EuanRoss
@euanr.bsky.social
Retired engineer living the good life in rural Connecticut. Interested in too many things to make real progress in any of them. Newly minted US Citizen so I believe in the Constitution, apple pie and anything else with sugar.
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it’s becoming increasingly clear the goal of the far right is to defund and buy up every source of reliable information until there is no more objective reality to counter them
January 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
it’s becoming increasingly clear the goal of the far right is to defund and buy up every source of reliable information until there is no more objective reality to counter them
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I ended that piece with a warning: "What we are witnessing, once again, is the alignment of white power against racial justice and redress. As history has shown, maintaining racial inequality requires constant repression and is therefore antithetical to democracy..."
January 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I ended that piece with a warning: "What we are witnessing, once again, is the alignment of white power against racial justice and redress. As history has shown, maintaining racial inequality requires constant repression and is therefore antithetical to democracy..."
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The White House called the revocation of Executive Order 11246 “the most important federal civil rights measure in decades." I wrote about this tactic of co-opting the language of racial equality to cement racial INequality in my NYT Mag cover story last year called "The Colorblindness Trap."
The ‘Colorblindness’ Trap: How a Civil Rights Ideal Got Hijacked
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The White House called the revocation of Executive Order 11246 “the most important federal civil rights measure in decades." I wrote about this tactic of co-opting the language of racial equality to cement racial INequality in my NYT Mag cover story last year called "The Colorblindness Trap."
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All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
Trump is seeking to destroy anything that can hold him accountable. It's a necessary first step in totalitarian control. Another malicious attack on the US Govt from inside the house.
Trump White House told the three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign by tomorrow or be fired. Ousting them would paralyze the independent, bipartisan watchdog agency.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...
Trump Seeks to Paralyze Independent Privacy and Civil Liberties Watchdog
The Trump White House has told three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign or be fired, which would stop the independent agency from functioning.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Trump is seeking to destroy anything that can hold him accountable. It's a necessary first step in totalitarian control. Another malicious attack on the US Govt from inside the house.
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These emails, sent across agencies, compel all federal employees to snitch on any colleague whose work might have some vague DEIA inflection. Those who refuse to snitch will be disciplined.
Seems designed to put all workers who aren’t white men under a cloud of suspicion. Truly vile stuff.
Seems designed to put all workers who aren’t white men under a cloud of suspicion. Truly vile stuff.
The acting director of the Office of Personnel Management (the feds' H.R. department) is telling federal employees to rat out their DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility) colleagues by emailing "DEIAtruth@opm.gov."
chcoc.gov/sites/defaul...
chcoc.gov/sites/defaul...
January 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
These emails, sent across agencies, compel all federal employees to snitch on any colleague whose work might have some vague DEIA inflection. Those who refuse to snitch will be disciplined.
Seems designed to put all workers who aren’t white men under a cloud of suspicion. Truly vile stuff.
Seems designed to put all workers who aren’t white men under a cloud of suspicion. Truly vile stuff.
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We should be clear that the language in the anti “DEI” executive order and the subsequent letter sent to federal employees to turn in colleagues who try to “disguise” DEI under other names means hires and promotions of Black and other POC will be deemed suspicious. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
January 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We should be clear that the language in the anti “DEI” executive order and the subsequent letter sent to federal employees to turn in colleagues who try to “disguise” DEI under other names means hires and promotions of Black and other POC will be deemed suspicious. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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It’s literally and explicitly part of the plan. www.americanprogress.org/article/proj...
Project 2025’s Distortion of Civil Rights Law Threatens Americans With Legalized Discrimination
Far-right extremists have a plan to dismantle many civil rights protections that have advanced equality in America over the past 60 years.
www.americanprogress.org
January 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It’s literally and explicitly part of the plan. www.americanprogress.org/article/proj...
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“Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.” T.Snyder.
January 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.” T.Snyder.
Well, we had a decent run. Pendleton pendulum has swung all the way back...
