Joerg
@joergw.bsky.social
Just getting started.
In case you are wondering if you know me: On Twitter I went by the alias @transatlantic
In case you are wondering if you know me: On Twitter I went by the alias @transatlantic
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"Für ein krisenfestes Deutschland: Hilfsorganisationen fordern besseren Bevölkerungsschutz" www.malteser-bw.de/wir-malteser...
Für ein krisenfestes Deutschland: Hilfsorganisationen fordern besseren Bevölkerungsschutz
Berlin. Angesichts zunehmender Naturkatastrophen und wachsender sicherheitspolitischer Bedrohungen fordern die anerkannten Hilfsorganisationen Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB), Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-G...
www.malteser-bw.de
May 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
"Für ein krisenfestes Deutschland: Hilfsorganisationen fordern besseren Bevölkerungsschutz" www.malteser-bw.de/wir-malteser...
"Der Bund Katholischer Unternehmer (BKU), der Familienbund der Katholiken (FDK) und der Katholische Siedlungsdienst (KSD) fordern eine umfassende Reform der Bau- und Wohnungspolitik, um Familien den Zugang zu Wohnungen und Wohneigentum zu erleichtern." www.bku.de/2025/02/17/f...
Familienfreundliche Baupolitik: BKU, KSD und Familienbund der Katholiken stellen gemeinsame Forderungen
Der Bund Katholischer Unternehmer (BKU), der Familienbund der Katholiken (FDK) und der Katholische Siedlungsdienst (KSD) fordern im Vorfeld der Bundestagswahlen eine umfassende Reform der Bau- und Wohnungspolitik, um Familien den Zugang zu Wohnungen und Wohneigentum zu erleichtern.
www.bku.de
May 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
"Der Bund Katholischer Unternehmer (BKU), der Familienbund der Katholiken (FDK) und der Katholische Siedlungsdienst (KSD) fordern eine umfassende Reform der Bau- und Wohnungspolitik, um Familien den Zugang zu Wohnungen und Wohneigentum zu erleichtern." www.bku.de/2025/02/17/f...
Deutschland hat keine Analyseproblem, sondern ein Handlungsproblem. Same old, same old.
May 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Deutschland hat keine Analyseproblem, sondern ein Handlungsproblem. Same old, same old.
"We now leave navigation to our phones. The result: more of us are getting hopelessly lost" www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We now leave navigation to our phones. The result: more of us are getting hopelessly lost | John Harris
The blue dot of GPS has cut us off from a basic human skill. It’s no wonder mountain rescuers are being called out so often, asks Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"We now leave navigation to our phones. The result: more of us are getting hopelessly lost" www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Axios: "81% of Republicans surveyed said they still believe that "Trump is a strong leader who should be given the power he needs to restore America's greatness."
51% of white Americans agreed." www.axios.com/2025/04/29/p...
51% of white Americans agreed." www.axios.com/2025/04/29/p...
Exclusive: Most Americans now see Trump as "a dangerous dictator," poll says
It's the latest sign of the president losing support for his immigration and economic policies — issues that largely fueled his election.
www.axios.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Axios: "81% of Republicans surveyed said they still believe that "Trump is a strong leader who should be given the power he needs to restore America's greatness."
51% of white Americans agreed." www.axios.com/2025/04/29/p...
51% of white Americans agreed." www.axios.com/2025/04/29/p...
Ein nach Alkohol riechender Mann sucht mit Schusswaffe & Einhandmesser und ebenfalls bewaffnetem Begleiter nach einem 12-jährigen im Jugendzentrum – und wird nach Sicherstellung der Waffen wieder entlassen. Was muss denn passieren, bevor Berlin umsteuert? www.rbb24.de/panorama/bei...
