Why is othering so powerful — and so dangerous? Our brains are hardwired to categorize, stereotype and determine whether we need to fight or flee. We organize by "in-groups" and "out-groups" — with "out-groups" being potentially threatening to our sense of identity and status.

Our latest #FirstMondaysWebinar explored how culture shapes our understanding of democracy — and why that understanding is key to protecting it. We discussed 4 forces pushing us toward authoritarianism: othering, distrust in institutions, distortion of facts, and religious & nationalist movements.

Thomas Edsall’s recent column in @nytimes.com capsulizes what is happening in our country and highlights a core tactic of the Trump Administration: othering, or the demonization of out-groups to gain power. I break it down in the video below. Read Edsall’s column: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/o...

Happening Monday! Register for PSG Consulting’s next #FirstMondaysWebinar, “No More Whack A Mole,” happening April 13 at 12pm ET. In this clip, Corrie Hunt of Hart Research gives a speak peak of Monday's discussion ⬇️ Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Innovating for the Public Good’s new research details how the Big Beautiful Bill (AKA the Big Betrayal Bill) doesn’t just slash funding for vital social programs — it adds a maze of bureaucratic red tape that will leave millions at risk of losing essential benefits.

I recently spoke with @tiffanymuller.bsky.social, President of @endcitizensunited.bsky.social, about sobering new research revealing that 89% of voters believe addressing government corruption should be a priority for Congress. Winning back voters’ trust in this area isn’t going to be easy.

AI and large language models (LLMs) are increasingly shaping what voters understand to be true. In our latest #FirstMondaysWebinar, we ask: who is shaping the information that trains these systems?

Over the past year, PSG Consulting’s #FirstMondaysWebinar series on narratives brought together diverse voices to ask a shared question: How do we create narratives that strengthen our democracy? One thing became clear — we won’t rebuild America without stories rooted in everyday lived experiences.

An @endcitizensunited.bsky.social survey shows that 53% of voters want Congress to make reducing corruption a “very big priority.” Yet, many believe Republicans — even when they disagree on policy — represent change, while Democrats are seen as defending the system.

During our 2025 Narrative Series, one thing was clear: rebuilding America requires compelling stories rooted in core values. Voters need to hear narratives that acknowledge their everyday struggles in 2026 to elect candidates we support & strengthen democracy.

La Théorie du #GrandRemplacement! Voilà c’qui motive les racistes #PSPP, #Bock-Coté &tous les ethnonationalistes qui prétendent défendre une politique nataliste sans une motivation extrêmement raciste! D’la gueule même de Bock-Coté qui est le maître à penser de PSPP,il est à son oreille! #PQ #polqc

Robert Weissman of @publiccitizen.bsky.social explains how Trump's record-breaking Pentagon budget budget comes at the cost of funding for education, healthcare, science and social services. The $500 billion increase "is beyond the wildest dreams of the military-industrial complex," he says.

"I do believe Minnesota's waking up to the magnitude of the catastrophe that's happened here in the way we were funding Medicaid": Dr. Mehmet Oz, who oversees Medicaid, says he doesn't want to see important programs in the state shut down due to fraud. More: tinyurl.com/4cjsbpc8

POLITICSRELIGION가 人間的 敏感 要素는걸 KOREA는 정녕코 모르느냐는겁니다.

‘even tho i act crazy I gotta thank the Lord that you made me…’ 🎶 to ALL the Mothers SCREAMING ‘HAPPY #MOTHERSDAY ENJOY’ ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Mass shooter? When Kyle was suddenly attacked & chased by Rosenbaum he was en route to extinguish a car fire (see video). Who exactly did Rosenbaum think Kyle shot?

Throw away your bird boxes, tables and feeders. New research from the @RSPB shows that these are harbouring and spreading disease and killing off birds. If you have a garden, grow plants the birds can eat instead.

The state of our city is strong, but if we don’t get serious—about the work, our priorities, and about working together to imagine and achieve the city we all envision—our trajectory will not be.

