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I see that misguided narrative in the gutless business leaders who talk about “de-escalation” and “finding real solutions” — as if the problem is just that a few ICE murdered two people, not that all the ICE agents are an authoritarian secret police in the making.
I see that misguided narrative in the elected officials who decry ICE, but then talk about “better training” and “more oversight” — as if the secret police will become humane if they just get a few new rules to ignore and have to sit through a Powerpoint about them.
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Help us shape what GÉANT Security Days 2026 will look like 🔒
The Call for Proposals is now open, and we’re looking for ideas that bring real-world experience, fresh thinking, and honest lessons to our community.
Big challenges, small victories, practical fixes—it all belongs here.
Whether you prefer a presentation, Lightning Talk, or hands-on session, choose the format that works for you.
Submit your proposal by 16 January 2026.
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I submitted a proposal for a lightning talk for #FOSDEM . It's about .... from street-level hack to open cultural production.
https://pretalx.fosdem.org/fosdem-2026

Kav: Let's talk about the real world downstream consequences.
Wouldn't all the Trump appointees be immediately removed for cause by the next Dem president if we set this precedent you want?
What are we doing man?
Sauer: I can't predict what could happen
Kav: Come on, man, we all know
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AkivaMCohen (@akivamcohen.bsky.social)
Kav: Let's talk about the real world downstream consequences. Wouldn't all the Trump appointees be immediately removed for cause by the next Dem president if we set this precedent you want? What are we doing man? Sauer: I can't predict what could happen Kav: Come on, man, we all know

Nurses Doing GAMSAT
Hosted by Dr Tomasz Forfa and Mare Forfa from Thank Flip GAMSAT, together, they share strategies, mindset tips, and real talk to help dedicated health pros crush the GAMSAT and achieve their med school dreams...
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Sometimes in the near future, we will talk about "remember, back then, when people took real photos." #aislop #justthinkin

Talk Therapy To Me
Hosted by counsellors Ashley (she/her) and Maxi (he/they) – two queer minds diving deep into the real stuff. It's talk therapy, but make it gay...
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OK, so. As if the Trump regime hadn’t already dumped enough of their shit on us here in Minneapolis…there’s now talk about them sending •active duty military• to invade (“protect”) our city.
Maybe this is bluster. Maybe this is testing the waters. We have no idea how real these plans are, or if or when this would actually happen. I don’t think the regime does either. Regardless, we take this threat seriously: they’re stupid enough they just might do it. This nightmare could get worse.
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I love my perfect beautiful boys #fm24

My initial thoughts as I read through the Canadian summary:
- While it mentions a political revolution in the U.S., with Trump removing or ignoring controls on his powers, it doesn't talk about how critical their midterms are.
- If the Democrats fail to take control of the House and Senate, then 2027 and beyond will be worse. Trump, senile and aging badly, will be a puppet for the worst elements in the U.S government.
- There's a real possibility that midterms could get canceled outright as Trump seeks absolute power.
- Smaller risks, in terms of impact, are food and health safety.
- The U.S. is removing all restrictions on profit in their food chain. Inspection agencies are being dismantled and legislation eliminated. Yet we continue to import goods from them.
- The anti-vaccine strategy at the very top is leading to surges in COVID, flu, measles and more. How long until that spills over our border.
#CanPoli

Q: How do you convince people to use privacy respecting technologies for communication?
I am looking for real life use-cases to include into my #FOSDEM talk and beyond.
If you have encouraged someone to switch to say Signal, or Sessions, or XMPP or some other tool/protocol, please share here or via DM.
Anonymity is guaranteed. You can use also my Sessions messenger session: 0531634…

Hey Fedi, as a marketer I want to say: ALL OF YOU HAVE THE POWER TO INFLUENCE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
We can shape social movements and public opinion with the things we say. Communication CAN change minds and make improvements that feel “impossible” real and tangible. That’s how the right got as far as it did, with strong and consistent messaging.
Now, let’s be practical. HOW we talk about the events that happen matters as much as WHAT we talk about.
If we want to make a difference and mobilize people towards progressive stances while our democracy and freedom are under attack - we need to use effective language and messaging.
Don’t give airtime to conservative values and MAGA lies. Instead, appeal to the values we believe in and help shape the conversation in ways that benefit people like us who want a better future.
I’ll share some resources in the thread with actionable advice.
#USpol #politics #communications #change #socialJustice #USA