Handwritten note saying: "But I am very poorly today & very stupid & hate everybody & everything."

Let's celebrate #DarwinDay by reminding ourselves that everyone has moments when they feel worse for wear.

Darwin wrote to Charles Lyell in 1861:
"But I am very poorly today & very stupid & hate everybody & everything."

www.darwinproject.ac.uk/letter/DCP-L...

So, hang in there, #academicsky!
🧪🌏🐵

You’re gonna need some pumpkin seed oil!

How is that possible? This totally seems like it should be her thing!!!

My final order
🇱🇻 🇮🇪 🇦🇲 🇬🇪 🇬🇷 🇷🇸 🇱🇹 🇫🇮 🇲🇹 🇱🇺 🇦🇹 🇨🇿 🇩🇰 🇦🇺 🇲🇪 🇮🇱

#eurovision2025

Okay, yes to props, but maybe a giat pile of sand is not the best idea 🇫🇷

I’m also enjoying this year how many songs are not in English. Bring on all the National languages!

That was a bop!

Same!

So far in #eurovision semi2, I’m appreciating more physical props on stage!

So much of Armenian art is about suffering and victimhood, I love that this song celebrates being a “Survivor”!

#eurovision

Well……see you soon!

C’mon Armenia! 🇦🇲
#հայաստան #eurovision

Did Australia arrive from the ‘70s?

I don’t hate it.

Hey, @tjvanhouten.bsky.social , what are you looking forward to in tonight’s #eurovision semi?

Of course the greatest US president of the 20th century served this country from a wheelchair, so using mobility as an indicator of intellectual ability is both stupid and insulting, as is making a clickbait story out of something that didn't happen but someone said someone was thinking about.

Disinformation Campaigns: how are they structured, what are the incentives, and when are they used? YouTube video by Cambridge Disinformation Summit

How disinformation campaigns are typically structured to engage audiences for financial, power, social-psychological, and/or physical exploitation.

youtu.be/NhAzUBOLd0g

A graph of low carbon sources over the last 20 years. Nuclear 9% (down from 17 in 2000) hydro 14% (very consistent) solar 7 and wind 8 (up from basically zero)

Renewables were 92% of new power added in 2024. Low carbon sources now accounts for 41% of worldwide electricity.

Though, I can’t help but look at this graph and think about how much better it would look if we weren’t retiring nuclear plants so much faster than we’re building them.

The public record is often written by those in power, but we can write our own.

Let’s take ownership of our history.
Let’s make sure our protests are counted.
Let’s commit to documenting each action like it matters because it does.

We count. Our protests count. Let’s make sure the world knows it.

🚨 We are not in a theoretical crisis—our American democracy is on its last breath.

But from coast to coast, city to city—the people are uniting.

Join our nonviolent resistance at www.FiftyFifty.one 🤝

#FiftyFiftyOne #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #MayDay #May1 #ImpeachTrump

Come to Dilijan in July for a Summer School on Socioeconomic Opportunity & Inequality sponsored jointly by the Yerevan Economic School & U Chicago.

Apps are due by May 14, 2025 and include: Statement of Interest, CV, 2 ref letters (PhD Students only)

stonecenter.uchicago.edu/events/sum...

Just learned that my wife’s thesis advisor and my thesis advisor each had a book pulled from the Naval Academy Library last week. In their honor, please check out the list of books they banned, and go buy one of them! Lots of great titles to choose from! Pass it around.

Staffers from Elon Musk's DOGE land at the Peace Corps The arrival of DOGE staff at a federal agency is often followed by layoffs.

Elon’s teenage hatchet team just walked into the Peace Corps—yes, the agency that sends Americans abroad to build schools, fight disease & empower communities.

Gutting this is not “efficiency,” it’s cruelty. Hands off the Peace Corps, Elon.
We see you.
#HandsOff
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

In all 50 states, there’s #HandsOff protests happening today.

BUT, there’s global protests too. Worldwide resistance to Trump & Musk’s illegal trampling of the Constitution.

Demos already seen in Paris🇫🇷, Amsterdam🇳🇱 & Lisbon🇵🇹.

Here’s the current scene in Trafalgar Sq, London🇬🇧👏

(🎥 Chris Hobbs)

AI search engines cite incorrect sources at an alarming 60% rate, study says CJR study shows AI search services misinform users and ignore publisher exclusion requests.

Columbia Journalism Review tested eight generative AI search tools and found their answers were wrong 60% of the time, and the paid ones actually fared worse than the free ones.

Meanwhile, millions of people trust the way they present total bullshit with confident language.

‘I really wanted something to happen.’ The students behind the Stand Up for Science protests New group hopes to turn out researchers for 7 March demonstrations against Trump administration policies

2 PhD students recently met at a conference & Trump's slashing of research & science bound them

With only 3 other scientists they started a movement that's growing around the country

On March 7 in Washington DC, and state capitals, "Stand Up for Science" will take place

All details below & bravo!

