The new cover of TIME magazine has an illustration of Elon Musk sitting behind the Resolute Desk.

A personal observation since deactivating Meta accounts — a lot of the time I spent on the apps was just an exercise in muscle memory and unconscious addiction. I’ve found myself mindlessly clicking the app just because I’ve finished doing whatever I initially picked my phone up for.

Reporters: Please stop calling things DEI that are not DEI. This is only cementing the propaganda being used to legitimize the dismantling of all types of initiatives that are not DEI as well as legitimize efforts to end civil rights enforcement. Be specific with your language. Be accurate.

Can’t say they didn’t warn us!

BREAKING: The White House rescinded President Trump's order to freeze all federal funding, including grants for public health, education, and safety. This cruel order would have devastated communities across the country.

I probably don't even need to say this, BUT. Me not posting about every nightmarish thing is not because I am not internally (or externally!) screaming multiple times per day, i just figure you heard about it from 100 other people posting about each new nightmare. I assure you, my soul is cracking.

It has been a… stressful day, to say the least. Here’s a picture of Cash’s first boarding “pupcation” this weekend to cleanse your timeline. He’s been exhausted for a solid 48 hours from playing so hard.

TikTok's recent in-app comms re: the "ban" provided great discussion in my PR Foundations class. But in referencing this opinion piece, most of my students came to opposing conclusions, citing feelings of confusion, betrayal & function as a political pawn. Thoughts? www.prweek.com/article/1903...

The Trump administration snuck fetal personhood into their anti-trans executive order

If you want to see the opposite of “obeying in advance,” here it is. Remarkable bravery by Reverend Budde.

A few have asked why I don't think democracy will collapse right away. So another (much briefer) thread:

Make no mistake — what has occurred re: TikTok is full-fledged propaganda . We will await the fate of this app, but trust has been broken for many users thanks to this political theatre. Nonetheless, it remains a powerful source for coalition-building and community.

The sudden infantilization of Elon Musk that I’ve observed in response to this instance is… something.

It’s easy to feel defeated and apathetic in the current political climate. I’ve been trying to limit my own social media consumption, but it feels more important than ever to build community with others and continue the discourse that lends to a healthy democracy.

Well, let’s try this social media thing again. Hi, Bluesky 👋 I’m Mackenzie. I’m an assistant professor of PR and a political PR + social media researcher. You can expect to see my commentary on (gestures broadly) this current moment in time, and how that relates back to my areas of expertise.