Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialLakota Man 🪶 @lakotaman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Wishing you and yours an absolutely amazing Indigenous People’s Day. 🪶✊🏾✨ 672243487
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialderek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 10/10/2026good lord how can anyone be this whiny; are you not ashamed 43081771123
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Great, clear direct responses from actual experts to the BS the US is pulling with the ICC, I direct you to @tomdannenbaum.bsky.social and @eliavl.bsky.social & @justsecurity.org's amazing two-parter from July 1. www.justsecurity.org/147012/trump... 2. www.justsecurity.org/147437/inter... 232
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 09/10/2026I have yet to see it properly spelled out what the Trump’s administration’s issues are with the court to warrant this extreme response. No US citizen faces or has faced charges. (It’s obviously the warrant against Israeli officials but the US hasn’t outright said why that should lead to sanctions.) 273
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 09/10/2026In case this isn’t clear: Justice Pillay served as a judge on the ICC (2003-2012); she has served in various prominent capacities in the UN; she chaired a UN committee that held Israel is committing genocide; she won the Nobel Peace Prize today; the US imposed its long-planned sanctioned on the ICC 182
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 09/10/2026Not happening, Donald! Just days after claiming it would be a “great discredit” if he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize, the prize went to South African anti-apartheid lawyer and human rights judge Navi Pillay.meidasnews.comTrump Denied Nobel Peace Prize Yet Again; Winner is South African Anti-Apartheid Judge Navanethem “Navi” PillayPillay was honored for her courage in defending international law and justice as a pioneering South African judge 1097151043292
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialRandall Munroe @xkcd.com · 06/10/2026More weird and worrying questions Watch the latest What If? video in collaboration with @minuteearth.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/shorts/alBQC...youtube.comMore weird and worrying questionsYouTube video by xkcd's What If? 963772
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialKatie Mack @astrokatie.com · 05/10/2026In the immortal words of Dara Ó Briain, "Science knows it doesn't know everything; otherwise, it'd stop."nytimes.comWhat Are the Biggest Questions in Science Today? 100 Scientists Weigh In.We asked 100 scientists about unsolved problems in their fields. They sent back provocations — on the origins of life, the possibilities for human progress and much more. 1750872
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026My first piece for Kotaku! I argued why, if we understand the difference between Dylan and Jesse, we had to go outside my beloved Oldest House. 59321
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The US' stupid death penalty is made more bizarre when you realise they tried to save Pike's life AFTER first trying to kill her. I just... ?!?!?!? THE ENTIRE POINT OF HAVING A SOCIETY IS WE PROMOTE NON-LETHALITY. "Pro-Life" my arse. 072
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026cw: genocide I would like to you remind you of two things regarding genocide in light of the Genocide Convention: 1. Only 1 out of the 5 acts that are defined as a genocidal involve "killing" 2. In determining a genocide, the number of those killed is not a defining factor. 182
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialJohn Cusack @johncusack.bsky.social · 30/09/2026From things that can and cannot be said 022341
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026So my week is made: got confirmation that the Moosa on the blackboard is named after me. 😭😂 77410
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The GOP are genuinely evil. They do nothing but make the world worse for more people, especially the most vulnerable. There isn't a single unique value they hold that's morally justifiable or goes toward making humanity safer or kinder. I wish there was a hell for them to go to. 2298
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTimothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 29/09/2026“Hmmmm…. What evil, regressive, nonsensical, and cruel thing can I do today? How about this?” 👇 Trump Officials Revise Biden-Era Sex Discrimination Rules www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/u...nytimes.comTrump Officials Revise How Title IX Sex Discrimination Rules Are EnforcedThe change follows a court ruling barring Title IX from protecting L.G.B.T.Q. people and has angered advocates for sexual assault survivors. 13811
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 29/09/2026It's been 155 days since Trump said Iran's oil infrastructure would spontaneously explode in 3 days due to the U.S. blockade 831571452
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialHemant Mehta @friendlyatheist.com · 29/09/2026In case you're wondering what former American Atheists president David Silverman is up to, he's celebrating genocide. 10667
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Trump regime has killed at least 234 people by bombing boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since last September. Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it. This is a danger to us all. 21833071502
