Ben Allen
@evodynamics.bsky.social
Mathematical biologist studying evolution. Professor of Mathematics at Emmanuel College, MA. Queer, nonbinary (they/them). For social and ecological justice. Jewish as in Free Palestine. https://www.emmanuel.edu/emmanuel-mathematical-biology-research-embr
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Ben Allen
@evodynamics.bsky.social
· Jul 27
Adaptive dynamics of sexual signaling and discrimination under different mating conditions
A wide variety of animals engage in same-sex sexual behavior (SSB). Some instances of SSB appear to arise from individuals mating indiscriminately without regard to the sex of their partners. Theory s...
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New preprint: "Adaptive dynamics of sexual signaling and discrimination under different mating conditions" with Sam Rothberg and Brian Lerch
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Let's check in on what men have been up to
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Let's check in on what men have been up to
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A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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The arc of the moral universe is footlong, but it bends towards justice
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The arc of the moral universe is footlong, but it bends towards justice
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*The Mathematics of Origami*.
Expected online publication date: December 2025. Print publication: 31 December 2025.
www.science.smith.edu/~jorourke/Ma...
#MathSky #Mathematics 🧪 #Geometry #Origami #MathArt
Expected online publication date: December 2025. Print publication: 31 December 2025.
www.science.smith.edu/~jorourke/Ma...
#MathSky #Mathematics 🧪 #Geometry #Origami #MathArt
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
*The Mathematics of Origami*.
Expected online publication date: December 2025. Print publication: 31 December 2025.
www.science.smith.edu/~jorourke/Ma...
#MathSky #Mathematics 🧪 #Geometry #Origami #MathArt
Expected online publication date: December 2025. Print publication: 31 December 2025.
www.science.smith.edu/~jorourke/Ma...
#MathSky #Mathematics 🧪 #Geometry #Origami #MathArt
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In a number of cases, anonymous single-paragraph complaints, with no supporting evidence provided, spurred full-scale Title VI investigations.
“Government civil rights enforcement is now being driven by the equivalent of a YouTube comment section.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“Government civil rights enforcement is now being driven by the equivalent of a YouTube comment section.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Surge in antisemitism investigations at US universities after October 7 attacks, data shows
A report shared exclusively with the Guardian documents how a civil rights law has become a tool to impose ideological priorities on US schools
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In a number of cases, anonymous single-paragraph complaints, with no supporting evidence provided, spurred full-scale Title VI investigations.
“Government civil rights enforcement is now being driven by the equivalent of a YouTube comment section.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“Government civil rights enforcement is now being driven by the equivalent of a YouTube comment section.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Every trans person, family member or ally who has spoken to the nyt has been exploited and abused. Every expert who has spoken to the nyt has seen their words twisted and misrepresented.
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Every trans person, family member or ally who has spoken to the nyt has been exploited and abused. Every expert who has spoken to the nyt has seen their words twisted and misrepresented.
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#ICE returned the immigrant they shoved in a Texas prison - to a windowless 8x10 room with no bed in the basement of a Burlington office building
www.universalhub.com/2025/ice-ret...
#Massachusetts #immigrants
www.universalhub.com/2025/ice-ret...
#Massachusetts #immigrants
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
#ICE returned the immigrant they shoved in a Texas prison - to a windowless 8x10 room with no bed in the basement of a Burlington office building
www.universalhub.com/2025/ice-ret...
#Massachusetts #immigrants
www.universalhub.com/2025/ice-ret...
#Massachusetts #immigrants
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Inside Bill Kristol there are two wolves. One wants to bomb the Middle East. The other wants a revolution of the working class.
November 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Inside Bill Kristol there are two wolves. One wants to bomb the Middle East. The other wants a revolution of the working class.
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This was horrific to watch. Agents entering a daycare, wrestling with and abducting a teacher in front of small screaming children. I just… what the fuck are we doing here.
this morning, ICE went into a Spanish language immersion daycare and took a teacher from the building in front of screaming and crying kids and parents at dropoff and the daycare had to shut down for the day (near Lane Tech, where they were yesterday). Really hoping today's "theme" is not "daycare."
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This was horrific to watch. Agents entering a daycare, wrestling with and abducting a teacher in front of small screaming children. I just… what the fuck are we doing here.
Democrats won every major election yesterday by wide margins. Here's why that's bad news for Democrats.
November 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Democrats won every major election yesterday by wide margins. Here's why that's bad news for Democrats.
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Just want to see one (1) news story on how toxic the Republican brand is among average, everyday Northeast urbanites, and how that should be seen as a major crisis for Republicans. Unfortunately I won’t bc this is still a country where cows and empty land get strong political representation
November 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Just want to see one (1) news story on how toxic the Republican brand is among average, everyday Northeast urbanites, and how that should be seen as a major crisis for Republicans. Unfortunately I won’t bc this is still a country where cows and empty land get strong political representation
Trump's efforts to instrumentalize Jewish voters have largely failed, and he is extremely mad about it
Trump: "Any Jewish person that votes for Zohran Mamdani, a proven and self professed JEW HATER, is a stupid person!!!"
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Trump's efforts to instrumentalize Jewish voters have largely failed, and he is extremely mad about it
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Tonight, in Chicago, North Side rapid responders and community members held a vigil. At least ten people were abducted by ICE in Rogers Park alone today. We uplifted the message RESIST ICE in lights. We spoke out, sang together, grieved, and reaffirmed our commitment to defending our neighbors.
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Tonight, in Chicago, North Side rapid responders and community members held a vigil. At least ten people were abducted by ICE in Rogers Park alone today. We uplifted the message RESIST ICE in lights. We spoke out, sang together, grieved, and reaffirmed our commitment to defending our neighbors.
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The Hasidic Jewish Community Council of Williamsburg is endorsing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social !!!
Tell me again about the antisemitism hysteria, centrist mainstream US rabbis, tell me.
Via Rabbi @abbystein.bsky.social
Tell me again about the antisemitism hysteria, centrist mainstream US rabbis, tell me.
Via Rabbi @abbystein.bsky.social
Brooklyn Leader Rabbi Moishe Indig Set to Endorse Zoran Mamdani for NYC Mayor | Williamsburg 365
www.williamsburg365.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Hasidic Jewish Community Council of Williamsburg is endorsing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social !!!
Tell me again about the antisemitism hysteria, centrist mainstream US rabbis, tell me.
Via Rabbi @abbystein.bsky.social
Tell me again about the antisemitism hysteria, centrist mainstream US rabbis, tell me.
Via Rabbi @abbystein.bsky.social
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Tapping the sign
November 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Tapping the sign
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since we just had Halloween i think we need a selfie thread. i expect you all to meet the #MathCoffeeSelfie deadlines no matter how late i post the thread. lets see em!
no one told me that i forgot the selfie thread today
November 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
since we just had Halloween i think we need a selfie thread. i expect you all to meet the #MathCoffeeSelfie deadlines no matter how late i post the thread. lets see em!
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As sponsor, I will be participating in an in person hearing to ensure access to lifesaving online resources for LGBTQIA+ & other marginalized communities in response to proposed state & federal digital censorship legislation on Weds. 11/12 at 2pm.
www.boston.gov/public-notic...
www.boston.gov/public-notic...
October 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
As sponsor, I will be participating in an in person hearing to ensure access to lifesaving online resources for LGBTQIA+ & other marginalized communities in response to proposed state & federal digital censorship legislation on Weds. 11/12 at 2pm.
www.boston.gov/public-notic...
www.boston.gov/public-notic...
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Councilor Santana has been a leading voice in the Council on issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community.
👉 Santana needs your vote. VOTE.
