Robin King
@robinnf.bsky.social
DC now, formerly Bangalore, Austin, Mexico City, Niagara Falls NY. Teach political economy of cities at Georgetown U; Researcher at World Resources Institute Ross Center for Sustainable Cities but views here are my own.
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For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files:
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Epstein Document Search
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November 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files:
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
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Are you a D.C. native? Want to test your hometown knowledge in front of a live audience?
We're looking for contestants for "Ask A D.C. Native, Live!" — our trivia game show presented in partnership with Black.Native.Creative.
More info + how to apply:
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Ask A D.C. Native, Live! is a trivia game show presented by The 51st and Black.Native.Creative. Hosted by Dwayne Lawson-Brown, two teams of D.C. natives go head-to-head in five rounds, testing their…
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November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Are you a D.C. native? Want to test your hometown knowledge in front of a live audience?
We're looking for contestants for "Ask A D.C. Native, Live!" — our trivia game show presented in partnership with Black.Native.Creative.
More info + how to apply:
We're looking for contestants for "Ask A D.C. Native, Live!" — our trivia game show presented in partnership with Black.Native.Creative.
More info + how to apply:
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Here's your chance to do something about the people being starved and beaten in Broadview ICE custody.
Share this post, and I'll donate $1 to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund (www.mibfc.org).
And if you make a donation to them, let me know how much and I'll match it 1:1.
Share this post, and I'll donate $1 to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund (www.mibfc.org).
And if you make a donation to them, let me know how much and I'll match it 1:1.
November 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Here's your chance to do something about the people being starved and beaten in Broadview ICE custody.
Share this post, and I'll donate $1 to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund (www.mibfc.org).
And if you make a donation to them, let me know how much and I'll match it 1:1.
Share this post, and I'll donate $1 to the Midwest Immigration Bond Fund (www.mibfc.org).
And if you make a donation to them, let me know how much and I'll match it 1:1.
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Profits from scientific publishing are eye-watering, costing us billions. In ‘The Drain of Scientific Publishing’ (arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820), (building on ‘The Strain of Scientific Publishing’ doi.org/10.1162/qss_a_00327) we show how it is harmful – and unnecessary.
The Drain of Scientific Publishing
The domination of scientific publishing in the Global North by major commercial publishers is harmful to science. We need the most powerful members of the research community, funders, governments and ...
arxiv.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Profits from scientific publishing are eye-watering, costing us billions. In ‘The Drain of Scientific Publishing’ (arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820), (building on ‘The Strain of Scientific Publishing’ doi.org/10.1162/qss_a_00327) we show how it is harmful – and unnecessary.
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Please tell a friend and share this info. “Despite the Trump administration scrapping this year’s signature survey for assessing trends in the federal workforce, a new opportunity has emerged for federal employees to make their voices heard.”
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
Amid data gap, an alternative to FEVS emerges for federal employees
The Partnership for Public Service said its decision to create an alternative survey for federal employees is “not the first choice, but the necessary choice.”
federalnewsnetwork.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Please tell a friend and share this info. “Despite the Trump administration scrapping this year’s signature survey for assessing trends in the federal workforce, a new opportunity has emerged for federal employees to make their voices heard.”
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
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Gubbi’s young birdwatchers in the making
www.deccanherald.com/india/karnat... @robinnf.bsky.social from @sudhira.bsky.social and @gubbilabs.bsky.social
www.deccanherald.com/india/karnat... @robinnf.bsky.social from @sudhira.bsky.social and @gubbilabs.bsky.social
Birdwatching Gubbi: Young Bird Enthusiasts Thrive
Bird Enthusiasts: Discover how Gubbi's students transformed their campus into a biodiversity hub with "Namma Campusina Hakkigalu."
www.deccanherald.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Gubbi’s young birdwatchers in the making
www.deccanherald.com/india/karnat... @robinnf.bsky.social from @sudhira.bsky.social and @gubbilabs.bsky.social
www.deccanherald.com/india/karnat... @robinnf.bsky.social from @sudhira.bsky.social and @gubbilabs.bsky.social
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This is so insane. #MedicareForAllNOW
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
This is so insane. #MedicareForAllNOW
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America is in a fight for its very survival. And the leaders of the Democratic Party in the US Senate are just not up to the challenge. Time to turn the page on them. With prejudice.
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
America is in a fight for its very survival. And the leaders of the Democratic Party in the US Senate are just not up to the challenge. Time to turn the page on them. With prejudice.
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Share this widely, people will need help
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Share this widely, people will need help
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Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
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A year on from Trump’s victory, resistance is everywhere | Rebecca Solnit
A year on from Trump’s victory, resistance is everywhere | Rebecca Solnit
Americans have shown a tremendous amount and variety of opposition – more than some may realize
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A year on from Trump’s victory, resistance is everywhere | Rebecca Solnit
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Call for Art via @justseeds.bsky.social: Abolish ICE / ICE Out of Everywhere. The deadline to submit work is Thursday, November 20, 2025. justseeds.org/call-for-art...
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Call for Art via @justseeds.bsky.social: Abolish ICE / ICE Out of Everywhere. The deadline to submit work is Thursday, November 20, 2025. justseeds.org/call-for-art...
