John Powers
@protoslacker.bsky.social
Follower and link collector. I have a Tumblr blog https://protoslacker.tumblr.com/
Found out about this event in a story of the US ambassador intimidating a US citizen resident in Belgium over an email sent to Zac Brown urging him to withdraw. The makings of a fiasco: www.politico.eu/article/unit...
How the US embassy’s mega bash became the hottest ticket in Brussels
Fireworks, facial recognition and a Katy Perry no-show: A look inside the grand American celebration in Brussels.
www.politico.eu
June 20, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Found out about this event in a story of the US ambassador intimidating a US citizen resident in Belgium over an email sent to Zac Brown urging him to withdraw. The makings of a fiasco: www.politico.eu/article/unit...
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June 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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My posts about concept maps:
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Concept Maps | Collection from Howard Rheingold | 4 posts | Patreon
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June 16, 2026 at 6:38 PM
My posts about concept maps:
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Arlie Neskahi notes that oral traditions "REQUIRE us to carry the teachings within our very being and share them with our relations." For many reasons perhaps working class folks feel the responsibility to share more deeply with books as an extension of that ethic. www.arlieneskahi.com?page_id=25 3)
Voice – Arlie Neskahi
www.arlieneskahi.com
June 17, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Arlie Neskahi notes that oral traditions "REQUIRE us to carry the teachings within our very being and share them with our relations." For many reasons perhaps working class folks feel the responsibility to share more deeply with books as an extension of that ethic. www.arlieneskahi.com?page_id=25 3)
On my socials, admittedly mostly olds like me, the people who most often sharing books are working class. My hypothesis why that might be follows from Marshall McLuhan's technologies as "extensions of man." 2)
June 17, 2026 at 1:55 AM
On my socials, admittedly mostly olds like me, the people who most often sharing books are working class. My hypothesis why that might be follows from Marshall McLuhan's technologies as "extensions of man." 2)
Last month I scaled the paywall to read a piece about reading decline www.chronicle.com/article/my-s....
Students from schools with smaller classes, restricted cell phones, and that didn't orient every lesson to standard tests retained competency. That sounded like upper class students. 1)
Students from schools with smaller classes, restricted cell phones, and that didn't orient every lesson to standard tests retained competency. That sounded like upper class students. 1)
Opinion | My Students Can’t Read
The generational collapse in literacy is measurable, persistent, and likely to get worse.
www.chronicle.com
June 17, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Last month I scaled the paywall to read a piece about reading decline www.chronicle.com/article/my-s....
Students from schools with smaller classes, restricted cell phones, and that didn't orient every lesson to standard tests retained competency. That sounded like upper class students. 1)
Students from schools with smaller classes, restricted cell phones, and that didn't orient every lesson to standard tests retained competency. That sounded like upper class students. 1)
"[A]nniversaries should do more than commemorate. They should force us to ask what remains unfinished." www.okayafrica.com/op-ed-what-j...
Op-Ed: What June 16 Means to Those of Us Born After the Soweto Uprising
Born a year after the Soweto Uprising, I grew up in a South Africa where many of the injustices students protested in 1976 were still part of daily life. Fifty years later, their fight for dignity, eq...
www.okayafrica.com
June 16, 2026 at 10:14 PM
"[A]nniversaries should do more than commemorate. They should force us to ask what remains unfinished." www.okayafrica.com/op-ed-what-j...
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The end of Apartheid and the election of Nelson Mandela were generally considered two of the greatest victories for humanity of the 20th century.
For the largest donor to the Republican Party ever, Earth's first trillionaire, it's the Treaty of Versailles.
stopthetrillionaires.com
For the largest donor to the Republican Party ever, Earth's first trillionaire, it's the Treaty of Versailles.
stopthetrillionaires.com
June 13, 2026 at 11:18 PM
The end of Apartheid and the election of Nelson Mandela were generally considered two of the greatest victories for humanity of the 20th century.
For the largest donor to the Republican Party ever, Earth's first trillionaire, it's the Treaty of Versailles.
stopthetrillionaires.com
For the largest donor to the Republican Party ever, Earth's first trillionaire, it's the Treaty of Versailles.
stopthetrillionaires.com
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Where is the Scott Pelley at the Washington Post? Will there be a Pelley at CNN? Is there anyone inside the New York Times questioning its misjudgments? Is there anyone left at the gutted hedge-fund-owned newspapers in America to stand up on principle as Pelley has? Where are journalism's defenders?
