Colleen R
@clr592.bsky.social
PhD Candidate researching Ukraine’s women border guards, working on border security for Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ex-Minneapolis cop, now European expat. Cat mom 🐈🐈⬛
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Trump Administration sees its chief foreign policy role as the backer of the far right international, all foreign policy bends to that aim.
The antidote cannot be pursuing far-right policy in half-measures like Starmer is or Biden did on Israel & the border. Internationalist solidarity or barbarism
The antidote cannot be pursuing far-right policy in half-measures like Starmer is or Biden did on Israel & the border. Internationalist solidarity or barbarism
December 5, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Trump Administration sees its chief foreign policy role as the backer of the far right international, all foreign policy bends to that aim.
The antidote cannot be pursuing far-right policy in half-measures like Starmer is or Biden did on Israel & the border. Internationalist solidarity or barbarism
The antidote cannot be pursuing far-right policy in half-measures like Starmer is or Biden did on Israel & the border. Internationalist solidarity or barbarism
This week, the US has demanded Europe take over core NATO components by 2027 and threatened to withdraw from OSCE in 2027 if the org doesn't reform and cut funding by 10% next year. The Trump Admin has really looked at Europe and decided the transatlantic alliance is dead. Truly absurd times...
*US SETS 2027 DEADLINE FOR EUROPE-LED NATO DEFENSE: REUTERS
*US MAY STOP SOME NATO COOPERATION IF EUROPE FAILS DEADLINE:RTRS
*REUTERS CITES FIVE PEOPLE FAMILIAR WITH MATTER ON NATO DEADLINE
*US MAY STOP SOME NATO COOPERATION IF EUROPE FAILS DEADLINE:RTRS
*REUTERS CITES FIVE PEOPLE FAMILIAR WITH MATTER ON NATO DEADLINE
Exclusive: US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say
The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week,...
www.reuters.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This week, the US has demanded Europe take over core NATO components by 2027 and threatened to withdraw from OSCE in 2027 if the org doesn't reform and cut funding by 10% next year. The Trump Admin has really looked at Europe and decided the transatlantic alliance is dead. Truly absurd times...
In Riga running final training for Ukraine SBGS forensic experts, so it's a good time to share timely new article - NATO case study on battlefield forensics argues for increased interoperability with civilian forensic capabilities as they're often absent from national military capabilities
Towards a Future Battlefield Forensics Framework: A NATO Action Research Case Study | Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies
sjms.nu
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In Riga running final training for Ukraine SBGS forensic experts, so it's a good time to share timely new article - NATO case study on battlefield forensics argues for increased interoperability with civilian forensic capabilities as they're often absent from national military capabilities
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Fuck Donald Trump for putting National Guard troops in harm's way domestically for no reason.
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Fuck Donald Trump for putting National Guard troops in harm's way domestically for no reason.
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
My email responses for the rest of the day - "apologies for my delayed response. My fat cat was sleeping on one arm"
November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
My email responses for the rest of the day - "apologies for my delayed response. My fat cat was sleeping on one arm"
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Just saying, but they could always uh… do their jobs instead of being partisan shitweasels?
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Just saying, but they could always uh… do their jobs instead of being partisan shitweasels?
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Never forget that just a week ago, Ross Douthat and the NYTimes were asking if women ruined the workplace.
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Never forget that just a week ago, Ross Douthat and the NYTimes were asking if women ruined the workplace.
Viljandi, Estonia 🇪🇪 with the bonus of popping into a local coffee shop and finding a cat 😻🐈
November 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Viljandi, Estonia 🇪🇪 with the bonus of popping into a local coffee shop and finding a cat 😻🐈
Valka, Latvia / Valga, Estonia - 1 town, 2 countries 🇱🇻🇪🇪
November 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Valka, Latvia / Valga, Estonia - 1 town, 2 countries 🇱🇻🇪🇪
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Not ICE. Border Patrol. They’re wearing Border Patrol uniforms with clear Border Patrol patches on them.
There are many videos of ICE officers doing outrageous stuff but a lot of the absolute worst videos are of Border Patrol, who are basically Bovino and Miller’s most aggressive tool right now.
There are many videos of ICE officers doing outrageous stuff but a lot of the absolute worst videos are of Border Patrol, who are basically Bovino and Miller’s most aggressive tool right now.
