Peacenotwar
Political scientist, freelance writer, book author, Hawaiian culture aficionado, Malama Aina, care for the earth because it cares for us, we cannot continue to plant trees in one part of the world and destroy them in another, peace and earth indivisible
- “This will require genuine, costly reform—and self-criticism—that goes beyond rhetoric: ending deceptive fundraising practices, rejecting corporate PAC money, and championing popular measures like banning congressional stock trading. Recruiting authentic, working-class candidates—nurses, teachers…”
- Moderate, run to the center, assume opinions are fixed and chase what polls well — that’s a badly misguided strategy for this moment. If interested in US elections, “popularism,” and opposing authoritarianism, read what the poli sci says, from @adambonica.bsky.social and @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social.
- What is the environmental cost of stockpiling critical minerals? If the environment is insecure, what does that mean about earthlings? #Peacenotwar
- I remember when I had in my lecture notes that British MPs were jealous of the investgative powers U.S. congress people had to hold executive accountable.
- so much strength of character...
- “Anti-protest bills proliferated around the country under both the Trump and Biden administrations, aimed at everything from expanding the definition of what counts as a “riot” to penalizing anyone who obstructs the flow of car traffic.”
- Is the rush to put up satellites in space an attempt to avoid limits that might eventually be agreed globally? #Peacenotwar education.cfr.org/teach/mini-s...
- A digital realignment?
- Elon Musk’s X and xAI companies are under formal investigation by the UK’s data protection watchdog - The Information Commissioner's Office. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
- There are thousands of satellites currently orbiting Earth, with up to 50,000 new satellites on track to be launched into orbit by 2030. Over the next 10 years, dozens of satellites will reach their ‘end of life’ every day, potentially releasing a continuous stream of burnt up materials…atmosphere.
- With Elon proposing one million satellites in lower earth orbit, we better figure out the environmental impacts. #Peacenotwar www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/05...
- “Dr Kim said: “This topic has never been studied before. The ablation process is complex and we don’t yet fully understand how different materials behave during re-entry to the atmosphere. Our project will look at what happens to the elements that are released, where they go, and…”
- With Elon proposing one million satellites in lower earth orbit, we better figure out the environmental impacts. #Peacenotwar www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/05...
