Max Claps
@stormysummit.bsky.social
Public sector tech analyst, amateur sky runner, climber, skier and novelist, crappy guitar player... black-belt dad. Opinions are my own.
This is not only unethical, it is a threat to national security, as the money could well be channeled through a US donor by a foreign adversary www.bbc.com/news/article...
October 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This is not only unethical, it is a threat to national security, as the money could well be channeled through a US donor by a foreign adversary www.bbc.com/news/article...
How is lowering tariffs on chemicals used to produce #fentanyl going to help reduce the massive volume that comes from China into the US? This is the perfect example of the non-logical rethoric that dominates today's politics, and not only in the US www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/u...
Trump lowers fentanyl tariffs on China, while Xi delays rare earth export controls
President Donald Trump said he had an “amazing” meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where “a lot of decisions were made” on fentanyl, rare earth minerals and more.
www.nbcnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
How is lowering tariffs on chemicals used to produce #fentanyl going to help reduce the massive volume that comes from China into the US? This is the perfect example of the non-logical rethoric that dominates today's politics, and not only in the US www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/u...
The #Economist defines the #Trump tax-and-spending plan or #bigbeautifulbill "a showcase for fiscal incontinence and ideological exhaustion". No need to add anything.
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
The big beautiful bill reveals the hollowness of Trumponomics
Republicans mark America’s birthday with a profligate but insubstantial law
www.economist.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The #Economist defines the #Trump tax-and-spending plan or #bigbeautifulbill "a showcase for fiscal incontinence and ideological exhaustion". No need to add anything.
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
#Cognitive impact of #GenAI
Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task – MIT Media Lab
This study explores the neural and behavioral consequences of LLM-assisted essay writing. Participants were divided into three groups: LLM, Search Engine…
www.media.mit.edu
July 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM
#Cognitive impact of #GenAI
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Across China, the authorities have been interrogating dozens of writers — many of them young women — who published gay erotic novels online, in what appears to be the largest police roundup of its kind to date.
Chinese Police Detain Dozens of Writers Over Gay Erotic Online Novels
The genre known as Boys’ Love, stories written mostly by and for straight women, has been in the authorities’ sights for years.
trib.al
June 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Across China, the authorities have been interrogating dozens of writers — many of them young women — who published gay erotic novels online, in what appears to be the largest police roundup of its kind to date.
Standing up for human rights against bigots, racists, and non-democratic governments #pridemonth
#diversity
#inclusion
#equality
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#diversity
#inclusion
#equality
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Budapest Pride goes ahead, defying Orban threat of 'legal consequences'
Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.
bbc.com
June 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Standing up for human rights against bigots, racists, and non-democratic governments #pridemonth
#diversity
#inclusion
#equality
bbc.com/news/article...
#diversity
#inclusion
#equality
bbc.com/news/article...
The window to protect US democracy is becoming narrower and narrower bbc.com/news/article...
Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship broadens Trump's power
The US' top court limited the ability of judges to issue nationwide injunctions, making it easier for Trump to carry out his agenda through executive orders.
bbc.com
June 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The window to protect US democracy is becoming narrower and narrower bbc.com/news/article...
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Esistete, eccome.
Esistete per tutti coloro che non sono ipocriti come i nostri "politici".
Esistete perché i vostri diritti sono i nostri e dobbiamo combattere per tenerceli.
#DirittiCivili #DirittiLGBTQ
#DirittiUmani
Esistete per tutti coloro che non sono ipocriti come i nostri "politici".
Esistete perché i vostri diritti sono i nostri e dobbiamo combattere per tenerceli.
#DirittiCivili #DirittiLGBTQ
#DirittiUmani
June 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Esistete, eccome.
Esistete per tutti coloro che non sono ipocriti come i nostri "politici".
Esistete perché i vostri diritti sono i nostri e dobbiamo combattere per tenerceli.
#DirittiCivili #DirittiLGBTQ
#DirittiUmani
Esistete per tutti coloro che non sono ipocriti come i nostri "politici".
Esistete perché i vostri diritti sono i nostri e dobbiamo combattere per tenerceli.
#DirittiCivili #DirittiLGBTQ
#DirittiUmani
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Defending democracy in Barcelona with @demsabroad.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Defending democracy in Barcelona with @demsabroad.bsky.social
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In the latest issue of Global Studies Quarterly, Lars Gjesvik and I develop a conceptual argument to analyze the evolution of digital governance strategies in the 🇺🇸, 🇪🇺 and 🇨🇳. A short thread🧵
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@gsqjournal.bsky.social
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Digital Governance in a Rubber Band: Structural Constraints in Governing a Global Digital Economy
Abstract. The United States, the European Union, and China are often portrayed as representing three competing models of digital governance. Their so-calle
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May 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
In the latest issue of Global Studies Quarterly, Lars Gjesvik and I develop a conceptual argument to analyze the evolution of digital governance strategies in the 🇺🇸, 🇪🇺 and 🇨🇳. A short thread🧵
academic.oup.com/isagsq/artic...
