Dr. Michael Shank
@michaeljohnshank.bsky.social
Striving to build an accessible bridge between science/policy and the public’s understanding of, engagement with, and co-creation and co-ownership of that science and policy. www.michaelshank.tv
The hits keep coming. “The ruling was the fourth legal setback that the Trump administration has suffered in its quest to throttle the country’s nascent offshore wind industry.”
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Judge Revives Wind Farm That Trump Halted Off Martha’s Vineyard
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January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The hits keep coming. “The ruling was the fourth legal setback that the Trump administration has suffered in its quest to throttle the country’s nascent offshore wind industry.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/c...
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Grateful to see it. Much needed. “According to a report released Wednesday by the charging data company Paren, the fast-charging network increased more than 30 percent in 2025, with over 18,000 new ports installed.”
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Why EV chargers are booming
Even as EV sales slump, fast chargers are booming.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Grateful to see it. Much needed. “According to a report released Wednesday by the charging data company Paren, the fast-charging network increased more than 30 percent in 2025, with over 18,000 new ports installed.”
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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It's really too bad the United States Congress no longer exists.
January 24, 2026 at 9:41 PM
It's really too bad the United States Congress no longer exists.
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Minneapolis protester as he's being brutalized by feds: "You're gonna have to kill me! You're gonna have to kill me! I've done nothing wrong! My name is Matthew James! I'm a US citizen! You're gonna kill me! Is that what you want?" (You can hear his wife screaming)
January 24, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Minneapolis protester as he's being brutalized by feds: "You're gonna have to kill me! You're gonna have to kill me! I've done nothing wrong! My name is Matthew James! I'm a US citizen! You're gonna kill me! Is that what you want?" (You can hear his wife screaming)
If Europe wants to retain its independence, it needs to commit to action. The anti-coercion instrument, for all its faults, is the best option that Europe has. It should start the process of activating it, and quickly announce the specific measures it would impose.
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Opinion | Europe Has a Bazooka. Time to Use It.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:28 PM
If Europe wants to retain its independence, it needs to commit to action. The anti-coercion instrument, for all its faults, is the best option that Europe has. It should start the process of activating it, and quickly announce the specific measures it would impose.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/o...
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"Middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu," Carney said on Tuesday, adding that he believed powerful nations were using economic coercion to get what they want.
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Carney says the old world order 'is not coming back' in Davos speech - BBC News
Canada's prime minister said powerful countries are using economic weapons to pursue their interests, while affirming support for Greenland and Nato.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:19 AM
"Middle powers must act together because if we're not at the table, we're on the menu," Carney said on Tuesday, adding that he believed powerful nations were using economic coercion to get what they want.
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If there are any actual adults in the White House, I hope they will put Trump in time out. His toddler tantrums are becoming a big problem.
Trump threatens 25% tariff on European allies until Denmark sells Greenland to US
Heads of state across Europe respond in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, and boycott of World Cup suggested
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January 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
If there are any actual adults in the White House, I hope they will put Trump in time out. His toddler tantrums are becoming a big problem.
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They refused to probe a murder. The people with consciences walked out.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
January 13, 2026 at 4:31 AM
They refused to probe a murder. The people with consciences walked out.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
Let’s do this. “Calls are growing on social media for international soccer fans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.”
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US World Cup boycotts grow as Trump threatens Mexico
"I cancelled my World Cup tickets," one social media user wrote. "The ICE may decide that I am a gang member."
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January 12, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Let’s do this. “Calls are growing on social media for international soccer fans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.”
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As a former advocate for survivors of domestic violence, I cannot describe how much it pains me to hear the Vice President say we owe a debt of gratitude to man who shot a woman in the face and then called her a fucking bitch.
January 10, 2026 at 6:36 PM
As a former advocate for survivors of domestic violence, I cannot describe how much it pains me to hear the Vice President say we owe a debt of gratitude to man who shot a woman in the face and then called her a fucking bitch.
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US policy on protests in Iran somewhat different from policy on protests in US: “On Friday, the US repeated that killing protesters would be met with a military response.”
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Iran medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as protests in 14th day
Health workers in Tehran report being overwhelmed by injured on Friday night as security forces and demonstrators clash.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM
US policy on protests in Iran somewhat different from policy on protests in US: “On Friday, the US repeated that killing protesters would be met with a military response.”
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US policy on how American citizens should respond to paramilitary groups in Venezuela somewhat different from US policy on how American citizens should respond to paramilitary groups in US www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US urges its citizens to flee Venezuela amid reports of paramilitaries
State department says armed ‘colectivos’ appear to be setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for Americans
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:37 AM
US policy on how American citizens should respond to paramilitary groups in Venezuela somewhat different from US policy on how American citizens should respond to paramilitary groups in US www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
