Are conference planning committees compensated? If you're part of the driving force behind AERA, NCTE, [insert conference here], are you compensated for that labor or nah? I'm on the board for a conference smaller in scale -and I don't mind doing stuff- but it shouldn't all be volunteers and vibes.

Isiah Thomas. Because Bad Boys for Life! And because you could think him quiet and unassuming if you didn't know better.

Repeat after me: The USPS is a government SERVICE. By this reasoning the DOD posted a $997 billion loss in FY 2025, maybe we can try them first.

Bad Boys for Life!

First song I listened to on #Deezer this year: Messy, Lola Young. Top Song: Man at the Garden; from Top Album: GNX; from Top Artist: Kendrick 2: Kid Cudi 3: Lupe Fiasco And was among the first 30% to stream the Sinners soundtrack.

FDA Approves New Drug  That Reverses Effects Of Narcan

There is no reason to deny accommodations in an educational setting and we should design these spaces such that "accommodations" are not necessary, meaning, everyone has access and support. I don't need documentation to offer extended time.

The most obvious solution to poverty of just giving people money with no strings attached has been proven to work again and again. And yet, public policy continues to criminalize poverty as opposed to addressing its roots.

i would again like to remind everyone that NEGATING A FRAME REINFORCES IT "he's not really targeting criminals" makes it an argument about criminality "this is a fascist attack" states what is actually happening START WITH WHAT IT IS not what it isn't

Fuck that dude, said simply.

You are not responsible for the disappointment that came as a result of an expectation placed on you without your permission.

Silent Night - The Temptations! 🎶In my mind....🎶

...on your work managed device. We should assume no level of privacy from work on work managed devices. At least not us regular folk.

First time you file taxes in France you do so by paper. Subsequent years, you file online, but the first time is printouts and snail mail or you walk it over. Sent in what I had with a shrug. Get an email....yeah, go ahead and attach X, Y, and Z. Why couldn't I do that in the first place?!

Was packing for a trip, but hadn't decided where I was going for undergrad. Mom was impatient so I grabbed the first acceptance letter at hand. Later, I had an A in English and a B in French so became an English major (before tripling for a bit).

Just to be clear: armed government agents are allowed to wear masks, balaclavas, and glasses that completely hide their identities as they disappear people off streets and out of public places, but students can't wear masks while protesting even in approved "time, manner, and place".

There has literally never been a universal basic income trial program that didn't deliver real and measurable results above and beyond any other form of social welfare, and every time another concludes with the same findings the powers that be go "interesting! Anyway," and pretend it wouldn't work.

Left the house thinking I should be social, but the bar had too many people inside and it's just cold enough that I don't want to sit outside. Checked movie showtimes (shared silent activity), but most of the seats are sold meaning someone will be talking or on their phone. Came back home.

🎶Ma meilleure ennemie c'est moi*🎶 That's not the lyric, mais dans ma tete....

If you have the spoons, add alt text to your images.

For me, home isn't a place, it's people. I want to be with my people. Sometime that's where I live, where they live, where neither of us live... Home is with people that love you or at least like you for a little while.

I dont worry about offending ppl with the food I choose to put in my own body. U can be offended or u can be rational Either way, thats none of my concern

If Link were here, he'd remind you how good your mother's sweet potato pie was and how bitter life is without you. But we can't have nice things. Too bad we can't warm up what was leftover of us. #FreeLink #NoFutureWithoutLink

Email Time spent typing: 90 seconds Time spent trying to be clear, but not so clear as to let everyone know what you're actually thinking: 28 minutes

Haven't shared anything from untapped in a while. This is one of the 4 badges I unlocked with this beer.

"Mrs Agnew's first language is BSL. Upon arrival at hospital, she typed her request for an interpreter on her phone. But the receptionist asked, 'What is a BSL interpreter?', Mrs Agnew said." I can understand clarifying BSL, but what access is being provided when unfamiliar with the options?

Turkey day is fast approaching, which means families all over the country are gathering to "give thanks". This year, I challenge you all to call out your MAGA relatives and hold them accountable for their apathy, their bigotry and their hate. Don't give them a pass "for the holidays".

We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way to get rid of Citizens United. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united

About to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and feel nostalgic.

The numbers shouldn't even matter. The Serious People know that vaccines are good. If you believe otherwise, you are excused from the conversation and responsibility to govern. Go play make believe- we have stuff to do.

When people ask me if I miss the US, my answer is friends and spicy food anytime. I realized this week I'd often be traveling, cooking with a partner, or generally spending quality time. Here- it's just another week. Class tomorrow, no days off. It's cool, but different.

If meal prepping or recipe curation is your thing, the Paprika app is having its annual 50% sale through the rest of the month. Reviews are stellar. Do note: when you purchase, it's per device. If you browse recipes on your laptop, but want the app when you're shopping, that's 2 purchases.

I have to write an author bio (50 words max) and my first thought was simply "...is That Dude."

I do not believe Pras deserves 14 years, but if your lawyer uses AI during closing arguments, someone is going away for something.

I want my brownies thicc, dense af. When you pick it up you are surprised at the heft and your fingers are wet after having one. If they are low-key mistaken for fudge, I'm not mad.

At some point, people have to say no. That's not all they must do, but it can start with that. No, I will not do that.

Hilariously, I just had a reviewer recommend a rejection of my paper because I used an ethically and gender diverse sample, in a study that showed that an LLM was biased against women and people of color. I guess they wanted me to use a group of white men to illustrate the bias?

I was definitely about to miss my train tomorrow. Recalled the time for the second one, but not the first. I would have showed up a solid 4 hours late!

I love my US colleagues and friends but I could do with a day or two where I don't hear anything about that country

The part where they threatened to break a judge’s car windows should be a bigger story … they feel comfortable treating judges this way, which means they are being told that they can do literally anything to nearly everyone

Ya know what, treat everything coming from official US government channels as poor propaganda, doublespeak, intentionally deceptive, or ignorant. So...a bit more nakedly obvious than before.

Some advice from a couple of years ago that I still think most creative people need to hear --

So Ice went to Charlotte, got scared of a 70 yr old lady w/ a shotgun, got ran into the woods over night, done had their cars left on brake pads in front of their hotels, and Now facing Open Carrying, 2A loving, Law abiding citizens & protesters and they shookith!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Attended the doctoral defense for my friend @solvntr.bsky.social I'm incredibly proud of her and her work! Love seeing colleagues rock out and the enthusiasm they have for their work. And the accessibility and translanguaging was top notch.

My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨

hey cis friends when i say we need you to be an accomplice, not an ally this is what i mean

Drinking water.

Decadent. 😶‍🌫️