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Same Shit, Different Hat: A Timeless Fashion Statement in Political Extremism by Lawson Akhigbe
Ah, the internet has done it again. While the rest of us are busy arguing over pineapple on pizza or whether socks with sandals constitute a war crime, some genius has distilled centuries of ideological garbage into one glorious, four-panel roast. Behold the meme that slaps you harder than your uncle at Thanksgiving: "Same Shit, Different Hat." -
Same Shit, Different Hat: A Timeless Fashion Statement in Political Extremism by Lawson Akhigbe
Ah, the internet has done it again. While the rest of us are busy arguing over pineapple on pizza or whether socks with sandals constitute a war crime, some genius has distilled centuries of ideological garbage into one glorious, four-panel roast. Behold the meme that slaps you harder than your uncle at Thanksgiving: "Same Shit, Different Hat." -
‘The Harshest Critics of the Elks Used to Be the Elks Themselves!’
This article was originally published in Vol. 6 No. 2 of our…
#Hungary #HU #Europe #Europa #EU #anti-Semitism #Antisemitism #centraleurope #citizenship #conservatives #criticism #democracy #elks #freedomofexpression #germany #hír #hungary #interference #leftists #liberals #Magyarország #media #OrbanGovernment #politicalparties #politicalphilosophy #Politics #press #righttovote #roma #RuleofLaw
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⚖️ The Supreme Court refused to force a proof-of-citizenship measure onto Michigan’s November ballot after supporters failed to meet signature requirements. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/supreme-court-denies-right-wing-groups-bid-to-force-michigan-proof-of-citizenship-measure-on-november-ballot/
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⚖️ The Supreme Court refused to force a proof-of-citizenship measure onto Michigan’s November ballot after supporters failed to meet signature requirements. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts...
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‘The Harshest Critics of the Elks Used to Be the Elks Themselves!’ https://www.byteseu.com/2362410/ #AntiSemitism #antisemitism #CentralEurope #citizenship #conservatives #criticism #Democracy #elks #FreedomOfExpression #Germany #Hungary #interference #leftists #liberals #Media #OrbánGovernment #PoliticalParties #PoliticalPhilosophy #Politics #press #RightToVote #Roma #RuleOfLaw
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Exploring Transnational Justice Examples
Corruption cases often exemplify transnational justice because illicit funds flow globally via banks, real estate, and shell companies, enabling foreign courts to assert jurisdiction based on territorial links (e.g., money laundering in their financial systems).https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/13/exploring-transnational-justice-examples/
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‘The Harshest Critics of the Elks Used to Be the Elks Themselves!’
This article was originally published in Vol. 6 No. 2 of our print edition. In the…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #anti-Semitism #antisemitism #CentralEurope #Citizenship #conservatives #Criticism #Democracy #elks #freedomofexpression #Hungary #interference #leftists #liberals #Media #Orbángovernment #politicalparties #politicalphilosophy #politics #press #righttovote #Roma #RuleofLaw
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🔔 The court already spoke: Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it. Trump must listen. https://www.thepetitionsite.com/948/658/372/?TAP=2954&source_id=TrumpKennedyCenter
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🔔 The court already spoke: Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it. Trump must listen. https://www.thepetitionsite.com/948/658/372/?TAP=2954&source_id=TrumpKennedyCenter
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🔔 The court already spoke: Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it. Trump must listen. www.thepetitionsite.com/948/658/372...
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🔔 The court already spoke: Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it. Trump must listen. www.thepetitionsite.com/948/658/372...
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🔔 The court already spoke: Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it. Trump must listen. www.thepetitionsite.com/948/658/372...
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A new path to power for the far right: Don’t moderate. Stay radical. – POLITICO
A new path to power for the far right: Don’t moderate. Stay rad…
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/11/george-w-bush-torture-9-11-trump. "The #ruleoflaw is important. It is a #value worth upholding even at a price. It is too late to address the Bush-era atrocities, but it is not too late to address Trump’s. He won’t do it, but we should insist that the next #administration does. Meanwhile, #state & #international #prosecutors should start now."
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/11/george-w-bush-torture-9-11-trump. "The #ruleoflaw is important. It is a #value worth upholding even at a price. It is too late to address the Bush-era atrocities, but it is not too late to address Trump’s. He won’t do it, but we should insist that the next #administration does. Meanwhile, #state & #international #prosecutors should start now."
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/11/george-w-bush-torture-9-11-trump. "The #ruleoflaw is important. It is a #value worth upholding even at a price. It is too late to address the Bush-era atrocities, but it is not too late to address Trump’s. He won’t do it, but we should insist that the next #administration does. Meanwhile, #state & #international #prosecutors should start now."
