGA have refuted their own premises.
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/HrUAXr
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/HrUAXr
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“Russia is trying to escape responsibility for its atrocities,” warns Gyunduz Mamedov. “And it is achieving some success in the process.” In a guest essay he argues that the international justice system is failing econ.st/3JSA7lV
Illustration: Dan Williams
Illustration: Dan Williams
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“Russia is trying to escape responsibility for its atrocities,” warns Gyunduz Mamedov. “And it is achieving some success in the process.” In a guest essay he argues that the international justice system is failing econ.st/3JSA7lV
Illustration: Dan Williams
Illustration: Dan Williams
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These reflections remind us why it is important to ensure that the GV Newsroom is sustainable.
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Behind the story: Juliana on writing about how women were cyberbullied during the Indonesian election season 2024
As part of our “Behind the Story” challenge fundraising campaign, we feature Juliana Harsianti from Indonesia, who shares why working on a particular story was important. Please consider donating to keep GV strong.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
These reflections remind us why it is important to ensure that the GV Newsroom is sustainable.
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#KeepGVstrong
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#KeepGVstrong
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
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An emerging global consensus says online harms are the predictable outcomes of platforms designed for attention, engagement, and data extraction, writes Lena Slachmuijlder, author of a new guide to “Prosocial Tech Design Regulation.”
How to Rethink Regulation with Prosocial Design | TechPolicy.Press
An emerging global consensus says online harms are the outcomes of platforms designed for attention, engagement, and data extraction, writes Lena Slachmuijlder.
www.techpolicy.press
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
An emerging global consensus says online harms are the predictable outcomes of platforms designed for attention, engagement, and data extraction, writes Lena Slachmuijlder, author of a new guide to “Prosocial Tech Design Regulation.”
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The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index for 2025 found the risk of a bursting real estate bubble to be high among only a few of 21 major international markets. See the full list here: nyti.ms/4o5VXjK
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index for 2025 found the risk of a bursting real estate bubble to be high among only a few of 21 major international markets. See the full list here: nyti.ms/4o5VXjK
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“Concerns over China’s impact on corruption, damage to the environment by Chinese companies, and the rights of Kyrgyz workers at Chinese firms are all prevalent.”
Clashes, protests, and raids: The story of backlash to China in Kyrgyzstan
“Concerns over China’s impact on corruption, damage to the environment by Chinese companies, and the rights of Kyrgyz workers at Chinese firms are all prevalent.”
globalvoices.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“Concerns over China’s impact on corruption, damage to the environment by Chinese companies, and the rights of Kyrgyz workers at Chinese firms are all prevalent.”
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NEW: The leaders of an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church community in Minnesota enabled a child abuser by pressuring his victims to forgive and forget his sins — so that they could never speak of them again.
With @startribune.com
With @startribune.com
Young Girls Were Sexually Abused by a Church Member. They Were Told to Forgive and Forget.
In Minnesota, leaders of an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church community enabled a child abuser by telling his victims that once the sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
NEW: The leaders of an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church community in Minnesota enabled a child abuser by pressuring his victims to forgive and forget his sins — so that they could never speak of them again.
With @startribune.com
With @startribune.com
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i love writing about crypto crime because these dudes do this constantly
![However, the brothers' Google search history in the weeks after the theft for phrases including "how to wash crypto”, “top crypto lawyers”, “wire fraud statute / wire fraud statue [sic] of limitations”, and “prison or jail worse” suggest that perhaps the brothers had some clue that their actions could be interpreted criminally, as do the brothers' own descriptions of their plan as “sus”.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:exrxvyu6bpoym6mbnctke5tn/bafkreicpwu5pjoddgp2ovmaka2kfu6d6uc7uijrld5a4hovz5qpaqlkk5u@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
i love writing about crypto crime because these dudes do this constantly
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Newsletter: While slumping prices have some fearing it’s crypto winter again, Trump looks to Saudia Arabia and American retail crypto investors to fund the development of his next hotel
www.citationneeded.news/issue-97/
www.citationneeded.news/issue-97/
Issue 97 – This is hardship
While slumping prices have some fearing it’s crypto winter again, Trump looks to Saudia Arabia and American retail crypto investors to fund the development of his next hotel
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November 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Newsletter: While slumping prices have some fearing it’s crypto winter again, Trump looks to Saudia Arabia and American retail crypto investors to fund the development of his next hotel
www.citationneeded.news/issue-97/
www.citationneeded.news/issue-97/
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So proud of my colleagues @fightforthefuture.org and the massive coalition of local folks that made this happen www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/19/o...
Oakland rejects $2 million contract with surveillance company over concerns of ICE spying
Flock Safety was shown the door after hundreds rallied against the company.
www.mercurynews.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
So proud of my colleagues @fightforthefuture.org and the massive coalition of local folks that made this happen www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/19/o...
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While some elements of AI are genuinely new, the harms it enables are evolutions of those we have seen before, writes Sarah Barrington. It is time to recognize the myth of the “unprecedented” and hold tech accountable, she says.
Generative AI is Neither Too Unprecedented Nor Too New to Regulate | TechPolicy.Press
It is time to recognize the myth of the “unprecedented” and hold tech accountable, writes Sarah Barrington.
www.techpolicy.press
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
While some elements of AI are genuinely new, the harms it enables are evolutions of those we have seen before, writes Sarah Barrington. It is time to recognize the myth of the “unprecedented” and hold tech accountable, she says.
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#Moldova’s priorities for the next 6 months are anchored in the #CoE's core pillars: #RuleOfLaw, #Democracy, #HumanRights.
Key areas:
Strengthening support for Ukraine & ensuring accountability for Russia’s aggression
#NewDemocraticPact
Combating disinformation & foreign interference
Key areas:
Strengthening support for Ukraine & ensuring accountability for Russia’s aggression
#NewDemocraticPact
Combating disinformation & foreign interference
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#Moldova’s priorities for the next 6 months are anchored in the #CoE's core pillars: #RuleOfLaw, #Democracy, #HumanRights.
Key areas:
Strengthening support for Ukraine & ensuring accountability for Russia’s aggression
#NewDemocraticPact
Combating disinformation & foreign interference
Key areas:
Strengthening support for Ukraine & ensuring accountability for Russia’s aggression
#NewDemocraticPact
Combating disinformation & foreign interference