Desirée D. Rowe
@drclaw1.bsky.social
Performance studies, radical negativity, and general hooliganism. Associate prof @TowsonU
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Starbucks workers this Thursday 11/13 are starting a long strike to win a first union contract
*** NOBODY SHOULD BUY ANYTHING FROM STARBUCKS AS LONG AS WORKERS ARE STRIKING ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY***
Consumer boycotts are very powerful when combined with workplace militancy
*** NOBODY SHOULD BUY ANYTHING FROM STARBUCKS AS LONG AS WORKERS ARE STRIKING ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY***
Consumer boycotts are very powerful when combined with workplace militancy
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Starbucks workers this Thursday 11/13 are starting a long strike to win a first union contract
*** NOBODY SHOULD BUY ANYTHING FROM STARBUCKS AS LONG AS WORKERS ARE STRIKING ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY***
Consumer boycotts are very powerful when combined with workplace militancy
*** NOBODY SHOULD BUY ANYTHING FROM STARBUCKS AS LONG AS WORKERS ARE STRIKING ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY***
Consumer boycotts are very powerful when combined with workplace militancy
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I have been actively watching contracts and surge funding over the last few days and what I would say to my friends in Baltimore is “be absolutely ready, right now.”
ICE poised to ramp up raids in Baltimore by Thanksgiving
The Trump administration has rush-ordered infrastructure to conduct raids, abduct residents, and detain people for months.
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I have been actively watching contracts and surge funding over the last few days and what I would say to my friends in Baltimore is “be absolutely ready, right now.”
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Ready everyone?!?
Our bill—done w/ @aaup.bsky.social, @aftunion.bsky.social, @afthighered.bsky.social, @aftmaryland.bsky.social—for collective bargaining for ALL faculty & librarians in the USM system just dropped:
Its here: mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills...
What is it & why is it important? 🧵
Our bill—done w/ @aaup.bsky.social, @aftunion.bsky.social, @afthighered.bsky.social, @aftmaryland.bsky.social—for collective bargaining for ALL faculty & librarians in the USM system just dropped:
Its here: mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills...
What is it & why is it important? 🧵
January 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Ready everyone?!?
Our bill—done w/ @aaup.bsky.social, @aftunion.bsky.social, @afthighered.bsky.social, @aftmaryland.bsky.social—for collective bargaining for ALL faculty & librarians in the USM system just dropped:
Its here: mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills...
What is it & why is it important? 🧵
Our bill—done w/ @aaup.bsky.social, @aftunion.bsky.social, @afthighered.bsky.social, @aftmaryland.bsky.social—for collective bargaining for ALL faculty & librarians in the USM system just dropped:
Its here: mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills...
What is it & why is it important? 🧵
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Never burn yourself out to make any institution brighter.
August 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Never burn yourself out to make any institution brighter.
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You can never bend the knee enough to appease an authoritarian bully.
This is a devastating blow to academic freedom & freedom of speech at Columbia.
Never in the history of this nation has there been an administration so intent on the utter destruction of higher education as we know it.
This is a devastating blow to academic freedom & freedom of speech at Columbia.
Never in the history of this nation has there been an administration so intent on the utter destruction of higher education as we know it.
Columbia Agrees to $200 Million Fine to Settle Fight With Trump
www.nytimes.com
July 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
You can never bend the knee enough to appease an authoritarian bully.
This is a devastating blow to academic freedom & freedom of speech at Columbia.
Never in the history of this nation has there been an administration so intent on the utter destruction of higher education as we know it.
This is a devastating blow to academic freedom & freedom of speech at Columbia.
Never in the history of this nation has there been an administration so intent on the utter destruction of higher education as we know it.
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Remember folks, June is Pride, July is Lust, August is Sloth, September is Envy, October is Wrath, November is Gluttony, December is Greed, January is Sneezy, February is Dopey, March is Bashful, April is Doc, and May is Free Parking.
June 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Remember folks, June is Pride, July is Lust, August is Sloth, September is Envy, October is Wrath, November is Gluttony, December is Greed, January is Sneezy, February is Dopey, March is Bashful, April is Doc, and May is Free Parking.
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The protests aren’t stopping anytime soon in AZ. Thousands of protesters in Tempe right now for an anti-ICE protest.
June 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The protests aren’t stopping anytime soon in AZ. Thousands of protesters in Tempe right now for an anti-ICE protest.
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Fulbright scholars are pretty deep into the "first they came for" chain, in case you're wondering how alarmed you should be.
The entire board of the Fulbright program reportedly resigned today after accusing the Trump administration of illegal interference www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
An Entire Board Just Resigned After Accusing Trump Of Illegal Interference
The board members say Trump denied Fulbright awards to several people they had selected for the 2025-2026 academic year.
www.huffpost.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Fulbright scholars are pretty deep into the "first they came for" chain, in case you're wondering how alarmed you should be.
Damn. 🤤
June 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Damn. 🤤
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Welcome to Autonomy News
Welcome to Autonomy News, a new publication created and owned by two reproductive rights and justice journalists.
We write about bodily autonomy and the attacks levied by politicians and activists wh...
