Dawn Durante

We could have had cancer vaccines, and instead the United States will contribute nothing whatsoever to mRNA research, condemning millions of people worldwide to unnecessary illness and death

how @dawnd.bsky.social and @emily-elliott.bsky.social and I are passing the time in between producing #feedingtheelephant posts: networks.h-net.org/group/discus...

US Intellectual History Conference Program is out! November 6-8, 2026, in Detroit, MI! s-usih.org/wp-content/u...

Today I overheard someone say “I guess common sense isn’t very common anymore” and yes.

I know, right!

Picture of Netflix landing page with the category “Hope They Don’t End Up on the Kiss Cam”

Minding my own business only to come across Netflix’s brutal new category “Hope They Don’t End Up on the Kiss Cam.”

This is exactly what the internet is for.

Among the waste uncovered by ProPublica and @cbsnews.com: Texas reimbursed anti-abortion groups $14 each time they handed out donated goods or materials, regardless of cost.

Thus, handing out one pamphlet reaped the same payment as a pack of diapers.

(Published July 2024)

Preorder incentives for Make Your Manuscript Work Thank you for preordering Make Your Manuscript Work by Laura Portwood-Stacer. Note: submitting a patron request to your public or institutional library counts as a preorder for the purposes of this f...

MAKE YOUR MANUSCRIPT WORK is available on @bookshop.org for $1 less than on Amazon plus free shipping if you order by July 11.

Once you’ve ordered, fill out the form here to win cool stuff and have me send $ to @trevorproject.bsky.social

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You are cordially invited to our Anti-Prime Sale, where every purchase will financially support bookstores, NOT billionaires 🥳

We know too well the devastating consequences of such action—families torn apart, livelihoods destroyed, and multigenerational trauma inflicted on a community for decades.

#AlligatorAlcatraz #NeverAgainIsNow

“Congress” didn’t pass this murder budget.

Republicans did it.

Republicans did it without a single Democratic vote in the House, without a single Democratic vote in the Senate.

Be precise and give, uh, credit where credit is due

Folks have snapped their laptops shut after attending the virtual #aupresses25. @dawnd.bsky.social and @catherinefte.bsky.social share the highlights with #FeedingTheElephant, focusing on librarianship, #OA, advocacy, and the future of academic publishing.
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No One Sure Why Kristi Noem Wearing Firefighter Helmet, Night-Vision Goggles, High Heels, Wet Suit

No One Sure Why Kristi Noem Wearing Firefighter Helmet, Night-Vision Goggles, High Heels, Wet Suit theonion.com/no-one-...

Shootings reported at homes of 2 politicians in Minnesota At least 3 people have been shot at the homes of state lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin in Minnesota, according to people familiar with the situation. The suspect is believed to be impersonatin...

BREAKING: Shootings reported at homes of 2 Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota. At least 3 people shot, suspect at large bnonews.com/index.php/20...

Getting fired won’t stop Carla Hayden In her first local interview since she was fired by President Trump as Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden speaks about the importance of expanding access, not cutting it off.

Dr. Carla Hayden may have been fired, but she’s not backing down. In her first local interview since being removed as Librarian of Congress, Hayden reflects on her career, community, and the growing threats facing libraries.
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At top, a photo of the cover of WOLF ACT. At bottom, a banner with the University of Wisconsin Press logo and text that reads "discount on LGBTQ+ titles all month: PRIDE25UWISC." In the middle, a quote from a review: "Wolf Act thrives in its interactive and ingenious structuring. . . . A powerful memoir that serves as a reminder of the hidden wounds that individuals must reconcile themselves to in order to survive."--Foreword Reviews (starred review)

A rainbow frame around a box with the University of Wisconsin Press logo and the words "University of Wisconsin Press celebrates PRIDE MONTH. Discount available all month: PRIDE25UWISC"

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from queer literature to poetry to memoir.

Use code PRIDE25UWISC on in-stock books and preorders at uwpress.wisc.edu.

Learn more about @ajromriell.bsky.social's memoir WOLF ACT here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/W/Wolf...

logo for 2025 AUPresses virtual Annual Meeting, June 2025

Looking forward to our #aupresses25 concluding plenary, "So What Now?" featuring Roy Kaufman, Copyright Clearance Ctr; Rebecca Seger @ithakasr.bsky.social; & John Donatich @yalepress.bsky.social & moderator dawnd.bsky.social @uncpress.bsky.social‬‬. https://bit.ly/3SA0Zb7

We Need AI Standards for Scholarly Publishing: A NISO Workshop Report - The Scholarly Kitchen NISO issues report of workshops on how to improve efficiency working with AI systems in scholarly publishing

We Need AI Standards for Scholarly Publishing: A NISO Workshop Report scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/06/12/w...

Research cuts pose ‘existential threat’ to academic medicine and put nation’s health at risk, new report says | CNN Federal research funding cuts pose an “existential threat” to academic medicine that will have repercussions for patient care in the US, according to a new report from the Association of American Medi...

Universities ARE healthcare

“first time when all three missions of academic medicine – research, education and patient care – are threatened. The U.S. will probably face a physician shortage, stagnation in scientific progress +a decline in the quality of medical care."

www.cnn.com/2025/06/11/h...

Plenary description end: “With insights focused on public engagement with books and the book trade, the direction and priorities for library budgets, and the fast-moving AI/LLM landscape, this session will allow plenty of time for audience questions.”

Plenary description cont: “In this plenary panel a group of industry leaders will reflect on the challenges and opportunities for university presses as they grapple with an uncertain present and a rapidly evolving future. . . .”

Plenary description: “The past six months have brought unprecedented turbulence to US higher education, sitting alongside a backdrop of financial insecurity for universities in a number of countries and the rapid growth and influence of new technologies globally. . . .”

Graphic with details for closing plenary, “Closing Plenary - So What Now?” AUPresses 2025 Annual Meeting, Thursday June 13, 2025 / 05:45 pm - 07:00 pm

The annual @aupresses.bsky.social meeting is wrapping up today. The closing plenary, which I’ll be moderating, will discuss the current publishing landscape with @rebseger.bsky.social (@ithakasr.bsky.social), John Donatich (@yalepress.bsky.social), and Roy Kaufman (Copyright Clearance Center).

This #aupresses25 panel is a great reminder of just how much University Press publishing relies on the not-always-visible labor of faculty board members. Shoutout to the (esp. more junior) academics out there doing this work! @dawnd.bsky.social @stephanyehunter.bsky.social @doughild.bsky.social

Thank you for sharing! The event was truly a highlight of my publishing experience in the region so far.

Grateful to @dawnd.bsky.social for this report from PPS. It was a great kick-off for what will be an annual publishing event here in the Southeast.

A graphic with the titles and details for the AUPresses panel.

The @aupresses.bsky.social annual meeting is in full swing, and I look forward to presenting on “Navigating Editorial Board Relationships” on 6/11 (today!) at 1:15 pm with Walter Biggins, @stephanyehunter.bsky.social, and @doughild.bsky.social.

Trump team plans to send thousands of migrants to Guantanamo starting as soon as this week The use of the facility would send another signal of deterrence amid immigration crackdown.

SCOOP: The Trump administration is planning to dramatically ramp up its transfer of undocumented migrants to Guantanamo Bay. Some 9,000 people are being screened, including hundreds from European countries, according to documents. www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era: Announcing the Theme for Peer Review Week 2025 - The Scholarly Kitchen We are pleased to announce the official theme for Peer Review Week 2025, to be held from 15–19 September 2025.

We have a theme for Peer Review Week 2025: Rethinking Peer Review in the AI Era