James Sims

Ukrainian Scientists Share Experiences from War

“Science stands on the brink, as it always has in different places around the world, because it cannot be political. It can't be forced to produce particular outcomes.” Ukrainian scientists spoke at Wesleyan University about the perhaps unseen consequences of war. #HigherEd #academicsky #Ukraine

America Won’t Be Easily Forgiven—Even After Trump Is Gone The president’s belligerence against Greenland and Canada was no joke to Europeans and Canadians, some of whom say they’ll never trust or visit the U.S. again.

"When a nation breaks the world’s trust, forgiveness does not come quickly or easily. That’s a hard lesson that Americans…will have to learn as we grapple with the damage Trump has done to our international standing only a year into his second term." @newrepublic.com

Opinion | Please Pass the Awe

Indeed, Kelly Corrigan.

The tide is turning in America. Resistance is contagious.

It’s been 30 years since Marshall Eriksen—Jason Segel’s character in "How I Met Your Mother," which was co-created by alums Carter Bays and Craig Thomas—began his first year at Wesleyan University. Nice to see Segel’s daughter in Apple TV’s “Shrinking” also said yes to Wes!

Trump administration fails to secure indictment in connection with Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video President Donald Trump had accused six Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior" after they urged members of the military and intelligence communities to refuse unlawful orders.

The Trump Regime actually tried to indict Democratic members of Congress who made the video letting troops know they take an oath to the Constitution not a man. And they failed. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

Attention film writers… @avclub.com is looking for its next film critic.

cc: @himymcraig.bsky.social @carterbays.bsky.social

Low bar.

His character in HIMYM started at Wes in 1996.

Because art comes from the soul, and...well...

It’s been 30 years since Marshall Eriksen—Jason Segel’s character in "How I Met Your Mother," which was co-created by alums Carter Bays and Craig Thomas—began his first year at Wesleyan University. Nice to see Segel’s daughter in Apple TV’s “Shrinking” also said yes to Wes!

Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy

Amazing a whole story about Eddie Bauer filing for bankruptcy can leave out the fact that it was owned by private equity from 2009 to 2021 www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/b...

Opinion | Universities are sending Trump a dangerous message Higher education is under attack. Drop the appeasement.

Read @arneduncan.bsky.social @ambpressman.bsky.social "When institutional self-preservation replaces moral leadership, universities abandon their core mission. This is a striking abdication of responsibility..from leaders entrusted with educating the next generation of citizens." wapo.st/4qomlXe

Broadway’s Great Imitators, Now on a Phone Near You

“At a time when Broadway fears that its shrinking place in popular culture may turn it into a niche product for the rich and connected, TikTok pushes in the other direction.” @nytimes.com #TheaterSKY

Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’ The new information comes as Ghislaine Maxwell was summoned to appear Monday before a Congressional committee.

Trump, who says he had "no idea" at the time that Epstein sexually molested girls, told the police in 2006 that "everyone has known he’s been doing this.” That's according to an FBI interview with the then-Palm Beach police chief.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.

Right there you know the article is garbage. This is a database, not a sentient creature. It has no "soul," digital or otherwise.

All those years playing a tree in the school musical finally pays off! #Superbowl #Halftime #BadBunny

All those years playing a tree in the school musical finally pays off! #Superbowl #Halftime #BadBunny

reminder that green day some real ones

Counting down to her concert at MSG this Friday 💖

a man in a red sequined jacket is clapping hands with a woman in a red dress ALT: a man in a red sequined jacket is clapping hands with a woman in a red dress

I’m usually right there with you (yay, sports ball), but figure skating is on the Olympics today and it’s really speaking to my inner theatre kid.

Demanding Support for Trump, Justice Dept. Struggles to Recruit Prosecutors

As we have seen, doing fascism can get you disbarred.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...

Back in the Hospital: Our Rainbow Baby’s Pregnancy is Nerve Wracking It has been eight months since we set foot in the labor and delivery unit of this hospital — we lost our baby girl in room 13 last May, following a nightmarish few months consumed by trips to the emer...

Eleven years ago, my wife endured a truly stressful and extended hospital stay as we anxiously hoped our rainbow baby would safely make it into the world. Our son arrived prematurely at 30 weeks, but he has grown into an incredibly intelligent and sweet 11-year-old young man. Happy birthday, Hugo ❤️🥳

While it’s hard to feel proud of much of America at this time, the beauty and promise emanating from our Olympians has renewed my spirit and ignited hope for the future. Watching these games, particularly the breathtaking artistry of our figure skaters, has been a source of real inspiration. 🙏✌️

“You can’t un-post racism.” —Bernice King

Donald Trump has been a vile, racist figure in America for decades. New Yorkers have always known this to be true. His horrendous views cannot be separated from his actions. Not in the 1970s and not in 2026.

Balancing life and performance with the star of 'Frozen,' 'Waitress' and beyond Colorado Springs actor Anne Terze-Schwarz opens up about audition anxiety, taking on iconic ballads, and the things that matter.

There's lots of tough news right now. So it was a welcome & joyful respite to work w/ the team behind CPR's new arts series "Raise the Curtain." The kick off features CSprings' Anne Terze-Schwarz. I loved revisiting my old beat & flexing some story editing muscles.

www.cpr.org/2026/02/06/c...

JOB!! early modern VAP at Wesleyan! I had this exact position out of grad school and I can say firsthand that the Wesleyan English dept is wonderful, supportive and protective/welcoming. And the students are great! If you know anyone who wants a very good one-year gig, please tell them to apply.