Stuart Morris
@foundinchina.bsky.social
Teaching would-be international students from within the belly of the dragon. Here for sanity, civility, and honesty in China-related discourse. Hoping the planet doesn't blow up while waiting for answers. Confidence level < Hades.
The schools that stood up to Trump thug demands—first Wesleyan and Princeton, then Harvard, then many others who were emboldened—have won in court and earned honor in history and support from alums. Columbia showed that appeasement always loses. It's never enough. Don't do it, Yale.
Gregg Gonsalves@gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 3d agoNeed to have some frank talk about #Yale President McInnis, General Counsel Alexander Dreier and the trustees. First, they keep saying that they are compelled to enter into a settlement with the #Trump administration. Untrue. 1/
When I asked DeepSeek and ChatGPT in English, “Is the right to development a human right?” DeepSeek cited more Chinese official sources in its response. And while ChatGPT noted that “governments cannot invoke development to override other rights,” DeepSeek omitted that crucial point.
The Global Danger of China’s State-Controlled AI Models
The spread of Chinese AI models with built-in censorship mechanisms could quietly shape the global information environment for the worse.
worldpoliticsreview.com
Where are Trump's white Afrikaner "refugees" settling? 100 of them in Vermont, assisted by the director of the Brattleboro Ethiopian Community Development Council. www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
More than 100 white South Africans to resettle in Vermont, as door remains closed for other refugees
The Afrikaners are expected to settle in Vermont before the end of September as a result of an executive order signed last year by President Donald Trump.
vermontpublic.org
Just a gentle reminder to anyone in the UK right now…🌞 Please put out ground-based water trays for the birds and little critters. They are desperate for water right now. I had a wren and robin ‘queuing up’ to get in this one. Apologies for the poor image - I didn’t want to disturb the blackbird! 🐦⬛ 🐦
What's interesting is that Mr. Zhang's first doubts about what he was being asked to do occurred during the pandemic, when he was subjected to long quarantines in dismal conditions. That experience seems to have had this sort of effect on quite a few people in China. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/b...
He Helped China Repress Uyghurs. He Says He’s a Victim, Too. (Gift Article)
After nearly 10 years carrying out Chinese government repression in Xinjiang, a former police officer is now seeking asylum in Germany.
nytimes.com
This is insane. www.bbc.com/news/article... Seriously, what is Spain expected to do with them (95% males, no doubt)? I don't blame the individuals themselves at all for exploiting what they see as a legitimate chance at a better life. Madrid should be reconsidering maintaining this outpost.
About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta in 24 hours, Spanish territory's leader says
The estimated number of arrivals is more than 70% of the population of the city, which is about 83,600.
bbc.com
looking at the headlines and reflecting once again on how all the smart, hard-working, honest people I know feel like they’re going at least a little insane in our era of total Stupid Immoral Asshole ascendancy
Good. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Fifa World Cup: Uefa to boycott tournament if Gianni Infantino's investment plans go through
Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposal...
bbc.com
God this is awful
Olivia Messer@oliviamesser.bsky.social · last wk.I’m going to be sick. Even the photo they chose — I painted in that exact spot during a concert one of my summers. From the 1970s to the 2010s, which includes the three years I attended. When my friends were there. Back to when some of their *parents* were campers. www.mlive.com/news/2026/07...
I use the word too much these days, but this whole episode is truly shameful.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.Fauci ignores shouted questions as he leaves the hearing room
If the entire Democratic Party is being asked by the press and pundits about a few DSA candidates in NYC, it seems like the entire Republican Party should be asked about their colleague who has been credibly accused -- by another colleague's daughter -- of repeated acts of violence.
Eric Umansky@ericumansky.bsky.social · last wk.GOP House member--and fmr Trump advance man--allegedly -threw boiling water on his then-wife -held a gun to her head -broke his daughter's collarbone. She's 2 -abused abuse a fmr Trump WHer too When a reporter asked him about it , he threatened to block their # www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/u...
It’s possible that Trump will do nothing to interfere in the elections. But it’s also possible that he’ll do everything the experts fear he might do. What do you think?
Office Hours: What's Trump's Most Likely Move on the Midterms?