@gsqjournal.bsky.social
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@gsqjournal.bsky.social
Standing up for real freedom and ethical principles. Thank you #Harvarduniversity
Harvard won’t comply with Trump administration’s demands — Harvard Gazette
“The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights,” says President Garber.
news.harvard.edu
April 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Standing up for real freedom and ethical principles. Thank you #Harvarduniversity
Mitico #Benigni #sognandoeuropaunita
Adriano Celentano: “Benigni, caro estremista europeo sei stato grandioso!”
In un post su Instagram l’artista fa i complimenti per la trasmissione “Il sogno” andata in onda mercoledì sera su Rai 1
www.repubblica.it
March 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Mitico #Benigni #sognandoeuropaunita
What if the European Union differentiated its posture?
What if the European Union differentiated its posture?
In a world where authoritarianism, bullying, competition, unilateralism are supplanting democratic engagement, empathy, collaboration and…
max-claps.medium.com
March 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
What if the European Union differentiated its posture?
Protecting #democracy 'byte by byte' globalwitness.org/en/campaigns...
Political bias on TikTok and X in Germany
TikTok and X recommend pro-AfD content to non-partisan users ahead of the German elections
globalwitness.org
March 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Protecting #democracy 'byte by byte' globalwitness.org/en/campaigns...
This is a Nazi salute. I am not a fan of Bardella, but I thank him for making the right decision.
#NoNazis
#NoNazis
French far-right leader cancels speech after accusing Bannon of 'Nazi gesture'
Former top Trump adviser Steve Bannon denies making Nazi salute at CPAC and says Jordan Bardella is "unworthy to lead France".
www.bbc.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
This is a Nazi salute. I am not a fan of Bardella, but I thank him for making the right decision.
#NoNazis
#NoNazis
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For years, officials in the Czech Republic had pushed a dam project to protect a river south of Prague, and the critically endangered species living in it. But the project stalled.
In the meantime, the beavers of Prague simply built dams themselves, saving the government some 1.2 million euros.
In the meantime, the beavers of Prague simply built dams themselves, saving the government some 1.2 million euros.
Czech Dam Project Was Stalled by Bureaucracy. Beavers Built Their Own.
The dam project, drafted in 2018 and based on a former military training site south of Prague, had been delayed by land negotiations. Local beavers built several dams, saving the government more than ...
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
For years, officials in the Czech Republic had pushed a dam project to protect a river south of Prague, and the critically endangered species living in it. But the project stalled.
In the meantime, the beavers of Prague simply built dams themselves, saving the government some 1.2 million euros.
In the meantime, the beavers of Prague simply built dams themselves, saving the government some 1.2 million euros.
#AIsovereignty power battles heating up
AI Sovereignty: National Economic Competitiveness and Security - IDC Europe Blog
In a competitive and volatile geopolitical context, AI has become one of the most popular battlefields for nations competing for economic and security leadership
blog-idceurope.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#AIsovereignty power battles heating up
Who's going to stand up for #DEI? This has nothing to do with the anti-woke rhetoric. This is driving our society to take huge steps back from where civilization had led us
DEI programs vanish across the GovCon landscape
Contractors are dropping diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as they review the risks of being seen as not compliant with the Trump executive order.
www.nextgov.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Who's going to stand up for #DEI? This has nothing to do with the anti-woke rhetoric. This is driving our society to take huge steps back from where civilization had led us
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Blue Origin cuts 10% of staff one month after first successful New Glenn launch
Blue Origin cuts 10% of staff one month after first successful New Glenn launch
Blue Origin is laying off 10% of its workforce, according to Reuters, just one month after the successful first launch of its New Glenn mega-rocket. The company reportedly has more than 10,000 employees, meaning the cut could affect around 1,000 people.…
tcrn.ch
February 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Blue Origin cuts 10% of staff one month after first successful New Glenn launch
Opinion from an insider on how Trump is dismantling the US federal government and undermining the US way of life "machete" style federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...
Why I’m leaving
A 25-year federal employee says the evisceration of the federal workforce is happening and every single citizen of this country will feel its effects.
federalnewsnetwork.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Opinion from an insider on how Trump is dismantling the US federal government and undermining the US way of life "machete" style federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...
Il ricordo è di tutti, come la memoria
www.rainews.it/tgr/fvg/vide...
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Gorizia, terra di confine e memoria collettiva, celebra il Giorno del ricordo
Per conservare e rinnovare la memoria della tragedia delle foibe e dell'esodo sarà allestito in città un "Museo del ricordo"
www.rainews.it
February 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Il ricordo è di tutti, come la memoria
www.rainews.it/tgr/fvg/vide...
www.rainews.it/tgr/fvg/vide...
I have friends and colleagues that told me the #trumpadministration could not go against Congress when it came to discretionary spending, it would be #unconstitutional. Sadly they're already doing it www.govexec.com/transition/2...
Chaos reigns across government as Trump freezes large swaths of federal spending
"It is blatantly unconstitutional," one senator says as agencies grapple with pausing nearly all grants and loan programs.
www.govexec.com
February 1, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I have friends and colleagues that told me the #trumpadministration could not go against Congress when it came to discretionary spending, it would be #unconstitutional. Sadly they're already doing it www.govexec.com/transition/2...