@mojubaolu.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science, African, and Women's Studies. Lover of Nigeria. Proud Grandma.
This governor! Does this all make sense? Poor children. I can't imagine what their parents are going through. Children should be safe and secure in school. Matter of fact, Nigeria has a Safe Schools Initiative. It's not working! He should just #BringBackOurChildren youtube.com/shorts/IQEZf...
11 children rescued after Catholic boarding school abduction in Nigeria - BBC Africa
YouTube video by BBC News Africa
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November 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This governor! Does this all make sense? Poor children. I can't imagine what their parents are going through. Children should be safe and secure in school. Matter of fact, Nigeria has a Safe Schools Initiative. It's not working! He should just #BringBackOurChildren youtube.com/shorts/IQEZf...
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• The September jobs report showed 119,000 jobs added and a 4.4% unemployment rate
• Contrasting sources reveal sharp increases in layoffs especially in government and private sectors
• Major employers, including Amazon and UPS, plan massive layoffs; the tech sector faces prolonged cuts
• Contrasting sources reveal sharp increases in layoffs especially in government and private sectors
• Major employers, including Amazon and UPS, plan massive layoffs; the tech sector faces prolonged cuts
Government layoff news is worse than expected
The news is bad for U.S. workers, but it's part of the government's downsizing plan.
www.thestreet.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
• The September jobs report showed 119,000 jobs added and a 4.4% unemployment rate
• Contrasting sources reveal sharp increases in layoffs especially in government and private sectors
• Major employers, including Amazon and UPS, plan massive layoffs; the tech sector faces prolonged cuts
• Contrasting sources reveal sharp increases in layoffs especially in government and private sectors
• Major employers, including Amazon and UPS, plan massive layoffs; the tech sector faces prolonged cuts
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NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable in which Rubio orders diplomats in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to press for immigration limits and cite crime. They’re also told to report on governments that are pro-immigration. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on ‘Mass Migration,’ Document Says
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable in which Rubio orders diplomats in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to press for immigration limits and cite crime. They’re also told to report on governments that are pro-immigration. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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In 2022, Donald Trump sued me and others associated with the Clinton campaign for RICO. We did not cave. We fought. First, we won in a Florida trial court. Today, we won in the 11th Circuit.
To the law firms, media corps and billionaires who bow down: Learn a lesson. Have some dignity and fight.
To the law firms, media corps and billionaires who bow down: Learn a lesson. Have some dignity and fight.
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In 2022, Donald Trump sued me and others associated with the Clinton campaign for RICO. We did not cave. We fought. First, we won in a Florida trial court. Today, we won in the 11th Circuit.
To the law firms, media corps and billionaires who bow down: Learn a lesson. Have some dignity and fight.
To the law firms, media corps and billionaires who bow down: Learn a lesson. Have some dignity and fight.
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🧵 Project 2025 architect is Trump's Shadow President. Russell Vought embraces the label of "Christian nationalist." He once told an audience: "I’m a Christian. I am a nationalist. We were meant to be a Christian nation.”
The war on DEI is a Project 2025 mandate.
www.propublica.org/article/russ...
The war on DEI is a Project 2025 mandate.
www.propublica.org/article/russ...
Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🧵 Project 2025 architect is Trump's Shadow President. Russell Vought embraces the label of "Christian nationalist." He once told an audience: "I’m a Christian. I am a nationalist. We were meant to be a Christian nation.”
The war on DEI is a Project 2025 mandate.
www.propublica.org/article/russ...
The war on DEI is a Project 2025 mandate.
www.propublica.org/article/russ...
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wrote about Sean Duffy telling everyone that the way to make flying better is to blame the guy next to you for not wearing a tie. Rather than, I don’t know, keeping in place Biden’s regulations that you get a payout if your flight is delayed. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/sean-duffy...
