Elisa Massimino
@ecmassimino.bsky.social
Human rights lawyer. Mother of 3 who amaze me. Teaching human rights advocacy @GeorgetownLaw. Executive Director, Human Rights Institute. Senior Fellow @americanprogress Former CEO Human Rights First
It's not just the authoritarian playbook that we need to study; it's how societies have responded to it. Important insights from former US Ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman. Believing you can outfox a fox is how you become its prey.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/o...
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Opinion | I Watched It Happen in Hungary. Now It’s Happening Here.
www.nytimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It's not just the authoritarian playbook that we need to study; it's how societies have responded to it. Important insights from former US Ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman. Believing you can outfox a fox is how you become its prey.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/o...
Reposted by Elisa Massimino
🧵Donald Trump federalized the National Guard—the first time a president has done so against a governor’s will since 1965. But he's promising much worse.
America is in deep Schmitt. Trump is trying to enact the Nazi legal scholar Carl Schmitt's philosophy of dictatorship.
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America is in deep Schmitt. Trump is trying to enact the Nazi legal scholar Carl Schmitt's philosophy of dictatorship.
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Donald Trump’s ‘state of exception’ cracks down on California
Nazi legal theorist Carl Schmitt provided the gameplan that Trump and Vance are following
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June 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🧵Donald Trump federalized the National Guard—the first time a president has done so against a governor’s will since 1965. But he's promising much worse.
America is in deep Schmitt. Trump is trying to enact the Nazi legal scholar Carl Schmitt's philosophy of dictatorship.
Click thru or continue…
America is in deep Schmitt. Trump is trying to enact the Nazi legal scholar Carl Schmitt's philosophy of dictatorship.
Click thru or continue…
Excellent piece co-authored by @hri-gtown.bsky.social Distinguished Fellow Scott Busby dissecting Secretary Rubio's plans to dismantle the human rights architecture at State. How the Proposed State Department Reorganization Guts U.S. Human Rights Diplomacy at www.justsecurity.org/114200/state...
The State Department Reorg Guts Human Rights Diplomacy
"Congress should urge Secretary Rubio to modify the proposed plan in ways that would sustain bipartisan U.S. efforts to advance democracy and human rights across the globe."
www.justsecurity.org
June 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Excellent piece co-authored by @hri-gtown.bsky.social Distinguished Fellow Scott Busby dissecting Secretary Rubio's plans to dismantle the human rights architecture at State. How the Proposed State Department Reorganization Guts U.S. Human Rights Diplomacy at www.justsecurity.org/114200/state...
Nuance struggles in the age of demagogues—we need to be clear. Why are we patriotic? Why do we believe in this country? And why are willing to work to make our ideals reality? @andykimnj.bsky.social @fp4america.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Nuance struggles in the age of demagogues—we need to be clear. Why are we patriotic? Why do we believe in this country? And why are willing to work to make our ideals reality? @andykimnj.bsky.social @fp4america.bsky.social
She was a true original. Funny, kind, and immensely talented. Such a generous spirit. A tragic loss. We loved her. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/a...
Jill Sobule, Singer of ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies in House Fire
Ms. Sobule, 66, died Thursday morning in Woodbury, Minn., her publicist said. She had been scheduled to perform songs from her musical later in the week.
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May 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
She was a true original. Funny, kind, and immensely talented. Such a generous spirit. A tragic loss. We loved her. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/a...
Two centuries later, the journey to restitution and repair begins with a single step. Macron announces joint commission with Haiti amid calls for reparations #Haiti #Restitution #IndependenceDebt www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Macron announces joint commission with Haiti amid calls for reparations
France imposed harsh ‘ransom’ after revolution that campaigners say stunted Caribbean country’s development
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April 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Two centuries later, the journey to restitution and repair begins with a single step. Macron announces joint commission with Haiti amid calls for reparations #Haiti #Restitution #IndependenceDebt www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
We @hri-gtown.bsky.social are profoundly saddened by the death of Mario Joseph, Haiti's most prominent human rights lawyer and a global leader in the fight for justice and dignity. We mourn this terrible loss along with our partners at @ijdh.bsky.social and BAI. www.ijdh.org/2025/04/proj...
Remembering Mario Joseph, BAI Managing Attorney – Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti
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April 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
We @hri-gtown.bsky.social are profoundly saddened by the death of Mario Joseph, Haiti's most prominent human rights lawyer and a global leader in the fight for justice and dignity. We mourn this terrible loss along with our partners at @ijdh.bsky.social and BAI. www.ijdh.org/2025/04/proj...
It takes guts to discover your true self and to live that truth out loud. In this season rebirth and renewal, respect and love to the brave and beautiful souls who are showing all of us the joy and liberation that comes with living an authentic life. Visibility saves lives. #TransDayOfVisability
March 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
It takes guts to discover your true self and to live that truth out loud. In this season rebirth and renewal, respect and love to the brave and beautiful souls who are showing all of us the joy and liberation that comes with living an authentic life. Visibility saves lives. #TransDayOfVisability
Courage is contagious. Spread it. #Resistance How to beat back Trump’s divide & conquer strategy open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
How to beat back Trump’s divide & conquer strategy
We must address the collective action problem
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March 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Courage is contagious. Spread it. #Resistance How to beat back Trump’s divide & conquer strategy open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
So proud of my @hri-gtown.bsky.social colleague Michelle Liu and our @georgetownlaw.bsky.social students Suchita Uppal and Kinga Ewa Nastal for this important work which grew out of our partnership with Nadia Murad and Nadia's Initiative.
Yazidi women, who survived sexual violence and bore children from ISIS militants, face an Iraqi law that designates their children Muslim.
