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This is a dark day for the country. The Supreme Court is not about protecting right. It is all about settling ideological vendettas.

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My new CIGI paper is published: “Developing Countries' Business Participation in the AI Economy”, June 2025. There are some interesting early stage AI developments in the Global South. And, policy options are available to better capitalize on AI. www.cigionline.org/static/docum...

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The entire 12-person board tasked with overseeing the State Department’s Fulbright Program resigned Wednesday, claiming political interference from the Trump administration.

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Breaking News: A judge said the government should release Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist employed by Harvard University, saying U.S. customs had “no factual or legal basis” for revoking her visa.

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Aside from the fact that anyone can get seriously ill from COVID, a key point they are deliberately hiding when removing access is that COVID vaccines reduce transmission. People choose to get vaccinated to protect other people. It is wrong and harmful to take that choice away.

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Today, I helped to protect the nonpartisan Federal Civil Service by submitting a public comment against the Office of Personnel Management’s proposed rule to reduce safeguards: 90 Fed. Reg. 17182. Our democracy depends on a professional federal workforce. #CivilServiceStrong @democracyforward.org

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Huge recommendation: Historian @timothysnyder.bsky.social in a remarkable interview in Austrian public television about the first 100 days of the second Trump administration (English audio version).

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Courage is contagious. But how do we catch it? For months, @amifieldsmeyer.bsky.social and I have been asking dissidents and activists from around the world how we can topple authoritarianism. We assembled their lessons into a field guide to courage. www.newyorker.com/news/the-wee...

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A great, succinct segment on the US Civil Service and what they do for the rest of America: Author Michael Lewis speaks about it on the Colbert Show: youtu.be/T30BF32qPgg?...

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‪Nothing Rhymes with Orange By DougL Oh to live by a Welsh mountain called Blorenge! Or perhaps in a cozy place at Stonehenge? Amidst a grand field of borage, I’d not have a problem to keep up courage. But, in my homeland, it all seems foreign, Nothing rhymes in a land ruled by one who is orange.

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Carney: The system of global trade anchored on the United States.. is over. Our old relationship of steadily deepening integration with the United States is over. The 80 year period when the United States embraced the mantle of economic leadership… is over.

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Keep speaking up.

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After getting some rest, I am in awe of everyone who continues to lift their voice and speak out. This is a moment for our country, and we must make a choice about the America we want to be.

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The Fulbright program for academic exchange advances our shared understanding of the world around us. It builds bridges, where others might wish to tear them down. Under extreme pressure in the US now, it needs our support. Join me as we #StandforFulbright! fulbright.donorsupport.co/page/standfo...

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Countries that have issued a travel advisory this year warning their citizens about visiting the United States: Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Netherlands New Zealand United Kingdom

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Our response is to fight, to protect, and to build.

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For 2,500 years, women have been fighting for their place in our democracies. Ahead of International Women's Day, we trace the slow path towards equality.

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I don't know who this guy is but he's absolute right.

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“Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.”

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Three years ago. The lives of millions of Ukrainians changed when Russia began its massive full-scale invasion. Many lives, friends, family and loved ones... ordinary Ukrainians, were lost. Ukraine still stands Never, ever forget who the aggressor is. Let's keep the support for Ukraine strong(er).

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Senator Bernie Sanders has an important message for you about the US, Ukraine, and other European allies (apologies, the post is on X): x.com/implausibleb...

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Even worse incompetence: they accidentally fired, then apparently today un-fired, hundreds of the people who manage America's nuclear weapons.

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Hello America, Don’t give up yet. Senator Brian Schatz (D - Hawaii) has a positive message for you about next steps in defending democracy: x.com/votesaveamer...

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We are asking Ukrainians to defeat the armies of Putin and Kim Jong Un. In their efforts to do so, Ukrainians helped bring down Assad. Ukrainian resistance is one of the most stunning military achievements in modern history.

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Yesterday in Punta del Este, a few of us held a 1 min vigil for multilateral trading system, reading opening paras from Time’s coverage of talks to create the World Trade Org, 29.9.1986. It reads like a sacred text. Sunset: either a splendid orange or future US trade policy burning down the house.

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Meanwhile, in the Parque natural regional, Valle del Lunarejo, Uruguay, here’s what’s goin’ down… Birdsong from the rufous-collared sparrow, rufous-bellied thrush, rufous-hornero, southern lapwing, sayaca tananger, saffron finch, great kiskadee, grey-breasted martin, and fork-tailed flycatcher.

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I am pleased to report that standing here at the junction of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, all is well (the minor border quibble is well under control and birds are freely transiting the frontier).

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The world may be falling apart, but meanwhile in Uruguay…

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WaPo columnist and former acting editorial board head Ruth Marcus in a state of steely fury (gift link) wapo.st/4e3xvuc

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Don’t let the sun set on our chance to #StopFundingOverfishing! 🐟🌅 Join me and @RonSteenblik.bsky.social in urging @WTO members to act NOW and agree on additional rules that will ensure sustainable fisheries and a healthy ocean for generations to come.

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This jarring new volume covers the plight of a band of American Indians in California. A compelling story built on solid research. A call for social justice. "Unrecognized in California: Federal Acknowledgment and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians", 2024, Olivia M. Chilcote. a.co/d/cK5iUfr

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All was calm by the water-rock fountain at the California Botanic Garden this morning. But, in rolled a troop of lesser finches for a drink and a wash-up, and mayhem ensued.

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The Majapahit empire ruled much of what is now Indonesia, anchored by Buddhist & Hindu religious practices (ca 1220-1530AD). Effects echo to the present. A great new book by Herald van der Linde tells the story. Majapahit: Intrigue, Betrayal and War in Indonesia’s Greatest Empire a.co/d/7Xaf3RZ

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AI innovation is concentrated. The regulatory environment may support or hinder responsible diffusion. What to do? AI Innovation Concentration & the Governance Challenge Douglas Lippoldt, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation 16.04.2024 www.cigionline.org/static/docum...

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