Paul Sutton @zleap@social.cleverlibre.org

The world is at a crossroads, with the shadows of authoritarianism looming large. Such a threat can be frightening, making the future incredibly unclear. In a landscape like this, knowledge is power. That's why I'm excited to share a recent conversation with historian, author, and expert on authoritarianism Ruth Ben-Ghiat.

From the political landscape in the United States to the rise of extremist movements, we talk about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead 👉 https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/big-questions-answers-ruth-ben-ghiat

It turns out that Google quietly alters your search queries into ones it can more easily monetize, without you knowing. It's the kind of anti-user nonsense only a monopolist could pull off. #Technology https://www.wired.com/story/google-antitrust-lawsuit-search-results/?utm_source=werd.io&utm_campaign=mastodon&utm_channel=mastodon

Citizens of #NATO members should pay attention to the fact that #US MAGA republican extremists demanding support for #Ukraine be stopped are the same who support serial-criminal Trump and US withdrawal from NATO itself.

This isn't just a temporary diplomatic impasse between the US and Ukraine.

This is the first test in a long strategic web of measures by authoritarian sociopaths who are trying to burn down each and every bridge between free democracies.

Be aware. Speak out. #StandWithUkraine

"18,000 jobs available to asylum seekers in New York"

https://www.news10.com/news/18000-jobs-available-to-asylum-seekers-in-new-york/

“'They came to work, let’s put them to work,' said Governor Kathy Hochul at a press conference on Monday.

New York City estimates more than 15,000 Venezuelans will be able to obtain legal work status within 30 days."

#immigration #asylum

I am disappointed a woman was not elected Speaker, but I am happy that we have our first ever Black Speaker of the (Canadian) House of Commons. Representation and visibility matter.

#CanPoli #CdnPoli #Democracy #BlackHistory

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mps-vote-new-speaker-1.6984673

It’s unfortunate (in a sense) that while temperatures were extreme this year (warmest in the instrumental record in many places), most of the US and Europe were spared so many will feel that this level of warming is no big deal.

Image from Robert Rohde

Typical farming scene or landscape in the borderlands region of UK between England and Wales as sunset approaches. #BuyIntoArt #Borderlands https://www.pictorem.com/553382/Typical%20english%20or%20welsh%20farming%20country.html

Western Maryland Railroad steam train in the fall of 2011. This scenic railroad offers excursions pulled by a 1916 Baldwin locomotive from Cumberland. #BuyIntoArt #WMRR https://www.pictorem.com/611293/WMRR%20Steam%20train%20powers%20along%20railway.html

For those in unsafe domestic circumstances, the alert could pose a larger problem. Here's how to stay safe.

https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2023/10/03/nationwide-emergency-alert-system-test-set-for-wednesday/