That‘s the spirit.

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To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave | Marie Le Conte

X rated itself.

#Twitter #Grok #Musk

TLDR: The consequence of increased polarization is less democracy.

There's also a cool "what do we do about it?" section at the bottom including a tool that lets you take the emotional temperature of what you read (are you being rage baited?) mores-horizon.eu/blog/when-de... #scicomm 🧪 #polisci

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https://issuu.com/atlanticcouncil/docs/the_kremlin_s_trojan_horses_web_111/4

From 2016, just a refresher, the European parties the Kremlin was bankrolling, had captured, or had compromised individuals (marked by *) within them. This has only grown because nobody took the threat seriously then, despite all the warnings, which led to the invasion of Ukraine, Brexit, Trump.

#reform #farage pronounced Fa’idge

Blanche defending Trump in a rape case

By engaging with Maxwell, Blanche impermissibly conflates prior representation with present prosecutorial authority.

Such conduct threatens the Department of Justice’s duty of neutrality, risks tainting evidentiary processes, & likely constitute de facto obstruction of investigatory function.

Top DOJ official plans to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell about Epstein case as House panel pursues subpoena

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s initiative to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell presents a clear conflict of interest. Having previously served as Donald Trump’s personal defense counsel, Blanche’s involvement compromises prosecutorial impartiality in any matter potentially implicating Trump.

The @royalsociety, which honours Musk with its Fellowship, must be *so* proud.

Theda Skocpol puts the creation of Trump's secret police force, which is the centerpiece of the OBBB, in historical perspective. It has close precedents in Europe between the wars.

You helped get these guys elected, Elon.

Overheard: Apparently Zelenskyy had some cards, and he didn’t need a suit.

This is indeed what they are going to do if we don’t stop them.

Trump's DOJ Is Now Coming For Members Of Congress What's really behind the Justice Department's baseless charges against Rep. McIver?

This piece had me thinking a lot about how authoritarianism doesn’t always arrive with a bang. Sometimes it shows up cloaked in 'law and order.' Definitely a must-read.

Trump's genius plan: scare off international students from Harvard, handing talent to Hong Kong on a silver platter. The US, once a beacon of academic excellence, now stumbles in the global arena, tripping over its own shoelaces. #3E

Just done a couple of promotion assessments for another institution (more unpaid work of course!).

Unbelievable what the expectations are - to be brilliant at everything - for a mediocre salary less than many of our graduates and with a 24/7 workload.

A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king | Robert Reich The bill could stop federal courts from enforcing their rulings, eliminating any restraint on Trump

A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king | Robert Reich

AI model collapse is not what we paid for Opinion: Prediction: General-purpose AI could start getting worse

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Europe's anxiety over a potential U.S. NATO withdrawal isn't paranoia. With whispers of troop cuts and a pivot towards China, the alliance's backbone seems shaky. As Russia looms, the stakes for European security—and by extension, global stability—are perilously high. #3E

Nigel Farage refuses to commit to keeping pensions triple lock if he wins next election Reform UK leader unveils series of tax cuts without fully explaining how party would pay for them Nigel Farage has refused to commit to keeping the pensions triple lock in place if he wins the next election, even as he unveiled a series of expensive tax cuts without fully explaining how his party would pay for them. The Reform UK leader said on Tuesday that if he becomes prime minister he might not keep the policy – which guarantees that the state pension rises by at least inflation, earnings or 2.5% a year, whichever is the highest. Continue reading...

Nigel Farage refuses to commit to keeping pensions triple lock if he wins next election

Trump's Big Ugly Bill hides a sinister clause: stripping courts of power to enforce contempt. A move to neuter judicial authority, leaving democracy gasping for air. The audacity of crowning oneself king in a republic. #3E

walking by the DOJ building in DC

Government | Harvard University Browse the latest Government courses from Harvard University.

Proud of Harvard for pushing back, exercising some creativity, and, maybe, helping folks get some needed education.

Harvard is making many of their online government courses FREE.

I just signed up for "Citizen Politics in America".

They even asked me my Gender.

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This is a BIG deal. They’re preventing Harvard from enrolling international students. Any university could be next

Nobody anywhere on earth waits for “the data” or “proof” to overthrow a fascist, they just do it.

Kristina Wong, the new Director of Communications for the Department of the Navy, stands against a memorial wall, dressed professionally.

A group of MAGA terrorists wearing red hats gathered outside a window of the Capitol building, watching the interior scene before breaking in.

A tweet by Kristina Wong attacking the Biden administration's financial support to Ukraine, expressing skepticism about its intent and effectiveness.

The US Navy's new Director of Communications, Kristina Wong, is a Jan 6 terrorist and an anti-Ukraine, pro-Kremlin mouthpiece. Likely an unregistered foreign agent (spy).

Rather than taking responsibility for leaking classified military intel, Hegseth and Trump attack those who exposed the Signal group—weaponizing blame to shield misconduct. It’s a textbook authoritarian reflex: punish transparency, protect impunity.

I’ll be the weirdo wearing a blazer and holding a dry erase board 🪧 before the listed start time for Naples, FL tomorrow morning 🤗

#NotPaidJustPissed #HandsOff #NoKings #3E #50501Movement

National Day of Action April 19th Girl holding a sign that says: AMERICANS, WAKE UP! THIS IS A COUP Charleston, IL MORTON PARK 12pm-2pm DEMONSTRATION & RALLY

If you’re in Charleston, IL on Saturday in Morton Park from NOON - 2pm find me & say HI!!! #EasternILIndivisible #50501protests #USprotests #3E #ResistFascism