Mert Kartal
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Mert Kartal
@mertkartal.bsky.social
* Associate Prof. of Political Science, St. Lawrence University
* Good Authority Fellow
* Transparency International Consultant
* International organization; the EU; good governance, corruption, populism in Europe, and a bit of Turkey
* 💛💙Fenerbahçe💛💙
I think so. Grades used to help disadvantaged but hardworking students rise later in life.
We as faculty play a big role in making grades redundant. (I'm aware of the collective action problem we face.)
Ironically, we’re the ones who (I'd like to think) care most about equity in students’ lives.
November 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Briefly, the EU has to address several legal issues (re: state immunity) and economic concerns (re: the 💶’s status). Also, there is the problem of possible vetoes from members like Hungary or Slovakia. The Commission is working on solutions: tinyurl.com/5atezk2u. But it will take time.
October 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Oct 19
France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, called the heist "a major, highly organized operation" that lasted just seven minutes. Authorities were still drawing up the value of the stolen items.
Masked thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from the Louvre museum
France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, called the heist "a major, highly organized operation" that lasted just seven minutes. Authorities were still drawing up the value of the stolen items.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
And there is this: bsky.app/profile/robe...
October 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM