Harvey G. Cohen
@cultrhack.bsky.social
Author/historian (Duke Ellington's America, Who's In The Money?) musician/songwriter, Yankee in London, Senior Lecturer.
In so many ways, a Culture Hack...and democracy champion.
In so many ways, a Culture Hack...and democracy champion.
A report and statement from the Former JAGS Working Group is applying new damning perspective to Sec of Defense Pete Hegseth's reported order to kill the survivors of an attack on a boat supposedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean 2 months ago. If true, this is a clear war crime⬇️
December 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A report and statement from the Former JAGS Working Group is applying new damning perspective to Sec of Defense Pete Hegseth's reported order to kill the survivors of an attack on a boat supposedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean 2 months ago. If true, this is a clear war crime⬇️
"Any peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine that includes an amnesty for [Putin] war crimes could encourage other authoritarian leaders to attack their neighbours, Ukraine’s only Nobel peace prize winner warned." It would ruin international law, she said.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
US deal must punish Russia war crimes, says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner
Oleksandra Matviichuk warns any amnesty could encourage authoritarian leaders to attack their neighbours
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"Any peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine that includes an amnesty for [Putin] war crimes could encourage other authoritarian leaders to attack their neighbours, Ukraine’s only Nobel peace prize winner warned." It would ruin international law, she said.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Under Trump, “the United States is now becoming less special and a lot more like empires of the past.”
--David Frum @davidfrum.bsky.social
--David Frum @davidfrum.bsky.social
Below, @davidfrum.bsky.social focuses on how part of what used to differentiate America was that it was not just about power and wealth as nations often are, but also defined by its ideas. Under Trump’s greed & corruption, he proves, much of this notion is vanishing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb_2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb_2...
The End of the American Empire | The David Frum Show
YouTube video by The Atlantic
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December 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Under Trump, “the United States is now becoming less special and a lot more like empires of the past.”
--David Frum @davidfrum.bsky.social
--David Frum @davidfrum.bsky.social
Below, @davidfrum.bsky.social focuses on how part of what used to differentiate America was that it was not just about power and wealth as nations often are, but also defined by its ideas. Under Trump’s greed & corruption, he proves, much of this notion is vanishing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb_2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb_2...
The End of the American Empire | The David Frum Show
YouTube video by The Atlantic
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Below, @davidfrum.bsky.social focuses on how part of what used to differentiate America was that it was not just about power and wealth as nations often are, but also defined by its ideas. Under Trump’s greed & corruption, he proves, much of this notion is vanishing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb_2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb_2...
Shocking new video on the newest way corporations are ripping us off: replacing price tags with dynamic pricing algorithms that can change constantly to benefit companies & are rigged against consumers, & even use our personal info so companies can charge us more.
www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...
www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...
Video: Opinion | Goodbye, Price Tags. Hello, Dynamic Pricing.
Shopping has always been a game. And now it’s being rigged against you.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Shocking new video on the newest way corporations are ripping us off: replacing price tags with dynamic pricing algorithms that can change constantly to benefit companies & are rigged against consumers, & even use our personal info so companies can charge us more.
www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...
www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...
The story of one of the great Los Angeles architectural landmarks, the 1960 Stahl house in the Hollywood hills, famous for decades for innovation and stunning L.A. views. Official L.A. historic-cultural landmark—originally built for $37K, now selling for $25M.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘An idealized version of LA’: fabled mid-century Stahl house on sale for first time
Home perched in Hollywood Hills, constructed for $37,500 and made famous by Julius Shulman photo, listed for $25m
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The story of one of the great Los Angeles architectural landmarks, the 1960 Stahl house in the Hollywood hills, famous for decades for innovation and stunning L.A. views. Official L.A. historic-cultural landmark—originally built for $37K, now selling for $25M.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Such cruel needless actions against asylum applicants who have already suffered so much, who had nothing to do with the shooting of National Guard members in D.C. Trump is a monster of hate and corruption.
(@nytimes.com)
(@nytimes.com)
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Such cruel needless actions against asylum applicants who have already suffered so much, who had nothing to do with the shooting of National Guard members in D.C. Trump is a monster of hate and corruption.
(@nytimes.com)
(@nytimes.com)
The ex-president of Honduras is a convicted drug trafficker who took bribes from a drug kingpin. Make no mistake: Trump hates the rule of law and digs rich and powerful criminals. Another way in which MAGA voters got hoodwinked.
(@nytimes.com)
(@nytimes.com)
November 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The ex-president of Honduras is a convicted drug trafficker who took bribes from a drug kingpin. Make no mistake: Trump hates the rule of law and digs rich and powerful criminals. Another way in which MAGA voters got hoodwinked.