Polizei nimmt bewaffneten Mann vor Jugendzentrum fest
www.rbb24.de
April 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Ein nach Alkohol riechender Mann sucht mit Schusswaffe & Einhandmesser und ebenfalls bewaffnetem Begleiter nach einem 12-jährigen im Jugendzentrum – und wird nach Sicherstellung der Waffen wieder entlassen. Was muss denn passieren, bevor Berlin umsteuert? www.rbb24.de/panorama/bei...
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Glad the Pentagon is prioritizing “lethality.”
News: @SecDef Hegseth recently ordered modifications to the green room next to the Pentagon press briefing room to add a makeup studio that can be used to prep for TV appearances, sources told @CBSNews.
www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...
www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
www.cbsnews.com
April 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Glad the Pentagon is prioritizing “lethality.”
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The person who was on staff duty the night before who turned the pictures around as a prank because they were bored at 2 am
April 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The person who was on staff duty the night before who turned the pictures around as a prank because they were bored at 2 am
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What Trump wants from tariffs is public displays of submission and/or bribes.
Japan isn't going to do that. Most countries won't do that. They're open to actual trade negotiations, but that would mean doing something for America, and the Trump admin simply does not think that way. They have no ask.
Japan isn't going to do that. Most countries won't do that. They're open to actual trade negotiations, but that would mean doing something for America, and the Trump admin simply does not think that way. They have no ask.
Been saying this since his first term. Trump is legit a back of the napkin moron. He doesn’t have plans. He has no ideas. He isn’t a hard worker. He is just a blow hard.
April 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
What Trump wants from tariffs is public displays of submission and/or bribes.
Japan isn't going to do that. Most countries won't do that. They're open to actual trade negotiations, but that would mean doing something for America, and the Trump admin simply does not think that way. They have no ask.
Japan isn't going to do that. Most countries won't do that. They're open to actual trade negotiations, but that would mean doing something for America, and the Trump admin simply does not think that way. They have no ask.
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Photo from the funeral for a tiny victim of Russian terror. Evgeny Maloletka. Ukraine. Kryvyi Rih.
April 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Photo from the funeral for a tiny victim of Russian terror. Evgeny Maloletka. Ukraine. Kryvyi Rih.
Für europäische Konsumenten könnte jetzt vieles aus China etc etwas günstiger werden: www.euronews.com/business/202...
Here's why President Trump's tariffs could benefit European consumers
President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs, which were far steeper than many had anticipated, has sparked a global outcry. What do they mean for European consumers?
www.euronews.com
April 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Für europäische Konsumenten könnte jetzt vieles aus China etc etwas günstiger werden: www.euronews.com/business/202...
"Both Republicans and Democrats strongly prefer doctors who share their political affiliation, sometimes placing as much importance on political alignment as on shared race or gender." studyfinds.org/healthcares-...
Healthcare's New Partisan Battleground: The Doctor's Office
Learn why Americans' trust in their personal physicians—once a rare nonpartisan sanctuary—has become increasingly divided along political lines.
studyfinds.org
April 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
"Both Republicans and Democrats strongly prefer doctors who share their political affiliation, sometimes placing as much importance on political alignment as on shared race or gender." studyfinds.org/healthcares-...
"67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump’s plan to give them refugee status" apnews.com/article/trum...
67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump's plan to give them refugee status
The U.S. Embassy in South Africa says it has received a list of more than 67,000 people interested in refugee status in the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate members of a white mino...
apnews.com
March 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump’s plan to give them refugee status" apnews.com/article/trum...
US tourists: “How will I be regarded while in Berlin? I am embarrassed, but also now afraid of retribution or violence.” dnyuz.com/2025/03/21/t...
I doubt there'll be violence. Maybe some will look down at you considering you crazy (Trump voter) or a loser (not preventing Trump).
I doubt there'll be violence. Maybe some will look down at you considering you crazy (Trump voter) or a loser (not preventing Trump).
The New American Travel Anxiety: ‘Will They Hate Us?’
