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Scientist, professor emerita, concerned US citizen
Continuing with recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#10 Targeting anti discrimination protections
www.ms.now/opinion/doj-...
#10 Targeting anti discrimination protections
www.ms.now/opinion/doj-...
The DOJ crackdown on corporate DEI is getting real
The Justice Department is probing documents from Google and Verizon to use DEI initiatives as proof of fraud against the government.
www.ms.now
February 5, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Continuing with recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#10 Targeting anti discrimination protections
www.ms.now/opinion/doj-...
#10 Targeting anti discrimination protections
www.ms.now/opinion/doj-...
Still more recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#9 Increasing surveillance
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
#9 Increasing surveillance
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Homeland Security is targeting Americans with this secretive legal weapon
Under Trump, the Department of Homeland Security has weaponized administrative subpoenas to attack free speech, according to privacy and civil rights groups.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Still more recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#9 Increasing surveillance
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
#9 Increasing surveillance
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Still more recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#8 Normalizing domestic militarization
theconversation.com/ice-not-only...
#8 Normalizing domestic militarization
theconversation.com/ice-not-only...
ICE not only looks and acts like a paramilitary force – it is one, and that makes it harder to curb
ICE, created in response to 9/11, meets most definitions of paramilitary forces. Critics worry it’s gone beyond its writ of immigration enforcement.
theconversation.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Still more recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#8 Normalizing domestic militarization
theconversation.com/ice-not-only...
#8 Normalizing domestic militarization
theconversation.com/ice-not-only...
Continuing to look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#7 Attacking refugee and migrant rights
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#7 Attacking refugee and migrant rights
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Senate report details dozens of cases of medical neglect in federal immigration detention centers
A U.S. Senate investigation has uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide, with detainees denied insulin, left without med...
www.pbs.org
January 31, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Continuing to look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#7 Attacking refugee and migrant rights
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#7 Attacking refugee and migrant rights
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Continuing to look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#6 Disregarding due process
wjla.com/news/nation-...
#6 Disregarding due process
wjla.com/news/nation-...
Federal judge demands ICE chief explain due process failures in Minnesota crackdown
Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz noted in his order that the administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings.
wjla.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Continuing to look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#6 Disregarding due process
wjla.com/news/nation-...
#6 Disregarding due process
wjla.com/news/nation-...
Let's look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#5 Weakening the rule of law
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
#5 Weakening the rule of law
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
What We Learned After Tracking Every Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Policies
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Let's look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#5 Weakening the rule of law
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
#5 Weakening the rule of law
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
Being pregnant is a significant risk to health and life that no one should be forced to take on without their whole-hearted consent, or without access to medical professionals who are free to administer whatever life saving treatments might become necessary.
www.brown.edu/news/2026-01...
www.brown.edu/news/2026-01...
Risk of maternal death during pregnancy greatly underestimated, study finds
A new study comparing deaths of pregnant people and of those who have an abortion show that risk of death due to pregnancy is three times higher than previously estimated.
www.brown.edu
January 29, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Being pregnant is a significant risk to health and life that no one should be forced to take on without their whole-hearted consent, or without access to medical professionals who are free to administer whatever life saving treatments might become necessary.
www.brown.edu/news/2026-01...
www.brown.edu/news/2026-01...
Let's look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#4 Retaliating against critics
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
#4 Retaliating against critics
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Justice Department investigating a growing number of Trump political foes
The office of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was among the latest to be added to the lengthy list of Trump critics who are under investigation.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Let's look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#4 Retaliating against critics
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
#4 Retaliating against critics
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
The shameful White Nationalist push to rewrite history and mute the voices of native Americans and other people of color continues. And, of course, there’s also some science denialism thrown in for good measure.
wapo.st/4t9mYXp
wapo.st/4t9mYXp
More history exhibits pulled from national parks, including Grand Canyon
A new wave of takedown orders from Trump officials targets signs about climate and Native Americans at several national parks, including Big Bend and Glacier.
wapo.st
January 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The shameful White Nationalist push to rewrite history and mute the voices of native Americans and other people of color continues. And, of course, there’s also some science denialism thrown in for good measure.
wapo.st/4t9mYXp
wapo.st/4t9mYXp
Let's look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#3 Narrowing civic space through coercion
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
#3 Narrowing civic space through coercion
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
Investigations and a Billion-Dollar ‘Shakedown’: How Trump Targeted Higher Education
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Let's look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#3 Narrowing civic space through coercion
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
#3 Narrowing civic space through coercion
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
Let's look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#2 Punishing speech and protests
www.npr.org/2026/01/25/n...
#2 Punishing speech and protests
www.npr.org/2026/01/25/n...
Watch: Videos refute DHS account of fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Federal officials described the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen by a federal agent as an act of self-defense. The video evidence that has surfaced so far contradicts that assertion.
www.npr.org
January 25, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Let's look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#2 Punishing speech and protests
www.npr.org/2026/01/25/n...
#2 Punishing speech and protests
www.npr.org/2026/01/25/n...
Let's look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#1 Undermining freedom of the press and access to information
www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...
#1 Undermining freedom of the press and access to information
www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...
The press corps at the Defense Department has been replaced by far-right outlets
The traditional press corps at the Defense Department has been replaced with an unusual assortment of far right media personalities and outlets. The Pentagon held it's first press briefing for them.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Let's look at just a few recent examples of Amnesty International's 12 alarm bells for rising authoritarianism in the United States.
