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gay activist. phil student. atheism. 🏳️🌈
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“These are people who did everything by the book, paid taxes, had no criminal records, opened businesses and contributed to their communities...now they have become collateral damage in this cruel, unjust and inhumane political game.”
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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Venezuelans begin fleeing U.S. as protections end and threat of war looms
TPS expired for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans on Friday. Many are shuttering business, selling homes and boarding planes, or scrambling to find a way to stay.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“These are people who did everything by the book, paid taxes, had no criminal records, opened businesses and contributed to their communities...now they have become collateral damage in this cruel, unjust and inhumane political game.”
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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"Evacuating the entire population? Call it ethnic cleansing, call it transfer, call it deportation, it’s a war crime.”
Originally published in @haaretzcom.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/116459/israe...
Originally published in @haaretzcom.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/116459/israe...
Moving the Population in Gaza is a Manifest War Crime
We wrote this essay to fulfill our human, conscientious, and civic duty, as Israelis – and as Zionists – who have expertise in areas related to the IDF’s order.
www.justsecurity.org
July 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
"Evacuating the entire population? Call it ethnic cleansing, call it transfer, call it deportation, it’s a war crime.”
Originally published in @haaretzcom.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/116459/israe...
Originally published in @haaretzcom.bsky.social
www.justsecurity.org/116459/israe...
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Putin has no ideology; he is, in fact, an intellectually unsophisticated person. His entire political worldview rests on two very simple narratives. 1/9
May 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Putin has no ideology; he is, in fact, an intellectually unsophisticated person. His entire political worldview rests on two very simple narratives. 1/9
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"No one, apparently, is willing to prevent a single man from destroying the world economy, wrecking financial markets, forcing this country and other countries into recession if that’s what he feels like doing when he gets up tomorrow morning"
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
This Is Why Dictatorships Fail
The authors of the Constitution separated powers for a reason.
www.theatlantic.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"No one, apparently, is willing to prevent a single man from destroying the world economy, wrecking financial markets, forcing this country and other countries into recession if that’s what he feels like doing when he gets up tomorrow morning"
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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Emmanuel Macron pourrait reconnaître l’Etat palestinien en juin
Emmanuel Macron pourrait reconnaître l’Etat palestinien en juin
Dans un entretien sur France 5, le président français a dit vouloir « participer à une dynamique collective » conduisant à une reconnaissance d’Israël par « tous ceux qui défendent la Palestine ».
www.lemonde.fr
April 10, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Emmanuel Macron pourrait reconnaître l’Etat palestinien en juin
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Pinar Selek : « Agissons pour empêcher l’assassinat de trois féministes iraniennes »
Pinar Selek : « Agissons pour empêcher l’assassinat de trois féministes iraniennes »
Dans une tribune au « Monde », la sociologue turque alerte sur le sort de trois militantes condamnées à mort par le régime de Téhéran.
www.lemonde.fr
April 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Pinar Selek : « Agissons pour empêcher l’assassinat de trois féministes iraniennes »
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The @60minutes.bsky.social program this week shows, among other things, American doctors and lawyers fighting against terrible violence in Gaza and profound injustice in America. Very sober, professional coverage of horror
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4/6/2025: The War in Gaza; The Prisoners; Wood to Whiskey
First, a look at the challenges facing Gaza's wounded children. Then, a report on tattoos and deportations to a mega-prison. And, inside the booming, bourbon-driven barrel business.
www.cbsnews.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The @60minutes.bsky.social program this week shows, among other things, American doctors and lawyers fighting against terrible violence in Gaza and profound injustice in America. Very sober, professional coverage of horror
www.cbsnews.com/video/60minu...
www.cbsnews.com/video/60minu...
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Who needs covert Kremlin propaganda when we can now get it openly, from the member of Putin's inner circle who was visiting Washington last week?
April 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Who needs covert Kremlin propaganda when we can now get it openly, from the member of Putin's inner circle who was visiting Washington last week?
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“Project for a Trip to China,” Susan Sontag’s fragmentary short story published in The Atlantic in 1973, excavates the life and the death of her “invisible father,” Sam Fentress writes in Time-Travel Thursdays.
Susan Sontag’s Vision
The prospect of a journey to China turned the writer’s gaze toward her own family.
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April 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
“Project for a Trip to China,” Susan Sontag’s fragmentary short story published in The Atlantic in 1973, excavates the life and the death of her “invisible father,” Sam Fentress writes in Time-Travel Thursdays.
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Somehow, 375 years ago, the Quakers developed a religion whose core principles align well with the pillars of modern parenting research. Gail Cornwall on what parents of any faith—or none—can learn from them:
Quaker Parents Were Ahead of Their Time
The nearly 375-year-old religion’s principles line up surprisingly well with modern parenting research.
www.theatlantic.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Somehow, 375 years ago, the Quakers developed a religion whose core principles align well with the pillars of modern parenting research. Gail Cornwall on what parents of any faith—or none—can learn from them:
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“Abandoning transgender people is immoral, illiberal, and a poor strategic move. After all, in what world is turning on an extremely loyal and activated demographic the right decision?” www.liberalcurrents.com/abandoning-t...
Abandoning Trans Rights Is Not a Path to Victory
While columnists discuss the finer points of trans women in sports, Republicans pursue an authoritarian and punitive regime.
www.liberalcurrents.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
“Abandoning transgender people is immoral, illiberal, and a poor strategic move. After all, in what world is turning on an extremely loyal and activated demographic the right decision?” www.liberalcurrents.com/abandoning-t...
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After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel
After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel
I left Berlin for a flat overlooking the Bosphorus – and after a decade with a partner, found even Christmas could be joyful
Recently I found this note in my 2021 diary: “Moved into this apartment five days ago, waiting for loneliness to catch up, but it…
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2024 at 7:15 AM
After a breakup, can you ever be happy living alone? I moved countries to find out | Carolin Würfel
Fascism as Desire. english.elpais.com/culture/2024...