June 3, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Where is the Scott Pelley at the Washington Post? Will there be a Pelley at CNN? Is there anyone inside the New York Times questioning its misjudgments? Is there anyone left at the gutted hedge-fund-owned newspapers in America to stand up on principle as Pelley has? Where are journalism's defenders?
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For decades, Aadam Jacobs recorded live music shows. His collection of over 10,000 shows since 1984 features Nirvana, R.E.M., The Pixies, Björk, Depeche Mode, The Cure, and so many more — and they're now available on the Internet Archive for free. [kottke.org]
Now Online: a Treasure Trove of 1000s of Secret Concert Recordings
For decades, a guy named Aadam Jacobs has been recording live music shows. His collection of over 10,000 shows since 1984 feature the likes of Nirvana, R.E.M., The Pixies, Björk, Depeche Mode, Liz Phair, Sonic Youth, The
kottke.org
April 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
For decades, Aadam Jacobs recorded live music shows. His collection of over 10,000 shows since 1984 features Nirvana, R.E.M., The Pixies, Björk, Depeche Mode, The Cure, and so many more — and they're now available on the Internet Archive for free. [kottke.org]
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One year ago, the Trump administration threw baseless charges against me for conducting oversight to protect immigrants at Delaney Hall.
Have they tried to silence me? Yes. Have the stakes risen? Yes. Am I backing down from speaking up for you? Never.
Have they tried to silence me? Yes. Have the stakes risen? Yes. Am I backing down from speaking up for you? Never.
No More ICE Roadblocks? Rep. LaMonica McIver Makes Bold Oversight Push
Amid deportation drama and a year after a scuffle that made national headlines, McIver fights back with the 'No Delay' act.
www.bet.com
May 30, 2026 at 6:55 PM
One year ago, the Trump administration threw baseless charges against me for conducting oversight to protect immigrants at Delaney Hall.
Have they tried to silence me? Yes. Have the stakes risen? Yes. Am I backing down from speaking up for you? Never.
Have they tried to silence me? Yes. Have the stakes risen? Yes. Am I backing down from speaking up for you? Never.
On here following a thread about MAGA performative masculinity thought about the president in my mind's eye is Trump mocking reporter Serge Kovaleski back in 2015. Looked for a photo and found my mind has kept up with the times making his neck much fatter.
May 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM
On here following a thread about MAGA performative masculinity thought about the president in my mind's eye is Trump mocking reporter Serge Kovaleski back in 2015. Looked for a photo and found my mind has kept up with the times making his neck much fatter.
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It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2
May 26, 2026 at 1:22 AM
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2
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Summary by Jake Baker-Brown: "27 law students in Vanuatu went to the world's highest court and won. The ICJ ruling they sparked may be the most consequential legal decision in human history. This is what it looks like when ordinary people refuse to accept the limits others set for them."
Wrote a thing. About recent developments plus an overview of the landmark climate case won last July in the International Court of Justice plus some reflections on what we focus on here in the US and what we miss.
"This May Well Be the Most Consequential Case in the History of Humanity"
Something huge just happened. Or rather another step was taken in the successful trajectory of the most important climate action you probably never heard of. It was a follow-up to maybe the biggest th...
www.meditationsinanemergency.com
May 25, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Summary by Jake Baker-Brown: "27 law students in Vanuatu went to the world's highest court and won. The ICJ ruling they sparked may be the most consequential legal decision in human history. This is what it looks like when ordinary people refuse to accept the limits others set for them."
Friend sent a link list of 70s experimental records. Striking how electronic instruments led to new and mind blowing musical creation. There's so much AI music now, but no comparable explosion of creativity. faroutmagazine.co.uk/10-experimen...
The 10 most eccentric experimental albums of the 1970s
The 1970s were a brave new era for music, but these artists somehow managed to push it a step further and take the art into wild new realms.
faroutmagazine.co.uk
May 24, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Friend sent a link list of 70s experimental records. Striking how electronic instruments led to new and mind blowing musical creation. There's so much AI music now, but no comparable explosion of creativity. faroutmagazine.co.uk/10-experimen...
