Lynette Ong
@onglynette.bsky.social
http://LynetteOng.com Distinguished Prof of Chinese Politics, University of Toronto. Senior Fellow, Asia Society. Author of “Outsourcing Repression” https://shorturl.at/qtNj8. Autocracies. Repression. Violence. Protests. Development. Also Southeast Asia.
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This may seem like a humble, everyday yellow cake. The kind you see at every birthday party. But this one is special, rich with a slightly tangy chocolate sour cream frosting.
Yellow Sheet Cake With Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting Recipe
This may seem like a, everyday, birthday yellow cake. Rich with vanilla and topped with a chocolate sour cream frosting, the cake hits the mark.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This may seem like a humble, everyday yellow cake. The kind you see at every birthday party. But this one is special, rich with a slightly tangy chocolate sour cream frosting.
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Tesla and xAI Staff Are Fleeing as Musk Becomes Increasingly Erratic Futurism
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Tesla and xAI Staff Are Fleeing as Musk Becomes Increasingly Erratic
Employees ranging from senior leaders to engineers are quitting Elon Musk's companies — and often joining his rivals.
futurism.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Tesla and xAI Staff Are Fleeing as Musk Becomes Increasingly Erratic Futurism
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"There is a danger that everyone is playing a game here to appease an increasingly erratic Trump, who often seems detached from reality. The fear is that all sides are signing a “deal” they have no intention to keep to, in the hope that they can find a way to collapse it and blame the other side."
This Gaza deal is full of danger - starting with an increasingly erratic Trump
There is a danger that everyone is playing a game to appease an erratic Trump
inews.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
"There is a danger that everyone is playing a game here to appease an increasingly erratic Trump, who often seems detached from reality. The fear is that all sides are signing a “deal” they have no intention to keep to, in the hope that they can find a way to collapse it and blame the other side."
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“Japan’s contributions to a stable international order are more valuable than ever as the United States becomes increasingly protectionist and mercurial,” writes Mireya Solís. How can Japan’s mainstream parties fix the country’s leadership vacuum?
Tokyo’s Leadership Vacuum
What a divided Japan means for Asia and the world.
www.foreignaffairs.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Japan’s contributions to a stable international order are more valuable than ever as the United States becomes increasingly protectionist and mercurial,” writes Mireya Solís. How can Japan’s mainstream parties fix the country’s leadership vacuum?
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With a Democratic Party leadership vacuum, Obama steps up his criticism of Trump www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
With a Democratic Party leadership vacuum, Obama steps up his criticism of Trump
Obama's recent public comments came after private conversations with allies about whether he should speak out more, according to people familiar with the discussions.
www.nbcnews.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
With a Democratic Party leadership vacuum, Obama steps up his criticism of Trump www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Scary to think what kind of people are going to hired by ICE with its $45B budget in the next 4 years. I thought it would be people who were too incompetent, racist, violent, or crazy for normal police or military jobs, but this paper studies the question systematically:
ajps.org/2019/10/08/w...
ajps.org/2019/10/08/w...
September 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Scary to think what kind of people are going to hired by ICE with its $45B budget in the next 4 years. I thought it would be people who were too incompetent, racist, violent, or crazy for normal police or military jobs, but this paper studies the question systematically:
ajps.org/2019/10/08/w...
ajps.org/2019/10/08/w...
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ICE killed a man www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Man in Chicago fatally shot by ICE officer after allegedly resisting arrest
An immigration officer opened fire after he was hit and dragged by a vehicle driven by an undocumented immigrant, the Department of Homeland Security said.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 13, 2025 at 5:38 AM
ICE killed a man www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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Indonesia is truly beautiful,
But it’s striking to see so little mechanisation of agriculture. Whether I visit tobacco, rice, or fish farms, much is still done by hand.
So many potentially brilliant minds still trapped in drudgery - “Lost Einsteins”.
But it’s striking to see so little mechanisation of agriculture. Whether I visit tobacco, rice, or fish farms, much is still done by hand.
So many potentially brilliant minds still trapped in drudgery - “Lost Einsteins”.
July 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Indonesia is truly beautiful,
But it’s striking to see so little mechanisation of agriculture. Whether I visit tobacco, rice, or fish farms, much is still done by hand.
So many potentially brilliant minds still trapped in drudgery - “Lost Einsteins”.