Sean Duffy Serves Neoliberalism for Thanksgiving
It can’t fly and tastes terrible.
www.everythingishorrible.net
November 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
wrote about Sean Duffy telling everyone that the way to make flying better is to blame the guy next to you for not wearing a tie. Rather than, I don’t know, keeping in place Biden’s regulations that you get a payout if your flight is delayed. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/sean-duffy...
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My book on the political and theological strategy of Turning Point USA and its leader Charlie Kirk to Christianize America comes with a book group discussion guide on @wjkbooks.com site
www.wjkbooks.com/bookproduct/...
www.wjkbooks.com/bookproduct/...
The Seven Mountains Mandate - WJK Books
"A sobering assessment of the evolution of Christian nationalism." -Publishers Weekly"A timely and clarion call to action if we are to preserve and protect the Constitution of the United States and ou...
www.wjkbooks.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
My book on the political and theological strategy of Turning Point USA and its leader Charlie Kirk to Christianize America comes with a book group discussion guide on @wjkbooks.com site
www.wjkbooks.com/bookproduct/...
www.wjkbooks.com/bookproduct/...
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New research shows climate risk is already hitting insurance and home values. And that’s only part of the story. Some serious hazards, like saltwater intrusion, often aren’t covered at all -- and aren’t yet priced into housing markets. Column today: susanpcrawford.substack.com/p/new-data-s...
New data shows insurance costs rising and home values sinking as climate risks grow
Insurance markets are flashing warnings — even as some major climate risks remain unmeasured and unaccounted for
susanpcrawford.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
New research shows climate risk is already hitting insurance and home values. And that’s only part of the story. Some serious hazards, like saltwater intrusion, often aren’t covered at all -- and aren’t yet priced into housing markets. Column today: susanpcrawford.substack.com/p/new-data-s...
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Again, I beg of journalists to stop normalizing Trump's false claims he was wronged by using the word "retribution."
This is a GREAT piece.
Except this is not retribution.
This is a GREAT piece.
Except this is not retribution.
A REUTERS SPECIAL REPORT
Trump’s campaign of retribution:
At least 470 targets and counting
The list illuminates the sweeping effort by the president and his administration to punish dissent and reshape the government.
By PETER EISLER, NED PARKER, LINDA SO and JOSEPH TANFANI
Trump’s campaign of retribution:
At least 470 targets and counting
The list illuminates the sweeping effort by the president and his administration to punish dissent and reshape the government.
By PETER EISLER, NED PARKER, LINDA SO and JOSEPH TANFANI
November 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Again, I beg of journalists to stop normalizing Trump's false claims he was wronged by using the word "retribution."
This is a GREAT piece.
Except this is not retribution.
This is a GREAT piece.
Except this is not retribution.
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The people who do this, who conceived of it, who demand it, are real life monsters.
“I had to take the baby from my crying wife’s arms.“ It hasn’t even been a year, and this is not a scandal anymore? What is wrong with us?
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The people who do this, who conceived of it, who demand it, are real life monsters.
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BREAKING: With a contempt inquiry looming, DOJ has now named DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as the Trump official who approved transferring hundreds of people to a notorious Salvadoran megaprison, despite a federal judge’s order forbidding the removals.
DOJ Says Noem Made Final Decision on El Salvador Removals in Breach of Court Order
Read more here.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
BREAKING: With a contempt inquiry looming, DOJ has now named DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as the Trump official who approved transferring hundreds of people to a notorious Salvadoran megaprison, despite a federal judge’s order forbidding the removals.
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If you’re wondering why there’s a lull in the Epstein files discussion, it’s because the law that just passed gave Pamela Jo 30 days to release the files. So we’re all waiting to see how she tries to sabotage it. The discussion will pick back up in earnest on December 20th.
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
If you’re wondering why there’s a lull in the Epstein files discussion, it’s because the law that just passed gave Pamela Jo 30 days to release the files. So we’re all waiting to see how she tries to sabotage it. The discussion will pick back up in earnest on December 20th.
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Team KELLY🇺🇸
Senator Mark Kelly is an American hero.
He will not back away from a fight.
“I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced..”
