Michael Waas
@mdwaas.bsky.social
Historian and Genealogist focused on Global Jewish families and specializing in Sephardic communities | JD Candidate at NYLS | Co-Founder Hollander-Waas Jewish Heritage Services
שיהיה סוף סופית למלחמה הגרועה והעצובה הלילה
October 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
שיהיה סוף סופית למלחמה הגרועה והעצובה הלילה
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Da Pope. Online now, in Chicago soon. #raygun www.raygunsite.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Da Pope. Online now, in Chicago soon. #raygun www.raygunsite.com
I never thought my undergrad would end up being brutally mocked by The Onion but here we go (and it's deserved mocking)
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Russell Brand Invited To Florida College To Teach Sexual Assault Workshop
SARASOTA, FL—As part of an effort to expose the student body to a variety of cultural perspectives, the New College of Florida announced Thursday that it had invited English comedian and podcaster Rus...
theonion.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I never thought my undergrad would end up being brutally mocked by The Onion but here we go (and it's deserved mocking)
theonion.com/russell-bran...
cc @caseym.org @alexisjsantos.bsky.social
theonion.com/russell-bran...
cc @caseym.org @alexisjsantos.bsky.social
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4 April 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Ohrdruf, a forced labor camp near Gotha, Germany. The 89th Infantry Division and the 4th Armored Division are recognized as the liberating forces. My great-uncle, with the 89th, arrived at Ohrdruf in the rain, at 1600 on 6 April 1945.
April 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
4 April 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Ohrdruf, a forced labor camp near Gotha, Germany. The 89th Infantry Division and the 4th Armored Division are recognized as the liberating forces. My great-uncle, with the 89th, arrived at Ohrdruf in the rain, at 1600 on 6 April 1945.
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OpenAI is using Studio Ghibli-style memes as an ad hoc promotional campaign for its new image generator—despite Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki's famous hatred of AI. Sam Altman made his X avatar a 'Ghiblified' portrait.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
OpenAI's Studio Ghibli meme factory is an insult to art itself
Sam Altman is promoting his new image generator by appropriating the work of one of the greatest living animators—who is "disgusted" by AI.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
OpenAI is using Studio Ghibli-style memes as an ad hoc promotional campaign for its new image generator—despite Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki's famous hatred of AI. Sam Altman made his X avatar a 'Ghiblified' portrait.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.
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Roses are red
Whales are gigantic
I texted the war plans
To the Atlantic
- P. Hegseth
Whales are gigantic
I texted the war plans
To the Atlantic
- P. Hegseth
March 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Roses are red
Whales are gigantic
I texted the war plans
To the Atlantic
- P. Hegseth
Whales are gigantic
I texted the war plans
To the Atlantic
- P. Hegseth
Beyond the sheer artistry of the images, I am not entirely sure just how many people are aware how subversive this brave individual's actions are in the Turkish context. My Ottomanist and early Turkish republic imagery bells are going off in direct rebuke of AKP.
March 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Beyond the sheer artistry of the images, I am not entirely sure just how many people are aware how subversive this brave individual's actions are in the Turkish context. My Ottomanist and early Turkish republic imagery bells are going off in direct rebuke of AKP.
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The aims of Israel's unilateral ending of the ceasefire and return to mass bombing in Gaza:
1. Facilitate's Ben Gvir's return to government
2. Passing of budget (before 31 March otherwise early elections)
3. Deflecting public outrage over the attempted sacking of Attorney General, head of Shin Bet
1. Facilitate's Ben Gvir's return to government
2. Passing of budget (before 31 March otherwise early elections)
3. Deflecting public outrage over the attempted sacking of Attorney General, head of Shin Bet
March 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The aims of Israel's unilateral ending of the ceasefire and return to mass bombing in Gaza:
1. Facilitate's Ben Gvir's return to government
2. Passing of budget (before 31 March otherwise early elections)
3. Deflecting public outrage over the attempted sacking of Attorney General, head of Shin Bet
1. Facilitate's Ben Gvir's return to government
2. Passing of budget (before 31 March otherwise early elections)
3. Deflecting public outrage over the attempted sacking of Attorney General, head of Shin Bet
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I’m so tired of hearing Rubio & other rightwingers now claiming that if you’re on a green card you’re a ‘guest’ in this country. BS. You’re a lawful permanent resident. The clue is in the name. If someone is a permanent resident in your home, are they the same as the guests who come and go? Come on.
March 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I’m so tired of hearing Rubio & other rightwingers now claiming that if you’re on a green card you’re a ‘guest’ in this country. BS. You’re a lawful permanent resident. The clue is in the name. If someone is a permanent resident in your home, are they the same as the guests who come and go? Come on.
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As another Trump-induced market crisis unfolds from tariffs, it's time we ask "What's the Matter with Billionaires?" I've run the numbers. Billionaires do better under Dems. So why do billionaires keep supporting GOP policies against their economic interests? See my latest piece on why. (TLDR 🧵⬇️)
What's the Matter with Billionaires?
How America's wealthiest sabotage their own prosperity (and ours) to avoid paying taxes
open.substack.com
March 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As another Trump-induced market crisis unfolds from tariffs, it's time we ask "What's the Matter with Billionaires?" I've run the numbers. Billionaires do better under Dems. So why do billionaires keep supporting GOP policies against their economic interests? See my latest piece on why. (TLDR 🧵⬇️)
This is a crisis. Please see fundnara.com for details and speak to your Congresspeople and Senators offices. I know I will be, this is a nonpartisan issue and affects us all.
