Sarah Bruhn
@sarahbruhn.bsky.social
Studying immigration, families & education. Postdoc @ Penn. Writing two books. Raising three kiddos.
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Sarah Bruhn
@sarahbruhn.bsky.social
· Mar 25
Sanctuary is Good Public Policy
Sanctuary policies aren't just good for public safety and economics—they also promote justice and human rights.
progressive.org
In this op-ed (my first!) I argue that sanctuary matters, even amidst the anti-immigrant terror.
I hope you'll read and share!
progressive.org/op-eds/sanct...
I hope you'll read and share!
progressive.org/op-eds/sanct...
Anyone else wish we could put parenting skills on our CVs/resumes? I am an extraordinary negotiator of tense, high-stakes moments, emotional co-regulator of multiple people simultaneously, and complex systems manager. And that's just what happens before 8:00 am, every day.
November 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Anyone else wish we could put parenting skills on our CVs/resumes? I am an extraordinary negotiator of tense, high-stakes moments, emotional co-regulator of multiple people simultaneously, and complex systems manager. And that's just what happens before 8:00 am, every day.
Well, the upside of the horrific headline that I will not repost is that everyone's responses to it are making my day. Keep 'em coming, fellow workplace ruiners.
November 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Well, the upside of the horrific headline that I will not repost is that everyone's responses to it are making my day. Keep 'em coming, fellow workplace ruiners.
Reposted by Sarah Bruhn
Reposted by Sarah Bruhn
A lot of Americans would love to talk about kitchen table issues, unfortunately the kitchen table is being used to barricade the front door because ICE is trying to illegally enter private property to arrest and detain them.
October 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A lot of Americans would love to talk about kitchen table issues, unfortunately the kitchen table is being used to barricade the front door because ICE is trying to illegally enter private property to arrest and detain them.
Need a little hope this morning? Read the profiles of these incredible young people.
👋 Say hi to our 2025 Emerging Reporters: Annabelle Ink, Lee Ann Anderson, Safa Wahidi, Kahlie Wray and Gabriel Velasquez Neira!
These student journalists will receive stipends and one-on-one mentorship with our staff. Learn more about each of them: https://propub.li/4hmFEx4
These student journalists will receive stipends and one-on-one mentorship with our staff. Learn more about each of them: https://propub.li/4hmFEx4
October 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Need a little hope this morning? Read the profiles of these incredible young people.
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"From large cities like Los Angeles to small, rural towns like O’Neill, Neb., communities have come together...to resist the cruelty and chaos of mass deportation," writes William D. Lopez (@wdlopez.bsky.social), author of "Raiding the Heartland." @TIME. time.com/7319484/immi...
Mass Deportation Has Begun, But So Has Mass Resistance
How rural communities resist ICE and support their neighbors.
time.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"From large cities like Los Angeles to small, rural towns like O’Neill, Neb., communities have come together...to resist the cruelty and chaos of mass deportation," writes William D. Lopez (@wdlopez.bsky.social), author of "Raiding the Heartland." @TIME. time.com/7319484/immi...
My kids made me a binder and a new cover for my final edits.
Keeps the content nice and mysterious...
Keeps the content nice and mysterious...
October 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
My kids made me a binder and a new cover for my final edits.
Keeps the content nice and mysterious...
Keeps the content nice and mysterious...
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As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
October 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
OMG this gem makes everything worth it.
For everyone who remembers 2004...relish this one.
For everyone who remembers 2004...relish this one.
One of the best things I’ve seen in weeks 🤣. Treasure the small joys
'Daaa Yankees Lose' 😂 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Big Papi TROLL New York after ALDS elimination
YouTube video by FOX Sports
www.youtube.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
OMG this gem makes everything worth it.
For everyone who remembers 2004...relish this one.
For everyone who remembers 2004...relish this one.
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Got a recent Pulitzer for warning on the spread of autocracy around the globe, after decades of service to the paper? You can bet your butt you're getting laid off by form email, on Yom Kippur
The Post laid off seemingly the remaining of their liberal-leaning staff members on Opinion last Thursday, when some of them were observing Yom Kippur.
from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social for Status
status.news/p/washington-post-opinion-cuts-adam-oneal
from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social for Status
status.news/p/washington-post-opinion-cuts-adam-oneal
October 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Got a recent Pulitzer for warning on the spread of autocracy around the globe, after decades of service to the paper? You can bet your butt you're getting laid off by form email, on Yom Kippur
I'm so honored and excited to be part of this group! Thank you @scholars.org!