Senator Mark Kelly
Senator Mark Kelly is an American hero.
He will not back away from a fight.
“I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced..”
Senator Mark Kelly
November 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Team KELLY🇺🇸
Senator Mark Kelly is an American hero.
He will not back away from a fight.
“I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced..”
Senator Mark Kelly
Senator Mark Kelly is an American hero.
He will not back away from a fight.
“I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced..”
Senator Mark Kelly
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Life is Hard Enough
for the people of VENEZUELA.
A crazy corrupt dictator is ruling this country. Again.
Now a crazy corrupt American president is threatening war.
When dictators make bad decisions, Innocent people pay the price.
School kids in front of a mural in Caracas.
for the people of VENEZUELA.
A crazy corrupt dictator is ruling this country. Again.
Now a crazy corrupt American president is threatening war.
When dictators make bad decisions, Innocent people pay the price.
School kids in front of a mural in Caracas.
November 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Life is Hard Enough
for the people of VENEZUELA.
A crazy corrupt dictator is ruling this country. Again.
Now a crazy corrupt American president is threatening war.
When dictators make bad decisions, Innocent people pay the price.
School kids in front of a mural in Caracas.
for the people of VENEZUELA.
A crazy corrupt dictator is ruling this country. Again.
Now a crazy corrupt American president is threatening war.
When dictators make bad decisions, Innocent people pay the price.
School kids in front of a mural in Caracas.
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Hey Jake Tapper
Where’s your new book?
Isn’t it time to investigate the declining faculties and erratic behavior of President Trump?
Let’s suggest a title:
DERANGED
and DANGEROUS
🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀
The DISASTROUS
DONALD TRUMP
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Where’s your new book?
Isn’t it time to investigate the declining faculties and erratic behavior of President Trump?
Let’s suggest a title:
DERANGED
and DANGEROUS
🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀
The DISASTROUS
DONALD TRUMP
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November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Hey Jake Tapper
Where’s your new book?
Isn’t it time to investigate the declining faculties and erratic behavior of President Trump?
Let’s suggest a title:
DERANGED
and DANGEROUS
🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀
The DISASTROUS
DONALD TRUMP
Suggested photo:
Where’s your new book?
Isn’t it time to investigate the declining faculties and erratic behavior of President Trump?
Let’s suggest a title:
DERANGED
and DANGEROUS
🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀
The DISASTROUS
DONALD TRUMP
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This is necessitated by current political realities. #CADHE news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
Professors Launch PAC to Fight Back Against Trump’s Attacks
The American Association of University Professors, a union whose members are fighting policies from the Trump administration and GOP Congress, launched a PAC this week to spend in federal elections.
news.bgov.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This is necessitated by current political realities. #CADHE news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
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A high school football coach who disappeared days ago before his undefeated team’s playoff game is being sought on charges of "possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to solicit a minor," authorities say
Football Coach Who Went Missing Before Undefeated Team's Playoff Game Is Wanted On Criminal Charges
Virginia State Police say a high school football coach who disappeared days ago before his undefeated team’s playoff game is being sought on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and using...
www.huffpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 AM
A high school football coach who disappeared days ago before his undefeated team’s playoff game is being sought on charges of "possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to solicit a minor," authorities say
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BEHN: “JD Vance is coming to Fort Campbell tomorrow. The cavalry is being called in because this TN-7 race has become quite close.”
Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social flashes her Trump impression with @jimacosta.bsky.social on the eve of shady JD Vance’s CLARKSVILLE appearance.
Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social flashes her Trump impression with @jimacosta.bsky.social on the eve of shady JD Vance’s CLARKSVILLE appearance.
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 AM
BEHN: “JD Vance is coming to Fort Campbell tomorrow. The cavalry is being called in because this TN-7 race has become quite close.”
Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social flashes her Trump impression with @jimacosta.bsky.social on the eve of shady JD Vance’s CLARKSVILLE appearance.
Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social flashes her Trump impression with @jimacosta.bsky.social on the eve of shady JD Vance’s CLARKSVILLE appearance.
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I’m still thinking about Bari Weiss saying that Hasan Piker (extremely popular influencer) is less of a measure of where Americans are than Alan Dershowitz (extremely unpopular Epstein associate, his own neighbors won’t sell him a pierogi)
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I’m still thinking about Bari Weiss saying that Hasan Piker (extremely popular influencer) is less of a measure of where Americans are than Alan Dershowitz (extremely unpopular Epstein associate, his own neighbors won’t sell him a pierogi)
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📢📢The AAUP chapter at the University of Houston has sent the following letter to admin: “We are deeply concerned that the directives outlined in Chancellor Khator's email present significant risks to academic freedom, to the integrity of our teaching mission + to the University’s legal obligations.”
AAUP @ Univ. of Houston Opposes Campus Censorship
CONTACT: Daniel Morales, JD, President of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Chapter at the University of Houston, [email protected]
aaup-texas.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
📢📢The AAUP chapter at the University of Houston has sent the following letter to admin: “We are deeply concerned that the directives outlined in Chancellor Khator's email present significant risks to academic freedom, to the integrity of our teaching mission + to the University’s legal obligations.”
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Only 1% of consumers said business conditions were good in the U.S., according to the Conference Board’s report.
Consumer Confidence Falls Sharply In November—Hitting Lowest Level Since April
Only 1% of consumers said business conditions were good in the U.S., according to the Conference Board’s report.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Only 1% of consumers said business conditions were good in the U.S., according to the Conference Board’s report.
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It's an ILLEGAL ORDER!
US justice department memo about boat strikes diverges from Trump narrative
Exclusive: Officials frame strikes as self-defense against violence, without naming aggressor, while Trump claims they’re to stop US overdose deaths
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
It's an ILLEGAL ORDER!
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It’s a shame BBC hasn’t yet learned that caving to bullies won’t prevent them from coming after you.
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:11 AM
It’s a shame BBC hasn’t yet learned that caving to bullies won’t prevent them from coming after you.
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"The Stanford Daily et al. suit comes on the heels of a major First Amendment victory; The American Association of University Professors sued Rubio, and the court held that the Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens for deportation based on pro-Palestinian speech."
Stanford Students Sue Over Trump’s Crackdown on Political Speech
Amid the administration’s war on higher education, The Stanford Daily’s lawsuit targets federal statutes that allow deportation and visa revocation based on political speech.
www.thenation.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"The Stanford Daily et al. suit comes on the heels of a major First Amendment victory; The American Association of University Professors sued Rubio, and the court held that the Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens for deportation based on pro-Palestinian speech."
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AAUP Stanford emphasizes three key features of our struggle to remake higher ed for the common good:
1️⃣ Solidarity
2️⃣ Integrity, not Neutrality
3️⃣ Student speech
"Let us act in solidarity and with integrity. Let us trust our students to speak."
- Jessica Riskin, AAUP Stanford Co-President
1️⃣ Solidarity
2️⃣ Integrity, not Neutrality
3️⃣ Student speech
"Let us act in solidarity and with integrity. Let us trust our students to speak."
- Jessica Riskin, AAUP Stanford Co-President
AAUP | Three lessons the University must learn
In a new column from Stanford's chapter of the American Association of University Professors, history professor Jessica Riskin offers three lessons for universities facing pressure from the federal go...
stanforddaily.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
AAUP Stanford emphasizes three key features of our struggle to remake higher ed for the common good:
1️⃣ Solidarity
2️⃣ Integrity, not Neutrality
3️⃣ Student speech
"Let us act in solidarity and with integrity. Let us trust our students to speak."
- Jessica Riskin, AAUP Stanford Co-President
1️⃣ Solidarity
2️⃣ Integrity, not Neutrality
3️⃣ Student speech
"Let us act in solidarity and with integrity. Let us trust our students to speak."
- Jessica Riskin, AAUP Stanford Co-President