katherine
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“I am inclined to fight for what I believe in, and I believe deeply in this University. But I cannot make a unilateral decision to fight the federal government in order to save my own job.”
A statement from University of Virginia President Jim Ryan, on his decision to resign:
A statement from University of Virginia President Jim Ryan, on his decision to resign:
June 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“I am inclined to fight for what I believe in, and I believe deeply in this University. But I cannot make a unilateral decision to fight the federal government in order to save my own job.”
A statement from University of Virginia President Jim Ryan, on his decision to resign:
A statement from University of Virginia President Jim Ryan, on his decision to resign:
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In defiance of the Supreme Court & without any evidence, the White House claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a “terrorist,” who was “sent to the right place.”
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
April 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In defiance of the Supreme Court & without any evidence, the White House claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a “terrorist,” who was “sent to the right place.”
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
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(meeting famous scholar) omg i skimmed all your books
March 27, 2025 at 5:43 AM
(meeting famous scholar) omg i skimmed all your books
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I’m going to start congratulating myself again every day for not smoking.
March 2, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I’m going to start congratulating myself again every day for not smoking.
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A young researcher who made headlines last year for using AI to decipher a Greco-Roman scroll is reportedly part of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by President Trump.
Why Is There an Ancient Rome Researcher on Musk’s DOGE Staff?
Luke Farritor, who used AI to decode a Greco-Roman scroll from Pompeii, is reportedly part of the team leading Musk’s chaotic takeover of government systems.
hyperallergic.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A young researcher who made headlines last year for using AI to decipher a Greco-Roman scroll is reportedly part of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by President Trump.