Bailey Poletti
@baileypoletti.bsky.social
PhD in medieval apocalyptic history, esp. 900-1100, but I try to read broadly. Trying my hand at fiction. All prophecies my own (and most likely wrong). He/him.
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Bailey Poletti
@baileypoletti.bsky.social
· Sep 29
Medieval Authors: "Do you think the Greeks might have been the baddies?"
Roman Authors: "Do you think the Greeks might have been the baddies?"
Greek Authors (including Homer): "Do you think the Greeks might have been the baddies?"
Americans: "Look at me: I'm sacking Troy!"
Roman Authors: "Do you think the Greeks might have been the baddies?"
Greek Authors (including Homer): "Do you think the Greeks might have been the baddies?"
Americans: "Look at me: I'm sacking Troy!"
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From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
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romans 🤝 spiders
people think they're dangerous badasses but basically they spend most of their time hanging out in the bath
people think they're dangerous badasses but basically they spend most of their time hanging out in the bath
November 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
romans 🤝 spiders
people think they're dangerous badasses but basically they spend most of their time hanging out in the bath
people think they're dangerous badasses but basically they spend most of their time hanging out in the bath
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I know SCOTUS literally already said that it was open season on any kind of Brown folk but this is another in "the irony of the error proves the stupidity of the whole entire concept".
Native American nearly deported after Polk County jail issues ICE detainer by mistake
Jail staff in Des Moines told Leticia Jacobo she would be turned over to immigration agents — even though Jacobo is Native American.
www.desmoinesregister.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I know SCOTUS literally already said that it was open season on any kind of Brown folk but this is another in "the irony of the error proves the stupidity of the whole entire concept".
I killed a main character in my current writing project.
Now the other two mains are going to yell at each other about what that means.
Answer: maybe stop being a dick?
Now the other two mains are going to yell at each other about what that means.
Answer: maybe stop being a dick?
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I killed a main character in my current writing project.
Now the other two mains are going to yell at each other about what that means.
Answer: maybe stop being a dick?
Now the other two mains are going to yell at each other about what that means.
Answer: maybe stop being a dick?
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I do not like that the American president is a pedophile
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I do not like that the American president is a pedophile
Joyce Carol Oates skewers Musk for being functionally illiterate.
Musk: "I'm mad at Nobody! Agh! Nobody has made me angry! Ahh..."
Musk: "I'm mad at Nobody! Agh! Nobody has made me angry! Ahh..."
*maximum alpha at 1.25x speed* continuously lives on in my head, unfortunately.
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Joyce Carol Oates skewers Musk for being functionally illiterate.
Musk: "I'm mad at Nobody! Agh! Nobody has made me angry! Ahh..."
Musk: "I'm mad at Nobody! Agh! Nobody has made me angry! Ahh..."
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... and the risk isn't OVER.
Climate change, human habitation of the seas, changing ocean chemistry and undersea mining & detonations all pose substantial risks for the humpback.
But for now, there's reason to celebrate, to even leap for joy a bit. 🐳
As Scotty said: "There be whales here."
Climate change, human habitation of the seas, changing ocean chemistry and undersea mining & detonations all pose substantial risks for the humpback.
But for now, there's reason to celebrate, to even leap for joy a bit. 🐳
As Scotty said: "There be whales here."
a picture of a whale in the ocean with the words bbc america rica on the bottom
Alt: a picture of a whale in the ocean with the words bbc america rica on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
... and the risk isn't OVER.
Climate change, human habitation of the seas, changing ocean chemistry and undersea mining & detonations all pose substantial risks for the humpback.
But for now, there's reason to celebrate, to even leap for joy a bit. 🐳
As Scotty said: "There be whales here."
Climate change, human habitation of the seas, changing ocean chemistry and undersea mining & detonations all pose substantial risks for the humpback.
But for now, there's reason to celebrate, to even leap for joy a bit. 🐳
As Scotty said: "There be whales here."
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But the story in the North Pacific is the opposite: from virtual extinction, a single pregnant female ("Big Mama") signaled the return of Salish Sea humpback migrations.
Big Mama has had 7 calves since 2003.
There's politics in removing these whales from Endangered Species protections...
Big Mama has had 7 calves since 2003.
There's politics in removing these whales from Endangered Species protections...
Too hot for humpbacks: The race to protect Pacific whales
Humpback whales have been making a conservation comeback – but warming seas are putting their recovery at risk.
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
But the story in the North Pacific is the opposite: from virtual extinction, a single pregnant female ("Big Mama") signaled the return of Salish Sea humpback migrations.
Big Mama has had 7 calves since 2003.
There's politics in removing these whales from Endangered Species protections...
Big Mama has had 7 calves since 2003.
There's politics in removing these whales from Endangered Species protections...
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... hosts a non-migratory population of humpbacks isolated from other populations for ~70,000 years. Heavy fishing and cargo movement has put an enormous strain on their numbers.
Where once there were thousands, there are only ~100 of these Arabian Sea humpbacks left.
Where once there were thousands, there are only ~100 of these Arabian Sea humpbacks left.
Arabian Sea humpback whales are one of only four populations still considered Endangered under the United States revised Endangered Species Act listing. - Arabian Sea Whale Network
The following statement was posted by WWF International: and is copied here below: Following an extensive review process that started in 2009 and was finalized in September 2016, the United States’ N...
arabianseawhalenetwork.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
... hosts a non-migratory population of humpbacks isolated from other populations for ~70,000 years. Heavy fishing and cargo movement has put an enormous strain on their numbers.
Where once there were thousands, there are only ~100 of these Arabian Sea humpbacks left.
Where once there were thousands, there are only ~100 of these Arabian Sea humpbacks left.
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But a little nuance: there are at least 14 distinct populations of humpbacks, categorized by their annual migrations, and some of them are still facing localized extinction.
5 are either endangered or threatened, while 9 are not.
For example, the Arabian sea, a busy shipping area...
5 are either endangered or threatened, while 9 are not.
For example, the Arabian sea, a busy shipping area...
Humpback whale population grows, animals proposed to be removed from Endangered Species Act
Humpback whale population grows, animals proposed to be removed from Endangered Species Act
www.mercurynews.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
But a little nuance: there are at least 14 distinct populations of humpbacks, categorized by their annual migrations, and some of them are still facing localized extinction.
5 are either endangered or threatened, while 9 are not.
For example, the Arabian sea, a busy shipping area...
5 are either endangered or threatened, while 9 are not.
For example, the Arabian sea, a busy shipping area...
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From a global low of 5,000 individuals in the 1960's, their numbers today are 135,000 globally.
That's an astonishing recovery driven by research, regulation and public support that led to international cooperation on whaling bans.
Take a victory lap, whale supporters!
That's an astonishing recovery driven by research, regulation and public support that led to international cooperation on whaling bans.
Take a victory lap, whale supporters!
a humpback whale is jumping out of the ocean
Alt: a humpback whale is jumping out of the ocean, then splashes a big splash.
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
From a global low of 5,000 individuals in the 1960's, their numbers today are 135,000 globally.
That's an astonishing recovery driven by research, regulation and public support that led to international cooperation on whaling bans.
Take a victory lap, whale supporters!
That's an astonishing recovery driven by research, regulation and public support that led to international cooperation on whaling bans.
Take a victory lap, whale supporters!
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Another species no longer on the global Endangered list:
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
A few decades after a Star Trek movie where the central conflict was the total extinction of the humpback, their numbers are rising fast enough to put them at "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
A few decades after a Star Trek movie where the central conflict was the total extinction of the humpback, their numbers are rising fast enough to put them at "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
a man with a mustache says there be whales here in a dark room
Alt: Scotty from Star Trek Original Series (played by Jimmy Doohan) says there be whales here in a Klingon vessel's cargo hold.
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Another species no longer on the global Endangered list:
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
A few decades after a Star Trek movie where the central conflict was the total extinction of the humpback, their numbers are rising fast enough to put them at "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
A few decades after a Star Trek movie where the central conflict was the total extinction of the humpback, their numbers are rising fast enough to put them at "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
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Who made this and why are you choosing nerd violence? ✍️ I mean, it is true, but still.
