No Lamb for Slaughter In 1954, the FCC – lead by a Joseph McCarthy acolyte – went after a close friend of Kefauver’s for alleged Communist ties. Kefauver stood up for his friend and for civil liberties…

In 1954, the FCC – led by a Joseph McCarthy acolyte – went after a close friend of Kefauver’s for alleged Communist ties. Kefauver stood up for his friend and for civil liberties – even at a political cost.

#skystorians #history #polisky

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Trump Floats U.S. Charging Tolls for Ships Crossing Strait of Hormuz President Trump floated the idea of the U.S. charging a fee for ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz. “Why shouldn't we? We're the winner. We won. Okay? They are militarily defeated,” Trump said.

Trump says “we won” and calls them “militarily defeated” — yet just days ago Iran hit multiple U.S. warplanes. And now he’s talking about charging ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz like we own it? What exactly is he calling a victory? Absolute lunatic.

#BlueSky #MedSky #Iran #PoliSky

thinks journalism is a crime.”

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202... #BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky #PoliSky #LawSky #JournoSky

Just FYI, Trump: "The entire country(Iran) could be taken out in one night. And that night might be tomorrow night."
#BlueSky #Iran #LawSky #PoliSky

if people stay silent.

See it early. Call it out. Refuse it.
By: Timothy Snyder
snyder.substack.com/p/the-next-c... #BlueSky #MedSky #LawSky #PoliSky

Iranian deal offer, US stance: what we know about situation around Strait of Hormuz Head of the Government Information Council Elias Hazrati said that Iran will invite European, Asian, and Arab countries that want to use the Strait of Hormuz to enter into an agreement

BREAKING: Iran says it’s ready to strike deals with European, Asian, and Arab countries for access to the Strait of Hormuz.

But vessels tied to the U.S. and its allies remain blocked.
tass.com/world/211080... #BlueSky #LawSky #Iran #PoliSky

Deadline to apply for two 2-year postdoc positions in International Relations is in 4 days: 10 April! Positions linked to my ERC-project "Protectionism in Place: Explaining How Subnational Change Affects Public Support for Protectionism". @stockholm-uni.bsky.social #polisky #econsky #poliscisky👇

Come and work with me! Deadline to apply for PhD positions in International Relations in only 4 days: 10 April! The positions are linked to my ERC-project "Protectionism in Place: Explaining How Subnational Change Affects Public Support for Protectionism". #polisky #econsky #poliscisky#

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Strongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bring. The chances for a planet-warming super El Niño this year are rising, according to an updated model forecast issued by ECMWF on Sunday.

may last well into 2027.
wapo.st/4sSO7gp #BlueSky #AgriSky #foodSky #PoliSky #climatechange #Climate

Iran says US airman rescue may have been cover to ‘steal enriched uranium’ Iran’s foreign ministry says the US operation to rescue a downed airman may have been a cover to “steal enriched uranium” from the country. ..

Plot twist 👀??

Iran says the U.S. rescue mission may have been a cover to steal enriched uranium.

Points out the landing attempt was far from the pilot’s supposed location.

“A deception operation… should not be ignored.”
www.dailymirror.lk/print/breaki... #BlueSky #LawSky #iran #PoliSky

The carcinogenicity of e-cigarettes: a qualitative risk assessment Considering carcinogenic risk for vapers in comparison with never-users, findings 2017–25 from all types of investigation record increasing concern and tak

#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #Pulmsky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #neuroskyence #neurosci 🛟 🫁💊🧪 🌍⚖️

The carcinogenicity of e-cigarettes: a qualitative risk assessment

He’s already killed thousands. He’s going to kill thousands more.”