🌟 We’re excited to welcome the third cohort of SSN Media Fellows!
Over the next year, these scholars will work with SSN mentors to grow their media impact and share research with wider audiences.
📰 Learn more: scholars.org/media-fellow...
Over the next year, these scholars will work with SSN mentors to grow their media impact and share research with wider audiences.
📰 Learn more: scholars.org/media-fellow...
September 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I'm so honored and excited to be part of this group! Thank you @scholars.org!
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Deportations are happening in a matter of hours through a little known authority called expedited removal
In our latest @migrationpolicy.bsky.social article, we looked at this potent tool for speeding deportations & limiting access to asylum bit.ly/expedited-re...
In our latest @migrationpolicy.bsky.social article, we looked at this potent tool for speeding deportations & limiting access to asylum bit.ly/expedited-re...
September 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Deportations are happening in a matter of hours through a little known authority called expedited removal
In our latest @migrationpolicy.bsky.social article, we looked at this potent tool for speeding deportations & limiting access to asylum bit.ly/expedited-re...
In our latest @migrationpolicy.bsky.social article, we looked at this potent tool for speeding deportations & limiting access to asylum bit.ly/expedited-re...
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Speaking of voices under attack…can we be just as loud about Black journalists and comedians who are silenced, even by our so-called liberal outlets.
• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin
• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin
September 25, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Speaking of voices under attack…can we be just as loud about Black journalists and comedians who are silenced, even by our so-called liberal outlets.
• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin
• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin
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I'm in the "Guardian" writing about Judith Butler and the new McCarthyism: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Judith Butler is being targeted by the US government. We must stand up | Joel Swanson
What is happening to Judith Butler – a Jewish intellectual – in the name of fighting ‘antisemitism’ is outrageous
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I'm in the "Guardian" writing about Judith Butler and the new McCarthyism: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hi @portersqbooks.bsky.social could you order some copies please? Thank you!
Every day, I find myself wishing that our new book, Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Organizers in Crisis, was already out in the world, because I think it could really help people right now. Preorders really make all the difference in terms of helping a book become widely available.
Read This When Things Fall Apart by Kelly Hayes | Pilsen Community Books
Letters to Activists in Crisis
www.pilsencommunitybooks.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Hi @portersqbooks.bsky.social could you order some copies please? Thank you!
"Mom, guess what?" says my daughter as she got into the car after soccer practice. "ICE arrested someone outside the window of my English class today."
I wanted to not believe her.
She was right.
I wanted to not believe her.
She was right.
September 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"Mom, guess what?" says my daughter as she got into the car after soccer practice. "ICE arrested someone outside the window of my English class today."
I wanted to not believe her.
She was right.
I wanted to not believe her.
She was right.
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I encourage people to watch this video. The selected footage shows the professor doing nothing even slightly out of line, whereas the student misinterprets the law and hopes to impose her religious beliefs on the material.
Administrators caving to this is terrifying.
Administrators caving to this is terrifying.
Texas A&M’s President just removed a dean and department head from their positions after they supported a professor whose lesson on gender was challenged by a student. www.kbtx.com/2025/09/09/a...
A&M Dean removed following student complaints over curriculum
The Department of Justice has also acknowledged the situation and said it would be investigating.
www.kbtx.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I encourage people to watch this video. The selected footage shows the professor doing nothing even slightly out of line, whereas the student misinterprets the law and hopes to impose her religious beliefs on the material.
Administrators caving to this is terrifying.
Administrators caving to this is terrifying.
The president is advocating for domestic violence to be permissible, while Roe no longer stands.
I have never watched or read the Handmaiden's Tale it has always felt too close to home. Now it most certainly is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/u...
I have never watched or read the Handmaiden's Tale it has always felt too close to home. Now it most certainly is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/u...
Trump Says Having ‘a Little Fight With the Wife’ Should Not Count as a Crime
www.nytimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The president is advocating for domestic violence to be permissible, while Roe no longer stands.
