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Elisa Massimino

@ecmassimino.bsky.social
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Human rights lawyer. Mother of 3 who amaze me. Teaching human rights advocacy @GeorgetownLaw. Executive Director, Human Rights Institute. Senior Fellow @americanprogress Former CEO Human Rights First

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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Think Coachella is cool? Scratch the surface. Kudos to @juddlegum.bsky.social , who has been onto this for a good while.Coachella performers are funding the MAGA movement open.substack.com/pub/populari...
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Coachella performers are funding the MAGA movement
Following the money from Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G to the politicians advancing Trump’s agenda
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Proud to be part of @fp4america.bsky.social in supporting outstanding public servants like Ambassador Bridget Brink
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Big wars have big consequences. @ambdanfried.bsky.social dropping wisdom on why we all have a stake in Ukraine's future. Ukraine’s Long War and History’s Lessons for the West at www.justsecurity.org/131874/russi...
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Ukraine’s Long War and History’s Lessons for the West
Similarly to World War I, how the U.S. and Europe handle Russia’s long war in Ukraine will shape Europe’s future order and security.
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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The Trump Administration and Congress Have the Power to Stop Famine in Gaza. They Must Act. - Foreign Policy for America
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
It's not just the authoritarian playbook that we need to study; it's how societies have responded to it. Important insights from former US Ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman. Believing you can outfox a fox is how you become its prey. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/o...
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Opinion | I Watched It Happen in Hungary. Now It’s Happening Here.
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Matthew Sheffield @matthew.flux.community · 09/06/2025
🧵Donald Trump federalized the National Guard—the first time a president has done so against a governor’s will since 1965. But he's promising much worse. America is in deep Schmitt. Trump is trying to enact the Nazi legal scholar Carl Schmitt's philosophy of dictatorship. Click thru or continue…
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Donald Trump’s ‘state of exception’ cracks down on California
Nazi legal theorist Carl Schmitt provided the gameplan that Trump and Vance are following
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Excellent piece co-authored by @hri-gtown.bsky.social Distinguished Fellow Scott Busby dissecting Secretary Rubio's plans to dismantle the human rights architecture at State. How the Proposed State Department Reorganization Guts U.S. Human Rights Diplomacy at www.justsecurity.org/114200/state...
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The State Department Reorg Guts Human Rights Diplomacy
"Congress should urge Secretary Rubio to modify the proposed plan in ways that would sustain bipartisan U.S. efforts to advance democracy and human rights across the globe."
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Nuance struggles in the age of demagogues—we need to be clear. Why are we patriotic? Why do we believe in this country? And why are willing to work to make our ideals reality? @andykimnj.bsky.social @fp4america.bsky.social
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
She was a true original. Funny, kind, and immensely talented. Such a generous spirit. A tragic loss. We loved her. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/a...
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Jill Sobule, Singer of ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies in House Fire
Ms. Sobule, 66, died Thursday morning in Woodbury, Minn., her publicist said. She had been scheduled to perform songs from her musical later in the week.
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Two centuries later, the journey to restitution and repair begins with a single step. Macron announces joint commission with Haiti amid calls for reparations #Haiti #Restitution #IndependenceDebt www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Macron announces joint commission with Haiti amid calls for reparations
France imposed harsh ‘ransom’ after revolution that campaigners say stunted Caribbean country’s development
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
We @hri-gtown.bsky.social are profoundly saddened by the death of Mario Joseph, Haiti's most prominent human rights lawyer and a global leader in the fight for justice and dignity. We mourn this terrible loss along with our partners at @ijdh.bsky.social and BAI. www.ijdh.org/2025/04/proj...
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Remembering Mario Joseph, BAI Managing Attorney – Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
It takes guts to discover your true self and to live that truth out loud. In this season rebirth and renewal, respect and love to the brave and beautiful souls who are showing all of us the joy and liberation that comes with living an authentic life. Visibility saves lives. #TransDayOfVisability
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Courage is contagious. Spread it. #Resistance How to beat back Trump’s divide & conquer strategy open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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How to beat back Trump’s divide & conquer strategy
We must address the collective action problem
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
So proud of my @hri-gtown.bsky.social colleague Michelle Liu and our @georgetownlaw.bsky.social students Suchita Uppal and Kinga Ewa Nastal for this important work which grew out of our partnership with Nadia Murad and Nadia's Initiative.
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Congrats to my @georgetownlaw.bsky.social colleague @neelsukhatme.bsky.social and congratulations to my alma mater! These times call for courageous & principled leadership at the institutions that undergird our democracy. Michigan Law is so lucky to have someone of Neel's brilliance and integrity.
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Neel Sukhatme Appointed Dean of the University of Michigan Law School | University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Neel U. Sukhatme to serve as the David A. Breach Dean of Law and professor of law. Sukhatme, a distinguished legal scholar w...
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Do justice. Love mercy. Walk humbly. This should be our guide every day. The rest will take care of itself. @georgetownlaw.bsky.social @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Did you need some inspiration for the fight? A kick in the pants? A sense of perspective about the challenges we’re facing today? It’s all here @georgetownlaw.bsky.social right now in the person of the great Congressman James Clyburn. Living legend
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
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What can I do to fight this coup? - Choose Democracy
If you look, there are people resisting at every level. Blockades of freeways. American Bar Association urging an end to...
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Sound advice from the always insightful @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social There's No Substitute For Public Opinion substack.com/@rachelklein...
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There's No Substitute For Public Opinion
What democracy defenders can learn from the presidency of Andrew Jackson.
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Honored to be hosting these three leaders for a discussion of @michaelposner.bsky.social ‘s new book Conscience Incorporated @georgetownlaw.bsky.social
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Thanks @jakobjohnston.bsky.social for helping me and my students @georgetownlaw.bsky.social understand the big picture as we pursue strategies for restitution of Haiti's "Independence Debt."
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Jesús Armas, a renowned Venezuelan opposition leader and a McCain Institute Global Leader, has been arbitrarily detained by the Maduro regime. Jesús is a fierce advocate for democracy and freedom. We call for his unconditional release. #FreeJesúsArmas #Venezuela
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
At great personal risk, the Venezuelan people turned out to vote and elected Edmundo Gonzalez in a landslide. Now it’s time for the US to do its part. Time is short. Maduro plans to take office Jan 10. The least we can do is stop providing him w/$$ through contracts with US companies
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
What a privilege to mark #HumanRightsDay by celebrating the personal courage & determination of the human rights defenders being honored by the State Department today. When the world looks bleak, keep your eyes on the helpers. @McCainInstitute @HRI_gtownlaw
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Elisa Massimino @ecmassimino.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
I look forward to joining the McCain Institute as a speaker at their inaugural Washington Forum. If you’re in D.C., please join me on December 5 at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Can’t make it in person? All panel discussions will be released after the event. www.mccaininstitute.org/the-washingt...
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