David Yamada
@davidyamada.bsky.social
Law professor (Suffolk in Boston), focus on employment law, law & psychology, therapeutic jurisprudence; workplace bullying SME; Chicago sports fan; karaoke crooner; close observer of our current condition. Blogging at: https://newworkplace.wordpress.com/
Today's Valentine's Day sentiment from the White House. It's real, and it's really sick. What is wrong with these people?
February 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Today's Valentine's Day sentiment from the White House. It's real, and it's really sick. What is wrong with these people?
From 2019, I present to you, our MAGA Secretary of Defense. He's creepy in every way. Stick with fist bumps, if at all.
February 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
From 2019, I present to you, our MAGA Secretary of Defense. He's creepy in every way. Stick with fist bumps, if at all.
"Looks like I picked the wrong year to be an American."
February 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
"Looks like I picked the wrong year to be an American."
If you're wondering about the internal moral negotiations that once ethical physicians went through in order to agree to serve the Nazi interests back in the 1930s, this snippet gives you a clue.
February 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If you're wondering about the internal moral negotiations that once ethical physicians went through in order to agree to serve the Nazi interests back in the 1930s, this snippet gives you a clue.
The most lame-assed headline for an editorial about the authoritarian takeover of the federal government. Should this newspaper rename itself The New Appeasement Times?
February 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The most lame-assed headline for an editorial about the authoritarian takeover of the federal government. Should this newspaper rename itself The New Appeasement Times?
I've reached the point where every time I see this in my inbox, I'm thinking, "oh f**k, what now?"
January 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I've reached the point where every time I see this in my inbox, I'm thinking, "oh f**k, what now?"
Smaller wins count. Deep, rich class discussion with students in my Law and Psychology course today about how an understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences should inform our world of law and public policy.
January 28, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Smaller wins count. Deep, rich class discussion with students in my Law and Psychology course today about how an understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences should inform our world of law and public policy.
I know that some would urge that we stick to criticisms of policy, not personality. Ordinarily I would agree. However, he is modeling toxic behavior that others will feel given permission to emulate. We need to call this out as well.
January 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I know that some would urge that we stick to criticisms of policy, not personality. Ordinarily I would agree. However, he is modeling toxic behavior that others will feel given permission to emulate. We need to call this out as well.
First snowfall here in Jamaica Plain, Boston.
December 21, 2024 at 12:51 PM
First snowfall here in Jamaica Plain, Boston.
Geek thrill: When you’re in The Strand bookstore basement, education books section, and you see three books lined up in a row that you already have in your personal library . . . (Highet, Hitz, and Horton & Freire).
November 30, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Geek thrill: When you’re in The Strand bookstore basement, education books section, and you see three books lined up in a row that you already have in your personal library . . . (Highet, Hitz, and Horton & Freire).
It's not too late to join "Navigating Workplace Bullying,"
a free, 9-day summit. On Friday, my interview on the legal and policy implications of workplace bullying will be available. You can buy 18-mons streaming access to the full program for $47. navigatingworkplacebullying.com
a free, 9-day summit. On Friday, my interview on the legal and policy implications of workplace bullying will be available. You can buy 18-mons streaming access to the full program for $47. navigatingworkplacebullying.com
November 21, 2024 at 6:30 AM
It's not too late to join "Navigating Workplace Bullying,"
a free, 9-day summit. On Friday, my interview on the legal and policy implications of workplace bullying will be available. You can buy 18-mons streaming access to the full program for $47. navigatingworkplacebullying.com
a free, 9-day summit. On Friday, my interview on the legal and policy implications of workplace bullying will be available. You can buy 18-mons streaming access to the full program for $47. navigatingworkplacebullying.com
Understand that what we're seeing here is a political form of blitzkrieg, the name used to describe Nazi military tactics early in WWII, employing speed, surprise, and superior power to overwhelm and psychologically disorient the enemy.
November 19, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Understand that what we're seeing here is a political form of blitzkrieg, the name used to describe Nazi military tactics early in WWII, employing speed, surprise, and superior power to overwhelm and psychologically disorient the enemy.
"Navigating Workplace Bullying," a free 9-day summit starting Monday, Nov. 18. Interviews with subject matter experts on bullying at work. Sign up at: navigatingworkplacebullying.com
November 19, 2024 at 5:36 PM
"Navigating Workplace Bullying," a free 9-day summit starting Monday, Nov. 18. Interviews with subject matter experts on bullying at work. Sign up at: navigatingworkplacebullying.com