Michael Tollefsrud
@mstollefsrud.bsky.social
Graduate student in Philosophy MSc (University of Edinburgh). Atheist. Secular Humanist. Exploring intersection of philosophy, science & religion. Politically progressive, anti-MAGA, and proud Twitter refugee.
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Feel like I’m going insane with the revisionist history that Charlie Kirk fostered open debate. He chilled speech and his targeting of professors for wrongthink led to threats, harassment, and being forced out of their jobs. His legacy is chilling speech right now, about him
September 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Feel like I’m going insane with the revisionist history that Charlie Kirk fostered open debate. He chilled speech and his targeting of professors for wrongthink led to threats, harassment, and being forced out of their jobs. His legacy is chilling speech right now, about him
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My latest for @liberalcurrents.com
We need to stop listening to commentators who spent a decade being arrogantly wrong about the fascist threat
www.liberalcurrents.com/trump-alarmi...
We need to stop listening to commentators who spent a decade being arrogantly wrong about the fascist threat
www.liberalcurrents.com/trump-alarmi...
Trump ‘Alarmists’ Were Right. We Should Say So.
Commentators who got it wrong wouldn’t listen, won’t learn, and can’t lead.
www.liberalcurrents.com
April 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
My latest for @liberalcurrents.com
We need to stop listening to commentators who spent a decade being arrogantly wrong about the fascist threat
www.liberalcurrents.com/trump-alarmi...
We need to stop listening to commentators who spent a decade being arrogantly wrong about the fascist threat
www.liberalcurrents.com/trump-alarmi...
Yes to Life, in Spite of Everything: Viktor Frankl's Lost Lectures on Moving Beyond Optimism and Pessimism to Find the Deepest Source of Meaning www.themarginalian.org/2020/05/17/y...
Yes to Life, in Spite of Everything: Viktor Frankl’s Lost Lectures on Moving Beyond Optimism and Pessimism to Find the Deepest Source of Meaning
“Everything depends on the individual human being, regardless of how small a number of like-minded people there is… on each person… creatively making the meaning of life a reality…
www.themarginalian.org
April 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Yes to Life, in Spite of Everything: Viktor Frankl's Lost Lectures on Moving Beyond Optimism and Pessimism to Find the Deepest Source of Meaning www.themarginalian.org/2020/05/17/y...
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This Is the top story on @motherjones.com, as it should be on every news site. Millions of people turned out to oppose Tump/Musk/facism yesterday. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
You can stop asking where the mass opposition is. It's everywhere.
People poured out to protest not only what Trump has done—but what they fear he will do next.
www.motherjones.com
April 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This Is the top story on @motherjones.com, as it should be on every news site. Millions of people turned out to oppose Tump/Musk/facism yesterday. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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April 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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The United States is no longer a nation under the rule of law.
I urge Canadians to avoid travel. Illegal detentions and kidnapping by ICE have become all too common for travellers and those with working VISAs.
Stay away at this time.
boingboing.net/2025/03/20/d...
I urge Canadians to avoid travel. Illegal detentions and kidnapping by ICE have become all too common for travellers and those with working VISAs.
Stay away at this time.
boingboing.net/2025/03/20/d...
Dire warning from Canada MP: "I urge people not to travel to the United States" (video)
Dire warning from Canada's Prime Minister Angus: "I urge people not to travel to the United States" (video)
boingboing.net
March 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The United States is no longer a nation under the rule of law.
I urge Canadians to avoid travel. Illegal detentions and kidnapping by ICE have become all too common for travellers and those with working VISAs.
Stay away at this time.
boingboing.net/2025/03/20/d...
I urge Canadians to avoid travel. Illegal detentions and kidnapping by ICE have become all too common for travellers and those with working VISAs.
Stay away at this time.
boingboing.net/2025/03/20/d...
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To be clear: a tariff is a tax.
March 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
To be clear: a tariff is a tax.
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Erich Fromm, The Heart of Man (1964)
March 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Erich Fromm, The Heart of Man (1964)
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Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them
theonion.com/democra...
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Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them
WASHINGTON—With the elected officials trying their hardest not to move a muscle, reports confirmed Monday that top Democratic leaders in Congress were standing real still in hopes that the American people wouldn’t notice them. “Don’t make any sudden movements, or they’ll spot us,” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said out of the corner of his mouth, […]
theonion.com
March 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them
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That press conference was the most disgraceful act of betrayal I’ve ever seen.
February 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
That press conference was the most disgraceful act of betrayal I’ve ever seen.
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Governor Walz has it right. I miss hearing his plain, common sense talk.
March 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Governor Walz has it right. I miss hearing his plain, common sense talk.
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"downsizes" is a weak way of saying "forced to cancel dozens of programs, which jeopardizes future STEM careers of talented undergrads" @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...
