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Who gets to verify that our elections are fair? In his latest article, Steady State member Bruce Berton draws on his experience leading the OSCE mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina to explain why independent election observers matter. Read his article: steadystate1.substack.com/p/if-our-ele...

We are witnessing the disgraceful attempt by the United States to make Ukraine break so that Vladimir Putin can declare victory in his disastrous war. Donald Trump is an open puppet of the Kremlin. The United States political, legal, military and media establishment are along for the ride.

“They just kept kicking me & kicking me” Jewish @washingtonpost reporter Heidi Levine clubbed, beaten, robbed by Israeli terrorists in the West Bank Protected by the IDF. Funded by 🇺🇸 tax dollars. What will it take? Will this get coverage? (H/T @infinite_jaz @DistillSocial)

The perfect answer from Zelenskyy - a wry smile. This was his response when a Sky TV journalist asked the Ukrainian leader if he was being made a scapegoat by Trump for his myriad problems (18 days before the midterm elections!)

"Weakness is dangerous, and Trump is dangerously weak. And, as weaklings do, he blames others for his own failures, and thereby makes everything worse." My latest essay: "War Through Weakness: Trump’s Superpower Suicide in Iran and Russia" snyder.substack.com/p/war-throug...

The Trump administration's assault on the rule of law continues. Despite rhetoric about protecting Americans, the anti-ICC crusade is mostly motivated by a desire to shield Israeli officials from accountability. (Rubio's political ambitions may be relevant here.) www.reuters.com/world/us-imp...

International criminals preparing to punish International Criminal Court

The EU and Canada are working on a broad new partnership covering trade, defence, security, space, scientific research, supply chains and critical minerals to reduce their dependence on the US and China, Bloomberg reports. 1/

I wrote this before the AfD’s victory. It is even more relevant now – especially since early reactions indicate that Germany’s democratic politicians are hellbent on doubling down on these mistakes. Warnings from the Struggle Against Trumpism. Some thoughts from the piece, on the day after: 🧵

A texas oil giant is preparing a ship for an illegal incursion into Greenland waters. The ship is out of Quebec City and is flying the Canadian flag. Call Desgagné Transport and let them know that Canadian companies must respect the sovereignty of allied nations. (418) 692-1000

Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill

The reality is that this is exactly what Trump wants. He wants to force Ukrainian capitulation and this is how he wants to do it.

Trump, not Iran, is the world’s greatest danger. He’s a one-man weapon of mass destruction | Simon Tisdall

One of the best examples of the bad faith deflection strategy used whenever the very real consequences of their assault on climate action are plain for all to see: www.reuters.com/business/env...

FIFA's president Gianni Infantino is being referred to Olympic ethics investigators for a possible breach of political neutrality, a human rights group said Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump helped block a World Cup player's ban. https://to.pbs.org/4ph3X3O

“After it ended, the Belgian team’s social media account had a message to the U.S. on Twitter: “Overturn this.” Perfect. #WellPlayed #Belgium

Insane self-blinding of the US. They are throwing away their investment in the ocean observation system and the benefits it provides. The only explanation I can think of: they don’t want the people to know what their fossil emissions are doing to our oceans. easternherald.com/2026/06/13/u...

Today marks Nakba Day, an annual day of remembrance to commemorate the expulsion of more than 700,000 Palestinians between 1947 and 1949 during the creation of the State of Israel and the year that followed.   Inea is a New Yorker and a Nakba survivor. She shared her story with us.

Hungary’s parliament sings “Ode to Joy” — the anthem of Europe — after Péter Magyar is sworn in as prime minister. Hungary is once again a proud member of the European Union.

After 12 years, the EU flag is back on Hungary’s Parliament building — the new Speaker’s very first decision. A happy Schuman Day indeed.

Happy 100th birthday to the world's most beloved nature broadcaster! @‌UN Champion of the Earth Sir David Attenborough has devoted his life to documenting the bond between humanity and nature, and sharing it with the world. Thank you for inspiring millions to care for our planet.

Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary. A country reclaims its European path. The Union grows stronger.

Breaking: According to Hungarian media, Viktor Orban has conceded the election and congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory. 🔥🔥🔥 #HungaryIsFree

Friday music in honor of Artemis. m.youtube.com/watch?v=sBW8...

It is sad when the vice-president of the United States sees his job as spreading Kremlin propaganda.

Disgraceful! The US/Israel just bombed Sharif University in Tehran. This is not only Iran's best university, but also a top 100 global university in the field of Civil Engineering. It has also been a center of student opposition to the Iranian gov And Trump just bombed it...

Queen BUMBLEBEES - HELP THEM OUT! A vital thread concerning bumblebee queens at this time of year! Please #repost. Likes are nice but #shares impact! EVERY QUEEN BUMBLEBEE THAT SURVIVES GETS TO ESTABLISH A NEST which otherwise would not happen. Let me explain. 1/11 #bees #love #nature #bumblebees

MSNBC Journalist David Rhode reports: "Iran offered to give away ALL of its enriched uranium during peace talks in Geneva. The British thought it was a credible offer. Hours later, Trump started bombing Iran anyway. The US didn't want peace, they wanted war." So to recap... 1/2

Dear Europe, Please help me to unshit myself. In return, I will harm your economy with tariffs, and insult your leaders, your cultures, and your military. Kind regards, A very stable genius

✋ Former USG war crimes lawyer here. Apropos of SecDef's remarks this morning: Denial of quarter—even the declaration of no quarter—is a war crime. And recognized as such by the US Government. From DoD's Manual for Military Commissions.

Not a single US newspaper will publish this photo. No news channel will broadcast it. The graves are being prepared for more than 80 young children killed in the US/Israeli strike on the school in Minab, Iran on Saturday. (📸 Middle East Observer)

Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.

The French are taking none of Musk’s bullshit.

Attn news commentators: Trump saying he could use force to obtain Greenland but won’t is not Trump saying he won’t use force to obtain Greenland. It is Trump using force as a threat to obtain Greenland. That is why he mentions it.

Important perspective from Greenland.

1. The tariffs are paid by US consumers 2. Greenland isn't for sale 3. Go f**k yourself

I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland. Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.

"You think you’re watching an innocent woman being shot and killed in cold blood by the federal government, but what you’re really watching is the death of the United States of America."

Not everyone believed me when I wrote that Trump wants Greenland becuase it would make him feel important, but that's what he told the NYT: When asked why he needed to possess the territory, he said: “Because that’s what I feel is psychologically needed for success" www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...

Danish guy gets it

“Oppose America’s will and you will be bombed into submission.”

Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.

Big congrats to the Nobel Committee for awarding the prize "for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy" just so she could immediately conspire with a foreign government to murder civilians on the high seas then invade and stage a coup.

So the US administration considers hate speech and disinformation “American viewpoints“? 🙄 HateAid is an organization that also helps climate scientists to defend themselves against online abuse and threats. Its founder was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 🇩🇪 this year.

We have lost an exceptional musician and singer, rest easy Chris Rea www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqqF...

The EU never gets praise even when it acts. There is so much constant EU negging that commentators struggle to praise when it delivers. The EU did what it needed to do. Take the win. Last night was a big step for Ukraine and the European project. First, the EU got the money for Ukraine 1/