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It’s getting worse in Trumpland www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Trump administration's move to cancel collective bargaining agreements at 30+ federal agencies, citing "national security," marks a sweeping assault on labor rights. A judge has temporarily blocked the order: buff.ly/oCOjzzE Bob Bussel @uoregon.bsky.social

submitted 36 days ago • 12 comments

Conservatives are pushing a radical legal theory that would give Donald Trump control over the federal courts’ support agencies—and deal a crushing blow to their independence.

submitted 36 days ago • 19 comments

Trade and immigration are areas where Donald Trump operates most like a criminal autocrat.

submitted 36 days ago • 3 comments

In just 100 days, Trump is reshaping media coverage — and it’s looking a lot like Viktor Orbán’s Hungary. By sidelining critics and boosting loyal voices, the White House is reshaping how (and who) gets heard.

submitted 36 days ago • 4 comments

Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues to block Trump from firing three board members reut.rs/3Et4hcM

submitted 36 days ago • 4 comments

This is a media opp for Trump: arresting a judge. Grinding away at the levels of acceptance.

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

Despite Russia’s announced Easter ceasefire, Zelensky reports 59 Russian shellings and 5 attacks along the front. “On Easter morning, they pretend to pause the war — but keep trying to inflict harm,” he said. The truce? Just for show.

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www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...

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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

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www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

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The US Department of Education froze $2.3 billion in federal funding for Harvard University, just hours after the school rejected President Donald Trump's demands that it make deep policy changes on diversity reut.rs/4ie41w1

submitted 51 days ago • 70 comments

You don't start a war against someone 20 times your size and then hope that people give you some missiles," Trump said during a White House meeting. #ukraine kyivindependent.com/trump-dismis...

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‘Stop Brexit Man’ cleared of flouting ban on playing music outside parliament

submitted 51 days ago • 23 comments

Russia attacks Sumi as Steve Witkoff was in Russia “negotiating” peace with Putin. This in effect shames the US, making them look ridiculous. Peace? > Bomb.

submitted 51 days ago • 1 comment

20,000 in ruby red Utah on their feet, in community, and ready to organize for a better world. A better world is possible.

submitted 52 days ago • 1619 comments

Deadly Russian attack on Ukraine was a mistake, says #Trump > Russian asset, now defending and making excuses for Russia. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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A startling act of economic self harm, Trump copying Brexit, the right seem doomed to keep wrecking economies wherever they are. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/w...

submitted 52 days ago • 3 comments

The home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) was set on fire early Sunday while he and his family were inside, he said, an incident that state police are investigating as arson.

submitted 52 days ago • 248 comments

What’s stopping European countries from buying weapons from the US? #EU countries would fulfil their #NATO budget obligations and avoid having to invest in weapons production. Security risk? #Trump is unreliable.

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The German MoD has just announced a new military aid package to support #Ukraine. This will be financed with the over €11 billion that were approved in March for support until 2029. The package 👇 — 4 IRIS-T SAM systems (SLM/SLS mixed*) — 300 missiles for IRIS-T SAM systems 1/4

submitted 54 days ago • 7 comments

In this video, I discuss the rumors of an upcoming Russian spring offensive in #Ukraine. It seems likely that they will throw significant resources into this because Putin's war narrative demands that the Russian army continues to make progress almost regardless of the costs.

submitted 55 days ago • 6 comments

Well, this is an interesting turn of events. Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine #Japan #NATO #Ukraine apnews.com/article/japa...

submitted 55 days ago • 7 comments

Kyiv ceasefire but Russia continues to attack, while #Trump, Russian asset, distracts the world with tariffs. #ukraine

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Greenland US base chief says her base did not support JD Vance and was sacked. www.military.com/daily-news/2...

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

Trump Manipulated The Market, And Regular Americans Paid The Price www.thegenzperspective.com/p/trump-mani...

