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Daniel R. Jarosak
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I write about Eastern and Central Europe and Russia | Creator of For Your Freedom and Ours | Powered by post-metal and Turkish coffee

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Welp, now seems a good a time as any to unequivocally state that I am an anti-fascist and that I oppose any form of authoritarianism from the right, left, or center.
We cannot allow supposed threats of being labeled as terrorists cow us into silence!
🇮🇹 🤝 🇹🇷
November 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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they just grab a high school kid & it takes a judge to intervene as they disappeared the wrong person?
RI judge intervenes after ICE wrongfully detains Superior Court intern
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
www.wpri.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Had a great time at the Punk Rock Flea market in DC! Will definitely attend next year and would recommend anyone else to attend.
Stickers courtesy of @remorahousedc.bsky.social!
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Now, more then ever, Ukraine must receive all it needs to win a just peace.

Wednesday (26 November, 19.00 CET) we will talk about how the trade union movement helped Ukraine already but also what more can be done.

Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AG8OsBdzTuKBuGXGaimUaw
November 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I guess now we'll see just how far the split within MAGA will go...
November 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Reuters reports that the U.S. has threatened to cut intel sharing and weapons supplies for Ukraine to press it into agreeing to Trump's 28-point plan. Sources say Kyiv is "under greater pressure from Washington than during any previous peace discussions." Trump wants it signed by Thursday.
www.reuters.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
A great piece that was equally informative as it was entertaining!
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I cannot recommend the YurtJurt podcast enough.
Not only does it shine a light on a region often neglected (and even mocked at times), it also brings unique perspectives from fascinating intellectuals.

It is also a great listen for those who see the limits of borders and the nation state.
Latest episode of the YurtJurt podcast that will be of great interest to many RUTA members and communities
In the latest episode of YurtJurt podcast, I converse with three fascinating feminist/decolonial Central Asian researchers and authors - fellow sociologist Aizada Arystanbek, political historian Kamila Smagulova, and feminist author Aisulu Toyshibek abt VOCABULARY

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Another great source on how the rise of Tisza and fall of Fidesz in 🇭🇺 was fueled by underestimating an opponent and self-imposed errors.
Per @direkt36.bsky.social

www.direkt36.hu/en/kielezett...
”The situation is tense” – How Orbán has tried overcome Fidesz’s internal crisis - Direkt36
Fidesz underestimated opposition leader Péter Magyar so much that they realized too late that he posed a real threat to them. Direkt36 reveals how Viktor Orbán launched his spring offensive against Ma...
www.direkt36.hu
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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There are more of us than there are of them.
We protect us.

#antifa, #proudboys, #neverletthemhavethepark, #communityselfdefense, #musicandloveandnachos
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Crazy. Even a few months ago, statements like this from Zelenskyy would've been unthinkable.
🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇷🇺.
November 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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TOMORROW!!! DC PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET!

We’ll be peddling our wares with 50% of sales going to Remora House!

•Block print t-shirts, patches, totes, & prints
•Stickers & zines
•Hand-embroidered hats & hoops

🗓️ Nov. 22nd 12-5pm
📍St Stephen’s Church
🥫Bring canned food donations for We Are Family!
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Less radical ≠ "moderate"
There’s a rift in the Italian far-right League, a party at the heart of Giorgia Meloni’s coalition government, as moderate Luca Zaia becomes a figurehead for opposition to the right-wing populism of firebrand Deputy PM Matteo Salvini.

🔗 politi.co/4raUHhR
November 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Between a devastating corruption scandal and an unfavorable peace plan from 🇺🇸, it has been a rough week for 🇺🇦. Possibly one of the most challenging since the war began in 2022.
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Now, more then ever, Ukraine must receive all it needs to win a just peace.

Please sign and share our global call.
Sign the Petition
Global call: Ukraine must receive all it needs to win a just peace!
www.change.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Trump's desperate attempts to sell #Ukraine to #Russia continue parallel to massive attacks on weekly basis against civilian infrastructure. Latest one in #Ternopil took away lives of at least 26 people!
November 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Reposted by Daniel R. Jarosak
In the latest episode of YurtJurt podcast, I converse with three fascinating feminist/decolonial Central Asian researchers and authors - fellow sociologist Aizada Arystanbek, political historian Kamila Smagulova, and feminist author Aisulu Toyshibek abt VOCABULARY

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...
Yurt Jurt
Government Podcast · Yurt Jurt - a podcast about decolonizing Central Asia and Beyond produced by Central Asian activists. Hosted by Dr. Diana Kudaibergen, Yurt Jurt dives deep into the decoloniality ...
podcasts.apple.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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TODAY!
Thursday 20 NOVEMBER 7.0pm UK time: TRY ME FOR TREASON - Readings from anti-war protesters' speeches in Russian courts, and book launch for Voices Against Putin's War.
November 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Thursday 20 NOVEMBER 7.0pm UK time: TRY ME FOR TREASON - Readings from anti-war protesters' speeches in Russian courts, and book launch for Voices Against Putin's War.
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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“I do think that Maga is a fascist movement, I do think that the intent of the administration is to destroy opposition and protest and is to create an authoritarian system”
Death threats and accusations: the professor targeted by the US far right
Mark Bray has become one of the highest-profile people caught up in Donald Trump’s efforts to target Antifa
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
While this is great news, any bill that makes it past the Sejm, Senat, and Nawrocki will be severely watered down and be the BARE minimum. Also disappointing that only around 30% think civil partnerships should be fully equal to marriage. 🇵🇱🏳️‍🌈
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In 🇸🇩, the RSF and the SAF are often the major political players discussed in the media. While they are, currently, the most consequential, a small anarchist group, the ASG, is fighting for an equal and fair society.
Per @blackroserosanegra.bsky.social:

www.blackrosefed.org/intro-anarch...
Claiming Freedom in Revolution and in War: an Introduction to the Anarchist Group in Sudan
In 2024, Black Rose/Rosa Negra’s International Relations Committee began working closely with anarchist revolutionaries in Sudan. This relationship has involved the exchange of ideas, practical advice...
www.blackrosefed.org
November 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Per Kasurian - A cool piece on the history of attempted reforms and clashes within the Islamic/Turkic populations of the Russian Empire in the 19th and 20th centuries.

kasurian.com/p/jadid-reform
The Jadid's Quest for Reform
On the Jadid movement’s struggle for Islamic renewal in the Russian Empire.
kasurian.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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💥So it seems Viktor Orbán and his government have been lying for a week about their White House deal with Donald Trump — Marco Rubio now personally confirms Hungary only got a one-year exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil and gas, not the “indefinite” one Orbán claimed.
November 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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The recent news of Democrats seemingly caving to Republicans poses an often under-discussed issue - even though the Republics are incredibly unpopular, that might be countered by the Democrats being rejected by their base due to their perceived incompetency.
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM