Ian Ramjohn

There's no ask here. These are (mostly) things they're already supposed to be doing. Do you really think politely asking for the hundredth time will make a difference?

In a lot of cases it's too late. Too many of them have no primary opponents, or no credible primary opponents.

I'm honored that Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right appears on this list.

This is a really detailed and extensive report.

tldr - immigrants' fiscal impact is so positive that it would be absolutely foolish to adopt anti-immigrant policies (which of course this administration is doing bc of racism)

YouTube video by IrelandRugby ICE OFFICERS CHASE AN OFFICE CHAIR FOR SEVERAL BLOCKS THROUGH DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS

This guy is using his power. 🙌 🤣

youtu.be/JpdCj6-Vifo

"The (morally bankrupt) smart, the (morally bankrupt...no, that's redundant) rich, the powerful (well, we know the kind of people power attracts)"

Oh, wait, we're talking about Silicon Valley elites? We already knew what they are like.

My first thought was "wait, are you talking about Japan here?"

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I am calling on @icegov.bsky.social Director Todd Lyons to immediately confirm or deny the existence of a “domestic terrorist” database. If true, you’re violating the Constitution. If not, maybe talk to your “border czar” to get your stories straight. This isn’t a game–it’s the Constitution.

njs.libraries.rutgers.edu NJS: An Interdisciplinary Journal Summer 2025 The New Jersey Miscount: The 1860 Census and the Accidental Humanization of Enslaved Individuals By Luke Voyles DOI: 10.14713/njs.v1112.362 Abstract: The 1860 census is the only example in U.S. history when the U.S. government systematically recorded the names and ages of enslaved individuals of a state. Because government officials underestimated the number of enslaved people in New Jersey, there was no slave schedule in the state. Therefore, the names of enslaved individuals appeared within the households of their enslavers in the regular 1860 census. The official census statistics only listed 18 individuals as enslaved in 1860, but a close examination of every 1860 census page for New Jersey uncovers 64 names tied to slavery. This essay explores the context behind the census, and how the census accidentally humanized people whom it often marginalized.

Some years ago, I was chatting with a Retropolis reader, a young history student, and I mentioned there were several dozen people enslaved in New Jersey up until the day the 13th Amendment kicked in in December 1865.

Y’all. He identified every one of them.
njs.libraries.rutgers.edu/index.php/nj...

Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March

It’s important to realize that the subtext of Trump freaking out at Kaitlan Collins when she asks him what he’d say to the Epstein survivors is that she may in practice be asking what he’d say to the *Trump* survivors, and they both know that. A well worded question

In Minnesota? So now on top of all her other worries, she has to buy a shovel?

The accusation I came (which is unsubstantiated, as far as I can tell) is about Epstein's 7,500 acre ranch in New Mexico. Which seems like a much more plausible place to hide bodies. Assuming there are any (on land).

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche needs to resign.

He got the law wrong about patronizing sex parties with alleged child trafficking. He failed to redact names of victims & pictures of children. AND he moved Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum-security prison & got her a puppy.

Are female economists treated differently than males in academic seminars?

These authors wanted to know whether gender shapes how scholars are treated when presenting research.

So they built a massive dataset of 2,000+ economics seminars, job talks, and conference presentations from 2019–2023...

If you hate yourself enough to want to browse the entire Epstein archive in a readable format: www.jmail.world/about

I had never heard of jmail.world. Looks like an amazing utility!

It is beyond absurd to see companies issue Black History statements, acknowledgements, or displays for the purposes of branding only to know that, behind the scenes, the work of actually producing this history is woefully, embarrassingly underfunded.

I love how the pro/con comments develop over the course of the review.

Best gas masks “How did these people go out and get gas masks?” AG Bondi asked.

we got you 😭 www.theverge.com/policy/86857...

I enjoy drawing connections between the 2020 George Floyd Uprisings, the proliferation of mutual aid groups in NYC in the following years (including the 15 groups fiscally hosted by Pact of which I'm the Board Chair), and then having a democratic socialist as our mayor 6 years later.

I just discovered the existence of Hasidic dynasties a few weeks ago, and I'm still trying to wrap my mind around that. Now you add more questions for me to think about? 😅

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🧵 It was the first all-Black protest in America that most people never heard of. It was the loudest protest ever—all without saying a word.🤫 Let me tell you about The Silent Parade of 1917. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory

Finally, the balance of equities and public interest favor a stay. The Government does not cite any reason termination must occur post haste. Secretary Noem complains of strains unlawful immigrants place on our immigration-enforcement system. Her answer? Turn 352,959 lawful immigrants into unlawful immigrants overnight. She complains of strains to our economy. Her answer? Turn employed lawful immigrants who contribute billions in taxes into the legally unemployable. She complains of strains to our healthcare system. Her answer? Turn the insured into the uninsured. This approach is many things—in the public interest is not one of them

this is a good one storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Gen Z doesn't talk like this.

Some jawdropping CBP crime statistics here...

I remember the old days, back when he was just Poblano.

I'm still upset about the person Neil turned out to be. As much as I'd like to separate the artist from the art, I can't. So here we are.

I went down the rabbithole. Neil's post left a lot to be desired. The Substack he links to? It has a strong chip on your shoulder vibe. And the substacker's subreddit?

Lots of "MeToo went to far posts". Ok then. After reading the Epstein stuff, it's an argument I've never been less receptive to.

Is this Season 2? What episode, so I can prepare myself.