Rose Metro
@rosemetro.bsky.social
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The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
It is chilling to watch this video. Thank you @ryangrim.bsky.social for this coverage. youtu.be/OmG2Dgtp29w
BREAKING: NEW ANGLE ON FATAL ICE SHOOTING IN MN
YouTube video by Breaking Points
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January 24, 2026 at 10:36 PM
It is chilling to watch this video. Thank you @ryangrim.bsky.social for this coverage. youtu.be/OmG2Dgtp29w
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Wise words from WEB DuBois to gird us today: "It would be shame and cowardice to surrender this glorious land and its opportunities for civilization and humanity to the thugs and lynchers, the mobs and profiteers, the monopolists & gamblers who today choke its soul and steal its resources."
January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Wise words from WEB DuBois to gird us today: "It would be shame and cowardice to surrender this glorious land and its opportunities for civilization and humanity to the thugs and lynchers, the mobs and profiteers, the monopolists & gamblers who today choke its soul and steal its resources."
Academics: thoughts on academia.edu and researchgate.net? I'm trying to minimize passive AI usage, and lately Academia.edu has been sending me BS about grants they've found for me using AI. Has anyone deleted their accounts or found alternatives? Is LinkedIn better or worse?
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January 2, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Academics: thoughts on academia.edu and researchgate.net? I'm trying to minimize passive AI usage, and lately Academia.edu has been sending me BS about grants they've found for me using AI. Has anyone deleted their accounts or found alternatives? Is LinkedIn better or worse?
Why I'm here, not on FB.
The Last Facebook Post: Why Quit Now?
I started working for Facebook in 2007. I had recently begun a Ph.D. program, and I was living in upstate New York with my husband…
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January 1, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Why I'm here, not on FB.
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A great read for end of year reflections "The Politics of Acknowledgements" in Myanmar/Burma studies @rosemetro.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... part of our special issue on Decolonising Research Ethics in Asia Pacific Viewpoint @zalifung.bsky.social Anne Decobert & Sophia Htwe.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A great read for end of year reflections "The Politics of Acknowledgements" in Myanmar/Burma studies @rosemetro.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... part of our special issue on Decolonising Research Ethics in Asia Pacific Viewpoint @zalifung.bsky.social Anne Decobert & Sophia Htwe.
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The current administration at the New College of Florida lack the necessary experience to run a higher ed institution.
"Not only do the folks running New College not have what it takes to run a higher education institution, they don't trust the people who do know what they're doing."
"Not only do the folks running New College not have what it takes to run a higher education institution, they don't trust the people who do know what they're doing."
3 years later, the 'new' New College is a total failure | Opinion
The recent, damning Florida DOGE report proves that President Richard Corcoran and his crew have failed at New College of Florida.
www.heraldtribune.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The current administration at the New College of Florida lack the necessary experience to run a higher ed institution.
"Not only do the folks running New College not have what it takes to run a higher education institution, they don't trust the people who do know what they're doing."
"Not only do the folks running New College not have what it takes to run a higher education institution, they don't trust the people who do know what they're doing."
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AI slop. it's what's for dinner. Thanks tech overlords! Keep looking in the mirror while you sing the song about your utopian genius!
NEW: AI “recipe slop” is overrunning search and social. Food creators say Google’s AI Overviews and glossy fake food pics are drowning out real, tested recipes — collapsing traffic and setting home cooks up for disaster, especially this Thanksgiving.
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
AI Slop Recipes Are Taking Over the Internet -- And Thanksgiving Dinner
Food bloggers see traffic dip as home cooks turn to AI, inspired by impossible pictures
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
AI slop. it's what's for dinner. Thanks tech overlords! Keep looking in the mirror while you sing the song about your utopian genius!
One way to donate to flooding relief in Hat Yai, Thailand
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November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
One way to donate to flooding relief in Hat Yai, Thailand
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Check out @tcpress.bsky.social's Professional Learning catalog, with offerings from me and other TCP authors.