“This is a deeply unwell man who doesn’t belong anywhere near the levers of power.”-Steven Beschloss

Congress must Impeach him. #BlueSky #MedAsky #PoliSky #LawSky #iran

Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says Iran and the United States ​have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and ‌reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said.

www.reuters.com/world/china/... #BlueSky #MedSky #LawSky #PoliSky

Be good to see a (theoretical) link between volume of academic appointments in PS and political behaviour, at any level, behaviour, attitudes etc #polisky

#PedSky #MedSky #Pulmsky #EpiSky #policysky #polisky #PainResearch🛟 🫁💊🧪 🌍⚖️

We published a report that used web archives, email digests, and university staff statistics to track the UK academic job market in political science and IR since 2012. It’s part of a broader problem we need to address w/ structural solutions without losing sight of its personal impacts. #polisky

🚨 Deadline approaching at the end of this week. Political Networks Conference 2026 at Manchester. sites.google.com/view/confpol... Connecting research communities -- North America + Europe, different disciplines, methods, theories. #NetworkAnalysis #Polisky #publicpolicy #netsci #NetworkScience #SNA

@maryamalkhawaja.bsky.social offers great analysis of the strain Bahrain is under as a result of the war between the US, Israel, and Iran.

@dropsitenews.com @ryangrim.bsky.social @mazmhussain.bsky.social
youtu.be/2Yst1p63dto?...
#polisky #irsky

“The 25th Amendment exists for a reason.

The President of the United States is a deranged lunatic, and a national security threat to our country and the rest of the world.”— Congressman Yassamin Ansari.
#BlueSky #MedSkt #LawSky #PoliSky #iran

“You can’t explain why you fired any of them(the generals)?”

#BlueSky #MedSky #LawSky #PoliSky #Iran

From Kyiv to Damascus—Zelensky just landed in Syria after meeting leaders across the Gulf and Turkey. Ukraine is now in the middle of Middle East security diplomacy.
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-arr... #BlueSky #LawSky #PoliSky #Iran

Donny's a little riled up this morning👀
#BlueSky #LawSky #PoliSky #iran

• Americans told there’s “no money”

You could opt out of the scams.
You can’t opt out of this.
#BlueSky #LawSky #PoliSky #fraud #MedSky

U.S. rescues missing airman from Iranian mountains after fighter jet was shot down “WE GOT HIM!” President Donald Trump announced, after an intense hunt by CIA and U.S. forces to bring the airman home.

reportedly “seriously wounded”—is out, and all U.S. personnel are safely clear of Iranian airspace.

And WHO GOT US INTO THIS MESS? www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec... #BlueSky #MedSky #Iran #LawSky #PoliSky #war

Iranian state media calls the downing of 3 U.S. aircraft in 3 days a “divine victory” — while showcasing images of American aircraft trapped in a net as propaganda.

Mohammad Ghalibaf adds:
“If the U.S. gets three more victories like this, it will be utterly ruined.” #BlueSky #PoliSky #Iran

When welfare met demographic concerns A study examines 1960s India, revealing how maternity benefits were linked to population control in legislative debates.

Happy to see coverage of our recent work, "Towards a limited and 'quality' population" (Co-authored with Prarthana Dutta), in @thehindu.com, dated Apr 04, 2026.

Link: www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/hea...

Article link: doi.org/10.1017/S002...

#maternitybenefit #populationcontrol #polisky

In 1952, Kefauver's campaign was a family affair!

Here, Kefauver's wife Nancy and father Cooke emerge from Tampa's Hotel Floridan to greet voters and shake hands on behalf of their husband/son.

#skystorians #history #polisky

Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran A drone maker backed by President Donald Trump’s two oldest sons is trying to win contracts with Gulf countries under threat by Iran and protected by the U.S. military led by their father.

Make it make sense.
apnews.com/article/trum... #BlueSky #LawSky #PoliSky

FOUR U.S. AIRCRAFT HIT IN A SINGLE DAY: F-15E down. A-10 hit. Two Blackhawks struck. And one pilot still missing.🙏

Yet just this week, Trump said: “They have no anti-aircraft equipment. Their radar is 100% annihilated.” #BlueSky #LawSky #PoliSky #war #iran

If Trump wasn't spending ~$1B a day on war in Iran & pushing a $1.5 trillion military budget, maybe he could actually invest in Americans. #BlueSky #MedSky #LawSky #PoliSky #Iran