#1 Undermining freedom of the press and access to information
www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...
#1 Undermining freedom of the press and access to information
www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...
Amnesty International has described 12 'alarm bells' for rising authoritarianism in the United States. Briefly, these are:
--undermining freedom of the press and access to information
--punishing speech and protests
--narrowing civic space through coercion
--retaliating against critics
...
--undermining freedom of the press and access to information
--punishing speech and protests
--narrowing civic space through coercion
--retaliating against critics
...
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Amnesty International has described 12 'alarm bells' for rising authoritarianism in the United States. Briefly, these are:
--undermining freedom of the press and access to information
--punishing speech and protests
--narrowing civic space through coercion
--retaliating against critics
...
--undermining freedom of the press and access to information
--punishing speech and protests
--narrowing civic space through coercion
--retaliating against critics
...
Because nothing says 'man of peace' more than threats of violence.
"Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace," Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister. n.pr/3Zlfzq4
Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub
"Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace," Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.
n.pr
January 19, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Because nothing says 'man of peace' more than threats of violence.
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Another “achievement” of the Trump administration. They are not completely responsible, but their draconian policies and drastic cuts to research funding are certainly contributing.
Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Another “achievement” of the Trump administration. They are not completely responsible, but their draconian policies and drastic cuts to research funding are certainly contributing.
Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
And 99% of the Epstein files are STILL not released. With, so far, no consequences for this lawless administration.
January 13, 2026 at 1:49 AM
And 99% of the Epstein files are STILL not released. With, so far, no consequences for this lawless administration.
As Kristi Noem stands behind a podium with the slogan “one of ours, all of yours”, could it be more clear that this administration sees “we, the people”, not as a public to be served, but as enemies to be defeated?
January 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
As Kristi Noem stands behind a podium with the slogan “one of ours, all of yours”, could it be more clear that this administration sees “we, the people”, not as a public to be served, but as enemies to be defeated?
If you have any doubt that that current administration is overtly embracing fascism, give this Army fact sheet from 1945 a read.
archive.org/details/Army...
archive.org/details/Army...
Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 - Fascism! : Army Orientation Branch: Information and Education Division : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
March 24, 1945. Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 Fascism! A sheet printed and distributed by the United States War Department as an educational tool for...
archive.org
January 12, 2026 at 2:36 AM
If you have any doubt that that current administration is overtly embracing fascism, give this Army fact sheet from 1945 a read.
archive.org/details/Army...
archive.org/details/Army...
Please, people, don’t listen to this nutjob who has hijacked the CDC (which used to be a reliable source of information, but no longer is). The science HAS NOT CHANGED—these vaccines continue to save lives! Vaccinate your kids.
The changes announced Monday are effective immediately.
CDC Removes 6 Diseases From Childhood Vaccine Schedule
The changes announced Monday are effective immediately.
www.forbes.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Please, people, don’t listen to this nutjob who has hijacked the CDC (which used to be a reliable source of information, but no longer is). The science HAS NOT CHANGED—these vaccines continue to save lives! Vaccinate your kids.
Invading soverign nations. Check. Detaining people without due process. Check. Declaring political opponents and journalists to be traitors and enemies of the state. Check. Dismantling scientific and educational institutions. Check. We’re not “sliding into fascism”, we’ve fully arrived.
January 5, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Invading soverign nations. Check. Detaining people without due process. Check. Declaring political opponents and journalists to be traitors and enemies of the state. Check. Dismantling scientific and educational institutions. Check. We’re not “sliding into fascism”, we’ve fully arrived.
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September 1, 1939: Using lies as justification, Hitler broke international law by invading Poland.
February 24, 2022: Using lies as justification, Putin broke international law by invading Ukraine.
January 3, 2026: Using lies as justification, Trump broke international law by invading Venezuela.
February 24, 2022: Using lies as justification, Putin broke international law by invading Ukraine.
January 3, 2026: Using lies as justification, Trump broke international law by invading Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 11:56 PM
September 1, 1939: Using lies as justification, Hitler broke international law by invading Poland.
February 24, 2022: Using lies as justification, Putin broke international law by invading Ukraine.
January 3, 2026: Using lies as justification, Trump broke international law by invading Venezuela.
February 24, 2022: Using lies as justification, Putin broke international law by invading Ukraine.
January 3, 2026: Using lies as justification, Trump broke international law by invading Venezuela.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:37 PM
RFK Jr.’s baseless nonsense continues to sicken and kill kids. Vaccines have a well established safety record dating back decades. They work by assisting your own immune system to combat pathogens. And they DO work—when vaccination rates go down, disease rates go up. That is an indisputable fact.
Whooping cough cases soar as vaccination rates drop www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-... via @nbcnews.com @erikaedwards.bsky.social and too many colleagues for a tweet.
Whooping cough cases soar as vaccination rates drop
In an NBC News data investigation of 31 states, about 70% of counties and jurisdictions fell below the target vaccination rate needed for community protection.
www.nbcnews.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:33 AM
RFK Jr.’s baseless nonsense continues to sicken and kill kids. Vaccines have a well established safety record dating back decades. They work by assisting your own immune system to combat pathogens. And they DO work—when vaccination rates go down, disease rates go up. That is an indisputable fact.