If you don’t want this on all trees, never speak to me again

Happening in the world: Italy’s gearing up for an election on March 4; protests by both anti-fascist and far-rights groups have spread across the country in advance of the vote. Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, leading the right-wing Forza Italia party, seems to be in the lead, per polling. (BBC)

Happening in the US: Two weeks ago, President Trump refused to declassify the Democratic rebuttal to the now-infamous “Nunes memo,” which essentially baselessly alleged widespread corruption within the FBI. Yesterday evening, the House Intelligence Committee released that rebuttal, which attempts to take down the Republican memo’s “point-by-point.” (New York Times; soft paywall)

Happening in the city: Today in “no fun allowed,” the Parks Department wants handmade tree sweaters to be removed from West Village trees. The creator of the project, fiber artist Suzanne Tidwell, seems to be okay with their removal, but oi, bureaucrats: let people enjoy things! (NY Post)

Happening on campus: The Athena Film Festival continues its lineup of events today, with the full schedule available here. Highlights include screenings of Moana and The Post (Oscar-nominated!) and a fascinating-sounding panel titled “Revising the Canon.”

Overheard: “Let’s just live in Ferris instead of dealing with housing this year.” (Room Selection Registration opens March 2nd, folks! This Friday!)

Sunday Song Suggestion(s): First, go listen to the two new Janelle Monáe songs (“Make Me Feel” and “Django Jane”). Heard ’em? Good. Now listen to this new Margaret Atwood-quoting, feminist JAM by monotone indie rockstar Courtney Barnett.

Yarn bombing by Smirkybec via Wikimedia Commons.