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialJohn Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Benjamin Netanyahu has committed crimes against humanity. 381070218
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Also note, several South Africans were not able to attend because the US thinks my country is genociding white people despite never once producing evidence. 1247
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026His speech was so stupid and bigoted; it had the writing quality and logic of an edgy teenager. Genuinely embarrassing. He took a potshot at Mamdani, a politician who is more popular with the Jewish people in the US than Netanyahu. 072
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialHemant Mehta @friendlyatheist.com · 25/09/2026A Christian pastor on a New York public school board voted against approving a senior class trip to Boston that included a stop at the Salem Witch Museum. He called it "Satanic." Then he admitted: “I can’t really say that I know the history of it.” www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-...friendlyatheist.comChristian school board member melts down over class trip to “Satanic” Salem Witch MuseumBatavia City Schools board member Dan Schmidt admitted he didn’t know the museum’s history—but condemned it anyway 56354166
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026But this is yet another example of the world realising its dependance on one powerful nation that believes it is king and moving on. Part of the US' delusional idea of its exceptionalism was reciprocal attitudes of dependence by other nations. Under Trump 2.0, the US is rightfully being isolated. 1152
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I love these two. They’ve been consistent and loud. Ridiculous that despite fellow actors with even more wealth and power, you rarely see thistheguardian.comSusan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New YorkActors detained at Jewish Voice for Peace demonstration against Israeli prime minister’s address to the UN general assembly 2214
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Oh my god. This is DELICIOUS 89228
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 19/09/2026Finally saw that Converse ad. My dudes, I'm the whitest of white people and even I saw what the fuck that looked like (don't post the ad in my comments, thanks) 1603456297
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialamaBhungane @amabhungane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026[ICYMI] In July 2025, Eskom bought 40 million litres of diesel from a supplier. It recorded it as “received” it in its books and paid R721-million. But a year later, the diesel – now worth R1-billion – has not been delivered. 101
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Ban Viagra first, Josh. Because we know you can't get it up for a woman without it. 1541427393
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialHemant Mehta @friendlyatheist.com · 15/09/2026Why the hell does Ed Sheeran think this kind of pathetic statement will absolve him of criticism? 11755
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 14/09/2026In solidarity with Macklemore (try not to cry) - the lyrics themselves call out the continued silence from the music industry. It's disgusting how so few of the biggest artists are using their platform for this.youtube.comMACKLEMORE - HIND'S HALLYouTube video by Macklemore 1175
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialDean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Do you really want even a one dollar of your tax dollars supporting a right wing regime that strips people of citizenship for speech they don't approve of? In fact, It's time to sanction Netanyahu and his entire regime. 311550
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialamaBhungane @amabhungane.bsky.social · 11/09/2026AmaBhungane is not only an investigative journalism centre – we also have an advocacy arm, which works to enhance media freedom, access to information and accountability in the country. 122
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Tim Cook donated $1M to Trump’s inauguration. He fawned over Trump and gifted him a 24-karat gold plaque (as Apple lobbied for tariff exemptions). Apple donated to Trump’s White House ballroom. And it removed ICE tracking apps from its stores following a demand from the DOJ. Remember this. 21145941765
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialHemant Mehta @friendlyatheist.com · 03/09/2026Donald Trump ordered flags lowered to half-staff for Dolly Parton. Evangelist David Grisham decided Trump was wrong, marched onto federal property, re-raised the flag himself, and filmed the whole thing. Christian privilege is one hell of a drug. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-evan...friendlyatheist.comTexas evangelist raises flag lowered for Dolly Parton in anti-LGBTQ stuntDavid Grisham waited until the post office closed, reversed the presidential order, and called Parton a “fake Christian.” Then he told me why he did it. 3313848
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 30/08/2026like, i cannot emphasize enough that this is an idiotic worldview. the product of a brain that cannot grasp complexity lodged in a person whose self-worth rests on a fantasy of inherent superiority 201849103
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialAdam Rutherford @adamrutherford.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Aaaand back to Cofnas. It’s is so clear how lousy his scholarship is, what a facile, shallow intellect he has, and what a committed ideologue activist he is. 1512726
