Barbara Kaskosz
@kaskosz.bsky.social
Barbara Kaskosz, Ph.D., a mathematics professor at a university in New England. Concerned about democracy in America and the future of our country. 🏳️🌈
Opinions expressed here are solely my own and do not reflect the views or opinions of my employer.
Opinions expressed here are solely my own and do not reflect the views or opinions of my employer.
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Barbara Kaskosz
@kaskosz.bsky.social
· May 9
My real name is Barbara Kaskosz and I am a mathematics professor.
I was using an alias so my students wouldn't concern themselves with my political views.
The times have changed. Hiding behind an alias no longer feels right for me.
I STAND STRONG AND SPEAK WITHOUT FEAR.
I was using an alias so my students wouldn't concern themselves with my political views.
The times have changed. Hiding behind an alias no longer feels right for me.
I STAND STRONG AND SPEAK WITHOUT FEAR.
Reposted by Barbara Kaskosz
Timmy didn’t join us at the Overpass Brigade but he is having a very busy #Caturday today. You must admit, he is *objectively* beautiful…
November 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Timmy didn’t join us at the Overpass Brigade but he is having a very busy #Caturday today. You must admit, he is *objectively* beautiful…
Reposted by Barbara Kaskosz
The best signs today:
RACISM IS NOT AN IMMIGRATION POLICY… STOP THE HATE
FOLLOWING THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT TREASON! THANK YOU MARK KELLY
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
RACISM IS NOT AN IMMIGRATION POLICY… STOP THE HATE
FOLLOWING THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT TREASON! THANK YOU MARK KELLY
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
November 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The best signs today:
RACISM IS NOT AN IMMIGRATION POLICY… STOP THE HATE
FOLLOWING THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT TREASON! THANK YOU MARK KELLY
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
RACISM IS NOT AN IMMIGRATION POLICY… STOP THE HATE
FOLLOWING THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT TREASON! THANK YOU MARK KELLY
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
Reposted by Barbara Kaskosz
The Overpass Brigade gathered today as every Saturday despite the biting chill and the wind. Today’s message:
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
November 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Overpass Brigade gathered today as every Saturday despite the biting chill and the wind. Today’s message:
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
Timmy didn’t join us at the Overpass Brigade but he is having a very busy #Caturday today. You must admit, he is *objectively* beautiful…
November 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Timmy didn’t join us at the Overpass Brigade but he is having a very busy #Caturday today. You must admit, he is *objectively* beautiful…
The best signs today:
RACISM IS NOT AN IMMIGRATION POLICY… STOP THE HATE
FOLLOWING THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT TREASON! THANK YOU MARK KELLY
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
RACISM IS NOT AN IMMIGRATION POLICY… STOP THE HATE
FOLLOWING THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT TREASON! THANK YOU MARK KELLY
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
November 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The best signs today:
RACISM IS NOT AN IMMIGRATION POLICY… STOP THE HATE
FOLLOWING THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT TREASON! THANK YOU MARK KELLY
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
RACISM IS NOT AN IMMIGRATION POLICY… STOP THE HATE
FOLLOWING THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT TREASON! THANK YOU MARK KELLY
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
The Overpass Brigade gathered today as every Saturday despite the biting chill and the wind. Today’s message:
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
November 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Overpass Brigade gathered today as every Saturday despite the biting chill and the wind. Today’s message:
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE
Overpass Brigade
South County Resistance
Rhode Island, 11/29/2025
Putin on Thursday defended Trump’s special envoy against accusations of pro-Kremlin bias, calling him “an intelligent man” who is properly representing the position of his country and leader.
It’s comical. Now we know for sure that Witkoff is working for Russia.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/w...
It’s comical. Now we know for sure that Witkoff is working for Russia.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/w...
Putin Defends Witkoff Against Accusations of Pro-Russia Bias
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Putin on Thursday defended Trump’s special envoy against accusations of pro-Kremlin bias, calling him “an intelligent man” who is properly representing the position of his country and leader.
It’s comical. Now we know for sure that Witkoff is working for Russia.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/w...
It’s comical. Now we know for sure that Witkoff is working for Russia.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/w...
“If this were a normal American administration, Witkoff would be fired immediately. But nothing about this negotiation, or this administration, is normal at all.”
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin.
www.theatlantic.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“If this were a normal American administration, Witkoff would be fired immediately. But nothing about this negotiation, or this administration, is normal at all.”
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ex-National Guard Major General William Enyart: “This deployment of the National Guard into the cities of America is a misuse of a vital national resource. We are not trained to be law enforcement agencies.”
@billenyart.bsky.social
@billenyart.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ex-National Guard Major General William Enyart: “This deployment of the National Guard into the cities of America is a misuse of a vital national resource. We are not trained to be law enforcement agencies.”
@billenyart.bsky.social
@billenyart.bsky.social
A perfect read for this particular Thanksgiving morning is the article by Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret):
“Across the world, members of our armed forces come together, share a meal, and remember that they are not alone.”
@markhertling.bsky.social
@thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
“Across the world, members of our armed forces come together, share a meal, and remember that they are not alone.”
@markhertling.bsky.social
@thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
How the Military Celebrates Thanksgiving
Across the world, members of our armed forces come together, share a meal, and remember that they are not alone.
www.thebulwark.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A perfect read for this particular Thanksgiving morning is the article by Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret):
“Across the world, members of our armed forces come together, share a meal, and remember that they are not alone.”
@markhertling.bsky.social
@thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
“Across the world, members of our armed forces come together, share a meal, and remember that they are not alone.”
@markhertling.bsky.social
@thebulwark.com
www.thebulwark.com/p/how-the-us...
Reposted by Barbara Kaskosz
This was supposed to be a “upbeat news heading into the holiday” but the shooting of our soldiers today caused it to take a turn. I thank @nicollewallace.bsky.social for allowing me to express my thanks to all our soldiers and families.
Nicole Wallace’s deeply affecting conversation with Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.).
“On Thanksgiving, in all of our mess halls around the world, whether it’s in combat or in peacetime, the leaders serve the led.”
@markhertling.bsky.social
@nicollewallace.bsky.social
“On Thanksgiving, in all of our mess halls around the world, whether it’s in combat or in peacetime, the leaders serve the led.”
@markhertling.bsky.social
@nicollewallace.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
This was supposed to be a “upbeat news heading into the holiday” but the shooting of our soldiers today caused it to take a turn. I thank @nicollewallace.bsky.social for allowing me to express my thanks to all our soldiers and families.
Nicole Wallace’s deeply affecting conversation with Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.).
“On Thanksgiving, in all of our mess halls around the world, whether it’s in combat or in peacetime, the leaders serve the led.”
@markhertling.bsky.social
@nicollewallace.bsky.social
“On Thanksgiving, in all of our mess halls around the world, whether it’s in combat or in peacetime, the leaders serve the led.”
@markhertling.bsky.social
@nicollewallace.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Nicole Wallace’s deeply affecting conversation with Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.).
“On Thanksgiving, in all of our mess halls around the world, whether it’s in combat or in peacetime, the leaders serve the led.”
@markhertling.bsky.social
@nicollewallace.bsky.social
“On Thanksgiving, in all of our mess halls around the world, whether it’s in combat or in peacetime, the leaders serve the led.”
@markhertling.bsky.social
@nicollewallace.bsky.social
BREAKING: Two members of the National Guard were shot near the White House this afternoon. The local police say one suspect is in custody. The two Guardsmen who were shot were taken by helicopter to the hospital and are in critical condition.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Live Updates: Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
BREAKING: Two members of the National Guard were shot near the White House this afternoon. The local police say one suspect is in custody. The two Guardsmen who were shot were taken by helicopter to the hospital and are in critical condition.
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
(Gift article)
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
The transcript of Steve Witkoff’s conversation with Putin’s senior advisors about a “peace proposal” to end the war with Ukraine. Witkoff is working with Russians and for Russians. It is sickening.
(🎁 Gift article)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
(🎁 Gift article)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Witkoff Discusses Ukraine Plans With Key Putin Aide: Transcript
The following is a transcript of an Oct. 14 phone call lasting just over 5 minutes between Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy for peace missions, and Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin’s most senio...
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The transcript of Steve Witkoff’s conversation with Putin’s senior advisors about a “peace proposal” to end the war with Ukraine. Witkoff is working with Russians and for Russians. It is sickening.
(🎁 Gift article)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
(🎁 Gift article)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The DOJ says that it was DHS’s Kristi Noem who was responsible for the decision not to comply with Judge Boasberg’s March 15 order to halt the deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
Trump may have immunity but his minions do not.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
Trump may have immunity but his minions do not.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
Kristi Noem made final call on deportation flights after judge ordered planes to turn back, DOJ says
The disclosure in a court filing is the first time the Trump administration has said who was responsible for the March decision that drew the ire of a federal judge.
