Eamon Kircher-Allen
@eamonka.bsky.social
Writer and researcher. Editor-in-chief @CenturyIntl. Owner and head teacher at the San Francisco Capoeira Academy.🌁🌉🍃🏔️🌃 🚴🏻🤸
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I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
'A Slap in the Face': Federal Employees Feel Betrayed by Democrats' Shutdown Cave
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something."
www.gravityisgone.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
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American interest in Iraq’s November 11 parliamentary elections is mostly focused on whether Iraqis will choose pro-Iran representatives. That’s a mistake, @sajadjiyad.bsky.social argues in a new commentary. (1/3)
Apathy and Skepticism Cloud Iraq’s Upcoming Election
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tcf.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
American interest in Iraq’s November 11 parliamentary elections is mostly focused on whether Iraqis will choose pro-Iran representatives. That’s a mistake, @sajadjiyad.bsky.social argues in a new commentary. (1/3)
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Glad to see @centuryintl.bsky.social publish @anasjoudeh.bsky.social, on post-Assad Syria’s debilitating lack of trust – trust in authorities, and among Syrians themselves: tcf.org/content/comm...
A Catch-22 of Suspicion Imperils Syria’s Transition to Democracy
There was a brief moment after Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapsed last December when the impossible felt possible in Syria. As Ahmed al-Sharaa’s jihadists
tcf.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Glad to see @centuryintl.bsky.social publish @anasjoudeh.bsky.social, on post-Assad Syria’s debilitating lack of trust – trust in authorities, and among Syrians themselves: tcf.org/content/comm...
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The article talks about opening up central California to oil and gas development.. Looking at Bureau of Ocean Energy Management maps, this could include a large swath of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, including the Bodega and Año Nuevo basins, and Partington basin off Big Sur.
October 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The article talks about opening up central California to oil and gas development.. Looking at Bureau of Ocean Energy Management maps, this could include a large swath of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, including the Bodega and Año Nuevo basins, and Partington basin off Big Sur.
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The @nytimes.com completely embarrasses itself by not putting #NoKings on the banner. The Gray Lady's head hangs in shame.
#DoBetter #MediaFail
#DoBetter #MediaFail
October 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The @nytimes.com completely embarrasses itself by not putting #NoKings on the banner. The Gray Lady's head hangs in shame.
#DoBetter #MediaFail
#DoBetter #MediaFail
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Redwood canopy recovery, five years after a crown fire. 🌲🔥 #CZULightningComplex
October 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Redwood canopy recovery, five years after a crown fire. 🌲🔥 #CZULightningComplex
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In foreign policy as in domestic, Trump’s opponents have so far failed to do much more than chase at his heels with reactive objections as he plows ahead with reckless gambits. (1/5)
Progressives Can Lead With a Just Foreign Policy. First, They Must Confront Their Mistakes.
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tcf.org
September 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In foreign policy as in domestic, Trump’s opponents have so far failed to do much more than chase at his heels with reactive objections as he plows ahead with reckless gambits. (1/5)
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In a new commentary, CI’s @eamonka.bsky.social and @tcambanis.bsky.social argue that progressives need a radical change in their approach on foreign policy. tcf.org/content/comm... (2/5)
Progressives Can Lead With a Just Foreign Policy. First, They Must Confront Their Mistakes.
The Century Foundation The Century Foundation The Century Foundation
tcf.org
September 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In a new commentary, CI’s @eamonka.bsky.social and @tcambanis.bsky.social argue that progressives need a radical change in their approach on foreign policy. tcf.org/content/comm... (2/5)
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Indeed. Earlier this summer, the White House did this to me, as a scientific expert source in media, and issued a formal statement regarding my personal campaign contribution history in an attempt to discredit my commentary on wildfire, climate, and federal policy. Yet more alarm bells ringing...
I had this exact same experience this morning. Same reporter as Heidi.
This is *not* normal.
I have spoken to the press on these issues for two decades. No government official has ever demanded to know my identity in order to give a comment on a story.
This is *not* normal.
I have spoken to the press on these issues for two decades. No government official has ever demanded to know my identity in order to give a comment on a story.
