Laura Mammina, PhD

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Bringing anything to the institution of masculinity other than the need to be acknowledged as "man"

Judge Blocks Mississippi Ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion A Mississippi law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from public schools and universities is paused after a judge blocked it.

"Suppressing constitutional speech through vague prohibitions and the specter of financial retribution does not serve the public good—it undermines it," U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate wrote as he blocked Mississippi's ban on diversity, equity and inclusion.

One reason I can't get exorcised about the defunding of PBS is because it would take 4 rich Liberals 6 months to raise enough to cover the funding cut. They should do that. Yes I subscribe already but Liberal elites should fucking make themselves useful.

1. Release the Epstein files!

2. The Epstein files are sitting on my desk and I will release them very soon

3. There are no Epstein files and the case is closed

4. There are Epstein files but they are forgeries created by Obama and Hillary so if you like me you will never talk about them again

The truth is that higher education in the United States should be free and accessible, and people like Andreessen are the reason it isn't.

The truth is that people like Andreessen are advocating for segregation and discrimination for ideological reasons, not because it's fair for any students.

Guys, the final deadline for being shocked that Mamdani’s mom is Mira Nair is next Monday, June 30th, write it down

What?? How did I not know that his mom is my favorite director???

"Why do you care about the NYC Mayoral race? You live in Chicago."

Because the democratic establishment sucks, billionaires suck, landlords suck, Andrew Cuomo sucks, and if there's anything you need to know about me: I won't miss an opportunity to hate on a mf.

a photo shows a tall building with four columns and dozens of people on its steps and on the side of the road holding protest signs

Huge turnout at the #NoKings rally in Hattiesburg, Missisisppi today, wrapping up and down both sides of the streets around City Hall.

I'd estimate that about 300 people showed up, along with 2 pro-Trump counter-protesters.

The cover spread from a one page zine printout. The left (back cover) features images of a scale and gavel, with notes on First Amendment and filming rights, and the advice to “shut the fuck up.” On the right is the cover, a megaphone with the title text “PROTEST SAFELY.” Behind it are faceless protestors. The subtitle notes, “A brief collection of tips from around the internet.”

A spread from one page zine printout. On the left is an illustration of a protestor with the title “What to Wear,” including a helmet, goggles, ear plugs, gloves, a mask, a backpack, and layers/long sleeves/pants. Each have additional notes explaining their use. On the right is “What to Bring,” featuring illustrations of a backpack, money, water bottles, a mask, a granola bar and bag of trail mix, a first aid kit, folded shirt and pants, and an ID, with “DIY Defense” listed underneath it showing one protestor using a luggage case, one holding a trash can lid, and one using an open umbrella as a shield.

A spread from one page zine printout. On the left is “Protect Your Identity,” advising to cover up identifying features, avoiding photography of protesters, deactivating biometric phone-unlocking tools, and writing emergency contact and counsel numbers on your arm. On the right is “Be Like Water,” the motto of the 2019 Hong Kong protests, and the text “BEWARE THE BAIT” with images of a palette of bricks and a masked man holding a crowbar toward a protestor with a sign, “Psst, free crowbar?” encouraging the reader not to engage with traps and undercover agents.

A spread from one page zine printout featuring the hazards of protest opposition, including tear gas, rubber bullets, and LRAD sound cannons and flash bangs. Caution tape images accompany the text explaining the dangers of each, how to flush out eyes that have been maced/etc, and how to extinguish a gas canister with a traffic cone.

I did my best to compile as many protest safety notes as possible into a one page foldout zine! Coincidentally…it seems the file has breached containment…like it’s available for anyone to print or hand out 👀⚖️

toonyart.com/s/PSZine.pdf

I also urge people to remember that trying to keep protest “peaceful” to pacify the very things people are protesting against is nonsensical. There is a book called Negroes with Guns by Robert F. Williams. It’s an account of a civil rights activist who wasn’t going to go about things passively.

Omg a NEW ONE?

Mississippi libraries ordered to delete academic research in response to state laws - Mississippi Today The two research collections state officials ordered for deletion included material from professional journals, conference papers, books, student dissertations, periodicals and newspaper articles.

“The deletion of these two databases [Gender Studies and Race Relations] shall be permanent until such time as when the Legislature changes their position regarding the content of materials made available in Mississippi libraries.”
mississippitoday.org/2025/04/08/m...

In 1862, a Union soldier found cigars wrapped in a piece of paper in a field of clover. The paper was a copy of Confederate Gen. Lee's invasion orders. The Southern sloppiness helped the Union stop Lee at Antietam.
It's unknown who lost the orders in the field, or if he was related to Pete Hegseth.

"In other words, in about eight weeks DOGE managed to lose the U.S. government — more or less light on fire — more than half of what goes to all non-defense discretionary spending."

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

In 25 years of covering national security, I’ve never seen a story like this: Senior Trump officials discussed planning for the U.S. attack on Yemen in a Signal group--and inadvertently added the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

How are you still minority leader? Retire.

Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.

100% of his salary is paid by WA state.

Elon fired him. Share his story.

ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month | About Black History Month Learn about Black history by exploring your local community, reading books by Black authors, and visiting Black or African-American history museums.Explore a

#They can’t take away what they didn’t give.

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Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care a book by Kelly Hayes, Mariame Kaba, Harsha Walia, et al. What fuels and sustains activism and organizing when it feels like our worlds are collapsing? Let This Radicalize You is a practical and imaginative resource for activists and organizers building powe...

It will be easy to fall into a pattern of dunking & reacting in these times. Performing disapproval can be a consuming pastime & it is not enough. Refuse to abandon vulnerable people. Build a rebellious culture of care. If you need help, @prisonculture.bsky.social and I wrote a book to assist you.

PopeCrave A 'Conclave' review

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This looks GREAT

“To turn off, go to Settings > Apps > Photos on iOS and turn off Enhanced Visual Search. On Mac, open Photos and go to Settings > General to do the same. You must do it on each of your Apple devices.”

Trump says he's wants to privatize USPS because it's "unprofitable".

Reminder that the Post Office isn't a for-profit enterprise: it's a public service that guarantees everyone in America reliable, affordable, and universal mail service.

“stay strong” Dearly Beloveds, I am writing to you across a day I cannot predict. But maybe that is always true. You will receive this on a day shaped by the countless (and possibly still being counted) decisions…

www.southerncultures.org/article/stay...

Resistance is not futile: Gaetz's implosion shows how to use MAGA's own chaos against them Trump's first nominations reveal the serious fractures in his coalition — which can be used to weaken him

"Republicans were... humiliated by having to defend Gaetz, and the drip-drip of details was making it worse. These people embrace authoritarianism because they want to feel powerful, and having to eat poop in public is the opposite of that." @amandamarcotte.bsky.social
www.salon.com/2024/11/22/r...

My message to Democratic congresspeople: get your shit together and stand up for your trans colleagues.

our ancestors accomplished more, with less, against worse. stay locked in.

I just emailed my rep today! Going to call them later. Take a few moments to reach out about this very dangerous bill. If I can do this in deep red Mississippi, you can too.