That's an astounding headline from @nytimes.com. Aren't hurting the lowest earners and helping the richest the stated goals of the GOP Tax Bill?!

Are any of my sky friends attending the @aaup.bsky.social Summer Institute in Atlanta this summer? Im going solo, so looking for meetups! #HigherEd #Faculty

I need ideas for April 5 signs. I like funny! Ideas? #April5 #Resist #FiftyFiftyOne

America voting for Trump… AGAINo mm

In 1392 Richard II eliminated tariffs on eel imports, & asked foreign merchants to bring eels "from over sea, where they are abundant, to London where they are dear." He knew that higher tariffs meant getting less of what you want. Oh, the lessons that eel history can teach us... 🗃️🧪

Thank you @petebuttigieg.bsky.social

If the Democrats don’t make an absolute buffet out of this group chat national security scandal, primary each and every one of them. It’s literally on a silver platter.

What you have to understand about Pete Hegseth copying and pasting war plans into Signal is that it almost certainly means he’s got classified documents on his personal UNSECURE devices. Signal isn't on a secure device...are our war plans on his personal devices? @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social

I finished the audiobook of the incomparable Nnedi Okorafor’s @nnedi.bsky.social most recent novel, The Death of the Author, and I have feelings. It’s been a long time since a book created such a genuine, emotional experience and response for me. #ThankYou #AmReading

Every single Democrat in Congress should be demanding the resignation of Waltz and Hegseth. Every single one. This is a massive scandal. There should be a serious price to pay. AND THERE IS ZERO DOWNSIDE FOR EVEN THE MOST SCAREDY-CAT CONGRESSPERSON.

Hoo boy

If you are upset about what's going on but aren't sure what to do: start by calling your reps. This app 👇 makes it easy. Standing up to authority is a muscle. If you haven't had to exercise it before, this is a great first step. I promise DOING one thing will make you feel better & more capable.

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

#GusGus hit a milestone today!

America is in the midst of a #constitutional crisis brought on by a literal #coup and facing an extreme economic crisis. Where is the national leadership from the Democratic Party? @democrats.org @housedemocrats.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

In just over a week the United States government is going to shut down and never resume the same work again, condemning millions to suffering that has not been contemplated — let alone experienced — in generations. And Democrats are talking about how one of their members wasn’t polite enough.

I think we've spent too long capitulating to their framing. Speaking about human rights in terms of what it contributes to the economy. Fuck that shit. We look after people cos they're people. That's it.

I know I just posted a need yesterday but my close friend Ash MUST leave his state for his personal safety. I have always looked up to him and he has given so much back to his community and now it’s our turn to give back to him. gofund.me/b1404a44

We lost our house in the Eaton Fire. We're safe, but the level of devastation is impossible to convey. I won't be able to work for a while, so if you want to support us, I'd appreciate a Patreon subscription or buying one of my books. It will help. www.patreon.com/MikeRothschild

Also #DidThisToday - the bill is currently in the House Committee on Education and Workforce, but even if your rep isn't part of that committee, you can still call now! If your rep *is* on the committee (see list below), it is ESPECIALLY important that you call early and often.

Per Congress dot gov here is the rundown, so far, of the confirmation hearings scheduled for next week. Grab your popcorn, coffee or snack/caffeine of choice

Hi LA County friends, just got a heads up through the wires and don't have a place to write it up so I'll put it here instead - the city of Rosemead is providing free N95s and KN95s to the public which can be picked up at the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce on Muscatel Ave between 12-4pm today...

This is a must-read if you work in higher ed! #feminization #masculinity #highered open.substack.com/pub/celestem...

Goddamn man he absolutely nailed it. It is entirely possible.

Any #skystorians have recommendations on teaching the U.S. survey class through the theme of violence? I'm especially looking for accessible readings on the topic of violence. #history #violence #amteaching

Now that the holiday shopping season is coming to an end, indie bookstores could really really use your help. Your local independent bookstore is a treasure and a crucial part of the neighborhood. And you KNOW you need some good reading during this cold winter season as you digest all that turkey.

I love #Christmas break. Time off from my regular schedule means I get to do fun stuff—like hanging out with my favorite 7-year old & her mom. We read feminist fairy tales (thx @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social) & ate Christmas cookies. My grinch heart grew at least 5 times bigger! 🎄🎁😻

Today is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. @coyoteri.bsky.social and @swop-usa.bsky.social have some active ways to commemorate those who died this year. As always, the Sex Worker Community Support Line is open for those wanting to talk/process - 877-776-2004

Calling all #skystorians who teach survey courses. Have any of you experimented with moving away from a coverage model? What works for you? What should I avoid? #history #amteaching #pedagogy

Maybe someone should update Jesse Singal’s Wikipedia entry to reflect his extreme transphobia and history of online harassment instead of giving him Bluesky as a new platform for attacking our trans friends. Like many other cis allies, I am calling on @aaron.bsky.team to ban him from our community.

kinda feel like the Bsky team won't listen to trans users about this, so I'll say it as a Cis Person: I don't want Jesse Singal on here spreading his lying hateful "just asking questions" bullshit. he is not acting in good faith, he causes active harm, and he adds nothing worthwhile to this platform

Just in time for gift-giving season, it's giveaway time! I've got some free downloads of the audiobook of Missionary Diplomacy & would love to share. Repost to enter and I'll pass along codes to the winners. And if you don't win, you can order at the link below! www.audible.com/pd/Missionar...

Serial killers & mass shooters happen as a unique phenomenon here It’s bigger than how a tiny bit of these individuals emerges in any group. We have an actual plague of serial killing & mass shooting in America, statistically done by mostly white men, created out of white supremacy & masculinity.

Alright I know a lot of people haven’t heard of this, but there’s a hashtag on X/Twitter called Bleached (opposite of Blacked) used by white men to fetishize Black women & made its way here. Racial fetishization has no place on Bluesky. Please share to get these reported & blocked. #Blacksky

Seems like posting tributes to Carrie Ann Lucas is the thing to do huh rewirenewsgroup.com/2019/02/25/c...

If you want a horrifying look at how insurance companies operate and to know why so many people see them as the problem, not the solution, read this thread. As she says, “We’re marks, not customers.”

People want radical change. Technocratic bullshit & bipartisan fairy tales are not going to cut it. Because what about the next time a disaster happens w health or home? I am more protected than most, but none of us are really protected by the system. Which has been failing us for the last decade.

The thing about "A.I." in art and writing and health insurance decision making and customer service and government services and a million other things... is that it sucks. And people are very very very tired of stuff that sucks.

For all those calling to leak the Gaetz report - please don’t. It is my understanding that women testified with the expectations of privacy. Our resolution today expressly required appropriate redactions to formally protect them in ways that an informal leak may not.

Seems like maybe there should be laws preventing this.

I’m in grading hell and I did it to myself. 45 essays to grade by Friday. Research papers from my Civil War class due tomorrow. Final essay in US I due Friday. All need to be graded by 8am Monday. Then I get final exams!

A lot of people think everything will work out if we just play by the rules but don’t seem to recognize that rules only matter when everyone agrees to follow them and, well, that isn’t our present reality.

For those too young to remember the conviction of Native American activist Leonard Peltier, and the case for his release, here’s a primer from @amnestyuk.bsky.social. www.huffpost.com/entry/amnest...

Me and Granny Sadie at Blacksmith Coffee in #Lindsborg #Kansas If you haven’t visited #LittleSweden you need to. Be sure to get your coffee and eats at Blacksmith and say hi to Granny!