Will Jones
@willpjones.bsky.social
Historian of race and class; Author: The March on Washington & The Tribe of Black Ulysses; Professor, University of Minnesota; President, @umn-tc-aaup.bsky.social; Editor, "Up For Debate" @laborlawchajournal.bsky.social
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And just like that, it's real.
When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992, from @illinoispress.bsky.social. Due out 4/14/26.
Thanks to everyone who tolerated this dream and made it happen. Pre-order if you'd like: www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992, from @illinoispress.bsky.social. Due out 4/14/26.
Thanks to everyone who tolerated this dream and made it happen. Pre-order if you'd like: www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
When Democrats Won the Heartland
www.press.uillinois.edu
November 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
And just like that, it's real.
When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992, from @illinoispress.bsky.social. Due out 4/14/26.
Thanks to everyone who tolerated this dream and made it happen. Pre-order if you'd like: www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992, from @illinoispress.bsky.social. Due out 4/14/26.
Thanks to everyone who tolerated this dream and made it happen. Pre-order if you'd like: www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
The White House should republish Ida Bailey Allen’s Cookbook: Delicious Meals at Low Cost (1940), with its decidedly Trumpian ending
November 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The White House should republish Ida Bailey Allen’s Cookbook: Delicious Meals at Low Cost (1940), with its decidedly Trumpian ending
Imagine! A positive story about transit @startribune.com
Washington: 10 good things about Metro Transit — including one that’s simply priceless
The system’s been plagued by high crime, low ridership, rampant fare evasion and an ever-ballooning billion-dollar budget. But there are good things to be said about the buses and trains, Robin Washin...
www.startribune.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Imagine! A positive story about transit @startribune.com
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UMN administration has not taken this simple step.
While we do not agree on all issues, I want to publicly thank UNC-CH Chancellor Lee Roberts for clearly stating today in Faculty Council that UNC cannot and will not sign Trump's Compact, because it raises irresolvable issues of academic freedom. That was important for faculty & students to hear.
November 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
UMN administration has not taken this simple step.
UMN Administration hired @penamerica.bsky.social to teach faculty about academic freedom, but they didn't tell the presenters about UMN's own serious violations academic freedom. @umn-tc-aaup.bsky.social told them and this is their response. @aaup.org
PEN America Urges University of Minnesota Regents to Reconsider Restrictions on Departmental Speech
"While the resolution may have been rationalized as a way to support the expression of diverse viewpoints, in practice it is often having the opposite impact."
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November 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
UMN Administration hired @penamerica.bsky.social to teach faculty about academic freedom, but they didn't tell the presenters about UMN's own serious violations academic freedom. @umn-tc-aaup.bsky.social told them and this is their response. @aaup.org
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Honestly don’t know how we ever come back from this.
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Honestly don’t know how we ever come back from this.
So cute, this guy thinks he invented capitalism.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp calls his company the first to be 'completely anti-woke'
Palantir sees "accelerating and otherworldly growth" as CEO Alex Karp highlights working with ICE and supporting Israel on an earnings call.
www.businessinsider.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
So cute, this guy thinks he invented capitalism.
As “long as the coercive threats are hanging over the U.C., as long as the federal government is allowed to continue to threaten the U.C. with these unsubstantiated investigation threats, as well as financial sanctions, there can be no free and voluntary negotiation.” @aaup.org
Trump Pressure Risks Free Speech at University of California, Judge Warns
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
As “long as the coercive threats are hanging over the U.C., as long as the federal government is allowed to continue to threaten the U.C. with these unsubstantiated investigation threats, as well as financial sanctions, there can be no free and voluntary negotiation.” @aaup.org
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congrats to NYC but Milwaukee already elected 3 socialist mayors…
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
congrats to NYC but Milwaukee already elected 3 socialist mayors…
“Her experience as both a spy and a mother of three young girls. . .” www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Virginia elects Spanberger as first female governor, in rebuke of Trump
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, the Associated Press projects, after campaigning on the economy and promises to stand up to Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
“Her experience as both a spy and a mother of three young girls. . .” www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Cool to see this in Ward 12!
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Cool to see this in Ward 12!
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Elaine Welteroth, former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and youngest editor of Condé Nast ever, and the 2nd African American to hold this position, changed Teen Vogue to be more politically conscious.
Traffic to TeenVogue.com: 2.7M to 9.2M visitors a year, print subscriptions jumped 535%
Traffic to TeenVogue.com: 2.7M to 9.2M visitors a year, print subscriptions jumped 535%
Ex-Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth: ‘The headlines implied I was a token black hire’
Welteroth was just 29 when Anna Wintour made her editor-in-chief. Months later, the magazine shut down. What did she do next?
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Elaine Welteroth, former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and youngest editor of Condé Nast ever, and the 2nd African American to hold this position, changed Teen Vogue to be more politically conscious.
Traffic to TeenVogue.com: 2.7M to 9.2M visitors a year, print subscriptions jumped 535%
Traffic to TeenVogue.com: 2.7M to 9.2M visitors a year, print subscriptions jumped 535%
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
Actually, these are exactly the kinds of policies that “made his adopted country thrive”: “The unapologetic socialist has called for higher taxes to fund government-run grocery stores, free child care, free public transportation and vastly expanded state power in the housing market.”
Opinion | Zohran Mamdani’s success is a warning
How did a socialist with almost no governing experience become New York’s mayoral frontrunner?
www.washingtonpost.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Actually, these are exactly the kinds of policies that “made his adopted country thrive”: “The unapologetic socialist has called for higher taxes to fund government-run grocery stores, free child care, free public transportation and vastly expanded state power in the housing market.”
@teenvogue.com has been one of the best (really!) sources for reporting on work and organized labor in the U.S. over the past decade, due in large part to @kimkelly.bsky.social. I hope they can continue to provide that important service.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
@teenvogue.com has been one of the best (really!) sources for reporting on work and organized labor in the U.S. over the past decade, due in large part to @kimkelly.bsky.social. I hope they can continue to provide that important service.
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The University of Minnesota just announced the "Meal-A-Day Program" which will provide one meal a day for SNAP benefit recipients while the SNAP program is limited or unavailable. This makes me very happy. A lot of students, faculty, and staff at the U need this, unfortunately.
November 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The University of Minnesota just announced the "Meal-A-Day Program" which will provide one meal a day for SNAP benefit recipients while the SNAP program is limited or unavailable. This makes me very happy. A lot of students, faculty, and staff at the U need this, unfortunately.
We are told over and over that Mamdani's election would tell us nothing about the direction of U.S. politics. Yet, he would represent 10x the population of Hakeem Jeffries' district, who is constantly asked to tell us about the future of the Democratic Party.
Hakeem Jeffries says Zohran Mamdani is not the future of the Democratic Party.
November 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We are told over and over that Mamdani's election would tell us nothing about the direction of U.S. politics. Yet, he would represent 10x the population of Hakeem Jeffries' district, who is constantly asked to tell us about the future of the Democratic Party.
Isaiah Zagar!
every day in south philly during autumn is a delight
November 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Isaiah Zagar!
Thanks @indivistwincities.bsky.social for standing up for higher education #HandsOffOurU @umn-tc-aaup.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Thanks @indivistwincities.bsky.social for standing up for higher education #HandsOffOurU @umn-tc-aaup.bsky.social
…and they don’t even factor the mental health benefits!
October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
…and they don’t even factor the mental health benefits!
@mndot.mn.gov estimates every St Paul-Chicago trip by train, instead of car, saves $296. $88 comes in social benefits-safety, emissions and crash reduction. The rest goes to the rider, due to reduced cost of operating a personal vehicle. Increased rail service is a no-brainer! @hsrail.bsky.social
State Rail Plan Update
The draft State Rail Plan is now available for your review and comments. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking Minnesota businesses and residents to provide feedback on the final draft ...
talk.dot.state.mn.us
October 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
@mndot.mn.gov estimates every St Paul-Chicago trip by train, instead of car, saves $296. $88 comes in social benefits-safety, emissions and crash reduction. The rest goes to the rider, due to reduced cost of operating a personal vehicle. Increased rail service is a no-brainer! @hsrail.bsky.social
"There was implicit agreement when freeways were constructed, beginning in the 1950s and for decades afterward, that MnDOT would work hard to maintain local access across these barriers. MnDOT has an historic obligation to maintain these sidewalks to be open to the public..." @blindeke.bsky.social
I wrote about the should-be-illegal trend of fencing off sidewalks because poor people are nearby. www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
Using fencing to curb homelessness in the Twin Cities is an insult - MinnPost
Agencies and governments turn to fencing instead of actual solutions for problems related to people experiencing homelessness.
www.minnpost.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"There was implicit agreement when freeways were constructed, beginning in the 1950s and for decades afterward, that MnDOT would work hard to maintain local access across these barriers. MnDOT has an historic obligation to maintain these sidewalks to be open to the public..." @blindeke.bsky.social
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I'm going to have a lot more to say about this total bullshit claim by JD Vance, but just for now:
The state with the highest union density in the US is Hawaii, where multiracial unionism is a deep and abiding tradition.
The state with the highest union density in the US is Hawaii, where multiracial unionism is a deep and abiding tradition.
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I'm going to have a lot more to say about this total bullshit claim by JD Vance, but just for now:
The state with the highest union density in the US is Hawaii, where multiracial unionism is a deep and abiding tradition.
The state with the highest union density in the US is Hawaii, where multiracial unionism is a deep and abiding tradition.
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The newest issue of @laborlawchajournal.bsky.social (22:3) is online! Featuring essays on transnational solidarity, war, food, activism, and more! View the TOC and read the issue introduction, freely available: buff.ly/JczGGqn
October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The newest issue of @laborlawchajournal.bsky.social (22:3) is online! Featuring essays on transnational solidarity, war, food, activism, and more! View the TOC and read the issue introduction, freely available: buff.ly/JczGGqn