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May 23, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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My latest:
Trump’s Insurrectionist Payout Plan Violates the 14th Amendment
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Trump’s Insurrectionist Payout Plan Violates the 14th Amendment
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Trump's Insurrectionist Payout Scheme Violates the 14th Amendment
“But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States….”
open.substack.com
May 20, 2026 at 4:24 PM
My latest:
Trump’s Insurrectionist Payout Plan Violates the 14th Amendment
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Trump’s Insurrectionist Payout Plan Violates the 14th Amendment
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
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Remember that the whole Israeli operation in Gaza was fully funded and enabled by the US Government, against the wishes of the US people.
May 17, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Remember that the whole Israeli operation in Gaza was fully funded and enabled by the US Government, against the wishes of the US people.
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The Unifying Role of Sporting Venues for Black Pittsburgh
This is the fourth post in our theme series for May, Cities at Play. By Dan Holland This year’s NFL Draft, held in Pittsburgh from April 23rd-25th, attracted an estimated 800,000 fans over three days, a record reinforcing the importance of…
This is the fourth post in our theme series for May, Cities at Play. By Dan Holland This year’s NFL Draft, held in Pittsburgh from April 23rd-25th, attracted an estimated 800,000 fans over three days, a record reinforcing the importance of…
The Unifying Role of Sporting Venues for Black Pittsburgh
This is the fourth post in our theme series for May, Cities at Play. By Dan Holland This year’s NFL Draft, held in Pittsburgh from April 23rd-25th, attracted an estimated 800,000 fans over three days, a record reinforcing the importance of sport to cities in the post-industrial era.1 Sport has long been deeply embedded in Pittsburgh’s Black community as a catalyst for change and an indicator of success and resilience in the face of discrimination.
themetropole.blog
May 14, 2026 at 1:12 PM
The Unifying Role of Sporting Venues for Black Pittsburgh
This is the fourth post in our theme series for May, Cities at Play. By Dan Holland This year’s NFL Draft, held in Pittsburgh from April 23rd-25th, attracted an estimated 800,000 fans over three days, a record reinforcing the importance of…
This is the fourth post in our theme series for May, Cities at Play. By Dan Holland This year’s NFL Draft, held in Pittsburgh from April 23rd-25th, attracted an estimated 800,000 fans over three days, a record reinforcing the importance of…
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Read Nathan Munn's awesome interview with @charlieangus104.bsky.social at @flaminghydra.com
flaminghydra.com/canadas-charlie-angus-defends-democracy/
[now with link!]
flaminghydra.com/canadas-charlie-angus-defends-democracy/
[now with link!]
May 16, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Read Nathan Munn's awesome interview with @charlieangus104.bsky.social at @flaminghydra.com
flaminghydra.com/canadas-charlie-angus-defends-democracy/
[now with link!]
flaminghydra.com/canadas-charlie-angus-defends-democracy/
[now with link!]
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Froomkin is right about all of this: today too much of the media is averting its eyes from the experience of Black people. Too much coverage treats this extraordinary and consequential display of racism and societal regression as if it were just an ordinary political battle.
It’s Black disenfranchisement, not ‘partisan warfare’ | Press Watch
Too many journalists are averting their eyes from the racism of redistricting
presswatchers.org
May 16, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Froomkin is right about all of this: today too much of the media is averting its eyes from the experience of Black people. Too much coverage treats this extraordinary and consequential display of racism and societal regression as if it were just an ordinary political battle.
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Hanif Abdurraqib in Paste! Hanif Abdurraqib in Paste! Hanif Abdurraqib in Paste!
www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-be...
www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-be...
'Pet Sounds' at 60: "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times"
Paste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.
www.pastemagazine.com
May 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Hanif Abdurraqib in Paste! Hanif Abdurraqib in Paste! Hanif Abdurraqib in Paste!
www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-be...
www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-be...
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Black people saw the largest decline in financial stability for nearly every category compared to all other racial and ethnic groups, according to a new Federal Reserve survey.
Black People Worse Off in Trump’s Economy Than Every Other Group, Per the Fed
Black people in America did worse economically in 2025 than at any...
talkingpointsmemo.com
May 13, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Black people saw the largest decline in financial stability for nearly every category compared to all other racial and ethnic groups, according to a new Federal Reserve survey.
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