ICE agents in Chicago violently detain a non verbal autistic man for being “non compliant”
He couldn’t “comply” because of his disability…they don’t care
This is not the first time they’ve gone after a disabled person
They target the most vulnerable because it’s an easy way to meet their quota
He couldn’t “comply” because of his disability…they don’t care
This is not the first time they’ve gone after a disabled person
They target the most vulnerable because it’s an easy way to meet their quota
November 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Not ICE. Border Patrol. They’re wearing Border Patrol uniforms with clear Border Patrol patches on them.
There are many videos of ICE officers doing outrageous stuff but a lot of the absolute worst videos are of Border Patrol, who are basically Bovino and Miller’s most aggressive tool right now.
There are many videos of ICE officers doing outrageous stuff but a lot of the absolute worst videos are of Border Patrol, who are basically Bovino and Miller’s most aggressive tool right now.
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
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Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid.
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
Honored to attend the Arm Women Now exhibit at OSCE today. Women defending Ukraine need tailored uniforms and armor for effective, safe fighting. Ill-fitting gear restricts movement and protection. Properly fitted kit lets women be the strongest defenders.
#Ukraine #ArmWomenNow #WPS
#Ukraine #ArmWomenNow #WPS
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Honored to attend the Arm Women Now exhibit at OSCE today. Women defending Ukraine need tailored uniforms and armor for effective, safe fighting. Ill-fitting gear restricts movement and protection. Properly fitted kit lets women be the strongest defenders.
#Ukraine #ArmWomenNow #WPS
#Ukraine #ArmWomenNow #WPS
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Of his many, many flaws, his persecution complex and paranoia are big ones.
"It's really interesting to have this whole power structure essentially turn on to try to drag my name through the mud." Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner describes the resistance he has experienced within the Democratic Party.
www.threads.com/@thebriefing...
www.threads.com/@thebriefing...
The Briefing with Jen Psaki (@thebriefingwithpsaki) on Threads
"It's really interesting to have this whole power structure essentially turn on to try to drag my name through the mud." Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner describes the resistance he has experienc...
www.threads.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Of his many, many flaws, his persecution complex and paranoia are big ones.
Rcently had my PhD program orientation in London and became fast friends w/ a Brit in my cohort who fought in UKR Foreign Legion. Popped into Waterstones right after & came across @shannonmonaghan.bsky.social's new book. Just finished it & cannot recommend enough. Even more in awe of all who fight.
To Die With Such Men by Shannon Monaghan | Waterstones
Buy To Die With Such Men by Shannon Monaghan from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
October 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Rcently had my PhD program orientation in London and became fast friends w/ a Brit in my cohort who fought in UKR Foreign Legion. Popped into Waterstones right after & came across @shannonmonaghan.bsky.social's new book. Just finished it & cannot recommend enough. Even more in awe of all who fight.
This might be the worst sports supplement marketing I've ever seen. In what world do you look at trump and think that's a physique to aspire to?
October 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
This might be the worst sports supplement marketing I've ever seen. In what world do you look at trump and think that's a physique to aspire to?
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"The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished" is something no American should ever forget.
That there's no way to prevent it speaks to the utter weakness of our leaders in Congress and at the local level. Clearly, laws were broken. But no one is willing or able to enforce them.
That there's no way to prevent it speaks to the utter weakness of our leaders in Congress and at the local level. Clearly, laws were broken. But no one is willing or able to enforce them.
BREAKING: The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished “within days,” according to two Trump administration officials, a significant expansion of President Trump's original stated plan.
Trump administration demolishing entire East Wing of the White House to add new ballroom
Trump said in July that the $250 million project “won’t interfere with the current building.”
nbcnews.to
October 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
"The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished" is something no American should ever forget.
That there's no way to prevent it speaks to the utter weakness of our leaders in Congress and at the local level. Clearly, laws were broken. But no one is willing or able to enforce them.
That there's no way to prevent it speaks to the utter weakness of our leaders in Congress and at the local level. Clearly, laws were broken. But no one is willing or able to enforce them.
I feel sad for those who don't get to enjoy Caturday snuggling with 3 big greys
October 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I feel sad for those who don't get to enjoy Caturday snuggling with 3 big greys