I have never watched or read the Handmaiden's Tale it has always felt too close to home. Now it most certainly is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/u...
I have never watched or read the Handmaiden's Tale it has always felt too close to home. Now it most certainly is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/u...
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SCOTUS says racial profiling is constitutional, at least when Trump admin does it during roving, aggressive, astonishing immigration enforcement in LA -- where a district court found fed officers were arresting Brown people for ... speaking Spanish.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
25A169 Order
www.documentcloud.org
September 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
SCOTUS says racial profiling is constitutional, at least when Trump admin does it during roving, aggressive, astonishing immigration enforcement in LA -- where a district court found fed officers were arresting Brown people for ... speaking Spanish.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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Your weekly reminder that voter "concern" with immigration doesn't correspond to actual immigration levels.
It corresponds to the amount of coverage the media gives immigration.
This an entirely self-fulfilling mess, and it is entirely pointless.
It corresponds to the amount of coverage the media gives immigration.
This an entirely self-fulfilling mess, and it is entirely pointless.
September 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Your weekly reminder that voter "concern" with immigration doesn't correspond to actual immigration levels.
It corresponds to the amount of coverage the media gives immigration.
This an entirely self-fulfilling mess, and it is entirely pointless.
It corresponds to the amount of coverage the media gives immigration.
This an entirely self-fulfilling mess, and it is entirely pointless.
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Last year, Idaho passed a strict law that forbids anyone from providing to a minor any service that could be construed as medical or psychological in nature without parental consent.
Now, minors calling the state's suicide hotline are being forced to have a parent speak for them or hang up
Now, minors calling the state's suicide hotline are being forced to have a parent speak for them or hang up
September 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Last year, Idaho passed a strict law that forbids anyone from providing to a minor any service that could be construed as medical or psychological in nature without parental consent.
Now, minors calling the state's suicide hotline are being forced to have a parent speak for them or hang up
Now, minors calling the state's suicide hotline are being forced to have a parent speak for them or hang up
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i find this image so fascinating. it is both a literal example of authoritarianism but also a second-hand reproduction of the aesthetics of other authoritarian states. it's like a simulacra of authoritarianism whose purpose is to attempt to make the simulacra real.
This is a real photograph of Washington, DC this week, where the United States president has ordered military occupation in peacetime, and ordered the display of colossal portraits of himself.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
August 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
i find this image so fascinating. it is both a literal example of authoritarianism but also a second-hand reproduction of the aesthetics of other authoritarian states. it's like a simulacra of authoritarianism whose purpose is to attempt to make the simulacra real.
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Show hearings and trials are a key marker of a concentration-camp regime. Even in countries with existing detention crises, the conscious step to degrade due process for targeted groups further diminishes the larger legal system while shifting power to emerging quasi-legal and extralegal approaches.
After purging over 100 immigration judges, the Trump regime has announced that “temporary immigration judges“ will no longer need to have any experience in immigration law (!!)
To replenish their ranks, DOJ loosens requirements for temporary immigration judges
In a shift following the firing and departure of over 100 immigration judges, temporary immigration judges will no longer need to have experience in immigration law.
abcnews.go.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Show hearings and trials are a key marker of a concentration-camp regime. Even in countries with existing detention crises, the conscious step to degrade due process for targeted groups further diminishes the larger legal system while shifting power to emerging quasi-legal and extralegal approaches.
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Scholars of immigration, join us tomorrow!
August 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Scholars of immigration, join us tomorrow!
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As a resident of the Boston metro, I find it so interesting that narratives about the whiteness of Boston persist as the dominant national story even though it's a majority minority metro and the actual city is led by a Chinese-American woman.
Also, she's more presidential than Gavin Belson
Also, she's more presidential than Gavin Belson
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu:
“Silence in the face of oppression is not an option. The U.S. Attorney General asked for a response by today. So here it is…Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration's failures.”
“Silence in the face of oppression is not an option. The U.S. Attorney General asked for a response by today. So here it is…Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration's failures.”
August 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
As a resident of the Boston metro, I find it so interesting that narratives about the whiteness of Boston persist as the dominant national story even though it's a majority minority metro and the actual city is led by a Chinese-American woman.
Also, she's more presidential than Gavin Belson
Also, she's more presidential than Gavin Belson