Carol
@cgrose.bsky.social
PhD History: 20th c. Gender/ Race/ Religion/ Imperialism
I am researching the politics of women's religious networks between WWI and II and posting about history, politics, books, and theatre. Sometimes finance and tech (past life).
I am researching the politics of women's religious networks between WWI and II and posting about history, politics, books, and theatre. Sometimes finance and tech (past life).
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Carol
@cgrose.bsky.social
· Jul 15
Reading project for the summer: women’s vision for the world. First up Pearl Buck, Jane Addams, Lillian Smith, and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit.
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don't miss Lauren's big story from right before Thanksgiving:
After Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row last year, the Trump administration is retaliating by sending them to the supermax. Prisoners are locked in cells smaller than a parking space 22-24 hours a day.
One prisoner told me he fears he won't make it out alive.
My latest:
One prisoner told me he fears he won't make it out alive.
My latest:
Death Row Prisoners Granted Clemency by Biden Brace for "Living Hell" Under Trump - Bolts
Trump officials are retaliating by imposing the harshest conditions in the entire federal prison system, including near total isolation.
boltsmag.org
November 30, 2025 at 3:23 AM
don't miss Lauren's big story from right before Thanksgiving:
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I know people love to dunk on modern architecture, but citing a house’s age, over the fact that it’s worth over £2 million pounds, as a reason not to pay a fairer share of tax is not a winning argument. People really need a better sense of where they sit in terms of their wealth to others.
‘I don’t live in a mansion. It’s a 1930s house’: Richmond residents react to council tax rise
‘I don’t live in a mansion. It’s a 1930s house’: Richmond residents react to council tax rise
Rachel Reeves’s new council tax surcharge on homes worth £2m or more earns mixed reception in well-heeled London borough
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I know people love to dunk on modern architecture, but citing a house’s age, over the fact that it’s worth over £2 million pounds, as a reason not to pay a fairer share of tax is not a winning argument. People really need a better sense of where they sit in terms of their wealth to others.
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People need food. Market won’t provide it. The government can. The government should.
People needing food does not necessarily imply government run grocery stores. Just as it does not imply government owned bakeries or millers or wheat fields.
Direct cash transfers are strong as a policy but not politically palatable.
Direct cash transfers are strong as a policy but not politically palatable.
People need food. Market won’t provide it. Government should. It’s literally the whole point.
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
People need food. Market won’t provide it. The government can. The government should.
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you're telling me a right-wing catholic convert is just a protestant in disguise? shocked
In newly leaked audio, Peter Thiel admits he urged JD Vance to ignore Pope Leo XIV on moral questions — including the ethical development of AI.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
NEW: JD Vance’s Top Donor Suggests Pope Leo XIV is Antichrist
In a leaked lecture, Peter Thiel says he’s urged Vance to ignore the pope on moral questions — and simply pray for him.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
you're telling me a right-wing catholic convert is just a protestant in disguise? shocked
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1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s AI supercomputer, used by U.S. military, secretly relies on Chinese hardware
Records obtained by Oligarch Watch reveal that the facility relies on Chinese transformers, creating a major security vulnerability.
oligarchwatch.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
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‘The UK’s biggest error has been to make war on its own strengths’
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
‘The UK’s biggest error has been to make war on its own strengths’
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Just an absolutely gutting essay by Tatiana Schlossberg, a writer, mother of two young children, and cousin of RFK Jr who is dying of leukemia.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Just an absolutely gutting essay by Tatiana Schlossberg, a writer, mother of two young children, and cousin of RFK Jr who is dying of leukemia.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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Wait, what?
"Epstein & Barak’s private deal-making evolved seamlessly into an official security agreement between Israel & Côte d’Ivoire in 2014. Since the agreement, President Alassane Ouattara has tightened his grip on power, banning public demonstrations & arresting peaceful protestors.
"Epstein & Barak’s private deal-making evolved seamlessly into an official security agreement between Israel & Côte d’Ivoire in 2014. Since the agreement, President Alassane Ouattara has tightened his grip on power, banning public demonstrations & arresting peaceful protestors.
Came out 2 weeks ago and I still dont understand why it isn't bigger news.
www.dropsitenews.com/p/jeffrey-ep...
www.dropsitenews.com/p/jeffrey-ep...
Jeffrey Epstein Helped Israel Sell a Surveillance State to Côte d’Ivoire
Leaked emails show the details behind talks between Cote d’Ivoire and Israel shepherded by Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein
www.dropsitenews.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Wait, what?
"Epstein & Barak’s private deal-making evolved seamlessly into an official security agreement between Israel & Côte d’Ivoire in 2014. Since the agreement, President Alassane Ouattara has tightened his grip on power, banning public demonstrations & arresting peaceful protestors.
"Epstein & Barak’s private deal-making evolved seamlessly into an official security agreement between Israel & Côte d’Ivoire in 2014. Since the agreement, President Alassane Ouattara has tightened his grip on power, banning public demonstrations & arresting peaceful protestors.
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So Harvard is keeping this guy, but Claudine Gay had to step down over ginned up plagiarism accusations and bad-faith accusations of anti-Semitism.
Got it.
Got it.
Larry Summers tells @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 AM
So Harvard is keeping this guy, but Claudine Gay had to step down over ginned up plagiarism accusations and bad-faith accusations of anti-Semitism.
Got it.
Got it.
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"If he had so little ability to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein even after all that was publicly known about Epstein's sex offenses involving underage girls, then Summers cannot… teach a generation of students at Harvard or anywhere else." - @warren.senate.gov
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
November 18, 2025 at 4:32 AM
"If he had so little ability to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein even after all that was publicly known about Epstein's sex offenses involving underage girls, then Summers cannot… teach a generation of students at Harvard or anywhere else." - @warren.senate.gov
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
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Worth noting here that utility shutoffs have already spiked this year. New York’s seven largest investor-owned utilities cut off service to more than 300,000 customers by the end of September — the most in at least 15 years and more than twice as many as last year.
