I guess we are now at the "They look Jewish" stage of the new Reich

'We have to speak out,' Jimmy Kimmel says in his late-night return The comedian was suspended for nearly a week by ABC's parent company, Disney, before returning to airwaves on Tuesday night.

The comedian was suspended for nearly a week by ABC's parent company, Disney, before returning to airwaves on Tuesday night. n.pr/4nHCbLv

New report analyses 59 documented cases of corruption in the arms trade spanning 63 countries and 81 companies over the last 45 years; and identifies patterns that allow corruption to flourish in the trade @worldpeacefdtn.bsky.social @armstradect.bsky.social worldpeacefoundation.org/wp-content/u...

Presence Over Perfection: A Family Perspective on Lifelong Reentry from Prison - World Peace Foundation Supporting someone through reentry is neither straightforward nor short-lived; it requires ongoing attention, reflection, and adaptation.

On our blog, Program Director B. Arneson writes a beautiful personal reflection on how our research redefining "successful" #reentry from #prison is relevant for the families of #incarcerated people.

Read it here: worldpeacefoundation.org/blog/presenc...

The Corruption Tracker is a tool for change: interview with Rhona Michie - World Peace Foundation WPFs Bridget Conley talks with Rhona Michie of the Corruption Tracker about how documenting corruption can inspire anti-militarist activism and campaigns.

Research Director Bridget Conley talks with Rhona Michie of the @armstradect.bsky.social about how documenting #corruption can inspire #antimilitarist activism and campaigns.

Read it here: worldpeacefoundation.org/blog/the-cor...

The Trillion Dollar Pentagon Budget: Boondoggle or Beneficial? Is a $1 trillion Pentagon budget really worth it?

As of July, the Pentagon’s budget exceeded $1 trillion dollars for the first time, surpassing even wartime peaks.

In an event hosted by the @quincyinst.bsky.social, join leading analysts to unpack what this means:
When: Monday August 25 · 12–1 PM EDT
Where: Zoom
Register Here: shorturl.at/qcVJT

The Architecture of Genocidal Starvation in Gaza - World Peace Foundation A new report finds that Israel’s military-controlled aid distribution system in Gaza advances political and military aims while exacerbating starvation.

A report by @forensicarchi.bsky.social & WPF examines two models for aid in #Gaza, showing how Israel has dismantled the internationally-backed ‘civilian model’, replacing it with a ‘military model’ which furthers Israel’s objectives while starving civilians.

Read more here: shorturl.at/DYpkA

Though Global Food Security Improves, Famines Are More Numerous: Exploring the Links - World Peace Foundation While global food security is improving, the incidence of famines is increasing, highlighting global food security as volatile and unequal.

The increase in the number of #famines is occurring despite an overall increase in global #foodsecurity & #nutrition indicators. This tells us that the global food security is more volatile & unequal.

Executive Director Alex de Waal exploress why & how this is possible here: shorturl.at/8hPoP

Colbert's cancellation is a dark warning CBS's decision marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large.

"If this can happen to Colbert and a storied franchise, this can happen to anyone": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

YouTube video by Associated Press LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor

A Black man just beat the record for the longest filibuster, defeating the record previously held by a man who filibustered the literal Civil Rights Act.

As the time ticked over, Cory Booker announced he did it not out of hatred for who he opposed, but out of love for those who supported him.

On April 23, 1965, over 20,000 people marched in protest of “the lie that a New Boston can be built without social justice.” Civil Rights Activists called for action on four critical areas: #SocialJustice, #Education, #Poverty, #Housing. A 60th Anniversary rally will be held to honor this legacy.

Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing

First time hearing this, thank you for sharing.

Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

The lying and the staggering incompetence around this is astounding. And dangerous.

NEW EPISODE | 1 in 7 Americans have had a loved one spend at least a year incarcerated. Bridget Conley of @worldpeacefdtn.bsky.social and #DisruptingPeace says we need systems that respond to incarcerated people as if they are loved ones being held accountable. LISTEN NOW: 👇
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Hunger as a Weapon of War and Genocide 80 years after the ‘Hunger Winter’ killed an estimated 20,000 people in the western part of the Netherlands, the use of starvation is rising as a tool of war and genocide in global conflicts. Today, a...

On 3 April, the Amsterdam Centre for Middle Eastern Studies hosts an evening at SPUI25 on 'Hunger as a Weapon of War and Genocide' — from WWII to Gaza, Sudan & beyond. With Muna Haddad, Alex de Waal (@worldpeacefdtn.bsky.social), Naomi Pendle, Ingrid de Zwarte & more

🔗 www.spui25.nl/programma/hu...

The inside story of how a journalist was sent White House war plans Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.

Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.

Thousands of protesters rallied worldwide for Palestine, demanding an end to Israel's war on Gaza.

...and part of the reason we are where we are.

Harriet Hageman got booed to oblivion last night in her own town hall for pumping up Doge so hard that even her loyal suckers woke up and smelled the bullshit—about five months too late!

WTF Unilever? Hands off our freedom of speech and hands off our ice cream.
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Social movements constrained Trump in his first term – more than people realize Pushback works.

Popular resistance in Trump's first term accomplished more than many realize. A history professor explores how quiet organizing in communities and workplaces had more impact than visible tactics like petitions and hashtags. buff.ly/zLkZDrb
Kevin A. Young @umassamherst.bsky.social #polisky

MPV Podcast | Bridget Conley: What does ending mass incarceration have to do with peace? — Making Peace Visible After the end of the Cold War, many academics and policymakers believed that a global state of peace was achievable. People talked about a “peace dividend”: A long-term benefit. as budgets for milit...

Our Research Director and Host of Disrupting Peace recently appeared in an episode of Making Peace Visible to discuss #prisonabolition and international #peacebuilding to create societies that solve problems through debate and discussion, not through coercion.

Listen here: shorturl.at/RuDGQ

Jack White Changed ‘Corporation’ Lyrics to Criticize Trump and Elon Musk Jack White has never been shy about his ire for Donald Trump, and he recently criticized the U.S. President again — along with Tesla chairman Elon Musk — by changing the words to his 2018 song “Corporation” during a concert. The lyric switchup happened…

Jack White Changed ‘Corporation’ Lyrics to Criticize Trump and Elon Musk

INCYMI, Disrupting Peace launched its second season with an episode on Iceland and its #genderequality movement. Hear some of it from @siljabara.bsky.social of the University of Iceland on the importance of local engagement and men's inclusion.

Listen to more here: shorturl.at/pyEd6

We’re kicking off the second season of Disrupting Peace, with a focus on Iceland, the country ranked number one for gender equality for 15 years in a row. Our guests are Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir (@siljabara.bsky.social) and Tatjana Latinović. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

Introducing Season 2: Lessons from Global Resistance Podcast Episode · Disrupting Peace · 02/27/2025 · 3m

🚨New trailer out now! Season 2 of #DisruptingPeace explores how people #resist efforts to concentrate political power. WPF’s Research Director Bridget Conley talks with local experts from around the world about what works, what doesn’t, and why #resistance matters.

🎧 Listen here: shorturl.at/CmhCs

Famine Data Matters! - World Peace Foundation If we want to prevent or relieve famines we need data - famine data matters.

If we want to prevent or relieve #famines we need #data. We need to know where and when they strike and why. For that reason WPF has developed a dataset of historic and contemporary famines.

Read more here: worldpeacefoundation.org/blog/famine-...

Nuts & Bolts of Int’l Criminal Court Arrest Warrant Applications for Senior Israeli Officials and Hamas Leaders Leading expert discusses key dimensions of the International Criminal Court Prosecutor's application for arrest warrants in Israel-Hamas war.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu & Gallant
www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...

& for Deif (only 1 of 3 Hamas suspects whose death has not been confirmed)
www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...

Here is my explainer from May (when the prosecutor requested warrants):
www.justsecurity.org/95864/intern...