In Ep. 102 of Your Words Unleashed podcast, I talk to author Karen Costa about ADHD in higher ed. We chat about late diagnoses in women, the link between shame and ableism, and how to design more inclusive classrooms. Listen in here: yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-102-what-...

Given that most, if not all MAGA merch is made in China, I'll be really curious to see what happens to their pricing and availability 😁

You can’t say criminals don’t deserve due process when due process is the thing that decides if they're criminals. Otherwise you're just kidnapping people you don't like.

I’ll just leave this here.

My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"? Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...

Now this is the kind of news I need.

For fathers in search of friendship, a growing group has emerged: the Brooklyn Stroll Club. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/s...

Some inspiration for writing in the midst of fascism: “Create dangerously, for people who read dangerously… Writing, knowing in part that no matter how trivial your words may seem, someday, somewhere, someone may risk his or her life to read them.” -Edwidge Danticat

Times are hard, and many are looking to leave higher ed. In my latest podcast episode, I talk with @ashleyruba-phd.bsky.social about how academics can use social media to build a personal brand. Hint: it’s all about being real. Listen here! yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-78-leavin...

Can we stop calling these atrocities "deportations." These people sold to El Salvadorian prisons were not deported. Deportation is a process that did not take place. They were rounded up and removed with no process. They were kidnapped, not deported.

Harper Collins didn't sign on to protect libraries. The other big four publishers (including my publisher, Penguin Random House) did. They are also part of the Murdoch empire. Imagine being a publishing house and NOT supporting library funding. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Scholarly authors in the humanities and social sciences, apply for this incredible grant from Princeton University Press! Work with writing coaches like me to craft a solid book proposal. Proud to be part of a program centering the voices of diverse scholars. press.princeton.edu/book-proposa...

It’s so clear that there’s no going back. Whatever emerges from this better be downright incredible.

The entire administration is eugenic.

This, right here..

Being an academic was always hard, but times are even tougher for anyone who does social justice and equity work. Tune in to my new podcast episode with Dr. Roxanne Donovan on how BIPOC academics can maintain wellness in these dark times. yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-76-how-to... #academicsky

One of my scholarly book coaching clients just told me, "You are much smaller than me, but I am terrified of you!" I laughed so hard. (FYI, she's about to get a contract from her dream press, so at least this fear pays off.)

Now that I’m no longer a professor, I realize I miss that one student in every class who would always nod their head during my lectures. Like, “I’m really getting this!” That felt like a rare moment of true connection. #leavingacademia #reflections

Let’s keep openly challenging the anti-science stance of the Trump/Musk administration!

Ending the night with this. *Get your hankies* A D-Day veteran called a gracious and humbled Zelenskyy a hero.

You first.

Research in the United States is being decimated and most people don’t care. Research has an image problem. Academics have an image problem. Higher education has an image problem. Your average American does not know that scientists and scholars do work that actually benefits THEM on a daily basis.

The JFK Presidential Library had to close suddenly yesterday due to the illegal firing of probationary employees. The general public was denied access to learning about the nation’s history. Someone explain to me how this counts as eliminating wasteful spending. Oh yeah, it doesn’t.

Stand Up for Science rallies will be held in DC and state capitals on March 7th. Share with friends. Sign-up here to get email updates with details: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...

At this rate, my son will be decorating rocks for Easter.

JUST IN: Federal judges orders HHS, CDC, and FDA to restore “by no later than 11:59 pm” today their websites and datasets to pre-January 30th status. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Academics, feeling burned out and overwhelmed? You're not alone. In my latest Your Words Unleashed episode, executive coach Dr. Brandy Simula shares real strategies to set boundaries & protect your well-being. Listen here: www.yourwordsunleashed.com/74. #Burnout #Academia #academicsky

Finally, a college president who is pushing back! Academics, read this recent Slate article by Michael S. Roth, president of Wesleyan University. More than ever, we need higher education leaders to take courageous risks and actively defy fascism. slate.com/life/2025/02...

Under fascism, no one is safe. Universities stayed quiet as the admin targeted DEI & foreign aid, censored research, etc. Now, they face devastating cuts to indirect cost rates, threatening research & operations. Silence won’t protect institutions. It won’t protect people; it never does.

Let’s call these cuts to scientific research what it actually is: modern-day eugenics.

is it woke to want to end cancer?

There’s no doubt—higher ed is on the chopping block. So when are university presidents and chancellors going to rise up against Trump and Musk?? #academicsky

With the tragic news of his passing, our Executive Editor Naomi Schneider shares a tribute to Michael Burawoy, a legendary figure in the field of Sociology and a dear friend. www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/i...

My free workshop today will walk you through my method for processing peer review reports and give a paragraph by paragraph template for writing a response that will land you a book contract. Join me at noon Pacific or register for the recording courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/surv...

RIP to Michael Burawoy, an absolute giant in the world of sociology. This is a horrible tragedy. The world was so much better with him in it. www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/04/o...

Despite the darkness of the past week, I’ve been thinking about the fact that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. We are starting to witness the power of collective resistance, and that is giving me hope today.

Most academics want their research and publications to resonate, inspire, and create real change. But here’s the truth: safe writing is forgettable writing. On Ep. 73 of Your Words Unleashed podcast, find out why risk-taking is the key to powerful writing. yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-73-why-ri...

I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service. “Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.

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So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Apple Costco Bank of America Delta JP Morgan Marriott Microsoft Procter & Gamble Goldman Sachs American Airlines Southwest Airlines United Airlines Catholic Health

Good writing requires competence. Great writing requires courage.

SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one. (1/3)

Just saying.

Brave yourselves for more of the like.

This right here.

Just found out every U.S. household is eligible to receive four more free COVID tests. covidtests.gov

A quick thought exercise for anyone who’s on the fence about leaving academia: If you would never be able to obtain another academic position no matter what, how would you feel? If one of your strongest reactions to this scenario is RELIEF, that’s something to really pay attention to.