NSF downsizes summer research program for undergraduates
Many participants are from groups underrepresented in science
www.science.org
March 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
"downsizes" is a weak way of saying "forced to cancel dozens of programs, which jeopardizes future STEM careers of talented undergrads" @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...
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"Once again, Republicans are proving that their defining 2024 campaign theme - fighting for hardworking people and against the wealthy establishment - was a lie all along."
A must-read piece on the crisis emerging for the GOP from @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social.
A must-read piece on the crisis emerging for the GOP from @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social.
Republicans Are Sweating the Economy... THEY SHOULD!!!
Former White House Senior Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates says after years of false promises, Trump and the GOP are pushing policies that hurt the middle class—and voters are noticing.
www.meidasplus.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"Once again, Republicans are proving that their defining 2024 campaign theme - fighting for hardworking people and against the wealthy establishment - was a lie all along."
A must-read piece on the crisis emerging for the GOP from @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social.
A must-read piece on the crisis emerging for the GOP from @andrewbatesnc.bsky.social.
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I’m an ally
And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
February 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I’m an ally
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I'm genuinely sorry for your personal loss.
But not for our nation's loss. Your brother was a toxic, lying influence that instrumentally contributed to the current environment of hate, division, and disinformation.
We are all better without him. Bye, girl!
But not for our nation's loss. Your brother was a toxic, lying influence that instrumentally contributed to the current environment of hate, division, and disinformation.
We are all better without him. Bye, girl!
February 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I'm genuinely sorry for your personal loss.
But not for our nation's loss. Your brother was a toxic, lying influence that instrumentally contributed to the current environment of hate, division, and disinformation.
We are all better without him. Bye, girl!
But not for our nation's loss. Your brother was a toxic, lying influence that instrumentally contributed to the current environment of hate, division, and disinformation.
We are all better without him. Bye, girl!
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#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory
ANYBODY ELSE? If you’re foregoing the inauguration, either in person or on TV, post a photo of #MichelleObama in solidarity.
ANYBODY ELSE? If you’re foregoing the inauguration, either in person or on TV, post a photo of #MichelleObama in solidarity.
January 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory
ANYBODY ELSE? If you’re foregoing the inauguration, either in person or on TV, post a photo of #MichelleObama in solidarity.
ANYBODY ELSE? If you’re foregoing the inauguration, either in person or on TV, post a photo of #MichelleObama in solidarity.
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Hi, I’m God.
People like Jimmy Carter go to Heaven.
People like Donald Trump go to Hell.
Hope this helps,
God
People like Jimmy Carter go to Heaven.
People like Donald Trump go to Hell.
Hope this helps,
God
December 30, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Hi, I’m God.
People like Jimmy Carter go to Heaven.
People like Donald Trump go to Hell.
Hope this helps,
God
People like Jimmy Carter go to Heaven.
People like Donald Trump go to Hell.
Hope this helps,
God
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Canada isn’t becoming our 51st state.
Greenland is not for sale.
And the Panama Canal isn’t going to be taken back from Panama.
Period.
My New Post:
Greenland is not for sale.
And the Panama Canal isn’t going to be taken back from Panama.
Period.
My New Post:
This is What Obeying in Advance Looks Like
Corporate media is at it again
www.dworkinsubstack.com
December 26, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Canada isn’t becoming our 51st state.
Greenland is not for sale.
And the Panama Canal isn’t going to be taken back from Panama.
Period.
My New Post:
Greenland is not for sale.
And the Panama Canal isn’t going to be taken back from Panama.
Period.
My New Post:
Im afraid they will continue to fold out of fear of both financial and legal action for not bending the knee. We may have to fight for freedom of the press by protesting, marching, and other forms of nonviolent passive resistance.
He's a liar. He's lied in the past. He'll continue to lie.
The real question is will the press do their job and call out the lies . . . or will they fold and cower like The L.A. Times, Washington Post, and Joe Scarborough?
The real question is will the press do their job and call out the lies . . . or will they fold and cower like The L.A. Times, Washington Post, and Joe Scarborough?
November 29, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Im afraid they will continue to fold out of fear of both financial and legal action for not bending the knee. We may have to fight for freedom of the press by protesting, marching, and other forms of nonviolent passive resistance.
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The Georgian people are fighting for their freedom. Pray for them. GD is Russia, Georgia is Georgian
November 28, 2024 at 11:11 PM
The Georgian people are fighting for their freedom. Pray for them. GD is Russia, Georgia is Georgian
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Trump: there will be on tax in overtime pay.
Project 2025: overtime pay will be eliminated, and therfore not taxed.
Project 2025: overtime pay will be eliminated, and therfore not taxed.
November 16, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Trump: there will be on tax in overtime pay.
Project 2025: overtime pay will be eliminated, and therfore not taxed.
Project 2025: overtime pay will be eliminated, and therfore not taxed.