Judith Butler, philosopher: ‘If you sacrifice a minority like trans people, you are operating within a fascist logic’
A leading figure in feminism and gender studies, the thinker welcomes EL PAÍS in California after being voted one of the most influential minds in the world
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December 23, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Fascism as Desire. english.elpais.com/culture/2024...
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Sarah McBride: "It is an attempt to distract ... Every single time we hear them say the word 'trans,' look what they're doing with their right hand. Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare."
November 24, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Sarah McBride: "It is an attempt to distract ... Every single time we hear them say the word 'trans,' look what they're doing with their right hand. Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare."
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Yesterday, senators voted to limit arm sales to Israel.
It failed. But by less than expected.
Read why "the closeness of Israel and the West is showing signs of cracking."
It failed. But by less than expected.
Read why "the closeness of Israel and the West is showing signs of cracking."
Bernie Sanders’ push to limit arms sales to Israel failed. But it shows Democrats are shifting.
Last night, Sen. Bernie Sanders brought a historic set of resolutions to the floor to stop $20 billion in arms sales to Israel. It failed—but not without a fight.
www.motherjones.com
November 22, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Yesterday, senators voted to limit arm sales to Israel.
It failed. But by less than expected.
Read why "the closeness of Israel and the West is showing signs of cracking."
It failed. But by less than expected.
Read why "the closeness of Israel and the West is showing signs of cracking."
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👺 US intelligence declassifies data on Putin-ordered assassinations of opponents – Bloomberg
US intelligence declassifies data on Putin-ordered assassinations of opponents – Bloomberg
US intelligence has partially declassified a report that describes targeted assassinations of Russian ruler Vladimir Putin’s political foes.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 23, 2024 at 7:43 AM
👺 US intelligence declassifies data on Putin-ordered assassinations of opponents – Bloomberg
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Scholars argued for generations that white women were rarely involved in the American slave trade. A growing body of research is challenging that narrative, documenting their significant role.
White Women Were Active in the American Slave Trade, Statistical Research Shows
For generations, scholars argued that white women were rarely involved in the active buying and selling of Black people. A growing body of research says otherwise.
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Scholars argued for generations that white women were rarely involved in the American slave trade. A growing body of research is challenging that narrative, documenting their significant role.
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Pete Buttigieg told Democrats to not allow themselves to be so outraged by the Trump administration that they would neglect working for their constituents. “We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening,” Buttigieg said.
Buttigieg Warns Trump-Panicked Democrats, ‘We Cannot Be Mesmerized’
The transportation secretary, one of several ambitious Democrats jockeying for prominence, gave advice in a speech but was coy about his own plans: “I know that I will make myself useful again later.”
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Pete Buttigieg told Democrats to not allow themselves to be so outraged by the Trump administration that they would neglect working for their constituents. “We cannot be mesmerized by the worst things that we see happening,” Buttigieg said.
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🇺🇸 Le gouvernement américain a demandé mercredi à la justice d'ordonner à Google de céder son navigateur Chrome, une sanction qui serait historique pour le géant technologique déjà épinglé pour ses pratiques anticoncurrentielles.
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November 21, 2024 at 7:57 AM
🇺🇸 Le gouvernement américain a demandé mercredi à la justice d'ordonner à Google de céder son navigateur Chrome, une sanction qui serait historique pour le géant technologique déjà épinglé pour ses pratiques anticoncurrentielles.
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NEW: Trump has chosen China hawks for his cabinet, notably Marco Rubio as secretary of state. But Trump might be flexible on China. Howard Lutnick, his pick for commerce, says tariffs should be limited. And Elon Musk has business ties to China. Our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/u...
November 20, 2024 at 10:11 PM
NEW: Trump has chosen China hawks for his cabinet, notably Marco Rubio as secretary of state. But Trump might be flexible on China. Howard Lutnick, his pick for commerce, says tariffs should be limited. And Elon Musk has business ties to China. Our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/u...
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News Analysis: Donald Trump will be the first court-adjudicated sexual abuser to become president. But if he gets the team of his choice, he will not be the only one in the room whose conduct has been called into question.
Trump Defies the #MeToo Movement With Cabinet Picks Facing Accusations
Donald J. Trump, who was found liable for sexual abuse last year, appears determined to force a fight over the role of such allegations in society.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:06 PM
News Analysis: Donald Trump will be the first court-adjudicated sexual abuser to become president. But if he gets the team of his choice, he will not be the only one in the room whose conduct has been called into question.
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Don't Feed The Trolls has been an internet maxim for longer than I've been online and has largely failed past a certain growth threshold on social media because the coordination problem is impossible. It's succeeding here not just because of norms, but technology.
November 19, 2024 at 5:38 AM
Don't Feed The Trolls has been an internet maxim for longer than I've been online and has largely failed past a certain growth threshold on social media because the coordination problem is impossible. It's succeeding here not just because of norms, but technology.
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There is now some hard evidence that X boosted the Trump campaign and suppressed the Harris campaign. What's to stop Musk from doing the same in other countries?
www.threads.net/@profsander....
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Sander van der Linden (@profsander.vanderlinden) on Threads
New computational analyses from the University of Queensland on algorithmic bias suggest that the X algorithm substantially boosted Republican accounts right after Elon Musk's endorsement of Donald Tr...
www.threads.net
November 17, 2024 at 6:13 AM
There is now some hard evidence that X boosted the Trump campaign and suppressed the Harris campaign. What's to stop Musk from doing the same in other countries?
www.threads.net/@profsander....
www.threads.net/@profsander....