John Marston
@marston52.bsky.social
Scholar of Southeast Asia, Centro de Estudios de Asia y África, El Colegio de México. Religion and the State, Cambodia, Buddhism, Mekong, refugees, movies, bad puns.
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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Her first film will be g rated
United Talent Agency has signed literal type of cheese Parmigiano Reggiano to its roster with the goal of finding product-placement opportunities for the brand in film and TV
www.vulture.com/article/parm...?
www.vulture.com/article/parm...?
Beloved Cheese Parmigiano Reggiano Signs With UTA
The blonde Italian bombshell is about to be all over film and TV.
www.vulture.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Her first film will be g rated
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Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.
November 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
El miércoles!!!
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
El miércoles!!!
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We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
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If republicans are able-bodied and getting government assistance, they should be subject to a work requirement, no?
The US House of Representatives committee calendar for October 2025
It's .... quite something
It's .... quite something
October 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
If republicans are able-bodied and getting government assistance, they should be subject to a work requirement, no?
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open appeal to Columbia U. admissions office: is there some way that a university instructor could send a letter of recommendation directly to Admissions without trying to navigate the maze of Common App?
October 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
open appeal to Columbia U. admissions office: is there some way that a university instructor could send a letter of recommendation directly to Admissions without trying to navigate the maze of Common App?
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BDG news: Buddhist Monks Begin Pilgrimage for Peace from Texas to Washington, DC
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/ynmzdabm
#Buddhism #EngagedBuddhism #Pilgrimage #PeaceWalk #Peace #FortWorth #BuddhistMonk #VietnameseBuddhism #BuddhistPractice
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/ynmzdabm
#Buddhism #EngagedBuddhism #Pilgrimage #PeaceWalk #Peace #FortWorth #BuddhistMonk #VietnameseBuddhism #BuddhistPractice
Buddhist Monks Begin Pilgrimage for Peace from Texas to Washington, DC - Buddhistdoor Global
The Walk for Peace emphasizes mindfulness, unity, and compassion, with monks observing traditional ascetic practices during the journey.
tinyurl.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
BDG news: Buddhist Monks Begin Pilgrimage for Peace from Texas to Washington, DC
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/ynmzdabm
#Buddhism #EngagedBuddhism #Pilgrimage #PeaceWalk #Peace #FortWorth #BuddhistMonk #VietnameseBuddhism #BuddhistPractice
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/ynmzdabm
#Buddhism #EngagedBuddhism #Pilgrimage #PeaceWalk #Peace #FortWorth #BuddhistMonk #VietnameseBuddhism #BuddhistPractice
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the point of the ballroom obvs has nothing to do with aesthetics. it's to create an architectural structure to honor the patronage networks that currently dominate US politics. previous WH venues hosted maybe a couple of hundred people; this hosts nearly 1,000 rich donors.
October 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
the point of the ballroom obvs has nothing to do with aesthetics. it's to create an architectural structure to honor the patronage networks that currently dominate US politics. previous WH venues hosted maybe a couple of hundred people; this hosts nearly 1,000 rich donors.
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They are trying to normalize cruelty and violence. We cannot allow it.
October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
They are trying to normalize cruelty and violence. We cannot allow it.
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You might like this sign my friend made.
October 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
You might like this sign my friend made.
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📽️ WATCH: This video on the rise of Russ Vought, Trump's “shadow president,” is based on scores of interviews, thousands of pages of emails and dozens of hours of videos and recordings of private briefings given by Vought, most of which have not been previously reported.
Russell Vought: The Shadow President
YouTube video by ProPublica
www.youtube.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
📽️ WATCH: This video on the rise of Russ Vought, Trump's “shadow president,” is based on scores of interviews, thousands of pages of emails and dozens of hours of videos and recordings of private briefings given by Vought, most of which have not been previously reported.
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This is the sign that moved me most today. The simple message. The homemade lettering. She seemed tired, but resolute.
