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Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow
@esharrow.bsky.social
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Scholar of gender politics+Title IX //Coauthor, Equality Unfulfilled (Cambridge UP) // APSA, AERA & Choice ALA book awards

UMass Amherst Professor of Public Policy & History +Dir of Faculty Research, Institute for Social Science Research

Minnesotan 4evr .. more

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 16h
Here's that Ring #SuperBowl commercial:

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 18h
Just a few weeks ago, the administration cancelled all remaining department of energy grid resilience projects in Puerto Rico. All of them. www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-end...
The end of DOE’s grid work in Puerto Rico
The Trump administration has canceled all eight of the remaining awards devoted to distributed energy on the island.
www.latitudemedia.com

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Dr. Johnathan Flowers, Bisexual of the Blade (Alt-text or DIE) @shengokai.blacksky.app · 18h
It was transforming the biggest NFL stage in the world into a sugar cane plantation that did it for me.

Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 18h
Ocasio gang rise up 🙌🏽🇵🇷
Bad Bunny wearing an OCASIO 64 jersey

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Austin McCoy @austinmccoy.bsky.social · 19h
A perfectly joyous performance 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

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Jason Kirk @jasonkirk.fyi · 19h
Only one who got the ball into the end zone was Bad Bunny

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Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow @esharrow.bsky.social · 20h
Really makes you wonder how many of these dudes are competing with messed up joint injures, taking the field anyway on a big day for their sport despite the potentially life-altering risk, and being heralded as gladiators for it, don’t it?

No sexist double-standards to see here, Bluesky!

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Shireen Ahmed @shireenahmed.bsky.social · 21h
As part of the CBC Olympics 2026 Milano-Cortina coverage, I wrote about Lindsey Vonn's crash, the risks of sport, and why athletes make the decisions they make.
Thank you to mental performance consultant Georgia Ens for her insight.

www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
ANALYSIS | Despite disastrous crash, Lindsey Vonn’s return was neither selfish or unwarranted | CBC Sports
All the emotions swirling around Lindsey Vonn’s crash, and questions about why she decided to compete in the first place, are blowing up the internet. But for elite athletes, it’s not the glory but th...
www.cbc.ca

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The Transfeminine Review @thetransfemininereview.com · 21h
Subliminal mindfuck America indeed.

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Stacey Burns @wentrogue.bsky.social · 3d
“It seems our university leaders cannot even say that it is wrong to murder a former student in broad daylight because some people might disagree,” geography professor Kate Derickson
Faculty, students push University of Minnesota to denounce ICE and killing of alumnus Alex Pretti
It illustrates the complex balancing act for colleges and universities in responding to ICE actions.
www.startribune.com

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Rodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 4d
Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”
Instagram post from Jessie Diggins, showing her carrying the American flag and smiling: I want to make sure you know who I'm racing for when I get to the start line at the Olympics. I'm racing for an American people who stand for love, for acceptance, for compassion, honesty and respect for others. I do not stand for hate or violence or discrimination. I get to decide who I'm racing for every single day, and how I want to live up to my values. For everyone out there caring for others, protecting their neighbors and meeting people with love - every single step is for you. YOU are the ones who make me proud to carry the flag, and I hope I can bring you joy over these next few weeks.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 7d
"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."

apnews.com/article/immi...
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
apnews.com

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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 8d
Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com

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Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow @esharrow.bsky.social · 8d
They clear the cycling and running paths before the roads in Mpls, no joke.
mplsmndani.bsky.social Dani Minneapolis @mplsmndani.bsky.social · 8d
Just moments ago the parkway was TAKEN OVER by winter cyclists. At first I thought hundreds, but they just kept coming. Thousands and thousands! I almost cried. I’m so dang proud of MN right now.

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Dani Minneapolis @mplsmndani.bsky.social · 8d
Just moments ago the parkway was TAKEN OVER by winter cyclists. At first I thought hundreds, but they just kept coming. Thousands and thousands! I almost cried. I’m so dang proud of MN right now.

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Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow @esharrow.bsky.social · 9d
All eyes back on Minneapolis. The streets are full again.

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Eric Harris Bernstein @ehbinmn.bsky.social · 10d
Whatever we’re doing, it’s not enough.

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 11d
I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.

Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.

Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 12d
Sending @repilhan.bsky.social sincere admiration tonight.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12d
REP. OMAR after being attacked with liquid: “We will continue! These fucking assholes are not gonna get away with this! Here is the reality people like this ugly man don’t understand — we are Minnesota Strong. We’ll stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw at us.”

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Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow @esharrow.bsky.social · 12d
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ceej.online ceej @ceej.online · 13d
me? oh yeah, fine. I'm doing great. just sort of left my body for a second to observe the current moment and my place in it from a high angle, sort of like what I imagine you'd see from a spy satellite? but one that can look through time? but yeah, I'll have that report done by the end of the day

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ceej @ceej.online · 13d
me? oh yeah, fine. I'm doing great. just sort of left my body for a second to observe the current moment and my place in it from a high angle, sort of like what I imagine you'd see from a spy satellite? but one that can look through time? but yeah, I'll have that report done by the end of the day

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 13d
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jan 27 Politico: As Minn state agencies continue to refused to comply with fed demands to adopt trans-exclusive sports policies, the Dept of Ed. has advanced its investigation of the state to the DOJ-- a step towards pulling federal funding.
Education Department refers Minnesota trans athletes probe to Justice Department
The move could lead to the state losing its federal funding over its transgender athlete policies.
www.politico.com

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Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow @esharrow.bsky.social · 13d
Guys, luminaries on Mpls lakes is one of the best things in the city. Right under the flight path, and MSP is an international hub.
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Here is a video of people working to illuminate the sign earlier this evening.

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Sir Dumpy @sir-dumpy.bsky.social · 13d
It was a great showing tonight on the lake!

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laurampls.bsky.social @laurampls.bsky.social · 13d
Here is a video of people working to illuminate the sign earlier this evening.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 13d
if bovino is out and conservatives are turning on noem then there is a real opportunity to demand that miller resign too.

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Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow @esharrow.bsky.social · 13d
The demand is still: abolish ICE.

Don’t let them trick you into thinking they aren’t leaving MN to go traumatize other communities.

Justice for Renee, Alex, and the dozens of others who died in ICE detention in the last 12 months alone demands us not to concede to MN withdrawal.

ABOLISH. ICE.

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Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow @esharrow.bsky.social · 13d
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mollyploofkins.bsky.social Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 14d
Alex Pretti’s coworkers take a moment of silence this morning

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Hakeem Jefferson @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social · 13d
Even when they show signs of weakness or forced regret, we must not give an inch. Authoritarian governments still respond to public opinion, which is why sustained pressure matters. We have to keep making clear that these thuggish actions are unconscionable and will not be tolerated. Don’t let up.