I find this extremely chilling:
I spoke w a reporter this morning about Kimmel. (Reporter was / is great) They got back to me a short while ago to say they sought White House comment & WH demands to know first which experts they spoke with. I told reporter I'm happy to be quoted IN THE STORY but 1/x
I spoke w a reporter this morning about Kimmel. (Reporter was / is great) They got back to me a short while ago to say they sought White House comment & WH demands to know first which experts they spoke with. I told reporter I'm happy to be quoted IN THE STORY but 1/x
September 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Indeed. Earlier this summer, the White House did this to me, as a scientific expert source in media, and issued a formal statement regarding my personal campaign contribution history in an attempt to discredit my commentary on wildfire, climate, and federal policy. Yet more alarm bells ringing...
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Lebanon finally has a viable plan for Syrian refugees to safely return to their country. But can the plan survive Lebanon’s anti-Syrian politics and the realities of ongoing violence and economic crisis in Syria? 1/3
Home to Syria: Lebanon’s New Refugee Returns Plan
Lebanon has grappled for years with how to manage its Syrian refugee population. This year, though, Lebanon finally adopted an official plan for refugee
tcf.org
August 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Lebanon finally has a viable plan for Syrian refugees to safely return to their country. But can the plan survive Lebanon’s anti-Syrian politics and the realities of ongoing violence and economic crisis in Syria? 1/3
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For now, attention has shifted away from America’s decision in late June to join an elective war against Iran.
The disaster is still unfolding — though it’s not too late to correct course.
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The disaster is still unfolding — though it’s not too late to correct course.
1/3
America Can Still Escape Disaster in Iran
It was just a month ago that Donald Trump bombed Iran against the advice of his own intelligence services and claimed that the country’s nuclear
tcf.org
August 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
For now, attention has shifted away from America’s decision in late June to join an elective war against Iran.
The disaster is still unfolding — though it’s not too late to correct course.
1/3
The disaster is still unfolding — though it’s not too late to correct course.
1/3
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New commentary from @centuryintl.bsky.social colleagues @tcambanis.bsky.social and @eamonka.bsky.social on how Trump administration strikes on Iran and American political reaction present new opportunities for right-left political alliances and anti-interventionist activism: tcf.org/content/comm...
America Can Still Escape Disaster in Iran
It was just a month ago that Donald Trump bombed Iran against the advice of his own intelligence services and claimed that the country’s nuclear
tcf.org
August 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
New commentary from @centuryintl.bsky.social colleagues @tcambanis.bsky.social and @eamonka.bsky.social on how Trump administration strikes on Iran and American political reaction present new opportunities for right-left political alliances and anti-interventionist activism: tcf.org/content/comm...
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It doesn't take a scientist or forester to see that North America's forests are changing rapidly, sometimes in ways never seen before. For this #ForestFriday let's review some terms being used to describe these changes, & take a tour thru America's new 'Forests of the Anthropocene'. 🧵
July 25, 2025 at 6:07 AM
It doesn't take a scientist or forester to see that North America's forests are changing rapidly, sometimes in ways never seen before. For this #ForestFriday let's review some terms being used to describe these changes, & take a tour thru America's new 'Forests of the Anthropocene'. 🧵
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"A warning coordination meteorologist is responsible for teaching emergency managers what specific types of weather alerts mean. If those positions remain vacant for, say, half a year, 'you’re really starting to lose your relationship w/local officials.' " www.latimes.com/cali...
Trump cuts to California National Weather Service leave 'critical' holes: 'It’s unheard of'
Some National Weather Service offices in California are among those hit hardest by meteorologist vacancies, heightening concerns as the state contends with the threat of extreme weather.
www.latimes.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:53 AM
"A warning coordination meteorologist is responsible for teaching emergency managers what specific types of weather alerts mean. If those positions remain vacant for, say, half a year, 'you’re really starting to lose your relationship w/local officials.' " www.latimes.com/cali...
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The third is that this kind of record-shattering rain (caused by slow-moving torrential thunderstorms) event is *precisely* that which is increasing the fastest in warming climate. So it's not a question of whether climate change played a role--it's only a question of how much.
July 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The third is that this kind of record-shattering rain (caused by slow-moving torrential thunderstorms) event is *precisely* that which is increasing the fastest in warming climate. So it's not a question of whether climate change played a role--it's only a question of how much.