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June 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Hello world! We are Autonomy News, a new worker-owned reproductive justice news outlet cofounded by @garnethenderson.com and @susanrinkunas.com.
Our reporting will never be paywalled, and you can support our work with a subscription to keep it free for everyone.
Our reporting will never be paywalled, and you can support our work with a subscription to keep it free for everyone.
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The new episode of the Hopkins Press Podcast is a conversation with education professor Barrett Taylor, co-author of a survey of recent legislative efforts to restrict or ban tenure featured in the new issue of The Review of Higher Education
tinyurl.com/2e4rfuwr
tinyurl.com/2e4rfuwr
May 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The new episode of the Hopkins Press Podcast is a conversation with education professor Barrett Taylor, co-author of a survey of recent legislative efforts to restrict or ban tenure featured in the new issue of The Review of Higher Education
tinyurl.com/2e4rfuwr
tinyurl.com/2e4rfuwr
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Ms.Rachel is showing more humanity than our politicians
May 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Ms.Rachel is showing more humanity than our politicians
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One reason why universities have proven such a soft target for Trump is that they're so often run by idiots.
A University of Buffalo graduate was chased across the stage by police at Sunday's commencement ceremony for carrying a prohibited item while he tried to collect his diploma: a baby.
University of Buffalo grad chased by police as he runs across stage holding his baby
The student has since apologized to graduation officials and will still receive his degree, the school said. The baby still has some credits to complete.
nbcnews.to
May 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
One reason why universities have proven such a soft target for Trump is that they're so often run by idiots.
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Pope Leo spotted on the 2005 World Series broadcast
May 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Pope Leo spotted on the 2005 World Series broadcast
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No but seriously, Fiona Apple making a protest song in support of Black mothers in pretrial detention in general and in the DMV area in specific?
I didn't think I could love this lady more, more here we are.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki1n...
I didn't think I could love this lady more, more here we are.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki1n...
May 8, 2025 at 3:47 AM
No but seriously, Fiona Apple making a protest song in support of Black mothers in pretrial detention in general and in the DMV area in specific?
I didn't think I could love this lady more, more here we are.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki1n...
I didn't think I could love this lady more, more here we are.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki1n...
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Fargo Nissim Tbakhi, one of our early workshop teachers, is coming out with their debut collection, TERROR COUNTER with Deep Vellum books on June 24. Pre-order through our online bookstore, and all proceeds will be donated to Sameer Project.
open-books-a-poem-emporium.myshopify.com/collections/...
open-books-a-poem-emporium.myshopify.com/collections/...
April 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Fargo Nissim Tbakhi, one of our early workshop teachers, is coming out with their debut collection, TERROR COUNTER with Deep Vellum books on June 24. Pre-order through our online bookstore, and all proceeds will be donated to Sameer Project.
open-books-a-poem-emporium.myshopify.com/collections/...
open-books-a-poem-emporium.myshopify.com/collections/...
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So this is how the Fulbright Program dies. These mofos are killing everything good that the US does around the world.
Trump Administration Memo Proposes Cutting State Department Funding by Nearly Half (Gift Article)
The draft plan is part of a process involving the agency and the White House. It would eliminate almost all funding for international organizations that include the United Nations and NATO.
www.nytimes.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
So this is how the Fulbright Program dies. These mofos are killing everything good that the US does around the world.
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A dozen Johns Hopkins students have had their visas revoked, for unspecified reasons. This confirms rumors swirling around campus yesterday. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/hi...
April 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
A dozen Johns Hopkins students have had their visas revoked, for unspecified reasons. This confirms rumors swirling around campus yesterday. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/hi...
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In sudden shakeup, former Towson University president resigns from University of Louisville
In a sudden shakeup, the University of Louisville’s president resigns
In a stunning chain of events, the University of Louisville’s president abruptly resigned and her permanent successor was selected by the school’s trustees without the customary national search.
buff.ly
March 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
In sudden shakeup, former Towson University president resigns from University of Louisville
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We’re excited to support Towson University YDSA’s Rally for Accountability next Wednesday, April 2nd to demand more accountability from the university administration 🌹
🗓️ Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm
📍 Freedom Square
🗓️ Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm
📍 Freedom Square
March 29, 2025 at 12:17 AM
We’re excited to support Towson University YDSA’s Rally for Accountability next Wednesday, April 2nd to demand more accountability from the university administration 🌹
🗓️ Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm
📍 Freedom Square
🗓️ Wednesday, April 2nd at 6pm
📍 Freedom Square
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Schumer postponed his book tour, citing “security concerns,” also known as having to face his constituents.
March 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Schumer postponed his book tour, citing “security concerns,” also known as having to face his constituents.
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As a former humanities scholar, I would just like to remind tenured and TT faculty that no US president's admin would be able to pose such a dire threat to the entirety of US higher education without the decades-long erosion of shared governance that accompanied corporatization.
March 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
As a former humanities scholar, I would just like to remind tenured and TT faculty that no US president's admin would be able to pose such a dire threat to the entirety of US higher education without the decades-long erosion of shared governance that accompanied corporatization.