BodhiCreole
@kshahyd.bsky.social
Father, Social Rebel, Political-Ecologist, Child of the Black Panther Movement, Amateur Astronomist, Lover of Books
'This is not a normal thing': New Orleans braces for increased immigration enforcement
About 200 Border Patrol agents are expected in New Orleans in the coming weeks.
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
About 200 Border Patrol agents are expected in New Orleans in the coming weeks.
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
'This is not a normal thing': New Orleans braces for increased immigration enforcement
About 200 Border Patrol agents are expected in New Orleans in the coming weeks.
www.wwltv.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
'This is not a normal thing': New Orleans braces for increased immigration enforcement
About 200 Border Patrol agents are expected in New Orleans in the coming weeks.
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
About 200 Border Patrol agents are expected in New Orleans in the coming weeks.
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
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The good news for the NWSL: women’s soccer is growing thanks to increased investment and competition.
The bad news for the NWSL: women’s soccer is growing and the current salary cap is not gonna cut it.
Trinity Rodman is the final test. All in? Or fall behind? www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The bad news for the NWSL: women’s soccer is growing and the current salary cap is not gonna cut it.
Trinity Rodman is the final test. All in? Or fall behind? www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
NWSL can’t keep Trinity Rodman and its current salary cap. It’s up to the league to choose
The rest of the world, and its biggest clubs, are watching the league's decision closely.
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The good news for the NWSL: women’s soccer is growing thanks to increased investment and competition.
The bad news for the NWSL: women’s soccer is growing and the current salary cap is not gonna cut it.
Trinity Rodman is the final test. All in? Or fall behind? www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The bad news for the NWSL: women’s soccer is growing and the current salary cap is not gonna cut it.
Trinity Rodman is the final test. All in? Or fall behind? www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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New: I wrote about the nuclear push coming from an energy-constrained AI industry, something that’s importantly coupled with an increasingly de-regulatory environment — often mirroring the language coming directly from these corporations — coming from the White House.
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A.I. Goes Nuclear!
OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft are betting big on nuclear energy to power their A.I. data centers. But weakened regulations may create risks, nuclear safety experts warn.
puck.news
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
New: I wrote about the nuclear push coming from an energy-constrained AI industry, something that’s importantly coupled with an increasingly de-regulatory environment — often mirroring the language coming directly from these corporations — coming from the White House.
puck.news/ais-nuclear-...
puck.news/ais-nuclear-...
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Why were New York mayoral candidates on the ballot twice? Fusion voting! Learn more about America’s history with fusion and how it could lead to a more representative, responsive, and resilient democracy in the latest edition of our Insights column: https://protdem.org/44aIuQq
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Why were New York mayoral candidates on the ballot twice? Fusion voting! Learn more about America’s history with fusion and how it could lead to a more representative, responsive, and resilient democracy in the latest edition of our Insights column: https://protdem.org/44aIuQq
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The obscene wealth of the world's billionaires doesn't just mean they get to lead lives of luxury.
It also means they have almost complete control of the economy — control that is fundamentally undemocratic and unjust.
It also means they have almost complete control of the economy — control that is fundamentally undemocratic and unjust.
Billionaires’ Absurd and Growing Wealth Undercuts Democracy
The obscene wealth of the world's billionaires doesn't just mean they get to lead lives of luxury. It also means they have almost complete control of the economy — control that is fundamentally undemocratic and unjust.
jacobin.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The obscene wealth of the world's billionaires doesn't just mean they get to lead lives of luxury.
It also means they have almost complete control of the economy — control that is fundamentally undemocratic and unjust.
It also means they have almost complete control of the economy — control that is fundamentally undemocratic and unjust.
Still ain't watching this garbage. Let's go USL D1!
MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Still ain't watching this garbage. Let's go USL D1!
MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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Slavery in Latin America, on a huge scale, was different from that in the US. In today’s essay, the historian @araujohistorian.bsky.social explores its foundational role across the Americas and the enduring importance of understanding why race is historical buff.ly/zBcptu8
Way down south: slavery far beyond the United States | Aeon Essays
Slavery in Latin America, on a huge scale, was different from that in the United States. Why don’t we know this history?
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Slavery in Latin America, on a huge scale, was different from that in the US. In today’s essay, the historian @araujohistorian.bsky.social explores its foundational role across the Americas and the enduring importance of understanding why race is historical buff.ly/zBcptu8
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“American Landmark is … owned by Elco, one of Israel’s largest corporations… Elco … has done extensive business in Israeli settlements … considered illegal under international law. Elco has also maintained deep ties to the Israeli military, including during the genocide in Gaza.”
Wow.
Wow.