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The DOJ says that it was DHS’s Kristi Noem who was responsible for the decision not to comply with Judge Boasberg’s March 15 order to halt the deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
Trump may have immunity but his minions do not.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
Trump may have immunity but his minions do not.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
Tom Nichols: Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth want to show that they will do whatever Trump wants and they “will go after his enemies, the Constitution be damned”.
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Tom Nichols: Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth want to show that they will do whatever Trump wants and they “will go after his enemies, the Constitution be damned”.
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
Tom Nichols about Trump: “Places like Arlington Cemetery and people like Mark Kelly or John Kelly or Jim Mattis or others, they make him uncomfortable because they are a constant reminder of everything he is not.”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Tom Nichols about Trump: “Places like Arlington Cemetery and people like Mark Kelly or John Kelly or Jim Mattis or others, they make him uncomfortable because they are a constant reminder of everything he is not.”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
Tom Nichols: “In a more sensible and serious world (and yes, I know this is not the one we live in right now), Hegseth would be fired—and Kelly would take Hegseth’s job as secretary of defense.”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Senator Mark Kelly Is in the Wrong Job
He should be secretary of defense.
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Tom Nichols: “In a more sensible and serious world (and yes, I know this is not the one we live in right now), Hegseth would be fired—and Kelly would take Hegseth’s job as secretary of defense.”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Reposted by Barbara Kaskosz
Sen. Kelly: “When I saw that tweet today it kind of made sense. These two guys they informed me about this in a tweet because this is not about the law. This is about the media cycle and it’s about intimidation.”
Trump and Hegseth are unlikely to intimidate Mark Kelly.
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social
Trump and Hegseth are unlikely to intimidate Mark Kelly.
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Sen. Kelly: “When I saw that tweet today it kind of made sense. These two guys they informed me about this in a tweet because this is not about the law. This is about the media cycle and it’s about intimidation.”
Trump and Hegseth are unlikely to intimidate Mark Kelly.
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social
Trump and Hegseth are unlikely to intimidate Mark Kelly.
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social
Reposted by Barbara Kaskosz
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) talks about the DOD threats against Senator Kelly.
@markhertling.bsky.social
@nicollewallace.bsky.social
@markhertling.bsky.social
@nicollewallace.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) talks about the DOD threats against Senator Kelly.
@markhertling.bsky.social
@nicollewallace.bsky.social
@markhertling.bsky.social
@nicollewallace.bsky.social
Reposted by Barbara Kaskosz
Mark Nevitt, a national security law expert, said the probe into Mark Kelly raises significant legal and policy concerns.
“For them to essentially threaten an investigation or court-martial is highly, highly unusual,” Nevitt said.
“Unusual” hasn’t stopped Trump yet.
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
“For them to essentially threaten an investigation or court-martial is highly, highly unusual,” Nevitt said.
“Unusual” hasn’t stopped Trump yet.
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
Pentagon Investigates Misconduct Allegations Against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly
The review comes after Kelly, a retired Navy captain, appeared in a video with other lawmakers telling military members not to obey unlawful orders.
www.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Mark Nevitt, a national security law expert, said the probe into Mark Kelly raises significant legal and policy concerns.
“For them to essentially threaten an investigation or court-martial is highly, highly unusual,” Nevitt said.
“Unusual” hasn’t stopped Trump yet.
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
“For them to essentially threaten an investigation or court-martial is highly, highly unusual,” Nevitt said.
“Unusual” hasn’t stopped Trump yet.
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
Reposted by Barbara Kaskosz
“The 28-point peace plan that the United States and Russia want to impose on Ukraine and Europe is misnamed. It is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future.”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“The 28-point peace plan that the United States and Russia want to impose on Ukraine and Europe is misnamed. It is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future.”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Reposted by Barbara Kaskosz
We are all losing our democracy, perhaps our country. And each one of us is also losing something special to us that we love.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We are all losing our democracy, perhaps our country. And each one of us is also losing something special to us that we love.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
Reposted by Barbara Kaskosz
“He’s clearly sick of dealing with the war. But appeasing Mr. Putin would haunt the rest of his presidency. If Mr. Trump thinks American voters hate war, wait until he learns how much they hate dishonor.”
@thomaslfriedman.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
@thomaslfriedman.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Neville Chamberlain Prize
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“He’s clearly sick of dealing with the war. But appeasing Mr. Putin would haunt the rest of his presidency. If Mr. Trump thinks American voters hate war, wait until he learns how much they hate dishonor.”
@thomaslfriedman.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
@thomaslfriedman.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...