@agnesgruda.bsky.social
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Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova has been in ICE custody for about two months. Her colleague and friend Leon Peshkin says her case is causing some scientists to reconsider working in the U.S.
Colleague of Harvard scientist held by ICE warns that foreign scientists are scared
Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova has been in ICE custody for about two months. Her colleague and friend Leon Peshkin says her case is causing some scientists to reconsider working in the U.S.
www.npr.org
April 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova has been in ICE custody for about two months. Her colleague and friend Leon Peshkin says her case is causing some scientists to reconsider working in the U.S.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R): "We are all afraid…I am oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice because retaliation is real."
April 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R): "We are all afraid…I am oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice because retaliation is real."
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Now this is a good, accurate headline
March 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Now this is a good, accurate headline
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Carlson and Witkoff think Khrushchev the Ukrainian gave Ukraine the 5 regions that Russia now wants to carve out of Ukraine and that's the root of the war. Laughably wrong, of course. But also why did Putin try to take Kyiv then if it's all about south-eastern Ukraine, you arrogant russian patsies?
March 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Carlson and Witkoff think Khrushchev the Ukrainian gave Ukraine the 5 regions that Russia now wants to carve out of Ukraine and that's the root of the war. Laughably wrong, of course. But also why did Putin try to take Kyiv then if it's all about south-eastern Ukraine, you arrogant russian patsies?
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A New York, des militants propalestiniens investissent la Trump Tower, antre du président des Etats-Unis
A New York, des militants propalestiniens investissent la Trump Tower, antre du président des Etats-Unis
Plusieurs centaines d’activistes ont pénétré dans le gratte-ciel ultra-sécurisé de Manhattan, jeudi. Selon la police new-yorkaise, 98 personnes ont été arrêtées.
www.lemonde.fr
March 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
A New York, des militants propalestiniens investissent la Trump Tower, antre du président des Etats-Unis
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The Trump administration warned 60 universities on Monday that they could face penalties from pending investigations into antisemitism on college campuses, a threat sharpened in recent days by its cancellation of funding to Columbia University and the arrest of a protest leader there.
Trump Officials Warn 60 Colleges of Possible Antisemitism Penalties
The administration’s warning came just after it pulled hundreds of millions of dollars from Columbia University.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The Trump administration warned 60 universities on Monday that they could face penalties from pending investigations into antisemitism on college campuses, a threat sharpened in recent days by its cancellation of funding to Columbia University and the arrest of a protest leader there.
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Ce qui devait arriver, arriva. Kennedy lie l'épidémie de rougeole à une mauvaise alimentation et à une santé déficiente, en citant des théories farfelues.
Le secrétaire d'État à la santé a également laissé entendre que le vaccin contre la rougeole avait nui aux enfants du Texas.
Le secrétaire d'État à la santé a également laissé entendre que le vaccin contre la rougeole avait nui aux enfants du Texas.
Kennedy Links Measles Outbreak to Poor Diet and Health, Citing Fringe Theories
In a recent interview, the health secretary also suggested that the measles vaccine had harmed children in West Texas, center of an outbreak.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Ce qui devait arriver, arriva. Kennedy lie l'épidémie de rougeole à une mauvaise alimentation et à une santé déficiente, en citant des théories farfelues.
Le secrétaire d'État à la santé a également laissé entendre que le vaccin contre la rougeole avait nui aux enfants du Texas.
Le secrétaire d'État à la santé a également laissé entendre que le vaccin contre la rougeole avait nui aux enfants du Texas.
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Reminder: a ceasefire is not on offer; peace is not on offer; Trump is trying to strong arm Ukraine into submitting to russia's demands. Russia keeps reiterating that it's neither interested in a ceasefire or in any compromise. It keeps rejecting all compromise suggestions out of hand.
March 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Reminder: a ceasefire is not on offer; peace is not on offer; Trump is trying to strong arm Ukraine into submitting to russia's demands. Russia keeps reiterating that it's neither interested in a ceasefire or in any compromise. It keeps rejecting all compromise suggestions out of hand.
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DOGE disbanded a team dedicated to government efficiency—something Elon Musk claims to want to promote.
“It’s chaotic, and it feels like it’s chaotic on purpose,” a former 18F worker told Matteo Wong. theatln.tc/OYxvGdvb
“It’s chaotic, and it feels like it’s chaotic on purpose,” a former 18F worker told Matteo Wong. theatln.tc/OYxvGdvb
DOGE Killed a Government-Efficiency Team
“It’s chaotic, and it feels like it’s chaotic on purpose.”
theatln.tc
March 2, 2025 at 5:26 AM
DOGE disbanded a team dedicated to government efficiency—something Elon Musk claims to want to promote.
