Ofse
@ofse.bsky.social
Continuing Lecturer in political science with a focus on European politics and comparative legislatures (particularly bicameralism).
Love board/card games, travel, and mysteries.
Total suit geek 👔🏳️🌈
Love board/card games, travel, and mysteries.
Total suit geek 👔🏳️🌈
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"In the space of a generation, then, the Supreme Court’s attitude toward partisan gerrymandering has shifted from tolerating it as a necessary evil to embracing it as savvy politics."
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December 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
"In the space of a generation, then, the Supreme Court’s attitude toward partisan gerrymandering has shifted from tolerating it as a necessary evil to embracing it as savvy politics."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...
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A pivotal step forward for equality in Europe 🏳️🌈
With today’s ruling, the European Court of Justice has affirmed that same-sex marriages legally concluded in one EU country must be recognised across the Union. 1/2
With today’s ruling, the European Court of Justice has affirmed that same-sex marriages legally concluded in one EU country must be recognised across the Union. 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
A pivotal step forward for equality in Europe 🏳️🌈
With today’s ruling, the European Court of Justice has affirmed that same-sex marriages legally concluded in one EU country must be recognised across the Union. 1/2
With today’s ruling, the European Court of Justice has affirmed that same-sex marriages legally concluded in one EU country must be recognised across the Union. 1/2
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Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
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"I didn't want to say immediately it was me," fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux said. "With this photo there is a mystery, so you have to make it last." n.pr/3WOLsWT
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
"I didn't want to say immediately it was me," fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux said. "With this photo there is a mystery, so you have to make it last."
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November 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"I didn't want to say immediately it was me," fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux said. "With this photo there is a mystery, so you have to make it last." n.pr/3WOLsWT
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Movember starts today!
This month is all about raising awareness of men’s health, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention ❤️🩹
Early detection saves lives! In the EU, we’re taking action through ⬇️
This month is all about raising awareness of men’s health, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention ❤️🩹
Early detection saves lives! In the EU, we’re taking action through ⬇️
November 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Movember starts today!
This month is all about raising awareness of men’s health, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention ❤️🩹
Early detection saves lives! In the EU, we’re taking action through ⬇️
This month is all about raising awareness of men’s health, especially prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention ❤️🩹
Early detection saves lives! In the EU, we’re taking action through ⬇️
Given the political and social challenges we’re facing, Pride is more important than ever. Happy LGBTQ Pride San Diego! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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San Diego honors community leaders as Pride Month begins
This year's San Diego Pride Parade and Festival has a renewed sense of defiance amid new federal policies hostile to the LGBTQ+ community.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Given the political and social challenges we’re facing, Pride is more important than ever. Happy LGBTQ Pride San Diego! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
www.kpbs.org/news/quality...
www.kpbs.org/news/quality...
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For the zillionth time, the S Ct makes the best case for expanding the court and enacting term limits. It is hopeless as currently constituted
July 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
For the zillionth time, the S Ct makes the best case for expanding the court and enacting term limits. It is hopeless as currently constituted
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I'd bet long on societies that are investing in growth and the infrastructure to enable it. I'd short societies that are investing in locking up people who want to work.
July 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I'd bet long on societies that are investing in growth and the infrastructure to enable it. I'd short societies that are investing in locking up people who want to work.
Exhibit one for why we still need Pride 🏳️🌈.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... Communities fight back against states banning Pride flags on government buildings | PBS News
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... Communities fight back against states banning Pride flags on government buildings | PBS News
Communities fight back against states banning Pride flags on government buildings
This year marks a decade since same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide. But in several Republican-led states, efforts are underway to ban Pride flags from public schools and government buildings, s...
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June 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Exhibit one for why we still need Pride 🏳️🌈.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... Communities fight back against states banning Pride flags on government buildings | PBS News
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho... Communities fight back against states banning Pride flags on government buildings | PBS News
Great Pride turnout in Budapest, despite Orban’s efforts. 🏳️🌈 f24.my/BHJW
Strong turnout at Budapest Pride march despite government ban
Tens of thousands marched in Budapest Saturday, boldly defying a new law by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition that bans Hungary's annual Pride celebrations. The revellers kicked off the…
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June 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Great Pride turnout in Budapest, despite Orban’s efforts. 🏳️🌈 f24.my/BHJW