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NEWS: A day after the Minneapolis shooting, Secretary Noem quietly signed a new policy barring congressional visits to ICE facilities without a week's advance notice. That policy change led to three MN Dems being blocked from accessing an ICE facility today. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 11, 2026 at 2:39 AM
NEWS: A day after the Minneapolis shooting, Secretary Noem quietly signed a new policy barring congressional visits to ICE facilities without a week's advance notice. That policy change led to three MN Dems being blocked from accessing an ICE facility today. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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Anyway re this whole apparent shift in HHS's vaccine priorities to try to make universal vaccines using beta-propiolactone (BPL)... some wonky thoughts 🧵
May 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Anyway re this whole apparent shift in HHS's vaccine priorities to try to make universal vaccines using beta-propiolactone (BPL)... some wonky thoughts 🧵
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They’ve laid off the people overseeing one important angle to the bird flu outbreak: the scientists overseeing the safety of pet food. Infected raw pet food has killed numerous cats at this point, even if it was frozen first. But that’s gone now so
How will cuts at FDA impact U.S. response to bird flu?
We're told agency's top veterinarians overseeing contaminated pet food indeed laid off
And chief medical officer Dr Hilary Marston who had been overseeing MCMs for humans and agency response
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We're told agency's top veterinarians overseeing contaminated pet food indeed laid off
And chief medical officer Dr Hilary Marston who had been overseeing MCMs for humans and agency response
www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-ma...
April 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
They’ve laid off the people overseeing one important angle to the bird flu outbreak: the scientists overseeing the safety of pet food. Infected raw pet food has killed numerous cats at this point, even if it was frozen first. But that’s gone now so
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No disabled person in all of America is surprised by this. Forced sterilization of disabled people is currently legal in 31 states. It happens all the time. The fact that a state department official advocated for it is upsetting but frankly mundane and par for the course.
(Source in next post.)
(Source in next post.)
February 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
No disabled person in all of America is surprised by this. Forced sterilization of disabled people is currently legal in 31 states. It happens all the time. The fact that a state department official advocated for it is upsetting but frankly mundane and par for the course.
(Source in next post.)
(Source in next post.)
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New: the AP says it was blocked from an Oval Office event after being informed that it would be barred if it didn’t follow President Trump’s guidance on renaming the Gulf of Mexico
February 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
New: the AP says it was blocked from an Oval Office event after being informed that it would be barred if it didn’t follow President Trump’s guidance on renaming the Gulf of Mexico
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OK, I wrote my “who’s going to enforce it?” piece. It’s a lengthy read, trying to respond to a lot of questions I’ve gotten over the past three weeks, but it’s about democracy so I decided it was worth it to lay out in depth, with examples, what I’ve been talking about here and elsewhere.
Don't let Donald Trump and Elon Musk talk us out of democracy
Trump and Musk are testing the limits, trying to sell America on being an authoritarian state — but they can’t do it unless we allow them to do so.
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February 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
OK, I wrote my “who’s going to enforce it?” piece. It’s a lengthy read, trying to respond to a lot of questions I’ve gotten over the past three weeks, but it’s about democracy so I decided it was worth it to lay out in depth, with examples, what I’ve been talking about here and elsewhere.
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Blaming persecuted minorities and political opponents is the demagogue’s crutch in times of adversity, but it’s especially unpersuasive here with the United States coming off a fairly sterling sixteen year streak of aviation safety.
It would appear Trump is currently suggesting blame for yesterday's horrifying mid-air collision lies with Biden, Buttigieg, and DEI.
The president has not, however, provided any examples as to how any of that impacted this specific crash, in which a military helicopter hit an airliner.
The president has not, however, provided any examples as to how any of that impacted this specific crash, in which a military helicopter hit an airliner.
January 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Blaming persecuted minorities and political opponents is the demagogue’s crutch in times of adversity, but it’s especially unpersuasive here with the United States coming off a fairly sterling sixteen year streak of aviation safety.
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Learn to look at yourself from a detached, bird’s eye view, with a cup of coffee if it helps. By appreciating your life as if watching a show from time to time, you can deal with its pains and sorrows better.
people over 30 quote this with some life advice for the rest of us?