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/11/george-w-bush-torture-9-11-trump. "The #ruleoflaw is important. It is a #value worth upholding even at a price. It is too late to address the Bush-era atrocities, but it is not too late to address Trump’s. He won’t do it, but we should insist that the next #administration does. Meanwhile, #state & #international #prosecutors should start now."
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/11/george-w-bush-torture-9-11-trump. "The #ruleoflaw is important. It is a #value worth upholding even at a price. It is too late to address the Bush-era atrocities, but it is not too late to address Trump’s. He won’t do it, but we should insist that the next #administration does. Meanwhile, #state & #international #prosecutors should start now."
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The Curious Case of the Missing Shepherds by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a peculiar habit that appears with remarkable frequency in American and British political commentary. Whenever an issue is said to concern black communities, a familiar chorus emerges from television studios, newspaper columns and social media platforms.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/11/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-shepherds-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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The Curious Case of the Missing Shepherds by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a peculiar habit that appears with remarkable frequency in American and British political commentary. Whenever an issue is said to concern black communities, a familiar chorus emerges from television studios, newspaper columns and social media platforms.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/11/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-shepherds-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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The Curious Case of the Missing Shepherds by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a peculiar habit that appears with remarkable frequency in American and British political commentary. Whenever an issue is said to concern black communities, a familiar chorus emerges from television studios, newspaper columns and social media platforms.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/11/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-shepherds-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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The Curious Case of the Missing Shepherds by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a peculiar habit that appears with remarkable frequency in American and British political commentary. Whenever an issue is said to concern black communities, a familiar chorus emerges from television studios, newspaper columns and social media platforms.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/11/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-shepherds-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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The Curious Case of the Missing Shepherds by Lawson Akhigbe
There is a peculiar habit that appears with remarkable frequency in American and British political commentary. Whenever an issue is said to concern black communities, a familiar chorus emerges from television studios, newspaper columns and social media platforms.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/09/11/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-shepherds-by-lawson-akhigbe/
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Did You Tell Them to Rescue the Kidnapped? Nigeria’s Politicians, Generals and the Confusion Between Policy and Operations by Lawson Akhigbe
There are some moments in political history that survive long after the politicians involved have left office. Not because of a great speech. Not because of a great policy. But because somebody asked a very simple question and refused to let it escape through the nearest political fire exit. -
Reform UK’s Brexit immigration impact
Reform UK’s perspective on Brexit and immigration is central to its identity: Brexit was meant to deliver control over borders and lower overall migration, but post-2016 (especially post-2021) governments primarily Conservative, failed to use that control effectively, leading to a non-EU migration surge that the party labels the “Boriswave.” Reform argues this undermined the Brexit promise, strained public services, housing, wages, and cultural cohesion, and necessitates far tougher policies.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/08/28/reform-uks-brexit-immigration-impact/
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Friday, August 28, 2026
Explosions, jet-powered drones rock Kyiv as rare hours-long Russian aerial attack continues into evening . . . . . Baltics assessment of Russia threat 'unchanged' after CIA director's Moscow visit . . . . . Russian disinformation tests its Ukraine election playbook . . . . . Kyiv records 13 air raid alerts in single day, most since full-scale invasion began, as explosions continue overnight . . . . . and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/08/friday-august-28-2026/
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EDITORIAL: Osun election, the rise of civic action, and 2027 by PREMIUM TIMES
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State was re-elected for a second term in the 15 August governorship contest. It was an off-cycle election like no other before it, in the build-up, with its eerie elements of tension, violence and resultant deaths. -
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Russian drone strikes border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova . . . . . "He's sort of like Hitler" — Trump's ex-Ukraine envoy Kellogg warns Putin won't stop at Donbas . . . . . US snubs joint UN rebuke of Russian strikes against Ukraine — again . . . . . and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/08/wednesday-august-26-2026/
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When Laws Become Optional: Suspicious Deaths, Colonial Legacies, and the Dignity Deficit in Nigeria by Lawson Akhigbe
The difference between the United Kingdom and Nigeria is not primarily in the letter of the law. It is in the general application and consistent enforcement of that law. This divergence reveals a deeper reality about how the Nigerian state relates to its citizens. -
The Tragedy of Victory Reviewers: Alfred Ilenre
The Tragedy of Victory is a book written by Brigadier General Alabi Isama, providing the inside knowledge and information about the separatist war in Nigeria from 1967- 1970https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/08/23/the-tragedy-of-victory-reviewers-alfred-ilenre/
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The Invisible Invasion: Britain’s Immigration Panic and the Arithmetic It Cannot Face By Lawson Akhigbe
Black people account for roughly four percent of the population of England and Wales. More of them are in the EastEnders cast than are arriving on the asylum route in any given year. Yet Britain has contrived to make this the defining political question of the age. We should talk about that. -
The Art of the Unsolicited Ass-Kiss: Understanding Nigeria’s “Eye Service” Economy by Lawson Akhigbe
In the United States, corporate culture has a colorful vocabulary for the hyper-sycophant: the brown-noser, the bootlicker, the corporate shill. But in Nigeria, this behavior isn't just a personality trait of that one annoying guy in middle management. It is a highly sophisticated, deeply institutionalized standard operating procedure known colloquially as "Eye Service." -
Nigeria’s “Poorest General” and the Cost of Elite Corruption
In 1993, during the dark days following the military takeover that brought Sani Abacha to power, one Nigerian Army officer took an unusual step. Instead of consolidating his position within the new regime, he walked away.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/08/03/nigerias-poorest-general-and-the-cost-of-elite-corruption/
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The Speaker as a Herald: How Edo’s Power of the Purse Got Turned Upside Down by Lawson Akhigbe
On the surface, it sounds like great news for infrastructure. But listen closely to the phrasing: "The Governor has told me that he’s going to construct so many roads… The Governor has even approved the construction… Another road that the Governor has said he will also do…" -
1-3 A nation built on the rule of law cannot survive if power becomes a shield for self-enrichment.
