I’m just going to take a quick nap

Having watched both Spirited and the Muppets Christmas Carol in one day, I choose to imagine Tracy Morgan’s personality in that Muppet.

speculated that DeRuiter is trying to balance “popular” and “academic” writing. I’m curious about how DeRuiter and her editor negotiated those issues.

If I were feeling cheeky, I’d tag @everywhereist.bsky.social and ask her to weigh in. :)

That’s a great question, Kate! That didn’t come up in our class discussion. But if it had (or if I’d taken the conversation this direction), I suppose I would have talked about generic conventions for citation. I would’ve pointed to the bibliography in the back and

I teach it to my college students, too! It’s a delight every time.

This spring, I added the “Paying the Price” chapter from If You Can’t Take the Heat. My students got a lot out of it (and cited it in their essays).

I love your books! And I love your political presence on social media. I’m so proud of you.

“So, to recap here,” Porter said. “The drug didn’t get any better. The cancer patients didn’t get any better. You just got better at making money. You just refined your skills at price gouging.”

I saw this and thought “this is what BlueSky needs more of!”

Trump DOJ Ordered ICE to Invade Homes Without Search Warrant The Justice Department quietly authorized immigration agents to seize power in arresting people under the Alien Enemies Act—no warrant required.

Another giant leap into fascism.

Guys, I love all of you, but the answer to RFK, Jr. is not that autistic adults hold jobs, pay taxes, and get laid, it's that everyone deserves to live even if they can't work, pay taxes, or get laid.

I have the same sweatshirt! ❤️

talked to someone at one of the top italian tailoring firms. they plan on moving manufacturing to the US. said that generations of italian tailoring skill and culture can probably be transported to boise, idaho. expect flawless transition by monday.

If you abduct someone and send them involuntarily and without recourse to a country where they've never lived to be imprisoned, that isn't deportation, it's human trafficking

I’ll give you that. :)

But a lot of those trans people have cis parents that would do anything to protect them. 🏳️‍⚧️

Also, that T-shirt is ignorant nonsense.

Yes! How can we have economic stability when a significant percentage of our people are denied marriage equality, job security, and the ability to determine their own future?

Love EW! She’s the best.

@amromero109.bsky.social I loved your speech at Albany Hands Off today! Thank you!

An orange and white cat stretching out happily in a shaft of sunlight.

It did my heart good to see #CoryBooker take a stand.

Jessie’s squirrel?

No.
I’m one of your constituents, and I’m furious that you are rolling over like this. We have given you power. You owe it to us to fight back.

Happy caturday from Queso.

Add one! Here are the guidelines for an article on a living person: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...
I’ve just started editing Wikipedia as a teaching project, and it’s fascinating!

CEJ- Advocates in the Workplace The balance of power in the workplace has long favored employers, making justice an uphill battle for employees facing unfair treatment. Legal costs, complex regulations, and employer tactics often deter workers from asserting their rights. The Center for Employment Justice (CEJ) was founded to change this—empowering employees through fearless advocacy and strategic legal action. Justice is more than settlements; it’s about vindicating rights, protecting dignity, and driving systemic change. With deep expertise in employment law, we counter employer roadblocks and ensure financial barriers don’t stand in the way. Every employee who fights back strengthens protections for all, and at CEJ, we relentlessly pursue fair outcomes, change lives, and reshape workplace law.

I repeat, if you or a loved one was recently fired from the federal government during your probationary period, and the reason you were given was poor performance,

please reach out to us at www.centerforemploymentjustice.com.

We have a plan and may be able to help you.

People rallying in Union Square NYC

Union Square rally.

Union Square rally.

Trans Kids, Here's What You Need to Get Through the Trump Administration From navigating anti-trans laws to protecting your joy.

www.teenvogue.com/story/how-tr...

Sylvia Rivera

From "The Urgency Index," a sugggestion I made in 2020. pressthink.org/2020/04/five... Might be more neceesary now.

"The old front page system was a hierarchy of what’s new today, not of what’s *true* today— or better yet, still true...

MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR PENTAGON LEADERSHIP COMMANDERS OF THE COMBATANT COMMANDS DEFENSE AGENCY AND DOD FIELD ACTIVITY DIRECTORS SUBJECT: Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness The Department of Defense's (DoD) mission requires Service members to abide by strict mental and physical standards. The lethality, readiness, and warfighting capability of our Force depends on Service members meeting those standards. The Department must ensure it is building "One Force" without subgroups defined by anything other than ability or mission adherence. Efforts to split our troops along lines of identity weaken our Force and make us vulnerable. Such efforts must not be tolerated or accommodated. As the President clearly stated in Executive Order 14183, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness," January 27, 2025: "Expressing a false 'gender identity' divergent from an individual's sex cannot satisfy the rigorous standards necessary for Military Service." Effective immediately, all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria are paused, and all unscheduled, scheduled, or planned medical procedures associated with affirming or facilitating a gender transition for Service members are paused.' Individuals with gender dysphoria have volunteered to serve our country and will be treated with dignity and respect. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is authorized and delegated the authority to provide additional policy and implementation guidance outside of the normal DoD issuance process, including guidance regarding service by Service members with a current diagnosis or history of gender dysphoria, to implement this direction.

BREAKING: On Friday, Defense Sec. Hegseth ordered an immediate "pause" on trans medical care, processing of trans military recruits. DOJ didn't inform the court until Monday, despite having been ordered to “immediately notify“ the plaintiffs and court of any change. www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-d...