Greg C Bruno

A crucial moment for the #Tibetan community is here. I'm running to support their vital programs that rely on our help. Please consider donating and sharing to make a difference!

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A crucial moment for the #Tibetan community is here. I'm running to support their vital programs that rely on our help. Please consider donating and sharing to make a difference!

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COMING SOON: #ChinaTargets.

ICIJ’s latest investigation uncovers the sprawling scope and terrifying tactics of Beijing’s campaign to target dissident members of its diaspora.

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For years, I've wished for a book I could give my family and friends that introduces Taiwan in an accessible way.

I am proud to announce that Jon Sullivan and I wrote that book.

“Taiwan: A Contest Democracy Under Threat” is available for pre-order now:

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Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president and peace activist, dies at 100 Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.

BREAKING: Jimmy Carter has died at 100. The 39th president of the United States, who served from 1977 to 1981, was perhaps more famous for the life he led after leaving office — as an advocate for peace and human rights.

Read about his lasting legacy.

Taiwan warns defence could suffer under opposition's funding laws Taiwan's cabinet warned on Monday the island's security might be at risk after opposition parties passed laws that will require cuts in government spending, including defence, at a time when China has ramped up military activity nearby.

Taiwan's cabinet warned the island's security might be at risk after opposition parties passed laws that will require cuts in government spending, including defense, at a time when China has ramped up military activity nearby reut.rs/4081Y6W

yoon just announced he would lift martial law in the morning, complying with the national assembly. total defeat, he'll be impeached in pretty short order I think.

Primary Sources on Taiwan Visit the post for more.

Bluesky folks, sharing our website on primary sources on Taiwanese history. Consider including a few of these in your spring classes on colonialism, education, medicine, indigenous histories, and East Asian histories.

taiwanprimarysources.com

Musk Calls for Abolishing Consumer Agency GOP Has Long Targeted Billionaire Elon Musk called for eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, highlighting the renewed threat under President-elect Donald Trump to a regulatory agency that has long been a…

The CFPB protects Americans from Wall Street's unfair financial practices, including excessive fees and misuse of consumer data.

Since 2011, it has returned $19.6 billion to consumers' pockets from corporate predators.

No wonder the world's richest man wants to "delete" it.

Israeli government orders officials to boycott left-leaning paper Haaretz Ministers also ban government advertising from critical newspaper that is widely respected internationally

Withholding government advertising was one of the most powerful weapons in Viktor Orbán's arsenal when he set about dismantling the Hungarian free press www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...

Fold paper. Insert lens. This $2 microscope changes how kids see the world The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2 million units, including a new mini-model for younger kids.

The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2 million units, including a new mini-model for younger kids.

A view on Ukraine, Hong Kong and Tiananmen from Taiwan

For episode 113, @vagrantjourno.bsky.social, @brianhioe.bsky.social, Wen Liu and I did an episode looking at parallels between Ukraine, Hong Kong and the Tiananmen massacres from two Taiwanese perspectives

thefirethesetimes.com/2022/06/17/p...

War in Ukraine at 'decisive stage,' risk of 'global conflict,' Poland's Tusk says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's comments came in the wake of Russia's attack on Dnipro a day earlier.

Donald Tusk: "The war in the east is entering its decisive phase. We all know it. We feel that the unknown is approaching. None of us knows the end of this conflict, but we know that it is currently taking on very dramatic dimensions."
kyivindependent.com/war-in-ukrai...

Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.

This is important. www.wired.com/story/press-...

Hacker Is Said to Have Gained Access to File With Damaging Testimony About Gaetz The computer file is said to contain testimony from the woman who said she had sex with Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be attorney general, when she was 17.

During the first Trump term you couldn’t walk into a DC restaurant without someone leaking something, @beijingpalmer.bsky.social reminded me.

Let the trail of stupid & unnecessary Trump leaks commence!

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/u...

We’ve put a lot of work into making Bluesky a healthier social network. This app is designed to give you a choice — in what you want to see, what you don’t want to see, and how you want to interact.

Some tips on how to customize your experience:

Czech FM: If Europe wants US protection against Russia, it must support US on China "The Kremlin seeks to disrupt transatlantic ties by aligning with Iran and North Korea. North Korean soldiers are already in Europe, and the axis of evil has thereby been fully revived," the minister ...

Czech FM Jan Lipavský: If Europe wants US protection against Russia, it must support US on China – Euractiv

The rise of Bluesky and what it could mean for Elon Musk’s X The app has had more than a million sign-ups since Donald Trump’s election, as X users seek sanctuary from bots, offensive posts — and its owner’s politics

Is this the end of X? We've done an analysis on the rise of Bluesky ⬇️

RFK Jr appointment leaves doctors aghast: "Extraordinarily bad choice" Kennedy Jr. was nominated to the role that would see him take charge of America's public health agencies.

🗣️ "Instead of relying on rigorous analysis and evidence, he seems poised to prioritize his own views in decision-making."

🔴 The appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Trump's Cabinet has left many medical professionals stunned.

Read more: www.newsweek.com/rkf-jr-healt...

Remember, by elevating incompetent fascists like Hegseth, Gabbard, and Gaetz, the aim is to demoralize us.

It's ok to be horrified by the injustice and insanity of it all, but instead of feeling helpless and withdrawing, let’s get angry and fight.

Exclusive: Taiwan president plans Hawaii visit on sensitive trip to Pacific, sources say Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is planning to stop in Hawaii and maybe Guam on a visit to Taipei's diplomatic allies in the Pacific in the coming weeks, sources told Reuters, a sensitive trip coming shortly after the U.S. election.

Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te is planning to stop in Hawaii and maybe Guam on a visit to Taipei's diplomatic allies in the Pacific in the coming weeks, a sensitive trip coming shortly after the US election. www.reuters.com/world/taiwan...

Israel behind forced population transfer in Gaza, Human Rights Watch says Rights group alleges mass displacement of 1.9mn of enclave’s 2.2mn residents is a ‘crime against humanity’

Israel behind forced population transfer in Gaza, Human Rights Watch says

https://www.ft.com/content/24f66464-122c-47ca-9074-bbde8aad2d25

This is Tom Homan, who I reported in August would be appointed by Trump:

A rectangular sign mounted outdoors displays both Chinese and English text. The top portion has the title “IMPORTANT NOTES” in large white letters, with a corresponding Chinese title above it. Below, there is a list of bullet points in Chinese, with each point marked by a small white dot. Further down, there is English text that includes the lyrics to the song “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley, written in a similar bullet-point format. Some lines are repeated or run together, creating a humorous effect, as this song is not typically associated with safety or visitor information. The background of the sign is dark red, and the text is in white, providing strong contrast for readability. (made by ChatGPT)

Some translator Rickrolled the city of Yunlin, Taiwan

A huge problem we face is Americans’ complete lack of familiarity with actual authoritarian regimes. It leaves people both fearing imaginary dangers (“there will be no more elections!”) and, for that exact reason, unable to see the actual threats (cronyism, authoritarian consolidation, etc.).

Very bad news for Taiwan. A Haley ban could ostensibly make sense because she said some things but the only reason Trump would take this position on Pompeo is because CCP has requested it. Eyes open 👀

I'm really grateful to people who've created starter packs of accounts to follow. Here are three OSINT-related packs with great folks.

1. Bellingcat staff/contribs:
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2. Global OSINTers:
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3. Flight trackers/OSINT:
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Hi, just splashed ashore here, having fled the hellscape site. Glad to be here, meeting the neighbors!

Trump says Haley, Pompeo won’t join his administration President-elect Trump announced that former Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would not be joining his administration on Saturday.  “I will not be inviting former Amb…

Trump says no jobs for Mike Pompeo and Nicki Haley. China hawks out: Looks like Trump wants deals with China, not confrontation. The people who funded him this round (Musk, Yass wt al.) will love it. Former staffers and associates, maybe not so much?

thehill.com/homenews/cam...