January 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Learn to look at yourself from a detached, bird’s eye view, with a cup of coffee if it helps. By appreciating your life as if watching a show from time to time, you can deal with its pains and sorrows better.
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This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak.
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
January 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak.
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
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The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on!
Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com
Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com
ReproductiveRights.Gov Vanished, So We Brought It Back
theSkimm makes it easier to live smarter. You're welcome. Get all the info you need from AM to PM, wherever you are.
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January 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on!
Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com
Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com
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[속보] 체포 시도 관저 진입한 공수처, 군부대와 대치 중
[속보] 체포 시도 관저 진입한 공수처, 군부대와 대치 중
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January 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
[속보] 체포 시도 관저 진입한 공수처, 군부대와 대치 중
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Despite his promise that he "will not interfere in state affairs," President Yoon just approved the resignation of Interior Minister Lee Sang-min.
He also appointed Oh Ho-ryong as the new first deputy director of the NIS, just before announcing that he would entrust the state affairs to his party.
He also appointed Oh Ho-ryong as the new first deputy director of the NIS, just before announcing that he would entrust the state affairs to his party.
1/ Breaking: South Korea's prime minister Han Duck-soo and ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon announce President Yoon will cease involvement in state affairs, call for his "orderly early resignation" following failed martial law attempt. www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2024...
한동훈 "질서있는 조기퇴진…尹, 외교 포함해 국정관여 않을 것" | 연합뉴스
(서울=연합뉴스) 이유미 조다운 기자 = 국민의힘 한동훈 대표는 8일 "질서 있는 대통령의 조기 퇴진으로 대한민국과 국민에게 미칠 혼란을 최소화...
www.yna.co.kr
December 8, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Despite his promise that he "will not interfere in state affairs," President Yoon just approved the resignation of Interior Minister Lee Sang-min.
He also appointed Oh Ho-ryong as the new first deputy director of the NIS, just before announcing that he would entrust the state affairs to his party.
He also appointed Oh Ho-ryong as the new first deputy director of the NIS, just before announcing that he would entrust the state affairs to his party.
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Hey @bsky.app community. Thank you for being here, showing support, and demonstrating global solidarity.
The lift of martial law in South Korea is a relief, but the work to safeguard democracy continues.
I’ll keep sharing updates on the aftermath as events unfold. #SouthKorea #MartialLaw
The lift of martial law in South Korea is a relief, but the work to safeguard democracy continues.
I’ll keep sharing updates on the aftermath as events unfold. #SouthKorea #MartialLaw
December 3, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Hey @bsky.app community. Thank you for being here, showing support, and demonstrating global solidarity.
The lift of martial law in South Korea is a relief, but the work to safeguard democracy continues.
I’ll keep sharing updates on the aftermath as events unfold. #SouthKorea #MartialLaw
The lift of martial law in South Korea is a relief, but the work to safeguard democracy continues.
I’ll keep sharing updates on the aftermath as events unfold. #SouthKorea #MartialLaw
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Seeing people in the comments speculate that national service is the reason for this reluctance. Please remember that national service was in place during Gwangju Massacre in 1980. The reluctance comes from the fact that not too long ago, the military _wasn't_ reluctant to shoot civilians.
something that is especially clear if you have studied colonialism a bit: a load bearing aspect of maintaining even a semblance of democracy (or defending a sitting autocracy from democracy) is having a military that is unwilling to kill its own citizens
South Korean soldiers attempting to enter the National Assembly repelled by a fire extinguisher and camera flashes.
December 3, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Seeing people in the comments speculate that national service is the reason for this reluctance. Please remember that national service was in place during Gwangju Massacre in 1980. The reluctance comes from the fact that not too long ago, the military _wasn't_ reluctant to shoot civilians.
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something that is especially clear if you have studied colonialism a bit: a load bearing aspect of maintaining even a semblance of democracy (or defending a sitting autocracy from democracy) is having a military that is unwilling to kill its own citizens
South Korean soldiers attempting to enter the National Assembly repelled by a fire extinguisher and camera flashes.
