Nora Demleitner

For those who don’t remember Lech Walesa was the face of the opposition in Poland for years. No US bombing of Poland. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for years and led the resistance. No US bombing of South Africa.
Some comparisons don‘t fly.

In all of this reporting, let‘s lead with how this destroys what is left of international law. Self-defense & wars of aggression are two very different things. This wasn‘t about self-defense or defense of other.

Thanks for an accurate flow of events & timeline..

For all the mothers of teenage and young adult daughters 😀

When universities eliminate history,
Area studies & international relations courses & majors, that’s where we end up.

TV show coming.

Also confusion about the Israel-Iran war that he resolved.

We need to start leaving the seals out of this. They do look adorable when “clapping” but….

I am old enough to remember the last US hockey gold medal. Now THAT match was a big deal, even abroad. This one, really??

The emphasis in these stories is wrong.
1. Governor on a killing spree. Last year his drive to excite led to many more executions than ever before in Florida in a single year.
2. Let’s question an execution for a murder committed 39 years ago. All these years on death row!

A horrible way to die.

We think “war on drugs” equals only mass imprisonment. It is also a foreign policy strategy, with military involvement. US policy drives violence & corruption abroad.

Embarrassing. As the prosecution presents the case, lengthy surveillance efforts wasted. Is this a situation of misplaced priorities, including a failure to focus on public safety?

So cleverly written & so insightful. Faculties & donors, trustees & students. With JHU as the example, many of the insights are broadly applicable. A great read for all academics & higher Ed employees.

Will this litigation be a model for other states? Lots of room for litigation in Maryland in light of new state law & county actions.

Come Meet Me at AWP 2026 in Baltimore | Jane Friedman I’d love to see you at AWP Conference & Bookfair (March 4–7, 2026, Baltimore). I’ll be exhibiting (Booth 624) and speaking at the Bookfair.

I am excited to see @janefriedman.com next week at @awpwriter.org AWP2026. I am grateful to @lisacooperellison.bsky.social for introducing me to Jane. Jane is an incredible resource — rare to see webinars as filled with insights as hers are.

Even if he did, did they pick up?

This soccer announcement may not matter much in the US. It will be huge in Europe. And there‘s a World Cup to consider.

Very thoughtful analysis of what the „Epstein class“ actually means & what its existence demands of its members. It also counsels toward collective vigilance (though hopefully not paranoia).

When will the tourist industry speak up?

Rubio manages not to mention a single woman in the speech

The speech is shocking in its poor historical analysis and in the world it portrays for the future.

The European press is calling it out.

For Europe the message might not surprise as JD Vance has said so much. Rubio repeating it brings home that the US with whom they partnered is gone.

Every day something new: when salary is less than expenses, it’s a salary gap. Epstein funds the “gap.” It’s a wonderful world 😉

The NYT really has fun with this reporting. The final paragraphs in the “doctored” iced coffee sound like a parody.

Let’s take this debate out if liberal arts v other majors realm.
What is higher Ed for?
Why has workforce preparation become the primary driver for higher Ed?
These questions are essential with AI as backdrop.

Another foreign policy matter with no obvious reason for intervention, no clear goals & no public support.

Reminder that clemency here is about commutation of death to life-in-prison. This isn’t about release.

Also, we need to remember that we incarcerate people under inhumane conditions. Nobody even questions whether that may ever be acceptable.

Every writer should read this. Great analysis @zenaryder as to the types of support needed at different stages of a writing project — or how to avoid the writing group that demotivates.

Global reputational consequences.

Criminal procedure faculty will revisit their coverage of the grand jury process.