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The bit where St Elon of Musk says that children should not feel guilt for their grandparents is perfectly true. What the nazi pr1ck forgot to mention was that these very same children should NOT commit the same crimes. Let's not see history rhyme...

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

If you want to read a book on where threats to democracy come from, consider SOLDIERS OF DEMOCRACY by @sharangrewal.bsky.social 👇. In rich detail, the book explores how Arab militaries killed democracy in its cradle—and what we can do to stop them. #booksky global.oup.com/academic/pro...

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

🧵 👋 I'm a political scientist who wrote a book about the recent collapse of two democracies (Egypt & Tunisia). Given the anxieties of today, let me present a 🧵 with thoughts & resources for: WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DEMOCRACY COLLAPSES:

submitted 33 days ago • 222 comments

Welcome New Folks! Here are my 2 best tools/resources to get you up to speed on Bluesky: 1) Sky Follower Bridge

submitted 44 days ago • 8 comments

Sunny and cold #photography

submitted 34 days ago • 86 comments

Here’s 56 seconds of a mom and baby humpback whale.

submitted 33 days ago • 58 comments

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." Written right there in the Constitution. The President cannot change that with the stroke of a pen.

submitted 33 days ago • 2244 comments

I love this so much! At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions. This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.

submitted 33 days ago • 1776 comments

Wishing everyone everywhere peace and inspiration. Come what may, let us stand strong for all that is right and just. Let us defend those who are being mistreated, and live with kindness and respect as Martin Luther King hoped we would . Our task is clear. ❤️

submitted 34 days ago • 641 comments