March 4, 2025 at 11:54 PM
This is a crisis. Please see fundnara.com for details and speak to your Congresspeople and Senators offices. I know I will be, this is a nonpartisan issue and affects us all.
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Records preservation and access is a cornerstone of APG’s advocacy efforts; we encourage you to check out FundNARA.com to learn more about what YOU can do to help keep access to the US National Archives open to genealogists, historians, and others with an interest in American history.
fundNARA.com - Congress must fund the National Archives at the current level!
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides core government functions necessary to preserve, protect, and make accessible records from all three branches of the federal government.
fundnara.com
February 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Records preservation and access is a cornerstone of APG’s advocacy efforts; we encourage you to check out FundNARA.com to learn more about what YOU can do to help keep access to the US National Archives open to genealogists, historians, and others with an interest in American history.
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What is the relationship between Congress and records preservation and access? Spoiler alert: funding! Join us on Sunday 2 March to understand more and learn how your voice can make a difference. Event is open to all, but registration is required.
Join APG on 2 March for a FREE webinar about the importance of the U.S. National Archives in our profession and how YOU can effectively engage with legislators to support archival access. Open to all; register at bit.ly/4hPJXRg. This presentation is underwritten by Civil War Records.
February 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
What is the relationship between Congress and records preservation and access? Spoiler alert: funding! Join us on Sunday 2 March to understand more and learn how your voice can make a difference. Event is open to all, but registration is required.
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!!! At least six federal judges in Texas, along with their clerks and staff, received DOGE’s “tell us what you did last week or else” email.
The Chief Judge of the 5th Circuit told judges and staff not to respond. texaslawbook.net/texas-lawboo...
The Chief Judge of the 5th Circuit told judges and staff not to respond. texaslawbook.net/texas-lawboo...
Texas Lawbook Exclusive: ‘WHAT Did You Do Last Week?’ Texas Judges Hit With ‘DOGE Emails’ - The Texas Lawbook
Just days after Elon Musk said “it is time” to consider impeaching federal judges who block President Donald Trump’s government reform initiatives, at least six federal judges in Texas and many more o...
texaslawbook.net
February 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
!!! At least six federal judges in Texas, along with their clerks and staff, received DOGE’s “tell us what you did last week or else” email.
The Chief Judge of the 5th Circuit told judges and staff not to respond. texaslawbook.net/texas-lawboo...
The Chief Judge of the 5th Circuit told judges and staff not to respond. texaslawbook.net/texas-lawboo...
The legacy of the Iron Curtain, like in Poland, still clearly visible in the political fault lines in unified Germany.
YouGov MRP projections for tomorrow’s German elections.
February 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The legacy of the Iron Curtain, like in Poland, still clearly visible in the political fault lines in unified Germany.
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OMB director Russ Vought has officially begun carrying out his section of Project 2025.
Technical thread to follow, but it’s really important - this is a major path through which the Trump administration will illegally impound funding, refusing to carry out some of our spending laws.
Technical thread to follow, but it’s really important - this is a major path through which the Trump administration will illegally impound funding, refusing to carry out some of our spending laws.
February 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
OMB director Russ Vought has officially begun carrying out his section of Project 2025.
Technical thread to follow, but it’s really important - this is a major path through which the Trump administration will illegally impound funding, refusing to carry out some of our spending laws.
Technical thread to follow, but it’s really important - this is a major path through which the Trump administration will illegally impound funding, refusing to carry out some of our spending laws.
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The AP finally sued the White House over its ban.
Here's the lawsuit:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Here's the lawsuit:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The AP finally sued the White House over its ban.
Here's the lawsuit:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Here's the lawsuit:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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New in PN: AOC shows how to fight back and stand strong
"Prominent figures standing up can undermine the climate of fear that MAGA relies on to impose terror. AOC’s work on behalf of her constituents and refusal to be intimidated are models of resistance other Democrats would do well to imitate."
"Prominent figures standing up can undermine the climate of fear that MAGA relies on to impose terror. AOC’s work on behalf of her constituents and refusal to be intimidated are models of resistance other Democrats would do well to imitate."
AOC shows how to fight back and stand strong
Other Democrats, from Schumer to Hochul, should follow her lead.
www.publicnotice.co
February 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
New in PN: AOC shows how to fight back and stand strong
"Prominent figures standing up can undermine the climate of fear that MAGA relies on to impose terror. AOC’s work on behalf of her constituents and refusal to be intimidated are models of resistance other Democrats would do well to imitate."
"Prominent figures standing up can undermine the climate of fear that MAGA relies on to impose terror. AOC’s work on behalf of her constituents and refusal to be intimidated are models of resistance other Democrats would do well to imitate."
If you are a genealogist, historian, or anyone involved in the field of history, this is a must attend. It is vital that we properly and effectively advocate for the continued funding of NARA. It is our canary in the coal mine.
Join APG on 2 March for a FREE webinar about the importance of the U.S. National Archives in our profession and how YOU can effectively engage with legislators to support archival access. Open to all; register at bit.ly/4hPJXRg. This presentation is underwritten by Civil War Records.
February 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
If you are a genealogist, historian, or anyone involved in the field of history, this is a must attend. It is vital that we properly and effectively advocate for the continued funding of NARA. It is our canary in the coal mine.
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Incredible public service. @propublica.org has catalogued the DOGE crew and their links to Elon. projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-do...
Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.
projects.propublica.org
February 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Incredible public service. @propublica.org has catalogued the DOGE crew and their links to Elon. projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-do...
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New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
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Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul responds to Trump and says he is no king and that she’ll see him in court.
February 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
New York Governor Kathy Hochul responds to Trump and says he is no king and that she’ll see him in court.