jarsilver
@jarsilver.bsky.social
e.g. Artist, dog lover, and avid reader.
Crucial context from Shaun Magid open.substack.com/pub/shaulmag...
August 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Crucial context from Shaun Magid open.substack.com/pub/shaulmag...
The proposed rule is not limiting the *maximum* stay to 4 years, it just makes them file an unnecessary additional form with USCIS to extend their status *in addition* to the university extending the program dates.
Wow. This would end international student PhD participation. It wouldn’t affect university finances, but it would impoverish us intellectually.
I know there's a lot happening today, but this is sneaking in under the radar. This proposed new rule would absolutely crush foreign PhD students, potentially making it impossible for them to enroll with any certainty of their ability to finish www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
August 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The proposed rule is not limiting the *maximum* stay to 4 years, it just makes them file an unnecessary additional form with USCIS to extend their status *in addition* to the university extending the program dates.
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In its alleged fight against antisemitism, the Trump administration has relied on two groups with murky funders—one of which is in Israel.
Here's my deep dive @thebaffler.com into Canary Mission and Betar, two extreme Zionist groups at the heart of Trump's crackdown. thebaffler.com/latest/for-b...
Here's my deep dive @thebaffler.com into Canary Mission and Betar, two extreme Zionist groups at the heart of Trump's crackdown. thebaffler.com/latest/for-b...
For Betar or Worse | Hannah Gais
Under the guise of fighting antisemitism, the Trump administration has turned to groups like Canary Mission and Betar.
thebaffler.com
August 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In its alleged fight against antisemitism, the Trump administration has relied on two groups with murky funders—one of which is in Israel.
Here's my deep dive @thebaffler.com into Canary Mission and Betar, two extreme Zionist groups at the heart of Trump's crackdown. thebaffler.com/latest/for-b...
Here's my deep dive @thebaffler.com into Canary Mission and Betar, two extreme Zionist groups at the heart of Trump's crackdown. thebaffler.com/latest/for-b...
The two forbidden ideologies here are anarchism and communism btw
NEW: McCarthyism returns to immigration law, as @USCIS announces that it will begin screening applicants for immigration benefits for "Anti-America ideologies or activities." The term has no prior precedent in immigration law and its definition is entirely up to the Trump admin.
August 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The two forbidden ideologies here are anarchism and communism btw
My dating advice to young men is to be gay
August 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My dating advice to young men is to be gay
Is it necessary? Is it sufficient? Or is it one of many things that might be helpful? Are you sure? How?
July 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Is it necessary? Is it sufficient? Or is it one of many things that might be helpful? Are you sure? How?
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Breaking News: Israeli military officials say they have no proof Hamas routinely steals UN aid, undercutting a claim Israel has used to limit food for Gaza.
No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say
Israel has long restricted or completely blocked aid to Gaza on the argument that Hamas steals it to use as a weapon of control over the population.
nyti.ms
July 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Breaking News: Israeli military officials say they have no proof Hamas routinely steals UN aid, undercutting a claim Israel has used to limit food for Gaza.
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credit where due, this is very well done www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/o...
Opinion | Why American Jews No Longer Understand One Another
www.nytimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
credit where due, this is very well done www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/o...
Touching people is sort of a big part of the problem my guy
Spent this morning on the Q train with Andrew Cuomo, who took personal responsibility for his lackluster mayoral primary bid. He vows a very different general election run, saying he'll focus on "reaching out to more young people and touching more people." www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/16/a...
Andrew Cuomo, conceding his failed primary campaign was flawed, takes to NYC streets
Andrew Cuomo is shifting gears and taking personal responsibility for running what he admits was a lackluster campaign in the Democratic mayoral primary, acknowledging that any strategic mistakes u…
www.nydailynews.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Touching people is sort of a big part of the problem my guy
They call it the Industrial Revolution, folks. The Industrial Revolution — have you heard about this? And it’s been a disaster, absolute disaster for our country—hell, in many ways, we’re hearing its consequences have been a disaster for the entire human race.
"Do you know who Kaczynski was? There's very little difference between a madman and a genius. But Kaczynski... I said, what kind of a student was he, Uncle John, Dr. John Trump? [...] He said, seriously, good. He said he'd go around correcting everybody, but it didn't work out too well for him."
July 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
They call it the Industrial Revolution, folks. The Industrial Revolution — have you heard about this? And it’s been a disaster, absolute disaster for our country—hell, in many ways, we’re hearing its consequences have been a disaster for the entire human race.
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NEWS: in today's 3rd day of the trial for @aaup.org's case against DHS and Marco Rubio over ideological deportations, an ICE official testified that the DHS team seeking students to target was directed to scrutinize 5,000 people listed on the website Canary Mission
July 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
NEWS: in today's 3rd day of the trial for @aaup.org's case against DHS and Marco Rubio over ideological deportations, an ICE official testified that the DHS team seeking students to target was directed to scrutinize 5,000 people listed on the website Canary Mission
Just found out I got a higher SAT score than Zohran but got waitlisted at Bowdoin so I’m conservative now. I am available for interviews
July 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Just found out I got a higher SAT score than Zohran but got waitlisted at Bowdoin so I’m conservative now. I am available for interviews
It doesn’t get pointed out enough that “does Israel have the right to exist as a Jewish state” is like textbook begging the question
it is just astonishing how Mamdani saying "Israel should guarantee equal rights to everyone" - maybe the most normie lib sentiment possible! - gets misrepresented as somehow anti-Semitic
chat is it anti-Semitism to believe in equal protection of the laws
chat is it anti-Semitism to believe in equal protection of the laws
Jake Sherman with very unbiased reporting today
June 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It doesn’t get pointed out enough that “does Israel have the right to exist as a Jewish state” is like textbook begging the question
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My take forward.com/opinion/7320...
Zohran Mamdani's victory proves it: The 'gotcha' mode of fighting antisemitism has to go
Zohran Mamdani won New York City's Democratic mayoral primary despite allegations of antisemitism — a new playbook is needed.
forward.com
June 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
My take forward.com/opinion/7320...
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it's good to be reminded that while the zionists may be loud, they don't speak for all jews, a people with a proud tradition of activism and calling out and rejecting bigotry when they see it. proud of this city and proud of its history of immigrants somehow making it work together
June 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
it's good to be reminded that while the zionists may be loud, they don't speak for all jews, a people with a proud tradition of activism and calling out and rejecting bigotry when they see it. proud of this city and proud of its history of immigrants somehow making it work together
My influence
alright time to primary hakeem jeffries
June 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
My influence
Ok so when is DSA gonna primary Jeffries
June 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Ok so when is DSA gonna primary Jeffries
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Mamdani has mainstream views, has answered questions carefully, has not really made a misstep, and STILL gets accused of antisemitism because that word has become such a blunt, shapeless weapon. it helps nobody, least of all actual targets of actual antisemitism
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/o...
Opinion | The Attacks on Zohran Mamdani Show That We Need a New Understanding of Antisemitism
www.nytimes.com
June 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Mamdani has mainstream views, has answered questions carefully, has not really made a misstep, and STILL gets accused of antisemitism because that word has become such a blunt, shapeless weapon. it helps nobody, least of all actual targets of actual antisemitism
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/o...
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🚨NEW: Erez Reuveni, the DOJ lawyer fired for his honesty in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, sends Congress a whistleblower letter detailing lawlessness at the DOJ around the CECOT deportations.
He says Emil Bove told the DOJ to respond to likely court orders blocking flights with "fuck you."
He says Emil Bove told the DOJ to respond to likely court orders blocking flights with "fuck you."
June 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🚨NEW: Erez Reuveni, the DOJ lawyer fired for his honesty in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, sends Congress a whistleblower letter detailing lawlessness at the DOJ around the CECOT deportations.
He says Emil Bove told the DOJ to respond to likely court orders blocking flights with "fuck you."
He says Emil Bove told the DOJ to respond to likely court orders blocking flights with "fuck you."
It’s so funny that my state and local reps are two DSA members + Chi Ossé and my congressman is this guy
Here’s minority leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social saying he “hasn’t looked” at the bipartisan @RoKhanna @RepThomasMassie war powers resolution to prohibit our involvement with war with Iran. (introduced 6 days ago)
Related: Per @TrackAIPAC he has received $1.7 Million from AIPAC
Related: Per @TrackAIPAC he has received $1.7 Million from AIPAC
June 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It’s so funny that my state and local reps are two DSA members + Chi Ossé and my congressman is this guy
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This is a horrifying ruling that shows a disdain for basic human rights principles — made all the more unconscionable by the fact that the Republican appointees did so with no reasoning and on the shadow docket.
BREAKING: SCOTUS over liberals' dissent, blocks district court order requiring process before carrying out third country removals. SCOTUS's order allows Trump admin to carry out third country removals without the protections required—notice and opportunity to raise a challenge. No reason is given.
![SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
No. 24A1153
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, ET AL. U.
D.V.D., ET AL.
ON APPLICATION FOR STAY
[June 23, 2025]
The application for stay presented to JUSTICE JACKSON and by her referred to the Court is granted. The April 18, 2025, preliminary injunction of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, case No. 25-cv-10676, is stayed pending the disposition of the appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and disposition of a petition for a writ of certiorari, if such writ is timely sought. Should certiorari be denied, this stay shall terminate automatically. In the event certiorari is granted, the stay shall terminate upon the sending down of the judgment of the Court.
JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR, with whom JUSTICE KAGAN and
JUSTICE JACKSON join, dissenting.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreifoqminp5wvt7kvocpmq5skngfptyflm6p3lj5rd5kjqjgityhzia@jpeg)
June 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This is a horrifying ruling that shows a disdain for basic human rights principles — made all the more unconscionable by the fact that the Republican appointees did so with no reasoning and on the shadow docket.