The question is no longer whether the warning signs are visible.
The question is whether Americans will stand up before corruption becomes the new normal.
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https://www.contrariannews.org/p/to-defeat-authoritarianism-start
#liberaldemocracy #vdeminstitute #globaldemocracy #ruleoflaw #dissent #constitutionaldemocracy #americanpolitics #uspolitics #politics #policy #globalpolitics #economicpopulism #civilrights #organizedlabor #unionize #uniondrive #leadership #civicduty #defytrump #philosophy #authoritarianism #politicalculture #civicaction #trump #trumpstein #trumpcrimefamily #criminal #crime #corrupt #traitor #corruption #treason #news #usnews #globalnews #history #ushistory #worldhistory -
Saturday, June 13, 2026
"I didn’t recognize myself;" For Ukrainian soldiers with facial wounds, US surgeons help restore dignity ----- High probability of Russian missile launch from Oreshnik site over next day ----- What we know about Starobilsk strike Russia turned into propaganda flashpoint ----- Putin repeats maximalist war claims as battlefield reality shifts ..... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/06/saturday-june-13-2026/
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USCIS Makes Major Change Compelling Aliens To Return Home For Proper Processing Of The Adjustment Of Statuses
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) formally announced a major change that will compel aliens seeking the adjustment of status to return to their respective countries and go through the consular processing via the Department of State. The change marks the USCIS’ return to the law’s original intent to ensure that aliens navigate America’s immigration system properly.
To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the USCIS’ official announcement. Some parts in boldface…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the country.
Officers are directed to consider all relevant factors and information on a case-by-case basis when determining whether an alien warrants this extraordinary form of relief.
“We’re returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate our nation’s immigration system properly. From now on, an alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances. This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes. When aliens apply from their home country, it reduces the need to find and remove those who decide to slip into the shadows and remain in the U.S. illegally after being denied residency,” said USCIS Spokesman Zach Kahler.
“Nonimmigrants, like students, temporary workers, or people on tourist visas, come to the U.S. for a short time and for a specific purpose. Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over. Their visit should not function as the first step in the Green Card process. Following the law allows the majority of these cases to be handled by the State Department at U.S. consular offices abroad and frees up limited USCIS resources to focus on processing other cases that fall under its purview, including visas for victims of violent crime and human trafficking, naturalization applications, and other priorities. The law was written this way for a reason, and despite the fact that it has been ignored for years, following it will help make our system fairer and more efficient.”
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? If you are an American citizen, do you agree with the USCIS’ change of policy and processes with regards to aliens who are already present in the United States while seeking to adjust their respective statuses? Do you think this latest change will somehow bring down the number of illegal immigrants/aliens present in America? Do you think it makes sense for aliens in America to go back home to their respective countries to apply for change of status at the U.S. consular?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
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‘Rule Of Law’ Administration Keeps Losing Cases Because It Has No Respect For The Rule Of Law
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Not deciding is also an action.
Stop not deciding.
Vote, in 2026.
Make America fucking normal, again.
#lincolnproject #antifascism #coexist #america #constitution #ruleoflaw #fixscotus #fixcongress #replacepotus #multicultural #meltingpot #dontfeartherhetoric #repealcitizensunited
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Not deciding is also an action.
Stop not deciding.
Vote, in 2026.
Make America fucking normal, again.
#lincolnproject #antifascism #coexist #america #constitution #ruleoflaw #fixscotus #fixcongress #replacepotus #multicultural #meltingpot #dontfeartherhetoric #repealcitizensunited
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Not deciding is also an action.
Stop not deciding.
Vote, in 2026.
Make America fucking normal, again.
#lincolnproject #antifascism #coexist #america #constitution #ruleoflaw #fixscotus #fixcongress #replacepotus #multicultural #meltingpot #dontfeartherhetoric
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Renters rights and the money behind them must be shown respect. This is nothing more than a controlled and abusive system. The rule of law has been abrogated for the rule of he who owns more. Not good. #ruleoflaw #HousingCrisis #auspol #RentersRights #PovertyKills #PovertyIsInequality
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DISBAR LINDSEY HALLIGAN!
Top Former Prosecutor Defending Comey Against Trump's Toy Prosecutor
https://www.alternet.org/comey-trump-attorney/##JimComey #LindseyHalligan #MaliciousProsecution #RuleOfLaw #USPol
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Trump Slapped With Emergency Filing #AbregoGarcia #lawyers say #Trump officials—including #PamBondi, #KristiNoem, and Trump himself—are smearing him with false, #inflammatory claims that taint the jury pool and violate court rules. They argue these partisan attacks destroy the presumption of #innocence and threaten his right to a fair trial. Read the motion and memorandum https://substack.com/redirect/de088735-8028-44d2-98b4-7ef516cf91c8?j=eyJ1IjoiMjJ5NTBrIn0.oP2fUcNw-EU7zklYEMRQBh9oi2VHOHvW3ElcPQqG6aE #courts #law #legal #ruleoflaw #dueprocess #democracy #constitution
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CW: Unarmada for Gaza: Long bars, extreme content
who’s gonna tell the #Martians
why #Gazan lost kids weren’t on #cartons ?
slippery #WalkOns #grift for #argent
every time our #eyebrows arching
don’t let it touch the heartstrings
to get us to #SwipeAway as it hardens
#violent ardent khaki #sergeants
while we quake at #AlmondStalin
#GaryLineker ’s #PostPartum
pen over parchment starts to sharpen
I won’t make that bargain
I won’t beg that pardon
I be like “na man” gotta be barking
#PreciousIsEachFallenStarling
I’ll be the aveunt’s pesky #varmint
I’ll be #TestCase for their #retirement
I’ll be car-pooling up in the #parklands
opening the gates on #arkham
I’ll wipe out your margin
shave your #merkin
spice your #parkin
I’ll rehouse the martens
#TrainTheUrchins
spike your #garmin
I’ll be a #token doing a #slalom
round this #empire led by #Cartman
judged by duds like #MerrickGarland
none can thrive in this #environment
#censor tears of #Salah
lala to #Novara
if the bleeding party’s darker
#apathy #cicadas
while we eke they #parking
grasping for our farthing
all the #smartcards for the #outcasts marking
in this #awks #SharedDream hearken!
someone’s growing a fold: #Darkling
I don’t think we’ve time for #aksing
it’s got a bit beyond a #Marx ting
#DontSweat who’s inna room just barge in
tell them we need the #boats , we're not larking
#AllOfTheChildrenAreOurs when hurting
it’s part of our #dharma and we’re departing7/7
#Bars
#Poetry
#Lyrics
#Songs
#writing
#rhymescheme
#geopol
#MiddleEast
#IsraeliWarCrimes
#FreedomFlotilla
#Sumud
#ConvoyOfSteadfastness
#FreePalestine
#Madleen
#AntiFascist
#Genocide
#UKpol
#Labour
#RuleOfLaw
#Atrocity
#Imperalism
#Collapse
#Ethics
#Society
#Praxis
#CallToAction
#WorldOrder
#SocialMovements
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"Concerned at the UK Government’s intentions to review the #HumanRights framework and #JudicialReview we have come together to state:
While every system could be improved, and protecting #rights and #freedoms for all is a balancing act, our #HumanRightsAct is a proportionate and well-drafted protection for the fundamental #liberties and #responsibilities of everyone in this country.
The Act guarantees the rights to #FreeSpeech and expression, to life, to #liberty, to security, to privacy, to assembly, and to #FreedomOfReligion or belief. It prohibits torture and guarantees fair trials and the #RuleOfLaw.
Judicial review is an indispensable mechanism for individuals to assert those rights and freedoms against the power of the state." https://humanrightsact.org.uk/
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Hungary’s cohesion crisis, EU funds in limbo with rule-of-law standstill [Advocacy Lab Content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/hungarys-cohesion-crisis-eu-funds-in-limbo-with-rule-of-law-standstill/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=dlvr.it #CohesionFundCF #Hungary #ruleoflaw