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‘Polarization’ has become the master concept for diagnosing our current democratic crisis.
But this is not polarization. It is the radicalization of the political right.
By misdiagnosing it, we risk becoming complicit in the crisis. 🧵
Just out in Perspectives on Politics
doi.org/10.1017/S153...
But this is not polarization. It is the radicalization of the political right.
By misdiagnosing it, we risk becoming complicit in the crisis. 🧵
Just out in Perspectives on Politics
doi.org/10.1017/S153...
July 7, 2026 at 11:14 AM
‘Polarization’ has become the master concept for diagnosing our current democratic crisis.
But this is not polarization. It is the radicalization of the political right.
By misdiagnosing it, we risk becoming complicit in the crisis. 🧵
Just out in Perspectives on Politics
doi.org/10.1017/S153...
But this is not polarization. It is the radicalization of the political right.
By misdiagnosing it, we risk becoming complicit in the crisis. 🧵
Just out in Perspectives on Politics
doi.org/10.1017/S153...
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can you believe we are half way through the year? eek. resharing my 2026 new years resolutions to ground myself. i'm feeling #9 and #10. which are speaking to you?
July 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
can you believe we are half way through the year? eek. resharing my 2026 new years resolutions to ground myself. i'm feeling #9 and #10. which are speaking to you?
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“There are tons of amazing, inspiring, courageous things happening all over the US and the world. We often don't hear about them because fascists want to keep us fearful.”
Good news roundup: All sorts of stuff to be hopeful and joyful about!
Hi everyone, this is the last blog post before I take my summer break. I’ll be back on September 1st with a tan and a new post.
The last few months have been a whirlwind of depressing news that make ...
www.nonprofitaf.com
June 30, 2026 at 4:13 AM
“There are tons of amazing, inspiring, courageous things happening all over the US and the world. We often don't hear about them because fascists want to keep us fearful.”
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“’Centrism’ is just performative compromise devoid of critical thinking, policy, or ideology,” D’Arrigo wrote. “It’s a political vehicle that gives permission to do nothing in service of protecting a status quo that benefits large corporate donors and special interest groups who fund both parties.”
June 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
“’Centrism’ is just performative compromise devoid of critical thinking, policy, or ideology,” D’Arrigo wrote. “It’s a political vehicle that gives permission to do nothing in service of protecting a status quo that benefits large corporate donors and special interest groups who fund both parties.”
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Like a beautiful, fluid symphony Breeze | 微风 Root & Wing Series sculpture by Arya Monster is magical.
June 25, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Like a beautiful, fluid symphony Breeze | 微风 Root & Wing Series sculpture by Arya Monster is magical.
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It will never stop being funny to me that the street fighter subreddit has a much better, well reasoned ai policy vis a vis literally all universities.
June 20, 2026 at 4:11 PM
It will never stop being funny to me that the street fighter subreddit has a much better, well reasoned ai policy vis a vis literally all universities.
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Oh hell yeah @amnesty.org comes out swinging:
"Amnesty International finds that standalone generative AI systems... are fundamentally incompatible with IHRL. As such, Amnesty International is calling for a prohibition of such systems."
www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
"Amnesty International finds that standalone generative AI systems... are fundamentally incompatible with IHRL. As such, Amnesty International is calling for a prohibition of such systems."
www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
Unlawful by design: Exposing the human rights costs of generative AI - Amnesty International
This briefing examines how standalone generative AI systems, based on unlawful web scraping, are in conflict with international human rights law (IHRL) and standards through their design, development ...
www.amnesty.org
May 31, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Oh hell yeah @amnesty.org comes out swinging:
"Amnesty International finds that standalone generative AI systems... are fundamentally incompatible with IHRL. As such, Amnesty International is calling for a prohibition of such systems."
www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
"Amnesty International finds that standalone generative AI systems... are fundamentally incompatible with IHRL. As such, Amnesty International is calling for a prohibition of such systems."
www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
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I'm old enough to remember a time when if you wanted lies whispered into your ear you had to hire a grand vizier
The glasses “are designed to give you all-day help with Gemini that's spoken into your ear privately”
Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop
The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user.
www.bbc.com
May 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I'm old enough to remember a time when if you wanted lies whispered into your ear you had to hire a grand vizier
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For you to understand how much the world has changed, in the 1970s as a second grader we were REQUIRED to watch the TV show adaptation of ROOTS.
REQUIRED.
www.knoxnews.com/story/news/e...
REQUIRED.
www.knoxnews.com/story/news/e...
Knox County Schools bans historical novel 'Roots' by Alex Haley
A sculpture of Haley stands in Morningside Park. He donated his personal papers, including drafts of "Roots," to the University of Tennessee.
www.knoxnews.com
May 16, 2026 at 12:18 AM
For you to understand how much the world has changed, in the 1970s as a second grader we were REQUIRED to watch the TV show adaptation of ROOTS.
REQUIRED.
www.knoxnews.com/story/news/e...
REQUIRED.
www.knoxnews.com/story/news/e...
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Data centers are the leading cause of a 76% increase in the cost of electricity for America's largest power grid over just the first 3 months of this year, according to Bloomberg.
The 13-state grid managed by PJM serves 67 million people, and costs have spiked this year.
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The 13-state grid managed by PJM serves 67 million people, and costs have spiked this year.
