Happy #Mayday #LabourDay #1ermai bonne féte aux travailleurs! #Yaşasın1Mayıs
Harvard University firmly defends its independence and First Amendment rights, opposing federal overreach. President Alan Garber emphasizes that no government should control what private universities teach, whom they admit or hire, or what they research.
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Harvard stands its ground:
“No government can dictate what we teach, who we admit, or what we explore.”
— President Alan Garber
In any democracy, the lawyers are the guardrails. With America heading toward autocratic rule, we see how some firms have chosen. But it isn’t too late for others in the profession to choose to keep our democracy. I challenge all my students: keep the faith!
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“Neither Harvard nor any other private university can allow itself to be taken over by the federal government,” Harvard attorneys wrote to federal officials. “Accordingly, Harvard will not accept the government’s terms.”
If you’ve never given to Harvard, GIVE NOW!
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Harvard University firmly defends its independence and First Amendment rights, opposing federal overreach. President Alan Garber emphasizes that no government should control what private universities teach, whom they admit or hire, or what they research.
@harvard.edu
www.harvard.edu/president/ne...
— not by imposing external control over their land.
Referring to it as“important real estate”and suggesting U.S. control ignores the fact that Gaza is home to millions of people who have already endured decades of conflict, displacement,and blockade. True peace and justice can only come by respecting the rights, dignity,and freedom of those affected.
“Historically, the most terrible things—war, genocide, and slavery—have resulted not from disobedience, but from obedience.” —Howard Zinn
Diane Kolifrath, 63, New Hampshire;
“The goal of this protest is to let the rest of Americans who aren’t participating see that we are standing up and hopefully when they see our strength, that will give them the courage to also stand up.”
#HandsOff
#trump #musk
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In this piece, Reiff examines the foundational moral principles of illiberal regimes, using Trumpism as a focal point.
Reiff contrasts liberal and illiberal ideologies by highlighting their differing conceptions of the moral subject.
~Mark Reiff
Blog of the APA
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Today, thousands of people across the United States are raising their voices against the direction their country is heading — they are standing up for their democracy.
This is a movement that renews hope.
The people are waking up.
#HandsOff
The article theme is that what appears as social order is actually a form of hidden disorder,maintained through denial.In bourgeois society,the state represents the concentrated power of this social order&enforces its version of freedom through organized authority
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Favorite sign from the day.
Boston #HandsOff #SaveDemocracy
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1/5 After the #HandsOff protest in Boston, many people left their signs along the fence of the Granary, the cemetery where Paul Revere and Sam Adams are buried, as well as those killed in the Boston Massacre. I walked along and got pictures of many of the signs, though not all.
I don’t know who this guy is but I liked his sign! (NYC)
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I have a few Frankurter letters from when he was a Justice, but this is my only letter from when he was a professor—just a short thank you, to the lawyer Henry Wise. The case referred to is one Wise had litigated before the Mass SJC: case-law.vlex.com/vid/attorney...
hey bluesky, in case it's any interest, this new Werner Bonefeld essay is good imho
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Today, thousands of people across the United States are raising their voices against the direction their country is heading — they are standing up for their democracy.
This is a movement that renews hope.
The people are waking up.
#HandsOff
and societal interactions are dominated by power hierarchies.
This framework not only undermines democratic institutions but also normalizes authoritarian practices, posing significant threats to political morality and individual freedoms.
Consequently, actions like corruption may be reinterpreted as legitimate tributes to those in power, and the rule of law becomes subordinate to the perceived will of the people.
Reiff’s analysis underscores the inherent dangers of such a system, where status eclipses individual rights,
This collectivist approach implies that individuals should act in alignment with the leader’s vision without explicit directives, fostering a system where rewards and punishments are administered based on adherence to this vision.
Liberalism centers on the individual, emphasizing personal autonomy and justice. In contrast, illiberalism prioritizes “the people” as a collective entity, often defined by specific attributes such as race, ethnicity, or religion.
In this piece, Reiff examines the foundational moral principles of illiberal regimes, using Trumpism as a focal point.
Reiff contrasts liberal and illiberal ideologies by highlighting their differing conceptions of the moral subject.
~Mark Reiff
Blog of the APA
blog.apaonline.org/2025/04/04/t...
This report argues the guidelines will likely give government lawyers and especially the Attorney General himself,more power and influence over policymaking,at the expense of ministers accountable to Parliament & the people.
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Read the report👇
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I very much enjoyed working with Chris Satoor on this discussion of Karl Marx. It is an episode of his series on philosophers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDPR...
Douglas Burnham & Peter Lamb @peterlamb1.bsky.social reconstruct Marx’s early writings into a cohesive political philosophy, showcasing their relevance to modern issues. This book applies Marxian ideas to contemporary contexts, paving the way for future research.
I highly recommend this book.
#marx
Bluesky feels like a breath of fresh air—community-driven, open, and free from the chaos. Let’s rebuild the social media experience with respect and authenticity.
Breaking Free: From Chaos to Clarity
#Bluesky
After years on #Twitter, I’ve decided to transition to #Bluesky. The increasing toxicity on Twitter, coupled with #ElonMusk’s authoritarian tendencies made this decision inevitable.
#hellobluesky🦋
