occurs to me that we might be getting the "there's a problem of lonely males with no friends or romantic partners" and "there's a lucrative industry of toxic male influencers who tell young men to act like assholes" causation arrow backwards

The Chiefs are also declining a bowl bid this year.

My scrappy little podcast “Democracy & Destiny” based on my book _Corporatocracy_ has had over 1,500 listens. Please join the fun. 🤩 m.soundcloud.com/profciara/po... 🗳️⚖️📖🎧✍🏾 #booksky #podsky #blacksky #beans

"It's past time to recognize that university administrators aren't going to lead the way out of this, [setting] the stage for leadership... from faculty, staff, & students, [where] most if not all progress in higher ed over the past 100 yrs has occurred." www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... #AcademicSky

I can add vibe coder to my CV.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s engagement wasn’t just a personal milestone; it was an organizational event. Sports fandom, pop fandom, and brand opportunism collapsed into one giant digital stage. That’s not celebrity gossip, that’s cultural infrastructure at work.

Imagine dedicating your career to studying tech & new media, only to be utterly overwhelmed by the unholy combination of Zoom and Outlook. That’s me. I am the research subject.

Important message from @ethanvporter.bsky.social @aaronshaw.bsky.social @emmaspiro.bsky.social “NSF has accepted a dangerous myth that misinformation research (and research more generally) is really just partisan activism […] Nothing could be further from the truth” www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

It's Launch Day! Faculty across the country are rising up to say: 🔹 We will defend academic freedom. 🔹 We will protect our students. 🔹 We will safeguard the public mission of higher ed. Join us: www.standtogetherhighered.org #StandTogetherForHigherEd #DefendHigherEd #AcademicFreedom #academicsky

Who goes to @citylightsbooks.bsky.social while celebrating a friend’s 40th birthday and buys a book by Derrida and another by Freire? Me. The academic in me stays evergreen.

So now, studying misinformation is a threat to free speech? I guess disinfo is just “diverse viewpoints” now. 🫠🫠🫠🫠

Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"

Today is Trans Day of Visibility ❤️ Check out these audiobooks, perfect for reading today and every day! libro.fm/playlists/tr...

hi! never do this!

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

“This is one reason why conservatives (and fellow travelers like Arnade) hate liberalism so much: free choice disproves their biological essentialism.”

@lspaineddy.bsky.social and I are in NYC for a few days, and folks keep saying, “Welcome to NY.” The restraint it has taken me to not respond, “It’s been waiting for [us].” IYKYK.

It’s such a great app!!!

Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that’s not how it works.

This isn’t a left vs others thing. It’s about fighting vs rolling over. The middle is just as outraged as the edges

Congrats Chuck Schumer you have thoroughly misplayed the funding fight. You’ve done everything possible to take ownership of it, despite democrats having no levers in govt. Are ya new?

It’s be funny if it weren’t true.

In a new era where Trump and his allies control all three branches of government and tech companies bend to their will, the technology you choose to use may be your last line of defense against digital surveillance.

The GOP funding bill is a direct attack on working people. If Democrats won't act like a real opposition party, we need a party that will.

oh look y'all… a way to contact Schumer despite the fact he's doing his slimy, wiggly best to dodge the american people: SHARE WIDELY these are schumer's chief of staff and legislative director… two of the most critical staff positions:

Right? In the media landscape we live in, this is a 5 minute story.

The GOP funding bill is a direct attack on working people. If Democrats won't act like a real opposition party, we need a party that will.

@lilemil.bsky.social and @jerisaac.bsky.social get your governor.

A portal you say? That accepts submissions from anyone, you say? Hmmm.

Defunds higher ed. @aaup.bsky.social better be jumping in this asap. We need all Michigan academics to raise hell. (And really all academics because if they pull this off they’re coming for everyone else next). #AcademicSky

Listen up, uni admin. Bullies will target you if you don’t fight back. This is not news. He’s been doing this for years. Only when he gets public, loud pushback does he back down. #academicsky

Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.

Donald Trump thought he had a massive mandate. He's wrong. In the first month since taking office, his poll numbers are crumbling, and his supporters are having buyer's remorse. Don't believe us? Check this out. www.welcomestack.org/p/crossing-t...

Dr. Harper’s powerful “Dear Colleague” letter is a timely reminder of why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are essential in higher education. You can read it here: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/blog...

Promoted and tenured.

I love all my friends saying things like, “I wish I could make a career off being petty and making diss tracks” after the halftime show, and I’m out here like, “Have you considered academia?”

Kendrick’s American flag motif at THIS MOMENT is subversive. Yes, yes, yes.

This energy.

As Elon Musk continues to talk about subsidies, let’s remember that he is the LARGEST GOVT SUBSIDIES RECIPIENT in the country!

How are the vibes right now, #orgcommsky?

AAUP’s statement against anticipatory obedience is the academic equivalent of “Don’t set yourself on fire to keep the arsonist warm.” It’s essential reading for anyone committed to stopping bad-faith actors from turning our institutions into a dumpster fire. www.aaup.org/file/Against...

I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! buttondown.com/5calls

Dear Democratic Leaders: here’s a free idea, send members of congress into the buildings where Elons people are and see what they’re doing. Dare them to stop you. Do something

I'm sorry I ever doubted you George Lucas for thinking trade taxation would lead to an evil empire.

Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent. Opportunities are everywhere. Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉

Call script: