Luis Cabrera

The corporate takeover of American politics was rapid and ruthless. In the 1970s, I watched as thousands of corporate lobbyists descended on Washington. Fast forward to today, and lobbying has become a multi-billion dollar industry. It all began with the Powell Memo.

New epiosde! Trump is trying to strip legal protections from hundreds of thousands of people. @kateashaw1 joins The Oath and The Office to explain the TPS case, presidential power, and the future of the rule of law. @JohnFugelsang podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

The UNDP is hiring research assistants who will work remotely. Take a look & throw your hat into the ring if you are a recent graduate (within last year), a final year student, or enrolled in a Masters or PhD program. Deadline is September 30, 2026, and the link to what is a very mobile unfriendly website is provided below: careersworldwide.org/2026/04/30/und…

We’re hiring! Help us advance Australia’s vision for a multilateral system that can address the biggest shared problems of our time - delivering for Australia, our region and the world. Our work is challenging, rewarding and impactful. Come join us! Applications close 10 May.

Ian Crawford highlights the power of seeing Earth from the Moon as a small, fragile and shared planet. For a new generation, the Artemis II mission provides fresh and unique images of that planetary perspective. democracywithoutborders.org/42654/artemis-…

The arguments behind every landmark Supreme Court ruling have never been freely available to the public… until now. Thanks to a gift from the Wolf Law Library at William & Mary Law School, more than 125,000 #SCOTUS records & briefs are now freely freely available on the Internet Archive, spanning 1830 through 2019. The arguments that shaped America, including Brown v. Board of Education. Loving v. Virginia. Read the full announcement ⤵️ blog.archive.org/2026/04/20/u-s… @WMLawSchool #SupremeCourt #DemocracysLibrary

🌎 Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, the United Nations' migration agency has said. The International Organization for Migration's Missing Migrants Project "has documented more than 80,000 deaths and disappearances during migration since 2014," the IOM said Tuesday. “While these figures represent only the lowest boundary of the true number of affected people, they nevertheless emphasize the need for urgent action to end migrant deaths and address the complex needs of families left behind,” said the IOM. 📸 Sameer al-Doumy

These heroes risked their lives for our country. Donald Trump doesn't care. Call it what it is: cruel, heartless, and racist.

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency bbc.in/4tkKWyi

Curious that nearly 1 in 5 members of the Reform Party -- founded essentially as an anti-EU party -- support rejoining the EU. And 53 percent of all voters do, with Labour and Lib Dems in the 80s. Allons-y! theguardian.com/politics/2026/…

I’m horrified that 48 people have now died in ICE custody since Donald Trump took office.    Enough is enough. Not another dollar for an out-of-control ICE.

And I see that for 'similar artists' it offers Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. Sure!

Now live on iHeartRadio! iheart.com/artist/id-5011… Also avail on nearly two dozen other platforms -- hopefully the one you like.

Dag Hammarskjöld, UN Secretary General from 1953-61, famously said a big part of the job was 'To Speak for the World.' Good to see SG Guterres doing that every day, including when it's a permanent Security Council member state that needs to hear it.

Fascinating piece here that couldn't be more timely. Understanding and resisting AI-backed authoritarianism.

Seeking to hobble oversight institutions and processes domestically and globally.

Horrified Lion recommends this song. He is right on top of the Amendment 25 zeitgeist... youtu.be/UqEI3NZmjJ4?si…

New Ambedkar prize!

Humboldt Research Fellowship 2027 in Germany | Fully Funded Applications are now open for the Humboldt Research Fellowship 2027. This is a great opportunity for international researchers to conduct research in Germany with full financial support and access to top institutions. Benefits include: Monthly stipend (€3,000–€3,600), travel allowance, health insurance support, free German language course, family allowances, and strong academic support. 📍 Duration: 6–24 months 🌍 Open to applicants from all countries This fellowship allows you to work with leading researchers and gain international experience in your field. 🔗 Visit: scholarshipscorner.website/humboldt-resea… Credit: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation 📌 Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. Scholarships Corner does not own or manage this opportunity. Please verify details on the official website before applying. #ScholarshipsCorner #fellowship #ResearchFellowship #studyingermany #scholarship