“It’s chaotic, and it feels like it’s chaotic on purpose,” a former 18F worker told Matteo Wong. theatln.tc/OYxvGdvb
“It’s chaotic, and it feels like it’s chaotic on purpose,” a former 18F worker told Matteo Wong. theatln.tc/OYxvGdvb
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Un peu de lumière aujourd’hui: le magnifique Abou Sangare, 23 ans, ancien sans-papiers guinéen, qui brille dans « L’Histoire de Souleymane », remporte le César de la meilleure révélation masculine ✨⭐️
February 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Un peu de lumière aujourd’hui: le magnifique Abou Sangare, 23 ans, ancien sans-papiers guinéen, qui brille dans « L’Histoire de Souleymane », remporte le César de la meilleure révélation masculine ✨⭐️
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Des désinformateurs employés par nos médias ont déplacé la fenêtre de ce qu’on pouvait dire publiquement, à coups de demi-vérités et de mensonges.
C’est le temps de faire le ménage.
Mon texte, pour Le Devoir
Sortons les trumpagandistes de nos médias
www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...
C’est le temps de faire le ménage.
Mon texte, pour Le Devoir
Sortons les trumpagandistes de nos médias
www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...
Sortons les trumpagandistes de nos médias
Ils pourront continuer à sévir dans les médias sociaux, dans la rue ou avec une pancarte devant le parlement.
www.ledevoir.com
March 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Des désinformateurs employés par nos médias ont déplacé la fenêtre de ce qu’on pouvait dire publiquement, à coups de demi-vérités et de mensonges.
C’est le temps de faire le ménage.
Mon texte, pour Le Devoir
Sortons les trumpagandistes de nos médias
www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...
C’est le temps de faire le ménage.
Mon texte, pour Le Devoir
Sortons les trumpagandistes de nos médias
www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...
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Genocide is one of those unusual words whose legal definition is actually broader than the popular definition.
Most mainstream U.S. media outlets have refused to acknowledge a genocide is taking place — or even allow others to say so.
Most mainstream U.S. media outlets have refused to acknowledge a genocide is taking place — or even allow others to say so.
By Rejecting Evidence of Genocide in Gaza, the US Is Following a Familiar Pattern
For decades, Washington has denied, downplayed and rationalized atrocities by its allies
buff.ly
February 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Genocide is one of those unusual words whose legal definition is actually broader than the popular definition.
Most mainstream U.S. media outlets have refused to acknowledge a genocide is taking place — or even allow others to say so.
Most mainstream U.S. media outlets have refused to acknowledge a genocide is taking place — or even allow others to say so.
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The Oval Office meeting today between Trump and Zelensky “reeked of a planned attack,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes.
“The Ukrainian leader did his best to stand up to the bullying, but Trump and Vance were playing to the cameras and the MAGA gallery at home.” theatln.tc/5tozgdyn
“The Ukrainian leader did his best to stand up to the bullying, but Trump and Vance were playing to the cameras and the MAGA gallery at home.” theatln.tc/5tozgdyn
February 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The Oval Office meeting today between Trump and Zelensky “reeked of a planned attack,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes.
“The Ukrainian leader did his best to stand up to the bullying, but Trump and Vance were playing to the cameras and the MAGA gallery at home.” theatln.tc/5tozgdyn
“The Ukrainian leader did his best to stand up to the bullying, but Trump and Vance were playing to the cameras and the MAGA gallery at home.” theatln.tc/5tozgdyn
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The Trump Administration seems to be trying to compel Ukraine to surrender to Russia’s demands. He wants Ukraine to sign onto a blank deal without receiving any guarantees, blindly trusting Putin’s good will.
February 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The Trump Administration seems to be trying to compel Ukraine to surrender to Russia’s demands. He wants Ukraine to sign onto a blank deal without receiving any guarantees, blindly trusting Putin’s good will.
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From Bulgaria’s best cartoonist, Christo Komarnitski
March 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
From Bulgaria’s best cartoonist, Christo Komarnitski
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Good morning friends🦋Today’s tip: Each Other. We need to stand up for each other whether it is here or in public. If you see something, help, especially in public. The minute we stay silent we lose all. We are stronger together. Believe what you see and don’t let anyone tell you different 🦋🐾🦋🐾
February 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Good morning friends🦋Today’s tip: Each Other. We need to stand up for each other whether it is here or in public. If you see something, help, especially in public. The minute we stay silent we lose all. We are stronger together. Believe what you see and don’t let anyone tell you different 🦋🐾🦋🐾
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How long does it take for Americans to figure out that the country under attack by Trump and Musk is the USA itself?