As Franck Verhaeghe and two friends planned a March trip to Mexico City, they plotted out not only where they
dnyuz.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
US tourists: “How will I be regarded while in Berlin? I am embarrassed, but also now afraid of retribution or violence.” dnyuz.com/2025/03/21/t...
I doubt there'll be violence. Maybe some will look down at you considering you crazy (Trump voter) or a loser (not preventing Trump).
I doubt there'll be violence. Maybe some will look down at you considering you crazy (Trump voter) or a loser (not preventing Trump).
"King Charles to make ‘secret offer’ to Donald Trump during State visit" to be the next "associate member" of the Commonwealth. www.the-sun.com/royals/13833...
Donald will respond that Britain is welcome to join Trumpistan as the 52nd state, i.e. after Canada has been incorporated.
Donald will respond that Britain is welcome to join Trumpistan as the 52nd state, i.e. after Canada has been incorporated.
King Charles to make 'secret offer' to Donald Trump during UK State visit
KING Charles will reportedly make a “secret offer” to Donald Trump during his State visit. The Royal proposal is said to potentially reduce tensions between the White House and Canada. …
www.the-sun.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"King Charles to make ‘secret offer’ to Donald Trump during State visit" to be the next "associate member" of the Commonwealth. www.the-sun.com/royals/13833...
Donald will respond that Britain is welcome to join Trumpistan as the 52nd state, i.e. after Canada has been incorporated.
Donald will respond that Britain is welcome to join Trumpistan as the 52nd state, i.e. after Canada has been incorporated.
Amerikaner brauchen Eier. Im wörtlichen und im übertragenen Sinn.
Ja, da sollte Deutschland bescheiden helfen.
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/u...
Ja, da sollte Deutschland bescheiden helfen.
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/u...
USA bitten Deutschland um Eier – hohe Preise wegen Vogelgrippe
Eier sind in den Vereinigten Staaten nach Ausbrüchen der Vogelgrippe knapp und teuer. Jetzt sollen europäische Länder helfen, darunter Deutschland. Dabei produzieren auch hiesige Betriebe nicht genug.
www.spiegel.de
March 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Amerikaner brauchen Eier. Im wörtlichen und im übertragenen Sinn.
Ja, da sollte Deutschland bescheiden helfen.
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/u...
Ja, da sollte Deutschland bescheiden helfen.
www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/u...
"Obwohl Notärzte und Rettungskräfte vorbildlich ausgebildet seien, befinde sich die Bundesrepublik bei der Notfallrettung organisatorisch auf dem "Niveau eines Entwicklungslandes", kritisiert der Präsident der Björn Steiger Stiftung" www.tagesschau.de/inland/verfa...
Verfassungsbeschwerde gegen Mängel im Rettungsdienst
Die Björn Steiger Stiftung sieht eklatante Missstände im Rettungswesen und hat deshalb Verfassungsbeschwerde eingereicht. Ziel ist es, bundesweit einheitliche Standards zu erreichen.
www.tagesschau.de
March 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Obwohl Notärzte und Rettungskräfte vorbildlich ausgebildet seien, befinde sich die Bundesrepublik bei der Notfallrettung organisatorisch auf dem "Niveau eines Entwicklungslandes", kritisiert der Präsident der Björn Steiger Stiftung" www.tagesschau.de/inland/verfa...
Carney: Americans "want our resources, water, our land, our country".
"If they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life"
Carney references how healthcare in America is a big business, whereas in Canada it is a right.
"America is a melting pot. Canada is a mosaic" www.bbc.com/news/live/cg...
"If they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life"
Carney references how healthcare in America is a big business, whereas in Canada it is a right.
"America is a melting pot. Canada is a mosaic" www.bbc.com/news/live/cg...
Live updates: Mark Carney wins race to become Canada's PM and vows to stand up to Trump
The ex-Bank of England governor, who will succeed Justin Trudeau, says he will keep tariffs until
www.bbc.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Carney: Americans "want our resources, water, our land, our country".
