Peace has a price

Description of the "controversy" about WF at the Cherry Blossom Open 2025

The most concise explanation.

Okay. We in the fencing community have been bombarded with the bollocks surrounding that media circus

Is this the fencing one?

I also think of the 'real' jobs my ancestors did and I'm very glad I have an 'email' job, I don't want black lung, to die in a pit collapse, or a gas explosion. Yes I am Welsh why did you ask?

Just about to add that Welsh Whiskey is a very pleasant and enjoyable alternative

"Overnight, my research team and I received an email directing us to comply with executive order 14168- "defending women from gender ideology extremism and restoring biological truth to the federal government" As a part of a US government funded research project we have been instructed to remove or correct all previously collected HRS data related to gender and sex. Specifically we have been directed to ensure all participant responses align with permitted categories of "male" "female" or "prefer not to say." We are actively seeking guidance from our local IRB on how to navigate this ethically complex situation. However I feel it is important to share this as a concrete example of how the current geopolitical climate is directly impacting research in the Australian academic community... "

To add to today's concerning news, this just popped up on my LinkedIn. Academics this is your time to resist.

#academicchatter
@academic-chatter.bsky.social
#education
#resist
#freespeech
#firstamendment
#1A

Say it with me: it's never okay to refer to other humans as "savages."

But it is okay to refer to maggots as "savages."

#crt
#resist

"Evil begins when you begin to treat people as things.” — Terry Pratchett; I Shall Wear Midnight

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I'm so tired of this "primary out" talk. We need to be working towards legislation for "no confidence."

Schumer needs to be going through a "no confidence" vote right now. Constitutional lawyers, how do you make this happen?

#constitution
#academicchatter
#uk
#reform

If you think things in the US don't affect you, they do.

If you just want to live your life and be happy, think again.

This isn't going away.

#solidarity
#resist
#community
#herosdowhatsright
#standup

Trump demands unprecedented control at Columbia, alarming scholars and speech groups The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studi...

I said it last night, and I'll say it again. An attack on one, is an attack on all.

If your students are in class on Monday and not protesting (@every university), you've failed as a professor. Shut it down.
#academicfreespeech
#academicchatter
#freespeech
#firstamendment
#columbia
#moratorium2025

Trump demands unprecedented control at Columbia, alarming scholars and speech groups The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studi...

If your students are in class on Monday and not protesting (@every university), you've failed as a professor. Shut it down.

#education
#history
#freedom
#firstamendment
#academicsky
#academic
#shutdown
#columbia
#academicfreedom
#freespeech
#student
@50501activists.bsky.social

Eh. Only in the way that Americans believe that everyone wants to move to the US.

Ego not who.

It is but I feel that who is too light a concept. Fundamentally divergent world view i.e. the tangerine can control this. In some ways it's a similar logic to how Qanon happens.

I think they feel he can end it because a) he's the president and thus ruler of the world b) America aid is American and is thus the greatest in impact

A few takeaways from yesterday's economic 🌑:

1. Don't be discouraged by the lack of news. Think about who benefits from what news (or lack of news) is being reported.

2. Identify pain points from yesterday so you can better prepare for the future.

#economicresistance
#fiftyfiftyone
#shutdown

A good and clear example of why labor history is important. We knew this weeks ago- and the worst is yet to come.

#history
#resist

Of course you are completely neurotypical™️ that's why I enjoy your YouTube channel and discord so much.

Let's see what #fencing @bsky.app is like.

#epee #epeeist #scherma

Even I don't do that as an exercise lunatic that's far too early

Screw Google for capitulating to this childish nonsense.

Join the Event: CALLING THEM OUT on Facebook [50501 Activists] We're absolutely dedicated to calling 5calls.org EVERY Monday completely flooding their phone lines 12pm-Close. YES we should be protesting too, however This gives us something to fight while in the 4 walls of our homes! #SaveDemocracy

Call for sanctions against all oligarchs in Trump's cabinet!

#worldleaders
#economicresistance
#denydefenddepose

@shutdown315.bsky.social
@50501movement.bsky.social
@fiveorangepips.bsky.social

#wheatpasting works. It's nearly impossible to stop. Unfettered communication between citizens about despots, thieves, and criminals. #agitprop #musk #muskmustgo

At least skynet would be quick.

I'm surprised they weren't promoted.

Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.