Professor Power
@powerofacademe.bsky.social
16thC after it was cool. Any pronouns except 'it.' Political theorist (ops =/= my employer's). Tired Jew. Solo parent. Curmudgeon extraordinaire.
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My summary of the 'torah' of gender, standing on one foot:
Gender can and should be a home, not a prison. That is the entire teaching. The rest is interpretation.
(inspiration: www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.31a....)
Gender can and should be a home, not a prison. That is the entire teaching. The rest is interpretation.
(inspiration: www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.31a....)
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Straight guys still comprise most abusers, and the demographic most likely to *be* abused is bisexual women, which is highly suggestive -- there's likely a lot of straight guys employing corrective violence against the queer women in their lives, and both "queer" and "woman" are relevant.
I keep seeing people say "highest % of abuse happens in lesbian relationships"
this is incorrect
they did the study on people throughout all the relationships in their lives, not just their current one. a lesbian relationship just means there are 2 women's lifetime stats per lesbian relationship
this is incorrect
they did the study on people throughout all the relationships in their lives, not just their current one. a lesbian relationship just means there are 2 women's lifetime stats per lesbian relationship
February 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Straight guys still comprise most abusers, and the demographic most likely to *be* abused is bisexual women, which is highly suggestive -- there's likely a lot of straight guys employing corrective violence against the queer women in their lives, and both "queer" and "woman" are relevant.
Excellent, excellent interview with @manongarcia.bsky.social about the Pélicot trial and how to think about the ubiquity of sexual violence under patriarchy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtE9...
‘Good guys’ commit sexual violence too - author of Gisèle Pelicot book
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Excellent, excellent interview with @manongarcia.bsky.social about the Pélicot trial and how to think about the ubiquity of sexual violence under patriarchy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtE9...
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My gosh www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/m...
‘They All Tried to Break Me’: Gisèle Pelicot Shares Her Story
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 3:20 AM
My gosh www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/m...
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“And in the end, it was them, these loved ones, these brave Black women — including the one who escaped by outsmarting him — who finally took this depraved serial killer down.”
He intentionally targeted Black women he thought no one would miss.
We investigated an N.J. serial killer most have never heard of. This is for the women he tried to erase.
He intentionally targeted Black women he thought no one would miss.
www.nj.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:11 AM
“And in the end, it was them, these loved ones, these brave Black women — including the one who escaped by outsmarting him — who finally took this depraved serial killer down.”
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Based on the evidence, there are plenty of people willing to knowingly turn over all thinking tasks to ai. They're informed. They simply don't care.
February 16, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Based on the evidence, there are plenty of people willing to knowingly turn over all thinking tasks to ai. They're informed. They simply don't care.
I've been kosher for almost 20 years & didn't eat red meat for about a decade before that, so maybe I just am wildly misremembering, but...4 slices of cheese on a burger sounds like a bad burger to cheese ratio, non? #HATM
February 16, 2026 at 2:31 AM
I've been kosher for almost 20 years & didn't eat red meat for about a decade before that, so maybe I just am wildly misremembering, but...4 slices of cheese on a burger sounds like a bad burger to cheese ratio, non? #HATM
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🚨BREAKING: In a powerful moment, Hillary Clinton just shredded to pieces Donald Trump’s Ukraine policy. She’s right again.
February 15, 2026 at 3:23 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a powerful moment, Hillary Clinton just shredded to pieces Donald Trump’s Ukraine policy. She’s right again.
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With comment from @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social and myself.
Most violent extremist attacks in Canada are perpetrated by young adult lone actors: report: theijf.org/article/viol...
Most violent extremist attacks in Canada are perpetrated by young adult lone actors: report: theijf.org/article/viol...
Most violent extremist attacks in Canada are perpetrated by young adult lone actors: report
Public service journalism
theijf.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
With comment from @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social and myself.
Most violent extremist attacks in Canada are perpetrated by young adult lone actors: report: theijf.org/article/viol...
Most violent extremist attacks in Canada are perpetrated by young adult lone actors: report: theijf.org/article/viol...
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For anyone who by some incredible mischance has not read / or listened to this, one of the most striking and influential books of this century.