But it’s striking to see so little mechanisation of agriculture. Whether I visit tobacco, rice, or fish farms, much is still done by hand.
So many potentially brilliant minds still trapped in drudgery - “Lost Einsteins”.
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July 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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🔴Assist Prof Canadian Politics
⏰Oct 14 2025
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@raulpachecovega.bsky.social
#polisci
@csnrec.bsky.social
#cdnpoli
#PoliSciTwitter
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@emmettmacfarlane.com
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🔴Assist Prof Canadian Politics
⏰Oct 14 2025
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@raulpachecovega.bsky.social
#polisci
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The ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand is a major breakthrough after days of deadly clashes.
It’s vital both countries implement it in good faith.
I thank Malaysia as ASEAN chair for helping facilitate the negotiation process.
It’s vital both countries implement it in good faith.
I thank Malaysia as ASEAN chair for helping facilitate the negotiation process.
July 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand is a major breakthrough after days of deadly clashes.
It’s vital both countries implement it in good faith.
I thank Malaysia as ASEAN chair for helping facilitate the negotiation process.
It’s vital both countries implement it in good faith.
I thank Malaysia as ASEAN chair for helping facilitate the negotiation process.
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The authorities are investigating the death of a Canadian citizen who died Monday in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency said in a statement. Johnny Noviello, 49, is the 10th person to die in ICE custody this year.
Canadian Citizen Dies at ICE Detention Center in Florida
The death of Johnny Noviello, 49, came as ICE agents have made sweeping arrests across the United States as part of President Trump’s crackdown on immigration. The cause is under investigation.
trib.al
June 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The authorities are investigating the death of a Canadian citizen who died Monday in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency said in a statement. Johnny Noviello, 49, is the 10th person to die in ICE custody this year.
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仁 (ren), the Confucian precept often translated as benevolence or humaneness, exemplified by the human adult instinct to protect children.
The Analects also states that if the ruler lacks ren, it will be difficult for his subjects to behave humanely.
More of ren, now.
[「仁」歐陽詢 九成宮醴泉銘]
The Analects also states that if the ruler lacks ren, it will be difficult for his subjects to behave humanely.
More of ren, now.
[「仁」歐陽詢 九成宮醴泉銘]
June 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM
仁 (ren), the Confucian precept often translated as benevolence or humaneness, exemplified by the human adult instinct to protect children.
The Analects also states that if the ruler lacks ren, it will be difficult for his subjects to behave humanely.
More of ren, now.
[「仁」歐陽詢 九成宮醴泉銘]
The Analects also states that if the ruler lacks ren, it will be difficult for his subjects to behave humanely.
More of ren, now.
[「仁」歐陽詢 九成宮醴泉銘]
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Chinese organised crime front serves Beijing’s interests, investigation shows – The Washington Post: ‘Wan’s deputies, several of whose roles are being identified for the first time, have expanded Hongmen’s footprint in the past five years largely unimpeded’
Chinese association accused of mixing crime and patriotism as it serves Beijing
A Washington Post investigation found that China has selectively used criminal actors for geopolitical purposes, as long as they proclaim loyalty to the Communist Party.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Chinese organised crime front serves Beijing’s interests, investigation shows – The Washington Post: ‘Wan’s deputies, several of whose roles are being identified for the first time, have expanded Hongmen’s footprint in the past five years largely unimpeded’
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🚨 Big News for European Political Science 🚨
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
June 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🚨 Big News for European Political Science 🚨
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
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One of the things about historic crises is that you find out who is actually up for the challenge. Very grateful for the leadership that @ryanenos.bsky.social and @stevelevitsky.bsky.social have been demontrating during these terrible times. It matters. www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
This Isn’t Negotiation. It’s Authoritarian Extortion. | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson
Defending democracy requires sacrifice. There are moments when we must pay a price to ensure the long-term survival of our basic freedoms. This is one of those moments.
www.thecrimson.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
One of the things about historic crises is that you find out who is actually up for the challenge. Very grateful for the leadership that @ryanenos.bsky.social and @stevelevitsky.bsky.social have been demontrating during these terrible times. It matters. www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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"As a person of color living in New York City under the age of 30—with all my dreams of being able to afford to live here—his winning makes me feel like that’s actually possible."
@serenaalin.bsky.social reports from inside Zohran Mamdani's jubilant watch party in Queens.