Election #corruption

The Penguin and the Egg. I love this Hubble image of colliding galaxies! No, the telescope does not travel to the galaxies to take the picture. #astrophotography #space

Mirrors, live at Soultrap Bar

Tourette Syndrome A great place for a special event #VRRollerSkatingEvent #VRSkating #RollerSkating #VRChatEvents #Skating #RollerDerby #EventSpace #EventVenue #EventPlanner #RollerBlading #EventEntertainment #EventPlanning #CorporateEvents #EventManagement

Double life, double trouble! 🌒🗡️ Dive into Delia's world where justice & vengeance collide. Ready for the thrill? Link in bio to explore! 📚✨ #TheAssassinsHeart #ThrillerReads #BookTok #MysteryLovers

🏈 Super Bowl LX Alert: The best stays for Feb 2026 are dropping NOW! 🏈 Think you can't find a place to stay for the Big Game at Levi's Stadium? Think again. All stays are for Feb 6–9, 2026, and we have for left. Learn More: hanksmart.com/editorial/su... #SuperBowl2026 #SuperBowlLX #LevisStadium

Look where a 6’8” guy has to attempt his layup against Wemby: very top right corner of the backboard, otherwise it’s getting splattered. Original post

In celebration of Women’s History Month, I’m proud to name Alysa Liu my 2026 Woman of the Year. Alysa has proudly represented USA & CA on the world stage, bringing home 2 gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her journey reminds us that greatness can be fearless, joyful, & entirely her own.

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Feral farm kids: 🔊 #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

Fireball meteor seen over Kyiv overnight on April 19-20. The Earth is currently passing through the Lyrids meteor shower, which lasts from April 15-29 and typically peaks on April 22-23.

***The Following Contains Explicit Language and Adult Content*** CM Punk & Roman Reigns Are Finally Free to Elevate New Opponents Segment is from AJ OUM Episode 352 For ALL THINGS OUM: Click here: www.linktr.ee/ajoum #AJOrsini #DeceiveDave #OUM #WWE #CMPunk #RomanReigns

Classic Cole Caufield down low on the powerplay

Half time and the lions have come closest to breaking the deadlock as Geny's shot hit the post. Big performances from Hjulmand and Morita in the opening 45 Arsenal 0 Sporting CP 0 Minute by minute breakdown 👇 outsideofthepride.blogspot.com/2026/04/arse... #ARSSCP #UCL #DiaDeSporting

Was reminded I once made a little animation based on some medieval art of a cat churning butter, and then Plastic Love came one while I was looking at it.

Meet me at Camera Two: The fucking presidents health is ALL OF OUR FUCKING CONCERNS.

2) Rutte: "Ik vind dit zeer tendentieuze televisie. Deze mensen wordt schrik aangejaagd. Er wordt een totaal oneerlijke voorstelling gegeven. Ondenkbaar dat ik een partij zou leiden die dit laat gebeuren. Ik ben er zeer kwaad over. Het laatste wat ik ga doen is gezinnen in deze situatie aanpakken."

Consumer News: May 28, 2026 Inflation numbers are up. CNN is suing Perplexity. Plus, global shipping service DHL and the USPS strike a deal. #Inflation #CNN #Perplexity #DHL #USPS

PM Carney: "Most countries don't think they're headed in the right direction. Canada, with all our imperfections, challenges, Canadians think we are headed in the right direction. Part of the reason why is bc we're Canadian, because we know we'll come together and we'll work to find a better way."

Ichigo Kanno substitui You Yoshinari no design de personagens. Outro excelente animador, participando ativamente da produção de Edgerunners e entregando cenas impressionantes no anime.