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@jollygoodginger.bsky.social has a urgent call out to all vets. If you can visit their location at union station 11/11 at 1pm. Free ice cream for vets and lots of talking about next steps with special speakers. Pass it on so we can get the msg to all vets who can attend.
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
@jollygoodginger.bsky.social has a urgent call out to all vets. If you can visit their location at union station 11/11 at 1pm. Free ice cream for vets and lots of talking about next steps with special speakers. Pass it on so we can get the msg to all vets who can attend.
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Trump's tariffs are hurting us in two ways:
First, the obvious: Higher costs → either lower profits or higher prices.
Second, more subtle (perhaps bigger): We’ve signaled we’re an unreliable partner, so allies are reorganizing supply chains to avoid us. That's hard to unwind.
First, the obvious: Higher costs → either lower profits or higher prices.
Second, more subtle (perhaps bigger): We’ve signaled we’re an unreliable partner, so allies are reorganizing supply chains to avoid us. That's hard to unwind.
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Trump's tariffs are hurting us in two ways:
First, the obvious: Higher costs → either lower profits or higher prices.
Second, more subtle (perhaps bigger): We’ve signaled we’re an unreliable partner, so allies are reorganizing supply chains to avoid us. That's hard to unwind.
First, the obvious: Higher costs → either lower profits or higher prices.
Second, more subtle (perhaps bigger): We’ve signaled we’re an unreliable partner, so allies are reorganizing supply chains to avoid us. That's hard to unwind.
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Pilsen Defense and Access & Foundation Chicago, two orgs in Pilsen, posted about what they say is an abduction of two teenage girls by CBP. If you go to the @foundationchicgo IG they have some live videos talking about it, outside the FBI field office now.
November 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Pilsen Defense and Access & Foundation Chicago, two orgs in Pilsen, posted about what they say is an abduction of two teenage girls by CBP. If you go to the @foundationchicgo IG they have some live videos talking about it, outside the FBI field office now.
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We made history on Election Day — now let’s keep the momentum going.
🗽Join us to stand for democracy and remind everyone: there are more of us. When we show up together, we win together.
🗓️ Sat, 11am - 1pm
📍 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC
➡️ www.mobilize.us/indivisible/... #KeepShowingUp
🗽Join us to stand for democracy and remind everyone: there are more of us. When we show up together, we win together.
🗓️ Sat, 11am - 1pm
📍 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC
➡️ www.mobilize.us/indivisible/... #KeepShowingUp
November 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
We made history on Election Day — now let’s keep the momentum going.
🗽Join us to stand for democracy and remind everyone: there are more of us. When we show up together, we win together.
🗓️ Sat, 11am - 1pm
📍 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC
➡️ www.mobilize.us/indivisible/... #KeepShowingUp
🗽Join us to stand for democracy and remind everyone: there are more of us. When we show up together, we win together.
🗓️ Sat, 11am - 1pm
📍 3307 M St NW, Washington, DC
➡️ www.mobilize.us/indivisible/... #KeepShowingUp
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Tesla’s profit fell 37% in the third quarter. It's been in the process of laying off 14,000 workers. It had more cars impacted by recalls than any other brand in 2024.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tesla’s profit fell 37% in the third quarter. It's been in the process of laying off 14,000 workers. It had more cars impacted by recalls than any other brand in 2024.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
Yet Elon Musk just got a pay package worth $1 trillion.
American capitalism is off the rails.
Grorgetown ICE raid: migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-lati...
SCOOP: Latino Tenants Told to Vacate After Georgetown ICE Raid
Witnesses describe multi-agency sweep at Wisconsin & O St. NW; 10–12 taken; Latino units “tossed;” ammunition left in the hallway, and tenants told to vacate.
migrantinsider.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Grorgetown ICE raid: migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-lati...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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You know what tonight proves more than anything else? Local elections matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
You know what tonight proves more than anything else? Local elections matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
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We're all going to write pieces about what you can learn from tonight but it's actually pretty simple: The frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
We're all going to write pieces about what you can learn from tonight but it's actually pretty simple: The frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
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New York and California wins are amazing, but THIS Mississippi win is phenomenal! Democratic platforms can win outside the so called liberal center when there’s genuine platforms and community work that brings people together.
BREAKING: Democrats just broke the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate!
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 AM
New York and California wins are amazing, but THIS Mississippi win is phenomenal! Democratic platforms can win outside the so called liberal center when there’s genuine platforms and community work that brings people together.
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Earth shaking is confirmed by local media (gift link):
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Earth shaking is confirmed by local media (gift link):
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
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And, as an added bonus, @statenavigate.org is now projecting Dems with 62 seats (out of 100) in the VA House of Delegates (even more amazing when you consider that Dems had only 34 seats heading in to the 2017 elections). Wow, what a night! bluevirginia.us/2025/11/live...
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
And, as an added bonus, @statenavigate.org is now projecting Dems with 62 seats (out of 100) in the VA House of Delegates (even more amazing when you consider that Dems had only 34 seats heading in to the 2017 elections). Wow, what a night! bluevirginia.us/2025/11/live...