America is under siege from the White House. Its government is being dismantled, health protections undone, even cyber security undermined. The USA is the target.
America is under siege from the White House. Its government is being dismantled, health protections undone, even cyber security undermined. The USA is the target.
March 1, 2025 at 12:24 AM
How long does it take for Americans to figure out that the country under attack by Trump and Musk is the USA itself?
America is under siege from the White House. Its government is being dismantled, health protections undone, even cyber security undermined. The USA is the target.
America is under siege from the White House. Its government is being dismantled, health protections undone, even cyber security undermined. The USA is the target.
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Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.
February 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.
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Across Ukraine, many people were shocked and blindsided at how a deal between the U.S. and the country on critical minerals fell apart and how President Trump treated Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky. They also said they wouldn’t stop fighting, even if the U.S. walked away.
Ukrainians Blindsided by Deal’s Breakdown and by Trump’s Actions
Some said they felt the U.S. president was disrespectful and that they were proud of their leader for standing up to him.
www.nytimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Across Ukraine, many people were shocked and blindsided at how a deal between the U.S. and the country on critical minerals fell apart and how President Trump treated Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky. They also said they wouldn’t stop fighting, even if the U.S. walked away.
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The sharp contrast between Ahmed al-Shara’s jihadist past and his pragmatic, nationalistic present has left Syrians and foreign officials wondering what he actually believes and how he will govern Syria.
Here's a look at his unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state.
Here's a look at his unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state.
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader
Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The sharp contrast between Ahmed al-Shara’s jihadist past and his pragmatic, nationalistic present has left Syrians and foreign officials wondering what he actually believes and how he will govern Syria.
Here's a look at his unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state.
Here's a look at his unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state.
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« Que le Pdt des É.-U. rejette les sacrifices des Ukrainiens comme étant de leur faute, qu'il rabaisse le Pdt de l'Ukraine, qu'il conclue des accords sans l'Ukraine ou l'OTAN et se permette d'admirer le tyran du Kremlin va bien au-delà de tout comportement que les Américains devraient tolérer. »
Opinion | Who Will Stand Up to Trump on Ukraine?
In their silence, Republicans are betraying the Ukrainians, national security and their own party’s values.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
« Que le Pdt des É.-U. rejette les sacrifices des Ukrainiens comme étant de leur faute, qu'il rabaisse le Pdt de l'Ukraine, qu'il conclue des accords sans l'Ukraine ou l'OTAN et se permette d'admirer le tyran du Kremlin va bien au-delà de tout comportement que les Américains devraient tolérer. »
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that he was firing Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the first female officer to rise to the Navy’s top job of Chief of Naval Operations, and would be looking for her replacement.
Pete Hegseth Fires Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy’s Top Officer
Adm. Lisa Franchetti spent roughly half of her 40-year career at sea, commanding a destroyer, two carrier strike groups and the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
www.nytimes.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that he was firing Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the first female officer to rise to the Navy’s top job of Chief of Naval Operations, and would be looking for her replacement.
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The Trump administration is fully engaged in a drive to eliminate virtually any government activity or mention related to climate change—with a few notable exceptions, @zoeschlanger.bsky.social reports:
Trump Could Start a New Pipeline Fight
A tax credit for carbon capture has fans in the oil industry.
www.theatlantic.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Trump administration is fully engaged in a drive to eliminate virtually any government activity or mention related to climate change—with a few notable exceptions, @zoeschlanger.bsky.social reports:
Une crise qui passe sous le radar
Massive change is underway in the Sahel, where extremism is soaring; democracy declining & Russia rising.
Over the past year, I've spoken to those shaping this history, including a jihadist; coup leader; mercenary & more.
Our @washingtonpost.com series: wapo.st/4gSNEnM
Over the past year, I've spoken to those shaping this history, including a jihadist; coup leader; mercenary & more.
Our @washingtonpost.com series: wapo.st/4gSNEnM
Crossroads of conflict
Russia is expanding its influence in Africa as democracy wanes, with military strongmen carrying out coups and the United States seeing its influence decline.
wapo.st
February 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Une crise qui passe sous le radar