Saw so many people from that generation today. People whose parents lived through WWII, who know what fascism looks like, and who may not be around to see us get out of this.
Saw so many people from that generation today. People whose parents lived through WWII, who know what fascism looks like, and who may not be around to see us get out of this.
October 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
This is the sign that moved me most today. The simple message. The homemade lettering. She seemed tired, but resolute.
Saw so many people from that generation today. People whose parents lived through WWII, who know what fascism looks like, and who may not be around to see us get out of this.
Saw so many people from that generation today. People whose parents lived through WWII, who know what fascism looks like, and who may not be around to see us get out of this.
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A nationwide backlash to AI data centers is brewing.
And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.
When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.
And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.
When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A nationwide backlash to AI data centers is brewing.
And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.
When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.
And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.
When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.
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Release the Epstein Files.
October 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Release the Epstein Files.
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Governor Whitmer was almost kidnapped by armed thugs. Governor Shapiro‘s house was set on fire. Nancy Pelosi‘s husband was violently attacked by someone looking for her. Melissa Hortman was assassinated in her home with her husband and dog…and now this. The left is the victim, not the perpetrator.
SOUTH CAROLINA… “Judge Goodstein was walking on the beach when the fire started. Her husband, Arnie, was in the house with children and perhaps grandchildren. The family had to escape by jumping from a window or balcony...” www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
October 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Governor Whitmer was almost kidnapped by armed thugs. Governor Shapiro‘s house was set on fire. Nancy Pelosi‘s husband was violently attacked by someone looking for her. Melissa Hortman was assassinated in her home with her husband and dog…and now this. The left is the victim, not the perpetrator.
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In order for the United States to become a party to the International Criminal Court and have our officials be subject to trial at The Hague, the US Senate would need to ratify the Rome statute by a two-thirds vote. Let’s start running on that.
October 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
In order for the United States to become a party to the International Criminal Court and have our officials be subject to trial at The Hague, the US Senate would need to ratify the Rome statute by a two-thirds vote. Let’s start running on that.
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as "The Brutalist" echoed much of Paul Thomas Anderson's work, notably "The Master," so "One Battle at a Time" echoes with many startling influences & scarcely seemed recognizable as a film by Anderson. (did anyone else think this?)
October 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM
as "The Brutalist" echoed much of Paul Thomas Anderson's work, notably "The Master," so "One Battle at a Time" echoes with many startling influences & scarcely seemed recognizable as a film by Anderson. (did anyone else think this?)
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Telling cartoon by @Stephff. Still, it is not as easy as it looks since #Cambodians are in specific sectors shunned by #Thai and #Myanmar migrants alike because of the very high risks like long haul fishing.... all this for what? Militarist nationalism...
October 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Telling cartoon by @Stephff. Still, it is not as easy as it looks since #Cambodians are in specific sectors shunned by #Thai and #Myanmar migrants alike because of the very high risks like long haul fishing.... all this for what? Militarist nationalism...
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Pay attention to the language that will be used by much of the media.
The Global Sumud Flotilla never entered Israeli waters.
They are in international waters attempting to reach Palestinian waters.
Israel is once again breaking international law
The Global Sumud Flotilla never entered Israeli waters.
They are in international waters attempting to reach Palestinian waters.
Israel is once again breaking international law
October 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Pay attention to the language that will be used by much of the media.
The Global Sumud Flotilla never entered Israeli waters.
They are in international waters attempting to reach Palestinian waters.
Israel is once again breaking international law
The Global Sumud Flotilla never entered Israeli waters.
They are in international waters attempting to reach Palestinian waters.
Israel is once again breaking international law
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Trump: "I'm gonna be meeting with generals and admirals and with leaders, and if I don't like somebody, I'm gonna fire them right on the spot."
September 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Trump: "I'm gonna be meeting with generals and admirals and with leaders, and if I don't like somebody, I'm gonna fire them right on the spot."