I won't forget a former At Large Councilor's remarks re. "men in wigs." Or Councilors who retweeted Herald BS after a tragic incident. Step aside, Old Boston.
👉 Santana needs your vote. VOTE.
I won't forget a former At Large Councilor's remarks re. "men in wigs." Or Councilors who retweeted Herald BS after a tragic incident. Step aside, Old Boston.
As sponsor, I will be participating in an in person hearing to ensure access to lifesaving online resources for LGBTQIA+ & other marginalized communities in response to proposed state & federal digital censorship legislation on Weds. 11/12 at 2pm.
www.boston.gov/public-notic...
www.boston.gov/public-notic...
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Councilor Santana has been a leading voice in the Council on issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community.
👉 Santana needs your vote. VOTE.
I won't forget a former At Large Councilor's remarks re. "men in wigs." Or Councilors who retweeted Herald BS after a tragic incident. Step aside, Old Boston.
👉 Santana needs your vote. VOTE.
I won't forget a former At Large Councilor's remarks re. "men in wigs." Or Councilors who retweeted Herald BS after a tragic incident. Step aside, Old Boston.
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I’ve created my first custom feed: posts based on William Carlos Williams’ poem “This Is Just To Say.” It doesn’t have filtering or much sophistication, but initial preview looked ok. Please let me know about issues.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I’ve created my first custom feed: posts based on William Carlos Williams’ poem “This Is Just To Say.” It doesn’t have filtering or much sophistication, but initial preview looked ok. Please let me know about issues.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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The ADL confirms it is no longer a civil rights organization.
We need to build up alternative Jewish orgs that recognize that none of us are free until we all are.
www.jta.org/2025/10/29/u...
We need to build up alternative Jewish orgs that recognize that none of us are free until we all are.
www.jta.org/2025/10/29/u...
ADL removes ‘Protect Civil Rights’ from website as it narrows its mission amid right-wing attacks - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The removal took place after FBI Director Kash Patel said he would cut ties with the ADL, though it is unclear if that has happened.
www.jta.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The ADL confirms it is no longer a civil rights organization.
We need to build up alternative Jewish orgs that recognize that none of us are free until we all are.
www.jta.org/2025/10/29/u...
We need to build up alternative Jewish orgs that recognize that none of us are free until we all are.
www.jta.org/2025/10/29/u...
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CBS News' Race & Culture unit is cut.
Weiss criticized it last year after it met with Tony Dokoupil, who ignored show plan & said Ta-Nehisi Coates's book could be "in the backpack of an extremist."
Now: Unit cut & Dokoupil just did a softball Netanyahu interview right before Israel broke ceasefire
Weiss criticized it last year after it met with Tony Dokoupil, who ignored show plan & said Ta-Nehisi Coates's book could be "in the backpack of an extremist."
Now: Unit cut & Dokoupil just did a softball Netanyahu interview right before Israel broke ceasefire
October 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
CBS News' Race & Culture unit is cut.
Weiss criticized it last year after it met with Tony Dokoupil, who ignored show plan & said Ta-Nehisi Coates's book could be "in the backpack of an extremist."
Now: Unit cut & Dokoupil just did a softball Netanyahu interview right before Israel broke ceasefire
Weiss criticized it last year after it met with Tony Dokoupil, who ignored show plan & said Ta-Nehisi Coates's book could be "in the backpack of an extremist."
Now: Unit cut & Dokoupil just did a softball Netanyahu interview right before Israel broke ceasefire
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These indictments are disgusting. I was there when these alleged crimes *did not* occur. The only violence that occurred was committed by ICE, as usual.
Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, five others indicted over protest outside Broadview ICE facility
Illinois congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five other protesters have been indicted on federal charges, accused of damaging an ICE agent's vehicle in Broadview last month.
www.cbsnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
These indictments are disgusting. I was there when these alleged crimes *did not* occur. The only violence that occurred was committed by ICE, as usual.