B-I-N-G-O

For their final written assignment, I asked my students to reflect on the results of the 2024 election; on what the results say to them about the state of American politics and the electorate, overall. But most importantly, I asked them to tell me about one thing that gives them hope for the future.

Real talk.

The final substantive session of our politics of borders seminar today centered around @memomiller.bsky.social’s book, Build Bridges, Not Walls (2021). At the end of a particularly difficult and emotional semester, we found hope (promise, even) in imagining a different future, and asking, “what if?”

Thirteen years later, I’m still running to my grad advisor to cry. Something about old habits.

Your undocumented students need your care and support right now. And if you’re saying to yourself, “I don’t have any undocumented students,” think a-fucking-gain.

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Just gonna say this: if your starter pack cover appears to feature only white men, you may be part of the problem.

Sharing under bluer skies for those who might find some interest in it. Link in thread.

Just gonna say this: if your starter pack cover appears to feature only white men, you may be part of the problem.

Today we are excited to launch the Mapping Chicana/Mexicana Voices in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands project website. If you are interested in Chicano/a Studies, oral history, women's organizing, and/or digital humanities, check out our project website ⬇️

“We're gonna wince so much, you may even get tired of wincing.”

Worth revisiting. open.spotify.com/track/2Wm84P...

In the words of my 6yo: “bruh.”

Full disclosure: I’m emerging from one of the darkest, most difficult, depressive episodes I’ve ever experienced that started in the fall of last year. Suicide prevention week was last week, I know; but it bears repeating as often as possible: check on your people, regularly, y’all. 🙏🏽

Hello! I’m sad the other place turned into 4chan, but it’s nice to be here and back in contact with you all.