November 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Who made this and why are you choosing nerd violence? ✍️ I mean, it is true, but still.
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If you know anyone who works on medieval Judaism, please send them this! Binghamton is hiring a Talmud/Rabbinics assistant prof: half in Judaic Studies, half in the Med/Ren center. A killer R1 job for the right person, and not a ton of applicants so far....
binghamton.interviewexchange.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
If you know anyone who works on medieval Judaism, please send them this! Binghamton is hiring a Talmud/Rabbinics assistant prof: half in Judaic Studies, half in the Med/Ren center. A killer R1 job for the right person, and not a ton of applicants so far....
I regret to announce that, after 5 pages, my 8yo decided she wanted me to stop reading Edward Said. Instead, she wanted me to return to our usual bedtime book: @ahpodany.bsky.social 's excellent "Weaves, Scribes, and Kings."
So, all is well!
So, all is well!
Me, explaining to my 8yo what Said's "Culture and Imperialism" (which she requested I read to her) is about:
"This book is post-colonial literary theory. It's ok if you don't understand what that means. Few people do."
"This book is post-colonial literary theory. It's ok if you don't understand what that means. Few people do."
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I regret to announce that, after 5 pages, my 8yo decided she wanted me to stop reading Edward Said. Instead, she wanted me to return to our usual bedtime book: @ahpodany.bsky.social 's excellent "Weaves, Scribes, and Kings."
So, all is well!
So, all is well!
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Guys you will be SHOCKED at what the literal Gospels say about Jesus and sex workers
James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for U.S. Senate who has put his faith at the forefront of his campaign, follows several adult film performers, escorts and OnlyFans models on Instagram, according to an Axios review.
Faith-forward Texas Senate candidate follows porn actors, escorts online
James Talarico has become a sensation in Texas politics by talking about how his Christianity is the basis for his progressive politics.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Guys you will be SHOCKED at what the literal Gospels say about Jesus and sex workers
Mamdani is going to implement Saria law. The Kokiri Children must never leave the forest, save only the Boy With No Fairy.
Mamdani is going to implement Daria law or whatever.
Mamdani is going to implement SSHaria law. Communications will be end to end encrypted.
November 9, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Mamdani is going to implement Saria law. The Kokiri Children must never leave the forest, save only the Boy With No Fairy.
Me, explaining to my 8yo what Said's "Culture and Imperialism" (which she requested I read to her) is about:
"This book is post-colonial literary theory. It's ok if you don't understand what that means. Few people do."
"This book is post-colonial literary theory. It's ok if you don't understand what that means. Few people do."
November 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Me, explaining to my 8yo what Said's "Culture and Imperialism" (which she requested I read to her) is about:
"This book is post-colonial literary theory. It's ok if you don't understand what that means. Few people do."
"This book is post-colonial literary theory. It's ok if you don't understand what that means. Few people do."
As a former academic, I love how Bluesky allows me to keep abreast of historiographical debates.
Are you a palms in or palms out historian. @profgabriele.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
As a former academic, I love how Bluesky allows me to keep abreast of historiographical debates.
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Are you a palms in or palms out historian. @profgabriele.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Are you a palms in or palms out historian. @profgabriele.com
Authoritarian Christianity not only discriminates against non-Christians but against all other forms of Christianity, too.
They envision a "Christian Nation" in which only certain kinds of Christianity can exist.
Christians should stand with Jews, Muslims, Hindus, unaligned, etc., to resist.
They envision a "Christian Nation" in which only certain kinds of Christianity can exist.
Christians should stand with Jews, Muslims, Hindus, unaligned, etc., to resist.
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Authoritarian Christianity not only discriminates against non-Christians but against all other forms of Christianity, too.
They envision a "Christian Nation" in which only certain kinds of Christianity can exist.
Christians should stand with Jews, Muslims, Hindus, unaligned, etc., to resist.
They envision a "Christian Nation" in which only certain kinds of Christianity can exist.
Christians should stand with Jews, Muslims, Hindus, unaligned, etc., to resist.