On January 16, 1883, Congress enacted the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing merit-based hiring for federal jobs, reducing patronage and corruption. Key figures included President Chester A. Arthur.
January 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Well, we had a decent run. Pendleton pendulum has swung all the way back...
Our justice system has failed the American public
"Indeed, but for Mr. Trump's election and imminent return to the Presidency, the Office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial."
#Trump, 1st convicted felon who faced other serious charges will occupy the office with impunity.
#Trump, 1st convicted felon who faced other serious charges will occupy the office with impunity.
January 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Our justice system has failed the American public
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"Indeed, but for Mr. Trump's election and imminent return to the Presidency, the Office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial."
#Trump, 1st convicted felon who faced other serious charges will occupy the office with impunity.
#Trump, 1st convicted felon who faced other serious charges will occupy the office with impunity.
January 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"Indeed, but for Mr. Trump's election and imminent return to the Presidency, the Office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial."
#Trump, 1st convicted felon who faced other serious charges will occupy the office with impunity.
#Trump, 1st convicted felon who faced other serious charges will occupy the office with impunity.
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They are trying to push women back to the kitchen and the 1800's. Only weak men are afraid of women having any say in the world.
January 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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How does Musk benefit from the fascist swings in Europe? He's not so financially rewarded as he is with US Govt. contracts. He gains notoriety and influence but what's the endgame? 🤔
Elon Musk’s plan
The far-right Freedom Party of Austria, founded by former Nazis in the 1950s, gained a realistic chance this weekend of leading the country’s next government, after talks between three mainstream parties collapsed.
January 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM
How does Musk benefit from the fascist swings in Europe? He's not so financially rewarded as he is with US Govt. contracts. He gains notoriety and influence but what's the endgame? 🤔
C'mon. Somebody please hold this MF to account.
Justice Merchan won’t stay Friday’s sentencing hearing, so I’d expect some further emergency appellate practice this week. www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/p...
January 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
C'mon. Somebody please hold this MF to account.
Trent had a bad day. Robbo played well and generally bossed his side of the pitch. They were left exposed when Konates legs started to go but we need to keep things in perspective. Connor Bradley is a keeper. Let's not panic.
Was working for the game today so only seen highlights. From what I seen, if Trent and Robbo continue like this and they won’t bring in a new full back during January.. I’ll be starting Gomez (when he’s fit) on the left and Bradley #LFC
January 6, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Trent had a bad day. Robbo played well and generally bossed his side of the pitch. They were left exposed when Konates legs started to go but we need to keep things in perspective. Connor Bradley is a keeper. Let's not panic.
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Over in the other place, the billionaire owner is threatening to fund ‘moderate’ (rightwing) candidates in heavily Democratic districts too.
This is what oligarchy looks like. It’s the biggest threat to democracy today. Not ‘cancel culture.’ Not trans kids. Not college protesters.
Oligarchy.
This is what oligarchy looks like. It’s the biggest threat to democracy today. Not ‘cancel culture.’ Not trans kids. Not college protesters.
Oligarchy.
December 22, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Over in the other place, the billionaire owner is threatening to fund ‘moderate’ (rightwing) candidates in heavily Democratic districts too.
This is what oligarchy looks like. It’s the biggest threat to democracy today. Not ‘cancel culture.’ Not trans kids. Not college protesters.
Oligarchy.
This is what oligarchy looks like. It’s the biggest threat to democracy today. Not ‘cancel culture.’ Not trans kids. Not college protesters.
Oligarchy.
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The irony, right?
And I’m not throwing shade for his history of drug abuse… But he should NOT be leading this nation’s medical institutions without a background in medicine, healthcare or a basic understanding of science and the benefit of vaccines.
PERIOD.
And I’m not throwing shade for his history of drug abuse… But he should NOT be leading this nation’s medical institutions without a background in medicine, healthcare or a basic understanding of science and the benefit of vaccines.
