… But historians distinguish something more disturbing: Selbstgleichschaltung, in which organizations, professions, businesses, universities, newspapers, and civic groups began adapting themselves to the regime before they were necessarily forced to do so.

After Hitler took power in 1933, the Nazi regime began Gleichschaltung: bringing German institutions into alignment with the new political order...

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Google Maps announced on Saturday it would start reflecting the change for U.S.-based users.

“Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of N Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with S Korea.” This man is failing to defend the United States. This man is a traitor. This man should be removed.

We have seized the airports and radio stations. Madison has fallen. We ask the people of Wisconsin to please remain calm during this period of transition.

FinTwitter@fintwitter.bsky.social · 4w ago

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar secures Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor

Boss-level science communication here, 10/10 no notes

Museum of Twitter@museum-of-twitter.bsky.social · 4w ago

Yeah, because let’s honor this sadistic dog killer who prides herself on torturing immigrants and makes excuses for masked federal agents murdering American citizens.

So the WH Correspondents Assoc is redoing the dinner with Trump? Really? Have they learned nothing? Can they not grasp the obscenity of cavorting with the enemy of free speech and democracy?

I was in the hospital cafeteria and Mitch McConnell was there too. He was eating a plain baked potato with no toppings or spices and the nurse feeding him was making airplane noises.

Saudi Arabia mapped using only its rivers

Consider the logic. They didn't comply. We had the right to kill them. It's the mind of a criminal. Or a rapist. She didn't submit, so I raped her. Just disgusting, immoral, depraved thinking.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo ago

Homan on people getting killed by ICE: "It comes down to one simple fact -- these people failed to comply with law enforcement ... all they had to do is comply. If they did, they'd be alive today."

Too darn smoky out there.

If you think it's hot where you are, it's 127 degrees Fahrenheit in Iran

Extreme Temperatures Around the World@extremetemps.bsky.social · 2mo ago

HISTORIC 53C DAY- 38C at NIGHT 52.7C Omidieh IRAN All time record and 2026 World Record MINIMUMS ! 38.3 Delhoran IRAN 33.1 Uchkuduk UZBEKISTAN Next days WORSE 53/54c Middle East 49/50C former USSR 50/52C CHINA NIGHTS up to 40C MOST EXTREME HEAT WAVE IN WORLD HISTORY

Why I’m a fan of the Oxford comma.

News organizations should periodically stop and look in the mirror and ask themselves “Have we internalized copspeak to the point that our headlines indistinguishable from police department email subject lines?”

“I wish I could tell you the story of a life well led. I cannot. Lindsey Graham made the terrible decision to serve Donald Trump even though he knew better, thereby aiding and abetting a corrupt and hateful operation to destroy our beloved country.” www.americaamerica.news/p/the-choice...

The Choice That Lindsey Graham Made

The sudden death of the South Carolina senator brings into relief his decision to aid and abet Trump and the march toward fascism

americaamerica.news

To be a historian is to speak ill of the dead and the rest of you should take more history classes and join us.

Proud to be an American. True patriotism is defending the Constitution, protecting our democracy, and striving for liberty and justice for all. Our country has never been perfect, but its promise is worth protecting. Happy 4th of July. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

They arrested a guy for touching the reflecting pool but not the cops who killed two protesters.

Liberal Currents@liberalcurrents.com · 2mo ago

"Jonathan Ross, the agent identified as Renee Good’s killer, has not been arrested for his crimes or even fired from his job. As far as I know, neither have Jesus Ochoa or Raymundo Gutierrez, the men identified as Alex Pretti’s killers." www.liberalcurrents.com/every-act-wh...

I look forward to the inevitable fainting

I went to school with someone who has awful grammar, but overnight has magically written two books. I love running them through AI detection tools. We know you can't write, chap.

Helluva scene-setter by Reuters shooter Cheney Orr, as we mark the 250th anniversary. _______________ [Caption: Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro as a commuter looks on, during the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026.]

Upper Saint Croix in July. After tonight’s 5” rain, it will be much higher in the morning.

Prairie lilies.

Telemarkhenge.

i am losing all control at ‘springtime for frankenstein’ (from mel brooks’ memoir)

The route avoids the steepest parts of the Channel, which is standard practice.

GPS track of a swimmer crossing the English Channel

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Headline writing is suddenly passive