1. Introduction to Martial Law What is Martial Law? Martial law is the temporary imposition of direct military control over civil functions or the suspension of civil law. Governments may declare martial law during emergencies such as natural disasters, war, or civil unrest. However, misuse of martial law can undermine democratic rights and civil liberties. Legal Foundations of Martial Law: In many countries, martial law can only be declared under specific conditions and often requires approval from the legislative branch. In the United States, for example, the Posse Comitatus Act limits the use of federal military personnel in enforcing domestic policies. Potential Misuses of Martial Law: Throughout history, martial law has been misused to consolidate power, suppress dissent, and restrict civil freedoms. Citizens should be aware of their rights and prepared to respond to unlawful declarations of martial law. 2. Historical Examples of Martial Law - United States (1863): President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus during the Civil War. - Poland (1981): Martial law used to suppress political opposition, leading to mass protests. - Philippines (1972): Marcos declared martial law, leading to human rights abuses. - Myanmar (2021): Military coup imposed martial law, sparking international condemnation. - South Korea (2024): President Yoon declared martial law in response to escalating tensions. [Read More](https://www.csis.org/analysis/yoon-declares-martial-law-south- korea

3. Understanding False Flag Events A false flag event is an act committed to appear as though it was carried out by another party, often used to justify extreme government measures. Historical Examples: - Reichstag Fire (1933): Used by Nazi Germany to consolidate power. - Gulf of Tonkin Incident (1964): Led to increased U.S. involvement in Vietnam. 4. Citizen Response to Illegally Declared Martial Law Legal Actions: - Consult constitutional lawyers and civil rights groups. - File lawsuits to challenge unlawful orders. - Document human rights violations with time-stamped evidence. Community Organization: - Build local support networks for food, shelter, and information. - Establish safe meeting points and alternative evacuation routes. - Organize peaceful protests and advocacy campaigns.

5. Why Decentralized Networks Matter In times of crisis, especially under martial law or internet blackouts, centralized communication channels may be censored, monitored, or shut down. Decentralized networks allow for peer-to-peer communication, protecting privacy and ensuring information flow even when traditional channels are compromised. **Setting Up Now is Crucial:** - Pre-install decentralized apps and tools. - Familiarize yourself with offline communication methods. - Establish local communication groups using decentralized platforms. Recommended Platforms: - **Briar**: An app that uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, even without internet access. [Briar Website](https://briarproject.org) - **Mesh Networks**: Establish local networks that bypass centralized control. - **Serval Mesh**: Designed for disaster scenarios, allowing phones to communicate without infrastructure. [Serval Project) (https://www.servalproject.org) - **goTenna Mesh**: A popular off-grid communication tool using small devices that pair with smartphones. [goTenna Website](https://www.gotenna.com) - **TOR & VPNs**: Mask identity and evade government firewalls. - **The Onion Router (TOR)**: A highly secure browser that anonymizes internet activity. [TOR Project] (https://www.torproject.org) - **ProtonVPN**: A widely trusted VPN service with a strong commitment to privacy. [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com) - **Mastodon**: A decentralized social media platform that allows users to communicate without centralized servers. [Mastodon Website](https://mastodon.social) - **Session**: A decentralized messaging app with end-to-end encryption. [Session Website](https://getsession.org)

6. Emergency Actions Checklist - Stockpile essential supplies (food, water, medicine). - Back up important documents and store in a secure location. - Establish encrypted communication channels with family and community. - Know your legal rights and how to contact civil liberties organizations. 7. Resources and Contacts Key Organizations: - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): www.aclu.org - Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): www.eff.org - National Lawyers Guild: www.nlg.org - Amnesty International: www.amnesty.org Hotlines and Legal Assistance: - Civil Rights Emergency Hotline: 1-800-555-1234 - Legal Aid Society: www.legalaid.org - Freedom of the Press Hotline: 1-888-123-4567 8. Websites and Further Reading - Freedom of the Press Foundation: www.freedom.press - International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group: www.iclmg.ca - Center for Constitutional Rights: www.ccrjustice.org - Privacy International: www.privacyinternational.org

🚨 Stay Prepared, Stay Empowered!

We’ve created a Citizen Guide to help you navigate extreme situations like Martial Law- not to alarm, but to inform. 🌐💡Again - not sounding an alarm, just informing.

Print it out or save it offline so you can access it anytime, even without the internet.

He’s preparing to declare martial law, you guys. You do see that, don’t you?

Many are asking what should we do now?
“We use our power, organize, mobilize, educate…the American story will not be written by who occupies the White House or by the wealthiest among us…it will be written by you, by ‘we the people.’”
-fmr VP Kamala Harris receiving the NAACP Chairman’s Award.

And the FBI is instructing employees to ignore the email as well.

Also reported earlier by NBC News.

Colleagues, You may have received a message from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management requiring you submit five work-related accomplishments. The State Department will respond on behalf of the Department. No employee is obligated to report their activities outside of their Department chain of command. Thank you, Ambassador Tibor P. Nagy Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary for Management (M)

New — State Department employees have been instructed *not* to reply to OPM’s 5 bullet email, per an email I reviewed, saying leadership “will respond on behalf of the Department.”