Glenn Mackin
@glennmackin.bsky.social
Political theorist at a music school, writing about politics and aesthetics; runner, cyclist, dog-lover, tea obsessive; will likely post about some or all of these. Or maybe something else!
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so many of the things we've debated -- for instance, who the real threats to free speech are -- are now, comprehensively, answered
the question now is, what do we do with that?
the question now is, what do we do with that?
Given it now seems beyond doubt that the cancel culture/wokeness panic was an all-or-nothing elite defence of - variously - important sex offenders, police impunity, official racism, various forms of hate and bigotry, and actual fascism: is anyone planning to apologise for their personal role in it?
February 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM
so many of the things we've debated -- for instance, who the real threats to free speech are -- are now, comprehensively, answered
the question now is, what do we do with that?
the question now is, what do we do with that?
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I can officially confirm that the snow in NC is roughly one (1) corgi deep
January 31, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I can officially confirm that the snow in NC is roughly one (1) corgi deep
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The sunlights differ, but there is only one darkness.
January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The sunlights differ, but there is only one darkness.
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Worst game of Clue ever.
Elon Musk, Jeffrey Epstein and Woody Allen on a Carribean island at Christmastime?
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
January 30, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Worst game of Clue ever.
My galgos are in full-blown revolt, raising their paws in the air, chanting, the whole nine yards
it's cold out, please remember to winterize your greyhounds
January 30, 2026 at 2:27 PM
My galgos are in full-blown revolt, raising their paws in the air, chanting, the whole nine yards
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Now that all of the pieces in our symposium in honor of Kirstie McClure are available online from Philosophy and Global Affairs, here's a little thread with each of the pieces. (1/8)
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Now that all of the pieces in our symposium in honor of Kirstie McClure are available online from Philosophy and Global Affairs, here's a little thread with each of the pieces. (1/8)
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I’m grateful for the experience of editing this symposium for our teacher Kirstie McClure with my friends @megangallagher.bsky.social, @arashdavar.bsky.social, and @fredleept.bsky.social. I am also grateful for the pieces by our contributors which I think do justice to Kirstie’s memory.
Now that all of the pieces in our symposium in honor of Kirstie McClure are available online from Philosophy and Global Affairs, here's a little thread with each of the pieces. (1/8)
January 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I’m grateful for the experience of editing this symposium for our teacher Kirstie McClure with my friends @megangallagher.bsky.social, @arashdavar.bsky.social, and @fredleept.bsky.social. I am also grateful for the pieces by our contributors which I think do justice to Kirstie’s memory.
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The fact that the cases are meritless actually makes them MORE effective for intimidation. Prosecuting actual criminals sends no broader message. They’re saying: “Piss us off and we’ll find some bullshit reason to tie you up in court whether or not we have any chance of making it stick.”
January 30, 2026 at 2:11 PM
The fact that the cases are meritless actually makes them MORE effective for intimidation. Prosecuting actual criminals sends no broader message. They’re saying: “Piss us off and we’ll find some bullshit reason to tie you up in court whether or not we have any chance of making it stick.”
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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ICE is in Ypsilanti waiting at bus stops for parents to drop off their kiddos
From Washtenaw Sheriff Dyer:
From Washtenaw Sheriff Dyer:
January 28, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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"'We lost all trust,' a current ICE official added. 'I’m not sure I can see how we exist three years from now.'”
If an ICE official can see there being a world without ICE, there's no reason any of us shouldn't be able to do the same thing.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
If an ICE official can see there being a world without ICE, there's no reason any of us shouldn't be able to do the same thing.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
While immigration officers support the Trump administration’s goal of deporting undocumented migrants, many of them have grown ‘disillusioned’ with leadership’s tactics, according to reports
www.independent.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 6:35 PM
"'We lost all trust,' a current ICE official added. 'I’m not sure I can see how we exist three years from now.'”
If an ICE official can see there being a world without ICE, there's no reason any of us shouldn't be able to do the same thing.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
If an ICE official can see there being a world without ICE, there's no reason any of us shouldn't be able to do the same thing.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
January 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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That’s right Bill Kristol
The killing of Alex Pretti and the grotesque lying was an overreach by the administration. They've paid a price and had to pull back a bit. But it's when there's some disarray that the democratic opposition needs to intensify the offensive, and turn a marginal tactical success into a major victory.
January 27, 2026 at 2:26 AM
That’s right Bill Kristol
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The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired
January 27, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired
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if bovino is out and conservatives are turning on noem then there is a real opportunity to demand that miller resign too.
January 27, 2026 at 1:07 AM
if bovino is out and conservatives are turning on noem then there is a real opportunity to demand that miller resign too.
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pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
January 26, 2026 at 2:14 PM
pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
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These are the same people who spend all day posting about Roman soldiers or the Knights Templar, by the way.
January 26, 2026 at 2:02 AM
These are the same people who spend all day posting about Roman soldiers or the Knights Templar, by the way.
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It’s hard to overstate how freakish it is for law enforcement who just shot someone to be shuffled off to other assignments with no investigative period at all.
January 25, 2026 at 9:48 PM
It’s hard to overstate how freakish it is for law enforcement who just shot someone to be shuffled off to other assignments with no investigative period at all.
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Of course the challenge is that we on the other side are not trying to 'win' the 'clarifying spasm of violence' but ideally to avoid the worst of it, which is a much harder task.
January 25, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Of course the challenge is that we on the other side are not trying to 'win' the 'clarifying spasm of violence' but ideally to avoid the worst of it, which is a much harder task.
A valuable thread. The reason why people like me (and loads of others) think the administration is going to lose is not because I'm a pie-in-the-sky idealist. My opinion derives from a basic assessment of the powers available to the parties involved. MAGA does not have a winning hand here
Other folks have already noted much of this, but I think the MAGA 'theory of victory' here is:
1) DHS provocations trigger a riot or attack on agents which
2) Leads to widespread civil unrest in many 'blue' cities so that
3) Trump can invoke the insurrection act and send in the troops...
1) DHS provocations trigger a riot or attack on agents which
2) Leads to widespread civil unrest in many 'blue' cities so that
3) Trump can invoke the insurrection act and send in the troops...
Curious if anyone has a plausible theory of victory for the administration if it were to invoke the Insurrection Act.
How does the administration "win" in such a scenario?
Best I can tell, it is magical thinking by a certain somebody at the White House, but maybe I'm missing something.
How does the administration "win" in such a scenario?
Best I can tell, it is magical thinking by a certain somebody at the White House, but maybe I'm missing something.
January 25, 2026 at 11:07 PM
A valuable thread. The reason why people like me (and loads of others) think the administration is going to lose is not because I'm a pie-in-the-sky idealist. My opinion derives from a basic assessment of the powers available to the parties involved. MAGA does not have a winning hand here