(@nytimes.com)
(@nytimes.com)
Been following Rosalia since her 2017 debut. It’s satisfying to see her fulfil her potential over four excellent albums. Her new LP "Lux" is so ambitious, w/touches of opera and flamenco—yet romantic, poetic, danceable as well. Nothing else like it today. One of the best things I’ve heard in 2025.
November 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Been following Rosalia since her 2017 debut. It’s satisfying to see her fulfil her potential over four excellent albums. Her new LP "Lux" is so ambitious, w/touches of opera and flamenco—yet romantic, poetic, danceable as well. Nothing else like it today. One of the best things I’ve heard in 2025.
@zadiesmith.bsky.social’s elegant cutting essay about the lack of appreciation for the British Library’s skilled workers (victims of below-inflation raises for years, some having to take multiple jobs) which translates to a lack of regard for Brit culture itself:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
@zadiesmith.bsky.social’s elegant cutting essay about the lack of appreciation for the British Library’s skilled workers (victims of below-inflation raises for years, some having to take multiple jobs) which translates to a lack of regard for Brit culture itself:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@zadiesmith.bsky.social’s elegant cutting essay about the lack of appreciation for the British Library’s skilled workers (victims of below-inflation raises for years, some having to take multiple jobs) which translates to a lack of regard for Brit culture itself:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library | Zadie Smith
The dispute over pay at this great national institution gets to the heart of our misplaced priorities, says novelist Zadie Smith
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:34 AM
@zadiesmith.bsky.social’s elegant cutting essay about the lack of appreciation for the British Library’s skilled workers (victims of below-inflation raises for years, some having to take multiple jobs) which translates to a lack of regard for Brit culture itself:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The dumbly arrogant Trump administration--once again foolishly alienating European allies that the U.S. needs.
(@nytimes.com)
(@nytimes.com)
November 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The dumbly arrogant Trump administration--once again foolishly alienating European allies that the U.S. needs.
(@nytimes.com)
(@nytimes.com)
Trump is cynically using this tragic shooting by an apparently mentally ill person to do what he wanted anyway: spread more hate to immigrants and cover up his culpability in this. The Guard wasn't needed in DC & used as a political prop, often picking up trash.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
November 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Trump is cynically using this tragic shooting by an apparently mentally ill person to do what he wanted anyway: spread more hate to immigrants and cover up his culpability in this. The Guard wasn't needed in DC & used as a political prop, often picking up trash.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
As it has always been, new Mavis Staples album is another guide to how we can survive & thrive w/soul in increasingly soulless times, carried by her indomitable legendary voice, well-chosen songs by Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Curtis Mayfield, Kevin Morby etc🙏
mavisstaples.bandcamp.com/album/sad-an...
mavisstaples.bandcamp.com/album/sad-an...
Sad And Beautiful World, by Mavis Staples
10 track album
mavisstaples.bandcamp.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
As it has always been, new Mavis Staples album is another guide to how we can survive & thrive w/soul in increasingly soulless times, carried by her indomitable legendary voice, well-chosen songs by Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Curtis Mayfield, Kevin Morby etc🙏
mavisstaples.bandcamp.com/album/sad-an...
mavisstaples.bandcamp.com/album/sad-an...
Fitting that the new Mavis Staples album begins with “Chicago,” Tom Waits’ salute to the bravery of the black Americans who left the South for better opportunities up north with less racism. It's the story of Mavis’ own fabled family, and so many more... (1 of 2)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbO4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbO4...
Mavis Staples - "Chicago" (Full Album Stream)
YouTube video by ANTI- Records
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November 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Fitting that the new Mavis Staples album begins with “Chicago,” Tom Waits’ salute to the bravery of the black Americans who left the South for better opportunities up north with less racism. It's the story of Mavis’ own fabled family, and so many more... (1 of 2)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbO4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbO4...
Is there a smarter, better informed person in America about how companies rip off consumers than
@linamkhan.bsky.social? I doubt it. Jon Stewart--pretty brilliant as well.
@linamkhan.bsky.social? I doubt it. Jon Stewart--pretty brilliant as well.
@linamkhan.bsky.social, ex-Chair of @FTC, and Jon Stewart get “deep in the weeds” into why retail prices are rising, how huge corporations like Walmart & Big Pharma get significant advantages over smaller stores. No wonder Trump favors monopolies & other CEOs so much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRJW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRJW...
Lina Khan On Zohran Mamdani, Corporate Welfare & the FTC | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
YouTube video by The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Is there a smarter, better informed person in America about how companies rip off consumers than
@linamkhan.bsky.social? I doubt it. Jon Stewart--pretty brilliant as well.
@linamkhan.bsky.social? I doubt it. Jon Stewart--pretty brilliant as well.
@linamkhan.bsky.social, ex-Chair of @FTC, and Jon Stewart get “deep in the weeds” into why retail prices are rising, how huge corporations like Walmart & Big Pharma get significant advantages over smaller stores. No wonder Trump favors monopolies & other CEOs so much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRJW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRJW...
Lina Khan On Zohran Mamdani, Corporate Welfare & the FTC | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
YouTube video by The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
@linamkhan.bsky.social, ex-Chair of @FTC, and Jon Stewart get “deep in the weeds” into why retail prices are rising, how huge corporations like Walmart & Big Pharma get significant advantages over smaller stores. No wonder Trump favors monopolies & other CEOs so much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRJW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRJW...
Someone needs to inform the many fans of Nigel Farage, the unqualified, highly intolerant head of the Reform party, who may become the next Prime Minister and who keeps on saying the opposite to falsely inflame UK public opinion. Yes, he's a pal of the U.S. president.
(@nytimes.com)
(@nytimes.com)
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Someone needs to inform the many fans of Nigel Farage, the unqualified, highly intolerant head of the Reform party, who may become the next Prime Minister and who keeps on saying the opposite to falsely inflame UK public opinion. Yes, he's a pal of the U.S. president.
(@nytimes.com)
(@nytimes.com)
@propublica.org reports Trump administration is cutting $500 million in food bank funding for people w/Green Cards—permanent residents approved to live and work in the U.S.—these are not undocumented residents, they worked hard to play by the rules. Heartless again.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqv2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqv2...
Report shows Trump administration cut $500 million in funding for food banks
YouTube video by MS NOW
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November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
@propublica.org reports Trump administration is cutting $500 million in food bank funding for people w/Green Cards—permanent residents approved to live and work in the U.S.—these are not undocumented residents, they worked hard to play by the rules. Heartless again.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqv2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqv2...
Trump doesn’t know if this was an “act of terror” yet, he’s just spreading fear and hate before facts are known—as usual. Maybe this was just a crazy person. And let’s not denigrate 1000s of Afghanis brought to US because they saved US soldiers in the Afghan War.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Trump doesn’t know if this was an “act of terror” yet, he’s just spreading fear and hate before facts are known—as usual. Maybe this was just a crazy person. And let’s not denigrate 1000s of Afghanis brought to US because they saved US soldiers in the Afghan War.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
More cruelty, racism and abuse of the law from Trump and ICE:
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(@nytimes.com)
November 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
More cruelty, racism and abuse of the law from Trump and ICE:
(@nytimes.com)
(@nytimes.com)
Why on earth should the civilized world care what Putin will accept? He started a war of choice fueled mainly by terrorism against civilians, his army is failing, economy is flailing. How does he have any power to decide the endgame? Zelensky deserves just as much if not more.
(nytimes.com)
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November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Why on earth should the civilized world care what Putin will accept? He started a war of choice fueled mainly by terrorism against civilians, his army is failing, economy is flailing. How does he have any power to decide the endgame? Zelensky deserves just as much if not more.
(nytimes.com)
(nytimes.com)
WTF is going on in these United States? Our felon president was caught on tape at the end of his first term asking the Georgia Secretary of State to find him 11,780 votes so he could falsely declare himself the winner of the election of that state in 2020. So now, cheaters prosper?
(nytimes.com)
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November 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
WTF is going on in these United States? Our felon president was caught on tape at the end of his first term asking the Georgia Secretary of State to find him 11,780 votes so he could falsely declare himself the winner of the election of that state in 2020. So now, cheaters prosper?
(nytimes.com)
(nytimes.com)
@profgalloway.com: the key to Trump’s 2024 election victory was podcasting. His appearance on Joe Rogan netted 55 million views. To get that much of an audience, Kamala Harris would have had to have gone on CNN, MSNBC & Fox every night for 3 hours for 2 weeks.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfGZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfGZ...
Will Democrats learn from MAGA Manoshpere?
YouTube video by MS NOW
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November 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
@profgalloway.com: the key to Trump’s 2024 election victory was podcasting. His appearance on Joe Rogan netted 55 million views. To get that much of an audience, Kamala Harris would have had to have gone on CNN, MSNBC & Fox every night for 3 hours for 2 weeks.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfGZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfGZ...
...but make sure you catch the fun and sometimes great 7” original B-sides on the 2nd disc in the set!
On the new remaster of Prince’s vastly underrated “Around The World In A Day” album💙(1985), there are radical new mixes of “Raspberry Beret,” “She’s Always In My Hair” etc. What idiot thought they could improve on Prince’s original work?! Hideous stuff from the estate...
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
...but make sure you catch the fun and sometimes great 7” original B-sides on the 2nd disc in the set!