Michelle X. Liu, Suchita Uppal, and Kinga Ewa Nastal write that this law further isolates the already persecuted group.
www.justsecurity.org/108909/no-wa...
Michelle X. Liu, Suchita Uppal, and Kinga Ewa Nastal write that this law further isolates the already persecuted group.
www.justsecurity.org/108909/no-wa...
ISIS-era Law Designates Yazidi Children Born of Conflict Muslim
Yazidi women, who survived sexual violence and bore children from ISIS militants, face an Iraqi law that designates their children Muslim.
www.justsecurity.org
March 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
So proud of my @hri-gtown.bsky.social colleague Michelle Liu and our @georgetownlaw.bsky.social students Suchita Uppal and Kinga Ewa Nastal for this important work which grew out of our partnership with Nadia Murad and Nadia's Initiative.
Congrats to my @georgetownlaw.bsky.social colleague @neelsukhatme.bsky.social and congratulations to my alma mater! These times call for courageous & principled leadership at the institutions that undergird our democracy. Michigan Law is so lucky to have someone of Neel's brilliance and integrity.
Neel Sukhatme Appointed Dean of the University of Michigan Law School | University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Neel U. Sukhatme to serve as the David A. Breach Dean of Law and professor of law. Sukhatme, a distinguished legal scholar w...
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March 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Congrats to my @georgetownlaw.bsky.social colleague @neelsukhatme.bsky.social and congratulations to my alma mater! These times call for courageous & principled leadership at the institutions that undergird our democracy. Michigan Law is so lucky to have someone of Neel's brilliance and integrity.
Do justice. Love mercy. Walk humbly. This should be our guide every day. The rest will take care of itself. @georgetownlaw.bsky.social @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Do justice. Love mercy. Walk humbly. This should be our guide every day. The rest will take care of itself. @georgetownlaw.bsky.social @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social
Did you need some inspiration for the fight? A kick in the pants? A sense of perspective about the challenges we’re facing today? It’s all here @georgetownlaw.bsky.social right now in the person of the great Congressman James Clyburn. Living legend
February 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Did you need some inspiration for the fight? A kick in the pants? A sense of perspective about the challenges we’re facing today? It’s all here @georgetownlaw.bsky.social right now in the person of the great Congressman James Clyburn. Living legend
Sound advice from the always insightful @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social There's No Substitute For Public Opinion substack.com/@rachelklein...
There's No Substitute For Public Opinion
What democracy defenders can learn from the presidency of Andrew Jackson.
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February 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Sound advice from the always insightful @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social There's No Substitute For Public Opinion substack.com/@rachelklein...
Honored to be hosting these three leaders for a discussion of @michaelposner.bsky.social ‘s new book Conscience Incorporated @georgetownlaw.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Honored to be hosting these three leaders for a discussion of @michaelposner.bsky.social ‘s new book Conscience Incorporated @georgetownlaw.bsky.social
Thanks @jakobjohnston.bsky.social for helping me and my students @georgetownlaw.bsky.social understand the big picture as we pursue strategies for restitution of Haiti's "Independence Debt."
Georgetown Law Faculty’s Best Reads of 2024 — find the next great addition to your bookshelf? #HappyNewYear bit.ly/3DAOwQd
December 31, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Thanks @jakobjohnston.bsky.social for helping me and my students @georgetownlaw.bsky.social understand the big picture as we pursue strategies for restitution of Haiti's "Independence Debt."
Jesús Armas, a renowned Venezuelan opposition leader and a McCain Institute Global Leader, has been arbitrarily detained by the Maduro regime. Jesús is a fierce advocate for democracy and freedom. We call for his unconditional release. #FreeJesúsArmas #Venezuela
December 16, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Jesús Armas, a renowned Venezuelan opposition leader and a McCain Institute Global Leader, has been arbitrarily detained by the Maduro regime. Jesús is a fierce advocate for democracy and freedom. We call for his unconditional release. #FreeJesúsArmas #Venezuela
At great personal risk, the Venezuelan people turned out to vote and elected Edmundo Gonzalez in a landslide. Now it’s time for the US to do its part. Time is short. Maduro plans to take office Jan 10. The least we can do is stop providing him w/$$ through contracts with US companies
It will require more than imposing sanctions on yet another set of largely unknown Venezuelan government officials, P. Michael McKinley writes. wapo.st/3Bkrtbu
Opinion | Maduro’s power grab can still be stopped
Sanction Venezuela’s oil companies and build a global coalition rejecting the authoritarian regime.
wapo.st
December 11, 2024 at 2:47 PM
At great personal risk, the Venezuelan people turned out to vote and elected Edmundo Gonzalez in a landslide. Now it’s time for the US to do its part. Time is short. Maduro plans to take office Jan 10. The least we can do is stop providing him w/$$ through contracts with US companies
What a privilege to mark #HumanRightsDay by celebrating the personal courage & determination of the human rights defenders being honored by the State Department today. When the world looks bleak, keep your eyes on the helpers. @McCainInstitute @HRI_gtownlaw
December 10, 2024 at 6:59 PM
What a privilege to mark #HumanRightsDay by celebrating the personal courage & determination of the human rights defenders being honored by the State Department today. When the world looks bleak, keep your eyes on the helpers. @McCainInstitute @HRI_gtownlaw
I look forward to joining the McCain Institute as a speaker at their inaugural Washington Forum. If you’re in D.C., please join me on December 5 at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Can’t make it in person? All panel discussions will be released after the event. www.mccaininstitute.org/the-washingt...
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November 29, 2024 at 10:34 PM
I look forward to joining the McCain Institute as a speaker at their inaugural Washington Forum. If you’re in D.C., please join me on December 5 at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Can’t make it in person? All panel discussions will be released after the event. www.mccaininstitute.org/the-washingt...