Yesterday, @thenation.com ran my unprecedented investigation revealing a major U.S. landlord's links to West Bank settlements and the IDF.
To see how American Landmark's U.S. tenants are being victimized, let's look at AL's properties in Charlotte, NC. (1/10)
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
To see how American Landmark's U.S. tenants are being victimized, let's look at AL's properties in Charlotte, NC. (1/10)
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Eviction Kings
One of Israel’s biggest companies is taking over huge swaths of US real estate—and tenants are paying the price.
www.thenation.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
“American Landmark is … owned by Elco, one of Israel’s largest corporations… Elco … has done extensive business in Israeli settlements … considered illegal under international law. Elco has also maintained deep ties to the Israeli military, including during the genocide in Gaza.”
Wow.
Wow.
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Anyway if you want to listen to something optimistic, there’s a new episode of @trektivism.bsky.social where I talk about why everyone should read The Communist Manifesto, especially Trekkies! #StarTrek
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9a4b639a-c801-4706-b740-ef7b7ee752f7.libsyn.com/socialism-st...
TrekTivism: Socialism, Star Trek, and Space with Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
During the TREKtivism panel at STLV (Trek to Las Vegas), Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein raised the point that "Capitalism doesn't exist in the Federation. And we can't volunteer and fundraise ourself ou...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Anyway if you want to listen to something optimistic, there’s a new episode of @trektivism.bsky.social where I talk about why everyone should read The Communist Manifesto, especially Trekkies! #StarTrek
9a4b639a-c801-4706-b740-ef7b7ee752f7.libsyn.com/socialism-st...
9a4b639a-c801-4706-b740-ef7b7ee752f7.libsyn.com/socialism-st...
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Trump's EPA set up a system whereby corporate polluters could be relieved of the burden of meeting air-quality regulations. How? By, uh, asking.
Sure enough, lots of them have asked, with devastating consequences for air quality. New report:
Sure enough, lots of them have asked, with devastating consequences for air quality. New report:
envirodatagov.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Trump's EPA set up a system whereby corporate polluters could be relieved of the burden of meeting air-quality regulations. How? By, uh, asking.
Sure enough, lots of them have asked, with devastating consequences for air quality. New report:
Sure enough, lots of them have asked, with devastating consequences for air quality. New report:
The USL plans to implement a new 1st division in '28 - once promotion-relegation is introduced - will sit at the top of an interconnected three-tier professional pyramid resembling the English model, but is the US truly ready to embrace the global game?
www.skysports.com/football/new...
www.skysports.com/football/new...
The USL: US soccer league bringing promotion-relegation stateside to capitalise on World Cup fever
The USL plans to implement a new first division in 2028 at the same level as MLS that - once promotion-relegation is introduced - will sit at the top of an interconnected three-tier professional pyram...
www.skysports.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The USL plans to implement a new 1st division in '28 - once promotion-relegation is introduced - will sit at the top of an interconnected three-tier professional pyramid resembling the English model, but is the US truly ready to embrace the global game?
www.skysports.com/football/new...
www.skysports.com/football/new...
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How should we observe Veterans Day?
Eugene Debs tells us: By working to eradicate war and the economic system that helps produce it.
Eugene Debs tells us: By working to eradicate war and the economic system that helps produce it.
The Exploitation of Veterans Day
How should we observe Veterans Day? By working to eradicate war and the economic system that helps produce it.
jacobin.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How should we observe Veterans Day?
Eugene Debs tells us: By working to eradicate war and the economic system that helps produce it.
Eugene Debs tells us: By working to eradicate war and the economic system that helps produce it.
Data centers meet resistance over environmental concerns as AI boom spreads in Latin America
An expert describes how communities in some of the world’s driest areas are demanding transparency as secretive governments court billions in foreign investment
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
An expert describes how communities in some of the world’s driest areas are demanding transparency as secretive governments court billions in foreign investment
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Data centers meet resistance over environmental concerns as AI boom spreads in Latin America
An expert describes how communities in some of the world’s driest areas are demanding transparency as secretive governments court billions in foreign investment
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Data centers meet resistance over environmental concerns as AI boom spreads in Latin America
An expert describes how communities in some of the world’s driest areas are demanding transparency as secretive governments court billions in foreign investment
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
An expert describes how communities in some of the world’s driest areas are demanding transparency as secretive governments court billions in foreign investment
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
I love soccer, happy to see USL growing into a proper league. But no. Stadiums have never been smart economic development.
Can Soccer Stadiums Revitalize American Cities?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/r...
Can Soccer Stadiums Revitalize American Cities?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/r...
Can Soccer Stadiums Revitalize American Cities?
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I love soccer, happy to see USL growing into a proper league. But no. Stadiums have never been smart economic development.