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In Trump's America, the one thing you can count on is a potential market meltdown every 90 days. Ask yourself: what CEO, business, or trading partner in their right mind is going to ever invest in America when a psychopath tries to blow up the economy every 90 days?

submitted 56 days ago • 129 comments

What a loony. Trump said he is applying a 90-day pause on new tariffs. At the same time, he announced he was raising tariff rates on China to 125%, ratcheting up his tit-for-tat with Beijing. Getting the impression he has absolutely no idea what he is doing. www.cnn.com/politics/liv...

submitted 56 days ago • 46 comments

Good luck America. You voted for this guy #Trump but now we have to put up with him too. Pick him back in the asylum #USA They can’t hear, they’re all on TwitterX…

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Sharp point here that @dgraham.bsky.social has been teasing out over the past few months: much of the society-reshaping project that part of the Trump admin wants to enact requires the federal government that another part of the Trump admin is detroying:

It’s getting worse in Trumpland www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump administration's move to cancel collective bargaining agreements at 30+ federal agencies, citing "national security," marks a sweeping assault on labor rights. A judge has temporarily blocked the order: buff.ly/oCOjzzE Bob Bussel @uoregon.bsky.social

Conservatives are pushing a radical legal theory that would give Donald Trump control over the federal courts’ support agencies—and deal a crushing blow to their independence.

Trade and immigration are areas where Donald Trump operates most like a criminal autocrat.

In just 100 days, Trump is reshaping media coverage — and it’s looking a lot like Viktor Orbán’s Hungary. By sidelining critics and boosting loyal voices, the White House is reshaping how (and who) gets heard.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues to block Trump from firing three board members reut.rs/3Et4hcM

This is a media opp for Trump: arresting a judge. Grinding away at the levels of acceptance.

Despite Russia’s announced Easter ceasefire, Zelensky reports 59 Russian shellings and 5 attacks along the front. “On Easter morning, they pretend to pause the war — but keep trying to inflict harm,” he said. The truce? Just for show.

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The US Department of Education froze $2.3 billion in federal funding for Harvard University, just hours after the school rejected President Donald Trump's demands that it make deep policy changes on diversity reut.rs/4ie41w1

You don't start a war against someone 20 times your size and then hope that people give you some missiles," Trump said during a White House meeting. #ukraine kyivindependent.com/trump-dismis...

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

‘Stop Brexit Man’ cleared of flouting ban on playing music outside parliament

Russia attacks Sumi as Steve Witkoff was in Russia “negotiating” peace with Putin. This in effect shames the US, making them look ridiculous. Peace? > Bomb.

20,000 in ruby red Utah on their feet, in community, and ready to organize for a better world. A better world is possible.

Deadly Russian attack on Ukraine was a mistake, says #Trump > Russian asset, now defending and making excuses for Russia. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A startling act of economic self harm, Trump copying Brexit, the right seem doomed to keep wrecking economies wherever they are. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/w...

The home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) was set on fire early Sunday while he and his family were inside, he said, an incident that state police are investigating as arson.

What’s stopping European countries from buying weapons from the US? #EU countries would fulfil their #NATO budget obligations and avoid having to invest in weapons production. Security risk? #Trump is unreliable.

The German MoD has just announced a new military aid package to support #Ukraine. This will be financed with the over €11 billion that were approved in March for support until 2029. The package 👇 — 4 IRIS-T SAM systems (SLM/SLS mixed*) — 300 missiles for IRIS-T SAM systems 1/4

In this video, I discuss the rumors of an upcoming Russian spring offensive in #Ukraine. It seems likely that they will throw significant resources into this because Putin's war narrative demands that the Russian army continues to make progress almost regardless of the costs.

Well, this is an interesting turn of events. Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine #Japan #NATO #Ukraine apnews.com/article/japa...

Kyiv ceasefire but Russia continues to attack, while #Trump, Russian asset, distracts the world with tariffs. #ukraine

Greenland US base chief says her base did not support JD Vance and was sacked. www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Trump Manipulated The Market, And Regular Americans Paid The Price www.thegenzperspective.com/p/trump-mani...

In Trump's America, the one thing you can count on is a potential market meltdown every 90 days. Ask yourself: what CEO, business, or trading partner in their right mind is going to ever invest in America when a psychopath tries to blow up the economy every 90 days?

What a loony. Trump said he is applying a 90-day pause on new tariffs. At the same time, he announced he was raising tariff rates on China to 125%, ratcheting up his tit-for-tat with Beijing. Getting the impression he has absolutely no idea what he is doing. www.cnn.com/politics/liv...

Good luck America. You voted for this guy #Trump but now we have to put up with him too. Pick him back in the asylum #USA They can’t hear, they’re all on TwitterX…

Sharp point here that @dgraham.bsky.social has been teasing out over the past few months: much of the society-reshaping project that part of the Trump admin wants to enact requires the federal government that another part of the Trump admin is detroying:

So Laura Loomer is now the validator of loyalty. The new Himmler.

goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/again-and-...

Tariffs are also a distraction from #ukraine @mrjamesob.bsky.social