Two years ago on #EarthDay

*are all*

The entire field of Science and Technology Studies (STS), for instance. It's not like we are call (neo)Luddites and don't know what's going on. Half of our professional orgs/guilds (AAG) have working guidelines about ethics and tech.

Important context for all the current “AI in higher ed” critique: the teachers who, for decades!, have critiqued extractive, surveillant, transactional teaching technologies and selected (or created their own!) more convivial alternatives.

1/7 Palantir’s manifesto is a terrifying glimpse into tech-authoritarianism.

They aren't just selling software, but dictating global morality.

Who do they think they are?

Who elected Alex Karp and Peter Thiel to run the world?

Europe should stay away from Palantir

Live updates: US-Iran talks in question as ceasefire is set to expire The prospect of a second round of talks was uncertain Tuesday after Iran’s chief negotiator accused the United States of wanting his country to surrender.

Israeli military sentences 2 soldiers to 30 days in jail for the destruction of a statue of Jesus in Lebanon. The incident drew worldwide attention and condemnations from Christian religious leaders. Follow AP’s live updates.

Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a criminal investigation by the Justice Department The Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s the subject of a Justice Department criminal investigation and faces possible charges over its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

BREAKING: The Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces investigation by Justice Department over past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.

Nobody in the US elected Trump’s cabinet, and honestly I have yet to meet a person with a compliment for any of their service expertise or work.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special election on redistricting Virginia voters will consider a ballot measure Tuesday that would give the Democratic-majority legislature temporary power to redraw the state’s congressional districts.

Virginia! Do not sit this out tomorrow! Do the right thing!

He only cared about ONE thing...how it looked on TV. Enough has been said regarding the impossible healing job...not enough said about the depravity it takes to kill your followers to make good television.

Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege The previously redacted messages were unveiled as part of an antitrust battle with California attorney general Rob Bonta

Emails released on Monday by California’s attorney general show Amazon allegedly colluding with other companies to raise the prices of pet treats, khaki pants, eyedrops and other products sold online

Chief Justice’s Wife Made $10M+ as Legal Recruiter: Report At least one of the firms reportedly had a case before Chief Justice Roberts.

The corruption is just stunning.

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ICYMI — new HUNGARY 🇭🇺 PM Magyar says Netanyahu will be arrested if he goes to Hungary

Ukraine strikes Russian drone manufacturer “Atlant Aero” On the night of April 19, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck the Russian defense enterprise “Atlant Aero,” which produces strike and reconnaissance drones. A

💥 On the night of April 19, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck the Russian defense enterprise “Atlant Aero,” which produces strike and reconnaissance drones. At the same time, Ukrainian forces hit several other enemy targets.

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After Trump returned to WH, Ukraine held out hope of winning him over. But Trump revealed his affection for Putin again and again, halted American aid to Kyiv, insulted Ukrainian leaders, pressured Ukraine to cede territory. Now, Kyiv appears to have given up on US - The Atlantic

“American Vice President lectures Pope about theology” has to rank among the headlines of the century, maybe two millennia

Old regimes will destroy evidence, cover up crimes, and shred documents. Our job is to hold, capture, analyze, and keep all the conversations warm.

1/ The Russian army has been taken over by an organised crime syndicate, says a Russian journalist. The mass recruitment of criminals means that crimes and corruption of all sorts – murder, torture, extortion, prostitution, drug and alcohol smuggling – are now routine. ⬇️

The West suffers from a strange paradox:

We both overestimate and underestimate Russia at the same time.

It is neither invincible nor fragile

A few remarks after the Hungarian elections, from a perspective of other democracies dealing with backsliding, and being Polish.

The fight isn't over yet. Winning the elections, as ironic as it sounds, was the easy part. The fight will likely never be over. The moment you stop fighting, you lose.1/

The American president counts Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un as his friends while denouncing the Pope.

Peter Magyar confirmed that Szijjarto, Orbán's FM, has barricaded himself with some of his closest colleagues and is shredding documents related to the sanctions on Russia any other evidence of treason.

Old regimes will destroy evidence, cover up crimes, and shred documents. Our job is to hold, capture, analyze, and keep all the conversations warm.

szabadság!

Next.

Massive street party in Budapest right now: huge crowds dancing, hugging, crying, and opening bottles. (Reuters)

Congratulations to Péter Magyar on a decisive election victory in Hungary.

The Hungarian people have chosen a new path. We are ready to work with you, and our European allies, to deepen our cooperation in trade, defence, and security.

szabadság!

Reposting this thread for one last time. Early morning participation is already at record high, on track for a record turnout. Happy voting! 🇭🇺

Hungary sees a record early turnout of 3.46% by 7:00, almost double the previous election, as Orban’s Fidesz faces Peter Magyar’s Tisza party. Magyar is leading in polls ahead of the vote. #Hungary