"If they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life"
Carney references how healthcare in America is a big business, whereas in Canada it is a right.
"America is a melting pot. Canada is a mosaic" www.bbc.com/news/live/cg...
"If they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life"
Carney references how healthcare in America is a big business, whereas in Canada it is a right.
"America is a melting pot. Canada is a mosaic" www.bbc.com/news/live/cg...
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Peter Baker was a NY Times Moscow correspondent. He is also famously nonpartisan. So when he compares the current moment to when Putin consolidated power, we should take it seriously.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/real-chill...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/real-chill...
March 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Peter Baker was a NY Times Moscow correspondent. He is also famously nonpartisan. So when he compares the current moment to when Putin consolidated power, we should take it seriously.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/real-chill...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/real-chill...
Has the United States switched sides?
We definitely need to prepare for this possibility instead of hoping that it has not happened and won't happen.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
We definitely need to prepare for this possibility instead of hoping that it has not happened and won't happen.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
March 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Has the United States switched sides?
We definitely need to prepare for this possibility instead of hoping that it has not happened and won't happen.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
We definitely need to prepare for this possibility instead of hoping that it has not happened and won't happen.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
„Wir können auch anders.“
Ein Spruch aus Detlev Bucks Kultfilm von 1993. Damals eine rustikale Kampfansage, ein ironisch-selbstbewusstes Statement von Außenseitern, die sich nicht länger unterschätzen lassen wollten. Heute könnte er für Deutschland stehen. #Zeitenwende
Ein Spruch aus Detlev Bucks Kultfilm von 1993. Damals eine rustikale Kampfansage, ein ironisch-selbstbewusstes Statement von Außenseitern, die sich nicht länger unterschätzen lassen wollten. Heute könnte er für Deutschland stehen. #Zeitenwende
March 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
„Wir können auch anders.“
Ein Spruch aus Detlev Bucks Kultfilm von 1993. Damals eine rustikale Kampfansage, ein ironisch-selbstbewusstes Statement von Außenseitern, die sich nicht länger unterschätzen lassen wollten. Heute könnte er für Deutschland stehen. #Zeitenwende
Ein Spruch aus Detlev Bucks Kultfilm von 1993. Damals eine rustikale Kampfansage, ein ironisch-selbstbewusstes Statement von Außenseitern, die sich nicht länger unterschätzen lassen wollten. Heute könnte er für Deutschland stehen. #Zeitenwende
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Reminder in light of Trump’s remarks about Greenland and the U.S. fighting a “war” south of the border—threats of the use of force by themselves violate the UN Charter and are inconsistent with the President’s duty under the Take Care Clause.
Trumps message to the people of Greenland is that we’re gonna get Greenland one way or the other
March 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Reminder in light of Trump’s remarks about Greenland and the U.S. fighting a “war” south of the border—threats of the use of force by themselves violate the UN Charter and are inconsistent with the President’s duty under the Take Care Clause.
"Social-media feeds are crowded with therapy influencers who tell us to be more aware of our anxiety, our trauma, our distress." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
How Anxiety Became Content
The way we commonly discuss mental-health issues, especially on the internet, isn’t helping us.
www.theatlantic.com
March 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"Social-media feeds are crowded with therapy influencers who tell us to be more aware of our anxiety, our trauma, our distress." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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The State Department has also been forced to freeze the Fulbright Program and and Critical Languages Scholarships, among other exchange programs, because nothing says "America First" like "we don't care about understanding other places anymore"
This has kind of gotten buried in the news cycle for obvious reason, but the Presidential Management Fellows program has been shut down.
It's another example of how this Admin is canceling out the next generation of leaders.
It's another example of how this Admin is canceling out the next generation of leaders.
March 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The State Department has also been forced to freeze the Fulbright Program and and Critical Languages Scholarships, among other exchange programs, because nothing says "America First" like "we don't care about understanding other places anymore"