Dr. Rose Bridges (she/her)

FMAB has some really uncomfortable racial politics, is a conversation the FMA fandom has never really been ready for

It's far from the most egregious example in anime, but it stands out when the 03 version largely doesn't have that + the way people often talk about FMA's politics in glowing terms

It's arguably the best volume of the manga too!

(I've always been a strong 03 partisan, think it's one of the best examples of why adaptation sometimes benefits from unfaithfulness, but shafting of the Ishval stuff is why I generally recommend the manga for the "mangahood" version of the story)

RFK Jr. backs down all the time when he gets push back, so if anyone wants to call, here's the HHS number 1-877-696-6775.
I'd also call your senators/reps as well.

David Byrne came to my band’s show at a gay bar in Bed-Stuy and sang This Must Be The Place with us and I still haven’t processed it

Lehrer's performance is sampled in the track "Dope Peddler" by U.S. rapper 2 Chainz on his 2012 album Based on a T.R.U. Story, (2) In 2013, Lehrer said he was "very proud" to have his 60-year-old song sampled. His response to the request to use the song was "As sole copyright owner of 'The Old Dope Peddler', I grant you motherfuckers permission to do this. Please give my regards to Mr. Chainz, or may I call him 2?" [21

Just realized I haven’t seen anyone post the Tom Lehrer-2 Chainz letter yet today.

Anime’s Influence On Western Sports And Pop Culture Grows A 'Demon Slayer'-themed night at Dodger Stadium highlights anime’s increasing influence on Baseball, sports fandom, and the blending of global pop cultures.

Anime is a force in Western sports, from MLB, NBA, and pro wrestling integrations to athletes drawing inspiration from iconic series. What was once niche fandom is now shaping stadium events, merch, and player identities.
www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/anime-...

It's the big dracula jamboree from Sinners, except instead of the Irish vampire dancing a jig, it's Marty McFly playing Johnny B Goode from Back to the Future

Sinners (2025):
There are legends of people born with the gift of making music so true, it can pierce the veil between life and death, conjuring spirits from the past and the future.

And to answer your question, yes - I've taught numerous courses on Japanese media and popular music at a variety of universities (most recently, at the University of Florida) where a lot of students are interested in doing papers about Pokemon, and a resource like that would be extremely helpful

a cartoon pikachu wearing a hat and 3d glasses . ALT: a cartoon pikachu wearing a hat and 3d glasses .

Doing a little market research: do you teach at a university where an edited collection about #Pokemon that approaches multiple aspects of the franchise, from industry to experiences to fan practices, may be useful? If so, can you give a heads up? Thanks in advance!

Just saw this as I'm working with another music scholar on putting together a special journal issue on Pokemon and music/sound - we are looking for contributors!

Because he won't get out of my mentions just a reminder for everyone that Mikhail, @animemangastudies.com got booted from the academic circuit for good reason. He's never once changed in decades and if you have anything to do with anime research or fandom you should keep him far far away

Nope just someone aware of you slinking back in. Not the first time you’ve fallen back on complete denial though huh

“Even God Cannot Hear Us Here”: What I Witnessed Inside an ICE Women’s Prison Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk opens up about her 45 days in a South Louisiana processing facility—and the generous and compassionate women she met.

Stop what you're doing and read this extraordinary essay by Rümeysa Öztürk: "I am free, but my true freedom is interlinked with the freedom of many women I lived alongside in ICE prison."

you're gonna wanna see this

I saw this in Tumblr years ago and it's been living in my head. I've never been able to find it again so I remade it myself.

The thing is, by refusing to truly engage with the public and to support/value scholars who do, we cede the public understanding of history to these 'history buffs,' - and at the same time, contribute to the decline of our field, as the public doesn't know what we *do* that they should pay for.

Continental Congress mtg and one says “how about in 249 years we try having a king again only this time he’s really fucking dumb.”

In honor of this year’s Independence Day, carefully read the Declaration’s charges against George III and notice how many eerily echo what the Trump regime is doing.

Oval-framed daguerreotype portrait of Frederick Douglass, a prominent 19th-century African American abolitionist, writer, and orator. He wears a dark jacket, patterned waistcoat, white shirt, and bow tie. His expression is serious and resolute, with his wavy hair parted to the side. The photograph reflects his dignity and strength as a leader in the fight against slavery.

In July of 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered one of the greatest speeches in US history. Today it’s often presented in abridged form, though, and skips what seems like a long-winded introduction. If you read the intro closely, however, there’s an ingenious structure. THREAD👇🏽

America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home.

Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.

My new campaign is the “make ICE agents so demoralized they quit” campaign.

Most of the guests you see at anime cons have day jobs. "Anime convention guesting" is not a career path, will not pay your rent, and does not come with health insurance

It's one of those things like "the velvet underground only sold 6,000 records but everyone who bought it started their own band" but for everyone who answered "yes" to this being given a national newspaper column

Just reported profile, pretty much all their posts, and blocked. Sheesh.

As one of his outraged constituents, likely more than are OK with it given the political and other demographic composition of Maryland

the destruction of chattel slavery is one of the great accomplishments in our nation's history and the reason conservatives hate celebrating it is because doing so legitimizes the black counter-narrative of the united states

jd vance has surpassed jesse singal and has become the most blocked user on bluesky lol

Especially if you're on the fence about it, protest today. Fascism is isolating and lonely. Its very goal is to make you feel like you're the only person unwilling to accept a cult of personality. On days like today you fully realize there are more of us than there are them. You will feel better.

The Music of Bebop Pt. 2 ft. Raj Ramayya, Scott Matthew, & Rose Bridges | The Bebop Beat: A Cowboy Bebop Rewatch Podcast What's up, sweetcakes?? We had such a great time talking about anime music that we had to come back for more! The folks at Strawberry Hill Music generously put us in touch with vocalists Raj Ramayya (...

After we met @steveconte.bsky.social, several other Cowboy Bebop musicians started saying "Yes" to our podcast. For "The Music of Bebop, pt. 2," we hung out with Raj Ramayya, Scott Matthew, and @composerose.bsky.social. Thanks, @strawberryhill.bsky.social! thebebopbeat.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

i dont think i ever put the snoms on here happypride :)

You were fine, don’t worry. The pickle knuckles person you replied to here is being dishonest about what they posted and why they were blocked.