The murder of Medgar Evers was an act of racial terror. That fact is not partisan. It is historical. Calling it anything else is not “restoring truth.” It is erasing it.

Remembering the Olden Times when I thought Wikipedia was the enemy. . .

On X, @osinttechnical.bsky.social reacted with this bloosk by @tommchenry.bsky.social

Who needs facts? Seriously, tho - crucial lesson for students in my intro class: how do the data collected by the CIA (e.g. on GDP per cap) differ from data you will find in other sources? Why? Why does it matter? Perhaps they have simply decided to keep the facts to themselves.

The 35 students in my freshman Comparative Politics class were asked each to select a country to focus on this term. Only rule: no one could choose the same country. After being sorted into groups (continents), they *did this through reasoned debate* in about ten minutes. Gen Z is excellent!

INBOX: Washington Post Ukraine Correspondent Lizzie Johnson announces that she has been laid off in the middle of a below-freezing war zone without power, heat, or running water.

“Essential reading.” - Bugs B. “Utter garbage.” - Daffy D.

@scottlgreer.bsky.social Guessing you have seen this but if not, the first sentence alone is perfection.

Come join Dr. @samlmontano.bsky.social and I on the UNC-Asheville campus Tuesday night (Feb 3rd 5:30pm ET) to talk about our favorite subjects: Disasterology and Helene #NCwx #Helene #Disasterology

You can (and should) read a little about Fred Korematsu here. korematsuinstitute.org/freds-story/

US authorities must immediately release journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort. Journalism is not a crime. Reporting on protests is not a crime. Arresting journalists for their reporting is a clear example of an authoritarian practice.

Delighted that our @jwfurlong.bsky.social @academic.oup.com book The Changing Electoral Map of England and Wales has been shortlisted for the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Mackenzie Book Prize (along with five other excellent books!). www.psa.ac.uk/news/mackenz...

It's not just "stand up to ICE when you see them," it's building many vast networks of support and trust to - create safe spaces - protect schools - get kids TO school - check on neighbors - deliver groceries - help pay the rent - let people know of danger - feed the helpers, too! - and on and on

My problems are not Toronto-sized, but tomorrow I have to take a hammer when I walk to work. Not for personal protection but to bludgeon my way through the ice/snow walls that block *nearly every* street corner on my route. Skidding down a driveway & walking in the street is the only alternative.

I can also extend this to a new associate prof who needs to figure out a new plan given the changed responsibilities. (In short, I've got 2 windows in my schedule that need filling and I'm open to helping folks who have a real need but otherwise might not be able to afford coaching.)

YESSSSSS

It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing

imagine being the father or mother or son or daughter or sibling of one of those brave British troops who died in Afghanistan, and having to listen to this crass ignorance

Nobody will forget nor forgive this.

Hell yeah!

Are they planning to jackhammer the images of Ona Judge's footprints out of the ground, too? [I'm betting yes. . .]

Are they planning to jackhammer the images of Ona Judge's footprints out of the ground, too? [I'm betting yes. . .]

“When your back is against the wall, there is only one thing to do, and that is turn around and fight.” - attributed to John Major

Really, really great resource right here to anyone following from outside of MN. Several ways to help support for those interested

very very vetted list here www.standwithminnesota.com

TOMORROW | What does Trump mean for relations between the UK and Europe, and the rest of the world? Listen Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and @anandmenon.bsky.social discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...

New: We built an interactive map of every ICE contractor working with the Trump administration. readsludge.com/2026/01/16/t...

If they make this retroactive to 1890, I am golden. Nova Scotia I am HERE FOR YOU!

Doing an end of semester reflection with my intro to emergency management students and I ask about memorable disasters they read about… Student: Love Island Me: Love CANAL Time for the semester to end, kids!

Calling health politics/policy folks- we're soliciting articles for two new special issues! 1. "Political Economy of Health Reforms in Low- and Middle-Income Countries" Guest editors: Ashley Fox, Elize Massard da Fonseca, Jessica Rich, and Sakshi Thorat Deadline to submit: January 9

"ICE has often been arresting children at 26 Federal Plaza behind closed doors." On-going horror of this Administration must be exposed again and again. Thank you to the journalists bringing these stories to our attention.

Steve Cropper died. If you've never seen video from the Stax/Volt Europe tour 1967 you owe it to yourself. Absolutely electric. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUk1...

[bows in respect]

People are not garbage.

I used to think I lacked the skills and ability - I suppose the administrative know-how? - to serve in the US government. But now. . . #RuleBy12YearOlds

On 10 December, 18:00, join @timbale.bsky.social @stephenkb.bsky.social @rmcunliffe.bsky.social & @psurridge.bsky.social to discuss "The British General Election of 2024". Join us to explore how the election was won, where it was lost & what's changed since July 2024. www.qmul.ac.uk/mei/events/m...

TIS THE SEASON! "Exploding w uncontainable joy"

Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.

just like in Chicago before, these folks in St. Paul are standing up to armed goons in full tactical gear in nothing but pajamas

Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.

Here is a round-up of some of the work North Carolina did in just the past week: Thousands of students stage massive high school walkout

Joint Statement from Goodlander, Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, and Houlahan

This JAG is an incredibly brave patriot.

/13 Why? For proximity to power. For prestige. For attention. Some tongues were made to praise God. Some tongues were made to sing. Some were made for poetry, some for prose, some to agitate and some to soothe. But some tongues were made for the boot.

This battle to get these recordings released is important just for admirers of Dick Gaughan’s music, but for music fans in general. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...

In the midst of all the garbage news/events right now: if any of you in the UK catch a gig on the 50th anniversary tour of Bad Manners, POST PICTURES!

I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered. He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here : www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...

Chicago has had one 9/11 worth of people disappeared since the attacks began in September. Los Angeles has had two 9/11s since June.

[BBC Scotland] reaction to [4]-2 K. McLean 90+7