This is bonkers. But many people believe this horsesh*t. It is not only an antisemitic conspiracy theory, it is also a direct attack on the very fundamentals of democracy.

What's happening in the US (eg, the firing of Jimmy Kimmel) is like a fast-forwarded Turkish experience. They're just far faster with intimidation and hegemony tactics. Democratic groups should NOW find a stronger story to mobilize society and learn from the experiences of others with humility.

JD Vance talks about dismantling nonprofits such as Open Society and Ford Foundation. They want to turn the US into an authoritarian regime. Major progressive philanthropies should work on an exit strategy.

For the record. My posts were not even about Kirk directly, but about America's apathy towards political violence, and the coddling of white male shooters and hate peddlers. I was fired because I mentioned race: white men and violence-- that was my "gross misconduct."

wrote on charlie kirk for the newsletter this weekend

Nearly every progressive politician, journalist and organization in America continues to use the website this man controls as a primary means of communication.

🧵 Yesterday, the EU postponed a major antitrust fine against Google in its adtech case - reportedly after Šefčovič lobbied to avoid clashing with the fragile US trade deal and the promised cut in car tariffs.

You can see hear the overview of (published) large donations for political parties in Germany from 2024 on.👇🏽

An important reminder not to reduce civil society to NGOs.

The deployment of federal troops in DC likely has more significance than initially appears. According to a Turkish expert who witnessed a similar takeover in his home country, this is another sign that Trump is clinging to power not to leave again. cenksidar.substack.com/p/why-are-fe...

A fragmented civil society is not a bulwark against fascism; rather, it is an accomplice. Our divisions pave the way for authoritarian power.

It's not an accident, it's a pattern: MAGA is openly embracing the Nazi aesthetic.

"We cannot choose between the fight against antisemitism and condemning Israel for Gaza." www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...

During a raid in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 🇩🇪, police found firearms and explosives at, among other places, the home of an AfD district councillor who’s reported to “belong to the far-right camp of the AfD” (saying a lot there!) and is “apparently also controversial within the party”

Selbst die Mehrheit der Unionswähler war für Brosius-Gersdorf. Auch die Mehrheit der Unionswähler lehnt eine Zusammenarbeit mit der AfD ab. Aber CDU-nahe Millionäre bezahlen Millionen, um CDU-Abgeordnete mit Fake News zu indoktrinieren, die Wähler sollen folgen. Der Rechtsruck kommt von oben.

A group of global civil society organizations have placed the US on a watchlist for urgent concern over the health of its civic society, alongside Turkey, Serbia, El Salvador, Indonesia and Kenya.

With the publication of these two reports, B'Tselem & Physicians for Human Rights Israel become the first two Israeli organizations to state it loud and clear, based on meticulous documentation and research: Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

You realise "climate change is inevitable" is absurd when you reword it as "fossil fuels are inevitable" or "Exxon is inevitable" or "Rishi Sunak is inevitable" It's a threat built of causes which we can identify and fight. Fatalism is pro-fossil. Be pro-fighting, instead ✊🏽

Laughing in front of cages designed to hold migrants and refugees, many of whom came to this country fleeing extreme violence and poverty, and hoping to raise their children in a more compassionate country. And many of whom followed all the legal procedures to enter the country.

Shabbat Shalom to everyone who recognizes that the safety, freedom & thriving of Jews and Muslims are bound up together — in Israel & Palestine, across the five boroughs, and in many other beloved places.

The fact that so many people think celebrating the end of slavery in the US is “DEI” is actually clarifying of what they mean when they use DEI. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/06/...

From day 1, I knew that Trump and Musk would clash, but I didn't expect it to become so ugly.

Heute ist der Internationale Tag der #Pressefreiheit. Freier, unabhängiger #Journalismus ist das Rückgrat einer starken #Demokratie — und er ist heute stärker bedroht denn je:

Osman Kavala 2 bin 740 gündür hapiste www.diken.com.tr/osman-kavala...

This is incredibly dangerous what the actual fuck

Google loses ad tech monopoly case | The Verge www.theverge.com/news/650665/...

Palestinians in Gaza protested against the war for a second straight day on Wednesday and chanted slogans against Hamas, frustrated and angry over the collapse of a cease-fire with Israel that many had hoped would become permanent.

This is absolutely horrifying. Turkish graduate at Tufts student is picked up and removed to undisclosed destination by ICE, apparently because she wrote a pro-Palestinian oped.

CDU filed an inquiry against the NGOs organizing the recent anti-rightwing protests, asking hundreds of questions about their state funding. The affected organizations are important civic actors, such as Omas gegen Rechts, Correctiv & Campact. An effort to shrink civic space. taz.de/551-Fragen-i...

Philanthropy can't fill the huge gap left by dismantling of USAID. www.axios.com/2025/02/25/f...

All Americorps grantees are being ordered to either A) certify they don't do anything related to "DEI," B) cease any DEI-related activities "immediately," or C) lose their grant. Specifies that this includes not just the org's activities but also all training materials, social media, and websites.

It cannot be said enough that France's Marine Le Pen refused for her National Rally to sit with the German AfD in the European Parliament, because she found them too extreme. JD Vance had a one-on-one meeting with the head of the AfD in Munich yesterday. JD Vance is to the right of Marine Le Pen.

'Mo' is a poignant and witty series about the struggles of a Palestinian refugee family in the USA. A Season 2 review: mashable.com/article/mo-s...

Trump's freezing of all civil rights cases at the DOJ is not part of an anti-DEI agenda, but an anti-civil rights agenda. DOJ was *founded* to protect Black rights during Reconstruction. That this difference is unclear speaks to the success of conservative propagandists and the failures of liberals.

Time to re-watch Twin Peaks. RIP!

Yes, generosity is not only a great trait; it is a requirement to navigate this mess we are in. "Generosity Is Not Foolish:" www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/16/12/2...

German political parties have received €17.4 mio from large #donations so far in 2024. Surprisingly, the new left-populist BSW ranked first with 6.4 mio, followed by the Christian Democrats, FDP and the small pro-European party Volt. Acc. to the regulation, parties should disclose gifts over $35K.

I genuinely believe in the power of #givingcircles. Anyone can be a philanthropist! Nice piece by @annapatton.bsky.social reasonstobecheerful.world/giving-circl...

In a landmark decision, the Amsterdam Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a CSO in its class action lawsuit against tech giants Oracle and Salesforce for misusing the data of millions in the Netherlands. www.luminategroup.com/posts/opinio... www.luminategroup.com/posts/opinio...

Five out of six doctors agree that Russian Roulette is good for your health!

Turn on Jazz Radio Berlin online. Terrific music at the moment.

Progressive endowments seem to be threatened by the incoming US administration. According to Schambra, to navigate the right-populist tides, progressive philanthropy should abandon its hubris and acknowledge the diversity in philanthropy. www.philanthropy.com/article/in-t...

Our daily reminder: Democracy is never given, and it needs democrats to defend it. #SouthKorea

There are thousands of people gathered outside parliament now calling for Yoon’s impeachment.

🤗 People in Germany donated 174 euros per capita in 2024—an increase of 4 euros compared to the previous year. The donor rate has also increased to 50.2%. 💶 And the total private donations amounted to about 6 billion euros. (Source: German Fundraising Association) www.dfrv.de/blog/2024/12...

I get the political calculation here. I'm just gonna point out that the predominance of research into European parties' efforts to outflank the far right like this has found that they merely legitimised the far right's political framing and led voters to opt for the "full fat" version.

When has Black Friday' become the 'Black Week'? What is next? Black Month, maybe Black Year... finally a Black Hole for all of us ⚫️