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"Its Facebook page encourages people who want to support the fight “against Islamic extremism” to join their local chapter."

"The biker club’s mission statement emphasizes that it rejects the “radical jihadist movement,” and says that it “will support the fight against terrorism as military members, contractors in support of the military, and as patriotic Americans supporting our fighting forces from the homeland.”"

"The US contract leader, who is supposed to help deliver aid to Palestinians, once promoted Israel as 'God’s Chosen Nation' and was previously debarred from contracting with the government."

SCOOP: Contractor Leading Security for Gaza 'Aid' Sites Part of Infidels Biker Group That Seeks to Fight 'Islamic Extremism' The US contract leader, who is supposed to help deliver aid to Palestinians, once promoted Israel as “God’s Chosen Nation" and was previously debarred from contracting with the government.

"A leader for a contractor providing security to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid site operation allegedly serves in a role in the Infidels Motorcycle Club..."

US medical student suspended for Gaza remarks sues university for ‘intentional discrimination’ Umaymah Mohammad sued Emory University in Atlanta, alleging discrimination during disciplinary hearings

I hope she wins. 🤞

*Booo!*

Leaks reveal Netanyahu deliberately imposed starvation in Gaza to 'force Hamas surrender' Transcripts from Israeli war cabinet meeting show Netanyahu ignored calls from defence officials to advance ceasefire talks

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls from senior ministers to advance ceasefire negotiations and deliberately restricted all aid to Gaza in order to force a surrender from Hamas, internal government transcripts published by Israeli news outlet Channel 13 have revealed."

What gets me here is that "hallucination" implies a discrete error. But in fact the system is doing exactly the same thing it does when it gives a correct answer. The distinction between right and wrong is entirely down to the user's critical wherewithal - the very thing being corrupted

If you all don't hear from me for an extended period, it's likely because we're waiting for our "family reunification" appointment on whatever island Robinson Crusoe was on.

Trump Targets Spouses of U.S. Citizens in Green Card Crackdown A new policy could turn Green Card applications into a deportation trap.

Between authoritarian Trumpism and "Fortress Europe", there's nowhere left for bi-national immigrant families like mine to go. I really feel for all the families that will be torn apart because of this decision.

Outrage as Spanish town bans Muslim religious festivals from public spaces Conservative People’s party in Jumilla votes to stop civic centres and gyms being used for activities ‘alien to our identity’

Outrageous! But also an important reminder that nativism is part of the political mainstream.

I actually forgot that Krah's office was implicated in this, which makes the AfD's decision to bring him back into the fold that much more astounding given the ban-hammer hovering over them. Apparently (allegedly) spying for China and apologizing for the Nazi SS wasn't enough.

I actually forgot that Krah's office was implicated in this, which makes the AfD's decision to bring him back into the fold that much more astounding given the ban-hammer hovering over them. Apparently (allegedly) spying for China and apologizing for the Nazi SS wasn't enough.

Gov. Abbott Asks Court to Expel Leading Democrat Over Redistricting Protest Read more here.

BREAKING: Gov. Greg Abbott (R) just asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D) from office by Thursday — for joining a walkout to block the GOP’s redistricting power grab.

If Abbott succeeds, no Democratic lawmaker is safe for protesting.

From: @yuniorarivas.bsky.social

Media Fail to Note Christian Zionist Operative Who Organized Congressional Visit to West Bank Yesterday, House Speaker Mike Johnson, the third-highest ranking US official, visited the Israeli settlement of Ariel, deep in the occupied West Bank, to pledge support for full Israeli annexation of ...

My latest @religiondispatches.org - GOP leader Mike Johnson visited the West Bank yesterday & proclaimed support for Israeli annexation. But few noticed the Christian Zionist operative who has arranged trips like his for decades, driven by Biblical prophecy religiondispatches.org/media-fail-t...

Top Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance | CNN Politics Top Trump administration officials will gather at the vice president’s residence Wednesday evening as they continue to weigh whether to publish an audio recording and transcript of Deputy Attorney Gen...

Full Panic Mode. Top Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance.

It needs to be said that the AG and head of FBI participation in this “strategy” meeting is beyond inappropriate.

www.cnn.com/2025/08/05/p...

Israeli Government Votes to Oust Attorney General Country’s top court issues an injunction freezing the cabinet decision

"The Israeli government on Monday voted to fire the country’s attorney general, who is overseeing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, as part of a broader effort to overhaul the judiciary."

Israeli Government Votes to Oust Attorney General Country’s top court issues an injunction freezing the cabinet decision

The U.S. of the Middle East.

Lord Dannatt urged ministers to crack down on Palestine Action at request of US firm Police officer was concerned ex-army chief, a Teledyne adviser, sought to have ‘input’ into factory attack investigation

This story is getting worse and worse.

1. US defense firm gets vandalized by UK group.

2. US defense firm reaches out to UK politician it employs.

3. Politician lobbies his network to get the group banned.

We have a new paper out in @jepsjournal.bsky.social, with @laiabalcells.bsky.social, @sergisme.bsky.social and Ethan vanderWilden.

We test a number of experimental treatments aimed at strengthening social norms against radical-right support, but find mostly null results.

1/3

Kotré, Sellner und Co.: Wer war beim Remigration Summit 2025? Perlenohringe statt Springerstiefel, „Remigration“ statt „Ausländer raus“: Öffentlichkeitswirksam inszenieren sich europäische Rechtsextremisten und AfD-Politiker bei einem Treffen in Mailand – wer wa...

Another report to add to the mountain of evidence linking AfD to out-and-out extremists.

Yes, you're right. I remember these previous attempts to block a quorum (at least in Texas), but don't recall the governor threatening to charge them with bribery, but maybe this also happened in 2003 and 2021 as well. Just seems like an escalation.

Texas Republicans vote to arrest Democrats stalling redistricting vote The Democrats facing arrest have fled to block a vote that could sway the balance of power in Washington.

I see we're at the 'arresting the opposition' stage of autocratization.

State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US | CNN Politics The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many...

This is what you get when immigrants are a priori treated as suspected criminals - policies designed for alleged criminals

Speaker Johnson to visit Israeli settlement in occupied West Bank It's highly unusual visit for a U.S. House speaker to visit Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Should read: "Speaker Mike Johnson to visit an Israeli apartheid settlement in the West Bank, illegal under international law."

This is the basis for the entire red-brown movement and is the reason why you see communists showing up at the same events in Moscow with neo-fascist, Christian nationalists, and Russian nationalists. Crude anti-Americanism is the glue that holds them together.

Opinion | Behind Trump and Vance Is This Man’s Movement

I've been writing about Yoram Hazony for years, and I'm glad to see his role in building the current far-right international finally being exposed to such a large audience.

Ben-Gvir ascends Temple Mount praying loudly, in violation of status quo

Ben-Gvir Ascends Temple Mount Praying Loudly,in Violation of Status Quo

Flanked by police and over a thousand Jewish worshippers, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir entered the Temple Mount on Sunday and, between bouts of prayer, called for the reoccupation of Gaza

www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Das Meme "This is fine" aus Legosteinen nachgebaut. Ein orangener Hund mit Hut sitzt auf einem Stuhl an einem Tisch mit einer Tasse darauf.

This is fine

Circling the Drain It's difficult to appreciate how, just three years ago, the Conservative Party was the pivot around which British politics turned. These day...

Harsh