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Chinese tech policy and US-China relations at Stanford
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Also: #filmphotography

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Graham Alexander Webster OBE was a British archaeologist, one of the pre-eminent figures of Roman-British archaeology in the late 20th century.

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · Nov 10
Photography (especially film) has been a source of peace and joy these last few years. For now I mostly post it on ig at @grahamophoto (more independent site coming eventually). Come check out what I've caught in the emulsions. www.instagram.com/grahamophoto/

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 3h
The China/authoritarian comparison is perfect. Nowadays you don’t even show a ticket at the train station—you scan your ID and the system knows there’s a ticket attached to it. (This is often a pain for foreigners, because only sometimes will your passport scan properly.)

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 21h
13/10
weratedogs.com WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 22h
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 22h
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 1d
Most pertinent to the China spies vs US spies element of the narrative: No evidence change of ownership alters what USG can buy from data brokers. Intrusive, unaccountable either way.

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 1d
Called it out when it was evidence-free statements that all data went straight to the MSS. Gotta call it out when it’s equally evidence-free in another direction.
jasonkoebler.bsky.social Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 1d
idk how widely this article has been shared, but it is extremely irresponsible and inaccurate in many different ways. it states as fact and with no reporting that things *are happening now* that *may eventually be possible*. it is shocking that this was published

newrepublic.com/article/2059...
How TikTok 2.0 Became a Weapon for ICE
In just one week, the company has gone from being Gen Z’s preferred social media platform to a tool for spying on Americans and the suppression of information.
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Reposted by Graham Webster

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 1d
idk how widely this article has been shared, but it is extremely irresponsible and inaccurate in many different ways. it states as fact and with no reporting that things *are happening now* that *may eventually be possible*. it is shocking that this was published

newrepublic.com/article/2059...
How TikTok 2.0 Became a Weapon for ICE
In just one week, the company has gone from being Gen Z’s preferred social media platform to a tool for spying on Americans and the suppression of information.
newrepublic.com

Reposted by Bryan D. Jones, Bruce D. Baker, Graham Webster

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Evan Bernick, a finite mode with a smol hooman and a lorg floof @evanbernick.bsky.social · 1d
this is incredibly frustrating. By framing this as a policy demand Dems are aiding a disinformation campaign that is intended to confuse the public about what is constitutionally required.
clarajeffery.bsky.social Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 1d
This is literally what CURRENT LAW requires. It’s in the Constitution! www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 1d
Steps toward an announcement, substantive or otherwise, during a Trump visit to Chiba in April?
Treasury Secret... @Secs....30m S... Last week, senior @USTreasury staff visited China to strengthen channels of communication and advance the dialogue between our nations. During their visit, our teams discussed preparation for the next high-level meeting on U.S.-China trade between myself and Vice Premier He Lifeng. We look forward to continued constructive engagement between both sides, and to maintain our positive forward momentum over the coming weeks as we approach our next face- to-face engagement.

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 1d
Will they take away any other Canadian stereotypes available to the erratic mind? Will poutine be outlawed, Tim Hortons allowed only in China, knit caps forced to be called beanies?
paleofuture.bsky.social Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d
Trump: “The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup.”
Trump: As everyone knows, the Country of Canada has treated the United States very unfairly for decades. Now, things are turning around for the U.S.A., and FAST! But imagine, Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. They own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built it with virtually no U.S. content. President Barack Hussein Obama stupidly gave them a waiver so they could get around the BUY AMERICAN Act, and not use any American products, including our Steel. Now, the Canadian Government expects me, as President of the United States, to PERMIT them to just "take advantage of America!" What does the United States of America get — Absolutely NOTHING! Ontario won't even put U.S. spirits, beverages, and other alcoholic products, on their shelves, they are absolutely prohibited from doing so and now, on top of everything else, Prime Minister Carney wants to make a deal with China — which will eat Canada alive. We'll just get the leftovers! I don't think so. The first thing get the leftovers! I don't think so. The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup. The Tariffs Canada charges us for our Dairy products have, for many years, been unacceptable, putting our Farmers at great financial risk. I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve. We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY. With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset. The revenues generated because of the U.S. Market will be astronomical. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

Reposted by Graham Webster, Simon Lester

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d
Trump: “The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup.”
Trump: As everyone knows, the Country of Canada has treated the United States very unfairly for decades. Now, things are turning around for the U.S.A., and FAST! But imagine, Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. They own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built it with virtually no U.S. content. President Barack Hussein Obama stupidly gave them a waiver so they could get around the BUY AMERICAN Act, and not use any American products, including our Steel. Now, the Canadian Government expects me, as President of the United States, to PERMIT them to just "take advantage of America!" What does the United States of America get — Absolutely NOTHING! Ontario won't even put U.S. spirits, beverages, and other alcoholic products, on their shelves, they are absolutely prohibited from doing so and now, on top of everything else, Prime Minister Carney wants to make a deal with China — which will eat Canada alive. We'll just get the leftovers! I don't think so. The first thing get the leftovers! I don't think so. The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup. The Tariffs Canada charges us for our Dairy products have, for many years, been unacceptable, putting our Farmers at great financial risk. I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve. We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY. With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset. The revenues generated because of the U.S. Market will be astronomical. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 2d
It’s because the magic, and humor, would be a lot deeper with actual, aged actors in now-too-tight costumes.
petersagal.bsky.social Peter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 2d
I hate every one of these de-aged commercials, for reasons I cannot quite articulate

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 2d
Just in case anyone thinks, like Biden, they can simply close family detention—Dilley is back. And it was Obama’s baby jail before it was Trump’s. Look for the people who knew this was awful before it was “maga” and listen to them.
ericumansky.bsky.social Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 2d
My colleague got into Trump's sprawling family detention camp, which is full of toddlers, kids, & teens.

- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide

-There's worms & mold in food

-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows

www.propublica.org/article/life...

Reposted by Steve Peers, Graham Webster, Henry Jones

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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 2d
My colleague got into Trump's sprawling family detention camp, which is full of toddlers, kids, & teens.

- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide

-There's worms & mold in food

-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows

www.propublica.org/article/life...

Reposted by Graham Webster

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Peter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 2d
I hate every one of these de-aged commercials, for reasons I cannot quite articulate

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 4d
Reinstating weekends off social media.

Here’s some moose side-eye caught on the 90mm to keep you on your toes.
#filmphotography

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 4d
Whenever I see Super Bowl LX my Honda brain says dang, they didn’t even spring for the moonroof.

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 4d
I developed tendonitis when I was Vonn’s age (a few dozen days ago) and was questionable for the “going downstairs” event. www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Lindsey Vonn, on a torn ACL, completes training run ahead of Olympic downhill
Despite a torn ACL, Vonn completed the training run Friday with no apparent issues. She's still aiming to start the downhill Sunday.
www.nytimes.com

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Paul Heer @pauljcheer.bsky.social · 5d
People should stop talking and thinking about the Trump Administration's National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy as if Trump himself knows what they say.

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Chad Loder @chadloder.bsky.social · 5d
Swear to god, ICE could just announce they're leaving a city but not leave and the media will just stop covering that city completely even though ICE never left.

It's what ICE and the media did with LA and they're doing it with Minneapolis too

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 5d
Le is voluntarily working for ICE in immigration court. I lack sympathy for her frustration with the circumstances of her going to bat for ICE and the Trump administration in federal court, having volunteered for this too, even if she exposed some of the dysfunction.

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 5d
Trousers hiked or on the floor, two tailors’ assistants at competing ateliers size each other up.

Pleated Rivalry
jeremywallace.bsky.social Jeremy Wallace @jeremywallace.bsky.social · 5d
in a football match, two midfielders make passes past each other

Cleated Rivalry.
beijingpalmer.bsky.social BeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 5d
at a caber-tossing competition, two kilted competitors close the distance between each other

Yeeted Rivalry.

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 5d
While I’m complaining…

“Homan says 23% of deployed agents will leave Minnesota”

takes no more space than

”Homan says 700 federal agents will be leaving Minnesota“

and avoids the (likely desired) false impression that they‘re pulling back drastically

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Jeremy Wallace @jeremywallace.bsky.social · 5d
in a football match, two midfielders make passes past each other

Cleated Rivalry.
beijingpalmer.bsky.social BeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 5d
at a caber-tossing competition, two kilted competitors close the distance between each other

Yeeted Rivalry.
older.bsky.social Doctora Malka Older @older.bsky.social · 5d
The two savviest fuel-gatherers in Scotland desperate to warm each other up:
Peated Rivalry

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 5d
Boo hoo. This person accepted a position as a leading attorney for Trump. The people being illegally detained did not. If you don’t like it, resign.

Meanwhile, do these whiners have any idea how hard the advocates for their victims are working? How hard it is to sleep in a smelly, overpacked cell?
kylegriffin1.bsky.social Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 5d
The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota says his short-staffed office has been abandoning "pressing and important priorities" to manage the flood of immigration cases.

Daniel Rosen says his office is buckling under the crushing weight of emergency lawsuits filed by immigrants detained by ICE.
Top Minnesota prosecutor says ICE cases are sidelining ‘pressing priorities’
The office has been swamped with cases stemming from Operation Metro Surge.
www.politico.com

Reposted by Graham Webster

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NPR @npr.org · 5d
U.S. border czar Tom Homan says 700 federal agents will be leaving Minnesota. And, the New START Treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired today. n.pr/4rvTv8f
Homan to draw down agents in Minnesota. And, U.S.-Russia nuclear arms deal expires
U.S. border czar Tom Homan says 700 federal agents will be leaving Minnesota. And, the New START Treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired today.
n.pr

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 5d
once again nyt crossword conflates confucianism and daoism

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 5d
I was being cute: how can they vote if it’s a felony to approach the ballot box

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Graham Webster @gwbstr.com · 5d
How do cops vote

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dell cameron @dell.bsky.social · 5d
NEW: Records reviewed by WIRED show DHS’s facial recognition app (Mobile Fortify) isn’t designed to actually "verify" identity—despite DHS claims and its agents relying on its matches to support probable cause in the field.
ICE and CBP’s Face-Recognition App Can’t Actually Verify Who People Are
ICE has used Mobile Fortify to identify immigrants and citizens alike over 100,000 times, by one estimate. It wasn't built to work like that—and only got approved after DHS abandoned its own privacy r...
www.wired.com

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 5d
The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota says his short-staffed office has been abandoning "pressing and important priorities" to manage the flood of immigration cases.

Daniel Rosen says his office is buckling under the crushing weight of emergency lawsuits filed by immigrants detained by ICE.
Top Minnesota prosecutor says ICE cases are sidelining ‘pressing priorities’
The office has been swamped with cases stemming from Operation Metro Surge.
www.politico.com