Can Soccer Stadiums Revitalize American Cities?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/r...
Can Soccer Stadiums Revitalize American Cities?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/r...
Brazil's favela residents are demanding a say in climate talks
As Brazil prepares to host COP30, residents of Rio de Janeiro's favelas are mobilizing to make sure the voices of the world's informal settlements aren't left out of global climate talks.
www.npr.org/2025/11/09/n...
As Brazil prepares to host COP30, residents of Rio de Janeiro's favelas are mobilizing to make sure the voices of the world's informal settlements aren't left out of global climate talks.
www.npr.org/2025/11/09/n...
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Brazil's favela residents are demanding a say in climate talks
As Brazil prepares to host COP30, residents of Rio de Janeiro's favelas are mobilizing to make sure the voices of the world's informal settlements aren't left out of global climate talks.
www.npr.org/2025/11/09/n...
As Brazil prepares to host COP30, residents of Rio de Janeiro's favelas are mobilizing to make sure the voices of the world's informal settlements aren't left out of global climate talks.
www.npr.org/2025/11/09/n...
The whole point of the centrist strategy is to avoid political conflict. So the very idea of "fighting" of wielding whatever power they have to unilaterally push an agenda is antithetical to their mode of operation.
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The whole point of the centrist strategy is to avoid political conflict. So the very idea of "fighting" of wielding whatever power they have to unilaterally push an agenda is antithetical to their mode of operation.
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Another fantastic article from @graceblakeley.substack.com - while America is leading the way, the current Labour government seems set on following in its wake, gambling our economy on the potential of AI without any thought to the potential damage.
The AI Boom is Fueling a New Gilded Age
The AI bubble is making the rich richer - but when it bursts, ordinary Americans will have to pick up the tab.
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Another fantastic article from @graceblakeley.substack.com - while America is leading the way, the current Labour government seems set on following in its wake, gambling our economy on the potential of AI without any thought to the potential damage.
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Yep. I penned this piece that published on 11/9/24: theemancipator.org/2024/11/09/t...
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Yep. I penned this piece that published on 11/9/24: theemancipator.org/2024/11/09/t...
So, It Welcome to Derry just labeled Orixa as "evil spirits".
They got one episode to fix this or I'm done.
They got one episode to fix this or I'm done.
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
So, It Welcome to Derry just labeled Orixa as "evil spirits".
They got one episode to fix this or I'm done.
They got one episode to fix this or I'm done.
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Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth.
Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a Black woman, you get dismissed.”
(Published Dec. 2022)
Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a Black woman, you get dismissed.”
(Published Dec. 2022)
She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.
Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...
www.propublica.org
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth.
Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a Black woman, you get dismissed.”
(Published Dec. 2022)
Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a Black woman, you get dismissed.”
(Published Dec. 2022)
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All Protocol Observed
Welcome to Issue 219 of The Continent
Protests, an internet blackout, and deadly force marked Tanzania’s Election Day. Once online again, 37 readers shared what they witnessed.
Read their stories: bit.ly/219_TC
Welcome to Issue 219 of The Continent
Protests, an internet blackout, and deadly force marked Tanzania’s Election Day. Once online again, 37 readers shared what they witnessed.
Read their stories: bit.ly/219_TC
November 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
All Protocol Observed
Welcome to Issue 219 of The Continent
Protests, an internet blackout, and deadly force marked Tanzania’s Election Day. Once online again, 37 readers shared what they witnessed.
Read their stories: bit.ly/219_TC
Welcome to Issue 219 of The Continent
Protests, an internet blackout, and deadly force marked Tanzania’s Election Day. Once online again, 37 readers shared what they witnessed.
Read their stories: bit.ly/219_TC
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Assistant professor of political theory Kevin D Pham argues that Vietnam’s potent and storied anticolonialism is founded upon a unique sense of national shame. Read his insightful Aeon Essay to learn more buff.ly/fcz4CWV
November 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Assistant professor of political theory Kevin D Pham argues that Vietnam’s potent and storied anticolonialism is founded upon a unique sense of national shame. Read his insightful Aeon Essay to learn more buff.ly/fcz4CWV
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I wrote about low wages in statehouses back in 2021 for @19thnews.org. The piece begins with the story of a state lawmaker who decided not to run again because she estimated her health insurance premiums cost more than her pay in the legislature. 19thnews.org/2021/11/stat...
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I wrote about low wages in statehouses back in 2021 for @19thnews.org. The piece begins with the story of a state lawmaker who decided not to run again because she estimated her health insurance premiums cost more than her pay in the legislature. 19thnews.org/2021/11/stat...
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New Yorker article very much worth reading: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 7:40 AM
New Yorker article very much worth reading: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc