Enshittification by @doctorow.pluralistic.net has been such a fun, enlightening, and frustrating read. I loved the section on the so-called Anti-trust Renaissance under Biden's FTC. I've always been anti-monopoly but I'm as convinced as ever that it is crucial in de-enshittifying society.

The Trump administration is reshaping economic ties w/ Asian counterparts as it continues to insert security goals into its trade policy. Join us on June 9 for a lively conversation on the implications of the U.S.’s recent trade agreements in the Indo-Pacific. 👇🏼 www.brookings.edu/events/new-f...

New frontiers in the trade-economic security nexus in Asia | Brookings

On June 9, Brookings will host a webinar on economic security goals in U.S. trade policy and the impact that has had on Asian counterparts.

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I'm really happy with how my embroidered @wmata.com map turned out! @wmatagm.bsky.social For the stations, I used one strand woven wheels and for transfer stations I did two strands. The lines are a simple three strand satin stitch.

Economic security and mega chokepoints: Japan’s strategic reset www.brookings.edu/events/econo...

Economic security and mega chokepoints: Japan's strategic reset | Brookings

On May 4, Brookings will host a panel to explore the challenges and opportunities to buttressing national resilience.

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No one should have to suffer in silence to protect a man or a movement. The courage and leadership Dolores Huerta and these other women have shown in coming forward is remarkable. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering they’ve endured over decades. Thank you for showing us what real strength is.

Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years

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Absolutely devastated and gutted to read this article. It is so difficult to put into words the utter betrayal I feel. My heart is broken for Dolores, Ana, Debra, and all the other women who were abused and suffered. "The movement — that's the hero." --Esmeralda Lopez

Leah McElrath@leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Late civil rights icon Cesar Chavez accused of sexually abusing young girls in the movement for years Dolores Huerta also discloses for first time that that Chavez raped her. Gift link:

Late-breaking shocks and shifting goalposts: Takaichi’s highwire Washington visit www.brookings.edu/articles/lat...

Late-breaking shocks and shifting goalposts: Takaichi’s highwire Washington visit | Brookings

As Takaichi walks into the Oval Office in Washington this week, her mettle will be tested in ways not foreseen just a few days ago.

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As China cranks up export controls against Japan -now targeting 40 Japanese companies- more important to understand Japan's strategies to reduce dependence on critical minerals: www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...

What lessons can be learned from Japan’s critical minerals strategy? | Brookings

Mireya Solís sits down with Eiki Tagami of the Institute of Geoeconomics to examine Japan’s critical minerals strategy in this Q&A.

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Happy to add brief thoughts on Asia's predicament as Trump's "Plan B" for tariffs takes shape: www.brookings.edu/articles/bro...

Brookings experts on the Supreme Court's tariff decision | Brookings

Experts discuss the legal, economic, fiscal, and geopolitical implications of the Supreme Courts' recent tariff decision.

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IEEPA tariffs have been struck down but trade lawyers have suggested a potential contingency would be Sec 122 as a temporary measure until 232 and 301 investigations have been completed. We're likely to see a massive shift toward sectoral tariffs.

NPR@npr.org · 6mo ago

The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy. n.pr/3OtEZ2E

Potential ruling on the IEEPA reciprocal tariffs coming out tomorrow. While it will make a huge difference in trade policy—particularly if they rule against—it will not be the end of tariffs. We still have Secs 301 & 232 investigations in the pipeline that could have huge implications (i.e., chips).

Reuters@reuters.com · 7mo ago

Market risk mounts as Supreme Court weighs Trump's emergency tariff powers reut.rs/3LrlE0L

Echoing this sentiment to @vanhollen.senate.gov and @alsobrooks.senate.gov. Thank you for voting no yesterday but we need new leadership NOW

Alix@cryx36.bsky.social · 9mo ago

@heinrich.senate.gov @lujan.senate.gov I hope you consider calling for Chuck Schumer to be replaced as mintory leader. He has proven time and time again that he will not oppose the draconian and totalitarian policies the GOP is inflicting on us.

I'm very excited to have contributed a small portion to @brookings.edu's recent Around the Halls piece on APEC, particularly about the challenges that Japan faces. www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...

What’s at stake during Trump’s visit to Asia? | Brookings

Brookings scholars assess what is at stake in Trump's upcoming visit to the Asia-Pacific region.

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Curious to know what part the USG's 10% stake in Intel had in shaping Nvidia's decision here. It's very likely more market distortions will follow at the expense of both domestic and foreign competition. #Nvidia #Intel #semiconductors

Reuters@reuters.com · 11mo ago

VIEW Nvidia's $5 billion bet on Intel reut.rs/4mxNq8E

It is astonishing to me that appeasement is still considered a viable strategy after countless examples of it failing. What an absolutely disappointing take to read. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/o...

Opinion | Here’s How Trump Can Prevent a War Over Taiwan

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“Without strong leadership, Japan is ill equipped to meet the singular domestic and international challenges of the current moment,” writes @mireyasolis.bsky.social. “Key among these is Tokyo’s need to redefine its relationship with the United States.”

Tokyo’s Leadership Vacuum

What a divided Japan means for Asia and the world.

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i need politicians to be as mad at housing prices as they are about cracker barrel's new logo

BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., delayed enforcing its decision, which is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.

Most of President Trump's tariffs are illegal, U.S. court rules

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., delayed enforcing its decision, which is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.

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China’s influence in the Pacific Islands: Overstatement or underestimation? www.brookings.edu/events/china...

China's influence in the Pacific Islands: Overstatement or underestimation? | Brookings

On September 16, Brookings will host a presentation that outlines a framework to analyze influence in the Pacific Islands region.

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Burnout in a chaotic world is so tiring.

Trump eyes US government stakes in other chip makers that received CHIPS Act funds, sources say reut.rs/3V9g2tj

Trump eyes US government stakes in other chip makers that received CHIPS Act funds, sources say

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is looking into the federal government taking equity stakes in computer chip manufacturers that receive CHIPS Act funding to build factories in the country, two sources said.

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I'll never forget this awful day, this attack on my hometown #ElPasoStrong

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · last yr.

Six years ago, a gunman in El Paso murdered 23 innocent people and wounded 22 others in the worst targeted attack against Latinos in U.S. history.

Trump: “It looks like it’s about $3.1 billion…” Powell: “I’m not aware of that.” Trump: “It just came out.” Powell: “You are including the Martin renovation. You just added in a third building.” Trump: “It’s a building that's being built.” Powell: “No, it was built five years ago.”

Mindful that Japan was and remains a top investor in the U.S., and to contextualise the numbers on purported investments into the U.S. (equity/loans??) of $550 billion, Japan invested $783.3 billion in 2023. Source Jetro report, www.jetro.go.jp/ext_images/u...

Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the rates he's so far threatened to impose in letters to global leaders.

Here's a list of Trump's tariff letters so far and the rates they threaten

Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the rates he's so far threatened to impose in letters to global leaders.

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"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

ANOTHER OMINOUS LABOR MARKET SIGN The % of consumers who see jobs as being not so plentiful hit its highest level since Covid. Sub to the newsletter here www.bloomberg.com/account/news...

personally would like to see every store show what part of the price increase is due to tariffs bc if these tariffs ever come down, i need to see that price go right back down