![CHART:
Utility Shutoffs Have Increased Sharply
Some 300,000 New York households have had their electricity or gas shut off so far this year. Use the dropdown to check your utility.
[line graph showing quarterly data on utility shutoffs Q1 2020–Q3 2025, with a flat line of zero shutoffs during the pandemic and snaking upwards from 2022 to present with large spike so far in 2025]
Source: Utility reports filed to the Public Service Commission, compiled by Alliance for a Green Economy • New York Focus analysis](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:64drjustsrvsrcl2a2n2jnyf/bafkreicazp5xhsd5s5ms75sw5awyxfcqivcmlye2zakvayzy6w3p5klxl4@jpeg)
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Worth noting here that utility shutoffs have already spiked this year. New York’s seven largest investor-owned utilities cut off service to more than 300,000 customers by the end of September — the most in at least 15 years and more than twice as many as last year.
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I spent October traveling to schools throughout the South talking to students about American history. What I found were young people who understand we can tell a story that includes both the positive and the negative. As one 8th grader in Memphis said, “Doesn’t seem that hard, just say both things.”
Tell Students the Truth About American History
We owe it to Americans of all ages to be honest about the country’s past, including its contradictions.
www.theatlantic.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I spent October traveling to schools throughout the South talking to students about American history. What I found were young people who understand we can tell a story that includes both the positive and the negative. As one 8th grader in Memphis said, “Doesn’t seem that hard, just say both things.”
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Responding to Pastor Steven L. Anderson
YouTube video by Dan McClellan
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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A Munduruku-led blockade and occupation at the entrance of the Blue Zone began this morning, on the fifth day of #COP30
instagram.com/p/DRCgoH3kaHM
instagram.com/p/DRCgoH3kaHM
November 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A Munduruku-led blockade and occupation at the entrance of the Blue Zone began this morning, on the fifth day of #COP30
instagram.com/p/DRCgoH3kaHM
instagram.com/p/DRCgoH3kaHM
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BlueSky could have shared a screenshot of my tweet showing the Oct 10 timestamp and that I was using Johnny Cash lyrics to quote-tweet about an article on Johnny Cash. Instead, they made it look like I issued a random death threat and falsely claimed I posted it this week. They should apologize.
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
BlueSky could have shared a screenshot of my tweet showing the Oct 10 timestamp and that I was using Johnny Cash lyrics to quote-tweet about an article on Johnny Cash. Instead, they made it look like I issued a random death threat and falsely claimed I posted it this week. They should apologize.
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🔴 Russia unleashed a massive overnight attack on Ukraine with waves of drones and missiles, hitting Kyiv.
Preliminary reports say residential areas and energy infrastructure were struck.
Preliminary reports say residential areas and energy infrastructure were struck.
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 AM
🔴 Russia unleashed a massive overnight attack on Ukraine with waves of drones and missiles, hitting Kyiv.
Preliminary reports say residential areas and energy infrastructure were struck.
Preliminary reports say residential areas and energy infrastructure were struck.
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🔴 Russian strike on Kyiv killed three people.
Rescuers are still trying to reach the bodies, and 26 more people were injured, including two children aged 7 and 10.
Rescuers are still trying to reach the bodies, and 26 more people were injured, including two children aged 7 and 10.
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 AM
🔴 Russian strike on Kyiv killed three people.
Rescuers are still trying to reach the bodies, and 26 more people were injured, including two children aged 7 and 10.
Rescuers are still trying to reach the bodies, and 26 more people were injured, including two children aged 7 and 10.
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🧵 1/ Search For Your Church! And see if it has been targeted by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
open.substack.com/pub/marcowen...
#gazagenocide #propaganda
open.substack.com/pub/marcowen...
#gazagenocide #propaganda
November 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🧵 1/ Search For Your Church! And see if it has been targeted by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
open.substack.com/pub/marcowen...
#gazagenocide #propaganda
open.substack.com/pub/marcowen...
#gazagenocide #propaganda
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🔉What dangers does X pose to our democracy? And should the government stop using it?
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🔉What dangers does X pose to our democracy? And should the government stop using it?
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
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"If the BBC does settle, how would it sell to the licence-fee payer that we have made Donald Trump richer?"
"Fearless journalism is what terrifies politicians, and it must not be cowed"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
"Fearless journalism is what terrifies politicians, and it must not be cowed"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
'If the BBC backs down to Trump, it doesn’t deserve to survive’ | The News Agents
What’s the next move for the BBC, after Donald Trump’s threat to sue the broadcaster for a billion dollars – and why what it decides will influence much more than its own future.
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
"If the BBC does settle, how would it sell to the licence-fee payer that we have made Donald Trump richer?"
"Fearless journalism is what terrifies politicians, and it must not be cowed"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
"Fearless journalism is what terrifies politicians, and it must not be cowed"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
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The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
I loved the Royal Academy of Art's Kerry James Marshall exhibit. Spent the most time with 'Portrait of Nat Turner on Loan from Hell.' Barbed historical, social, and religious commentary. Brilliant! www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/k...
Kerry James Marshall: The Histories | Royal Academy of Arts
This autumn, experience the epic style of America's most important artist, Kerry James Marshall, whose powerful paintings place the lives of Black Americans front and centre.
www.royalacademy.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I loved the Royal Academy of Art's Kerry James Marshall exhibit. Spent the most time with 'Portrait of Nat Turner on Loan from Hell.' Barbed historical, social, and religious commentary. Brilliant! www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/k...