Meredith Bird
@meredithbird.bsky.social
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By its own admission, ICE now poses a serious threat to Americans’ free speech and privacy rights. bit.ly/3Kq348R
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
By its own admission, ICE now poses a serious threat to Americans’ free speech and privacy rights. bit.ly/3Kq348R
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Academics, you will not exonerate yourself with the documents you turn over.
If you receive one of these letters, internalize that immediately. This is the House UnAmerican Activities Committee redux. You have to be proactive in communicating publicly.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/proc...
If you receive one of these letters, internalize that immediately. This is the House UnAmerican Activities Committee redux. You have to be proactive in communicating publicly.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/proc...
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Academics, you will not exonerate yourself with the documents you turn over.
If you receive one of these letters, internalize that immediately. This is the House UnAmerican Activities Committee redux. You have to be proactive in communicating publicly.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/proc...
If you receive one of these letters, internalize that immediately. This is the House UnAmerican Activities Committee redux. You have to be proactive in communicating publicly.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/proc...
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A staggeringly naive assumption. Then they silently let liars shape the narrative for 2 yrs.
When Bhattacharya smeared us, they asked me “not to pick a fight with” him — meaning, don’t publicly defend our work. Pipe down til “the cycle” passes.
I can’t stress enough that this strategy doesnt work.
When Bhattacharya smeared us, they asked me “not to pick a fight with” him — meaning, don’t publicly defend our work. Pipe down til “the cycle” passes.
I can’t stress enough that this strategy doesnt work.
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A staggeringly naive assumption. Then they silently let liars shape the narrative for 2 yrs.
When Bhattacharya smeared us, they asked me “not to pick a fight with” him — meaning, don’t publicly defend our work. Pipe down til “the cycle” passes.
I can’t stress enough that this strategy doesnt work.
When Bhattacharya smeared us, they asked me “not to pick a fight with” him — meaning, don’t publicly defend our work. Pipe down til “the cycle” passes.
I can’t stress enough that this strategy doesnt work.
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What Rand Paul is doing is what Jim Jordan did to Stanford Internet Observatory. Under the pretext of “oversight“ he can make sweeping requests —w/the intent to harass & chill.
The universities can fight. But most are afraid of broader attacks so they quickly comply.
www.wired.com/story/senato...
The universities can fight. But most are afraid of broader attacks so they quickly comply.
www.wired.com/story/senato...
Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges
The Senate homeland security committee's chair has asked researchers to turn over troves of documents related to the January 6 attack, vaccines, and more, according to a letter reviewed by WIRED.
www.wired.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
What Rand Paul is doing is what Jim Jordan did to Stanford Internet Observatory. Under the pretext of “oversight“ he can make sweeping requests —w/the intent to harass & chill.
The universities can fight. But most are afraid of broader attacks so they quickly comply.
www.wired.com/story/senato...
The universities can fight. But most are afraid of broader attacks so they quickly comply.
www.wired.com/story/senato...
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On the patently unlawful boat strikes
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
White House blew past legal concerns in deadly strikes on drug boats
The Trump administration sidestepped skeptical lawyers across national security agencies as it pursued a military campaign against alleged narcotraffickers, officials say.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On the patently unlawful boat strikes
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
So many nonprofit organizations dismiss social media as frivolous, and ignore digital platforms that are "unprofessional" - but these are the tools shaping society whether we like it or not. Roblox has more influence on society than the NY Times or WSJ.
This week: Heritage exporting its Project 2025 agenda to Europe, to Roblox hosting mosque-shooting sims and white supremacist groups targeting kids, to U.S. officials pushing policies and propaganda that echo far-right networks and endanger LGBTQ+ communities.
Read our weekly updates:
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GPAHE Brings You the Latest News in Far-Right Hate and Extremism
This week: From TPUSA’s apocalyptic turn in youth politics and Heritage exporting its Project 2025 agenda to Europe, to Roblox hosting mosque-shooting sims and white supremacist groups targeting kids,...
globalextremism.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
So many nonprofit organizations dismiss social media as frivolous, and ignore digital platforms that are "unprofessional" - but these are the tools shaping society whether we like it or not. Roblox has more influence on society than the NY Times or WSJ.
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“Calling for, or even insinuating, members of Congress should be put to death, is a new low, even for Trump and is truly dangerous," said U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile. "But the continued complicity, through the deafening silence of most of our Republican colleagues, is equally dangerous.”
Via @ashleymurray.bsky.social: President Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition on social media Thursday and threatened them with punishment as severe as death, after they appeared in a video message encouraging U.S. armed forces to refuse “illegal orders.”
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death' | Alabama Reflector
Democratic lawmakers sounded the alarm Thursday over Trump’s social media posts, accusing him of encouraging political violence.
alabamareflector.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
“Calling for, or even insinuating, members of Congress should be put to death, is a new low, even for Trump and is truly dangerous," said U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile. "But the continued complicity, through the deafening silence of most of our Republican colleagues, is equally dangerous.”
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November 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
If you're a fundor, donor, or advisor, check out AllByApril.org to learn how you can support free, fair, and representative elections!
If you're a fundor, donor, or advisor, check out AllByApril.org to learn how you can support free, fair, and representative elections!
November 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
If you're a fundor, donor, or advisor, check out AllByApril.org to learn how you can support free, fair, and representative elections!
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If you stare at seagulls, they're less likely to steal your food. That's kind of like how calling out corporations that treat workers unfairly can help turn things around for the workers, right? Anyway, here's a seagull and don't buy Starbucks during today's strike
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you stare at seagulls, they're less likely to steal your food. That's kind of like how calling out corporations that treat workers unfairly can help turn things around for the workers, right? Anyway, here's a seagull and don't buy Starbucks during today's strike
Anyone else having problems with closed captions not showing up on MP4 files attached to a Bluesky post? I double-checked the VTT file format but no luck...
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Anyone else having problems with closed captions not showing up on MP4 files attached to a Bluesky post? I double-checked the VTT file format but no luck...
It's almost like Netanyahu benefits more from war than from peace....
“Groundhog Day”: Israel Breaks Ceasefire to Attack Gaza, Killing 104 People Including 46 Children
“Groundhog Day”: Israel Breaks Ceasefire Again, Kills 104 People in Gaza Including 46 Children
Israel launched major airstrikes on Gaza, killing at least 104 people, including 46 children, in the deadliest attacks since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire was announced. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
www.democracynow.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It's almost like Netanyahu benefits more from war than from peace....
Excellent overview of how comedy and free speech collide when a government is transitioning to authoritarianism.
pca.st/episode/fcd5...
pca.st/episode/fcd5...
#313 Jimmy Kimmel Is the Martyr We Deserve (Patreon Exclusive)
pca.st
September 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Excellent overview of how comedy and free speech collide when a government is transitioning to authoritarianism.
pca.st/episode/fcd5...
pca.st/episode/fcd5...
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After Trump administration officials baselessly claimed that liberal nonprofits fund and promote violence in the U.S., over 100 progressive organizations came together to push back.
The groups asserted they will continue to carry out their missions.
The groups asserted they will continue to carry out their missions.
Left-Leaning Nonprofits Push Back on Trump’s Crackdown Threats
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
After Trump administration officials baselessly claimed that liberal nonprofits fund and promote violence in the U.S., over 100 progressive organizations came together to push back.
The groups asserted they will continue to carry out their missions.
The groups asserted they will continue to carry out their missions.
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With the Kirk assassination becoming clearer, we need to talk about the radicalized, Right Wing subculture that carries out terrorism and mass shootings.
They’re an essential part of MAGA and so people really don’t want to see what is undeniable.
jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/the-threat...
They’re an essential part of MAGA and so people really don’t want to see what is undeniable.
jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/the-threat...
The Threat No One Wants to Talk About
As details emerge in the Kirk Assassination, the picture is becoming much clearer
jaredyatessexton.substack.com
September 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
With the Kirk assassination becoming clearer, we need to talk about the radicalized, Right Wing subculture that carries out terrorism and mass shootings.
They’re an essential part of MAGA and so people really don’t want to see what is undeniable.
jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/the-threat...
They’re an essential part of MAGA and so people really don’t want to see what is undeniable.
jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/the-threat...
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WATCH: “Americans, you’re getting shafted.”
@drmichaelsays.bsky.social on the obscene medication costs in 🇺🇸 vs. the rest of the world. Our system is broken. #MedicareForAll
@drmichaelsays.bsky.social on the obscene medication costs in 🇺🇸 vs. the rest of the world. Our system is broken. #MedicareForAll
September 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
WATCH: “Americans, you’re getting shafted.”
@drmichaelsays.bsky.social on the obscene medication costs in 🇺🇸 vs. the rest of the world. Our system is broken. #MedicareForAll
@drmichaelsays.bsky.social on the obscene medication costs in 🇺🇸 vs. the rest of the world. Our system is broken. #MedicareForAll
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If the UN’s AI Panel and Global Dialogue are transparent, inclusive, and merit-based and not dominated by states, they could avoid the failures that haunt past efforts, writes @Amaj Rahimi Midani.
UN Launches AI Panel and Dialogue, But Questions Linger Over Inclusion and Impact | TechPolicy.Press
Unless its shortcomings are addressed, this bold new framework risks repeating failures that have haunted past international efforts, warns Amaj Rahimi-Midani.
buff.ly
September 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
If the UN’s AI Panel and Global Dialogue are transparent, inclusive, and merit-based and not dominated by states, they could avoid the failures that haunt past efforts, writes @Amaj Rahimi Midani.
I wonder what it's like to have a Supreme Court that holds former presidents who attempt a coup accountable for breaking the law 🤔
Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to more than 27 years in a Brazil prison for attempting a coup after losing the 2022 election.
Bolsonaro Convicted of Attempting a Coup in Brazil, Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted the former president of trying to cling to power after losing the 2022 election, including a plan to assassinate his opponent.
nyti.ms
September 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I wonder what it's like to have a Supreme Court that holds former presidents who attempt a coup accountable for breaking the law 🤔
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6 years in Europe and this could not be more accurate.
"Gun ownership isn't a straightforward freedom issue. Personally, I feel freer not viewing my fellow citizens as potential threats." www.liberalcurrents.com/a-canadian-p...
A Canadian Perspective on Freedom and Gun Ownership in America
How the proliferation of guns in private life leads to draconian restrictions in public life
www.liberalcurrents.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
6 years in Europe and this could not be more accurate.
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Political violence of every sort should be condemned and voices seeking to use the Kirk killing for political gain should NOT BE AMPLIFIED. @nbcnews.com @cbsnews.com @cnn-news.bsky.social @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy put our country & our safety over clicks.
I call on media to REFUSE the framing pushed by right wing chaos agents like Cernovitch & Rufo on this act of what appears to be political violence. The Democratic former Speaker of the Minnesota House was assasinated along with/her husband. The killers was hunting Dems. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Minnesota shooting suspect had a list of dozens of potential Democratic targets, prosecutors say
All of the politicians named in his writing were Democrats, including more than 45 state and federal officials in Minnesota, U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson said.
www.pbs.org
September 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Political violence of every sort should be condemned and voices seeking to use the Kirk killing for political gain should NOT BE AMPLIFIED. @nbcnews.com @cbsnews.com @cnn-news.bsky.social @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy put our country & our safety over clicks.
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If we don't think this is coming home we are fucking kidding ourselves.
"American companies brought “predictive policing” to China, enabling Chinese police to preemptively detain people for crimes they have not even committed."
apnews.com/article/chin...
How the AP uncovered US big tech's role in China's digital police state
apnews.com/article/chin...
How the AP uncovered US big tech's role in China's digital police state
How the AP uncovered US big tech's role in China's digital police state
An AP investigation reveals that U.S. technology companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously k...
apnews.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If we don't think this is coming home we are fucking kidding ourselves.
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Trump and his allies are plotting to subvert elections — from “emergency powers” to nationwide gerrymanders. Media silence is deafening. We’re covering it.
Here’s what you missed, and exactly what you need to know.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Here’s what you missed, and exactly what you need to know.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
News Alerts
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Trump and his allies are plotting to subvert elections — from “emergency powers” to nationwide gerrymanders. Media silence is deafening. We’re covering it.
Here’s what you missed, and exactly what you need to know.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Here’s what you missed, and exactly what you need to know.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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It is not only Israel’s enemies who are demanding sanctions: it’s their friends. It's the moderates who have turned—and all the signs are that they, too, will be ignored, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.
It’s time to start treating Israel like apartheid-era South Africa
Its government has shown that international condemnation of the horrors in Gaza carries no weight. It is time for action.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It is not only Israel’s enemies who are demanding sanctions: it’s their friends. It's the moderates who have turned—and all the signs are that they, too, will be ignored, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.