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John G. Horgan is a Distinguished University Professor of Psychology at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. He studies involvement… more

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In advance of the upcoming film adaptation, I finally read Project Hail Mary. Superb from the first page to the very last. 10/10.
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Well, some good news.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 7h
WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalists begin leaving Pentagon after refusing to sign Trump administration agreements on rules of access.
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What is the actual point of having a Congress at this stage?
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President Trump on Wednesday signed a memorandum expanding his administration’s authority to repurpose unspent federal funds to pay members of the military during the government shutdown, escalating his challenge to the authority of Congress on spending matters.
Trump Signs Memo Expanding His Authority to Spend Federal Money
The president gave Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wide authority to repurpose funds to pay members of the military without approval from Congress, which has the sole constitutional authority to decide federal spending.
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Trump Suggests Ground Strikes on Venezuela Could Be Next www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Suggests Ground Strikes on Venezuela Could Be Next
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Two months ago, U.S. Border Patrol posted a hype video, featuring the “banned” version of Michael Jackson’s 1995 song “They Don’t Care About Us,” including its infamous antisemitic slurs.

While Border Patrol remained silent, antisemitic accounts on Twitter celebrated the government’s post.
Border Patrol won’t say why it used a Michael Jackson song with antisemitic lyrics
The video was live on Facebook and Instagram for two months.
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President Trump on Wednesday signed a memorandum expanding his administration’s authority to repurpose unspent federal funds to pay members of the military during the government shutdown, escalating his challenge to the authority of Congress on spending matters.
Trump Signs Memo Expanding His Authority to Spend Federal Money
The president gave Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wide authority to repurpose funds to pay members of the military without approval from Congress, which has the sole constitutional authority to decide federal spending.
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“….even as he acknowledges the ethical and moral costs of profiting from people being forcefully separated from their loved ones, locked away and deported.”

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The price of a paycheck: one town's ICE dilemma
The ICE detention center in Folkston, Ga., is expanding to become one of the nation's largest immigrant detention centers. Operated by a private prison corporation GEO Group, it will hold more than 3,...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalists begin leaving Pentagon after refusing to sign Trump administration agreements on rules of access.
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Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.
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Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office
An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.
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Tackles, projectiles and gunfire: Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent

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Tackles, projectiles and gunfire: Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent
Videos taken by eye witnesses of federal agent encounters with immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere have shown increasingly tense incidents. Immigrant advocates and observers say they're indicative of ...
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For your consideration: Tron Legacy
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a movie where the soundtrack was preferable to the script before but Tron Ares is IT, man
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This is the response I received from ICE when I inquired about the 13-year-old they abducted from Everett, Mass. on Friday:
Good afternoon, Marisa. Please see the below from DHS on the 13-year-old alien. Please feel free to direct any questions to them. Respectfully, James Tricia McLaughlin @TriciaOhio • 6h S... Here are the facts: he posed a public safety threat with an extensive rap sheet including violent assault with a dangerous weapon, battery, breaking and entering, destruction of property. He was in possession of a firearm and 5-7 inch knife when arrested.
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a movie where the soundtrack was preferable to the script before but Tron Ares is IT, man
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If you make "controversial statements" outside of classroom, that the President of the university dislikes, you can be summarily fired even if you are tenured.
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Julie Greene @greeneland.bsky.social · 2d
I just learned, Thomas Alter, tenured professor, has been terminated effective immediately. Shame on Texas State! We mst build support for Tom. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-tex...
Texas State upholds the firing of associate history professor Thomas Alter
Alter’s termination occurred on Sept. 10, stemming from his remarks at the Revolutionary Socialism Conference on Sept. 7.
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The galaxy is on Orion's Belt.
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Too real 😞
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As it should be!
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“Grades were due yesterday.”
“On-site faculty retreat.”
“Annual reviews are approaching.”
“Annual cyber-security training.”
“Your password is expiring.”
“Teams requires an update.”
“New opportunities for service.”

Ok that’s enough…
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In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

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hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 3d
"The chancellor approved it"
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I love this.
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“…a case for plodding curiosity: that esoteric, seemingly useless exploration can lay the bricks for a road to places we cannot yet see.”
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Basic, curiosity driven, sometimes very exploratory, research is the seed corn that leads to the biggest scientific advances
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Meera Sundaram @meera-sundaram.bsky.social · 3d
Basic, curiosity driven, sometimes very exploratory, research is the seed corn that leads to the biggest scientific advances
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Nobel Prizes This Year Offer Three Cheers for Slow Science
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“Brand new travel forms.”
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Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 3d
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hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 3d
"The chancellor approved it"
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“Two-hour faculty meeting.”
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hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 3d
"The chancellor approved it"
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“We must embrace AI”
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hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 3d
"The chancellor approved it"
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“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.
I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.
Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.
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hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 3d
"The chancellor approved it"
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“a supply chain attack”
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Good evening and good wishes from Molly and Bo.
Two dogs sitting on a back deck.
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US Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders. Dozens of sitting judges shared with @nytimes.com concerns about risks to the courts’ legitimacy as the Supreme Court releases opaque orders about Trump administration policies | www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders
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