Ashley Gate
@ashleygate.bsky.social
Professional Writer / Amateur Botanist
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” - John Muir
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” - John Muir
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With recent regulatory changes, U.S. businesses may be tempted to advance their interests at the expense of the public and the planet, writes Nicole Vander Meulen – but they still must meet international standards:
www.justsecurity.org/113820/us-co...
www.justsecurity.org/113820/us-co...
American Businesses Still Face International Human Rights Obligations, Even as Oversight Diminishes at Home
Even amid domestic retrenchment of business regulation, corporations must adhere to internationally recognized human rights responsibilities.
www.justsecurity.org
June 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
With recent regulatory changes, U.S. businesses may be tempted to advance their interests at the expense of the public and the planet, writes Nicole Vander Meulen – but they still must meet international standards:
www.justsecurity.org/113820/us-co...
www.justsecurity.org/113820/us-co...
If America is to be more than a garrison state that bullies other countries and takes a what’s-in-it-for-me approach to international relations, the concept of human rights will have to be preserved and revived in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency. tomdispatch.com/the-end-of-h...
The End of Human Rights?
The Trump administration seems intent on undermining America’s ability to make human rights a significant element of its foreign policy. As evidence of that, consider its plan to dramatically reduce p...
tomdispatch.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
If America is to be more than a garrison state that bullies other countries and takes a what’s-in-it-for-me approach to international relations, the concept of human rights will have to be preserved and revived in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency. tomdispatch.com/the-end-of-h...
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William Hartung @quincyinst.bsky.social explains
"The main thrust of the new order is to press for a reduction in the 'rules and regulations involved in the development, execution, and monitoring of foreign defense sales' and weapons transfers." inkstickmedia.com/trumps-rush-...
"The main thrust of the new order is to press for a reduction in the 'rules and regulations involved in the development, execution, and monitoring of foreign defense sales' and weapons transfers." inkstickmedia.com/trumps-rush-...
Trump’s Rush to Arm Foreign Clients Undermines US Security
The US already dominates the global arms market.
inkstickmedia.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
William Hartung @quincyinst.bsky.social explains
"The main thrust of the new order is to press for a reduction in the 'rules and regulations involved in the development, execution, and monitoring of foreign defense sales' and weapons transfers." inkstickmedia.com/trumps-rush-...
"The main thrust of the new order is to press for a reduction in the 'rules and regulations involved in the development, execution, and monitoring of foreign defense sales' and weapons transfers." inkstickmedia.com/trumps-rush-...
My article “Trump Team Opts To Keep US Shell Companies In The Shadows” has been featured in the Forum’s “The Week in Arms Trade Publications.”
Want to learn more about arms smuggling and DoD defrauding? Give it a read!
Want to learn more about arms smuggling and DoD defrauding? Give it a read!
Latest "The Week in Arms Trade Publications" now available, featuring @minefreeworld.bsky.social @transparencyusa.bsky.social @giselalujan.bsky.social @gensac.network @paxvoorvrede.nl @ceobs.org experts from @quincyinst.bsky.social events @controlarms.bsky.social and more
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ATPubs: Latvia and landmines, corruption and arms diversion, armas autónomas, new Civilian Protection Monitor, events, and more
mailchi.mp
April 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
My article “Trump Team Opts To Keep US Shell Companies In The Shadows” has been featured in the Forum’s “The Week in Arms Trade Publications.”
Want to learn more about arms smuggling and DoD defrauding? Give it a read!
Want to learn more about arms smuggling and DoD defrauding? Give it a read!
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Ashley Gate @quincyinst.bsky.social reminds that arms traffickers are one of the many malicious actors who have used U.S.-based shell companies to their benefit, and flags concerns about Trump's policy changes (including Viktor Bout). See responsiblestatecraft.org/arms-trade-2...
Trump team opts to keep US shell companies in the shadows
Administration 'unleashes' ability for these entities to do their dirty work in illicit arms transfers and fraudulent military contracts
responsiblestatecraft.org
April 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Ashley Gate @quincyinst.bsky.social reminds that arms traffickers are one of the many malicious actors who have used U.S.-based shell companies to their benefit, and flags concerns about Trump's policy changes (including Viktor Bout). See responsiblestatecraft.org/arms-trade-2...
April 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The seemingly fantastical connection between hawkish foreign policy and the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe is not make-believe. Pop culture has been militarized.
By: @ashleygate.bsky.social
By: @ashleygate.bsky.social
Marvel’s Military Industrial Complex
How Superheroes Have Been Subverted to Sell War.
inkstickmedia.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The seemingly fantastical connection between hawkish foreign policy and the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe is not make-believe. Pop culture has been militarized.
By: @ashleygate.bsky.social
By: @ashleygate.bsky.social
My latest for @inkstickmedia.com on how our superheroes have been subverted to sell war. inkstickmedia.com/marvels-mili...
Marvel’s Military Industrial Complex
How Superheroes Have Been Subverted to Sell War.
inkstickmedia.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
My latest for @inkstickmedia.com on how our superheroes have been subverted to sell war. inkstickmedia.com/marvels-mili...
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Read the commentaries - Assessing Trump at 50 Days
Fifteen experts authored a dozen commentaries, writing from the United States as well as Colombia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump50days....
Fifteen experts authored a dozen commentaries, writing from the United States as well as Colombia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump50days....
March 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Read the commentaries - Assessing Trump at 50 Days
Fifteen experts authored a dozen commentaries, writing from the United States as well as Colombia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump50days....
Fifteen experts authored a dozen commentaries, writing from the United States as well as Colombia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump50days....
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Sigh when I said I wanted my tax money to fund arts and culture this is not what I meant
The Pentagon has assisted in the making of more than 2,500 war-themed movies and television series and continues to contribute to an average of seven feature film projects and over 90 smaller film and TV projects every year. And here’s why.
responsiblestatecraft.org/oscars-milit...
responsiblestatecraft.org/oscars-milit...
And the Oscar goes to ... the Pentagon!
Can you feel it? An estimated one-third of blockbuster films have been produced with US military support.
responsiblestatecraft.org
February 28, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Sigh when I said I wanted my tax money to fund arts and culture this is not what I meant
The Pentagon has assisted in the making of more than 2,500 war-themed movies and television series and continues to contribute to an average of seven feature film projects and over 90 smaller film and TV projects every year. And here’s why.
responsiblestatecraft.org/oscars-milit...
responsiblestatecraft.org/oscars-milit...
And the Oscar goes to ... the Pentagon!
Can you feel it? An estimated one-third of blockbuster films have been produced with US military support.
responsiblestatecraft.org
February 28, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The Pentagon has assisted in the making of more than 2,500 war-themed movies and television series and continues to contribute to an average of seven feature film projects and over 90 smaller film and TV projects every year. And here’s why.
responsiblestatecraft.org/oscars-milit...
responsiblestatecraft.org/oscars-milit...
It’s open season for foreign bribery. Read my first piece for Responsible Statecraft.
responsiblestatecraft.org/foreign-corr...
responsiblestatecraft.org/foreign-corr...
February 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
It’s open season for foreign bribery. Read my first piece for Responsible Statecraft.
responsiblestatecraft.org/foreign-corr...
responsiblestatecraft.org/foreign-corr...
February 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Orchid splendor in the evening #gardening #orchid
February 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Orchid splendor in the evening #gardening #orchid
Pink Camellia tree in full bloom for the bees to enjoy. #gardening
February 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Pink Camellia tree in full bloom for the bees to enjoy. #gardening