@serenaalin.bsky.social reports from inside Zohran Mamdani's jubilant watch party in Queens.
Zohran Mamdani’s Supporters Celebrate an Astonishing Victory
"New York can lead the way in showing how a new future is possible."
www.motherjones.com
June 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"As a person of color living in New York City under the age of 30—with all my dreams of being able to afford to live here—his winning makes me feel like that’s actually possible."
@serenaalin.bsky.social reports from inside Zohran Mamdani's jubilant watch party in Queens.
@serenaalin.bsky.social reports from inside Zohran Mamdani's jubilant watch party in Queens.
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Rather beautifully, Professor Mahmood Mamdani's dedication in "Neither Settler Nor Native" is to his trail-blazing son, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
He quotes the revolutionary Chinese writer Lu Xun's famous concluding lines in "Hometown":
「其實地上本沒有路，走的人多了，也便成了路。」
-魯迅，故鄉
#everynightapoem
He quotes the revolutionary Chinese writer Lu Xun's famous concluding lines in "Hometown":
「其實地上本沒有路，走的人多了，也便成了路。」
-魯迅，故鄉
#everynightapoem
June 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Rather beautifully, Professor Mahmood Mamdani's dedication in "Neither Settler Nor Native" is to his trail-blazing son, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
He quotes the revolutionary Chinese writer Lu Xun's famous concluding lines in "Hometown":
「其實地上本沒有路，走的人多了，也便成了路。」
-魯迅，故鄉
#everynightapoem
He quotes the revolutionary Chinese writer Lu Xun's famous concluding lines in "Hometown":
「其實地上本沒有路，走的人多了，也便成了路。」
-魯迅，故鄉
#everynightapoem
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Hope and solidarity won tonight, and will win again in November.
Congratulations, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Congratulations, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Hope and solidarity won tonight, and will win again in November.
Congratulations, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Congratulations, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Cut out the noise.
June 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Cut out the noise.
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Happy to see this out in the world!
In a nutshell: people are more willing to support violence when they don't see readily available nonviolent alternatives.
In a nutshell: people are more willing to support violence when they don't see readily available nonviolent alternatives.
New study by @matthewcebul.bsky.social & J. Pinckney asks “How do nonviolent alternatives affect international support for violent rebel groups?”
Surveys across 30+ countries find “alternative resistance options consistently reduce support for armed rebellion…” journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Surveys across 30+ countries find “alternative resistance options consistently reduce support for armed rebellion…” journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Nonviolent alternatives reduce external support for rebel groups: Evidence from two cross-national survey experiments - Matthew Cebul, Jonathan Pinckney, 2025
How do nonviolent alternatives affect international support for violent rebel groups? Armed rebellions are often sustained by outside sympathy and support, whic...
journals.sagepub.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Happy to see this out in the world!
In a nutshell: people are more willing to support violence when they don't see readily available nonviolent alternatives.
In a nutshell: people are more willing to support violence when they don't see readily available nonviolent alternatives.
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Chinese government revenue from selling land plunged to the lowest in a decade, contributing to the widening of budget deficit as the government ramped up spending in support of the economy – Bloomberg
China Land Sales Income Hits Decade Low, Widening Budget Deficit
China’s revenue from selling land plunged to the lowest in a decade, contributing to the widening of budget deficit as the government ramped up spending in support of the economy.
www.bloomberg.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Chinese government revenue from selling land plunged to the lowest in a decade, contributing to the widening of budget deficit as the government ramped up spending in support of the economy – Bloomberg
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This op-ed is extraordinarily authoritarian. Uses outright lies to justify illegal attack on Harvard and cruelty toward international students. A whiff of fascism. How could WaPo run this?
thttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/06/23/kristi-noem-harvard-foreign-students-dhs-restriction/
thttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/06/23/kristi-noem-harvard-foreign-students-dhs-restriction/
Opinion | Harvard flouted the rules. Now, it’s getting a hard lesson.
Hosting foreign students is a privilege that comes with obligations.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This op-ed is extraordinarily authoritarian. Uses outright lies to justify illegal attack on Harvard and cruelty toward international students. A whiff of fascism. How could WaPo run this?
thttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/06/23/kristi-noem-harvard-foreign-students-dhs-restriction/
thttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/06/23/kristi-noem-harvard-foreign-students-dhs-restriction/