Max BootThis year, I am grateful, above all, to the brave people of Ukraine for all their sacrifices and successes in the battle for freedom. They are fighting for the universal principles embodied in our own Declaration of Independence. https://bit.ly/3V0VxgX
Andrew Kun
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University of New Hampshire Professor, human-computer interaction researcher
Philip BumpThe president who was youngest relative to the national population? Obama. Oldest? Reagan, but barely. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/11/22/biden-age-population-americans/?itid=ap_philipbump
Julian CastroEvery time I get an “up to ____ percent off” sale email I think I get a small taste of what nonpolitical people feel like when they see a political ad. Gotta fish for the truth somewhere on their site.
The Supreme Court’s legitimacy derives from its remove from politics. That’s why justices are appointed for life.
That it is now dripping with partisanship while remaining free from accountability is not a good shift.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/11/22/supreme-court-conservatives-alito-roberts/?itid=ap_philipbump
I moved to @law-and-politicsThread
Another win for the Democrats and voting rights 🎉
What happened was this: In 2021, Georgia Republicans passed a law shortening the early voting period. Only one Saturday remained for early voting in the runoffs.
Secretary of State Raffensperger said early voting can't be held that day because state law says it is illegal on a Saturday if there is a holiday on the Thursday or Friday preceding it.
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Jennifer Rubin
NetBlocks⚠️ Confirmed: Network traffic data show a major disruption to internet service in #Iran as mobile internet is cut off for many users; the incident comes amid a wave of new protests over the death of #MahsaAmini and reports of casualties 📵
📰 Previously: https://netblocks.org/reports/internet-disrupted-in-iran-amid-protests-over-death-of-mahsa-amini-X8qVEwAD
Daniel SchumanHey everyone, it appears there are now at least 8 members of congress on Mastodon and I see our first committee.
I've confirmed 5 accounts and am waiting for a response from the other 3.
If you see folks I'm missing, please let me know.
Here's the list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1egupogzhZgPgcM1NcIxBC4iW2xgvs1qJPAG568YaCuY/edit?usp=sharing
Congress on Mastodon (Responses)
Data about Members of Congress on Mastodon If you are from a congressional office and want you account verified, please email [email protected] This spreadsheet is maintained by Demand Progress Education Fund Timestamp,Member Last Name / Committee Name / Leadership Name,Member of Congres...
@plinth ok this is a good one! Thanks for sharing.
@plinth ok this is a good one! Thanks for sharing.