OH YEAH and here's the link to buy it in such a way that you DON'T HAVE TO GET IT FROM AMAZON:
www.penguin.co.uk/books/180872...
www.penguin.co.uk/books/180872...
February 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
For anyone who by some incredible mischance has not read / or listened to this, one of the most striking and influential books of this century.
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Maddening story. Remarkable work by @corinnepurtill.bsky.social
Cedars-Sinai didn’t act on four decades of complaints about gynecologist’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege www.latimes.com/science/stor...
Cedars-Sinai didn’t act on four decades of complaints about gynecologist’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege www.latimes.com/science/stor...
Cedars-Sinai didn’t act on four decades of complaints about gynecologist’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege
More than 500 former patients are suing Barry J. Brock and facilities where he worked, saying the gynecologist’s misconduct was knowingly concealed.
www.latimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Maddening story. Remarkable work by @corinnepurtill.bsky.social
Cedars-Sinai didn’t act on four decades of complaints about gynecologist’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege www.latimes.com/science/stor...
Cedars-Sinai didn’t act on four decades of complaints about gynecologist’s sexual abuse, lawsuits allege www.latimes.com/science/stor...
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"disrespectful troglodyte"
Imagine Mulgrew saying (not just writing) this, and it is all the more delicious. 🖖
#StarTrek #StarTrekSFA #StarfleetAcademy
Imagine Mulgrew saying (not just writing) this, and it is all the more delicious. 🖖
#StarTrek #StarTrekSFA #StarfleetAcademy
There are some Star Trek fans weirdly obsessed with “decorum” and they really fixate on how Holly Hunter sits in the captain’s chair on STARFLEET ACADEMY. One guy left a comment on the official FB whining about it and so Captain Janeway herself responded to drop the hammer
February 13, 2026 at 6:43 AM
"disrespectful troglodyte"
Imagine Mulgrew saying (not just writing) this, and it is all the more delicious. 🖖
#StarTrek #StarTrekSFA #StarfleetAcademy
Imagine Mulgrew saying (not just writing) this, and it is all the more delicious. 🖖
#StarTrek #StarTrekSFA #StarfleetAcademy
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CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
7-Year-Old Migrant Girl Dies Of Dehydration And Shock In U.S. Border Patrol Custody
The girl's death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.
shorturl.at
February 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
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Hey, it's @smsaideman.bsky.social in Maclean's talking about incredibly cheerful things.
Oh, wait...
Oh, wait...
What Would a U.S. Civil War Mean for Canada? - Macleans.ca
If Americans start shooting back at ICE—or Trump sends in the Army—the country could tip into large-scale violence
macleans.ca
February 13, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Hey, it's @smsaideman.bsky.social in Maclean's talking about incredibly cheerful things.
Oh, wait...
Oh, wait...
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Discovered a great new podcast! Her Place In Theory. Each episode interviews a scholar about a woman in philosophy. This one is with Helena Rosenblatt, on Germaine de Staël. @herplacepod.bsky.social Host @juliettemarchant.bsky.social
Germaine de Staël with Helena Rosenblatt
Podcast Episode · Her Place in Theory · 11/04/2025 · 32m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/germaine-de-staël-with-helena-rosenblatt/id1850592685?i=1000735151358
February 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Discovered a great new podcast! Her Place In Theory. Each episode interviews a scholar about a woman in philosophy. This one is with Helena Rosenblatt, on Germaine de Staël. @herplacepod.bsky.social Host @juliettemarchant.bsky.social
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Why Does Anger Go Viral? | The Rundown
YouTube video by TVO Today
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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February 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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President Botstein must resign, immediately.
@bardcollege.bsky.social
@bardcollege.bsky.social
Our latest story on Leon Botstein’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein shows the college president knew of the trafficking allegations as he sought donations from the sex offender, despite his repeated claims in recent days to the contrary.
Much more herein:
www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
Much more herein:
www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
Emails show Botstein knew of Epstein allegations while pursuing donations
Condolences sent after public reports of Epstein’s sex trafficking and his ties to then-Prince Andrew indicate the Bard president knew more than he now admits.
www.timesunion.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:55 PM
President Botstein must resign, immediately.