Beyond gerrymandering, restricting mail-in voting, and requiring voter IDs
robertreich.substack.com
This treatment of Fauci is so shameful. He did a great job against a horrific plague and despite a mendacious president and fearmongerers and grifters. What happens when there's another global emergency. Do we think civil servants and experts will rise to help save us when they are so treated?
Read my July 18 story for the original reporting that the New York Times didn’t link to... www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Assault, misogyny, verbal threats: Records detail new allegations against Rep. Max Miller
Police reports and filings in a bitter custody dispute raise new questions about the conduct of an Ohio Republican as he campaigns for a third term.
motherjones.com
Eric Umansky@ericumansky.bsky.social · last wk.GOP House member--and fmr Trump advance man--allegedly -threw boiling water on his then-wife -held a gun to her head -broke his daughter's collarbone. She's 2 -abused abuse a fmr Trump WHer too When a reporter asked him about it , he threatened to block their # www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/u...
When Elon Musk says "zero" children died in Africa from his DOGE cuts, he really means zero children died who are *worthy of any concern.* It's vile coded signaling to his global fascist audience. From me and @polphilpod.bsky.social, a deep dive into Musk's fascism: newrepublic.com/article/2135...
The Real Reason Elon Musk Keeps Insisting DOGE Cuts Killed “Zero” Kids
In his explosive interview with The Economist, the SpaceX billionaire inadvertently revealed something darker about his true vision for the future—and about his affinities with global fascism.
newrepublic.com
I wrote about how much Americans wagered on sports betting in 2025 and how it’s more than they spent on movies, art, museums and music combined. Read my article @fortunemagazine.bsky.social fortune.com/2026/07/26/g...
Gambling becomes America's favorite pastime as Americans spend more on sports bets than movies, arts, museums, and music combined | Fortune
Americans wagered $166 billion on sports last year, more than Hollywood, the music industry, books, and museums combined.
fortune.com
More disgraceful Putinism from Trump.
CYNC Verity Media@cvmedia.bsky.social · last wk.Trump's Pentagon plans to delay spending the remaining $400M in Ukraine aid until FY2029—the year Trump leaves office—despite Kyiv's urgent weapons shortages. Congress was notified in May, but the funds remain unspent and not under contract. #Ukraine #Trump #Putin www.kyivpost.com/post/81216
@kairyssdal.bsky.social, naval aviation veteran, is right. -Excellent reporting by @nytimes.com team, @gregjaffe.bsky.social and Kate Kelly. -Appalling portrait of Hegseth era military.
Kai Ryssdal@kairyssdal.bsky.social · last wk.Well, this is depressing. But somehow completely expected. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/26/u...
Musk's persistence in socialising pre-emptive inter-ethnic violence + legitimising violence against political opponents "traitors" (sometimes combined with concerns about rhetoric from the left towards him) grew after the Charlie Kirk murder, cf Tommy Robinson rally www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Musk’s posts take a dark, inflammatory turn after Charlie Kirk killing
Elon Musk has called on his followers to “fight” five times since Charlie Kirk was killed.
nbcnews.com
Haley Stevens is going to be Kyrsten Sinema in the Senate. Don't say you weren't warned.
BREAKING: In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche for the Epstein Files, Judge Sullivan has just ordered Blanche to produce, in camera (in chambers), the UNREDACTED emails & documents, and Blanche must bring documentation supporting his representations the DOJ’s redactions are what he claims they are.
Many stories have conveyed how crass and insulting Trump's "speech" last night was. Few have conveyed how literally insane he sounded. Long, LONG disquisition on The Ballroom, complete with "Sir" stories. Claim that 450k people came to hear him on July 4. Iran has no remaining weapons. WHCA: Why??
Despite the whining about “ historical accuracy,” the racist backlash to the casting in Nolan’s Odyssey is about the right wanting to justify racial hierarchy by projecting it into a past where it did not actually exist. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Ritchson/Reacher has just guaranteed that I'll watch the next season.
Hoodlum 🇺🇸@nothoodlum.bsky.social · 2w agoAlan Ritchson, best known for his role as Jack Reacher in Reacher, has a few thoughts on Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.