Christian Hercyk
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It’s not necessary to keep highlighting the qualities of exceptional immigrants as a reason for them to be treated well by their governments. We don’t have to be on our best behaviour to receive a basic level of human decency: that‘s why they’re called “human rights”, and not “human privileges”.
December 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It’s not necessary to keep highlighting the qualities of exceptional immigrants as a reason for them to be treated well by their governments. We don’t have to be on our best behaviour to receive a basic level of human decency: that‘s why they’re called “human rights”, and not “human privileges”.
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Hands Reaching Up From Hell, Wat Rong Khun Temple, by Chalermchai Kositpipat, 1997
December 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Hands Reaching Up From Hell, Wat Rong Khun Temple, by Chalermchai Kositpipat, 1997
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I will admit that this is the single funniest outcome of us doing a Keep Politics Out Of Sports after a guy kneeled
Government is shut down. Chaos in airports. 42 million going hungry. 24 million face skyrocketing healthcare costs. Economy in turmoil. And the president of the United States is in the Fox broadcast booth calling plays for a football game.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I will admit that this is the single funniest outcome of us doing a Keep Politics Out Of Sports after a guy kneeled
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
The murder in Utah is a flashpoint in which the political lines made painfully clear; the bias the algorithm-fueled echo chambers of our political discourse are seen with crystal clarity. People will see Kirk’s death in the light they want to see it in; all other events just fades in the background.
September 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The murder in Utah is a flashpoint in which the political lines made painfully clear; the bias the algorithm-fueled echo chambers of our political discourse are seen with crystal clarity. People will see Kirk’s death in the light they want to see it in; all other events just fades in the background.
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FIFA’s ticketing policy for the World Cup risks taking game from the people, creating an environment where the content of wallets determines who gets to see biggest games. Means passionate fans from economically disadvantaged countries likely to suffer most despite providing backdrop FIFA sells.
September 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
FIFA’s ticketing policy for the World Cup risks taking game from the people, creating an environment where the content of wallets determines who gets to see biggest games. Means passionate fans from economically disadvantaged countries likely to suffer most despite providing backdrop FIFA sells.
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Here's a story about the banner itself and the way soccer culture in the United States responds to these needlessly reoccurring tragedies:
How Tragedy Connected Nashville & Austin Supporters Groups
End Gun Violence
open.substack.com
August 31, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Here's a story about the banner itself and the way soccer culture in the United States responds to these needlessly reoccurring tragedies:
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Before his immigration check-in, Kilmar Abrego Garcia delivered an emotional plea to immigrants and the immigrant rights community. “Regardless of what happens here with ICE, promise me this that you will keep fighting, praying, believing in dignity — not only for me but for everyone,” he said.
Abrego Garcia Detained Again After Government Signaled It Would Re-Deport Him
www.nytimes.com
August 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Before his immigration check-in, Kilmar Abrego Garcia delivered an emotional plea to immigrants and the immigrant rights community. “Regardless of what happens here with ICE, promise me this that you will keep fighting, praying, believing in dignity — not only for me but for everyone,” he said.
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The road to authoritarianism is littered with people telling you you’re overreacting.
Breaking News: President Trump said he was taking control of the police in Washington, D.C., and deploying 800 National Guard troops there in response to “out of control” crime — even though violent crime in the city has fallen. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/3H9yVcu
August 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The road to authoritarianism is littered with people telling you you’re overreacting.
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Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19
Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza
Al Jazeera staff killed in targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists near al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City.
aje.io
August 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19
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Exactly this. The primary reason for the lack of empathy is that the Sudanese civilians being murdered do not register with enough people as having been sufficiently human.
I'm sorry but given that Sudanese live tweeted and live streamed multiple massacres including the day the RSF took Medani - we saw footage of corpses & people digging mass graves in real-time - I'm actually so tired of any explainer that indirectly suggests we are the reason for the lack of empathy.
August 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Exactly this. The primary reason for the lack of empathy is that the Sudanese civilians being murdered do not register with enough people as having been sufficiently human.
Nah, this is incredible.
"Welcome to the Berniebeu" Bernie Sanders inspired Tifo from the Vermont Green fans at the USL League Two final vs Ballard FC. 📷: USL
August 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Nah, this is incredible.
I starting watching with 10 minutes left and was not disappointed. Just an exquisite volley.
Pedro de la Vega with a banger
August 1, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I starting watching with 10 minutes left and was not disappointed. Just an exquisite volley.
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I cracked and hunted down a video of the Sarr goal. You’re welcome.
July 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I cracked and hunted down a video of the Sarr goal. You’re welcome.
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The European mind cannot comprehend putting their laces through a penalty kick
July 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The European mind cannot comprehend putting their laces through a penalty kick
Proper Vermont that.
Thank you to Senator Bernie Sanders for being one of over 2,500 fans here tonight enjoying playoff soccer at Virtue Field—and thank you for everything you do for Vermonters! 💚
July 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Proper Vermont that.
“The suffering is necessary” @stadio.football
Euro 2025
France 🇫🇷 1-1 Germany 🇩🇪
Unbelievable!
Germany are somehow through to the semi finals after a penalty shootout win over France
Germany showed incredible fight to take it all the way despite playing with a player less for over 110 minutes!
They’ll face World champions Spain next!
France 🇫🇷 1-1 Germany 🇩🇪
Unbelievable!
Germany are somehow through to the semi finals after a penalty shootout win over France
Germany showed incredible fight to take it all the way despite playing with a player less for over 110 minutes!
They’ll face World champions Spain next!
July 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“The suffering is necessary” @stadio.football
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July 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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I can only assume that makes Cole Palmer the Superior Player of the World
July 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I can only assume that makes Cole Palmer the Superior Player of the World
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That’s it for the FIFA Club World Cup. Enjoyed working with the HBS production, audio & tech teams in Orlando. Collaboration with people from multiple countries is always going to beat the idea that one country is “first.” Will carry this to the grave.
July 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
That’s it for the FIFA Club World Cup. Enjoyed working with the HBS production, audio & tech teams in Orlando. Collaboration with people from multiple countries is always going to beat the idea that one country is “first.” Will carry this to the grave.
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Am I really meant to pronounce Dazn as "DaZone"? I am sorry. I can't do that. I'm a fully grown man.
June 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Am I really meant to pronounce Dazn as "DaZone"? I am sorry. I can't do that. I'm a fully grown man.
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1 - Chelsea's 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in the FIFA Club World Cup was the first competitive meeting between clubs from England and the United States. Football.
June 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
1 - Chelsea's 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in the FIFA Club World Cup was the first competitive meeting between clubs from England and the United States. Football.
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Forever known as the week where the USMNT couldn't handle a Turkey and Swiss™️
June 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Forever known as the week where the USMNT couldn't handle a Turkey and Swiss™️