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Easiest dimes of my life shooting around with him back in 2019

Simplified Arkham fun! Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight Steam Deck test. #legobatman #batman #steamdeck

⭐ End of stream! ⭐ There's so much love put into this game and there's not been a single bad moment so far 😭 I'm having so much fun! Aiming for completion tomorrow! o7 We sent the club over to @laserbearz.bsky.social 💜

Sometimes the end of the week brings more than relief. Taking a moment to emotionally debrief can support mental health, resilience, and personal growth, helping you start the next week with clarity and balance. #mentalhealthrecovery #healingjourney #emotionalwellbeing #selfreflection #resilience

History was made that day 💙 TT: untold _media

Good morning by the way! At work babysitting, then coming home to... I really don't know! I'll make it up as I go lol Anyways, I hope all of y'all are doing well! 🩷

SCHWARBER. FRANZKE.

L’astronaute Victor Glover avait oublié que la caméra était allumée dans la capsule Orion. Il s’amusait à tourner sur lui-même. Cet exercice en micro-gravité montre bien la conservation du moment angulaire. En l’absence de couple extérieur, le vecteur L reste constant en direction (axe rotation).

Scalding hot nuclear take: most transphobic violence isn't about gender.

ALL you need to know about Nigel Farage Part 2...well done Maximilian and Jamie for calling out the abhorrent waste of oxygen that is Nigel Farage... #RejectReformUK #NoMoreNigelFarage

Pick a Bond villain from the pictures you already have on your phone.

The Time Has Come, Lorth. The hammer warrior gave him one warning. Then the snow court shook. Lorth raised his glaive. The hammer fell. And when the ice settled, pride finally learned the words it never wanted to say. #AIStory #DarkFantasy #FantasyStory #AIVideo

Political empowerment and economic empowerment go hand in hand. ✔️ Expanding economic opportunity ✔️ Building financial stability in our communities 👉 Learn more: www.TOINUREEVES.ORG 📩 INFO@TOINU.ORG #EastsideEconomist #ToinuReeves #CommunityFirst #EconomicOpportunity #District3 #DetroitMI

Près de 1.000 deux-roues font vrombir les moteurs et les klaxons, prêts à suivre le bus des joueurs du PSG entre l'aéroport et le Champ-de-Mars 🏍️

#RunTheROLLER 🎥 RUN the ROLLER! 49 years ago, on May 7th 1977 no one dared to cock up the *ūčķīņ END CAPTION! #Eurovision #Production 📺 STEWART MORRIS © BBC MCMLXXVII

Ukraine proved that Ukrainian long-range sanctions matter, and since then our ability to bring the war back to Russia has only been growing. And this is fair – in response to everything Russia is doing." - Zelensky 🇺🇦 Ukrainian sanctions arrived in St. Petersburg.

Rural Arizona, we stand united. Civil rights groups support poll workers, food banks, and domestic violence hotlines. The indictment of the SPLC is a blow to us all. An attack on one is an attack on all. 💙 #StandWithSPLC #RuralArizona #DefendCivilRights #CivilRights

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Marlon Wayans on the next generation of Wayans joining the 'SCARY MOVIE' franchise: "This is a tradition that my big brother Keenen started. It's one that I try to do with the spirit he started us with. We're doing it the Wayans way." (via ET Now) #ScaryMovie #Wayans

Stream the newest episode of #HIGNFY with Comedians @gianmarcosoresi.bsky.social & @jennyhagel.bsky.social RIGHT NOW on the CNN app!

続けて Amazon広告で気になっていた『スパイダーノワール』を視聴 1話目のあのどこか懐かしい空気感とカメラワーク 最高に好みだなぁ…と思ってたら 2話目で急に間が悪くなってズッコケました👎笑 そんな中 Kindleで『AIで副業・起業はじめました』という本を発見 気になり ポチる直前に「そういえばU-NEXTにあるかも？」買ってた😆 あぁ、読む時間が足りない…！ 🔗 amzn.to/49zLhWk 🎥【今日のAI動画 / PixAI版】 こちらの少女も負けじとホームランを量産中⚾️ 【PR】疲れてくるとボーッと商品見ちゃうよね 🔗 amzn.to/4aryiGl #PR