Do you and your colleagues want to know more about document-based, thematic history teaching? Let me know! #sschat
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Do you and your colleagues want to know more about document-based, thematic history teaching? Let me know! #sschat
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November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Check out @tcpress.bsky.social's Professional Learning catalog, with offerings from me and other TCP authors.
Do you and your colleagues want to know more about document-based, thematic history teaching? Let me know! #sschat
www.tcpress.com/filebin/PDFs...
Do you and your colleagues want to know more about document-based, thematic history teaching? Let me know! #sschat
www.tcpress.com/filebin/PDFs...
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The #US just terminated the #TPS for #Myanmar. This means, that the government considers Myanmar a safe place to return #refugees and all other immigrants from Myanmar to whose presence is now "opposed to ... the national interest of the US". An absolute disaster! www.uscis.gov/humanitarian...
Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Burma (Myanmar) | USCIS
The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country's nationals from returning safely, or in certain circum...
www.uscis.gov
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The #US just terminated the #TPS for #Myanmar. This means, that the government considers Myanmar a safe place to return #refugees and all other immigrants from Myanmar to whose presence is now "opposed to ... the national interest of the US". An absolute disaster! www.uscis.gov/humanitarian...
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Here’s the plaque at West Point with the relevant text highlighted
November 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Here’s the plaque at West Point with the relevant text highlighted
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Our legal victory in AAUP v. Trump ensures that the Trump administration cannot use civil rights laws to pull federal research funds from universities, which undermines our 1st and 10th amendment rights.
AAUP General Counsel Veena Dubal explains why this is a major victory for higher ed workers.
AAUP General Counsel Veena Dubal explains why this is a major victory for higher ed workers.
November 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Our legal victory in AAUP v. Trump ensures that the Trump administration cannot use civil rights laws to pull federal research funds from universities, which undermines our 1st and 10th amendment rights.
AAUP General Counsel Veena Dubal explains why this is a major victory for higher ed workers.
AAUP General Counsel Veena Dubal explains why this is a major victory for higher ed workers.
Great panel discussion the other night at Humboldt University IAAW about the #MilkTeaAlliance. Thanks to @jwassers.bsky.social and other panelists! Refreshments = Milk tea from Myanmar, Hong Kong, Taiwan, & Thailand 😀
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Great panel discussion the other night at Humboldt University IAAW about the #MilkTeaAlliance. Thanks to @jwassers.bsky.social and other panelists! Refreshments = Milk tea from Myanmar, Hong Kong, Taiwan, & Thailand 😀
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Breaking news: “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, CBS said in a statement.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ canceled by CBS, to end in May 2026
CBS said in a statement that it was “purely a financial decision.” The show launched with Colbert as host, executive producer and writer a decade ago.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Breaking news: “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, CBS said in a statement.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
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More than two thirds of New Yorkers are tenants. Andrew Cuomo compared them to hotel guests.
We need a Mayor who will bring our city together around an agenda to lower costs for everyone, whether they rent or own.
We need a Mayor who will bring our city together around an agenda to lower costs for everyone, whether they rent or own.
July 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
More than two thirds of New Yorkers are tenants. Andrew Cuomo compared them to hotel guests.
We need a Mayor who will bring our city together around an agenda to lower costs for everyone, whether they rent or own.
We need a Mayor who will bring our city together around an agenda to lower costs for everyone, whether they rent or own.
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In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
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Local 6741 is in the BlueSky house!
We are an @aaup.bsky.social & @aft.org local, composed of all non-collectively bargaining AAUP chapter & at-large members of AAUP.
Follow us for news on & organizing resources for faculty in pre-majority union contexts.
Check out our website too! local6741.org
We are an @aaup.bsky.social & @aft.org local, composed of all non-collectively bargaining AAUP chapter & at-large members of AAUP.
Follow us for news on & organizing resources for faculty in pre-majority union contexts.