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialDean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Palestinian human rights lawyer Diana Buttu on my SiriusXM show noted that we always her about security for Israelis but never about security for Palestinians. She added, "Why is it that we always talk about security for one and not security for others?" 26020
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialAdam Rutherford @adamrutherford.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Things that are simultaneously true: 1) Academic freedom is sacrosanct 2) The reasons given for Cofnas' suspensions are spurious 3) Academics love signing petitions 1/n 108912
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialMatt McNeil Show @mattmcneilshow.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Political Cartoon of the Year! 19776792185
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialderek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 23/08/2026The year is 2035. Flock cameras are everywhere. You step out of your home and hear a voice coming from somewhere overhead, possibly close to the streetlight next to you. It's me. "Collar gap." 1379818830
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialDean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 21/08/2026AWFUL: Log Cabin Republicans Vote to Drop Transgender Advocacy and Just Be ‘LGB’ Organization. So this GOP group just turned their back on a part of their community because the GOP has made hating transgender people one of the foundations of their party. www.mediaite.com/politics/log...mediaite.comLog Cabin Republicans Vote to Drop Transgender Advocacy and Just Be ‘LGB’ OrganizationThe Log Cabin Republicans announced their Board of Directors had voted to drop transgender issues, stating the group was now an "LGB advocacy organization." 2414646
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTimothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Misinformation & public support for renewable energy www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... "Exposure to misinformation significantly reduces public support for renewable energy..." "Political ideology & gender are stronger predictors of renewable energy support than geography or media modality." 33421
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTimothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Zero evidence. Zero logical. ⚠️ We can't let ideology, lies, and fearmongering win! 💪 HHS document offers new clues to Kennedy’s vaccine plans www.statnews.com/2026/08/21/r... via @statnews.comstatnews.comHHS document offers new clues to Kennedy’s vaccine plansKennedy asks for feedback on new vaccine recommendation categories, how shots are tested. 25723
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialDuncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Those silly ancestors trying to chisel, carve and paint the end of the world, never realizing the truth was it would look like a grinning madwoman, carrying a bag of diapers… 2327731
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialHemant Mehta @friendlyatheist.com · 22/08/2026I knew the Christian Nationalists at Liberty Counsel were racist. But my goodness, this is a WILD level of bigotry even for them. They're suggesting that a few primary wins for Muslims means we're getting closer to "State-sponsored ethnic cleansing/genocide." 46021
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 19/08/2026As someone with some familiarity with international law, the US' attitude is both unsurprising - given its shocking and disgusting history - and deeply concerning. It's trying to undermine a central pillar in one of the most few impactful institutions, where we see repercussions for atrocity crimes 11910
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Ten Commandments and Bible study being mandated in schools, Christian prayer in Oval Office, Department of Defence using Bible phrases and references in creepy videos, but Odin forbid we give Muslims a room to pray in by themselves. What a stupid horrid nation.texastribune.orgAbbott threatens Texas airports' funding over Islamic facilitiesFollowing Abbott's statement, DFW said late Friday that plans to install the religious washing station had been canceled. 1111
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialTauriq Moosa @tauriq.bsky.social · 08/08/2026I made the mistake of listening to some of the interview Jon Stewart had with John Fetterman in re Israel’s genocide. As someone that wrote a thesis on the topic, I’m already angry at pro-Israel freaks; but Fetterman’s outright nonchalant shrugging stupidity sent me over the edge. 081
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialHemant Mehta @friendlyatheist.com · 08/08/2026In a new essay, close-friend-of-Jeffrey-Epstein Lawrence Krauss says the biggest threat to civilization isn’t AI or nuclear bombs. It’s Muslims. Because old bigotry never dies. 911926
Reposted by @chakm.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 08/08/2026“Put more simply: documents and interviews establish how a first-time contractor was paid millions of dollars to apply a novel solution designed by a golf club manager to a national landmark. ... www.nytimes.com/2026/08/07/u...nytimes.comHow the Reflecting Pool Came to Mirror Trump’s Washington (Gift Article)A hospitality manager for the Trump Organization traveled to Las Vegas to find a solution to problems at a national landmark. This is the untold back story of the fallout. 1152533964