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The second is that the NWS historically has done a very good job at that forecast contextualization (outreach to local governments, emergency managers, outdoor recreation facilities, etc.). But that's one of the first things to go away when offices are critically understaffed.
July 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The second is that the NWS historically has done a very good job at that forecast contextualization (outreach to local governments, emergency managers, outdoor recreation facilities, etc.). But that's one of the first things to go away when offices are critically understaffed.
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It is difficult to describe just how disastrous it would be if just-released NOAA budget proposal (or even large portions) were to be enacted: It would involve a wholesale dismantling (decimation, really) of entities relevant to weather, climate, & ocean research & prediction.
July 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It is difficult to describe just how disastrous it would be if just-released NOAA budget proposal (or even large portions) were to be enacted: It would involve a wholesale dismantling (decimation, really) of entities relevant to weather, climate, & ocean research & prediction.
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I hate the both-sides-ing crap journalists do with housing policy. They did it with Middle Housing and now NYT is doing it with CEQA. Repeating claims -- for or against -- verbatim without acknowledging whether they're true or not based on empirical research is just misinformation.
July 1, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I hate the both-sides-ing crap journalists do with housing policy. They did it with Middle Housing and now NYT is doing it with CEQA. Repeating claims -- for or against -- verbatim without acknowledging whether they're true or not based on empirical research is just misinformation.
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New CI report by @delaneysimon.bsky.social provides a case study of Joe Biden’s unprecedented efforts last year to sanction Israeli settlers, with crucial lessons for future sanctions efforts against Israeli settlers. (1/6) tcf.org/content/comm...
June 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
New CI report by @delaneysimon.bsky.social provides a case study of Joe Biden’s unprecedented efforts last year to sanction Israeli settlers, with crucial lessons for future sanctions efforts against Israeli settlers. (1/6) tcf.org/content/comm...
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The one point that I would make at this juncture is that this administration has not thought through next steps. The notion that this will be neatly contained is dubious.
June 22, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The one point that I would make at this juncture is that this administration has not thought through next steps. The notion that this will be neatly contained is dubious.
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You have to add up all the red bars and stack them on top of each other to pay for the green bar.
June 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
You have to add up all the red bars and stack them on top of each other to pay for the green bar.
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So federal taxes are for what now? Some kind of “union”?
President Trump said that his administration plans to “wean” states off FEMA assistance after this year’s hurricane season, offering in the most explicit terms yet his plans for states to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies on their own.
Trump says governors should be able to handle disasters without FEMA
In remarks to reporters, the president said the administration plans to “wean” states off FEMA assistance after hurricane season ends.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
So federal taxes are for what now? Some kind of “union”?
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics is cutting back its collection of data on consumer prices, raising questions about the reliability of federal economic statistics under President Trump. #EconSky
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/b...
U.S. Is Trimming Back Its Collection of Consumer Price Data
www.nytimes.com
June 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is cutting back its collection of data on consumer prices, raising questions about the reliability of federal economic statistics under President Trump. #EconSky
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/b...
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The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is, at least as much as anything else, a clash between the haves and the have-nots. A new CI report from @dahliasc.bsky.social explains how. (1/6)
The Economic Foundation for Peace in Israel and Palestine
The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is, at least as much as anything else, a clash between the haves and the have-nots. Long before Hamas massacred civilians
tcf.org
May 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is, at least as much as anything else, a clash between the haves and the have-nots. A new CI report from @dahliasc.bsky.social explains how. (1/6)
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In search of a Trump Doctrine: CI fellows analyze the president’s MENA trip & conclude that transactionalism is the only unifying credo—even when some outcomes are good. Read more from @aronlund.bsky.social @abujamajem.com @tcambanis.bsky.social
@dahliasc.bsky.social @rohanadvani.bsky.social
@dahliasc.bsky.social @rohanadvani.bsky.social
Roundtable: Trump’s Middle East Transactions
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May 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
In search of a Trump Doctrine: CI fellows analyze the president’s MENA trip & conclude that transactionalism is the only unifying credo—even when some outcomes are good. Read more from @aronlund.bsky.social @abujamajem.com @tcambanis.bsky.social
@dahliasc.bsky.social @rohanadvani.bsky.social
@dahliasc.bsky.social @rohanadvani.bsky.social