Check out our website too! local6741.org
Local 6741
Visit the post for more.
local6741.org
May 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Local 6741 is in the BlueSky house!
We are an @aaup.bsky.social & @aft.org local, composed of all non-collectively bargaining AAUP chapter & at-large members of AAUP.
Follow us for news on & organizing resources for faculty in pre-majority union contexts.
Check out our website too! local6741.org
We are an @aaup.bsky.social & @aft.org local, composed of all non-collectively bargaining AAUP chapter & at-large members of AAUP.
Follow us for news on & organizing resources for faculty in pre-majority union contexts.
Check out our website too! local6741.org
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Today the Missouri Senate has the extremist gun bill #HB1175 on their formal calendar. So I'm joining gun violence survivors and @momsdemand.bsky.social supporters in calling on #moleg to oppose SAPA.
Sheriffs, police chiefs and unions from across the state went to Jeff City to testify against it👇
Sheriffs, police chiefs and unions from across the state went to Jeff City to testify against it👇
Extremist bills like the Second Amendment Preservation Act tie local law enforcement's hands, making us LESS safe.
I’m joining survivors, @momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social to urge #moleg including Sen. @s-webber.bsky.social to stand up to the gun lobby and block this bad bill.
I’m joining survivors, @momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social to urge #moleg including Sen. @s-webber.bsky.social to stand up to the gun lobby and block this bad bill.
Why do you oppose the bills moving through the Missouri Legislature?
I’m joining survivors, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action to urge Missouri lawmakers to stand up to the gun lobby and block these dangerous gun bills!
voices.everytown.org
May 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Today the Missouri Senate has the extremist gun bill #HB1175 on their formal calendar. So I'm joining gun violence survivors and @momsdemand.bsky.social supporters in calling on #moleg to oppose SAPA.
Sheriffs, police chiefs and unions from across the state went to Jeff City to testify against it👇
Sheriffs, police chiefs and unions from across the state went to Jeff City to testify against it👇
This is where we are. It’s time for patriots to stand up for the principles in the Constitution.
U.S. Constitution: Love it or lose it
President Trump may complain about judges challenging his executive orders, but we should be grateful his powers don’t go unchecked.
www.columbiamissourian.com
April 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This is where we are. It’s time for patriots to stand up for the principles in the Constitution.
Those of us who can must speak out against the termination of international students' visas for free speech or minor driving violations. Grateful for @aaup.bsky.social guidance as we support our students.
MU international students become targets for immigration status changes
The trump administration's targeting of students who had been involved with pro-palestinian activism(intl student) "You have a responsibility, especially when y
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April 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Those of us who can must speak out against the termination of international students' visas for free speech or minor driving violations. Grateful for @aaup.bsky.social guidance as we support our students.
New open-access article out with Ma Maysi and Joe Decker, on #Myanmar refugee-background students and their access to higher education in the US.
Beyond Resilience: Barriers and Pathways in Higher Education for Double First-Gen Myanmar Refugee-Background Youth
| Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies
www.ejecs.org
April 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
New open-access article out with Ma Maysi and Joe Decker, on #Myanmar refugee-background students and their access to higher education in the US.
www.facebook.com/share/14wbYG... one option for donating to earthquake relief in #Myanmar
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March 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Let this be a lesson to everyone: Trump won't relent if you give in; he's a bully. The only thing that will get him to back off is to punch him back.
Trump drops the demeaning "governor" stuff and calls Carney by his correct title
March 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Let this be a lesson to everyone: Trump won't relent if you give in; he's a bully. The only thing that will get him to back off is to punch him back.
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This is why self-described MAGA "conservatives" often feel uncomfortable in modern academia. Because amongst humanists and social scientists, the idea that race is a biological reality has generally been considered discredited nonsense longer than any currently living American has been alive.
March 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is why self-described MAGA "conservatives" often feel uncomfortable in modern academia. Because amongst humanists and social scientists, the idea that race is a biological reality has generally been considered discredited nonsense longer than any currently living American has been alive.