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Data Centers Drive 76% Rise in Power Bills on Largest US Grid
Power prices on the largest electric grid in the US jumped 76% in the first quarter due to rampant demand from data centers, adding to pressure on its operator to alleviate the strain on consumers.
www.bloomberg.com
May 15, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Data centers are the leading cause of a 76% increase in the cost of electricity for America's largest power grid over just the first 3 months of this year, according to Bloomberg.
The 13-state grid managed by PJM serves 67 million people, and costs have spiked this year.
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The 13-state grid managed by PJM serves 67 million people, and costs have spiked this year.
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The U.S. is spending trillions on war — while our schools, hospitals, and housing go underfunded. It’s fueling death and destruction in Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon—and abandoning working-class families here at home.
Billions to weapons companies.
Cuts for our communities.
Billions to weapons companies.
Cuts for our communities.
April 28, 2026 at 7:04 PM
The U.S. is spending trillions on war — while our schools, hospitals, and housing go underfunded. It’s fueling death and destruction in Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon—and abandoning working-class families here at home.
Billions to weapons companies.
Cuts for our communities.
Billions to weapons companies.
Cuts for our communities.
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Joel Pett, Tribune Content Agency
April 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Joel Pett, Tribune Content Agency
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Trump's latest budget is the culmination of 40 years of increasing social control in America.
Remember that over half of defense spending flows to private contractors, like the drone manufacturers Trump's sons are now major investors in.
All of this is absurd.
Remember that over half of defense spending flows to private contractors, like the drone manufacturers Trump's sons are now major investors in.
All of this is absurd.
April 22, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Trump's latest budget is the culmination of 40 years of increasing social control in America.
Remember that over half of defense spending flows to private contractors, like the drone manufacturers Trump's sons are now major investors in.
All of this is absurd.
Remember that over half of defense spending flows to private contractors, like the drone manufacturers Trump's sons are now major investors in.
All of this is absurd.
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A single-day protest on May 1 is taking its cue from the massive day of action that shut down Minneapolis in January by asking Americans not to shop, work or go to school
What is May Day Strong, the ‘no work, no school, no shopping’ protests against Trump?
Day of action to support workers set for 1 May – who is organizing May Day Strong, and how can people join?
www.theguardian.com
April 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
A single-day protest on May 1 is taking its cue from the massive day of action that shut down Minneapolis in January by asking Americans not to shop, work or go to school
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Anything less than a living wage is equivalent to the employee/government subsidizing the employer. If an employer cannot pay a living wage, they are an unsuccessful business stealing from their community.
There's no reason entry level work should mean poverty level pay.
Whatever the job, full time work should always pay enough to live a decent life.
Whatever the job, full time work should always pay enough to live a decent life.
April 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Anything less than a living wage is equivalent to the employee/government subsidizing the employer. If an employer cannot pay a living wage, they are an unsuccessful business stealing from their community.
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choosing earth adriennemareebrown.net/2026/04/08/c...
April 9, 2026 at 4:07 AM
choosing earth adriennemareebrown.net/2026/04/08/c...
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“if you’ve been thinking of running for office but have been doubting yourself, please run. A cursory glance at the people in charge right now should end everyone’s imposter syndrome forever.”
We need more nonprofit leaders running for political office!
A few weeks ago, I was at a gathering that included many high-wealth individuals. I talked to a man who told me his family was concerned about the environment, so they used a ton of money--millions!--...
www.nonprofitaf.com
April 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
“if you’ve been thinking of running for office but have been doubting yourself, please run. A cursory glance at the people in charge right now should end everyone’s imposter syndrome forever.”
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It's indeed possible to beat bad things backed by big money
Almost Half of US Data Centers That Were Supposed to Open This Year Slated to Be Canceled or Delayed
The vast majority of data centers scheduled for completion over the next few years have yet to even break ground.
futurism.com
April 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
It's indeed possible to beat bad things backed by big money
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Today, I'm introducing my wealth tax — and more than 50 members of Congress are joining me.
It’s time for the government to start working for American families, not just the ultra-rich.
It’s time for the government to start working for American families, not just the ultra-rich.
March 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Today, I'm introducing my wealth tax — and more than 50 members of Congress are joining me.
It’s time for the government to start working for American families, not just the ultra-rich.
It’s time for the government to start working for American families, not just the ultra-rich.
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OH MY HEART...the Oberlin Luddites Reject "The Year of AI Exploration"! 💚
March 25, 2026 at 10:38 PM
OH MY HEART...the Oberlin Luddites Reject "The Year of AI Exploration"! 💚
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❌👑No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
I've collaborated with @indivisible.org to create this personal piece. It means everything when we lift each other up and show up~
🌸Please share & join us at the next #NoKings Day on March 28th. Find a mobilization near you at nokings.org
#ComicsAgainstKings
🔽
I've collaborated with @indivisible.org to create this personal piece. It means everything when we lift each other up and show up~
🌸Please share & join us at the next #NoKings Day on March 28th. Find a mobilization near you at nokings.org
#ComicsAgainstKings
🔽
March 23, 2026 at 5:26 PM
❌👑No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
I've collaborated with @indivisible.org to create this personal piece. It means everything when we lift each other up and show up~
🌸Please share & join us at the next #NoKings Day on March 28th. Find a mobilization near you at nokings.org
#ComicsAgainstKings
🔽
I've collaborated with @indivisible.org to create this personal piece. It means everything when we lift each other up and show up~
🌸Please share & join us at the next #NoKings Day on March 28th. Find a mobilization near you at nokings.org
#ComicsAgainstKings
🔽