PERIOD.
December 21, 2024 at 11:24 PM
The irony, right?
And I’m not throwing shade for his history of drug abuse… But he should NOT be leading this nation’s medical institutions without a background in medicine, healthcare or a basic understanding of science and the benefit of vaccines.
PERIOD.
And I’m not throwing shade for his history of drug abuse… But he should NOT be leading this nation’s medical institutions without a background in medicine, healthcare or a basic understanding of science and the benefit of vaccines.
PERIOD.
Essential to be clear on Mitchs actions promoting and protecting Trump. He placed the key judges (SCOTUS/ Cannon) in position and he refused to convict Trump after J6. He deserves no credit for trying to contain the danger he fed.
"No one has helped Trump's rise more than Mitch McConnell."
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has received praise in the media this week for being a part of a new anti-Trump GOP resistance. Ayman Mohyeldin says this is patently absurd.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has received praise in the media this week for being a part of a new anti-Trump GOP resistance. Ayman Mohyeldin says this is patently absurd.
December 22, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Essential to be clear on Mitchs actions promoting and protecting Trump. He placed the key judges (SCOTUS/ Cannon) in position and he refused to convict Trump after J6. He deserves no credit for trying to contain the danger he fed.
All we need is a time machine to nip back to Nov 5 and have another bash at the election.
December 22, 2024 at 1:32 AM
All we need is a time machine to nip back to Nov 5 and have another bash at the election.
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Elon Musk is frustrated by the ‘President Musk’ moniker, according to @kateconger.com. “The fact that he is aware that this is going to be a friction point between him and the President-elect and is trying to push back on that speaks volumes.”
December 21, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Elon Musk is frustrated by the ‘President Musk’ moniker, according to @kateconger.com. “The fact that he is aware that this is going to be a friction point between him and the President-elect and is trying to push back on that speaks volumes.”
He got the best government money can buy. Cheap at the price. He can influence the regulations that control his own business'. Clear conflict of interest from Co-Pres. Musk. Welcome to the Oligarch Age.
“.. a remarkable moment for Mr. Musk, who.. now appears to be the largest megaphone for the man about to retake the Oval Office. Larger, in fact, than Mr. Trump himself ..
“.. Some even accused him of acting more like the president .. than a billionaire executive ..”
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/u...
“.. Some even accused him of acting more like the president .. than a billionaire executive ..”
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/u...
Elon Musk Flexes His Political Strength as Government Shutdown Looms (Gift Article)
The world’s richest man led the charge to kill a bipartisan spending deal, in part by promoting false and misleading claims about it.
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2024 at 12:46 PM
He got the best government money can buy. Cheap at the price. He can influence the regulations that control his own business'. Clear conflict of interest from Co-Pres. Musk. Welcome to the Oligarch Age.
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'Of 200 bodies, only 10 were confirmed as Hamas members': IDF soldiers who served in Gaza tell Haaretz that anyone who crosses an imaginary line in the contested Neztarim corridor is shot to death, with every Palestinian casualty counting as a terrorist – even if they were just a child”
IDF soldiers expose arbitrary killings and rampant lawlessness in Gaza's Netzarim corridor
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www.haaretz.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:26 PM
'Of 200 bodies, only 10 were confirmed as Hamas members': IDF soldiers who served in Gaza tell Haaretz that anyone who crosses an imaginary line in the contested Neztarim corridor is shot to death, with every Palestinian casualty counting as a terrorist – even if they were just a child”
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Chris Murphy: "I read the headlines about the Liz Cheney criminal referral and almost every single one of them in mainstream media played this straight as if it was a normal function of legislative power, instead of telling the truth, which is that this is made up out of thin air."
December 18, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Chris Murphy: "I read the headlines about the Liz Cheney criminal referral and almost every single one of them in mainstream media played this straight as if it was a normal function of legislative power, instead of telling the truth, which is that this is made up out of thin air."