December 3, 2024 at 8:53 PM
something that is especially clear if you have studied colonialism a bit: a load bearing aspect of maintaining even a semblance of democracy (or defending a sitting autocracy from democracy) is having a military that is unwilling to kill its own citizens
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I’ll be honest, I’ve never seen a group of soldiers involved in a coup who so clearly didn’t want to be there.
December 3, 2024 at 11:33 PM
I’ll be honest, I’ve never seen a group of soldiers involved in a coup who so clearly didn’t want to be there.
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#SouthKorea #BreakingNews The first public event scheduled for President Yoon Suk-yeol following the lifting of martial law—a meeting to review measures against narcotics this morning—has been postponed. The postponement was reported at 8:30AM local time.
www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/news/MYH2024...
www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/news/MYH2024...
[속보] 윤 대통령, 비상계엄 사태 후 첫 공개일정 연기
[속보] 윤 대통령, 비상계엄 사태 후 첫 공개일정 연기
비상계엄 해제 이후 윤석열 대통령의 첫 공개 일정이었던 오늘 오전 마약류 대응상황 점검회의가 연기됐습니다.
대통령실 관
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December 3, 2024 at 11:40 PM
#SouthKorea #BreakingNews The first public event scheduled for President Yoon Suk-yeol following the lifting of martial law—a meeting to review measures against narcotics this morning—has been postponed. The postponement was reported at 8:30AM local time.
www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/news/MYH2024...
www.yonhapnewstv.co.kr/news/MYH2024...
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SKoreans are known for impatience. Opp party members will be drafting the impeachment bill today, reporting to Natl Assembly tomorrow. They’re also holding Def Min and Interior & Safety Min accountable bc they’re the only cabinet members empowered legally to propose martial law.
naver.me/FEUjW6Mp
naver.me/FEUjW6Mp
민주 "이르면 오늘 윤 탄핵소추안 발의…내일 본회의 보고"(종합)
김지은 신재현 기자 = 더불어민주당은 4일 "윤석열 대통령의 비상계엄 선포는 명백한 헌법 위반"이라며 "즉각 퇴진하지 않을 경우 국민의 뜻을 받들어 즉시 탄핵 절차에 돌입할 것"이라고 밝혔다. 민주당은 이날 국회에서
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December 3, 2024 at 11:20 PM
SKoreans are known for impatience. Opp party members will be drafting the impeachment bill today, reporting to Natl Assembly tomorrow. They’re also holding Def Min and Interior & Safety Min accountable bc they’re the only cabinet members empowered legally to propose martial law.
naver.me/FEUjW6Mp
naver.me/FEUjW6Mp
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Per Yonhap:
Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik, stated that he has sent a notice to President Yoon and the Ministry of National Defense requesting the lifting of martial law.
The Presidential Office has not yet responded to the notice.
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Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik, stated that he has sent a notice to President Yoon and the Ministry of National Defense requesting the lifting of martial law.
The Presidential Office has not yet responded to the notice.
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[속보] 우의장 "尹대통령·국방부에 계엄해제 요구 통지 보내"
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December 3, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Per Yonhap:
Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik, stated that he has sent a notice to President Yoon and the Ministry of National Defense requesting the lifting of martial law.
The Presidential Office has not yet responded to the notice.
n.news.naver.com/mnews/articl...
Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik, stated that he has sent a notice to President Yoon and the Ministry of National Defense requesting the lifting of martial law.
The Presidential Office has not yet responded to the notice.
n.news.naver.com/mnews/articl...
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The piece is now published to web. Thanks @emgunter.bsky.social!
Link: docs.google.com/document/d/e...
Link: docs.google.com/document/d/e...
December 3, 2024 at 3:58 PM
The piece is now published to web. Thanks @emgunter.bsky.social!
Link: docs.google.com/document/d/e...
Link: docs.google.com/document/d/e...
“The world deserves more context and a nuanced understanding from international journalism about what South Korean democracy is facing, as its fight for justice, transparency, and the rule of law holds lessons for all democracies.”
I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know
Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...
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December 3, 2024 at 3:59 PM
“The world deserves more context and a nuanced understanding from international journalism about what South Korean democracy is facing, as its fight for justice, transparency, and the rule of law holds lessons for all democracies.”