@bardcollege.bsky.social
@bardcollege.bsky.social
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Daf Reactions Minisode Menachot 32: Sorry Not Sorry, Elijah!
youtu.be/w1H2QhBx1zc
youtu.be/w1H2QhBx1zc
Daf Reactions Minisode Menachot 32: Sorry Not Sorry, Elijah!
YouTube video by Miriam Anzovin
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Daf Reactions Minisode Menachot 32: Sorry Not Sorry, Elijah!
youtu.be/w1H2QhBx1zc
youtu.be/w1H2QhBx1zc
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"The Trump administration covertly sent thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran after the regime’s brutal crackdown on demonstrations last month, U.S. officials said, an effort to keep dissidents online following Tehran’s stifling of internet access." 1/n
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
"The Trump administration covertly sent thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran after the regime’s brutal crackdown on demonstrations last month, U.S. officials said, an effort to keep dissidents online following Tehran’s stifling of internet access." 1/n
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Exclusive | U.S. Smuggled Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Protest Crackdown
The Trump administration covertly sent terminals into Iran in an effort to keep dissidents online following Tehran’s stifling of internet access.
www.wsj.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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"The Trump administration covertly sent thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran after the regime’s brutal crackdown on demonstrations last month, U.S. officials said, an effort to keep dissidents online following Tehran’s stifling of internet access." 1/n
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
"The Trump administration covertly sent thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran after the regime’s brutal crackdown on demonstrations last month, U.S. officials said, an effort to keep dissidents online following Tehran’s stifling of internet access." 1/n
www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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here's the thing:
What these detransitioners are experiencing is *gender dysphoria*. They need therapy, not a fucking political platform. What this person experiences now, being in a body that doesn't suit them, is what every single trans person goes through when they experience puberty.
What these detransitioners are experiencing is *gender dysphoria*. They need therapy, not a fucking political platform. What this person experiences now, being in a body that doesn't suit them, is what every single trans person goes through when they experience puberty.
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Feb 12:
WSJ continues assault on GAC w/ anomalous lead op-ed by detransitioner who realized top surgery at age 19 was wrong bec. "there was no way to be born in the wrong body at all." Her lawsuit before TX Supreme Court seeks to overturn 2-yr statute of limitations.
WSJ continues assault on GAC w/ anomalous lead op-ed by detransitioner who realized top surgery at age 19 was wrong bec. "there was no way to be born in the wrong body at all." Her lawsuit before TX Supreme Court seeks to overturn 2-yr statute of limitations.
Opinion | What I Suffered Being ‘Transgender’
I’m suing the people who did this to me, and the Texas Supreme Court heard my case this week.
www.wsj.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
here's the thing:
What these detransitioners are experiencing is *gender dysphoria*. They need therapy, not a fucking political platform. What this person experiences now, being in a body that doesn't suit them, is what every single trans person goes through when they experience puberty.
What these detransitioners are experiencing is *gender dysphoria*. They need therapy, not a fucking political platform. What this person experiences now, being in a body that doesn't suit them, is what every single trans person goes through when they experience puberty.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Feb 12 Guardian:
An MD performing GCS on trans woman was sentenced in 1965 for violating Japanese eugenics laws forbidding sterilization, making surgery illegal for next 33 years. Now trans male director is bringing this history back with film "The Blue Boy Trial."
An MD performing GCS on trans woman was sentenced in 1965 for violating Japanese eugenics laws forbidding sterilization, making surgery illegal for next 33 years. Now trans male director is bringing this history back with film "The Blue Boy Trial."
‘People ought to know’: Blue Boy Trial brings Japan’s trans history up to date
Kasho Iizuka’s feature casts trans actors to revisit a notorious 1965 trial that made gender reassignment illegal for more than 30 years. He explains why the history remains unfinished
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Feb 12 Guardian:
An MD performing GCS on trans woman was sentenced in 1965 for violating Japanese eugenics laws forbidding sterilization, making surgery illegal for next 33 years. Now trans male director is bringing this history back with film "The Blue Boy Trial."
An MD performing GCS on trans woman was sentenced in 1965 for violating Japanese eugenics laws forbidding sterilization, making surgery illegal for next 33 years. Now trans male director is bringing this history back with film "The Blue Boy Trial."