Ashley Kilmer
@ashleykilmer.bsky.social
Qualitative researcher focusing on incarceration & punishment. Critical crim & abolitionist. || Like adding new tools to my teaching toolbox. || I have 2 dogs & 2 cats with nerdy names. || Opinions are my own.
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In a just country, a place like ADX wouldn't even exist. But to send people there whose death sentences the previous guy commuted, seemingly mostly out of spite, is next-level despicable, in an administration that does "despicable" multiple times a day. (Also, support @boltsmag.org)
NEW: President Biden commuted the death sentences of most people on the federal death row before exiting office.
President Trump is now effectively looking to retaliate, and to detain those people in the most brutal conditions in the federal system. Bolts reports:
boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
President Trump is now effectively looking to retaliate, and to detain those people in the most brutal conditions in the federal system. Bolts reports:
boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
Death Row Prisoners Granted Clemency by Biden Brace for "Living Hell" Under Trump - Bolts
This story was produced by Bolts and published in partnership with The Nation. Inside the federal supermax tucked away in Colorado’s high desert, prisoners spend 22 to 24 hours a day... Read More
boltsmag.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
In a just country, a place like ADX wouldn't even exist. But to send people there whose death sentences the previous guy commuted, seemingly mostly out of spite, is next-level despicable, in an administration that does "despicable" multiple times a day. (Also, support @boltsmag.org)
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Happy Holidays! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% off through January 2nd!
November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Happy Holidays! ALL Haymarket Books are 40% off through January 2nd!
So, I just finished watching episode 5 of #TheChairCompany and...just...
a man with curly hair has a nose ring
ALT: a man with curly hair has a nose ring
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November 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
So, I just finished watching episode 5 of #TheChairCompany and...just...
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If you have to get permission to teach in your area of expertise from people who are definitionally not qualified to adjudicate your expertise then you are no longer working at a university.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If you have to get permission to teach in your area of expertise from people who are definitionally not qualified to adjudicate your expertise then you are no longer working at a university.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
If either of my Senators cave, they will NEVER see another nickel from me and I will make monthly donations to whoever primaries their feckless asses.
📢 Do you hear me @bluntrochester.senate.gov and @coons.senate.gov ???
📢 Do you hear me @bluntrochester.senate.gov and @coons.senate.gov ???
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
If either of my Senators cave, they will NEVER see another nickel from me and I will make monthly donations to whoever primaries their feckless asses.
📢 Do you hear me @bluntrochester.senate.gov and @coons.senate.gov ???
📢 Do you hear me @bluntrochester.senate.gov and @coons.senate.gov ???
Just called and left messages for both my senators telling them #dontcave
This is how Senate Dems decide to proceed after the No Kings protests, this week's election successes, and Trump acting like a ghoul w/ SNAP benefits?
This is what they think the people want? Caving for nothing?
Pathetic.
This is how Senate Dems decide to proceed after the No Kings protests, this week's election successes, and Trump acting like a ghoul w/ SNAP benefits?
This is what they think the people want? Caving for nothing?
Pathetic.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Just called and left messages for both my senators telling them #dontcave
This is how Senate Dems decide to proceed after the No Kings protests, this week's election successes, and Trump acting like a ghoul w/ SNAP benefits?
This is what they think the people want? Caving for nothing?
Pathetic.
This is how Senate Dems decide to proceed after the No Kings protests, this week's election successes, and Trump acting like a ghoul w/ SNAP benefits?
This is what they think the people want? Caving for nothing?
Pathetic.
There are WAY too many Dodgers fans on Bluesky 😩
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
There are WAY too many Dodgers fans on Bluesky 😩
Gave out little fiber optic wands for Trick-or-Treat. They were a HUGE hit and had the bonus of making the kiddos easier to see in the dark as they walked across streets.
#Halloween #TrickorTreat
#Halloween #TrickorTreat
November 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Gave out little fiber optic wands for Trick-or-Treat. They were a HUGE hit and had the bonus of making the kiddos easier to see in the dark as they walked across streets.
#Halloween #TrickorTreat
#Halloween #TrickorTreat
😭😭😭
i'm sure the "faculty forum" on "reducing burnout" and "enhancing resilience" will include helpful things like "join your faculty union" and "here's a bucket of money" and "we hired a bunch of new full time faculty to reduce the teaching load across the university"
October 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
😭😭😭
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i'm sure the "faculty forum" on "reducing burnout" and "enhancing resilience" will include helpful things like "join your faculty union" and "here's a bucket of money" and "we hired a bunch of new full time faculty to reduce the teaching load across the university"
October 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
i'm sure the "faculty forum" on "reducing burnout" and "enhancing resilience" will include helpful things like "join your faculty union" and "here's a bucket of money" and "we hired a bunch of new full time faculty to reduce the teaching load across the university"
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WTF 🤬
A police officer in Baltimore, Maryland, attempted to run over and kill a civilian who refused to answer their questions.
A police officer in Baltimore, Maryland, attempted to run over and kill a civilian who refused to answer their questions.
October 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
WTF 🤬
A police officer in Baltimore, Maryland, attempted to run over and kill a civilian who refused to answer their questions.
A police officer in Baltimore, Maryland, attempted to run over and kill a civilian who refused to answer their questions.
Anyone have thoughts on that email the American Society of Criminology sent out about the upcoming annual meeting? Yikes.
#ASC #ASC2025 #Criminology
#ASC #ASC2025 #Criminology
October 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Anyone have thoughts on that email the American Society of Criminology sent out about the upcoming annual meeting? Yikes.
#ASC #ASC2025 #Criminology
#ASC #ASC2025 #Criminology
October 27, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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Please, #BluSky folk:
1. Don't say #criminology when you mean criminality - concept clarity is important!
2. As others have noted this week - #TrueCrime is not criminology
3. Profiling is not a legitimate job role in the UK/British #policing - stop misleading potential criminology students!
1. Don't say #criminology when you mean criminality - concept clarity is important!
2. As others have noted this week - #TrueCrime is not criminology
3. Profiling is not a legitimate job role in the UK/British #policing - stop misleading potential criminology students!
a woman wearing glasses and a suit is holding a watch and making a please gesture .
ALT: a woman wearing glasses and a suit is holding a watch and making a please gesture .
media.tenor.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Please, #BluSky folk:
1. Don't say #criminology when you mean criminality - concept clarity is important!
2. As others have noted this week - #TrueCrime is not criminology
3. Profiling is not a legitimate job role in the UK/British #policing - stop misleading potential criminology students!
1. Don't say #criminology when you mean criminality - concept clarity is important!
2. As others have noted this week - #TrueCrime is not criminology
3. Profiling is not a legitimate job role in the UK/British #policing - stop misleading potential criminology students!
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a monthly subscription for a bed cover is the most insane statement i have ever read.
October 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
a monthly subscription for a bed cover is the most insane statement i have ever read.
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I won't die on this hill - but does really irritate me when 'true crime' podcasts such as this pretend they're engaging with 'criminology' - when mostly, they simply are not. Gives criminology a bad name IMHO.
Out now on EP381 of Criminology podcast; the mysterious murder of Diana Robertson & unexplained death of her BF, Mike Riemer. In Dec, 1985, they set out into the Washington wilderness w/ their daughter Crystal, and became part of a deadly mystery.
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I won't die on this hill - but does really irritate me when 'true crime' podcasts such as this pretend they're engaging with 'criminology' - when mostly, they simply are not. Gives criminology a bad name IMHO.
Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
October 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I love this so so much
Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
October 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I love this so so much
@prisonjournalism.bsky.social
Got some new stickers in the mail today and can't wait to display them at work.
Love the Prison Journalism Project and the amazing authors they support. Students enjoy reading their work too!
#Academicsky #Edusky
Got some new stickers in the mail today and can't wait to display them at work.
Love the Prison Journalism Project and the amazing authors they support. Students enjoy reading their work too!
#Academicsky #Edusky
October 16, 2025 at 4:26 AM
@prisonjournalism.bsky.social
Got some new stickers in the mail today and can't wait to display them at work.
Love the Prison Journalism Project and the amazing authors they support. Students enjoy reading their work too!
#Academicsky #Edusky
Got some new stickers in the mail today and can't wait to display them at work.
Love the Prison Journalism Project and the amazing authors they support. Students enjoy reading their work too!
#Academicsky #Edusky
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I fear that schools being willing to drop diversity programs without a fight shows how flimsy their commitment to inclusion was in the first place. People fight for things they truly believe in.
October 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I fear that schools being willing to drop diversity programs without a fight shows how flimsy their commitment to inclusion was in the first place. People fight for things they truly believe in.
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Philadelphia International Airport has joined other airports around the country in refusing to play a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.
Philly International Airport refusing to play Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown
The city's Department of Aviation, which owns and operates Philadelphia International Airport, "does not accept or display materials that are political in nature in its facilities," the agency said.
www.inquirer.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Philadelphia International Airport has joined other airports around the country in refusing to play a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.
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PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!
The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/
The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/
October 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!
The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/
The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/
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i hate it when my inability to wear an offensive Halloween costume compromises my research
October 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
i hate it when my inability to wear an offensive Halloween costume compromises my research