Kris Racaniello
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Kris Racaniello
@krisrac.bsky.social
material/medievalist + curator
NYC x Roma. Proud Publicschool Product.
Russian political repression continues and strengthens, supported and modeled by President Donald Trump
"In a letter to his supporters . . . he said he had acted for the sake of his country, 'which is mired in dirt and blood. And even if my actions pulled it out by a fraction of a millimeter, it is still important that I fought and am fighting.' www.nybooks.com/articles/202...
Russia: Letters from the Opposition | Joy Neumeyer
Correspondence by imprisoned civilians accused of resisting the war in Ukraine reveals the severity of their punishments.
www.nybooks.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Breaking — The Social Security Administration is dissolving its Office of Analytics Review and Oversight effective 2pm today, an agency source tells me. In a meeting leadership claimed it was part of government-wide mission to “align missions better” & said it was the first of many changes to come.
February 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Mississippi and every other state needs a strong anti-SLAPP law. So does the federal government.

These kinds of frivolous lawsuits can put newspapers out of business.
Editorial: Mississippi violation of press freedom shows need for protective laws
A bizarre instance of governmental bullying and judicial malpractice in Mississippi highlights the importance of state laws that protect the freedom of...
www.post-gazette.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Fact checked advice: WHAT TO DO IF ICE COMES TO YOUR WORK:
February 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Good thing the American people thought electing a genocidal maniac was a fair compromise for lower egg prices.
February 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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BREAKING | CBS News reports that a flight is scheduled to transport migrant detainees to Guantanamo Bay today, as confirmed by a U.S. official.
February 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
RFK JR is bringing Texas chainsaw vibes to an administration that’s already very hills have eyes, you know? Do we really need the government putting more body parts in blenders?
January 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM