Michael Givel
@mgivel.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma, with an emphasis on comparative politics, Himalayan & happiness studies (including Bhutan), and global far right and democracy. When I am not teaching and researching, I am a fused glass artist.
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See also regarding this post-racial caste policy in the USA: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
See also regarding this post-racial caste policy in the USA: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls Trump “Temu Hitler” amid Texas gerrymander
Texas Republicans unveil new voting map that adds five white-majority districts—erasing Black and Latino voters, despite 4 million new residents of color.
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August 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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See also regarding this post-racial caste policy in the USA: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
See also regarding this post-racial caste policy in the USA: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
I am pleased to announce that my peer-reviewed article "Pluralist public policy process theories without hierarchical racial caste and post-racial caste: Is this America?" has been published by the journal Ethnicities. www.researchgate.net/publication/...
(PDF) Pluralist public policy process theories without hierarchical racial caste and post-racial caste: Is this America?
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July 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I am pleased to announce that my peer-reviewed article "Pluralist public policy process theories without hierarchical racial caste and post-racial caste: Is this America?" has been published by the journal Ethnicities. www.researchgate.net/publication/...
www.aclu.org/press-releas... “Almost four years since the initial filing, students and professors at Oklahoma’s universities and colleges have a clear answer: HB 1775 does not apply in Oklahoma’s higher education classrooms,” said Adam Hines, legal fellow at the ACLU of Oklahoma. "
In Win for Academic Speech, Oklahoma Supreme Court Says Higher Ed is Off-Limits from Censorship Law | American Civil Liberties Union
The court also left in place a preliminary injunction preventing K-12 schools from implementing confusing bans on speech related to race and gender
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June 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
www.aclu.org/press-releas... “Almost four years since the initial filing, students and professors at Oklahoma’s universities and colleges have a clear answer: HB 1775 does not apply in Oklahoma’s higher education classrooms,” said Adam Hines, legal fellow at the ACLU of Oklahoma. "
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Excellent thread by @rgoodlaw.bsky.social re Trump’s 6/7/25 EO federalizing the National Guard and authorizing domestic use of regular armed forces over Governor’s objection.
<Thread>
I figure I need to explain how extreme and irresponsible is the June 7 Memorandum federalizing the National Guard and authorizing regular armed forces.
Those saying anything in support of this action may not realize what they’ve gotten into.
(It will also escalate from here.)
Preview⤵️
I figure I need to explain how extreme and irresponsible is the June 7 Memorandum federalizing the National Guard and authorizing regular armed forces.
Those saying anything in support of this action may not realize what they’ve gotten into.
(It will also escalate from here.)
Preview⤵️
June 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Excellent thread by @rgoodlaw.bsky.social re Trump’s 6/7/25 EO federalizing the National Guard and authorizing domestic use of regular armed forces over Governor’s objection.
Reposted by Michael Givel
<thread> Hegseth expands Guard's orders dramatically today
Declaration by California Military Department (CMD) Deputy GC:
"CMD was informed ... Guard units would be providing support for counter-immigration operations across Los Angeles, in communities during immigration enforcement operations..."
Declaration by California Military Department (CMD) Deputy GC:
"CMD was informed ... Guard units would be providing support for counter-immigration operations across Los Angeles, in communities during immigration enforcement operations..."
June 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
<thread> Hegseth expands Guard's orders dramatically today
Declaration by California Military Department (CMD) Deputy GC:
"CMD was informed ... Guard units would be providing support for counter-immigration operations across Los Angeles, in communities during immigration enforcement operations..."
Declaration by California Military Department (CMD) Deputy GC:
"CMD was informed ... Guard units would be providing support for counter-immigration operations across Los Angeles, in communities during immigration enforcement operations..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u... This pro-natalist version is based on eugenics or scientific racism, ending reproductive rights, opposing immigration, and increasing the number of native-born (white) children. The alt-right so-called "Great Replacement Theory" is a version of this.
Trump Aides Solicit Ideas to Raise Birthrate, From Baby Bonuses to Fertility Planning
Baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes are among the ideas pitched to Trump aides as they consider plans to try boosting the birthrate.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u... This pro-natalist version is based on eugenics or scientific racism, ending reproductive rights, opposing immigration, and increasing the number of native-born (white) children. The alt-right so-called "Great Replacement Theory" is a version of this.
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SCOOP: Hooded ICE agents snatched Indian-born Georgetown postdoc Badar Suri from Rosslyn street Monday, per court filing. Like Khalil, linked to pro-Palestinian views & Rubio 'foreign policy' power, lawyer says. Then whisked to Louisiana. w/ @kyledcheney www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
Trump is seeking to deport another graduate student who is legally in the country, lawsuit says
Badar Khan Suri, a fellow at Georgetown, says he is being punished because of the suspected views of his wife, a U.S. citizen with Palestinian heritage.
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March 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
SCOOP: Hooded ICE agents snatched Indian-born Georgetown postdoc Badar Suri from Rosslyn street Monday, per court filing. Like Khalil, linked to pro-Palestinian views & Rubio 'foreign policy' power, lawyer says. Then whisked to Louisiana. w/ @kyledcheney www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
What direction next in the inky dark?
December 27, 2024 at 4:51 PM
What direction next in the inky dark?
A recent abstract fused glass art creation of mine. This art creation is a 21st century continuation of the art symbolism of the Blue Rose art group. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Ro...
December 27, 2024 at 3:50 PM
A recent abstract fused glass art creation of mine. This art creation is a 21st century continuation of the art symbolism of the Blue Rose art group. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Ro...
www.politico.com/news/magazin... Yes, the incoming far-right U.S. regime is unnerving. What's next? 1. Don’t Panic — Autocracy Takes Time. 2. Don’t Disengage. 3. Don’t Fear the Infighting. 4. Charismatic Leadership Is a Non-Negotiable. 5. Skip the Protests and Identity Politics. 6. Have Hope"
Trump Will Overplay His Hand. Here’s How to Be Ready.
I lived through the rise of authoritarianism in Turkey. Here’s what I learned.
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December 2, 2024 at 4:06 PM
www.politico.com/news/magazin... Yes, the incoming far-right U.S. regime is unnerving. What's next? 1. Don’t Panic — Autocracy Takes Time. 2. Don’t Disengage. 3. Don’t Fear the Infighting. 4. Charismatic Leadership Is a Non-Negotiable. 5. Skip the Protests and Identity Politics. 6. Have Hope"
'Inside a Deep Space Nebula'
(In fused glass)
(In fused glass)
December 1, 2024 at 3:03 AM
'Inside a Deep Space Nebula'
(In fused glass)
(In fused glass)
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International Space Station Commander, Chris Hadfield, playing a rousing version of David Bowies 'Space Oddity.'
International Space Station Commander, Chris Hadfield, playing a rousing version of David Bowies 'Space Oddity.'
Space Oddity - Chris Hadfield video onboard ISS with Larrivée Guitar
YouTube video by LarriveeMedia
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November 29, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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International Space Station Commander, Chris Hadfield, playing a rousing version of David Bowies 'Space Oddity.'
International Space Station Commander, Chris Hadfield, playing a rousing version of David Bowies 'Space Oddity.'
Landing on Titan. A moon of Saturn and methane world. www.youtube.com/watch?v=msiL...
Titan Touchdown
YouTube video by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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November 29, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Landing on Titan. A moon of Saturn and methane world. www.youtube.com/watch?v=msiL...
The Winds of Mars. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT50...
Sounds of Mars: NASA’s InSight Senses Martian Wind
YouTube video by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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November 29, 2024 at 2:52 PM
The Winds of Mars. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT50...
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Demonizing and attacking others due to religion, race, and national origin, Superman once said, is un-American. It continues to be.
Demonizing and attacking others due to religion, race, and national origin, Superman once said, is un-American. It continues to be.
November 27, 2024 at 8:59 PM
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Demonizing and attacking others due to religion, race, and national origin, Superman once said, is un-American. It continues to be.
Demonizing and attacking others due to religion, race, and national origin, Superman once said, is un-American. It continues to be.
Once upon a time in America, Superman defeated the insidious white supremacist and terrorist KKK. And now?
www.ign.com/articles/rem...
www.ign.com/articles/rem...
Remember That Time Superman Fought the KKK? - IGN
The new podcast Superman vs. the KKK sheds light on the Man of Steel – and America’s – battle against an insidious enemy.
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November 27, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Once upon a time in America, Superman defeated the insidious white supremacist and terrorist KKK. And now?
www.ign.com/articles/rem...
www.ign.com/articles/rem...
pbs.twimg.com/media/EwIE-K... Dr. Seuss warned us about the fascistic origins of 'America First.' Some things have not changed too much related to the incoming in January 2025 far-right US government regime.
November 25, 2024 at 8:55 PM
pbs.twimg.com/media/EwIE-K... Dr. Seuss warned us about the fascistic origins of 'America First.' Some things have not changed too much related to the incoming in January 2025 far-right US government regime.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024... Starting in 1915 and into the 1920s during the second revival of the violent white terrorist KKK, they promoted xenophobic and nativist 'America First.' The broader context of this story is a modern-day and morphed version of 'American First.'
Trump Pentagon pick attacks UN and Nato and urges US to ignore Geneva conventions
Revealed: Pete Hegseth writes scathingly of key institutions and says ‘If you love America, you should love Israel’
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November 25, 2024 at 8:42 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024... Starting in 1915 and into the 1920s during the second revival of the violent white terrorist KKK, they promoted xenophobic and nativist 'America First.' The broader context of this story is a modern-day and morphed version of 'American First.'
www.npr.org/2022/08/19/1... Did you know? On Aug. 19, 1958, 17 months before famous Greensboro, N.C. lunch counter action, Okla. City history teacher Clara Luper & 13 students integrated Okla. City lunch counter at Katz Drug Store. This brave action launched a new phase in US civil rights movement.
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November 24, 2024 at 7:10 PM
www.npr.org/2022/08/19/1... Did you know? On Aug. 19, 1958, 17 months before famous Greensboro, N.C. lunch counter action, Okla. City history teacher Clara Luper & 13 students integrated Okla. City lunch counter at Katz Drug Store. This brave action launched a new phase in US civil rights movement.
In Tulsa, Oklahoma is the Woody Guthrie Center: woodyguthriecenter.org Oklahoma's Woody Guthrie is an important American folk singer whose political sympathies were farmer-labor, populist, & anti-fascist. I'm quite sure he wouldn't have liked what is happening in Washington, D.C. Not one little bit.
Woody Guthrie Center – Dedicated to sharing Woody's message of diversity, equality, and justice.FeaturedFeatured
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November 24, 2024 at 6:58 PM
In Tulsa, Oklahoma is the Woody Guthrie Center: woodyguthriecenter.org Oklahoma's Woody Guthrie is an important American folk singer whose political sympathies were farmer-labor, populist, & anti-fascist. I'm quite sure he wouldn't have liked what is happening in Washington, D.C. Not one little bit.
www.oudaily.com/news/ou-coll... "According to the Administration for Native Americans, there are 245 distinct Indigenous languages in the United States, but 65 are already extinct and 75 are nearing that point." www.change.org/p/oppose-the...
OU reviews College of Arts and Sciences language requirements; faculty, staff express anxiety for potential cuts
OU’s language community is reacting to a request by the OU Provost’s Office to evaluate the foreign language requirements for the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, expressing anxiety
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November 23, 2024 at 2:53 PM
www.oudaily.com/news/ou-coll... "According to the Administration for Native Americans, there are 245 distinct Indigenous languages in the United States, but 65 are already extinct and 75 are nearing that point." www.change.org/p/oppose-the...
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The first anniversary image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope - Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex
November 22, 2024 at 1:54 PM
The first anniversary image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope - Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex